Evan Chapman - "Opening" from Glassworks by Philip Glass (Marimba) *HD*

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
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    A little marimba ditty. Originally written for solo piano, this is a beautiful piece of music composed by Philip Glass. I saw a fellow classmate do this arrangement at his percussion recital at IU and I got inspired to do it myself. Enjoy!
    PS - Sorry about the loud buzzing that gets louder and louder. My MacBook decided to be a bad audience member and was making lots of noise. Hope it isn't too distracting!

Komentáře • 157

  • @deenibeeniable
    @deenibeeniable Před 6 lety +58

    Glass's pieces almost always convey a certain subtle anxiety; in this piece it's almost nonexistent, & you've captured the softness & elusiveness of that perfectly. Such a wonderful performance.

  • @deltaray3
    @deltaray3 Před 9 lety +88

    What's really nice about your performance is that the eighth vs. triplet rhythm in the piece is probably not something often encountered by pianists, but fairly routine for percussionists. You nailed it.

    • @nathanreno-winters8732
      @nathanreno-winters8732 Před 7 lety +3

      Well said.

    • @SamuelCEllis
      @SamuelCEllis Před 7 lety +8

      It's sensational. Like it was written for a percussionist.

    • @deenibeeniable
      @deenibeeniable Před 6 lety +3

      I love comments like this. I am not a trained musician but am a great appreciator of music. This really helps my listening skills.

    • @abbybroadbent9864
      @abbybroadbent9864 Před 4 lety +7

      Pianists do encounter that rhythm fairly often, but not as often as I imagine percussionists do. I think a big reason is because percussionists tend to play more modern pieces which have more complex polyrhythms. in any case, it was really well communicated!

    • @MrChopsticktech
      @MrChopsticktech Před 2 lety +1

      @@SamuelCEllis Technically a piano is a percussion instrument because of the hammers striking the strings.

  • @Paul47Tat
    @Paul47Tat Před 4 lety +13

    I know this is a decade old, so I'm late getting to it, but it's gorgeous.

  • @patrickjosephmoore7297
    @patrickjosephmoore7297 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful Performance young man. I hear only your magnificent music 😎🙏🍀🤙

  • @2eleven48
    @2eleven48 Před 5 lety +14

    Really very beautiful. The Marimba has such a lovely dreamlike warm poignant sound.

    • @2eleven48
      @2eleven48 Před 5 lety

      P.S. your website is stylish, but doesn't say much about you. Maybe that's how you want it........

  • @asrx_4776
    @asrx_4776 Před 7 lety +14

    that's...
    fantastic
    I've watched it with open mouth

  • @musicfanBRA
    @musicfanBRA Před 7 lety +16

    Sounds great, so subtle.... and what a fantastic skill one must have to play an instrument like this. Well done, Evan Chapman, I hope you record many more pieces by Philip Glass, they sound just right on marimba.

  • @NicoMeMa
    @NicoMeMa Před 12 lety +14

    My purest congratulations man, spend last hour playing it on piano; came here and find this: hypnotic, tribal taste and crystalline, beautiful.
    (fascinated from Spain)

  • @musicfanBRA
    @musicfanBRA Před 7 lety +21

    Fantastic! Besides your technical command of the instrument, the feeling is just right.

  • @seijurouhiko
    @seijurouhiko Před rokem +1

    BRAVO!!!

  • @NetRummage
    @NetRummage Před 3 lety +1

    Stunning my guy

  • @stingray4278
    @stingray4278 Před 9 lety +2

    Beautiful performance! A crime that no one had decent microphones that day, Could have been a master piece!

  • @Bunji2k6
    @Bunji2k6 Před 13 lety +3

    I like how your extremely focused look contrasts the calmness of the song.

  • @bloubear2557
    @bloubear2557 Před 5 lety

    Nice cup of tea

  • @dutlov
    @dutlov Před 6 lety +1

    I never used to write comments on youtube, but right now i can't help myself. That is pretty astonishing. He's got me stuck on repeat

  • @lekunberriko1
    @lekunberriko1 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good, friend.

