Cry Me A river TENOR HORN 1930s Besson

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • picked up the E FLAT Horn after not playing brass for over 35 years..was a TUBA player before the British Army..but moved on to saxophone..i have to say I am really enjoying it.. The Horn is a 1930s instrument I picked up as an ornanment..a few years ago..a beat up clunker...I am a saxophone player..but hey..why not..think it sounds great? Thanks for the views

Komentáře • 64

  • @miroslavkostic2533
    @miroslavkostic2533 Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful tone, mellow and clear, in Balkan bends it is always solo, Flagel takes contra, trumpet plays lyrics and bass background, all rotary..

  • @GhastlyH
    @GhastlyH Před 6 měsíci +2

    Oh man. I played the Alto horn from elementary school through high school. I still have my old alto horn. When I was in grade 8 ('79) my school phased out the Alto horns and replaced them with French horns and the high school in my town also did the same which meant I'd either have to switch from Alto horn to another instrument or I'd have to buy my own Alto horn. Thankfully since the school was getting rid of the Alto horns I was able to buy the Alto horn I learned on for $50 so I was the official last Eb Alto Horn player in both my elementary and secondary school. I just loved the sound of the instrument and didn't want to switch to something else. It has such a nice rounded sound without being as muddled as a french horn.
    I stopped playing my Alto horn after high school and have worked professionally as a keyboardist and accordionist ever since. I still have my old Alto horn and videos like this really make me want to start composing for it. I wonder how long it would take me to get my embouchure back again? I still remember the fingering and do take it out of its case a couple of times a year and tootle a little bit on it.
    This was an awesome video.

    • @GhastlyH
      @GhastlyH Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ooh! I just realized that my calling the instrument an "alto horn" and use of "elementary" and "secondary" schools means I've pinned myself as a Canadian since the British call it a tenor horn and the Canadians and Americans call it and alto horn, but Canadians use elementary and secondary for schools and most Americans use grade school and high school.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 6 měsíci

      Thankyou ..have considered..combining the Tenor Horn...which we call it in the UK..or e flat horn...with some original composition myself. Was a tuba player originally..then saxophone. ..anyway I got the horn out a few years ago now .3 ? And this video is far more popular than what I thought was supposed to be good at..🤔🤣..it's an old beat up horn..that still have..might grab it out of the shed..🧐..anyway..thanks for taking time to comment..you should also play again..👍🫡

  • @davidbates6151
    @davidbates6151 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow! It's so old that the instrument is in black and white!!!! More seriously - thank you for the beautiful playing of such a lovely tune.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 7 měsíci

      It shouldn't be . Thankyou..am a sax player..but originally brass

  • @tazpoochie
    @tazpoochie Před 3 lety +13

    Beautiful . I am thinking of having a change from trumpet to tenor ! .this has convinced me. You have a beautiful tone

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind comment...🙂....am a sax player really..but tenor horns are nice...thankyou

    • @firehandszarb
      @firehandszarb Před 3 lety +5

      I'm kind of surprised that the tenor horn is not more popular than it is. I've been playing tenor horn for couple of years and I adore it now, it really is a lovely sound. I also play alto sax and keys.

  • @rodiffinger7998
    @rodiffinger7998 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great sound considering that you are a sax player. It was very like a flugelhorn. I recently switched to tenor horn after 58 years playing trumpet cornet and flugelhorn. Loving the experience 😊

  • @wind_man
    @wind_man Před 3 lety +8

    It sounds great, man! I'm also a sax player, enjoing brass horns )

  • @robguyatt9602
    @robguyatt9602 Před 8 měsíci +4

    My favorite brass. I played Cornet, Tenor Horn and Euphonium many years ago. The Tenor Horn moved me most.

    • @cohpefps
      @cohpefps Před 6 měsíci +1

      I prefer upbeat and brilliant songs on the tenor horn, but i feel like euphonium most fits this style, along with tuba.

  • @marshalmcdonald7476
    @marshalmcdonald7476 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic. Sweet tone and interpretation. Good to see this horn getting some air time. Nice job sir.

