Moon Chasers by Mark Ford
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9 жыл бұрынMoon Chasers is a marimba solo written by UNT Percussion Coordinator Mark Ford. The music is about two people in love who are separated over a long distance and connected only by the moon. The work, dedicated to Mark's wife Ewelina, is the musical foundation for the second movement of Ford’s Concerto for Marimba and Wind Ensemble premiered in Australia with the Melbourne Conservatorium Wind Symphony directed by Nicholas Williams. The Concerto is also published by Musicon Publications and will be available in early 2023.
Moon Chasers is published by Musicon Publications: Check it out here: musiconpublications.com/produ...
You're the voice of a dream I had
You're the voice and I'm so glad
You're the weight of a dream of a life come true
There's no denying
I sometimes run and chase the moon
I just can
I sometimes run and chase the views
And dream of you
from "Dreamer" by Toni Childs
@kingofrats9311 5 жыл бұрын
Homie gave me a 1 at state Solo and Ensemble contest. Never been so star struck in my life.
@markfordmusic 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Matthew!
@josephgonzalez4020 4 жыл бұрын
Bruh I would be so scared if I played for him. His one of my favorite composers
@fdeleon720 3 жыл бұрын
Matt is that you??
@esaiperez2787 3 жыл бұрын
@@fdeleon720 Frank is that you?
@elmarco239 3 жыл бұрын
@@esaiperez2787 is that you?
@praexis1 Жыл бұрын
This was the piece that made me fall in love with the marimba and inspired me to try so hard to learn it. Thank you Mr. Ford.
@markfordmusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful and kind comment! Through dedicated consistent work and musical achievement your performance will also inspire others to reach higher goals. The beauty we love reflects who we are. So whatever music you play, always connect with the expressive qualities that brought you to music in the first place. Find your musical voice and enjoy the journey! All the best!
@bradenprice5826 Жыл бұрын
I fell asleep on the bus with this on repeat for 3 hours. The best marimba solo ever written in my opinion
@markfordmusic Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you!
@stephen1888 6 жыл бұрын
I hope my arms get that thick from playing marimba!
@SethBearden3 6 ай бұрын
3 years ago, I had no idea that percussion would be what I'd want to pursue for my musical career; I'd studied voice primarily up until that point, but I'd always dabbled a bit in both worlds. After starting applied percussion lessons as a voice student, I eventually stumbled upon this piece. I believe this piece was a pivotal part in me figuring out what I wanted to do for my career; performance, education, and composition, with a focus on percussion. So I made the switch. I just had my first solo percussion recital yesterday, and this piece is the one I chose to close it with. Thank you, Mr. Ford, for this stellar work! I hope to meet you someday.
@markfordmusic 6 ай бұрын
Seth, thank you for your wonderful message! Words cannot express the impact that music and art can have on our lives. Your description of how Moon Chasers played a role in your musical progress was touching. But you were the one that had the vision, you did the work, and you had the determination, perseverance and work ethic to prepare and perform a recital! Wonderful! Congratulations on your accomplishments! I hope to meet you one day and hear your perform. Keep up the great work!!
@alexking7148 9 жыл бұрын
Man, this piece is gorgeous. One of my favorite pieces of yours I've heard. Forcing me to spend all my money on sheet music...
@carlosyjgiron7936 7 жыл бұрын
Alex King Play Guatemalan marimba
@remcoarets5142 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you got the sheetmusic? I can't find it
@IrisuIlle 4 жыл бұрын
@@remcoarets5142 almost any big percussion music distributor lol. Steve Weiss. Lone star. Etc
@uneasytrin 4 жыл бұрын
just found this piece and i’d be so interested in trying to play this but i only have access to a 4.3 octave marimba :/ it’s heavenly to listen to though
@remcoarets5142 4 жыл бұрын
You can play everything one octaf higher, than when you get acces to a bassmarimba then you now it already
@user-ro9qz8tc8t 3 ай бұрын
Greetings, I can ask you for the sheet music of this piece... I can't find them in any way. …
@mrman7361 2 күн бұрын
@@user-ro9qz8tc8tgo pay for it
@Jathwe Жыл бұрын
been 6 years since i touched a marimba, still listen to this piece all the time.
@had1223 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Ford you're an amazing performer and composer! Your compositions have elevated the marimba to a new level.
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad that you are enjoying the music! Keep working hard on your performance skills and in time good things will happen!
