Summertime by Michael Lowenstern

Adapted by Michael Lowenstern
Vandoren Live recording Concert
ClarinetFest Lawrence, USA - 2016
Bass Clarinet: Michael Lowenstern

[@maxlu9373]

When you accidentally find one of the best bass clarinet players in the world

[@jld9]

the best bass clarinet player in the world*

[@azraeldophoom7857]

You should search for Louis Sclavis as well, if you like bass clarinet players.

[@darthgamer6080]

Eric Dolphy or Harry Sparnaay is a close second.

[@sweetpot8a]

Soprano too

[@finnsclarinet]

and one of the best teachers too! His KZbin channel and website are chock-full of all sorts of tutorials and such!

[@WaltzingOwl]

So much control over that instrument.. Lowenstern's technique is simply bonkers!! Love that use of percussion too.

[@andrewgabaldon1451]

He looks like earspasm music

[@JonathanArcangel]

Andrew Gabaldon it is

[@anteaterlover4548]

Lol he is

[@_carrotfx]

They must be like, twins or something

[@kylejahimiak5010]

@@JonathanArcangel whooosh

[@kylejahimiak5010]

@@anteaterlover4548 whooosh

[@leeg7106]

That has to be the sickest looking Bass Clarinets I’ve ever seen…man those percussive sounds and nuances, amazing!!! Love it! … The Bass Clarinet is such an underrated instrument …can pull off similar tones to a sax, clean, dirty, screech and squeal, you name it…and I love the range and grunty, punchy tight lows, so throaty. There’s an ol’ Jazz player by the name of Eric Dolphy; My favorite album of his is called “Last Date”. I have original NearMint early Japanese pressing and it has to be one of my favorite jazz records to spin bc of his playing style while using the Bass Clarinet on the album.

[@RhythmAddictedState]

Incredible. Who knew so many different textures could be pulled out of this amazing instrument.

[@zebra3stripes]

It's like how much more black could it be? And the answer is none. None more black.

[@mikethecubinator]

The next step is to dye his entire body black

[@mattj313]

The reed

[@Woolley_like_sheep]

Esteban Mateo you can actually get black reeds, rico do these plastic dipped reeds that are black, and personally I think are very good

[@dillskee3123]

Ligature boom

[@elladodd8361]

George don't comment positively about Rico on VandorenTv

[@StephanVermeersch]

What a nice Summertime in Michael Lowenstern's magnificent style on the Darth Vader, the Stealth Selmer Paris Privilège Black Bass Clarinet. Take your time with a glass wine or beer and enjoy. Thanks Michael.

[@overthetarget9401]

Stephan Vermeersch Say what? ;-)

[@annp322]

I’ve been binging earspasm’s videos lately, so KZbin recommended this one. Michael is a monster player and a fantastic musician. Thanks for sharing this.

[@flaviovale96]

beatbox clarinet

[@jdm2626]

I had no idea you could do this with a Bass Clarinet! And I used to play it!

[@zerodeaths2343]

at 2:03 are we just gonna ignore how he just went to altissimo register with no trouble. like sure he’s using the head tilt but like that still crazy

[@giganerd896]

With lots practice even a high school player can do it! I'm proof!

[@siyandamamputa9559]

Was holding back the tears. But that was the easy part, figuring out whether they were tears of joy or sorrow proved to be the difficult part. LOL great execution of the groove you had in mind

[@anthonyblankenship3082]

#EarspasmMusic

[@PhilMusical]

@DAVID MELLA XD

[@PhilMusical]

@DAVID MELLA Unfortunately yeah

[@PhilMusical]

@DAVID MELLA Gn im going to bed

[@angelo_catalano]

Eric dolphy of the modern era

[@danielkim4830]

THIS IS SO AMAZING HOLY CRAP IM GONNA DIE

[@francissadleir9805]

This is like Derek Brown (beatbox sax)!! Michael Lowenstern is absolutely amazing!!

