To do this live infront of a worldwide audience of tens of millions takes a huge amount of confidence and self-belief.

@TheMinecraftACMan

2 жыл бұрын

And around a hundred thousand hours of practice time. (that's about 10 hours a day for 30 years BTW)

@grants.231

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinecraftACMan to be fair that much practice on a trumpet would be counter productive, Id bet his actual practice hours are more in line in a couple 10,000 hours

@janlansky4672

2 жыл бұрын

You might stone me to death for what I am about to say, but I´m pretty confident it´s not live, it´s pre-recorded. James Morrison is an incredible trumpet player, however I still think he wouldn´t be able to play it this clean and to hit that (I think it´s triple C in English) C at the end. Also when you look at his face and compare it to what he normally looks like when playing high notes, he looks quite relaxed here. But that´s just my opinion, I might be wrong.

@grants.231

2 жыл бұрын

@@janlansky4672 hitting a triple c isn’t too hard for the best of players, and all the face scrunching is really just for show and or not necessary. Almost all reputable trumpet players can play in the upper range stone faced

@cheekywombat5910

2 жыл бұрын

@@janlansky4672 I studied under James last year, the band track was pre recorded but not his.

James Morrison is terrifyingly good at playing brass instruments.

@ry754

2 жыл бұрын

it's like he doesn't even try

@yannmondehard4171

2 жыл бұрын

I wish he also played music

@rik-keymusic160

2 жыл бұрын

He also is insane on the piano… its ridicules!! 🤯 really, just try to play trumpet for a few years and you know that this playing is from another world 😂

@tristenfuller3886

2 жыл бұрын

He also plays saxophone and guitar

@xeon2773

2 жыл бұрын

@@tristenfuller3886 oh my god this man is not human

I love how this score is so useful for a beginner like me! I'll get to practicing

@GeorgeCollier

2 жыл бұрын

lmao

@theoneandonly1085

2 жыл бұрын

I know, it’s the first thing I learned on my imaginary trumpet! All my non-existing friends were impressed

@thatelectropig8678

2 жыл бұрын

Better be a flute player

@Omanou

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll play that an octave lower and get my lips burned to death. You best be a pianist or flutist

@Sophie-th9fc

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe even try an octave higher 😊

We're reaching jazz levels that shouldn't be possible!

@TheBobcatlover

2 жыл бұрын

"Jazz is about the notes you DON'T play." He tells me. And now I lie awake at night, tormented. Bombarded by the ceaseless, silent melodies. I am my own undoing. The quiet makes it louder. Thus I remain, forever cursed by this knowledge: I am never not playing jazz

@thatelectropig8678

2 жыл бұрын

That swing seems pretty unreachable as well

@thehoodedteddy1335

2 жыл бұрын

The brass readings are off the charts!

@dickrichard626

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBobcatlover That's not really true and the analogy is misdirected. It's more like: in silence/nothingness, all things exist in superposition, in the background of reality. Basically, infinite everything is happening in nothing. As soon as you play a single note everything polarizes around it and your brain perceives pitches as being different and having different emotional qualities in different contexts based on how, what ever is being played relates to where ever the most consonant Ionian mode exists, regardless of it being played ever, if at all. Music is formulaic, meaning as you use more different notes, you leave less room for things to be open ended and "implied". Jazz is simply adding extra layers of complexity to a piece of music, whether it's extra harmonies, intervals, dissonance, Rhythm, etc. This is why it is recieved by many people negatively... Extra complexity in music, doesn't always mean better... With that said, I like jazz and understand it and have found works of genius in the genre, but TBH, I just like simple diantonic modal music way more then any Jazz. It's hard for me to comprehend how people tune in on it and get really good at making it... TBH, "jazz" is used to describe too much drastically different music and it's hard to even know what people are talking about, when they try to define it all at once. 😆

@aridabaginindabag9970

Жыл бұрын

@@dickrichard626 this is the woshiest woosh I have ever seen.

Don’t you just hate when you play everything an octave higher with flawless, crisp, perfect tone?

@riverme2994

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Getting tired of playing these Maynard like pieces perfectly.

@R.J._Lewis

2 жыл бұрын

Just the worst feeling.

@ZERO-ky8vm

2 жыл бұрын

Its a piccolo trumpet

@timz3419

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZERO-ky8vm first off, it's not - second, as a trumpet player who owns a piccolo trumpet, it does not make it any easier to play higher.

@landonboyd6630

2 жыл бұрын

also like those staccato 16th notes really high

the score looks like a flute score holy hell

@trevorjensen2706

2 жыл бұрын

It's certainly in the bright flute range, but very possible for solid trumpet players who are trained for such notes.

