Under the Sea (Array Mbira)

[Itanarufan4ever]

Awesome o_o Im amazed!

[Boulshit94]

It looks like a Super Mario Sunshine song :D

Memories :)

[welderman27]

to cool

[bandgeek5865]

is it hard to learn to play that

[TheDeviantGia]

No seriously, I've never seen one of these things before. EVER.

Besides what I can see on the video, how do you actually play this thing? Do you strike the "keys"? Or pluck them? How?

[Pestinha92]

Of a sudden... I'm back to my youth.

[outofpractise1]

captain Ballu theme



[edgar2281]

so is this a mix between a piano and guitar kinda??

[AnnisaAyana]

That's wonderful...brings back so much memories...thank you

[VioletVoorhees]

Awwww... sounds so sweet! I love this sound...

[Nytrouse]

Sounds like the "peaceful" theme from Minecraft

[Shevaron]

I had this image in my mind when you were playing this. I pictured Harpo Marx in a war scene and he comes up to a barb wire fence. Looks at it then plays this from it.

[MrScalzo13]

what an unusual instrument! I love music!!

[MrChigger90]

How long did it take to learn the song? And how long have you been playing for?

Song is very well done by the way.

[puppetpatti]

@MrChigger90 Thanks. I think I spent about a month getting this one down. I got my Array in 2006 I think...

[Jennamomo]

Careful when you take a bow... =D

[puppetpatti]

@Jennamomo lol

[jesussuperstar1]

wonderful.

a lots energy and powerful life, thank you for the music

sr jesus super star

[puppetpatti]

@jesussuperstar1 Thank you ;-)

[TheShaneDawsonFan11]

This instrument Makes every Song beautiful :]

[gromacs1]

you played that beautifully , and such a beautiful instrument to listen to , thankyou..ive not seen one of these  before.. mac..

[pacman491]

I bet you noticed your texting has gotten faster hehe

[vkorchnoifan]

Sounds almost like xylophone. Very good sounds.

[AirsoftChameleon]

where can you get one of these? i've been looking for a different instrument not many people play and i really like these

[puppetpatti]

@AirsoftChameleon search Array Mbira....

[mausgirl]

Wow :3

[dankron01]

I hated this song till I listened from you. Nice :)

[xXianizm]

I actually feel.. under the sea ;D

[FlyingZamora]

why is this so epic?

[DamageIncM]

Yippee aye yay ay ay!...

[LUL1990]

i feel weird being the only person to comment on this in months but this is amazing :D

i hear it can hurt your fingers quite alot...

why don't you do some more disney themes. *cough* aladin - a whole new world *cough*

[LUL1990]

i feel weird being the only person to comment on this in months but this is amazing :D

i hear it can hurt your fingers quite alot...

why don't you do some more disney themes. *cough* aladin - a whole new world *cough*

[LUL1990]

i feel weird being the only person to comment on this in months but this is amazing :D

i hear it can hurt your fingers quite alot...

why don't you do some more disney themes. *cough* aladin - a whole new world *cough*

[aslay12]

I love this! the Mbira is very cool and completely infatuates me. I think you did a great job playing it and you made something so complicated look so simple. Under the sea is a great choice of song to be played on this instrument it really makes me smile when I listen to it. great job.

[LUL1990]

I saw ne of these a few years back but you sir have made me want to learn.

[dbbification]

God dammit this is a monster kalimba :D

Great video :D

[AgnesPerditaX]

It is so amazing! Thank you, @puppetpatti, you are very inspiring. :o) Now I just try to figure out how to get this wonderful instrument overseas, to the heart of Europe. :o)

[Unperroamigable]

this is like a super pro kalimba D:

[xPressOStartx]

It sounds really really pretty <3.

[clockguy2]

pretty cool!

[MsEcogeek]

This makes me want to jump into the ocean and turn into a Mermaid

[ericsaito21]

mmm... makes me happy (:

[Naderaization]

I love it!! it reminds me of the jungle!! very beautiful!! <3 <3

[searleflesher]

it is a lovely sound

[clownslider]

dude your BADASS!!!!

[The0bvious]

That is pretty goddamn cool right there.

