watching someone actually play carol of the bells is hella impressive. listening to it, i always imagine a big group of people all playing bells at the same time to get that layered feeling it has
I don't wanna come off as that guy here, but that example is not even the best example of multitasking in the video. The 5 mallet marimba piece requires by far more coordination and mallet/hand independence than the simple rhythms you hear in little drummer boy. It just seems more like "multitasking" because he's on 2 different instruments. That said both are impressive, and the fact it comes so naturally and fluidly is the mark of a skilled percussionist.
Really no offense, I'm glad you're impressed, but it's hilarious how what you call "supernatural" is by far the least impressive performance in the video
I just realized just HOW impressive this is. Not only does Mr. Porter need to get every song/instrument perfect, but he has to get them all perfect in one continuous take -- he doesn't cut
As a percussionist I always jump at the opportunity to play chimes (tubular bells). Something about the action of striking and the feedback from the bell resonates so nicely in my bones.
Ooh, Carol of the Bells is my favorite Christmas song and the Tubular Bells are my favorite instrument, that sounded absolutely amazing! Do you think you could do a video for the full song?
If you want to play an instrument but can’t play the harmonica I recommend a xylophone, recorder, or ukulele. I would probably go for a kids xylophone in case you don’t like it because xylophones can get expensive. It’s also okay if you want to keep working at harmonica! 😉
I had a concert yesterday! We played Up On the Housetop, Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas, It’s nice to see there’s a bunch of people who share the same percussion interests!
We couldn’t have a concert or be in the parade this year 😭 our band director got fired and we yet to have a replacement. We were gonna play Happy Xmas, war is over, Up on the housetop, Christmas swings, Blue Christmas, welcome Christmas, and ever ‘Twas the Parade before Christmas. Which was our parade music.
In high school I never got the full melody for the tubular bells. It’s so cool seeing you play a full melody on them not just whole notes for this song.
I played sax and then later transitioned to the Marimba...I hated reading sheet music and developed my play by ear technique. I still use it to this day on my keyboard 😁👍
You have such amazing hand control! With things like the vibraphone and marimba, you did so well! I've played violin for 3 years now, and can still mess up fingering, but you got every note on point. I hope you have a lovely Christmas too, you sure as hell deserve it
My 3 year old son is autistic and he is pretty obsessed with your videos. He goes around the room to different spots as you change instruments and plays along! Brings me a lot of joy because I was also a percussionist!
Hey Joe, great video! Do you ever have any bloopers? I can’t help but notice that your videos are usually done in one take, unless you really are a musical god. Merry Christmas!
Yes, it’s extremely easy to hit wrong notes on mallet percussion instruments because you can’t physically feel them. I have to practice very slowly to get consistent.
We’re singing Carol of the Bells for our winter choir concert so trying to sing it at a fast pace (the altos, my group, have the harmony) was really fun
Hey Joe! I started playing xylophone a couple of month ago. In the future I really want to learn this technic, when you holding 2(or more) sticks in each hand. Is it as hard to learn as it looks?)
That’s awesome! Start watching videos on Burton, musser-Steven’s and traditional cross grip. Those are the three main ways of holding the mallets. I would suggest figuring out which one feels natural to start and eventually you can learn more about all three grips. Just take small steps at a time and you can pick it up!
I'm really glad I found your videos. As a 44+ year percussionist (mostly trap kit), it's a joy to see and hear all the great sounds out of those other instruments.
As a vibraphone player, this man is a LEGEND. Perfect everything. The switch from Burton on Vibe to Stevens on Marimba was also extremely impressive! Also, the fact that this man can make 4 mallet AND 6 mallet is amazing. I have a friend who is going to be in DCI(Drum Corp International. The biggest outdoor band program in the world) soon, and she even struggles with holding 6 mallet, just showing this man's talent. You just earned a new subscriber. You deserve it!