  • @Hilde_von_Derp
    @Hilde_von_Derp Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful work. The dynamics of Glass’ solo piano works translate so amazingly to percussion. The swaying polyrhythmic flow is wonderful. Thank you.

  • @TwisterKing01
    @TwisterKing01 Před 11 lety +2

    Mesmerised by your ability to capture Philip Glass's enormously relaxing classical piece. Well done!

  • @jenikaybee8979
    @jenikaybee8979 Před 12 lety +1

    Tearjerkingly beautiful and meticulously played. My life is now complete.

  • @timmots
    @timmots Před 9 lety +1

    I love this so much. The simple complexity of it really comes out when you can see the relationship of rhythm and tone on this instrument.

  • @fredfunf3456
    @fredfunf3456 Před 5 lety +2

    Brilliant.This piece transfers well to this instrument.

  • @chicobicalho5621
    @chicobicalho5621 Před rokem

    I bet Phil Glass would love this.

  • @jhyoon9174
    @jhyoon9174 Před 5 lety +1

    This is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen I swear

  • @NadaHereNow
    @NadaHereNow Před 12 lety +3

    it´s simply beautiful - heart and soul touching - thanks!!!!!

  • @azkadurrani3327
    @azkadurrani3327 Před rokem +1

    ♥️

  • @ambre2000100
    @ambre2000100 Před 6 lety

    Mille Mercis à vous Evan pour cette interprétation qui démontre toutes les possibilités de cet instrument : les marimba. C'est léger, délicat ...votre performance rayonne et me met en joie !

  • @mastrclndr
    @mastrclndr Před 6 lety

    I remember seeing Philip Glass in concert in '82, as he was promoting this album . . I loved it . . and oddly, there were probably about the same amount of people in the audience then as have commented here on this piece . . But that being said, it allowed me the ability to leave my seat in the back, and step right up for a great seat . . . . Now excuse me while I move on and listen to Ennio Morricone's the Good, The Bad, and the Ugly on the Sweet Potato

  • @MrHeavyrock
    @MrHeavyrock Před 3 lety

    Bravo!!!

  • @FertChervu
    @FertChervu Před 9 lety +3

    awww... warm, homesic, beautiful :')

    • @mohamadazrirazali4263
      @mohamadazrirazali4263 Před 9 lety

      ***** i was wondering what happened to your recording of Virginia Tate? I really loved your take on it.

  • @alexburchell1891
    @alexburchell1891 Před 11 lety +1

    This is really really beautiful...

  • @Monkismo
    @Monkismo Před 11 lety +1

    Cheers for this. One of my favorite Glass pieces, and hearing it on the marimbas was magic. Brilliant!

  • @ilovehifi
    @ilovehifi Před 11 lety +1

    Absolutely fantastic work.

  • @GraceKim1
    @GraceKim1 Před 5 lety +1

    this is so beautiful..

  • @playswithpassion
    @playswithpassion Před 14 lety

    I played this for a recital last year...such a nice, relaxing piece.

  • @robgliddon8763
    @robgliddon8763 Před 8 lety

    Kudos Evan Chapman!!!! A fantastic rendition of my favourite piece of music EVER!!

  • @bitchoflivingblah
    @bitchoflivingblah Před 13 lety

    Finding your interpretation of this Philip Glass song as well as your arrangement of Flim by Aphex Twin has been the surprise of the day for me. Both are beautiful.

  • @juanmontoyajimenez8714
    @juanmontoyajimenez8714 Před 8 lety +1

    Impressive and beautiful!

  • @BrightGarlick
    @BrightGarlick Před 8 lety +2

    Absolutely brilliant !

  • @Akaiser312
    @Akaiser312 Před 6 lety

    Love this piece performed on Marimba does way more justice than piano. Great job!

  • @juilietpritchard6560
    @juilietpritchard6560 Před 5 lety

    absolutely superb

  • @eduardoboone326
    @eduardoboone326 Před 8 lety

    I like this song and great performance you did.

  • @artSFCA
    @artSFCA Před 4 lety

    Luv this version!

  • @EugeneDepart
    @EugeneDepart Před 3 lety

    Excelent! Bravo!

