Had to scroll down quite a bit for the first drummer related comment. Like I don't listen jazz regularly but holy shit this guy is crisp, why is noone mentioning this hero
To think that he played in a subway station and is on stage of the BBC Proms. Shows you how talented and skilled he is and that he’s getting recognized for it is incredible.
My toddler is obsessed with this video. He asks for it multiple times a day and dances around with his toy saxophone while it’s playing. My husband is so proud.
He needs a Mingus album fast, the main theme is Moanin' from Blues and Roots. But don't get it if it's on DOL records, they're ruining music for everyone with their terrible pressings.
Gotta say. This performance is S-Tier. The character, the technique, the ability to stay on beat, dance with a heavy instrument, gliding across the altissimo register to low growls, the musicianship while also working the crowd. It's breathtaking.
Best stage performance I've seen my generation produce in any genre. Until Mona started Leo was just doing his thing freely. The conductor didn't even know quite what he was in for. Leo told him when I'm done to start the song I'll look a you and nod. And then he rocked it. The Pokemon song with grace Kelly is another good performance
@@AnonMedic Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra is difficult to shock or surprise. They have done their share of the odd and bizarre in amazing settings...and to excited and informed audiences. If you watch other THO performances, Jules loves to admire a world class talent being let loose for all to enjoy.
As a sax player myself who did marching band for 7 years (high school and collegiate level). I'd say likely its the thickness of the reed and the type of mouth piece he's using. Towards my last years playing, I used a glass mouth piece because its more stable as well as thicker reeds bringing stability. The airflow comes from circle breathing if he wanted to. And also probably experience. Marching and sax playing isnt that hard even when you're marching and playing fast but it winds you so that airflow is important. He's not moving around nearly as much i have in some of my marching shows tbh. He's using a glass mouthpiece actually. On close ups you can see right through it. So thats definitely the biggest help here actually if you ask me. Thats why i invested in mine at the started college. Its significantly harder to use at first but the sound quality is amazing
My dad played the saxophone for over 80 years, sometimes with his own band and sometimes playing with others until the age of 90. He passed away in January, but this is the first time since that day, I've thought, "If only Dad could hear and watch this..." I would watch his face the whole time if he could see this because his enjoyment would be total.
Im sorry for your loss, I'm sure your dad is watching it lol, but not only the video but is watching over you and loves you very much, I hope you have a great day/night ❤
Not only is he blowing his lungs out to play sax like that, he's also dancing and moving like crazy. Dude must have iron lungs, that takes serious lung power!
Evan Hilson Do you not see him clearly gulping air in between? Circular breathing is the most impractical in this scenario and I play bari too so I know
Have you non players, ever felt the weight of a baritone sax, without even trying to play it? Mine is made of bronze, heavier than brass. Simply walking in a jazz parade and playing takes a lot of effort, never mind Leo's stunning playing and acrobatics! I got out of breath just watching him and I was sitting down. Amazing.
@@ELIZADA- that’s why you gotta invest in a shoulder strap which wraps around your chest as well as over your neck they’re honestly worth it - helped me to play the bari so much
When you listen to Leo interviewed, he’s a really nice guy who works incredibly hard to always give a top performance, wherever it is and cares about it. Good luck to him in everything he does…he is mesmerising.
Hi mate, I'm Spanish and I'm trying to figure out the spanish word for "honk" in this context, could you please explain me what does it mean? Thank you!
@@jareid82 just look up Metropole orkest and you'll see they have worked with all kinds of musicians including dance and electronics. So they have a great experience with almost any music we can imagine. Jules Buckley (conducting in this video) worked with Ibeyi and Tori Amos, Hans Ek (another conductor of this orchestra) conducted their concert with SOHN. So... they are basically omniverse
Não aparece porque basicamente o que você vê são cultos a seres caídos para lhes darem mais poder no mundo com performances ritualistas. Boa música eleva o espírito a outra dimensão, tal como o contrário.
I’ve watched this soo many times and all I gotta say is that it’s incredible how he can not only keep an audience engaged but get them hyped with just his sax and a drummer. It’s insane and he’s an absolute monster of a player. All the props to Leo
@@rickyricardo9710lungs don't inhale and exhale, the diaphragm makes the lungs in air and the air is naturally exhaled when the diaphragm relaxes If you build a stronger diaphragm you can breathe faster and deeper and achieve this
"it doesnt even look like this was planned, like it seems that they were about to preform some big thing but then he just kinda ran out." -my friend after i showed him this
There aren't many situations where wearing a bright pink suit, matching cravat, with brighter hair and zebra patterned shoes would be appropriate at the Royal Albert Hall. This is definitely one of them
The Leo equation is simple. Mad talent combined with excellent physical strength and rhythm. His busking days will always show through in his ability to engage and perform at the same time. It doesn't matter what genre of music you like, if you hear Leo and a set of drums you stop and listen.
@@aidanpark7705 Two types of saxophones - baritone and contrabass saxophones - have something else in common with brass instruments, like trumpets and trombones: the spit valve. He's playing a bari sax. It has a spit valve.
I have seen shots of Leo's back and it looks like he has a "secret" strap that runs from the neck strap down his back to his belt and is attached there. This would take a lot of the weight off, but you are right, being able to move like that with the weight of the instrument is amazing. I'm so excited I'm going to be able to meet him on this year's Dave Koz Cruise in May.
@@Boycott_Wendys if you knew about Proms you'd know how silly that statement is. They just get the best of the best. The audience is so close, you really could not pull it off if you tried.
Unbelievable, when you take a breath? You are so dynamic!!! Your music is fantastic!! Sory for my English, i just try to say: it is perfect!!! Respect from Ukraine!