This reminds me how many good songs/carols Christmas has and honestly the amount of talent it needs to be able to play all of those instruments that way is amazing
This was so cool! I was wondering if you could try playing some other kind of Christmas songs with only percussion instruments like last Christmas by Wham!, All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey and some other stuff of your choice, possibly something from Michael Buble. Thanks for all the awesome stuff Joe, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
I can not even read music, play by ear or blow a kazoo and this gentleman can play an array of instruments seemingly effortlessly. I am in awe and tip my hat to an amazing person!!
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy should really be on glockenspiel. It’s supposed to be on a celesta, which is basically a piano with hammers hitting glockenspiels rather than strings.
I played the marimba in high school band and I loved it so much. I miss it 😢 I also sometimes played the xylophone and glockenspiel. I don’t have thousands of dollars to fork over so now I just play the Kalimba and melodica
Youre incredible. I was in marching band from 6th-12th grade playing trombone. I rarely practiced honestly. I was an okay player but I just liked the community aspect. I remember always thinking percussionists (both on field and in the pit) were the most dedicated players. They practiced more every week and even had weeks of band camp that started and ended before everyone else. Most of those people still play their instruments or are in bands with friends. All this to say that the percussionists I have met are all the coolest, most dedicated people to their craft. I love your content and would also love to see more long form content 😌
For the one with the chimes, I play the flute and I have this melody and I know it is difficult, I know they are VERY different instruments but the music is essentially the same, great job 👏
the amount of skill and precision needed to play the marimba like that is impressive
I did a lot of slow practice because it’s very easy to hit a wrong note!
Some kid in my junior high band a couple years back could do it effortlessly despite it being their first time, it was insane
No I play it and I'm in sixth grade
@@magemiles7237 You play a complicated and precise song like the one he played on marimba with 5 mallets in sixth grade?
@@magemiles7237 with five mallets?
watching someone actually play carol of the bells is hella impressive. listening to it, i always imagine a big group of people all playing bells at the same time to get that layered feeling it has
samezies
it sounded so coooooooool
This is the video you’re (well were watching 13 days ago) watching right now: ruclips.net/video/oq4Dp8iQYFk/видео.html
I came here to say this I’m glad I wasn’t the only one
Damn I've actually played it before at a Carol concert with 2 of my friends
0:00 dance of the sugar plum fairy
0:27 the little drummer boy
0:54 you're a mean one mr.grinch
1:25 carol of the bells
0:27 That amount of multitasking is supernatural. You are truly talented.
🙏 Comes from doing percussion and drum set for a long time. Wishing you the best!
Really though
I don't wanna come off as that guy here, but that example is not even the best example of multitasking in the video. The 5 mallet marimba piece requires by far more coordination and mallet/hand independence than the simple rhythms you hear in little drummer boy. It just seems more like "multitasking" because he's on 2 different instruments. That said both are impressive, and the fact it comes so naturally and fluidly is the mark of a skilled percussionist.
Really no offense, I'm glad you're impressed, but it's hilarious how what you call "supernatural" is by far the least impressive performance in the video
It’s not that hard xd
The songs are all gold, but I also have to say that I love the way he announces the instruments
🤣🙂
Same!
MARIMBA
Never gets old!
@@frickermc.fricker4791 lol
I just realized just HOW impressive this is. Not only does Mr. Porter need to get every song/instrument perfect, but he has to get them all perfect in one continuous take -- he doesn't cut
As a percussionist I always jump at the opportunity to play chimes (tubular bells). Something about the action of striking and the feedback from the bell resonates so nicely in my bones.
It's one of the most immediately satisfying instruments. I believe we have a natural resonance and certain instruments and sounds hit that sweet spot.
It’s timpani for me
@@junethanoschurchill6750 aha me too lol
I really like the way you worded this comment lol
Odd choice I know but it's the tamberine for me lol
Ooh, Carol of the Bells is my favorite Christmas song and the Tubular Bells are my favorite instrument, that sounded absolutely amazing! Do you think you could do a video for the full song?
😀 I’ll consider that in the future!
Please do!
@@JoePorterPercussion that would be awesome!!
