Tuba Excerpts from Symphonic Metamorphosis

[Bamchucknorris]

Why do you people hate based on a youtube video? I actually think Mr.Dylan is an exceptional tubist; he is a pretty good player and his interpretations feature alot of musicality that many newer musicians have yet to understand.

[williebeaty]

very good! i love the big sound

[MsHallo1985]

Sooooo, just wondering...I don't know if you've answered this in earlier comments, but what orchestra did you used to play with?

[ccapello123]

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[Tubaking91]

this is really helpful. i am working on this piece with my high school band and it gets rather frustrating with how muddy i sound playing this sometimes

[broderick1093]

I think he is a good musician and who are u to judge who is really a professional or not I've heard of him way back as a good musician and anyways who in there right mind would buy a $20,000 tuba and there not a professional or once was a professional and don't want to get rid of their horns obviously your not a good enough musician to not know any great tubists besides those few you named so just shut up and leave the guy alone and keep your negative comments to yourself.

[drxtuba]

This guy used to play pro and quit for religious reasons.....please post a video of you playing

[bendaern]

i doubt he used to play pro, its just something his written. And I dont need to put out videos of my self playing, dont need comments on my playing from people who dont know what thery're talking about. I have teachers to do that.

[drxtuba]

That is an excerpt from Paul Hindemith's second movement from his Symphonic Metamorphsis Turnadot Scherzo.

He used to play in a lot of movies in LA, he was a student of Tommy Johnson, and won some good gigs......trust me I am a graduate student in tuba performance.

[bendaern]

if ur a graduate tuba student, u should hear that this guy sux playing. every tubist ive met that has watched som of tubadylans movies thinks he sux. AND HE HAS FUCKING NEVER PLAYED IN ANY FILM, REX MARTINS, ROGER BOBO ETC, THATS PEOPLE WHO PLAYS IN FILMS, U IDIOT!

[drxtuba]

Um that would be Tommy. Do you realyze that Rex Martin, Roger Bobo had gigs, who fills in in the other studios.

It is bad recording equiptment---I know this guy. He studied under all the guys you mentioned

[Jimmytuba08]

May I suggest false fingerings for the low e and f at the end of the first little section? It's helped me a ton to get it nice and clean down there, and since it goes by so quick the intonation on them isn't a problem at all.

[badoc10]

Yea, his tone is really good. Its just the microphone that makes his tone sound rough in the beginning. He is pro.

[mpmcd81]

This is really nicely done. The sound he gets out of that thing is very impressive.

[LOTSOFHOBBIES]

you're funny

[sanjosemike]

I've never heard that solo outside of the orchestra before. It's quite jazzy, don't you think?

It CAN'T be easy to play. My hat's off to you and your tuba!

sanjosemike

[tubakerry]

What model G&W mouthpiece is that? I just got a large B&S-Neptune and I am looking for a better mouthpiece.

[hitemp]

is that a nirschrl

[LeTuba]

That was one of the best sounds I ever heard.

[robotluvr]

I can't imagine how rich it sounds when you are actually there to listen. Remember people, this is a crappy camera mic, not a 1000 dollar recording mic. Of course it doesn't sound as great as it could, it's the microphones fault, not him! This guy is a pro.

[williebeaty]

i love that tuba's sound

[drxtuba]

Good job Dr. King.

As a christian, you really inspire me in your love for God and observance of the sabbath, thank you

and your a great tubist

[jakepirtle]

Why do you pick your fingers off the valves, that SERIOUSLY slows down fingering speed and accuracy.

[tubakerry]

Actually, picking the fingers up off of the valve and then slamming them down is called staccato fingers and it actually ensures smoothness in sound by shortening the time when the valve is being moved. Its a great technique especially when slurring.

[joshopsho]

what? so staccato fingers are good for slurring...u'v lost me. It is generally bad technique. no slamming should be involved! makes things noisy. I do it a bit, i shouldnt.

[tubakerry]

I know...surprised me too when I first heard. Sam Pilafian and Pat Sheridan actually recommend this. Noisy valves can be avoided though. But I should have clarified...there IS a difference from stoccato fingers and slamming your fingers. Its also whatever works best for you.

[KMCraw]

LOL....wow, it looks like a good way to give yourself tendonitis. FYI, Sam Pilafian and Pat Sheridan also recommend practicing with a metronome. They also profess the importance of hitting notes.

[KMCraw]

I don't know who you're trying to kid.  You have never been a professional tuba player. Playing in community orchestra/band isn't professional. I would expect this level of playing to come from an ok high school student. Sell you tubas and stop wasting your time playing.

[tubadylan]

Anyone who thinks that playing an instrument is a waste of time is a waste of intellect.

[Tomdabananaman]

Here Here to that! People like mr. KMCrawl here dont appreciate the fun of playing an instrument. Who cares if you are proffesional or not. Its a hobby for more people than it is a career. What do you think he does if he finds everything a waste if its not the best? I bet he is the best at being a couch potatoe because of this. Or maybe he just lives on YouTube and critisizes everyone else. Either way........

