Darklands March - Randall D. Standridge - Grade 2, Grand Mesa Music

Darklands March - Randall D. Standridge - Grade 2, Grand Mesa Music. 1st movement of "The Darklands Symphony." Recorded by the University of Northern Colorado Symphonic Band, Dr. Richard Mayne, conductor. Scores/recordings available at www.grandmesamusic.com

[@lemonykiwifruit]

The dislikes are the people who couldnt play it

[@randallstandridge]

Exactly.

[@sirnexothe13th]

True dat I can play it on the bass drum and it is my favorite song I’ve played

[@brighton_is_toasty889]

@@sirnexothe13th I did it on the bells

[@keithquarles6553]

You have a point it’s a great piece

[@addieelliott3291]

I played it on trumpet and it isn't that hard.

[@XxLightningAshesxX]

Everyone in our class whispers "yesss" when our band director tells us to get out this piece, when we're told to get out a different one everyone groans

[@Avionicx]

Røman same lol

[@Avionicx]

Røman what instrument? I play trumpet (this song I play trumpet 2)

[@XxLightningAshesxX]

Same, trumpet 2. This is a really fun piece

[@carlycip6762]

Røman same

[@carlycip6762]

Avionic7779x i play trumpet 2 as well

[@randallstandridge]

Holy cow! I haven't been on this video in a while....over 2000 likes? Thank you to all the students and directors who have played/programmed this piece. If it's made your band experience a little more fun, then that makes me extraordinarily happy. Also happy to announce that "Tales from the Darklands", a collection of stories from the Darklands, will be coming out sometime in 2020.

[@pantherman8555]

Yes plz I love the March and legends I'm playing both this year in middle school

[@jurassicjimny2259]

yes!!

[@get_shanked9433]

Randall Standridge I like the idea

[@ishankumar4471]

@Randall Standridge A composer who makes good music and stays in touch with the community after 2 years? You, sir, are great.

[@lemonChimera]

I come from a small town we love it I personally and I find it quite challenging but not too hard it's just right to the point where you want to keep tuba and I am grateful that you made this

[@jaythenawd]

The fact this song is relatively easy to play and sounds this good is amazing

[@jessicapark8141]

Except for starwars

[@NbNgMOD]

​@@jessicapark8141tsar wars

[@MooMoo-nn6fk]

Bros tripping on acid if he’s saying this is easy (I’m a trumpet btw)

[@jaythenawd]

well duh you're a trumpet, as an alto sax this song is def much easier @@MooMoo-nn6fk

[@Spade_Does_Artz]

No hate but u must be on god mode to say this is easy😅

[@cmcronk]

I play tuba on this piece and love how it goes from being super intense to super quiet

[@tubadyne]

The Cronkadile Same!! Hurray for tuba parts on marches not being whole notes!!!

[@supersquid0837]

The Cronkadile yes i also play tuba! Im glad we get notes!

[@codyriechers3099]

I play clarinet

[@fivestubbz7994]

I’m tuba also and I think that the parts are very fun.

[@vicehaysley3182]

The Cronkadile Same!

[@camille_buhari]

The dislikes are from the orchestra kids

[@bmanblue77w97]

The choir kids

[@robbywinslow8948]

@@bmanblue77w97 don’t bring the chorus kids into this 😭

[@silyknow]

The theater kids

[@emmaguilbeau7289]

The art kids

[@Blackfedoraowner]

The athletic kids

[@Cuttlef1sh]

Randall, I don't know if you'll ever see this, but you are a freaking legend when it comes to making music. I can't imagine ever being able to make music this good as you do.

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment!

[@vanillibean4923]

Same here, our band played The Nine my sophomore year and everyone was infatuated with it, the percussion section especially. Randall, your talent with music is so rare, and I hope you know how many people’s days you made!

