I've indeed heard of all of them, and I'm not saying that they aren't great, but Marienthal brings more to the table in terms of style and emotion. And it's not just one style, he can rip over anything.
he is one of sax heroes,so don't debate about who is the best, Marienthal play different style from brecker,both of them practiced and play great,and i believe that both of them respect each other,sorry my english is not good at all,so if you can't play and not famous like them, just keep quiet and enjoy the video :)
anyone noticed how Eric tried to stop his solo at 6:55 but the guy who cues after solos just refuses to give the cue. By the way, can we stop those stupid youtube fights abou "better". In case anyone missed, this is not Michael (I really enjoy both their music)
@synyster52 He played Gordon Goodwin's Jazz Police back with my High School jazz band, and performed this with the Eau Claire, WI College Jazz Band. Incredible stuff.
you've obviously never listened to the greats....coltrane, brubeck, parker, coltrane, etc. but marienthal IS possibly the best of our time, along with Vadala.
@LHSax27 It's not just the notes he's good at, it's also the feeling he puts behind it, and the great sounds he has. Really great intonation, something almost no amateur sax player has, really great range in the altissimo (ok, I probably can get higher, since my highest note ever is the highest Bb on the piano on alto sax), and his altissimo notes sound really effortless. Btw, I listened to your sax vid, and that sounds quite horribly played... Not even a tenth percent as good as Eric.
In my opinion hes not considered one of the greats maybe because jazz isnt as popular as when most of the greats were around. If jazz were as popular sure hed be one of the top players probably not the top but one of them. You really cant argue that hes a great player.
@prechadou I WILL think you are wrong until you show me that you are right.. I've never seen him do anything amazing at all. Anyone who knows how to solo over chord changes can do the things he does.
@robbertzzzzz of course I'm not as good as him, lol. I probably never will be. and, you can't even compare me to Eric on that because that was a piece written a long time ago based on Theme and Variation - and I'm guessing you don't even know what Theme and Variation is without google, lol. and, it's actually NOT horribly played at all, thanks. If you want to hear it horribly played, listen to all the other videos on youtube of it being played, lol.
Ok I have to say... I certainly think Eric Marienthal is a talented cat. He's got madd chops, talented. Other than money, I often wondered why he went so much into the smooth thing. It's a shame, sorry but it definitely is. Seriously, though people STOP comparing Marienthal to John Coltrane, Chris Potter, or Michael Brecker. No one ever should be thought of on the same level as Trane. Please.... Everyone has a right to their opinions, but really. :)
@smitty01209 I took two lessons from him. I automatically got 300x better at the saxophone lol. You should try and a lesson with him or two. He's so down to earth and I'm sure he would do it.
I kinda feel bad for the band who basically sat and listened to him perform.... i mean, if i were them, id b kinda like, wtf, jst end the solo man, u r reusing ideas anyway, haha.
He plays a solo with very high and fast and sustained notes for EIGHT MINUTES using his tongue continuously, he was tired and felt. The staccato you do it with your tongue, if you play at that level after 8 minutes your tongue is tired. and the staccato will be not the best. This sax player knows.
@LHSax27 Why am I the idiot when you are the one saying idiotic things all the time? I know that it is classical music, it would be weird if I didn't know after five years of classical education and four of jazz education. I do know what theme and variation is, and I do know that you did play that piece quite bad. Totally no rythmic feeling, and many notes go wrong, especially the lower ones.
I still feel it today and I am still amazed by what Eric Marienthal did that evening. Truly a cut above everything, he was in great shape that night.
my favorite sax player ever. simply amazing, eric marienthal. i cant get enough of his playin. brings a smile to my face every time.
Eric is the man! One of my favorite videos of him. Props to the drummer also
anyone else hear a heap of sanborn in his solo?
this dude is a beast
as a sax player myself i am hypnotized if i could get one day to learn from him i would ask if ti was a dream
The one dislike must be a banjo player or he/she
dropped his hearing aid.
He adjudicated me at a jazz festival we have in Australia, he was amazing!
GreAt music guys!!!
Eric is amazing..{as always!!}
I've indeed heard of all of them, and I'm not saying that they aren't great, but Marienthal brings more to the table in terms of style and emotion. And it's not just one style, he can rip over anything.
I shook this man's hand. I automatically got 30x better at the saxophone.
Haha I love the guy at the end. EWIC MAWIENTHAUL! lol
I have shaken this man's hand as well!
If you cant tell that marienthal really likes playing Jazz/rock fusion then your crazy. Thats why he sounds so amazing.
lokaso el video que viva eric
This man has the respiratory tract of a T-Rex O______O
é por isso que eu não para de adimirar e tocar esse instrumento!!! Eric... thanks!!!
also listen to those tremendous brass hits! they are wayyyyy up there!
he is one of sax heroes,so don't debate about who is the best, Marienthal play different style from brecker,both of them practiced and play great,and i believe that both of them respect each other,sorry my english is not good at all,so if you can't play and not famous like them, just keep quiet and enjoy the video :)
That cat can play!!!!!!!!!!!
