SAX BATTLE IN NYC SUBWAY (original duh...)
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- čas přidán 30. 03. 2013
- Subway Sax Battle featuring Sapphire Adizes (the tenor sax player wearing red pants). To see more of Sapphire, click here!
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Song is Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (sort of)
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abso hekkin lootely !
*A new challenger approaches!
watch out !
So do you know if these guys are friends now?
Guy 1: *is playing sax*
Guy 2: I’m about to do what’s called a pro gamer move
nice meme i like it
😂😂😂😂😂
A man of culture
*yes*
First sax guy: Plays
Second sax guy: "...and so I took that personally"
Second sax guy: So you have chosen deaf
@@Jazzmaster_gaming 😂
🤣🤣🤣
What's song were they playing??
@@minamina772 I believe it is Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
The harmony when they first came together was heavenly I swear
Have you ever lied, stolen, used God's name in vain, looked wuth lust? if so you need to repent today and Believe in Jesus Christ to save you from Hell and go to heaven instead
@@JesusisGodandKingofkimgs forcing religion on People is also against ur god so ur going to hell too it seems
@@JesusisGodandKingofkimgsNo.
@@JesusisGodandKingofkimgs Jesus prostrated down to God, he didn't know The Hour, he said the Father is greater than him. And yet people still ignore these contradictions.
@@JesusisGodandKingofkimgs go drink drain cleaner
The way he assembled his sax, like a warrior preparing for battle, and the way he gripped it with unwavering determination, revealed his readiness to face a formidable opponent. With each resounding note, he engaged in a musical duel, exchanging blows of melody and rhythm, fighting for supremacy on the stage.
EDIT* Hello all. Firstly, thank you for the likes! However, I must confess that I can't take full credit for the comment, While I did provide the narrative AI did indeed help me with the wording and articulating what I wanted to convey. I should have acknowledged that from the start, and for not doing so, I apologize. Kudos to those who keenly spotted that it was influenced by AI. Your attention to detail is commendable! ❤
That sounds quite dramatic, but yeah
Damn dawg you should write 😅
Beautiful analogy
I'd change the last part to "supremacy in brotherhood".
This guy fucks
Player 1 : plays sax
Player 2 : plays sax too
Clapping man at 1:00 : MY TIME HAS COME!!!!!!
TO JOIN THIS FORBIDDEN WAR
Don't forget his Mission!!!
At least he claps in time:D
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Mom: how was your ride sweetie?
Me: it’s...complicated
Mom: how was your ride sweetie?
Me: I've seen heaven and is beautiful
So we gonna keep it at 666?
@@estefaniasorando4409 how its supposed to be done mboi.
Mom: how was your train ride sweety?
Me: Smooth n saxy mom. Smooth n saxy.
Mom: oh.. uh.. ok..
No intros, 480p, shaky camera, short video with pure content that makes everyone smile. This is what CZcams was made for
Why does mine only has 240p
Stop whining about intros and shit for the love of god
240p
Naw, seems like it but it was made for dating originally
I honestly can not believe how well they performed this without planning everything. They literally read each others minds.
It’s called jazz. Literally improvisation.
@@samaraisntYeah, that's the least impressive part... it's funny how people always gravitate towards the simplest aspects of music. I could teach someone how to impress people in like 2 hours with a piano. This is the lesson I give to woman I'm trying to impress lmao. Then I can say ohhh look how talented you are. Easy.
Hope everyone is doing good and staying safe. If you need to talk to someone or need help, there are people who care. Sending support and hearts. ❤❤❤
@@WFshorts
I remember one relative trick where you can give a pretty much free reign for someone on piano on black keys, and if you keep the standard chords on the left you'll sound alright.
@@WFshorts I never tried to learn the piano. Is it possible for a 22-year old guy like me to be as good as you?
Sax guy 1: *playing the sax*
Random guy: wow he's so talented
Sax guy 2: hold my beer
Give me my Saxophone
Saxophone guy one: Finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary!
That line was from Kung Fu Panda
I understood that reference!
0:45: Man, that gave me goosebumps. The perfect notes
😉
Right? Is it from a song? I am sure Ill fucking love the rest too
@@Cloved9song name?
Yeah the goosebumps from sheer awesomness
@@Cloved9it's Billie Jean but jazz
That man assembled his saxophone like a sniper assembling his rifle, a true professional indeed.
"sorry i'm going to be late to work today"
"why what happened?"
"a miracle."
Zaheed was here.
