you can't watch this without crying

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Original video: • Brass Band of Battle C...
Performed by: Wycliffe Gordon
Piece: Me We (MeWe?)
Transcribed by: BA
faq:
Q: how are you related to jacob collier? / A: i'm not, we just have the same last name
Q: how do you transcribe? / A: i use musescore for notation and 'Transcribe!' for beat marking, slowing down etc
Q: do you have perfect pitch? / A: no
Q: where can i suggest videos? / A: / discord
Q: what music do you listen to? A: open.spotify.c...
Q: why are some videos not transcribed by you? / A: sometimes other people submit transcriptions, most are commissioned from others who can do a better job than i can. i want to make sure you see the best transcriptions possible!

[@GeorgeCollier]

i swear wycliffe’s solo hits the right spot then three seconds later it gets even better and even better 😅

[@gyorgycziffra7762]

I love Wycliffe! I saw him play recently and got the chance to meet him. He is such a nice and wholesome guy behind the stankage.

[@_Toucan_Sam_]

I went to sjw jazz camp over the summer and he was one of the instructors there.

[@lyramcgames2711]

wycliffe is literally the best

[@medzanix8797]

@@gyorgycziffra7762 arts in the heart? I was there. Got a picture with him, my dad met him and played with him. he also came to my school, along with the Canadian brass. Also I'm doing music conservatory with him.

[@daltonrichards2209]

@@gyorgycziffra7762 hi

[@afronight]

This man somehow fits in clean and dirty in the same solo

[@ets901]

579 likes and 1 comment huh

[@AidenTRP]

650 likes and 2 comments huh

[@luciliaresende205]

722 likes and 3 comments huh

[@darthjarjarbinks2480]

Whell lets continu the train with 746 likes and 4 comments huh

[@ionfw_br3n7]

767 likes and 5 comments huh

[@The_Slickmeister]

As a trombone player, this is the most impressed I’ve ever been. Not a lot of solos catch me, but that was beautiful.

[@theunwelcome]

also a trombonist, and Wycliffe understands the horn better than I could ever hope to

[@OG4D]

This is impressive, but i was more impressed by this high school player William Bilal kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3WTm2SolLekedk

[@Halo2quietfr]

Also a trombone player but beginner and this is amazing I want to play like that

[@roastedpotato2159]

Trombone shorty- St. James Infirmary performance at the White House. Amazing trombone solo

[@Selmerpilot]

Sorry but this cat still doesn’t come anywhere near the trinity of bones players. Carl Fontana, Frank Rossilino, Carl Fontana

[@johngriffith7727]

This man carries more soul than Charon on the River Styx.

[@beezwacks]

Lol

[@gladiator_2581]

I understood this reference

[@theharvinator]

good joke

[@itswolfgmd8212]

Comedy

[@xeldo_o]

Got more soul than a sock with a hole

[@emmbeesea]

When you've got _soul_ like that, you can make any instrument get your message across. What a solo!

[@GeorgeCollier]

YOU’RE ALWAYS SO EARLY

[@ThisIsAYoutubeAccountAsd]

@@GeorgeCollier That's what she said :(

[@junflute]

Maracas enter the chat: its a stretch but yeah.

[@1objection]

Even a triangle.

[@MBMC_Gaming]

It's a SOUL-O haha funny laugh No? Oh ok my bad Sorry it's like 11 at night I should really go to bed Bye fellow band nerds

[@rossination]

As a trombonist, thank you so much for finally transcribing our solos in bass clef! We love the ledger lines!

[@yogxoth1959]

I don’t get why you would write this in bass clef. Barely any notes are even on the regular lines.

[@abunchoftvs4018]

@@yogxoth1959 cause most trombonists can’t be wanked to learn treble clef

[@elementalofdark5555]

@@yogxoth1959 because trombonists (including myself) hate treble clef, as treble clef instruments hate bass clef, and no one likes alto clef

[@qwoey]

@@elementalofdark5555 I mean I’ve only been playing trombone for about 9 months, and I’m going through the AMEB program*, and I’m currently working on grade 7 Trombone, which requires alto clef. I personally think it’s a useful tool to learn, and if learned correctly, is very helpful and not annoying at all. *AMEB - Australian Music Examination Board, which is my form of music exams as a grade 10 (15 year old) Australian student.

