"Trumpeter's Lullaby" by Leroy Anderson

[@michaelwascom62]

Leroy Anderson is one of this nation's most under-appreciated composers. Everyone knows his music, but very few are aware of the musical genius who created such rare aural beauty. His music is pure joy, and everytime I listen to his creations, I feel as though I have been re-created all over again!

[@fixinman]

I sit here fighting the urge to cry as I listen to my mother's favourite song again. God I miss her.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

+Ben Johnson Ben, this is what is so good and enduring about the music of Leroy Anderson. We each have memories associated with his music. A genius! Thanks, Nigel

[@geetarnut]

Ben, I share your exact sentiments! Much of Anderson's music incorporates the emotive emphasis, the memories in life! That's why we all respond in kind,,,,,,, humanity is really one BIG PERSON! LOL!!

[@TheDoctor1225]

I am with you on that, although in my case it was my dad, gone when I was 17. I didn't find the full version of this until after he had died but to this day it still reminds me greatly of him as it was one of his favorites.

[@onlybosslion9267]

I guess I was introduced to this music at home also. So sorry it brings sadness to you. I also heard this from a band member at my high school. He performed at a concert and did an excellent job. A,ways loved this and still.

[@jimpierce7760]

My daughter played this as a solo in her 8th grade band many years ago. Her director told me after the concert that it was the first time in his long career he'd ever had an 8th grade trumpet soloist. As I listened and filmed Jennifer playing I thought my heart would burst with pride. No, it was not a perfect performance, but it is and will always be my favorite performance of his tune.

[@mbruno113]

I've always loved this since I first heard it in the late 1950's when Jack Carey, a talented trumpet player in the Albany High School Band, played it at one of our concerts. I didn't realize until then how emotional a trumpet piece could be. That was the first I heard of Leroy Anderson and it has remained a favorite all these years.

[@Concert_Obscura]

Everytime I hear this piece, I'm a kid again, watching Van Johnson and his crew in "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo". Wonderful piece of music.

[@michaelwascom62]

Just about the most beautiful musical composition ever! I cannot listen to it enough times to satisfy my aesthetic desire!

[@fas1242]

My all time favorite instrumental song by the great Leroy Anderson. Underrated and under appreciated.

[@Juliaflo]

You have CHOICE taste. Hope you have a Happy New Year.

[@frankrueger8538]

I was a kid in the 50s. When someone gave my mom an album of Mr. Anderson’s music. I rolled my eyes and headed for the door. But the most amazing silvery trumpet floated out of the stereo and I was transfixed. Whenever I hear i still am. (.Or any of his music, really.). Remarkable man. Remarkable music. Thank you for sharing it here.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

You're most welcome! Leroy Anderson's music is timeless.

[@danielvilchesurrea5401]

Una melodía que escuché desde niño... Muchas gracias.

[@JBrandeis1]

Anyone who can play the trumpet like this is really living.

[@rudyflores8886]

This is so sad to listen to it reminds me of my youth and my older brother listened to this he was my mentor and I sure miss him. Also it reminds me of my school days each time I pass by my old hi school so sad , I really dream when I hear this tune. Love it.

[@rudyflores8886]

Thank you Nigel great piece so clear and relaxing but sad in the best way.🎺

[@cat1312.]

rudy flores where’s your bro now..?

[@frrandallackley1602]

MY DAD WAS A BUGLER ON THE LEXINGTON IN 1920S. I FOUND THIS WHEN I FINISHED OCS IN 1953, WAS ON A JUKE BOX IN OUR OFFICERS CLUB. MY FAVORITE

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thanks Randall, it is interesting to hear how you discovered this piece. Nigel

[@markherron1407]

Congratulations on your 900th milestone and Happy Birthday to Leroy Anderson REST IN POWER Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕

[@donpeckels6293]

It wasn't until now that I found out the composer of this beautifully played piece. Thank you Nigel!!

[@johnferguson8993]

Hauntingly beautiful!

[@ghack2245]

sehr sehr schoen.... traumhaft❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@silviam.8530]

I don't know if this could be called a lullaby but jeezzz, it's AMAZING!

