Fun Christmas Songs on A Lot of Different Musical Instruments!

[@Blockoumi]

the amount of skill and precision needed to play the marimba like that is impressive

[@JoePorterPercussion]

I did a lot of slow practice because it’s very easy to hit a wrong note!

[@sigsauer_firearms]

Some kid in my junior high band a couple years back could do it effortlessly despite it being their first time, it was insane

[@magemiles7237]

No I play it and I'm in sixth grade

[@SaCuber]

@@magemiles7237 You play a complicated and precise song like the one he played on marimba with 5 mallets in sixth grade?

[@thinkofsomethingrandom4715]

@@magemiles7237 with five mallets?

[@batturing]

watching someone actually play carol of the bells is hella impressive. listening to it, i always imagine a big group of people all playing bells at the same time to get that layered feeling it has

[@Jimbodawg]

samezies

[@doondonbigbong5479]

it sounded so coooooooool

[@taylorevans1642]

I came here to say this I’m glad I wasn’t the only one

[@tritatune]

Damn I've actually played it before at a Carol concert with 2 of my friends

[@FieldCatKaiju12]

In the beginning of Carol Of The Bells *i thought it was Danse Macabre*

[@ellipsis-007]

0:27 That amount of multitasking is supernatural. You are truly talented.

[@JoePorterPercussion]

🙏 Comes from doing percussion and drum set for a long time. Wishing you the best!

[@geoffreybaldwin3108]

Really though

[@orik737]

I don't wanna come off as that guy here, but that example is not even the best example of multitasking in the video. The 5 mallet marimba piece requires by far more coordination and mallet/hand independence than the simple rhythms you hear in little drummer boy. It just seems more like "multitasking" because he's on 2 different instruments. That said both are impressive, and the fact it comes so naturally and fluidly is the mark of a skilled percussionist.

[@lilyfm7152]

Really no offense, I'm glad you're impressed, but it's hilarious how what you call "supernatural" is by far the least impressive performance in the video

[@FhinxET]

It’s not that hard xd

[@SickkNøVa]

The songs are all gold, but I also have to say that I love the way he announces the instruments

[@JoePorterPercussion]

🤣🙂

[@alkasaket379]

Same!

[@frickermc.fricker4791]

MARIMBA

[@Rushhing1itch3r]

Never gets old!

[@Rushhing1itch3r]

@@frickermc.fricker4791 lol

[@sotarro9969]

I just realized just HOW impressive this is. Not only does Mr. Porter need to get every song/instrument perfect, but he has to get them all perfect in one continuous take -- he doesn't cut

[@altaiperry6243]

As a percussionist I always jump at the opportunity to play chimes (tubular bells). Something about the action of striking and the feedback from the bell resonates so nicely in my bones.

[@Grizzlox]

It's one of the most immediately satisfying instruments. I believe we have a natural resonance and certain instruments and sounds hit that sweet spot.

[@junethanoschurchill6750]

It’s timpani for me

[@theeggsquidzidboi7324]

@@junethanoschurchill6750 aha me too lol

[@kadencecamp9020]

I really like the way you worded this comment lol

[@absolutelyshmooie7086]

Odd choice I know but it's the tamberine for me lol

[@thatonetheatrekid2929]

as a percussionist, i get a lot of joy out of these!

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Awesome! Where are you from?

[@thatonetheatrekid2929]

@@JoePorterPercussion nc!

[@hogguyfromfnf5462]

Hello my friend

[@hogguyfromfnf5462]

Nice pfp :))))

[@thatonetheatrekid2929]

@@hogguyfromfnf5462 brethren, it has been so long

[@geraldineavila8542]

0:00 dance of the sugar plum fairy 0:27 the little drummer boy 0:54 you're a mean one mr.grinch 1:25 carol of the bells

[@captainbluescreen5713]

Ooh, Carol of the Bells is my favorite Christmas song and the Tubular Bells are my favorite instrument, that sounded absolutely amazing! Do you think you could do a video for the full song?

[@JoePorterPercussion]

😀 I’ll consider that in the future!

