Southern University Tubas "FlashingLights"2017-2018

[@bishopjones9703]

Bruh playing that tuba like his life depending on it..lol

[@khalidgotfeee]

I'm a percussionist but If I played an instrument Tuba would be for Me

[@khalidgotfeee]

Plus it's just band pride

[@cliffthompson4467]

That is a product of Mcd 35 High School!!

[@urboiiheemo]

bishop Jones 😂

[@nicholastroy471]

Sousaphone lmao

[@dontworryaboutitsweetheart813]

You can just tell he’s pouring his heart and soul into that instrument. He lets the instrument do the talking

[@randomperson1141]

Heart, soul, and lungs*

[@loghbrass]

He's pouring it into a fog horn

[@enriquethetrombonist1901]

Since when does pouring your soul into something Involve being super loud?( yes I get it, he was schmmooving and shit) but for real, no one says that on things 10x harder than this, more emotional might I add

[@latero6993]

Yoshi TheTrombonist nigga yhu just extra

[@gabrielgranados9181]

@@enriquethetrombonist1901 things harder like what.

[@dcentral]

I’m lightheaded just watching him play like that.

[@curtiswilson1345]

Right

[@bonerpoop3160]

I played tuba in high school and I would’ve killed to play with a sound like he has, absolutely stanky

[@adamszabo2874]

If a classical tuba player hears this he would have a hearhattack :D

[@darrenmaschino3346]

Yes we do.

[@BarracksSi]

We have a heart attack out of jealousy that we’re not allowed to launch sonic bombs like this.

[@Stand_Tall]

i mean, classical tuba here who plays sousuaphone in a cadet marching band. yeet. i wish i had brass sousas

[@jesseestrada5903]

I already did like 15 times already, and I dont even know if it was a good thing or a bad thing.

[@Farris_Brookshire]

Mhm but I’m the same in marching as these guys

[@jonathanellison128]

As a Tuba section leader from the 90's, I salute the hell out of Felix. He's passionate about that horn and I doubt he knows how folks look up to him leaving a legacy at the real SUper POWER of the SOUTH!

[@Shyer08]

Jonathan Ellison he give 1000 every time I see him hope to see him Monday in dallas

[@jonathanellison128]

sherrye s Really?? I'll be in Frisco this weekend. Where in Dallas?

[@cjaustin9133]

Jonathan Ellison Yes he made me a full sousaphone nerd my parents just bought me a sousaphones I loved it so much. Then broke it. Oops. Then bought another one a couple days later.

[@howardturner6785]

Yo de seo tener una tuba tengo Onde años me gusta la banda

[@allie2647]

Jonathan Ellison Felix who ever he is... is a MF beast on that mf tuba...

[@ThePositive0ne1]

As a sousaphone player I am just astonished at that high of a note I am in serious awe. I look up to this dude now I mean OMG

[@kierand4583]

It's not that high

[@user-uc8gr3ok9s]

You just gotta learn to push faster air and it's not that high

[@NowNyx1748]

tbh playing high isn't that hard, I remember when i thought this was almost impossible but after like a month of marching it's a lot easier

[@deadlybladesmith3093]

I swapped from trumpet to tuba. High notes are nothing for me. The hardest part was learning to get enough air.

[@ThePositive0ne1]

@@deadlybladesmith3093 yeah bro playing high is kinda hard for me but I've started jazz band at my school and I've been playing trombone so it's starting to get a little easier.

[@Roboticwhale19]

Dude... I didn't even know a tuba could hit those notes. INSANE!!

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

A C above the staff?

[@dontealmighty9517]

😱😱section leader turned the volume up

[@Smooth_Butter]

Donte W I mean it’s possible to play that loud with a better tone but it’s probably only my bd that cares lol

[@AngelMartinez-du8vt]

@@Smooth_Butter you are not in a show band are you?

[@marionmarion6852]

@@AngelMartinez-du8vt probably not 😂😂 and he probably never heard how loud southern is in person

[@lokiofasgard7780]

Just one of these sousaphones could rip through all 7 of my school’s

[@zacharycoffman287]

Lokiofasgard fr😂😂 we only have 5 lmao

[@nickl7544]

My school has 3 😂

[@zacharycoffman287]

Nick L we used to have 3. We might have 6 next year😂

[@TMAJ0R]

We have 2 and depending if someone changes over 3

[@mrwhatshisface1077]

9 this year, we might have 14 next year

[@cjaustin9133]

Does any remember the pain in your shoulder when first starting out a sousaphone then getting used to it?

