when the tuba FINALLY gets a solo

[@emmbeesea]

Came for the extremely low and high notes, stayed for the string of sighs and the lá.

[@eboone]

You’re alive

[@Composer_Piggy]

Long time no see!

[@boonrichter3044]

You really gotta stay for the la

[@whong09]

Yo he wavedashed all over the bass clef

[@Phin_Again]

This isnt some place i expected to see you in lmao

[@OmicronGaming]

behold: a transcription that goes six ledger lines above and below the staff during the same two minutes

[@phrygian5963]

On tuba!

[@i_am_a_music_maker5212]

in the space of a quarter note, no less

[@awesokestephen3494]

hi omicron!

[@davidpontius1084]

1:52 for the gold.

[@זיוזיו-ד3ב]

Hey omicron do you mind telling your connction to music?

[@andrewe.7299]

As a trombonist, that high high Bb is absolutely ridiculous. It took me years to get the range to be able to play that on TROMBONE. This man has talent.

[@ericpalacios920]

Not only can he hit it, but his tone his still super crisp and centered up in the stratosphere. Meanwhile anytime I try to play Bydlo on my Eb I sound like (to quote the great Roger bobo) a "bluejay farting in a silo"

[@isaac_oldham22]

You mean the Db?

[@EPATZ]

I came to comment the same thing. He has better clarity on those high notes than I ever had on the trombone.

[@andrewe.7299]

@@isaac_oldham22 you’re correct

[@btjohnns]

lots of trombone performance pieces ask for a high Db i mean i have been practicing high and can hit a super high G5 and have hit a C6

[@Rotissie]

Who knew that Pitbull was such an accomplished Tubist?

[@Warrigt]

Ptbull

[@BrFAB]

Mister Wahwah

[@fendour_]

they don't call him mr. worldwide for nothin

[@danicoeMB]

Beat me to it, but I was going to say EpicLLOYD.

[@JuliJuanJuan]

Thank you.

[@calvinmark2112]

As a tubist myself, those high notes are actually insane. I don’t think that even if I played tuba for the rest of my life I could hit those as consistently and cleanly as he does.

[@hersheysbar28]

Freaking same, my dude.

[@justincombs7433]

Have you watched the full solo yet? It's nuts.

[@stevekrein6824]

or at all

[@wilfriedk7378]

It helps, that Wilfried played trumpet for a long a time before the tuba!

[@stevenpratt6986]

He earned those sunglasses. I forget the street slang that goes with them.

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

For those of you how don't understand German, the title of the piece is literally "There Dances a Tuba Bogeyman"

[@Serrot304]

I'm still just as confused

[@raynorwinclair]

That gotta be the worst explanation I've seen in a while... the children's song the title is referencing is called 'Es Tanzt Ein Bi-Ba-Butzemann' and it basically goes "there's a bee-bah-bogeyman ("Butzemann") dancing around in our house". The "Bi-Ba-" was replaced by "Tuba-" for a play on words.

[@neofelida9755]

ES TANZT EIN TUBA BUTZMANN IN EINEM KREIS HBERUM BIDIBUM

[@anakinskinwalker1724]

@@raynorwinclair There's a Tuba boogeyman

[@kannonball5789]

@@raynorwinclair It was a translation, nothing more nothing less.

[@oldgoat381]

I've never heard a tuba played in that register and now knowing what that sound is, and how insanely difficult it apparently is, I'm actually a little sad, because that is one of the prettiest timbres I think I have ever heard

[@kobegreene6630]

Seek out more tuba solos!!! Theres a bunch of fantastic (and actually serious) rep out there. Definitely check out Reflections on the Mississippi by Michael Daugherty or literally anything written by Barbara York for the tuba

[@fishingthelist4017]

@@kobegreene6630 or look for a Mnozil Brass concert. It will be well worth your time, even when there aren't any tuba solos.

[@oyblech8671]

as a tubist myself I can tell you it's insane playing that high - the low ones I'd be able to do with a bit of effort but if I even attempted to hit one of the probably 10 highest notes he did here my lips would probably just burst. I'd also recommend checking out jon sass, he's a bit more unorthodox occasionally. it's not necessarily this register but there's some borderline alien stuff in what he does

[@JimoftheSlim]

A proper euphonium plays with a pretty close timbre, albeit a little brighter. That being said, I agree: high tuba is so much fun.

