My orchestra is playing this song for Festival this year, and we're dedicating it to the middle school's conductor who is actually Egyptian. And not just of Egyptian descent. He was born in Egypt.
Soon He Newbold is great at really showcasing insturments that usually don't get heard like the viola and cello and bass. But them at the same time, brings the violin part to a whole new level. Love this composer!!
Betty Oster maybe you did, but there’s a whole lot of pieces that have the same style as this, and they can be mixed up easily if you haven’t heard them for a while :P
Yes, I know that now. I didn't when I posted this comment. I guess I saw an unfamiliar name and, in a fit of prejudice, assumed it was the name of a man. That's probably both racist and sexist, so yikes.
I don't mind being a violist, it's not like our parts are that bad. Our director tends to choose pieces that highlight violas, which is odd seeing as we have three, one who knows how to play and yet does nothing, and two (me being one of those) who are beginners, so basically we have to put our all into those parts. I suppose it's good encouragement, but there are actually tons of pieces that give violas a highlight, or at least a very similar part to the cellos, which I love having. The only thing that bothers me is when people see my case that is just a little less than twice the size of a violin case and call my instrument a violin.
its good that u have the melody and u r lucky to ahve it as a viola, i one my self love the melody along with others but dont u find it boring just playing quarter notes all the time? and btw u should always put ur all into it :)))
Andy Lam Well I suppose, though a lot of our parts aren't quarter notes. In fact, our last three that we played in concert had viola solos. That, and I'm also used to rhythm otherwise because I play a lot of rhythm guitar and bass, so quarter notes aren't new to me. I do find it hard to read the music in songs like Shepherd's Hey though where literally just about every note is a quarter note and it's hard to keep track of.
Isaac Talisman Nice! Did you do well? I'm sure you did, viola solos are amazing when they are included. When i sai quarter notes i meant like simple music, like quarter notes! :) most of the time we dont get melodies nor solos.
At that point, it's a matter to take to your director. Our director chose parts that highlight us so we do well, and I will say I got way better with just those three songs.
Oh my goodness, one of my top favorite pieces of all time… I absolutely LOVED playing it. We were originally gonna perform this in 10th grade, but since the stupid pandemic hit, we didn’t, and that completely broke me… but luckily we got to play it again when I was in 12th grade, and it made me the happiest person alive ^^
+fiery pheonix I got this song in full orchestra too for all county. I play viola and I love the song. Sadly, the full orchestra kind of ruins it and it sounds much better with only a string orchestra.
CC Vegetarian Violinist that's unfortunate but my teacher let me switch from one of the best 1st violinist to bass and then cello for a bit but I'm sticking with bass
Violas Are Amazing... I'd switch if my conductor would let me... Don't be discouraged... The viola has the most amazing range in the ensemble and it's a kick ass instrument in general
+Derrius Brooks Everyone knows Egypt is in Africa. The only time you would have to say where a country is in a video is if the country is small (Like Qatar, Bahrain, Andorra, Vatican City, Malta, ect.) or when it is not known as much (Cameroon, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Swaziland, Nepal for some reason, Belize, ect.) Just don't flaunt obvious information like that. It irritates people.
played this at my school district's concert festival a little over a week ago (2nd violin on 2nd chair!!) and i've gotta say i think its one of my favorites, even though it was difficult lol there's just something about those triplet parts man
i remember when i first learned to play this song. i had a hard time with th=at first set of triplets and the melody in the beginning where it introduces it with the violas
I play the viola, but I don't hear many people talking about violas, I usually hear stuff about violins (almost all the time) and it kinda annoys me...
were doing this piece for out 7/8 grade orchestra and band concert, I dont really think this piece deserves above a 3 let alone a 4.5 (as a band player I feel they should really add band instruments to these music videos, 4:09 is my fav part when the brass usually takes over)
My advanced sixth grade orchestra from middle school had about 27 violin players and one viola, and that viola player wasn't exactly the best. Feeling bad, first chair from violins switched to viola. (Then I got first chair. :P)
Yeah.. I guess it also makes it somewhat harder to play too because playing melody is much easier than just notes that by themselves make no sense. Forces you to actually listen and play with the other parts instead of just constantly playing forte like so many violin sections do (not all)
It's so beautiful but I've only been playing the violin for 1 year and 3 months and I have to play excerpts from this song and all of them are the hardest ones. But besides that I really like this song~ it's so cool.
I'm playing this for my region concert and I got 4th chair but the 3 people that beat me were playing science they were 5 and 7 and I've been playing since I was 10
Hey, dont be hatin, its already hard to scrape together a few of us that play normally, nobody likes playing viola for some reason and everyone chooses violin D=
lol lol orchestra players have to take the fact that most popular orchestras or symphonies use "band" instruments. I mean band is actually really bad at describing the instruments. Half of "band" instruments are actually orchestral instruments and the other half are jazz instruments
its so amusing to look back on pieces like these and see all the comments from middle schoolers....