Video tapes it and shows it to his boss
Boss: understandable have a great day
Yo
these guys are defintly pretty good, and it would have made my day aswell. But im a musician playing in an orchestra with about 40ppl and we have some pices in which the sax just freestyles aswells. They are made for stuff like that and thats why i love em
@BollywoodClassic f*ck of self promoters
The first guy playing the sax on that train when the second guy enters the battlefield:
*“Why do i hear boss music?”*
"Why do I hear saxaphone music?"
*_"Why do I hear Saxophone Boss music?"_*
Epic right?
RATTLE ME BONES epic sax battles of history
@@demolisherinfinite8606 That's better 😂
In the realm of the bustling metropolis, beneath the towering skyscrapers and within the labyrinthine tunnels of the NYC subway, a tale of musical valor unfolded. It was a time when the air resonated with the echoes of saxophones, and the hearts of the city's denizens swelled with anticipation.
Deep within the belly of the underground, a lone minstrel took his stance, his saxophone raised high, its golden curves gleaming in the dim light. The ethereal notes that emanated from his instrument stirred the souls of those who passed by, compelling them to pause, to listen, and to immerse themselves in the music's embrace.
But destiny had other plans, for from the shadows emerged a figure shrouded in mystery. With nimble fingers and a determined gaze, he assembled his own saxophone, piece by piece, adding to the symphony that had already enraptured the crowd. A hushed anticipation swept through the station as the stranger's saxophone met the first in a harmonious duet.
The atmosphere thickened as the two saxophonists locked eyes, recognizing kindred spirits in each other's skill. With a shared understanding and unspoken camaraderie, they embarked on a musical journey that would echo through the ages. Their melodies intertwined, each note cascading like arrows in an ancient battle, striking the hearts of the onlookers with unparalleled precision.
The subway station transformed into a veritable battlefield, where the clash of saxophones reverberated against the tiled walls. The crowd, captivated by the musical prowess on display, gasped in awe and delight as the duet reached fever pitch. Their dueling saxophones danced with intensity and finesse, creating a tempestuous harmony that seemed to defy the very laws of music.
As the battle raged on, the melodies became a testament to the indomitable spirit of human expression. The two saxophonists, once strangers, now fought side by side, their sounds intertwining like warriors united in a common cause. Their music transcended the boundaries of language, speaking directly to the souls of all who bore witness.
With each successive note, the energy within the subway swelled, enveloping the space in a symphonic tempest. The sheer power of their performance drew the attention of passersby, who flocked to the scene, their eyes wide with wonder. The subway became a sanctuary, a sacred arena where the clash of saxophones gave birth to a sonic tapestry that would be etched into the annals of legend.
And so, in that epic battle of saxophones, the two musicians painted an indelible masterpiece upon the canvas of time. The crowd roared in thunderous applause, their hearts forever touched by the brilliance and unity of the duet. The saxophonists, their eyes ablaze with triumph, basked in the adulation, knowing that they had become a part of something extraordinary.
Their names would fade into obscurity, yet their music would echo through the veins of the city, forever remembered as a testament to the power of harmony and the unbreakable bonds forged through the language of melody. The tale of this Epic Saxophone Battle would be whispered by bards and recounted by generations, a reminder that even in the depths of the urban jungle, the magic of music can ignite the souls of all who dare to listen.
There is much beauty in these words.
May this be a marker of this unique and magical moment in history.
what in the name of awesome??!?!??!
Chat GPT detected
@@accessdenied4089 Nevertheless that comment has the right of it. As another comment above put: why is it we can hear someone speaking 'oh shit' as though they know a saxophone battle is about to unfold as though such things were a common occurrence? The answer is that the saxophone battle is legend known by all. Legends may not reflect reality, but they invisibly influence our culture and society -- they are the stuff cohesive cultural groups are made of. On that day the people on that subway did not merely witness a saxophone battle but legend become reality. It is not only fit to write of such events using the language of epic narrative -- it is traditional.
@@accessdenied4089 Unfortunatley that may be the case, its a wonderful read and expression of words though.
Right place, right time, right people, right preparation.
Spiderman: saving the train
The peoples in the carriage:
Underrated
The carrige behind had a clown killing 3 people and a superpowered woman beating up a grandma
@@studioghibli5643 Yknow it would be an ace idea to think of every train scene from every movie you’ve watched and imagine it all happening on the same train. Be some wild ride I tell you what 😂
"Carefully, they're heroes"
Spidey was busy doing this XD : czcams.com/video/BUD9mDVO5Xs/video.html
Sax Guy 1: *Playing his sax while impressing the crowd*
Sax Guy 2: I'm about to join this man's whole career.....
Finally, a worthy meme. My low bow for subverting this clichèd thingy, otherwise it woulda be so dumb. Have a nice day.
