Vienna Horns Back to the Future

This is an excerpt of VH's brand new CD "Director's Cut" featuring 15 movie themes arranged for 8 or 12 horns and percussion.
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[@Natmil97]

My face hurts after watching them play that high. I feel like I've been practicing for hours after only 3 minutes of this.

[@demizer1968]

I’m sure they’re using a descant crook. I had to do same with Fanfare for the Common Man.

[@joseojeda665]

​@@demizer1968 no, they are not, you can see the regular F crook on all the horns

[@supernathlego1391]

Wdym they don't go that hight

[@supernathlego1391]

"high"😂

[@Manu8X]

This video was my principal motivation for starting playing the French Horn. I saw it on repeat. 8 years later, it got recommend to me. Nostalgia.

[@karlie7]

wow! :) I've been playing horn for 7 years now.

[@Jaegertiger]

WHO needs the rest of the orchestra (especially the strings) when you are able to articulate EVERYTHING via an entire horn section -- what MAGNIFICENCE !!! (While I am a trumpet player with 7 different "horns" of my own, I have always appreciated the way the true horns can "float in the Stratosphere" above the rest of everyone else. While "The Trumpet shall Sound", the composer, Richard Wagner said, "I wish I could score everything for HORNS."

[@zebrapenguinmaddnes9838]

Remands me of the time I magesticly tried to play my horn upside down, and drained the spit into my mouth. And then even more magesticly spit that spit out. I'm so graceful, you wouldnt believe it.

[@jooby9729]

Zebrapenguin maddnes lol. I think all horn players have done this at least once in there time playing.

[@zebrapenguinmaddnes9838]

I sure hope so.

[@theartichokey9591]

Zebrapenguin maddnes Same

[@alliefennell983]

Zebrapenguin maddnes lol

[@josuepalomares6820]

Thats nasty and also its not spit its water 😫

[@henryviets741]

God, there is nothing better than a Vienna horn played by a true expert!

[@therealCelticViking]

I think movie scores would not be around without the amazing range, timbre and power of the horn. I love these videos. Quality of the musician is top notch! thanks for posting!!!

[@anonymousfrog1334]

I just started playing French horn 3 or 4 weeks ago and I'm the only French horn player in the band so I have no idea if I sound good or bad, but these guys sound awesome.

[@sealemonz4120]

basil paws well for starters congrats you've picked up the horn, I am also a horn player I was the only one in band for four years and when I got to highschool I met 6 other horn players so it gets better. Next PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE (if you don't and you're an idiot like I did it will bite you in the ass in a few years) Listening to sheet music and pitches on KZbin is a great source and you could ask your teacher for extra help before or after school. Also these are Vienna horns not French horns. Two very different instruments in the same family. Finally work on your embouchure, and posture It will help in the long run

[@sealemonz4120]

basil paws also be sure to ask the teacher to teach you how to read rhythms and patterns in music and not teach you using the piano or horn where the teacher plays it and you play it back. That really doesn't help you learn and understand your instrument and the music you need to read

[@rileyolson711]

dude french horn is awesome i've been playing it for 3 years, it sucks that your the only one in your band. you won't get the full experience until you join an ensemble with at least 4. and french is very difficult your first year ( well was for me and my friends at least) make sure to challenge yourself and never give up

[@sealemonz4120]

for me we have 5 other people , trust me once you hit highschool it gets better

[@ameleahmckenna]

basil paws yeah I'm in 5th grade and I'm the only french horn in the band

[@audreyparmentier2611]

This will put nearly anyone in a good mood. 😍

[@mortag93]

Compared to any other instrument, French horns beat all others with a pure, amazing sound. I play horn myself, and I'm like a kid with a plastic toy next to these guys. Awesome job guys!!!!