  • @baronsamedi5820
    @baronsamedi5820 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you....I play trumpet, just twice I could play a tenor horn and it was a beautiful and touching experience, its sound has an unique softness, deepness and sweetness, and it can get way lower than trumpet (thai I personally love in the low register, specially with my Holton trumpet that is quite big in bore and bell....)

  • @roystone9932
    @roystone9932 Před rokem +2

    Thats brilliant what a super sound you're making on that old horn . I play a 50 year old euphonium which sounds gorgeous . In short they knew how to make instruments back in the day . Keep on playing the brass matey .

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před rokem

      Very kind of you to say...bit staggered by how many people like this..being a saxophone player...I did start music on Tuba..back in the day..Thankyou..must dig it out n do another track..🙂🙏

  • @trikOsk
    @trikOsk Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice one!

  • @edwincancelii2917
    @edwincancelii2917 Před 2 lety +2

    That alto horn (U.S.A.) is so beautiful, that should be added in the smooth jazz genre.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 2 lety

      Hey thankyou...it really should not be that good...or me...as honestly didn't play for years...I might resurect it for another vid...as did enjoy playing this old beat up Tenor Horn..👋

  • @oldboy51100
    @oldboy51100 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely beautiful. Lovely sounding born and you play so well. It's inspiring. Thank you. I know this will be my go to for an embarrassingly long period of time.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před rokem

      Extremely kind of you.....for what was supposed to be just a reminiscing video (once a brass player) of an old "clunker" beat up Horn...Its got me some surprisingly great comments👍 .. I question my Synth venture....its not doing as well..🙏😎👋

  • @wesleyayres7017
    @wesleyayres7017 Před rokem +1

    This is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @Lenamusic
    @Lenamusic Před rokem +1

    Beautiful composition 🙏💯❤

  • @paulmullen2620
    @paulmullen2620 Před rokem +1

    Gorgeous sound!

  • @andrewwu3414
    @andrewwu3414 Před 9 měsíci

    Wonderful music and much appreciated. Thx

  • @sax-o4520
    @sax-o4520 Před rokem +1

    Que hermoso sonido. Ahí hay musicalidad.

  • @JennerIIC
    @JennerIIC Před 2 lety

    Love this video, I watch it all the time. I think you need a whole Tenor horn album on Apple Music.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 2 lety

      Hi Thankyou..mmmmn..:-) time to dig the horn out..?..think its in the Garden..🤣.👋appreciate the comment..video did better than expected..

  • @jasongreek2342
    @jasongreek2342 Před rokem +1

    I will own one of these. Baritone is just not the same

  • @edwincancelii2917
    @edwincancelii2917 Před 2 lety +1

    In the U.S.A., it’s called the alto horn. Beautiful instrument though. And it looks like a small tuba.

  • @77Kaczoszka77
    @77Kaczoszka77 Před 6 měsíci

    Great smooth sound. thaks for sharing.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 6 měsíci

      Extremely kind of you..🫡

    • @77Kaczoszka77
      @77Kaczoszka77 Před 5 měsíci

      What is the model of this Besson horn is this Wentminstero or Prestige or other ?
      @@synthloopmusic

  • @valbastiancontraio2795
    @valbastiancontraio2795 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good

  • @blackpoolram
    @blackpoolram Před 2 lety

    Great to resurrect old instruments. I've just got my Grandad's Hawkes and Son (London) 1912 cornet into working order. Plays pretty well but in the wrong current pitch for band inclusion.

  • @Jacob-James
    @Jacob-James Před 2 lety

    Beautiful Horn and Beautiful playing

  • @raffaelecimmino6045
    @raffaelecimmino6045 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bravissimo

  • @jasonwrobel2470
    @jasonwrobel2470 Před 2 lety +1

    You sound fab buddy. Lovely to chat today. Now do the same tune on a tenor sax and repost.

