Seeking Paradise - Marimba Solo

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  • Опубликовано: 21 июн 2018
  • Seeking Paradise by composed and performed by Miles Locke.
    Sheet music is available at www.mileslocke.com
    Mallets used in recording: Nancy Zeltsman NZ3B birch marimba mallets
    Recording and editing by JT McCann (www.mccannmedia.com)

Комментарии • 113

  • @scarbox5653
    @scarbox5653 Месяц назад +1

    This piece is magestic and as a alto sax it made me realize the beauty of percussion. Thanks

  • @jordandomangue3818
    @jordandomangue3818 5 лет назад +58

    I was listening to this and thinking half way through “wow, I want to play this on a recital.” This is a gorgeous piece!

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  5 лет назад +4

      Thanks Jordan! I’d love for you to play this piece. Just drop me a message on my website.

    • @eirarodriguez6035
      @eirarodriguez6035 6 месяцев назад

      I love that musicion very, very much.

  • @colesicle7975
    @colesicle7975 3 года назад +28

    i’ve recently bought this from you and i’m up to the fourth page so far so i’m still working on it, but as i’m listening to it again i just wanna stress how much i love this piece. from the musicality the player can show at the beginning and end sections (and all throughout in-between of course), the octave work that it will provide, the rhythmic attention, and so much more, i wish this was a more well known piece. it probably is my favorite marimba solo and has been for a few months now, and playing it feels as good in the hands as listening to it does.

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  3 года назад +4

      Thank you so much! Comments like this mean so much to me. I work really hard to not only create music that sounds good but also lays well in the hands and is fun to play. Good luck on your future performances!

    • @drewjungslager9865
      @drewjungslager9865 Год назад

      This is so sweet

    • @ezrajackson9382
      @ezrajackson9382 Год назад

      Omg do you still have it??

    • @sergiobouzacarrera3497
      @sergiobouzacarrera3497 Год назад

      Do you still have the score?

    • @eirarodriguez6035
      @eirarodriguez6035 6 месяцев назад

      Kiitos hyvä ystävä, arvostettu muusikkoni, nautin tästä musiikista, kuten sanoin, rakastan marimban pehmeää sointia, jos on oikeasti olemassa paratiisi, makaisin pilven päällä pumpulissa nauttisin sinun marimbamusiikistasi, esimerksi "Claire de Lune.

  • @Deigen
    @Deigen 3 года назад +20

    This instrument just calms you, makes you relax, so nostalgic i cant..:/

  • @danielhubin4100
    @danielhubin4100 5 лет назад +21

    Just performed this peice today. Hope I did it justice! Seeking Paradise is my new favorite solo. Great job Miles Locke

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  5 лет назад +1

      Wow thanks so much Daniel! I’m sure your performance was wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @sergiobouzacarrera3497
      @sergiobouzacarrera3497 7 месяцев назад

      do you still have the score?

  • @moonstonebeagle8267
    @moonstonebeagle8267 3 года назад +4

    As merely a 9th grade percussionist I love you, you are superior.

  • @seancaviness1065
    @seancaviness1065 5 лет назад +37

    Right at three minutes my ears almost died from how great it was. Keep up music creation!

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  5 лет назад +2

      Sean Caviness Wow thanks so much!

    • @veritybremner
      @veritybremner 3 года назад

      Totally agree I am mesmerised by this

    • @eirarodriguez6035
      @eirarodriguez6035 6 месяцев назад

      Halusin vain kiittää vastauksestasi, voi hyvin. Eira.

  • @lauramartinez1043
    @lauramartinez1043 4 года назад +8

    Tearing up, this is so touching. I hope in my next life I can afford to purchase a Marimba.

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  4 года назад +1

      I'm so glad you like it, Laura!

    • @escapist11
      @escapist11 Год назад

      Practice marimbas are a lot cheaper! Of course there's no reaonators, but it's something!

  • @karenmoss8810
    @karenmoss8810 3 года назад +1

    Incredibly beautiful!

  • @crawbug8932
    @crawbug8932 5 лет назад +8

    That melody though... Absolutely beautiful! This deserves way more views.

  • @aidancasimir5621
    @aidancasimir5621 5 лет назад +3

    Another beautiful piece, amazing melody!

  • @jingunkim3046
    @jingunkim3046 5 лет назад +12

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!! I wish I could learn this. This deserves more likes!

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  5 лет назад +1

      Wow thanks so much for your kind words!!!

  • @ldsanlo4249
    @ldsanlo4249 5 лет назад +9

    I was searching for a piece to play on my final exam... I think I've found it :)

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  5 лет назад

      Leander De Weerdt That would be awesome! Feel free to check out my website and leave me a message.

  • @vince7770
    @vince7770 6 лет назад +4

    This is just beautiful, I love your piece!

  • @clay1199
    @clay1199 4 года назад +4

    This piece reminds me of 2+1 duo by Ivan Trevino and it inspired me to play this, this is an amazing composition!

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  4 года назад

      Wow thanks so much! Ivan’s works are great and I’m flattered to even be compared to him!