@@JoePorterPercussion Cool 8)
Wait are those not chimes
Please make a full version of "carol of the bells" played on the chimes! It sounded so ethereal, especially with how effortlessly you played😭
Yea! It sounded great 👏😊
Carol of the bells goes so hard for no reason
@@tired_introvert6299yea I did it for my school concert
as a percussionist, i get a lot of joy out of these!
Awesome! Where are you from?
@@JoePorterPercussion nc!
Hello my friend
Nice pfp :))))
@@hogguyfromfnf5462 brethren, it has been so long
Me: Struggles to play harmonica with simple songs
This guy: Plays 5 Instruments flawlessly in 2 minutes with amazing songs
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Practice makes perfect, my friend!
@@scoobersceeber9021 Thanks :D
If you want to play an instrument but can’t play the harmonica I recommend a xylophone, recorder, or ukulele. I would probably go for a kids xylophone in case you don’t like it because xylophones can get expensive. It’s also okay if you want to keep working at harmonica! 😉
Keep practicing harmonica it’s a sick instrument
These songs on different percussion instruments is expertly well played, you're so talented
Always love these.
🙂
Me toi
Same
Same
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I had a concert yesterday! We played Up On the Housetop, Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas, It’s nice to see there’s a bunch of people who share the same percussion interests!
Nice to hear that. Where are you from and what instrument(s) do you play?
Nice
So did I I was in the percussion and jazz band
Do you go to FVMS?
We couldn’t have a concert or be in the parade this year 😭 our band director got fired and we yet to have a replacement. We were gonna play Happy Xmas, war is over, Up on the housetop, Christmas swings, Blue Christmas, welcome Christmas, and ever ‘Twas the Parade before Christmas. Which was our parade music.
In high school I never got the full melody for the tubular bells. It’s so cool seeing you play a full melody on them not just whole notes for this song.
The fact he has the camera on his head makes it like: *“POV: you are an absolutely amazing musician”* ;)
“This is a toy xylophone honey”
“ *G L O C K E N S P I E L* “
“What”
Marimba is one of the most prettiest and underrated instruments along with the harp.
I don’t think harp is underrated so much as underutilized.
I was a woodwind (flute and oboe), but dated a percussionist in high school. Miss hearing all of these instruments. Takes a lot of talent! Great job!
I played sax and then later transitioned to the Marimba...I hated reading sheet music and developed my play by ear technique. I still use it to this day on my keyboard 😁👍
1:23 best christmas song ever made and no one can change my mind.
It's beginning to look like Christmas 🥶
Let’s just appreciate how hardworking this guy is he works so hard to learn these songs on these instruments
As someone who plays these in my Marching band in High School, these instruments are a treat to play. Good job!
Can we just appreciate how talented this guy is?!?!?
How many takes does it take for you to get the instruments played perfectly one after another?
You have such amazing hand control! With things like the vibraphone and marimba, you did so well! I've played violin for 3 years now, and can still mess up fingering, but you got every note on point. I hope you have a lovely Christmas too, you sure as hell deserve it
The fact that you play all these songs back-to-back in one go is incredible
this man is in love with the marimba
cant blame him, i love the tropical type noise
Title card of Suds plays 0:01
I used to be a percussionist a bit ago, so this hits home really hard! 🥁
I'm a beginner in percussion so you have any tips?
You are one with the beat and the beat is with you
My 3 year old son is autistic and he is pretty obsessed with your videos. He goes around the room to different spots as you change instruments and plays along! Brings me a lot of joy because I was also a percussionist!
0:20 Mario grabbing a coin sfx.
Hi everyone! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Let me know what music you would like to hear in the future!
Theme from Morrowind
bloons tower defense' 6 basic theme
Spyro theme song all time favourite video game as a child
Sleigh ride
Good rest ye merry gentlemen?
00:00 VIBRAPPHONE
0:25 MARCHING DRUM AND GLOC KKENSPIEL
0:54 MARIMBA
1:24 OR CHİMES
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Hey Joe, great video! Do you ever have any bloopers? I can’t help but notice that your videos are usually done in one take, unless you really are a musical god. Merry Christmas!