[@dominik0602]

Been playing horn for 4 years, never gets old, we did something like this last year! so much fun :)

[@aaronluke3731]

This makes me wish I could get my hands on a Vienna horn

[@danielramirez7827]

Kachow _ Yamaha makes some nice Vienna Horns

[@madaxe]

@@danielramirez7827 Nightmare to get your hands on. They only make a few a year and most are spoken for already.

[@pauls5745]

is your wallet fat? buy me one when you can, too!

[@alistairhenderson2531]

I think the Vienna horn is more suited to the loud heroic sort of music like this than the regular F horn. It's just capable of more of a brassy bite because it's so much brighter.

[@skisunfb]

It is both darker and brighter (more F overtones) depending on the application, but always horn-like. The difference is that they carry without having to force dynamics. Here's a great example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaiQnJ5up7Cpj5I

[@styleswaldrop2353]

Not if you have a Yamaha thickly silver plated detachable weld

[@jsaavedr1]

Well, in movie studios, the horn players switch to Wagner Tubas for that certain bite you're talking about.

[@paulself1471]

Pre letter series Conn 8D big bore full sound. Amazing overtones and solid in both ultra high and low ranges. Chicago Symphony horn sound!!! Long Live Phil Farkas!!!

[@AppleSauceInvasion]

Thumbs up if you're watching this on October 21st, 2015 for Back to the Future Day.

[@waffle1012]

Logan Hall it’s October 2nd,2017:/

[@stevieb6368]

I love this clip, I've got the CD, and play it many times. I'd love a Vienna horn for Christmas. French horns are the best, the rest are just accompaniment. 😊

[@sxymike12]

One of the most amazing and beautiful sounding instruments ever made

[@melancholicwaffle]

I wonder where one could buy a Vienna Horn. As an experienced horn player, I can't help but worship these guy's playing.

[@aJz4-nWU5FYTmZ-]

吹奏楽でホルンでやった事あります。やる前にこれを聞いていたらもっとやる気が出たんだろうな...素敵すぎる！

[@user-wt3di4hn3m]

すごく素敵です。最高です。 この音色目指して私も頑張ります。 とても幸せな時間でした。

[@ume-373]

これだけのウインナーホルンの数が揃うと、音色、見た目すべてに脱帽です！

[@JamesEnsor]

13 years later and I STILL come back to this video for a massive dosing of dopamine.

[@Sirvalorsax]

Amazing that this instrument is so powerful with the bell facing away from you and a hand inside of it!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluepushyhawk8]

I have finally started learning this piece after 2 years of horn. The first part is really high out of my range (Bflat above the staff) and I am getting there :) when I forget how it sounds I come here

[@meij_musicenthusiast]

My mind is blown!! Not so much by the fact that they all sound awesome, but that THEY'RE ALL IN TUNE... AMAZING!

[@Twilightfan19971]

My boy and many others are lucky enough to have the talent to play this magnificent instrument!

[@toisaa]

なぜだ？ トランペット、トロンボーン、そしてバイオリンの音が聴こえてくる。 この人たちは凄すぎる！

[@kanata_linyin_r]

toisaa ウインナーホルンの特性だよ！

[@lucastrashvideos4490]

Wtf

[@thesaint8141]

Yes i do completely understand what That means and i too would like Some milk thank you

[@hleek2003]

wow that looks like my hamster ran wild and lose again lol toisaa

[@goldeneye9670]

i agree

[@victoriacoghill202]

Wow. I am in love all over again. The horn is magical!

[@ironspeed12]

I freaking love how these players are so relaxed when they play!

[@ironspeed12]

Still freaking love it :)

[@Adikansky84]

These Guy‘s deserve a Spot in the Hall of Fame

[@megutosakura]

私は合奏でホルンを吹いています。地区大会で優勝することを目指しています。この方たちのように、強弱をつけたり音をはずさないように努力します。良い見本を見せてくれて、ありがとうございました。

[@Kiedo4]

The biggest differences are in the key (most modern horns are double and have Bb and F keys built in, while Vienna horns are only in F), and in the valve action. The modern horn has rotary valves, meaning that when the valve is depressed the internal action rotates to redirect the air into the valve slide. The Vienna horn has what's called pumpenvalves. It takes a bit more of an explaination for them, but you can read about them on the Vienna horn Wikipedia page.

