I just love Nigel in this. LSO trumpet and still makes it so clear that you should always enjoy playing and don't be put off by how fantastic Phil is (by all means have a go). I am absolutely crushed to hear he is no longer with us. I take solace from the fact that generations of trumpet players to come will heed his wise words. In that, he is immortal.
@tealtoejam How many Trumpet players does it take to change a lightbulb? 1 to change it, 50 to sit and talk about how much better they would have done it...
The man plays beautifully, his technique seems to serve the musical expression quite well, the LSO doesn't hire players who aren't the complete package, so to the nitpickers, your time is better spent learning how to play. There's also a beautiful, warm, cornet-like quality to his sound, which I may be imagining!
What a fantastic talent! What a sound! His father and brother were both players. He got his first cornet at age 3-1/2. Things you do well at an early age are very natural and stay with you. Extremely impressive trumpeter. They don't hire just anybody to play principal at the London Symphony btw.
Good luck in the job Philip. RIP Maurice Murphy - never to be forgotten. To get this post in a world ranking orchestra at your age is pretty staggering. Reminiscent of James Watson and the RPO in the 1970s. Pleased it's gone to a brass bander!!!! Any chance of guesting at Whit Friday in Saddleworth some time? Well done.
I have played and met many fine musicians that leave mouthpiece marks upon their lips. They had amazing range, endurance, tone, articulation... All that good attributes. Phillip could have just shaved too close that morning. As far as Maurice Murphy. John Williams mentions him by Name upon reflecting on the LSO's association with his Star Wars and film scores. We should be so lucky and talented to leave an impression like that on any conductor.
@TheRc0211 I think your talking about a mute. There are various types of mutes for brass instruments. They can change the timbre of the instrument or reduce the volume to make it sound softer.
Ha, it's funny because I doubt the 'haters' have actually seen Phil Cobb play, because he's one of the best trumpet players I've ever watched, and by far the best I've ever seen play in person. Also, there's only one person of his position in the world, and most of the haters just wish that they could have reached that standard, and that position in such a renowned orchestra, instead of falling at a hurdle early on.
I just love Nigel in this. LSO trumpet and still makes it so clear that you should always enjoy playing and don't be put off by how fantastic Phil is (by all means have a go). I am absolutely crushed to hear he is no longer with us. I take solace from the fact that generations of trumpet players to come will heed his wise words. In that, he is immortal.
He sounds just like Maurice. Same brass band vibrato and strong articulation. Can’t believe he’s so young
RIP Nigel Gomm. Top bloke and wonderful player. Much missed.
@tealtoejam How many Trumpet players does it take to change a lightbulb? 1 to change it, 50 to sit and talk about how much better they would have done it...
The man plays beautifully, his technique seems to serve the musical expression quite well, the LSO doesn't hire players who aren't the complete package, so to the nitpickers, your time is better spent learning how to play.
There's also a beautiful, warm, cornet-like quality to his sound, which I may be imagining!
What an incredible talent - a worthy heir to the great MM.
Rest in Peace Maurice Murphy, very sad that he passed. His master class was amazing, though Phil and Nigel i'm sure will step up to the job!
watching again in 2019. Excellent.
"If you're not enjoying it, then the listeners won't enjoy" SO TRUE!!!
He is like a machine...........with emotion.
Wow. That was so AWESOME! Helps alot with my own Trumpet playing
What a fantastic talent! What a sound! His father and brother were both players. He got his first cornet at age 3-1/2. Things you do well at an early age are very natural and stay with you. Extremely impressive trumpeter. They don't hire just anybody to play principal at the London Symphony btw.
Seu som é perfeito!
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Good luck in the job Philip. RIP Maurice Murphy - never to be forgotten. To get this post in a world ranking orchestra at your age is pretty staggering. Reminiscent of James Watson and the RPO in the 1970s. Pleased it's gone to a brass bander!!!! Any chance of guesting at Whit Friday in Saddleworth some time? Well done.
beautiful
I have played and met many fine musicians that leave mouthpiece marks upon their lips. They had amazing range, endurance, tone, articulation... All that good attributes. Phillip could have just shaved too close that morning.
As far as Maurice Murphy. John Williams mentions him by Name upon reflecting on the LSO's association with his Star Wars and film scores. We should be so lucky and talented to leave an impression like that on any conductor.
@TheRc0211 I think your talking about a mute. There are various types of mutes for brass instruments. They can change the timbre of the instrument or reduce the volume to make it sound softer.
I think every amazing trumpet player has a badass watch.
Ha, it's funny because I doubt the 'haters' have actually seen Phil Cobb play, because he's one of the best trumpet players I've ever watched, and by far the best I've ever seen play in person. Also, there's only one person of his position in the world, and most of the haters just wish that they could have reached that standard, and that position in such a renowned orchestra, instead of falling at a hurdle early on.