Lotus, by Adam Tan (for 4.3 octave marimba)

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Thank you so much for your patience with this piece! I'm proud to present the fourth work in my ever expanding catalogue, Lotus!
★ BACKGROUND NOTES ★
予獨愛蓮之出淤泥而不染。
- 周敦頤 (1017-1073)
I love the lotus because while it is growing from mud, it is unstained.
- Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073)
The lotus flower (蓮, lián) is commonly seen in many Asian cultures. It is traditionally seen as a symbol of perfection, beauty and purity. Lotus root (藕, ǒu) is also a popular vegetable used in many Asian cuisines. My inspiration for Lotus comes mainly from the nature of the lotus flower. It is able to grow beautifully despite its muddy and undesirable origins. The flower is able to float over the surface of water and often lives for over a thousand years.
In this work, I wanted to juxtapose the qualities of the lotus flower with identifiable human experiences. Lotus begins with a 'floating' theme of tranquility (a passing reference to Debussy's Arabesque No. 1) that is repeated and varied throughout the work. It is placed
alongside a second theme that is more reflective and unstable. The structure of Lotus alternates between these themes, with the tranquility representing our moments of peace, and the instability representing our moments of hardship. The themes develop with
increasing energy until Lotus concludes on a final moment of peace.
★ PERFORMED WITH ★
Marimba One Izzy 5.0 octave marimba
Encore Mallets Nanae Mimura Series 5/4/4/3
★ LISTEN TO MY SOLO MUSIC (EASY TO HARD) ★
HOPE (4.3 marimba solo) • Hope, by Adam Tan (for...
MOON (4.3 marimba solo) • Moon, by Adam Tan (for...
LOTUS (4.3 marimba solo) • Lotus, by Adam Tan (fo...
PATH (5.0 marimba solo) • Path, by Adam Tan (for...
SKYWARD (5.0 marimba solo) • Skyward, by Adam Tan (...
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LITTLE THINGS (4.3 marimba mini duo) • Little Things, by Adam...
MEET AGAIN (5.0 marimba duo) • Meet Again, by Adam Ta...
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#LotusByAdamTan

[@TraashBandicoot]

I really appreciate it when percussionist compose fantastic pieces for 4.3 marimbas rather than making it a 5 octave piece for those who don’t have a 5 octave but also not making it too simple for a 4.3 like most 4.3 solos. Thanks Adam for this beautiful piece. I would love to see more 4.3 solos from you.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you for this! I agree with you, there are more players out there with 4.3s at the moment and we should be encouraging more serious music for that instrument :)

[@dtracers]

@@AdamTanPercussion This is me being out of school with my 4.3 and having played some pretty difficult pieces (kieko abe ftw) And then being sad I need to move up those low notes on even easy peices.

[@cocoafox]

omg, more 4.3 octave pieces? thank you!! i'll be trying this for sure :D

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I look forward to hearing your version! Thank you for listening :)

[@josephmchenry9898]

Aye Adam. This shit slaps.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

joe McHenry Ahahahahaha best comment ever, thank you!!!

[@malharlakshman]

Hmmm, my review of this. It’s really really beautiful, and I love the recurring melodies and themes throughout the piece. I also really appreciate the contrast between the themes as they are sequenced next to each other. The chord progressions are beautiful as well. I’ll definitely be playing this in a solo ensemble with moon as well. Oh and the most important note- ITS ON A 4.3!!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Duuude I'd love to hear you play it! Thank you so much for your wonderful words. And of course I love writing for 4.3, gives us extra challenges with the smaller bass line :)

[@donaldinglese1243]

Seems very Debussy inspired. Especially the descending melody in the right hand 🙂. Sounds lovely and I’ll for sure be playing this at somepoint

[@AdamTanPercussion]

You are spot on! That downward motif is my arabesque moment hahaha. Thank you for wanting to play it!

[@donaldinglese1243]

Adam Tan of course! I was going to mention arabesque I love the motif. Keep Up the great work!

[@thecubetoaster5425]

@@donaldinglese1243 Donald is that you???

[@donaldinglese1243]

The Cube Toaster nope

[@rileygiesepiano]

This has really made me want to play marimba again. I’ve been focusing more on piano but marimba has a special place in my heart! Thanks Adam!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Locdogg - Piano That is amazing man! Please play some marimba when you have time ahaha 😁 thank you for listening!

