Recreating Jazzy Note Blocks FROM SCRATCH (Part 2) AaronGrooves 2021-01-09 | Last week, I challenged myself to recreate Jazzy Note Blocks from scratch in 30 minutes. We had fun, but only got about half-way through. The overwhelming majority said to finish, so here is Part 2! 😀Here's part 1: youtu.be/mIi2n_NHRE4Tools used in this video: 🎵 Reaper - http://reaper.fm/ 🎵 Audacity - audacityteam.org/download 🎮 Minecraft - minecraft.net/en-us 🎵 Kontakt - native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6*Previous Description*What better way to show how I made Jazzy Note Blocks than to ACTUALLY MAKE Jazzy Note Blocks? I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner. 🤓This means I'm starting with an empty session and no music whatsoever! To be honest, I'm not sure if I can pull this off, but we shall find out soon...\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\Jazzy Note Blocks Sheet Music:youtu.be/eKC2ykkYWDYAVM No. 5 "Note Blocks" (original film):youtu.be/c9DrryMw248AVM No. 16 "Note Block Battle" (the sequel):youtu.be/c0egcErkap0Alan Becker's Channel:youtube.com/c/noogai89All music in this video is protected under US and International Copyright Law. For licensing or usage inquiries, please email aarongrooves@gmail.com.
Sizzlin Fajitas AaronGrooves 2022-11-07 | actually quite delicious!#kansascity #Mexican #food #fajitas #aarongrooves
I Got a MacBook Pro! 🎶 AaronGrooves 2022-09-18 | This is my first Mac Book. I'm still learning, but so far I like it. I used it to edit this video. It was blazing fast!Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesSee me live with @Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Playing Zombie & Llama Music on a Public Piano 🎹 (Note Block Universe) #improvisation AaronGrooves 2022-09-05 | On my recent trip to Fort Collins, Colorado, I came across a public piano and decided to have some fun! I also made a new friend, Martin, who travels the country seeking cool experiences and locations. Check out his video of this encounter: tiktok.com/t/ZTRPnrVHwThese are the chords I used for the Zombie music and Llama Beat Box music in Note Block Universe: youtu.be/4P6l35M61GY
I Borrowed the Banjo 🪕 But Its Too Late to Play 🙃 AaronGrooves 2022-09-04 | I can still show you what it looks like! Hopefully that's at least partially satisfying. :)
This Hotel Loans Musical Instruments! 🪕🎸🎹 AaronGrooves 2022-09-04 | Which instrument should I check out tonight?
Scene 4: Beatbox Llamas 🦙 Music by Aaron Grooves - Note Block Universe AaronGrooves 2022-08-06 | In this scene, Green encounters the Wandering Trader and his beatboxing, hip hop llamas.♫ Fun Fact 1: When testing the Minecraft llama sounds, I noticed several spitting noises. I immediately thought, THEY SHOULD BEATBOX! Alan loved the idea. The animation turned out better than I could have imagined!♫ Fun Fact 2: Every sound that the llamas make came from Minecraft.♫ Fun Fact 3: The Wandering Trader's voice is a traditional Chinese/Arabic instrument called the suona: youtu.be/FYbNqSXZPd0♫ Fun Fact 4: For inspiration, I wrote a Wandering Trader rap: Hey, it looks like you could use some help I can sell you anything like glowstone or kelp Or maybe I can grant your wish With some tropical fish? Now before you say no and decide to go I think there's something very important you need to know You see, there's no more shops for over a thousand miles so buy from me and you'll be all smiles I've got dandelions, daisies, tulips and cornflower Plant them in the ground and they'll grow in an hour I've got all the tree sapplings and all the vegetables Like pumpkins and beetroots and mushrooms and melons and sea pickles Just buyyyy from me I've got alllll you need Just buy from meWatch Alan Becker's original animation, "Note Block Universe" (AvM 29): youtu.be/4P6l35M61GYKudos to Scott Buckley for the orchestral score in the 2nd half! Check out his channel here: youtube.com/c/ScottBuckleyThe legend, Alan Becker: youtube.com/user/noogai89NOTE: THIS MUSIC IS PROTECTED UNDER U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LAW. Please do not redistribute, re-upload, or re-sell without written permission/licensing.Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesSee me live with @Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Scene 3: Villager Big Band 🏘️ Music by Aaron Grooves - Note Block Universe AaronGrooves 2022-08-05 | In this scene, Green finds a village. The villagers teach Green to make music by pure thought!