Czardas Monti for two Double Bass solo

Chardash by Monti, performed by Lev Weksler on Double Bass. (Arranged for 2 Double basses by Lev Weksler)
This Musical Piece originates from my "Popular Classical Miniatures" collection. I used a 5/8th solo Bass, with an extended fingerboard and high solo Corelli strings.

[@vladrootgmailcom]

Oh... my ... god... When I opened this video I was so skeptical, I though "Pfff, come on, Chardash on contrabass? That's impossible! you gotta have fingers of titanium to do it". I've never been so wrong! And the second part! ON ONE STRING! I bet Paganini himself would applaud you - at least his violin was not 30 kg heavy! Lev, you are a true master. Thank you!

[@levweksler1819]

Vladimir Kornev Thank you Vladimir. Спасибо! I'm not the only one who is playing this piece on the double bass. There are other beautiful recordings of this music made by Roman Patkolo, Lauren Pierce and others. And you don’t need “to have a titanium fingers” to play this. Now there are light weight metal strings allowing to develop fast playing technique on the double bass.

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

Paganini also had a disease that made his tendons looser than average, which contributes to how fast one could play.

[@MrShyguyRS]

Vladimir Kornev Czardas is actually standard repertoire for most professional bassists

[@priyeeshofonie9615]

Ikr

[@nox_7277]

Vladimir Kornev agreed. Strongly agreed

[@Mannotaur]

Your left hand technique is quite something to behold specifically the thumbing.

[@dylanmorgan5279]

You, sir, are the best bassist I have ever seen.

[@TothTimea32]

best? :DDD total bad tempo, and slides, and dynamic.

[@ctgbass]

Please watch Edgar Meyer's and Bozo Paradzik's videos,man :)

[@agnesmatusalem9076]

I agree, only Bozo Paradzik makes me emotions...

[@amj.composer]

@@TothTimea32 Ever heard of rubato? Ever heard of playing with feeling? Ever heard that artists have their own interpretations? Did you bother listening to the full piece? Ever heard that you're an absolute dumbass?

[@ZapPack]

Aryaman Manish Joshi yeah really

[@Marymarzipan]

Oh man, I played bass in high school (was gonna continue in college but I had back surgery), and the number of people who don't realize just how versatile a bass is blew ( and continues to blow) my mind. This is incredible. Once I get a steady job I might join an orchestra again, this has totally rekindled my desire to play!

[@ambers6789]

Mary O'Dell 𝚍𝚘 𝚞 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢 𝚒𝚝 𝚗𝚘𝚠?

[@gregoryf4186]

I hope you got to play some bottesini

[@doggoinbox2719]

its been 5 years. did you retry bass?

[@Mari-lh8oq]

I really don't see why someone would mark this as fake, I mean, why would he go out of his way to learn the fingerlings for such a hard piece and play them out on camera and then just not make real sound? C'mon now, that just doesn't make sense, it's a genuine video that took effort to make, don't throw out someone's hard work like that.

[@yirenchen6384]

Exactly! He would just throw paintings or sheet music over it.

[@gregprymicz9947]

he filmed it. and recorded it two different times. what you're seeing is a video, with a seperate audio track dubbed. The reason is simply audio quality.

[@levweksler1819]

Greg Prymicz I'm glad that there are people like you, who understand that for a musician the main priority is the quality of the sound recording and to create possible great piece of music, but not an attempt to impress anyone.

[@silverfang2047]

Lev Weksler you did an outstanding job and i now have something to accomplish. I want to be just as good as you. I look ip to you. Right now i would say i am a good bass player but still need to improve on so much more. I am about to become a college freshman and i would love to get better throughout the years

[@cameronconley5301]

You can obviously hear the cuts and edited notes. Its undeniable

[@aidenjohnson3212]

Lev I wish I was kidding when I tell you I’ve been watching this video since 2018!! I can’t get enough of it, you are a true master! A salute from this Violinist and Pianist!!

[@levweksler1819]

Thank you Aiden!

[@lf6046]

🤗You can see the passion this man has for music, the way he plays .Amazing performance. God bless u.THANKS

[@levweksler1819]

Thank you too!

[@chief2632]

Omg the harmonics at 3:37. Never heard a bass use those until today

[@thylildude1016]

I’ve attempted those harmonics and yeesh they’re hard to get right you have to have amazing skill to play them properly but he’s just casually speeding on through this man is amazinh

[@thylildude1016]

I’ve looked more and his bass is special made to play those Corelli strings a 5/8th bass and extended fingerboard amazing

[@bayarbuyan84]

Unbelievable! Only 75k views? It should be in the millions. But don't worry sir, people just haven't found you yet. And when they do, you would be regarded as the master because you sir are amazing!