@isisdelph5272

2 жыл бұрын

As a flute player this looks normal, and definitely not for trumpet

@deejay3ever681

2 жыл бұрын

Pov: the creator likes your comment so much that it gets used as the videos title

@StruckByLightning

2 жыл бұрын

@@deejay3ever681 lmaooo i just saw

@Jordan-ll5eq

2 жыл бұрын

@@deejay3ever681 What was the title at first?

I don’t play trumpet but just how it sounds I can assume it’s very difficult

@Mster_J

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and with the clarity that he’s playing those high notes at is amazing

@mudbucket1354

2 жыл бұрын

difficult isn't even close to describe this

@ConnorSimonis

2 жыл бұрын

Any normal person’s lips would be gone if they tried to reach the notes hes reaching

@macyskaggs3772

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think the trumpet is necessarily even made to go that high but somehow he defies logic

@matthewmendens9750

2 жыл бұрын

For reference, most trumpeters will struggle for months to reach the top of the stave when they’re learning to play

The national anthem performance that follows this fanfare is *amazing*

@jackhollis3903

2 жыл бұрын

It's so good! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKOOmbOzmbm5dMo.html

@alexanderbayramov2626

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackhollis3903 thank you for the link, that version is really special for sure

as a trumpet player I can confirm he's playing a trumpet.

@flashnrt

2 жыл бұрын

As a saxophone player, I thought he was playing the saxophone!

@kennienielsen5704

2 жыл бұрын

As a guitar player, I was sure he played the bass.

@bubsedoodles

2 жыл бұрын

are you really sure though?

@morgyn_m

Жыл бұрын

as a percussionist, I could have sworn he was playing a vibraphone

@garrettward5442

Жыл бұрын

Wait, that's not a contrabass clarinet?

Only trumpet players know how hard that is. That level of sound quality on those notes for that period of time is ridiculous.

@peterthayer6238

2 жыл бұрын

Its hard. Just not a fanfare

@da11king

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible but true

@shadowpicaro

Жыл бұрын

i feel like most people who play brass instruments can understand

@fcturner

11 ай бұрын

I actually think you can only really really appreciate this if you have played trumpet for some years. Absolutely insane.

@Belenus3080

4 ай бұрын

That long sustained note he did is a double high G. The closest I ever got to that was an E two whole steps below that, even after playing for several years. He’s holding that G for like 10 seconds and makes it sound easy. I mean I’ve heard guys hit higher than that, but still this is crazy impressive.

Wow James Morrison has really lived an eventful life

@commandolemon6340

2 жыл бұрын

you're saying it like hes dead lol

1:51 The floor looks like a video game texture.

@benuscore8780

2 жыл бұрын

Glitch in the matrix - the floor didn't load in properly

I love how whe nit switches to swing everyone's posture goes from uptight and formal to relaxed and lazy which beautifully illustrates that change in rhythm

Yep, James Morrison is trained to hit the G6 to A6, and even higher, just like Arturo Sandoval. Any novice composer, do NOT expect even first chair trumpet players to hit these notes comfortably, as there is a significant risk of the notes going out of tune. A good film score to listen to that has these notes is from The Incredibles, scored by Michael Giacchino. These trumpet players are the top-tier. This can be done, G6 and higher, but there are few who can do so without quick burnouts and notes going out of tune.

@standporter

2 жыл бұрын

lol (young composer here)

@trevorjensen2706

2 жыл бұрын

@@standporter, no issues being a young composer, just know the orchestration. That is AWESOME to meet a fellow composer!

@standporter

2 жыл бұрын

​@@trevorjensen2706 Wow, you're a composer too - are you a pro? What stuff do you do?

@trevorjensen2706

2 жыл бұрын

@@standporter, I am working on a Masters Degree for Film Scoring, where I will be scoring music for films, T.V., and/or video games. How about yourself?

@standporter

2 жыл бұрын

@@trevorjensen2706 Your path sounds really exciting, tbh. I'm a college senior (in a non-music major) who happens to love music and composing. I've had several works performed in public, the latest being a string orchestra piece for my youth orchestra. I love music theory. Oh, and by the way, I play piano and trumpet. What styles are your areas of expertise/favorites?

I can’t even comprehend how much time he had to put into the trumpet to even be able to do that, none the less at a huge event

@DallasCrane

2 жыл бұрын

Not a lot lol because he has to keep up the doubles too

@jeremycahillcorbeil9845

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently he doesn’t practice

@charliecampbell6851

2 жыл бұрын

Trumpet isn't his first instrument

@Richard_Nickerson

2 жыл бұрын

All 3 of the previous comments are either irrelevant or wrong

@charliecampbell6851

2 жыл бұрын

@@Richard_Nickerson that's your own opinion. My statement is relevant in that I'm trying to impress that James is even more skilled than this person might think.