@ericchavez2803 4 жыл бұрын
I would’ve played this solo at state if these current circumstances never happened. Just so fun to play. I wish I could write beautiful charts like this one. Bless you sir!
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Eric Chavez - Thank you Eric! I hope to hear you perform Moon Chasers one day! All the best for your music!
@ldsanlo4249 4 жыл бұрын
After searching for 3 hours I have found the piece I want to play on my final exam :) I love it! I'm really picky with marimba pieces so I'm really happy to have found this piece of art. It looks pretty hard tho... Let's start practising :)
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Leander De Weerdt - Thank you for your comments! Good luck on your recital!!
@user-zs3md1es3j 5 жыл бұрын
yo Mark Ford ! Remember u went to Shanghai and perform ? i was the audience, i'm your fan ! These piece u written are so good !
@markfordmusic 5 жыл бұрын
成希涵 - of course I remember! That was a wonderful visit! 😀. Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you are enjoying my music!! Best wishes!
@elightened2k165 8 жыл бұрын
This is honestly one of my favorite pieces for marimba. I'm super picky when it comes to marimba solos too. This is my next piece I'll be working on and I can't be more excited! Thank you for this!
@markfordmusic 8 жыл бұрын
+Elightened2k16 - Thank you for your nice comment! I'm glad that you are excited about Moon Chasers! Let me know when you perform it! Good luck!!
@joseluismartinezgomez4187 10 ай бұрын
it is amazing!!! i love it congratulations Mr. Ford.
@markfordmusic 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment! I'm glad you are enjoying Moon Chasers!
@cereal6024 Ай бұрын
I love this solo so much; I hope my teacher lets me play this my junior year when I get more experience. I played the 4 mallet Rain Dance my freshman year. My freshman year was also when I first learned 4 mallets, so I got a chance at your beautiful solo. I listen to this solo for hours; I could listen to forever. You did a good job with this solo Mr. Ford.
@markfordmusic 23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad that you have found a connection with Moon Chasers. Me too! Keep working on your music and in time beautiful things can happen. Stay curious about new music, don’t be afraid to fail (because that is how we learn), and keep playing and improvising. In time your inner voice will connect with your technique and your expressive concepts will grow! Good luck!
@cereal6024 21 күн бұрын
@@markfordmusicThanks so much! It means a lot to hear your reply!!
@markfordmusic 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Keishi! And I can never forget our time in your beautiful country! I'm glad that you enjoy the music!
@user-vi3he6sm6w 6 ай бұрын
i don´t mind how difficult this piece is, i want to start practising it, my favourite marimba piece so far, thank you mark ford.
@ApexMusicProduction 7 жыл бұрын
just started learning this. harder than it looks
@sparlingsfarm 7 жыл бұрын
Yes my just started and he said exactly the same
@domolisher3272 4 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful solo. I can’t wait to play this at solo and ensemble.
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dominic! I hope that I am your judge at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival! Good luck!!
@oadiv4061 3 жыл бұрын
rip solo and ensemble 2020
@Brockh718 3 жыл бұрын
Played this two years ago at State Solo and Ensemble and got a 1. Still one of the best solos I have ever gotten to play.... or listen to!
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your performance Brock! Thank you for your kind words about Moon Chasers! FYI: I'm in the process now of composing the 2nd movement of my Marimba Concerto utilizing themes from Moon Chasers. The title of the movement is Chasing the Moon and the entire concerto will be premiered in Melbourne, Australia in spring of 2022!
@altu1615 4 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful ! Even if the record makes the sound hard. In concert it's so awesome ! The sound of Mark Ford is just unique : deep, never hard or aggressive and that's very moved
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@aydensalazar4988 3 ай бұрын
Learning this my freshman year to play sophomore year cause I already did my solo. It’s also first year in band 😼
@markfordmusic 2 ай бұрын
Great! Congrats on your first year in band! I hope you enjoy learning and playing Moon Chasers. Learn and practice small sections of the music and then gradually start to put these sections together. In time you will have the entire work! Good luck!
@furuyakeishi693 9 жыл бұрын
I like songs that can not be forgotten from the moment I heard in Japan. I want to let me play this song. ｋeishi Furuya
@ni_music0 10 ай бұрын
Love this! The melodic and bass lines mix together very nicely
@markfordmusic 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@AverageCIown 2 жыл бұрын
I found my new favorite song I can’t wait to learn this!
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy learning Moon Chasers!