What an incredible entertainer, what talent he has, what energy, what dance steps he has, I'm 79 and I am jumping out of my chair! I have never heard a sax played like Leo plays it. The orchestra loves him too. He is a genius on the Sax. Stay cool Leo and don't let life kill your talent, the people love you and so do I !!
Once again I am back to this video. Yes Leo is insanely good here, but so are the lead trompetist and the rest of the orchestra. The rhythm here is so completely flawless, that it gives me an adrenaline kick every time I hear this.
I loved how the orchestra just watched as Leo did his lil dance with the lung capacity of several elephants. The Trumpet guy had such a crisp and clean sound props to both of them
highest note isn't a difficult thing to do, I got a bari from my band for 2 days and I can hit an g6 without to much difficulty. In my opinion his growls are way more impressive.
@@bruhspenning thanks for your insight I was just saying that from an outsiders position it's pretty cool to me that he can go high with a bari. I play eupho and piano so I wouldn't really know^^;
@@gasshu9095 he's actually biting the reed and squeaking. It's controlled. You'll notice he's not even using the keys necessary to hit such high notes. Takes a lot of practice and control.
I'm a Japanese university student studying English, so I apologize for my poor writing with typos. I played the baritone saxophone in junior high and high school and in the brass band. The baritone saxophone is a heavy and difficult instrument. Among Japanese people in Asia, where there are many petite body types, I am particularly petite, with a height of 147 cm. I still can't forget the days when I shed tears during the tough practice. Because I wanted to play the baritone saxophone and look cool. At that time, I was concentrating on my study baritone saxophone practice, had few friends, and didn't have a boyfriend. However, I thought that the baritone saxophone was my one and only boyfriend, and I was very supportive of him. I'm currently in my fourth year of university, but my job hunting wasn't going well, and I was depressed, worried, and wanted to die. I've been studying and playing the baritone saxophone since I was a child, but I feel pathetic. However, listening to this performance made me proud that I had played the baritone saxophone and made me feel positive about my love for jazz.
It's nice hear that you're now feeling positive after watching this performance. I know how difficult is to struggle with depression when life seems to conspire against you. However, I know that with the help of people close to you and perseverance. You can overcome any difficult situation that you're currently facing. Life usually gets better when you stay with a positive attitude. By the way, your English is very good, so there's no need to apologize. Good luck!
@@martiddy Thank you for reading my comment😊 Thanks again for your encouragement😭 I don't know what country you are from or what kind of person you are🤔 That is why I am moved by the encouragement I received from people in faraway countries across the sea through the Internet and English. People around the world are finding it difficult to find jobs😢 like me... Your comment made me want to deepen exchanges with people from overseas. Besides, I wanted to be more positive. Thank you very much😭
There was a guy in my middle school band who was about your height and he played bari sax just like you, so chin up and stick with it. You'll see better days soon enough!
Just always remember that music is supposed to be fun, sure it is frustrating to learn how to play and to fail, but as long as you keep trying and keep enjoying the music you will improve. Also maybe start weightlifting to hold up that heavy baritone sax ;).
Stay positive. “Good days come and bad days gone…” ( search for gentleman with the far east band video of my qouted phrase). Physical distance isn’t matter when you realize we are all One soul connected at infinite sea of Love. Music is one of its languages so be proud of yourself and keep walkin’ mate. There isn’t relief without struggling but “everything is gonna be alright… so jammin’ jamming…” ;) Big up from Barcelona, Spain, planet Earth (and water), via lactea…
It's not really about breaking the rules though. It's about experimenting with them, and expanding them. But the rules are in good hands with Jazz players. And music with him.
My most favorite band teacher ever showed me this in 6th grade. i haven't forgotten it since and it still makes me dance to this day, THANKYOU MR TAYLOR
Honestly, you can see how much most of them are simply enjoying what he does. Orchestral music doesn't lend itself well to showmanship, so it's kinda refreshing to see someone who can just straight up rock out even in that sort of situation.
Absolutely insane skill, tone, and ability. Preposterous breathing and air control. I’ve truly never seen anything like this on a sax in my life. Point me to another saxophonist like this. Bet you can’t. I’ve never heard of this guy but watched this 4 times in a row. More blown away each and every time.
Ian DeBow I listen and have listened to him religiously for years now whether with Lucky Chops or Too Many Zooz and seeing this when it first came out was still astonishing (which is why I’m back watching this video for the millionth time)
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Bro that scream at the very end where he knows he just absolutely SLAYED an audience that was not expecting what just happened. I strive to put on a show with this much energy!
He outranged the highest pitched instrument ever made........ 😅😶😅😶😅😶 Dear lord so help us......... I play clarinet and tenor, how is this exactly??????
This is one of the best young musicians in the WORLD, honestly. He's not just dancing around and playing nonsense--he makes it structured and actually animates his sounds. Plus he pretty much feels the music and plays his damn heart out! The solo later on at 6:09 got me.... man...! Keep on, Leo, keep on!
He's very exciting to watch. Seen him live last year and seeing him again in the spring. He put the sax up to my face and blew my hair back and gave me a mischief look. It's a thing of wonder that he keeps going at this pace for a long time.
Right on all fronts! Gotta dig that solo, crazy. My girlfriend listen uniquely to Rap, and she literally flipped, so did I. Go ahead Leo P, make more videos please. The solo geez.
