Girlfriends Medley by Bob Becker - Will James xylophone

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 31 жов 2016
  • Bob Becker's Girlfriends Medley performed by William James
    Marimbas:
    Alan Stewart, John Parks IV, Brian Kushmaul, Shannon Wood
    Producer:
    Peter Henderson, Will James
    Editing:
    John Parks IV, Will James
    Audio Engineer:
    Paul Hennerich, Boris Golynskly
    Cameras:
    Ron Bolte, Monte Nickles
    SO many thanks to everyone who made this recording possible. I am so grateful for your time and energy!
    For more content like this, check out my website and blog www.WilliamJamesPercussion.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 77

  • @sinclairity376
    @sinclairity376 16 днів тому

    I aspire to one day be as good at something as you are playing this piece here; outstanding performance

  • @pumpkin1982
    @pumpkin1982 4 роки тому +42

    I wish I could explain to someone else how outstanding this is. The memorizing, the comfort and mastery of playing, and the sheer technical skill. Most people will never be half this good at their chosen profession.

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  4 роки тому +6

      Made my day! Thanks for such a great compliment!

  • @user-iv4fs2ch2u
    @user-iv4fs2ch2u 4 роки тому +6

    What an exquisite performance! You could tell from his lovely smile that he clearly loves performing and taking part in his craft. He's extremely inspirational to everybody, not just musicians, and I hope that one day I can reach his level of skill despite my late start!

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  4 роки тому +1

      Sorrow On Screen thanks for the kind words and glad you liked it!!

  • @fuzzylightning
    @fuzzylightning 6 років тому +9

    What a beautiful sounding xylophone and group!!! Well done!

  • @korby1912
    @korby1912 4 роки тому +4

    There are no words in any language to describe how much I love this!

  • @ItzRogue
    @ItzRogue 2 роки тому +3

    One of my section leaders is performing this as an ensemble. We have yet to be assigned backing parts but listening to him practice it makes me pray that I get picked for marimba.

  • @darbylane9930
    @darbylane9930 3 роки тому +1

    I watch this video way too much for it to be a healthy obsession but I don't care because this is amazing. It makes me want to get up and dance around my room :)

  • @pepepindakaas
    @pepepindakaas 6 років тому

    beautiful!

  • @jaimecardenasespana593
    @jaimecardenasespana593 4 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @agnieszkaglonek2531
    @agnieszkaglonek2531 5 років тому +1

    GREAT!

  • @MsAfalda
    @MsAfalda 7 років тому +1

    Music soothes the soul. This young man is a friend of my family.

  • @stefanoricchiuti3726
    @stefanoricchiuti3726 5 років тому +1

    Great!! really grooving! thanks for posting it

  • @obviouslycasualpanda9406
    @obviouslycasualpanda9406 5 років тому +1

    Xylo-tastic!

  • @MrHeffer
    @MrHeffer 5 років тому +1

    Sublime

  • @torilazzalini-machecler5268
    @torilazzalini-machecler5268 4 роки тому

    Flawless

  • @Felix18302
    @Felix18302 5 років тому +1

    From one engineer to another: well done Mr. Hennerich!

  • @Guill225
    @Guill225 3 роки тому

    Awesome! I enjoyed the great playing and production!

  • @GeorgeAlexander3370
    @GeorgeAlexander3370 3 роки тому

    I'm awestruck by
    This
    ...

  • @marimbamoods
    @marimbamoods 6 років тому +3

    Suuuuuumokin' . . . nice performance all around, both the soloist and ensemble.

  • @PIHE6103
    @PIHE6103 3 роки тому

    this is a really musical performance! congrats all.

  • @johariharris109
    @johariharris109 7 років тому +2

    My favorite Rag played extremely well! Day made.

  • @drzirkle
    @drzirkle 3 роки тому

    Wonderful job everyone! I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this video. :)

  • @juniorfreyre2996
    @juniorfreyre2996 3 роки тому

    Damnnnn 🔥🔥🔥

  • @anthonycalabrese9526
    @anthonycalabrese9526 6 років тому

    Beautiful, Will!

  • @aiden1367
    @aiden1367 6 років тому +3

    This is amazing. I emailed the guy who composed this and I may be buying it soon

  • @karlbauhaus6919
    @karlbauhaus6919 5 років тому

    Beautifull. I didn't play xylo for more than 20 years, but i jys purchased a cheap one. Thanks for that vid its great inspiration.

  • @DHallPercussion
    @DHallPercussion 7 років тому

    Outstanding playing and production!

  • @marimbamyungjinpark3391
    @marimbamyungjinpark3391 5 років тому +2

    Veri good super♥♥

  • @Ben_Holt_Music
    @Ben_Holt_Music 7 років тому

    Superb performance, Mr. James.

