One the greatest to ever play the horn. Totally natural talent. Very versatile. From what I understand he was a very humble and kind person. He will be missed, and his recordings on films like the James Bond series will live forever.
Ich danke Gott das ich sowas hören kann . Immer wenn ich dieses Lied höre muss ich an meine schon vorangegangenen Freunde denken Danke für diese wunderschöne Version .Schön das es euch gibt oder gegeben hat.
I think of the typical sound of a trumpet as being powerful, piercing, exciting. From Derek, and only from Derek, do I hear and experience pure beauty. There was no one like him.
Come on folks, there's no such thing as one player being better than another. Each has their own unique style and talent - it's just great for us that there are so many of them to listen to.....
I once sold this lovely man a mouthpiece for his trumpet! Whilst working in John Ham Music Station , Swansea.........a fellow Welshman.... R.I.P. to a wonderful guy!
As good and accomplished as Andre Rieu and his orchestra is.... he will never ever have the musicians of the caliber of James Last .. Andre is James Last Lite!
Translation: I am moved no matter how many times I listen to it. I guess that's exactly what you call a masterpiece. A dynamic performance that seems to speak to you deeply by changing the instruments in the first half and the second half, and to live strongly and positively. It's wonderful together with the support that seems to wrap me gently at the end. I don't understand why it wasn't evaluated properly in Japan.
I can remember hearing this performed in 1997 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham. I was only 10 at the time. Amazing to see them live given that up to that point I’d only seen Derek perform MacArthur Park on the Berlin Concert video. I think a testament to how amazing it was is that I can still remember it in 2021. RIP Derek and Hansi.
+Eliseo Fernandez . Eliseo . I' am a trumpettist and flugelhorn player. In the first part Derek plays Flügelhorn; second: Trumpet A Cornet is just like a Trumpet but a little bit shorter and less sharp sound, but look alike.
+Henny Nix A cornet and trumpet are quite different. A cornet has a conical design, where the bore gets wider the entire length of the tubing, whereas a trumpet has the same bore except for the final section. This is what makes its sound - as you correctly state - brighter or sharper than that of the cornet. And yes, the cornet is a little shorter in length, but not in the length of tubing.
Una Magistrale interpretazione ed esecuzione di un brano noto in tutto il mondo da parte di Derek Watkins, un vero"Big" della Tromba al quale vanno i miei complimenti Eccellente l'arrangiamento, raffinato ed elegante, che esprime, nella parte centrale del brano proposto, estro e creatività che, in ultima analisi, sono il "sale" della fantasia. Eccellente, come sempre, l'orchestra, ben diretta dal Gran Maestro ,James Last, un "Big" della musica come pochi. I miei complimenti. c.castellano,italia A masterly interpretation and performance of a song known all over the world by Derek Watkins, a true "Big" of the Trumpet to which my compliments go Excellent arrangement, refined and elegant, which expresses, in the central part of the proposed piece, creativity and creativity that, in the final analysis, are the "salt" of the imagination. Excellent, as always, the orchestra, well directed by the Grand Master, James Last, a "Big" of music as few. My compliments. c.castellano, Italy
מאחלת לכולם חיים יצירתיים ומלאי כל טוב ...כל הדרך במה שאתם עושים הכי טוב בהנאה וצחוק שלא נפסקו....כייף להיות שתוטניקיים וגם להרוויח זוזים בלי מאמץ ...ניצחתם בבחירת מישלח ייד ה תעסוקה...
Questo grande musicista.....trasmette un'emozione che pochi sanno fare......il suo è un talento di grande artista...il suono della sua tromba ti entra nell'animo........
Quite impossible to write a comment with the right words for an amazing performance and arrangement like that.
R.I.P Derek
No doubt. This guy was beyond amazing.
One the greatest to ever play the horn.
Totally natural talent. Very versatile.
From what I understand he was a very humble and kind person. He will be missed, and his recordings on films like the James Bond series will live forever.
