Czardas Monti for two Double Bass solo

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  • čas přidán 27. 05. 2014
  • Chardash by Monti, performed by Lev Weksler on Double Bass. (Arranged for 2 Double basses by Lev Weksler)
    This Musical Piece originates from my "Popular Classical Miniatures" collection. I used a 5/8th solo Bass, with an extended fingerboard and high solo Corelli strings.

Komentáře • 672

  • @vladrootgmailcom
    @vladrootgmailcom Před 7 lety +784

    Oh... my ... god... When I opened this video I was so skeptical, I though "Pfff, come on, Chardash on contrabass? That's impossible! you gotta have fingers of titanium to do it". I've never been so wrong! And the second part! ON ONE STRING! I bet Paganini himself would applaud you - at least his violin was not 30 kg heavy! Lev, you are a true master. Thank you!

    • @levweksler1819
      @levweksler1819  Před 7 lety +171

      Vladimir Kornev Thank you Vladimir. Спасибо! I'm not the only one who is playing this piece on the double bass. There are other beautiful recordings of this music made by Roman Patkolo, Lauren Pierce and others. And you don’t need “to have a titanium fingers” to play this. Now there are light weight metal strings allowing to develop fast playing technique on the double bass.

    • @sanstheskeleton2023
      @sanstheskeleton2023 Před 7 lety +41

      Paganini also had a disease that made his tendons looser than average, which contributes to how fast one could play.

    • @MrShyguyRS
      @MrShyguyRS Před 5 lety +12

      Vladimir Kornev Czardas is actually standard repertoire for most professional bassists

    • @priyeeshofonie9615
      @priyeeshofonie9615 Před 5 lety +2

      Ikr

    • @nox_7277
      @nox_7277 Před 4 lety +2

      Vladimir Kornev agreed. Strongly agreed

  • @Mannotaur
    @Mannotaur Před 7 lety +224

    Your left hand technique is quite something to behold specifically the thumbing.

  • @Marymarzipan
    @Marymarzipan Před 6 lety +77

    Oh man, I played bass in high school (was gonna continue in college but I had back surgery), and the number of people who don't realize just how versatile a bass is blew ( and continues to blow) my mind. This is incredible. Once I get a steady job I might join an orchestra again, this has totally rekindled my desire to play!

    • @ambers6789
      @ambers6789 Před 4 lety

      Mary O'Dell 𝚍𝚘 𝚞 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢 𝚒𝚝 𝚗𝚘𝚠?

    • @gregoryf4186
      @gregoryf4186 Před 2 lety +2

      I hope you got to play some bottesini

    • @doggoinbox2719
      @doggoinbox2719 Před rokem +1

      its been 5 years. did you retry bass?

  • @Mari-lh8oq
    @Mari-lh8oq Před 7 lety +305

    I really don't see why someone would mark this as fake, I mean, why would he go out of his way to learn the fingerlings for such a hard piece and play them out on camera and then just not make real sound? C'mon now, that just doesn't make sense, it's a genuine video that took effort to make, don't throw out someone's hard work like that.

    • @yirenchen6384
      @yirenchen6384 Před 7 lety +15

      Exactly! He would just throw paintings or sheet music over it.

    • @gregprymicz9947
      @gregprymicz9947 Před 6 lety +27

      he filmed it. and recorded it two different times. what you're seeing is a video, with a seperate audio track dubbed. The reason is simply audio quality.

    • @levweksler1819
      @levweksler1819  Před 6 lety +71

      Greg Prymicz I'm glad that there are people like you, who understand that for a musician the main priority is the quality of the sound recording and to create possible great piece of music, but not an attempt to impress anyone.

