Catching Shadows - marimba duo by Ivan Trevino

Ivan Trevino and Michael Burritt perform Ivan's marimba duo Catching Shadows. While some might know the percussion sextet version, Catching Shadows was first written as a marimba duo for Michael and Ivan to perform together.
Sheet music for Catching Shadows is available at IvanDrums.com

[@devinwarrick3660]

"Ready? Take 1." Getting this on their first take. Doesn't get much better than that.

[@brennengrimes]

assuming by the different camera angles, im sure they recorded a bunch of takes and kept the best by each part and put it all into one. Nothing wrong with that though

[@anjagoller]

@@cg7240 This piece has quite some breaks where it is easy to cut. So you just have to get one sequence in one go and then use the best ones for the video. And of course the microphones have to stay in one place. It is quite impressive what you can do with professional cutting. It is possible that they did it in one take but we can't be entirely sure.

[@Adam.Clark.]

@@cg7240 they could have also overlayed the audio and expanded the video track and cut on the beat, to counter that

[@dman2204]

It also couldve been take 2 or take 3/they couldve lied

[@griffin8er845]

@@dman2204 no, all of my videos I create are 1 take with 3 different cameras. Mine look like garbage compared to theirs because they clearly paired with a professional recording company of sorts to get high quality equipment. This is indeed one take. The way you do this is to have around 5 cameras and 4 microphones and do one take, using editing to put them together. In editing, you line up the sound of each camera and microphone and then edit each of the perspectives to flow together.

[@shadowchasers62]

This was a blast! Thanks to my man Ivan for writing such a great piece. More to come for sure!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Absolutely! Always fun MJB!

[@bennettfairall5634]

What mallets where you using for this piece?

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Bennett fairall Hey Bennett! I believe Professor Burritt is using his Malletech MB8's (maybe an MB13 in his top mallet) and I'm using my Malletech IT13's with a Concerto 4 in the bass.

[@drakebailey6104]

What microphones were used to record?

[@jaime-writes]

Drake Bailey They look like Shure KSM32s

[@rexjoshuaorbeta1375]

For myself :) Start - 0:03 A - 0:39 B - 1:10 C - 2:01 D - 2:31 E - 2:45 F - 3:23 G - 4:45 H - 5:18 I - 5:59 J - 6:26 K - 6:53 L - 7:19

[@alekwimmert7548]

Thank You!!!!

[@evS.25]

So helpful !!

[@resipsaloquitur13]

You can’t play like this unless you really care about what you’re playing and whom your playing with. Talent aside. That’s another bag of worms. In one take, this is just good stuff.

[@jonhohensee3258]

WRONG. I play like this on a regular basis and I don't give a flip about it.

[@Gabegabegabe593]

Jon Hohensee cap

[@liam_er]

@@jonhohensee3258 same

[@user-fl6jf4pn2o]

@@Gabegabegabe593 no cap. play like this with people i have no emotional connection with whatsoever on a regular basis.

[@christopherhardesty-crouch1119]

Y'all saying you play like this and don't care; You don't get this good at anything unless you really care about it. Quit pretending.

[@gavindelong8587]

WHY CANT THIS BE ON SPOTIFY I LOVE IT

[@ethanhatcher5533]

Dude same

[@josephburns6437]

If one study one summary can be in Spotify this should be on it too

[@victorabram5666]

Please put on Spotify! This song has been my favorite duo and sextet ever

[@sambaron2625]

It sounds kinda like white pines (if you haven’t heard that it’s awesome) and that’s on spotify

[@akashgeorge3326]

Its up!

[@kodimyles4807]

I am a sophomore in high school and I am learning this with a close friend of mine. This past year has been really difficult for me to get through because I haven't been able to play due to tendonitis issues from over practice. I am just getting back into playing four mallet and your music has reignited my fire and passion for percussion. We can only strive to put as much meaning and beauty into this music as you two have. Thank you!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

+Kodi Myles I really appreciate the kind words Kodi! Sending you best wishes for happy and healthy music making!

[@hannahlael3445]

+Kodi Myles Oh, man, I know the feels. I have tendonitis and carpal tunnel on top of chronic rheumatoid arthritis and fybromyalgia. It's super cool that you're getting back into percussion, you'll have a ton of fun with this piece! :)

[@EduardoLozPin]

i know that the transfer factor it´s such usefull for all of that issues!! Greetings fro Mexico. If you want to know more, write to me.

