This solo first caught my attention when I was 13, I had just started marching band and was looking for a solo to play. This was clearly out of my league at the time and I dreamed of being able to play it. I thought this is something only a professional could play. Yesterday, I preformed it and received a perfect score. I couldn't be happier and it's all because of this.

@ghislainedidntkillherself

Жыл бұрын

this makes me so happy. i was in the exact same position 8 years ago, but i never actually learned the piece. props to you

@user-qg8cg7tw6r

4 ай бұрын

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This type of stuff inspires yet intimidates me at the same time as a musician

@FollowJesus777-KING

4 жыл бұрын

I liked this comments 2 years ago and I still feel the same way lol. When I see something performed so well for some reason I get intimidated and idk why. Like why don't I just think positively ike "wow i'm going to get that good one day" or something

@danieldavis2049

4 жыл бұрын

oh ok why do i see you everywhere

@denimholman9829

3 жыл бұрын

Bro I'm playing this right now, hard af, but so pretty

@iota2619

3 жыл бұрын

I love having this guy as a conductor

@ShockzG5

2 жыл бұрын

@@denimholman9829 is it? I’m thinking about playing this for next yr solo and ensemble, I’m playing my first 4 mallet solo this year

You move across the marimba like water. It's honestly one of the most beautiful songs I've ever seen.

Proud to say I finally performed this piece my senior year. I dreamed of playing it since 8th grade. I am from TX so UIL solo and ensemble is a very big thing. I was the first in school history to attempt it. I not only got the Division 1 but also an outstanding performer award. Found my success over the rainbow. 🎶

@Tapspace

Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic, Joshua! Congratulations!!

@hunteryates9437

Жыл бұрын

Ayyyy, I got the OP award as well for playing reflections on the natures of water

@KingstonCzajkowski

14 күн бұрын

@@hunteryates9437 Jesus christ that piece is insane

I've been watching a lot of marimba videos on youtube. There are so many wonderful players and composers/arrangers, but Robert Oetomo's arrangement of Over the Rainbow is one of the most brilliant and beautiful arrangements I've ever heard for marimba. Well done.

@waylenbeare1020

6 жыл бұрын

1hotday1 if you like this you'll love pure imagination on marimba. I can't remember who performs it but give it a search you won't be disappointed

That marimba is gorgeous and the song too. This guy is so graceful as well.

This has to be one of the most relaxing instruments ever made.

Playing this piece is probably the best I’ve ever felt when playing marimba

I am currently a high school percussionist in Texas. I really wanted to perform this solo, and I finally got the chance to play it at solo and ensemble. At first when I was playing this solo, it was just for solo and ensemble purposes. However, the piece was so beautiful that it became a part of who I was when I was performing. Not only did I get a one at state, but I also received the prestigious outstanding performer award. Good luck to everybody that's performing this solo in the future, and my one advice would be to actually embrace what you are playing and play it with all your heart.

I can see why I keep seeing this arrangement in the popular sections of steve weiss and lone star percussion. Gorgeous, masterfully arranged. I look forward to seeing what else Oetomo does in the future.

His sound is very very soft, tender and beautiful. I love his sound and music.

I just played this for solo ensemble today and got top marks. Thanks to Mr. Oetomo for arranging this beautiful piece!

It's one thing to hear this on video but it's just so much more to hear it in real life. Although I have never heard Rob play this particular song, I've heard a few of his songs live and I just want to say; playing just the notes is only half of any performance, it's just as important to compose yourself and flow with the music, as you can see him do so in this video. I'm really happy I can have this inspiring man as my conductor, if you ever get the chance to hear his performances live, I recommend you do.

That marimba and his technique are beautiful!

This is the first marimba solo I think I've fallen absolutely in love with, definitely buying this and I hope I'll be able to perform it this well

2:31 is by far the best part of this arrangement. Very beautiful, I'm in love.

I've watched this at least 50 times and I love it each time

man i remember watching this 8 years ago thinking this was the damn epitome of marimba. now high school kids are performing this for UIL and i can’t believe the skill ceiling these kids have now. amazing, truly

OMG....So beautiful........just close your eyes...... 5 mintues......hold your tablet.......feel the vibrations......hear the music in your soul.......just let yourself go there...

One of my favorite tunes of all time, and this arrangement is fantastic. I can't wait to play it!

Get yourself a pair of high quality Bose headphones and listen at full volume. Your ears will thank you for a heavenly experience. Amazingly well arranged!

And the crowd goes wild! Brilliant!!

wow, this song will never be the same now, very very good

How beautiful his sound is!!!! It's as soft as a feather and like and water drops falling from the leaves.

Wow. Absolutely stunning. The quality of sound is amazing. Listening to this with headphones made it even better. Amazing job!

Such a fantastic arrangement and performance -- really showcases the beauty of the marimba. I want this to be on the list for what humanity is remembered for.

One of the best versions I have EVER heard. Bravo !

this is such a beautiful and wonderfully written piece. i listen to this when i have anxiety attacks so i can calm down. props to mr. oetomo for this piece. 💕

Such artistry. Thanks for sharing this with the world. This made me smile.

So beautiful, gives me goosebumps every time!

I think this is the BEST ARRANGEMENT I've ever heard in my life! Excellent job Robert!!!

Masterfully played, and quite exceptional to listen to.

This song and pure tone from heaven like the sound

What a masterpiece of art!

I’m going to take a big challenge and learn this solo for my junior year of high school. I really want to make this 100% perfect and beautiful so I can play this for my director and my peers

@yukiboi2.075

2 жыл бұрын

did you play it

Crying ... it's so great! Thank you.

This is such a mesmerizing piece

The acoustics in this video are out of this world.

Bravissimo! A performance with heart and soul!!!!

