Double Bass Does thrashing around while you play do any good?

[Alrod]

I could see where chamber music purists would frown at the movements however, he is getting into the the music. Is that a crime? Doesn't music "move" us?

I think people the feel he is making a fool of himself are the uptight and uncomfortable types. Go get an enema. Seriously though, loosen up. Life is much too short.

 

[chuck norriss]

C. Saint-Saens, LE CARNAVAL DES ANIMAUX - L' Elephant, Guy Tuneh - Double bass. - YouTube

edit: @geoff

Someone just had to cough (1:16)! So annoying. I love Ha-na Chang's body language too--albeit cello

 

[Don Higdon]

I could see where chamber music purists would frown at the movements however, he is getting into the the music. Is that a crime? Doesn't music "move" us?

I think people the feel he is making a fool of himself are the uptight and uncomfortable types. Go get an enema. Seriously though, loosen up. Life is much too short.

A poster from the BG side with no profile and no real name with a gratuitous personal insult for people who disagree with him.
Gee, what a surprise.

 

[chuck norriss]

Obviously this is all about the 'eye of the beholder'. Doesn't seem like he has any stand partners to bother in the chamber groups. Guy can play and looks like he's having a lot of fun. Can't you show a little leg in chamber groups?

Ha! Definitely don't want to see tuneh's legs! It is a little distracting in this scenario but how are you going to tell him? Would you tell maisky, "Get a haircut! Stop shivering your head!"

 

[ejnachtrab]

So, I have been watching this thread for a while now. What strikes me here is that, it seems, the true test would be to just listen. How does it sound? I have long been a great fan of the pianist Keith Jarrett, and I have a really tough time watching him play. Conversely someone could be fooled by the theatrics and find that without them the music falls flat.

My two cents.

 

[Don Higdon]

I have long been a great fan of the pianist Keith Jarrett, and I have a really tough time watching him play.

He has spent years wrecking himself, and has paid a price. He plays wonderful music in spite of his misuse of himself, not because of it.

 

[theclasicalbass]

My Dear neilG Friend,

The only one makes himself an *** is You!
commenting low like this has no place here.

Best

Radu.

 

[Paul Warburton]

Initially, I was inclined to make allowances. Not anymore. The more I see, the more he seems to be a ham. This is not mitigated by being "hands down one of the most respected players". It's possible to be both.
I'll also say he is inconsiderate of his playing partners.
As far as the speech police are concerned, no, I can't remotely play anywhere near his level. As far as that goes, I can't play piano as well as Liberace. Does that mean I can't express an opinion?

+1.

I've seen Edgar Meyer do some pretty weird stuff on stage but never to gain attention, but always in service to the music. During The Trout, once, I saw him pick up his bass while doing a tremelo, move about 3 ft. closer to the cellist, so he could could hear her better.

This guy's ego is off the charts.

EDIT: And to add more grist to the mill, ain't no way, no how, he's on Edgar's level of anything, kindly and IMO.

 

[cracked_machine]

Why is everyone referring to him as "Mr Tunah". He has a first name. You all make him sound like a mascot for tinned fish.

 

[theclasicalbass]

Great, C.M. like your Humor....

 

[theclasicalbass]

Je well, I would just ask him about his moving... he can also talk and quite impressive...

As i got it back than from Jason Heath bass blog interview, everything that a Master like Mr. Tuneh (or Guy as backed_machine wishes...) does has its own reason.

check it out:
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B.T.W - look to me that Tuneh has also hard time with some guys out there:

http://doublebassblog.org/2010/03/5383.html

 

[chuck norriss]

I usually refer to people by their last names unless I know them personally. I thinks I learnt that in the caw ledge.

 

[chuck norriss]

Je well, I would just ask him about his moving... he can also talk and quite impressive...

As i got it back than from Jason Heath bass blog interview, everything that a Master like Mr. Tuneh (or Guy as backed_machine wishes...) does has its own reason.

check it out:
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B.T.W - look to me that Tuneh has also hard time with some guys out there:

http://doublebassblog.org/2010/03/5383.html

Thanks for this. I'll definitely have a listen later; I love interviews
I posted this one http://youtu.be/aAGFDk0szwI on the "Can a teacher" trhead the other day. For Edicson Ruiz fans.

 

[theclasicalbass]

Well Just to make my point, take a look at that!!:

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and this:

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(What the F++k went there back than?, i mean poor Jason, imagine to Handel this and on his own Blog...)

 

[bolophonic]

I'm just a rowdy rock dude from the BG forums. Looks like this side has its share of humorless killjoy haters who like to talk smack without posting videos of their own virtuosity.

 

[Ed Holmes]

He plays out of tune. Often.

 

[theclasicalbass]

Well, thanx of making the point of bolo phonic.

 

[theclasicalbass]

Seems to me (after listen to his interview) that Guy Tuneh know very well why he chose to do things the way he does (moving or standing etc). looks to me that the guy lives his dream and his love to his (our) instrument, i don't have the same feeling about some other performers today, I mean its all about CDs and money and PR and just to get more and more PERFECT, well Tuneh doesn't seems to me as someone who would run after any of those.

P.S. - Does anybody know where can i find a CD/DVD of Tuneh?

 

[groooooove]

Mata Siguaraya Oscar D'León - YouTube

3:20

awesome

 

[NoiseNinja]

It's there to give the illusion that he is dancing with the cello. Like some famous rock star or something.