♫ Fun Fact 1: It took me FOUR attempts to come up with villager music that was satisfactory. But I don't regret it. The first three ideas were useful, because I learned from them.♫ Fun Fact 2: This piece was partically inspired by "I Love Lucy," the popular 1950s American television sitcom. I wanted to create something that gave me that vibe. It was also partially inspired by La La Land.Watch Alan Becker's original animation, "Note Block Universe" (AvM 29): youtu.be/4P6l35M61GYScott Buckley for the orchestral score in the 2nd half was the cat's pajamas! Check out his channel here: youtube.com/c/ScottBuckleyThe legend, Alan Becker: youtube.com/user/noogai89NOTE: THIS MUSIC IS PROTECTED UNDER U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LAW. Please do not redistribute, re-upload, or re-sell without written permission/licensing.Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesSee me live with @Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Scene 2: Zombies 🧟 Music by Aaron Grooves - Note Block Universe AaronGrooves 2022-08-04 | In this scene, Green asks Zombies for help finding Purple. The Zombies speak a different musical dialect, and Green must adapt (with help from Baby Zombie).♫ Fun Fact 1: It was Alan Becker's idea for the zombies to sing RnB. I took inspiration from souful 90s groups like Boyz II Men, New Edition, and Jodeci.♫ Fun Fact 2: Creating the Zombie voices took several days, even weeks. I experimented with many VST Synths before settling on Vital (https://vital.audio/)Watch Alan Becker's original animation, "Note Block Universe" (AvM 29): youtu.be/4P6l35M61GYProps to Scott Buckley for the orchestral score in the 2nd half! Check out his channel here: youtube.com/c/ScottBuckleyThe legend, Alan Becker: youtube.com/user/noogai89NOTE: THIS MUSIC IS PROTECTED UNDER U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LAW. Please do not redistribute, re-upload, or re-sell without written permission/licensing.Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesSee me live with @Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Scene 1: Woodland 🦊🐖🐄🐑 Music by Aaron Grooves - Note Block Universe AaronGrooves 2022-08-03 | In this scene, Green enters a musical, note block universe. Green must speak the language of music to ask the musical mobs if they've seen Purple. Fortunately, note blocks are abundant! They literally grow on trees here!♫ Fun Fact: Every sound in this scene came directly from Minecraft except for one. Can you guess which sound was not taken from Minecraft?Watch Alan Becker's original animation, "Note Block Universe" (AvM 29): youtu.be/4P6l35M61GYBravissimo to Scott Buckley for the orchestral score in the 2nd half! Check out his channel here: youtube.com/c/ScottBuckleyThe legend, Alan Becker: youtube.com/user/noogai89NOTE: THIS MUSIC IS PROTECTED UNDER U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LAW. Please do not redistribute, re-upload, or re-sell without written permission/licensing.Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesSee me live with @Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Fur Elise with a Twist! #Beethoven AaronGrooves 2022-04-13 | Beethoven's Fur Elise with a little twist. On this beautiful, freshly-tuned. 9-ft #Steinway at the Mount Baker Theater in Bellingham, Washington. With @Collision of Rhythm #beethoven #piano #classical #steinway #fürelise #furelise #aarongrooves #bellingham
Jamming to Greens Jam (Beatbox & Piano) @collisionofrhythm AaronGrooves 2022-03-07 | Fun before our show in Ohio with @Collision of Rhythm.Bronkar laying the funky beats with Aaron on the keys.Fun fact: Bronkar's kids love this music, and they refer to Aaron as Uncle Aaron 😁
Axel F by Snubby J & Aaron Grooves (Beverly Hills Copy Theme Song) AaronGrooves 2022-01-06 | We filmed this in Spring of 2021, and we just rediscovered and wanted to share 😁. This piece is fun to play on Snubby J's Rimbatubes! And we threw in some tap dancing to compliment. Hope you enjoy!Subscribe to Snubby J: youtube.com/snubbyjSee me live with @Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythminstagram.com/aarongrooves
I Got Sick!! Now I Can Sing Much Lower 🤷🏾♂️ AaronGrooves 2021-12-31 | Bad news: I got sick.Good news: I can sing much lower! lolGreat news: I'm almost fully recovered!