[@batturing]

@@JoePorterPercussion that would be awesome!!

[@joeytheredkangaroo]

@@JoePorterPercussion Cool 8)

[@Zachdh]

Wait are those not chimes

[@emorygleason6138]

@@Zachdh chimes is the slang word for them

[@69cheesyfries]

Please make a full version of "carol of the bells" played on the chimes! It sounded so ethereal, especially with how effortlessly you played😭

[@claudiagonzalez1615]

Yea! It sounded great 👏😊

[@tired_introvert6299]

Carol of the bells goes so hard for no reason

[@meowmeowgeorgcat1881]

@@tired_introvert6299yea I did it for my school concert

[@jsnotlout3312]

Me: Struggles to play harmonica with simple songs This guy: Plays 5 Instruments flawlessly in 2 minutes with amazing songs

[@baglavva9198]

roblos

[@scoobersceeber9021]

Practice makes perfect, my friend!

[@jsnotlout3312]

@@scoobersceeber9021 Thanks :D

[@snakesrule7067]

If you want to play an instrument but can’t play the harmonica I recommend a xylophone, recorder, or ukulele. I would probably go for a kids xylophone in case you don’t like it because xylophones can get expensive. It’s also okay if you want to keep working at harmonica! 😉

[@buhgingo2933]

Keep practicing harmonica it’s a sick instrument

[@ashleighmellon6631]

These songs on different percussion instruments is expertly well played, you're so talented

[@unpeelable7839]

Always love these.

[@JoePorterPercussion]

🙂

[@Tyrone_Grottello]

Me toi

[@danielpuller4637]

Same

[@isaakapel9230]

Same

[@trogo3402]

Blergh

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Hi everyone! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Let me know what music you would like to hear in the future!

[@daddydagoth4669]

Theme from Morrowind

[@werdnas1]

bloons tower defense' 6 basic theme

[@nickmorgan5679]

Spyro theme song all time favourite video game as a child

[@random_kid453]

Sleigh ride

[@danielharris912]

Good rest ye merry gentlemen?

[@JoePorterPercussion]

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[@jacobkrug]

huge fan

[@lochknoxmonster]

Hi

[@indekscard]

hungarian dance no.5 as arranged in the video game "People Playground"

[@benjaminlaxton804]

Carol of the Bells tubular bells cover

[@ignited1337]

Ok🎉🎉🎉

[@paper_nezu7571]

“This is a toy xylophone honey” “ *G L O C K E N S P I E L* “ “What”

[@opitherealest]

I had a concert yesterday! We played Up On the Housetop, Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas, It’s nice to see there’s a bunch of people who share the same percussion interests. 11/19/24 Upd: i’m now a bass drummer for marching band and we just finished our christmas concert for 2024 concert band

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Nice to hear that. Where are you from and what instrument(s) do you play?

[@jamesrehan9969]

Nice

[@somerandomguy4760]

So did I I was in the percussion and jazz band

[@zackaryladue9705]

Do you go to FVMS?

[@Whats_the_matter_sydney]

We couldn’t have a concert or be in the parade this year 😭 our band director got fired and we yet to have a replacement. We were gonna play Happy Xmas, war is over, Up on the housetop, Christmas swings, Blue Christmas, welcome Christmas, and ever ‘Twas the Parade before Christmas. Which was our parade music.

[@sr7046]

In high school I never got the full melody for the tubular bells. It’s so cool seeing you play a full melody on them not just whole notes for this song.

[@RedMaster_V2]

1:23 *TURNS INTO ONE MAN BAND*

[@theoriginalbananaplayz3341]

The fact he has the camera on his head makes it like: *“POV: you are an absolutely amazing musician”* ;)

[@MusicalPassion007]

I was a woodwind (flute and oboe), but dated a percussionist in high school. Miss hearing all of these instruments. Takes a lot of talent! Great job!

[@armydude81]

I played sax and then later transitioned to the Marimba...I hated reading sheet music and developed my play by ear technique. I still use it to this day on my keyboard 😁👍

[@antokiofficial]

Marimba is one of the most prettiest and underrated instruments along with the harp.

