Hey Ivan. I don't know if you will read this but yesterday my friend Devon Walker passed away in a freak ATV accident with me and two other friends. He has been working on this song for like 3 months and the day that he passed away he finally finished the whole thing. I just wanna let you know that your music means alot to some people. I know that everytime anyone from our high school band listens to this we will remember him. I believe that you met him at Baylor University a few weeks ago. He said it was one of the best moments of his life as some people are telling me. Thanks for your work and amazing skill.
Hi Caleb. I am so sorry to hear about this. I do remember meeting Devon at Baylor, and from our brief encounter, he seemed really, really sweet. He smiled a lot that night, I remember. I'm touched that my music had a small part in his life, and I wish he was here to keeping playing. I send my love and condolences to you and your bandmates. You guys hang in there and be well.
@@gerardobarrera3954 maybe no one asked, but that doesn't matter. It's always good to hear the impact that you have on someone's life. And Ivan seemed to really care as well. So maybe just leave people alone and worry about yourself.
One of the most beautiful and touching songs, really captures a longing for feeling joy a way no other song has. I’m grateful to be learning this piece and have met Ivan at PASIC 2023
Thank you for writing this. I had the privilege of performing it at my 20 year old coworker's funeral tonight. Along with being an extremely talented percussionist and teacher, Harry Jeanniton was the embodiment of the phrase "strive to be happy", always finding ways to spread joy and laughter to those around him. This piece will always hold a special place in my heart, as a method of honoring him.
Hey Ivan, I just wanted to say thank you for writing such a beautiful piece of music! I used this solo for all of my college auditions and it got me into my dream schools like Ithaca and James Madison. This solo came to mean a lot to me, and I could have never felt this way about any other solo. thanks!
This piece is incredible, when I first began playing it it was just another solo. But just after I first performed it, my uncle was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. So now it is a reminder that even when facing terminal illness, he can smile and make jokes, meaning I too can stay strong and upbeat in my hardships.
Hey Ivan.I just wanted to thank you for coming by Cobb with Mr.Teed and showing us percussion talent. It really inspired me and I think I actually might try this for life because of you! I love your talent and I think you're really good at dynamics. I agree that basics are important before getting as good as you. Thank you so much! You inspired all! Good luck with Wakeland and Mr.Teed tonight at the concert!
Hi Ivan Trevino! I performed this solo at my school concert and it’s on my RUclips page. It’s the first marimba solo I’ve ever learned. I would love it if you checked it out sometime! I have battled with my mental health for a long time and learning this solo made me feel renewed and sincerely “happy” again. As a Mexican-American myself, you are such a big inspiration to me and your music has helped me and so many others more than you’ll ever know. ❤ thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
This is my favorite marimba piece to this day, I connected this with my ex, and every time I hear it it brings back memories but gives that feeling of over coming, she’s playing it for S+E and I wanted to cry. Thank you for this amazing piece, and keep writing Ivan thank you
everything you write is so epic. this will be my first semester playing four mallet ...i just want to say that your writing is inspiring me to give it my all in the practice room. I plan on learning this and your other pieces when i build up the chops!
I am in high school and am playing this. It is my second 4 mallet solo and I am loving it! Wanted to thank you for writing it and also saying that it is possible for a high schooler to play it :)
@@zane2148 I saw your performance, definitely great, my one piece of advice would be work on technique and play slow then speed up with a met. Besides that it was good and impressive for a tall eighth grader
Thank you for writing this! I'm playing the piece for my sophmore Solo and Ensemble and I am so excited to play such a beautiful work completed. It's been fun to work on and so rewarding now that I'm done.
Hey ivan my name is Riley rath I go to at rockwall high school and I qualified for state on your solo and may I just say this is a amazing piece it brings a clam and relaxing sense of nature and if there is only one thing I could say to you is Thank you. thankyou for the amazing creation of beautiful music. god bless you and have a amazing day Sincerely Riley Rath
This is a new favorite piece of mine! I have a hard time focusing when I begin to learn new pieces, and I was able to dive right into this piece as soon as I got it. Not to mention the meaning behind it, very meaningful poem! Thank you for creating such amazing works!
