I wrote this silly woodwind quartet half asleep

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  • @zacvee7255
    @zacvee7255 ปีที่แล้ว +1552

    6/8 section would read better in 3/4

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +390

      I agree looking back on it, thanks for the feedback! :)

    • @zacvee7255
      @zacvee7255 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@LZGunn Nice piece!

    • @lightyagami1058
      @lightyagami1058 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I mean there are still 6 eighth notes in the measure right?

    • @rohanphilip491
      @rohanphilip491 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      @@lightyagami1058 You're not wrong, but the way you count both of them are a little different. In 3/4, there are 3 strong beats, but in 6/8, there are 2 strong beats.

    • @lightyagami1058
      @lightyagami1058 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@rohanphilip491 Who says it's mandatory for those strong beats to be a necessity?

  • @colin7574
    @colin7574 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    it's sad that this man can write music better than i can half asleep opposed to when i'm fully awake 😭

  • @softobsidian6570
    @softobsidian6570 ปีที่แล้ว +654

    I couldn't write something this good fully-awake! Amazing!

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +22

      ty :D!

  • @ericpalacios920
    @ericpalacios920 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    Truly an exquisite little ditty you've written here. Hats off to you good sir!

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Thank you kindly!

  • @aidenmcmasters1511
    @aidenmcmasters1511 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    For being half asleep, that’s classical composer level. Man writes that piece amazingly well and i love it

  • @danuwatatem5103
    @danuwatatem5103 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I played this for my cat and it immediately put him in a trance. I don’t know what that means. I think he likes it.

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      cat music 😼😼

    • @Ell_lovell
      @Ell_lovell ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@LZGunn bro got the cat serenade

  • @claim9151
    @claim9151 ปีที่แล้ว +678

    i would absolutely love to hear this performed in person

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +52

      me too!! I'm glad you like this piece!

    • @Yello96486
      @Yello96486 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Trying this on oboe currently B)

    • @_your_local_walmart_
      @_your_local_walmart_ ปีที่แล้ว +17

      nah i cant with those oboe runs 💀

    • @jakerussell135
      @jakerussell135 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      as an oboist, i would be surprised if anyone ever performed this. 32nd notes straight up to high D, is almost impossible to play well

    • @blakeefkeman9412
      @blakeefkeman9412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jakerussell135 difficult def not impossible tho

  • @stuckonaslide
    @stuckonaslide ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i think this is worthy of being classified as a "little ditty" and possibly even "a silly little tune"

  • @LuiDeca
    @LuiDeca ปีที่แล้ว +86

    i wrote my best piece ever when i was piss drunk. unfortunately my handwriting was crap, so i have no idea what it sounds like.

  • @mikestar104
    @mikestar104 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I love how it sounds like the instruments are talking to each other lol

  • @snasduck727
    @snasduck727 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    As a bassoonist, I adore this so much. It's so pretty and I want to play in a group so bad

  • @emeraldqueen904
    @emeraldqueen904 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The ending was so cute that I clapped automatically even though the performers weren't real

  • @kendalm550
    @kendalm550 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a bassoonist I approve of the ending very much

  • @snowbeatstheheat7939
    @snowbeatstheheat7939 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The harmonies were beautiful! I love the unusual mixing or rhythms idk it was very nice to listen to

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!!

  • @jomben
    @jomben ปีที่แล้ว +24

    as a bassoonist and clarinetist, this goes absolutely silly (in a good way) and i really like it! absolutely going to try and play it tomorrow

  • @ehalverson9323
    @ehalverson9323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see a baby bear, gosling, getting in trouble then the tattle tales rabbit and warbler right behind them. Beautiful little piece.

  • @erin-zf6iv
    @erin-zf6iv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i cannot imagine what you're capable of FULLY awake

  • @abhainnxv1554
    @abhainnxv1554 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This um... this gives me a lot of memories. I once got into a woodwind quartet playing a tenor saxophone (subbing in for the bassoon part), and this piece is really reminiscent of like... every piece that we'd play.

