This piece is more bittersweet to me than it was when I first listened to it. I went to UTK for percussion in the beginning of the pandemic, I was so passionate about performance, I especially enjoyed the marimba, I learned this piece to a really impressive point in my first semester of college, but a lot of things happened at once. Obviously the pandemic was hard, but at the end of the last semester I realized I have a lot of personal issues that I needed to overcome before I could take on something as intense as music school, that and I realized I didn't want to filter the music I wanted to make through the filter of "will this gig pay the bills." I never quite got to the point where I'd be happy recording it. I left for break thinking I was going to be back but by the end of the break I realized that I couldn't do it anymore. I loved this piece, I was really proud of my performance of it. I miss the moment of my life that music school represented for me. I got to do almost entirely the thing I loved and I'd do anything to get it back, but I don't know if I ever will. Thank you for writing such a beautiful piece. I loved learning it.
Wow - lots of comments, thank you! As I mentioned before, the instrument is a Demorrow 5 octave concert grand marimba. The mallets were made by Percussion Construction (which unfortunately is no longer in existence), but you can achieve a similar tone and attack by using Pro Mark PSM 25s. Tap Space Publications now carries the piece, as well as Steve Weiss Music. More videos to come!
The "Studio 5.0 Octave" by Doug DeMorrow employs his grade 2 quality rosewood (3 being the best). You will notice that this instrument does not come with an enhanced keyboard that can be found on Ron Samuels Marimba One; this option is only available with the "Performance Series" 5.0 Octave. Still, this is a very fine instrument for the $11,500.00 price tag. The only set back with a De Morrow is the over 6 months waiting time for an instrument.
A very nice piece, and a well produced video. What are your impressions of the DeMorrow M6? How would you compare against a Marimba One (Basso Bravo and enhanced voicing)? Thanks. And again, a most enjoyable piece of music.
great performance... couldnt help to read you had the score to this piece... is there any way i can get a copy... and one last question? how much ws that marimba and how long did it take to get in. i know demorrow has like a waiting list
This appearsto be either a grade 6 or 7 depending on which list you look at. On the florida FBA list, this would likely a 7. However, on an international scale, its probably only a 5 or 6
decently simple I would say, just some chords. At around 1:30 though, it gets complicated, especially if you are the kind of player who usually is more comfortable with slow songs due to the extensive time to react to chord/ key changes, time signature changes, ect.
***** if this piece is so beautiful, why do you plague the composers comment section with such ugly comments. People are allowed to have opinions and you don't need to bring people down and force your opinion on them.
hello! Can you send me the score of this piece friend? We really appreciate it. Play pretty amazing. Would you like to talk to me on facebook? Jonathan Torrijos is facebook.com/totan.torrijos greetings!!
This piece is more bittersweet to me than it was when I first listened to it. I went to UTK for percussion in the beginning of the pandemic, I was so passionate about performance, I especially enjoyed the marimba, I learned this piece to a really impressive point in my first semester of college, but a lot of things happened at once. Obviously the pandemic was hard, but at the end of the last semester I realized I have a lot of personal issues that I needed to overcome before I could take on something as intense as music school, that and I realized I didn't want to filter the music I wanted to make through the filter of "will this gig pay the bills." I never quite got to the point where I'd be happy recording it. I left for break thinking I was going to be back but by the end of the break I realized that I couldn't do it anymore. I loved this piece, I was really proud of my performance of it. I miss the moment of my life that music school represented for me. I got to do almost entirely the thing I loved and I'd do anything to get it back, but I don't know if I ever will. Thank you for writing such a beautiful piece. I loved learning it.
Beautiful playing, Ben!
I'm glad that this great piece is finally ready to be shared with the world. I know a lot of people will want to play it.
Sounds good man. Really like the compostion. The performer is almost perfect man. I wouldn't change a thing.
Dear Lord, that was Beautiful!
Congratulations on such a wonderful contribution to the library of marimba literature. Love the whimsical section of the piece!
Nice touch and it looks to lay well on the instrument! Great job!