[@MikoSquiz]

Air's "Ce Matin La" (from the album "Moon Safari") has dueling lead tubas, it's very pretty

[@djordjeblaga7815]

He absolutely nailed the lá goddamn 1:51

[@BrunoNeureiter]

Damn it's so high. I'm not warmed up and I can't even get it half decent. Holy tenor

[@Blobbyo25]

And it's completely out of nowhere 😂 mad talent

[@BrunoNeureiter]

Two months later I can sing it but it doesn't sound good

[@kcanded]

I'd love to hear him singing, if he's even half as good a singer as a tube player he should be singing opera at the Met!

[@rosiefay7283]

There's nothing to nail. The performance comes first. The notation is a transcription of the performance.

[@simongail8428]

I could not stop laughing at the fact that a fan really transcribed the rhythm of his "anguished sobbing" Great video

[@JYT256]

an anonymous Mnozil brass fan transcribed this video and submitted this to the channel :D

[@simongail8428]

@@JYT256 edited my comment!

[@rkhound247]

I laughed at that too. 😂

[@flixelgato1288]

What killed me was the rit.

[@fshalor738]

This is one of a few pieces I've tried and play by ear from their works (On Euphonium! since he's playing an F or Eb and I'm a BBb tuba guy.) And Wowza. It's actually pretty fun given the range. And Yes... Mnozil Brass is all about the balance between 85%, dirty socks, Toes on Trombone Slides, Spit. Anguished Sobbing, Animal Noises, and Absolute Awesomeness.

[@ModestForce]

Hey, fellow tubist, here. This man's range is out of this world. Also, the sung note near the end is one of my favorite things in music, now.

[@geraldfrost4710]

Played tuba in high school. Did a "Tour" of the local elementary schools. As a part of the exhibition, each instrament type was introduced. "These are the tuba players. What do you think they sound like?" "Loud!" said the assembly. Challenge accepted!

[@TheRedBaronTPB]

I have only played an E above the staff and he reached 5 halfsteps~ above

[@josuevalar6465]

Glad to see mnozil brass get the love they deserve

[@derpyclown1548]

These guys are so hilarious 😂 It’s good to see them randomly in my recommendations

[@arctictropic1147]

Highly recommend everyone to watch them, musician or non-musician. These guys are brilliant

[@walk4848]

Been waiting on him to show "Lonely Boy" for a while now

[@warpdrivefueledbyinsomnia8165]

I love seeing them being featured here, and really wish this channel would show their modern music masterpiece song, "Premiere". That skit made me about cry from laughter the first time I watched it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbbk4yQopaardU

[@mirrar_2800]

Saw them live once. One of the best shows there is.

[@essdsadad6793]

That is some insane talent, some of those notes feel barely possible on tuba, and he plays with a full sound Edit: when you comment soon after the release of a video you are much more likely to get 763 likes lol

[@groovester5095]

it helps that he's playing an F tuba compared to the more common CC or BBb tuba.

[@leokreiner5652]

I am afraid it’s not that much easier on an F Tuba than it would be on a BBb or CC Tuba 😢😢

[@groovester5095]

@@leokreiner5652 I’ve played all 3 of those tubas, it is way easier to hit those high notes on F tuba for obvious reasons.

[@leokreiner5652]

Okay man…I’m happy for you.😊 I personally experienced the exact opposite. I already played BBb and F Tubas and never really felt a big difference in terms of range. 😅

[@rufinomedado3184]

@@groovester5095 ive been watching this video for years and always thought it was a contrabass tuba. It is a pretty big looking F so maybe thats where I got tripped up

[@Blobbyo25]

I think this is your best work ever. "Anguished sobbing" absolutely sent me 😂 and how he managed to hit that high "LAA" so effortlessly is seriously impressive

[@Minotauronabike]

Then he goes on to do a bunch of insane variations... When I saw them live (yes I am blessed) the other players were chucking coins into the bell, and at the end he tipped over the tuba to dump them all out with his bow. These guys are the most talented and entertaining performers I have ever seen in my life. And they are LOUD. I was like 15 rows back and my ears hurt after.

[@Lmjacks]

love mnozil brass, truly wonderful performers

[@ion420]

The best of the best

[@justincombs7433]

Id never heard of them before this clip. But I'm definitely a new fan!

[@CRAVEST0]

if this is on tuba, imagine the range he would have on a trumpet

[@MichaelPuterbaugh]

The hard part is fitting the tuba mouthpiece into the trumpet leadpipe

[@christophermccord3316]

To hell with euphonium and baritone if your tuba can play that high of notes....