  • @feeeeliks
    @feeeeliks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    omg staaaaph this is so so cute!! i can imagine it as a soundtrack for like a silly little game where all you have to do is just run around and pick flowers or sthhhhh

  • @maddie-yt2qn
    @maddie-yt2qn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this sounds like something from an old disney movie i love it

  • @Tasisingsstuff
    @Tasisingsstuff ปีที่แล้ว +6

    based on the title I was fully expecting this to be a hot mess and I kept waiting for the hot mess to kick in and it never came
    turns out you’re just a good composer and this is really good

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me and my friend just laughed so hard at this comment lol

  • @RainboTea_TM
    @RainboTea_TM ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I refuse to believe you wrote this while not intensely focused, absolutely gorgeous❤

  • @cyan-ide
    @cyan-ide ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This sounds like a chill area theme for a game tbh

  • @averagestudent5222
    @averagestudent5222 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It really feels like someone's nodding off

  • @babyboyofc8126
    @babyboyofc8126 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Took me on a whole ass whimsical journey.

  • @jonathanriggs6599
    @jonathanriggs6599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I admittedly was hoping it would be horrific and funny but it’s just a chill song, neat.

  • @pikitat
    @pikitat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this quartet is indeed a little silly but also very enchanting

  • @ElBirbo
    @ElBirbo ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This reminds me of some of Kevin Penkin's works with the unique, light and hoppity feel to the melodies and interactions between parts, I absolutely love it!

  • @lukaslawrence8863
    @lukaslawrence8863 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    finally a bassoon part that is not on four notes

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA

  • @maxtew6521
    @maxtew6521 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is silly. Not bad -- actually very pretty at times. But silly, too.

  • @ThatOneGuyRAR
    @ThatOneGuyRAR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This makes me feel so forgiven and oblivious

  • @angelchar1517
    @angelchar1517 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As an oboist , bar 39 is gonna cost you some friendships

    • @angelchar1517
      @angelchar1517 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      also bar 43, avoid putting staccato on the lowest range on the oboe , its a real struggle lol

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angelchar1517 yes sorry, why would 39 cost friends?

    • @apolloparishmitchell1140
      @apolloparishmitchell1140 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LZGunn It's not too poorly written, 39 is very doable, it's just not really worth the time it would take to learn the run. Low staccato is fine as long as it's not piano, or a finger nightmare. In this case 43 is fine.

  • @tortoiselover7215
    @tortoiselover7215 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some bits sound like my early stuff, kind of rambling, and then others actual sound really good with true emotion

  • @memoky486
    @memoky486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Delightful Court Composing!"

  • @willybug
    @willybug ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want to learn the clarinet just so I can play this song, I'll be on some Squidward type beat

  • @SrAustria
    @SrAustria ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate that you decided to go with clarinet in C. Can't be bothered to transpose.

  • @a_lovely_orchid
    @a_lovely_orchid ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This sounds so cute and light. I love it!

  • @thesimstwice8891
    @thesimstwice8891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the last bassoon is so nice

  • @bronistevoni
    @bronistevoni ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love that last chord it feels very silly

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yayaya

  • @bastienx3420
    @bastienx3420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's giving old Disney ya know like snow white cinderella sleeping beauty all that.

  • @yusifabbasov713
    @yusifabbasov713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that's something i'd use to pass the composition exam

  • @cetoldelidil3870
    @cetoldelidil3870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The intro of british series. Like it!

  • @themosterstoster7587
    @themosterstoster7587 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    do not fear accidentals...

  • @souppowell3818
    @souppowell3818 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    how is this literally so prettyyyyyy
    can you make ur next one w a viola and violin? i'd love to play something with my bestie!!!