[@YoHydra405]

Yeah same bro Randall is such an amazing composer because our band is playing this song along with mechanical monsters and some other ones in May

[@catherinepuentes5910]

I really love this piece and it’s so cool! I just wish I was good at playing it 😂

[@Mid-YT-Creator]

​@@randallstandridgeI'm playing at my concert on the cymbals today

[@MarsPlaysMusic]

Rip, my band had to remove this song because our *Dang Clarinets* couldn’t play it, And as a Bari Sax player this song is so fun to play 😭 Edit: this was back when I was in middle school, i was an 8th grader and it was the second band. most of the 8th grade clarinets were in the highest band since they were good, so my band was full of people from 7th grade who were still new. I understand this may not be the most difficult piece to play, but our clarinets were definitely below average (unfortunately)

[@bayleighleadmon7008]

High Voltage i hate when we have to remove pieces because ENTIRE sections can’t play their parts

[@louisewilliams2874]

Tf in honor band we had less than 24 hours and the clarinet part is probably the easiest part. I had fun playing it even tho I got the easy part

[@shawnaks7]

winniethepoo we didn’t?

[@fryhd940]

High Voltage your clarinets must be garbage cause for us 1st clarinets it’s easy as heck. The hardest part is the solo we have and it’s not even hard😂 also we are an 8th grade band. I would love to play harder stuff but we only have 1 trombone and he’s actually insane.

[@shawnaks7]

fryHD not a solo but I get you. Plus, with practice and addiction to this song, it becomes very easy

[@randallstandridge]

Be sure to check out "Darklands Legends" which includes parts 2, 3, and 4 of the Symphony.

[@amilianoray7497]

Randall Standridge I played this for my concert just 2 hours ago

[@randallstandridge]

amilianoray , awesome! I hope it went well

[@giovanni-ej6yz]

I played this last year I love it

[@randallstandridge]

Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@adinosinetriphosphate]

My band is playing this for our UIL and Christmas concert! I can really imagine like, soldiers marching into battle. I love this piece so much.

[@loolerm8880]

Love the low brass part at 2:17. Baritone/Euphonium players should be able to relate.

[@urmumlol1991]

looler M8 sounds like a Batman piece

[@loolerm8880]

@@urmumlol1991 Kinda

[@charlesthiry4002]

My favorite part is 35 and that part. I love to be playing the slur at 35.

[@itsalex8965]

Trombone players as well

[@solo_leo4454]

@@charlesthiry4002 but that part has every melody in the song colliding with each other, it just sounds so good. (Yes including 35)

[@arianapetrocky8358]

Hello Mr. Standridge The piece is truly amazing, I never get tired of it. My while band loves it and we're playing it at a competition in 2 months, and I am very honored to play this piece. I play the French Horn and I'm in the 8th grade, thank you for putting this up, I can go back to it whenever I need. I can't wait to see how my band plays this, thank you.

[@freshtilapia]

YASSS I NEVER SEE OTHER PEOPLE WHO PLAY THE AMAZING FRENCH HORN INSTRUMENT! It’s so uncommon but sounds so fresh. I’m in 7th grade and were doing his song. We’ve also done Mr.Standridge’s Skygazer Fanfare. GO FRENCH HORNS! #frenchornsquad

[@carolynkolassa1389]

French horn squad!!!!

[@irestart.]

I'm in 7th too, but I'm a flute. ;-; There's only two French Horns in my band and our school puts 7th and 8th grade together in one big band, dunno why. I probably would've chose French Horn too, just too big for me since me is short. (grammar)

[@VexifyGaming]

Larson

[@livelongandphosphor]

@@irestart. our band does that too, and i'm pretty sure we only have 2-3 french horns

[@autumnrainmorgan4743]

This is an amazing piece. I played it for contest two years ago when I was a seventh grader. When my band preformed this we got all ones on stage (1 being superior and 5 being poor). I wanted to thank you Mr. Standridge for an amazing and beautiful music.

[@myaloeffler3798]

Autumn Morgan same with my band!

[@raviolionrye9669]

same, oboe

[@lemonykiwifruit]

Same

[@aestheticallydispleased1097]

Same with my band. I play oboe. :)

[@WoFfan13]

Ravioli on RYE I’m an oboe too.

[@Fighter_Man-ux7nb]

Bro if I get cancer, my make a wish has gotta be getting a song composed by the GOAT 🔥🔥🔥

[@dontdevourthecookie]

Bro that’s too far my guy

[@ahuman9113]

My freshman year in hs we played this and at 2:01 my director told the 1st trumpets to play that part up an octave and they did it perfect and it sounded so awesome to me as a new freshman. This song brings back memories

[@adventuresofjj333]

Best song ever I love it, playing it for my concert Thursday.