  • @manutros320
    @manutros320 Před 8 lety

    INCREIBLE

  • @moonwatcher2001
    @moonwatcher2001 Před 11 lety

    Spirit-soothing, lovely, thanks for posting

  • @ritsert1
    @ritsert1 Před 8 lety +1

    beautiful!

  • @dr.justinscott3617
    @dr.justinscott3617 Před 9 lety

    gorgeous song - excellent performance

  • @adammorgan710
    @adammorgan710 Před 9 lety

    Beautiful

  • @AdamKlingenberger
    @AdamKlingenberger Před 9 lety +1

    Holy crap! Great job!

  • @khakimz
    @khakimz Před 7 lety

    So impressive. Thanks for sharing.

  • @d4dens
    @d4dens Před 10 lety

    Very very nice!!!

  • @xxxyyytwo
    @xxxyyytwo Před 10 lety

    BRILLIANT!!
    thanks a lot for this awesome performance!!

  • @Megarturo
    @Megarturo Před 11 lety

    magnificent!!!... i love this piece!... Thanks for share your video.

  • @tobiasgottfert1504
    @tobiasgottfert1504 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful😊

  • @vladp
    @vladp Před 9 lety

    delightful!!!

  • @juancarlosnunez795
    @juancarlosnunez795 Před 2 lety

    La real estética de Glass, en ésta versión.....

  • @wdmm44
    @wdmm44 Před 6 lety

    Wonderful!

  • @christopherpederson1021
    @christopherpederson1021 Před 10 lety

    Stunning, thanks

  • @davidwoebegone
    @davidwoebegone Před 8 lety

    Great performance and arrangement!

  • @justinadams526
    @justinadams526 Před 9 lety

    Captivating

  • @monicamir
    @monicamir Před 7 lety

    Awesome!

  • @robinmoreau-duvert3788

    wow great performance!

  • @theotherpianist1
    @theotherpianist1 Před 12 lety

    This is wicked cool!

  • @uziao
    @uziao Před 6 lety

    amazing!

  • @marcusmarguillier
    @marcusmarguillier Před 7 lety

    WOW!
    Thank you.

  • @benschroth7717
    @benschroth7717 Před 6 lety

    Superb.

  • @wangat1121
    @wangat1121 Před 7 lety

    Amazing!!

  • @vincenzosavino9226
    @vincenzosavino9226 Před 3 lety

    Bravo 👏👏 semplice ma perfetta (forse la miglior cover di quelle sentite)

  • @mariotsilimigakis6350
    @mariotsilimigakis6350 Před 7 lety +1

    really nice

  • @JonathanBoies
    @JonathanBoies Před 5 lety

    Awesome

  • @dylb0t
    @dylb0t Před 4 lety

    Such a nice, warm tone. Great performance, I have never watched any of your other videos, but this was a great first impression lol

  • @scottycrayon
    @scottycrayon Před 11 lety

    thats real talent.

  • @jmjpaton
    @jmjpaton Před 2 lety

    Yeah

  • @vincenzosavino9226
    @vincenzosavino9226 Před 3 lety

    👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @keithturner4429
    @keithturner4429 Před 6 lety

    excellent

  • @stefangriffin3113
    @stefangriffin3113 Před 7 lety

    Nice job! The Zeltsmans are perfect for this piece!

  • @eugenefdscodes
    @eugenefdscodes Před 6 lety +1

    Hey man, you're awesome. This is amazing.

  • @mikemccarthy6953
    @mikemccarthy6953 Před 8 lety

    EGGCELLENT!!! Love this piece. I play it daily on my piano. Takes some serious concentration to keep the eight-note / triplet brain math going and going. Sweet job. Congrats!!!

  • @drdalewisely
    @drdalewisely Před 6 lety

    Well done!

  • @X0OmarX0
    @X0OmarX0 Před 12 lety

    I Just Loved All Video...
    You really did a good job, and wow :) You are very good performer :)

  • @blackstrobe1
    @blackstrobe1 Před 13 lety

    epic mate! was put into a trance!

  • @tonio13056
    @tonio13056 Před 6 lety

    Maravilloso

  • @johannesnicolaas
    @johannesnicolaas Před 7 lety +2

    Can there be such beaty? Oh yes.