Aaron Performs Greens Note Block Intro (Animation vs. Minecraft Ep. 5) AaronGrooves 2021-11-05 | I am the Green stick figure! Identity revealed!But seriously, when I composed this music for Green, I literally just did what I would do. Green is practically an animated version of Aaron Grooves, just wayyyy cooler lol. Enjoy! And if you haven't seen the original animation by Alan Becker, check it out here: youtu.be/c9DrryMw248Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesSee me live with @Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Autumn Leaves Excerpt on Piano & Voice 🎹🎙 AaronGrooves 2021-10-26 | A few weeks ago, I saw some absolutely breathtaking colors while driving through Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, and Idaho. It reminded me of this beautiful jazz standard by Joseph Kosma, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. "Autumn Leaves" -- originally "Les Feuilles Mortes"Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesMy Live Percussion Duo Show@Collision of Rhythm collisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
@Mumbo Jumbos Hermitcraft Timelapse Music Baby Steps performed by Aaron & Aaron AaronGrooves 2021-09-24 | "Baby Steps" by Scott Roush is frequently used by @Mumbo Jumbo on the Hermitcraft Server. For example: youtu.be/mVBXEoCmD-w?t=244Fun fact: I found Mumbo Jumbo when researching how redstone works in order to create Jazzy Note Blocks, the title track in @Alan Becker's "AVM 5: Note Blocks" youtu.be/c9DrryMw248. Soon after, I became a fan and eventually started watching Hermitcraft. Minecraft is an amazing game! And Mumbo is a redstone genius (he definitely has more than 2 brain cells). Song used with permission. Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.com See me live with @Collision of Rhythm collisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm Follow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongrooves
Jackson 5 Ill Be There 🎵 Marimba & Singing AT THE SAME TIME (a test) AaronGrooves 2021-08-31 | I decided to learn this on marimba to celebrate the King of Pop's birthday, which was August 29. Singing and playing simultaneously was quite the challenge, but I loved it! Please enjoy!"I'll Be There"As sung by the Jackson 5Written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, & Willie HutchI do not own the rights to this composition.Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comLinks:instagram.com/aagonroovescollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Marimba Assembly LIVE AaronGrooves 2021-08-17 | Over 80% of you said I should assemble this marimba live, so that's what we'll do! Low pressure, chill, listen to video-game music, and...you'll be the first people to ever hear this marimba once it's assembled! (You'll also witness a very rusty Aaron lol.)Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aaronismusicMy Live Percussion Duo Show @Collision of Rhythm collisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
🎵 Fur Elise Fun with Snubby J! (by Beethoven) AaronGrooves 2021-07-16 | Snubby J and I having some fun creating an arrangement of Fur Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven! I thought about cutting the beginning out, but I think it's kinda fun. Yes, we're like this in real life 🤣.Follow Snubby J:youtube.com/snubbyjtiktok.com/@snubbyjinstagram.com/snubbyjBooking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aaronismusicMy Live Percussion Duo Show @Collision of Rhythm collisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS (and some live music!) AaronGrooves 2021-06-19 | I have some amazingly incredible news of the life-altering variety!I'll share and play some music!See you at 2pm PST! 😀Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesMy Live Percussion Duo Show@Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
What a Wonderful World (on Marimba, Flute, Ukulele, and Voice) by Aaron Grooves AaronGrooves 2021-04-30 | Let's be honest: sometimes the world doesn't seem so wonderful. Lately, I've been oscillating between hopeful and hopeless as I see humanity struggling to accomplish such basic things as peace, equity, and a system that facilitates our true potential. When I find myself getting down, this is one song that always brings me back up. I hope it brings you joy as well!I spontaneously decided to make this video, and I used what I had at the moment: ♪ Marimba ♪ Ukulele ♪ Voice ♪ Flute ♪ Camera from my old Samsung Galaxy S6"What a Wonderful World" is one of my all-time favorite songs, written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong & released in 1967.Booking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aarongroovesMy Live Percussion Duo Show@Collision of Rhythm collisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