[@Amaranthyne]

I don’t think harp is underrated so much as underutilized.

[@Thirteen2023]

How many takes does it take for you to get the instruments played perfectly one after another?

[@soupstarrs]

Can we just appreciate how talented this guy is?!?!?

[@abitofeverythingwithisabel3776]

Let’s just appreciate how hardworking this guy is he works so hard to learn these songs on these instruments

[@soccerruben1]

As someone who plays these in my Marching band in High School, these instruments are a treat to play. Good job!

[@Youcrab]

1:25 Has potential to be in a scary film

[@Im-living-in-your-walls]

this man is in love with the marimba cant blame him, i love the tropical type noise

[@Crunjer]

1:23 best christmas song ever made and no one can change my mind.

[@-chickpea]

It's beginning to look like Christmas 🥶

[@cama838]

I had an eargasm at the tubular bells. It always gets me.

[@Band_Kid_4_Life]

I'm genuinely impressed with how incredible that chime playing was.

[@adize2957]

I can only dream of playing instruments this good.

[@JoePorterPercussion]

You can do it!

[@Sillykids]

The fact that you play all these songs back-to-back in one go is incredible

[@robertgraham3715]

My 3 year old son is autistic and he is pretty obsessed with your videos. He goes around the room to different spots as you change instruments and plays along! Brings me a lot of joy because I was also a percussionist!

[@UPTHEDOGS]

This is just pure talent and awesomeness

[@tokken9093]

I used to be a percussionist a bit ago, so this hits home really hard! 🥁

[@Tuanontop77]

I'm a beginner in percussion so you have any tips?

[@caderiddle5996]

You are one with the beat and the beat is with you

[@lukesams3349]

An extended version of You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch on marimba would be a delightful Christmas gift

[@guitarpro882]

0:20 Mario grabbing a coin sfx.

[@eb09-onfn]

I love percussion instruments and I just started watching not too long ago!

[@JoePorterPercussion]

I love percussion instruments as well 😉 Where are you from?

[@eb09-onfn]

@@JoePorterPercussion eastern US

[@eb09-onfn]

@@JoePorterPercussion I actually made it into my honor band for snare drum.

[@JoePorterPercussion]

@@eb09-onfn awesome to hear that! Wishing you all the best on your musical journey!

[@JBJSWORLD]

The end of the song at 1:19 was very cartoonish! I LOVE IT

[@MyNameBibo]

Hey Joe, great video! Do you ever have any bloopers? I can’t help but notice that your videos are usually done in one take, unless you really are a musical god. Merry Christmas!

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Yes, it’s extremely easy to hit wrong notes on mallet percussion instruments because you can’t physically feel them. I have to practice very slowly to get consistent.

[@MyNameBibo]

@@JoePorterPercussion Of course, I didn’t even think about that 😅 Thank you for the insight!

[@AveryDaRat]

1:46 We need the full version of it

[@PsevdoVan]

++

[@book_roblox]

1:25 actually

[@XxJayDogxX7933]

I played Adventum which has Carol of the Bells in it for band on chimes and I have to say it was so fun

[@endary6743]

Немногие знают но carol of the bells это изначально украинская песня

[@bryanwells4063]

Cool, I didn't know that (I Google translated the comment btw)

[@CubingPenguin]

I thought it was called Ukrainian bell carol

[@CubingPenguin]

I knew it was a Ukrainian song because when I played it in my band(I play trumpet and I'm in 6th grade) the music sheet said Ukrainian bell carol

[@11.jalakepranjalrahul17]

0:54 That Song Is Really Satisfying, You Are A Literal Legend!

[@graserp19]

0:00:dance of the sugar plum fairy 0:27:the little drummer boy 0:53:you're mean one mr.grinch 1:23:carol of the bells

[@299enes]

00:00 VIBRAPPHONE 0:25 MARCHING DRUM AND GLOC KKENSPIEL 0:54 MARIMBA 1:24 OR CHİMES :D Like ⤵

[@James-kg3gk]

guys he’s so good if you replaced this with the original one you wouldn’t notice if it changed or not! That’s how good he is!