  • @larnacoille9957
    @larnacoille9957 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoyed this. Great piece of music, beautifully played. Found you after listening to Steve Reich's Piano Phase. Wondered if you'd give that a go if you haven't already. Either way, thank you.

  • @jorgeluisliguita
    @jorgeluisliguita Před 9 lety

    maravillosa melodía

  • @EdilsonDantas_Photographer

    Muito bom, interpretou de forma majestrosa

  • @ZioFuck
    @ZioFuck Před 6 lety +25

    Am i the only one who prefers this over the original?

  • @RaTeLiMiteddx0h9
    @RaTeLiMiteddx0h9 Před 10 lety

    nice dynamics, very tricky even on piano!!

  • @Adriancrazysir
    @Adriancrazysir Před 14 lety

    you hardly make mistakes but manage to play so smoothly. this is awesome, and so are your drum covers (from toe to ke$ha). you should check out the band pretend, especially the track 'these luminous noises are god' which can be found on youtube. the drumming in their music is totally tasteful and insane and I think you'd like it a lot. maybe enough to do a cover!

  • @theironchicken8196
    @theironchicken8196 Před 8 lety +39

    Has anyone tried calling the phone number in the back?

    • @sha1dow22000
      @sha1dow22000 Před 8 lety +1

      +TheIronChicken interesting points ,if anyone else wants to learn about how do i build a marimba try Corbandy Simple Instrument Crusher (just google it ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my brother in law got amazing results with it.

    • @nathanpiazza9644
      @nathanpiazza9644 Před 7 lety +9

      cause it's a spam ad

    • @drew3918
      @drew3918 Před 6 lety +1

      TheIronChicken I wonder if anyone actually had tried

    • @samopdrift
      @samopdrift Před 6 lety

      ha ha no, not yet ;-)

    • @phildupuis-skateboarding
      @phildupuis-skateboarding Před 4 lety

      The amazing thing about the 812 Area Code, is that the major city of this Indiana aera is... EVANSVILLE !!!!!
      Built for Evan Chapman I guess..

  • @angydust666
    @angydust666 Před 7 lety

    GREAT!!!!!! miauwwww

  • @deltaray3
    @deltaray3 Před 9 lety

    Heh. Noticed that 812 number in the background. I live in Bloomington too.

  • @junaida.1542
    @junaida.1542 Před 9 lety

    that's great; pretty impressive

    • @vigalnj
      @vigalnj Před 9 lety

      ***** its a nice video try these Corbandy simple instrument crusher

    • @junaida.1542
      @junaida.1542 Před 9 lety

      ***** same difference. Compliment's a compliment. and I can't play at all lol

    • @brianbaratheon
      @brianbaratheon Před 8 lety

      +candygeorgieGaming shut up troll

    • @Dicedude
      @Dicedude Před 8 lety +2

      +candygeorgieGaming
      10 - 7 = 3
      103 -100 = 3
      Same difference.

    • @nathanreno-winters8732
      @nathanreno-winters8732 Před 7 lety

      Mind if I use that one sometime?

  • @JohnAK72
    @JohnAK72 Před 6 lety +1

    Very interesting :)

  • @aliced5135
    @aliced5135 Před 5 lety

    Félicitations monsieur, très belle interprétation ! j'entends la pluie ruisseler sur les carreaux, je m'endormirais bien avec ce type de mélodie. Est-ce cela que l'on appelle des arpèges ?

  • @TheBandMan
    @TheBandMan Před 6 lety

    It does lack a bit from the bass note that would be played by the LH 5th finger

  • @kasparsupitis3202
    @kasparsupitis3202 Před 8 lety

    i Play marimba to and i have to Play this at the school orchestra but mine notes ar esier

  • @imaactress1
    @imaactress1 Před 10 lety

    Hey I've been a fan of yours for a couple of years now, and I was wondering what happened to your recording of Virginia Tate? I really loved your take on it.

  • @Megarturo
    @Megarturo Před 7 lety

    amazing job!... which microphones are you using? the recording is so clear!

  • @meinradrecheis895
    @meinradrecheis895 Před 6 lety

    Wow! Can you do that blindfolded too?