  • @ryan5282
    @ryan5282 6 месяцев назад

    I GOT IT AND IM TAKING IT TO SOLO AND ENSEMBLE THIS YEAR IM SO EXCITED

  • @johansenbashange2628
    @johansenbashange2628 4 года назад

    This deserve more views! 👏👏👏

  • @CassowaryYT
    @CassowaryYT Год назад

    I'm not joking this has been my favorite marimba piece to learn and listen to for years now. This is really what started my passion for Percussion and really made me take it seriously in school and start pursuing music outside of school. This piece is truly amazing and I'll never forget it, 60 years from now I'll be performing this for my grandchildren.

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m so glad it resonates with you. Thanks for sharing it with the world :)

    • @ezrajackson9382
      @ezrajackson9382 Год назад

      Do you still have the music?😩

  • @JEng190
    @JEng190 2 года назад +3

    This is beautiful. You’ve done an excellent job incorporating an intricate melody and story into a piece that is accessible for many percussionists. It reminds me, like another commenter said, of Ian Trevino and a bit of Arnor Chu as well. Seeking Paradise is a gem, thank you for sharing it.

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad people enjoy this composition

  • @guyanello7201
    @guyanello7201 4 года назад +4

    That mallet 4 lick at 3:26 sounds sick

  • @DrummerChristianHoffe
    @DrummerChristianHoffe 4 года назад +3

    Hello Miles! Amazing marimba piece! Great job! Best wishes, Chris!

  • @Johnkarakasidis
    @Johnkarakasidis 5 лет назад +3

    Nice composition! Nice performance!

  • @akanemarefikku5558
    @akanemarefikku5558 3 года назад +1

    Wow, I like, I want to try :)

  • @thodosia947
    @thodosia947 4 года назад +6

    Can you please submit this to get it put on the UIL PML. I would love to be able to play it, but I don’t know when I would have time to learn it when I am also learning a solo for competition.

  • @aqwascale
    @aqwascale 4 года назад +7

    yup im learning how to play this. might as well, my music for my marching band show is reaaaaly easy this year :P

  • @theboywithnoname1193
    @theboywithnoname1193 Год назад

    Just finished learning how to play this piece after 2 weeks, I must say it's my favorite piece I've learned so far :) extremely happy to have it in my repertoire!

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for sharing! I’m glad you’ve gotten as much enjoyment from learning and performing it as I had writing it!

    • @sergiobouzacarrera3497
      @sergiobouzacarrera3497 Год назад

      Do you still have the score?

  • @eirarodriguez6035
    @eirarodriguez6035 6 месяцев назад

    Thank your and, dear friend

  • @nathanmartin3274
    @nathanmartin3274 2 года назад +2

    Love this piece so much, so beautiful! Was wondering how I could purchase the usage rights for this composition/performance for use in a documentary?

  • @leuvenswart2971
    @leuvenswart2971 3 года назад +1

    awe

  • @mistapinion7595
    @mistapinion7595 6 лет назад +7

    I hear a little bit of Trevino inspiration in this I think.. Good piece :)

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  6 лет назад

      JP Percussion Thanks! I’ve heard plenty of Ivan’s stuff so I wouldn’t be surprised if some of that snuck in there. I’ll take it as a compliment!

    • @loganpearl4052
      @loganpearl4052 5 лет назад

      Yeah i was gonna say the once the main theme hit i was like "do i hear a little bit of trevino inspiration in there?" Im not really complaining i love Ivan's stuff and i kinda look to his style of writing when i write my own stuff (when im able to come up with ideas).

  • @isabellethomas4492
    @isabellethomas4492 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful piece! I can't wait to get the music and start it!!

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  4 года назад

      Thanks Isabelle! Let me know how it goes!

  • @ryan5282
    @ryan5282 Год назад +2

    It sounds absolutely amazing, I’m doing the solo “ghost garden” for solo and ensemble this year and I wasn’t to try this solo next year

    • @isabella.g.gonzalez
      @isabella.g.gonzalez Год назад

      Good luck on performing ghost garden! My brother did that piece and it’s one of my favorites

    • @ryan5282
      @ryan5282 Год назад

      @@isabella.g.gonzalez thank you so much, I actually just finished the entire thing today and I’ve never had a better feeling finishing a solo

    • @isabella.g.gonzalez
      @isabella.g.gonzalez Год назад

      @@ryan5282 congrats , wishing you the best of luck at solo and ensemble !! what state will you be competing in ?

    • @ryan5282
      @ryan5282 Год назад

      @@isabella.g.gonzalezI have solo and ensemble tomorrow and if I get a 1 I will be competing for the state of texas:)
      Edit: I MADE A 1 AND IM GOING TO STATE

  • @christopherpinckard176
    @christopherpinckard176 4 года назад +1

    Is it possible to raise this up and octave for 4.3 because it doesn’t look like you go past that 2nd high C

  • @niterider_static
    @niterider_static 5 лет назад +3

    💯

  • @TropicShade
    @TropicShade 2 года назад

    There is no Utopia... only Paradise.