Every time I watch this damn video I still can’t believe how epic this arrangement is. I thought when I listened to the original Moanin by Mingus that it couldn’t get any better than that recording, but I was very wrong. This is incredible
this is such a legendary performance I believe every musician must see this, it’s a masterclass in entrepreneurship and honestly getting the most out of making the music you love
@@ss_vynical8886 best advice ever dude, I'll try to throw a little budget on it. Imagine if we were all suggested to spend money on sax rather than drugs how good it would be
Everyone is talking about his Iron lungs and first of all, I completely agree, dude's a beast. But also he is able to dance around and not break his reed or teeth from slamming back down after jumping around Edit: wow this blew up, wish the moon and MuggleKarp would
I genuinely think he can circular breathe. Not the trick where you put air in your cheeks while you inhale, I mean actually breathing in and out at the same time. Leo isn’t human.
Both Leo and the trumpet player are amazing! The high pitch notes Leo hit are tough on a soprano sax. On a Baritone, Nearly impossible. Two impressive musicians!
This might look like he's just joking around, but there's some serious skill and technique put into this. Those altissimo notes are fucking incredible, specially when we realize that's a freaking bari we're talking about! Those are some second register soprano notes
As a Bari player, altissimo is WAYYY easier on the Bari sax than an alto idk why. I try to altissimo on my alto and it wears me down. It could just be me.
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This guy has Golden Age Disney Animated Villain levels of charisma
Underrated comment.
This comment is heavily underrated
This isn't just some guy this is prince leo of course
Nope. He IS skill and entertainment. In real life. And he just seems like a nice guy, like most jazz musicans.
He is 100% one of the best Disney villains brought into live action. Truly an exceptional job.
Can we appreciate how well the drummer bonded with Leo during the entire song
Had to scroll down quite a bit for the first drummer related comment. Like I don't listen jazz regularly but holy shit this guy is crisp, why is noone mentioning this hero
Drummers get way less appreciation than they deserve
Same thoughts came here to comment this as well.
Is it Sludge or no?
I wondering if that’s the drummer from the band that Leo P is in… Too Many Zoos
once you defeat all the bari sax players you have to face this as the final boss...
It used to be Mulligan, then Cuber... now it's Leo ;)
Elian Herrera wouldn't it be Pellegrino? He has a last name, believe it or not.
BAREFOOTBANJO haha!
hell yeah!
Love it! lol!
To think that he played in a subway station and is on stage of the BBC Proms. Shows you how talented and skilled he is and that he’s getting recognized for it is incredible.
Yeah and he’s in a couple bands, lucky chops and too many zoos 😊
F*ck , i'm also playing in subway, when is my BBS proms)
hes classically trained
…
@@lubizzle8670 you're a little late, he left lucky chops years ago
My toddler is obsessed with this video. He asks for it multiple times a day and dances around with his toy saxophone while it’s playing. My husband is so proud.
If he starts playing sax when he gets older he will go down as one of the greats
He needs a Mingus album fast, the main theme is Moanin' from Blues and Roots. But don't get it if it's on DOL records, they're ruining music for everyone with their terrible pressings.
@@aperson3207 wouldn’t be surprised if that’s how this dude started off, every professional performer would have been inspired by someone else.
Nice job put them on early. He’s got great taste!
tell him to start playing now so he can beat this guy when he gets to level 100
Is nobody going to praise the trumpet player? He's amazing!
Right? The trumpet player was blowing in the spirit of the greats: Dizzy, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard etc.,) Props to my man! He's BAD!!!
Christian Scott is amazing
All the musicians on that stage are absolute bonkers.
Which player?
Fab trumpet player too. Here’s the link to his page www.christianscott.tv/
Gotta say. This performance is S-Tier. The character, the technique, the ability to stay on beat, dance with a heavy instrument, gliding across the altissimo register to low growls, the musicianship while also working the crowd. It's breathtaking.
this guy spent YEARS busking in a subway. he's the real deal !
Best stage performance I've seen my generation produce in any genre.
Until Mona started Leo was just doing his thing freely. The conductor didn't even know quite what he was in for. Leo told him when I'm done to start the song I'll look a you and nod. And then he rocked it.
The Pokemon song with grace Kelly is another good performance
… all that, while not losing any teeth while dancing like crazy.
@@AnonMedicMortal Kombat is epic
@@AnonMedic Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra is difficult to shock or surprise. They have done their share of the odd and bizarre in amazing settings...and to excited and informed audiences. If you watch other THO performances, Jules loves to admire a world class talent being let loose for all to enjoy.
I’m, so confused. As a brass player I have no clue how anyone could keep a steady tone while moving and dancing so much, so cool honestly.
As a sax player, I’m wondering the same thing
Also as a saxophone, this man is insane.
As a brass player I can only imagine bleeding lips and cracked teeth trying to emulate 1/100th of his dance moves!
As a sax player myself who did marching band for 7 years (high school and collegiate level). I'd say likely its the thickness of the reed and the type of mouth piece he's using. Towards my last years playing, I used a glass mouth piece because its more stable as well as thicker reeds bringing stability. The airflow comes from circle breathing if he wanted to. And also probably experience. Marching and sax playing isnt that hard even when you're marching and playing fast but it winds you so that airflow is important. He's not moving around nearly as much i have in some of my marching shows tbh. He's using a glass mouthpiece actually. On close ups you can see right through it. So thats definitely the biggest help here actually if you ask me. Thats why i invested in mine at the started college. Its significantly harder to use at first but the sound quality is amazing
@@russellrichardson8740 same
S I G N I F I C A N T H O N K A G E
Bronzii Zon I’m laughing my ass off because that was my groups name in physics back in 11th grade
LeoP.exe has crashed
M A X I M U M G R O N K A G E
C O M M E N C E R O T A T I O N
Lmao
This guy is the whole entire sax section
Hes the entier band
Introducing the latest batman villain.
Kkkkkkkkk
SAXOMAN
OMFG LOL WTF IM CRYING WTF HOLY JESES
@@twinx_bar The Saxon?