[@Bronco1186]

Do you have sheet music for the specific songs you play in your videos? I’m interested in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and The Grinch. I’m a percussionist who’s starting to learn 4-mallet grip. You’re amazing!😁

[@B0red379]

We’re singing Carol of the Bells for our winter choir concert so trying to sing it at a fast pace (the altos, my group, have the harmony) was really fun

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Awesome!

[@chopmunk8614]

I feel like you go to parklane

[@chopmunk8614]

I used to go there and I did a sing

[@B0red379]

@@chopmunk8614 That’s literally what the street I have to go down to get to my house is called Doing a sing is fun

[@luminescent5677]

The amount of skill and effort that goes into these videos is UNREAL.

[@M1D4SSHORT5]

So what instrument do you play? Joe: yes

[@grumvald301]

Hey Joe! I started playing xylophone a couple of month ago. In the future I really want to learn this technic, when you holding 2(or more) sticks in each hand. Is it as hard to learn as it looks?)

[@JoePorterPercussion]

That’s awesome! Start watching videos on Burton, musser-Steven’s and traditional cross grip. Those are the three main ways of holding the mallets. I would suggest figuring out which one feels natural to start and eventually you can learn more about all three grips. Just take small steps at a time and you can pick it up!

[@your_support338]

These instruments are so cool and the time he takes to learn every one of them is so impressive to me!😊

[@Lunar-Eclipse-Gamez]

i love the dance of the sugar plum fairy! It’s from nutcracker. It’s so good!

[@theshyestsasquatch]

1:31 “chang, chang, chang, chang…”

[@zaradowdeswell8257]

The tubes were amazing!

[@UltimaDJS]

How!?!? How can you do all these crazy instruments and be perfectly fluid on all of them!?!? You must be fantastic at Dark Souls!

[@montywolf1325]

We played several of these during Christmas concerts and it's super cool hearing just bits and pieces of percussions parts

[@arsucs]

This man has so many instruments he can make a 1 hour special featuring all of it

[@alexybenruano106]

1 Vibraphone 2 Marching Drum And Glockenspiel 3 Marimba 4 Tubular Bells

[@bonecanoe86]

That low D on the marimba is so satisfying! Are you a band teacher? I used to play percussion back in high school, these videos always take me back!

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Glad they bring back memories! I do teach percussion in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

[@pearlz9773]

@@JoePorterPercussion No way you live in Lethbridge! I live in Medicine Hat! I would've never guessed you were from Canada!

[@JoePorterPercussion]

@@pearlz9773 awesome, do you play music there?

[@pearlz9773]

@@JoePorterPercussion I play tuba at MHHS

[@Danlovescarrieandsab36]

Title card of Suds plays 0:01

[@JJlaps114]

Carol of the bells was perfect 👌

[@laurenrussell190]

Little Einsteins The Song of The Unicorn

[@connector_studios]

I feel like you’d be a perfect metal drummer! This was awesome! 🤘

[@caesersalad285]

YEAH YEEAAAHH: James Hetfield

[@Front_ensemble_Cass]

As a vibraphone player, this man is a LEGEND. Perfect everything. The switch from Burton on Vibe to Stevens on Marimba was also extremely impressive! Also, the fact that this man can make 4 mallet AND 6 mallet is amazing. I have a friend who is going to be in DCI(Drum Corp International. The biggest outdoor band program in the world) soon, and she even struggles with holding 6 mallet, just showing this man's talent. You just earned a new subscriber. You deserve it!

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

0:06 tchaikovksy would be proud

[@JoePorterPercussion]

😎

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

@@JoePorterPercussion You rock!

[@Adrs_channel]

@CalifornianCuttlefish I get ti

[@Adrs_channel]

​@@CalifornianCuttlefish I get it

[@liamwithers4959]

This was so cool! I was wondering if you could try playing some other kind of Christmas songs with only percussion instruments like last Christmas by Wham!, All I want for Christmas is you by Mariah Carey and some other stuff of your choice, possibly something from Michael Buble. Thanks for all the awesome stuff Joe, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Thanks for the suggestions. Have a great Christmas!

