The Great Train Race by Ian Clarke: Nina Perlove, flute

[@YariePerez]

Its like listening to three flutists in one. AMAZING! I loved all the sounds, all the quirks made the train seem so real.

[@powellpicc1985]

This piece just arrived in the mail for me today and I can't believe how much FUN it is! It's a great start for those of us who have had a tendency to shy away from multiphonics in the past!

[@ninaflute]

Thanks. I have not heard Clarke play the piece but I would love to. I am glad I didn't hear him before I played it because that way I was able to come to the score fresh.

[@Koriyama]

I really loved this performance!! Even through the low sound quality, a great deal of the effects worked, and I could feel the energy intensely.

[@bandnerd883]

This is my favorite performance of yours! I love how it has great imagery! I can literally see the train moving faster and faster! Truly amazing Nina you out did yourself again!!=D

[@waichin88]

You did an awesome job with this piece. I can't even begin to possibly imagine the difficulty of some of the techniques used. It would have been great to listen to this live.

[@Vreci]

Hearing to your music makes me a fan for fluteplaying ! I am fascinated !! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent, wolfgang

[@BlackRaven87]

This is the coolest thing I have seen done on a flute.

[@ninaflute]

B foot version. Thanks for watching. Be sure to check out my other flute videos.

[@600bri]

this is amazing!! out flute lesson teacher played this at the beginning of the year and its amazzing!!

[@MegaPanxin]

This was the first performance I ever saw of this piece, and it still stands as the most prominent performance I have ever seen. Thank you so much for making it public so that I can share it with the people I love most. You are a phenomenal artist, and I wish I could have met you at some point.

[@ninaflute]

thank you for your kind message, I am so pleased this recording was enjoyable for you.

[@ninaflute]

Let's just say...I have been playing flute for many years and I can't even begin to imagine the total hours I have practiced in last 20+ years.

[@Rik77]

Wow, wonderful performance. This is a lovely piece with great use of the flute. I must look this piece up! :)

[@strav12]

Total and absolute extreme WOWness! Stunning!

[@nadzb21]

My sister has been working on this piece, after mastering Hypnosis (completely different style of course). She had the opportunity to briefly work with Ian Clarke last summer and she certainly took a lot away from it! I'm glad to see his music getting out there; I couldn't find anything by him on youtube when I searched earlier this year.

[@ninaflute]

strav12: The technique in flute playing is called "circular breathing." I don't personally do it, but some flutists do, and even on this piece.

[@therealmckoy365]

Initially, this was not one of my favorite performances. I have found that usually when I intensley dislike something the first time I hear it, I listen a few more times and discover that I then LOVE it. Such is the case with this one. I love it! A good demonstration of the often disguised potential of the flute!

[@Phoenixhunter157]

your tone is perfect, no need to explain... you are one of my favorite flutist- everything you do is just spot on. Amazing performance!

[@nokaoiflautist]

G'Day ! Thank you for your amazing performance. I really enjoyed !!!

[@Emu132]

I love how it goes across two stands and still hangs off the edges :P Amazingly done Nina, so amazing. Catchy tune too (: x

[@funtime12345678]

yet again you astound me greatly!

[@Zombiemuffins13]

This piece is really cool and it demonstrates the cool tones a flute is capable of making if you dont just play the classical way. Someday Im gonna hav eto try this piece.

[@ninaflute]

Did you read my comments on this video? The entire first page is played with "residual tone, i.e. the breathy noisy of the flute left when a proper tone is purposely not formed." Other secions use quarter tones, multiphonics, and singing while playing. It does not use traditional embouchure. I will be posting a video soon on how to sing and play at the same time. watch my other performing and teaching videos on proper embouchure and placement!

[@piano6861]

Very enjoyable and interesting piece and performance!

[@natgjer]

This piece is fantastic. I really want to learn the techniques required to play it properly - like you do. Really great job.

[@ComposerBekahSimms]

oh man this is so awesome!!! when it sounds like a train whistle is sweet.. I've never made these sounds with my flute before :p Super super cool.

[@sagarflute]

The harmonics are on the manuscript as a chord, and above the harmonic, the fingering is shown in a simple diagram.

[@katums141]

omg! i love ian clarke! im playing hypnosis by him as one of my auditions pieces

[@gusthebeagle]

Fabulous! Your videos are inspirational!

[@ninaflute]

It sounds like you know and have played this piece! I do not circular breathe so all my breaths are through traditional air management. The piece is indeed challenging but I enjoyed learning it!