@@viliussmproductions underrated comment☝
My dad played the saxophone for over 80 years, sometimes with his own band and sometimes playing with others until the age of 90. He passed away in January, but this is the first time since that day, I've thought, "If only Dad could hear and watch this..." I would watch his face the whole time if he could see this because his enjoyment would be total.
Im sorry for your loss, I'm sure your dad is watching it lol, but not only the video but is watching over you and loves you very much, I hope you have a great day/night ❤
@@imnotahuman8279 Thank you for your kind reply!
@@lisanorooz Ofc, don't ever forget how much your dad loves you ❤
@@imnotahuman8279 I'll never forget... Thank you.
@@lisanorooz you're very welcome 🙂
Not only is he blowing his lungs out to play sax like that, he's also dancing and moving like crazy. Dude must have iron lungs, that takes serious lung power!
THOTH nah, just a mini air compressor
Bruh he isnt using his lung he is using his gut (forgot what it was called sorry) and basically flexing his gut so u don't get footsteps in his sound
adam Whitley diaphragm
@@foxl12345 yow, that thing weights almost 20 kilo
Evan Hilson Do you not see him clearly gulping air in between? Circular breathing is the most impractical in this scenario and I play bari too so I know
Interviewer: "So what's your range on the bari sax?"
Leo: "Yes."
Aiden Shimodaira A
"All of them."
Lol
My range?
The range is the awp on csgo
Clara Wimmer B
Have you non players, ever felt the weight of a baritone sax, without even trying to play it?
Mine is made of bronze, heavier than brass. Simply walking in a jazz parade and playing takes a lot of effort, never mind Leo's stunning playing and acrobatics!
I got out of breath just watching him and I was sitting down.
Amazing.
I love playing bari but it put strain on my neck after playing for a long time
@@ELIZADA- that’s why you gotta invest in a shoulder strap which wraps around your chest as well as over your neck they’re honestly worth it - helped me to play the bari so much
@@nickhanslip1829 thanks I will look into one
Is he actually playing it?
Fingers don’t seem to correspond with the sound.
never mind the fact that the lights on stage make it hot as hell and he's in a suit.
When you listen to Leo interviewed, he’s a really nice guy who works incredibly hard to always give a top performance, wherever it is and cares about it. Good luck to him in everything he does…he is mesmerising.
You can see the intensity and concentration on his face as he hits everything just. right. Yah!
My middle school band teacher: DON’T HONK YOUR NOTES!
Leo: Watch me
Hi mate, I'm Spanish and I'm trying to figure out the spanish word for "honk" in this context, could you please explain me what does it mean? Thank you!
Music By Mike it would be, tocar la bocina, in that context
Remember , in music, the purpose of knowing the rules is so you know how to break them correctly.
metalavenger23 god damn right
metalavenger23 that’s how he makes all those weird, but epic, squeaks and shrieks.
I feel like the one whose appreciating this the most is the conductor
100%, dude looked like he was enjoying the hell out of this. Must be a nice change of pace for all the musicians there.
@@jareid82 just look up Metropole orkest and you'll see they have worked with all kinds of musicians including dance and electronics. So they have a great experience with almost any music we can imagine. Jules Buckley (conducting in this video) worked with Ibeyi and Tori Amos, Hans Ek (another conductor of this orchestra) conducted their concert with SOHN. So... they are basically omniverse
I dunno why, but I come back here like every 4 months
Lennard Rogge same
@@henrythompson768 likewise.
I’ll be expecting you in a month
I come back here almost every week to every day now
Lennard Rogge i expect you sometime later this month.
I watch this and I'm saddened that they never think of having people like Leo perform at the Super Bowl.
EXACTLY
Bro if I was at a football game and this guy came out! That would be SOOO COOOOOLLL
Não aparece porque basicamente o que você vê são cultos a seres caídos para lhes darem mais poder no mundo com performances ritualistas. Boa música eleva o espírito a outra dimensão, tal como o contrário.
Yes! I would start watching halftime shows again. I have little interest in the demonic-infused shows of late.
He’d be better than most of the people they pick now
"What tempo we doing this in?"
"Cocaine."
Bobby Turkalino laughed at this for way to long lol
😂😂
eddieisclutch9er me too haha great comment 👍🏼
Bobby Turkalino
All of a sudden the whole band just has a seizure on the instruments
eddieisclutch9er - Got a...pretty long ass chuckle from me too.
I’ve watched this soo many times and all I gotta say is that it’s incredible how he can not only keep an audience engaged but get them hyped with just his sax and a drummer. It’s insane and he’s an absolute monster of a player. All the props to Leo
He some how takes some of the hype of trap beat drop music and imbues it into old school jazz, I just love it
I’ve been watching the BBC Proms 53 ( with Leo P ) everyday for a year and few months now.
Well thats what you get from being in the nyc underground
You gotta have some catchy beats or everyone will ignore you
That's the power of being a busker! You learn to get people engaged because it becomes your method of survival
Shoot, it's incredible he has enough lungs for the bari AND all that dancing!
Nobody:
Leo's legs: ↗↖↘↙↔↕↗↘↖↙
Kevin Escobar you literally copied this comment from the lucky chops video.
@@TheDGAF06 u mad
@@puffisjiggly8490 shut up dga is telling the truth
Turns out he is doing "se'e" which is a classical Samoan dance step...for women:))
th-cam.com/video/h66ciHflETg/w-d-xo.html 4:20 mark
its konami code :P
2024 listeners where ya at?? Still such a phenomenal performance by Leo 🫶
Found it in my feed today🙌🫡
waiting for the encore......
yeah we here
I was there when it came out. Its a monthly listen. The real epic sax guy.