[@PJO.HOO_Fan24]

They were all amazing but my favourites were your a mean one from the grinch and Carol of the bells

[@bluexmoon6355]

0:37 I recognise this

[@Mridur-v5k2.0]

Little drummer boy I think

[@a_dumb_mushroom]

This reminds me how many good songs/carols Christmas has and honestly the amount of talent it needs to be able to play all of those instruments that way is amazing

[@barneyerror4561]

The first one sounds like something you would hear in Baby Einstein.

[@ella..bella10]

Such beautiful sounding instruments! And he’s so good at playing them!

[@JoePorterPercussion]

🙏 Have a nice day!

[@bryaneisenbach6651]

Hi

[@JoePorterPercussion]

Hello!

[@Madison123-z7q]

My favorite is the first one. It sounds so good.

[@gemmalewsley3059]

“Congratulations if you found this comment!”

[@eggyolk8873]

Oh

[@gectob]

Ty

[@Cornyboi]

?

[@dashellnichols8280]

Found it at the top

[@kathleenwilliams2144]

Yay!!!!!!😁🥳

[@ericmartinez-hk2uy]

Is it the Krampus one? I’m talking about Carol of the bells. Is it the Krampus one? I like my own comment because I won’t get any likes😢

[@Eantrin]

Hearing the last one Ding fries are done ding fries are done I gotta run I gotta run I work at Burger King making flame broiled whoppers I wear paper hats Would you like an apple pie with that?

[@sophiacatlover2060]

I was in band in high school and the most mallets anyone used for the marimba was four. I’ve never seen five! So cool.

[@nobody_789]

Am I only one that feels like it is illegal to have this much skill with all these instruments 👇please

[@livrontanyuhuaps5048]

The grinch is my fav one

[@Xoxo_star-i9m]

1:26 omg your incredable❤😮

[@MiddlesbroughTransportSpotter]

When he played Carol of the bells i instantly started singing "Ding Fries are done, Ding fries are done, ding fries are done, ding fries are done, I gotta run I gotta run I gotta run I gotta run I work at Burger King making flame grilled whoppers wearing paper hats, would you like an apple pie with that I love that Peter Griffin Burger King Meme

[@nachyochez750]

Tubular Bells in the 80s: Woah dude, I make a noise that’s tubular duuuude… (I just guessed that it was the 80s and then I looked it up 💀)

[@Fresh_Mayo_Productions]

That carol of the bells on the chimes was amazing! It took me about two months to get it right on piano, including some mistakes.

[@elizabethstarkey923]

My favorite Christmas song is carol of the bells 🔔

[@kennykeepence1404]

You are so talented 😍

[@DHfn235]

Loved the little drummer boy

[@Imabird3452]

00:01 patrick: ill will trap santa in my box locked up like fort knoks and make him stop the cloks

[@geoffreyfusco6959]

the tubular bells sounded like the real song

[@anantphadnis3]

Hi sir,you're a very versatile music player as it seems..... Cuz I watchwd ur video playing tabla flawlessly..... Do u play tabla now?And the array of all other instruments you've just played over with, I Thank u sir...

[@agroboxgr]

1:20: the avatar world is finished

[@Icy_Polish_Italian]

1:24 this one remember me the bells ringing when I was at my grandmother's house in the mountains Ah, good memories

[@Gracekorgraceking]

My mouth dropped when he played carol of the bells

[@MaximAdams-h9x]

Your a mean one Mr. Grinch

[@PaulaZF]

All the instruments have such beautiful tone, even the little glockenspiel!! Thank you!!

[@dankagresova9039]

Cool Christmas Songs you have played!

[@chrissymcnuggets]

Did anyone notice the mario coin sound at the end of the dance of the sugar plum fairy?

[@sandrahasan5613]

Maybe he’s a musician teacher?. And my favourite song is carol of the bells😊❤

[@christinaberg7837]

I had herd carol of the bells on concert before