Bach: Toccata & Fugue in D minor - Original Canadian Brass with Peter Schickele - Part 5 of 7

Here it is -- "Toccata & Fugue in D minor" arranged by Fred Mills, in performance with Fred & Ron playing the impossible! This work is now performed by virtually every brass quintet the world over -- THANKS FREDDIE!!!!

[@TrumpetDiva1]

Fred was a true original. One of the finest people to walk the earth. He loved transcribing big orchestral and organ pieces for brass quintet. He always said, I'm not arranging them, I'm just orchestrating them. You can't improve on the original genius of these composers." Fred was modest to the end. This is surely one of his best.

[@philippehuysmans3159]

Bach did exactly that for other composers he admired as Vivaldi...

[@jessiehernandez9468]

Thank you for sharing

[@thomassicard3733]

It's a GREAT brass quintet arrangement, nevertheless... er,... orchestration...

[@DannyPopov]

I had the pleasure and great fortune of studying with Fred, my trumpet idol and inspiration, at UGA. He will forever be missed.

[@Pilotman28]

Being modest is very hard for tuba players. We know how awesome we are.

[@LocoFan611]

Amazing! Since a pipe organ is a simulation of individually played instruments, how do we know that Bach didn't have this composition in mind? This arrangement not only demonstrates the great versatility of a pipe organ to provide many voices, but the virtuosity of the Canadian Brass performers and Fred Mills' amazing orchestration. Their timing is unbelievable. A beautiful piece.

[@juliem2951]

I saw them in concert when I was 11 yrs old! I was prepared to be bored as hell! They had me riveted with the first song as they walked behind us playing all the way to the stage :) as I grew, My talent grew because they inspired me.

[@billklemm7284]

It's always been remarkable to me that Fred and Ron were so lock-stepped in style and sound that it was difficult to distinguish one from another. That just makes these arrangements blend and flow so well.

[@martyschaefer980]

Fascinating! Years ago I played this on the organ (as it was originally written). Tradition is that Bach wrote it as a "demonstration" piece for testing newly constructed pipe organs in Germany. The wide dynamic range of an organ in a building with a five-second reverb is second to none. That said...this is a clever, creative arrangement, with an appeal all its own. The playing is remarkable.

[@3RTracing]

I'll bet you that Bach would absolutely love this performance and arrangement of this work.

[@briancaldwell283]

@Barbara Stamm idiot!

[@rykehuss3435]

I doubt it

[@KonradTheWizzard]

@@rykehuss3435 I'm pretty sure he would have liked it. Although Bach was a rather severe christian composer and teacher, he's also the composer of the rather funny (for its time) coffee cantata (Kaffeekantate) and a few other funny pieces. Bach was also known to liberally rearrange and change his own music all the time. For practical reasons. He had to provide a lot of music on many occasions - you have to adapt and be practical or you fail.

[@oc8824]

@@rykehuss3435 get fucked, this is pure brilliance. Nobody cares about your stupid snobby elitist bullshit

[@oc8824]

@@KonradTheWizzard forget this wanker, pure troll.

[@mildredk]

This takes me back 40 years ago. I was invited by our school's music teacher to go to NY's Riverside Church. He had arranged to have him show him his organ; a pipe organ, of course. He had chosen to play Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D minor for us. I didn't realize it, but I was standing right in front of the bass pipes. After a couple of minutes the deepest tones are launched. I can only describe my sensation as having heebie-jeebies running up and down my spine. It was a sensation I'll never forget.

[@nicholasmoore962gmail5]

Hello Mildred

[@richreed9927]

Virgil Fox?

[@donaldbradford5442]

I play a trumpet in a big band and I've played with the symphony These gentlemen are gifted beyond expression. Extremely dedicated, challenging and difficult . kudos

[@nunyabiznez6381]

I love when very good musicians take the music seriously but not themselves.

[@cottoncandyskies5258]

Ikr🛐

[@miguelramonlorenzo8088]

@@cottoncandyskies5258 bravo

[@highstimulation2497]

right on.

[@philippehuysmans3159]

Precisely the case here, their jokes only show their immense respect for the Opus. And good they are!

[@classicaldeb]

The best combination!

[@bradclifford295]

Good heavens. I ran out of breath just listening to this. These guys are inspiring. Played trumpet for 30+ years and never can make it through this song without stopping to catch my breath. It’s like trying to run a marathon at 20,000 feet.