[@jadendrums11]

Kodi Myles bro I'm a freshman and I'm barely starting four mallet grip. Do you think I'll be able to perform this as a sophomore?

[@chloedupras8522]

I think if you try hard enough, you'll be able to do it. While I haven't played this piece before, I think that if you practice a lot and get help from instructors or teachers, it shouldn't be too bad. A passion for playing will definitely help, too. I started 4 mallet grip back in September and have improved loads. I moved to a new school this year and they did a show based off this piece for spring concert season for competitions last year, and usually in percussion ensemble it only takes a few months to learn the songs. So if you keep practicing, you'll be able to do it in no time :) sorry for the long response, I just want everyone to go for their dreams and stuff~

[@carlosaguilar9742]

doing this duet with my girlfriend and we both fell in love with this song to this song. Thanks Ivan Trevino

[@StefanGriffinMusic]

Carlos Aguilar beautiful

[@spooky1503]

My best friend showed me this about 2 weeks ago the music itself is wild and so beautiful but the meaning this song has to me is of such high value... you see my best friend had to move back to Arkansas because of family issues and I live in Arizona, he has only been gone for maybe 6 or 7 hours and I have listened to this song at least 18 times, just thinking of him. I miss you kellan. We will meet again ❤️

[@lizzysuckss]

dude they played this duet at my percussion concert last year and someone did a strive to be happy solo. I love your work Ivan and I think it's pretty clear my school does too. Please make more art and inspire more!! Also this duet and strive to be happy are my favs rn

[@GiantFrostedBreadbug]

My teachers did this at my percussion ensemble. Words could not describe how happy I was. He’s getting moved up and he has to move to San Antonio for his upper management. In other words, he got promoted and his new promotion place is in San Antonio. This specific song will make me remember all of those happy memories of beginner band, to wind ensemble. If you’re seeing this Mr. Land, just know that you were the best percussionist teacher ever. I hope we can play Mario kart again sometime

[@partycup]

wowzers

[@ninjashyper5659]

I am an eighth grader. This is my favorite song, I want to learn this so bad, but I am working on a piece called furioso and valse. But when I get done with it and I learn a little bit more of four mallets I will be putting my all in this amazing song!

[@tman2953]

To call this beautiful would be an understatement. Literally brought me to tears. Heard it exactly when I needed to. Thank you Ivan and Michael, for sharing your talent with us. Love to you and yours.

[@LiamFlahertyCounterpoint]

slow section brought me to tears. beautiful writing

[@ozzyguy6792]

Just beautiful. Saw it performed live in Adelaide, Australia last night. Respect from a keyboard player.

[@skatardrummer1]

this just made my heart ache listening. in a good an bad way. so beautiful. I haven't been able to play marimba since I graduated from music school. I don't have the money or space for one. I've been keeping up on playing piano but it's not quite the same. music however we can :) Thank you for sharing your gift

[@thewarriorswayatimelesssol1716]

Melissa Cantey buy a toungue drum

[@johnnyjames7139]

Marimbas were included in the tuned percussion array of theatre pipe organs of the 1920's which provided the music for the silent pictures. It was a new sound in this country at that time. They are my favorite percussive instrument.

[@Zach-wh5jd]

I love this so much. The part at 1:46 has such a groove to it, so cool!

[@WarVDineTV]

Ivan is known for his power chord sections :)

[@elios-0001]

Amazing. I never thought music could be so calming and energetic at the same time. The name is also perfectly fitting.

[@Augustwind52]

The second section of this song is astoundingly complimentary to the beginning, and beyond beautiful. Definitely going to play this in the future.

[@cincyspin178]

Love this music. Wish there was more of it in the mainstream, but I'll enjoy it in whatever tributaries I can find. Thanks for posting.

[@caitlinlusk]

That part at 3:04 when Ivan looks at Burritt and smiles like, "damn we are killing it." So good.

[@diforrester7184]

Pure synchronicity emanating straight from their souls into mine.....fabulous! Absolute gold. Thank you

[@originsdemise]

I just love the care and passion that they both put into this piece. Michael composed a cool (and very difficult) solo, and Ivan wrote this as a follow up, and you can tell they both care a great deal. It is such a wonderful performance.

[@jackobuddy]

If only I could convince my orchestra to invest in a 5 octave marimba.... or two!