Yes, it’s extremely easy to hit wrong notes on mallet percussion instruments because you can’t physically feel them. I have to practice very slowly to get consistent.
@@JoePorterPercussion Of course, I didn’t even think about that 😅 Thank you for the insight!
I can only dream of playing instruments this good.
You can do it!
1:31 “chang, chang, chang, chang…”
We’re singing Carol of the Bells for our winter choir concert so trying to sing it at a fast pace (the altos, my group, have the harmony) was really fun
Awesome!
I feel like you go to parklane
I used to go there and I did a sing
@@chopmunk8614 That’s literally what the street I have to go down to get to my house is called
Doing a sing is fun
The amount of skill and effort that goes into these videos is UNREAL.
This is just pure talent and awesomeness
guys he’s so good if you replaced this with the original one you wouldn’t notice if it changed or not! That’s how good he is!
1:46 We need the full version of it
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1:25 actually
These instruments are so cool and the time he takes to learn every one of them is so impressive to me!😊
I love percussion instruments and I just started watching not too long ago!
I love percussion instruments as well 😉 Where are you from?
@@JoePorterPercussion eastern US
@@JoePorterPercussion I actually made it into my honor band for snare drum.
@@eb09-onfn awesome to hear that! Wishing you all the best on your musical journey!
0:54 That Song Is Really Satisfying, You Are A Literal Legend!
“Congratulations if you found this comment!”
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Found it at the top
Yay!!!!!!😁🥳
That low D on the marimba is so satisfying! Are you a band teacher? I used to play percussion back in high school, these videos always take me back!
Glad they bring back memories! I do teach percussion in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
@@JoePorterPercussion No way you live in Lethbridge! I live in Medicine Hat! I would've never guessed you were from Canada!
@@pearlz9773 awesome, do you play music there?
@@JoePorterPercussion I play tuba at MHHS
Немногие знают но carol of the bells это изначально украинская песня
Cool, I didn't know that (I Google translated the comment btw)
I thought it was called Ukrainian bell carol
I knew it was a Ukrainian song because when I played it in my band(I play trumpet and I'm in 6th grade) the music sheet said Ukrainian bell carol
The tubes were amazing!
Hey Joe! I started playing xylophone a couple of month ago. In the future I really want to learn this technic, when you holding 2(or more) sticks in each hand. Is it as hard to learn as it looks?)
That’s awesome! Start watching videos on Burton, musser-Steven’s and traditional cross grip. Those are the three main ways of holding the mallets. I would suggest figuring out which one feels natural to start and eventually you can learn more about all three grips. Just take small steps at a time and you can pick it up!
We played several of these during Christmas concerts and it's super cool hearing just bits and pieces of percussions parts
I'm really glad I found your videos. As a 44+ year percussionist (mostly trap kit), it's a joy to see and hear all the great sounds out of those other instruments.
Awesome to hear that! 44 years is amazing!!!
This man has so many instruments he can make a 1 hour special featuring all of it
0:06 tchaikovksy would be proud
😎
@@JoePorterPercussion You rock!
@CalifornianCuttlefish I get ti
@@CalifornianCuttlefish I get it
As a vibraphone player, this man is a LEGEND. Perfect everything. The switch from Burton on Vibe to Stevens on Marimba was also extremely impressive! Also, the fact that this man can make 4 mallet AND 6 mallet is amazing. I have a friend who is going to be in DCI(Drum Corp International. The biggest outdoor band program in the world) soon, and she even struggles with holding 6 mallet, just showing this man's talent. You just earned a new subscriber. You deserve it!
I feel like you’d be a perfect metal drummer! This was awesome! 🤘
YEAH YEEAAAHH: James Hetfield
This reminds me how many good songs/carols Christmas has and honestly the amount of talent it needs to be able to play all of those instruments that way is amazing
i love the dance of the sugar plum fairy! It’s from nutcracker. It’s so good!
This was so cool! I was wondering if you could try playing some other kind of Christmas songs with only percussion instruments like last Christmas by Wham!, All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey and some other stuff of your choice, possibly something from Michael Buble. Thanks for all the awesome stuff Joe, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Thanks for the suggestions. Have a great Christmas!