[@gregghurst4285]

How can so many people give this a "thumbs down" ? They must be tone-deaf !! This is magnificent arranging and performance!!

[@estebantate6436]

instablaster.

[@gregghurst4285]

@@NOSUBSCRIBERSWANTED Ha-Ha

[@MrWillo58]

Organists!

[@CrystalCountess]

Maybe if they’d put hip hop dancers on the stage. I thinks it’s incredible and I’ve followed this ensemble for over 40 years now. I deem them incredible. Thumbs down to the thumbs downers. Cretins and imbeciles.

[@whothoughtthiswasagoodidea]

Eh, probably string players...

[@turbostar101]

Absolutely unbelievable performance on the part of the trumpets … to play with such speed and be perfectly synchronized is absolutely breathtaking. What a delightful composition, seemingly played effortlessly!! Bravo!!

[@bgoff1721]

Bach’s music sounds great for any ensemble because it’s so well written. A true genius..

[@classicalplayalongs6154]

That's why it's called "absolute music". Because it works with any sort of instruments.

[@michaelbromfield4243]

FUCK fred. The coronnette is doing the work

[@kinuux]

the man who carries the giant instrument, he plays what bach did by his feet

[@bunkyman8097]

I have an album from back in the day of Bach played on harmonicas. Bach is a genius!

[@TiwazGoudsnor]

Yes he is very good. Also frescobaldi and buxtehude.

[@aliciashappyplace]

It's only the few minor "fracks" that give indication that they are indeed... human. For they have accomplished the near impossible! Bravo! Well done!

[@БорисШалагінов]

Я потрясён! Считаю, что каждому, кто изучает это произведение, следует прослушать это прекрасное исполнение. Доступна каждая нота про сохранении общего духового звучания.

[@m0bob]

Absolutely, superb. It's a refreshing change to hear it played on brass instruments, rather than the organ.

[@larrymann197]

The CB is the standard of which all brass ensembles will be measured for the next 50 years. The brass groups are getting better but can learn so much of the complete performance attitude. Bought my first CB record in 1980 of the CB in Paris 1976. I was hooked

[@jvargas454]

I have a new respect for the trombone. And to the amazing skill of breathing and all the while, pushing air into the instruments continuously. Amazing.

[@johnheywoodtrombone]

Do u by any chance play trombone? I do n can c both the air control, coordination of when to breath n maintaining faster tempo is little understood by many.

[@jvargas454]

@@johnheywoodtrombone Hi Johnny, I didn't see this posting until tonight. I do not play a wind instrument, but I surely can appreciate the years of study and practice. My daughter play classical piano. I use to play guitar. (I have Parkinson's now.) This is truly one of my favorite compositions.

[@timothymiller1783]

I love the way that The Canadian Brass stays true to the original! 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@marknicholas7187]

Mr. P.D.Q Bach himself! I did not know Peter Schickele was also Mr. Canadian Brass. I attended an entire Mozart-esque opera of his in Minneapolis about a hundred years ago (c. 1984) and loved every minute of it. These guys are astounding.

[@かんぐちあき]

I love this piece by Bach, and it's amazing how it sounds so good with brass! Bach was WAY ahead of his time 😎😎😎

[@glenosness6237]

His music sounds great when played by piano, organ, brass or woodwinds!

[@michaellance5700]

I love this! Bach is my favorite, and I love “Toccata and Fugue” in all forms. I believe this is the first time I’ve heard it in a brass ensemble. I like talented musicians who have a good sense of humor.

[@jessiehernandez9468]

Played this piece when I was in high school, love it❤

[@AVelez83012]

This is by far magnificent, I can't find the words to describe how beautiful this arrangement is

[@kaneyadas]

además parece que las trompetas son celestiales

[@ChilesailorDR]

This is still one of the most iinspiring, most enjoyable and most exact performances of the Toccata and Fugue in D minor played by any brass quitet. And the flourishes at 08:50 are marvelous! Oh how I would love to hear the CB live!!

[@felixrezola9810]

This is JSB my friend.JSB!!

[@alphanada]

With surgical precision! On Point!! Just ~ GOLD. 🙌

[@NJDAVE]

Greatest Quintet of All Time. This version is the best IMO. I heard them play with members of the New York Phil at Avery Fisher Hall and that was unreal - about 94-96' if I remember...

