when you’re overqualified for the job

[@beanieguitarguy4070]

He’s not dancing… he’s generating *power*

[@TheBcoolGuy]

"I can't talk right now. I'm making *POWER* "

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Exactly

[@thecamocampaindude5167]

2 kilo watts to be exacts

[@azuritet3]

Not many people know this, but that man was originally a secret government project. He escaped from inside the reactor where he was housed. That's also why his hair is pink. That's not hair dye, it's laser dye.

[@Transformación_Total_33]

Kilotons

[@TooMuchSpareTime101]

"Irish leg shenanigans" is a notation we need more in life.

[@josephkarl2061]

As is "Honk of fog horn magnitude". Where have these been all my life?

[@cooldebt]

If there was a dictionary of these, I'd buy it presto

[@dwarvenjesus4266]

Don't forget "MEGA SASSY DIRTY DONKEY with PELVIC GYRATIONS"

[@beeinasuit139]

As well as “show epic zebra shoes”

[@coosoorlog]

yeah yeah but when I write it the band gets all weird like what is this shit why can't we play normal music

[@paulthomas4908]

This might sound weird but I’m almost more impressed by the level of physical fitness he must have to be able to do this

[@ArbiterDan]

I'm in awe on the breathing capacity. This guy FEV's must be literally off the charts.

[@katocs]

​@@ArbiterDanI don't know the volume for saxophone but I played the trumpet and the trombone and youd be surprised how little air you actually need, if you take a deep breath you can produce a solid note for atleast 30 seconds

[@talonpilot]

..its called meth…

[@katocs]

@@blaubeer8039 I played the trumpet for roughly 4 years and then the trombone for another two, it might have been less on the trombone, time wise and I know that something like this in the video certainly isnt easy I was just gonna add that its actually less lung demanding than someone would think

[@justenbenally522]

He's a lifelong smoker

[@Clintstagram]

This is exactly how humorous music can be. How captivating it can be. Mr. Sax was either born with a knack, or he's incredibly talented through hard work. I'm a trumpet player but I was hooked on this. He is gifted.

[@ftlbaby]

If only the other trumpet player on that stage was so generous. Christian "insert yet another name here" Scott's disdain grows along with the bombast and fun of Leo's performance!

[@brandynbeyer5130]

Look up “too many zoos”. That’s his band name

[@ElReno3245]

idk maybe autistic

[@jacksonwilkes665]

Same

[@torquetheprisoner]

tom capelo sperm grown from his cum sock

[@twls153]

When you wanted to be a DJ but your father bought you a Sax instead

[@ep103103]

Honestly, this sums up his band perfectly (Too Many Zoozs for anyone interested)

[@coder0xff]

Become the turntable.

[@tomg2217]

Djs suck.

[@hamburgrhelpless]

Bought*

[@twls153]

@@hamburgrhelpless thanks

[@lowellmccormick6991]

Props to whoever transcribed this. And the sax player also. He either got an A+ or an F- in band class in high school.

[@tassv5909]

or an A major / F minor.

[@azotemia34]

@@tassv5909 bahaahha this Is gold!!

[@phoenixdragon_4498]

One small criticism for the transcription is just that that was a bass saxophone. So I think the violin clef should have been a bass clef. But not sure bout that one 🤷‍♂️

[@djatsoris2613]

my man took ap symphonic band

[@djatsoris2613]

@@phoenixdragon_4498 it’s a barry sax, not a bass sax. so the treble clef makes sense

[@Lucas.Blevins]

Gotta give props to that drummer. Lifts up the featured artist without taking any of the spotlight yet nails his part completely.

[@BrainDamageComedy]

is it possible to take spotlight from this guy?

[@rossanderson6464]

This has got to be the sax/drummer from Moon Hooch. Edit: As others have commented, his band is Too Many Zooz which is no relation in membership to Moon Hooch. They are both related in awesomeness though.

[@BlackJack-qg3ws]

@@rossanderson6464 I think they also went by "Too Many Zooz" when they preformed in New York subway stations. Edit: Spelling

[@rosalee477]

If it wasn't for the drummer I'd declare this a one man show

[@Lucas.Blevins]

@@rosalee477 haha that’s a good one

[@Schuda]

Seen this probably more than a 100 times. Love the faces of the other musicians, starring in disbelieve and smiling, especially second (or third not sure) violin, conductor and trumpet. What an entertainer!!!!! Chapo and standing!

[@ThyLLiS-]

This man is out of this world. As a saxophone player, his harmonics gave me nightmares. What he does while dancing and jumping around without looking tired or breathless... Man this is crazy. I can't even do that while standing still... And he makes it look effortless... Just wow. Since I discovered David Sanborn, he is the biggest shock I've had watching a saxophonist. He is changing the game.

[@breitbartsimpson4940]

What's the extended technique to do the buzzing glissando up that he does a bunch? (sorry I'm a guitar player and can't brass worth a crap!)

[@joseojeda665]

@@breitbartsimpson4940 maybe you mean the slur from middle G to the B two octaves above? I think it's harmonics (he overblows the reed using the fingering of the lower note, which causes the air column in the saxophone to vibrate at a higher frequency), and by the way, saxophones are woodwind instruments, not brass.

[@katl8825]

I think Leo P has a KZbin channel where he talks about some of these techniques?

[@ibezoomin1492]

@@joseojeda665 how it works is by running your bottom teeth along the reed you can reach those high screech notes

[@thesovietunion9542]

@Etienne Peyre Yes. I am an amateur-pro saxophonist and every time I see a video of this man performing my jaw hits the floor. His overtones are so beautiful and the way he glissandos so effortlessly while doing his insane dancing just gives me goosebumps.