[@Njderig]

Beautiful sound, saxophone sounding in the upper register sweet

[@bobthesmart1558]

Njderig it's not a saxophone it's a bass clarinet

[@bobthetaco1057]

Bob The Smart 1 - he said it was "saxophone sounding" not that "it is a saxophone". Big Difference.

[@angrymushroom181]

Bob The Smart 1 I know I’m 5 months late but You’re fucking stupid

[@fotismonocheir1446]

@@angrymushroom181 "Bob the smart".... Anyway overaggressive man

[@Coderedpirate]

You're all stupid, its not a saxophone or a bass clarinet, it's obviously a Oboe

[@loganreynolds8688]

4:55 he turns into Leo P

[@Hydrargyre81]

*eargasm*

[@nikolailic9958]

bass clarinet jazz :)

[@antonslayeranton6665]

Jeez Louise that's neat those blues licks goes straight to the groinal area

[@nigelfortes1370]

pardon-

[@kulwinderkaur617]

Michael lowenstern is my favorite bass clarinet and composer in Brooklyn and I want to see him in concert in new york city this year!

[@anthonyblankenship3082]

The skill I don't have

[@isaiasgonzaleznoguez3484]

Yet

[@Garflips]

I'm only playing a black bass clarinet until they make something darker... And oh yeah... wonderful.

[@iramercer5245]

Does anyone know of a traditional Bb clarinet all black like this? I just love the look

[@seanwhite7671]

He had his made custom by Selmer Paris so, you could order one from them. They’re pretty spendy though

[@Manellig]

I have Leblanc Bliss with blacked keys. Looks cool.

[@meatsupplies5282]

Is this based off the summertime by Gershwin or are they just named the same?

[@froggyleggy]

An adaptation you can hear the main melody kicked in at the begin

[@abbyb1173]

MeatSupplies yes but jazzy

[@Coderedpirate]

this dudes a jazz god, I feel like the fact that he's using a bass clarinet which traditionally isn't used much in jazz limits his ability, but also expands his range of ability so much more. Big respect to this dude!

[@michaelchrist5356]

I have this on his CD ,incredible on a giant theater system

[@Wheatoninak]

Wow. I love everything about this.

[@shaynej704]

Wow! I could here you play all day. Amazing work!!

[@joel.ds.m]

This is *awesome*!!

[@billholder1330]

Darth Lowenstern needs a helmet! lol

[@Yuppie.Mike.]

Sub tone on the bass clarinet. Let me ask you this. Would you buy an album of this music. Would you listen to this for pleasure?

[@lucyyockey]

Rhythm section? What’s that?

[@JonathanArcangel]

Louie Yockey slaptongunguing

[@lucyyockey]

When I said that, I meant "Who needs a rhythm section anyway?" rather than "What is he doing that makes it sound like there's a rhythm section?"

[@adamf.4823]

I don't really mean this, but I need to say it anyway: Why does the saxophone even exist?

[@freshlysqueezedaesthetics2942]

The same reason clarinets exist.

[@zerodeaths2343]

true

[@toastboi5106]

@@freshlysqueezedaesthetics2942 I know you are trying to prove a point, but saxophones were created to strengthen the bass in orchestra-

[@freshlysqueezedaesthetics2942]

@@toastboi5106 ^^ the real reason. Also to fill in the middle ranges too apparently.

[@sitarnut]

Thought I was partly listening to a Hornby, "Flying Scotsman" with real "Chuffing" sound. Michael is simply beyond...Those Sci-Fi sounds at the end like a UFO are perfect for the movies.

[@もろろもろ]

He looks as if kissing and Bass Clarinet! So cool!

[@galv.aron1]

Jazz

[@mikamoonbeam]

When you listen to a clarinet player summon UFO's ♥♥♥♥♥

[@Jaujau933]

Interesting ? Maybe 🤷🤷🤷

[@callumcook9224]

ultimate mastery of instrument demonstrated here

[@toberle]

Sooooo nice!

