Checking all my liked videos as an adult music teacher... thankful I got to hear this as a High School student. Really inspired me to do music as a profession.
Go for it I'm getting back on alto myself I never played sax before I took lesson from a guy name Randy Hunter he's on TH-cam his teaching is awesome I can't wait to get back playing on my alto
It's a bebop line based on the dorian mode. Check out the Jamey Aebersold 2-5-1 book, it has tons of lines like that, and is a good way to learn them. Thanks!
The dropbox link seems to be dead now, but the chords sequence is Im7-IV7, in this case Cm7-F7, repeated over and over. It's amazing how he can keep going over the same and not get repetitive. A talented soloist - bravo!
Honestly mad respect to you dude, I don't have a clue who the fuck disliked this but honest to god in my personal opinion it's better than a lot of great sax players out there, I come too this over Brubeck, Coltrane, seat belts, Wilmer etc I can tell you just love music, I've been watching this video for months now but just thought I'd drop a comment on and say keep it up I hope your still at it. I'm a musician from the uk I play acoustic guitar and sing and bought my very own alto sax 4 months back and am having lessons and you are a hue inspiration to me. Take that in high strides and keep up the good work my friend. 10/10
I was at an honor band camp a couple weeks ago and met David there. He let me play a Selmer Reference 54 Alto and I fell in love with it, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to purchase it. I was playing the Alto with a Phill-Tone Solstice mouthpiece, and I highly reccomend them! They are hand made buy a guy and they are pretty rare to find in your local music store. David is not only an amazing saxophone player, but he is a very nice gentleman. I want to be as good as him when I grow up!
I only see a lot of people talking about David's solo, that was so, it's very easy, because do as he did for me to see and learn more, because what he did was very beautiful and perfect, his phrases he used never saw any saxophonist do, all perfect, congratulations David, keep doing more. grade 10.
Just came from a big band jazz performance with some of the best on the East Coast. This blows away the lead alto there. Simply AMAZING NEVER STOP PLAYING!!!
David, an absoulutely SMOKIN ASS solo. I see you are closing in on a million views, I may have contributed at lease a hundred or so. Ive been playing sax for some time and I only dream of slicing off a sweet run like that. Nice job.
Wow! I remember seeing this video a long time ago, when it only had a couple thousand views! Now you've gotten so far.. great too see! First time I saw this, I thought it was great. Opinion hasn't changed :)
Dude go on America's got talent, I'm not kidding! I think you could do well there (I'm not just saying that) I really mean it not just saying it to be kind or some shit.
You have amazing talent that can't be taught. I played alto in school, first chair in orchestra and band; our orchestra won first place in the grammar school category in a national competition, so I know what it takes and can appreciate your skill. Just my opinion, but you are the best I've heard in a long time. Keep on singin' thru that alto! PS: Your rendition of Ressuscita me(Caio Mesquita sax) is a favorite of mine.
jesus, this is so amazing... i just started to play saxophone recently, still sound like a crying duck. you are the best . this video is my inspiration.
This is absolutely incredible! I play alto sax myself and have been for a few years but videos like this always inspire me to play more and help me to see just how vast jazz is. You've done an awesome job and I hope to use some of your improvisation tricks as inspiration for my upcoming HSC- thanks!
Also, do you recommend any solo pieces or ensemble pieces that would be good for my year 12 HSC? I am around grade 5 or 6 music, but any suggestions are great. :)
David Strong oh ok, phew, almost lost sleep on that one!.. with 10 years I guess it's well enough stood the test of time though. anyways great playing, yadda yadda :P
duuuuude.........wow...this is truly outstanding! I, like some others here, can't get enough. Over and over and over again with no regret.....louder and over again.....The glare of tastlessness is drowned by your pure poetry....I'll be looking for you.
ciao daf, sono lino dall'italia e suono solo da 3 anni il tenore e da uno ho il tuo video nei preferiti e almeno 1 volta alla settimana lo sento e ci suono suopra per me sei bravo e tutti dobbiamo crescere ed imparare. grande ciao lino
I've played the tenor for about three-four years and I am NO WHERE near that good... I am starting to feel like a failure... lol your amazing and I wish I was like you, man :)
Hello David, Luv it, Luv it, Luv it. This solo is very inspiring. I first heard you playing this solo a few years ago, and I am still impressed and inspired again and again. Congratulations on 1,337,196 TH-cam view..." You the man!!!, gk
you sir are fantastic just an amazing player, im picking a sax up in a few days and i am gonna start learning my self and i wan to play with the same style you do its just so over whelming with amazing sound and grace, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video as you just put a smile on my face knowing one day i will be like this with hard practice and work.
