Snow Globe - Vibraphone Solo

[@xxdrakiepooxx8994]

I wonder if people understand the complexity of having to use 4 mallets so effortlessly AND change their position to change chords so quickly and seamlessly

[@starskiffjulian]

And in the hardest grip in my opinion too

[@EricPeelMusic]

No more challanging than playing piano, once the grip is pushed to muscle memory.

[@PianoMan10-4]

@@starskiffjulianit’s funny you say Burton is harder, because as a high school vibes player who started with Burton in 8th grade and hasn’t touched Steven’s until a few months ago, I find Steven’s much harder and uncomfortable

[@PianoMan10-4]

Only on vibes though, I love Steven’s on marimba because of how much bigger the instrument and gaps between notes are

[@ZeldaNerd31415]

It’s giving Mario and Luigi dream team! Such nostalgia! I love this piece!

[@justaprotogen8391]

Of all the instruments I ever wanted to learn, the vibraphone is at the top

[@jacobzufelt3433]

do it

[@Raawriting]

You absolutely can do it! It’s a beautiful instrument to learn, and we need more representation

[@thanosdinosaur8600]

Played this piece - and Hall of Mirrors - just recently for a percussion ensemble concert, and playing Insomnia for another one soon. It was, is, and will be a delight to play these pieces. Thank you so much, Cody and Benjamin Holmes, for the wonderful music you’ve written.

[@unluckygd4672]

never heard a vibraphone solo that tells as much as a story as this one. absolute perfection. Fantastic work

[@manofhealing]

I think it's the harmony being used and the overall feel, but this reminds me so much of a mix between No Surprises and the new version of True Love Waits by radiohead lol, very cool

[@HolmesPercussion]

Love radiohead. Wasn't thinking of these specific tunes when writing this, but I do love those songs.

[@danielfuentes3085]

Your vibraphone looks so beautiful and so reflective i love it great job

[@TylerHasCookies]

Oh wow this it so beautiful, someone told me about this vibraphone solo a while back and now that I’m lessening to it I’ve gotta learn it for my next year percussion solo so I can perfect it! It feels so calm and kinda sad at the same time, so many emotions at once. ❤

[@kensnapsfast6719]

I love this beautiful piece of music!! Especially the melody at 1:46. I cry every time, you got me, lol!

[@JJYvette]

so many emotions here

[@chickenthug0]

Absolutely beautiful. Immediately purchased the score. Cannot wait to start practicing it in the coming days. Just in time for the holidays!

[@Adam-Taylor-Composer]

As a composer who is looking to write for vibes, I may have to add this piece to my study list. This is absolutely beautiful!

[@1Comment2RuleThemAll]

Love this might possibly give it a try

[@ericwatson7256]

Love this. Might look in to getting this to prepare for my senior recital in a few years 😍

[@ericwatson7256]

Update: this is the closer of my senior recital in December. I have loved learning every note of this piece!

[@ecksluss]

Reminds me of Tifa's Theme from FFVII. Love it

[@MarimbaMaurice]

Perfect piece for these times. Thanks for posting this beautiful recording 💛

[@JuanRamirez-gw7qp]

Beautiful piece and flawless performance!

[@HolmesPercussion]

Thanks Juan! Hope you are doing well

[@raymondgonzalez5690]

Ate

[@peytonr23]

I choose it as my solo this year! Thanks for this masterpiece can't wait to play it! Any tips for the learning process?

[@HolmesPercussion]

Awesome - thanks for playing! Go slow, be patient with the left hand part. :)

[@hungrydrummer]

Started learning this piece a few months ago but got frustrated with that left hand part and stopped. Just watched this again and inspired to dust this piece back off!

[@ZRSBW]

This sounds so nice!!

[@joeponder578]

Beautiful piece!

[@bowman137]

I had no idea I could hold my breath for 4:38. Thank you for this!

[@jasmineneginegi]

A Big appulause from Japan👏👏 Beautiful:)))

[@NathanDefense]

This is awesome! I want to learn it so badly 😅

[@adrienneweaver2557]

This is so relaxing to listen to! Also, what kind of mallets are you using? I love how they cut through without being too sharp and I've been looking for a pair like this for a while

[@HolmesPercussion]

Thank you! They are Vic Firth Terry Gibbs Mediums - the light blue ones.

[@theoneand0nly874]

Can you do LA noir main theme on the vibraphone?

[@HolmesPercussion]

Got a few other things I need to do first - but I will look at it!

[@bauerdrums72]

Could anyone tell me which cross grip he's using?

[@HolmesPercussion]

I’m using Burton! Grip doesn’t matter a whole lot. It’s best to use what you are comfortable with IMO. Also can depend on what you are playing.

[@cristianmolina4869]

Please cover video game music plzz

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