[@donna30044]

This is as near perfection as is humanly possible. 🎼❤🎶

[@sethledauphin3982]

So many moving parts that come together as one coherent and grand piece; I love it!

[@jamesburnett7085]

Stunningly accomplished. The precision of ensemble is a gem.

[@czarnick2]

I miss Fred - these guys had some phenomenal chemistry as a group.

[@sissirebagliati3644]

Bello sentire un classico suonato con strumenti che non ti aspettavi

[@kimsmeltzer6083]

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't heard it with my own ears! BRAVO!

[@da33smith37]

I wonder if Bach had any notion how loved and admired this piece would be 300 years later.

[@viviennedoonar5466]

What an amazing transition from the grand organ sound. This is a great variation.

[@scottlarock7924]

This is wonderful. For fun, listen to part of the song watching the video and then close your eyes for some of it. It lives in your head in such a different way when your eyes are closed.

[@alainmare8081]

Cet arrangement est absolument formidable et cet ensemble exceptionnel. Bravo messieurs pour cette interprétation magistrale !

[@vincentthepaut8526]

Presque aussi bien que TROMBAMANIA ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@karenblust814]

Incredibly difficult arrangement, but nearly perfectly executed! wonderful lovely masterful brilliant amazing beautiful awesome...!!!!! Thank you Canadian Brass!

[@brianruskin9241]

Wow!

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

OMG....what a world class performance!!

[@Rufus6540]

Got introduced to Canadian Brass by a band teacher friend I marched drum corps with and then was lucky enough to see them live while at university. I was (and am), of course, in awe of their technical ability but the humor and personality on top of everything is just superb.

[@bkf8166]

Fred had a crystalline tone to his pic playing that I've always loved. Very pure.

[@patstocker3658]

Amazing. I fell in love with this back in the 60s listening to to a German interpretation of this. It takes me right back there with my beautiful French girlfriend , who was sadly killed in a plane crash at the age of 22. SIGH. Memoire to Josie. RIP

[@winstonbasilio]

Como Bach fez uma música tão criativa, envolvente e tão complexa. Exigia muita inteligência e cálculos. Por isso é tão usada quando se mostra os astros do universo de Deus. Combina de fundo musical. Parabéns aos canadenses! Brasil dando Like aqui!

[@MiguelFlores-hk9yg]

Thoroughly enjoyed this "arrangement" and the tuba solo. Perfectissimo amigos.

[@brahmburgers]

as a musician for well over a half century, I am roundly impressed. Thanks!

[@drbob528]

Phenomenal musicianship; Bach would be proud of you guys. You are all amazing players, but the trumpets do deserve extra rations.

[@altareggo]

Really!!! I can't even IMAGINE playing some of the lines the trumpeters pull off so seamlessly here. ETERNAL PROPS to these Superb Musicians!!!

[@dongarcia46]

I am in awe of the trombonist.

[@walterbushell7029]

@@altareggo You only think it's effortless. I heard about some one talking about how effortless duck move on the water. The fact is they are pedaling like hell.

[@kennithtubbs6470]

Life is good

[@kennithtubbs6470]

Doesn't get any better

[@altareggo]

"Its a mammoth composition and one that displays the brass better than any of Bach's other works"...... cracked me up!!!!

[@carl6405]

Flat out, awesome! I saw these guys live,back in the 80's.

[@台灣米-o1k]

The most exciting music makes me so excited that I feel like to enjoy it anytime I can.

[@joelstein4657]

I've been a fan ever since their rennaissance album back in the seventies. Thanks for reminding me how great they are.

[@Eijzman]

I'm mesmerised by this performance. The execution is outstandingly beautifull.

[@itsmekaren1884]

I was exhausted just listening, absolutely amazing 😁

[@sabaof8]

Every arrangement gives me chills. No less this one.

[@sallymj8957]

“When Bach was writ.... when FRED was writing the arrangement - I get them confused… “

[@marcothommen2484]

Yes! ;D

[@sambaker2400]

A very funny adlib recovery

[@markchriestenson3257]

Maybe the were friends xD

[@eazyroc]

Hilarious.

[@EmyNN]

Wow, this is suddenly my best version of Bach's Toccata😍

[@christianbuczko1481]

Well thats complete bollocks... this is one of the worst versions of this, and theres 5 musicians instead of the 1 it takes on an organ. And its far better on an organ.