[ManIhTwoLinJay]

@tubadylan Well said sir!

[joshopsho]

Oh dear, harsh alert!

[sexyeuph69]

I feel like this is one of the better videos that you've posted nice job and nice sound!! One

criticism might be that you tend to drag somewhat in tempo going down to those lower notes, but nice job i like this one.

[metalmonkee621]

i've marched that, on tuba. its awesome

[tubasound]

hi tubadylan! In one post you said you studied the tuba to become an orchestral pro. I'd like to know if you ever took part in an orchestral audition and, if so, you ever went beyond the first round....

many greetings

tubasound

[tubadylan]

Yes and yes. But now I'm a Sabbath observer, and being that I do not work Friday evening through Saturday, I can no longer be an orchestral player. Unless of course I move to Israel, which I'm not planning until Christ's return.

[Bamchucknorris]

@tubadylan Please don't tell me you've suddenly become a religious fanatic?

[ivan1127]

what kind of mouthpiece is that?

[Zombbg4]

It's a Giddings&Webster. I'm guessing the Bayamo model since he's using the monster yorkbrunner

[tubadylan]

yes.

[RayFallon]

I particularly like the crescendo at the end of the long tenuto passage.... do you think any of the fffs are over the top? (sound wise?)

That was fun.

[guitah4lif]

u really can blow!

[tubakerry]

I love this piece...and you performed it so well. Nice tuba by the way.

[nettypooncharlie]

the only reason you don't think tuba playing is sexy is becuase you're not sexy enough to make a non sexy thing sexy

[alexc159]

i disagree, tubas are the epitome of sex appeal. And wow, really good!

[Saqibbakht]

Nice playing but I'm glad I never took up the tuba, it's so far from being sexy

[Japnoyboi3]

Nice Job... =)

[StolenBase91]

Wow thats an enormous tuba! Oh yeah and by the way, you Mr.Tuba Dylan inspired me to play the tuba. Thank you so much and keep playing!

[tubadylan]

So happy to inspire! I will.

[redskinnut26]

I appreciate this video and agree with drxtuba in that some of the pieces/excerpts that you have played are very good with a lot of positives that such aspiring tubists as myself could learn from. As far as any negative voices are concerned, most professionals are comfortable enough with their playing as to not have to disgrace the art of music by putting down others.

[Burgerbob22]

Giddings and Webster mouthpiece? looks like one. Great playing!

[natthetubanut]

awsome...Thats such a great piece to play with the orchestra.

[hellspike9]

nice really nice

[musikmachen06]

I play tuba. . .and I could kick your ass. . .at tuba

[tubadylan]

That's nice.

[grahamroese]

Do you know how many people on this website kick YOUR ass at tuba?

[tubadylan]

1. Do you think I care?

2. Do you know how many jerks there are online who have nothing better to do but criticize others?

3. Do you fall into that catagory?

[grahamroese]

I'm sorry I made that snide comment at musikmachen06. I suppose I do somewhat fall into that category when provoked... In my defense... He started it.

[tubadylan]

OK. We are all forgiving here! :)

[drxtuba]

This guy has a good sound, and good technique, that symphonic metamorphis excerpt isnt easy on CC tuba fingering wise, and some of these keys are not easy. The only person on youtube ive heard any better is Oystein Baadsvik. Sk musikmachen06, why dont you record yourself and put your videos on youtube. And im sure being so immature musikmachen06 that ur not a music major, and im sure im better than you

[grahamroese]

Chill out, bro. I agree he sounds good, and so does Mr. Machen, he just feels threatened. We don't need to be comparing each other... Also, I would suggest checking out some of the videos featuring Nat McIntosh and Roland Szentpali. They are also good.

[tubadylan]

We're all just having fun here. Maybe passing on a wee bit of knowledge. It sure would be nice if everyone, or even a small percentage of people would criticize with class. But there isn't much class in this dying generation.

[sisterfister55]

I think people actually believe they can impress total strangers by pretending to know what they're talking about better than the poster. Most of these people have no videos of their own.

I tend to save my own critiques (at least the ones including negative comments) for situations when I have my own video of whatever piece posted on the site.

[sisterfister55]

Wow...not only have I never enjoyed listening to a tuba player until now, but I always thought tubas were incapable of playing in tune and you've proven me wrong. :)

It does sound light for what it is, and very clean!

[tubadylan]

Thank you!

[tubasound]

good stuff!! Metamorphosen is really some hard work to do...what tuba do you play? Only "complain" from my part: please put some oil in your valves, its pretty loud when you press them....

[tubadylan]

It is loud because the microphone on the camera is right there near the valves. They really are quite smooth.

[bigdonkey002]

Those are all common Double Bass excerpts too! It's fun to listen to.

[relieve11]

can u play de Movie Themes - Jaws Theme Song?

[charliechocolateluv]

I play tuba,,, and im a girl...

[GunzTheDuel]

that is quite challenging since i would assume it goes lower than the low D and at such a short note, its hard enough as it is playing a short note on a low note. Also quite a bit of octave jumps

[JacobiteRebel]

wow your'e ... really awesome