[@pieroschlochauer2186]

unless you’re a classical trombonist, then tenor clefs all the way

[@kuya5000]

as someone who is only a casual fan of jazz and classical, i really love these bite size and enjoyable clips of just beautiful playing. every once in a while i'll find something that i REALLY love then look more into it. all from these digestible vids. thanks so much for your work!

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@officialearthdevs]

I watched it without crying, false advertising

[@officialearthdevs]

@@montyui Damn my bad G

[@LordX8998]

I created a tsunami😭

[@jewelfoxgaming873]

​@@montyui it's a natural disaster that creates a very large wave called a tsunami.

[@lermajerms]

@@montyuia sue-nah-mee, duh

[@Сричеблядть]

​@@lermajermsI will not sue-you-nah

[@alextriangles]

0:55 when you pet your elephant

[@ericl9781]

Dead 😂😂😂

[@AKDcrew]

I can barely hit any higher than a high G on my trombone and this dude is hitting the whole alphabet 💀 W Trombonist.

[@writer5790]

Practice your B flat scale an octave up and don't be afraid to use more air. I struggle with range a lot myself.

[@saidoof9369]

I can play a little higher on my trombone

[@2005cms]

play trumpet, I started as a trumpeter, and it is really easy to hit most of the notes he is hitting

[@ShivermistGD]

My teacher always assigns me with 1st trombone so I'm actually bad at playing low notes.😅

[@randomdud01]

that one fly in the corner of my room:

[@matthewfox4876]

Lol XD

[@crodthesorrysap4165]

0:14 to 0:20 just sounds so soulful and real.

[@saidoof9369]

Ye

[@brylestephenreyes9622]

Nope

[@crodthesorrysap4165]

@@brylestephenreyes9622 Perhaps.

[@supulabial8706]

Yessss

[@2005cms]

no, 0:00 - 1:00 is soulful and real.

[@squishycrab6330]

Didn't cry, but it game me goosebumps. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

[@Gigrunt887]

Yep

[@bungiecrimes7247]

the title just confused me and gave me a bad feeling before even watching the video. :/

[@lucasthedingus]

A good musician gets all the right notes, uses the right dynamics, plays in time, ect. A great musician pours their heart and soul into every piece they play.

[@Benisuber1]

Wycliffe is just so damn good, even as a trombone player it's hard to fathom how he really does this. Also a great guy, he did a show at the Orpheum one night and then traveled across the Twin Cities to play a couple songs with Trombone Shorty at the Palace theater, man that was a damn good concert.

[@bretfine688]

Aww man. I'm in the twin cities which I wouldve known

[@Benisuber1]

@@bretfine688 I think this was back in 2017, was an absolutely phenomenal show. I've seen Shorty a few times around the Twin Cities - highly recommend it!

[@daxc9332]

I would have killed to see that concert

[@xxskyla_playsxx8956]

As a trombone intermediate player still in school, I am very impressed and on the verge of crying. That was so beautiful

[@Berserker3624]

I don’t know why I was recommended this but I’m glad I did, this is beautiful

[@THEMISFITSBOYS]

That pesky mosquito flying around your ear:

[@s3v3n3]

😂

[@arrozlavado12]

if the mosquito make noises like this i dont mind

[@Sam_50210]

This genuinely made me shed a tear in each eye, and the only brass instrument I've ever played was la trompeta. Truly magnificent.

[@jonicthehedgehog9379]

so you have 124 eyes?

[@javidappledehli2359]

My jazz band got to play with him this past summer and it he was really cool to talk to

[@jonicthehedgehog9379]

NICE

[@lucaslisboa9828]

0:44 is INSANE

[@pigpen5145]

I am an old sax player, just subscribed to your channel a few days ago. I wanted to say thanks for your work. It is really nice, and the musicians are top notch.

