From My Little Island, by Robert Aldridge - Colleen Bernstein

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Full performance of "From My Little Island," composed by Robert Aldridge. Recorded in Highland Park, New Jersey on a rainy April day. Filmed and produced by Four/Ten Media.
Special thanks to my family for contributing memories, photos, possessions, and support to this project. 143.
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"People have asked me what 'island' refers to. It's nowhere tropical or otherwise but refers to the marimba as an island unto itself: complete and self-sustaining." -Nancy Zeltsman, editor of From My Little Island

[@liammcmanus7502]

Incredible tribute, truly. Obviously the playing was spectacular (voicing, phrasing, mallet choice, tone, everything), but what made the performance so profound for me was how emotionally invested you were and how evidently moved you were by every note you played. The fantastic production quality really just brought it all together. Bravo, congrats on creating such a beautiful piece of art.

[@ianhouston2]

Your interpretation of “Dance of Passion” has me in tears. Amazing playing and what a beautiful spot to record in. Bravo👏🏻

[@JeffSass]

Absolutely stellar performance Colleen! Bravo!

[@tanchwa3740]

From my little island was the first marimba piece I heard someone perform... one of the teachers at Baldwin Wallace summer band camp played it and even though I was a flute player at the time, I fell in love with marimba and eventually would up in drum corps and WGI playing marimba. I only wish I had more opportunities to play

[@HectorRodriguez-music]

Outstanding performance Colleen! Brava! 👏👏

[@anthonywinder6657]

0:00 - Intro 0:28 - i. Theme 3:20 - ii. Tango 5:43 - iii. Dance of Passion 8:27 - iv. Sad Song 10:13 - v. Hymn 13:49 - vi. Sweet Song 16:33 - vii. Folk Song 20:14 - Outro

[@patrickdarragh3947]

Colleen - this is such a wonderful tribute. The mementos and photographs show an eloquent tenderness and adorn the set in a way that not only have their own attraction, but also lend themselves to your moving performance. Your poise and dedication to this piece come through in your playing as well. This is a well chosen piece that visually and audibly showcase a brilliant collaboration.

[@NeilRaoMusic]

Feels like home. Sounds like a flourishing garden of brilliance and wonder. Amazing artistry, creativity, and interpretation, Colleen!

[@Orvulum]

Yay! 😃

[@uwecpercussionstudio1300]

Great performance!

[@zacharybell9925]

Incredible Work!

[@stevechauvette]

beautiful!!!

[@ChadFloydPercussion]

outstanding!

[@aaronmilam6106]

Awe inspiring. By the way, what mallets did you use?

[@DanielaGonzalez-ir9eg]

Omg Hi :D It’s me ur student