Typical Australians reading a tuba score upside down and playing it on the trumpet

The Trumpeter deserves an Olympic Gold Medal. Come on!!

@aclator

2 жыл бұрын

Morrison is unnatural. From playing full chords on trombone to perfect double c’s he can do it all.

This makes perfect sense. In early modern olympics they had competitions in poetry and architecture. But in the classic olympics they had competitions for heralds and trumpeters. Coming full circle.

I had the pleasure of meeting Morrison backstage at one of the Salvation Army Christmas Gift concerts (I was singing as part of the choir) and he was one of the nicest performers I've ever met, happy to chat too, we talked for a good 30 minutes about composition before he had to go. And believe me when I say you cannot believe the projection bouncing from stage side of Hamer Hall to the seats and then back again to the bass section of the choir about 1.5 seconds after he initially played it. No mic or accompaniment and this man can fill a hall for sure.

The mosquito in my room at 3 am

@errhka

2 жыл бұрын

This comment made me laugh really hard thank you

The dislikes are the people who can’t play this high

@ashwin9816

2 жыл бұрын

then pretty much everyone should dislike lmao

@FishingForLife28

2 жыл бұрын

And the likes are also people that cant play that high

@alanartz

2 жыл бұрын

Im in 7th grade and i can play up to double g

@anguscos4506

2 жыл бұрын

these comments don't work anymore :(

@-dulcet-2013

2 жыл бұрын

i, unfortunately can bc i play piccolo so different story 😼👍 man is still incredibly talented

0:59 that cymbalist is really jazzing out!

@83N74M1N

7 ай бұрын

going full dance mode 😅

That moment when youre told to write a jazzy but also regal fanfare, so you end up just awkwardly swapping between the two

as a trumpet player, I saw the first note and almost passed out 😂

@emilyrattini8462

2 жыл бұрын

I saw that note, realized that the highest note I’ve played is almost an octave lower, then considered taking up percussion instead.

@q12aw50

Жыл бұрын

@@emilyrattini8462 definitely yes.

James Morrison is just savage. Thanks for uploading this!

Bro doesn’t get headaches, he gives them. Like quite literally, my head is hurting from hearing how high he’s playing

The 'Walzing Matilda' motif is gloriously Aussie.

This is my favourite clip and I'm so glad you transcribed it!

How casually he's playing that high tho

This has to be the most impressive display of efficient trumpet playing I've ever seen

James Morrison and his band entertained us at a conference I attended at the Fairmont Resort in Leura in the Blue Mountains in 1988. Absolutely brilliant.

Totally brilliant. Gives me the shivers. I wish I could do that!!

The fact that he can do that on a standard B-Flat without having to use a piccolo is truly impressive.

@thomaslechner1622

2 жыл бұрын

Not true. Same insane level of difficulty to do this on a piccolo. Different, more "bell-like" sound, though.....

@joseojeda665

Жыл бұрын

@@thomaslechner1622 it's a little bit "easier" on piccolo since there's half the risk to crack/miss a note

@hotjazzbandhungary

Жыл бұрын

This is only mouthpeace and anatomy, not arts, not heart, he is a crocodile, a power machine as Sandoval also. That is a subculture. The sport of the trumpet. Many people likes it as for example the boxing. Your amazement can not be stronger than your heart, and your ears. If you haven't heart, you can not recognize those things... He is amazing, I would like to have those abilities, but I'm glad and satisfied without those...

@paulmaglio9254

11 ай бұрын

@@thomaslechner1622 Exactly. That concept is so misunderstood by people - including many trumpet players. Piccolo trumpet playing is a whole different ballgame.

That ending sounds like violins, holy hell.

"Insert typical player here" As a saxophonist and band teacher... Jesus christ... After nailing the first note on cue like no one ever has or could since,... the rest was just a fanfair to his own aptitude. Well done, sir.

His lungs are bigger than my dreams in life

Thanks for the score, I love light warm ups I can work on my low notes with.

*Perfect intonation..., soulful phrasing..., and portamentos so smooth and even, you'd swear it was played on a slide instrument...* 👏

The description hit me in the feels. I was the same way. Could never play higher the third octave B flat. Everyone kept saying it had something to do with the mouthpiece I was using, but I never had the money to buy a new one, and then after moving when I turned 21, I lost all 3 of my trumpets. 😔

@mrminer071166

2 жыл бұрын

Well do I remember my days as an elementary school trumpeter. Playing like this would have caused a ragged semi-circle of flesh to be cut out of my upper lip.

うますぎる…高音がすごく綺麗で安定していて、なおかつ聞こえてくる Solo player is very wonderful sound!! His high-tone is far clear and stable and also great.

