Thanks so much, MJB! I'm just trying to keep up with you! I love your new Home Trilogy videos. So good!! I'm looking forward to making music together soon. Abrazos!
Ivan, I've been loving all your stuff and this is, similarly, super impressive! I love your message and passion, and was really looking forward to your next release :) keep it up
Cada vez que escucho ésta pieza me da un sentimiento inexplicable, pero la amo demasiado. Words can't describe how I feel when I hear this piece. Is wonderful
Ivan, your work and writing (and a clinic you gave on composing mostly 😂) was what inspired me to better myself on keyboards and write pieces myself, and your work still never fails to impress and inspire me. Thank you for your amazing work. I can't wait to see what's next!
I never could have expected a political statement form a 4 mallet solo. I am truly amazed. The solo is absolutely astonishing, and the message is one that i agree with on a personal level.
I have a friend who was playing forgiveness. I went to listen to it, and when I scrolled through and saw this, I thought it was zeppelin, but I love it anyways.
ivandrums as a young Mexican American who's parents came here and turned their lives around I can't say how inspiring it is to see some of my own gente succeeding in the field I've chosen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Viva Familia.
Amazing piece my dude! I love it. I may just have to learn it next semester! What Mallets are you using exactly? CN4, CN9, and Eric Sammut? That's what it looks like. Not sure though.
Great piece, but you should consider altering the title slightly to avoid confusion with the classic Led Zeppelin song. Maybe "Song of The Immigrant", or "Song For An Immigrant".
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We're just gonna ignore the fact that I expected this to be a led zeppelin arrangement alright? Lol great performance anyway!
Yes! XD
Haha same
same
Man, forget the flashy solos. This is the bomb. So much depth. I could sing that melody forever!
Yeah man! You're a musical beast Flash!!!
Thanks so much, MJB! I'm just trying to keep up with you! I love your new Home Trilogy videos. So good!! I'm looking forward to making music together soon. Abrazos!
Beautiful. I hope your mom is happy to have such a wonderful son.
I find myself returning to your music quite a lot. There’s something beautiful about the way you write and play that’s hard to put into words.
Enhorabuena, que gran pieza. Un saludo.
2:43 gave me all the feels. Love it Ivan!
Thanks Matthew!
Matthew Nichols same
Ivan, I've been loving all your stuff and this is, similarly, super impressive! I love your message and passion, and was really looking forward to your next release :) keep it up
Much appreciated, Luke :)
Congratulations on such a wonderful piece!!! Way to go man :)
Cada vez que escucho ésta pieza me da un sentimiento inexplicable, pero la amo demasiado. Words can't describe how I feel when I hear this piece. Is wonderful
Ivan, your work and writing (and a clinic you gave on composing mostly 😂) was what inspired me to better myself on keyboards and write pieces myself, and your work still never fails to impress and inspire me. Thank you for your amazing work. I can't wait to see what's next!
This piece is absolutely lovely and beautiful, i love how it has such a tripelet feel to it
Wow Ivan, I love your compositions. They are so accessible - meaning it's music that I could learn, and have a great time in the process.
I never could have expected a political statement form a 4 mallet solo. I am truly amazed. The solo is absolutely astonishing, and the message is one that i agree with on a personal level.
another great work!!! thanks!!!
Love you! Miss you! Genius.
Ivan, Thank you for inspiring me to become a better marimba player and writer :)
Hermoso y conmovedor! Bravo! Gracias!
Loving the passion brutha this song is great
2:55 dat bass ;) beautiful piece!
Great music!
Lo siento porque mi español no es bueno:( pero ¡tu eres lo mejor! Muy inspirador y me encanta tu música;)))
Thank you for this piece
This is soooo good
I have a friend who was playing forgiveness. I went to listen to it, and when I scrolled through and saw this, I thought it was zeppelin, but I love it anyways.
what size marimba is this song meant to be played on?
What mallets are you using?
They sound beautiful.
Thanks so much! I used two Sammut 12's on top, one Concerto 9, and one Concerto 4 at the bottom.
do you have an audio file i can purchase? This is just sooo goood
What did you use to record this?? Any fancy gear?
I always thought Ivan was Italian
Mexicano, amigo ✌🏽
I have Costa Rican on my dad's side
ivandrums as a young Mexican American who's parents came here and turned their lives around I can't say how inspiring it is to see some of my own gente succeeding in the field I've chosen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Viva Familia.
+PercussiveShades Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot. Abrazos 🙏🏽
ivandrums i think its great how you wrote this for your mother! I'm sure she's proud of you!
Are there any adaptations of this for a 4.3 marimba? And excellent job truly
Hey Ivan amazing job and a great piece. Could I use these malletechs mallets on a majestic or adams?
Thanks Jack! Two Malletech Sammut 12's on top, one CN9 and one CN4. Thanks for watching!
p.s. I'm not sure to be honest, but I assume they would sound just fine!
The five people that disliked this clearly have some issues
Amazing piece my dude! I love it. I may just have to learn it next semester! What Mallets are you using exactly? CN4, CN9, and Eric Sammut? That's what it looks like. Not sure though.
You are exactly right on the mallets :) Thanks for watching, Shawn!
ivandrums it's no problem. I love your work. Which sammuts are you using? Can't wait to work with you in January at IMEA percussion
He's gonna be at IMEA this year?! I'm psyched!
Looking forward to IMEA! Sammut 12's on top
Great piece, but you should consider altering the title slightly to avoid confusion with the classic Led Zeppelin song. Maybe "Song of The Immigrant", or "Song For An Immigrant".
I was just thinking about turning this solo to a remix.
Reminds me of "gotta get through this"
Here me out here me out. This accompanied by hand percussion.
for sale?
Yes it is! IvanDrums.com
I wish their was a guitar arrangement😓