[@Chun_Chun_Kotori]

バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャーが放送されるということで戻ってきた…初めて聞いた時の感動が蘇ってきた…しんどい……。

[@user-fp7zr7hi5j]

表情が変化しない人が多すぎて…！！楽々と吹いてるように見える🥺

[@waltgtv]

Even a trombone player can appreciate this! Amazing sound!

[@gregmonks]

"Even a trombone player . . . "

[@samridings4525]

​@@gregmonksI play trombone and this is horn, and both of their high and low ranges are damn near perfect. You don't understand how much skill it takes to play low notes on horn.

[@gregmonks]

@@samridings4525 These guys are awesome. I play both horn and trombone, and these guys have an incredible low range. I've never been much of a low-range player, and some of these guys can play yet another octave down into the basement. The guys that can do this are generally low-range specialists. Dunno how they do it, but I can admire it from afar.

[@user-dl8rx2ri8g]

これ音だけ聴いたら、トランペットとかトロンボーンだよ。 あとこのホルンの形すごい

[@jlabmmaster3506]

ola sou brasileiro

[@km8317]

それがこのホルンの特徴だかね笑笑

[@sarahstofel9663]

Eu tbm 😊🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@user-ny9fr1ld2d]

ウィンナホルンですよ！

[@juansalvadorbaumgartner7005]

Completamente

[@Garminrules]

Cant quit watching this.

[@dwlock100]

Good to see they are playing on horns tuned to F and E flat. Gives more distonation which adds depth and feeling. The overall effect is spot-on.

[@404notfoundgustavo]

Eu amei ouvir este grupo, fantástico! Muito bom mesmo.

[@alexisnihon1]

fantastic...

[@mccabber24]

10 people aren't ready for this yet, but their kids are going to love it!

[@brycegualdoni5579]

I have been playing French horn for two years and I thought I was good these guys are amazing.

[@user-on2ui4yl2v]

なんかホルンがすごい形してる！😳 そして上手い😍😍 あんなに高い音を涼しい顔で吹くとかカッコよすぎる

[@ThomasGaff]

Man, I would KILL to have a group of horn players this awesome available to play some of my stuff. I don't know what it is about the US, but it seems like finding truly great, powerhouse horn players are SO hard to come by. Especially on a budget.

[@eliandroteacher8890]

Amazing group...wonderful , marvelous....

[@letmarkrestsquad3273]

tbh horns are one of the most breathtaking instruments of all. The sound and shape, its beautiful

[@8happa702]

こんな音でない！ すごい！！

[@gurudru1977]

GREAT SCOTT

[@vinidemoraes._]

oh doc

[@mauricioferrazzi]

Zoolander lol

[@a.morphous66]

Your profile’s expression perfectly matches the catchphrase.

[@TheOrribleOne]

Wow....the sound of these horns has such and epic feeling to it! Fantastic job on everything! You guys set history :)

[@turquoise770]

amazing that so many horns could have a fully orchestrated sound (with a little help from percussion); lightning about to strike the clock tower was not only evoked but viscerally felt.

[@mayucorno7690]

かっこいいー！！！

[@user-di3tu2tj8c]

素晴らしい

[@TheGigiparce0]

Every time I feel down and not wanting to practice I come back to this video and it picks me up!

[@adude394]

As a horn player, who has actually owned and played a Wienerhorn, I can tell you that the level of playing demonstrated by these musicians shouldn't even be possible, yet they make it seem easy. Simply brilliant.