[@awesomecooly123]

try going to the band class that's where the percussion is

[@jackobuddy]

+awesomecooly123 I was in band all through Middle School and High School. Now I'm in a semiprofessional orchestra, but we have a small budget

[@pseudonymphmusic7721]

Jack Godwin we had one at my high school, I always listened to a kid play “summer treehouse” by Chad Floyd, then I realized I oddly love Marimba duets.

[@Diego-nv4bj]

We have two marimba ones at our school

[@signisot5264]

If you figure it out, you can sometimes do duets on one marimba with one person playing ‘upside down’ from the accidental side

[@brittupton]

the title fits this so well i love all of it

[@bruhgoaway8340]

There’s 800k views on this video and I’m pretty sure they’re all me.

[@CiriloDrums]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard...

[@KeyonGuo]

Gorgeous. For 8mins this felt just like a moment. I've never appreciated such soul from music for a long time. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisG1392]

Something amazing about the sound of wood.

[@john7180]

I want more music like that in my life

[@kadrodindubldva]

This is magic to me. I've never commented on a music piece, this is AMAZING.

[@nataliepersperaitor1313]

Two people in my school's band plannes on playing this for solo and ensemble. It was cancelled the day of due to COVID-19. They played it during lunch, and there wasn't a dry eye in the room.

[@kummer45]

This is by far the greatest gift I ever received in this Christmas.

[@LiquidGalaxy13]

I heard this a while ago as the sextet version. This setting is just as great! Wonderful piece.

[@ryanbelcher9439]

Words cannot express how much I love this piece

[@eliascabrera2502]

I watched this in music and now I am obsessed

[@filliiiii7]

You play percussion?

[@johnmatthewsii6014]

One of the most BEAUTIFUL things I have ever hear written for that instrument. Job well done!

[@serenabalke4365]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE I love the marimba, it has such a nice sound! I love how much passion you guys have while playing, and this song in general is just awesome

[@brandonwilson6606]

I seriously cannot get enough of this piece, without a doubt the best duet out there in the percussion world. You are a very talented musician and composer, thank you for this wonder work of art. Truly beautiful.

[@MrTopcatyup]

This gives me nostalgia for something I've never known.

[@doodoodaadoo1]

How is this not 1M views already? This is one of the best Marimba Duets I've heard in my life

[@brandoncompton7190]

Two people missed the thumbs up button and accidentally hit the thumbs down button. That is the only logical explanation. This is the most beautiful piece I have ever heard!

[@timmitny6310]

Somehow that number has increased to 76

[@evehutchison2500]

I'm a freshman in high school and I stumbled across this video a while back and thought it would be really cool to learn. I got the sheet music for Christmas and now another freshman and I have already learned it and we plan to play it as a feature for a band concert in March. Thank you so much for creating such an awesome piece!

[@eyeeye5660]

Did you end up doing it?

[@wyattbriggeman8770]

Answer the question eve

[@eyeeye5660]

I wonder if he did it

[@lune305]

So did u do it?

[@JesseSieff]

THIS is excellence. You sir, are a huge inspiration. I sincerely hope we cross paths some day.

[@kelischmidt6007]

This is soooooo gooooooooood!!!!! I can put it on repeat for hours. Thanks for sharing!

[@replayarchive8758]

Hands down best piece of music literature I have ever heard. I hope to perform this as a senior with my best friend throughout high school and hopefully we can take it to state.

[@Buzzk1ll98]

I freaking love this ensemble. Great job.

[@PaintedShovel]

Thank you for sharing your talent and goodness. This is an amazing way to start my day; I am anchored in beauty!

[@saia3130]

This was so relaxing, thank you Ivan. I needed this.

[@EpicMind500]

I have liked every piece of Ivans that I have heard. Rock on Ivan!

[@noahnewsom7424]

I heard the sextet while performing in an honor percussion ensemble at UT Martin. That is what brought me here.

[@Ambienfinity]

Spectacular composition and playing. Brilliant.

[@PimentDouce]

What a wonderfull sound!

[@dimpleboy2393]

My love for this marimba duo is extremely powerful. Great job for making such and extraordinary piece . Keep up the great work

[@Fondera435]

I can't stop rewatching this.

[@JakeMcGuiremusic]

Ivan, I would listen to an entire album of THIS. It's right up my alley. So good. Keep it up please.

[@2n10z]

Absolutely magnificent; thanks for sharing.

