Can I play as fast as Michael Brecker? (The Melody Still Lingers On w/ Chaka)

[@super20dan]

best bass clarinet player since eric dolphy

[@Lxnorius]

paganini of bass clarinet

[@foolishwatcher]

Ever since I saw you playing along with Coltrane's "Giant Steps" solo, I'm confident that there's nothing you couldn't do. So, when I read the title, I was just like "Yep, of course he can!" ;-)

[@benwoodgate535]

This is the best I’ve heard you play man, So sick!! More of this please, in fact let’s go down a Brecker rabbit hole! I’ll be sure to follow you!

[@earspasm]

Nice to know I’m still getting better!

[@benwoodgate535]

@@earspasm I didn’t think that was possible. But here you are. You’re a F’ing superstar!

[@fitchyyboi]

Wow. Impressed saxophonist right here, this was perfect. Every note was so clear

[@BANDLDR]

Excellent session on “how to practice effectively.” Thanks!

[@johntrlong]

Every time I need a lift, I listen to this great player 💯👌💯 superb musician

[@cesarlengua-miranda1736]

Wow. Wow. Thanks for preaching the necessities of woodshedding! Now, that I am teaching at a high school and hearing my students practicing new and harder music it's important to help them learn the effective way. I am so glad to hear your continued growth and progress as a musician. I have some very talented clarinet and saxophone players and I think they would all love this! Hope to talk and catch up with you soon! Cheers!! (BTW; you have me really thinking about my budget to see if I can finance a bass clarinet, THANKS haha) -OAS AAS LLS

[@HB-ve4wi]

Absolutely incredible! And thanks for the inspiration. I've always thought of myself as someone who just can't play fast. But really, I think it's mainly a lack of self-discipline. I'll get to it .....

[@crkessler54]

Amazing. And I doubt it's easier on bass clarinet than it is on tenor thanks Chuck

[@rheamorales1329]

Wanted to cut to the full tempo at the end, but stayed and watched all the tips. Worth waiting for; enjoyed it all.

[@MaxSoggiu]

Thank you for this, it is very kind to show to us your method. Basically I use the same. I bought a bass clarinet one years ago and after 8 months of classic exercise music, I had a full immersion with God Bless The Child by Eric Dolphy...everyday for hours and hours for months with this concept of study. Now I can play on tempo. This will be my second mission: Michael Brecker solo on Night in Tunisia!!! I don't know if I can, but I will try. Thank you man!!!

[@ronglennproductions5416]

Wow! I got carpal tunnel just listening to that!

[@randypickering5793]

Michael, you are the MAN!! Fantastic!

[@petel1201]

Whoa, that's insanity. Great vid, great tips for learning any piece of music.

[@stephanobastiani4734]

You are simply amazing! Kudos!

[@HarlanBrothers]

You're a monster! Holy moly. You're also a great communicator. Wonderful playing and advice!

[@commanderhunter4378]

Holy crap, just 1:00 in and already baffled, great job, Michael!

[@joelhandsotte]

Wow, a minute after posting it - so early! Great work, Michael! I'll watch it now! XD

[@stepheniansavage]

WOW. Great job on that solo. 😎

[@markalanpalmer7787]

This is such great advice. I use it every day when I practice. Thanks!

[@pabloanonlijo]

wow, man! terrific!

[@jeanettekorzenko4958]

Great piece & Great job. 👏😀

[@MrNalleman]

This was a great post. It's applicable on all score music, and in many many other situations as well.

[@dannynavarro1971]

That was amazing!

[@milester69]

A beautiful mind and soul

[@albertopinton4387]

So much great information it's unbelievable. The playing is nothing less than outstanding. Inspiration, man!

[@serzok1]

Impressive! 👏 ….(Edit) I was talking about the playing but then I listened to the whole video and I think the advice you give is very good and it’s the right path to follow when learning how to play faster. Thanks!!

[@TheGuiBat1]

Inspiring. Congrats 👏

[@michaeldean9338]

That was amazing, man! I bought this when it first came out. One of my favorite solos was on 'Native New Yorker, (by 'Odyssey') You're a remarkable musician. Thanks so much for the video. :)

[@mauricerabb]

That was truly amazing Mike! I'm out of breath just watching you do it from my couch 😃

[@earspasm]

Thanks Mo!

[@nathanwyatt7748]

Great job! Very useful ideas here! Gratitude

[@mikereeder2351]

This is so fun. Good job. This killls me. So good.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Yes!!!!