[@rogerjenkinson7979]

@@christianbuczko1481 it's a lot easier on the organ, the instrument it was written for, but still not easy. But 5 brass players gelling together harmon iously and rhythmically on such a complex piece. Amazing.

[@doubtingthomas6146]

Christian Buczko - A matter of personal taste, mate.

[@spikespa5208]

NNN I'll give it best brass version. The piece lends itself to many instruments. Even heard a great version on accordion. But it sounds its best best on a colossal church pipe organ, playing to the acoustics of the building.

[@mattrost2574]

Amazing! Hearing this played by brass instead of organ pipes is profound! Having been a trumpet player in my youth, I can certainly appreciate the difficulty of this piece with a brass ensemble instead of organ. BRAVO!!!!!

[@THE-HammerMan]

This arrangement is masterful. Bravo.Over the years I've heard this monumental piece done by many, this being up there with the best. ...However, IMHO, no one has ever eclipsed the recording done in 1934(or 36?) for Walt Disney's Fantasia. If you want to hear the best ever, that is it- hands down!

[@jimjohnson7421]

Saw Fantasia as a very small child and never got over it. To this day "Rite of Spring" still makes my hair stand up.

[@THE-HammerMan]

@@jimjohnson7421 I HIGHLY(or GREATLY) recommend getting the BOXED(Anniversary) CD set. Awesome! There's tracks(like Rite Of Spring) that put Pink Floyd to shame for sheer & stunning sound! One of my favorite late night "headphone" picks to this day. As good as ELP or YES or anyone else.[BTW: I also highly recommend SENNHEISER headphones! KOSS Folding Pro's are also good-ask any recording tech!]

[@leonaldobrum]

The incredible genius of Johann Sebastian Bach always needs talented people to be able to play his music... regardless of the instrument choice 😊

[@germanali6431]

I enjoy it very much.My family and I miss Fred. We met him when he came twice to Córdoba, Argentina.Greetings from Argentina.

[@einst35]

It's perfect! a great interpretation of the magic tocatta of Bach

[@АлександрПавлов-ч6ы]

Замечательная оркестровка и потрясающее исполнение музыкантами-виртуозами ! Браво!! Огромная благодарность автору ролика!

[@jacquesplourde]

Outstanding, c'est la première fois que j'écoute la Toccata & Fugue autrement qu'avec un orgue d'église.

[@Allbbrz]

Wonderful music, arrangement and execution. I'm fortunate to listen to such treat.

[@gremista6542]

ESPETACULAR !!! EXTRAORDINARY !!!

[@thomasthune6113]

Canadian Brass has been one of my favorites from many, many years ago. Here they play one of my favorite compositions. This is done so well by so many venues that it is timelessly a favorite of many people groups around the world! Music is a language of its own! 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶

[@dennisrickman8872]

I've heard toccata played in harp pipe organ and even an electric guitar ensemble and I never fails to leave me in breathless awe

[@charlesbishop7583]

Most unusual but, totally excellent arrangement. BRAVO!

[@enriquecancino7519]

Fantastically done! These guys are so good individually but as a quintet there's no equal! Bravo gentlemen!

[@jensgenter8277]

Phantastisch !!!! Größten Respekt den Herren Musikern .

[@Dr_Do-Little]

Brilliant. I didn't knew Canadian Brass was that old. Now imagine playing this... alone.

[@adamecomp]

There is a nice solo transcription I found online which is wonderful for trumpet!

[@guillermoamado3107]

Que hermosura de interpretación con solo instrumentos de viento, y que belleza de instrumentos

[@philipbyrnes7501]

Simply magnificent, thank you so much

[@brynjarhoff600]

This is nearly impossible, no-it is FANTASTIK!!! Thank you from a kollega,i have never heart something better in my 70 years in orcastras and As soloist on oboe internationalt. Brynjar Hoff

[@mfranzusan3014]

A masterclass in circular breathing. This is impressive!

[@osmiridium]

It's not real circular breathing if you're not wondering how they're still conscious

[@johnvonitter845]

This put a Major smile on my face! Really Awesome!!

[@auburn886]

Bach was the original king of rock and roll.

[@angelblanco6560]

Exelente Maestros,que maravilla, felicitaciones.

[@albertrogers8537]

The introduction is hilarious, and then the brilliance of the adaptation makes me laugh again in delight.

[@JohnDSmith-mv1bs]

Perfect! Love this performance.