[@PPIMChicago]

This is PHENOMENAL. Utterly blown away.

[@shogun2215]

One of the better performances of Czardas on the bass that I've heard. You're certainly an exceptional bass player.

[@MrTennis88]

Well, I am a violinist, not a bassist or cellist, but I can certainly see that your bowing technique is very real and very fluid. Vibrato, also real, and very nice technique as well as all the fingering and shifting. So, you have put in your hours and got your reward, a combination of admiration from the sane and bitter jealousy from the usual internet "I need to get a life brigade." You may have, for all I know, patched some of this together using technology. Anyone who doubts that this happens in classical music recording should watch the movie Pianomania and pay particular attention to the recording of the Bach Art of Fugue. The fact that some people seem to feel that nobody should be allowed to play or record classical music if they are not Leonid Kogin or Rostropovich or Arthur Rubinstein is just sort of pathetic. You can guess how far they got with their instrument, so they quit and live vicariously through the top of the top musicians and invest their time in bitter commentary rather than practice. Anyone who puts in huge love and effort and achieves a high level of musicianship is the winner, they get the thrill of felling the music go through them instead of being a mere listener. Bravo!

[@DaveDexterMusic]

I stitch together multiple takes of sessions recordings for the perfect result. Unless it's a live concert, it's all about the end result imo. I'd be surprised if Lev had to do much if any cutting from multiple takes, though. He's quite something.

[@itsjoemamad7179]

Chuck Berry u mean celloist

[@itsjoemamad7179]

U had the time to make this

[@jazmine9385]

cool Chanal No, its cellist.

[@jideamobi9555]

I cellist

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Well that was absolutely glorious, I loved every minute. Thank you

[@kenseymilla1776]

Astounding, this is pure magic, I'm about to cry, please please allow us to listen more of these gorgeous pieces. Thank you so much.

[@trueman9299]

Brilliant. Love the editing as well as the unbelievable performance. It just shows playing with yourself doesn't have to be a rude thing !

[@mailingperson]

Thank you so much Mr Le Weksler, thank you for bring us such amazing and beautiful double bass music.

[@xxxstormzzz5019]

Oh man that is some beautiful music he is playing. Wow I love how it sounds so smooth and so good. I like that it has some type of deep sound. It's so beautiful

[@Brook987]

Bravo!!! Amazing and thank you for sharing Mr. Weksler!

[@user-of2gl4cy7o]

Шикарное звучание!!! Браво!!!

[@violaisreallycool]

Made me teary-eyed, superb playing Mr. Weksler.

[@TJCormack]

Beautiful in sound, techniquie (a dance of the hands), superb bowing. Magnificant.

[@drbob528]

I've just listened to this track for the umpteenth time. I doubt that many bassists could play Czardas at this pace and on a single string without ending up in a fracture ward. Lev Weksler is a stunning musician and a very entertaining one. His runs alone are jaw-dropping and his passion and musical depth are a rare experience. It's nice that his twin brother helps out with the right hand! It would be almost scary to hear Lev team up with Vittorio Monti; what a double act. Thank you, Maestro.

[@cameronconley5301]

Oh my. You can hear all the cuts and editing he made on the notes. You are a very talented and refined musician, hopefully your future covers are different

[@levweksler1819]

Cameron Conley You are a very talented and refined musical critic, but, hopefully, your future critical research is different. Here is a little tip: This piece of music was written for violin and piano, but I, as an exception, play both parts on double bass using my own arrangement. I created this arrangement through trial and error at the audio recording session itself, by experimenting numerous times, recording and re-recording different parts of music, so this is not a "Live performance” in a musical competition, and I don't need to cover any “cuts and editing”. The professionals do it better, but I don't care.

[@nihilistlemon1995]

Your pizz are really impressives. I'm just amazed by the intro. Still I can't help but noticing the strange sound, a bit like an electic guitar if I dare say so. Anyway it is an awesome video. thank you for producing it and sharing it.

[@nihilistlemon1995]

shit audio editing :P

[@rapmonsterreadtomeinenglis3647]

What?.. No its actually high solo tuning.

[@brunoverertbruggen9796]

Run the pizzicato through some midi soft generator and you,have the score. This is super solo

[@PenelopeShvarts]

Lev Weksler this is amazing. I play guitar and know how hard it is to play this piece at tempo. I am speechless!

[@cameronroundtree4488]

This is truly astounding. I have just found your page and it really makes me excited and uplifted to want to continue double bass. This is not only the best rendition of the piece, but an outstanding reminder of hard work and dedication with a musical instrument can get you.