Wow!! I used to play when I was a kid, for circumstances that werent in my hands I had to stop playing, but you just inspired me to get a sax again and start over again! You are amazing!!
Wow, this is really awesome. I play the saxophone myself but this is a whole different kind of music. So fast and faultless. I really would love to say there is one thing that I'm thinking that could be done better, but it is so awesome, I don't dare :)
Hey. Can't stop watching this video. Unfortunately it stops so suddenly. But - man - it is fantastic. I'm paying the Alto now since 2 years (only) and I wish I could do 5% of that. It's awsome.
For sure. If you want to learn funk, start with jazz. I love funk, but I studied jazz as much as I could, and SO much of the vocabulary translated to funk. The think about funk is you then have to play the jazz lines with a little more aggressiveness. That, combined with the groove is what I think makes good funk music. I'm still practicing every day to try to get there too! good luck!!!
ugh I remember being in 7th grade and begging my band teacher to switch me from flute to sax because of this video 😭 she finally gave and I played right up until I graduated high school. Haven’t played for almost 4 years and I miss it like crazy.
YEAH MAN!!!!! You rise way above the somewhat cheesy backing there by totally bringin' it. Great sound, ideas, execution...you played your tail off in that clip. Great playing, Dave!
I have lost count of how many times I have watched this video David. Your inspirational man! I hope one day I'm even half as good as you. I've only been playing 4 or 5 so months but my progress is coming on strong. I absolutely love my Sax! ANYWAY THANKS AGAIN! haha ^_^
Hey its all true bud (typing this as my daughter and my neighbors kids run in and out of the house to call me a "Poo face") Hahaha. Joys of being a single Parent! Awesome! ^_^
Still sitting here, 2020 in quarantine, listening to this masterpiece...
Doing the same but in 2021 😂
@@zanyewest572 I’ll check back in 2022
@@konradskitchen Beat you too it!
@@deea2680 whelp, 2023 it is
@@konradskitchen Yes, time keeps on going, everyone's getting older. Glad this music is still here, glad I'm still here....
Checking all my liked videos as an adult music teacher... thankful I got to hear this as a High School student. Really inspired me to do music as a profession.
BENJAMIN4946 wow, thank you so much! That really means a lot.
I was thinking about learning sax.. Decision confirmed.
same
It's really fun. I play the sax myself. It's not hard at all. Well at least to me it's not hard.
Go for it I'm getting back on alto myself I never played sax before I took lesson from a guy name Randy Hunter he's on TH-cam his teaching is awesome I can't wait to get back playing on my alto
Yea, it's a fairly easy one to learn and is super fun to play.
guys. it depends on the level you're playing it on. playing the notes isn't hard, thats true. but to get the right tune...
It's a bebop line based on the dorian mode. Check out the Jamey Aebersold 2-5-1 book, it has tons of lines like that, and is a good way to learn them. Thanks!
My favorite part is from 0:00 to 2:55.
oops whoppa He just said it was his favorite part. Never said he didn't like 2:56
Music Director here. I use this track to show my beginners what the saxophone is capable of. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!!
The dropbox link seems to be dead now, but the chords sequence is Im7-IV7, in this case Cm7-F7, repeated over and over. It's amazing how he can keep going over the same and not get repetitive. A talented soloist - bravo!
maybe Cm7 - F9
Omg imagine the people in the rooms next to him...lucky
Still coming back to this 6 years later. Awesome piece.
nice!!!......I need to get to that level bro!!!...I got the chops but I lack the jazz...lol....great job!!!
Thank you!!!!
qe hubo razaaa aguante sgo pacheco!!!
Focus on jazz tonguimg bro you'll get
Words cannot describe that awesome sound WOW! That is music in the truest definition of the word.
