19th Century Contrabass Sax Solo

[@williamdaniels512]

This is the first time I've heard someone play with a pleasing contrbass tone

[@DJBlackNGold]

I didn't know this clean of a sound could come out of a contrabass.

[@frankhicks6412]

Still sounds like a fart cannon.

[@jakobherbst7538]

@@frankhicks6412 be quiet

[@ArFeViBr]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ21ZYNoqJaggK8si=PLA-nJzajmd5ei8e That is MUCH more clean

[@Bruh-rv1yg]

I play Bari Sax... and argh!! This makes me jealous. I wanna hit those insane lows! Too bad these Saxes cost as much as a new car would...

[@Purged-f2i]

I play tenor and i wanna move up to bari but i cant at the moment

[@jonathanprice246]

Srevna Vurtorchejiir kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHKaoGmjZ7GSarM

[@jonathanprice246]

Preston Garvey me too

[@thebarichild4035]

S A M E

[@razourblade7235]

I was joke around with my friend who plays bari when he forgets his music and has to read tuba music. I always say things like "You gotta hit that low G when you play" and he just gives me a funny look

[@julianpieropan4771]

One day, i hope, i will get this massive sax ! The thing impressive here is that this sax can be played with a decent speed, which is usually impossible on an instrument of that size. I think the player of this saxophone worked hard too. Like i say, the contrabass sax is like a very dark 99% dark chocolate. You have to get used to the sound to appreciate it. I played baritone sax and the feelings are woooow, especially when my eyes are vibrating with the instrument on a low A (C in concert tonality). I don't imagine what the feelings would be on a contrabass !!! :)

[@GRONKIN]

In the range of 27k to 50 k usd

[@Bowden57]

Such a beautiful sound and horn. I WANT ONE

[@zangsax]

The best big horn player I’ve heard. Always a pleasure.

[@jimscimonetti1457]

OMG - I am out of breath and I'm not even playing! Great job playing and making this saxophone!!! This is beautiful. Impeccable musicianship! Thank you for posting.

[@SteveDew]

Great. Sound. Good bari sax sounds like a cello, this sounds like a double bass!

[@ryancrow2773]

Except lower and better

[@matthewmorris9498]

I commented years ago now, but, after revisiting the more recent post on this instrument, yours (The jazz one as well) are the only useful demonstrations of what is possible with the contrabass. You and the gentleman on the Stainer model have done a true service, thanks. Percy Grainger would have over the moon to your fine examples.

[@glendenig9962]

That is an amazingly rich sound!

[@pianomancuber91]

This is the first contrabass sax video I've seen that hasn't been annoying. Thank you for actually making music with it!

[@lesterwyoung]

I've heard recordings of contrabass saxophones before which suggested what a whale with dyspepsia might sound like, but this is gorgeous!

[@jaredgarcia4597]

this is insanely beautiful sound quality. I love it Randy. I hope you become active on KZbin again though. love your vids

[@DoroSusi]

Just great! I love that sound!

[@indojeep2623]

i love it! I play bass in my schools sax choir. I definitely want to learn contra next!

[@LCohenSax]

This is a fantastic vid and recording. What a sound. Thank you!

[@JSmanthe3rd]

@Morrisbassoon - You're absolutely right. These videos have encouraged me to play the contrabass sax one day and put it in a band. It might cost an arm and a leg, but I know it's possible.

[@IXxSlipKnotzxXI]

I clicked on this and was prepared to go on a rant about how this instrument will sound, but to my surprise, I love it!

[@03Venture]

Superb!

[@Tevatron044]

This sounds really deep and not as reedy as other contrabasses.

[@ShaneHornMusic]

Tevatron044 that's because Randy has amazing technique with the contrabass

[@bee7690]

great bari piece! translates very well to contrabass

[@TNASQZR]

Amazing!!!!!!!

[@dricodelima]

Muito bom, Randy!

[@JonathanHultingCohenSaxophone]

Good stuff!

[@SirDersthe3rd]

Incredible I am happy to find a fellow recorder of good music. You are excellent on the saxophone truely a jaw whipping musician my little brother would be proud to have you represent saxophonists in such an amazing band as you are a part of. Sven my little brother looks up to all musicians and has been teaching me to learn music very well

[@glendenig9962]

I could picture Lurch playing this instrument!

[@megabutter78]

I hope I dont sound crazy but this is a beautiful instrument.

