I love this piece so much! It's a beast to play musically and keep the listener engaged throughout. I think you made some great musical choices, although much different from my interpretation. Good stuff!
In response to Andrew's question about serenade. Eric Ewazen was my theory professor and Juilliard and he worked with me on this piece before I recorded it on my CD "Marimba Tracks." It was written during the period of his mother's death, so I would not consider it necessarily a serenade in the sense of a romantic love song, but rather a homage of saddness (darkness) in the beginning transitioning to light (joy.) Matt, you did an AWESOME job with this performance. Bravo
So gorgeous. I love the chords in this piece. I am such a sucker for chorales too, and the one at the beginning of this piece is beautiful. I can imagine the northern lights as you played this solo. Magnificent job! Also nice ending. You commanded the marimba. Thank you for this performance!
Yeah, you'll need a 4.5 octave for the whole thing, but the majority of the piece can be played with a 4.3 octave marimba. Most of page 1, end of page two, page 3, 4, 5, 6, all but a few low A flats on page 7, most of page 8, all but one bar of page 9, page 10, 11, all but a few notes on page 12, and page 14; I learned all of that on my 4.3 octave marimba. I am a bit sad that I don't get to tackle the ending, but I definitely suggest learning all that you can of this piece. It is well worth it.
Who cares as it will Alway's be determined by the Room and Performer. Best way to play is to just Open your Ear's after choosing a piece. Learn it, slow down your rolls and let the instrument breath.. if you are able (while playing)
I have watched this video every single for like the past week. Pure beauty.
I love this piece so much! It's a beast to play musically and keep the listener engaged throughout. I think you made some great musical choices, although much different from my interpretation. Good stuff!
This is absolutely excellent. I have the music, and know just how much work you put into this. Great job, you deserve major kudos.
In response to Andrew's question about serenade. Eric Ewazen was my theory professor and Juilliard and he worked with me on this piece before I recorded it on my CD "Marimba Tracks." It was written during the period of his mother's death, so I would not consider it necessarily a serenade in the sense of a romantic love song, but rather a homage of saddness (darkness) in the beginning transitioning to light (joy.) Matt, you did an AWESOME job with this performance. Bravo
So gorgeous. I love the chords in this piece. I am such a sucker for chorales too, and the one at the beginning of this piece is beautiful. I can imagine the northern lights as you played this solo. Magnificent job! Also nice ending. You commanded the marimba. Thank you for this performance!
Great piece, well played. Thank you!
It sounds so magical! :D
Great sound and excelent music! :) i love this piece so much!... :) Wonderfull job!
I honestly prefer your more musical approach to Jisu Jung's, this recording made me rethink the way I should be approaching this solo. Good job man
Beautiful Job - one of the best marimba compositions ever. It actually sounds like real music. Eric Ewazen is an amazing composer. (by Michael Baker)
Yeah, you'll need a 4.5 octave for the whole thing, but the majority of the piece can be played with a 4.3 octave marimba. Most of page 1, end of page two, page 3, 4, 5, 6, all but a few low A flats on page 7, most of page 8, all but one bar of page 9, page 10, 11, all but a few notes on page 12, and page 14; I learned all of that on my 4.3 octave marimba. I am a bit sad that I don't get to tackle the ending, but I definitely suggest learning all that you can of this piece. It is well worth it.
Sounds great. What type of mallets are you using?
What size marimba is that? Im thinking about playing that but only have a 4.3
Would you consider this a serenade? Open question for anyone to answer
Andrew Richards yes. yes i would
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Malletech Chamber 14s (old Purple Mallet Series / Wu)
Who cares as it will Alway's be determined by the Room and Performer. Best way to play is to just Open your Ear's after choosing a piece. Learn it, slow down your rolls and let the instrument breath.. if you are able (while playing)
You'll need a low F (4.5).