[@sushifox0]

First we played fragile, and now another masterpiece by Mr. Standridge. Bravo 👏

[@UnH0lyTempest]

Lol. My band directer also did that too.

[@sinjin4605]

😆, When I was either in middle or high school band, we played this, and someone jokingly called it "Danklands March".

[@kimlienphan81]

Randall your music is so good ive already played 4 of your pieces and they're so good your pieces are my favorite never stop making music I hope you see this and bless everyone with your music.

[@slendas]

Very fantastic march, especially at the trio section. The combination of the original melody and trio creates a powerful yet beautiful ending.

[@mcchicken4806]

This would be good for opening/closing credits in a movie

[@teagan1707]

Fr

[@untitled__67]

Sounds more like the lobby music of a first person shooter game to me

[@kynleebreezeblock9782]

I’m first chair trumpet in the 8th grade, me and the baritone saxophonist are the only ones who love to play this for some reason. ITS THE BEST SONG EVER!!!!

[@gmdtanker6211]

1:30 even though I play trumpet, the T. Sax part gives me chills. Idk why, but I just can’t stop listening. Also I gotta say, it’s a fun song

[@solo_leo4454]

It’s also the clarinet and euphonium part

[@thedarkmonarch]

I love that part, and also 2:17 how there are 3 different melodies all clashing in perfect harmony. This is overall the best song I have ever played.

[@solo_leo4454]

@@thedarkmonarch yeah that’s my fav part

[@charfx]

i play tenor sax lol

[@thedarkmonarch]

@@charfx Well thank you for being my favorite part of this song

[@toastuh1937]

AHHH the euphonium/low instrument soli GETS ME EVERYTIME. It was a blast to play and sounded so good!

[@KhakiYT]

Wow 1 million views and 10k likes, this band song still slaps hard.

[@Morenolandscaping]

I like how only the 1st chairs from every section is here

[@csnomel]

Are you judging us? (jp 😂 but yeah)

[@liz-jz6yb]

I mean I doubt anyone else in the rest of section cares enough to listen to the music

[@louisewilliams2874]

Haha i was 22nd chair clarinet in honor band so that’s not completely true.

[@megahoot-uy5hz]

I'm last what y'all Talkin about....

[@Hatchet2481]

1st Chair Tuba right here

[@keriswanberg1529]

I’m glad we’re going to play this in our next concert.

[@BegunMaster1]

This song brings back nostalgia

[@Blogarian-studios]

When my director picts Standridge music i know its gonna be a good day

[@mihirgoyal]

2:00 this part gives me chills

[@M1GYT]

Literally everyone in my band loves your music! You are the best!

[@TuneRMX323]

Clarinet here, I LOVED playing this song. Might be currently my favorite song we played in band.

[@victooni]

Words can’t describe how much joy measure 43 brings me.

[@KhakiYT]

Fr

[@Archiee33]

every piece of music tells a story, and this one is incredible. i loved playing this song in 7th grade a few years back and i get goosebumps every time i hear it.

[@hankkirby5386]

Finally a cool tuba part

[@randallstandridge]

You're welcome. lol. If you want another cool tuba part, check out "New Era Fanfare" and especially "Ruckus"

[@mr_savage2194]

Hank i feel u bro

[@Eli-kt3er]

Ikr

[@derekaguila422]

@@randallstandridge those songs have a really dope tuba part, im not a tuba though, but it was dope

[@carlcarlton328]

Cries in bass clarinet

[@toastyfroak9578]

I played this song when I was in 7th grade and it’s just one of those songs you never get tired of. It’s one of those songs that leaves you wanting more. I play alto sax but I played flute at the time and the flute part is amazing. I especially like the low sounds part as well. Amazing song!

[@ashleyatwell5580]

A Pun, I play flute and it already is stuck in my head.

[@xenkk0o]

ayyyy im in 7th rn and i play the alto sax we're gonna play this at our concert

[@madshue5199]

My band is playing this at UIL! Your music is so good!