@PumpkinSpyceLatte Жыл бұрын
Your so inspiring! I’m currently in 8th grade still listening to all your pieces! This is by far my most favorite one! Right now I’m working on one of your classics:fry. I can’t wait to play it for my percussion solo at the concert! You have been inspiring me for 2 years already! Keep up the great work and keep inspiring others!
@markfordmusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Moon Chasers is one of my favorites too! Good luck on your performance of Fry! Keep practicing every day and record yourself often. Listen back constructively as you study the score, and make a practice plan for bringing musical clarity and expression to your performance. In time you will become a stronger musician! Enjoy!
@Megarturo 7 жыл бұрын
I love this piece so much! Congratulation master Ford. I think i will buy it soon and start studying it... It will be a special gift for my wife!... As soon as i get it i will let you know... Big hug from Venezuela
@kyracarnes4819 4 жыл бұрын
This piece never fails to make me cry. It’s my favorite solo. If I ever get my hands on a marimba again I’ll finish it 🙁🥺🤍
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Kyra - Thank you! I hope to hear you play Moon Chasers one day!
@LUNARTICK007 8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, thanks for posting. (Great name -Coincidentally I'm also called Mark Ford too!)
@gruselleromain2503 4 жыл бұрын
okay, i just found it and I will try to play it next year at the liege conservatory :D
@justnoahherehello 4 жыл бұрын
2:50 is definitely my favorite part of this piece! Great job, I’m in love with this piece!
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@triana8561 Жыл бұрын
Playing this piece tomorrow at Solo & Ensemble after taking three weeks to learn it. It truly is a wonderful piece to study and I’m excited to perform it.
@markfordmusic Жыл бұрын
Triana, good luck on your performance at Solo & Ensemble! Thanks so much for your kind comment about Moon Chasers!
@emilyshnemily2975 4 жыл бұрын
My friend performed this at solo and ensemble and now he’s going to state!
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!!
@UnStableNicx Жыл бұрын
Sophomore in Texas been learning this solo for quite some time on top of my other solo that I got a one with at state and I ordered your mallets so I can play similarly to this I love this solo
@markfordmusic 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I hope you are making great progress with your music! All the best!
@kaitlynhunter666 5 жыл бұрын
Our summer band instructor mentioned to us once that you were his teacher! His name is Ernesto. Crazy how your skills could be passed down from you, to your students, and to their students. Also crazy how I can now technically say I learned from Mark Ford? 😂😂
@tristenwoods7457 4 жыл бұрын
Kaitlyn Hunter I could say the same about Kevin Bobo technically
@marcelbarragan6066 4 жыл бұрын
Ernesto Aguirre, right?
@drumqtips 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Mark!
@TomOuderits 8 жыл бұрын
What a lovely composition Mark, and a captivating performance as well!
@Megarturo 5 жыл бұрын
I just LOVE It!
@steveburke1509 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful and so well played (and recorded)
@markfordmusic 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments about Moon Chasers Steve!
@justnoahherehello 4 жыл бұрын
Bruh I’d love to learn this once region is over for this year but it looks so hard! This is such a beautiful piece though!
@Ryanasuarusrex 2 жыл бұрын
You learn it?
@howardbent5437 3 жыл бұрын
You got skills, Mark Ford. You got skills 😁😁
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Howard! Work hard on your music and good things will happen!
@ewelinabernackaford1743 Жыл бұрын
❤
@henwill8 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing piece, it really captures the feeling in the description, will definitely be one of the first pieces I attempt to learn once I have access to a 5.0 octave marimba!
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I look forward to hearing you play Moon Chasers one day!
@codyhageman3036 3 жыл бұрын
Who in their right mind would dislike this?!? This is a masterpiece of a solo!
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this kind comment! All the best for your music. Keep practicing!
@rdmusicbro9422 3 жыл бұрын
These dislikes are coming from those who don't practice!
@joemama3312 2 жыл бұрын
Homie cheated on his wife and this is his magnum opus about the experience
@JamesH045 9 ай бұрын
Hey Cody
@codyhageman3036 9 ай бұрын
@@JamesH045 ain't no way bro😂
@orlandodileo5836 2 жыл бұрын
Played this piece at 2017 state solo and ensemble. Never loved practicing music as much as I did for this. I also met Mark at the competition. Amazing person and amazing musician!
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Orlando! I'm glad that you enjoyed Moon Chasers. I love it too! Keep up the good work on your music!
