MOST INSANE HARD Euphonium Solo "The King's Gambit (Reimagined)" by Matonizz for FULL BRASS BAND!

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Happy Monday Friends! We have a Brand New Euphonium Solo with Brass Band Version of "The King's Gambit" arranged for you by Anneke Kamerman today. This piece was commissioned by Fabien Décaillet as a gift for his newborn son, Alexis. "The King's Gambit" is aimed at including elements of modern progressive style alongside a more standard virtuosic euphonium style commonly featured in traditional euphonium repertoire. The compositional style focuses on complex and highly syncopated rhythmical grooves with a minimalist harmonic style, found in modern-day rock and pop music. The piece demonstrates extreme range, finger dexterity, coordination of multiple-tonguing techniques, flexibility, and breath control which are normally expected in academic repertoire.
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Matonizz (Principal Euphonium at RCB)
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Drew Fennell (Principal Flugelhorn at RCB & RCYBB Conductor)
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Instruments Used:
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Bb Flugelhorn:
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Jason Allison (Principal French Horn at RCBB)
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Ross Cohen (1st Baritone at RCB)
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Brian Kelley (Tuba at RCB)
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Vlatlos (Drums)
Dmitry Babkin (Sound Engineer)
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Included Parts:
The piece is written for standard British-style brass band. This set of parts includes supplementary parts with alternative keys for French Horns in F, and bass clef parts for the relevant low brass instruments. Below is the full listing of parts with the available substitutes.
Instrumentation:
Solo Euphonium T.C.
Solo Euphonium B.C.
Soprano Cornet in Eb
Solo Cornet in Bb
Repiano Cornet in Bb
2nd Cornet in Bb
3rd Cornet in Bb
Flugelhorn in Bb
Solo Horn in Eb
Solo Horn in F
1st Horn in Eb
1st Horn in F
2nd Horn in Eb
2nd Horn in F
1st Baritone T.C.
1st Baritone B.C.
2nd Baritone T.C.
2nd Baritone B.C.
1st Trombone T.C.
1st Trombone B.C.
2nd Trombone T.C.
2nd Trombone B.C.
Bass Trombone
Euphonium T.C.
Euphonium B.C.
Tuba in Eb
Tuba 1 & 2 in B.C.
Tuba in Bb
Tuba 3 & 4 in B.C.
The game (and the piece) is divided into three major sections which correlate to stages and specific moves in a chess match.
1) Opening: 1.e4 e5 2.f4...
2) Middlegame, including Queen Sacrifice (cadenza section)
3) Endgame
The overarching design of the piece is shown in the interplay between the euphonium and the ensemble. In the early stages of the piece (the game), the soloist and the band trade blows, but everything shifts at the Queen Sacrifice with the euphonium taking dominance in the game. The Endgame plays out the euphonium’s attaining a position so strong that Checkmate# is inevitable.
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0:00 - Opening: 1.e4 e5 2.f4...
2:00 - Middlegame
4:23 - Queen Sacrifice
5:19 - Endgame
6:17 - Checkmate#
6:22 - lalal.ia

[@battleship217]

I don't know, seems pretty easy, I could easily have this down in a few decades.

[@Matonizz]

I know, it only took me 25 years so pretty spot on on the estimate :D

[@LoveEDP]

25 years?!?! It’s been 63 1/2 years and then I realized that I can’t read

[@warlordgank1318]

Bro same though.

[@andrewcordle2424]

LOL 😵‍💫😱😀😀😀

[@corbinbell820]

i bet bro's stil trying to play this song to this day. it would certainly take me 11 months for sure. atleast to get to the same level as matonizz.

[@miles8845]

As a euphonium player I’m completely blown away! This is amazing and your very talented nice job

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Miles!

[@eliasjureidini3239]

Absolute banger... I love this rendition even more than the first time....

[@Matonizz]

Much appreciated!

[@Jack-fy4cr]

That tone quality is truly magnificent especially on those octave plus slurs. This is the euphonium version of fly or die for trombone

[@Matonizz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shawnsteynfeger9001]

FLY OR DIE, on the other hand, is a children's song

[@Official_MikeyT]

From one Euphonium Emperor to another, that was sick!🤘

[@sandramrotek9100]

Fantastic is about all I can say. The range, timing, and the other instruments behind you are perfect. LOVE it. Thank you so much for sharing your great talent. Again it is FANTASTIC.