[@ChristinaCondonMusic]

That piece is awesome! Sounds fun! I want to play it. Multiphonics are cool.

[@sillyrnu007]

That was the coolest thing I've ever heard in my life. I wish I played like you! I've got the tone, but not the technique. I'm gonna go practice!

[@flameking01]

its so cool even though i dont play the flute i still can recognize good playing

[@powellpicc1985]

The 'right' flute posture is the one that allows YOU to breathe freely and properly (you should be able to feel your ribcage move from the front, sides, and back), produce a resonant, open, controlled sound, and comfortably play with quick, stable technique. If you can't do all of the above efficiently without discomfort or excessive effort, something isn't right.

[@farnzash]

This was an AMAZING performance! Bloody good effort! I'm a classically trained flute player myself and you have been a true inspiration! Never thought I'd ever bee a fan of contemporary flute but you have proven me wrong! Keep up the good work! Is this the B foot or C foot version? Ash

[@ninaflute]

You can try ordering it from fluteworld or at justflutes websites. Good luck. -Nina

[@bookworm0928]

Ohmygoodness, this is amazing. Multiphonics are so cool(:

[@mariaflautim]

Bravo!! :) I like this piece and your interpretation is really really nice!! :)

[@Sakio442]

ah... thank you very much! I needed to know (darn music theory). I just started writing serious pieces for the flute. It is interesting to learn from the performer's view how exactly the intonation is formed as apposed to a composer telling him/her what to do. hahaha. again, thanks!

[@sagarflute]

Wow! Cant believe you got through the first page in one breath at that slowish tempo! That E octave bit on the 4th page is quite hard to do, doesnt always sound the lower E! Very impressed by your breath control, you managed to hold that timbral trill on for ages without using circular breathing! (i think)

[@ninaflute]

Dear johnpf07: Stay tuned, I am working on my articulation videos this weekend, will post them soon.

[@sagarflute]

Front cover says : Unauthorised copying of this publication is illegal :)

[@warh0rn]

I am a horn player so my knowledge on your techniques is limited. However I must say your sound coloration was something I could appreciate and admire. I really hope you can get a mic within a foot of you the next time you play this piece.

[@MusicInvestigation]

Fabulous!!!

[@BeePan2]

omg so hard T_T u gotta do singing and playing at same time so well. great great playing wow

[@ninaflute]

Eroick: fast double tongue for the first page

[@jonhpf07]

I love this video. I want to learn how to double and triple tougue. Could you possibly post a video on how to? Is it a matter of breath support? I just can't get everything to work together.

[@medconsult]

its wonderful. nina u r great

[@rockyram071215]

awesome nin u rock

[@lindsaybednarz5672]

Wow! Very impressive.

[@sugarpacketchad]

I got to be the first person to view this!!! Thanks, it was nice...

[@ninaflute]

66superduper88: I have been plying flute for 27 years!!

[@ninaflute]

Sakio442: not in this case. Here there is no vocalization involved.

[@rosemary7913]

Very beautiful! That was utterly amazing... the only criticism I could give is to make sure your flute posture is right... remember, your flute must be parallel to the ground at all times an your head and neck should be straight and facing forward and at eye level.

[@GlassMelodies]

Really good! I couldn't tell though if you were using circular breathing towards the end as its indicated, but it sounded wonderful regardless.

[@ninaflute]

@bandnerd883 thanks bandnerd!

[@DmVarelas]

I'm asking just because I didn't find this notes here in Helsinki in music shops. Anyway, thank you, I'll try to find it somehow.

[@Rik77]

I mostly play modern flute actually. Baroque has been a specialism, but I love the 20th century repertoire as well. My knowledge of it however is a little lacking. This seems a wonderful piece to get to grips with some extended techniques.

[@fingcat]

hey this is amazing skill wow :) beautiful piece- does anybody know where one can get hold of the sheet music?

[@judgejgamertag]

omg... oh wow... unbelievable.. O.o awesome

[@wdciii]

Amazing! the only question I have is 'How on Earth did you do it?'!! The only other performer I have heard use any techniques similar to those was the 'beat boxing flutist' of freedomworksfilms if you haven't seen him, I highly recommend a view. -Dennis

[@Rodier1128]

you have been told twice, but ill affirm it, the only time parallel and rigid is in-style is marching. Concert/Classical/Symphonic

[@moellzara]

great job :D i'm praciticing the piece now, but the first page is really hard to play in that tempo :( i'm still looking for the secret how to get it right

[@jaddiah44]

I'VE ACTUALLY SEEN HIM PLAYING THIS!!