Nick Loughner dang dude ! , that's awesome , keep up the good work. if your really into playing in a band you should look into DCI (Drum Corps International )and or WGI (Winter Guard International ) good luck on your musical endeavor :)
Damn your school either has a fantastic music program or you're some kind of prodigy my friend was working on this for a solid 3 months before he got it down and he was a junior in highschool and basically the best board player that our schools ever seen. He does most of the rolls as laterals though not d.v.'s
@@aidenbouc3314 nah I suck now. 4 years later and I've gotten a hell of a lot better but I still feel as if I suck. I can play stuff way beyond anyone I know and I have been accepted to wgi groups and dci groups and everything. so I guess I've done enough so far but I'm only a senior in high school. I'm 100% self taught btw never had a private lesson teacher or anything. also my band teachers are the best at mallets. I'd say just keep grinding you'll get there
This a great piece and all but am I supposed to full somewhat depressed when I listen? XD Great Job Ivan on all your pieces, you are literally my favorite composer
Music is written with the emotion of the composer but that doesn't mean it's a definite feeling. It's all up to the listeners interpretation. I feel almost peaceful while listening to this.
I really want to play this for Solo & Ensemble but. chose Water & Fire before I found this and now only a month to Solo & Ensemble so I can't change it and have to learn this. Definitely buying music just to learn it. Thanks for making this Ivan. I really loved Into The Air, Catching Shadows, and 2+1
Hi Ivan, I'm glad I found this channel, your music is so beautiful, and I am trying to figure out how to play Anthem. You visited in Alvin a little while ago for our guest clinic, and I was one of the girls who made up an "idea" with you and my friend, Kath. Your music is just so awesome, I love it!
Gavin Chacon I know this is old, but he could be refering to the sections where its is rolling chords. I dont think he understands even simple things in music can be beautiful
Hi Ivan I recently bought the pdf of this piece from your website and started learning it, and I was wondering if you had any tips to get through the single 16ths ( I believe they start in measure 32 lol). Learned the first section pretty quickly but those 16ths have me all over the place! So any tips or pointers would be amazing. Would love to hear from you soon (: Thanks!
I understand completely if you feel uncomfortable with this, but is there any way that I could find, or ask you for, a pdf for the sheet music to this piece? My honors recital is coming up very quickly and I would really like to find a marimba piece.
Hi Calla! Thanks for your comment! I have PDFs for sale on my website at ivandrums.com or you can buy a physical copy from Steve Weiss or Lone Star Percussion. Hope this helps and best wishes!!
Hey Ivan! I'm working on a piece that requires rolling all four mallets almost like a lateral. I have a basic idea of how to roll but I was wondering if you had any tips! Wonderful piece btw, I played anthem for one of my performances and they loved it! Thanks for writing such wonderful music!
Hey Ivan I'm a senior in high school and I'm trying to learn this piece. I've nailed the majority of it but due mainly to a lack of four mallet experience my permutation abilities are really sub-par. Any advice?
If you really love a piece, always go for it. You will get so much better by learning music that is 'above your level' that you love and want to play everyday rather than easy music designed for beginners. It will be tough but you can do it!
my friend george (a senior in hs) is learning it right now and i think i will too (im a sophomore) so yeah it is pretty good for high schoolers to learn :D
the green mallets are the IT13 made by malletech. I just bought a couple pairs recently and i would certainly reccomend them. Great sounds throughout the keyboard. However, I have no idea about the red mallet.
I really want to play this for Solo & Ensemble but. chose Water & Fire before I found this and now only a month to Solo & Ensemble so I can't change it and have to learn this. Definitely buying music just to learn it. Thanks for making this Ivan. I really loved Into The Air, Catching Shadows, and 2+1
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Hey Ivan. I don't know if you will read this but yesterday my friend Devon Walker passed away in a freak ATV accident with me and two other friends. He has been working on this song for like 3 months and the day that he passed away he finally finished the whole thing. I just wanna let you know that your music means alot to some people. I know that everytime anyone from our high school band listens to this we will remember him. I believe that you met him at Baylor University a few weeks ago. He said it was one of the best moments of his life as some people are telling me. Thanks for your work and amazing skill.