Woah
middle schoolers?
@@toad2047bro I’m playing this in 8th grade 💀
My orchestra is playing this song for Festival this year, and we're dedicating it to the middle school's conductor who is actually Egyptian. And not just of Egyptian descent. He was born in Egypt.
Soon He Newbold is great at really showcasing insturments that usually don't get heard like the viola and cello and bass. But them at the same time, brings the violin part to a whole new level. Love this composer!!
Soon hee newbies very cool 😎
I did this piece with my high school chamber orchestra my senior year and we had a blast playing it!
Played this in 8th grade ILMEA, very fun to play
When col legno appears;
I THINK MY STRINGS JUST DIED
lmao
hecking berlioz
when they make a movie of the red pyramid this should be on there
YES
Agreed
Well Netflix is now making a movie for The Red Pyramid so it's a possibility
Hearing this makes me loose hope of getting into a good college
Evy Nguyen lolhave faith young grasshopper
no I’m pretty sure it’s because you can’t spell lose
What happened
why do I feel like I played this in a past concert before?
Betty Oster maybe you did, but there’s a whole lot of pieces that have the same style as this, and they can be mixed up easily if you haven’t heard them for a while :P
I love Newbold's work. There's just something that makes all his pieces sound really good. This and Arabian Dream are my favorites.
Mephostopheles Soon Hee Newbold is a female.
Yes, I know that now. I didn't when I posted this comment. I guess I saw an unfamiliar name and, in a fit of prejudice, assumed it was the name of a man. That's probably both racist and sexist, so yikes.
@@mephostopheles3752LMAO yikes dude
I played this song in highschool as a bass player, and 4 years later I come back to it because it was that great!
3:24 WOAH mind blown
brooklyn paige ikr
2:43-2:50 UUGGHHH SO GOOD
I played this a couple years ago and it’s such a good arrangement, Lion City was nice as well I played that one too 🎻
Taurus 11342 Lion City is my favorite
Omg I play lion city too even though it's like so ez
Taurus 11342 so we’re playing this soon and I really wish we played Lion City too. You’re lucky lol
O.O that moment when your the only 1st that isn't playing
o-o
Miss playing this song in orchestra so much last year in spring as senior in High school . ;(
Egyptian music sounds amazing if you ask me, and I played this song at my concert Tuesday it's very beautiful.
It sounds something from there. Beautiful piece of music.
I don't mind being a violist, it's not like our parts are that bad. Our director tends to choose pieces that highlight violas, which is odd seeing as we have three, one who knows how to play and yet does nothing, and two (me being one of those) who are beginners, so basically we have to put our all into those parts. I suppose it's good encouragement, but there are actually tons of pieces that give violas a highlight, or at least a very similar part to the cellos, which I love having. The only thing that bothers me is when people see my case that is just a little less than twice the size of a violin case and call my instrument a violin.
its good that u have the melody and u r lucky to ahve it as a viola, i one my self love the melody along with others but dont u find it boring just playing quarter notes all the time? and btw u should always put ur all into it :)))
Andy Lam Well I suppose, though a lot of our parts aren't quarter notes. In fact, our last three that we played in concert had viola solos. That, and I'm also used to rhythm otherwise because I play a lot of rhythm guitar and bass, so quarter notes aren't new to me. I do find it hard to read the music in songs like Shepherd's Hey though where literally just about every note is a quarter note and it's hard to keep track of.
Isaac Talisman Nice! Did you do well? I'm sure you did, viola solos are amazing when they are included. When i sai quarter notes i meant like simple music, like quarter notes! :) most of the time we dont get melodies nor solos.
At that point, it's a matter to take to your director. Our director chose parts that highlight us so we do well, and I will say I got way better with just those three songs.
lol nice
I just played this song last week at my county festival, I love it. (I play cello) I listen to this 5 times a day now
I love the Egyptian feel! Also I notice good bass parts for once
omg 3:24 tho that's just genius I think that's my fave part of the whole piece
Sneha Shrinivas I don't understand... how?
Oh my goodness, one of my top favorite pieces of all time… I absolutely LOVED playing it. We were originally gonna perform this in 10th grade, but since the stupid pandemic hit, we didn’t, and that completely broke me… but luckily we got to play it again when I was in 12th grade, and it made me the happiest person alive ^^
i played this song last year!! i absolutely loved it!!