[@Matonizz]

Thank you very much Sandra. Always appreciate your kind comments and support. Glad you enjoyed the composition!

[@waynethomas3638]

I love the breaking/reforming rhythms and extreme octave leaps! Inspiring playing! I'd need to practice 32h/18d a week to get back up to this level. WOW

[@Matonizz]

Thank you very much Wayne. Glad you enjoyed and appreciate your support friend!

[@mathieumuller6943]

What a banger... Wonderful tone, magnificient arrangement, truly inspiring ! Thank you so much for your work Matonizz, I think a lot of people want to practice after listening to your playing (me included !)

[@Matonizz]

Very kind of you Mathieu, appreciate your kind words friend!

[@sw6065]

This makes difficulty fun again, Euphonium strike s back!

[@Matonizz]

Yes indeed!

[@danielhicks5859]

Bro your sound is absolutely pristine. Keep making beautiful sounds, man.

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Daniel!

[@pokemagicraft3246]

Still insane solo. I love hearing the whole ensemble

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@domrow3474]

I love how dramatic it is! Keep up the great work!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you very much!

[@stormyressurected2lol]

Yea, keep going with these catchy peices. I love to see a channel with the Euphonium as its main instrument, and you just bring it justice. Long story short, keep up the amazing work!

[@Matonizz]

Much appreciated! I put a lot of work in these so it's great to hear back when people enjoy it :)

[@mauricem7007]

@@Matonizzlove it!

[@darrellwilliams7996]

...and people wonder why I love the euphonium as the "ultimate brass instrument" when it comes to tone and musical expression! Well done!!!!

[@xxedward88xxchanel45]

I only watch it again and again but i don`t belive it. You are incredible!!! Thanks for share it.

[@user-kk9fl9gx5x]

Amazing ！I hope one day I can play like this

[@SovereignMax]

Killed it. 🔥

[@Fegelein_HRP1945]

I also love how the piece (video) is devided by actual moves or terms used in chess. Also great playing 👍

[@ngj5.0]

Everytime I hear this, it always gives me Fly or Die vibes, and I love it

[@Matonizz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DylanPlaysGuitar_]

Holy hell

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@DylanPlaysGuitar_]

The king has responded! If I knew you would I probably would've made a more serious response, both the piece and your playing are fantastic, the Queen Sacrifice section is phenomonal

[@Matonizz]

@@DylanPlaysGuitar_ Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your comments friend!

[@myhealth_5687]

WOW THIS AMAZING AS A FELLOW EUPHONIUM PLAYER I CAN SAY THAT THIS IS TRULY INSPIRING

[@Matonizz]

Appreciate your kind comment friend!

[@myhealth_5687]

@@Matonizz THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REPLYING

[@thisiscarden6881]

This was always my favorite piece from you. The other instruments add so much. Thank you for playing!!

[@Matonizz]

Glad you enjoyed it friend!

[@golfhack3581]

Oh wow! Just wow! Great playing and I agree has to be THE MOST HARD (INSANE) Euphonium solo. It spans five octaves playing the 8va/8vb option and not a real friendly key either in my book (lots of 2-3 fingerings not to mention accidentals). Very well done!!!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you very much friend!

[@benjaminhawkins1129]

Legendary

[@gracjans503]

honey to my ears

[@Matonizz]

Glad you liked it!

[@corbinbell820]

you know you've made it when you can play as good as Matonizz.

[@SomeBandNerd]

“Download and play along” sureeeeeeee

[@Matonizz]

It's actually more comfortable to play than it looks :D

[@ElaineKeyte-so1tv]

Matoniz, my golly gosh...amazing technical prowess here. Love this even more than the first time I heard it. ❤😮

[@szabolcsgojan5940]

I love it so much!!!🎶😍🎺

[@bobcat24]

Fantastic playing! Bravo! 👏 😊

[@nyancs7098]

Loving these!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you nyancs!

[@liamthemarchingbandguy4063]

I would honestly love to play this solo on my Euphonium one day!

[@user-ty8jp3jd3u]

Как музыкант восхищён исполнительским мастерством, огромное спасибо!

