How Low Can You Go?

[JAUQO III-X]

For those who may be interested in low note frequency, with a few myths dispelled.


Check out what he says at the 2:00 mark.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/wor...ote.cnn?hpt=C2


The lowest human note recorded.

http://www.examiner.com/x-8310-Trend...ed-low-f-sharp

[TrevorOfDoom]

not to derail your thread, but it's interesting that the man holding the WORLD RECORD for lowest note ever produced by human vocal chords is a BUS DRIVER, no?
methinks just because someone is the best there is at a thing doesn't guarantee them success at that thing.
something we all need to think about.

[Deluge Of Sound]

Or perhaps there are people who don't wish to make careers out of what they are good at.

[Stumbo]

Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

not to derail your thread, but it's interesting that the man holding the WORLD RECORD for lowest note ever produced by human vocal chords is a BUS DRIVER, no?
methinks just because someone is the best there is at a thing doesn't guarantee them success at that thing.
something we all need to think about.

Why do we need to think about it?

Define success.

[Jazzdogg]

One of the reasons I am a bassist is because I find deep, clear, resonant notes compelling, whether played or sung. The notes can't just be low, though; what makes the hairs stand up on my arms is rich, resonant timbre. Most of the deep male voices I've come across have been in Jazz, blues, and R&B; Billy Eckstine, Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, and Barry White come immediately to mind.

Who are some other widely-respected bass vocalists known for both a low range and a musical presentation?

Who are some other prominent human-powered bass instrumentalists? Baritone saxophonists? Bass trombonists? Tuba players?

[TheSuzie]

Originally Posted by Jazzdogg

Who are some other prominent human-powered bass instrumentalists? Baritone saxophonists? Bass trombonists? Tuba players?

This man plays a mean *bass* saxophone.

"Vince Giordano began his odyssey into the world of music at the age of five. The discovery of a slew of 78-rpm-period records in his grandmother's attic, ranging from grand opera to Joe "King" Oliver, ignited the flame. He soon learned tuba, string bass, and bass saxophone. By the age of 15, he was a working musician."

http://www.riverwalkjazz.org/profiles_giordano/
http://www.riverwalkjazz.org/jazznotes/sax/

Peace,
S

[Steve]

Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

not to derail your thread, but it's interesting that the man holding the WORLD RECORD for lowest note ever produced by human vocal chords is a BUS DRIVER, no?

Yeah but, he's not just any ol' bus driver. He's Lady Gaga's bus driver.

[bassmonkeee]

Not impressed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKzQavkLc1w

[JAUQO III-X]

It's not about what's impressive and whats not. We are talking about low frequency.

[bassmonkeee]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

It's not about what's impressive and whats not. We are talking about low frequency.

That's all well and good. The rest of the thread is talking about him being Lady Gaga's bus driver, or earning a living at what someone is good at.

Did you even look at the link? My bet is that the Gyuto Tantric choirs go every bit as low as the guy with the certificate. They simply don't care enough to call Guinness.

[BuffaloBass]

You lose. Those guys sound cool, but the Hz is nowhere as low as the Guiness attempt guy. My ear isnt trained, but they're in the 40-50 hz range I reckon, not 10.

Not that 10Hz is anything a mere mortal would interpret as musical. And one supposes that is the true discussion. At what point, HZ wise, is it not musical anymore, which I'm sure is a cool biophysical/cognitive discussion.

To wit, that dudes low voice doenst sound musical TO ME. Yet, when I heard a contra-bass in a foreign men's choir once, that dude shook the stage.

Is it my ears, my cognition, or is it simply non-musical at that low Hz?

Then what is musical??????

[Jazzdogg]

Originally Posted by TheSuzie

This man plays a mean *bass* saxophone.

"Vince Giordano began his odyssey into the world of music at the age of five. The discovery of a slew of 78-rpm-period records in his grandmother's attic, ranging from grand opera to Joe "King" Oliver, ignited the flame. He soon learned tuba, string bass, and bass saxophone. By the age of 15, he was a working musician."

http://www.riverwalkjazz.org/profiles_giordano/
http://www.riverwalkjazz.org/jazznotes/sax/

Peace,
S

Thanks!

[Mr wiggl3s]

Dude, i don't know, but i've heard some grind and death metal vocals that would be on par with that dude.

Corpsegrinder for one. Even though people don't like his vocals, he's still really talented