Hi Caleb. I am so sorry to hear about this. I do remember meeting Devon at Baylor, and from our brief encounter, he seemed really, really sweet. He smiled a lot that night, I remember. I'm touched that my music had a small part in his life, and I wish he was here to keeping playing. I send my love and condolences to you and your bandmates. You guys hang in there and be well.
@@gerardobarrera3954 And no one asked you to be mean soooo
@@gerardobarrera3954 maybe no one asked, but that doesn't matter. It's always good to hear the impact that you have on someone's life. And Ivan seemed to really care as well. So maybe just leave people alone and worry about yourself.
@@gerardobarrera3954 no one asked you gerardo
@@gerardobarrera3954 What the hell man.
One of the most beautiful and touching songs, really captures a longing for feeling joy a way no other song has. I’m grateful to be learning this piece and have met Ivan at PASIC 2023
Thank you for writing this. I had the privilege of performing it at my 20 year old coworker's funeral tonight. Along with being an extremely talented percussionist and teacher, Harry Jeanniton was the embodiment of the phrase "strive to be happy", always finding ways to spread joy and laughter to those around him. This piece will always hold a special place in my heart, as a method of honoring him.
This was beautiful to read. Condolences and lots of respect for honoring his memory ❤
There has never been a single marimba solo to make me feel something. But man... this makes me feel everything. This is incredible. Thank you
Hey Ivan, I just wanted to say thank you for writing such a beautiful piece of music!
I used this solo for all of my college auditions and it got me into my dream schools like Ithaca and James Madison.
This solo came to mean a lot to me, and I could have never felt this way about any other solo.
thanks!
I'm so happy to hear that! Those are both wonderful schools with wonderful teachers. Can't go wrong either way! Congrats ✌🏽️
Nice feet.
ha :)
This piece is incredible, when I first began playing it it was just another solo. But just after I first performed it, my uncle was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. So now it is a reminder that even when facing terminal illness, he can smile and make jokes, meaning I too can stay strong and upbeat in my hardships.
one of my favorite pieces of music in my playlist -- for like almost ten years
Hey Ivan.I just wanted to thank you for coming by Cobb with Mr.Teed and showing us percussion talent. It really inspired me and I think I actually might try this for life because of you! I love your talent and I think you're really good at dynamics. I agree that basics are important before getting as good as you. Thank you so much! You inspired all! Good luck with Wakeland and Mr.Teed tonight at the concert!
Hi Ivan Trevino! I performed this solo at my school concert and it’s on my RUclips page. It’s the first marimba solo I’ve ever learned. I would love it if you checked it out sometime! I have battled with my mental health for a long time and learning this solo made me feel renewed and sincerely “happy” again. As a Mexican-American myself, you are such a big inspiration to me and your music has helped me and so many others more than you’ll ever know. ❤ thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
This is my favorite marimba piece to this day, I connected this with my ex, and every time I hear it it brings back memories but gives that feeling of over coming, she’s playing it for S+E and I wanted to cry. Thank you for this amazing piece, and keep writing Ivan thank you
everything you write is so epic. this will be my first semester playing four mallet ...i just want to say that your writing is inspiring me to give it my all in the practice room. I plan on learning this and your other pieces when i build up the chops!
Best of luck this semester :)
I am in high school and am playing this. It is my second 4 mallet solo and I am loving it! Wanted to thank you for writing it and also saying that it is possible for a high schooler to play it :)
David Holsinger Lol same! I am going to be a junior next year but I have already learned this piece for State next year!
I’m playing this in 8th grade
@@smoouve wtf lucky! What state are you in??? Georgia won't let us pick our pieces we get trash easy 2 mallet pieces
@@zane2148 I saw your performance, definitely great, my one piece of advice would be work on technique and play slow then speed up with a met. Besides that it was good and impressive for a tall eighth grader
@costfrost Texas is where it's at! Played it this past year and got a 1 at both Region and State!
This piece reall moves me. Thank you for your beautiful music Ivan!