How Chick Corea Changed My Life (Live Music Tribute) AaronGrooves 2021-02-27 | From the moment I discovered Chick Corea's music in high school, I was enthralled, enamored, impressed, bewildered, and desperate to understand what I was hearing. This set me on a journey to strive for a level of mastery that I am still pursuing.Chick was unquestionably my biggest musical influence, and he continues to inspire me. I've been shedding hours per day, and I'm excited to share some music, personal stories, and more in my live tribute to this legend (I even plan to dance). I'll reveal some of the Chick influences in my youtube videos that may surprise you. I can think of no better way to honor such a prominent source of inspiration, such a legendary musician.If you're not familiar with Chick Corea, his website is a great place to start. There's some amazing content there: chickcorea.comA playlist of some of my favorite Chick Corea recordings (some of which I will discuss/play):youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkbBBsFeNJGcTl3wiIc1zhRjfX2yEdqwuSome Chick Corea videos here on youtube:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkbBBsFeNJGeGEKRigw1Nbc8UXAXyYIOcBooking / Lessons / Licensing inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comFollow me on IG:instagram.com/aaronismusicMy Live Percussion Duo Show@Collision of Rhythmcollisionofrhythm.comyoutube.com/collisionofrhythm
Marimba Skillz: 4 Mallets ON ONE BAR (Triple Laterals) AaronGrooves 2021-02-11 | In this video, I share a super cool trick that I found when practicing triple laterals on marimba. Please let me know if you have any questions!Business & Performance Inquiries:aarongrooves@gmail.comCollision of Rhythm:youtube.com/collisionofrhythmcollisionofrhythm.comInstagram: instagram.com/aaronismusic
Cello Suite Prelude in G on Marimba (w/ 4 Mallets) by J. S. Bach AaronGrooves 2021-01-24 | Last night, I spent some time on a real, 5-Octave marimba! So I decided to record one of my favorite compositions: the Prelude from J. S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major.I also made a Marimba Skillz video (the first in many years), which will be coming out next week! So if you love marimba as much as I do, you'll definitely want to be subscribed so you can check that out 😉!P.S. I often use this piece as a warm-up, and my goal was to involve all 4 mallets, even though fewer would suffice. Let me know if you have any questions, and please enjoy!Mics: Rode NT2A (stereo pair)Mallets: GS13 (old model)Marimba: Marimba One Izzy (heavily tweaked, just fyi)
Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder (Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) AaronGrooves 2021-01-19 | For as long as I can remember, we'd sing this at birthday parties after the traditional Happy Birthday song. Not until I was an adult did I learn that it was written by Stevie Wonder as a petition to the US Government to implement a National Holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It has since become one of my favorite songs with one of my favorite messages.For the past 10 years of my life, I've sung this song at performances, with students, and I now present to you my attempt at a worthy cover. It's been 3 years in the making. I sincerely hope you enjoy!Stevie Wonder's Original Recording:youtu.be/RcVZfJO01NIFacts from the end of my video:1) Stevie Wonder released this song in 1981 to help convince the nation to create MLK Day.2) 6 million people signed a petition, which became the largest in US History.3) The US House passed a bill with a veto-proof majority, and President Reagan signed it into law in 1983.4) The holiday was observed for the first time on January 20, 1986.5) South Carolina began recognizing the holiday in 2000, the last state to do so.
Happy 2021🎵 (a Drumming, Singing, Looping, Dancing, Celebration!) AaronGrooves 2021-01-08 | 2021 is already off to a crazy start, but my goal remains the same. Fill the world with fun. Bring joy to everyone. I long for the day when this goal is shared by all of humanity.Instruments used (in order of appearance)♪ Gonkoqui Bell♪ Voice♪ Bongos♪ Talking Drum♪ Large Frame Drum♪ Egg Shaker♪ PianoPlease enjoy!!!!
