Danny Hawkins Performs Banafrit by Jonathan Anderson

[dandjism]

What mallets were you using ? They looked like they belonged to the Robert Van Sice series . Were they ? If not, what were they ?

[ajsalgadosnr]

this guy helped my drumline recently. hes a really cool guy!

[smshnk2010]

I really enjoyed, reminds me of those nights gazing up at the stars.

[kbizz12]

Hey Danny, I saw this and I was so blown away I decided to purchase it for contest. I am 18 and have realized it is somewhat out of my league haha. I love the challenge but I was wondering if there are any sticking pointers you had! I can't count how many times I've tried to catch what you're doing. I am VERY close to emulating your approach to the solo so I would LOVE any help.

Thanks for playing such an inspiring piece.

Kyle

(oh and what mallets where you using!)

[beaverteeth92]

Is this the same Jon Anderson that's in Yes?

[JonIsABanana]

haha, no.

[rjm1009]

wow keep it up

[Kirpikong]

This is so pretty! :)

[dreamsdrummer]

exelent!! you are very very good!! Which is the name of this piece?? enine??

[JonIsABanana]

The title is actually "Banafrit" and can be purchased from Innovative percussion.

[JonIsABanana]

A world premier of Jonathan Anderson's new piece "Dancing Shadows" can be viewed from my profile. Performed most excellently by world renowned performer Hiromi Kamiya.

[tnifty]

Bravo!

[milkisforbabies02]

This is fantastic. I've been working on this piece for just about a month and I can't stop. Such a pleasant song and such a nice interpretation. Thanks for introducing it to me:)

[wilderguille]

congratulations youare good, some day you try with marimba guatemalteca this people make cry with marimba

[sara8376]

Yeeeeeeah Danny!

Love it.

[JonIsABanana]

Thank you all so very much for your interest. The solo is not published through innovative percussion under the title "Banafrit". It can be purchased anywhere innovative percussion is sold. Steve weiss is a good website for ordering it online. Hope you enjoy!

-Jonathan

[JonIsABanana]

Sorry, not should = now. "The solo is now published through innovative percussion under the title Banafrit"

[mneumeyer]

Beautiful playing

I think the hardness of the mallets lended a cool voice.

[eszmer91]

Aren't these mallets a bit hard? It seems knocking a little bit... But cool music, like it!

[Rampalamp1]

dorachor!

[TheMalletsKid]

Oh my god. This is a great piece. And you played it really well. Do you have an arrangement you can send?

[JonIsABanana]

well, its funny you say that, danny and I both marched Phantom Regiment. At any rate, the solo is to be in stores by atleast February under the title "Banafrit". I hope you all enjoy.

-Jonathan

[Victorspenis]

dude u rock damit i wish i would of seen this earlier for my audition piece for the blue knights they would of even wowed me damit!!! o well this piece rocks and good playing too its rare to see people who artnt in cores to be this good!!!

[JonIsABanana]

ya, and on that note danny was actually the section leader of the pit that won drums in 2006.

[Victorspenis]

woooow dang hes good he is totaly core material~!

[JonIsABanana]

Thank you for the interest, as previously stated I am the composer and I am currently working to get it published. Look sometime early to mid fall semester 2007 for it to be published through Innovative Percussion. It should be out by Pasic at the latest and purchasable there as well as online. Thank you again!

-Jonathan

[Matticusfoo]

I have seen this live...it was amazing. Jon you are amazing...Danny you are amazing...thanks for teaching haha.

[surge338]

dude rock on! that is a spiffy piece, hurry up and publish it so i can buy it and learn it ^_^

[TimoPalm]

Hi Danny, well done! This piece sounds very well prepared. I would very much like to promote it also on my percussion website percussionmusiconline com Do you have any idea how I can get in contact with the composer/arranger? Best. TP.

[Drummer2004]

Wow man, great piece and a helluva performance. If it comes out soon enough, I'll definitely buy it and play it for my senior recital next Spring. Can this be played on a 4 1/2 octave or does it need the full octave?

[WilfriedLorenz]

great piece, and very well performed!!

[RHSTenor1]

very nicely performed Danny. Jon did a great job writing the piece. so when are you going to see a canon in D-Basket on here. I havent heard that solo in ages!

[lacrossedawg44]

that's a nice solo, i like it. in my opinion, it's very mark ford-esque.(that's a good thing) if you put it out for purchase i'd really like to get it.

[JonIsABanana]

Thank you all for the comments. My names Jonathan Anderson, or Jon Anderson as Danny put in the title. The piece has not been publish yet but I'm working on that right now. It is actualy not an improvisation, Danny played it note for note from whats written, so when I get it published this video is what you will get. Thanks again for the interest! I'll keep you guys posted.

-Jonathan Anderson

[metallicafan1992]

Jonathan, its really a great piece. I am impressed.

Do you have written other pieces for marimba or for vibes?

[svitinovich]

Great piece and exelent performance - can someone tell me, where I can buy these notes, and who published it.

[svitinovich]

Great piece and exelent performance. Can someone tell me, where I can buy these notes, and who published it?

[gridit]

Very nice performance, Danny.  Quasi-improvisational.

[zickle3000]

Yeah man.. freaking sick.

[Mergician]

That was truly a beautiful / badass piece! Great job Danny! And tell Jon that his arrangement is very impressive, especially the build towards the end! Good Lord!

- Merwin

[dbh0022]

Cool thx! No arrangement though. It's all original.

[fariefae5658]

thats pretty bad ass I'm not going to lie...

[malletheadchic]

YEA DANNY!!!!

[brotherofmine]

Eniné by Jon Anderson? What album is that on?

[dbh0022]

It's brand new. Just written. This is the only performance thus far :)

[brotherofmine]

Is this the Jon Anderson from Yes that you are talking about?

[dbh0022]

This is the until now undiscovered roommate of mine.

[percdann]

would i be able to get a copy of this piece its very good? are you left handed?