[@hoseareid7069]

HELL YEAH

[@LZHarris012]

Them traps boi 😥😥😂😂

[@vdhsusjmsnsnsnsnssnsj5219]

I'm 14 and that shit was crazy I got used to it real quick

[@dondatta2692]

@@vdhsusjmsnsnsnsnssnsj5219 same

[@terrypatterson1979]

Me

[@JosephTaber]

Folks who are criticizing tone quality, remember that we are listening to a recording from a device that is not optimized for low brass at that volume and distance. A better mic would make for a beer tone, I’m sure it’s an incredibly powerful sound in person.

[@MlKEBlKE69]

its an incredibly powerful sound on here too

[@literallynot5398]

it sounds good even like this

[@owenderosier4726]

It still sounds awesome!

[@nakoda1610]

also hes playing that loud that you would probbly get a hard ringing after like 30seconds, and for this volume has some fast notes

[@tylercurtis789]

Oh ya there guy better mics hear beer tones. Bad mics hear la croix tones.

[@prodbling9940]

Is it weird that I watch this ever day?

[@south34000]

I just found this video on my KZbin and been watching it everything since

[@kristenglover8706]

Meeeee toooo

[@south34000]

Fruity loops is dope too 💪🔥

[@liunknownil2072]

No

[@caleb7385]

Same

[@txbywola9610]

Dude consistent on every song!!!

[@awol_n_dallas4402]

TXBYWOLA except on like the 1st high note a couple times. But i like that bass line. Shit was bangin.....

[@terrypatterson1979]

TXBYWOLA right

[@terrypatterson1979]

Awol Dixon hater

[@damonedwards9935]

Word

[@repsforjesus6720]

Listening to this with headphones is a trip god damn

[@Soundofpowermedia]

Right go check out my arrangement of this

[@RickeyMason]

felix blowing that bih but everybody else idk......

[@jomarluke]

1mrantman Gigawatts.

[@JohnIvoryMusic]

Everyone else isn’t right next to the camera lol

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

@@JohnIvoryMusic fr

[@MrLeanonme]

From a former snare drummer, I don't know how y'all do it. rt

[@raylonandflattownzydeco54]

Mac Lean just gotta be in u lol

[@reddboxx8798]

@@raylonandflattownzydeco54 Right lol I've been a tuba player for 2 years it's only gotten easier

[@raylonandflattownzydeco54]

Redd boxx keep at it.. I’ve had the pleasure of being taught by haymer and taylor my years at LLI along with Everson martin (Alcott director) and a few other great directors.. wont ever forget the experience! I should’ve went to college for music but I chose football instead lol

[@steverman2312]

Mac Lean pain and practice That doesnt go just for tubas Thats for all brass really

[@ontopsoon4760]

On goddddd😂😂😂😂

[@phillyb.4682]

That brotha is a BOSS on the Tuba! My range is good, but I could never crank like that! Shout out to him and SU. Been listening to this band via VCR recording, live TV, and KZbin for over 15 years! I can't wait to see them in Pasadena!!!!!

[@angelgutierrezadames225]

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[@angelgutierrezadames225]

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[@bIuecap]

Fr just watching him made my head hurt

[@juicexo804]

He’s not him

[@bernardbradley6603]

Remember the horns don’t need to truly be broken in. It’s the players that need to be broken in adjusting to the new horn. Larger bore size and greater resistance. JSU did it and so can SU.

[@dad3938]

This is honestly one of the best bands I’ve heard in a long time. And their arrangements be 🔥🔥🔥

[@angelgutierrezadames225]

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[@angelgutierrezadames225]

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[@johannesmalgas9294]

If there's something "wrong" about their technique, they've shown us how this instrument actually should be played. We do big and load. Bravo Felix!

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

No tuba should be played like this

[@deceasedxv5829]

@@Aduysvmncmkouyf mhm

[@tonydelamont1406]

John Philip Sousa would have these people shot for playing his legacy instrument like that. Pathetic.

[@nathansrandomstuff7680]

@@tonydelamont1406 🤓

[@tonydelamont1406]

Wrong. Loud and ugly is not the way the sousaphone, or ANY type of tuba should be played. Loud can be tasteful, believe it or not. Not that these talentless kids would know that.

