Firstly, it’s fascinating to hear the serpent being played; secondly, it is clear why this instrument was superseded by more modern instruments. The intonation and consistency of tone across the range of the instrument is hopeless (NOT the fault of the player- it is a limitation of all instruments that use a mouthpiece and rely on holes to change pitch!)
Well you can't say it's a limitation of the instrument when there are people who play without these issues. Yes it's a seriously floored instrument but there are ways round them.
@@morrobarry the instrument by its nature is less than perfect , even in the best hands. Some will get more consistent results and better intonation than others, but overall, it became obsolete because other instruments (such as the tuba) deliver consistent results across the range (pitch and dynamic) with less effort. A performer doesn’t want to have to fight their instrument- that is why professional musicians don’t play on cheap or substandard instruments. True, with care it is possible to get acceptable results out of most instruments, but a performer doesn’t want to feel like they are going in to battle anrainst their instrument every time they walk on stage. At the end of the day, musicians voted with their feet. Serpent out, modern low brass in!
@@tedalper1464 Thanks for sending me this link, it was a very enjoyable performance- which is almost a better example of why this instrument became obsolete. Again, intonation is an issue to modern ears used to equal temperament. At the time the serpent was developed this was already beginning to be an issue, especially when playing in groups with more intonationally stable instruments. A further issue was that, as music became more harmonically complex, and the use of a wider range of keys became more common, this instrument was simply left behind. My comments were never suggesting that the serpent is an unpleasant instrument to listen to- in context- but that “music” moved on and left it behind.
I really enjoyed this presentation. It was raw, it was real and it was an original take of a familiar work performed on a fascinating instrument. Well done you. Cheers and Beers.
Ah. Very nice to hear. Music is in the mind and imagination of the listener. Let those who prefer Barabbus have their opinion. This was gold. Best to you., and thanks.
Concerto for truck horn, fart ensemble and percussion... No I'm just joking it's really fascinating to hear an unusual instrument playing. He is good despite the bad intonation and poor quality of sound.
Hey! Great video (I know this video is old but here's my outreach) I have been searching for a proper serpent for a while now because I actually play one in my university's Renaissance band. The current serpent I'm using is made out of treated wood, taped because the wood isn't finished, and has a metal bore that fits a small shank trombone mouthpiece in it. I'd love to find a plastic one for tone and resonance purposes as well as a proper mouthpiece for it to make it seem more authentic. If anyone knows any makers please comment!
Firstly, it’s fascinating to hear the serpent being played; secondly, it is clear why this instrument was superseded by more modern instruments. The intonation and consistency of tone across the range of the instrument is hopeless (NOT the fault of the player- it is a limitation of all instruments that use a mouthpiece and rely on holes to change pitch!)
Firstly, it’s fascinating to hear the serpent being played; secondly, it is clear why this instrument was superseded by more modern instruments. The intonation and consistency of tone across the range of the instrument is hopeless (NOT the fault of the player- it is a limitation of all instruments that use a mouthpiece and rely on holes to change pitch!)
Well you can't say it's a limitation of the instrument when there are people who play without these issues. Yes it's a seriously floored instrument but there are ways round them.
@@morrobarry the instrument by its nature is less than perfect , even in the best hands. Some will get more consistent results and better intonation than others, but overall, it became obsolete because other instruments (such as the tuba) deliver consistent results across the range (pitch and dynamic) with less effort. A performer doesn’t want to have to fight their instrument- that is why professional musicians don’t play on cheap or substandard instruments. True, with care it is possible to get acceptable results out of most instruments, but a performer doesn’t want to feel like they are going in to battle anrainst their instrument every time they walk on stage. At the end of the day, musicians voted with their feet. Serpent out, modern low brass in!
@@richardcapstack but you should listen to ruclips.net/video/t9mB72TC8Kw/видео.html and see what a serpent can really sound like!
@@tedalper1464 Thanks for sending me this link, it was a very enjoyable performance- which is almost a better example of why this instrument became obsolete. Again, intonation is an issue to modern ears used to equal temperament. At the time the serpent was developed this was already beginning to be an issue, especially when playing in groups with more intonationally stable instruments. A further issue was that, as music became more harmonically complex, and the use of a wider range of keys became more common, this instrument was simply left behind. My comments were never suggesting that the serpent is an unpleasant instrument to listen to- in context- but that “music” moved on and left it behind.
By this record It's impossible to say anything about serpent intonation - just or tempered - or any musical aspect.
I don't think Ravel would have objected to anything that emphasizes how silly Bolero is.
I really enjoyed this presentation. It was raw, it was real and it was an original take of a familiar work performed on a fascinating instrument. Well done you. Cheers and Beers.
You did a really good job, love listening to antique instruments and how impossible it would be for them to sound like modern orchestras.
"Apologies to Ravel" LMAOOO
The horn fights back on certaij tones haha can hear it get quiet during the solo on some notes. Well done Im sure it wasnt easy!!
Love it. Well done. Great for playing "What's that instrument?" with music geeks.
The best thing on the the internet today.
I have to agree with you.
A sufficiently scary sea monster, or spirit haunting sound. Only in a happy tune here.
Ah. Very nice to hear. Music is in the mind and imagination of the listener. Let those who prefer Barabbus have their opinion. This was gold. Best to you., and thanks.
One would have to be a very talented composer to work this instrument into a piece of music. It sounds like an elephant farting into a wet sock.
Had my kids cracking up with laughter
😂
I saw this thing in fronteir psychiatrist, i didnt know it was a real instrument
Nice piece of work! And a demonstration of how to make impossibilities possible!
Delightful interpretation of the Serpent! Talented indeed!
Concerto for truck horn, fart ensemble and percussion... No I'm just joking it's really fascinating to hear an unusual instrument playing. He is good despite the bad intonation and poor quality of sound.
Hey! Great video (I know this video is old but here's my outreach) I have been searching for a proper serpent for a while now because I actually play one in my university's Renaissance band. The current serpent I'm using is made out of treated wood, taped because the wood isn't finished, and has a metal bore that fits a small shank trombone mouthpiece in it. I'd love to find a plastic one for tone and resonance purposes as well as a proper mouthpiece for it to make it seem more authentic. If anyone knows any makers please comment!
The description says this one was made by one David Harding
@@astroneural I know, I already sent emails to him! I'm looking for others.
@@Neibus Well good luck!
Fun! I love it.
The fart horn is a rare instrument.
Old meets new
This is great to see the serpent being played this instrument it one of the interesting keep up the great stuff
If a snake were a goat horn.
At least the second Bolero theme fits in its range - the cor anglais/English horn might JUST barely reach a top concert D-flat with a unique reed!
new ringtone
The King
Sounds like my step father farting after a big meal.
Lovely deep sound: naabhi hridh kaNta rasanaa
bravo
That’s great . Thanks !
HA this was creative 😆
That was disturbing, I cannot unhear that!
Bravissimo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Bolero ❤️
I hope he didn't spend much time on this.
wow
Fart mashine
This seems to not be brass or woodwind
brass
Primusm
👍👍😅
Lovesit
fara ceva:::::: nu e wow
The worst of the worsts
You screwed up one of my favorites
You gotta practice more
The serpent could work but you are not ready
lol....
Firstly, it’s fascinating to hear the serpent being played; secondly, it is clear why this instrument was superseded by more modern instruments. The intonation and consistency of tone across the range of the instrument is hopeless (NOT the fault of the player- it is a limitation of all instruments that use a mouthpiece and rely on holes to change pitch!)