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@cadenc1a]

Yooo same I played this last year for uil

[@lightningflash5033]

I'm playing flute on this piece, and it's so fun! Our band director did a great job picking songs for MPAs this year

[@catherinepuentes5910]

I can’t play measure 55/58 😭

[@megan8765]

had to play this piece in 3 different bands, worth it. trombone on!

[@toastymcgriddle2058]

I HAVE FOUND MY KIND

[@VariousSounds4]

Absolutely an amazing piece to both play and hear, even to this day i love the song

[@TwixyDaBee]

My band played this MPA, and we got excellents! My band teacher loves your pieces, and so does the class. We know the sing is gonna be good when it is written by you.

[@SamuelPlaysBrass]

Hello, Mr. Standridge! I am a trumpet player in my school's wind ensemble, and after hearing the intermediate band play this piece, I looked further into it. This is quite a piece of music! It has a degree of simplicity, and yet nothing is missing. The melodies are catchy, the harmonies are well-written, and the piece does an excellent job of painting a mental picture in one's head. Particularly ingenious is the F horn part during the 'first strain' ;) something about the horn line works wonders for the piece. All in all, a very good tune that can be played at the intermediate level! Thank you!

[@toastymcgriddle2058]

I stopped reading when you said trumpet

[@MithrandilPlays]

Myguy

[@angierojas1303]

We're playing this song right now and it's one of my favorites!

[@thefacedownertfd4336]

I played this for district band last year, I absolutely loved it. This helped get us 1’s straight across 😮‍💨

[@Hanging_withHattie]

Core memory unlocked

[@Akazaswifeyyy]

OMG WE PLAYED THIS SONG AT CONTEST LAST YEAR I REMEMBER SINGING THIS SONG WITH MY CLASSMATES ON THE BUS

[@KhakiYT]

Literal masterpiece

[@flashdash5761]

The last time I played this song was with my middle school band in the 6th grade. I'm now a freshman in high school. This song really brings back memories. I was a percussionist playing triangle and chimes for this song.

[@Jude-wy4xx]

Love this song a another bop from Mr Randall D Standridge

[@demhoes911]

Any clarinets? Kylee: how about flutes? Abby: trumpets?

[@manny6253]

Mika ritsu I am a trumet

[@carlycip6762]

Mika ritsu Im trumpet 2

[@myaloeffler3798]

Mika ritsu trumpets

[@kawaiisenpai4825]

Mika ritsu in all the songs I play, I Kylie and my friend Sarah Barh play 1st trumpets XD it gets lit *dabs*

[@demhoes911]

lols

[@kaisetic3150]

I played this piece a year ago but I still come back to listen to it because this song is honestly the best I've ever played

[@robertg0105]

I'm a tuba, and I have to say Mr. Standridge, this is the most fun piece of music I have ever been given.

[@TheIceIvy]

I was scrolling through concert band songs and I discovered this piece. Hearing how good it is I pestered my band teacher about it and we got to play it! Got to play it at a music festival and for our final year end concert. I'm excited to pester my band teacher again for the full symphony next year!

[@randallstandridge]

Please do. Next year is the 10 year anniversary of the Darklands, and I'm going to be releasing a LOT of content.

[@dantemattybraps4050]

Looking back at our 7th grade pieces as a junior rn..good times as a percussionist☺

[@that_percussionist7776]

This piece is absolutely amazing. It's my favorite of all the songs I have ever played (which is a lot) I'ma band geek and honestly am in love with this song. Shout out to all percussionists haha

[@AlexisWilliams123]

My 8th grade year we did this song for a competition in silver dollar city, I remember how the whole French Horn section loved it and then they gained new favorites as we got new pieces, this one is still one of my favorite pieces to play. It's just so fun!

[@Skrillio]

where do i begin, my pookie bear Randall Standbridge, ever since I layed my eyes on this piece of music, I couldnt help but think about you, and when i do think of you, i can only edge for a few seconds before releasing it and boy oh boy i need an entire dump truck to contain my load when i think of you. Love you Randall!!

[@lexibarnett6892]

Love this song I’m a flute and the flute parts are so pretty!

[@isobig5]

I played this this year in 8th as clarinet gonna miss this part

[@lemonykiwifruit]

Errick 6 im playing this in 8th as well

[@ryanbayne4600]

I remember playing this when I was in 8th grade. I actually met you and you signed my band binder! Ive had it ever since. Thanks for making the best music

[@BeeBlakey]

Man I love this piece so much, everyone my my band class loves it!