[@aidangrivas7060]

Astonishing!

[@giuseppecultraro9218]

Really Great Musician!!!!!!!!

[@Raymorend]

Michael, If you have transcription I really want to buy it!

[@kkrylovskiy]

What a fantastic and innovative rendition!

[@alexphipps4912]

THE MULTITONICS

[@cilantro5221]

Earspasm

[@jmadventures9830]

RIP my uncle he was a bass clarinetist

[@水飲みたい-z7w]

ソロだからできるこの感じかなり良いルールに囚われてない感じ。

[@braxenb2242]

I love Michael Lowenstern!!

[@travissullivanmusic]

4:51

[@425gabe]

cool interpretation!

[@rubbertos6217]

What bass clarinet brand makes that

[@EnviousEditors]

Excellent job squiddy

[@RianRafaiel]

Wow.

[@MO-1888]

Gr8...even the cicadas were joining in...

[@pidekaar]

What is this badass clarinet he is playing on?

[@zainanderson2583]

He talks about it on his KZbin channel go check him out at earspasm he's amazing

[@zainanderson2583]

+Zain Anderson his actual channel is earspasm music my bad

[@jamestobin3806]

It's a Selmer Privilege that he had overhauled by Wolfgang Lohff, with the keys coated in ??? (I forgot which material) and their ball bearing system installed on the posts.

[@DanGotDis]

its made of Black Chrome

[@brandon.allison]

There's only 3 ever made and he is one of the owners. The other owners are a professor somewhere in Asia and I believe TMEA (because I saw it in person when I went to the convention)

[@i_am_jtharris]

That's so wild!

[@scotstclair9102]

My guy. You are a global treasure!

[@andrepantoja8851]

Bravo.

[@OlgaAruBallerina]

Love it!

[@joer3481]

The absolute BEST !

[@nigelfortes1370]

HOW THE FU-

[@johncarey8485]

I love this.

[@mariadelvalleherrador3641]

bellisimooooo!!!

[@jefpty71]

certes une grande maîtrise de l'instrument et du bec, mais un peu trop peut-être, reconnaître Gershwin ??

[@mambojazz1]

What brand of bass clarinet is that?

[@maryvu4762]

mambojazz1 It’s a selmer, but I’m pretty sure there are only 3 fully black ones.

[@maryvu4762]

Tristan Voitcu I know there’s at least 2 because I saw one at TMEA

[@anthonyflanders1347]

It’s a selmer privilege I’m pretty sure they sell the black keys as a standard finish now (along with the traditional silver)

[@ricaard]

Go, Michael, GO!!

[@luigionorii2753]

immenso

[@NathanD7295]

at least you cant do circles on this like a normal clarinet lol.

[@robertzantay5923]

My new favorite!

[@EvanTateMusic]

Beautiful!

[@gastonrobles2870]

increible

[@charlieparker907]

which is you bass clarinet? beatifull sound

[@nicomomesso5163]

Super bravo!!!

[@parsa.mostaghim]

😍

[@Dally_Sparkles]

amazing skills... but i can't listen to the pops and hisses

[@noshoesonmyhorse]

Yep - see where you're coming from, but I think of this as a kind of "exposition of technique" rather than a "tune I'd come back to listen to or have on my playlist to chill out with. Back in Bach's day he wrote Toccatas to show off technique and instruments - this is kind of the 2016 equivalent in my opinion. Still got to say it's superb techniques and the multiphonics are very well done. That's how I see it anyway

[@BP-dx4ip]

At times it was like he was kissing the instrument

[@bubo8329]

Slap tonguing and multiphonics

[@aboveaveragebayleaf9216]

Imagine that those are coming from a percussionist. He's mimicking an ensemble.

[@mambojazz1]

Dale Broughton sounds like you need to listen to more "real" music

[@saxman3336]

Baaaaaaaaaaaaad

[@gazaht]