***** Thanks a lot man!
This solo really inspired me, thank you for sharing it!
Gerard Loofbourrow Thank you!!
Honestly mad respect to you dude, I don't have a clue who the fuck disliked this but honest to god in my personal opinion it's better than a lot of great sax players out there, I come too this over Brubeck, Coltrane, seat belts, Wilmer etc I can tell you just love music, I've been watching this video for months now but just thought I'd drop a comment on and say keep it up I hope your still at it. I'm a musician from the uk I play acoustic guitar and sing and bought my very own alto sax 4 months back and am having lessons and you are a hue inspiration to me. Take that in high strides and keep up the good work my friend. 10/10
+bendym4n123 Thanks so much man; really appreciate it!
Brubeck was a pianist, but well said!
I was at an honor band camp a couple weeks ago and met David there. He let me play a Selmer Reference 54 Alto and I fell in love with it, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to purchase it. I was playing the Alto with a Phill-Tone Solstice mouthpiece, and I highly reccomend them! They are hand made buy a guy and they are pretty rare to find in your local music store. David is not only an amazing saxophone player, but he is a very nice gentleman. I want to be as good as him when I grow up!
Thanks for the kind words! It was great to meet you, and you sounded great, especially for your age!!!!
I only see a lot of people talking about David's solo, that was so, it's very easy, because do as he did for me to see and learn more, because what he did was very beautiful and perfect, his phrases he used never saw any saxophonist do, all perfect, congratulations David, keep doing more. grade 10.
I can't get enough of watching this video. You received a touch from GOD that day. Congratulations my friend!!!
How does one make playing sax over a backing track in a hotel room sound like it was recorded in a top notch studio with engineers to match ?
+Daniel Kelly - exactly.... lol... but to someone not paying attention... its just magic. I am impressed by his soloing... nice to say the least.
+Daniel Kelly Reverb added.
+Daniel Kelly marriott
It's recorded into a software on the laptop or whatever.. :)
Probably very good audio editing
Beast bro. great sound.
+Jennifer Bailey Thank you!!!!!
I NEVER HEARD HIM BEFORE BUT THIS BOY IS KILLIN IT , WAY TO PUT IN WORK SON, THIS IS PRICELESS
love coming back to this one
Some college, and a lot of work on my own.
Thanks for the kind words!
who still comes back to listen to this #2019
2020;)
2020 baby let's go!!
Don't you just love the way he blows?
Just came from a big band jazz performance with some of the best on the East Coast. This blows away the lead alto there. Simply AMAZING NEVER STOP PLAYING!!!
Wow...thanks!!
David, an absoulutely SMOKIN ASS solo. I see you are closing in on a million views, I may have contributed at lease a hundred or so. Ive been playing sax for some time and I only dream of slicing off a sweet run like that. Nice job.
This is amazing. Made my night. Congratulations, great skills!
Reminds me of Povo :)
Yo Carlos!
1. Watch at 1.25 or 1.5 speed.
2. Dance
Burninq Bronze I just creeped myself out doing that!
But did you dance?
***** That is all that matters.
Burninq Bronze Wow, brilliant ;)
^^
I can't even tell you how many times I've watched this video.
Insane David. I've got to get to that level.
14 years later and I'm still coming back.
I heard it 1000 times and I love it!!!😍
You are soo goood!!👍 thanks bro
goals..! :D
Great solo! Anyone has the backing track? Link is dead.
I've been watching this same video for 5 years and still amazing! I can only imagine how good you are now.
One of my most favorite sax solos on TH-cam
Thanks man!!!!
man you are perfect
Wow....I wish I was! :) Thank you!!!!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING?
My dream is to have you as my teacher.
Man I cant enough of you dude its been years
Wow! I remember seeing this video a long time ago, when it only had a couple thousand views! Now you've gotten so far.. great too see!
First time I saw this, I thought it was great. Opinion hasn't changed :)
HAHAHA... "Check One." my favorite part. Because we all know it was more than one take.. Don't gimme that crap... Hahah!!