@peterarmendariz5534 6 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy!!! Absolutely beautiful
@markfordmusic 6 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@the_mangerine 10 ай бұрын
Currently in my sophomore year in high school and I'm hoping that I'll be able to play this at some point, maybe this year or next year. It really is a beautiful piece, and I know that with enough time working on it I can get it down solid.
@markfordmusic 10 ай бұрын
I agree! Go slow and learn 4 or 8 bars at a time. Be patient, play every day possible, and good things will happen. I look forward to hearing your performance one day. Good luck!
@anthonymiller3672 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark for allowing people such as myself to perform such a wonderful piece.
@markfordmusic 6 жыл бұрын
We are on this earth to share Anthony! Enjoy!
@dimpleboy2393 6 жыл бұрын
Already ordered this solo! So excited to perform this, I'm in love.
@markfordmusic 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Enjoy!
@jaimexu206 7 жыл бұрын
I love this! Thank you so much for making this piece!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! :)
@iamarotisseriechicken1610 Жыл бұрын
Might choose this for my solo
@markfordmusic Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Enjoy!
@roberthernandez5334 7 жыл бұрын
I love this piece so much. So excited to perform it in my percussion concert!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Good luck on your performance!
@harolldgodinho6740 5 жыл бұрын
😱😱😱 Top!!!!
@percussionistry8591 4 жыл бұрын
If I could add one piece of marimba literature to my state's list for solo competition it would be this piece. I love it so much.
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! What state do you live in? Maybe this can be done for next year.
@percussionistry8591 4 жыл бұрын
@@markfordmusic Missouri!
@percussionistry8591 4 жыл бұрын
@@markfordmusic I actually double checked our state's list and found it, but no one at my school has ever talked about it. It looks like I'll have to be the first to take it to competition here!
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
@@percussionistry8591 Wonderful!! This is great news!! Good luck!
@richzhou2405 7 жыл бұрын
Loved this piece so much, literally spent my entire short winter break practicing and learning this. There's just so much musical expression and nuance in this recording, it sounds so beautiful.
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich!! I'm glad that you are enjoying Moon Chasers! Good luck with your performance! Maybe I'll get to hear you play it?! Hope so!
@hdagnel 5 жыл бұрын
Played Polaris for Mark at State Solo and Ensemble, never been so nervous in my life ha. Got a 2 :/
@gabsmusic9476 6 жыл бұрын
Love this, just purchased and started learning, hope i do a good job as you did composing this piece!
@markfordmusic 6 жыл бұрын
Many thanks! Go slow, study the score, practice every day, record yourself often and good things will happen! Good luck!
@markfordmusic 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! Moon Chasers is published by Innovative Percussion and should be available this month (July 2015).
@patrickhosford5874 6 жыл бұрын
Mark Ford man this is beautiful
@hotdog3392 6 жыл бұрын
Mark Ford ur swoll
@kelischmidt6007 8 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Can't wait for the full concerto version!
@markfordmusic 8 жыл бұрын
+Keli Schmidt - Thanks Keli! Ewelina and I are working on a children's book of original lullabies now and there will be some beautiful renditions for solo marimba. Then the concerto version... :)
@kelischmidt6007 8 жыл бұрын
sweet! please do an arrangement for wind ensemble with your concerto :D
@memeperor_ 7 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal... I hope I can one day play this!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! If you practice daily and find a good teacher, you will play Moon Chasers and many other beautiful pieces one day! Listen to a wide variety of music and go to concerts whenever you can. Then one day I will be watching your videos! ;-)
@programmedwrong3795 7 жыл бұрын
Ok,that is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Awesome!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@dvnt_9037 3 жыл бұрын
wooow
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@tA_aT287 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful piece... awesome technique, also like your instructional vids. Glad to run into your channel Mark
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Please subscribe and share these instructional videos with your students. Best wishes for your music!
@manuelgchapajr4472 6 жыл бұрын
TOTALLY AWESOME AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL STORY BEHIND THIS PIECE!
@markfordmusic 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Manuel!
@koltcarr5372 3 жыл бұрын
I am playing more of us for my solo I am a sophomore this year and looking forward to playing this next year for state solo and ensemble. I love this solo so much.
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment Kolt! I'm glad that you are enjoying Moon Chasers! All the best for your music!
@jessielal7830 7 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jessie!
@AaronRausch91998 7 жыл бұрын
I love it!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron!!
@jodystrong3229 4 жыл бұрын
Stunning!
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jody! I'm glad you like Moon Chasers!