[@teddypalmer6038]

This is probably one of the most enjoyable peaceful pieces I have ever listened to. Not only is it a fantastic composition, but the performance was amazing as well. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Teddy Palmer You are very kind! Thank you for taking the time to listen ☺️

[@goncalobrandao3482]

Very beautiful ... I'm a percussionist and even a tear ... Congratulations and keep up the good work

[@christianbaugher677]

I swear, if you keep making these awesome solos at this rate, I can just go ahead and kiss my wallet goodbye.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Ahahahaha you are too kind! One at a time :)

[@ryancarlisle7909]

I have a student working on moon. I'm definitely going to show him this tomorrow!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you for getting your students to play my music! You are awesome :)

[@ryansandiego1814]

Clever girl.......you've done it again Adam, congrats and thanks for more QUALITY literature. Much love.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much for your QUALITY comment

[@fdeleon720]

With schools closing, I lost access to a 5 octave marimba, but I have been very fortunate enough to borrow a 4.3 from my old high school. Been searching for literature to do on a 4.3 and I think I'm gonna give this one a go :)

[@fdeleon720]

update: I love it!

[@lollystacey]

i just bought a copy of this ahead of time for school!!

[@lizard0054]

You never fail to disappoint Adam, a beautiful piece as always!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much man!

[@ezaiahcisneros5011]

Yessssssss! Omg I can't wait to get it! I'm definitely playing this for my 8th grade solo

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Awesome!! Let me know when you perform it!!

[@CounciloftheRadical]

I played this piece for a state solo and ensemble competition too early for my skill level and somehow managed to get a one. Thanks for making a really enjoyable solo to play that got me really invested into what I was learning and actually put effort into being a percussionist.

[@SuperCajun97]

WOOOOORLD STARRRR!!!!!!!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

WOOOOORRRLLLDDDD STARRRRR thank you JB 😍

[@karanbhakta2665]

What a piece! I started playing 4 mallets this year and this is amazing i entered the giveaway on the marimbafest page hope I win!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you Karan! Hope you win too!!

[@nickloughner7512]

This is the last of the three solos I'm learning. I'll learn every solo that you make :p

[@abhib7410]

Great job! Executed perfectly

[@AdamTanPercussion]

That means a lot to me! Thank you so much :)

[@oomenacka]

Beautifully played like always...you never fail to impress do ya?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

You are too kind!! Thank you :)

[@kelhunter7937]

Yes yes yes get it ADAM

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you man!!!

[@zoeko5654]

this is one of my goal pieces to learn. so beautiful

[@bischoffsean8259]

Finally a 4.3 octave piece!

[@thomashendricks5810]

Moon is also 4.3

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Yes I wanna write more for 4.3, it is a fun challenge working with a smaller space! Next one will be a 4.3 + vibes duo I think...

[@DiGi_-vh6ku]

You did a top ten marimba four mallet solos, but I'm looking for duets to do with friends. It would be awesome if you could make a top ten marimba duets with four mallets.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Yes I'm planning to make a top 10 duets sometime :) thank you for the suggestion!

[@alexandrahaldy]

I'm in loveee❤

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you Alexandra!!

[@bradleyfremder5245]

This is amazing!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you Bradley!!

[@Sleed27]

莲花 真美丽， Adam 厉害! 666

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Baoyingwalao 謝謝你的支持！你比我厲害😄

[@ilikeeggs2861]

Your so awesome and I love youuuu

[@AdamTanPercussion]

You too man!!

[@littlelamp100]

so nice

[@donaldinglese1243]

littlelamp100 it depends on how comfortable you are with the instrument. If you haven’t really played a marimba solo Before there are other pieces you Should begin with,as this piece has some advanced stuff in it. But if you think you’re up for it then I’d say go for it!

[@littlelamp100]

donald inglese for context i’ve played the second movement of stout’s mexican dances

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I think what everyone said above is right! You can learn anything if you take it slowly and it will show you exactly what you need to learn to get the piece to the standard you want. And 2nd movement of mexican dances is pretty good!!

[@jvegaalbela]

gorgeous stuff man

[@hayuaheeppe6285]

I have bought moon, lotus and flying colours to upgrade my Répertoire and i want more 4.3 marimba pieces so I can buy all of them!

[@rileygiesepiano]

Are there physical copies yet or just PDF?

