very nice!! I prefer the tempo to be a little slower. But you have beautiful phrasing and by changing the tempo drastically you've highlited the sections of the music which helps us feel the form of the piece better. Awesome climax at 1:46!
I use stevens grip because my hands are suited to "fit it." Really, what it comes down to is your own personal comfort and you can become adapted over time to whatever grip you use most. Doug Walters at Univ. Colorado @ Boulder uses traditional grip in one hand and burton grip in the other hand. Just figure out what suits you best. Good luck!
Milkov plays Burton, not traditional, as far as I know. And what he plays is anything but 'heavy' :D well, heavy in terms of difficulty, but the scarlatti sonatas are so mellow and soft, yet floating... he's a genius. Nice Land, by the way, even if I don't like the solo itself, but you played it nicely. Good musicality.
speaking of grips have you seen theodore milkov. he's uses the old musser? grip. he's the heaviest marimba player i've ever seen. independence like i've never seen.
i just heard it for the first time today at the winners' concert of the austrian youth music competition "prima la musica" and i nearly cried.... honestly! can somebody tell me where you can buy sheets for such kind of music? cuz i can't find anything....
I liked your tempo it was pretty, but it kept it flowing. Do you also know stevens? I am switching back and forth between both and I am still trying to decide which one gives you more accessibility.
I was originally taught Stevens and to be honest my initial thought about switching to traditional was to "be cool" as you've said. Then I quickly started to see the negative aspects of Stevens even BEFORE I saw all of the positive aspects of traditional.
Yeah, I am going to switch after grad school auditions. It doesn't make sense to hold the outside mallets at their very ends with your hand's two weakest fingers. Plus, with traditional you don't really have to move your elbows quite as much when playing, which I think makes for not only a more fluid look, but a more fluid sound. Of course, there are Stevens players who have overcome these problems, but they are still... problems.
I like Stevens personally. I feel like Traditional or Burton is too boxy and stevens is more flowing. At least thats how it is when I play but it's honestly a comfort thing for you. It's not something someone else can tell you.
Most marimbists play stevens because of the extra reach, and most often you don't need as much power on marimba as you would on vibes. If I had to suggest from what I've seen (I'm just a student), I would say stevens, but if you are good with burton, no reason to relearn. Many great marimbists use burton or traditional (keiko abe). I love this piece! I'm hoping to play it at my senior recital this year.
@TashaTurner4561 the stevens and a stronger, full quality of sound. Everone has different hands though and what works for me might not work for youwill give you much more accessibility in terms of mallet independence. Cross grip tennds to give the marimbaist more body .
@iluvperkushun I use stevens grip because my hands are suited to "fit it." Really, what it comes down to is your own personal comfort and you can become adapted over time to whatever grip you use most. Doug Walters at Univ. Colorado @ Boulder uses traditional grip in one hand and burton grip in the other hand. Just figure out what suits you best. Good luck!
@iluvperkushun that was supposed to say that cross grip gives you less mallet independence as stevens grip but tends to give you a fuller, fatter, and full bodied sound.
I think you are playing some of it a bit too fast, though... Some of the beautiful harmonies are forgotten or neglected when it is played that fast...
Tomasz! Very nice performance! I met you in Germany, my name is Andrea (from USA). My boyfriend and I asked you about your mallets during the Keiko masterclass. My student found your video and sent me the link and I knew who you were! Hope all is well.
So cool.. I'm glad to see that i'm not the only one playing with regular grip:D Your technique is pretty good, but don't you use your arms a little to much sometimes? I don't know if its on purpose, but I've had some problems with that.. I dunno, but I think that you should maybe talk about it with your teacher.. But still it is really awesome!! Keep on going!
The most beautiful piece(next to Nancy and Eruption of Sakurajima) that I've heard in my 19 years. Kudo's my friend....Got-damn kudo's...*Standing ovation*
wow great job, a couple of wrong notes but im sure you know. i played this, and let me say you played the triplet section alot better then i ever could! but at some parts took it way too fast.
beautiful!! :)
I think I'm going to play this..