[@cesaraguirre4577]

What a banger execution...idk what more I could add It was just amazing

[@calvarese1284]

Fantastic playing! Bravo!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@csf6778]

I stumbled across your videos when I took up euphonium again after 24 year. You've helped inspire me to play better and improve my embouchure thru your tutorials. Tha k you. That was an excellent performance on this piece! Something I would likely never master, but aspire to! Cheers

[@jackbrinkmann-nk5gr]

Thats amazing, those rhythms and octave leaps blows my mind

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Jack!

[@nassauboy2162]

Cant stop listening to this 🔥🔥🔥

[@thatonepianoguy_]

Awesome!! I really feel like this channel is going to blow up in the near future… You’re basically pioneering your own genre of content here on YT, after all. With content of this quality and consistency, I think your backlogs are going to get a lot of views too! Keep grinding!

[@Matonizz]

Thanks so much Dale, what you said is exactly what we're trying to do here. Appreciate your support friend!

[@user-io2jz5me5c]

Merci pour cette démonstration de maîtrise, vous me donnez envi de bosser encore plus mon instrument... Et j'ai débuté il y a seulement un an

[@alyssaellis8767]

OMG HIIII this is such a stunning sound, i would love to be able to play like you one day, i am a beginner player and i see you as a role model honestly, i love all of the music you play so much, the pieces are all so unique.

[@guptuh4668]

This is amazing 😊

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@user-mh1ne3qm3x]

so nice

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@joetullos3984]

Absolutely amazing! Beautifully song, catchy, and so very well played!!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@OriginalWillowbark]

Love it

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@chriswp50]

Love this song, thank you for revisiting it

[@Matonizz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IsaacGriffin2010]

Love this! I will show this off to my brother who plays Euphonium. I play alto sax in middle school, and my brother's a freshman in high. Great video!

[@Matonizz]

Much appreciated friend!

[@jitsu4872]

amazing

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Jitsu!

[@Cheems856]

My favorite part is Middlegame, I also love watching these and slightly learning them! (I’m new to euph but have played trumpet for 5 years)

[@racionaltube]

Espetacular

[@HayHayGt]

Bro this song is the best of both worlds, chess AND euphonium. This is by far the best song ive ever heard.

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@megagamer5256]

Crazy! I’m also a euphonium player that is going to continue throughout college. I’m a senior in high school and still try to practice as much as I can! Your one of the best euphonium players I’ve seen!

[@rw7051]

Practice long tones and holding an even note.

[@furious0331]

Your performance has left me speechless. I’m trying to come up with something to say and nothing I come up with seems like it’s enough. Your talent is on another level. Just wow.

[@Matonizz]

Very kind of you Jose, appreciate your comment friend!

[@poyodestroyerofworlds1169]

I hope to be able to play this one day

[@j.johnson2010]

Holy this is so amazing. The percussion gives it a whole new feeling, especially in at 2:30

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@gertjanuniversalis]

Now all i got to do is convince my band director to schedule this piece (and put in a decade of practice)

[@Hunter69921]

That super F was insane

[@IamTheYza]

god damn that's impressive, i wish i will have this level one day

[@ad05140516]

it"S really so good !!!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@hmmmmh32]

This is sick

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@lvtuba]

Bravo

[@Matonizz]

Thank you friend!

[@andelkoloncar4791]

Matonizz, You are James Morrison on Euphonium, the way You play it is sickly good, amazingly high, simply unbeatable!!!!😀😀😀👍👍👍

[@Matonizz]

Thank you, that's a very flattering comparison. He's one of my fav players. Glad you enjoyed the playing friend!

[@superanimegod1234]

Now i have THIS TO LEARN? Amazing

[@Matonizz]

This is the way to go!

[@valerakondratyev6121]

🌿🤝Beautiful performance, always play to the delight of the listeners. I wish you all the best

[@lotsabirds]

That's just nuts! WoW! Fantastically Unbelievable!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Bill, glad you enjoyed it friend!

[@lotsabirds]

@@Matonizz what you all accomplish is Outstanding!

[@Matonizz]

@@lotsabirds Truly appreciate it!

[@billfarnham1592]

fANTASTIC!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Bill!