[@gordonnunn]

What an amazing performance!

[@bmedeiros678]

Never heard of this before. Quite amazing

[@howardbent5437]

I've listened to this so many times

[@jacobiblair0]

I am going to do this for my junior recital next year with a close friend. awesome job on this piece I can't stop listening to it! keep them coming!

[@seuradu8065]

Beatiful duo Marimba's..Thank you and success..!

[@maxbalasubramaniam6082]

We are doing this as are marching show this year so pumped

[@eyebalie]

Catching Shadows kills as a marimba duo!! Great composition, Ivan, and bravo to you both!

[@azeraye123]

I will never get tired of watching this..😭

[@preciousjoykelley857]

this is so beautifully written. nearly makes me cry.

[@quickcrafts3158]

Stunningly perfect.

[@ultraviolencenin]

Wow

[@kamilgomez7474]

I want to one day perfect this piece thank you for the inspiration

[@JackBuzzMusicZone]

Wow, it sounds GREAT, congratulations!!!! Awesome composition, incredible perfomance!

[@loganfox6725]

Love this duet!

[@BRunkel07]

Beautiful! Your music is always very inspiring, Ivan! Love the dynamic you and Burritt have as performers together too. It's very sincere and genuine!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

Hi Ben, Thank you for the kind words! MJB is a blast to play with. So much music and energy from him!

[@resipsaloquitur13]

The dynamics are real... omg.

[@petermillican2579]

This is one of the hippest pieces I have ever heard for the percussion ensemble vernacular. The composition style really suits the modern day music that kids listen to, but it really also draws in musicians that are a little older and it has already inspired so many. I jam the Eastman Percussion Ensemble's performance of this piece in my free time. I hope to one day study this work/direct it/hear it performed live. Thanks, Ivan!

[@thinkbaroque]

Beautiful! Great performance!

[@beefybeatz6137]

Simply Amazing

Ivan you're a great talented composer! Congratulations!

[@tv-el6fp]

This song is fantastic.

[@blakegrant9397]

I had an amazing time learning this piece with my friend. I love your work, Ivan!

[@calebcabz3116]

Great😆this makes me want to play the marimba even more!!!

[@paytonmacdonald]

Nice work, gentlemen, really outstanding. Thanks for putting this up.

[@dman2204]

Absolute Masterpiece👏👏👏👏👏

[@AlChemicalLife]

I remember when this was posted while i was in high school... Still my favorite marimba piece.

[@RambunctiousVA]

This piece has really gotten me through some tough times. Thank you.

[@_MikeTerry]

So no one is gonna talk about that perfect sniffle at 6:26

[@sneepsnorp4278]

Mike Terry professional sniffle

[@anjagoller]

I heard that, but it seemed pretty normal to me. You always do that when you have to start after such a break. The one who tells when to start/go on does the sniffle.

[@drumfreakk97]

Just a breath

[@goldencheeze]

it’s to keep time

[@kree89]

Definitely a cue into the next phrase

[@wakako9637]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@pbuotte]

I love making artwork to marimba compositions, including this one = Inspired !

[@michaelandrewnewell]

Beautiful piece.

[@flutegirl1995]

I love this duet

[@jurassicturtle3666]

It's been awesome seeing the popularity of your music explode!

[@jaxdowell2570]

A senior and a junior at the high school I'll be a freshman at next year played this at a concert is was so amazing

[@molliebarnes7523]

Loved this!

[@coolishsum4806]

I just bought this piece! Super excited to share this experience with one of the freshman here at my college.

[@andrewflores7883]

I'm a sophomore in high school as well, and my friend and I are going to learn this amazing duet which we are really looking forward to! Thank you for arranging such an amazing piece of music!

[@JuanRamirez-gw7qp]

Wow..... a piece that is so pleasing to the ear and requires some good counting/playing chops!

[@abbyabell1251]

I am absolutely in love with this piece and I have loved learning it! :) I'm both very nervous and excited to play it for high school District Solo/Ensemble in two days!

[@benjaminmilleson2928]

Beautiful!

[@noonster55]

Best I've ever seen...

[@janispottermarimbasoloist9064]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@ivantrevinomusic]

+Janis Potter Marimba Soloist Appreciate that Janis! Means a lot coming from you :)

[@yeahBradley]

I heard this on Classical MPR today and was awestruck by its beauty.