That was the smoothest March to jazz transition I’ve ever heard

yo how tf he do staccato 16ths that high above the staff? This mans a legend

I can't even play a high D consistently man.....

@ilverdsgames3819

2 жыл бұрын

Saaammeee

@BoardieLive

2 жыл бұрын

I can barely play a high f clearly and can only play high e consistently man, this is crazy

My college band director was the director of bands for this, shout out Barry Spanier!

did they sneak waltzing matidla in there?

@andrewfloodeen5720

2 жыл бұрын

I KNEW that sounded familiar

Hey, my parents knew Miles personally. Enough of my banter, your presentation goes to the TOP of music videos. Congrats from this side of the pond, mates! EXCELSIOR!

he was in the doors, right? 🤩😂 (i know, i know…cool down). james….what a fucking cat!

James Morrison led my stage band in a session back in 1997 at the Melbourne Bands Festival. Even in the most basic concepts I can tell you, he is this amazing as an instructor.

that swing section went so hard and it only lasted 15 seconds

Amazing chops!

When they say "if I can do it so can you" or "With enough practice, anyone could achieve the same" I disagree. Some people are just born different.

I remember watching this live. Hard to believe that it was 22 years ago!!!

An AMAZING SOLUTE to the ATHLETES....not to the self-indulgent suits that walked-in.

Not just the range, but he stays up there for a long time, and in tune!

I saw this man live when I was about 12. for the next month I tried to figure out how to play 2 notes at a time, 3 instruments at a time, or even any one of his incredible skills. no one got me to practice like he did.

This is awesome!

Absolutely incredible! Thanks for the dopamine!

I think this piece gives me the shivers every fricking Time i Hear it...

Unbelievably good !!! 👏👏👏

What an awesome "humans are awesome" moment! I almost cried.

They're even colour coded I love this

This song inspired me to extend my range go from a high c to a double g in less then a month. I’m in 10th grade right now and I’ve gone up an octave in a year but with this video that honestly wouldn’t be possible. Truly inspiring.

@kjcorder

Жыл бұрын

Worry more about your tone and control rather than just range. Range means nothing if it sounds bad and out of control

Brilliant stuff

Jesus, I can feel my chops swelling just watching this.

0:54 goddamn that was smooth

This is an Olympic performance of its own

The tonguing on those high notes is actually crazy

The strength of this man's chops are unprecedented

I agree. I remember this like it was yesterday!

It's insanely good, I wanna cry.

Haven't heard anything this good since Maynard Ferguson.

Fantastic.

Not a single solitary boomerang. Frankly I'm pissed.

Great instrumentation

I used to play trumpet. I got my grade 6. But I rarely even hit a C, let alone anything higher, and when I did, I needed 30 minutes for my mana to regen. This guy's hitting a perfect fifth above that constantly with good tone. Man.

I played trumped for over a decade - these notes were some of the highest I could reach while struggling - the skill to not only sustain, but maintain pitch, tenor, etc is obscene. A lot of people don't realize that, once you get to that range, 2/3 of the trumpet isn't even used any more. Every note is either open or played with only the first valve (with very few exceptions). One way to imagine this is that, they don't have a trumpet, they're playing this with their lips and a straight piece of brass (think medieval straight trumpets). Absolutely insane.

I think this video should be titled “When you’re JIM MORRISON”😂😂😂

there weren't any violins in this performance? love your videos! thank you.

I think I speak for brass players' lips everywhere when I say: ouch.

Violin players have Niccolo Paganini as a role model. Brass players have James Morrison.

The marvel at Mr morisson s high Gs is the fact that they are clear, precise , and not strained ! Perfect embouchure

My lips went numb just watching this!

Beautiful, kinda took the "flute score" a little bit too serious bc of the transcription being in concert C. lol

After years of playing in public school bands i thought a mic’d up trumpet would be the reason i throw myself over a cliff, but oh my, im so glad to be wrong

That’s actually insane

Very impressive! For me, though, the greatest brass fanfare is Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," composed during WW2.

Guy bringing the symbals in 0:56 ...best man ;)

FUCK yes! Go you AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE Good Thing, James Morrison!!!

I can't believe he doesn't get a breath going into the post at 1:14. Unreal!

How does he even manage to keep his air going in the trumpet and his mouth from sliding off 🤯

Amazing

The effortless high notes is what does I for me

When was that? Then I remembered, the turn of the century.- 2000. Getting more and more like American "event" presentation. Remindered me of the Liberachy scene with all those pianos stacked in tiers for the LA Olympics.

This made my face hurt just listening to it, his embouchure is astonishing!

watching this made me light headed 🥲

I have nothing special to say. This is just epic, nothing more to say.

goosebumps...

Damn, he did the Scream Machine introduction and it sounds Awesome!!!!

bros chops are impeccable

insanity!