Your Favorite Tuba Player Of All Time

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Here's mine...he played on the Fanfare For Rocky as well as other things like
Jaws.

His name - Tommy Johnson

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  • Profile picture of the author The 13th Warrior
    You know, I have not thought of a Tuba or was impressed or cared about Tuba skills until I seen this video.

    Did'nt know a Tuba can double as a bass or with a bass player.

    Sure, he's playing a simple rift, but DAMN, its funky and addicting.

    The musical score with or without the Rap is just too tough.

    Shows you also live, skilled players on REAL musical instruments simply cannot be beat.

    No digital electronic synthesizers can compete with that rich, deep , visceral sound.





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    • Profile picture of the author garyv
      Originally Posted by The 13th Warrior View Post

      You know, I have not thought of a Tuba or was impressed or cared about Tuba skills until I seen this video.

      Did'nt know a Tuba can double as a bass or with a bass player.

      Sure, he's playing a simple rift, but DAMN, its funky and addicting.

      The musical score with or without the Rap is just too tough.

      Shows you also live, skilled players on REAL musical instruments simply cannot be beat.

      No digital electronic synthesizers can compete with that rich, deep , visceral sound.





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    Gary Cooper plays a mean Tuba in Mr. Deeds...


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    • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
      It's not a tuba, but this guy really knows how to solo...:p


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      • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
        Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

        It's not a tuba, but this guy really knows how to solo...:p


        Can't believe that somebody labelled that a FAIL. I mean, come on! IT's a WIN! After all, it should work whether he's inhaling OR exhaling.

        Just sayin'



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        EDIT: Wait! I get it...it's a fail because he's wearing jeans???
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      • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
        Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

        It's not a tuba, but this guy really knows how to solo...:p


        A-hah.

        So that's what they mean by a blow job.



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        • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
          Originally Posted by whateverpedia View Post

          A-hah.

          So that's what they mean by a blow job.

          (Someone had to - it might as well be me)
          Actually, I've been waiting for you to chime in.

          I really dig your sense of humor...

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          • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
            Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

            Actually, I've been waiting for you to chime in.

            I really dig your sense of humor...

            ~Bill
            Why thank you Bill.

            If I keep practising, one day I'll be a fully fledged wit.

            At the moment though, I'm only half way there.
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