[@thatelectropig8678]

Holy crap that was absolutely amazing, the craziest bone solo I’ve ever seen for sure

[@Endergirl-xz7qi]

As a trumpet player. I’ve been stunned 😳. That’s impressive 👏

[@thefrins1707]

also as a trumpet playerr. I’ve been stunned 😳. That’s impressive 👏

[@IsaiahSMC]

To give you perspective that high note is Equivalent to our G above high C

[@2005cms]

Which high c are you talking about? The one above the clef?

[@maxledotv]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@2005cms he talking About a Grand C. Anything above that is super C and above that is super super (Jesus notes) and it take a while to get there . Highest I’ve been on a 14c Yamaha trumpet was F because of air restriction. I changed to a E flat trumpet and I was in the super range. 12 years playing also.

[@joshuatremper5026]

As a trumpet player too. I've been stunned😳. That's impressive👏

[@sawyerstudio]

Watching the full performance of this, I just am so in awe of this absolute wonder, And after belting out several minutes of perfection, he just gives a very humble bow and gets right back in the orchestra. A true artist.

[@quintonm06]

what is the name of the full performance?

[@sawyerstudio]

@@quintonm06 look up Brass Band of battle creek. This performance is from a song called 'Me/We'

[@quintonm06]

@@sawyerstudio tysm, that whole performance just hit me in the feels

[@decKyo]

I didn't cry or anything but I can tell he put a lot of emotion into that

[@nicholasmeacham877]

I just honestly can't understand how this video doesn't have more views. I am awestruck at just how much soul this dude puts into this piece; it gives me chills. I've been listening to this over and over just because it's so good!

[@fernyaicrag2745]

When I read the title I immediately started crying

[@user-gc2be2xf5i]

0:27 I feel legend..

[@claireschweizer4765]

I'm not crying but this is still stunning!!!! Had to listen more than once!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@DontStealMyBacon]

Aha you have discovered my favorite trombonist, the only soul who can pull off the sound of a singing elephant, musically.

[@blase1856]

Extremely impressive, massive respect to this man. Huge talent

[@kolzartsumagari]

really feels like the sound is alive like a person, incredible

[@joaobernardo333]

i can't stop watching this video

[@kevinhillary4057]

Video ended and I felt like it was just getting started

[@elvisdeadbydawn]

HOLY SHIT, the best random youtube video recommendation EVER

[@bricklingtonlego]

I didn't cry but this is dam impressive.

[@10hourburstmangaming]

im not crying. i want a refund

[@dictatorshipoverdemocracy]

Shout out to the band for accompanying him so well

[@pangolin8428]

That was the best sweet stankage I’ve ever heard.

[@FatGaming872]

This is perfection 👌👍

[@radrad4471]

My family was sleeping, but I couldn’t resist and screamed hallelujah at the top of my lungs

[@phumeoli]

Amen

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

When I accomplish the greatest feat of my life, this will be playing in the background as the crowd cheers and the confetti falls 😂

[@C01N]

For perspective, I played trombone for 8 years and I am not sure I'd even be able to play a 4 or 5 ledger line note.. (I usually never really had to play higher than high b flat) maybe as a little squeak but this guy absolutely owns them, amazing.

[@anazira7007]

i literally got goosebumps mannnn

[@justaguywithoutalife4665]

As a saxophone player if one of my trombone friends wtarted playing this i wouldve just watched in amazment

[@kiwienterprises6984]

I will never not click on a video with Wycliffe Gordon in the thumbnail. The man is a beast

[@Hotteok1]

This gets better the more I hear it.

[@brauliomillalaf1709]

This makes me want to pick up my trombone

[@metrorno1285]

im holding back tears, this video is so powerful

[@SSmurfa]

……nvm I just cried

[@giraffedragon6110]

How the actual hell… as a Tuba player I am impressed, amused, and terrified all in one.

[@LaMiaSorte]

I know, right

[@mrmcducky4260]

Dude I’m so glad I actually got to see him in person it wasn’t this sadly but it was an awesome experience, I went with my whole jazz band, and some other musicians were there too

[@LochlanBartley]

He made that trombone sound like a trumpet wow 👌

[@cjxkl]

That one anoying fly:

[@LongNguyen-sd7zo]

this success is so painful

[@somedudethatdoesthings8057]

dude i was not emotionally ready for that lick that actually just made my day

[@foxtrosity]

his lips must be BURNING

[@Dawg-Bone]

One of the greatest musicians today.