Haha, it definitely was. I always say "check one" to test the mic level, don't even really think about it. :)
David Strong can you please tell us what type of sax you are using here ? thank you
Selmer Mark VI
Dude go on America's got talent, I'm not kidding! I think you could do well there (I'm not just saying that) I really mean it not just saying it to be kind or some shit.
Sheet music please
You have amazing talent that can't be taught. I played alto in school, first chair in orchestra and band; our orchestra won first place in the grammar school category in a national competition, so I know what it takes and can appreciate your skill. Just my opinion, but you are the best I've heard in a long time. Keep on singin' thru that alto! PS: Your rendition of Ressuscita me(Caio Mesquita sax) is a favorite of mine.
m now so jealous.
Bakaarion Thanks!
Do you have any transcription of this?
If not I would like to transcribe it :)
***** of course awesome stuff :D
***** I don't, unfortunately. If you make a transcription, please share it with me, and I'll post for others!
David Strong I will write you a pn when i have finished the Transcription but it may take a while
*****
Of course, but he also wanted to publish an share it :)
Could I also get a copy?
Speed 1.25 and Dance, your welcome...
+Nedim Mutlu *you're
I don't care
your welcome
+Puipuia Pachuau I have 3 languages bro, it is normal to have some mistakes about grammar
your right
jesus, this is so amazing...
i just started to play saxophone recently, still sound like a crying duck.
you are the best . this video is my inspiration.
just sick with it you'll be OK
This is absolutely incredible! I play alto sax myself and have been for a few years but videos like this always inspire me to play more and help me to see just how vast jazz is. You've done an awesome job and I hope to use some of your improvisation tricks as inspiration for my upcoming HSC- thanks!
Also, do you recommend any solo pieces or ensemble pieces that would be good for my year 12 HSC? I am around grade 5 or 6 music, but any suggestions are great. :)
How do you afford a $10,000 sax? I mean, you don't look older than 30.
Haha, that's definitely not a 10,000 sax. I got it for 4000 years ago by saving up and selling my old horn. :)
David Strong holey moley, they had saxophones 2000BC ?! :O
hahaha, 4000 dollars
about 10 years agi
;)
David Strong oh ok, phew, almost lost sleep on that one!.. with 10 years I guess it's well enough stood the test of time though. anyways great playing, yadda yadda :P
Kyriakos Constantinou porn?
I was about a year in learning the sax when this video was uploaded and now I'm at that level :^) feels good man
This guy is the real deal! A BOSS on that Sax!
duuuuude.........wow...this is truly outstanding! I, like some others here, can't get enough. Over and over and over again with no regret.....louder and over again.....The glare of tastlessness is drowned by your pure poetry....I'll be looking for you.
ciao daf, sono lino dall'italia e suono solo da 3 anni il tenore e da uno ho il tuo video nei preferiti e almeno 1 volta alla settimana lo sento e ci suono suopra per me sei bravo e tutti dobbiamo crescere ed imparare. grande ciao lino
I've played the tenor for about three-four years and I am NO WHERE near that good... I am starting to feel like a failure... lol your amazing and I wish I was like you, man :)
This is just the best sound, I could listen to this all day
Good god....that's a heck of a compliment. I'm nowhere near his level, but I sure appreciate the compliment.
Dude I'm dumbfounded...I just drifted off daydreaming to the delightful tones of your sax. Thank you, sir.
Thank you!
@@davefstrong 10 years later and I still feel the same! Hahaha
@@Pkucin01 dang, how did I just see your comment. Ha!
@@davefstrong it's like you went out for cigarettes and never came back 😭 are you my dad?
@@Pkucin01 I’m sorry son.
you still have me coming back for more, all this time in the future mate, happy Saint Patricks Day!
Hello David, Luv it, Luv it, Luv it. This solo is very inspiring. I first heard you playing this solo a few years ago, and I am still impressed and inspired again and again.
Congratulations on 1,337,196 TH-cam view..." You the man!!!, gk
getting back into the sax after 12 years.. this is amazing and so inspiring haha!
+Jake Anderson Thank you!
I love how the solo was so intense even a few seconds, And you have awesome tone!!! Thanks for putting this up!!
you sir are fantastic just an amazing player, im picking a sax up in a few days and i am gonna start learning my self and i wan to play with the same style you do its just so over whelming with amazing sound and grace, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video as you just put a smile on my face knowing one day i will be like this with hard practice and work.