[@Songofthehealer]

This guy is not only a musician but an athlete. He's got a set of lungs and you know what!

[@baptisteramiro1918]

I uh , to do that ??? Absolutely !

[@nixiewashere]

not to mention him literally DANCING AND JUMPING with a probably somewhat heavy saxophone. thats mad skills if you ask me.

[@piccalillipit9211]

He does 20 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaOvio2jhbenpMU

[@woudgy]

@@nixiewashere definitely heavy. I had to play one in school. I think they weigh over 5 kg, and it's hanging off your neck.

[@MarseeFridayOfficial]

@@woudgy Depends if it's the same one, for example I play the alto saxophone and they aren't that heavy, but he was playing the bass saxophone and they weigh over 10 kg. But overtime you will get used to the weight tbh.

[@amnoduck]

My children when it's time for bed have this energy.

[@loboalamo]

This mom is thinking, my children when i wake you have this energy out of bed and all day, so that you’re tired when it’s time to sleep.

[@MotiviqueStudio]

100%

[@tipofthespear1]

Always!

[@AustiuNoMatterWho]

i know your pain lmao

[@littlearsehole75]

Yikes

[@elplan3605]

1:43 ah yes, the classic "one leg" technique in saxophone

[@ShotgunKidX]

I’d just like to point out that the man is doing all this ridiculous movement and jumping while playing a baritone sax. Not an alto, not a tenor, a big ass, heavy ass baritone sax. Absolute mad lad.

[@DigitalBBX]

The lung capacity to just get SOUND out of that instrument is hard...then homie does a full interpretive dance alongside it...GOT DANG

[@barath4545]

Yeah how the hell does he breathe AND do the amazing play while moving like that?? Guy has to live in a practice room with a spin bike!

[@kata1261]

Yeah seriously I could barely hold the damn thing, and it took so much wind power to just make it make a SOUND, let alone whatever the fuck is going on here, like I cannot even with any of this

[@Mmoll1990]

I played bari sax, and damn this takes a lot of lung power to dance and play at the same time. I have no idea how he gets some of the sounds out of the instrument.

[@Voicesofdoom_legacy]

He’s secretly the saxophone god

[@Lancersilva]

I didn’t even know a saxophone could make some of those sounds. He sounds like a pit crew at a race and evidently has the stamina to run one. The man is a legend.

[@calebmahoney2448]

Lol. I definitely think he could cover a pit crew stop. That would be a heck of a original idea

[@pathos_music]

altissimo overtone

[@screenmonkey]

He'll make who ever he is with a very happy person

[@jenslundy]

Leo P from Too Many Zooz and formerly of Lucky Chops. If you ever get to see Too Many Zooz live, they are fucking great.

[@wazoo41]

i want him to run a pit crew on me

[@Mistjeager]

There is a level of skill in anything that when someone reaches we can only react to by saying "oh fuck off" This man has reached that level.

[@sebastiandragonheart]

😂

[@YounesLayachi]

You put it into words

[@stub6378]

Nailed it 😂

[@ulysses_grant]

cracked me up 😂😂

[@chameleonquest]

spot on 😄

[@PhoenixContorta]

Without even having to go look it up. I know for a fact this is the same dude from the subway station busking video from like 10 years ago. Glad to see he's still playing!

[@benbrown1430]

Man plays all this, and then proceeds to shred a Mingus piece. What a legend

[@DonovanPresents]

Right when he went into that Mingus tune I was like 🤯

[@forgeline5212]

What the heck is a Mingus piece?

[@ampleyfly]

@@forgeline5212 Charles Mingus - Moanin': kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCyhKywo7t3hbs

[@phillipstone3116]

Oh I love when people shred Mingus pieces!

[@xAZBAMFx]

@@ampleyfly this is the bit of info I came here for. Thank you.

[@veronicawexel1291]

A drummer and a saxophonist is the combo that *could* make it in the world of dubstep, apparently.

[@cc-xe3qo]

It is! Check out moon hooch

[@yeet4073]

@cc Seconding moon hooch! Really love this type of Drum and bass inspired music. Very refreshing as a classically trained musician

[@peachypietro9980]

It's the guy from Too Many Zooz. They're fantastic.

[@mcgrey_]

Recommend Teminite or his alias Sam Norris. Especially State of Mind and Believe

[@dasskeleton1053]

It reminds me of Bonetrousle from Undertale

[@OneRedKraken]

He's come a long way from playing in a busy subway station. That guy was born to perform. Colossal stage presence and charisma dripping off his every move.

[@ryanjamesc9996]

I knew I heard his sound from somewhere before! Thanks for reminding me 👏🏻👏🏻

[@AmythefirstA]

Oh, it's that same guy?

[@ryanjamesc9996]

@@AmythefirstA 💯

[@bobdole3157]

I honestly assumed it was that guy. I’m pleased to get the confirmation. I hope he continues to shine in the spotlight.

[@gonefishn5138]

I’ve seen the video of him performing in the subway station and so glad to see he’s getting the recognition he deserves. Incredible talent with an awesome stage presence.

[@HYP3RBYT3-p8n]

0:32 When Elmo hops onto the stage

[@BadChess56]

Sesame Street moment

[@JuggoJuggo]

An entire orchestra of accomplished musicians sitting with their jaws on the floor at what they are seeing. The conductor even knows what is coming and can't control his smile.

[@davidpagan8559]

When you're given a chance to do something like this, go big. And he did.

[@kuyagab4444]

Dude had the conductor boppin'

[@Tannhauser62]

Jaws on the floor? When? They looked mildly interested and appreciative to me.