[@GeneH1]

👏🏽 👏🏽🔥🔥

[@vardito10]

From a trumpet player with is euph-curious lol this really makes me want to make the purchase, though I suspect with the incredible tone you make I may be sad when I'm shit haha

[@profahren8476]

i’m thankful that you have such a supportive community, i’ve never ever seen a negative comment

[@Matonizz]

You know what they said about comments :D If you start seeing bad ones it means you finally made it :D

[@mprokolos2274]

And he sacrificed…. HIS CHOOOOOOOPS

[@Matonizz]

Yep, that's one per night type of cadenzas :D

[@nxyuu]

and he sacrificed... HIS LUNGS

[@patrickvanthiel5882]

Now words.. far beyond my skills.. so good so fast super sound..

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Patrick

[@casperpieper8500]

this is awesome love this. also nice to incorporate a chess game storyline in the piece. love that

[@Matonizz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephbuerkle9792]

My daughter is starting euphonium and we started listening to your music. Unbelievable tone, skill, and range. We need to figure out how you can play those high notes so well.

[@Matonizz]

Thank you! Make sure to check my educational video playlist, you'll find numerous videos on range that will be helpful :)

[@AprendendoEufonioNaCCB-Josiael]

Seu timbre e seu talento, Realmente são admiráveis, com certeza és uma, das melhores referências em Euphonium!! Muito obrigado por compartilhar seu conteúdo conosco! Abraço

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@brayhampena4106]

Grandioso

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@user-uv7fd4lt4k]

Шедеврально! Класс!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@dsgnrdavid47421]

I would love to hear a DCI Corp pull this off. Looking at you Carolina Crown!!!

[@Matonizz]

LET'S GO!!!

[@TeeShirtNoir]

Wonderful, can we have it on spotify as well as the piano version ?

[@Matonizz]

Thank you. Just uploaded it yesterday so the brass band version should come up on spotify either today or in the next couple of days :)

[@brandoncheever1897]

Me, a High School Euph: I wanna do that but I don't know how!

[@Matonizz]

It takes a bit of time to develop the skill. Make sure to check my educational video playlist for some help :)

[@funkmastafog]

Bro wtf, fucking sickkkkkkk

[@Matonizz]

Much appreciated!

[@user-ln2uy5wl9j]

обалдеть!!!!!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you!

[@user-ln2uy5wl9j]

@@Matonizz You Have game lessons on KZbin?

[@notjeremy4771]

insane work. What practice would you recommend for a highschool level player?

[@Matonizz]

Would depend on the level you're playing at. I'd highly recommend you check my educational video playlist. You will be able to find many routines, methods and exercises that will for sure cater to your playing and progress. Hope this helps friend!

[@ChilesailorDR]

Hey Drew and all, you did it once again. Loved how the brass band "fought back" in the duel between to the two sides. Quick question> how many other instruments actually were being played? =) Great music, guys! My hat's off to you!

[@TheMusicofDrewFennell]

Not sure exactly what you mean with this question, but in general, if you see it there above, it's on the recording. Eb soprano, 2 to 4 solos (depending on divisis), repieno, 2nd & 3rd 2 to 4 (depending), flugel, 3 horns, 3 trombones, 1 to 2 baritones, 1 to 2 euphs, 2 tubas, percussion. To save time, we only recorded lines that were needed, with minimal doubling. (Sorry so slow to respond. I don't get notifications on this channel, and Algirdas gets a billion comments a day so neither of us saw this...I only noticed it by chance because I randomly navigated to this video and saw my name in the comments.)

[@ChilesailorDR]

@@TheMusicofDrewFennell, no problem. I appreciate your comments. You guys are my "heroes" in the field of brass music! Love your work.

[@TheMusicofDrewFennell]

@@ChilesailorDR, thanks. It’s a grind trying to keep this pace. It helps to know people appreciate the effort.

[@delirium8272]

This and the original is some of the best music I've ever heard. Do you have any suggestions for high school euphonium solos with concert band accompaniment? I found this video(and channel) looking for one and am curious to hear any suggestions.

[@Matonizz]

Thank you! It would depend on the level of the player, but I good high school challenge would be Rhapsody for Euphonium by Curnow

[@delirium8272]

@@Matonizz Thank you for the advice, I watched some recordings and I am gonna look into music with my lesson teacher.

[@firebearva]

What an amazing performance and arrangement. Thank you for giving us the wonderful sound produced by a very accomplished musician on the euphonium.

[@Matonizz]

Glad you enjoyed it friend!