@borgslayer 7 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful piece of literature, absolutely delightful!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tannerharvey7459 7 жыл бұрын
This is a truly beautiful piece
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kvngvastro 2 жыл бұрын
Currently learning this, it’s so fun to play so far
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoying the music you are playing is a great way to involve the audience. If you love the music you are playing, then the audience will feel this. Record yourself in practice often to be sure that what you hear in your head is coming out of the instrument. Keep up the good work!
@breadbread2675 5 жыл бұрын
I’m such a fan of your works! This is by far my favorite solo on marimba i have heard, and i plan on ordering the music as soon as i can! I am playing Birchbrook at solo and ensemble on February 22nd. One of my goals for my highschool percussion career is to play this, and I can’t wait. Thank you for blessing my ears!
@markfordmusic 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I love playing Moon Chasers and I hope you will too! Enjoy Birchbrook as you gradually build up your musical and technical skills. Soon you will be ready for longer more developed works. Play every day and don't forget to practice your sight reading. Good luck!
@heyitsem542 6 жыл бұрын
I heard one of the private lesson teachers at my school playing this and fell in love with it!! I got copies of the music and am playing it at our percussion concert next semester! You truely created a beautiful piece of art.
@markfordmusic 6 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!! Let me know when you will perform Moon Chasers! Good luck!
@beanspill 7 жыл бұрын
Thinking about getting this solo, when I heard it, it sounded absolutely beautiful and it seems nice to play for my upcoming audition (:
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisanna! Finding music that you can connect with is a good first step to selecting your audition music. Be sure that the work highlights your musical and technical strengths but still offers you some challenges. If you have the option to perform two works, then choose a second work that contrasts in style to show your diversity. A two mallet solo or etude would be perfect. Good luck!
@MrThePercussionist 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work Mark Truly inspirational
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Skalaa, thank you!!
@MrThePercussionist 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the 5 minute chat at PASIC last year. You are a very kind man.
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Justin! Keep working hard on your music!
@justsomerandom4583 4 жыл бұрын
Performed this piece this past fall before the pandemic hit. Listening to it brings me back to those simpler times :) Wonderful stuff
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Music has an amazing power to transport us back to special times or memories. Yes, we are all waiting for this Pandemic to end and praying for better times ahead!
@andrewphillips1098 2 жыл бұрын
god, how I wish I could play this.
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
You can do it! Make a plan to practice and work up to the skills you need to refine. Measure difficulty by realizing that some tasks need more time, dedication and persistence!
@catsr541 2 жыл бұрын
I love this piece! I just got my copy of "Moon Chasers" and I can't wait to start learning it for solo and ensemble next year!
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! All the best for your practice and preparation. Good luck!
@4csincerable 8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful composition and performance !
@markfordmusic 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@janispottermarimbasoloist9064 8 жыл бұрын
absolutely gorgeous Mark
@markfordmusic 8 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Janis!
@adamjack7891 7 жыл бұрын
Playing this for solo and ensemble next year, already ordered the music and I can't wait to start working on it!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!! Good luck!!
@adamjack7891 7 жыл бұрын
Mark Ford I performed this piece as well as Afta-Stuba! (I was player 2) last Saturday and received an Excellent rating on both pieces (which were also coincidentally judged by John Lane). The next performance for both will be in 11 days, I hope we do as well if not better! I've had a lot of fun playing both pieces so far.
@6DADADA Жыл бұрын
Really want to play this for my recital but we don't have a 5 octave Marimba unfortunately. Might just learn everything else just to get it in my hands just in case we get one. Lovely piece and theme
@DanielBrinson 5 жыл бұрын
Mark Ford!!! Hopefully you remember me. I remember Pasic when we improvised together on 2 marimbas facing each! One of my best memories. 😎 Funny story but good: One guy was playing on his own. You saw him, and chose to get on the marimba next to him. While you were playing with him and sending all sorts of signals that you wanted to share time, he was just not paying attention. He finished and walked away. You had the face of a funny shock that he didn’t have a clue what was happening. I saw that moment and ran up to you. We faced the marimbas face to face and just played for about 4min. We traded solos. It was amazing. It brought a lot of people to circle us. I absolutely loved that moment playing with you. Thank You!!
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Daniel, I'm sorry I missed this comment when you wrote it... Thank you! Yes, I do remember that time at PASIC! Very nice!