[@ЛараКосовцева]

I remember my sons'going to musical school and their playing in a brass band.None of them became a musician, but music stands high in their esteem.Thank you for the music,Nigel.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thank you very much, Lara for your visit. As a child I had piano lessons which i enjoyed very much.That and also singing in the choir gave me a great appreciation of music Have a pleasant day! Warm greetings! Nigel

[@onlybosslion9267]

A Favorite! Empresses as a kid and so much appreciated as an adult! ♥️

[@nstix2009xitsn]

This piece is my current musical obsession. That Mr. Sutton has accompanied it with a stunning photoessay with striking shots, many surely taken by the world’s greatest photographers, ain’t too shabby, either, and means that I can’t play the piece while doing anything else. Although the horn player (who is he?) is exquisite, if anything, the dominant section is the strings. I believe that even if Mr. Sutton hadn’t cited the year, I would have guessed the recording as having been from the 1940s, due to the divine strings, which remind me of much beautiful movie music from that, the greatest of decades. But of course, the composition is made by the marriage of horn and strings. I grew up on Leroy Anderson! Leroy who? I’m not sure I’d ever heard the man’s name, prior to a couple of years ago. But as a wee lad, I frequently heard Ella Fitzgerald’s rendition of “Sleigh Ride,” with lyrics added by Mitchell Parish (“Stardust”), at Christmastime. Whenever a local TV station’s techie had trouble setting up an old movie, the station would play “Syncopated Clock.” Somewhere, along the way, I also heard “The Typewriter.” But I didn't know the names of the recordings, and I'd never heard "Trumpeter's Lullaby," not even from Jonathan Schwartz. Apparently, Leroy Anderson lived in a world of music and musical inspiration, such that any "ordinary," daily sound he heard, could cause a new composition to spring into his head. Through Mr. Sutton, I have also learned some tunes from Anderson that were new to me. Thanks for all you have done, sir. I was so young when I heard some of these pieces that they must have been playing on my mom’s radio station, WOR-AM. Later, when I adopted “the Sinatra Station,” WNEW-AM, as my own (circa 1972), I would have again heard “Sleigh Ride.”

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

I just gave your lovely comment a "Like," and I wish I could give it many more. I share your admiration for Leroy Anderson and your appreciation of Nigel Fowler Sutton.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

@@ellynmacgregor8210 Thank you for your like and your kind words, Ms. MacGregor.

[@onlybosslion9267]

I been loving this since I was a kid. ❤️

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Me, too! Thanks Brenda.

[@onlybosslion9267]

Really? At a young age my Folks introduced me to all kind of music. This is always a welcome favorite!

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Brenda Orvis Shay ....my father really enjoyed the music of Leroy Anderson. My earliest memories as a kid growing up in the 50 and 60s was always hearing his melodies being played on a record player my father had.....

[@onlybosslion9267]

Nigel Fowler Sutton Both my parents enjoyed Leroy Anderson..... Lucky for me! 🙂

[@783nata]

Love the sound of the trumpet. Always respected the trumpeters and don't understand how you can play such wonderful tunes with only three valves.))) Thank you very much, dear friend Nigel! Greetings and best wishes!

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thank you so much Natasha. I agree, to bring such harmonious sounds with just three valves is truly inspirational...Nigel

[@jmartin9785]

Yes, 3 valves, with embrosure (lips) teeth supporting pressure of mouthpiece, tongue, much breath control of air from lungs. All God given things, like eyes for reading the written notes, or from memory, dianamics. discretionary hearing as it goes. Leroy Anderson was, is, my favorite composer. I particularly enjoyed playing this in high school, not as well performed as these polished musicians, but acceptable. I really enjoyed hearing this again from many memories of years past. Thanks Nigel for putting this on !🌈🦋

[@mimsietwo632]

I just love your youtube channel, Nigel. These Leroy Anderson pieces bring back so many memories.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thank you very much. You are most welcome! Nigel

[@Dylonely_9274]

Gorgeous.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thank you! 😊

[@onlybosslion9267]

By far the Best performance of this melody! ♥️

[@utvols4622]

I love it keep it up Nigel

[@nstix2009xitsn]

Thank you, Mr. Sutton.

[@sitigul387]

Used to be used by R Luxemburg in the 1960s as intro to the bedtime story programme. They loved Leroy Anderson. Also had Belle of the Ball as a theme music and used Typewriter for the letter box show

[@Rosangela161]

Adorable! Thanks, beauty job! Congrats.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thank you very much, Rosa. You are most welcome. Nigel

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

I don't why, but I'm crying as I type this. There's just something about this piece that's so deeply satisfying, yet at the same time, moving. But then, doesn't that apply to the vast majority of Mr. Anderson's pieces?

[@markberryhill2715]

This one's a tearjerker!

[@sooz9433]

Beautiful 🎼 🖤

[@jim2512]

Beautifully done...

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@paulleighton4639]

A favourite of mine , remember it from the early fifties on the radio often, thankyou

[@christopherorourke6543]

Everytime I used to listen to Trumpeters Holiday & Buglers Holiday it always made me think about the Hudson cars which the Hudson Hornets & Hudson Wasps were the original Low Riders. The Hudson cars have stared in movies such as Porky’s 1 & Driving Miss Daisy.