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      viola violin duet on the way, what key, tempo, time signatures, and yadayada do u want

  • @JabberZhoc
    @JabberZhoc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ima show this to my oboe teacher and see if I can get some ppl to do it for our woodwind area recital because it looks so fun

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      email me for score without errors landengunn04@gmail.com

  • @thebassoonman2020
    @thebassoonman2020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok but I actually really like this.

  • @Catsdrivingatruck
    @Catsdrivingatruck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like I’ve been sent into a side quest to subscribe to this Channel

  • @clairecook6499
    @clairecook6499 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is so good! I can believe that you wrote it half-asleep, because it was dreamy.

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @emilyrln
    @emilyrln ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was expecting a meme, but this is really pretty!

  • @Dylan-Juhan
    @Dylan-Juhan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have a talent for titles! Also the piece is quite nice

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      not my youtube one's but ty

  • @stevennihipali3607
    @stevennihipali3607 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should get this published... would be fun to play

  • @tommyron
    @tommyron 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice, clear writing with a fine sense of when to change it up. The 6/8 would probably be more logical in 3/4, but your note choices are all right on.I write all day long and by far the best time of day is half asleep, first thing in the morning.

  • @ml-w6130
    @ml-w6130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    actually really nice wtf, especially liked beginning

  • @guymcfly7282
    @guymcfly7282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This gonna be in the next Skyrim game

  • @isntitrich000
    @isntitrich000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need to hear this live omg

  • @shaxo8753
    @shaxo8753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked it. Kind of reminds me of medieval woods or something like that

  • @hisky.
    @hisky. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that motif it's so magical

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      which one💀💀

  • @thomastodia4177
    @thomastodia4177 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Since the day this was posted this has been at the top of my recommended every time I’ve opened TH-cam and I decided to finally listen to it.
    Sounds whimsical.

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YEAHHHHHHHHH, WINNING ALGORITHM

  • @43905
    @43905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a bassoonist a appreciate this
    Great piece

  • @noahyoung4757
    @noahyoung4757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fun little quartet!

  • @quintennnnn
    @quintennnnn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This sounds lovely, and also inspired me to have a try at writing something for wind quartet. Great work!

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go for it!

  • @themiddleschooler
    @themiddleschooler ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Is the clarinet in the right key? If it is in the key of Bb the key signature should be C major. But im just guessing that it's in the key of C

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +156

      good catch, I put my transposing instruments in concert pitch when writing, I accidentally published it in concert pitch. so it's a Bb Clarinet but the music is wrote in C. Whoops! 🤭

    • @johnmcclain610
      @johnmcclain610 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@LZGunn a professional clarinetist should be able to transpose it regardless.

    • @PokeMC713
      @PokeMC713 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@johnmcclain610 It doesn’t take a profession to transpose from C to Bb, it’s just annoying.

    • @ultimateplayerx6706
      @ultimateplayerx6706 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@johnmcclain610 Moving the notes up one whole step doesn't require the player to be a professional at the instrument...

    • @martinviale2410
      @martinviale2410 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@@ultimateplayerx6706 believe me it does

  • @kathrinem3719
    @kathrinem3719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy shit this is actually really good

  • @ap-ov4gc
    @ap-ov4gc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    playful and super cute! will learn this tomorrow

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Rock on!

  • @twoheadedzombie
    @twoheadedzombie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This reminds me of the night in the woods soundtrack !!

  • @KhrisRoyal
    @KhrisRoyal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This wasn’t ignorant at all. Great theme and development.

  • @kalderaababil9603
    @kalderaababil9603 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly a whimsical piece, magnificent!

  • @jacobandrews550
    @jacobandrews550 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As someone who has studied music professionally for many years, 6/8 writing was 100% the right call. Silly TH-cam commenters never heard of tavakididama subdivision

  • @jaredstemper669
    @jaredstemper669 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    lovely piece! it reminds me of an "earthier" version of Herman beeftink's bird flute trio - which is one of my favorite compositions ever
    thank you for sharing your beautiful sleepy art with us

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll check it out!

