Claude T. Smith Fantasia

[@NJAR31298]

They really put an ad right in the middle of the cadenza...

[@Saxologic]

Excellent tone maaaaan!!

[@chezswing]

No way! Came from your all state video. Keep up the good work.

[@sixzerothreee]

HEY! SAXOLOGIC! YEAH YOU. HAVE MY BABIES

[@EmanSax03]

@@sixzerothreee wth you were at the other fantasia video too

[@sixzerothreee]

@@EmanSax03 Yes I was! I'm commited

[@bigbubba6-r6g]

Down bad

[@kidding6712]

Does anyone else get excited when they hear this??

[@nordaj3977]

Every time man

[@katherinebascom4853]

That feel when you hear notes you didn't even know were possible.

[@abigails8507]

Altissimo notes beautiful if played properly the vain of many if not lol.

[@myndadilbeck8288]

I studied under Claude T Smith in the early 80s in Oklahoma when he was launching Fantasia. I played clarinet, he worked us hard until my lip was bleeding. A musical genius.

[@radsaxman]

Is it bad that I listen to this almost daily?

[@ethan.selch_]

no because i do too

[@scorpianguitar]

Best tone he fits with the whole thing perfectly he doesnt stick out he blends in even though you can hear him perfectly perfect volume best version of the solo. Great altisimo. Perfect!!!

[@EmanSax03]

hi

[@raghavmaini5307]

I love that bend at 5:25 it adds so much to the piece imo

[@RollyCoaster]

Raghav Maini yes

[@reynaldopalacios9473]

It makes me smile every time, you can just tell he’s so passionate about music and I love it

[@Ciiiroo]

It's WRITTEN ON THE SCORE

[@aidenlol2828]

@@Ciiiroo ok?

[@denominator208]

The perfect concerto for the saxophone, played masterfully by Mr. Murphy. The best version of this piece and the go to reference for future performers.

[@omniarch8078]

When I tell you this man ate this solo up

[@mary-elizabethboatey1095]

facts 😌👌

[@connorclose3084]

9:02 gives me the chills every time

[@blainewuertz4221]

5:04 does it for me🔥

[@fredrickofficial]

you could never call a run perfect except this one

[@chadlilley4708]

I saw him play this live with the Navy band at the saxophone symposium this past week! It was honestly one of the most mind blowing performances I've ever heard.

[@donatellomagnolo5021]

Please tell me his name... thanks

[@plumt4119]

2:17 gave me goosebumps, too good!

[@KatizoziMadasBence20evesbarna]

This is the best version, I can only listen this version of the piece.

[@andrewnichols1240]

an all natural played not from sheets of written notes but a performance directed orchestrated souly from the heart. that instrument was plugged into a Devine link

[@brth77]

Otis Murphy is awesome! Would love to study with him one day...

[@russll3828]

Did you make it?

[@nicholasrossi739]

@brth77 Were you able to study with him?

[@14dream14out14loud14]

I saw him perform 2 days ago and yesterday, AND I got his autograph, this man is fantastic. If you get the privilege to ever hear him in person you are one lucky person. He is THE MOST AMAZING SAX PLAYER I HAVE EVER HEARD.

[@donatellomagnolo5021]

What is the saxophonist name? Thanks..

[@hectormatos8155]

Still one of the most memorable experiences I ever had was playing clarinet right next to him when he did this piece for the Honor Band of America (Music for All) back in 2006

[@davebtuu9480]

@donatellomagnolo5021 Otis Murphy. Really great performer.

[@jaekweon209]

This composition is one of the saxiest saxophone pieces I've heard

[@antinerfer11roblox31]

Wow! That reed was definitely fighting for its life in the 8va passage

[@williamdaniels512]

Ha, the folders are the same color as the shirt

[@HanshiStephenKaufman]

Stellar performance. Exquisite intonation and masterful range control.

[@Jesseh144]

Talk about killing the altissimo. Damn. what a performance.

[@m.rockwellparker9162]

His variation in styles across the piece is astounding as is his precision. And his intonation is just remarkable.

[@ziruini5071]

5:04 so perfect

[@williamgregory1848]

My saxophone teacher did a gig with Otis Murphy a couple of years ago where Murphy’s very pregnant wife was in the back of my saxophone teacher’s car and the air conditioning broke. (Keep in mind, it was in the middle of July and the weather was in the mid-80’s.)

[@lucschollaert113]

Super ! Bravo Otis Murphy !!

[@pepperwilliams4428]

The 'brother' is "bad"......and that's good:) And his "Altissimo" playing is phenomenal.