[violaotambor]

genial



[barnsey1069]

thats some serious skill

[TessEntertainment]

coolest thing i have ever seen ;o

[zehavit26]

מדהיםםם



[missonly07]

i love it!!! actually i got a toy one in Malaysia, Sabah. then i saw your video!! that's so amazing!!

[Naimasturn]

Fantastic! This instrument has such a beautiful sound, and you play it very well. Thanks for sharing.

[dahbombman]

That thing looks like a torture device... but amazing playing.

[linusman216]

does anyone wonder how hes fingers looks at the front?

[KaelHighriver]

Excellent!

[nclartist]

ME GUSTAAAAAAA :D lol. Very well done, beautiful!

[Mondschatteneule]

<3 :D

[ZaydaBear]

I just got one of these, Muchh smaller though. But anyway, I want to learn to play this so so bad!! It sounds so cute and simple and just fun!:) Thanks for uploading this, It's great!

[sm1Ley50]

im always afraid he is gunna stab himself

[JFarmsGirl]

This sounds like one of those wind up music boxes that you put above a babies crib.. very relaxing.

[RoketSock]

just had my 60th view of this

[puppetpatti]

@RoketSock my goodness...:0) Thanks for the support.

Patti

[Mermaidharriet]

Wow, i have watched this vid like loads of times and i never get tired of hearing it!!:)

[SpriteBat]

Incredible performance! I love unusual instruments!

[ericdevey]

You sound like a whole symphony!

[Logarithm21]

Awesome job!! You look so graceful while playing, I love it!!

[RalinLynx]

You should play something from The Lion King...

[puppetpatti]

@RalinLynx that's a great suggestion. Thanks ;0)

Patti

[RalinLynx]

@puppetpatti "I can't wait to be King"

[tc35drum]

Awesome, was not expecting something so lovely, thanks for posting!

[SIMPLEandSURREAL]

this is amazing! I love listening to it. Makes me smile XD

[itossmyownpoo]

Is it hard to learn? How long have you been playing? First time ive heard of the instrument, sounds awesome tho :) Thanks!

[puppetpatti]

@itossmyownpoo It takes time. Just different layout. I've been playing for about 5 years now. Thanks for listening. ;0)

takecare

[CoryGuinn]

love

[asitodoasi7878]

GENIOUS !!

[ihappy1]

I could listen to this all day

[Shanethys]

does it hurts your fingers?

[puppetpatti]

@Shanethys you get used to it. ;0)

[voodoora]

this has just made my day it gives me a verry happy feeling, thank you

[puppetpatti]

@HowManyToChangeABulb There are two octave Array Mbiras. If you are really interested I'd save for a 3 or 4 octave. The two is even more difficult to arrange on. in my opinion. I should put up video of it. oy! It's fun though!

[ivanthehackerful]

WOW THATS SOOO COOL. how fast could u type on a computer keyboard?

[arcopizzicato]

that was so awesome. really made me happy!!! :D

[puppetpatti]

@arcopizzicato awww thanks ;0)

[mudinthevayne]

oh god, what is the point? you are lucky enough to have such an amazing instrument at your disposal and you spend your time learning this?! please re-evaluate your musical mindset. you can do so much!!!!

[jackofsticks]

@mudinthevayne The sheer fact that you have the audacity to judge a person's "musical mindset" establishes that you have some reevaluation of your own to do.

[salboyzo90]

is there smaller i mean way smaller versions of this? 

[puppetpatti]

@salboyzo90 yes there is. I also have a two octave. I should put video up of it. :0)

[gray1753]

@puppetpatti Yes. You should. Now. : )

[10ioio]

I just put you on my Ipod!

[shichan]

it's has the perfect sound for this song.

[elixa4]

dont cut your self using that :D now i want a flute and kalimba

[100fakeman]

I play percussion for Davidson Fine Arts in Augusta Georgia, and we're a pretty good school in terms of music, put we don't have anything as amazing as these wondrous masterpieces. The coolest thing we have is a vibraphone!

Thank you so much for showing this instruments abilities to me, I`m asking for next Christmas!

Too bad it passed 4 days ago.........

[crishx89]

coolest thing I saw today

[TheSounDay]

BRAVISSIMO!