  • @noahchulu881
    @noahchulu881 4 года назад +1

    This piece is beautiful, but I think finding a way to switch to softer, chorale mallets during the roll sections at the beginning and end of this piece would be beautiful.

  • @beebait1464
    @beebait1464 3 года назад +4

    Why arent more ring tones recorded with marimba. Imagine this being your alarm in the morning

    • @helgemeff5555
      @helgemeff5555 3 года назад +1

      I would sleep right through it. ^^
      Too relaxing to get me awake. xD

  • @stanha8170
    @stanha8170 6 лет назад +4

    Fantastic!How can I get this sheet?

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  6 лет назад +1

      Hi 許博智! You can visit my website in the description for more information. It is www.mileslocke.com

  • @ScottStyx
    @ScottStyx 4 года назад +2

    Love the piece! Trying to find the sheet music, but when I went to the website, all I saw was the price and description. No purchase button.

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  4 года назад +3

      Hi Scott! If you go to the "contact me" section on my website I will give you all the info for purchasing. Thanks for your interest in my music!

    • @ScottStyx
      @ScottStyx 4 года назад +2

      I ordered the music. Started learning it by ear, since I've got perfect pitch. I'm up to 3:20 learned by ear.

  • @cassiebarney3415
    @cassiebarney3415 3 года назад +2

    What mallets did you use?

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  3 года назад +1

      These are the Nancy Zeltzman NZ3B mallets

  • @tyler4042
    @tyler4042 10 месяцев назад

    How much is the sheet music?

  • @OhHeck_Logs
    @OhHeck_Logs 4 года назад +1

    Would you recommend a graduated set for this piece? Because atm I'm using medium hard, but I just wanted to see what you thought

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  4 года назад +1

      Logan Otto, do what sounds best for you! I didn’t use a graduated set for this recording but that doesn’t mean they can’t be utilized. I chose the mallets I did because I felt they had a good sound across the board and still projected at varying dynamics (and there’s not a great place to change mallets. My bad haha)

  • @dylanbrown4403
    @dylanbrown4403 5 лет назад +2

    What mallets are being used in this performance?

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Dylan. The mallets are Encore Nancy Zeltsman NZ3B Medium Hard Mallets.

    • @dylanbrown4403
      @dylanbrown4403 5 лет назад

      @@mileslocke5713 Thank you very much! I look forward to hearing the amazing pieces you'll write for the future. You're an inspiration and an amazing musician! Keep up the awesome!

  • @adrianistired8461
    @adrianistired8461 3 года назад +1

    Lemme just buy this-

  • @colesicle7975
    @colesicle7975 3 года назад +1

    what mallets are these?

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  3 года назад

      These are the Nancy Zeltzman NZ3B mallets

  • @carlosmarquez136
    @carlosmarquez136 Год назад

    Hey I bought this piece a few months ago and I’ve attempted to play with different types of mallets, but I was wondering what type of mallets you used in this performance.

    • @ryan5282
      @ryan5282 Год назад

      How long did it take for the music to be sent? I’ve already payed but I havent received the music

    • @carlosmarquez136
      @carlosmarquez136 Год назад

      @@ryan5282 it took like 2 months but I emailed him back about it and he sent the pdf and the music came in a little after

  • @lukewyatt46
    @lukewyatt46 2 года назад

    So I just played gitano by Alice Gomez, do you think I can play this?

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  2 года назад +1

      Hi Luke. Definitely! “Gitano” has lots of advanced technical skills that also show up in “Seeking Paradise”. If you can play “Gitano” I definitely think you can play “Seeking Paradise”.

  • @Isaiah-lq2px
    @Isaiah-lq2px 2 года назад +1

    Rosewood right?

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  2 года назад +1

      Yes! Marimba One 5-Octave Rosewood

    • @Isaiah-lq2px
      @Isaiah-lq2px 2 года назад

      @@mileslocke5713 Thank you! I’ve sent you an email (:

  • @helgemeff5555
    @helgemeff5555 3 года назад +2

  • @Blue_foxley
    @Blue_foxley 4 месяца назад

    That is a big marimba, 5 octaves?

  • @milenasousa4324
    @milenasousa4324 4 года назад +1

    im guessing this cant be played on a 4.5 right?

    • @mileslocke5713
      @mileslocke5713  4 года назад +2

      Hi milena. The lowest note is a D-flat below the staff. I haven't personally tried transposing the notes below F to see if it could work on a 4.5 octave marimba. Maybe someone on here has? I don't spend a lot of time below F so it may be plausible to do a little transposing and make it work. Sorry I don't have a clear answer for you!

    • @milenasousa4324
      @milenasousa4324 4 года назад

      @@mileslocke5713 its okay ! thank you for replying !

  • @mlocke09
    @mlocke09 3 года назад +1

    This piece is pretty okay, I guess!

  • @eirarodriguez6035
    @eirarodriguez6035 6 месяцев назад

    Minä olen luullut, että marimba oli melkein unohdettu soitin, olen joskus Mexicossa käydessäni kuullut heidän soittavan, isäni osasi soittaa marimbaa sekä ksylofonia.