    • @silverfang2047
      @silverfang2047 Před 6 lety +8

      Lev Weksler you did an outstanding job and i now have something to accomplish. I want to be just as good as you. I look ip to you. Right now i would say i am a good bass player but still need to improve on so much more. I am about to become a college freshman and i would love to get better throughout the years

    • @cameronconley5301
      @cameronconley5301 Před 5 lety +37

      You can obviously hear the cuts and edited notes. Its undeniable

  • @dylanmorgan5279
    @dylanmorgan5279 Před 7 lety +385

    You, sir, are the best bassist I have ever seen.

    • @TothTimea32
      @TothTimea32 Před 6 lety +3

      best? :DDD total bad tempo, and slides, and dynamic.

    • @ctgbass
      @ctgbass Před 6 lety +10

      Please watch Edgar Meyer's and Bozo Paradzik's videos,man :)

    • @agnesmatusalem9076
      @agnesmatusalem9076 Před 6 lety +3

      I agree, only Bozo Paradzik makes me emotions...

    • @amj.composer
      @amj.composer Před 5 lety +40

      @@TothTimea32 Ever heard of rubato? Ever heard of playing with feeling? Ever heard that artists have their own interpretations? Did you bother listening to the full piece? Ever heard that you're an absolute dumbass?

    • @ZapPack
      @ZapPack Před 5 lety +2

      Aryaman Manish Joshi yeah really

  • @bayarbuyan84
    @bayarbuyan84 Před 7 lety +90

    Unbelievable! Only 75k views? It should be in the millions. But don't worry sir, people just haven't found you yet. And when they do, you would be regarded as the master because you sir are amazing!

  • @kenseymilla1776
    @kenseymilla1776 Před 6 lety +1

    Astounding, this is pure magic, I'm about to cry, please please allow us to listen more of these gorgeous pieces. Thank you so much.

  • @Brook987
    @Brook987 Před 8 lety +6

    Bravo!!! Amazing and thank you for sharing Mr. Weksler!

  • @missmaryhdream6560
    @missmaryhdream6560 Před 3 lety +4

    Well that was absolutely glorious, I loved every minute. Thank you

  • @mailingperson
    @mailingperson Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you so much Mr Le Weksler, thank you for bring us such amazing and beautiful double bass music.

  • @TJCormack
    @TJCormack Před 6 lety +2

    Beautiful in sound, techniquie (a dance of the hands), superb bowing. Magnificant.

  • @cameronroundtree4488
    @cameronroundtree4488 Před 7 lety +10

    This is truly astounding. I have just found your page and it really makes me excited and uplifted to want to continue double bass. This is not only the best rendition of the piece, but an outstanding reminder of hard work and dedication with a musical instrument can get you.

  • @shogun2215
    @shogun2215 Před 7 lety +8

    One of the better performances of Czardas on the bass that I've heard. You're certainly an exceptional bass player.

  • @chief2632
    @chief2632 Před 5 lety +69

    Omg the harmonics at 3:37. Never heard a bass use those until today

    • @thylildude1016
      @thylildude1016 Před rokem +1

      I’ve attempted those harmonics and yeesh they’re hard to get right you have to have amazing skill to play them properly but he’s just casually speeding on through this man is amazinh

    • @thylildude1016
      @thylildude1016 Před rokem +1

      I’ve looked more and his bass is special made to play those Corelli strings a 5/8th bass and extended fingerboard amazing

  • @MrTennis88
    @MrTennis88 Před 6 lety +227

    Well, I am a violinist, not a bassist or cellist, but I can certainly see that your bowing technique is very real and very fluid. Vibrato, also real, and very nice technique as well as all the fingering and shifting. So, you have put in your hours and got your reward, a combination of admiration from the sane and bitter jealousy from the usual internet "I need to get a life brigade." You may have, for all I know, patched some of this together using technology. Anyone who doubts that this happens in classical music recording should watch the movie Pianomania and pay particular attention to the recording of the Bach Art of Fugue. The fact that some people seem to feel that nobody should be allowed to play or record classical music if they are not Leonid Kogin or Rostropovich or Arthur Rubinstein is just sort of pathetic. You can guess how far they got with their instrument, so they quit and live vicariously through the top of the top musicians and invest their time in bitter commentary rather than practice. Anyone who puts in huge love and effort and achieves a high level of musicianship is the winner, they get the thrill of felling the music go through them instead of being a mere listener. Bravo!