[@kloeyboyd8353]

Excellent tone. Even on the high notes, the vibrato was so consistent and sounded so good. Great playing!

[@bambino100011]

I love his tone and vibrato. Excellent!

[@fredjacksonjr.4422]

I love the technique that it takes to preform this piece. Thank you for sharing this video. Beautiful job!!!

[@chrsax]

De las versiones que he escuchado es una de mis favoritas :)

[@facemash]

He played a concert at my uni tonight. It was unbelievable. You can't hear his keys and pads click if you are right in front of him. And I've never heard someone play with such genuine emotion.

[@TK-uo6vt]

Wonderful!! Powerful & Warm sound.

[@facemash]

In fact, it might be bad if you don't. This man is an incredible player and teacher.

[@bearclaw]

yeah overall Murphy just has an unmatchable extremely colorful sound

[@henrywilliams9244]

One thing I've always over looked was the part where the sax solo takes a backseat to the let beautiful bassoon sing at 6:05

[@jirya957]

i feel the burn all the way in florida

[@ronmor2004]

Jirya lol😂

[@izeea]

can't believe he does so much of it up the octave, loads of it is already altissimo. what a god

[@thanosave7112]

wow he’s amazing !!!

[@Casuallyuplifting]

I got to go to one of his concerts at Central Washington university! He truly is amazing.

[@plumt4119]

One cannot simply hit altissimo E.

[@gillesd91]

es but very easy to hit the altissimo flat E

[@obm_23]

fr it's not even that hard to hit

[@Brobecreative35]

Yeah if y'all are having trouble with even altissimo g , then y'all need to step it up

[@MrKrabs-mb4eg]

Plum.T :D Teeth on the reed😂

[@Mega4115]

Hitting it may be easy.... But making it sound that good and that in tune, is a whole different thing.

[@Slidetalentz]

he's a professor at my university (Indiana)... so talented, and so are his students! ^_^

[@joeschmo1332]

Great player respect !!

[@arthurmontoya7880]

otis Murphy is a living legend

[@allieplaysmusic]

@MurphyZeke I can't agree more. This version triumphs for emotion. Just phenomenal, all around really.

[@devinsaenger2392]

the intonation.... yum

[@suntzu2004]

this guy is a serious force.

[@isaac28ATL]

amazing use of dynamics and expression. outstanding.

[@DCLarson3]

Went to the summer sax camp at Shell Lake Wi. in '94 with Otis Murphy. He was the real deal then!

[@legoblox01]

throat of steel right there

[@cjdixon1995]

I actually had a clinic with Otis Murphy nd he is incredible on saxophone man...this song is Epic bro...i dont kno how he does it but he does it tho.

[@gillesd91]

Ce qu'il fait est vraiment magnifique!

[@MrCleverest]

god that altissimo is flawless...

[@siddharth_swatantran]

Amazing interpretation

[@formatiaroyal849]

That is just brilliant

[@jimscimonetti1457]

Amazing.

[@WoodburyWrestling]

Man he makes that sax sound just like a clarinet at 6:12

[@leonardcarter6656]

That sax killed it

[@facemash]

There was also an incredibly insightful master class in which some of the saxophone performance majors played. Not only did he teach them some, he taught everyone in the room and involved everyone, even if they didn't have their horn at the moment. Not only is he a fantastic player, he is an amazing educator as well.

[@thanosave7112]

he’s gifted

[@rosski47]

The scary part is he's even better now. He's such a student of the instrument that he gets better every time he plays the horn.

[@shaddjimenez4524]

love Otis’s tone.

[@justsosaxplayer]

Otis Murphy is the best!!!

[@izeea]

amazing sound, amazing playing

[@declandougan7243]

I remember passing him on campus in town once and completely freezing up because I didn’t know what to say and then he was gone.

[@김시헌-w5x]

Good~~잘한다

[@김지한-p7n]

Good

[@tommilano2000]

Might be controversial to say this but I prefer this performance over James Bargers' in 2012 at TMEA. Both are GREAT indeed! I just like this one more.

[@juannavarro2813]

d34dbro productionz both are great performances

[@patrickcharette2151]

I’m with you, while James is solid af I specifically prefer Otis’ bend, sounds less intrusive to my ears

[@vydunick1429]

Otis is much better

[@bobmatt5175]

Otis and James are not even in the same tier

[@V15lol]

Murphy is amazing, but can we talk about how stellar the band is?? They are incredible, wish they got more credit, or any credit lol-dont even know if this is tokyo kosei or some other japanese band

[@TheFunkyKingston]

Solid technique...makes reeds,ligs,mouthpieces unimportant!

