Chopin, Fantaisie Impromptu Op 66 for Marimba. Arr. Pablo Blanco Cordero

Arrangement: Special Prize -2021 PAS Italy Composition Contest.
Challenging, yet wonderfully adapted for Solo Marimba [4-mallets], this piece would make a welcome, audience friendly addition to any concert program!
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[@Lithilic]

I still can't believe how precise marimba players get with their mallet placement with two per hand going that fast. Amazing.

[@nicoladibara1936]

I cannot comprehend it either. Just totally unbelievable!

[@SunnyAquamarine2]

Lovely

[@nowaysayhey]

You do know this is a computer generated player. Look at the lack of shadows and there is no tonal difference on that black outfit. Look at the video on a bigger screen.

[@ACELog]

@@nowaysayheyWell, that's what I thought from the very beginning. His fingers don't somehow seem natural.

[@KatjaLS]

❤

[@simuladordeeclipses]

OK I don't know how many of you do not realize just how impossible this is. I hope this dude has been recruited by every drum and bugle corps in existence. Simply not humanly possible.

[@indimick]

This is difficult enough to play on the piano, but on the marimba it is absolutely incredible! What amazing talent there is in this world!

[@bernhardschaal8478]

Hör mal Martin Grubinger ….😊

[@catherinenelson9909]

He needs to play four notes with each hand, not just two. This is done on the piano, not marimba.

[@annep.1905]

It's been re-arranged for Marimba, leaving out many of the notes which the pianist plays with his left hand. Still, all in all it's a difficult piece, and this is very nicely arranged, as well as performed.

[@Michael-cv3wb]

He doesn't miss a single note. Absolutely AMAZING !!

[@benwilcox1192]

Fantasie Impromptu is hard enough on the piano, you didn't have to go and do it with only 4 mallets lol. This is INSANE- I have seen a LOT of marimba performances, and this one is absolutely one of the best recordings of any piece I have heard so far in my life. The musicality + perfect note accuracy + insane technical ability come together so flawlessly it's unbelievable. The fast sections (especially 0:12) are pulled off so well; I'm surprised it's even possible to do something like that, let alone make it sound so good. The arrangement helps out so much with that too. All around amazing performance and piece

[@TitanFence]

Hey youre the guy that comments on like 50% of the Rotation IV videos lol

[@josesolismusic]

It's still harder on the piano, because he's not doing here the bass triplets, which would make it 3 against 4. He's doing only 2 against 1. Granted, it's not easy on a marimba even like that. But rhythmically it can never compare to what the piano has to do.

[@user-kg9jv5se3x]

And he did it so beautifully

[@fd9987]

Once you get the 3 against 4 down, it’s a piece of cake on the piano.

[@user-by5tb4wy3n]

Плям-плям😂!Цирк,да и только.Бедный Шопен.Рояль звучит и дышит,резонирует и живёт.А здесь мы имеем что?Нам не говорят-какая музыка!Нам говорят:"Посмотрите,как я умею".

[@philmann3476]

Despite nearly 50 years of trying, I can't play this with 10 fully functioning fingers. You do it with four mallets. Well done, indeed.

[@argi0774]

Of course a simplified version

[@Harmless_Music]

You still got this. As a pianist, it’s difficult sometimes to figure out where the mistakes lie and how to fix them, but with enough dedication and deliberate decision making you can pull it off. Don’t give up!

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

@@argi0774 Is it? Here's the score. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y32Zm56Ehamkisk Can you point out where this version is simplified? I can't see it.

[@argi0774]

@@DownhillAllTheWay Are you deaf? Or blind? Or both? Are you really serious?

[@argi0774]

@@DownhillAllTheWay Omg, are you serious? You don't need to show me the score, I know this piece very well and I play it myself. Do you? Apparently not. So once again: this is a heavily simplified version.