[@kymo6343]

Plays that fast and still manages to peacock it up for the crowd. Legend.

[@royalgilpin4922]

the speed isn't even close to the most impressive part either

[@Robespierre-lI]

He's an interesting guy.

[@shizukagozen777]

What "to peacock up" means ? I can't find it in the dictionary but I find it to be an interesting expression to enhance my vocabulary. Is it like "to show off" or "to do the show" ? 😊

[@kymo6343]

@@shizukagozen777 Huh, good question! I kinda heard it from my Southern relatives so it's probably from there lol? I think it probably means something like that yeah, or to "Strut your stuff".

[@shizukagozen777]

@@kymo6343 Oh, I see, I see. Thank you for the reply, I still take notes ! 😄

[@crodthesorrysap4165]

You can take Leo out of the subway, but you can't take the subway out of Leo.

[@KingLeoXV]

it's crazy how a few years back the only way to listen to his music was either in the subway station or online on some phone files videos.

[@thirdtribestudio]

Is this the same guy that used to play in the Manhattan subways ?

[@crodthesorrysap4165]

@@thirdtribestudio Yep.

[@blee3621]

Well said! I had no idea he had “gone mainstream”

[@gouthamakumar6591]

@@thirdtribestudio Yep, part of Too Many Zoos

[@afonsobandhold96]

2:08 “Rotate on crack” 😂😂

[@justfox3577]

"irish leg shenanigans" had me dead on the floor

[@happycat7603]

you forgot "rotate on crack"

[@mattice9083]

Donkey with pelvic gyrations

[@herpderp3916]

Same, I had to double-take to make sure I read that right.

[@Zach-v9j]

its like skankin'

[@justfox3577]

@@YaksenPushMongo i don't even know how to respond, touch grass lol

[@NalydCA]

What I love about this performance is the reaction of the other musician. On the violin section they are mostly smiling and enjoying it like "ahah funny" while the brass section is watching with big eyes as if to say "how the hell does he pull that off ?!"

[@Simon_the_penguin]

As a saxophone player I am glad the brass fears him

[@jphzzzz]

i was thinking same. It's one thing impressing an audience. It's a whole different level impressing your peers. I love watching them love watching him.

[@jz77096]

Brass. Ha. It's the wind section, cuz it's got a reed.

[@baconiumo]

@@jz77096 k

[@noodle5093]

as a brass player, i am imressed too xD

[@Solace243]

i think spinning around like a rotisserie chicken, in a luminous pink suit, nailing every note has to be absolute boss level of any musician

[@alanbejarano4940]

This should be a track for Overcooked game

[@Jan-20]

It reminds me of daron from SOAD

[@EphoxOne]

Right order would be: Zebra Shoes, Great Musician, purple suit

[@mackxzs]

he's only human, after all, don't put he blame on him

[@SaramadHill]

Bosses in Earth Bound be like

[@YtUser-c1c]

This is a serious case of channeling your ADHD into something great. Love this guy. I don’t get how he does this dancing and playing all at once.

[@legnomenoir]

This sax player is Leo Pellegrino. The band he's part of - Too Many Zooz- used to play in the subway. You can hear him playing an adaptation of one of their tracks on the recent movie Babylon 's original score. Insanely good.

[@RedShirt00000]

I thought it sounded like him, such an amazing player

[@velocitymg]

Insanely good. Understatement of the decade

[@Carlin2810]

What happened to the black dude that played the drums,doesnt he do these shows with Leo?

[@LostToTimeMusicArchives]

Never forget some stints with Lucky Chops

[@tbowes2]

When I first saw this, I immediately thought he looked and sounded like the sax player in Too Many Zooz

[@lancem7811]

I played tenor in school and church and I gotta say this dude is absolutely wild on that bari to be moving that much and playing that well. But I'm really loving these notations added to the usual Italian in the sheet music. "raspy af"... "irish leg shenanigans"... "show epic zebra shoes"... "commence donkey noises"....."one leg"...."rotate on crack"....."honk" ...."dirty but clean idk how to explain"... "DIRTYYYY".... "MEGA SASSY DIRTY DONKEY with PELVIC GYRATION" ... "honk of fog horn magnitude"... "here we gooooooo"...

[@davidpagan8559]

Dirty donkey is a new level

[@jonskillings1258]

Yeah, I had perfect intonation on the bari, so it's kinda hard to listen to it in most songs that butcher it, and while this guy isn't great when he's still and slow like at the end, I probably couldn't sound as good while moving. And two more things people don't point out, while moving that much, your mouth, and your reed, is getting dry, and it'll make it sound worse and is harder to control. Second, the fact he can hold the thing up while moving like that obviously takes a lot of practice. He's holding the whole thing up with his right hand most the time. The neckstrap helps but not for tone.

[@lonniesmith352]

@@jonskillings1258no shit that wasn’t perfect nothing that mega sassy dirty donkey would be that’s why it’s great

[@kauaichan]

It’s subtle but it really completes this video 👌🤣💯💕

[@david-lych-bell]

The movement is part of his performance in general and a large part of what got Too Many Zoos on the map in the first place, imo. Music isn't *just* about making notes from an instrument. Spectacle is important. It's the difference between being good and great.

[@panham6767]

How he doesn’t run out of breath playing and simultaneously pulling off the smoothest moves I’ve seen is insane Edit: some of y’all delete your reply’s we passed 69

[@dorfschmidt4833]

Playback.

[@Juidodin]

simple answer: playback

[@leodog896]

Circular breathing

[@westonprice6272]

skill

[@Betterlattethannever307]

You breathe in the rests, or circular breathe.

