Ben van Dijk - basstrombone "Devil's Waltz by Steven Verhelst"

I had fun making this recording of Steven Verhelst's duo "Devil's Waltz" for 2 bass trombones. With a cheap microphone, GarageBand, iMovie and some homework this is the result. Far from perfect but what the heck here it is! I hope you will enjoy it!
Thanks to Steven for another wonderful contribution to the bass trombone repertoire and thanks to Martin Schippers and Tomer Maschkovsky for asking Steven to write this crazy piece!
Thanks to the Theins for providing this wonderful bass trombone and that beautiful new red Polo.

[@BenBasstrombone]

[@noahbrooks8405]

I believe the cut to Ben staring at us at 1:05 was a much needed addition!

[@mfalls8422]

Will you be my grandfather?

[@1BioMarco]

Believe it or not, I prefer this "low fidelity" home production over the high quality pro recording of Martin and Tomer. No other bass trombonist has such a great warm tone, sounding so relaxed and easy going even in the most difficult parts. It's not only the german-style Thein trombone that certainly has it's part in getting this sound, it's mostly Ben himself. Buying this really beautyiful trombone does not make you automatically sound like Ben. Some years ago, I tried his trombone model myself. For me as amateur it was much too heavy and very hard to play. Not blaming the trombone but the player. I'm glad I already found my light-weight Lätzsch Cieslik before, much lighter in weight and much easier to play for me - but going into the same direction sound wise.

[@lightingstarshantava7769]

This is the kind of sound that my section and I dream of one day achieving. I have shown this video to them and we agree that Ben van Dijk has a magnificent sound. Know that we were all inspired by it ^.^

[@FanTrombone]

Wow Ben!!!! I could "feel" what you where playing, thusly you have successfully added another dimension to the art of Bass Trombonist.

[@tuckershowkeir7536]

you sound truly magnificent. the passion behind this dark masterpiece is evident. i love this.

[@williampenley1260]

I was listening to this while studying, but after the first time listening to it, I was hooked and now I'm on my 4th loop. Great job!

[@user-wd8qt4do6f]

The best Bass trombonist ever!!

[@GamerTime_2002]

Your tone on every note below middle F is to die for. I will be coming back to this video many times for low range tonal concept

[@JordanCarterTrombone]

Hey Ben, thank you for your wonderful music. You have been an inspiration to me for many years. Warm regards from Canada.

[@BenBasstrombone]

Thanks for your nice words!

[@elijah253]

Incredible!

[@seanengel3647]

Bravo Ben. Just awesome.

[@edsherrod5216]

In a word - WOW! Thanks so much for sharing a great rendition of this piece!

[@j0hnnyboi1]

This is why I love this guy!

[@obeed]

Really Great. My appreciation and admiration from Venezuela. All the best to you and your family

[@JacobAuthier]

Man I want that Bass Trombone!

[@Matheusola1]

Very beatiful mr. Ben

[@andrelucas2208]

Ótimo!! Amazing!!

[@user-xx1bh2bg1g]

AWESOME

[@yasmineleches8515]

i love your version of the devil's waltz! your sound is so awesome

[@cogsworth99]

Awesome!

[@daxvass4546]

a wonderful player!!

[@danielglowotz928]

Great playing. As a former trombonist I can only say: Chapeau!

[@johnohnstad]

Well don sir, well done!

[@DasKuhLP]

0:58 these two looks, oh my god :D But a very nice sound Ben! Love your trombone videos

[@bliskirodriguez5646]

Que hermoso

[@erikmendez1557]

I have scores very interested want to play for a cultural week excellent interpretation amazes me your talent

[@andersonribeiro1496]

sr. é excepcional a sua sonoridade . sem falar que a musica é muito linda. espero poder um dia toca-la igual ou ao menos parecido como o sr toca

[@iteinflammateomnia]

Were you playing the high part with a standard deep cup bass trombone mouthpiece? If so, you have amazing range.

[@muka-tq1jr]

すげえ

[@Richmonky48]

Those stare downs

[@joshmoorash4927]

How do you get such clarity in your notes

[@philliprios8447]

Practice ;)

[@isaac_tuba]

How can I get a Thein instrument in the US?

[@megapatsfanable]

thank you for sharing your hard work and your talent with us.

[@emilioolmedo3092]

you are the best! can i get this arrangement?

[@mauricekoks7235]

Here you go: www.stevenverhelst.com/product/devils-waltz-basstrombone-duet/

[@stansmith4054]

I wish I could afford one of his trombones!

[@GameConnoisseur69]

You're so fucking great I'm practicing every day so I can be as good as you one day.

[@education7694]

I actually really prefer this sound over the echos that you hear when they're on the big stage

[@Samuel-ln6qu]

Am I the only one who gets the chills 😂 specially at 2:00

[@countdracoo3018]

What kind of trombone do you use

[@BenBasstrombone]

Thein bass trombones, model Ben van Dijk:-))

[@countdracoo3018]

Okay thanks: -)

[@takuyamatsuda7214]

Ben van Dijk what about the mouthpiece?

[@user-xx1bh2bg1g]

@@takuyamatsuda7214 Thein BM

[@dallaslong6390]

Ben, I've admired your playing and style for years. I love your sound. Did you use any kind of metronome for this? If not, your sense of pulse to lock in those different parts is unmatched!

[@chief2632]

0:58 LMAO Also 1:38 is genius

[@joebart8593]

Hope you win the Ballon' dor

[@BenBasstrombone]

joe bart ???

[@lucaswade6415]

What mouthpiece do you use?

[@BenBasstrombone]

I play a Thein BM mouthpiece (gold plated)

[@Valitygames]

do you do any tutorings im willing to pay i really want to get better

[@bigbadbrad141]

where can i get this arrangement?

[@BenBasstrombone]

stevenverhelst.com/stevenverhelst.com/Chamber_Music.html

[@whitecanvas6760]

The effect of the different parts being on being separate with headphones and such really messed me, good job playing, I think at some points it’s meant to be a bit slower, just a thought.

[@WedenBike]

extremo

[@newt2835]

He makes really scary facial expressions on the low notes... it threw me off

[@pedroslefteye8438]

The performance was decent, I PERSONALLY feel as though the tone quality on the lower register could have been fatter/had more depth, in my opinion almost all the notes sounded thin. Could be better but everything else was decent. Overall not bad