I am from GalIcIa, northwest of SpaIn. I always loved contemporany percussIon musIc, and I stIll remembered that percussIon pIeces I had the oportunIty of lIstenIng In a hall concert, as Rebonds A by XennakIs or TakemItsu´ RaIn Tree. ThIs pIece, Sweet Dreams and Time Machines, or another one WhIte PInes are very ImagInatIve, energy, medItatIve, fantastIc musIc!
This is absolutely one of my favorite duos to date. There's absolute sophistication in the permutations and chord structures, and it’s astounding. Quite honestly I was smiling and reminiscing throughout the entire piece. Excellent work man, definitely going to consider this piece for performance at a concert sometime!
So very sorry for the loss of your friend and colleague. You truly honor him with your music and your work. Thank you for sharing your talent. My son hopes to go up there for graduate school in about seven years and looks at yours and Ivan's work with high regard.
This piece is transcendental! Absolutely gorgeous work. Definitely one of my favorites!!! I don't know how you do it Mr. Burritt!! Thank you for sharing such wonderful works. Your technique and artistry really comes through in what you write. This and White Pines are up there in some of my favorite percussion pieces.
Words fall short on this one Michael, I’m deeply moved by this piece. The cycle of life and the human challenge are translated into music here. Bravo! Encore!
I read the poem in the description over and over again in different emphases meditating on my mentor and piano teacher that we lost to cancer last August. I think of him regularly, and I am quite certain I would call him every other week to tell him about my new adventures and successes as a music major. Beautiful piece, figures that I hear it the very same week I'm learning Catching Shadows
This piece and performance is already amazing as just music, but when you understand the meaning behind it, it makes it so much better. You really can feel emotions in the music. I'm just a student, and I never knew Doug, but I can imagine the imagery of him when I listen. Truly great work, Mr. Burritt.
I miss playing so much. This one is so beautiful (as is your marimba!) I got an outstanding soloist award for October Night back in 1994. Your music is an important part of my life, Mr. Burritt! Thank you for sharing it with us.
I absolutely love this piece, and each time I listen to it there is always something new I hear that is so genius to a mallet player. I just have one question, is there a way that this piece can be played for two 4.3 octave marimbas? (with transcribing)
It’s ridiculous how people can make pieces like this, such a masterpiece
Danny Hale thanks for the kind words
This piece is absolutely beautiful, the texture of the crotales is breathtaking.
I am from GalIcIa, northwest of SpaIn. I always loved contemporany percussIon musIc, and I stIll remembered that percussIon pIeces I had the oportunIty of lIstenIng In a hall concert, as Rebonds A by XennakIs or TakemItsu´ RaIn Tree. ThIs pIece, Sweet Dreams and Time Machines, or another one WhIte PInes are very ImagInatIve, energy, medItatIve, fantastIc musIc!
Thanks so much for the very kind words Denis! Much appreciated!!!
1:07 is my favorite part love this part
Yesss ive been waiting for another Micheal and Ivan duet :)
So glad you enjoy the music!
This is absolutely one of my favorite duos to date. There's absolute sophistication in the permutations and chord structures, and it’s astounding. Quite honestly I was smiling and reminiscing throughout the entire piece. Excellent work man, definitely going to consider this piece for performance at a concert sometime!
Cameron Ohashi thanks for your enthusiasm for the music!
I absolutely love this; so much emotion. I can see a story unfolding in my mind.
So glad you enjoyed it Michael!
Michael Burritt it really is awesome!
So very sorry for the loss of your friend and colleague. You truly honor him with your music and your work. Thank you for sharing your talent. My son hopes to go up there for graduate school in about seven years and looks at yours and Ivan's work with high regard.
Chris Guarraia thanks! Glad you enjoy the music!
This piece is transcendental! Absolutely gorgeous work. Definitely one of my favorites!!! I don't know how you do it Mr. Burritt!! Thank you for sharing such wonderful works. Your technique and artistry really comes through in what you write. This and White Pines are up there in some of my favorite percussion pieces.
Thanks Benjamin!
Words fall short on this one Michael, I’m deeply moved by this piece. The cycle of life and the human challenge are translated into music here. Bravo! Encore!
It's been one year since this masterpiece was uploaded... words cannot express what this song does for my soul. Thank you, Michael.
Mason thanks so much for the kind words about the music!
優しい闇に眠るにはイイ曲だ。 素晴らしい。 職場の昼休み、聴いてます。 ありがとう。
I read the poem in the description over and over again in different emphases meditating on my mentor and piano teacher that we lost to cancer last August. I think of him regularly, and I am quite certain I would call him every other week to tell him about my new adventures and successes as a music major. Beautiful piece, figures that I hear it the very same week I'm learning Catching Shadows
Mark Pridemore thanks for the comment!
I can't wait to perform this at my recital!
Do it!!!
This piece and performance is already amazing as just music, but when you understand the meaning behind it, it makes it so much better. You really can feel emotions in the music. I'm just a student, and I never knew Doug, but I can imagine the imagery of him when I listen.
Truly great work, Mr. Burritt.
Thanks for the comment!
What Ivan is playing at 1:41 - 1:51 where have I heard that before? Great performance, made me cry watching it.
There’s a section from Ivan’s duet “into the air” that plays with high octave dissonance like that
Beautiful music Mr. Burritt! And great interpretation from both of you! 👏🏼👏🏼 Bravi!
Ricardo Orozco thanks!
1:08 is my favorite part. And my band Teacher showed me this!!!
Awesome.
cool I like it
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for listening!
This duets amazing!! Love all your work!!
Thanks Joshua! Appreciate your kind words about the music!!!
it's so beautiful it doesn't deserve 3k viewes. It deserves so much more.
I’m so happy that you enjoy the music! Thanks for the comment!
A tour de force masterpiece! 👏👏👏👏
Thanks Hector!
Ivan is playing Crotales
I still listen to this, and it gives me chills every time. What were you going through when you made this? I cannot imagine! Thank you, MIchael.
I was just reflecting on the person and how much I enjoyed and was thankful for knowing him for a time! Thank you for listening!
I miss playing so much. This one is so beautiful (as is your marimba!) I got an outstanding soloist award for October Night back in 1994. Your music is an important part of my life, Mr. Burritt! Thank you for sharing it with us.
What are the mallets used?
So nice to be able to listen to another duet from you guys.
Zachary Toth I’m using Malletech MB 8’s with an MB 5 in the bass. I believe Ivan is using MB 13’s. Happy to know you enjoy the music!
Congratulations !! Great job!! An exquisite performance, with great precision and phrasing.
How could I buy the sheet music? Thank you.
I absolutely love this piece, and each time I listen to it there is always something new I hear that is so genius to a mallet player. I just have one question, is there a way that this piece can be played for two 4.3 octave marimbas? (with transcribing)
Can hear a trumpet in the background around 3:40. Excellent performance though!
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