@@OneNamelessHero ok
Lol
Brotastic Friend look like SEX Gay
HAHAHA
"When a random npc start playing same instrument as you,challenge em"
-Sun Tzu
bro said none of that but it works
When the video is 10 years old and less than 2 mins, you know this is a golden video.
His face when he hears the sax
“My time has come....”
:Master Oogway
@@shimalost9415 Master Oogway: you must continue your journey without me
Master shifu: Master you can't leave me
Master Oogway: you must believe
Man had mad intentions 💀
"My time has come...to show you how to scratch it"
lol he starting assembling the saxophone like “i’m bout to end this mans whole career”
OOHHHHHHHHHHHH
What career?
he was so exited about it too
Oh the “end career” thing again.... zzzz
With his grin, that was what it certainly looked like lol.
Even after 10 years this is still the best music duel in history
The near instant synchronicity is probably the best part of this
Sax Guy 1 : **Play The Sax To Impress Peoples**
Sax Guy 2 : *Allow Me To Introduce Myself*
Is this Jojo reference to Speedwagon?
@@ondrejcmykzahradnicek6863 HA YEET O
Sax guy 1: Oh? You're approaching me?
@@goatedfinny I can't play the shit out of You without coming closer.
@@hehehue2414 Oh HO! then play as much as you like!
Sax 2: stands up
Sax 1: why do I hear boss music?
Cloud White classic
Cloud White 3:45
*L4D Tank song intensifies*
@@yolkthosenuts *Kono, Giorno Giovanna, niwa yume ga aru*
JSK *gets PTSD*
Love when the 1st dude realizes the tenor is coming in and just drops into those long chord tones to support it. Sounds so BIG.
I never get tired of this video. Music is a universal language that everyone understands in some form, and this is a beautiful example. It brought together both the musicians and the passengers alike.
Innocent kid : **dies**
Oompa Loompas :
DUDE UNDERRATED COMMENT 😂
LMAO
this shit actually had me dying congrats
So underrated
If u hear sax u automatically come. Impressive
Me: *Takes the bus instead of the train*
The train that I skipped:
One per life chance train...
My God, 420 likes. No one change that!
@@yatox8 Sadly they did
The blizt: aw mannn
Ahhh so true haha
0:18 people don't realize how much talent it takes to get that high.
The sheer amount of talent these 2 possess to be in sync and great harmony when it's their 1st time playing together no practice is just incredible. Some bands can't achieve this even with hours of practice
And everybody left the train with a little smile on their face.
No with big smile ;)
It was time for Thomas to leave. He had heard everything.
Power of music man, or i say "art"
not the people that was trying to sleep
Pretty sure it's a big one
Wife: he's probably cheating on me, he's not home yet
Husband:
Your avatar is of a communist leader right? I don't know his name, but I've seen him once
@@aoimidori1237 oh uh its Ho chi minh, leader of Vietnam
GlORY OF Việt Nam! Cuz Im also VN, HO CHI MINH WILL ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
@@YenLe-jd5iu all of you, always use uppercases for some reason, I don't think I should ask in the first place, sorry
@@aoimidori1237 Well, the reason they use upper case is
1) The Caps is stuck
Or
2) Emphasize something (in this case, he/she use caps to emphasize his/her love, gratefulness to Ho Chi Minh.
And btw, not every Vietnameses always use uppercases.
(friendly reminder: I'm not hostile, if you found these sentences offensive, I'm sorry. I always tried to be nice and everytime I leave a comment to explain something, it often lead into an argument D: )
When they first started actually playing together it sounded perfect like they were both synchronized in that moment lol 😂
This is the type of History that doesn't repeat itself
The other saxophonist: "Wait, why do I hear boss music"
Are you approaching me
Aka jojo
0:16
Literally this time!! XD
lmao
1000th lije
When someone said "oh shit" in the second guy's entrance, I felt that
Me too buddy
I laughed
0:39
Delete this....
Same
Bro those two total strangers clapping really made this sound amazing. I wish they kept clapping the whole video to it.
Dude takes his sax out of the case and starts assembling it like an assassin assembling a sniper rifle.
Saxophone guy: *plays saxophone*
Guy on train: “I have been waiting my whole life for this moment..”
*Assembles saxophone*
“Now it’s MY TIME TO SHINE!”
Finally, a worthy opponent! Our duet will be legendary!
Lmao I knew carrying this sax around everywhere for ten years would pay off.
Lol that's cute
@@emilyrose8576 it is 😊😊😊😊🤤🤤
You mean time to *sax*
This was no battle. This was the beginning of a new friendship.
This has 309 likes yet there is no reply. I went out of my way to fix that
@@serosero your doing gods work my friend
True
Are you Sure they dont mery?