[@FernandoCambara]

Great musicians! I loved the sounds. Thank You!

[@mrc7966]

As a violinist, I've never considered how lucky I am to be able to breath at will whilst performing, before watching this.

[@TiwazGoudsnor]

Haha nice

[@caitrionanigiollariabhaigh1120]

Lol. As a flautist, my response to you is… You don’t even know you’re born! Whenever I play Bach, I always dealing with how unbelievably difficult he makes it for woodwind/brass. I love listening to Bach, but whenever I play his music, my overarching thought is… Bastard!!!

[@Bigchief29]

As a trumpet player my breath has often been taken away by the beauty and artistry of the string section…

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

As a tuba player, I breathe on the way to the concert knowing that might be the last time I get a chance.

[@danahansen5427]

As a singer, I'm right with you, man!

[@Oswald_Anthony]

The best music never dies...

[@biffalobull2335]

If i were to found a new civilization, Bach would be my Minister of the Arts

[@AndresHernandez-xu6re]

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo, mis felicitaciones, excelente, muchas gracias, la verdad que sí.

[@jfan4reva]

I'd think that after this performance, all these instruments (except the trombone) would need a valve job - lol! Fred did an amazing job arranging this, making it sound so good with only 5 horns!

[@andih.5818]

Hätte es nicht für möglich gehalten, wenn ich es nicht gerade eben gesehen hätte. Fantastisch! Gänsehaut und Dauergrinsen, Wahnsinn! Danke fürs Hochladen 👍🏻

[@Roman_54]

Znakomita technicznie i perfekcyjnie wykonana... profanacja.

[@harrypotter773]

Brillante virtuosité ! Remarquable.

[@sphinxrising1129]

I loved this song ever since I first heard it in the opening credits of the original Rollerball with James Cann.

[@les4767]

For me, it was "20,000 Leagues under the Sea"(1954)

[@everready19373]

Caan

[@maverickhistorian6488]

James Mason as Captain Nemo, I always wondered if he actually played the pipe organ?

[@domenicoranaldo4276]

My favorite version by my favorite musicians. Top !!

[@bikkies]

Knowing this from the organ, I didn't think this would quite work. How wrong I was. Some fierce skills going on here.

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

Same here.

[@carloalbertobortolotti1455]

Esecuzione splendida di uno dei brani di tutta la musica che più amo!!!

[@gwenmartinsen3979]

The first time I heard this was in the Disney movie "Fantasia", loved it then, love it now.

[@mariadelourdesbrescianini5201]

Uauuuuuu que coisa mais LINDA !!! 🎵🎶🎵🎶😊😊😊

[@tropicalstrings]

Thanks. Great work. I love this piece My mother used to play this in churches. Great is also the arrangment. Great sound.Music makes America great. (again.)

[@robe972]

The best brass quintet of the History..!!

[@drakebrock2010]

giancarlo roberti Not just history, but THE history.

[@johnlloydlucas4818]

giancarlo

[@bent8604]

Dragomir Ronilac who is then?

[@pianosenzanima1]

German brass are also on the same top level.

[@pianosenzanima1]

Btw they had lots of little mistakes here and there... xDXD

[@jacquesfontaine3384]

Mille félicitations , c'est superbe.La grande écriture de Bach ressort très bien.Quelle virtuosité ds les traits rapides.Merci.

[@marycavender7136]

I had a CD of this group years ago. My talk about musicianship! A very difficult piece to be played so synchronized and clean!This is a 5+Star. Rating! Great job...!Would love to hear more of the same!

[@peterbayliss464]

Not as good as being played on a organ

[@marycavender7136]

To play this piece with an ensemble with the skills and techniques and virtuosity these guys do s superb job which is a rare feat in and of itself! Their chops and air support are phenomenal!👍

[@juansanabria6794]

I've been wondering if the tone we're hearing is what they actually sounded like, or if the microphone that recorded them is at fault for them quite "airy" at times?

[@stevencook9167]

I got to see them in Philly and it was a dream of mine for a kid who saw them on pbs to finally see them.

[@GameAGuy]

Fantastic. Thank You very much. I saved this.😁

[@aodhganmerrimac]

Truly amazing!

[@SmilingDepressive]

A love for the true and beautiful is an inspiration for all.

[@exessex3522]

I've heard this played by all sorts of bands, including one of about 15 guitarists called Sinfonity. It sounds great by all of them. Well done Mr Bach!