[@SaxmanTRedd]

TheFunkyKingston to an extant

[@pearspeedruns]

TheFunkyKingston Well amazing technique couldn't necessarily make up for a broken instrument… but yes, he's an amazing player.

[@kennethjohnmetcalf]

i remember when i met him

[@donatellomagnolo5021]

Who is him? What's his name??? Thanks

[@DanielloSax7]

@@donatellomagnolo5021 Otis Murphy

[@hudsoncampos2201]

Bravíssimo

[@leonelreyes6011]

Good.........Felicitaciones

[@MJPTHA3RD]

Haha, I definitely agree (now) facemash. I think I was just being a French School elitist that day. One of the best things about music is that a lot of it is subjective, including instrument/model preference. In the last month or so, I've actually grown extremely fond of the Customs. :) and Otis Murphy only helps its case.

[@MJPTHA3RD]

I seriously don't know what would possess me to state my "only vi's" comment. Haha. :

[@jarradpoland7060]

one of the few moments I wish I knew how to play sax

[@gracereynolds7503]

If you know how to play recorder you're half way there

[@gracereynolds7503]

@Keanan You have to admit learning fingerings for sax is more intuitive than most instruments (I am assuming from the comment you must play sax). I'm not saying it's any easier to master than any other instrument. Getting basic understanding, though is pretty easy.

[@flipkau]

Bravo maestro

[@ericratliff217]

Better than James Barger playing this in my opinion.

[@EmanSax03]

yeah if only those annoying clicks were'nt in the vid

[@joshuahuff607]

Tbf, that video of James Barger was him his junior year of undergrad or something like that

[@ericratliff217]

Joshua Huff It was still a very good performance. Wow the speed at which I saw this reply is amazing.

[@joshuahuff607]

@@ericratliff217 Haha, yes it was a good performance

[@nicknandory2860]

I mean Otis Murphy is one of the best classical saxophone players in the world right now

[@RashaadCalaham]

Although Kenneth Tse did a remarkble job, I think Otis Murphy has a better interpretation. Not to mention this accompanying ensemble is WAY better than the one accompanying Kenneth. Many times they cover him up. This ensemble is way better balanced. A nice, dark robust sound.

[@petrius666petrius]

The part from 05:05, made me tear!

[@brittanyatterberry]

I have a new saxophone Hero!! 8O

[@joelsaucedo5607]

holy crap this is good

[@josh19gaudin]

i need an audio recording of this performance! GIMMEH!!!!!

[@therealappl3]

5:04

[@rmrowe]

My guess is that it is the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Ray Cramer has spent years working with them.

[@CubeFish1524]

4:09 that bass clarinet omg

[@bowserkidgamingAmaya]

Otis is STILL alive working at the indiana university in Bloomington

[@V15lol]

Bro why would he be dead

[@deadneutral]

this was amazing.

[@Skizzot2005]

@brinkofdisasterfreak - he plays a gold plated Yamaha Custom EX with a Vandoren AL3 mouthpiece.

[@donatellomagnolo5021]

Please can you tell me his name? Thanks.

[@daniellee8945]

No better recording on KZbin

[@EmanSax03]

have you seen james bargers performance. I still like this one better but his is also good

[@lawlpwnd350]

I wouldn't get a cannonball. Before you buy a horn try out as many as you can, like more then 4 different type. Then try out a couple different of the one you like the most.

[@HawaiianTenor]

did anyone else notice that the band is almost entirely female?

[@tylerhascoolsocks8]

HawaiianTenor not till you said something lol

[@facemash]

False. Case in point: what you just said. Murphy plays an EX. In fact a lot of classical saxophonists play EXs. Mark VIs are great but you see a lot more jazz players using them. Selmer Series II and IIIs, Yani 992 or similar, Yamaha EXs, and High end Keilwerths are all excellent choices for anyone serious about performing. None of them are any better than another. It comes down to personal taste a that point.

[@dexternorville4500]

Wow, the great Paganini has nothing on him

[@therealappl3]

Dexter Norville Wrong lmao You can’t compare Paganini to him There’s nothing to compare Maybe musicianship, but then again You can’t compare lol

[@SaxBoya42]

anyone else notice at 3:30 how the entire band moves together, its pretty funny

[@rmrowe]

Yes, that is Ray Cramer conducting.

[@plumt4119]

It's impossible for me to play this.

[@plumt4119]

+Emmy Abby ye

[@xing.s.8851]

anyone know his setup? mouth piece, reeds, etc, thanks.

[@beccatank3285]

insane

[@SaxAppeal14]

holy shit, Ray Cramer's in this too. This video just got MORE cool points.

[@joelsaucedo5607]

at 3:58 he sounds like a french horn