Absolutely, blown away!!! 😳
These guys played so hard that Brits almost started dancing.
Almost
What do you mean almost? They danced bruv uvu
pfhhahhaha
They dance to Sousa's Liberty Bell March and Mary Poppins.
He played so well the german almost came back
He has lungs of steel. With all those crazy moves and the long and sharp tones. Man this guy is incredible.
You don’t use your lungs you flex your stomach muscles and use air from your gut it will make you be able to play for longer
Circular breathing too.
@@PNWOUTDOORS7923 all air comes from your lungs bro
Not when i fart. Then it comes from my ass
@@rickyricardo9710lungs don't inhale and exhale, the diaphragm makes the lungs in air and the air is naturally exhaled when the diaphragm relaxes
If you build a stronger diaphragm you can breathe faster and deeper and achieve this
Leo P is one of the few examples of something you have to see to hear
1:57
2:11
P 2:48 😅
1:17 I love how he just spins around like he’s in a player select screen 😭
The only ever known sax player that could literally get a crowd to mosh.
Streetlight manifesto would like to have a word
Or the Epic Sax Guy too
Moon hooch
@danielthor... @martiddy @icecream pause a minute while i open a few tabs...
"it doesnt even look like this was planned, like it seems that they were about to preform some big thing but then he just kinda ran out." -my friend after i showed him this
There aren't many situations where wearing a bright pink suit, matching cravat, with brighter hair and zebra patterned shoes would be appropriate at the Royal Albert Hall.
This is definitely one of them
"bright"
he makes it work though doesn’t he?
Heheheheheh. True.
I mean there aren't many situations where a bari would be the featured soloist so I guess Leo's just braking all the rules here
@@wrenclark4907 *breaking
7 years on and I still think this is sick. What a legend. 🎉
Bruh my man's moving his legs like he tryna do a fatality
Sethinthe kitchen
Lol black kirby
crying >:'D
@@deadlybladesmith3093 it's clearly masahiro sakurai
Jamès Brown feel
I love how the director admires how Leo plays, specially when he arrives on stage.
It's called the conductor not a directer! Lmao right now.
I was at that concert. And till this day it is still my fav song/concert ever.
Jealous !
Lucky
Awesome!
You lucky stiff.
Which song? Moanin?
The Leo equation is simple. Mad talent combined with excellent physical strength and rhythm. His busking days will always show through in his ability to engage and perform at the same time. It doesn't matter what genre of music you like, if you hear Leo and a set of drums you stop and listen.
❤
I feel like when this guy is done playing, he opens his spit valve and Niagara Falls comes out.
Reppukan saxophones dont have a spit valve, nice one tho
@@aidanpark7705 Two types of saxophones - baritone and contrabass saxophones - have something else in common with brass instruments, like trumpets and trombones: the spit valve.
He's playing a bari sax. It has a spit valve.
Reppukan Oh my mistake. Im sorry. i’ve only played alto, tenor and soprano sax so i had no idea.
@@aidanpark7705 It's okeydoke friend. Let's just say we both appreciate a good brass instrument!
Reppukan now you have me intrigued I want to see him clean that thing
Man is really dancing around with a bari sax, with a normal neck strap, AND he’s killing it. His talent is insane.
I have seen shots of Leo's back and it looks like he has a "secret" strap that runs from the neck strap down his back to his belt and is attached there. This would take a lot of the weight off, but you are right, being able to move like that with the weight of the instrument is amazing. I'm so excited I'm going to be able to meet him on this year's Dave Koz Cruise in May.
He's lip syncing, it's previously recorded
@@Boycott_Wendys if you knew about Proms you'd know how silly that statement is. They just get the best of the best. The audience is so close, you really could not pull it off if you tried.
I feel like I'm seeing the Jim Carrey mask on the sax.
Joe Sapiens 😂😂
you actually do
He's a really modest guy! Even though he's the hottest guy,
Sammie1053 in havana?
Unbelievable, when you take a breath? You are so dynamic!!! Your music is fantastic!! Sory for my English, i just try to say: it is perfect!!! Respect from Ukraine!
We love Ukraine!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦 -America
What an incredible entertainer, what talent he has, what energy, what dance steps he has, I'm 79 and I am jumping out of my chair! I have never heard a sax played like Leo plays it. The orchestra loves him too. He is a genius on the Sax. Stay cool Leo and don't let life kill your talent, the people love you and so do I !!
Awwww this is such a kind and sweet comment, you're so lovely Laura!!! He's truly genius 💚
you're 79? bullshit
@@naiyaabkhokhar5035 and what are you? 5.
@@shadowslasher5875 I agree with him. I want evidence of this fuck dancing in his/her living room of I'm not buying it.
@@igallagher4 I'm not saying that he is 79, I was just saying that the other person is acting like a 5 year old.
Producers: But Leo you have to wear a suit and a tie.
Leo: no problem...
wisiboy90 with zebra shoes
Best comment ever lol 😂
He nailed it
Ahahha
Says to himself, "I'll show them" lol
I’ve never seen a conductor be just like yeah whatever, before.
Some comments are better than the video 😂😂
The before is redundant
@@giovanni2980 wow you're so cool for correcting a small, inoffensive, grammar mistake ! Thank you so much !
That’s jazz for you.
@@giovanni2980 fucking idiot
Once again I am back to this video. Yes Leo is insanely good here, but so are the lead trompetist and the rest of the orchestra. The rhythm here is so completely flawless, that it gives me an adrenaline kick every time I hear this.
Band teacher: don’t move when playing
Leo: haha funny joke sir
Marching band: *laughs maniacally*
ur teacher is fucking wild if they tell u not to move when u play haha. Moving is a good thing
Yup
Madelyn Eilers well not like what Leo’s doing😂
Chris Combs whoever said don’t move moving is half the fun
Why this man lookin like my gta online character?
