Bright Moments Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 i am sure everybody knows about circular breathing. my first exposure to it was in Kirk's "Rip, Rig and Panic." i think i found another example in david s. ware's "Corridors & Parallels" track number 5: "sound-a-bye." can anybody else confirm? how about other examples of circular breathing? B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 From the liner notes of Rahsaan's Prepare Thyself To Deal With A Miracle: "...Rahsaan has always been known for his breathing abilities; however, more important, Rahsaan has taken a 21 minute solo on this LP that must be historically recorded for its masterfulness. The Saxophone Concerto encompasses all levels and progressions in Black Music (Swing, Bebop, and Now). The 21 minute solo is without taking a single breath until its completion..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Roscoe Mitchell and Evan Parker are masters of this technique. So was Art Tatum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold_Z Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Circular breathing is only the first step. Circular HEAVY breathing is where it's really at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Circular breathing is only the first step. Circular HEAVY breathing is where it's really at. Which often leads to circular heavy-petting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Yez to Evan Parker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleM Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 (edited) Idrees Sulieman's solo (track#(?)) on the Hawk's "The Hawk Flies High"....is pretty impressive from that standpoint. He holds a note for many a chorus. I wish I knew how to do that shit! Edited August 26, 2004 by doubleM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Old news to those who frequent the Funny Rat thread but considered by many (well, quite a few of us, anyway) to be wonderful: Gianni Gebbia: Arcana Major/Sonic Tarots Session (Rastascan BRD 047) It's positively spooky the perfection with which this man does the circular breathing thing. Limited edition of 500 copies. Sad, in a way, isn't it? Only 500 copies of this gem pressed and still copies are easilly found. Tragic that such talent goes almost unnoticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Old news to those who frequent the Funny Rat thread but considered by many (well, quite a few of us, anyway) to be wonderful: Gianni Gebbia: Arcana Major/Sonic Tarots Session (Rastascan BRD 047) It's positively spooky the perfection with which this man does the circular breathing thing. Limited edition of 500 copies. Sad, in a way, isn't it? Only 500 copies of this gem pressed and still copies are easilly found. Tragic that such talent goes almost unnoticed. arcana major is da shit! ubu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 (edited) Yes ubu, that was the general consensus. Good but not nearly so is Gebbia's H Portraits. Probably excellent if you've never heard Arcana Major but side by side... Edited August 26, 2004 by Chaney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Fitzgerald Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Odean Pope, Sonny Rollins, Harry Carney, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Tom Chapin, Earl Bostic, Courtney Pine, Joshua Redman, James Carter, and Wynton Marsalis come to mind as players who have used the technique. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Earl Bostic? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Never could get the knack of it, but never tried too hard to do so. I'm a fan of space, usually. I like playing that breathes. But there have been times when I'd like to have been able to do it. And as an "effect" (in the good sense) it's undeniably effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Fitzgerald Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Even non-musicians can get the underlying concept - get a glass of water and a straw - blow bubbles, fill cheeks, squeeze out that air while inhaling through nose. Don't let the bubbles stop. I've had little kids who can do this. Now, maintaining a playing embouchure and good tone, intonation, melodic ideas at the same time....... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Old news to those who frequent the Funny Rat thread but considered by many (well, quite a few of us, anyway) to be wonderful: Gianni Gebbia: Arcana Major/Sonic Tarots Session (Rastascan BRD 047) It's positively spooky the perfection with which this man does the circular breathing thing. Limited edition of 500 copies. Sad, in a way, isn't it? Only 500 copies of this gem pressed and still copies are easilly found. Tragic that such talent goes almost unnoticed. Easily found, my eye!!!! I've been looking for this for months and I've yet to find it anywhere. Must be lookin' in all the wrong places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 I know, it''s easy in theory. But I've got a coordinational disconnect with this, it seems. I can't even do the straw-in-the-water thing, not continuously. After much practice, though, I CAN walk and chew gum at the same time with only a minimual amount of stumbling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Fitzgerald Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 And when it comes down to it, which is more important in life? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Old news to those who frequent the Funny Rat thread but considered by many (well, quite a few of us, anyway) to be wonderful: Gianni Gebbia: Arcana Major/Sonic Tarots Session (Rastascan BRD 047) It's positively spooky the perfection with which this man does the circular breathing thing. Limited edition of 500 copies. Sad, in a way, isn't it? Only 500 copies of this gem pressed and still copies are easilly found. Tragic that such talent goes almost unnoticed. arcana major is da shit! ubu Would this be an example of "Rat droppings"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 And when it comes down to it, which is more important in life? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Old news to those who frequent the Funny Rat thread but considered by many (well, quite a few of us, anyway) to be wonderful: Gianni Gebbia: Arcana Major/Sonic Tarots Session (Rastascan BRD 047) It's positively spooky the perfection with which this man does the circular breathing thing. Limited edition of 500 copies. Sad, in a way, isn't it? Only 500 copies of this gem pressed and still copies are easilly found. Tragic that such talent goes almost unnoticed. Easily found, my eye!!!! I've been looking for this for months and I've yet to find it anywhere. Must be lookin' in all the wrong places. I stand corrected. I sent an e-mail to Gino Robair / Rastascan asking if copies were available and received this response: Hi Tony, Unfortunately, it is out of print. However, I expect to get some as returns from my distributor in the next month or two, so have your friend check back with me then. cheers, ginorobair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 A Mr. Kenneth G apparently held a single note for some 45 minutes in New York City awhile back. If I understand correctly, the only thing that caused him to shut it down when he did was an accumulation of spit inside his horn. Johnny One Note indeed. Up over and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleM Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Was that Mr. G's spit, or that of passers-by? I would have hacked up a logie for G! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Was that Mr. G's spit, or that of passers-by? I would have hacked up a logie for G! So you're saying you really do give a spit for KennyG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 I got my copy of Gianni Gebbia: Arcana Major/Sonic Tarots Session from Cadence not so long ago, it may be worth trying there. (Chaney is playing down how good this CD really is!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD45 Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 ditto on Evan Parker. His circular technique on the soprano is quite something to hear. I used circular breathing when I used to play the digeridoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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