[@HamptonBush-ko4di]

We gotta talk about his breath support, it has to be absolutely insane

[@Reckeeto]

Honestly the original video of this is probably the best saxophone gig of all time

[@JonathanOvnat]

Yeah the original had something special to it. Raw in the subway

[@kend8901]

You're not kidding, I have watched that full video for what feels like half of the total time I've spent on KZbin lol. This first section gets me so amped for when the full band jumps in.

[@Reckeeto]

@Patrick Bai it’s in the video description I think 👌🏻

[@EPATZ]

@patrickbai4708 This is a rendition of "Bedford" by Too Many Zoos. Same sax player, Leo P. The original music video is definitely worth checking out.

[@JonathanOvnat]

@patrickbai4708 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHWbi4JrhZ6ssLM This is what I call " the original"

[@colethomas790]

the flow, the rhythm, the moves, the fit, the color coordination, this dude is a stand user and that sax is his stand.

[@EnderEyeYT]

STANDO POWAH

[@lachlanking2607]

STAND NAME: Yakety Sax

[@EnderEyeYT]

@@lachlanking2607 STANDO ABILITY: Ear deafening screeches

[@Francis-kt6ld]

He play his own theme

[@Jesseface94]

@@Francis-kt6ld who's to say this isn't his theme? :P

[@naunga9450]

As a former bari sax player: I'm am AMAZED by his lung capacity. Not only to play that beast of an instrument, but to dance like a madman at the same time. I thought it was hardcore to march with a bari.

[@marz6770]

To me, for having played clarinet, the difficulty is not the quantity of air, but the quantity of *oxygen*. That makes it even more difficult if you move like that.

[@Ramekinnz]

Alto saxist here, I have a MASSIVE respect for bari saxes. Not only is your instrument crazy heavy, it's also got wild fingering.

[@sammeem4532]

Ex Bari sax player here. That guy has mad skillz.

[@coconutcute712]

It’s not about lung capacity, it’s about being able to inhale enough during a sixteenth note rest.

[@picklerick1315]

Current Bari player. I am trying to learn Moanin’ just to be like this guy

[@Hundo_Mo]

1:07 everyone thinks theyre the ish until the rinse cycle comes out

[@Tis_io]

every time he gets on a stage it looks like he's not supposed to be there. its beautiful.

[@tjenadonn6158]

He doesn't come on stage so much as he hijacks the stage.

[@zucc3446]

“Hey Leo, isn’t this a gre- where’s Leo?”

[@KyreynaRamirez-Relleno-ct8tw]

From Percy Jackson? Because that’s funny to imagine

[@BraxtonSwine]

His breath control is incredible

[@ThyLLiS-]

I would add : it is not human... I'm in shock everytime I see him.

[@bigbroiswatchingyou2137]

Hamon user

[@larasnyder7436]

Former Tenor and alto sax player here- agreed! Dude has to be circular breathing to hit most of those notes! :)

[@befabae]

@@bigbroiswatchingyou2137 wherever i go,i always see jojo references

[@Duckiee3]

0:42 Irish leg shenanigans is a perfect way to describe this entire song

[@chipdfc]

Skanking bro

[@nullvalue9901]

Show epic zebra shoes

[@env0x]

it's called a jig

[@Duckiee3]

@@env0x no, irish leg shenanigans

[@Boomer248]

neah, he trying to get his balls unstuck from leg

[@DistantShadow6]

He's making up for all the noise making he couldn't do as a child, all at once.

[@JakeTheMystic]

"There's no way we can defeat this boss, he's just too powerful" The bard: "It's time.. to get jiggy with it"

[@moos5221]

i love that :D

[@Unitopia117]

Gold!

[@vasia_riser]

Underrated comment.

[@Sundaetheonemanarmy]

sadly, the wizard has already died of 1d4 jiggy with it damage. womp womp

[@kadosho02]

Rolled a natural 20 "Let's dance!"

[@tonyme7426]

Can I just mention, that drummer has impeccable timing...?

[@tabascocat5102]

you?

[@monsieurtophat4853]

@@tabascocat5102 me?

[@tabascocat5102]

@@monsieurtophat4853 If it is you-props. This is musical masterclass

[@kishascape]

I tried but went off beat a few times so I just followed the sax players rhythm.

[@Michael.Gunner]

What about the 'show epic zebra shoes' at the bottom, I couldn't have been the only to notice that right?

[@gazzamanazza4pm]

As someone who's been to a couple of Too Many Zooz gigs now, this guy is incredible. The things he can make that Saxophone do are unreal. It's really worth seeing the whole group live if you can, since his bandmates Matt and David are equally insane on the trumpet and on percussion respectively!

[@RyDoggonus]

King Sludge is not in the band or is david his real name? lol

[@gazzamanazza4pm]

That's his name I believe.

[@halbritt]

The thing I was unprepared for at the live show was how amazing Matt is on Trumpet. Not that Leo and David aren’t, but the recordings have the trumpet down in the mix and in many cases with effects on it. At the live show it absolutely screams. David is a little more on top of the beat than this drummer as well.

[@NattyBurz]

I've never known the name of the group, thank you so much!

[@SECONDQUEST]

Too Many Zooz and Moon Hooch are my favorite bands. Moon Hooch basically uplifted Zooz, they had a very similar style and they are both soooooo good. Leo is the sexiest though

[@louise.insights]

It's not about his skills playing the instrument. It's about him giving ALL IN - all of him and his amazing enthusiasm. His bravery, being him. And the pink hair. bad-ass shoes and awesome pink costume just adds the cherry on top. God bless you man!

