Hey Randall, I'm a tuba player at one of the schools that commissioned this piece, and since we're playing it again this year, I just wanted to thank you for writing such an incredible piece for us. Still the most fun I've ever had playing a piece.
Anoka High School student here. Was so fun playing this piece when it was commissioned to us. Thank you so much Mr Standridge for this wonderful experience.
this piece was so much fun to play even if i dropped my two metallic objects right before it started lol. i still go back and listen to it all the time and it gives me chills every single time. i pestered our band director so much this year to play another piece of yours and i'm very happy we're doing so.
I played this in my wind ensemble (I’m part of the Anoka-Heneppin school district that commissioned this piece) and let me tell you, Randall Standridge KNOWS how to write a bells part!! I am playing Dark Ride (another one of Mr. Standridge’s pieces) in a different ensemble right now, and that song also has an amazing bells part that is super fun to play.
Such an awesome way to describe the different cultures and different human beings that you can meet! Mr. Standridge, you're brilliant! This is is certainly a piece I'd love to learn how to conduct one day! :)
It is 10 percussion parts, and they are all essential. I've been told I write "too much damn percussion" at times, but I think it serves the piece well.
@@randallstandridge It definitely sounds great. Considering it was a commission for multiple bands, it makes sense to have more parts. Not sure how my team of 4 will pull it off though! Do you have any slow melody pieces with "too much percussion"? Rehearsing 3 minute pieces with 2 timp hits and a cymbal roll gets boring pretty quickly!
Hey Randall, I'm a tuba player at one of the schools that commissioned this piece, and since we're playing it again this year, I just wanted to thank you for writing such an incredible piece for us. Still the most fun I've ever had playing a piece.
Thank you, we’re actually doing the studio recording of it next week
As a fellow tuba player I agree vary fun piece
As a fellow tuba player I also agree
Anoka High School student here. Was so fun playing this piece when it was commissioned to us. Thank you so much Mr Standridge for this wonderful experience.
this piece was so much fun to play even if i dropped my two metallic objects right before it started lol. i still go back and listen to it all the time and it gives me chills every single time. i pestered our band director so much this year to play another piece of yours and i'm very happy we're doing so.
Love this song. Played Alto 1 for the NWSC honor band premiere. It was fun talking with you about the song.
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it
No way, it’s literally Gage law from Band class.
Gage Law from band!?
never thought id see gage law from band round these parts
What the crap, it’s mr law
It was quite the thrill playing this last night. Keeps you on your toes
The dancing section is 100/10 straight heat 🔥basically rap god in sheet music but it sounds amazing
I played this in my wind ensemble (I’m part of the Anoka-Heneppin school district that commissioned this piece) and let me tell you, Randall Standridge KNOWS how to write a bells part!! I am playing Dark Ride (another one of Mr. Standridge’s pieces) in a different ensemble right now, and that song also has an amazing bells part that is super fun to play.
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The message behind your music is an inspiration to all! This is an amazing composition!
Thank you, Michael. This is one of my favorites.
that bell part is giving me a run for my money, won’t lie to you sir lol
You're welcome.
Ok pal
Such a mystery piece. I really like it. I just got the music yesterday. Now I think this piece rivals The Nine
This is by far one of your best peices
Thank you, I agree. Onward!!!!
Such an awesome way to describe the different cultures and different human beings that you can meet! Mr. Standridge, you're brilliant! This is is certainly a piece I'd love to learn how to conduct one day! :)
Love this. Might suggest it for our band, but is that 10 percussionists I see scored? Might need to find some new recruits
It is 10 percussion parts, and they are all essential. I've been told I write "too much damn percussion" at times, but I think it serves the piece well.
@@randallstandridge It definitely sounds great. Considering it was a commission for multiple bands, it makes sense to have more parts. Not sure how my team of 4 will pull it off though!
Do you have any slow melody pieces with "too much percussion"? Rehearsing 3 minute pieces with 2 timp hits and a cymbal roll gets boring pretty quickly!
@@cjbralph try The Nine. It is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever heard.
@@joelwilson7797 Who's that by?
@@cjbralph the same person who created Utopia. Randall Standridge
I absolutely love 5:03 in this piece
Playing this for the wind ensemble At my school I love it
I remember playing percussion 10 and my hand ceasing to work when we started the first acceleration
I don't know how he made 7/8 sound natural
I definitely couldnt
I’m asking my band director if we can play this piece this year
I’m in an 8th grade band and I’m trying to convince the band to play this at the end of the school year
Btw my band loves the Santa thaw barbarian songs. I hope a 5th one comes out
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