    • @DaveDexterMusic
      @DaveDexterMusic Před 4 lety +2

      I stitch together multiple takes of sessions recordings for the perfect result. Unless it's a live concert, it's all about the end result imo. I'd be surprised if Lev had to do much if any cutting from multiple takes, though. He's quite something.

    • @itsjoemamad7179
      @itsjoemamad7179 Před 4 lety

      Chuck Berry u mean celloist

    • @itsjoemamad7179
      @itsjoemamad7179 Před 4 lety

      U had the time to make this

    • @jazmine9385
      @jazmine9385 Před 4 lety +5

      cool Chanal No, its cellist.

    • @jideamobi9555
      @jideamobi9555 Před 3 lety

      I cellist

  • @aidenjohnson3212
    @aidenjohnson3212 Před 2 lety +3

    Lev I wish I was kidding when I tell you I’ve been watching this video since 2018!! I can’t get enough of it, you are a true master! A salute from this Violinist and Pianist!!

  • @violaisreallycool
    @violaisreallycool Před 6 lety +3

    Made me teary-eyed, superb playing Mr. Weksler.

  • @trueman9299
    @trueman9299 Před 4 lety +4

    Brilliant. Love the editing as well as the unbelievable performance. It just shows playing with yourself doesn't have to be a rude thing !

  • @xxxstormzzz5019
    @xxxstormzzz5019 Před 5 lety +4

    Oh man that is some beautiful music he is playing. Wow I love how it sounds so smooth and so good. I like that it has some type of deep sound. It's so beautiful

  • @eddiefitzgerald5198
    @eddiefitzgerald5198 Před 7 lety +2

    Fantastic! I love watching you play.

  • @lf6046
    @lf6046 Před 4 měsíci +2

    🤗You can see the passion this man has for music, the way he plays .Amazing performance. God bless u.THANKS

  • @LordQueezle
    @LordQueezle Před 5 lety +1

    Such precise playing in the fast sections. I love it!

  • @alichan8774
    @alichan8774 Před 6 lety +1

    I like the good tempo. Thank you for sharing your musical piece.

  • @hannesheinz720
    @hannesheinz720 Před 5 lety +4

    Stunning player and a fantastic sound!
    Great work!

  • @honeybee4316
    @honeybee4316 Před 7 lety +2

    Holy Sh*t! That just blow my mind. Amazing! Bravo!

  • @marjamerryflower
    @marjamerryflower Před 7 měsíci +1

    ❤ Extraordinarily wonderful and astonishing! Thank you ever so much, sir, for sharing your expertise with the world!

  • @ahmadmuhammad8594
    @ahmadmuhammad8594 Před rokem

    Absolutely...Beautiful composition and great performance!!

  • @taveonnawood2060
    @taveonnawood2060 Před 7 lety +5

    you have my bass playing goals. I just started playing again and you make me more dedicated then what i already am. I'm so happy I found your channel.

    • @levweksler1819
      @levweksler1819  Před 7 lety +2

      Taveonna Wood Thank you Taveonna, I am really glad.

  • @duett445
    @duett445 Před 3 lety

    Amazing amazing just do not describe enough what is accomplished. Wow.

  • @rudrab814
    @rudrab814 Před 4 lety

    Omg, that clean sound... PERFECT

  • @culligham
    @culligham Před 5 lety +4

    Dios mio que bello,, incluso con un toque de locura ! Gracias por compartir su Arte , Maesto!

