23 Clarinets - Clarinet Choir - Beelzebub - Solo for Contrabass Clarinet

[@alyssapaull2128]

As a Bb Contrabass player, this video gives me life.

[@connorross6921]

I play bass clarinet though I really want to play contrabass

[@vegasrichardson2061]

I play AVERAGE clarinet, and I just started band so lol@@connorross6921

[@paqitocastaneda4509]

It doesnt tell me I suck it just tells me that I still have more to work on

[@jacobbrown2361]

Any tips for the Bb contrabass?

[@mcox12345678]

@@jacobbrown2361 in terms of pieces or instruments?

[@dawnheller114]

need more pieces that allow the lower instruments to shine

[@colonelcactus118]

Same

[@xplodinproductions96]

Amen.

[@mattk1627]

I absolutely love the contrabass, it adds a type of texture to an ensemble that can't be found in any other instrument.

[@robertpinolehto9077]

I am a brass player, tuba in particular. I have heard this piece done as a tuba solo, but sometimes it sounds muddy, and I am not blaming the soloist. The tuba blends where the contra shines through. Love it!

[@nathanhol42001]

Who could possibly... have such intonation? It was so IMPECCABLE that it didn't seem like there could be 23 master clarinet players that all somehow got together to form a choir. I mean, it was so perfect, all of everything, that it almost seemed computer generated. But, I'll take your word for it. :)

[@wesleylewis8237]

Maybe it's one guy who recorded himself 23 times? Can't be too hard to play in tune with yourself...

[@MathuinSmith]

That's exactly what it is

[@musicalbrit3465]

Computer generated would sound worse. The only instrument that I’ve ever heard sound really realistic is a piano, and even then it doesn’t have as much expression.

[@oscargill423]

Wow... I thought the accompaniment was computer generated... but now listening again I hear it.

[@lukasjohnson3489]

The intonation on throat tones, ease of hitting high notes, and agility on runs at the end are amazing! Having played contrabass quite a bit gives me a real appreciation for your skills! Your instrument must be fresh out of the repair shop as to sound that good. Wishing you good reeds in a new year, Lukas Johnson

[@23Clarinets]

Thank you very much.

[@kirin8735]

Mouthpiece also depends and how you're trained in terms of voicing, this is still impressive though

[@bandgeek6778]

My contra is from 1961.It just doesn't play quite right. I've tried fixing it myself and sending into the shop. It's a Leblanc model 342 which is the straight version of the more common model 340(paperclip) contrabass clarinets. It definitely needs new pads, but i don't know where to find them. Some of the tone holes are closer in size to those of a bass clarinet, but to use bass clarinet pads.

[@JasonAlder]

@@bandgeek6778 They only started making the straight models in 1963. What's the serial number?

[@EnragedSephiroth]

Beelzebub? This sounds awfully jolly for a tune about the devil.

[@jakerain5480]

Thought he was like in the ninth circle of Hell, not the devil. I don't know and I'm too lazy to look it up.

[@DJBlackNGold]

The demon of gluttony.

[@notmyrealname9296]

The song could be replicating the feeling of sinning. You enjoy in the moment but not when you get caught.

[@Yasherdooble]

Dead ass

[@UpupBinweevils]

It gets quite darker around 3:30

[@connorross6921]

I can’t how nice of a feeling the contrabass must be having the low notes rumble every part of your body and fill up the air around you making a sound you just dont get anywhere else

[@popcornculturejunkie]

This brings back some fond memories...I played the Eb Contra back when I was in high school :)

[@sandraaleon2313]

Eww contra alto , those are pretty useless lol

[@DDS029]

Hey, they weren't useless 47 years ago when I played one in high school 😮 Back then, that was pretty much most high schools could afford in the clarinet family. Symphonic Band, our top band, for three years as a self-taught player. Baritone Sax in the Concert Band, self-taught. Drums in the Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and the occasional drum ensemble. Started as a drummer at 10. Too cut throat to get playing time. That's why I taught myself the reed instruments. First time I opened my folder it was all Tuba music sheets, bass clef. I told my band director the mistake. He said, "Sorry, forgot to tell you. Add three sharps and play it as treble clef." Me: " Oh, okaaaaay . . . "😵

[@josiahdeason1974]

@@sandraaleon2313 I’m an Eb Contralto Clarinet player, and I always get the melody in certain parts of the song, and it adds much more depth in the piece than you could imagine.

