Fear of Music: Bow Bells (2014) for solo orchestra chimes and soundscape

[@vitryugun5371]

I'm absolutely obsessed with sound of this instrument. Thank you!

[@leehinkle]

Yay! Thanks for your comment, I love the instrument as well.

[@domsawyer8953]

Gorgeous.

[@JohnLRice]

Most excellent, sir! 👌😍👍

[@leehinkle]

Thanks!

[@karlrovey]

Interesting. I ran across this looking for ideas on how to use tubular bells in orchestrations. A lot of pipe organs have them, and I'm hoping to find some ways of using them other than just giving them a melody.

[@anidiot4702]

I recently played a piece in my band group, and it used the tubular bells to emphasize the low brass and rising action within the piece, as well as having a very short solo near the end. Most of the rising action bits were aeolian scales in quarters, and it was very easy, but it still absolutely served a very unique purpose within the music. Hope that helps!

[@smgperc]

Absolutely wonderful! The introduction of the red mallets is especially beautiful.

[@BriannaElizabeth17]

This is fantastic! It would be incredible to see performed live!

[@mariashutter]

Well, yeah, to me, I feel it's a shame that bells are seldom used solo. Plus, you video was great audio quality. I'm one of those people who get lost in those bell sounds, or organs, but it's hard to find pieces in good quality with these types of less commonly played instruments. I liked how you transitioned it to the pre-recorded Bow Bells. Since you're so interested in music, there is one particular instrument I hear somewhat often, but can't recognize what it is. And now days, since composers don't mind digitally creating sounds, it's hard to track down if it even is an instrument. It's a sound that comes every 5 seconds, starting from 1:55, then at 2:00, then at 2:04. Then it starts again at 2:12, 2:16 and so on. /watch?v=h_LvbjeVrQs I personally love the sound, and it kills me that I just don't know what it is. This is the first time I heard the tubular bells on their own, and I love that pining sound that lingers after having struck the bell. Like you said, bells aren't usually written for solo pieces, but hymns have a use for bells - and you can find so many beautiful pieces. I'd suggest "Ave Ave Ave Maria" by Di Lourdes. I'm not religious at all, but I walked into a very small town in Spain who would continue their church bell tradition, and heard that hymn play. It was seriously so lovely. It was hard to be adverse to such lovely melody despite that some people seriously dislike bells. I feel they can be like bagpipes; you either love them or you hate them. Anyway, good stuff. I'm glad I stumbled onto your channel.

[@leehinkle]

+mariashutter Thanks for your comments and for watching the video! As a percussionist we are often called on to play these in an orchestra, but rarely in any kind of a solo setting. I tried all sorts of different mallets and beaters on the chimes to try and find as many new sounds on the chimes as I could and then in the end blend those sounds in with the church bells. Thanks again and sorry it took me so long to find your comment on here.

[@bobpodrum]

Bravo Maestro Lee Hinkle! Also take a listen to "Alloy" a percussion trio written by Daniel Adams on the CD "Shadow on Mist" (Capstone Recordings) which also is quite innovative in the exploration of chimes. Do I see Dr. Hinkle preparing a text of chime soli in the future?

[@leehinkle]

Hey Everyone, the music for this is now available! Please be in touch if you are interested in playing it! www.leehinkle.com

[@barrywyb]

Amazing performance! thanks a lot!

[@rezziey4733]

I feel like the tonal character of the piece is very conscious of bell harmonics rather than following traditional scales, I heard a few times the diatonic equivalent of pelog for example.

[@JS-uq2ti]

dieses Video ist gut zum einschlafen und nie wieder aufwachen

[@noestuder1998]

hello can you send me pleas a link to buy the red hammers used at 1:20? thank you for your reply 😊

[@leehinkle]

Hi Noé, thanks for your comment. Sure thing! Yes, they are Innovative Percussion IP902 James Ross Series Medium Soft Xylophone / Glockenspiel Mallets: www.innovativepercussion.com/products/james_ross_series

[@fernandopinats7057]

These are the xylophone mallets

[@CherryBerry48]

i need more of this type of music!! is there anything you can do for me??

[@floofytown]

What is this instrument actually called anyway? Tubular bells? Orchestral chimes?

[@leehinkle]

Thanks for your comment. The instrument goes by both names: tubular bells or orchestra chimes. Either one works in English.

[@pauljr.655]

can you send it to me. I love this peice

[@leehinkle]

+Paul Jr. Thanks for your comments and for watching the video! The music is available here: www.leehinkle.com/compositions/

[@AriannaCunningham]

Next thing you know, there might be a Concerto for Tubular Bells & Full Symphony Orchestra!

[@ETSUO392]

Fantastic!! (from Japan)

[@afkmofo]

You look like Adam Scott. Impressive playing!

[@leehinkle]

Ha! Thanks Mark. I'm a huge Parks & Rec fan so your comment is well received! Take care.

[@fernandomontanaresletelier]

where can i find and buy one of this??

[@leehinkle]

Fernando Montanares Hi Fernando! The music is now available through my website for purchase of a digital download; if you'd like a hard copy of the score I'd be happy to make that happen too! www.leehinkle.com/compositions/

[@opus88888]

+Lee Hinkle Do you sell a method for learning the chimes?

[@leehinkle]

+opus88888 Thanks for your comment. I don't have a method for learning the chimes. As a percussionist, it's part of the normal course of study and unfortunately, unlike xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone, there aren't many method books to my knowledge to study the instrument. I think there might need to be some day...

[@PowerBoricua]

Thanks for sharing this glad piece. Is this instrument expensive?

[@leehinkle]

Hi Bert, thanks for your comment! Orchestra Chimes range a lot in price depending on manufacturer. These are Yamaha 1.5 Octave Deagan Silver Symphonic Chimes (Model: YAM-DC9190AC) and usually go for around $8000.

[@Pedrenso]

which metal/alloy are the bells made of?

[@leehinkle]

Hi Pedrenso, thanks for your comment! I had to look it up on Yamaha's website to find out because I wasn't sure! According to Yamaha they are "Seamless brass; nickel/chrome plated." Thanks for your interest in the piece and the instrument.

[@feelhealth5706]

Wonderful. In the search of musics with bells, chimes, marimbas to unblock my crown chakra, i came you and your orchestra chimes. I like it very much. Maybe the gentleman that had the fear of music syndrome, just simple had a reaction to the sound and the brain would start producing too much of a natural chemical called DMT. As he was probably taking beta blockers and other unatural chemicals from the pharma, the side effects would be adverse causing him to have seizures. In normal states of complete detox and a clean Spirit Psych and Physical, he would probably be very enlightened. But well, humans are finding out more about the power of music is that it alters our DNA giving it a boost and changing its molecular structure, just like cimatics do to water, fire, and other small particles. And of course that our Earths most known system is known to be a blocking tool for too advanced and ahead of their time individuals, or should i say souls.

[@feelhealth5706]

@@23logaritam True ☯️☮✌💚🙏

[@fatherthyme4587]

I understand now what taking a hit on the pipe means.

[@wojciechgrodecki5320]

mental music for mental people:)))))))

[@mike_van_in]

"Cacophony" would be a more honest title. ;-)

[@garypiotrowski7859]

I love bells, just not yours. Sorry.