Immigrant Song for solo marimba - Ivan Trevino

Immigrant Song (2017) is a 5.0 octave marimba solo dedicated to my mother, Rosie Trevino. She was born and raised in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. when she was a teenager. She would have been considered a “low-skilled, non-English speaker” in today’s current immigration agenda. In the 30+ years since arriving to the U.S., she’s become a small business owner, put me through college, and speaks better English than some of the highest ranking officials in our government… She is the quintessential American-dream story and I’m so proud of her. I hope you like your song, mamà. Sheet music for Immigrant Song is now available at IvanDrums.com

[@elistewart8665]

We're just gonna ignore the fact that I expected this to be a led zeppelin arrangement alright? Lol great performance anyway!

[@Calebyayay]

Yes! XD

[@cassiebarney3415]

Haha same

[@KieranDurand]

same

[@shadowchasers62]

Yeah man! You're a musical beast Flash!!!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Thanks so much, MJB! I'm just trying to keep up with you! I love your new Home Trilogy videos. So good!! I'm looking forward to making music together soon. Abrazos!

[@FeralPhilosopher]

Beautiful. I hope your mom is happy to have such a wonderful son.

[@calebward7227]

I find myself returning to your music quite a lot. There’s something beautiful about the way you write and play that’s hard to put into words.

[@mattrnichols]

2:43 gave me all the feels. Love it Ivan!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Thanks Matthew!

[@Scriabinfan593]

Matthew Nichols same

[@lukenawrocki5042]

Ivan, I've been loving all your stuff and this is, similarly, super impressive! I love your message and passion, and was really looking forward to your next release :) keep it up

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Much appreciated, Luke :)

[@moonmaiden2088]

Cada vez que escucho ésta pieza me da un sentimiento inexplicable, pero la amo demasiado. Words can't describe how I feel when I hear this piece. Is wonderful

[@EAHMusic]

Ivan, your work and writing (and a clinic you gave on composing mostly 😂) was what inspired me to better myself on keyboards and write pieces myself, and your work still never fails to impress and inspire me. Thank you for your amazing work. I can't wait to see what's next!

[@mobob599]

I never could have expected a political statement form a 4 mallet solo. I am truly amazed. The solo is absolutely astonishing, and the message is one that i agree with on a personal level.

[@Scriabinfan593]

This piece is absolutely lovely and beautiful, i love how it has such a tripelet feel to it

[@maspercusion]

Enhorabuena, que gran pieza. Un saludo.

[@gordonnunn]

Wow Ivan, I love your compositions. They are so accessible - meaning it's music that I could learn, and have a great time in the process.

[@haileyholmes1341]

Love you! Miss you! Genius.

[@RhysJones32757]

Ivan, Thank you for inspiring me to become a better marimba player and writer :)

[@JohannesJerg]

2:55 dat bass ;) beautiful piece!

[@alsaulso1332]

another great work!!! thanks!!!

[@qavesas]

Hermoso y conmovedor! Bravo! Gracias!

[@alexpullen7276]

Lo siento porque mi español no es bueno:( pero ¡tu eres lo mejor! Muy inspirador y me encanta tu música;)))

[@JarrydEliasMusic]

Congratulations on such a wonderful piece!!! Way to go man :)

[@adriannunez6813]

Loving the passion brutha this song is great

[@Pasha_Aeon]

Great music!

[@chrishaight3049]

Thank you for this piece

[@Sienadiaries]

This is soooo good

[@SaltineCracker]

Amazing piece my dude! I love it. I may just have to learn it next semester! What Mallets are you using exactly? CN4, CN9, and Eric Sammut? That's what it looks like. Not sure though.

[@ivantrevinomusic]

You are exactly right on the mallets :) Thanks for watching, Shawn!

[@SaltineCracker]

ivandrums it's no problem. I love your work. Which sammuts are you using? Can't wait to work with you in January at IMEA percussion

[@zachdrumfield]

He's gonna be at IMEA this year?! I'm psyched!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Looking forward to IMEA! Sammut 12's on top

[@leviadams3080]

I have a friend who was playing forgiveness. I went to listen to it, and when I scrolled through and saw this, I thought it was zeppelin, but I love it anyways.

[@daesoulae]

I always thought Ivan was Italian

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Mexicano, amigo ✌🏽

[@SorisMusic]

I have Costa Rican on my dad's side

[@PercussiveShades]

ivandrums as a young Mexican American who's parents came here and turned their lives around I can't say how inspiring it is to see some of my own gente succeeding in the field I've chosen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Viva Familia.

[@ivantrevinomusic]

+PercussiveShades Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot. Abrazos 🙏🏽

[@Scriabinfan593]

ivandrums i think its great how you wrote this for your mother! I'm sure she's proud of you!

[@kendonowens7114]

What mallets are you using? They sound beautiful.

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Thanks so much! I used two Sammut 12's on top, one Concerto 9, and one Concerto 4 at the bottom.

[@joshlockaby9539]

Are there any adaptations of this for a 4.3 marimba? And excellent job truly

[@trentbevers1753]

Great piece, but you should consider altering the title slightly to avoid confusion with the classic Led Zeppelin song. Maybe "Song of The Immigrant", or "Song For An Immigrant".

[@sambecker5832]

Here me out here me out. This accompanied by hand percussion.

[@mistapinion7595]

What did you use to record this?? Any fancy gear?

[@breadbanana3600]

Hey Ivan amazing job and a great piece. Could I use these malletechs mallets on a majestic or adams?

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Thanks Jack! Two Malletech Sammut 12's on top, one CN9 and one CN4. Thanks for watching!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

p.s. I'm not sure to be honest, but I assume they would sound just fine!

[@lucasjansen1117]

do you have an audio file i can purchase? This is just sooo goood

[@cg7240]

what size marimba is this song meant to be played on?

[@Scriabinfan593]

The five people that disliked this clearly have some issues

[@bobdaniel6230]

I was just thinking about turning this solo to a remix.

[@danbass85]

Reminds me of "gotta get through this"

[@GMV_-hf7yw]

I wish their was a guitar arrangement😓

[@bryceanthony2572]

for sale?

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Yes it is! IvanDrums.com