[@ashleyc7251]

Love it when the KZbin algorithm delivers in a big way. I was stunned. Phenomenal

[@patriciareilly530]

After years of watching these videos I am convinced that the KZbin algorithm is the hand of God.

[@ianhoward1518]

@@patriciareilly530 The video is 5:25 long, which can be described as 5 & 5 x 5 (555 - triple grace) and points to Galatians 5:25 - "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." The piece is opus 66, and there are 66 books in the King James Bible. 66 also points to Matthew 6:6, “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” If you don't yet know God our Father through his Son, Jesus, then simply ask the Father to reveal his Son, Jesus, to you!

[@AlistairKiwi]

Omg, this guy's head - contains the Chopin reduction, the total awareness of his hands, the keyboard, and the sticks, no matter their angle. Plus the dynamics. He's amazing!

[@angelodi903]

this is by far the most impressive thing ive ever seen on youtube.

[@RobertDvorkinMusicStudios]

Agreed

[@VocalEdgeTV]

Well, you’re obviously not a Taylor Swift fan then. lol jk. I used to call myself a marimbist. This is breathtaking top to bottom.

[@johnnypanrike8505]

Me too!

[@bikemike1118]

You‘d better listen …than „see impressive things“. Not so impressive to LOOK at IMO. Sound is better.

[@lesleynelson7708]

What’s weird it still sounds normal note-wise, despite there only being 4 notes played at any one time

[@sslavi]

The physical precision of this execution is totally amazing.

[@joannepurkis3258]

Absolutely fantastic and splendid. Can't imagine how this musician can handle all of the mallet sticks at once. I learned to play this on piano and that was very difficult. This guy doesn't miss a beat! I heard a group in Kansas play at a church with a trio of marimbas. I was in heaven. Entranced with their brilliance! I feel the same with this musician!! Thank you for posting this!

[@alycatpublishing1164]

Can there possibly be a more difficult instrument and selection of music than here? Kudos to the musician!

[@xiaotiande]

我敲馬林巴也快十年了，我覺得這不是最難的

[@richardpoole971]

I never would have thought this could be accomplished !

[@johnkingsley9525]

I don’t believe what I just watched- incredible talent and maybe a “little” practice 👏👏👍

[@sierrafoothillslife4246]

Wow. Been a musician for 55+ years. I’ve never seen a marimba this large much less someone perform such a challenging composition so expertly. Bravo!

[@arionthedeer7372]

Given how extensive he needs to move his arms and how large the marimba seems, I think he is just a bit short hahaha

[@brazil87ful]

Come to my country you will see it

[@goldmathshow]

fantasisie is actually very repetitive, and you only need to play one note at time. It's actually one of the most easiest, if not for polyrythm and fast speed. But if you take the middle section as a seperate piece, it is definitely the top 1 easiest.

[@Colleentfay]

He truly understands the beauty of Chopin; it's far beyond his technical brilliance -- it's great music making.

[@ofeliasanchez2603]

A simple "like" is not enough for such marvelous talent. God bless you!!

[@illogicmath]

A thousand likes wouldn't be enough. His talent is simply astonishing

[@sanebooks]

I am totally blown away. I don't think some people understand how technically good you have to be to play this so well. Incredible.

[@nicoladibara1936]

I saw it, but I cannot comprehend it. How is this possible???😮 I cannot even begin to understand how this is possible. Some people are not human but super-human. Just lost for words. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GeordieAmanda]

Person 1: I'd like you to play Chopin's Fantaisie Impromptu op66 please Piano player: OK Person 1: But not on a piano Piano player: Er, OK Person 1: I'd like it on an instrument many times the size of your piano keyboard Piano player: ah, OK Person 1: and you can only use 4 fingers Piano player: oh...OK Person 1: and you can't use fingers Piano player: well.......OK Person 1: you have to use 4 sticks with fluffy ends on them Piano player: WTF...that's not even possible! Pablo Blanco enters the room: "Hold my beer" Simply breathtaking in execution and emotion ♥