Ich danke Gott das ich sowas hören kann . Immer wenn ich dieses Lied höre muss ich an meine schon vorangegangenen Freunde denken
Danke für diese wunderschöne Version .Schön das es euch gibt oder gegeben hat.
I think of the typical sound of a trumpet as being powerful, piercing, exciting. From Derek, and only from Derek, do I hear and experience pure beauty. There was no one like him.
He's playing flugelhorn. Completely different sound from a trumpet
Huh? He plays both. No eyes?
I believe Derek Watkins played on every James Bond film until he passed away... every one!!!! Not many who could play like him🎼🎶🎵🎺
Come on folks, there's no such thing as one player being better than another. Each has their own unique style and talent - it's just great for us that there are so many of them to listen to.....
I once sold this lovely man a mouthpiece for his trumpet! Whilst working in John Ham Music Station , Swansea.........a fellow Welshman.... R.I.P. to a wonderful guy!
WOW... Derek's trumpet put tears in my eyes...
One of the best trumpet players in the world too bad, he already passed.R.I.P. Derek Watkins
Still love this sound, born 1954 my dad was the one to teach to love music. Now with the Covid we need music even more👍🍀
OFF THE CHARTS. WOW. What talent and what an arrangement.
Spine tingling. What an awesome performance from a genuinely great player and gentleman.
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I can’t stand the vocal version of Sinatra. But this is fantastic!
As good and accomplished as Andre Rieu and his orchestra is.... he will never ever have the musicians of the caliber of James Last .. Andre is James Last Lite!
What an amazing player and one of the nicest people I have ever met. A sad loss to the world
André belle musique merci beaucoup pour mes 83ans
Merci pour la musique
Merci pour la musique
何度聴いても感動する。正に名演奏とはこう言うのを言うんでしょうね。前半と後半で楽器を替えてしみじみと語りかける様に、そして力強く前向きに生きるかの様なダイナミックな演奏。ラストの優しく包んでくれる様なサポートも相まって素晴らしい。何故日本で正しく評価されなかったのか理解できない。
Translation: I am moved no matter how many times I listen to it. I guess that's exactly what you call a masterpiece. A dynamic performance that seems to speak to you deeply by changing the instruments in the first half and the second half, and to live strongly and positively. It's wonderful together with the support that seems to wrap me gently at the end. I don't understand why it wasn't evaluated properly in Japan.
Einer der Besten Trompeter Weltweit. R.I.P Derek
Oh God how much I love and I miss him
Er war mit Sicherheit einer der weltbesten Trompeter und nicht von ungefähr so lange bei James Last.
The studio version of this is on Pop Symphonies 2. Derek pulls out all the stops and ends on a triple D! Just the best.
Everything he played so beautiful to listen to,the sound so always smooth his was the golden touch . T. Heslop.
I can remember hearing this performed in 1997 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham. I was only 10 at the time. Amazing to see them live given that up to that point I’d only seen Derek perform MacArthur Park on the Berlin Concert video. I think a testament to how amazing it was is that I can still remember it in 2021. RIP Derek and Hansi.
Fantastique trompettiste ! MERCI ! pour cette version de My Way. R.I.P.
It isn't a trumpet,
it's a cornet
+Eliseo Fernandez no way ;)he start's at flugelhorn and then goes to trumpet.
+Eliseo Fernandez . Eliseo . I' am a trumpettist and flugelhorn player.
In the first part Derek plays Flügelhorn; second: Trumpet
A Cornet is just like a Trumpet but a little bit shorter and less sharp sound, but look alike.
+Henny Nix A cornet and trumpet are quite different. A cornet has a conical design, where the bore gets wider the entire length of the tubing, whereas a trumpet has the same bore except for the final section. This is what makes its sound - as you correctly state - brighter or sharper than that of the cornet. And yes, the cornet is a little shorter in length, but not in the length of tubing.