[@hannesheinz720]

Stunning player and a fantastic sound! Great work!

[@smileyguyz]

It seems like the recording and the camera are off. Try clapping, then when editing the video, just like up the peaks of the two channels (camera microphone and proper microphone) It will help make it line up more I guess if that's how you would like to call it.

[@arthur6082]

Ryan LeFevre it’s not live, he edits them to sound more professional

[@vojtechcermak6801]

I was thinking "why does it sound sometimes like keyboard?" xdd

[@momish392]

@@vojtechcermak6801 IT REALLY SOUNDS LIKE A MIDI BASS SOMETIMES DOESN'T IT HOLY CRAP

[@arturoromero951]

The thing is that he did two different recordings of this piece however when the audio and live recording is actually played without the edits the coordination between the two audios would be out of sync because the one you see in the video is Lev doing a second recording of the Czardas, which is why it was edited to make sure to sync both recordings together. I mean there could have been a better job in editing it, but he gave it a lot of effort to do, and I respect him for that

[@arturoromero951]

Woodland especially for a piece like czardas tho. I believed he played it well it’s just that it was maybe too much edits

[@marjamerryflower]

❤ Extraordinarily wonderful and astonishing! Thank you ever so much, sir, for sharing your expertise with the world!

[@levweksler1819]

Thank you!

[@Nithink_Tank]

I wish I can like this video - twice.

[@xxxstormzzz5019]

Same, it's toooo beautiful

[@DRXSSYOUUP]

Make another account and like it there lol

[@LordQueezle]

Such precise playing in the fast sections. I love it!

[@jushibuti2575]

I wish this man was my teacher, I been watching this video for a year and still cant believe that its possible to sound this good.

[@eddiefitzgerald5198]

Fantastic! I love watching you play.

[@memeweaver2553]

I am a violinist, and people always say the violin is hard to master, but looking at this makes me think the double bass is much harder to master. I mean look at the aglity you must have to shift that quickly, and I have tried to play one and the strength you must have just to hold down on a string without it hurting and giving you calluses, is truly remarkable.

[@russiangirl1823]

By far... one of the most impressive videos I have ever seen...

[@taveonnawood2060]

you have my bass playing goals. I just started playing again and you make me more dedicated then what i already am. I'm so happy I found your channel.

[@levweksler1819]

Taveonna Wood Thank you Taveonna, I am really glad.

[@alichan8774]

I like the good tempo. Thank you for sharing your musical piece.

[@henrymuxmukuwe2306]

I never knew that you can play such high pitched notes on a DB , I love your magic fingers, you're so great 💝💝💝💝💝

[@honeybee4316]

Holy Sh*t! That just blow my mind. Amazing! Bravo!

[@thienngo8732]

Sir, i play violin but here's my very very big respect for you, best string player i've ever seen, that fast part on only 1 string is incredible

[@rudrab814]

Omg, that clean sound... PERFECT

[@ahmadmuhammad8594]

Absolutely...Beautiful composition and great performance!!

[@levweksler1819]

Many thanks!

[@charleslambiase5670]

I accidentally came across this video you for me now that after 41 years of playing electric fretless Bass I am really dedicating myself to my upright bass playing you have become a Mentor I will make it my business to follow you thank you

[@levweksler1819]

Charles Lambiase Thank you Charles! You'll be one of the first to whom I will send (as a gift) my arrangements with fingering indicated and some explanations of the technical features of my execution methods.

[@edtecson1243]

Very underated song (keep playing these absolutely beautiful songs)

[@elysiumrose7658]

My dog was beginning to panic and turning this on instantly calmed him. Thank you!

[@georgoskar1957]

Beautiful.Just beautiful.

[@nickyelovich3872]

Awesome piece and an amazing performance.

[@culligham]

Dios mio que bello,, incluso con un toque de locura ! Gracias por compartir su Arte , Maesto!

[@nikolajpetronijevic6849]

Mr. Lev you inspired me to start playing again classical upright bass, and i'm very thankful because of that.

[@levweksler1819]

+Nikolaj Petronijevic Thank you very much. I am glad that I can be an inspiration to you and keep you motivated and on the right track, never stop playing:)

[@AndrewStokes1966]

Wow... brilliant sir. Many years spent mastering that instrument obviously

[@duett445]

Amazing amazing just do not describe enough what is accomplished. Wow.

[@thekelseecourtney]

I wish I could like this video the amount of times I watch and listen 😍

[@donnkirkbeeson]

I loved every second of that!