[gmacnev]

REALLY GOOD!!

Prehistory's Song!

Magical!!

[EinahpetsSrevaeb]

This is amazing! I wish they weren't so expensive so I could get one.

You do a wonderful job though!

[MrWannabe21]

8 people haven't got fingers to play this wonderful instrument!

[MrWannabe21]

8 people haven't got fingers to play this wonderful instrument!

[XNeelixX]

AMAZING! may I ask how much was this?

[puppetpatti]

@XNeelixX They run from about 1800 up...Mine is a 4 octave. I paid 1850.00 for it 4 years ago.

[mermaidproductions]

this video made me smile :)

[ioneluchiss]

awesomeeeeeeeeee!!!



[Nitro77977]

it has now become my life's goal to learn to do this

[anko8aug]

Awesome!!!

[Turtlegarden1]

Dear Patrick, I have just watched all your videos on youtube and you are truly a wondrous musician. The mbira is magical in your hands. I wonder if the elders from Zimbabwe ever thought you could play jazz on an mbira?

[puppetpatti]

@Turtlegarden1 oops. I think you posted to my youtube account when you meant to post to Patricks...??? He is a wonderful musician isn't he? ;0)

Takecare

[puppetpatti]

@puppetpatti Oh I'm Patti . I would have been a Patrick though had I been a boy.. :0) So my mom says.

[lopatak585]

docela Hawai :))

[lopatak585]

luxury! :))

[liber777paradis]

Bravo from Denmark

[A7Xprincess1000]

this sounds so chipper and cute! :D

[slapleatheru3]

Awesome!!

[phcoh]

Would you consider taking on 'Carl Orff - Gassenhauer ' i think the Mbira would be well suited to it ?. I have heard Gassenhauer played on hammered dulicmer, but it lacked the base.

[puppetpatti]

@phcoh hmmm, very interesting. Yes it does sound very suitable to the AM....Thank you for the suggestion...Takecare

Patti

[AznTricker12]

its so beautiful and peiceful and relaxing at the beach

[BierGarten100]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooow *-* veryyyy goooood ....... my favorite and 5 stars ;)

[carlbigman]

WOW!!! Unbelievable talent! How the HELL can anyone be so coordinated??? (I'm not at all coordinated... :((

[redsojo]

this just turned my day around. :) Thank you so much!!

[DYOLFMOT]

does it ever need to be re tuned?

[guilio14]

thats fxxxing amazing what a skill that is to play one of them i have a thumb piano think its got 7 bits i have no idea ho to play it lol i love just playing it tho.. you do that so well its lovely to listen to

[rapublik0075]

thats the theme song from arielle :DD 

[ANIMEROCKERGIRL97]

how the heck did you learn how to play that !!!! :OOOOO  :DDDD

[rebeccamoore100]

that instrument reminds me of babys toys its a perfect dong to make a baby sleep keep up the good work;)

[BlackTears1489]

I can't even IMAGINE tuning this thing. Jesus. lol

[thrurainandshine]

That was awesome. What neat instrument! GREAT JOB!

[littlegreenjason]

How are the tines set up?  In other words, what's the tuning?

[puppetpatti]

@littlegreenjason They are set up in fifths. Mine is also a 4 octave for the four tines in a row are all octaves.

[Tracyleehn]

the sound is fantastic and mysterious.really like this instrument

[Meglomatosis]

Brilliant

[briannemb]

Wow this is awesome :D How do you pronounce Array Mbira?? I want one now, haha

[phcoh]

looks like one false move could lose u a finger :-), its like a porcupine skin on steriods, showed this to my kids, they started bobping round the room :-) trouble is they made me promise to make one with them, think we will go for a 12 tine version lol, i only have a few old windshield wiper blades in the shed with stainless steel flat springs that would prob work well, you have a gift please share more vids.

[tmat2121]

thats talent

[MelodyandHeather]

Amazing!!!!!

[Edgtheow]

Sir, I would like you to play this on my birthday. I don't know why, but it would make me extremely happy! :)

[greentimmyblueniki]

BEAST!!!

[rsmulkey]

WOW! I'm impressed. That's one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. =)

[freechtrebbi]

Damn. i've got a small one...this one is more intresting.you're awesome ciao from Italy

[bloodmonster88]

This instrument is perfect for this song.