  • @cardera
    @cardera ปีที่แล้ว +1

    IT SOUNDS LIKE MUSIC FROM LIKE A FAIRY MOVIE IN A SCENE WHERE LIKE ALL THE FAIRIES ARE FROLLICKING AND THEN THEY ALLDIE AT THE END 💖

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      die????😭😭😭😭

  • @cadenleeripberger
    @cadenleeripberger ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't play bassoon but notoriously record my tenor sax and lower it an octave. Gives a similar sound; think I might learn this some time soon!

  • @jacemankins
    @jacemankins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting modulation at the end. Cool piece!

  • @annaolson4828
    @annaolson4828 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I could create this well when I'm half asleep

  • @killerpeen6993
    @killerpeen6993 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful piece, amazing work!

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @iCookMe
    @iCookMe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun! Feels a little whimsical and mischievious

  • @p1nnysk3n1s
    @p1nnysk3n1s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    plz keep this video up forever

  • @joshhigh5538
    @joshhigh5538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely counterpoint and Melody

  • @eelektricity6492
    @eelektricity6492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This sounds amazing still

  • @fransherrie8052
    @fransherrie8052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Measures 42-43 are my favorite I believe

  • @stevenreid4634
    @stevenreid4634 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    I think it's fun. What is the instrumentation? Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, and Bassoon?

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Yes, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, and Bassoon. :)

    • @jakerussell135
      @jakerussell135 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes but oboe and clarinet are switched I think

    • @Yello96486
      @Yello96486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jakerussell135 yep oboe is the alto voice and clarinet is the tenor

  • @theanarchistcook
    @theanarchistcook ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is legit good

  • @Elstree
    @Elstree ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great! I’m trying to start using other instruments (than piano) in my writing, but I’m real bad at it. So it’s really nice to be able to listen and see how a genuinely interesting piece of music is written.

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      u got it bro

  • @hisky.
    @hisky. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad this video blew up, I love this piece

  • @jjflair3284
    @jjflair3284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think this is beautiful more than silly!😇

  • @ultimawerewolfbluephoenix9670
    @ultimawerewolfbluephoenix9670 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Better than anything i could ever write 😩

  • @noxidamakessmusic
    @noxidamakessmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ngl it sounds good

  • @gabrielaportillo299
    @gabrielaportillo299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is amazing !

  • @willows5395
    @willows5395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro I really like this

  • @phoenixacxf
    @phoenixacxf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually love it

  • @RyanMaterna_Composer
    @RyanMaterna_Composer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, this piece is so beautiful! I will study this so I can be like you one day... 😤

  • @strawberrykat-fv8nw
    @strawberrykat-fv8nw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this, keep it up.

  • @jacobcrosby6278
    @jacobcrosby6278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it! Nicely done.

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @AriAudio557
    @AriAudio557 ปีที่แล้ว

    FLIPPING AMAZING

  • @Xibalba_FGC
    @Xibalba_FGC ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is beautiful what 😭

  • @MrCactuss99
    @MrCactuss99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this!!

  • @chompcheeks4766
    @chompcheeks4766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gives sims vibes

  • @christiekilley8051
    @christiekilley8051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a little chaotic, but not bad. I kinda want the music and get my coworkers to play it with me. (I work at a musical instrument shop. Between us, there are several flutes, a clarinet, a couple of saxophones, two bassoonists, an oboist, and a couple of brass players.)

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว

      u want me to email u the score w the correct clarinet part?
      landengunn04@gmail.com

  • @paulgering7703
    @paulgering7703 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It certainly is silly. Cherish it.

  • @sethrm
    @sethrm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yO THAT SOUNDED SO FUCKIN EPIC

  • @cobyfront6310
    @cobyfront6310 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    bro how do you write so good

    • @LZGunn
      @LZGunn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      melatonin

    • @cobyfront6310
      @cobyfront6310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LZGunn interesting