[@goodBEan]

2:45 "mega sassy dirty donkey with pelvic gyration" are words I did not know I needed in life. My life is enriched with this glory now.

[@ratbagextreme]

horn of fog horn magnitude

[@vagabond142]

Those phantom notes he starts at 1:12 are incredibly difficult to make, as you have to vibrate the reed at a specific frequency while ALSO putting enough air and vibration through for the main notes... and he makes it look and sound as easy as walking down the street o_O

[@ArbiterDan]

The breathing skills on this guy are absolutely wild.

[@Navajonkee]

And he does it while dancing.

[@vagabond142]

@@Navajonkee That's what I was meaning when I said he makes it sound as easy as taking a stroll. I played baritone sax in junior high here and it took me three years, including being in the jazz band program, to learn to get ONE dual tone out of a reed, and then this guy goes and does 10 in a row in one breath 🤣

[@JamesCook76131]

@@vagabond142I’ve played tenor and alto, hearing him do stuff like that is insane. The dexterity of it all is also insane. True talent.

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

while he’s walking down the stage too lol

[@majomaheriose]

I love how sone notes are actual music notations And some are just "Epic zebra shoes" Loving it

[@ivanshiny_]

"Rotate on crack"

[@GYI5U]

"Irish leg shenanigans" sent me into orbit lmao this man is a legend

[@ariel-y-e-m]

Mega-Sassy Dirty Donkey with PELVIC GYRATION

[@leonardofilho7397]

"Commence donkey noises"

[@Spartans5499]

"Dirty but clean I don't know how to explain" 😂😂

[@patrickwilbanks9716]

Leo P is an absolute beast on that baritone sax. Too Many Zooz was one of my favorite groups growing up. His unstoppable energy whenever hes in this element is awe inspiring. Keep it up man!!

[@maximecloutier1223]

As someone who doesn't play the sax, this man plays the sax.

[@kindaeldakkour8792]

Thank you for your useful comment

[@jakeshaw2181]

You've hit the nail on the head lol

[@rottingroses10]

Well spoken

[@Lane308]

As someone who actually plays the sax. This is indeed a sax

[@hardcoreoma]

spoken like a true saxist

[@theNefariousNoogie]

Describe a saxophone solo: "raspy af" "Irish leg shenanigans" "show epic zebra shoes" "commence donkey noises" "one leg" "rotate on crack" "dirty but clean idk how to explain" "DIRTYYYY" "MEGA SASSY DIRTY DONKEY with PELVIC GYRATION" "honk of fog horn magnitude" "here we gooooooo"

[@Sundaetheonemanarmy]

"SPLAT"

[@EinarKaslana8198]

You missed honk.

[@unpronounsable2477]

The Irish leg shenanigans was the first one that I saw and it really caught me off guard

[@tashumbriamiller]

I was laughing at those by themselves!

[@Pwer-z7v]

When music becomes unprofessional 😂

[@NatsumiMichi]

Kudos to the transcription, everything about it is spot on as usual and equally unhinged as Leo's performance. I entirely lost it by the time it got to 'rotate on crack'.

[@ZHL242]

😉

[@jamesashwin735]

Yeah, transcribing this almost seems more impressive than playing it. I do wonder if there's anyone out there you could show this score to and they'd just be like "OK" and bust it out...

[@stephen2828]

"rotate on crack" also hit me pretty hard in the funny. I shall now strive to use it regularly on any music I write. I scencerly hope it becomes a thing.

[@awesley1725]

I personally lost it at "Irish leg shenanigans"

[@JeremyCulbreath]

I had to rewind a bit I was laughing so hard at "MEGA SASSY DIRTY DONKEY with PELVIC GYRATION". But the notation was spot on.

[@Tripledashhh_]

He just came had his fun and left everyone speechless. What a great guy.

[@sinistersaint]

From subway station to stage.... I'm so glad to see this guy get recognized!! I love the circle shuffle so much

[@GrylledCheez]

I KNEW I recognized those moves!

[@YTiswoke]

Same here ....subway with a couple horn players.....footwork gave it away...instantly recognizable

[@berkeihlamur4160]

Is this the guy who made Sax battle in NYC metro?

[@dandvoracek8692]

Also known as "The sax guy with toned legs"

[@peachypietro9980]

Too Many Zooz, great band, that one

[@49times36]

As a saxophonist, this man is incredible. I've probably watched his performance wayyyy too many times. So amazing, every time.

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Same as a drummer watching Danny Carey playing PNEUMA live :). Best Regards!

[@LydianMelody]

I know nothing about brass. He sounds like a monster but I have no context. I would love a breakdown by someone who has an understanding

[@_xv_b]

@@LydianMelody he is really fucking good at a lot of intensely complicated shit that he pulls from the top of his head. Anything else I could say would be just that but using terminology you might not be familiar with.

[@LydianMelody]

@@_xv_b haha I’ll take it. Thanks

[@JasonGulbin]

@@LydianMelody sax is a woodwind instrument!

[@greatclubsandwich5612]

For anyone curious, the full 20 minute video of this performance is pure heaven.

[@TmanT321]

Amen

[@eduardochavez7889]

Im sorry, how many minutes???? Does this guy have an extra lung or something?

[@Vladumere]

@@eduardochavez7889hes corned the lung market, 100% to him and him alone

[@VampireQueen375]

​@@eduardochavez7889 BY THE EMPEROR!

[@jbgaming3221]

⁠@@eduardochavez7889FOR THE EMPEROR!

[@kian5366]

This guy’s giving me “We’re The Number One” Vibes

[@RiotRabit]

We all deserve a wingman as amazing as that drummer.