[@user-dq3ki8ej3l]

今見てるひといない…よね？ たまに聞きに来てる…

[@user-qe7pr3un7k]

おるで

[@averymine4793]

I'm in beginning band and surprisingly there are 4 french horn players in my class. An average beginning band class would usually have up to 2 I'm sure.

[@averymine4793]

Sarah Austin Man, my band director is a professional french horn player, she is one of the 4 players.

[@FuzzyTaco45]

This put a tear in my eye everytime I see this. Best music ever!

[@hsinanho3474]

Great Scott! My Favorite TS on vienna horns! Can't get the song outta my head.

[@mf-uo5fm]

これは一般人が吹けるやつじゃない(^0_0^)ひえええ

[@ilgiosu]

I think all persons who comments this video are Horn players (:

[@AndrewStaheli]

+ilgiosu YT Trombonist since '99

[@smithsbell]

+Il Giosu trumpet player here...but love me some french horn!

[@Marwarluigi]

+Il Giosu Tuba , but practiced Horn. The key of F is not easy for me Haha

[@tomtheflutist]

Tuba player for 6 years

[@Thesoker86]

+Il Giosu horn player here ;)

[@bullseye911]

I like those slowly rising simultaneous long sounds. They sound great!

[@gabrieleehrenhofer2777]

Was für ein imposanter Klangkörper - einzigartiges Wienerhorn ❤

[@user-wc7mn4vp1h]

これは鳥肌もんだすごい、、、

[@user-rm9lr8jl2s]

かっこよ！！！

[@pike727]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen or heard. French Hornist, 2 years, and I'm also the band joke king.

[@michaelbest7872]

I love Music. This piece (this video), reminds me of my own dream, once lost. I played the trumpet, early in life. I was not really good at it, but I was good enough to play in a U.S. Army band for 8 years. There I learned to love hearing the French horn, and was given the opportunity to play that too, with them. I stopped playing it, shortly thereafter. Today, I wish I had a French horn again, to feel it; to hear it; to play it for others that love it too.

[@ThePumpkin506]

As a tuba player, my second favorite brass instrument is the horn/French horn. Maybe some day...

[@emperorflick]

+ThePumpkin506 I, as a French horn player, agree.

[@catswag16]

+ThePumpkin506 There is a student at my school who plays Tuba, Horn, Trombone and Baritone! Obviously he's the best player in the band.

[@emperorflick]

***** Holy shit, give that man a medal!

[@zeyvon0199]

A French horn can sound this good...the ones in my school suck so damn bad

[@wildzw1]

That's because it's actually a Vienna Horn

[@jerelull2619]

Zach Wilder And even with a "good" horn, you need great hornists to sound this good. I daresay that one of those guys - or the girl - could get my old heavy-as-concrete horn to sing as I never could

[@JayfeatherIsEpic]

+Jere Lull Very true... that's why I love playing horn, you're always needed here or there

[@emilylopez6482]

Cause they're playing it wrong lmao

[@yerimwon1995]

We have 5 in wind ensemble at my school and they're freaking amazing.

[@sarchristian5615]

this song is implanted in my mind, I've watched bttf so much

[@CCheoli]

so very very AWESOME and Amazing.

[@wolffgang101]

What kind of horns are they playing on? They don't quite look like double horns, but have extra tubing

[@azonyx3408]

It's called a Vienna Horn, funnily enough.

[@clairegrover7038]

Made me laugh.:)

[@joelrappaport5298]

From what I can see, they are all Vienna horns, different from the usual French horn (or better said - Waldhorn which is a horn for or from the forest) in that the Vienna horn is actually a single F horn, not the double F-Bb horn with a thumb valve which we usually see. This gives the horn a really sweet and emotional sound, in my opinion. The valves are piston valves also, different from the usual rotary valves normally used on the horn. Vienna horn players will tell you that slurs sound superior because of the different valves. As a double horn player, I found the Vienna horn much more difficult to play when I studied in Vienna for a few years. But the Viennese are very proud of using the same traditional sort of horn for quite a while now. Back in the day, only Vienna horns could be played in the Philharmonic and they sounded spectacular.