[@trapicheena726]

@@christophermccord3316 **weeping euphonium noises**

[@alpha-ky2ms]

Human dog whistle lol

[@TransTaey]

@@MichaelPuterbaugh that's damn funny

[@saigipson1546]

He plays like he's on Euphonium. Beautiful.

[@TeeBagger]

I played euphonium for 6 years and I still couldn't play a high B flat and make it sound clean this guy's really good 🤣

[@pickauusername]

That Db(?) way above the staff at 1:09 is absolutely nuts, I play trombone and I’ve only been able to hit the C right below that once. The fact he was able to do it on a tuba is absolutely amazing

[@bmags6697]

The trick isn’t just to hit those high and low notes, it’s to make it seem like those high and low notes are no big deal! Best range on the Tuba I’ve heard!

[@twjohnson1203]

1:46 “Just wait until I get my hands on the SOB that bent my horn!”

[@okolekahuna3862]

When I saw the high A coming up, I was wondering if he was going to be able to hit it...then he sang it. LOL. Awesome!

[@RoyceRemix]

Mnozil Brass are some of the funniest and most talented brass performers alive, so happy people will be discovering them as a result of this vid! Their rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody & My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean are a couple of my all time favorites :D

[@justincombs7433]

They're news to me! I just watched the full clip and the Superman lick at the end was insanely good. Wow. I'm a new fan!

[@jonasw3945]

Mr Worldwide killing it on the Tuba

[@kleinesfilmroellchen]

We need the part where he plays 64th notes across 4 octaves

[@justincombs7433]

I just watched that and had to pick my jaw off the floor. I couldn't even enjoy the antics behind him because I was too busy being amazed by his playing

[@connormaloney2180]

@@justincombs7433 where'd you find it?

[@MJKFanatic]

@Connor Maloney link to original video in description

[@7fall]

He played that *anguished sobbing* better than I’ve ever heard

[@monika.alt197]

As an alien, I can confirm, this is how you summon us.

[@nickcarroll8565]

As a former alien, I’m happy to now be a citizen.

[@jobo9643]

As an alienated individual, I'm glad to have joined the party.

[@hah-no.]

As a ghost, we’re glad to have you ^.^ more friends who won’t try and abolish our existence ;v;

[@xiphactinusaudax1045]

as an alien I can confirm I crossed the border legally

[@srephyx8430]

I never realized how absolutely beautiful the high register of the tuba could be

[@q12aw50]

Sounds like a French horn

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

That's up in French Horn range at that point. Even a baritone/euphonium would have difficulty reaching that note.

[@aceproductions5734]

As someone who has had experience playing both tuba and euphonium I can say this man is talented. Those high notes are near impossible on a tuba. I had trouble playing a lot of those notes on a euphonium, I can't even imagine going that high on a tuba. All I have to say is good job.

[@b.o.4469]

As someone who has never played it, I can say this man is talented

[@klfjoat]

My dude had another set of sunglasses hooked onto his tuba. hahaha

[@trackqueenstudios]

It is this channel on which you always see the most peculiar musical humor. Subscription never regretted for a second.

[@bonecanoe86]

Tuba players are a special breed.

[@mitch3738]

we are a SPECIES OF OUR OWN. you mortal beings could never comprehend.

[@birdnerd9437]

I love how "Anguished sobbing" is notated as its own instrument

[@Yossus]

I love the theatrical representation of "everyone talks during the bass solo"

[@ArnovanZelst]

I don't know what the fuck this is but I love it

[@MarkZickefoose]

It's the Mnozil Brass. ALL of their stuff is like this.

[@ArnovanZelst]

@@MarkZickefoose I'll check em out, thanks!

[@Benisuber1]

@@ArnovanZelst you will not regret it!

[@bakedandsteaked]

For real, this seems like a great show. And that tuba player is INSANELY good.

[@joeydrewinkwellstudios6277]

Its not tuba, its euphonium

[@hdog550]

@@joeydrewinkwellstudios6277 Nope, that is def a tuba.

[@ground_cookie]

Highly recommend watching the full video, as well as the rest of this group's stuff. Not only are they absolutely phenomenal musicians, they are also wonderfully hilarious.

[@bena2.014]

Finally a tuba video! And from mnozil brass at that!

[@benmol_]

That's some pure Mnozil magic ! Maybe you could do a video on the trombone solo of the Schnapsodie

[@DJKLProductions]

Hell, yeah!