Why are you talking about gta from a god
Same lmao
hahahaha :D
maybe he is.
Oh god 666 likes I would like this comment but I’m not mean and if you’ve made this comment 667 go burn in hell
Wow, from New York's subway to Royal Albert Hall.......
Kristian Andersen Amazing how good he is isn't it?
with plenty of concerts and a world tour in between lol.
Proof that a mix of talent and dedication can bring you from the bottom to the top.
It is not where he plays it is how he plays it and this guy is a master.
some times ... life is fair
I loved how the orchestra just watched as Leo did his lil dance with the lung capacity of several elephants. The Trumpet guy had such a crisp and clean sound
props to both of them
Piccolo: I can play higher notes
Bari-Sax: Hold my beer
I have sax alto, i am from russia, and 12 years old
morfektus anl congratulations, you win a prize, its this sarcastic comment
@@jackvoss6095 no, my sax is trevor james firm
@@jackvoss6095 не веришь?
Not sure I speak alto, I sit a third world language?
What's the highest note you can hit?
"You know the kazoo kid?"
Yes?
Yes
highest note isn't a difficult thing to do, I got a bari from my band for 2 days and I can hit an g6 without to much difficulty. In my opinion his growls are way more impressive.
@@bruhspenning thanks for your insight
I was just saying that from an outsiders position it's pretty cool to me that he can go high with a bari. I play eupho and piano so I wouldn't really know^^;
@@bruhspenning ↑wasn't trying to come off sarcastic or anything btw, just genuinely thankful for your input
@@gasshu9095 he's actually biting the reed and squeaking. It's controlled. You'll notice he's not even using the keys necessary to hit such high notes. Takes a lot of practice and control.
Everybody's giving the Bari so much credit, which he definitely deserves, but that trumpet
That’s Christian Scott, super prolific trumpeter.... except in this video lmao
And who is the trumpet player and why isn't his name listed?
Papi and BigCZ's Comedy Zone Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is his name and he is one of the best alive.
He’s normally really good but his performance in this was a little sub par to what he normally plays
It is not good for his ego to have leo p playing before and after him😂
I'm a Japanese university student studying English, so I apologize for my poor writing with typos.
I played the baritone saxophone in junior high and high school and in the brass band. The baritone saxophone is a heavy and difficult instrument. Among Japanese people in Asia, where there are many petite body types, I am particularly petite, with a height of 147 cm.
I still can't forget the days when I shed tears during the tough practice. Because I wanted to play the baritone saxophone and look cool.
At that time, I was concentrating on my study baritone saxophone practice, had few friends, and didn't have a boyfriend. However, I thought that the baritone saxophone was my one and only boyfriend, and I was very supportive of him.
I'm currently in my fourth year of university, but my job hunting wasn't going well, and I was depressed, worried, and wanted to die. I've been studying and playing the baritone saxophone since I was a child, but I feel pathetic.
However, listening to this performance made me proud that I had played the baritone saxophone and made me feel positive about my love for jazz.
It's nice hear that you're now feeling positive after watching this performance. I know how difficult is to struggle with depression when life seems to conspire against you. However, I know that with the help of people close to you and perseverance. You can overcome any difficult situation that you're currently facing. Life usually gets better when you stay with a positive attitude. By the way, your English is very good, so there's no need to apologize. Good luck!
@@martiddy
Thank you for reading my comment😊
Thanks again for your encouragement😭
I don't know what country you are from or what kind of person you are🤔
That is why I am moved by the encouragement I received from people in faraway countries across the sea through the Internet and English.
People around the world are finding it difficult to find jobs😢 like me...
Your comment made me want to deepen exchanges with people from overseas.
Besides, I wanted to be more positive. Thank you very much😭
There was a guy in my middle school band who was about your height and he played bari sax just like you, so chin up and stick with it. You'll see better days soon enough!
Just always remember that music is supposed to be fun, sure it is frustrating to learn how to play and to fail, but as long as you keep trying and keep enjoying the music you will improve. Also maybe start weightlifting to hold up that heavy baritone sax ;).
Stay positive. “Good days come and bad days gone…” ( search for gentleman with the far east band video of my qouted phrase). Physical distance isn’t matter when you realize we are all One soul connected at infinite sea of Love. Music is one of its languages so be proud of yourself and keep walkin’ mate. There isn’t relief without struggling but “everything is gonna be alright… so jammin’ jamming…” ;) Big up from Barcelona, Spain, planet Earth (and water), via lactea…
Leo: "Stand back band, I got dis."
Band: "Aww."
Leo: "Except for you drummer, you help me bro."
Drummer: "Yaaay!"
Equinox you are so correct
ITS AN ORCHESTRA!!
Equinox IT BE AN ORCHESTRA BOI
**starts having a better day because of this wholesome comment**
I think Is a band because they have saxophones and the saxophon Is not a older instrument than the rest
This is just if the Joker dedicated his life to playing jazz instead of killing The Batman.
He looks like the candy themed villain from Holy Musical B@man
Instead of killing innocent people, he's killing that sax
Jazz is about breaking the rules. I'd say Jazz is in good hands by the looks of things.
Yea yea yea
It's not really about breaking the rules though. It's about experimenting with them, and expanding them. But the rules are in good hands with Jazz players. And music with him.
As a huge fan of Metheny, Connick, Corea, and many others, yes jazz and big band is in fine hands. Thankfully.
Rance Costa.
VERY VERY TRUE!!!! But,, only when you know all the rules AND how to break them effectively!
