I want to share what this piece means to me. I found this piece 5 years ago back when I was still in high school looking for marimba duos to play for my last Spring concert. I loved playing the marimba, it was my escape from the stress of school and from my parent’s who fought and argued every night. I would sometimes play during lunch and stayed after school a few times just to get lost with the instrument. My friend and I ended up playing 2+1 by Ivan Trevino for the concert, but this piece was a close second. After I graduated, it became impossible to get on a marimba like I used to since they’re so expensive and I decided to pursue an engineering degree. So instead, I bought a digital piano and made it my outlet to keep playing. I’m 23 years old now, finishing my degree, and while looking through old photos I began finding and binging all the marimba solos and ensembles that I used to listen to and I’m so glad I did. This one specifically transported me back into the drum room where I used to play and it hit me with so much nostalgia. I can’t even describe the feeling I get when I listen to this.. it’s like I reconnected with my younger self. Specially since these past months have been rough and I haven’t been feeling like myself much lately, so it means a lot to me. What I love the most is how the dark, rich, wooden timbre of the marimba mix so well with the bright tones of the vibraphone. I miss these instruments so much. I don’t know how or when, but one day I hope to afford them. Thanks for reading! ❤️
You know what? I am absolutely convinced that you should prioritize the marimba quite high in your life. Your story is wonderful and I have also a strong connection especially to this video. But you have already the skills and urge to get back to playing the marimba. So do it! This is one of these things your friends and family might not understand, but it could turn out to become a really bad life regret, not following your inner voice. Go out there and scout the market. Try to find a used high quality instrument. Whatever. Just do it! This is direct command! Your will never regret making „this mistake“! 😂
I was watching videos with David Friedman(the son of Milton Friedman) about libertarianism and I got suggested this video,I thought he also played this instrument but it looks like it was a misunderstanding lmao.
Unfortunately pedal noise can be very difficult to deal with unless you keep the vibraphone in very good condition. Had my fair share of problems doing sound with marching bands. Though since they’re in studio conditions I’m surprised they didn’t attempt to resolve that.
Great Performance. Thanks for posting. Please check out our Community Percussion Ensemble’s “Marching Season” at 2018 RI-PAS Festival. Thanks ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xXRpR3P-G9M.html
I like the tonal differences between wood and metal idiophones. You can see the metalsustain verses the woodenlow dynamic, however both of these players are limited by the unidirectional arm (side of the brain hemispheres) tools. Occasionally you see videos of players switching the melodyboard opposite (like riding fakie/switch on a snowboard).
muy bonito el vibrafono pero el orígen de este instrumento es la marimba originaria de Guatemala unos grandes artistas con grandes destrezas mayores a esto
I close my eyes while this plays.. tears tell me that as long as people can be this creative, everything will work out - i might not be here, but it will be okay..