Wow - lots of comments, thank you! As I mentioned before, the instrument is a Demorrow 5 octave concert grand marimba. The mallets were made by Percussion Construction (which unfortunately is no longer in existence), but you can achieve a similar tone and attack by using Pro Mark PSM 25s. Tap Space Publications now carries the piece, as well as Steve Weiss Music. More videos to come!
Absolutlely amazing piece, almost put me to tears
Wonderful. Thanks for posting.
Those double laterals are tasty
Nice, Ben! Enjoyed it!
The "Studio 5.0 Octave" by Doug DeMorrow employs his grade 2 quality rosewood (3 being the best). You will notice that this instrument does not come with an enhanced keyboard that can be found on Ron Samuels Marimba One; this option is only available with the "Performance Series" 5.0 Octave. Still, this is a very fine instrument for the $11,500.00 price tag. The only set back with a De Morrow is the over 6 months waiting time for an instrument.
On Tapspace it is under the "Advanced" section.
Amazing piece!
lovely!!!
Great chord progression structure and excellent use of dissonance in this piece.
i would love to get the sheet music for this piece!
gorgeous
This gave me some ideas for a piece I'm writing. I have no idea what kind of sounds a marimba can make because I have never played one.
Lukas Moy definitely helps to start learning some basics of instruments you write for. Marimba is fun
Beautiful and unique piece! Why would they not want to put this up on Steve Weiss?
Brilliant!
love this piece. anyone know what mallets he is using? Thanks!
A very nice piece, and a well produced video. What are your impressions of the DeMorrow M6? How would you compare against a Marimba One (Basso Bravo and enhanced voicing)? Thanks. And again, a most enjoyable piece of music.
beautiful
@MBlood08 If I'm not mistaken he's using KBs. I would assume 3 KB11s and 1 KB14. From malletech.
At 6:15-6:18 that little passage kind of sounds like part of Fernando's Waltz by Paul Smadbeck
dude...........yes.. lol i loooove this :D where can i find the sheet music for this?! and what sticks and type of marimba are u useing?
Marvelous playing, and a great marimba sound! The video (audio and visual) is sensational! Can you tell me what camera you were using?
great performance... couldnt help to read you had the score to this piece... is there any way i can get a copy... and one last question? how much ws that marimba and how long did it take to get in. i know demorrow has like a waiting list
This appearsto be either a grade 6 or 7 depending on which list you look at. On the florida FBA list, this would likely a 7. However, on an international scale, its probably only a 5 or 6
the sound quality of this is really good... is that a demorrow, what did you use to record?
Really like the composition
i wanna buy it just to see the sheets
5:54 sounds like a direct quote from catching shadows or vice versa, im too lazy to fact check which came first
What kind of mallets are you using in this recording? Beautiful piece.
What are the mallets he's using???
what kind of mallets?
is this available yet online??
How much is this piece?
How many octaves are recquired to play this piece?
5 octaves.
what level is this solo consiterd?
use digital delay
i'm so disappointed that this requires a 5 octave...i have a 4.3 demorrow at my house
decently simple I would say, just some chords. At around 1:30 though, it gets complicated, especially if you are the kind of player who usually is more comfortable with slow songs due to the extensive time to react to chord/ key changes, time signature changes, ect.
Where are your marimba videos?
I see cartoons and nothing of substance.
Decently simple? Fuck you.
***** if this piece is so beautiful, why do you plague the composers comment section with such ugly comments. People are allowed to have opinions and you don't need to bring people down and force your opinion on them.
***** Woah, settle down there, sparky.
+Levi Minnis Where are your marimba compositions and may I see recordings of them?
+Prince Zafari My Friend played this piece and he said it's really easy...
aww he shafted a couple times ):
hello! Can you send me the score of this piece friend? We really appreciate it. Play pretty amazing. Would you like to talk to me on facebook? Jonathan Torrijos is facebook.com/totan.torrijos
greetings!!
The level of difficulty is probably close to "Asian".
K aburrido
Obviously not the slightest respect for music.