[@MD-zo7cl]

Drummer is reading music.😂

[@techspeak5801]

​@@MD-zo7clit takes a lot of skill to achieve that level of dynamic balance. Reading music is not just looking at a page. I am speaking as a drummer.

[@IndepenisDay]

He was going off too

[@DisDatK9]

​@MD-zo7cl I dont know if youve ever seen drumset music before, but overwhelmingly its literally just a scribbled line on each beat which indicates "Improvise." Usually the only noted parts are ritards or syncopated sections. Any jazz drummer knows this very well, its quite rare for there to be actual defined written pieces for drumset. Orchestral percussion is a whole other story, and who knows maybe this percussionist got lucky, but it isn't what happens normally.

[@raimundomorim]

00:42 irish legs shenanigans 1:10 show epic zebra shoes 1:35 commence donkey noises 1:44 one leg 2:08 rotate on crack 2:18 honk 2:19 dirty but clean idk how to explain 2:28 molto ritardando 2:35 DIRTYYY 2:41 MEGA SASSY DIRTY DONKEY with PELVIC GYRATION 2:49 honk of fog horn magnitude 2:56 here we gooooo Mannn!! This transcription is so funny!

[@Constable_Bob]

Rotate on crack while performing the most coordinated bari-sax performance ever seen…

[@horsemumbler1]

Mega Sassy, Dirty Donky, and Hip Gyrations sound like they should be a flotilla of ships from the Culture series.

[@elitheyoutubeguy]

You forgot “raspy af”

[@michaelball4683]

here we goooo sounded like a tune by Charlie Mingus

[@andrewbarrett1537]

1:35 “commence donkey noises” pfft

[@dootboi4120]

This guy doesn't just wear pink, he invented it.

[@ciaranfooty7720]

He IS pink

[@JojoplayAB]

It’s more of magenta tho, reminds me of a certain rider passing by

[@shizukagozen777]

Pink Guy: 🙍‍♂️

[@Ri57490]

​@@JojoplayABhair is pink, suit is magenta

[@notlisztening9821]

If pink ever didn't look whack on a dude, it's this homie.

[@Chaos_God_of_Fate]

Legendary. Much respect- only with a lifetime of practice can a Person match this. I have learned a LOT of instruments and I did attempt to learn the Sax- I got okayish but it was a bit much for Me, definitely the hardest instrument I've tried. *For context: Violin, Cello, Bass (Big Cello), Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Baritone, Guitar, Piano/Keyboard, spun records, used a whole plethora of MIDI devices and software with newer stuff that fall into the spinning records Category, plus the Sax and that's just off the top of my head, I know I'm missing a few. I have also composed many Songs, which is my favorite thing to do Music-wise. The Sax though, it requires another level of Skill compared to all the other instruments I've played. I ended up moving to Game Design/Remodeling/Construction which I did for almost 20 Years and now I'm into CNC machines/3d Printers/Lasers since the Construction stuff kinda broke my Body. I hunger for knowledge! I do miss Music a lot though, Time is the true enemy, otherwise I'd still be Producing/Mixing (mostly EDM)!

[@Shiftarus]

I love the way it cuts, as if he just kept on playing and never stopped to this very day

[@johncameron1935]

he hadn't stopped playing up until this point, why would he stop now?

[@christopherhobbs7959]

In the original video yes, he plays for like another 5 minutes

[@breadmaneatslegos5030]

@@christopherhobbs7959dear god man.

[@christopherhobbs7959]

@@breadmaneatslegos5030 For real

[@MarkMassengale]

Some say he's still playing.. 😊

[@cesaravegah3787]

The guy replaced his lungs with jet engines.

[@killingheros3554]

😂😂😂😂

[@Pheminon1]

I remember watching a video from like 5 or 6 years ago of this dude and his drum mate in the subway of NYC doing the same badass routine. So cool that they're playing on stages now

[@Arelenedhel]

That’s Too Many Zooz!

[@heidihunny4890]

I thought nah it couldn't be at first but it sure is

[@matthewharken4604]

@@Arelenedheltook the words right out of my mouth! They are so good live!

[@Yasmine_midding]

Same, I'm shocked right now.

[@billschramm939]

We need more saxophones in our music of today

[@MegaMech]

The real life saxaboom.

[@bubacheese1]

When passion and personality are intertwined it becomes divine

[@orreongman]

I think I need to go outside for awhile without sound he just looks like a douche

[@hallowedbeyourdays]

This would track the descriptor for this as a Great Work of Music in Civilization V.

[@coppycat7809]

0:30 Imagine being so skilled that you can start speaking in Animal Crossing language and still convince people it is an Legendary Sax Solo

[@Danpirix]

Ok.

[@JayFromWalmark]

Fr

[@cheeseNquackers1]

😂😂

[@filapo4211]

Ok.​@@Danpirix

[@mind.your.own.beeswax5416]

I suppose if it’s that easy anyone could do it. Right? Instead of slamming him, just say it’s not your kind of music and move on. It’s not mine either but I can appreciate it regardless.

[@anonony9081]

I love that people like this exist. People who push the boundaries forwards and elevate humanity. I don't care if it's just a song, it's a creation that is unique and this guy brought it to us.

[@billkarmetsky4003]

White people stuff.

[@legendarykeyboardwarrior8364]

Dude was waiting for this moment his whole life..

[@stevieray9545]

1:10 when you're on the character selection menu 😂

[@Qo0_0]

Show epic zebra shoes😎

[@thecancelledclub665]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cowspoopmagic]

Lol

[@punkyspray]

This guy is always awesome

[@robertengstrand4314]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Elriuhilu]

When there's a zeppelin that needs to be inflated, they call this guy. He once saved a coastal town from destruction by inhaling an oncoming hurricane. His lungs have abs.