[@Rosewayforge]

The fact he’s standing with the tuba with out a neck strap is an accomplished in its self

[@mr.nerd3.142]

As a tuba player myself, first of all bravo! This is an incredible performance! I’m in awe of how well he was able to hit the low B flat (the lowest note that he played). As well as the high notes, which I personally find easier, but are no less impressive.

[@AjAwesome1010]

As a fellow Tuba player, Jesus Christ. I just hit a C above the staff this year and this man is over here hitting waaay beyond that. Amazing!

[@TheGigaChezit]

As a follow tuba player (and one of the best in my region, just to brag a little) this is absolutely wonderful. The best instrument ever finally gets the solo it deserves. I will say the notes this guy was pulling off are absolutely incredible. I can barely play above the staff and yet this guy is playing notes higher than I thought was even possible. And then he played really low notes in don’t think I’ve seen before. Us tubist should cherish this moment for ever. I’m so glad that this solo is real.

[@gvid1]

I saw these guys live a few months ago! Absolutely incredible

[@arengano561]

1:38 to 1:43 is amazing. I wish I knew more songs with parts like that.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

It’s amazing to hear someone play the Tuba as a virtuoso. They seems to have outlier personalities. I was working on an IT team and one of the managers played tuba in a local philharmonic. He came and played for us. He was shaped like mole man from the Simpsons and kind of looked like him.

[@napaelkabong2818]

As a former Tuba player here, some of those notes were just sheerly astronomical!! I've played one song with notes up there and i got through it barely but this man makes it look effortless!! Truly phenomenal!

[@TheNutshaq]

This is what the tuba is all about. Being the big, funny guy of the group. I love it

[@bjornegan6421]

Classically trained, truly world-class musicians who perform for joy. there are very impressive parts to the full video, and their others.

[@quicksilver2923]

I’ve never heard a tuba played like this. Awesome

[@TheMusicscotty]

I played tuba for ages. This guy can play so much higher than I imagined sounding good on that instrument. He's astonishing! And the tuning of all those octave leaps is incredible!

[@engelbertschoormans]

So proud that I saw them already live as a kid. I even have his signature ❤️

[@madmonk3030]

I've played just enough tuba in my life to know how incredibly difficult this is

[@user-pu8wy2op1d]

ユーフォの音域を綺麗に出しててすごい。 綺麗すぎる音色。他の楽器の伴奏も素敵！

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

Holy... This tubist has an embouchure of *STEEL* to be able to reach that stratospheric Bb.

[@silmarian]

As a former tuba player, I feel this in my soul.

[@gasser5001]

The scene is fantastic. The trumpet throwing the ping pong ball, looking at the camera, adjusting a news paper on his music stand... lmao. Gotta love a good show like this.

[@roastedpotato2159]

This is so incredibly impressive as a tubist its hard to put into words

[@bjorntommer]

Fantastic piece from start to end. Also nice one from the 'la' at the top and to the darkest note on the bottom. Many octaves between. Found out it's 15 notes between. I reach 1 tone below the 'la' and a half to 1 tone higher than the next low tuba note. Fun to sing together with this

[@ohmbettafish323]

I love the deep notes at 0:45

[@microwavehelicopter2708]

I just had the craziest idea for a musical fighting game. This guy's ultimate would be this solo with the starting animation be him putting on the shades at the start.

[@andrewzhang8512]

lol that would be so epic

[@WD_Fluidity]

I don’t think he was crying, more like laughing at the dumb shit going on in the background.

[@lawrencequave7361]

Best demonstration of a tuba's capability I've ever seen ... because of the virtuosity of the tuba player. Would love to hear more music where the tuba has more running parts than just basic umm-pahs.

[@Badgeman96]

These guys are like the hipster village people

[@Bullzeye1000yds]

I played all of the forms of tuba. Loved the 4 valve upright KING the most. Defied my Director and used vibrato on a solo in competition. He was upset until we got the rating sheets. All 3 Drs.of music were smitten by my audacity. I loved every word of praise. "Uncle Bill" Carrico smiled. R.I.P. Mr. C.

[@bbbbbbbbbb5687]

He plays the tuba higher than I play my euphonium. Those are some insanely high notes

[@vrchemical]

Bro same, some people are just built different lol

[@TheRandomWolf]

How tf did he blast the pedal A that loud

[@MatthewBennett-h1k]

This dude’s amazing. I tried to learn a solo piece for Christmas for our church orchestra one year - most of the notes were barely above the staff and I looked like a paralyzed crab trying to hit those things…forget those trombone notes only dogs can hear.

