Oboe*
*The coolest instrument ever
Five Professional Oboists throughout History:
One more traditional classical oboe music example:
One more contemporary classical piece for oboe and electronics:
Oboe in Non-Classical Settings
Let the oboe be an extension of your voice. It is important to learn the classical techniques of oboe playing, but you should always express what you’re feeling no matter what music you’re playing. Go out and explore all the music you love!
Yusef Lateef- (Jazz/blues)
Multi-instrumentalist
In the Evening (Traditional Blues Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pw1j0u0NzU
Kyle Bruckmann- (Free improv and experimental)
Gasps and Fissures Parade (Double Reeds and Electronics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKgQbQPQFO4&list=OLAK5uy_m-g5rOC3cS7uPXil1bFYgiS5kLts6AZHc
Shehnai- Indian Classical Oboe
(Anushkar Shankar’s Album, Land of Gold) https://youtu.be/sNJJRxUvNKw?t=7m40s
Basmillah Kahn (traditional Raag)- https://youtu.be/hveeMDC6Dro?t=3m26s
Alternative Rock/Indie Music
Poor Old Ra- Pica Beats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kma1g2MngEE
LIfe in a Northern Town by Dream Academy (80’s pop music)
Kate St. John, Oboist
https://youtu.be/3C84a7amaho?t=18s
Other people to check out:
Paul McCandless
Libby Van Cleave
Lindsay Cooper