[@ninaflute]

It is indeed a fun piece. Do you play modern flute, too or just Baroque flute?

[@strav12]

Also reminded me of Evan Parker (Brit Jazz virtuoso) who did an album called 'Monocerous' based on the continuous breathing techniques of Arab and Sufi flute players - tho he was working on tenor sax it would be interesting to see if you think that could be done with the flute?

[@veseli601]

GREAT!!

[@powellpicc1985]

It was either the right way for you personally, or you've had professors who hold to the philosophy that there is only one right way to play the flute (which in my book, is wrong).

[@Sakio442]

beautiful! just curious, I haven't watched a masterclass yet... but doesn't the multiphonic come from the human voice as well as the flute?

[@merd8022]

That is so cool *__*

[@Audiomancer]

What a fascinating tune, well done:) How do they mark harmonics of that nature on sheet music?

[@rockyram071215]

@ninaflute ...u sound awesome.............

[@FrancescaSartoriMusic]

Excellent performance! Just wondering what the very first technique at the beginning you used was and how is it notated?

[@XEA6L]

What makes the posture bad for her if she finds it comfortable?

[@DmVarelas]

Nice piece :))) Very good multinotes control, it isn't quite easy i guess :) Nina, is it possiple to get copy of this notes from you?

[@strav12]

"I have to admit I am a little disappointed with how the piece comes through on the recording. My sound engineering does not do this very cool piece justice." Um, I know how much you hate the digital cd deal, but, er, how about it? Not that we would be looking for perfection - but might be cool to have in the car to kindda inspire while driving insanely through towns or along motorways...I think you are in serious need of getting an album out there & in serious denial if you haven't!!! CD Baby

[@violinistx100]

Didn,t Nina teach that in a video of hers?

[@fluteman999]

Now that's just cool...

[@ninaflute]

rarmas123: I double tongue, no flutter except where indicated.

[@shiwei0214]

wow.. its so nice.. ^^

[@tellison1995]

Does any one know where I can get this sheet music? Free preferably but if not thats ok.

[@obliviouspie]

"It would sound so much better if you sttod up straigh, planted your feet and held your flute parallel to the ground... " if a musician really did that, then their piece would have limited expression and for a wind instrument, they would have a limited air control. Moving the body allows is actually very effective e.g. take the trills at 2.50, her movements allow her to add a very controlled crescendo especially at 2.55 and 2.57. Try doing that on her 11 second trill standing bolt upright.

[@Jt14350]

i think the proffesionals know exactly how to best prduce their own sound. everyone has a different body, and there are many workshops about posture. check one out.

[@ninaflute]

I just use the fingerings he provides on the score, no deviation.

[@snufkin789]

can you tell me a way how to produce those multiphonics or do you know a site or something like that where it is explained? impressive playing

[@strav12]

Is there a reason (for preference or technique) why you don't use circular breathing?

[@rokniamadeus]

Just out of curiosity, How did you get away with not circular breathing the last part of the piece? when I was watching the Ian Clark version of the piece, he circular breaths it (which is very impressive in my opinion)

[@radlikewhoa]

you. are. amazing. i play clarinet, but omg.

[@powellpicc1985]

It's entirely possible. I must admit that I've been a bad pedagogy student and haven't watched all of the teaching videos yet. :-/ I got the breathing info from an Alexander specialist, though.

[@violinistx100]

She uses a 14kt gold Sankyo Flute

[@kiwikendra]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samanthagodfrey]

@jinandraven4eva Online at Ian Clarke's (the composer) website :)

[@LydmusicInfo]

thats why people don't play CDs at weddings. Digital music is a cadaver of song

[@powellpicc1985]

Special fingerings, and very VERY controlled air direction.

[@AngeleSmell]

OMG you so damn good!!!

[@tellison1995]

By any chance may I have a copy of the music? I am very tight on money--buying a flute for college and I want to learn this piece for a recital we are doing at my school.

[@alcgda]

where can I get that song?

[@tellison1995]

Some are written in this peice.

[@Rodier1128]

I don't see how it would make a difference. On the flute your supposed to relax and be relaxed, which is really hard to do when your a wax figure.

[@ethanjhayward]

"Unless you can do better perhaps you should keep your criticisms to yourself" I think all artists welcome criticism, from professionals and amateurs alike. If they didn't, then they'd never improve. Opinions differ, that doesn't mean they offend.