Rance Costa V.G. but getting a bit closer, jazz is about "knowing the rules well enough to be good at breaking them effectively!"
At 75, I discovered Leo P. Life is worth living.
no matter who you are, you will never beat this guy's charisma...
"Vegeta, what does the scouter say about his charisma level?"
It's ovah 9000!!!!!!!
Doja cat
Str: 6
Per: 7
End: 7
Cha: 10+
Int: 8
Agi: 10+
L: 3
"oh you march bari sax? Well, I dance it."
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It hurts
Hah
When dci is to easy
Without a harness or neck strap
He plays the Bari so distinctive. Even if you don't like Techno or Jazz, there's no chance you wouldn't love that
My most favorite band teacher ever showed me this in 6th grade. i haven't forgotten it since and it still makes me dance to this day, THANKYOU MR TAYLOR
Charles Mingus, the guy who could compose pieces where all the musicians play different songs but it still somehow sounds awesome.
I love Mingus so much
And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon 😉
I like to imagine all those musicians in the orchestra behind him just seeing Leo have the time of his life and either feeling jealous or confused
Honestly, you can see how much most of them are simply enjoying what he does. Orchestral music doesn't lend itself well to showmanship, so it's kinda refreshing to see someone who can just straight up rock out even in that sort of situation.
Or embarrassed... that's how I would feel as a musician...
@@aaaarghgl well, you probably wouldn't be a good musician either, so... no problem
@@heitorcornelius Of course :).
@@aaaarghgl shut up wanker
Put this man in the super bowl show
Drytoxiccube agree
The whole of TMZ plz
yes!
Wise Disguise 💀
Ikr
Orchestra reading music, sax player has it memorized and dance entertainment. Outstanding, this guy is next level off the charts.
I’m pretty sure this is mostly improvised though not sure
at least the sax solo and trumpet solo*
I think the things that he only needed to memorize are sections A and B motiff and song structure.. the rest is improv.
No bari's were harmed in the making of this. But one was pleasured.
I love this comment more than I love myself
Honestly... Same
Absolutely insane skill, tone, and ability. Preposterous breathing and air control. I’ve truly never seen anything like this on a sax in my life.
Point me to another saxophonist like this. Bet you can’t.
I’ve never heard of this guy but watched this 4 times in a row. More blown away each and every time.
Ian DeBow I listen and have listened to him religiously for years now whether with Lucky Chops or Too Many Zooz and seeing this when it first came out was still astonishing (which is why I’m back watching this video for the millionth time)
and on top of that he's doing the most destructive thing to his breathing. This guy was born with a different set of genetics
Coltrane?
Sayyd Abdul al-Khabbyr
Fifth Octave coltrane is good on his particular kind of music (mostly jazz) i love him but honestly I don’t think he mastered sax like leo do
The fact that he can perform cirque du soleil and play the most mind boggling noises to come out of a saxophone at the same time is astounding
Wow! This might be the greatest musical performance I’ve seen I’m my life. That Guy is so incredible
If u ever feel useless, just remember that there were other bari saxes there besides Leo
ooOH?!
this made me feel better honestly
I came back to watch this and this comment just-... *yes*
lmao
Oof that's rough.
All the dislikes are from reed manufacturers...
This comment is so underrated
@Michael Karezin truueeee
Soooo underrated oh my days!🤣🤣
Hahaha....funny as hell, or perhaps his custom boot maker's !
just about killed me with this one as i (force) choked on some water...
“How many solos do you want”
Leo P: yes
5:52 YES
i’m usually like that aswell
Ever heard of a concerto?
Nobody:
Will it fit in my Honda?
Hold my beer
Am I a joke to you?
Asking for a friend
Everybody gangsta
End this man’s whole career
He protecc, he attacc …
Sexual/genitalia innuendo
Scatological/potty joke
Question of quantity answered yes
Plot twist
Left/entered the chat
Gaming reference
Dislikes are from
I’m a simple man
Not gonna lie
Last time I was this early
Legend has it
That’ll buff right out
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I have watched this a thousand times, and I still get literal chills when the bass starts to walk. Absolutely stunning.
Unprotected sax
AuraDZN BAHAHAHAHAH
69 likes ;)
The Crazy Sax Men!
Its disgusting how men only want sax
@@hearmeout0.0 Nice
Spot the anime protagonist
Lmao! Thank you
*Villain
someone in the right back corner
Spot the enemy stand user
He would 100% be the anime villain
Never heard of him until yesterday. As a musician I can say, he has more passion for the music he plays and his instrument than he is showing off.
I love this dude. When I lived in NYC I would see him in the Subway and I always gave him some money. He deserves his time in the spotlight!!
Bro that scream at the very end where he knows he just absolutely SLAYED an audience that was not expecting what just happened. I strive to put on a show with this much energy!
When I first watched this in 6th grade I aspired to be like him one day and now I'm the top baritone sax at my high school.
me too bro 💪
Well done 👏👏👏👏👏 🎷
Dude I am the only sax in my school
gay
Can say the same, only bari sax player at the school
This my brain at 1am when I'm trying to get sleep for work at 7am.
Pfff same
Same but I don’t do work but yes I get up early.
this is phenomenal. the energy is INSANE and the music spans every vibe and feeling its just out of this world. What a magnificent group of artists
he outranged my tenor, alto, clarinet, and soprano combined......
Oh and dont forget my recorder :)
He outranged a piccolo in Mortal Kombat
Bomedy
Mind you, Coltrane said "If you play tenor and want to play those high notes, buy a bloody soprano!"
M8 he outranged Flipper's sense of hearing
AYO FELLOW CLARINET PLAYER?!?!
He outranged the highest pitched instrument ever made........ 😅😶😅😶😅😶 Dear lord so help us......... I play clarinet and tenor, how is this exactly??????