[@Nutshaq]

Great piece! I am playing it in my band class and I love it! Alto Sax 2 btw

[@anonymousperson2801]

Same

[@joeyhvizda6958]

I got 1

[@princesacarcamo5546]

Nutshaq yea I’m also Alto sax and clairenet

[@faroutJadabrick_tomato]

heck yeah go altos

[@laurendavis8247]

Me too! My section leader has a cold and can't play so I get to play loud and it's super fun.

[@samkoch2857]

any trombones out there?

[@chevrsk678]

Px90Pro ayyyyy

[@bread7049]

Px90Pro ma people

[@gronkert7511]

Dab on em

[@jtb-space9894]

Me

[@zel2663]

sup

[@declanthiele]

I remember playing this song some 7 years ago in band. Still young now, but boy was I a little guy then. We all loved this song so much. The band teacher accidentally called it "Declans march" one day (my name) and from then on we called it Declans march. Was my absolute favorite

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you, Declans. Maybe you made such an impression that he thought you should have music named after you. *fist bump*. Thank you for the kinds words!

[@everythings_worthless]

i played this last year and it was honestly my favorite song. we got a 1 at competition for it! best songs ever (a first trumpet player)

[@onewayride7297]

Where are my percussionist?? 🥁

[@halonaengland4781]

Gabriela Garcia Cabrini right here my dude snare 👌

[@charlielima4088]

Bass drum here!

[@albertoreyes9536]

Gabriela Garcia Cabrini snare here

[@rodd7058]

Xylophone here

[@piehuntsme7688]

Snare right here

[@MintyMCCCCC]

This is definitely the best song we play in band

[@arcangel6436]

Playing the bells part for concert this year, I love this piece

[@oliviavilla7494]

I remember sight reading this on bells and I loved it.

[@arnabchowdhury6567]

Try it on 2x speed and imagine your band trying to play it like that

[@monaxian]

Honestly with half of my band we could play it pretty fast... when we went to perform the conductor told us to slow down.

[@laceystevens8527]

Arnab Chowdhury thank you for that!

[@zkxng.-1023]

With my band this year....Nooo......

[@ItsEphora]

1.25x for the Russian version

[@yeetsytgames3697]

I would just not play it then too fast for my fingers to go on my instrument.

[@Carterjha530]

I played this as a seventh grader lastvyear

[@irestart.]

I'm playing as 7th grader this year

[@Lydia-Dreemurr]

Oh we did to! Man that was 2 years ago.

[@AAA_NNN_DDD]

i played this in 8th grade. im 19 now, and it feels like im going back home when I play this. me and my friends used to all sing our respectove parts and make an ensemble at lunch. this song has touched so many children, and formed so many memories. truly a beautiful piece, and the definitition of what music should be

[@jiminsjams99]

This is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SOOOOO HAPPY MY BAND IS PLAYING THIS!!!!!!!! Any flutists out there?!?!?!!

[@eyeris0_00]

Doing lake of sorrows, dragon lord, march, the symphony and darkheart rn and i gotta say ty for keeping my part (chimes and mallets) busy af most purcussionists barely get any interesting parts! Its very fun to play!!

[@MariaVazquez-pj3ti]

I played Lake of Sorrows last year for concert and i liked the song especially the flute and oboe part, I was oboe last year

[@Nick-hx2xo]

Pov: you're gonna play this song in your band class

[@q_0191]

i played the xylophone during this piece at my school and it is one of my favorite pieces!

[@501st_jfw7]

Loved this song when we played it

[@e8la]

this is honestly an amazing piece. we played this (and a few other songs of course) for our MPA just a couple weeks ago and we got straight superiors!

[@revilno]

I’m playing it for MICCA with my band, it’s such a great song!

[@bradenprather5261]

I play tenor sax and I absolutely love this piece

[@cleetus9838]

ay me too finally another sax player

[@Lydia-Dreemurr]

I play the Alto and Tenor. Alto in concert and Tenor in Jazz.