[@johnb5123]

great LOL

[@esmeraldarousagogo]

すごすぎる。たった4本のスティックでこの曲を弾くのはもはや狂気です。アレンジも素晴らしい。 なんと温かみのある音でしょう。ピアノで弾くと冷たい曲に聞こえますがマリンバはとても優しい。素晴らしい演奏をありがとう！！

[@donbrown1091]

Holy mamma! That is incredible! I know a guy that plays Latin Jazz on one of those. He's so freaky talented, but even he would be floored if he heard this. Just WOW!

[@pingkai]

Now the question is: how can I divert some of my tax money to this guy instead of IRS?

[@ebaab9913]

I can't think of this as a substitute for roads... Would be a good substitute for Parliamentarians

[@dianahecht9011]

Absolutely!!!!!!

[@timothyandrewausten]

Write your congressman to promote the arts

[@futon2345]

Set up a 501c?

[@c0mpu73rguy]

Dude, don’t joke with that! They can hear everything!

[@realcygnus]

What a nice vibe of a spectacular tune. After years I still can't even play it that good on piano, where all you have to do is push the damn buttons, which are perfectly finger sized mind you.

[@ericzhang7820]

This is so good it’s literally hard to believe it’s real. Not only is it technically astounding, but the musicality/phrasing is fantastic

[@letMeSayThatInIrish]

I didn't even know this was possible to play on Marimba. Sounds fantastic!

[@thomasthompson6378]

I wouldn't have thought it possible.

[@ritareichman7537]

Wow! Wow! Wow! It's not just the incredible technical feat, but the amazing musicality that you bring to this piece that is astonishing. The use of rubato and dynamic subtlety. You are an incredible musician! Bravo!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@borderlinenocturnal6195]

1:20 the musicality of this section is so incredibly beautiful I can’t get over it

[@Spya777]

There is only a single word which can describe his amazing technique: WTF. We need this to be captured in slow motion

[@neiljosephbennett9119]

WTF is three words ....... just saying.

[@user-cp2qe6kk1j]

Впервые услышала такое превосходное исполнение!!!Браво, маэстро!!! Шопен бы тоже восхитился и поблагодарил!!! Спасибо за полный восторг!!!

[@chipesh]

Just came here from watching it on the Harp, both amazing. To think Chopin wanted this music destroyed after his death.

[@billp3598]

Haha. That's how I got here too. Nadja Dornik's harp performance. Both unbelievable.

[@muireannviolin]

@@billp3598 If you liked Nadja Dornik, check out Varvara Ivanova's recording. Unfortunately it's only audio, but it's such a compelling performance, and I argue it rivals Kissin's both expressively and technically.

[@user-nx7tk4qo6e]

ピアノ以外の楽器でこの曲を演奏をして感動したなんて信じられません。 10代の頃ピアノで弾きましたが，あなたの演奏技術とフレージングのすばらしさにしばらく言葉を失いました。

[@SK-kq6zr]

I still cannot believe what I have just witnessed. 😮 This is so incomprehensible that it were impressive even as a computer animation. I bow to you, young man. Bravo!

[@islaadele1212]

Crazy dexterity. I'm a pianist, but I don't have a clue how you do this.

[@user-fb1qo8go1b]

Нет слов, чтобы выразить свое восхищение! БРАВО!!

[@PabloPerez-ed9gp]

🙂🤪

[@roberthindle5146]

Wow! I've tried this just on piano and it's difficult. Thats with fingers. With four mallets stuck between your fingers, this is a next level of insanely difficult.

[@RechtmanDon]

Astounding! Not just technique, but unsurpassed musicianship! Tear-rending; Chopin would have been delighted! 🌹🌹🌹

[@NeilGastonguay]

Perfectly lovely musically, and a visual feast watching this musician work.

