My Favorite Things: 2023

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[@michaelquillen2679]

Wow! That B&S MS27 had me doing a double take. It was so rich, warm, and dark in sound that I thought it was a contrabass at first! I can see/hear why it was one of your favorite things.

[@brassybreathing7417]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qai0mp2en5Z-mbssi=6z5g2rqMstMI3Cc9 the horn in action

[@Finetales]

you're not allowed to sell the B&S until I can afford to buy it. that is a legal mandate

[@AidanRitchie]

find me an ICON one and you're on

[@taylorcovey2238]

Your B&S was my favorite bass when you had me over. It rocks!

[@brandonbruce8551]

Ever sense you got that B&S bass trombone I have never been more impressed with your sound (Don't get me wrong you play great on them all). The B&S is the most consistently great sounding bass trombone I have ever heard you play. I think you ought to keep that as your "main" bass trombone. Great video as always my friend!

[@Allthough]

Kinda freaked me out... Opened up the "favorite things" video with a dependent closed-wrap rotary valve horn! I thought, OMG burgerbob finally came to his senses! Enjoyed the video :) Cheers!

[@AidanRitchie]

I do enjoy playing that one as it is... but I'm also excited for how much better it will be with good valves!

[@alistairbarrow9688]

great to see a summary video of your favourite horns! did you ever end up going to Doug Elliot for a bass mouthpiece? you've talked about it a few times, just wanted to check Also I was in talks with him via email up until December 15ish and he was always super quick to reply and then suddenly stopped... do you know if he took Christmas off?? totally okay if he's on holiday, its just not like him to not reply

[@AidanRitchie]

That time of year is basically as busy as it gets for freelancers. He'll answer some emails soon I'm sure

[@PosauneundPapier]

I want a German-made trombone so badly

[@nice2yeetyou193]

That 36k is working great rn btw

[@AidanRitchie]

I'm glad! That horn is great, glad it went to a good cause

[@trombo-hv5do]

Which mouthpiece do you play on the sarastro? Have you tried other mouthpieces on it? Do you also play big band with it?

[@AidanRitchie]

Thein BM-E. I also have a Thein BM, it has some good characteristics but I think the BM-E is overall better. Trust me, I tried everything! I have played it in big band, it can do the job but it's not the right tool.

[@wflores]

Keep up the good work! Your videos and TC posts are most informative...would it be possible to include the music credits for the videos?

[@AidanRitchie]

Yes! All the music is me. :P

[@wflores]

Well played...I was actually referring to title and composer of the excerpts at 1:08 and 5:58

[@AidanRitchie]

They're both from Brad Edwards books, the first is from Lip Slur Melodies and the second is from The Intermediate Trombonist@@wflores

[@leoelantra]

@burgerbob22 If you could only pick 1 small bore, 1 large bore and 1bass horn among your current collection what woukd you pick?

[@AidanRitchie]

At the moment? 3B/F Y-Fort B&S

[@craigsproston7378]

How much practise do you do per day if no gig or rehearsal? Do you like good old Bach 42 open wrap with 4G mouthpiece ?

[@AidanRitchie]

If it's possible, 3-4 hours Depends, but that can be a great setup!

[@craigsproston7378]

@AidanRitchie Thank you. Happy new year to you

[@facecrack2k864]

what are note for that intro music ??

[@AidanRitchie]

I'm just playing Auld Lang Syne by ear. Nice easy tune!

[@blesstoad]

A tenor that makes you want to play tenor?😮 As a bass trombonist, I am disappointed. (As a trombonist, I am very happy for you Aidan!)

[@talsitton509]

Hagmann valve is the best

[@AidanRitchie]

On a 42, I might be inclined to agree. This is the best one I've played!

[@ps_gamers_077]

Nederland oowww nederland jij bent, mijn kampioeeeen

[@AidanRitchie]

Go max!

[@Oonterolga]

Hehe I’m the first viewer