This is the very first video of you I checked out which made me check out more ... I like your funk man !!!!
Amazing! That one word describes it all
Wow!! I used to play when I was a kid, for circumstances that werent in my hands I had to stop playing, but you just inspired me to get a sax again and start over again! You are amazing!!
Superb!!! Keep replaying it as it is so great!
I am also sax player, but only thing I can say is , you are amazing saxophonist, keep going youre great!
Wow, this is really awesome. I play the saxophone myself but this is a whole different kind of music. So fast and faultless. I really would love to say there is one thing that I'm thinking that could be done better, but it is so awesome, I don't dare :)
+Koen Prud'homme van Reine Wow...thank you so much; really nice to hear stuff like this! :)
Awsome! Just found my old sax yesterday, havent played for years, i hope i still can. hearing this makes me wanna play again!
kicky vromans Go for it!!
Well done. Clean, fast runs and great tone. Love how the alto cuts with the reverb. Thanks!
Honestly just listening to this makes me wish to pick my sax up and take it out of its tomb! great work man :D
That's a heck of a compliment. He's one of my all time favorites!!!
You make it look sooo effortless. I love you groove
awesome. I stopped playing saxophone, but after hearing this i have the desire to start again
Hey. Can't stop watching this video. Unfortunately it stops so suddenly. But - man - it is fantastic. I'm paying the Alto now since 2 years (only) and I wish I could do 5% of that. It's awsome.
Hey I always watch this video when I need a pick me up. It always hits me the right way, well played friend !
For sure. If you want to learn funk, start with jazz. I love funk, but I studied jazz as much as I could, and SO much of the vocabulary translated to funk. The think about funk is you then have to play the jazz lines with a little more aggressiveness. That, combined with the groove is what I think makes good funk music. I'm still practicing every day to try to get there too! good luck!!!
ugh I remember being in 7th grade and begging my band teacher to switch me from flute to sax because of this video 😭 she finally gave and I played right up until I graduated high school. Haven’t played for almost 4 years and I miss it like crazy.
YEAH MAN!!!!! You rise way above the somewhat cheesy backing there by totally bringin' it. Great sound, ideas, execution...you played your tail off in that clip. Great playing, Dave!
Super talent... how can anyone seriously thumbs down?
Excellent man, this is just why I always wanted to play Sax, I'm checking if I can afford an alto these days, you inspire me, keep up the good work!
Rip it up dude! Love your sound bro! You're just killin it. Keep the videos coming, ill keep watchin for em.
Thanks man! I'll work on some more soon!
That sounded awesome. I just got back into playing sax after 20 years. Would love to hear you on a soprano.
I have lost count of how many times I have watched this video David. Your inspirational man! I hope one day I'm even half as good as you. I've only been playing 4 or 5 so months but my progress is coming on strong. I absolutely love my Sax! ANYWAY THANKS AGAIN! haha ^_^
Thanks so much man, appreciate the kind words!!!
Hey its all true bud (typing this as my daughter and my neighbors kids run in and out of the house to call me a "Poo face") Hahaha. Joys of being a single Parent! Awesome! ^_^
big respect from iraq.... man you made my day .... this is how i like my jaz ... NAUGHTY
Your double time is impeccable man! This is groovin hard I love it nice job man. Very inspirational.
Wtf. My face just melted. U made the sax your puppet.
Just put this on to get me hyped for a gig and realised how many of licks came from this solo :D
Aww, thanks! I stole them all from other people too. :)
Amazing! I'm an intermediate on alto and tenor sax, and I'm truly inspired.
I see and I see this video :) and I never tire of seeing it, a great example to follow in music ..
Thanks to this guy I put Funk Jazz as a radio station on my pandora 😄👍🏾
Quite a while now, around 20 years actually (I started when I was pretty young).
Thanks so much!!!
I watch your video literally every day
Why is this man not famous?!!
Music to my ears. Literally.
11 years ago I liked this.Still Do
Mais comme c'est beau. Bravo David!
Dude. It melts.
Years later after I first saw this at it's still just as great