James Last truley the last of the big bands always to remember
Fantastische solo, dit is echt muziek maken !! Groots respect Derek
Still very sadly missed. Rest in peace Derek.
Artyści!To Oni. ASwoim talentem !Pomagają zrozumieć bTen Groźny Świat,pełen fałszu i zdrad.Kochajcie. Artystów,bo kiedy słychać muzykę,to milczą armaty!🍀❤️🌹🤩🍀
een geweldig goede muzikant derek watkins zowel op bugle als op trompet .Een voorrecht om er naar te luisteren
Fantastique ce Derek ... Quelle sonorité ! Dommage qu'il nous a quitté trop vite ...
esto es increible este clasico se lo dedico a los que amamos la vida y tenemos camino por recorer y luego decir he vivido
Super. Moc pěkný. Komentáři pana Kubeši se musí člověk jen pousmát.
かっこよくてすばらしい演奏です。
自分もこんな風に吹けたらどれだけ幸せな気分になれるだろう
Сколько не смотрю это видео, и каждый раз поражаюсь мастерством Дерека. Супер ))))) Красавец ))))
Денис Трубач in in b a
fantastico da brividi mai sentita un interpretazione simile... grande derek R.I.P
Lovely and a great arrangement, superb.
Всем, кто слушает такую музыку, привет Вам и света в душе
❤💛🧡💙💜💚❤
So beautiful
Beautiful...RIP...James Last too
This is music, these are the artists!!!!
Derek watkins the best of the best...R.I.P.🌟
최고의 트럼펫. 연주자 입니다 현란하고 능숙한. 자유자재. 한마디로 악기를 자신의 분신으로 만들어버린. 달인 고인의 명복을. 삼가. 빕니다
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Ce Maestro hors pair est malheureusement disparu mais sa musique restera à jamais dans nos cœur...
Great rendition. Also, at 2:30 - ish, the violinist that smooths back her hair is worth the price of admission.
Great catch and call
Agree 100%. Plus, she is featured in some of the following closeups of the violins... Made me wonder if she can actually play - what a beauty!!
WOW! I heard this 10x and WOW every time!
Una Magistrale interpretazione ed esecuzione di un brano noto in tutto il mondo da parte di Derek Watkins, un vero"Big" della Tromba al quale vanno i miei complimenti
Eccellente l'arrangiamento, raffinato ed elegante, che esprime, nella parte centrale del brano proposto, estro e creatività che, in ultima analisi, sono il "sale" della fantasia.
Eccellente, come sempre, l'orchestra, ben diretta dal Gran Maestro ,James Last, un "Big" della musica come pochi.
I miei complimenti.
c.castellano,italia
A masterly interpretation and performance of a song known all over the world by Derek Watkins, a true "Big" of the Trumpet to which my compliments go
Excellent arrangement, refined and elegant, which expresses, in the central part of the proposed piece, creativity and creativity that, in the final analysis, are the "salt" of the imagination.
Excellent, as always, the orchestra, well directed by the Grand Master, James Last, a "Big" of music as few.
My compliments.
c.castellano, Italy
Der weltbeste Bläser im weltbesten Orchester! Danke Derek, Danke James! ❤
Simply the best
That is world-famous...♥
Era una potenza con tutti i tipi di tomba esasperando le note fino al limite umano possibile bravo unico, grazie per quello che ci hai dato.
R.I.P. Bravo Maestro!!!
Valery Dov Aber noch lebt James Last! Auch der Komponist, Paul Anka. Also, Rest in Peace, Later, much later!
Ingo Kremer er meint derek ;)
Yes. Bravo to Derek!.R.I.P.
Love this
מאחלת לכולם חיים יצירתיים ומלאי כל טוב ...כל הדרך במה שאתם עושים הכי טוב בהנאה וצחוק שלא נפסקו....כייף להיות שתוטניקיים וגם להרוויח זוזים בלי מאמץ ...ניצחתם בבחירת מישלח ייד ה תעסוקה...
