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

[@deenibeeniable]

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.

[@Paul47Tat]

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

[@patrickjosephmoore7297]

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

[@NicoMeMa]

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)

[@Bunji2k6]

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

[@deltaray3]

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]

Well said.

[@SamuelCEllis]

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

[@deenibeeniable]

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]

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]

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

[@2eleven48]

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

[@2eleven48]

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

[@jenikaybee8979]

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

[@musicfanBRA]

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.

[@timmots]

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.

[@asrx_4776]

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

[@musicfanBRA]

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

[@Hilde_von_Derp]

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

[@mastrclndr]

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

[@NetRummage]

Stunning my guy

[@dutlov]

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

[@ambre2000100]

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 !

[@stingray4278]

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

[@seijurouhiko]

BRAVO!!!

[@lekunberriko1]

Very good, friend.

[@TwisterKing01]

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

[@fredfunf3456]

Brilliant.This piece transfers well to this instrument.

[@jhyoon9174]

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

[@vincenzosavino9226]

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

[@bloubear2557]

Nice cup of tea

[@larnacoille9957]

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.

[@NadaHereNow]

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

[@ilovehifi]

Absolutely fantastic work.

[@Monkismo]

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

[@azkadurrani3327]

♥️

[@robgliddon8763]

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

[@MrHeavyrock]

Bravo!!!

[@alexburchell1891]

This is really really beautiful...

[@GraceKim1]

this is so beautiful..

[@juanmontoyajimenez8714]

Impressive and beautiful!

[@FertChervu]

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

[@mohamadazrirazali4263]

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

[@manutros320]

INCREIBLE

[@calekaiser]

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

[@AdamKlingenberger]

Holy crap! Great job!

[@EugeneDepart]

Excelent! Bravo!

[@blackstrobe1]

epic mate! was put into a trance!

[@juilietpritchard6560]

absolutely superb

[@Akaiser312]

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

[@eduardoboone326]

I like this song and great performance you did.

[@dylb0t]

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

[@justinadams526]

Captivating

[@JonathanBoies]

Awesome

[@BrightGarlick]

Absolutely brilliant !

[@eugenefdscodes]

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

[@artSFCA]

Luv this version!

[@moonwatcher2001]

Spirit-soothing, lovely, thanks for posting

[@d4dens]

Very very nice!!!

[@tobiasgottfert1504]

Beautiful😊

[@adammorgan710]

Beautiful

[@xxxyyytwo]

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

[@stefangriffin3113]

Nice job! The Zeltsmans are perfect for this piece!

[@khakimz]

So impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcusmarguillier]

WOW! Thank you.

[@davidwoebegone]

Great performance and arrangement!

[@dr.justinscott3617]

gorgeous song - excellent performance

[@vincenzosavino9226]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@benschroth7717]

Superb.

[@Megarturo]

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

[@theotherpianist1]

This is wicked cool!

[@monicamir]

Awesome!

[@vladp]

delightful!!!

[@wdmm44]

Wonderful!

[@mariotsilimigakis6350]

really nice

[@keithturner4429]

excellent

[@Adriancrazysir]

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!

[@robinmoreau-duvert3788]

wow great performance!

[@ritsert1]

beautiful!

[@X0OmarX0]

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

[@jorgeluisliguita]

maravillosa melodía

[@tonio13056]

Maravilloso

[@uziao]

amazing!

[@christopherpederson1021]

Stunning, thanks

[@juancarlosnunez795]

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

[@drdalewisely]

Well done!

[@mikemccarthy6953]

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!!!

[@PhiTzZGraph]

Lol i'm a pure shit at math and i still can play this piece that's weird :p

[@thepresidentofkenya7105]

Its actually freakishly easy to play.

[@wangat1121]

Amazing!!

[@chicobicalho5621]

I bet Phil Glass would love this.

[@EdilsonDantas_Photographer]

Muito bom, interpretou de forma majestrosa

[@scottycrayon]

thats real talent.

[@TheBandMan]

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

[@RaTeLiMiteddx0h9]

nice dynamics, very tricky even on piano!!

[@aliced5135]

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 ?

[@jmjpaton]

Yeah

[@deltaray3]

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

[@imaactress1]

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.

[@gnciriello]

Does anyone know why wolfmountainstudio com is written on the board or why that website is about Dobermans?? sketch

[@angydust666]

GREAT!!!!!! miauwwww

[@junaida.1542]

that's great; pretty impressive

[@vigalnj]

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

[@junaida.1542]

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

[@brianbaratheon]

+candygeorgieGaming shut up troll

[@Dicedude]

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

[@nathanreno-winters8732]

Mind if I use that one sometime?

[@Megarturo]

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

[@wethekings452]

i was just wondering did you do Drum core or anything like that

[@mrfreedomthomas]

Do you do any front ensemble in DCI?

[@icabero]

Did you use just the piano sheet music?

[@TheBandMan]

What mallets were used?

[@evangrover8414]

The Band Man Nancy Zeltsman Encore mallets. articulate bass in the left hand and medium in the right hand.

[@JohnAK72]

Very interesting :)

[@johannesnicolaas]

Can there be such beaty? Oh yes.