[@francistaylor5097]

Epic, eh? Cool that you are a fan of Mr Lowenstern too.

[@carlholmqvist6427]

Excellent playing/advice. Thank you!

[@eileenjurek6898]

Fyi, I really like your glasses too! Awesome job!

[@hashimoto74]

Amazing, Inspiring, beautiful...thank you!

[@antmour]

Amazing !!! Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@BrianKrock]

Truly badass!

[@tonytonewharton]

Awesome video, super playing and a great breakdown of the methodology. Also, just great to watch and listen. 😊

[@Musix4me-Clarinet]

I think you need to add the guy bumping into while you're trying to play. Maybe your wife could help out next time to make it authentic. You're awesome. Excellent advice, even for us old pros. Thank you.👏

[@earspasm]

Right?! I’m surprised Michael didn’t turn around and deck Randy

[@ralphpulver2888]

Freakishly (is that a word?) good! Mike is smiling fondly!

[@nicomomesso5163]

Super Bravo!!

[@peedrowchan-man102]

This just too cool. Been loving this solo for awhile, way ta B Clar it up again and give me those earspasms!

[@claribaixos]

Just amazing. Thank you for sharing. 🔝🔝🔝🌈

[@danielberg5251]

Excelente!

[@eileenjurek6898]

Nice! 💕

[@LukeCarbon]

Absolutely positively YES

[@therealappl3]

AMAZING

[@PatrickKizny]

@earspasm music Quite an achievement! Especially that brecker played that on a sax, which I’d say is way easier to play fast except for huge interval leaps which are easier on a clarinet. One note on the Anytune - I use it rigged to a Behringer fcb1010 foot controller and it’s a great way to use it for transcribing. I have speed and volume on pedals and the stomp buttons are usually rigged for smart loop, back/fwd 5s, back/fwd to next mark, play/pause and mark. Works great.

[@romanholder5621]

LONG LIVE BRECKER! GOAT!

[@jimscimonetti1457]

OMG!!! Wow…just wow!!!!

[@ggauche3465]

This is fantastic. So honest and useful. Once you've got it to this level, how long does it stay there? Do you have to play it several times a day, or once a day or week or whatever. Does getting something to this level help with playing other stuff? I've only ever seen you playing "contemporary" music before - with extended techniques. It's great to see you do this stuff as well. You are inspiring.

[@earspasm]

Good question. I’d need to continue to play it pretty often to keep it under my fingers. Or, I’d have to start slower (maybe half tempo) to bring it back up if I wait for more than a few months. That process won’t take nearly as long as the first time though!

[@mariosapienza4187]

Wow👏🏻👏🏻

[@IFeeeeelGood]

I didn't imagine you got that chops! O_O

[@Shizi7]

Sick!!! 🔥

[@guruleinii]

Great video! Does anyone know if there is a better version of the original performance used in this video somewhere else other than KZbin? The only one I could find has a pretty bad audio quality. Thanks in advance!

[@fluffyx2976]

yo can you review the low c bass clarinet attachment? its brand is prestige

[@pepebenitezortiz.clarinet]

Wow!!!!

[@MO-1888]

Brill ! You should go on the road with a trio, or with a vibroharpist! I preferred your sound to MBs

[@bobwas4066]

Great Job! Great Tips! what model metronome do you use?

[@earspasm]

It’s an old Boss metro

[@smarams]

Wow

[@p.w.2149]

I hope I don't overseen it but it would be cool if you play Yakety Sax on Base Clarinet :-)

[@christopherherrmann921]

100 Thumbs up!

[@Lifitt]

What brand/model is your all black clarinet?

[@francistaylor5097]

Amazing stuff, Michael. I've spent loads of time this summer learning this solo on tenor sax. I didn't think to try it on my bass clarinet! Some brilliant practice tips too. One question, what is your iPad stand setup? I'm looking for something reliable. Cheers.

[@jeanettekorzenko4958]

Ooh a foot pedal?! How handy..!

[@warkovits]

I am not amused at all. Michael L. can do that easily I thought. Well I was right. Love his work.

[@danielberg7141]

KKKKKKK SENSACIONAL!

[@jnbplaysgames]

ngl the progression made me think this was some fusion take on Night in Tunisia. 😂

[@ricaard]

Yes, that's what it was. It's called a counterfact.

[@Kirklandjones69]

when u touring, man

[@zebra3stripes]

OK, pretty good. But you didn't have anyone bumping into your right elbow when you played it.

[@conleyquillen6014]

You should try tik tok