[@Cryptokeeper0421]

From a mellophone member, mad respect for hitting those high notes

[@nathanielwisdom2308]

thats what Im saying. they're CRAZY

[@josephszczepek7706]

Yessirrr, I can never find mello players online. We’re so rare, and even more valuable when good.

[@juicexo804]

Glaze

[@amyc9137]

Im from AZ and if the band director heard me play like that at my school I'd get slapped. I wish we could play like this

[@yusukeurameshi9837]

Well here at TX our football and band is the only entertainment

[@carloscamargo3189]

What school are you from? I'm from az too and we aren't allowed to be an "animal band"

[@amyc9137]

Highland brother. Gilbert

[@carloscamargo3189]

@@amyc9137 I saw you guys at a competition a few weeks back, I love your guy's show so much

[@amyc9137]

Thanks. It needs work. What school you marching for and are you going to Williams field on Saturday

[@ajako19]

imagine playing that with a canker sore

[@Esquire2012]

hellebergs babyyy

[@blakeroberson1730]

Legit me rn, I play and I’m suffering

[@justinsbustin]

Holy shit

[@monkeyman7048]

pereiragaa. Death

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

I played trombone with that a low song. Never again

[@collinlynch4569]

I was a euphonium/sousaphone player in high school and I can say that’s super hard to do. That dude has a lot of talent.

[@angelgutierrezadames225]

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[@tredaviousbowser7931]

It’s just using air and brotha has plenty of it

[@gabrielmendez7687]

2019 and I’m still watching these my old high school band director said the most beautiful worse amazing sound he’s ever heard from tubas😂

[@Djda305]

You can tell that he gives it a 150% every time . #salute

[@albertstanley3417]

Felix is the soul of the section the tuba section wouldn't be nun wit out him he's constant on every song

[@samorioussealey8267]

One man dont make any section

[@albertstanley3417]

Ik

[@houseofbuck007]

Your right though

[@ajdavis98775]

Samorious Sealey he said he was the soul not the best. Every team need a coach or someone to feed off of. A weak leader makes a weak team

[@bighamboi3052]

Albert Stanley Felix always doing his thang

[@ajedwards6552]

0:07 guy: “ watch that tempo” Felix: “ i been playin since 7 grade” 😳💯

[@CoachK_]

Boy if you don't, he said "take breaths and separate" hold this L

[@ajedwards6552]

Kahlil Street yeen tryin to d up about it

[@CoachK_]

@@ajedwards6552 boy fuck outta he, fuck i look like duffin you over a college idgaf about

[@annefrank5242]

@@CoachK_ so is this supposed to be english?

[@NowNyx1748]

Ive been playing since 6th lol

[@jesseestrada5903]

As a former high school tuba player, and being the only one for a period.... Damn this is what bass really is....the foundation

[@hookyhook6006]

Cruise ships should hire these folks to replace foghorns.

[@treeezy05]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

True

[@nassauboy2162]

He has that raw power

[@sinful-killa3491]

Nassauboy God given talent Felix have, u hear him & he shines @ the same time

[@spedicy8634]

He’s beginning to believe

[@suppacrazychick14]

They dk what to do cause they on metal now😂. Felix sound good doe

[@jg14gerhard_bar]

Damn..i feel out of breath just watching this and I blast on a Bass trombone for days

[@darrelljohnson5677]

DAMN! Somebody shift that dude the baritone section and stop tripping. They sound like a different band with the brass tubas. I like it. Next year gone be dangerous.

[@neilfoy5433]

Darrell Johnson

[@dyamond993]

As a former tuba player that's how you play a tuba you make that bad boy you sing through that tuba with passion and you get a great performance and a great quality sound like this

[@posana6975]

i don’t know what day it is for quarantine but this is making me miss my tuba even more

[@jaycesmith7899]

It's October 2021, just here for my yearly fix. I played sax during parade season because I played football but I always had respect for the tuba section.

[@tallen87]

That dude is phuckin EATING

[@south34000]

Had to come back to watch this video.....one of the best

[@umbreonix]

I didnt get a chance to go to an HBCU, but I love my people so much man!

[@keithrush5114]

Boss Hog Me too boss!

[@TheWickdTrader]

I cried as usual watching these videos....The Unity. The Power. The synchronicity. The Love. God!