[@U8Skittlez]

At my high school, we audition to be placed in two different bands. Wind Ensemble is the better of the two, and I recently made it as the only contrabass. Lol our director abbreviated it on the list as CB and people kept asking me if I play a Cb clarinet. Um na, I like contrabass better. :P

[@SurferBoi1]

you say "the only contrabass" like anyone in their right mind would have more than one BBb in a group?

[@Alex-mg6vn]

Jordan Stein Wait, is it a bad thing then if a band miraculously had more than 1 contrabass clarinet? Maybe it would be an intonation nightmare :(

[@tubatrek]

Jordan Stein We had two in our high school band. I think one of the things that gave us our special sound was having plenty of low woodwinds. facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10205753950189595&set=a.1621303174075.2094842.1281303311&type=1&theater

[@Alex-mg6vn]

Tubatrek Wow, that's a lot of low woodwinds, compared to most bands. All your band needed then were some baritone and bass saxes.

[@MasonAtha]

We've never had any BBb contrabasses in my school's concert band. We have, however had plently of Bb bass and Eb contra-alto players. Last semester, we had two contra-altos that played in the bass section with the me (I play tuba). I think that next year, our director wants to have two contrabasses and a bass to carry the low woodwinds.

[@sonialopez-ls1zi]

As a Contrabass clarinet player I love playing the extended c key it's so low it makes my lungs rumble

[@DDS029]

Got the same feeling with a Baritone sax with a Low A, on it. Took a lot to fill that with air also.

[@thomassanders4487]

I was wondering how I could receive this arrangement?

[@EmDubification]

Eb My favorite key for clarinet choir. It is so rich and lush.

[@ryanminden7001]

at 3:28 the contra just sets the mood perfectly

[@ryanminden7001]

3:25 sorry

[@lovermuzak]

sounded awesome, loved seeing the different parts and the instruments too

[@ronnielockett3529]

Now that was I call the Solo of the clarinet

[@DDS029]

How näive I was in high school in the early 70's. I though my Eb Contra-Alto clarinet, and Eb Baritone Sax with a Low A key, was as big as the woodwinds got. It was just the biggest we had. Down side of self-teaching myself on school owned instruments. When I graduated, they took my horns back from me. 😭

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

Contrabass Saxes have been around since the 1910s, maybe earlier. Various contra clarinets, including Bb since the 30s. And of course contrabassoon and contrabass sarrusophone is always thrre.

[@shep8519]

That ending with the Bass Clarinet in Sunglasses 🤣🤣🤣 Amazing Video! I saved this and *D. E. F. I. N. A. T. L. Y.* Will be watching this later!!!!!

[@magicpieces9099]

I watch this at least once a day

[@finndonnelly7475]

MagicPieces909 same 😂

[@mattk1627]

Same

[@anchan4540]

Where has this been in my life

[@23Clarinets]

Hello Nathan. I must tell you that it's all human generated :-)

[@Sazime]

I think the audio compression is making it sound otherwise.

[@saintsaens21]

Listen with headphones and you'll hear the sound of the keys being pressed and breathing.

[@shep8519]

It is, not lying. Listen with Earbuds/Headphones. You should hear the sound of Breathing and keys being pressed

[@wesleylewis807]

Most definitely all human produced

[@J60Diamonds]

Magnificent performance by Propellerheads. Very well done.

[@MrJapanese25]

good intonation! That's not easy...

[@ryanlea9743]

+MrJapanese25 Thats crazy tuning by the Contra Am i right?

[@kalinaisnothere6864]

I play b flat clarinet, bass clarinet, and contrabass clarinet (paperclip) (:

[@connorross6921]

Lucky I can only dream of having a contrabass maybe in the future I’ll be able to join a choir which has a contrabass

[@u47tube]

I love this. I'm learning the bass clarinet.

[@nathanhol42001]

u47tube Keep calm & play bass clarinet!!!

[@u47tube]

Nathan Hollis As a matter of fact, I do feel a peaceful calm after practicing.

[@nathanhol42001]

+u47tube :) LOL

[@u47tube]

+Heavy MetalHippie Been playing trumpet since 1963. Indeed, Beast Clara is way more fun.