[@levweksler1819]

+Kirk Beeson Tank you Kirk.

[@meraldlag4336]

That really helped my self-esteem as a violinist that can barely shift! Fantastic job

[@MrBrainsquash]

My mouth stays open … till tomorrow or so. Yeah, also @night. Amazing! So fast and accurate.

[@PierroxXxPunks]

Amazing. Just amazing.

[@asen80gmailcom]

This is out of this world!!!

[@MsNewinspiration]

WOW!!! Its absolutely awesome!! Thank s, enjoyed very much! :)))

[@hassaanahmed23]

Beautiful bravo💕 Amazing technique💓

[@harishvarma4858]

No version of csardas so well.What correctness and perfection of staccato.Hats off.India.

[@ALEXANDER49668]

Beautiful work!

[@Minioinkkie]

Thank you for the music! I really enjoyed it!

[@zouna87]

you have earned my respect, sir! I wish when i'm older i will be able to play like you! greetings from Greece :)

[@lanhellman1149]

great video, thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching it. 🤝✌💯🌷

[@SmeagolTheBeagle]

Simply incredible.

[@EleazarOctavioRuizSpreafico]

Spectacular!!! Bravo maestro!!!

[@vernondyke3281]

OMG LUV IT

[@flow_987]

2:46 Holy crap what the hell, that's just beyond-humanly good.

[@lawrencebrown1133]

Beautiful! Masterfully played

[@levweksler1819]

Thank you!

[@bodeinebrazy]

I’m just amazed by you. I’ve never seen someone so in tune with their instrument like it’s their own limb. And that’s a BIG statement.

[@Starik905]

Потрясно!!! Слов нет!!!

[@alexcohen2298]

Sir, my sincerely congratulations, you're the best double bass player I've ever seen. Greetings from Mexico

[@abdullahkhaled96]

Superb!! Well played maestro well played

[@aggelosadamos6581]

Dude absolutely amazing I started to learn Electric bass but now considering to learn double bass in the future. I LOVE THIS!!!

[@jk1214_]

This man is fantastic

[@AntonioRodrigues-po4xo]

Simplesmente magnífico. Parabéns e obrigado por mostrar esse espetáculo musical.

[@daluncio1313]

é fake

[@mojita8815]

Fantastic, super!!! I love it

[@AvGeekW159]

Those artificial harmonics really caught me off guard!

[@challesyani7956]

음색 정말 미치도록 아름답네요. 잘 감상하고 갑니다. 감사합니다

[@tarkanikizler]

a hypnotic talent, unbelievable

[@levweksler1819]

Thank you Tarkan

[@GH_WH_SIN]

This is outstanding sir!

[@sebastianzaczek]

Those harmonics... and those glissandi....😃

[@shivangikale5688]

I'm a big fan of you. You're really really amazing at what you do. I've seen Flight of the bumblebee for a thousand times by now. Amazing stuff!! Love your videos :)

[@filmstaratease]

Jesus, you guys are geniuses! ❤

[@gabrielearborio98]

compliments, it's amazing

[@TheDjangojunkie]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing this.

[@silvioxavier6372]

Lev, parabéns pela sua interpretação.... 🎻 Ficou Ótimo ! 👏 Um verdadeiro sucesso 🎶 🇧🇷

[@prophecymediaintl3312]

Wow amazing maestro.....you have inspired me to pick back up the double bass. I stopped about 2 years ago but I think I'm willing to give it another shot again!

[@levweksler1819]

“Ninja Boi X Omega” Nurse I am vary glad about that.

[@efrenrosero702]

MARVELOUS..... MASTER OF MASTER.... ❤

[@jeffbollbach2841]

Very beautiful!!!!!!!

[@oscarceballos1261]

I love the way your right hand moves, es hipnotizante

[@harimeleazarhernandezgarci3387]

I am amazed!!!!

[@stoic3183]

*clears throat*.. "Bravo" 👏👏👏👏

[@sidraafzal9475]

Amazing sir...i really enjoy.heart touching music 🎶🎶🎶

[@nicholasneyhart396]

Most wonderful I like the use of high tuning for these solos.

[@sambrias330]

You are the best. Actually amazing

[@s3eedh3]

Beautiful

[@per-ericerkesjo2561]

Fantastic playing!!!

[@welitondasilvasantos2334]

Amazing!! Just Amazing

[@johnpatton7533]

wtf did I just watch lmao. Just wild. You arent human Lev!

[@alexlangenbach]

thank you so much for this wonderful peace of music. You are magic, sir!

[@levweksler1819]

Thank you Alex!