[@AvaAshes]

I loved it! Cant wait to learn this myself! Which mallets are you using in this video?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you man! I'm using Encore Mallets Nanae Mimura series 5/4/4/3 :)

[@gaberobison680]

Ugh now I have to decide whether to play Lotus or Moon for my first four-mallet solo. Moon seems easier for me except the one handed run at the beginning which is odd because even though I'm right handed I am much better with rolls and independents in my left hand!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Moon is the easier one for sure! The one handed run can be played with independent strokes too, I just like the feeling of a one handed lateral :)

[@emilyarcienega5784]

i really want this for piano...

[@collincolt4787]

Anybody have any recommendations for any dual tone/graduated sets of mallets for maybe a 5 octave marimba (rose wood)?

[@dillonstephenson1539]

Hey im a huge fan of this solo also any budget mallet suggestions

[@dillonstephenson1539]

Anyone really could help me with this

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much! Depends on what your budget is :) Some people say below $50 is budget while some people say below $25 is budget haha

[@robertcjv]

👏👏👏👏

[@ilikeeggs2861]

Also can you pin these

[@ilikeeggs2861]

Firsttttttt

[@your_big_toe_5647]

i really want to do this as my solo piece but im going from no experience with 4 malleting to this so its really hard

[@mr.pwingles8959]

Same here, does anyone know of any warm ups or exercises to obtain the chops to do this solo?

[@your_big_toe_5647]

⁠@@mr.pwingles8959last week i finally performed this solo and didnt make it because our judge had a lot higher expectations than any other, but when i was learning and going on I just played the song I never really used warmups, its probably not the best way to go about it but thats just what I did

[@ajhanmer6864]

May or may not be using this for college auditions now, tysm for this!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

DOWNLOAD A PDF OF 'LOTUS' RIGHT NOW: www.adamtanpercussion.com/download HARD COPY FROM EDITION SVITZER AVAILABLE NOW! www.editionsvitzer.com Anyway, if you enjoyed the piece please give me a thumbs up, and please share it with anyone who you think might like it! Thank you for listening and have a great day 😁 #TheStudioFamily #木琴家族 #WeAreMarimbafest

[@thomasnguyen5639]

same connotation as moon. I should make an animation to accompany this piece

[@AdamTanPercussion]

!! I would love to see an animation to this! Thank you :)

[@russ6541]

Sounds like something that would have been in a move like Up, during the beginning part where it shows the couple growing old together throughout the years. Beautiful.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Maaaan I love that scene so much. It would be my honour if this could match to something as great as that!

[@krispy2114]

This is giving me Pokemon Diamond and Pearl vibes and I feel so nostalgic

[@blakesorenson8766]

Debussy....but with some modern chords

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Blake Sorenson Correct 🤣

[@lemonswounge2930]

Reminds me of Arabesque 1 BIG TIME!!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Me too ;)

[@varixalint]

I really don’t like playing octaves since I have small hands and use traditional grip, but I’ll try to play this 👍

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you man!! I'm sure you can do it!

[@PoobahYT]

TKam1646 hey there bud 😂

[@cjohnalex]

I felt like this particular piece told some sort of story. As i listened i visualized so many things that may go with this story. It's amazing I love this solo! 😂😁

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much man! I am always hoping that people can tell their own stories with my music :)

[@adamszczudluk1850]

Hi adam can you give me some tips on marimba because I am just starting out at my school and I am having a hard time. I have been watching you for 3-4 months and I love your reviews. Can you also do some snare rudiments. You and I have the same names :)

[@AdamTanPercussion]

adam szczudluk Thanks Adam! Yes we do have the same name ahaha... no matter what you do spend lots of time slowly working on exercises to build technique first! I didn’t do this when I started and I sucked so much. You’ll grow so fast! And as for snare rudiments, I’m actually pretty bad at snare LOL.. but I’ll see what I can do. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@brandonallange7327]

I LOVE THIS!!!! it is so good, but not as good as moon, moon is my favorite solo in general and i dont think anything can beat it!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I'm glad you love both! Moon is a fun one too :)

[@alexandrahaldy]

SAME

[@ThereseNgHoiYan]

很好聽☺️

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much 😁

[@henryhorne6114]

I actually really like this one

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I am glad! Thank you so much :)

[@caseythompson9603]

I think this may be your best work yet!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you for the high praise Alexander!!

[@jezareli]

I’m a junior in high school looking for a solo for solo and ensemble in TX, USA and I just saw some of his pieces on the pml(prescribed music list). I just thought that was really cool.

[@brandonamor2629]

It has a very "remember me" from Coco sound. I love it!!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Brandon Amor it does!!! Thank you so much!