Thank you. Finally a good clear version :)
Im playing this next month. It’s very pretty and I love how the grace notes sound
just got this piece in full orchestra. amazing. another song i recommend for all of you is folk dances by dmitri shostakovich
+fiery pheonix I got this song in full orchestra too for all county. I play viola and I love the song. Sadly, the full orchestra kind of ruins it and it sounds much better with only a string orchestra.
+Stefanwolf1 yeah VIOLA POWER!!!
Trinity Bess The best around :)
1:05 that slur though👍👍
This brings back memories of my region...4 months ago but I still miss it a lot cuz it was very fun😭
hey we're playing this for region this year lol
Tbh this is a really fun piece to play
A banger
We're playing this piece in orchestra and it's beautiful (≧▽≦)
I'm a violin 1 and I have to play this for the concert
The real dude same
I play bass... I am lonely
WHY THERE NEVER BASSISTS!
I want to play bass for jazz band... does that count?
yes! Hello friend!
NerdyMonkeyBoy I play bass as well. Basses are the best!!!!!!!!!
Lol
that's why all of them wanna become jazzers
I remember playing this in 6th grade, we did almost as good as this :)
BTW: I've been playing violin for about 7-8 years.
Bro u are in 12th grade now are u good at violin
@@timothyseo2410 they’re out of high school now
I always wanted to play the cello but i can't so i just play the violin
OMG!! Same here! My conductor wouldn't let me switch... ]=
It is! It's such a beautiful instrument.
CC Vegetarian Violinist that's unfortunate but my teacher let me switch from one of the best 1st violinist to bass and then cello for a bit but I'm sticking with bass
Wow! You are truly talented. =]
Thanks but I'm on a journey to play all instruments. There are still people better out there so I'll try my best
Violas Are Amazing... I'd switch if my conductor would let me...
Don't be discouraged... The viola has the most amazing range in the ensemble and it's a kick ass instrument in general
This will hit 1 million views bc of me lol
Same
i imagine this as an egyptian mission
my class got to play this song today. I'm hoping we get to play it for the Festival.
The intro is great!
My seniors played this when I was in 7th grade now I’m playing along side them in a higher leveled group
Played this with my symphony orchestra (I played the Trumpet part in the arrangement we played). It was alright
Played this piece yesterday on bass! Very fun! :^)
i want to play this song soooooooo bad
+Christopher Crawley It's not as fun as it sounds, I promise.
I am playing it right now and it's super fun
Apoc Community What do you play? The viola part is boring.
+chaositis I play violin
Apoc Community Makes sense. You have that cool bow part. Where you just bounce it on the strings.
Egypt is in Africa just so u all know
I'm pretty sure u just finally looked it up
No I know where Egypt is I'm not dumb
+Derrius Brooks Who doesn't know that lol...
+Derrius Brooks Everyone knows Egypt is in Africa. The only time you would have to say where a country is in a video is if the country is small (Like Qatar, Bahrain, Andorra, Vatican City, Malta, ect.) or when it is not known as much (Cameroon, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Swaziland, Nepal for some reason, Belize, ect.)
Just don't flaunt obvious information like that. It irritates people.
What are you talking about (dur), Egypt is in Antarctica (dur dur (
I Have Always wanted to Play This Song. Like Really Bad
me too.
What Instrument do u play?
I'm Violin
cello
ooh same!
i know right, its a good song
Getting this music! Can't wait
played this at my school district's concert festival a little over a week ago (2nd violin on 2nd chair!!) and i've gotta say i think its one of my favorites, even though it was difficult lol
there's just something about those triplet parts man
still salty i didn't get to perform this at my high school festival. darn you covid :'(
I played this as one of my final pieces as a senior recent past spring. Also for assessments. I miss orchestra so much ;(
i remember when i first learned to play this song. i had a hard time with th=at first set of triplets and the melody in the beginning where it introduces it with the violas
Before learning violin you should try to take a spelling class
i have to play this and rhodeo, the original rhodeo
I play the viola, but I don't hear many people talking about violas, I usually hear stuff about violins (almost all the time) and it kinda annoys me...
Jia Yazon YES
Jia Yazon fr
I have told some of the violas in my class to breed more violas as a joke at the beginning to the school year, because we only have four.
I play viola!!
I'm playing this song as well, although imma tuba-ist I got this song in bass version , yay :)
Great Song....GO CELLOS!
My full Orchestra played this, but I played the French Horn arrangement 😊
I remember playing this my 9th grade year. Bass.
This song is so fucking hard to play. >.
Go cry to your mommy 😢😢
@@annimiller4680 Dude this was almost a decade ago when I was just starting violin lessons. Why are you here lmao
were doing this piece for out 7/8 grade orchestra and band concert, I dont really think this piece deserves above a 3 let alone a 4.5 (as a band player I feel they should really add band instruments to these music videos, 4:09 is my fav part when the brass usually takes over)
My advanced sixth grade orchestra from middle school had about 27 violin players and one viola, and that viola player wasn't exactly the best. Feeling bad, first chair from violins switched to viola. (Then I got first chair. :P)
It's great quality! I have to play part of it for regional this year
Beth T4 same here! I'm honestly having a lot of difficulty playing it, but I hope you and I both make it!