[@creoleking7216]

STILL LOVING THIS ❤ 4/ 13 / 2K24 🔥🔥🔥

[@fdtmusic5873]

Anyone that have been around for the last 40 years like I have could honestly tell you there are three distinct sounds in the HBCU band world over the years. The mellow R & B concert sound & arrangements of FAMU & the uptemp, mellophone, intense high note trumpet, precision marching and brass sound arrangements of the Human Jukebox. If you put on a blindfold you can tell which band is which. Many bands in the SWAC and around the country INCLUDING J-STATE are leaning towards sounding like SU over the past 30 years. Many MEAC bands are sticking to their traditional full sounding arrangements. This is why SU always states "Often Imitated and Never Duplicated" The Human Jukebox invented the term "Crank". Many Louisiana and New Orleans high schools adopted this style years ago, which is why many HBCUs love to recruit from NOLA. NOLA high school trumpets learn to play above the register at an early age, especially in the 70's & 80's. Check your history & old videos from 30 years ago JUKE HATERS... hopefully they now have quality brass tubas to match the brass sound.

[@therealmccoy2004]

FDT Music a whole paragraph of garbage!

[@Gil172]

therealmccoy2004 😂😂

[@jayjay2.084]

😂😂😂✋✋ stop this is complete nonsense

[@blueFailure]

He’s not wrong, the tubas sound like hot garbage cause all they’re doing is blasting, as does the rest of the “band” if you listen closely. I get that marching bands are made for the point of kind of hyping up the crowd, but they should still try to get a good quality sound, and not just straight up blasting. And those of you who don’t understand, are probably just gonna say that I’m wrong, and shit, but in reality you probably don’t know what your talking about and should get out of this conversation lmao

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

@@blueFailurefr

[@topcounterbeats]

Every now and then I gotta come back to this video 🔥🔥

[@bigboyfromcompton968]

I love this song and now it’s played by a band 😍😍😍

[@vitalyu6125]

Шикарно! Я в восхищении! Браво!

[@okidoxb4846]

Thank you you for sharing this. MAN this is great, like End Game Boss music level stuff

[@karah2384]

The way bro playin the tuba with all that dedication is a different type of dedication and i need that type of dedication

[@maikol-drummer9425]

me encanta, soy fan de este tipo de bandas y sobre todo de este tipo de tubas. sigan asi muchachos

[@carsonmay9723]

Did y’all see the third tuba when they took it up the second time the dude was holding his forehead

[@carsonmay9723]

2:29

[@MrJ120]

Naw dude covered his face from the camera to take a break!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Aduysvmncmkouyf]

Why was he still dancing💀💀

[@lauren-ir3sz]

As a drumline member, I have no clue why I’m here. But I love it.

[@canalbandashow]

Essas tubas são incríveis 👏👏👏👏

[@legraff78]

Imagine hearing this before you play a game

[@simsimsworld]

Southern University ensemble is next to none, whether they play inside or outside. No one can touch them when it comes to clean seemless performance. Love 🇨🇦 🍁

[@da_king9134]

Love this song !!

[@HumanityInCrisis]

What in the world, how is this even possible.... This is beyond any scope of epic. This is blood, sweat and tears

[@63curtdog]

Can't lie I know nothing about band,music or instruments but damn I didn't know you had to work so hard to get the sound. That was amazing to say the least and nobody can knock that effort.

[@kodaa1]

as a tuba player myself, I can say that I wasn’t as good for 3 years. It wasn’t until I practiced for 3 hours everyday and now I’m one of the best in my school. You’re very right about working hard to get an amazing sound, it took everyone in my section awhile to get it. I continue to work hard and it’s paying off really well.

[@noahpena1768]

That high C tho so dope 👌👌

[@hugogosselin2183]

It’s a D but yes it’s insane

[@sheesh7506]

@@hugogosselin2183 naw it’s c for bass

[@sheesh7506]

@@hugogosselin2183 triple c

[@randyarnold2419]

We’re lucky to witness such a player. Bravo 👏🏽 ❤

[@rrowzly]

Coming from a saxaphone player I AM IMPRESSED great job my man

[@MajidG27]

Tuba part just wanna make me wanna do a stank face 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marquisrobertson7966]

I'm impressed with all of the tuba players and also by the way I love the beat they was playing

[@mid-sizesedan488]

You should listen to the original song by Kanye West

[@FiveDoubleOh]

@ 0:31 seconds i died seeing homeboy hitting them notes

[@FiveDoubleOh]

he fosho got that soul,

[@dgolfere-wgt5194]

never seen a more passionate tuba player like the one close to the recording device, nomination for most passionate player please

[@brunotavares3064]

Toca muito esse cara...