[@corinabrazelton6088]

Vienna dang these are so beautiful

[@harambeisalive666wut2]

Wolff I have no idea why their tubing is like that, but I want one!

[@hal5809]

今も見てる人いる？

[@user-bx7vw4wy4k]

まだ見てます

[@user-hr2jh9jw9x]

まだいます！☺︎

[@ginstrch8599]

What lol

[@doppelrohrblatt]

@@ginstrch8599 τια, σχον νιχτ γεραδε λειχτ διεσε σχριφτ αλσ λεσβαρ zου γεσταλτεν. δου καννστ ες ε νιχτ λεσεν :) οδερ ετwα δοχ ? Νιμμστ δου διε χαλλενγε αν ?

[@user-ej8wr1jf7j]

2020なう！

[@MonatanaSmithsonian]

Im a cornet and a French Hornist and I both love them, great job!

[@rollysj384]

52 here.. i last played alto in high school.. but horn was my secret favorite.. majestic!

[@user-iq2zp4dd5p]

上の方で二重巻いてるのは普通のホルンと何か違いますか？

[@user-vc8ik3wq3c]

菅の長さかわるやーん

[@ran4571]

かっこいー！

[@davidlogan1496]

Perfect, i love it!

[@emilyashlock7581]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@K1ngOverseer]

I also play a french horn :D Hardest one to play!

[@GrateChef1]

Love it!

[@majoraquino8413]

Gosh ya been playin for two years and I'm actually getting kinda good...maybe. I try not to suck LOL.

[@Kullioking]

This is a Vienna Horn (Wiener Horn) It is harder to play than a franch - horn.

[@mattstanton1614]

I would say trombone is the hardest unless you are playing a single horn or natural horn. I have played all brass instruments this is just my opinion

[@caseydavis6689]

Lukas Griessenberger Dude, a Vienna horn simply has a different tubing wrap-it's still a French horn. It can be harder to play, but it produces a slightly different tone as you can hear from the video.

[@barurun]

低音どんなけでるんだよw

[@sp0o0p5]

I get chills everytime

[@hsj2562]

How wonderful.

[@ChristianSilipo]

I play the double french horn and I'm the best in horn player in my band class but after seeing this I'm ashamed :(

[@tomswinburn1778]

Bud, there is ZERO reason to be ashamed. These guys got here with thousands of hours of practice over many years. Put in the time and work they have and you may not be there, but you'll be close.

[@thesuperslipperywhal4138]

Just practice 40 hours a day you will be fine

[@mozza5346]

Cary Page 40 hours a day lmao

[@thesuperslipperywhal4138]

@@mozza5346 lol good name

[@wyofreerider3528]

Same I am amazed

[@urieldeltoro146]

i want to play this with my french too bad they got me out band

[@xpanda_juice1923]

same

[@compulsoryevacuationdevice]

The Vienna horns are the ultimate horn sound. Being in the Vienna phil would be the most awesome thing ever.

[@marcuscash3613]

LOVE IT!!!! Excellent job!!!

[@trumpet9761]

なんかトランペットいない？ 高すぎてトランペットw

[@hirodesune]

トランペットいませんよ 全部ウィンナホルンで高い音から低い音までパートで分かれてます。 高い音が僕も一瞬トランペットいるんじゃないかと思いました。

[@alexisnihon1]

The most used horn in Movie themes...

[@trainknut]

The original theme didn't have this.

[@DEmili-pu6rz]

The Arctic Gamer the original used its the french horn, look at the score

[@jinisjinwithextrajin8546]

Omg I’ve never seen a horn that looks like this it’s so beautiful and fascinating

[@damienascani1433]

That's perfection guys:)) Wonderful music😉

[@squishymonkey0518]

Damn how do you get that sound? Is it just years of practice or am I just playing it wrong? I want this sound.