[@ApotropaicV]

Chopin would have loved this 🙏

[@t.d.8159]

I can't even play it on my piano, but look at you! 😃👏🏼

[@lizt.5374]

Wow, your technique alone is so impressive as to make me hold my breath, but then your phrasing and musicality elevate it to another level. Thank you for this brief delight in my day. 🙏♥️

[@forrestsmith9235]

This could well be the most remarkable musical performance I have EVER seen. PLEASE someone assure me this was/is REAL and not digitally enhanced?

[@suzyharthcock7913]

bravo❤❤❤bravo, maestro, you touched my soul so beautifully, thank you.🥰❣️🌟🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🌈🌈🌈🪬🤍

[@AmandasChannel-C.PSLifeCoach]

*I'm speechless....such a wonderful performance!!!!!*

[@Flutengo]

Now this is what I call BRILLIANT!!!! Amazing technical skills this young man has on this instrument. This performance needs to be seen all over the planet.... I hope wherever he is located he is gaining tremendous wealth for this kind of talent. 🙏🏼

[@Jantsenpr777]

As a pianist who plays this piece well, I can honestly say this arrangement is impressive.

[@cutechiangels]

Mesmerising, amazing !! Such precision and smoothness! Yikes. That must have been hours and hours of practicing. Bravo! Thanks a lot for sharing ! 👌🎶🌟

[@matt-fitzpatrick]

4:07 I don't know how the instrument works, so I spent 5 minutes puzzled at how he was playing the bass notes, because I didn't see his hand move to the left. Turns out his left hand is just that fast, and he barely turns his head to his left. So my untrained eye couldn't keep up. It was like watching the speed and misdirection of a stage magician. Amazing!

[@perlagoseco3867]

Mind-blowing. Surprised on how he can play the middle melody legato with only four mallets.

[@olgas881]

Bravo! Mit den Fingern auf dem Klavier das Stück zu spielen ist schon hohe Kunst. 4 Schlägel gegen 10 Finger 👏

[@rnv71950]

This musician certainly must be an internationally recognized artist.

[@tomaszgodziek3294]

“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.” 🎉

[@MootPoot]

the way you play is so clean and precise, mad respect

[@jerrygroen8163]

Totally mind boggling. The human brain created by God is totally amazing.

[@gky7170]

Chopin would have approved of this marimba rendition!

[@josewalterbenitez2309]

Pure magic! Not in the witchcraft sense, but in the genious sense.

[@user-uf7nv1du2m]

ピアノでも難しいのにこのサイズの木琴？を完璧に演奏するなんて、天才中の天才ですね❣️❣️😮💘

[@DonaldBarnes-ys4mh]

A xylophone is metaL , this a mari,ba with wood. 🎉

[@monicaclark9581]

This rare talent. This is something you would see showcased on variety TV shows such as Ed Sullivan. But no such venues now.

[@natebug1976]

This is a year old!! Why is this the first time I've seen this

[@rachelcriss9838]

317 views.... bruh.... this deserves at least 4 more digits

[@neiljosephbennett9119]

Well, it now has 5 more digits ...... needed a bit more time than you gave it a year ago.

[@user-nd2db8ly7r]

マリンバでこの曲は素晴らしい❗ ピアノ以外で聞くの初めてです。 とても素敵です。

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I love playing it on the piano, so I know how much he is enjoying, too.

[@edobkin]

Now THAT is some elite percussion skills!! Bravo!

[@user-tg3po3fp1c]

腕が４本ないとできない様なことをしていて本当に尊敬します。 どんなに努力値したらこんなに素晴らしい演奏ができるんだろうか、 私に見えていないだけで実は腕が４本あるのでは？

[@eriksnip1243]

Very very very very nice! Wishing you a succesful career and a happy healthy life! Erik the Netherlands

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Like watching a different species!! This is utterly incredible. What a talent. Stunning.