WTF093 4 months ago
hey if u have time, could u direct me to where i can buy this from
proman2world 11 months ago
great interpretation. Would have gone for much softer mallets though. Good job!
iluvperkushun 1 year ago
very good
MegaBigo1981 1 year ago
Very nice! This is very different to play.
yvonneyvonne123 1 year ago
very nice!! I prefer the tempo to be a little slower. But you have beautiful phrasing and by changing the tempo drastically you've highlited the sections of the music which helps us feel the form of the piece better. Awesome climax at 1:46!
iluvperkushun 1 year ago
I use stevens grip because my hands are suited to "fit it." Really, what it comes down to is your own personal comfort and you can become adapted over time to whatever grip you use most. Doug Walters at Univ. Colorado @ Boulder uses traditional grip in one hand and burton grip in the other hand. Just figure out what suits you best. Good luck!
iluvperkushun 1 year ago
Milkov plays Burton, not traditional, as far as I know. And what he plays is anything but 'heavy' :D well, heavy in terms of difficulty, but the scarlatti sonatas are so mellow and soft, yet floating... he's a genius. Nice Land, by the way, even if I don't like the solo itself, but you played it nicely. Good musicality.
OogaB0oga 2 years ago
stunning and beautifully executed. the phrasing and dynamic contrasts were fantastic.
funkymusicgal 2 years ago
yes a 5 octave is required... this piece is all over the place i'm working on it right now and i love this recording
coreyhewitt 2 years ago
Does this require a five octave?
MarimbaPlayer624 2 years ago
Wow.
eldospinks 2 years ago
speaking of grips have you seen theodore milkov. he's uses the old musser? grip. he's the heaviest marimba player i've ever seen. independence like i've never seen.
uartsMusicSchool 2 years ago
Yeah, he's great! But I think he uses traditional cross grip, same as I do.
percussionnow 2 years ago
yeah exactly. and i think he plays heavier stuff than anyone with any of the more 'modern' grips.
uartsMusicSchool 2 years ago
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toolateforcofee 2 years ago
Cool thing about traditional grip on this piece is that the peaks of the really big phrases and be strong!
toolateforcofee 2 years ago
This is the most beautiful marimba solo I've ever heard. I definitely want to learn it
27percussionist 2 years ago
this is such beautiful piece!
i just heard it for the first time today at the winners' concert of the austrian youth music competition "prima la musica" and i nearly cried.... honestly! can somebody tell me where you can buy sheets for such kind of music? cuz i can't find anything....
greetz
caryflute 2 years ago
I liked your tempo it was pretty, but it kept it flowing. Do you also know stevens? I am switching back and forth between both and I am still trying to decide which one gives you more accessibility.
Nice job :]
TashaTurner4561 2 years ago
NOT Stevens.
...just my opinion :)
jpsmith89 2 years ago 2
lol
but my opinion too. Totally agree.
UTKmusicmaker 2 years ago
The best grip is one you feel comfortable with, doesn't mater if it's Stevens, Burton or traditional.
I know some people who used traditional for years, but changed to Stevens just to be cool:) Doesn't make sense.
percussionnow 2 years ago
Haha... the opposite happens in America. People switch from Stevens to Traditional to be cool. Not that it's never crossed my mind..... =P
AoAPC 2 years ago 2
I was originally taught Stevens and to be honest my initial thought about switching to traditional was to "be cool" as you've said. Then I quickly started to see the negative aspects of Stevens even BEFORE I saw all of the positive aspects of traditional.
jpsmith89 2 years ago
Yeah, I am going to switch after grad school auditions. It doesn't make sense to hold the outside mallets at their very ends with your hand's two weakest fingers. Plus, with traditional you don't really have to move your elbows quite as much when playing, which I think makes for not only a more fluid look, but a more fluid sound. Of course, there are Stevens players who have overcome these problems, but they are still... problems.
AoAPC 2 years ago
I like Stevens personally. I feel like Traditional or Burton is too boxy and stevens is more flowing. At least thats how it is when I play but it's honestly a comfort thing for you. It's not something someone else can tell you.
gooberwestern 2 years ago
Most marimbists play stevens because of the extra reach, and most often you don't need as much power on marimba as you would on vibes. If I had to suggest from what I've seen (I'm just a student), I would say stevens, but if you are good with burton, no reason to relearn. Many great marimbists use burton or traditional (keiko abe). I love this piece! I'm hoping to play it at my senior recital this year.
toolateforcofee 2 years ago
@TashaTurner4561 the stevens and a stronger, full quality of sound. Everone has different hands though and what works for me might not work for youwill give you much more accessibility in terms of mallet independence. Cross grip tennds to give the marimbaist more body .