This is and will always be my favorite piece
This solo is hard but well worth it. Just played it for State Solo and Ensemble. Hope I get a 1. :)
What’d you get? :)
I’m gonna do this for state too
@@Leokipo Division 1! This was my sophmore year when I played it. Now my Director is helping me with Michi for this year UIL
Im a senior now and how time flies!
@@joseaguilera523 congrats! thanks for the update
Thank you for writing this! I'm playing the piece for my sophmore Solo and Ensemble and I am so excited to play such a beautiful work completed. It's been fun to work on and so rewarding now that I'm done.
Hey ivan my name is Riley rath I go to at rockwall high school and I qualified for state on your solo and may I just say this is a amazing piece it brings a clam and relaxing sense of nature and if there is only one thing I could say to you is Thank you. thankyou for the amazing creation of beautiful music. god bless you and have a amazing day
Sincerely
Riley Rath
This is a new favorite piece of mine! I have a hard time focusing when I begin to learn new pieces, and I was able to dive right into this piece as soon as I got it. Not to mention the meaning behind it, very meaningful poem! Thank you for creating such amazing works!
Hey Ivan thanks for posting this wonderful song. Im only in 8th grade but I can already play it. I love this song and keep up the good work :)
Nick Loughner dang dude ! , that's awesome , keep up the good work. if your really into playing in a band you should look into DCI (Drum Corps International )and or WGI (Winter Guard International )
good luck on your musical endeavor :)
Damn your school either has a fantastic music program or you're some kind of prodigy my friend was working on this for a solid 3 months before he got it down and he was a junior in highschool and basically the best board player that our schools ever seen. He does most of the rolls as laterals though not d.v.'s
@@aidenbouc3314 nah I suck now. 4 years later and I've gotten a hell of a lot better but I still feel as if I suck. I can play stuff way beyond anyone I know and I have been accepted to wgi groups and dci groups and everything. so I guess I've done enough so far but I'm only a senior in high school. I'm 100% self taught btw never had a private lesson teacher or anything. also my band teachers are the best at mallets. I'd say just keep grinding you'll get there
Reminds me of 2+1, but for 1 person. I like this a lot!
This a great piece and all but am I supposed to full somewhat depressed when I listen? XD
Great Job Ivan on all your pieces, you are literally my favorite composer
Music is written with the emotion of the composer but that doesn't mean it's a definite feeling. It's all up to the listeners interpretation. I feel almost peaceful while listening to this.
.............*single tear
Anybody else play an E major chords after you're done playing this? haha
Fr😂😂 hardly know Any good solos in e major
@@Deus_Vult7 Sunflower by Adam Tan is a good one. I'm learning it right now and it's pretty fun
I really want to play this for Solo & Ensemble but. chose Water & Fire before I found this and now only a month to Solo & Ensemble so I can't change it and have to learn this. Definitely buying music just to learn it. Thanks for making this Ivan. I really loved Into The Air, Catching Shadows, and 2+1
beautiful melody,simple technique,like your piece!!!
This song means a lot to me, I am planning to get a necklace that says “strive to be happy”
Thank you
Beautiful ❤
I just performed Ariel at a concert and I’m now working on this for next years solo and ensemble, your music is amazing Ivan!
Hermosa música! Mis saludos y respetos desde Argentina!
Hi Ivan, I'm glad I found this channel, your music is so beautiful, and I am trying to figure out how to play Anthem. You visited in Alvin a little while ago for our guest clinic, and I was one of the girls who made up an "idea" with you and my friend, Kath. Your music is just so awesome, I love it!
my director dissed this solo and my face was in shock im still going to solo on it just piss him of XD like if he deserves it
What did your instructor say? I'm curious to know
+Angus Hsieh my director said it sounds more like an excircise than a solo
Gavin Chacon I know this is old, but he could be refering to the sections where its is rolling chords. I dont think he understands even simple things in music can be beautiful
+Ethan Concha true
Man this is such a nice piece
Hi Ivan I recently bought the pdf of this piece from your website and started learning it, and I was wondering if you had any tips to get through the single 16ths ( I believe they start in measure 32 lol). Learned the first section pretty quickly but those 16ths have me all over the place! So any tips or pointers would be amazing. Would love to hear from you soon (: Thanks!