  • @edtecson1243
    @edtecson1243 Před 6 lety +1

    Very underated song (keep playing these absolutely beautiful songs)

  • @smileyguyz
    @smileyguyz Před 7 lety +135

    It seems like the recording and the camera are off. Try clapping, then when editing the video, just like up the peaks of the two channels (camera microphone and proper microphone) It will help make it line up more I guess if that's how you would like to call it.

    • @arthur6082
      @arthur6082 Před 5 lety +14

      Ryan LeFevre it’s not live, he edits them to sound more professional

    • @vojtechcermak6801
      @vojtechcermak6801 Před 4 lety +9

      I was thinking "why does it sound sometimes like keyboard?" xdd

    • @momish392
      @momish392 Před 4 lety +18

      @@vojtechcermak6801 IT REALLY SOUNDS LIKE A MIDI BASS SOMETIMES DOESN'T IT HOLY CRAP

    • @arturoromero951
      @arturoromero951 Před 4 lety +3

      The thing is that he did two different recordings of this piece however when the audio and live recording is actually played without the edits the coordination between the two audios would be out of sync because the one you see in the video is Lev doing a second recording of the Czardas, which is why it was edited to make sure to sync both recordings together. I mean there could have been a better job in editing it, but he gave it a lot of effort to do, and I respect him for that

    • @arturoromero951
      @arturoromero951 Před 4 lety

      Woodland especially for a piece like czardas tho. I believed he played it well it’s just that it was maybe too much edits

  • @Minioinkkie
    @Minioinkkie Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you for the music! I really enjoyed it!

  • @hassaanahmed23
    @hassaanahmed23 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful bravo💕
    Amazing technique💓

  • @nickyelovich3872
    @nickyelovich3872 Před 6 lety +3

    Awesome piece and an amazing performance.

  • @georgoskar1957
    @georgoskar1957 Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful.Just beautiful.

  • @AntonioRodrigues-po4xo
    @AntonioRodrigues-po4xo Před 5 lety +13

    Simplesmente magnífico. Parabéns e obrigado por mostrar esse espetáculo musical.

  • @drbob528
    @drbob528 Před 4 lety

    I've just listened to this track for the umpteenth time. I doubt that many bassists could play Czardas at this pace and on a single string without ending up in a fracture ward. Lev Weksler is a stunning musician and a very entertaining one. His runs alone are jaw-dropping and his passion and musical depth are a rare experience. It's nice that his twin brother helps out with the right hand! It would be almost scary to hear Lev team up with Vittorio Monti; what a double act. Thank you, Maestro.

  • @MsNewinspiration
    @MsNewinspiration Před 8 lety +1

    WOW!!! Its absolutely awesome!! Thank s, enjoyed very much! :)))

  • @russiangirl1823
    @russiangirl1823 Před 5 lety

    By far... one of the most impressive videos I have ever seen...

  • @donnkirkbeeson
    @donnkirkbeeson Před 8 lety +4

    I loved every second of that!

  • @jushibuti2575
    @jushibuti2575 Před 6 lety

    I wish this man was my teacher, I been watching this video for a year and still cant believe that its possible to sound this good.

  • @thekelseecourtney
    @thekelseecourtney Před 3 lety

    I wish I could like this video the amount of times I watch and listen 😍

  • @PierroxXxPunks
    @PierroxXxPunks Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing. Just amazing.

  • @elysiumrose7658
    @elysiumrose7658 Před 5 lety

    My dog was beginning to panic and turning this on instantly calmed him. Thank you!

  • @MrBrainsquash
    @MrBrainsquash Před 7 lety +1

    My mouth stays open … till tomorrow or so. Yeah, also @night. Amazing! So fast and accurate.

  • @mojita8815
    @mojita8815 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic, super!!! I love it

  • @silvioxavier6372
    @silvioxavier6372 Před 2 lety

    Lev, parabéns pela sua interpretação.... 🎻 Ficou Ótimo ! 👏 Um verdadeiro sucesso 🎶 🇧🇷

  • @PenelopeShvarts
    @PenelopeShvarts Před 7 lety +4

    Lev Weksler this is amazing. I play guitar and know how hard it is to play this piece at tempo. I am speechless!