[@ernin6605]

Its really just LOADS of practice! Im sure you are awesome!

[@mouthpiece200]

squishymonkey0518 How to get a good sound in general? Strong and flexible chops. How to get "this" sound? Buy this brand of horn.

[@squishymonkey0518]

mouthpiece200 Good sound in general. And okay so i'll just stretch and do some lip ups.

[@roycezaro1998]

squishymonkey0518 Smaller bore, wider bell flare, no laquer, bell garland, terminal crook, natural horn mouthpiece, pumpenvalves, a good playing environment, and a hell of a lot of strength. Basically you have to be a vienna hornist.

[@Chicxulub65M]

+Royce Zaro All true, and add a great sound engineer. ;-)

[@spicywulfy5545]

I hope I sound as good, I just got a position in french horn. they make it look easy

[@ChristianSilipo]

itll be hard at first but you will do really well, just practice a lot and you will be amazing!!

[@bladestreams]

SpicyWulfy same

[@Thermionman1970]

Beautiful!

[@user-xe8of6yo8q]

これほんとにホルンだけ？後ろからBGM流してるんじゃないかと思ってしまうくらい……いや、すご。

[@user-jk5rp6bx5x]

面白い形のホルンですね！ 最初の結束バンドで吹いたｗ

[@DouglasGardnerTV]

2:53 ... IS THAT A ZIP TIE???? haha

[@djicecream223]

You got to do what you go to do ;)

[@DouglasGardnerTV]

haha

[@Edge1757]

try marching a broken sousaphone a year, you get used to it lol

[@DouglasGardnerTV]

haha

[@DeadeyeDaily]

...and electrical tape? :D

[@onstyle2011]

Amazing! You guys rock!

[@pokemanic101]

Guys these are Vienna horns. Not French horns.

[@emiliaoliveira5306]

You don't undestand #### about this.

[@pokemanic101]

In what way or how? You've even paraphrased my comment in response to others. Please give me an explanation because I am genuinely curious.

[@emiliaoliveira5306]

What I meant to say is that french horns aren't actually french it isn't even correct to call them french and vienna horns are just a "variety" of regular horns.

[@pokemanic101]

Emilia Oliveira Oh ok. I know they aren't French, I've been playing the instrument for seven years now actually (sounds like you play it too so you get a high five). But the name has stuck and while horn could refer to several iterations of the instrument, only one thing comes to mind when people say french horn. My comment was addressed to the rest of comment section and using the old name just keeps the message clear.

[@emiliaoliveira5306]

I've been playing horn for 5 years now so a big high five to you!

[@user-bx7vw4wy4k]

まだ見てる人いるかな

[@kaviar10]

Fantastic sound!

[@561nicholas]

Great fine machinery I respect the creator of the magnificent horns

[@emilylorenz8620]

I used to play the french horn, I loved it. My band teacher never helped me (I was the only frenchie) he left me to fend for myself. He never told me what I did wrong or what I did right, all he said was play louder. I played for 2 1/2 years and I just decided to quit band. I know it is pointless I'm just stating that he is a jerk for not helping me.

[@wecandoittrucking]

My band director does the same thing and I'm pretty sure all of them do.. The thing is with horn if he helped u as much as u needed, the rest of the band would never get attention. Most of the time u do have to "fend for yourself" but that's what makes us great!

[@samuelholtkamp5610]

+mary siqueira Wow... My band directors are awesome and help me all the time

[@emilylorenz8620]

+Sam Holtkamparoonie Lucky

[@wecandoittrucking]

+Greg Monks my horn is an intermediate accent horn. It's got a silver coating (not brass) and the tone on it is fantastic. It's only 5,800. It's a double horn and it's fantastic according to my band directors and private lesson instructor

[@melchizedekbutts7940]

It's a French horn thing... happened to me and it happens to everyone, but I fought through it!