Barclay Brass plays Jacob Collier's "Danny Boy"

Barclay Brass perform Jacob Collier's version of “Danny Boy," as performed at his Maida Vale recording session, July 2015.
Mark Willey, Solo Piano
James McClarty and Amy McCabe, Flugelhorns and Trumpets
Kris Westrich and Micah Killion, Flugelhorns
Brett Miller and Kevin Grasel, Horns
Nathan Zgonc and David Miller, Trombones
Michael Brown, Bass Trombone
Josh Cullum, Euphonium
Willie Clark, Tuba
Mark Gould, Conductor
Recorded on August 25th, 2019 at Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC
Video produced by Joseph Gonzalez
Audio recorded and produced by Steven Van Dyne
Filmed by Eric Brown and Steven Van Dyne
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[@jmodyrts25]

That Jacob basically improvised this arrangment is totally insane to me

[@pputnam100]

I hear you, but at the same time it also sounds improvised. I thought the band plays great here, but I feel it never goes anywhere real interesting after the opening. I admit it, I wanted to ear a little more of the original melody

[@michaelfoxbrass]

My first listen of Barclay Brass. Fortunate introduction!

[@ranielyfire]

Got me teary eyed

[@paulf2723]

Suffice to say I am sitting here crying having listened to this astonishingly beautiful rendition of Jacobs' arrangement. Your playing is sheer perfection. I am enriched for having heard you play. Thank you.

[@TheBarclayBrass]

Wow, thank you!

[@achenarmyst2156]

Jacob‘s arrangement is so heartachingly beautiful. Thank you!

[@salvadorperez8155]

Merci pour cet excellent arrangement et interprétation. Vous venez de me régaler. Sincères félicitations. Merci aussi au talentueux Jacob Collier. Un papy jardinier/musicien du sud de France. 🙋

[@jurgenwesser2894]

So cool, guys What a nice idea!!!

[@davidrobertson6822]

O M G

[@NorthernFellRunning]

Wow!!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@codymcclarty3839]

Beautiful playing and arrangement.

[@rustyg5890]

Incredible work, the nuances are sublime!!! Bravo!!!

[@nickgreen2657]

Amazing transcription and great players....what a find!!

[@micahkillion1599]

You know when Gould gets in that crouching position, things are getting serious.

[@Pattamatt1998]

Simply immaculate

[@briancaldwell9048]

Fantastic as always

[@pliskanomoss2780]

A beautiful masterpiece, so emotional and elegant. I love every second of this timeless spoken poetry. 💯❤🔥🔥

[@marcusaurelius5742]

Always wondered how this arrangement might sound in a different context. You guys nailed it! Love the control and dynamics.

[@raymondfallon7429]

I wasn't sure I was going to like this, even after it started. This song has great sentimental value, being my mom's favorite, and one of the connections she maintained with her native Ireland her whole life. Listening to this arrangement, I was reminded of the importance of being open to fresh perspectives, and to different points of view (I hope that's not redundant - it feels different in my mind, but who knows?). Sometimes we need to listen with different ears, and look with different eyes, even those of us closing in quickly on 70. Beautiful job as always, and thanks for the fresh perspective.

[@james_subosits]

Wow. Thank you.

[@mailbag77]

Love this! Bravo!

[@felipegarcia7924]

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing. I know Jacob will love it 💙

[@ckpzone]

Yes and yes. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@Ralphbone]

Sooo good

[@antpt92]

Come on guys if you post two videos within a month it’s dangerous for my heart health you know that

[@leopoldleoleo]

This is phenomenal. What a wonderful piece. I’m a big fan of these kinds of more unorthodox arrangements

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

A better title would be "Fantasia on Londonderry Air." It does drift far afield but delightfully so.

[@igorcatarino]

E P I C

[@scrivdawg0316]

This is absolutely BRILLIANT, David. Hope you all are doing well! BTW, this is Aaron (used to be at Willard, MO).

[@highkey3310]

Beautifully played! Liked and subscribed!

[@TheBarclayBrass]

Thanks and welcome!

[@jetskihognam]

This really sounds like the christian hymn “he looked beyond my faults and saw my needs”

[@Snookbone]

It's the same tune. Apparently "thou shalt not steal" doesn't apply to music.

[@ZMaine]

This is amazing! Do you have sheet music available?

[@pilotgrrl1]

This make chills run up my spine! Thank you!

[@mikerounds7890]

David-where is venue? By the way, the relative pitch Barclay Brass is attaining is starting to "spook" me with it's closeness to perfection and consequent beauty.

[@TheBarclayBrass]

Mike, we recorded this at Church of the Epiphany in Washington, DC. Thanks for giving us a listen!

[@benclarke4075]

Is there a score available for purchase by any chance?

[@TheBarclayBrass]

This arrangement isn't available - you can check out June Lee's channel to see a piano/vocal score!

[@MrWatson658]

Anywhere to download this audio? Or stream?

[@ronm3245]

Very beautiful, but lopsided. It seems like the second half is just a long coda.

[@TheBarclayBrass]

We based this version on Jacob Collier's performance found here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kImscqOrnK6op80

[@tomswiftyphilo2504]

I hate to say it but the arrangement sounds like someone was playing with a piece and they weren't gentle with it and they broke it. The brass sounds amazing, though.

[@brendankennelty]

It's meant to be played with, it's not so fragile. Don't worry about breaking it. I understand your point though

[@Christobanistan]

Arrangement is a little too flourishy.