[@ArtinSinger]

This is so impressive! Such a great solo! You are a master, or better to say a god on this instrument! The only thing I would like to mention, I would have the Euphonium in the mix something like 3dB to 6dB louder. The drums could be -3dB. And regarding the score: is the Euphonium tuned in Bb? Because the score seems to be in Cm, but the actual key is Bb. I am playing the trumpet and the flugelhorn and both are tuned in Bb.

[@Matonizz]

Thank you Artin for kind words and your feedback. Euphonium reads either Bb Treble clef or Concert Pitch Bass clef, with BC being more common which is the reason for part in score being concert pitch. However, the parts come in both TC and BC :)

[@ArtinSinger]

@@Matonizz thank you for your explanation!

[@thisiscarden6881]

Is the entire score available for purchase? Like this one- without piano on your website? Love your playing!

[@Matonizz]

Thank you and yes, I've just finished uploading it few minutes ago. www.matonizz.com/product/the-kings-gambit/

[@thisiscarden6881]

@@Matonizz thank you so much!

[@DRKSTARakaAstrogabe]

Wow this is killer!!! Any tips about range stuff? That’s my only weak point. Definitely listening to this stuff before my all state audition next weekend. Also what are your thoughts on DCI I’m curious.

[@Matonizz]

Thank you! Make sure to check my ed videos on range. I made numerous vids on this topic, I'm sure it will help you a lot. Also, good luck with audition! Which state btw? DCI is super cool although I've never done it myself :)

[@DRKSTARakaAstrogabe]

@@Matonizz Alright thank you and will do! Yeah DCI is super cool, I’m actually marching Carolina crown this year! State is Virginia btw.

[@Matonizz]

@@DRKSTARakaAstrogabe Got it. Good luck with audition again! If you ever decide to study music, I'd be happy to welcome you at Seton Hill in PA :)

[@DRKSTARakaAstrogabe]

@@Matonizz Thank you!

[@DRKSTARakaAstrogabe]

@@Matonizz I ended up getting 4th Concert Band. Definitely could’ve done a lot better but I’ll take it!

[@MAX-de8fe]

5:38

[@Matonizz]

Go heavy or go home :D

[@Co-gz8qd]

Wow , your are very talented .... look so easy when you play it . Just wondering how may hours you play each day ?

[@Matonizz]

It varies nowadays since my schedule gets busy, but usually between 1-4 hours

[@andondushkov3261]

What mouthpiece do you use here?

[@oliverdiamond6594]

this could be done with at least one year of experience.

[@MasterFighter06]

1:54

[@speedy2534]

amazing! how long did this take you to learn and play to this standard?

[@Matonizz]

Thank you! I've been playing euph for almost 25 years now, but to learn something like this it takes around couple of months :)

[@speedy2534]

@@Matonizz how do you play runs so accurately and consistantly

[@Hammertime86]

If some form of this could be incorporated into a dci show, would be sick. Crown preferably

[@Matonizz]

Nag them to reach out to me and we'll make it work :D

[@Hammertime86]

@@Matonizz I wish I had those connections but I bet Matt Harloff would be the ticket to actually make it happen or push for it🫡

[@Hammertime86]

@@Matonizzi can imagine the middle game and onward on the field and it is 🤌

[@thisiscarden6881]

I’m on my fourth year… do you think something like this is possible for me?

[@Matonizz]

When I was your age, I used to pick hardest pieces as well. It is not the best choice for success of performing those pieces but it is fantastic for pushing yourself to fast track the development of your technique :)

[@ghalienturpin120]

I could easily get one of those notes right

[@Matonizz]

At least :D

[@shinsataylor-ys6rg]

Is there a bass clef sheet version? I only see treble.

[@Matonizz]

Yep, both bass and treble :)

[@shinsataylor-ys6rg]

​@@Matonizz thank you!

[@shinsataylor-ys6rg]

​@@Matonizz also, I play the Baritone for jazz band since we have no trombones, we play this song chameleon and I'm supposed to do the solo, do you... Have any advice for it? I can't seem to move my fingers fast enough with the song shahahaha

[@gunner47]

Where can I get the sheet music?

[@Matonizz]

www.matonizz.com/product/the-kings-gambit/

[@tesmith47]

pretty damn good..........even though it is not a ....................TUBA!!!!