Such beautiful sounding instruments! And he’s so good at playing them!
🙏 Have a nice day!
I can not even read music, play by ear or blow a kazoo and this gentleman can play an array of instruments seemingly effortlessly. I am in awe and tip my hat to an amazing person!!
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Hello!
Is it the Krampus one? I’m talking about Carol of the bells. Is it the Krampus one? I like my own comment because I won’t get any likes😢
After recently going from violinist (orchestra) to percussionist (band) I have a new-found respect to every percussionist out there 😅
I am convinced this man can play anything
1:24 this one remember me the bells ringing when I was at my grandmother's house in the mountains
Ah, good memories
Vibraphone: 🧚♀️
Drum and glock: 🥁🎶
Marimba: 😎
Tubular bells: 🔊📢📣⚰🗯💥
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy should really be on glockenspiel. It’s supposed to be on a celesta, which is basically a piano with hammers hitting glockenspiels rather than strings.
The “Carol of the Bells”, you did was amazing, a full cover would be so cool
1:25 was actually amazing!
Dude the speed and precision of the chimes to play carol of the bells was amazing! I bet that took a lot of practice and focus!
0:00:dance of the sugar plum fairy
0:27:the little drummer boy
0:53:you're mean one mr.grinch
1:23:carol of the bells
I'm genuinely impressed with how incredible that chime playing was.
I don't think I'd be able to play those. You are very good at playing those instruments!
The grinch was by far my favorite. That takes some serious skill!
That carol of the bells on the chimes was amazing! It took me about two months to get it right on piano, including some mistakes.
The end of the song at 1:19 was very cartoonish! I LOVE IT
The little drummer boy is a great piece to play for Christmas
Damn Joe, I've seen a couple of your videos but this one was extra impressive for some reason. You are super talented!!! Thank you!!!
This guy is unbelievable. Virtuoso on every instrument ever created.
The last one was very, very intense. It sounded like a dark Krampus Christmas.
As a former percussionist who loved playing marimba in high school, this video makes me happy 😊
An alternative title to this video: "songs that pentatonix has already sung on a lot of different musical instruments"
I played the marimba in high school band and I loved it so much. I miss it 😢 I also sometimes played the xylophone and glockenspiel. I don’t have thousands of dollars to fork over so now I just play the Kalimba and melodica
The DotSPF (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy) Was really good! 20/10
I was in band in high school and the most mallets anyone used for the marimba was four. I’ve never seen five! So cool.
Youre incredible. I was in marching band from 6th-12th grade playing trombone. I rarely practiced honestly. I was an okay player but I just liked the community aspect. I remember always thinking percussionists (both on field and in the pit) were the most dedicated players. They practiced more every week and even had weeks of band camp that started and ended before everyone else. Most of those people still play their instruments or are in bands with friends. All this to say that the percussionists I have met are all the coolest, most dedicated people to their craft. I love your content and would also love to see more long form content 😌
All the instruments have such beautiful tone, even the little glockenspiel!!
Thank you!!
For the one with the chimes, I play the flute and I have this melody and I know it is difficult, I know they are VERY different instruments but the music is essentially the same, great job 👏
The dance of the sugar plum fairy was beautiful
As a middle school percussionist I find this amazing and something I will be trying now
I’ve never heard of vibraphone or marimba or tubular bells… the only musical instrument I can play is a Xylophone
That Carol of The Bells.. Oh.. My.. GOD.. It was amazing!
Absolutely excellent!
You did sooo good on this! respect
This is super impressive like the marimba and stuff that’s insane how you hold 5 mallets at once-!!
Why does the algorithm recommend me Christmas stuff when it’s not even Halloween yet 💀
Idk me, that’s pretty weird
I literally watch these videos just to see the pure skill, the Carol of the bells is epic favorite holiday song fs
The last one is just so impressive! I can’t believe how you remember all the notes the the song..
The double stroke roll quality you had while using burton grip with the toy glockenspiel was really impressive
The talent this man has is mind blowing 🤯🤯