[@Buho17]

this is amazing, i play Bb contra bass in large band and a chamber ensemble. i think this would be a very good piece for us to aspire to! thank you for playing and uploading this!

[@littleblu33]

Sooo cool. I play a regular old Bb clarinet but love the sound of a good bass or contrabass clarinet.

[@mjb9295]

2:02 goes hard

[@bandmamasita]

I'm so buying this to play with my ensemble next semester. FINALLY, a piece where I'm not on pedal tones ALL. THE. TIME.

[@ihopenoonefindsthisaccount7687]

2:56 THERES MY BABY

[@marcosPRATA918]

Uma dança das profundezas misteriosas.

[@Raheemfll]

Who else still watches this

[@Thereal67P]

Yep

[@jeffhardyfan255]

I love both of my clarinets......I play bass and contrabass....I'm in 8th grade and love band!

[@QueenBirdGirl]

would there be anyway to write this for a brass band from a piccolo trumpet to a contrabass tuba and have this work

[@benren10]

Adam ramzan why wouldn't it work

[@OrangeBerry6133]

If you know anything about transposing, you could do that.

[@ryanminden7001]

the profile pic made me sub, it's hilarious, also keep up the good music

[@BaieDesBaies]

WTF you so good ! Especially with the contrabass ! :o

[@xenerxes2117]

Where's the Eb Contra-alto clarinet?

[@Alex-mg6vn]

Unfortunately, many composers/arrangers tend to exclude the contra-alto when a contrabass clarinet is available. But I don't see a problem in writing for both.

[@Buho17]

+Jake Giganti eyy, thats what i play! i previously played contrabass also

[@xenerxes2117]

jumperbeans1 dang I play contrabass too! I only played the Eb for a few days but I grew to like its sound.

[@Buho17]

+Jake Giganti yea, its a lot of fun, great tone. but there aren't a lot of parts for it unfortunately.

[@DDS029]

Sure their is. Take Bass Horn (Tuba) music, add three sharps to the key, then play it as if the sheet was written as treble clef.

[@xenerxes2117]

Yea Alex, Its true, I personally play the Eb Contra-Alto Clarinet and the Bb ContraBass clarinet.

[@Womanofmanythings]

I miss my clarinet days!!!

[@LowReedExpert1]

as with picking up any new instrument, the air necessary will be huge, but for contrabass instruments, double that demand, hope its going well!

[@grahamnasby1491]

Where can I buy a copy of the sheet music?? I'm having trouble finding it for sale on the web.

[@MrRatedRplayer]

I play the Contra Bass Clarinet in Eb and i have always wanted to play the Contra bass Clarinet In Bb.

[@oleksandrkashlyuk5726]

You can hear the rings on the keys of the contrabass clarinet from 4:20 to 4:30.

[@ThatLegoBuilder]

Sounds like a cat's purr in some parts. I absolutely love it!

[@TheGymSavant]

Were the especially low notes at like 4:22 sharp? Or was that just me?

[@austinpayne9123]

TheGymSavant I hate those really low notes on the contra. they sound bad and in my opinion should not be used... my opinion anyways

[@soupbitch4580]

Austin Payne Fudge your opinion

[@JiveDadson]

I noticed it too.

[@TheGymSavant]

@@JiveDadson I actually retract this statement. The timbre is realllllly thick and if you listen for the lowest pitch it’s definitely in tune.

[@JiveDadson]

@@TheGymSavant So you're going to leave me all alone here, defenseless?

[@MrRatedRplayer]

Yes, when i made that post i had made a mistake, when i had originally switched to the instrument i was told Contra Bass Clarinet in Eb at the time and i didn't realise that that was wrong until later on.

[@DrShann91]

I am in love with this piece! I'm curious to get the music for this and attempt it :p now to find 22 clarinet friends haha!

[@ijdoti]

Wow!

[@SuperReeseP]

Sheet music for soprano in B flat please?

[@GeneralAeon]

Sax gang sax gang

[@oleksandrkashlyuk5726]

23 clarinets, please reply: What clarinet do you personally like, cause i like bb clarinet.

[@matthew_pauls]

Apologies if already mentioned, what kinda contra is this played on? Like brand/model?