iluvperkushun 1 year ago
@iluvperkushun I use stevens grip because my hands are suited to "fit it." Really, what it comes down to is your own personal comfort and you can become adapted over time to whatever grip you use most. Doug Walters at Univ. Colorado @ Boulder uses traditional grip in one hand and burton grip in the other hand. Just figure out what suits you best. Good luck!
iluvperkushun 1 year ago
@iluvperkushun that was supposed to say that cross grip gives you less mallet independence as stevens grip but tends to give you a fuller, fatter, and full bodied sound.
iluvperkushun 1 year ago
very beautiful.
daisywindow 2 years ago
Anyone happen to know what album this solo is off of (if it is off of one...)?
muzikjunkie 2 years ago
Great tecnique!
I think you are playing some of it a bit too fast, though... Some of the beautiful harmonies are forgotten or neglected when it is played that fast...
Rytmedoktorensven 2 years ago
10 of 10!!!
dreamofalaska 2 years ago
Tomasz! Very nice performance! I met you in Germany, my name is Andrea (from USA). My boyfriend and I asked you about your mallets during the Keiko masterclass. My student found your video and sent me the link and I knew who you were! Hope all is well.
mavipixy 3 years ago
Yeah, I remember:) Nice to hear from you, I'm glad that you like the performance.
percussionnow 2 years ago
zajjjefajnie!
mam 15 lat i chce zostac perkusistka. gram na marimbie 5 lat. :)
marimbamarcy 3 years ago
So cool.. I'm glad to see that i'm not the only one playing with regular grip:D Your technique is pretty good, but don't you use your arms a little to much sometimes? I don't know if its on purpose, but I've had some problems with that.. I dunno, but I think that you should maybe talk about it with your teacher.. But still it is really awesome!! Keep on going!
Senchei 3 years ago
i just love this piece... great work mi friend!... :) if you can send me that part i will be very happy!!! :D
Megarturo 3 years ago
The most beautiful piece(next to Nancy and Eruption of Sakurajima) that I've heard in my 19 years. Kudo's my friend....Got-damn kudo's...*Standing ovation*
lyrikkalvision07 3 years ago
It's beautiful, very well executed, you played to the emotion of the piece very well. Thanks for doing such a great piece justice :).
Muhroomba 3 years ago
Beautiful piece and i really enjoyed your performance. I've looked around for this piece and have been unable to find it. Where did you get it?
headshot4 3 years ago
Thanks for all your comments, if you have some questions ask by private messages
percussionnow 3 years ago
i really love how you play this. you like...put something into it that other performers dont..go you!XD
Lorakeet91 3 years ago
Beautiful!
ABruce 3 years ago
Very very good stuff.
Just checked your website, you're only 18 as well. I think you'll be going places.
rahmalec 3 years ago
This is really lovely, Tomasz. Hope to hear you play live someday. =)
AoAPC 3 years ago
Very nice playing! Are you using Bogdan Bacanu sig. mallets in this video? If you do, me two :) Love them!
nuclearbuize 3 years ago
I use Resta mallets Jean Geoffroy sig.
Thanks for comment!
percussionnow 3 years ago
great performance...im workin on this piece right now...imo at some parts ur playin' to fast....but anyway....nice work
dFenomen 3 years ago
great! :)
beautiful performance~~
cehsieh 3 years ago
This is absolutely gorgeous, the phrasing is perfect. What mallets are you using in this video?
shoothebunny 3 years ago
wow!!beautiful!!
i love this piece!!and especially when i saw momoko kamiya teaching it and playing it i just loved it!!
good job!!
keep goin!!:]
Flipokoritso 3 years ago
I absolutely fell in love with this piece when I saw Haruka Fujii play it in a master class. This was a great performance of it as well. Good Job.
percussionzach 3 years ago
This is a great piece.
pcarrerou1 3 years ago
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jpsmith89 3 years ago
I love the way you play this piece. I'm working on it right now and this gave me a lot of inspiration. How old are you and where do you study?
tonybanger 3 years ago
wow great job, a couple of wrong notes but im sure you know. i played this, and let me say you played the triplet section alot better then i ever could! but at some parts took it way too fast.
dan68279 3 years ago
This song's pretty fantastic. Good work.
vonnoblemachine 3 years ago