[@skysngl]

I need to start cranking like him.

[@aliciaadams6723]

i can feel so much love in this video

[@juliemonarch7364]

Damn, Son! You're making it cry! Me too.

[@CoreyWallaceMusic]

2:11 just sounds beautiful stg

[@severemobile3473]

Why the section leader"Felix" always look mad

[@DTex]

No Laugh’n...No Smile’n...No Nuthin’

[@rocksteady6974]

Its a New Orleans thing..No Smiling No Laughing No Jokes

[@vannorgirl35]

HES REALLY A NICE YOUNG MAN. MY DAUGHTER WENT TO 35 WITH HIM.

[@reggie15k]

Idk what New Orleans you from bruh. all we do down here is laugh and joke

[@Athoroughgamer]

It's a Jukebox thing

[@angelpablo2072]

2 years later im still watching

[@johnpribyl9751]

call me weird, but i still come and watch this at least 5 times a week 3 years later.

[@killian9679]

John Pribyl I watch this everyday xD

[@theesecretplace]

I finally was able to exhale after that last note! Man oh man... he was hoopin

[@ComiClazzical]

Bayou classic gon be lit this year!!

[@DJKaySmoove]

Simply Amazing !!!!

[@creoleking7216]

LOVE this video

[@ajdavis98775]

Well good goddamn. Breakin in that brass very well

[@bishopjones9703]

somebody rush that tuba to the hospital...bruh killed it at the beginning..lmao

[@k.jjohnson5359]

I love when a marching band plays from the heart 😍

[@rononeal8028]

Dem boys blowin tf outta this!!🔥🔥

[@eyezaiah7546]

Our tubas can’t make a sound and he’s able to do this

[@devinanddylangamesandvlogs433]

Same at my band but we only have 2 tubas

[@lillygh7]

@@devinanddylangamesandvlogs433 we have one at our entire k-12 school .... its me. As a female, it gives you opportunity to surprise more people especially when you’re only technically in one band but I play for all 6. It’s quite a few concerts.

[@MiningSkullz36]

That dude got hella good tone

[@JustinPaul-wg2cu]

i was in this bandroom today for a band festival. It was so sureal cuz ive always seen it in videos but never in person

[@roni1976]

YOO i marched a sousaphone 4 years in high school and 2 in college! Never knew they could reach those high azz notes.. yessuh..

[@TRIN]

Congrats on a milly bro‼️‼️

[@TUBATEDD]

Thanks bro 💯🤟🏾

[@Greg-li8fx]

@@TUBATEDD which mouthpiece do you use?

[@jeanettescrivens8634]

The very best, roll on!

[@tarynlowery4570]

This is 🙌🏾👂🏽❤️

[@twinscoupe]

Gotta love the passion

[@emanuelheard403]

He’s the TRUTH with dat thang!!!

[@HenryB24]

Any got the link to the sheet music?

[@jakecousens4182]

musescore.com/user/29281073/scores/5169169

[@logan.geerrr]

@@jakecousens4182 probably too late for anyone to see. But that music is a bit wrong in a few ways. But the major thing is, it's a half step off most of the time.

[@Jackietubepro]

Logan Geer That version is close to the original

[@logan.geerrr]

@@Jackietubepro the tuba part is really off

[@angelicaclara9950]

Good song brother, you are a good tubero surprises me how you play. I watch all your tuba videos

[@ViewsFromTheDeathStar]

I love this

[@bxp.1885]

Man I love his sound, I strive to play that loud. Does anyone know the kind of mouthpiece he is playing on?

[@whitesupremacist2752]

How do they create that sound Wow!!!

[@carmenbailey1567]

Damn, sounds amazing

[@timmy7071]

Still watching this

[@michaelcorley7984]

Shoot I wish I had his energy even though I love my tuba man got some skills and can play loud

[@canalbandashow]

Go go go Tubas !! 👏👏👏👏

[@tjcountryman3662]

you can tell a sousa player is pouring his heart out when the instrument sounds like a kazoo

[@kim-qf8mf]

My shoulder hurts looking at this