[@alpacaofthemountain8760]

Trombones have so much potential as an instrument, and he shows it

[@itzhydrationyt192]

I'm in middle school and play the trumpet. I was holding back tears listening to this. Mad respect to trombone players!

[@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation]

Listening to this gave me a tromboner

[@sadgetrollge5614]

As a former trombone player, I feel this in my lungs.

[@AjaxXavior]

This is what I aspire to be as a fellow trombonist

[@GamingDokta]

As a trombone player, those are some mad skills he got there

[@jacks5463]

You can just feel exactly what he wants to get across in every note. Wonderful

[@whitecreamsicle]

as a high school trombonist, can confirm that "holy mother of fuck" is not only a good way to describe those notes, but this entire segment.

[@ludwigvonn9889]

I dont think ive ever heard a trombone this emotional. Damn

[@owendumas7500]

Wycliffe just played as the featured soloist for our rival university and I could never be more jealous that that wasn't us.

[@annakareninacamara6580]

So much soul that it went to the sheet too XD

[@nathangalloway5255]

What a great solo! The fact that it’s only a minute long video is very misleading as I may have spent 30 minutes watching it on repeat! Thank you for transcribing.

[@Pabzz777]

I’m not crying, but he good.

[@Aya-xu1xk]

ON A GODDAMN TROMBONE? HELLO?? GODDAMN.

[@reidshutt5696]

I play trombone and I can say personally…that was AMAZING

[@theauthor168]

Truly cannot watch this without crying. I heard the first 0.003452384 millisecond of a millisecond of the music and all of a sudden was curled up in the fetal position, sobbing and drooling on the floor so much that it actually flooded both my house and my dog's house. Now I can't eat that ice-cream my friends said they'd buy for me because I'm currently floating straight into a drain pipe. Truly beautiful and tear jerking piece.

[@count666dracula]

Brother doesnt feel emotions,emotions feels him

[@anthonyleach7608]

I didn't cry but I was amazed and want to see more from this gentleman

[@alansmith2162]

OK, can someone get Wycliffe and Doreen Ketchens to perform together?

[@shaneomac8289]

I would’ve run out of breath after the first few a flats. I don’t wanna imagine what he went through lmao He was SPECTACULAR though! I want to be like him one day!

[@starwf07]

Definitely got the chills all over with that one.

[@Mana_412]

This made me feel emotions i didn't know existed 💀

[@Warriordud]

didnt cry ez

[@Iam_watchingyou69420]

bro used all his strenght to play that music

[@the_nerd_showtv5562]

I've never played this kind of instruments, but i really love them, that's enough to make a grow man cry

[@voodookiidoo]

I feel physical pain watching this guy tearing up his cheeks and lungs. Great job

[@EXPUNGEDDAT]

Myth busted.

[@Raymanfan2000]

I Know Absolutely NOTHING About Playing Trumpets, But I Can Tell That He Poured His Heart Out On This

[@wolfiethe2nd]

Ngl, I actually broke out some tears man.

[@from7193]

i didnt cry but this was such a masterpiece

[@cmacdhon]

Hell yeah Mr. Gordon. Stank that thing up!

[@user-pe6ew1hr7z]

after watching this i have flooded my entire house with 4 feet of tears

[@aaa-sz9ul]

My mouth is sore just watching this

[@georgeberkonstocks]

Respect

[@Tiberius-vs9wc]

It’s almost like the trombone is a stand-in for his voice

[@user-kn1sx9jy5r]

I got shivers down my spine listening too this it’s so good

[@Silver_Sylveon]

Dang, that’s crazy, I am speechless

[@Goofiest_Ball]

watching this without crying is like cooking minute rice in 59 seconds

[@Slenderquil]

Trombone is such a wild instrument man

[@Afunic515]

wycliffe's trombone sounds like a 50's black gospel singer

[@NiceRice74]

Freakin’ AWESOME

[@Authentic1313]

Really impressive one, honestly I ain't crying