Beautiful
Playing this for Solo and Ensemble, definitely
beautiful
Beautiful. Love your work, Ivan. Keep it up! :)
Thanks for the kind words Christian!
Reminds me of Memento during some moments! And I love Memento.
idk if anyone has tried it but if you slow the solo down to about 80 instead of 108 it’s SOOOO pretty still and easier to learn
Nicely done! :)
Please make a percussion ensemble version!!
this song feels me
nice, saludos desde el conservatorio de las rosas
IVAN TOE REVEAL
Love it, Ivan! Is it just me or does it feel so much better playing barefoot?
I understand completely if you feel uncomfortable with this, but is there any way that I could find, or ask you for, a pdf for the sheet music to this piece? My honors recital is coming up very quickly and I would really like to find a marimba piece.
Hi Calla! Thanks for your comment! I have PDFs for sale on my website at ivandrums.com or you can buy a physical copy from Steve Weiss or Lone Star Percussion. Hope this helps and best wishes!!
Thank you so much K)
Hey Ivan! I'm working on a piece that requires rolling all four mallets almost like a lateral. I have a basic idea of how to roll but I was wondering if you had any tips! Wonderful piece btw, I played anthem for one of my performances and they loved it! Thanks for writing such wonderful music!
About 2:20 is that 1324 sticking?
+Kailey Lucas I believe that it's 1234 2234 2234 1234 2234 2234 etc.
+Luke Nawrocki thank you!
What mallets are you using in this video?
Ivan, you have helped me immensely during my tough times. Where can I buy this? Thanks!
ivandrums i was wondering what is the difference between the red and green mallets is the red harder or softer i cant quite tell
Logan Mathews red is softer
Damn
Hey Ivan I'm a senior in high school and I'm trying to learn this piece. I've nailed the majority of it but due mainly to a lack of four mallet experience my permutation abilities are really sub-par. Any advice?
Hi Ivan. Would you mind sharing what mallets you used for the video?
Is this solo on the FBA list.
Hey Ivan, what mallets did you use for this piece? Thanks
IS the title inspired by Max Ehrmann's Desiderata?
Yes it is!
What type of solo is this? High school? College? Etc..
I've seen professionals, college students, and even some advanced high schoolers play the piece.
Anyone know what mallets he's using?
+ivandrums What is the red soft mallet you're using?
Would this be good for a high schooler to learn
If you really love a piece, always go for it. You will get so much better by learning music that is 'above your level' that you love and want to play everyday rather than easy music designed for beginners. It will be tough but you can do it!
I think the piece is totally appropriate for an advanced young musician. Michael's right; it might be tough but totally doable! Thanks, Wyatt!
Thank you
my friend george (a senior in hs) is learning it right now and i think i will too (im a sophomore) so yeah it is pretty good for high schoolers to learn :D
Does this have the mallet stickings written in?
+Kyle Lang for certain parts of the piece yes.
Awesome, thanks!
How do you pronounce Ivan? Is it eye-vin or ee-von?
Could you tell me what mallets you used for this. Thanks
the green mallets are the IT13 made by malletech. I just bought a couple pairs recently and i would certainly reccomend them. Great sounds throughout the keyboard. However, I have no idea about the red mallet.
+Caden Bartlett Concerto 4 by Malletech :)
R u from orange grove ivan
Is there any music?
Esteban Rodriguez check out Steve Weiss Music. They carry all of The Trevino pieces :)
I just realized hes barefoot 😧 [also i love this marimba solo]
Is this a grade 1?
a little tip, watch those thumbs on the mallets, relieve the hands, students usually put the thumbs forward when there's tension. Excellent job!
Gerson De La Rosa lmao the guy playing the piece is the one that wrote it
nice feet
bro let the dogs out
arogant diletant?!%
Playing this for Solo and Ensemble, definitely
I really want to play this for Solo & Ensemble but. chose Water & Fire before I found this and now only a month to Solo & Ensemble so I can't change it and have to learn this. Definitely buying music just to learn it. Thanks for making this Ivan. I really loved Into The Air, Catching Shadows, and 2+1
beautiful
Does anyone know what mallets he is using