Outburst for Unaccompanied Alto Saxophone (Perusal Score)

Outburst for Unaccompanied Alto Saxophone, performed by Michael Hanna at my Master's Composition Recital in 2018.
Program Notes:
Inspired by Eddie Van Halen’s Eruption, this unaccompanied solo for alto saxophone sets out to quickly and efficiently punch the listener in the face, exploring the different ranges, colors, and extended techniques of the saxophone in the process. Special thanks to Michael Hanna for assisting in the creation of this piece, and for teaching me all of the strange, interesting, and unusual sounds that the saxophone can make!
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[@cehass11]

This piece is now available for purchase through Murphy Music Press: www.murphymusicpress.com/products/u-113

[@matthewstevenson7452]

When we purchase this does it come with the fingerings for the mulitiphonics?

[@cehass11]

The multiphonic fingerings are: 123B|4-6C (lower) 123|-56C (higher)

[@jacobbass6437]

The standard “first” multiphonics. These are the first ones I ever found on my own and the first ones I show my students as their easy to do.

[@calebgillett6091]

I deeply enjoy the difficulty of this piece, and finally a use for growling in pieces other than jazz.

[@bill3837]

Maceo Parker Growls so does Clarence from Bruce S..Some of my favorite jazz players

[@saiyankohi2399]

How do you growl

[@ethanstechworld207]

@@saiyankohi2399 it's a certain combination of keys. You can look it up. It's kind of funny and cool to do.

[@saiyankohi2399]

@@nicholasrossi739 I actually figured out the hum part on my own. But thanks

[@SaxandRelax]

@@saiyankohi2399 it’s like clearing your throat while playing

[@bazicomnificence5969]

Oh my gosh. As a three year saxophone player, this has just blown my mind. The things that people can do on this instrument just amaze me.

[@albertquestionmark2790]

Bro, thats most insane sax thing I saw. Congrats from Poland!

[@cehass11]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larry8939]

Whoa... I can’t play this

[@James-nd1vl]

Your not alone

[@PrinceAmajaki]

It took me a few months, but i can play all of it except for the altissimo at the end

[@Animeandboba61]

I thought I could play this with a little work based on the first page, but then I saw the multitones, growls, and altissimo notes and I- I’m speechless 😂 well done ‼️🙌🏾

[@glennbuck6780]

Pretty darn amazing! Excellent control, especially with the sudden, sporadic multi-phonics. This piece must have taken awhile to learn. Well done!

[@cehass11]

I appreciate it! Michael Hanna is incredibly talented, I'm very fortunate to have him play my music!

[@knigelson3929]

This has become a quick favorite of mine along with polar vortex, you are a very good composer!

[@bluey3575]

I dont know saxophone could even sound like that.... Damn thats Godly level

[@Jacksirrom]

i like it when 1 measure is a whole line on the page

[@Shooshie128]

Surprisingly good cohesion of the line. Saxophonists have a tendency to play different parts of their range like different instruments, making a cohesive line impossible. This performer’s lines sounded musical through all the ranges, like the single instrument it is. Very well played. Even when the fingers may have gotten twisted a bit, it didn’t matter at all, because the lines were still consistent and the musical thread was never dropped. That’s excellent playing, which I respect regardless of the style of the piece. As a result I found the piece moving and worthy of the time spent listening! Great job all around!

[@Dragon_prince90]

Someday I hope to sound this good 👏👏👏👏

[@cehass11]

Keep working at it and you’ll be great! Michael is one of the most talented saxophonists I know and I’m sure he’d tell you he didn’t get to where he is now overnight.

[@dantheman8503]

A fellow alto player at my school learned and performed this this past school year! This piece is nuts and has now become a sort of inside joke in our band program ! Due to how much he practised this, everyone heard him play it many times! Kudos!

[@ethanstechworld207]

This is one of the coolest I've heard. I just don't think I can do all of those scales at that speed.

[@ibariban]

Insane!!!! How is it possible to memorize and flawlessly play such a difficult piece? Bravo!!!

[@Jamaka378]

Listen to HARD by Christian Lauba his pieces are Stunning !

[@sencic4532]

Paganini for saxophones

[@sencic4532]

Hi [REDACTED]

[@Katherine-mj8sw]

That's what i was thinking

[@belledelphiniagames3538]

im getting Twoset vibes from this

[@SaxandRelax]

AJ2 DA6 leave

[@musicsaxooo5214]

@@belledelphiniagames3538 same

[@coopmdlck]

I'm an 8th grader and I'm trying to learn this to play at a performance. Quite challenging!

[@cehass11]

Wow, good luck!

[@l.gaines5436]

awesome! that really gave me anxiety lol

[@winnipegger65]

I just bought this from Murphy Press. Sean Murphy was kind enough to send it electronically so I could save the shipping cost to Canada. I have to say, it isn’t an easy piece and don’t know I’ll ever progress enough to learn it, having started saxophone rather late in life. I’m not sure if this was Chris Hass’ intention but here’s my view on Outburst. I hear the relentless pressure of impending deadlines, everything needing to be faster. Even when the piece ‘resets’ to a more moderate tempo, it quickly becomes stressed once again. This would be a great piece to play at my retirement in a few years….*if* I can ever learn it!