[@cm-qy6rl]

i’ve just been told by my parents that i shouldn’t even try to go into music. and that i don’t even practice. i’ve been practicing hours every day for the past 4 years in hopes of being able to go somewhere with percussion. not giving up just yet. also i know that that’s a pretty young person thing to be worried about but… i can’t see myself doing anything else. just wanna say that ur a huge inspiration, and that this piece brought tears to my eyes just now. and i’ve heard it a million times already. thank you.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Don't worry, my parents said the same thing at the beginning! All that matters is that you do what you think is going to get you closer to your desired life :) and seems like you're already doing it so good on you!!

[@willoman88]

Animate a full version of Bao for this when ah zai comes back home, Disney feels 🥟

[@ghost_leader49]

I want to perform this is bad for solo and ensemble next year! Too bad it's not on the list but please consider it!

[@thomasvu1468]

you can submit it for uil to look at to add on their pescribed music list

[@TestierDesign]

Really love this! What difficulity would you estimate this to be?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much! I'd say it's definitely more tricky than Moon because it's a bit more note-heavy and sporadic, so maybe we can call it an 'Intermediate-Advanced' :)

[@MarimbaMaurice]

So Moon is intermediate? (currently deciding which one I should play first)

[@bethbarry2492]

I’ve been so excited for this piece to come out that I almost cried once the video started :))

[@AdamTanPercussion]

You are too kind! Thank you so much for your patience :)

[@JJJBoys]

Great!

[@juanarreguin1]

Wonderfully great composition! Congratulations, and I hope to see many people play this sophisticated piece. Great expression and story-telling through all these tonal adventures, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

That is such a great way of putting it Juan! Thank you so much for listening!!

[@sabrinaklinker1410]

Adam! I'm learning this one for my college audition :)

[@jeremyprawat7864]

😍

[@tristl8203]

Aushfjslad CLASS STARTS IN TWO MINUTES, AAAAAAGHHH, HOW DO I WATCH 6 MINUTES IN 1?!?!?!?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Ahahahaha this is what I always tell myself when I'm trying to rush out videos!

[@tristanseow2970]

Reminds me of Arabesque 1 a lot

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Me too! I love arabesque so much hahaha

[@sparkythesquid]

Did you major in music at university?

[@sparkythesquid]

Because this is really good

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much man! Yes I did, I did a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music as well :)

[@beefyboy10]

Wish this was released a couple months ago so I could play this for my senior recital :(

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Ahhh sorry I couldn't get it out sooner! It was definitely trickier than I thought to transcribe :|

[@johnsus8524]

Wooooooooo! Definitely picking this up ASAP!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much John! Hope you enjoy playing it!

[@fatyixing]

This is really so pretty - hopefully I’ll be able to learn it soon 💖💗💖

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much! I hope you get to play it too!!

[@claudiasanchez720]

Encantador

[@filibertolandaverde4538]

Best one so far 🤩

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thanks philly!!!

[@spookiedukey]

Beautiful as always 🤙

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much man!!

[@bja-1]

What a beautiful piece!!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you Brian!!!

[@MarimbaMaurice]

Absolutely fell in love in the last few months while practising this piece for the next concert 💕

[@7ainiko]

i wish adam was my percussion teacher at school lol so he could teach me this song

[@justinseiler9893]

Just got moon to play it for an audition. The wants 😭

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Good luck in your audition man! One at a time, don't worry my piece isn't going anywhere ahaha!

[@justinseiler9893]

@@AdamTanPercussion Thanks for the luck. Last year the instructors went heavy on putting your own idea into a piece. I thought Moon would be a good choice.

[@oliviasletteland]

I love this so much ❤️

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much Olivia!

[@CalDia04]

What’s your process for writing these solos and how long do they usually take to make? (Your solos are great and I love them!)

[@christopherpinckard176]

Adam I love all of you marimba solos. They are something I aspire to play daily. My favorite one by far of yours is Moon.

[@PostLagone]

Hey Adam, what substitutions would I need to make in order to play this on a 4 octave?

[@ClassyXxGamer]

So amazing! Love it!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much!!!

[@bradmoegelin1823]

im playing this for my solo this year

[@nickisacoff7100]

This is the best thing ive ever heard

[@jorgepina4365]

I’m in love with this

[@ZaeraGeorge]

Woow, this is so awesomeeee!! You're such a talented person 😍

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Sara Gheorghe thank you so much! You are too kind ☺️

[@ZaeraGeorge]

Just saying the truth ;)