[@lebronjamesharden3958]

wtf lmao

[@cassettetape7643]

Explains a lot... 🤔

[@RedPhoenix550]

I lol'd so hard 😂

[@leighreinhart6185]

😆😆😆

[@louieberg2942]

I recommend watching all of it. It's a good performance by all of them. I really enjoy seeing Jules Buckley (Grade A conductor) getting into it as well.

[@KingLeoXV]

terrific concert. one I go back to frequently. glad it's all on KZbin

[@CarolinvonPetzholdt]

wow. Now this is from another world. I am blown away

[@EDarien]

Sometimes I wonder if Leo P could even play without dancing. It's so iconic to who he is at this point.

[@tjenadonn6158]

It would be like expecting Joe Dart to play the bass without going full bobblehead mode.

[@maliciousbugman]

@@tjenadonn6158 or telling Gene Krupa not to go BOOM BOOM BAP BAP BAP BOOM BOOM BAP BAP BAP BOOM BOOM BOOM BAPAP BAP BAP BAP BOOM BOOM * tsss *.

[@shelistens123]

I don't think I can watch him without dancing! I really enjoy his work . Always makes me grin. Seeing him live was amazing.

[@barrycarter7274]

I mean he learnt his craft being a busker, which I'm assuming that's why he added all the dance moves to make extra money. And since he did that for hours at a time I'm guessing he got superhumanly fit at the same time

[@LEIFBORG]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqXcmmd5pt2jY9E&ab_channel=SAX

[@gavingilbert8510]

I was part of the audience that night and one of the 5,000 people going nuts at Leo's performance. I've been going to the Royal Albert Hall for the thick end of 40 years and have never witnessed anyone getting the crowd so whipped up.

[@Kumquat_Lord]

That must have been something special

[@AgonyGuest]

So THAT'S how many to fill the Royal Albert Hall

[@lewinm00]

Really cool come up story! Was street performer when first went viral with the act in NYC subway.

[@wistyroamlands7495]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@psyzen7630]

Thanks for sharing !

[@prepped8551]

Now imagine him standing still doing this. This is an absolute masterclass in the importance of performance.

[@beeble2003]

You can't stand still when the score explicitly calls for Irish leg shenanigans.

[@Ln-cq8zu]

And the hair colour 😊

[@jamesjross]

Its sounds crap tho.. objectively... sax covers of good songs are still sax covers.

[@i.minpayne2561]

@@jamesjross saying something sounds bad is subjective from the start. personally, i think it sounds good. you can't "objectively" state an opinion, because they're by definition subjective.

[@lgndry_bst2242]

idk if u can read music but.. this guy can do things musically that as pretty close to impossible@@jamesjross

[@DragonRapscallious]

bros lungs are stronger than the atmosphere

[@ExtraFancy96]

Mans really started with an R2-D2 scream

[@aimilios439]

Lol.

[@matthewcline8580]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@deankelley764]

I remember watching this in high school jazz band and being blown away... Still am

[@lipokjamir2544]

"Blown away" I see what you did there 😆

[@helpneeded-plz]

Sooo that's where all my air went

[@WESimmonsII]

No one: Absolutely No One: Sheet Music: "commence Mega Sassy Dirty Donkey Noises with PELVIC GYRATION" 😂

[@CrazyAbdul1000]

"Show epic zebra boots" xD

[@FellipeKingGustavo]

Each new season of Power Rangers just gets crazier with their attacks.

[@Dr.Svnshine]

STOP-

[@AlbySilly]

The amount of times I'm scrolling in the comments only to find something that just happened in the video or just before it happens

[@burntchaos7260]

"dirty but clean idk how to explain" and "rotate on crack" are fun too

[@0nlyRemaining]

Almost sounds like a a edm or house track, and I love it so much. I had no idea a instrument could be played this well.

[@YouTenaza]

His band is Too many zooz. They define themselves as "brass house". So you're pretty much spot on.

[@0nlyRemaining]

Thats so cool, thanks for the information!@@YouTenaza

[@Dizee5]

Also he plays in Too Saxy with Grace Kelly for more Leo P shenanigans

[@theselegos-legacies]

To anyone not familiar with wind instruments, there's something called continuous breathing. Meaning that this saxophone player is breathing through his nose while playing. Which is highly impressive, even for skilled players. A trumpet named Ibrahim Maalouf can do it too but not like that

[@toothcruncher]

wait, is that even physiologically possible? like, breathing out while breathing in? bc if so it’s news to me 😅 or do you just mean taking super short breaths in while still having your mouth on the mouthpiece, training your breath, stuff like that? im just a little confused!!

[@travisford5924]

@@toothcruncher The proper term is "circular breathing" which is done by holding air in the cheeks and pushing it out with your cheek muscles while quickly taking a breath in through your nose. Circular breathing is easy to learn over a few sessions of practice, but very difficult to incorporate into a performance like the one we just saw

[@MrHazz0]

@@travisford5924 cigar smokers do this as well...lol

[@Whimsykiller]

Oh damn so hes also a Demon Slayer

[@Darthdoodoo]

Circular breathing. I learned it for didgeridoo its worth it

[@Diseaseisreversible]

1:35 did he just make a bari sounds like an alto??