That was a marriage proposal fam
This is one of those clips, whenever I come across, I watch complete clip. One of the best on CZcams.
hands down one of the best vids on yt!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Joker: shoots 3 guys on the train
The Passengers in the other carriage:
lmao 😂
Lol
Pp
Most underrated comment imo
Actually lol
This video makes me nostalgic for the early(ish) internet before most videos like this were staged. Christ I’m so old….
I know how you feel. I just turned 31 recently and nostalgia hits like a truck.
I wanted to type "sax battle" but my finger slipped... and it left me scarred for life.
“The internet is filled with terrible and scary people”
The internet:
It's filled with both. It's a big place
The passangers ended up eating the loser of the battle
THOSE ARE DIRTY COPYRIGHT ABUSERS, LYNCH 'EM - some labels probably
Im Stealth
It’s usually not referring to the people in the videos placed on the internet.
It’s the ones commenting they are afraid of 😂
I see 6.9k bad people here
*sees another guy with saxophone*
Dude: "Finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary"
And it nearly 10 million views later it still is!
Battle: *absolutely legendary*
Battle : *super mega absolutely legendary*
@@At24_ JJBA Tier battle
And hoo boy it was
I watch this every few years and still feel the joy like watching it for the first time.
So true
yet another fine addition to my "algorithm strikes again" playlist
I love the part where he Starts Assembling It like some kind of Rifle
Clank Clink lol yeah like “let me ready my weapon”
"Must.Kill.Furries."
Too much american for me lol
I actually thought he was building a joint lol
omg xD
I love the reaction of the people around when they hear the other sax and know shits about to go down.
true bro hahahahahhaahhaha
"ooooh shit! :D"
after years i still come back to this video and my favorite part still has to be when the guy assembles his sax like some hitman assembling a sniper its so silly but so wholesome
This video capturing this moment is precious.🙏❤️
“Which one is winning?
“They’re both winning, son.”
I think it's fair to say that everyone won in this video.
That must be a memorable experience to everyone in that train
@@ghamdi7077 yes
The real winners are all the people on that cart
@@mangafreak923 yes
Now *THIS* is an Avengers level threat...
@mattR Mega CUS I DON'T GIVE A FUCK...
@@manuelr.7461 omg this guy misspelled avenger word, this is hilarious
😂😂
just stop with the avengers thing. Childish movie, grow up
bulbo toro nah, dude, growing up sucks ass, I’d rather enjoy life
Got this recommended randomly after 10 years
Little did he know there were 41 million in that car
We don’t fight with fists, we fight with saxophones like men.
That's what ww3 is gonna be all about(hopefully)
Space Sheep *hopefully*
@@steveharrington6046 *_hopefully_*
Humans Are Retarded Creatures *HOPEfully*
Steve Harrington *_hopefully_*
Imagine tripping hard on acid just trying to keep your shit together and get home on the subway when two guys just start having a sax battle.
Lmfaoo
Yes lmfaooooooo
When i read your commend loud then it sounds very wrong
Wow
Dead 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
it's so good to see that no one's holding their phone to record the show and just enjoying the moment.
This is just so beautiful. It’s not often I feel proud to be a part of humanity, but this video is one of the reasons I still do
The guys preparing his sax: FINNALY A WORTHY OPPONENT
OUR BATTLE WILL BE LEGENDARY!
SAX!
Lmao
Imagine you’re having the worst day of your life and you get on the subway just to have this happen in front of you
omg yes
What a mood change right
The best day of my life
Man I'd be so happy
and your deaf
still one of my favorite videos of all time
To this day still one of my favorites
“why do you wanna learn the sax?”
me: it’s complicated
Is it tho?
@@Regunes to explain
@@WatercraftGames fair
Not at all.
I saw sax battle.
I want to do sax battle.
ok sifu hotman
I love the guy that just goes “ohh shit”
same 0:39
The early times of youtube thanks for praising my childhood
They are having so much fun and I’m loving it.
Guy to the other guy with sax: “are you approaching me?”
Guy with the saxophone : I can't beat you without getting closer
Dioooo
ZAA WAAAARRRRUUUUUDDDDOOOOO
Oh oh! Then come as close as you like!
@@Jawslehoff DOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOTDOOT!
The “oh shit” when they realize that it’s about to go down.
czcams.com/video/w86rotpPU1Q/video.html ,.,.
@@jakolmydig960 no
Ikrr😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bro, they move like a video game character 🤣
This is like one of a lifetime for this encounter and it was worth it.
Oh, how I wish that this was how all arguments were settled.