  • @AndrewStokes1966
    @AndrewStokes1966 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow... brilliant sir. Many years spent mastering that instrument obviously

  • @shivangikale5688
    @shivangikale5688 Před 7 lety +4

    I'm a big fan of you. You're really really amazing at what you do. I've seen Flight of the bumblebee for a thousand times by now. Amazing stuff!! Love your videos :)

  • @henrymuxmukuwe2306
    @henrymuxmukuwe2306 Před měsícem +1

    I never knew that you can play such high pitched notes on a DB , I love your magic fingers, you're so great 💝💝💝💝💝

  • @nikolajpetronijevic6849
    @nikolajpetronijevic6849 Před 8 lety +1

    Mr. Lev you inspired me to start playing again classical upright bass, and i'm very thankful because of that.

    • @levweksler1819
      @levweksler1819  Před 8 lety +1

      +Nikolaj Petronijevic Thank you very much. I am glad that I can be an inspiration to you and keep you motivated and on the right track, never stop playing:)

  • @ALEXANDER49668
    @ALEXANDER49668 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Beautiful work!

  • @oscarceballos1261
    @oscarceballos1261 Před 6 lety +1

    I love the way your right hand moves, es hipnotizante

  • @alexcohen2298
    @alexcohen2298 Před 5 lety

    Sir, my sincerely congratulations, you're the best double bass player I've ever seen. Greetings from Mexico

  • @SmeagolTheBeagle
    @SmeagolTheBeagle Před 7 lety +1

    Simply incredible.

  • @aggelosadamos6581
    @aggelosadamos6581 Před 3 lety

    Dude absolutely amazing I started to learn Electric bass but now considering to learn double bass in the future. I LOVE THIS!!!

  • @nicholasneyhart396
    @nicholasneyhart396 Před 5 lety

    Most wonderful I like the use of high tuning for these solos.

  • @thienngo8732
    @thienngo8732 Před 5 lety

    Sir, i play violin but here's my very very big respect for you, best string player i've ever seen, that fast part on only 1 string is incredible

  • @TheDjangojunkie
    @TheDjangojunkie Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @sambrias330
    @sambrias330 Před 4 lety

    You are the best. Actually amazing

  • @zouna87
    @zouna87 Před 6 lety +2

    you have earned my respect, sir! I wish when i'm older i will be able to play like you! greetings from Greece :)

  • @charleslambiase5670
    @charleslambiase5670 Před 7 lety +2

    I accidentally came across this video you for me now that after 41 years of playing electric fretless Bass I am really dedicating myself to my upright bass playing you have become a Mentor I will make it my business to follow you thank you

    • @levweksler1819
      @levweksler1819  Před 7 lety +1

      Charles Lambiase Thank you Charles! You'll be one of the first to whom I will send (as a gift) my arrangements with fingering indicated and some explanations of the technical features of my execution methods.

  • @prophecymediaintl3312
    @prophecymediaintl3312 Před 8 lety +1

    Wow amazing maestro.....you have inspired me to pick back up the double bass. I stopped about 2 years ago but I think I'm willing to give it another shot again!

    • @levweksler1819
      @levweksler1819  Před 8 lety

      “Ninja Boi X Omega” Nurse I am vary glad about that.

  • @jeffbollbach2841
    @jeffbollbach2841 Před 8 lety +1

    Very beautiful!!!!!!!

  • @gabrielearborio98
    @gabrielearborio98 Před 8 lety +1

    compliments, it's amazing

  • @efrenrosero702
    @efrenrosero702 Před 5 měsíci +1

    MARVELOUS..... MASTER OF MASTER....

