I don’t know if I want to thank Podblack or not for bringing this to my attention. Hmm, I’m considering a boycott…
As a trumpet player, and in general a musician, I find it very hard to listen to terrible, terrible music. I’m not talking “Jesus Is My Friend” terrible (which is a song I actually enjoy for the comedic value), but music that is just being played badly, no matter the genre. So, when I hear a trumpet, or multiple trumpets, being slaughtered, I really, really, really can’t stand it.
And my torture is your torture, so have a listen to this version of Thus Spake Zarathustra – you know the movie it’s from:
Truth be told, it is the Portsmouth Sinfonia, so… I can withhold serious critical judgment.
Not bad enough for you? How about some more?
It feels so evil to be doing this… What have I become?
I on the other hand am very impressed by it. My hat most certainly goes off to these people. I don't think I have ever heard such a smooth and successful transition from horns to screaming cats/fingers on chalkboards ever before. Bravo!
In the last video, she's not so much playing the trumpet as she is humming through it. Not that I could do much better.
Everyone should learn the symbolism in this movie.It is very revealing about the world we live in.