@ezrea9313 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a beautiful piece. It makes me wish I could play again. I never developed the hand independence to effectively play mallet percussion, but I loved it anyway. Marimba in particular has a special place in my heart. I miss it so much
@markfordmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Ezrea, thank you! Your love for music will always be with you in everything that you do. Find a way to channel that energy into positive and uplifting projects. Good things will happen!
@PugCuber Жыл бұрын
Was a pleasure meeting you again today! Hope to possibly see you in the fall! 🙂 -CC Connolly
@Magicmusictum 7 жыл бұрын
FANTASTICA OBRA
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!!
@d0nmega1 3 жыл бұрын
Playing this for my first Solo and Ensemble contest this Saturday, I'm a freshman so I can't wait to see how the S&E process works!
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you for playing Moon Chasers and good luck with the S&E Festival!
@jaimepminor80 4 жыл бұрын
Nice 🙏🙏👏👏👏
@brodyfuller9320 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to play for him in state this year
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
Brody Fuller - I hope I’m your judge at State! Good luck!
@brodyfuller9320 4 жыл бұрын
Mark Ford thanks you sir it would be an honor to play for you!
@YuzhiHu9055 3 жыл бұрын
Knowning you because of your masterpiece 《stubernic》,and now starting subscribing you as I listened this beautiful piece.I wish i can perform this work to my future wife 🤗🤗Thanks a lot!
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment and for subscribing to my YT channel! I hope that your future wife enjoys Moon Chasers! ;-) Best wishes for your music!
@drummer_dude77 3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful piece. I played this at Kansas’s state solo competition and I got a 1. Thanks so much for the great piece and I look forward to hearing more of your work!
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matthew and congratulations on your performance at the Kansas Solo Competition! Bravo! I'm glad that you played Moon Chasers! BTW: I am using the themes from Moon Chaser for the 2nd movement of a new Marimba Concerto with Wind Ensemble commissioned by the Melbourne Conservatory of Music in Australia. The premier was scheduled for spring of 2021 but now has been moved to 2022 due to the pandemic.
@drummer_dude77 3 жыл бұрын
Mark Ford I’m excited to hear it when it comes out!
@connormcelroy5916 7 жыл бұрын
One of the hardest things about music to me is creativity I find it amazing how you made this
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Connor!
@noahharrington1976 3 жыл бұрын
Just got this solo for our annual school marimba competition. Sounds beautiful :) I have 4 months to prepare, so hopefully I can truly master it.
@markfordmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Great Noah! You have plenty of time! Work on small sections of the music and strive to play every marking on the music (dynamics, tempo, articulations, phrasing, etc). As you work on small sections, record and study the score so that you have a clear plan for practicing. Mark sections that you want to focus on with a pencil. In a short time each small section will begin to come to life as you focus on the details in the score. Expect the best from yourself by organizing your daily and weekly practice goals. Good things will happen! Good luck!
@noahharrington1976 3 жыл бұрын
@@markfordmusic Hey Mark! Your advice was very helpful. I'm a sophomore in high school and this is by far the hardest piece I've ever had to play, especially for four mallet compositions. I've learned all the notes and have been able to piece it all together and I perform it in a week from now. Before I do play it all, I just wanted to thank you for the response and of course this beautiful composition that you created. It has made me develop so much as a percussionist. Continue your great work.
@masonlight6467 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, i dont know if you're going to ever see this. But I'm a junior in highschool and you are a massive inspiration to me, i love all of your work. I studied your technique through music book religiously and you have help inspire me towards a career as a percussion major. Keep up the amazing work!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Mason, many thanks for your kind words! Keep up the good work and play music as much as you can. Hopefully I will get a chance to see you perform one day! Best wishes!
@prodaarong 5 жыл бұрын
Mason Light So how’s senior year?
@joe-dc1fe 5 жыл бұрын
1:25 is my favorite part
@nikadorii_percussion 7 жыл бұрын
If I had money, time, and a five octave marimba I would learn this...but I don't so it'll have to wait
@standardannonymousguy 6 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is at 4:03 brilliant work! Thank you for the share.
@markfordmusic 6 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Lucas!!
@iexcceed1249 7 жыл бұрын
Kinda of a old comment but im so glad you made this piece. Thinking of learning it. I learned green run and would just like to say thank you for the music!
@markfordmusic 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Keep playing music every day and good things will happen! Best wishes!
@johnmctier5187 4 жыл бұрын
1:25 is my favorite part!
@markfordmusic 4 жыл бұрын
One of mine too! 😉
@prod.vulgar3541 4 жыл бұрын
anyone else tryna mosh to this
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