[@00topramen]

Please do the James Bond themes they did !

[@zackwoods5077]

It's amazing how clean this guy is with how high he plays.

[@musicmoi]

I have so many questions

[@bonecanoe86]

I have so few answers

[@benmol_]

Mnozil Brass is the only answer

[@user-sk1eh3pg6j]

Any wind instrument with a fundamental pitch of Eb1 Bass or F1 Bass, or (EEb/FF) Double Eb/Double F, will have a huge range of notes. Includes FF Bass Trombone, EEb/FF Bass Tuba, EEb Contra-Alto Clarinet (Eb Contrabass), EEb Contra-Alto Saxophone (Eb Bari Sax), FF Contra-Alto French Horn/Vienna Horn/Wagner Tuba, FF Bass Bassoon & FF Contra-Alto Flute. He has a very beautiful tone on Tuba ❤.

[@kevinzhang5135]

Wonderful transcription, George! But I noticed the key of your transcription is in Bb Maj instead of bb min. Did you choose to do this because of all the extra accidentals?

[@GeorgeCollier]

mistake

[@maggoteater2290]

fun fact about that guy he once auditioned for the national orchestra in england. He won and declined the offer "because he just wanted to know if he could win"

[@FoxTheMaybeRealMcCloud]

As a tuba player, I would love to play a 6 valve tuba

[@randylopez5941]

Having played tuba trombone and baritone I've never seen that note. Couldn't wait form him to hit it when I saw it coming.Loved the LA we got instead.

[@pietroiodice986]

The unofficial X-Files theme

[@hla0roo]

Since people are spending so much time talking up the high notes (which is seriously impressive in itself), what surprised me the most was how well he balanced the dynamics of the instrument across the entire range. Keeping the low notes from blasting the audience, not to mention making them so similar in timber... that's what serious talent does for you.

[@alexandercoles5220]

Tuba Gang

[@flashfire3559]

It’s always a treat getting a tuba solo, it’s even better when they put on the sunglasses

[@tdoyr2119]

Tubas really deserve more solos. This comment was made by a tubist

[@tesmith47]

And endorsed by every other tubist!!

[@oreginol1]

Thanks for understanding the pain too.

[@mamapetillo8675]

Reading ahead in the notation, and thinking aw heck no. This poor guy. More than up to the task at hand! Bravo, and stuff!

[@Warrigt]

F Tuba? Why I outta!

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

that tubist was ready for his moment!

[@mathealleinzuhaus6041]

The great Wilfried Brandstötter of Mnozilbrass. 🔥🔥🔥

[@nuyabuisness7526]

1:20 after having to hit that range on tuba for that long I would be sobbing too.

[@EFUgyrgyr]

i love how the tuba is also wearing sunglasses

[@bandgnome47]

the chaos in the background just proves that once a brass player always a brass player

[@Jurgensen1]

As a Tuba Player, I approve of this.

[@GeorgeCollier]

your name says otherwise

[@Jurgensen1]

Yea lol 😂

[@glaceonus]

That high note just made my face muscles explode.

[@memeslayer692]

I cannot even STRESS how high he’s playing, the middle of our normal range is under the staff

[@TheAaronRodgersTao]

This guy’s a beast. Wow… so masterfully played.

[@powersquirrel8156]

The algorithm decided I needed to see this despite having watched zero brass performances lately. It was right. I DEFINITELY NEEDED TO SEE THIS.

[@donaldbrorson4583]

Insane control that man is tuba man. Very good tuba, am blown away impressed wow

[@jasons9663]

I love how the Tuba is also wearing sunglasses.

[@Finetales]

Yesssssss I would love to see more Mnozil transcriptions!

[@Kaza0kun]

As a former tuba player…I can confirm this! Crying included!

[@Mister006]

I did not know the Tuba had that range! It is a BEAUTIFUL horn! Then again, I'm already bass cleft biased. 😉

[@trevanminnig3499]

That note before “anguished sobbing” was the EXACT SAME as the machine next to me was making, and it was SOOO GOOD

[@slesser6373]

I’ve been playing tuba for 3 and a half years. The fact that someone can play that high, is the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen

[@ChannelThree]

certain moutpieces will help you focus on higher or lower ranges. check with your music teacher about which are better for higher and lower ranges.

[@nivanmajhi23]

you are reaching flute territory my friend

[@guttgrinder9025]

This is actually one of the best things ive seen in a while, thank you for this opportunity