  • @evaantoni1997
    @evaantoni1997 2 роки тому

    Arte

  • @raymondgonzalez5690
    @raymondgonzalez5690 3 роки тому

    Fun

  • @kathrynbrice6947
    @kathrynbrice6947 9 місяців тому

    my toxic trait is thinking i could play this no problem

  • @theglockenspiel
    @theglockenspiel 7 років тому +3

    What concert hall was this performed in?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  7 років тому +2

      Powell Symphony Hall in St Louis

  • @marhb99
    @marhb99 6 років тому

    Great performance!
    One question though: where did you get it? Did you have to purchase straight from Bob Becker (where do you go for that) or did you get it from a retailer like Steve Weiss?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  6 років тому

      You can only get it through Bob xylomusic@aol.com I highly recommend!

    • @marhb99
      @marhb99 6 років тому

      I'm assuming I need to send him an email through that link then?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  6 років тому

      Yes!

  • @tf2ninja431
    @tf2ninja431 7 років тому

    Hi, do you know where I could possibly get the sheet music for this, specifically for the marimba parts? Thanks

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  7 років тому

      You need to contact Bob Becker directly at xylomusic@aol.com. Good luck!

  • @ThatWasLoud
    @ThatWasLoud 9 місяців тому

    Who makes this xylo?

  • @davidvladovsky1962
    @davidvladovsky1962 6 років тому +2

    is this a yamaha marimba with adams frame? wattt?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  6 років тому

      David Vladovsky yes it is! Our job of retro fitting!

  • @theladooshop
    @theladooshop 6 років тому +1

    Could I ask what model of Deagan that xylophone is?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  6 років тому +2

      It’s an Artist Special. 4 octave. Beautiful instrument!

    • @theladooshop
      @theladooshop 6 років тому +2

      Took the words right out of my mouth. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @PINKDINKPINKDINKPINK
    @PINKDINKPINKDINKPINK 7 років тому

    Do you mind telling me the mallets you used for this?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  7 років тому

      I used the Malletech NR 36's which are a little hard, but I had just performed this with orchestra the night before and didn't want to change.

  • @enantiodromia
    @enantiodromia 2 роки тому

    Is this a xylophone/marimba duet?

  • @flashgamer1275
    @flashgamer1275 4 роки тому

    Hey! Is there sheet music available to purchase this?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  4 роки тому

      flashgamer1275 email Bob Becker. Xylomusic@aol.com

  • @Jack-mh2vn
    @Jack-mh2vn 3 роки тому

    2:14

  • @BACHO-1997
    @BACHO-1997 7 років тому

    Can you send me the sheet music ensemble at all?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  7 років тому +3

      You need to contact Bob Becker directly at xylomusic@aol.com. Good luck!

  • @HuangShang010
    @HuangShang010 6 років тому

    So, how many girlfriends are they?

  • @andrewhenry6422
    @andrewhenry6422 7 років тому +1

    Is the introduction improvised?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  7 років тому +2

      It's written out completely but I am tweaking small things here or there, but mostly written out.

  • @NathanDefense
    @NathanDefense 7 років тому

    I'm trying to learn this song, but I just can't handle the super fast parts, like at 4:10. Are there any speed exercises you would recommend?

    • @WJPercussion
      @WJPercussion  7 років тому +6

      I separate "note perfect" practice from "speed practice". This is not to discount accuracy as accuracy is important. But if you never work on speed, it will be hard to gain. I practice scales, arpeggios and simple exercises with the specific goal in mind of getting comfortable at really fast speeds. That should help you get more comfortable at the extreme tempos.

    • @amramr9516
      @amramr9516 7 років тому +1

      William James Percussion make a video lesson on how you practice technique for speed please

  • @62Tob
    @62Tob 4 роки тому

    Crash Bandicoot in here??

  • @allenkyonosukecruz7567
    @allenkyonosukecruz7567 7 років тому

    I can play flight if the bumblebee....still learning this.....just started

  • @leonardberton4744
    @leonardberton4744 7 років тому

    I'm sure I can do it only by sight-reading

  • @allenkyonosukecruz7567
    @allenkyonosukecruz7567 7 років тому

    Way different from flight of the bumblebee

  • @deurmatmatteo4492
    @deurmatmatteo4492 3 роки тому

    How people in China name they're baby's:

  • @marylindistrict8621
    @marylindistrict8621 6 років тому

    Boring, square, tasteless, graceless

    • @liammcmanus7502
      @liammcmanus7502 6 років тому +9

      Marylin District please enlighten me. What did you see in this performance that made you think it warranted this classless comment?

    • @hemesath3
      @hemesath3 4 роки тому +7

      Pay no mind. Marylin was listening to this whilst learning to cook a meatloaf. She sampled her own creation and accidentally critiqued it here.