Re-creating Jazzy Note Blocks FROM SCRATCH *LIVE* 🤯 (Part 1) AaronGrooves 2021-01-02 | Tools I used in this video: 🎵 Reaper - http://reaper.fm/ 🎵 Audacity - audacityteam.org/download 🎮 Minecraft - minecraft.net/en-us 🎵 Kontakt - native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-6What better way to show how I made Jazzy Note Blocks than to ACTUALLY MAKE Jazzy Note Blocks? I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner. 🤓This means I'm starting with an empty session and no music whatsoever! To be honest, I'm not sure if I can pull this off, but we shall find out soon...\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\Jazzy Note Blocks Sheet Music:youtu.be/eKC2ykkYWDYAVM No. 5 "Note Blocks" (original film):youtu.be/c9DrryMw248AVM No. 16 "Note Block Battle" (the sequel):youtu.be/c0egcErkap0Alan Becker's Channel:youtube.com/c/noogai89All music in this video is protected under US and International Copyright Law. For licensing or usage inquiries, please email aarongrooves@gmail.com.
Tap Dancing to Jazzy Note Blocks AaronGrooves 2020-12-25 | Just having some fun! Tap dancing with the stick figures, and jamming with these swingin' rhythms & melodies from Jazzy Note Blocks -- a piece I wrote for Animation vs. Minecraft Shorts, Episode 5 by Alan Becker.Original Animation:youtu.be/c9DrryMw248Recreating Jazzy Note Blocks LIVE (Part 1)youtu.be/mIi2n_NHRE4Recreating Jazzy Note Blocks LIVE (Part 2)youtu.be/brGhMjygZPgAll music in this video is protected under US and International Copyright Law. For licensing or usage inquiries, please email aarongrooves@gmail.com.
New Mallets (Review & GIVE-AWAY) AaronGrooves 2020-12-10 | Giveaway Rules: 1. Follow @malletechofficial at instagram.com/malletechofficial 2. Find their post featuring me. 3. Tag a friend. 4. Malletech will choose a few winners and reach out in a week. Huge thanks to Malletech for these awesome mallets! I've been using the LN1Bs on a regular basis and absolutely love them. If you can't make much noise but still want to practice, I can't recommend them highly enough. They won't wake the baby...or your parents. Haha!
I Juggle Rhythm!🎵 (Original Live Looping Song) AaronGrooves 2020-10-25 | I recently created this for an awesome group of jugglers and youth, and I now share with the world. I was the only performer who didn't "juggle" in the traditional sense lol. Please enjoy! Instruments used (in order):- Voice- Ukulele- Boss RC-30 Loop Station- Shaker (handmade)- Frog Scraper- Cabasa- Glass Bottle (Snapple, to be precise)- Frame Drum- Body Percussion- Magicinstagram.com/aarongroovesThis music is protected under U.S. and international copyright law. For business inquiries, please email aarongrooves@gmail.com.
Sneak Peek of Sonic the Hedgehog (Preview + Surprise) AaronGrooves 2020-10-18 | I've been working diligently on an arrangement of "Green Hill Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog. I'm super pumped; so much that I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes fun. Enjoy!*Instruments used in this video*Glockenspiel (Bells)Orff Soprano XylophoneOrff Soprano MetalloponeOrff Bass XylophoneOrff Contra Bass BarsHi-HatSnare DrumBass DrumSopranino RecorderSoprano RecorderAlto RecorderTenor RecorderVocals / SingingRappingStay tuned for my final Sonic: Green Hill Zone cover, which should be done within a week or two!My Instagram: instagram.com/aarongroovesMy Duo Show: youtube.com/collisionofrhythmFor business and licensing inquiries, contact me at aarongrooves [at] gmail [dot] com
Me Singing Michael Jacksons AMAZING Harmonies 🎼 Off the Wall Live Looping AaronGrooves 2020-08-31 | "Tonight, gonna leave that 9 to 5 up on the shelfAnd just enjoy yourselfGroove, let the madness in the music get to youLife ain't so bad at allWhen you live it off the wall"This is what I did for Michael Jackson's birthday, 8/29. Recreated his awesome 4-part harmony in a live loop. "Off the Wall" by Rod Temperton. Produced by the one and only @quincyjones.I learned SO much from deconstructing these harmonies. Needless to say, I was blown away -- not only by how perfect they are, but by Michael Jackson's insanely amazing voice. Grace, elegance, power, control. Energetic vibratos contrasted with steady tones. Smooth as silk.When the bass voice switches from roots to 7ths ("enjoy yourself"), it gives me chills every time. Delicious. I know that Quincy Jones produced this, and I wonder if he also arranged these rich harmonies.If you'd like to hear the King himself, listen to his original vocals: youtu.be/FL57epvz6P4?t=42sMy duo show! @Collision of Rhythm My IG: instagram.com/aaronismusicMy FB: facebook.com/aarongroovesBusiness inquiries: aarongrooves@gmail.com