Digital Dirk I couldn't agree more. You are so right. This is how it should be.
Gwendela McCorkle What did you say bitch? Lets grab the sax's and head outside! :)
Digital Dirk we will never forget the great saxaphone war of 2013!
Digital Dirk Well, Bill Clinton played the Sax and got out of trouble a lot of times ;)
+Digital Dirk "I know not with which weapons World War 3 will be fought, but World War 4 will be fought with ______"
This might still be the greatest LIVE battle in music history.
I loooooooooooooove this unique and legendary energy of this video
*Sax player 2 has joined the chat*
*Camera man has joined the chat*
*Camera man has left the chat*
Camera joined the chat first
Soo truuee😂👌 Camera man had to keep😭😂
This comment has 4K likes. It’s very high definition...
Stoned af😂
This comment supposed to be 2019?
Front of the train: silence.
Back of the train:
that's how it should always be.
That's the story of snowpiercer
Same with classrooms
Front is reserved for woman that's why
same with outing trip with school friends in a bus
For those of you who don't know, after this these two put together a little 3 man group called Moon Hooch. They still play together to this day.
That is mos wonderfull
uhh no? these guys are not related to Moon Hooch at all.
Dude wtf. They ain't moon hooch LMAO
me spreading misinformation on the internet
this mf was feeling devious that day
Japanese subways: Stay quiet, it’s respectful
American subways:
London subways: a fight breaks out
american subways:
school shooter pulls up with fully loaded rifle ready to collect bodies for his necrophiliac wife
Brazilian subways: surubão fudido e roubo de carteira
@@aurusei r/imveryedgy
@@aurusei don't you think that..?-
This is why aliens don’t mess with us, we’re just too advanced
You're right this is why we don't...
LMAO YES
Got me laughing 🤣
@@yehudagershombarak8801 proud to serve my community
They're worried they won't be able to match these guys level of funk
Funkiest moment for those who were there.
Worms my heart even 10 years later
The dude went in playing Billie Jean's opening notes, talk about style
the pther guys was playing smooth criminal i think
@@roobartpie the other guy was also playing billie jean
Oh i didn’t notice that
@@roobartpie bruh
Yeah, his name is Sapphire, pro dude.
Internet is filled with a lot of historical moments...
... *This is one of them.*
Indeed is💕
Makes this world less shitty
@Lukas Engel my bad man, my native language is taco (i'm from El Salvador) and i'm still learning
Exactly
JAJAJAJA el auronplay
This video makes me happy every time its a masterpiece
I'm still watching without getting bored even now
"Fucking finally, i was carrying this sax for years waiting this moment"
hahaha
"Finally, a worthy opponent. Our battle will be Legendary!"
When he's done assembling the sax
"This sax ain't just for show y'know"
Lol
first player:
"why did i hear the boss music?"
Why do i hear boss music* Idiot
Sanjay Janjay no need to call him an idiot, idiot.
Sanjay Janjay Degenerate troglodyte Neanderthal
Sea of thieves reference👌
Sanjay Janjay pussy
love how almost everyone on the train were just watching and enjoying the performance, not seeing it through phones' camera
although appreciate the guy capturing this gem
I miss these times :/
Lets just take a moment and appreciate the guy clapping on a really good rythym
the real hero
@@GREATTIME oh wow. 6 years old vid and still responding to comments..you legend bruv😆
@@ryutyga9946 anything for the fanz 🙏
@@GREATTIME 😂😂
What song name :'c ?
When the guy finishes assembling his saxophone:
“Remember, no Russian”
Is that a reference I dont get?
road to 500 lbs squat From COD. What Makarov says after you hear every click of the guns coming out of the elevator right before they shoot up an airport.
Exactly
@@carlotolentino4019 oh, thanks mate
No, that was Billie Jean
no matter how many times i watch this clip. i still enjoy it
Watching this 10 years feels so nostalgic
I love how excited the guy is in the beginning as he realizes his time has come.
I hope the two sax players became friends! It's always restores my faith in humanity when I see random strangers make magic like this happen.
Fr lol
We did end up playing a show with these guys. They have a dope band called EMEFE. gr8 groupa guys !
GREAT TIME Can u send me the link to a vid of theirs?
here's one I found czcams.com/video/sVsAMpcYntM/video.html
Dude, that's freaking awesome! So these two actually *WEREN'T* two totally random strangers? Aww... I was thinking how awesome it would have been if they didn't know each other at the time :P
“Oh you’re approaching me?”
“I can’t jazz the shit out of this train without getting closer.”
Jojo is gay
Hahahahahahahah
@@veke05 we know
Everithing now is a jojo reference
*Jizz