Lindo arranjo do James last, para ,my way!!!🇧🇷👏🌍🇧🇷🌃
Maestro eccezionale....Grande Derek.....
i like the way the violins lead them out then in again.
What a beautiful performance! Congrats (:
Buenísimo.!!!! Gracias por alegrar El Alma.!!!!
BRILLIANT. Congrats all the way.
Derek. One of UK's best ever trumpet players. Great days with BBC Big Band.
Not just the UK my friend, one of the world's best! He was way, way up the trumpet ladder.
I say at the very top
Watkins plays first Bugel (Flugelhorn) and in de second part:.. Trumpet.
What a great performance and excellent musician(s)... RIP.
Lo Oí bien y lo puedo comparar con Harry James , con el trompetista de PEREZ PRADO. , con LUIS ALCARÁZ y otros que de momento no recuerdo .
Flugelhorn is like a trumpet but slightly larger and has a more mellow sound?
Varázslatta átszőtt, csodálatosan szép muzsika! Csodálatos videó,köszönöm szépen!
you cant go wrong as a soloist with this song a variegated boulevard for improvisations on this sweet tune
Derek was such a nice man and my gosh what a talent - worked with him a couple of times at the BBC - once with Hansi. Great loss.
WONDERFUL !!!!!
Questo grande musicista.....trasmette un'emozione che pochi sanno fare......il suo è un talento di grande artista...il suono della sua tromba ti entra nell'animo........
Francesco Silistria Milazzo
Fantástico, maravillosa orquestacion y tema un deleite.
amazing! ¡Que pero que arreglazo musical! ¡wao! wao y más wao; excelente, una obra de arte aplausos de PIE.
マイウェイは、大好きな曲です💖‼️(🎺で聴くのは初めて?でしょうか!)いっぱい聴いているので、覚えていませんが‼️(有り難う御座います♡)
A very fine instrumental version of My Way
trumpet playing cannot get any better.
love the flugel on this , wish i could play like that .
Sinceramente Gracias Amigo por los Datos de nuestras Melodías y bueno para la Comunidad PERUANA
unforgettable song for ever bravo.
Such a complete trumpet player. I love his phrasing and intonation.
But its not a trumpet, its a flugelhorn. This instrument has a rounder and warmer sound than the trumpet
INDEED!!!!!
Beautiful sound (sound)
Beautifully played,thks
Stunning 🎺🎺🎺🎺
Grande derek da brividi sei il numero 1
James last always great
Isso sim é trompetista! Bravo! Bravíssimo!!! Meu sonho é tocar assim algum dia!
Magnifique me donne des frissons et larmes aux yeux
懷念James Last 先生 ㄧ輩子為全世界音樂迷帶來豐沛的心靈快樂,他的輝煌偉業必將永留青史!
Great arrangement for the time!
no longer with us r.i.p to these two fine musicians. he did it his way!
Always brings tears to my eyes
Amazing sound on both little horn and trumpet and ended on a perfectly tuned Double D
great !!! amazing from ages
このプレイヤーの音には気持ちがこもってる。温かくて包んでくれるような。名トランペッターとはこういう人のことを言うんだと思う。
O CT
Brilliant !
Muchas gracias hermosa interpe tación es una melodía encantadora buena tarde. .
Boy does it get any better than this?
I've watched this at least 20 times. This performance has everything. Should be mandatory daily watching by any aspiring young trumpet player.
Grande, sublime!!!!!
SUPER
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO
Mi tagadás nagyon-nagyon szép tetszik, de a 🎻 szóló fantasztikus gyönyörűbb nekem! 👍🌻🌼💦🌟🎶👌💚
Thank you for sharing! 谢谢您的分享!
Muito lindo a melhor afinação que já vi até hoje
My way-bravo!
Bellissima interpretazione!!! Good Derek Watkins
I love ❤️ this song 🎵
superb
Magistral!!!