Gaile Atlas haha I’m in region orchestra gaile so weird finding u on RUclips (Suleman)
Dudley Dursley good job dude, i made symphony so i’ll probably see u there
Edit: band still suxxxx
Gaile Atlas here’s the thing y’all have ur music and we don’t yet and we have til Saturday
Dudley Dursley damn i forgot it’s Saturday, im sure it’ll be fine the music isnt terribly difficult
This is our middle school region piece
Frost Bite same
Seriously? What state u live in Texas?
Yeah.. I guess it also makes it somewhat harder to play too because playing melody is much easier than just notes that by themselves make no sense. Forces you to actually listen and play with the other parts instead of just constantly playing forte like so many violin sections do (not all)
2:42 gives me CHILLS
2:41
4:52
am i the only one who plays cello && viola 🤔
i play cello and violin 😕
Me too!
I play bass, violin, viola, and cello
SashaTheFluffyLion same
+SashaTheFluffyLion basically every instrument XD
2:50 :D
I play the bass to
+Derrius Brooks too*
Same
It's so beautiful but I've only been playing the violin for 1 year and 3 months and I have to play excerpts from this song and all of them are the hardest ones. But besides that I really like this song~ it's so cool.
As a percussionist and someone who is into ancient history/mythology, I am triggered because I want to play this song.
I'm glad that he gave seconds melody pretty often unlike other songs ahem barber of Seville ahem
Yeah awesome dude
I'm playing this for my region concert and I got 4th chair but the 3 people that beat me were playing science they were 5 and 7 and I've been playing since I was 10
I am SOOOOO scared because i am Concertmaster and I do not want to screw this up. ^.^
I’m SOOOOOOOO sick of listening to your problems
Reminds me of The Prince of Persia movie
Reminds me of your lost father
nice! I've been cello for 7-8 too :D
Idgaf
Our violas don't play quite so well, but out orchestra is quite close (middle school)
Good 👍🏻
My sister is playing this in region orchestra aka chamber
How much slurs are there!?
A LOT, also slurs with grace notes
She is not hating though, just stating her opinion and experience. :I
Hello Aahana
I'm playing this song in classI play the violin
Violin power 😀
+Michael Flores no no no no no... Bass power!!!
+SashaTheFluffyLion no no no cello power 😄
no no no violin and viola power (My friend plays viola and I play violin.)
Wend Pitroipa lol no no no VIOLA POWER BITCHES
Is this played in D minor
Miu chan Yep.
WoH
I met her. She's real cool :D
Wonhos
4:20 sounds like a dying elephant
For me it is impossible to unhear
the same in my orchestra. I play bass though.
Base*
im second violin, what does col legno mean?
Pyramix Master tapping on the strings with the wooden part of the bow!!
Yeah what she said
Pyramix Master tap the string with the hard part of ur bow
Yeah, and flip the bow upside down. I am also second violin in this piece.
And my sister is violin 1 and I play viola and I’m in symphony and my sis is in chamber
This piece isn’t suitable for doing homework, in the best way possible.
Hey, dont be hatin, its already hard to scrape together a few of us that play normally, nobody likes playing viola for some reason and everyone chooses violin D=
Shut up
for a lot of songs like this, go to jwpepper.com for a professional recording
but there are only some
So has a lot of other people, like me.
I can’t figure out a good shift for the last 3 lines of the piece for viola can anyone help?
shift on the d on the last line of page 3, thats what ive been doing so far
like right at the start^
1:11
I wish second violins were louder
I wish you would shut up
*Since*
Agreed
Loved the song. Lame ending though
You’re lame
Like it from Egypt 😂
what key is this in
Ajgthecreator f major
Wrong, D Minor
Squid game aint no game
Trying, and failing, at looking along with the music
Smae
Take this band aka band sucks compared to orchestra
Lol. TOTALLY agree! They may have more instruments, but you don't here jazz in the baroque period.
lol lol orchestra players have to take the fact that most popular orchestras or symphonies use "band" instruments. I mean band is actually really bad at describing the instruments. Half of "band" instruments are actually orchestral instruments and the other half are jazz instruments
I agree with you lol lol band sounds out of tune and not together orchestra is way better
lol lol Lmao suman
I'm in marching band, concert band, string orchestra, and full symphonic orchestra. I enjoy them all equally, one is not better than the other.
I really hated this piece until now... :'O
I really hate you