[KoopaKonartist]

I love you.

[peguefogo]

You are very good at that!

it must take a lot of practice and honing to do that.

Great job!

[UntitledArts]

Well done !

Congrats !

[AllErikaEclectica]

What a lovely sound. Thank you for sharing this with us and sending it my way. All the best, Erika in California.

[magicmoonlight]

thanks for the beautiful share =)

my little one was dancing around here to the music =)

Have a fantastic weekend & stay blessed my friend

HUGS

[VooDooU22X]

digital music .

[tonydmen1]

nice video thanks

[gravitymindofgod]

Thank you so much for sharing, I felt southseas.. Much Love

[douglassmcann]

percussive and watery...

wondrous composition, there is such a certainty to your playing..

bravo

merci

douglas

[RabAdamson]

BRILLIANT :-)

[HealingGaia]

This is a joy to listen to (and also to watch!)... thankyou!!

[sayedhamoto]

@HealingGaia interesting instrument , first time to know about it , thank you for sharing

[pianist626262]

@HealingGaia You're right Helen! Thank you for sharing this beautiful soft music!

[ForestsRequiem]

This is such a beautiful instrument!

Are you going to be uploading more videos soon?

[puppetpatti]

@ForestsRequiem Thanks. I hope to. I've had a hard time lately with my camera equipment ...and also having a quiet house to video! ;0)

I have about 5 new arrangements I would love to share with my youtube friends! Hopefully soon! Thanks for stopping by. It is a beautiful instrument!

[yeahmansoul]

excellent song choice ^^

[TheDanManofInsanity]

I love the way it sounds. And it's a great arrangement. Great playing!

[weaselidiotu]

under the seeeeeea !!! under the seeeaa !! there'l be no accusations , just friendly crustaceans !!! HSimpson

[ericipericie]

Verrrry cool. The sound reminds me of lying down on a tropical beach......

[jerrbear85]

excellent

[Michalich80]

it's just incredible ... very nice and soft sounds

[Michalich80]

Это просто волшебно!!!

Как же это придумали?

Это нужно пластинки,обрезать так что бы они соответствовали каждой нотке!!!

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It's just magical! How did this come up? This should be a plate, cut so that they conform to each note!

[kaylashalaylaaaaa]

wha...

[ColorMeNinjas]

A HUGE KALIMBAAA ! D:<

[EsquireSquiggle]

Wow. Thats pretty nifty!

[littlebaser]

this sounds happy! nice to start the day.

[phunnyplace]

I smel witch craftery! BURN IT

[Soulmariah]

...insane.

[FAiTHRULESOVERYOU]

:O

MAGIC!

[rosselanor]

Simply amazing! And now pardon me, I must go and pick my jaw from the floor :).

[lidiacandrianu]

wow that's so cool nice playing :D

[sambanoquintal]

Amazing! very very cool!!

fantastic!!

[vaulterman24]

I want one

[jaylinburrage2]

thats kool

[FunAtSundown]

Beautiful! My cat found this fascinating too!  She liked the music and loved watching the hands play.

[alovak456]

lol what is this?

[HsoJosH88]

Very cool!! I am taking Mbira lessons this semester. I'm excited!

[puppetpatti]

That's so awesome! and thanks....

[syndgr834]

Please tell what instrument is this?

[puppetpatti]

This is called an Array Mbira. It is a more westernized version of an instrument orginially from Africa. The Mbira, Kalimba, Thumb piano, Finger harp. Many different names. This one was created and made by a company in Ca. If you google arraymbira it will bring up their site.

[croweviolinist]

Beautiful! Well played

[Gitarroxiss]

wow! very amazing!

[GIadiator]

wow! Very nice!

now i know how they do the windows-sounds (listen closely between 0:09 and 0:12 ) ^^

i'd LOVE to hear you play "Enter Sandman" with that one :-D

[dzeguevara]

hahaha oh my gooooood i love  this song!

great!!

[dtulua]

i know, right?! i do too! it sounds so much better on a marimba!!!! lol

[ChucklesKeys]

This is just too cool! Love it!