[@siuwingchoi3694]

I play bass clarinet in my band

[@AahilMakhani]

I'd really love to get this sheet music! Can anybody help me out?

[@mayrhofera]

Hello, I am a French contrabass clarinet player. Congratulations for the piece. Please ,can you tell me where can I buy this piece ? thanks for your answer. best regards from FRANCE.

[@mugfan9779]

What’s up bro how is FRANCE

[@Lutherfan237]

Ha! it's vice versa for me!

[@larsmiles4954]

Is there anywhere to purchace this music?

[@LowReedExpert1]

contraalto?

[@p1gnone66]

OK,OK so 1886 Andrea Catozzi published by Carl Fisher for Tuba and piano here arranged CAC and 22 other clarinets. I can find the CAC & piano music for about $10, but your arrangement, where? How much? I really would like to have a local somewhat serious youth Clarinet-Ensemble perform it. And so many others before me [below] ask the same thing!

[@Arnoldiepin]

i am where IS FRANCE!!!!!???? GREETINGS FROM LONDERUJ

[@tommyblack7998]

Who died?

[@jamesrenold259]

Kinda sounds like american patrol

[@lizthompson5573]

I play bass clarinet in b flat!

[@toogame01]

I play basss clarinet in b flat and clarinet in b flat

[@kidamaroo]

I play the clarinet myself and I just put up an album. I could never play in a group like this, I'm better off as a solo clarinetist

[@cavalierfan2008]

Needs more tuba

[@mrpizzanipples]

Man, I wish I could get my hands on a contrabass clarinet! I play bass clarinet, but that's nowhere near as cool.

[@mariankastelmach9788]

Anyone I play b flat bass clarinet??? That is like 11???

[@kidamaroo]

the first sentence is completely honest. I even have the proof /watch?v=KVhz9Of5bJU&list=PL6l4tglvZwRKaLS7IQY7BzCMebx2my2rf

[@SirMKeehl]

Did Squidward get the auditions? Is this him?

[@stephenowens5091]

oh my god seriously no contra-alto clarinet?

[@nathanhol42001]

Did actual people play this, or was it computer generated?

[@adelinabanda6546]

One person played it and recorded the parts then layered it

[@YuRiSunga]

1 octave lower - octocontrabass clarinet.

[@YuRiSunga]

I demonstrated an octocontrabass clarinet. (4:11-4:35)

[@SycopathEraser]

they forgot the Eflat bass clarinet

[@Alex-mg6vn]

You mean the E-flat contra alto / contrabass clarinet, right? Yeah, rarely will anyone include distinct parts for either contras

[@SycopathEraser]

that doesnt mean they did not forget it

[@maxderman447]

+Alex We actually have a contra alto for students to play on at my public high school. I'm really disappointed because it's such a beautiful instrument and no one here plays it :( I'm a bassoonist, myself.

[@SycopathEraser]

Max B I happen to own one now, and when i asked to play it at my high school the director told be no because there was nothing written for it

[@lukasjohnson3489]

SycopathEraser You can directly read bari sax music. Contra alto music is Eb in treble clef, same as bari sax. Its like playing tenor music on bass clarinet. Hope this helps, Lukas Johnson

[@MsKori1000]

I know what a bass clarinet sounds like but not a contra bass clarinet

[@connorross6921]

Maybe sometime in the future I’ll be able to convince my parents to do payments on a contrabass clarinet can you even do that through guitar center I just got the idea from a friend who’s doing that on a 15000 dollar violin

[@DDS029]

See if your school (assuming you are in school) has one. I played the contra-alto because no one else knew we had one.

[@MrMigueldelaO]

the shhet music didnt follow the playing

[@V15lol]

you dont have a contralto smh

[@YuRiSunga]

Invert color - normal instrument color

[@CallipygianMarmoset]

I hope that was a joke.

[@Dominique_LaBorde]

I play bass clari, I'd love to play contrabass or Soprano

[@benjamindover8221]

Contrabass is really expensive, go for contra alto instead they are like 90% cheaper

[@Dominique_LaBorde]

thank you for the tip Sasuke Uchiha

[@sealofapproval4828]

Please tell me how to find this piece! I play contrabass clarinet in Bb and would be extremely greatful if you told me where to find it!