[@gravity128]

イヤホンで聴くと低音の響きがものすごく心地いい

[@washizukaasahi2757]

今曲は1960年代、私がまだ中学生の頃、給食準備中の時間帯にいつも流れていました。 私には、とても思い出深いF•ショパンのピアノ作品です。 マリンバによる名演で最後まで、聞き入ってしまいました。

[@wendylouisehall19]

What a fantastic performance of a beautiful piano composition! Lovely! Wendy Louise Hall ( Pianist)

[@tompommerel2136]

An artist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-wl3ol7pt6l]

marimbaの持つ魅力 素晴らしい～❤🎉 👏👏👏👏👏

[@grimbleahoy]

So Astonishing! Some pursue excellence, and a few manage to catch it

[@elquixotedelascanarias]

Guy in black t-shirt: I play marimba. Some other guy: Ah...clown instrument. Guy in black t-shirt: Hold my beer.

[@gracematubis8317]

Chopin must be in this man’s body and soul😮.

[@DaleHubbard]

Mind-blowing. Hard enough polyrhythm to play on the piano. Well done!

[@JosephSato-1997]

I’m speechless, this is so amazing. ❤❤❤

[@raulmorenobonilla]

Imaginaba que era imposible tocar una pieza tan complicada y hermosa con cuatro mazos. Lo veo, lo escucho y no lo creo

[@ZeldaNerd31415]

I am completely flabbergasted, shocked, stunned, utterly entranced by this incredible display of such unmatchable skill! Very well done!

[@tellemanndergaertner]

This is gonna be one of those videos everyone comes back to over the years

[@MGNate]

Playing just the two mallet version and the melody is hard enough now he is adding the baseline that is crazy. Mad respect.

[@dennisoconnor4387]

Love this guy! brilliant sound and amazing hand work!

[@filispirit]

I love this. He is a musical genius.

[@brighteyes6559]

Haha, this is one of the cutest music videos that I've seen. I really like these unusual musical instruments. 😂

[@ClaudioContri]

I’m touched !! Many compliments ❤️👏👏👏👏!!!

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

This is absolutely impressive - Playing that fast with mallets should be a titanic struggle.

[@chipichip1chapachapadubidubida]

i cant believe i have never heard of a marimba until 2 hours ago

[@user-bd5ve3ln9i]

すごいですね。あの幻想即興曲をこんなにも見事に木琴で演奏するとは。ピアノとはまた違った、柔らかい音色が心に沁みました。ありがとう。

[@user-wc3vm7xd4s]

素晴らしい👍

[@m722magdalene]

You are amazing!!! It blows mind that humans are capable of such greatness. Sending my love and deepest admiration.

[@iancharlton2710]

WOW!! The amount of skill and musicality is just incredible!

[@astronomo16]

What a pride we as human beings can do this kind of extraordinary things with such simplicity!

[@fredkrol932]

God has certainly gifted you. I’m overwhelmed by your talent. If you are also the composer for the marimba, I’m totally awestruck. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@P4n0r4mA]

Wow... It's already hard on the piano ;O Must be infinitely hard to play on a Marimba! Increadible!

[@dad675]

I admire the way he does not employ facial grimaces to support how difficult this piece is. some pianists can learn from him.

[@davidsimons7532]

Fabulous! As a (sort-of) pianist, I couldn't possibly do justice for Chopin as you have. 😊

[@Bethi4WFH]

I am totally stunned by this performance of one of my favourite composer's most popular pieces. How does this musician manage such a rendition? I'm sending him the greatest admiration and respect from England.......(I think you are simply magnificent, young man!)

[@AlexAlex-gk1gz]

Охереть можно просто! Как вообще можно так быстро и динамично играть на этом удивительном инструменте!?? Мастер!

[@drenelt]

Those hands are talented, beautiful!

[@davidkhaan195]

whow, ich bin begeistert!!!! Das Stück am Klavier ist sehr schwer und ich kämpfe damit....