I fell in love with this song. Sound like music of actual heaven

I already learned half of it already it's a Beautiful peace.

Ahhh I love it!!! Wow that was so emotional and gorgeous, thanks for sharing

The dynamic control is so insane how does this guy do it

Gorgeous. Got tearful listening to it. Very moving.

Truly beautiful.

Best marimba performer I've seen! And the arrangement is superb!

Dreamy song, dreamy arrangement, dreamy performance! Bravo!

I had so much fun playing this piece like legit I don't think I've ever had more fun learning a piece then I did with this one this is undoubtedly one of my favorite pieces I love your work

such precision! I'm loving this so much!

Amazing and peaceful. Thank you!

Bravo! So beautiful. Thank you.

One of my favorite marimba arrangements. I am playing this piece rn for my lesson-absolutely beautiful work Mr. Oetomo

I’m definitely buying this. Beautiful arrangement!

Wow. Beautifully arranged and performed.

Nice arrangement and more impressive performance...nice touch and emotion just dripping off the bars! I think Judy would have liked this.

Beautiful.

I got so lost in how amazing and gorgeous this was. Awesome. :)

Incredible! ❤

Beautiful Piece and great performance!

its the most beautiful thing I have ever listend to :*)

@angelchavez5379

8 жыл бұрын

yes :')

This is SO beautiful.

Oh man what a beautiful sound from that keyboard

Such great quality of sound

I have been left speechless..... All I can say is ---- wow.

Wow, that's beautiful

It is so good to hear beautiful melodies such as Rainbow played by a fine musician. There is so much "new age' stuff on KZread with college groups that play music that goes no where and says nothing.. Thanks for your offering! Paul

Out of the masses or "robots" who bang without any understanding a multitude of notes, some of which even call themselves professionals, - Finally a musician on marimba!!

@slimeball1486

Жыл бұрын

Quit meatriding

Marvellous SIR... THANK you!!

Really moving... thank you

Beautiful. Well done. Subtle. Thanks.

I’m sure Harold is very proud. Wonderful arrangement, Rob. 🙂

I AM CRYING.

bellissima l'esecuzione e fantastico l' arrangiamento

Gorgeous

crazy that i learned this freshman year, now performing it at solo and ensemble as a sophomore cant wait to play this absolutly stunning solo in front of a judge

Wow. Serene majesty.

M a s t e r p i e c e. This takes me home to Kansas. Thank You.

I have come back watched this video a countless number of times. Each and every time has been 4 minutes and 56 seconds of absolute pure bliss. I can’t express enough how grateful I am that this piece exists, it’s absolutely my favorite marimba solo of all time. Thank you.

@NoahAlbrecht

2 жыл бұрын

I even love this solo so much that I got it for myself and am currently learning it. It’s almost even more fun to learn than to listen to; it’s just such a well put-together piece of music that I am, without a doubt, looking forward to getting to fully learn and perform all the way through. I just love it so damn much :,)

@NoahAlbrecht

2 жыл бұрын

I have learned all of the notes and am working on getting more musicality/technique into what I’m playing. Sadly I currently don’t have access to a 5-octave marimba, so I’ve just been using my piano to learn the notes and get things like tempo down. Playing it on a real marimba is a different story though, some of the chords are a pain to reach for (even with long arms!) but that probably comes with not having played on a marimba for months. Can’t wait to be able to play it fluidly!

@ryancole6863

Жыл бұрын

@@NoahAlbrecht the graduated keys and huge intervals are what makes the marimba an instrument that requires extra attention. if you want to practice, you can play the stuff that you cannot play an octave up, then just be aware of the larger gaps when you transition to a full 5 octave.

beautiful

Nothing so beautiful compared to this

this is sooo good!!!

amazing!

Like a sound of piano!

Respect!!!!!!!!! Wating to hear you alive in Tabasco, Mexico!

Great performance! I always struggled with mallets in my teens and twenties and never got the hang of four mallets. How cool would it be to pick it back with a goal to learn this piece someday. Beautiful piece and amazing performance. Very moving and inspiring!

@rehenah

Жыл бұрын

I’m here 4 years later to tell you to not give up! I bought a marimba when I was 38 to pick up where I left off in my early 20s❤️

Wow!

Amazing

Magical

A beautiful music. I'm a percussionist, but sadly my concert band only have a cheap glockenspiel, and I never seen and played a vibraphone or a marimba in real life

@KingstonCzajkowski

14 күн бұрын

I hope you've played both by now. They're wonderful instruments.

Beautifully executed, Rob!

fluidité, justesse magnifique , Great

big BRAVO my friend! Best regards!

It's very nice!

Bravo!

i played this and got best of the day!

a girl at my school played this for her solo and did absolutely amazing

I wanna play this😍

This music alone is beautiful,but the recording quality and sound is incredible! What did you guys use for this?

@JuDivet

6 жыл бұрын

I visited the Kolberg Factory( location of this video) a couple days ago and i now know what makes the sound so amazing. It is actually the Tamtams on the wall. I Played a Marimba in the room, and it sounds just like in the video. All the larger Idiophonic instruments mirror the sound and give you this sort of atmospheric sound. there couldnt be a better place to record this video.

Imagine if you didn't hit that last chord XD

@nathanpiazza9644

7 жыл бұрын

You mean that octave?

@lawfulsurgeon974

7 жыл бұрын

nathanpiazza Octave is the distance between 2 of the same notes

@JoshuaVo

7 жыл бұрын

yeah that was an octave

@mikerphone670

6 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty he would’ve finished on the 7th if he didn’t hit the octave Db at the end, which would have been weird.

@pjm4w

6 жыл бұрын

Eb*

Absolutely fking flawless