[@aronochoa3892]

BROOOOOO same guys and low brass finally gets the melody 😏😏🔥

[@gmdtanker6211]

1:30 I gotta say is the best part. Even as I trumpet player I get chills

[@charfx]

same another tenor player

[@Paradox_Unknown]

I played 1st trumpet and I LOVED it. This is my favorite song to play, along with Canto which is fun to play too

[@OrdinaryGP]

some of my favorite work to come out of a traditional band arrangement, I love this piece

[@randallstandridge]

Thank you!

[@freshtilapia]

yooo french horn squad anybody? oof

[@csnomel]

Meee

[@emory4745]

Right over here *waves*

[@milolucis]

RIGHT HERE MATE

[@idontzucc]

Daniel Patricelli me lit dab skrrt

[@brookehobbs8711]

Here🙋‍♀️ loved that G to D jump

[@foxboxstudio6044]

I'm clarinet

[@isobig5]

Me too

[@codyriechers3099]

Same

[@witchyteej4248]

I’m clarinet toooo !!!!

[@thenarrator6846]

You don't say

[@jacqiwei7672]

Same lmao

[@gavinholmes6541]

Coming back to this brings me memories of me and my band mates along with the hours of practice and tears of those who strugged and broke down

[@TrueLordOfSwag]

Had to play this before, and it's been stuck in my head for years.

[@jewboi-gf6kk]

our band is playng the entire darklands symphony my favorite is dance of the mad prince(i play baritone)

[@stephenradicchi5322]

My school is playing all 5 songs from the series darklands march, darklands legends dance of the mad prince, serpent and the black bell and the queens mask and darkheart. Personally my favorite would have to be darkheart then the march and so on. I can't seem to find the legends on KZbin but my teacher found it somewhere but I don't know how and were he found it but I got it in April and playing it on May 12 and that's not really a long time to practice but I think we can do it and I as well played Trumpet but use to play snare and base drum

[@cheetovontweeto119]

YAASSS ANOTHER EUPHONIUM PLAYER!!!!

[@loolerm8880]

I've scrolled so far Baritone gang

[@chopsticsxd]

@@cheetovontweeto119 Same here

[@Luroybaloy]

LUCKYY

[@nayjamjams3324]

Our class did this in band and we all loved

[@KhakiYT]

Randall, I know you probably won’t see this, but I think your piece is amazing and very catchy, good job!!!

[@Hebbersaur]

This is the only piece that caught my attention during festival this year. Awesome work by Mr. Standridge

[@tonylinden3819]

Trio gives me shivers every time.

[@breadbreadington5735]

alto saxophone gang rise up and play low d SEVERAL TIMES

[@mops-vu2zl]

Yee yee

[@toni_everlasting45]

Yesss ive found my people, did any of you play first sax?

[@StarsBeloved13]

i play snare drum and im starting to get the hang of this song, its so well done and sounds amazing, me and my friend do awesome playing this piece, thank you :)

[@coolrobinxx22r88]

Amazing piece! You’re a legend

[@mayrazarceno6857]

YAY for flutes!!!!!!!!

[@asifihavealife8491]

except for that FRIGGIN LIKE 8 BAR SLUR NO BREATHING IM DEAD HELP

[@dannyho6810]

Koral boo you

[@lexibarnett6892]

Yes!!!

[@SirensOfFire]

I LOVE THIS AND I AM SAD BC IT'S OVER

[@KhakiYT]

I love this song ❤

[@Jude-wy4xx]

I heard this piece being played by last years 9th graders at the All Coty Concert since then I have loved this piece

[@inspired8287]

1:46 and 2:32 are literally heaven like it's beautiful

[@Angelwoozz]

Any flute players here?

[@dorenegarner4469]

I am a flute player.

[@Avayya]

yes!

[@JesusLovesAll563]

No But an instrument a tad bigger... I'm a tuba. Sorrryyyyy

[@zukich9137]

Y E S

[@skinnyrotisseriechicken180]

jin n' juice YEET

[@Cookiecake830]

For this years festival we were going to play entry of the gladiators and it was our plan for like 3 and a half months and then we got this piece 3 weeks before competition and we are going to play it tommorow

[@vifujioka]

I love your peices so much!! This one is definitely my favorite to play out of all of them