[@Sgt_Potato_1]

I'm in awe of bothering to do a full transcription whilst also throwing in iconic one liners like "epic zebra shoes" and "Irish leg shenanigans". 😂😂

[@WadzanaiMufunde]

As a clasically trained saxophonist, I'm not enitrely sure how to feel about this. I'm sort of simultaneously horrified and utterly in awe. There's just so much energy and despite it not being enitrely my cup of tea, I can tell he's a talented performer.

[@lolallday08]

Honestly, it's nice to see the shows of fun, passion, and reckless abandon that's coming back out of instrumentals. Classical, jazz, soul, r&b, even swing and metal are all getting this influx of young instrumentalists who find delight in showing their enormous talents and to make it even better the older artists are rediscovering that delight as well!❤

[@Awesomeflame16]

​@@lolallday08 Metal is my jam!

[@unclesy4360]

It's very refreshing to see somebody push an instrument beyond its conventional uses. People have been doing it with the guitar for decades, I've been searching for virtuosos outside the rock/ metal genres of playing and I've so far been very happy with what I'm finding

[@fowlplayoutdoors68]

Classically trainer saxophonist as well. There are some interesting techniques here but IMO, those large jumps from high to low aren’t super hard on a bari. I mostly see it as gimmicky. He’s got a couple licks but for me they get old quick. And he dances around while doing it and people respond. He may be a very good player, but you can’t tell from this necessarily. I know I sound like sour grapes but I honestly find it repetitive and boring.

[@aarons3014]

@@fowlplayoutdoors68 I hear you , but he's supported himself for years as a working musician, and it's hard for me to criticize anyone who's done that, especially since the pandemic. He originally made a living by busking, and had to develop a style that would catch the attention of people who were busy and not musically educated. And he's opened doors with that, including playing on stage with Beyonce at least once. Is he the Tarrega of saxophone? No. Is he making human-created acoustic music cool in the eyes of the public? Yes.

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

It's wild that he can perform drum and bass on a sax with just only him and one drummer. He's phenomenal!

[@CStoph1979]

So odd that a drummer and bassist can perform Drum and Bass. WILD!

[@buzztrucker]

He's like some 90's Batman movie villain named the "The Saxer" or playing in a band in a scene from a 90's Batman movie.

[@POTATOEMPN]

0:03 "and now you can hear the mating call of the wild Saxophonicus Dancera"

[@Heckerrrrrrrrrr]

Lmao

[@lermajerms]

great. now im picturing a swan pokemon with a saxophone neck called “whoopereed.” actually, this was a good idea. write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN!

[@lemmonboy6459]

The amount of times I have come back to this performance is too many to count. The ability, the showmanship, the FUN Genuinely one of the best musical performances ever

[@II-Drugga-II]

It’s really not that impressive. It’s good but not mind blowing

[@lemmonboy6459]

@@II-Drugga-II This better be bait Otherwise I’d like to hear your bogus ass reasoning Cause all I see is an attention whore ❤️

[@II-Drugga-II]

Please tell me what is insane about this performance then bud. He’s playing in a major scale no fancy modes, and nothing he’s playing is creative other than some dog shit octaves, he’s playing it clean so I’ll give him that but if this is what sax players class as mind blowing then fuck me yous are well behind compared to todays musicians

[@NotFine]

@@II-Drugga-II damn Really that hard to please lol

[@tattoodude8946]

The breath control is insane! Always impressive to see someone master their craft and then take in into levels rarely (if ever) achieved.

[@marymadelynevangelista9799]

WOW! Love it! Dude is playin' that huge thing way up in the atmosphere where us flutes and piccolos live & gettin' jiggy wid it!!!! DUDE = LEO PELLEGRINO!

[@screamindog8772]

as a bari sax player, those things are HEAVY which makes this all the more impressive

[@Joe-ck3ju]

For people looking for more his name is Leo Pellegrino or Leo P. He is also a member of "Too Many Zooz" and "Lucky Chops" which are 2 fantastic bands. Check them all out!! Fantastic stuff!

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Thank You cant find his name anywhere! Cheers!!

[@greenawayr08]

I thought it was the guy from lucky chops. He's precisely patented the dance moves and sax style combo.

[@Android_Warrior]

He quited both bands, I think he's Solo now.

[@JohnHarmston]

The most impressive thing to me is how clean the sound is.

[@bloodydeq1995]

Worth it watching the whole thing, i was just gonna look a bit before I got drawn in….no pun intended😂

[@Sweatyclams]

Ive seen this guy play live 4 times now and everytime is an absolute blast

[@zebaotelohim3768]

Dude, I envy you for that. In NY?

[@checho3335]

do you know the name to search more videos of this guy pls?

[@zebaotelohim3768]

@@checho3335 Leo Pellegrino, or Leo P., Too Many Zooz

[@johnselander8067]

@@checho3335 Leo P

[@johnselander8067]

@@checho3335 Also Too many zooz

[@EloLeChan]

Whenever I think about Leo P's legendary BBC prom performance, I'm reminded that there were *other* saxophonists in the orchestra behind him... talk about being outshined lmao

[@zebaotelohim3768]

Leo is a legend!

[@fcturner]

*outshone

[@Nathan-gd7xq]

​@@fcturnerdon't tell Chris Cornell that

[@the-Gammaron]

Both are correct.​@@fcturner

[@bobbyjonnie7042]

this is what true passion is. expressing yourself in every way without any limitations by the instrument. just you and whatever is in your head, put into reality without even pausing. I always loved his subway videos with the groups, kept the same hype same energy level same attitude everything. give this man a baritone and you'll never leave w a frown on your face.

[@NancyPinksen]

I’ve only ever heard this guy play the same song.

[@nsevnhndred]

This man could play notes that look like a they were on a flute music sheet and still has energy to dance and hype up the audience; this man is insane