Brppp brppp

May 4, 2013 2:16 PM

Denise Reis plays(?) the trumpet.
posted by pjern (13 comments total)

It is pretty amazing, isn't it.
I couldn't help but be reminded of the Mills Brothers, who on occasion played some trumpet of their own.
posted by cccorlew at 2:31 PM on May 4, 2013

Novelty aside, this is some good stuff....
posted by mule98J at 3:14 PM on May 4, 2013

...and BTW thanks, pjern....

for another non-novelty look at this talented performer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQSKRPV4A3E
posted by mule98J at 3:20 PM on May 4, 2013

I see she comes out of the Herb Alpert school.
posted by Greg_Ace at 3:20 PM on May 4, 2013

Amazing! Sounds like elevator music, but still amazing skills!
posted by greenhornet at 3:28 PM on May 4, 2013

I'd call fake if her she wasn't blowing her bangs up with every phrase. This is fun.
posted by straight at 5:04 PM on May 4, 2013

Ukulele players are all over this. Here's a modern practitioner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr-GvNmeQ5Q
posted by rodii at 5:35 PM on May 4, 2013

And we must not ignore Rula Zaki.
posted by rodii at 5:38 PM on May 4, 2013

I'd give anything for my mouth to be that talented. I'd be a hit at parties!
I ACTUALLY played the trumpet and didn't sound that good. Some people are so lucky...
posted by QueerAngel28 at 5:51 PM on May 4, 2013

Can someone explain what happens at 0:48? I can hear (at least) two "trumpets". I think there might briefly be three. Is she using some looping device?
posted by fritley at 8:28 PM on May 4, 2013

Can someone explain what happens at 0:48? I can hear (at least) two "trumpets".

I was confused by that too. After hearing it a few times, I'm convinced the lowest note is the "trumpet" and the other note is actually strings. If you watch Denise Reis' fingers, it looks like she's playing it herself.
posted by eotvos at 8:54 PM on May 4, 2013

It's the I Dream of Jeannie theme?
posted by bendybendy at 9:59 PM on May 4, 2013

Love the bit of the Get Smart theme at the end, and yes she is definitely creating a parallel line with the guitar at 0:48.
posted by Coaticass at 11:28 PM on May 4, 2013 [1 favorite]