[@deathpixelgaming]

Love how the accidentals in the beginning are good. NONE

[@phoeberapp8532]

THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!

[@cehass11]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@dalegbaby26]

This is just a great piece!!

[@cehass11]

Hey, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@chloehuffman4027]

I love this song! All your music is amazing!! I hope to be able to write like this one day

[@cehass11]

Thank you so much! Let me know if I can help in any way!

[@titusmctavish2852]

@@cehass11 I’ve just begun getting into composing…do you have any tips for someone just starting out?

[@cameel7878]

1:46 Does anyone know how you would play those snap pizzicato, is there a certain like articulation sound or trick to it?

[@ryancarter2959]

Had a feeling it would be pretty wild as soon as i saw “unaccompanied alto sax” in my experience if a sax solo is unaccompanied it’s going to be nuts

[@edeglord]

This is my next project like I just learned Leo p's solo and I've been craving something that's looks good and sounds great

[@cehass11]

Best of luck! Let me know how it all goes!

[@robertziobro]

What are the fingering to the multiphonics?

[@cehass11]

The first multiphonic (F as lowest note) is 123B|1-3C and the second (F# as lowest note) is 123|-23C.

[@jennifersmusicpage]

what if you can't do the growl? lol I have ear issues but I love it!

[@rp1894]

Oh damn, now I'm going to be humming this all night.

[@zenaaa]

1:35 whayyy whaaaaaa

[@dominiksteinmetz7081]

thats insane

[@KibbyCreekwood]

Nice. Reminds me of all the best elements of Benjamin Britten's Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, only better.

[@cehass11]

Thanks buddy, glad you like it!!

[@cluelesscone75]

What is the fingering for the first multiphonic at m40. I have m41

[@cehass11]

Multiphonic fingerings are: 123B|4-6C (lower) 123|-56C (higher)

[@cluelesscone75]

@@cehass11 Are there alt fingerings for the sextuplets except for bis b?

[@ishtar2848]

Bravo 👍

[@cehass11]

Thank you!

[@HelloooThere]

that is one weird piece but good performance!

[@cheggieee8912]

haha my friend just sent me the music to this piece and he wants me to learn it. wish me luck haha.

[@cehass11]

I love it! Best of luck, let me know how it goes!

[@omniarch8078]

Ahhhhhh my weakness counting

[@calebgillett6091]

Anyone know the fingerings for the multiphonics?

[@cehass11]

123B|4-6C (lower) 123|-56C (higher)

[@calebgillett6091]

Chris Evan Hass Thank you so much!

[@bryanv.3630]

I'm questioning if I should try this for my second piece for all nationals if I qualify for it. I'm kinda like only 14 years old so I don't think I can handle it.

[@cehass11]

It's definitely a tough one, but if you think you can handle it go for it!!

[@bryanv.3630]

@@cehass11 I'll have to focus on the technics that are used for a good month, but I'll totally try it.

[@cehass11]

Best of luck!

[@wids]

Do it and post it

[@AlexFariaOliveira]

Like Nike says "Just do it"

[@xoticccc00]

this is my solo for my auditions i think i got a good shot

[@cehass11]

Best of luck!

[@dawsonrosswurm]

Guess which eighth grader is taking on this challenge? This guy!

[@cehass11]

Wow, good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@dawsonrosswurm]

@@cehass11 Will do, it will be a while though!

[@creativename7021]

How did it go?

[@OTanimations]

Any luck??

[@hydroomegak9]

When you’re practicing in a bad mood

[@superkarifragilistic]

Doesn't look the craziest but it's crazy hard to play this

[@SkogenWhisper]

how

[@laurenmolis9480]

Play this is 2x😂

[@lukalazarevic4837]

Wha?

[@MuribiFN]

Zesty Lion 2x speed stupid

[@lukalazarevic4837]

@@MuribiFN no u

[@ethanstechworld207]

It doesn't even sound like the same instrument.

[@lestu930]

ok I can play middle C and even C#

[@bluetrane65]

I actually don't know the fingerings for the very end as well XD

[@Helllloooo34]

When i think I play realy good and see this video: . _ .

[@MrDamojak]

What is multiphonics?

[@AleksanderFraszczak]

a couple of notes played tougheder :D

[@MrDamojak]

A chord?

[@AleksanderFraszczak]

If it comes to woodwinds, then not usually, and actually never accord, usually there are some dissonant multiphonics and usually like here you can check in the notes what notes should you play, and then find a good aplicature to play them

[@ThePearsch]

Stuttering of the tongue.

[@MuribiFN]

Walking Talking Stephen Hakwing you cant play a chord on sax 😂😂

[@MaxIsBackInTown]

The composers been listening to a-lot of Hip Hop

[@Bayern2232]

Absolutely insane. I can barely hit high g lmao

[@saiyankohi2399]

How do you get those really high notes to come out

[@janmoritz4387]

@@saiyankohi2399 for me it was mostly tongue position, I always kept mine too low and too much forward if that makes sense. Try to lift your tongue and move it back so the path for the air is "tighter" so it travels faster. Instantly got me from high F# (my sax doesn't have the "new" F# key) to high D, now even D# and E.

[@patrickflores5722]

what

[@Samson-Francios]

好诡异的音乐😂

[@drewmon3292]

wtf