MOST INSANE HARD Euphonium Solo 'The King's Gambit (Reimagined)' by Matonizz for FULL BRASS BAND!

Happy Monday Friends! We have a Brand New Euphonium Solo with Brass Band Version of "The King's Gambit" arranged for you by Anneke Kamerman today. This piece was commissioned by Fabien Décaillet as a gift for his newborn son, Alexis. "The King's Gambit" is aimed at including elements of modern progressive style alongside a more standard virtuosic euphonium style commonly featured in traditional euphonium repertoire. The compositional style focuses on complex and highly syncopated rhythmical grooves with a minimalist harmonic style, found in modern-day rock and pop music. The piece demonstrates extreme range, finger dexterity, coordination of multiple-tonguing techniques, flexibility, and breath control which are normally expected in academic repertoire.

Matonizz (Principal Euphonium at RCB)
Instrument Used:

Drew Fennell (Principal Flugelhorn at RCB & RCYBB Conductor)
Instruments Used:
Bb Trumpet:
Bb Flugelhorn:
Bb Cornet:
Eb Cornet:

Jason Allison (Principal French Horn at RCBB)
Instrument Used:

Ross Cohen (1st Baritone at RCB)
Instrument Used:

Brian Kelley (Tuba at RCB)
Instrument Used:

Vlatlos (Drums)

Dmitry Babkin (Sound Engineer)

Included Parts:

The piece is written for standard British-style brass band. This set of parts includes supplementary parts with alternative keys for French Horns in F, and bass clef parts for the relevant low brass instruments. Below is the full listing of parts with the available substitutes.

Instrumentation:
Solo Euphonium T.C.
Solo Euphonium B.C.
Soprano Cornet in Eb
Solo Cornet in Bb
Repiano Cornet in Bb
2nd Cornet in Bb
3rd Cornet in Bb
Flugelhorn in Bb
Solo Horn in Eb
Solo Horn in F
1st Horn in Eb
1st Horn in F
2nd Horn in Eb
2nd Horn in F
1st Baritone T.C.
1st Baritone B.C.
2nd Baritone T.C.
2nd Baritone B.C.
1st Trombone T.C.
1st Trombone B.C.
2nd Trombone T.C.
2nd Trombone B.C.
Bass Trombone
Euphonium T.C.
Euphonium B.C.
Tuba in Eb
Tuba 1 & 2 in B.C.
Tuba in Bb
Tuba 3 & 4 in B.C.

The game (and the piece) is divided into three major sections which correlate to stages and specific moves in a chess match.

1) Opening: 1.e4 e5 2.f4...
2) Middlegame, including Queen Sacrifice (cadenza section)
3) Endgame

The overarching design of the piece is shown in the interplay between the euphonium and the ensemble. In the early stages of the piece (the game), the soloist and the band trade blows, but everything shifts at the Queen Sacrifice with the euphonium taking dominance in the game. The Endgame plays out the euphonium’s attaining a position so strong that Checkmate# is inevitable.

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0:00 - Opening: 1.e4 e5 2.f4...
2:00 - Middlegame
4:23 - Queen Sacrifice
5:19 - Endgame
6:17 - Checkmate#

[battleship]

I don't know, seems pretty easy, I could easily have this down in a few decades.

[miles]

As a euphonium player I’m completely blown away! This is amazing and your very talented nice job

[eliasjureidini]

Absolute banger... I love this rendition even more than the first time....

[Jack-fycr]

That tone quality is truly magnificent especially on those octave plus slurs. This is the euphonium version of fly or die for trombone

[Official_MikeyT]

From one Euphonium Emperor to another, that was sick!🤘

[pepChammer]

Just hearing this now and I’ve been left absolutely speechless more times in 7 minutes than I have been in years. A wonder to the ears and soul.

[sandramrotek]

Fantastic is about all I can say. The range, timing, and the other instruments behind you are perfect. LOVE it. Thank you so much for sharing your great talent. Again it is FANTASTIC.

[waynethomas]

I love the breaking/reforming rhythms and extreme octave leaps! Inspiring playing! I'd need to practice 32h/18d a week to get back up to this level. WOW

[mathieumuller]

What a banger... Wonderful tone, magnificient arrangement, truly inspiring ! Thank you so much for your work Matonizz, I think a lot of people want to practice after listening to your playing (me included !) <3

[darrellwilliams]

...and people wonder why I love the euphonium as the "ultimate brass instrument" when it comes to tone and musical expression! Well done!!!!

[danielhicks]

Bro your sound is absolutely pristine. Keep making beautiful sounds, man.

[pokemagicraft]

Still insane solo. I love hearing the whole ensemble

[stormyressurectedlol]

Yea, keep going with these catchy peices. I love to see a channel with the Euphonium as its main instrument, and you just bring it justice. Long story short, keep up the amazing work!

[domrow]

I love how dramatic it is! Keep up the great work!

[thisiscarden]

This was always my favorite piece from you. The other instruments add so much. Thank you for playing!!

[xxedwardxxchanel]

I only watch it again and again but i don`t belive it. You are incredible!!! Thanks for share it.

[myhealth_]

WOW THIS AMAZING AS A FELLOW EUPHONIUM PLAYER I CAN SAY THAT THIS IS TRULY INSPIRING

[sw]

This makes difficulty fun again, Euphonium strike s back!

[愛麗絲-to]

Amazing ！I hope one day I can play like this

[ngj.]

Everytime I hear this, it always gives me Fly or Die vibes, and I love it