  • @miguelpublicidad
    @miguelpublicidad Před 2 lety

    MASTER CLASS🎼🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 2 lety

      Thankyou...not sure its that good..but thankyou..🙂

  • @77Kaczoszka77
    @77Kaczoszka77 Před 8 dny +1

    Hi . Would You likie to tell us - what kind of mouthpiece You used for this recording ?
    Best regards :-)

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 8 dny

      @@77Kaczoszka77 hi yep.. It's a Dennis wick... Fairly old.. Am gonna say 5c..but will check later if can.. Not played since.. Thanks

    • @77Kaczoszka77
      @77Kaczoszka77 Před 8 dny

      @@synthloopmusic Thank You very much 👍

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 7 dny

      ​@@77Kaczoszka77it's a Dennis Wick..Just says Number 5 just looked :-)

  • @peterharrison5833
    @peterharrison5833 Před 2 lety

    Late to the party, but this sounds good. Thanks for posting.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před 2 lety

      Thankyou...this track...or my Tenor Horn attempt..to play with "fluffs" and views - likes has surprised me..Thankyou.

    • @peterharrison5833
      @peterharrison5833 Před 2 lety

      @@synthloopmusic You're welcome.

  • @kojisakuragi9862
    @kojisakuragi9862 Před 2 lety

    So beautiful!Could you tell me what mouthpiece you use?

  • @CaseyWinehouse
    @CaseyWinehouse Před rokem

    Forgive me for expecting Justin Timberlake, but thank you nonetheless. It was very calming.

  • @jordanpereira9001
    @jordanpereira9001 Před 3 lety +3

    Is a saxhorn?

  • @celticpridedrums
    @celticpridedrums Před rokem

    I'm interested know if the music was written for b flat trumpet or c piano? Did you transpose or direct from the sheet? Sounds great to me.

    • @synthloopmusic
      @synthloopmusic  Před rokem

      Hi..E flat Alto saxophone..as sax is or has been my main instrument.so was in key as is..thanks for appreciated comment.

  • @yhegojorge2587
    @yhegojorge2587 Před rokem

    Tem a partitura disponível?

  • @richardstevenson9095
    @richardstevenson9095 Před 4 lety +1

    Show off!

  • @Skyisthelimit4me
    @Skyisthelimit4me Před rokem +1

    Love the tunes, beautiful Tenor Horn with just a very nice classy beautiful sound! These horns don't get the representation they deserve. Also....this is NOT nothing against you because I know you didn't give it this name, I just don't like the name this instrument was GIVEN because it is not a Tenor instrument. And don't worry it's not just this one, I don't like the name of the Wagner Tuba in F either, simply because it is not a member of the Tuba family (Tuba family instruments don't always look like Tubas but they all have conical tubing from start to finish like a Saxophone such as the B-flat Tenor Tuba aka Euphonium in B-flat tenor or the F Alto Tuba aka Flugelhorn in F alto), but it is of the French Horn family. Speaking of F Horns I don't like the way they are called "Horn in F" or French Horn in F because they should be called rightfully French Horn in Double F (FF). That's right, the standard F horn is concert pitched in FF Contra Alto, it is a Contra Alto instrument. That's why it's so hard to play, it's a large Contra Alto instrument with the smallest bore and mouthpiece of all brass instruments being asked to play alto and soprano pitches most of the time. It's called French Horn in F because it was not designed to play Contra Alto pitches although it can with some practice it can go as low as the second F below the staff in B-flat bass clef. That's a low F on a BBb Contrabass Tuba. I also don't like the name of all Saxophones because they all should be named one up higher than their names, given the misnamed mismatched concert pitches they play especially in comparison with their Clarinet counterparts. Anyhow, all E-flat instruments are alto members, either E-flat Sopranino, E-flat Alto, Double E-flat (EEb) Contra Alto or Triple E-flat (EEEb) Octo Contra Alto. Yes they come in other keys as well, like G, F, GG, FF & FFF, but the E-flat alto key is the topic of this discussion. The Tenor Horn in E-flat has the same pitches as the E-flat Alto Trombone, E-flat Alto Trumpet & E-flat Mellophone, all alto instruments. Yes it's called Alto Horn in some parts but it should be Alto Horn universally. Sorry I just get anal about proper instrument nomenclature because it causes misinformation LOL