[@BinaryLinux]

This instrument screams "Marching Band!" :P

[@danielakinoshita]

good luck on getting that one

[@tiburciobaltusis5417]

top!

[@elmikster2314]

This is so crazy, I'm literally playing this song for a Solo and Ensemble contest for high school and I somehow came across this video. What the absolute bruh.

[@saxtek]

I also have this solo on KZbin playing a baritone sax made in 1861 by Adolphe Sax himself. Search KZbin for Randy Emerick Original Adolphe Sax Saxophone. Thanks!

[@martyg374]

RANDY !!!!

[@DietterichLabs]

Aside from epic KZbin solos, what kind of performances do you use a contrabass saxophone in?

[@saxtek]

I have several big band arrangements written for me that feature the cobtrabass. Some were expensive, and somd were resonably priced by good arrangers who were fascinated by the big sax.

[@Jeremazing13]

I forgot to ask what does one of these instruments cost if I ever wanted to buy 1

[@jeanhodgson8623]

Party on down!

[@mrnacho4829]

We got an all state contrabass sax player right here!

[@HeavyYeti]

Are you playing on the standard contra or the tubax?

[@ryancrow2773]

Judging by the tubing in the video i'd say the contra

[@noahmason1130]

Where would one find sheet music for this piece?

[@saxtek]

Dorn Publications

[@TheRealCheesecake0785]

How much for it

[@DietterichLabs]

Those contrabass saxophones are so expensive. Do you have yours insured? If so, what was it like asking the insurance company for a contrabass saxophone plan?

[@saxtek]

After playing for 50 years, I have learned to anticipate the dangers of damage and theft. I don't alliw my expensive instruments to be exposed to situations that are dangerous. That being said, anything is possible, so I have an extensive home security system, and I gave been a professional repairman for over 40 years, so I am relatively safe from theft and damage. I had a good insurance policy on my horns for 20 years, but the insurance company gradually eliminated the policy. Insurance companies exist to make money, not to protect the policyholder. Another factor working in my favor: It is difficult to steal a contrabass saxophone. Also, my 1861 baritone is in a flight case that is so big and heavy that it is also hard to move without becoming conspicuous.

[@DietterichLabs]

@@saxtek Wow, this is very interesting. Thanks for the detailed answer. I'm nowhere near affording a contrabass saxophone, but I am interested in getting there someday, so it is nice to hear what someone who has been in the business for a long time does.

[@tomtheflutist]

He has the exact same couch I do. :o

[@muscian100]

how do you read music when playing contrabass, i was playing bass, and my head was shaing so much i couldnt tell what the note was

[@aldencodding8730]

Get some mouthpiece rubber, it makes the vibrations far far better

[@danielcobragagnon1]

how much does a tubax cost?

[@Zenkai251]

What mouthpiece are you using in this video?

[@terralexj9468]

7 years late but on the Eppelsheim website it says it uses a bass saxophone mouthpiece.

[@BigSlappaman]

terralex He probably means the brand too

[@OxMalay]

i play bari sax i would love to see how mutch this would cost or how long it would take somone to make one of these

[@aldencodding8730]

A Benedict Eppelsheim contrabass (shown in the video) is often in excess of 30000 USD

[@pancakepredator8474]

Where on earth did Randy scrape together the money to get all these things?

[@DietterichLabs]

Good question!

[@LowReedExpert1]

I actually asked this years ago on another vid. Apparently his family, and now him, collect saxes and some of these were acquired through trading older vintages

[@Tevatron044]

it doesn't sound like a real sax. Is that a real sax?

[@Matthew-ll3fp]

Crixus044 yes

[@notsoawesomeone]

Well you know nothing about sax then .-.

[@wadpaw]

sheet music?

[@saxtek]

www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/septieme-solo-de-concert-op-93-19725945.html

[@jazyladd6410]

Sounds more like a contrabassoon

[@BigSlappaman]

When notes get that low, you less of the timbre and more of the raw note, so it makes sense. Same thing happens when the notes get too high

[@quippic8]

Why do I get creeped out looking at some of these images?

[@mstenorsaxplayer]

O.O :D

[@megabutter78]

haha im 12 though...

[@spritedarcygibbs9487]

it sounds like a constipated sax or atleast dieing XD

[@pageboy25]

it really disappoints me you relacquered it

[@kmabru]

What was relacquered? The pictures are of the construction of a new contrabass sax in 2008.

[@Matthew-ll3fp]

You my friend are not bright