[@mvgpaloki3364]

It's so beautiful❤️

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Thank you. You are most welcome. Nigel

[@BaltoJerseyGuy]

Such a beautiful song, and a nice slideshow.... thanks for sharing it with us!!! But unless I missed him, the great Harry James is conspicuously absent from the slideshow.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

+BaltoJerseyGuy Thank you very much for your kind comment. I am sorry that I missed out the great Harry James, my mistake. Nigel

[@BaltoJerseyGuy]

+Nigel Fowler Sutton No problem!!! Again, this song and slideshow is a great tribute to trumpet players, and thank you for giving us a chance to see it.

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

+BaltoJerseyGuy My pleasure.......

[@frrandallackley1602]

MY DAD SAID HARRY JAMES COULD HIT THE HIGHEST NOTE OF ANY TRUMPETER. MY DAD WAS A NAVY BUGLER IN THE 1920S.

[@spencewainright5680]

TY😎😎

[@richardstacpoole-ryding4318]

I played this wonderful trumpet piece when I belonged to a brass band. It is not as easy as it sounds! Ahh...happy days!

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

A great piece to play, but I can imagine it was not an easy piece to learn. A great sense of achievement, though. Cheers. Nigel

[@gabrielalan-oficial5360]

Que lindo, muito lindo essa melodia!!

[@sergiodamasceno4728]

Muito bom !!

[@barbiebauer2392]

Wonderful

[@marilyncooper7208]

Love ❤️🌹🌹💃💃💃

[@donterpstra5568]

I see one trio that may include the immortal Rafael Mendez--he should be in this Trumpeters Hall of Fame. Also, Herbert L. Clarke.

[@robertjwilliams3532]

Mendez - - - May be the best technician/entertainer of the 20th century. His "notes" could be harsh, soft, loud, staccato, smooth,,,, all in the same musical phrase if needed!!

[@alextapia2846]

Just found this piece online only been playing trumpet 3 years and been practicing thus for 2 days almost have it perfect...I'm only 14 too😂😂

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Very good, Alex. A great piece to play. Best wishes, Nigel

[@alextapia2846]

+Nigel Fowler Sutton thank you 😂😂I've never had a poster reply to me😂😂😏

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Well, if you can take the time to send me a comment on my video, the least I can do is to give you are reply. Have a good week! Nigel

[@julesmonroe864]

Keep at it Alex. I was your age when I played it in school. Best wishes !!!

[@alextapia2846]

+Jules Monroe Thanks!!!😊😊

[@joeybonin7691]

This could be the perfect instrumental song.

[@頎頎-e5l]

🎺

[@ИринаЛевина-ы8щ]

Пришлите ноты этой колыбельной для трубы,волшебная музыка.

[@noabaak]

Sunday morning, NYC, 2/16/2020

[@tetyanachorna8139]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shurshot2764]

The montage of images should be updated to include Bria Skonberg.

[@ironmandave3000]

Can anyone please please please list all the players in order. Please.

[@frankrispoli8828]

simply put: SUBLIME!

[@austinjeffris38]

The arrangement I have is in F...

[@martinroberts8469]

This particular piece is unfamiliar to me. Perhaps it is one of Anderson's less popular melodies, though I can't think why it should be. It is a typical example of one of his trumpet-themed tunes and a pleasant listen, as are they all. An interesting photo album, Nigel, although I was only able to put names to less than a couple of handfuls of the players. I did notice, however, that you had sneaked in a few flugelhorns and trombones !!

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Hello Martin and thank you fore your visit and great comment. I had great enjoyment sourcing the pictures and, as you say, sneaking in a couple of other instruments - only noticed by those with a keen eye and knowledge!! Warm greetings. Nigel

[@kristersdreimanis5804]

Im 14 and I need to play this song good to get a great mark. If you play it slowly and have a good tone, you can learn it in a month, but I dont have a good tone :D

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

+Kristers Dreimanis I would think this is quite a difficulty piece to learn. Good luck! Nigel

[@thomassicard3733]

Thank you, Nigel! Who is the soloist? Very tastefully played! I will be performing the Solo Bb Cornet part on the wonderful British Eighth March by Zo Elliott in a week. Very honored to play such music! Here's a great KZbin link to a recording of the British Eighth March - you'll love it! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn-XcoiLp9t4nZY

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Hello Thomas. Thank you for your visit and comment. As for the soloist, there was no mention of who it was, on the notes. Good luck in playing solo Bb Cornet on the British Eighth March. It's a really super march. Warm greetings! Nigel

[@lourdeschavez3100]

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[@樋口浩幸-i4z]

alwayskiitemasu

[@raymondmanning4108]

I put back public interest

[@r2d266]

Is anyone else doing this for grade 6?

[@shurshot2764]

A 'bone??????????????????????????????????????

[@johngloekler4363]

im 10 and i play this in orchestra

[@NigelFowlerSutton]

Good to hear. Thanks. Nigel

[@ליזה-ב9ה]

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