In Venus - Marimba Solo by Davis Carr

Buy the sheet music at daviscarrpercussion.com
Performed and Written by Davis Carr, 2022-2023
"In Venus" is my first solo composition for marimba. The title, “In Venus”, is a play on a non-existent word that I thought I heard in the lyrics of a song. “Enviness” is, in fact, not a word, but Venus in mythology is a Roman goddess of love, desire, prosperity, and victory. I thought this was a fantastic coincidence.
When I finally realized this piece had to be about envy, I created a sort of framework for a story in my head. I pictured a person having a fake argument with themself in a mirror, angry about what someone else possesses or has achieved. The piece begins with a fit of rage that branches off, is quieted down, and then comes back even stronger, only to vanish at its most intense, energetic point. Out of the silence, a sorrowful version of envy emerges: a person longing for love, affection, and warmth. I pictured the person, now in a miserable state, on a park bench soaking in their depression. Suddenly, they see a couple at the park and their happiness. They see the couple’s emotions of love, joy, and content as they embrace one another. While the person walks home, they feel an upbeat, warped version of the couple’s happiness that eventually brings them back to seething in their mirror. The piece ends with expanded themes from the original fit of rage, a person thinking the most envious, hateful thoughts, only for them to never resolve. The main theme of the piece is portraying how the emotion of envy causes angry thoughts in the moment, but these thoughts are inevitably bottled up and never spoken aloud.
Having no formal experience composing, my main fuel for writing this piece was the anger and frustration of imposter syndrome.
Recorded with:
2 iPhones
Behringer C-2 Matched Pair
Mallets:
2 Malletech MB8 v2
2 Malletech MB13 v2
In Venus was written for 4.5 octaves.

[@daviscarr1999]

THANK YOU!!! In Venus has reached 10,000 views! It has been an honor to watch this piece’s first year of existence! From all the kind words to receiving videos of your performances to the piece being performed at my alma mater, I’m so happy how much attention and love my writing has gotten. Thank you sincerely for listening to my music. More to come in the future! 🎉

[@TeamVoid1]

Hi mr car

[@wyattdunbar7244]

"No formal composing experience" when bro went absolutely CRAZY on the keys. This is fantastic!

[@mondoshusband6473]

This solo is insane!!! I would love to to play this for Solo and Ensemble, but my director would most likely never let me 😭 👏

[@roelwalstra]

What a beautiful piece! The combination of musicality and virtuosity speaks volumes to the quality of your composership

[@aqua1199]

This is the best solo I ever heard I need to play this right now 😭

[@NilsRohwer-composer]

I like it pretty much Good Job Davis

[@nadyapramono]

what a fantastic piece! great job davis!

[@robertoiemma3704]

awesome!

[@mitchellvereide663]

So good!!!!

[@nic-farris]

🔥3:46 my favorite part

[@jacobzufelt3433]

@nic-farris love your videos

[@timelessfish2158]

fantastic

[@Mr_Hatake_kun]

1:17 my favorite part

[@Jeremee22]

are you sure you have no background in composition??? Amazing!

[@daviscarr1999]

Thanks so much 😅 that means a lot!

[@daviscarr1999]

Website is LIVE! 🎉🎉🎉 In Venus is available to purchase at daviscarrpercussion.com

[@htattack8491]

Do you know when “In Venus” will be published officially?

[@daviscarr1999]

It’s been submitted to several publishers but hasn’t been picked up yet 🤷‍♂️

[@emmastewart2291]

I really want to play this for the Utah Day of Percussion next year but it would have to be published... Praying for this to happen 🙏

[@daviscarr1999]

Working on it! 😅

[@switchstick6313]

How long do you think the sheet music is going to take? I love the solo, amazing performance!

[@daviscarr1999]

Check pinned comment. Thanks so much!

[@daviscarr1999]

Sheet music is now available at daviscarrpercussion.com

[@switchstick6313]

Awesome, thanks!

[@mantigo4840]

What mallets do you use for this piece? Sounds amazing!

[@jumboJetPilot]

Not bad! The Dallas/Fort Worth area? At least, that’s what the real estate behind you looks like.

[@xxkillerxxops6059]

What marimba is this? Also fantastic job!!!

[@daviscarr1999]

I believe it’s an Adams 4.6 octave field frame. Just with rosewood keys instead of synthetic. And thanks!

[@Mr_Hatake_kun]

I need a note pls

[@daviscarr1999]

If you mean sheet music, I’m still working on figuring out a website plan, but once it’s all setup the link will be in the description of the video and in my profile!

[@Mr_Hatake_kun]

​@@daviscarr1999If you do it before fall, I would like to play this note in a competition, my competition is in October

[@ila6]

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[@matlubaaliqulova5716]

@@ila6 no Kazakhstan

[@daviscarr1999]

If you’re still looking to play this piece, check the videos pinned comment I just added

[@Mr_Hatake_kun]

You will be a popular marimber Good luck 2:01

[@ila6]

i need notes!!!!!

[@daviscarr1999]

Check pinned comment ❤️

[@daviscarr1999]

Sheet music is now available at daviscarrpercussion.com

[@ila6]

@@daviscarr1999 awesome!

[@Mr_Hatake_kun]

Do you have instagram?

[@daviscarr1999]

instagram.com/carrdo99?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==

[@rawhidelamp]

fantastic