@Colo92BS Play that funky music
This version is from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.
Like the guy below me said...time to change my pants. SWEET JESUS THAT WAS GODLY!!!
So Eric is my idol and 2:44 made me pee
The Best_________
might be in love. that altissimo is godly.
anyone noticed how Eric tried to stop his solo at 6:55 but the guy who cues after solos just refuses to give the cue. By the way, can we stop those stupid youtube fights abou "better". In case anyone missed, this is not Michael (I really enjoy both their music)
Jorre Reynders this is joyful to watch
@synyster52 He played Gordon Goodwin's Jazz Police back with my High School jazz band, and performed this with the Eau Claire, WI College Jazz Band. Incredible stuff.
@robbertzzzzz Thank you very much!!!
fala sério ....toca de mais . Chegar nesse nivel deve ser muito prazeroso .
Esse cara toca de mais
Good grief! 2:42 is godly! a gliss up to, I think, a high d(?) Either way, holy crap!
@bfleury1 Have you seen eric's videos where he improvises? The man is no joke.
Not as high as Eric Marienthal plays at 2:43... lol
it's an altissimo g w/ the multiphonics fingers i think
you've obviously never listened to the greats....coltrane, brubeck, parker, coltrane, etc.
but marienthal IS possibly the best of our time, along with Vadala.
Also ALEX HAN
let me know original this song
thanks
which is the title of this song??? thanks!
Monster.....
@saxev2005 I WAS in marching band. My youtube page is completely out-of-date, if that's what you read. I'm in college now.
@LHSax27 It's not just the notes he's good at, it's also the feeling he puts behind it, and the great sounds he has. Really great intonation, something almost no amateur sax player has, really great range in the altissimo (ok, I probably can get higher, since my highest note ever is the highest Bb on the piano on alto sax), and his altissimo notes sound really effortless.
Btw, I listened to your sax vid, and that sounds quite horribly played... Not even a tenth percent as good as Eric.
In my opinion hes not considered one of the greats maybe because jazz isnt as popular as when most of the greats were around. If jazz were as popular sure hed be one of the top players probably not the top but one of them. You really cant argue that hes a great player.
@prechadou I WILL think you are wrong until you show me that you are right.. I've never seen him do anything amazing at all. Anyone who knows how to solo over chord changes can do the things he does.
@DjMoneybagzz maybe its different to b a trumpet or trombone player.... but as a sax player who loves to solo, id b pretty pissed.... lol
@robbertzzzzz of course I'm not as good as him, lol. I probably never will be. and, you can't even compare me to Eric on that because that was a piece written a long time ago based on Theme and Variation - and I'm guessing you don't even know what Theme and Variation is without google, lol. and, it's actually NOT horribly played at all, thanks. If you want to hear it horribly played, listen to all the other videos on youtube of it being played, lol.
Ok I have to say... I certainly think Eric Marienthal is a talented cat. He's got madd chops, talented. Other than money, I often wondered why he went so much into the smooth thing. It's a shame, sorry but it definitely is. Seriously, though people STOP comparing Marienthal to John Coltrane, Chris Potter, or Michael Brecker. No one ever should be thought of on the same level as Trane. Please.... Everyone has a right to their opinions, but really. :)
@DjMoneybagzz agree
@saxev2005 This guy kicks Michael Brecker's ass. I've never even HEARD of Chris Potter, lol.
@saxev2005 So, just because I don't know who Chris Potter is, it automatically means that I don't know what I'm talking about, right? No, wrong.
@saxev2005 I don't see whatever it is that you see. Show me where you say he does things that you've never seen anyone else do, or whatever.
4:00
:-)
@saxev2005 If he's as good as you say he is, I would know who he is.
@smitty01209 I took two lessons from him. I automatically got 300x better at the saxophone lol. You should try and a lesson with him or two. He's so down to earth and I'm sure he would do it.
Japanese Band....
You haven't listened to much modal jazz, eh?
Ok just gonna say one thing...... this is to much xD
how is that i never heard of this guy?
I kinda feel bad for the band who basically sat and listened to him perform.... i mean, if i were them, id b kinda like, wtf, jst end the solo man, u r reusing ideas anyway, haha.
Eric's a great player, but I really hate his staccato in this one.
He plays a solo with very high and fast and sustained notes for EIGHT MINUTES using his tongue continuously, he was tired and felt. The staccato you do it with your tongue, if you play at that level after 8 minutes your tongue is tired. and the staccato will be not the best.
This sax player knows.
And I thought Marc Russo was good...=/
Marienthal is good, band is bad.
@LHSax27 You really think that there aren't AMAZING sax players you've never heard of?! conceited much?
@LHSax27 Why am I the idiot when you are the one saying idiotic things all the time? I know that it is classical music, it would be weird if I didn't know after five years of classical education and four of jazz education. I do know what theme and variation is, and I do know that you did play that piece quite bad. Totally no rythmic feeling, and many notes go wrong, especially the lower ones.