This is one of the best young musicians in the WORLD, honestly.
He's not just dancing around and playing nonsense--he makes it structured and actually animates his sounds. Plus he pretty much feels the music and plays his damn heart out!
The solo later on at 6:09 got me.... man...! Keep on, Leo, keep on!
Your name couldn't be anymore appropriate
Rolandas Paulauskas Leo plays brass house which is kinda a new thing.
@Rolandas Paulauskas jazz, the piece is moanin by Charles Mingus
He's very exciting to watch. Seen him live last year and seeing him again in the spring. He put the sax up to my face and blew my hair back and gave me a mischief look. It's a thing of wonder that he keeps going at this pace for a long time.
Right on all fronts! Gotta dig that solo, crazy. My girlfriend listen uniquely to Rap, and she literally flipped, so did I. Go ahead Leo P, make more videos please. The solo geez.
Anyone else here because of the subway station video?
i've binge watched all of them
Nope but it’s awesome he’s been getting so much attention from that
Thanks for the comments in twitter.
Yup
Yeah, that subway ride was something else.
Every time I watch this damn video I still can’t believe how epic this arrangement is. I thought when I listened to the original Moanin by Mingus that it couldn’t get any better than that recording, but I was very wrong. This is incredible
Conductor: "So Leo what tempo do you feel for this tune"
Leo: *Snorts a metric ton of cocaine* "Yes"
You literally took the top 2 comments and merged them into one.. lol
Oh my god I launched soda through my eyes when I read this
Probably he is hiding most of it in that sax
I’m dead 😵
@Alice _You're right.
“No Im not out of time, I just like to play septuplets and quintuplets randomly”
Like ALOT of the biggest musicians in the world do and did, to be honest. If you really listen to them.
Stranger: "I don't know why you listen to that crap. Jazz and swing are dead."
Leo: "...fetch my f***ing hair dye......."
hahahaha
@@ericfricke4512 moanin is. A lot of what Leo p does isn't though. Sadly. He'd do great in jazz. He is great though.
Eric Fricke if moanin ain’t jazz Beethoven isn’t classical
@@LouisVDon i love me some mingus
this is such a legendary performance I believe every musician must see this, it’s a masterclass in entrepreneurship and honestly getting the most out of making the music you love
so did he just leave his drummer in the subway station?
william sport i was wondering why too. Why is he singled out? Or are they all branching out?
@@leecrotty658 Bands come and go....it's just a "Thing".
King of sludge
they have a trumpet player also.Too Many Zoos is their name.
Yeah
I've never done drugs but i'm now seriously considering the idea
dont do drugs! do sax
@@ss_vynical8886 best advice ever dude, I'll try to throw a little budget on it. Imagine if we were all suggested to spend money on sax rather than drugs how good it would be
@@ss_vynical8886 That is an awesome T-Shirt quote!
Spend it on both my friend!
DONT
Everyone is talking about his Iron lungs and first of all, I completely agree, dude's a beast. But also he is able to dance around and not break his reed or teeth from slamming back down after jumping around
Edit: wow this blew up, wish the moon and MuggleKarp would
His dentist watching this like $__$
Im pretty sure he chipped his tooth from a big jump that he did with the saxophone in his mouth a while ago
I think he said that he doesn't land with the beek slightly out of his mouth when doing jumps.
@@brandifrewin8921 Fatality
@@brandifrewin8921 he made that rule for himself early on in his dancing bari career
Had a class with him over the summer, it’s so cool when celebrities are genuinely nice people while also being impossibly skilled at their craft.
I mean do you understand the magnitude of his lungs, I bump my knee and I loose the note.... unbelievable!!!!!
I genuinely think he can circular breathe. Not the trick where you put air in your cheeks while you inhale, I mean actually breathing in and out at the same time. Leo isn’t human.
I'm sure this guy is bumping something.
I tried doing some of the jumpy fuckery he pulls off once and my neck strap snapped and where I caught my bari I had bruised my thumbs and my knee
Quick tip, don’t dance with a trombone. Just... trust me.
Cimxerebi
5:36, why does Leo look like a Final Fantasy character waiting his turn to attack?
Best comment in the whole comment section
Because he probably is.
Hahaha! Good one! Your really cracked me up there! XD
God damn you, I came to make this same comment you genius
He is a Monster Hunter player with the Hunting Horn
Both Leo and the trumpet player are amazing! The high pitch notes Leo hit are tough on a soprano sax. On a Baritone,
Nearly impossible. Two impressive musicians!
I've watched this many times, and never seen the trumpet!
@@Martin_Gregoryyou didn't hear the trumpet solo in the middle? It was kinda hard to miss 😭
A musician and an entertainer are two very different things, and Leo is both of them!
This might look like he's just joking around, but there's some serious skill and technique put into this. Those altissimo notes are fucking incredible, specially when we realize that's a freaking bari we're talking about! Those are some second register soprano notes
As a Bari player, altissimo is WAYYY easier on the Bari sax than an alto idk why. I try to altissimo on my alto and it wears me down. It could just be me.
altissimo on tenor is literal hell lol
Sr Brunovsky holy...
Leo is autistic and crzy impressive. He was head banging for a while during Trumpet solo
Ben Zun where did you read that he was autistic?
Moanin start 3:00
Epic trumpet solo 5:10
Even more epic bari solo 6:10
Nobody like it's at 69 likes
@Creeper Xylef aww man
@@ephronium shut the fuck up
1:18 Leo just perfectly made a bunch of circles with his feet, while playing the bari sax, what a true legend
the fact that they went right into an amazing chart of moanin right after the intro solo. this is absolutely incredible all around