  • @bevfitzsimmonds3382
    @bevfitzsimmonds3382 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant! Thankyou so much! 😀👍❤

  • @lanhellman1149
    @lanhellman1149 Před 3 lety

    great video, thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching it. 🤝✌💯🌷

  • @lawrencebrown1133
    @lawrencebrown1133 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful! Masterfully played

  • @meraldlag4336
    @meraldlag4336 Před 4 lety

    That really helped my self-esteem as a violinist that can barely shift!
    Fantastic job

  • @anothercloud
    @anothercloud Před 7 lety +2

    Amazing! This was beautiful. Keep up the good work!

  • @sidraafzal9475
    @sidraafzal9475 Před 3 lety

    Amazing sir...i really enjoy.heart touching music 🎶🎶🎶

  • @alexlangenbach
    @alexlangenbach Před 8 lety +2

    thank you so much for this wonderful peace of music. You are magic, sir!

  • @harimeleazarhernandezgarci3387

    I am amazed!!!!

  • @s3eedh3
    @s3eedh3 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful

  • @zecatorres1890
    @zecatorres1890 Před 6 lety +1

    Muitissimo bom! A melhor performance desta interpretaçã!

  • @challesyani7956
    @challesyani7956 Před rokem

    음색 정말 미치도록 아름답네요. 잘 감상하고 갑니다. 감사합니다

  • @asen80gmailcom
    @asen80gmailcom Před 5 lety +1

    This is out of this world!!!

  • @welitondasilvasantos2334

    Amazing!! Just Amazing

  • @tarkanikizler
    @tarkanikizler Před rokem

    a hypnotic talent, unbelievable

  • @Starik905
    @Starik905 Před 8 lety +2

    Потрясно!!! Слов нет!!!

  • @abdullahkhaled96
    @abdullahkhaled96 Před 8 lety +1

    Superb!! Well played maestro well played

  • @jk1214_
    @jk1214_ Před 4 lety +1

    This man is fantastic

  • @nihilistlemon1995
    @nihilistlemon1995 Před 7 lety +82

    Your pizz are really impressives. I'm just amazed by the intro. Still I can't help but noticing the strange sound, a bit like an electic guitar if I dare say so. Anyway it is an awesome video. thank you for producing it and sharing it.

  • @jdvictor5762
    @jdvictor5762 Před 7 lety +1

    It gives me such great pleasure to both listen and watch you perform this piece. Such flamboyant style. My humble salute.

  • @EleazarOctavioRuizSpreafico

    Spectacular!!! Bravo maestro!!!

  • @Nithink_Tank
    @Nithink_Tank Před 7 lety +70

    I wish I can like this video - twice.

  • @bodeinebrazy
    @bodeinebrazy Před 4 lety +3

    I’m just amazed by you. I’ve never seen someone so in tune with their instrument like it’s their own limb. And that’s a BIG statement.

  • @per-ericerkesjo2561
    @per-ericerkesjo2561 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic playing!!!

  • @zhe2en171
    @zhe2en171 Před 5 lety

    Love your work!

  • @missmaryhdream6560
    @missmaryhdream6560 Před 2 lety +2

    I came back to,listen again, it's so beautiful 💓

  • @ladouceurdupiano
    @ladouceurdupiano Před 8 lety +1

    Magnifique ! Merci !

  • @harishvarma4858
    @harishvarma4858 Před 6 lety +4

    No version of csardas so well.What correctness and perfection of staccato.Hats off.India.

  • @thomasjamesocampo6767
    @thomasjamesocampo6767 Před 7 lety +3

    Thoroughly impressed! Never thought it could be done like this on this instrument. You just earned yourself another subscriber good sir.....

  • @GH_WH_SIN
    @GH_WH_SIN Před 7 lety +1

    This is outstanding sir!

  • @sorokinhutor3971
    @sorokinhutor3971 Před 6 lety

    that twins so amazing!

  • @baplaytime8224
    @baplaytime8224 Před 3 lety +1

    Super sir,I'm an Indian.By your performance I inspired to learn double bass