Thank You for 200,000 Subscribers! (with 4-Part Harmony 🎵 ) AaronGrooves 2020-08-01 | Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For...Two hundred thousand subscribersThank you for two hundred thousand subscribersWe're so elated and appreciative thatWe want to say, ' you've made our daySo, Thank you for two hundred thousand Thank you for two hundred thousand subscribersSharing with you has been such a delightThank you for all of your comments and likesIf you've not done so then please hit subscribe "And ring that notification bell!" (Part 1 & 2) (Part 3 & 4)Thank you for two hundred Thank you for two hundredTwo hundred thank you for Thank you for two hundredTwo hundred thousand subscribers!
Donkey Kong Country Aquatic Ambiance (Solo Cover by Aaron Grooves) AaronGrooves 2020-07-19 | One of my all-time favorite video game soundtracks is Donkey Kong Country. The melodies & atmospheres created by David Wise brought a new aesthetic to the genre, and the programming required to achieve this on the Super Nintendo had never been done before. It's arguably one of the most transformative pieces of video game music. This piece in particular, "Aquatic Ambience," is one that I could listen to forever. There is such layered richness and variety that I never grow bored of it. For this arrangement, I created a loop reminiscent of the original soundscape, then play melody, chords, and improvisations on piano. Instruments used (in order of appearance):TambourineBass DrumFrog Scraper (Of COURSE Frog Scraper is a legit musical instrument. How rude!)BoomwhackersElectric BassPiano Alternate take with different piano solo: youtu.be/Be6IVeVNbm4 This video is protected by Copyright Law and Youtube Policy. For licensing inquiries, please email aarongrooves [at] gmail [dot] com. My Live Duo Show: collisionofrhythm.comMy Instagram: instagram.com/aarongrooves
Stranger Things Main Theme (on Orff Xylophones, Drumset, & Recorder) by Aaron Grooves AaronGrooves 2020-07-05 | One year ago today, on July 4th 2019, Stranger Things Season 3 came out. A few months later, I arranged this piece with my 5th and 6th grade students. They rocked it at our fall concert!In honor of this amazing show and amazing music, please enjoy my rendition, "Stranger Aarons" 🎵🥁😵. And a huge thank you to the original composers, Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein!Instruments Used: - Alto Recorder - Soprano Glockenspiel - Soprano Metallophone - Soprano Xylophone - Alto Xylophone - Bass Xylophone - Contra Bass Bars (C, D, E, G, A, B, D#) - Drumset - VoiceThis video is protected by copyright law. Please do no re-upload without permission. But feel free to like, subscribe, and share!!! :)My Instagram: instagram.com/aaronismusicMy Musescore: musescore.com/aarongroovesMy Facebook: facebook.com/aarongrooves
Black and Blue by Aaron, Aaron, Aaron & Aaron AaronGrooves 2020-06-29 | My friends are often surprised when I tell them about the experiences I've had as a "black" person living in America. Here are a few highlights: - I've been pulled over for "driving while black" half a dozen times.- I was once suspended in high school by a prejudiced administrator.- I receive hundreds of Youtube comments about skin color (3 in the past 24 hours).- Several of my college professors singled me out for being black (most had good intentions).- I was once threatened by a group of white dudes in a pickup truck, who screamed the n-word at me while flipping me off. I fled into a nearby restaurant for safety.- I was once nearly rammed off the highway by a man yelling the n-word at me in a large pickup truck. He was yelling through a loudspeaker. I guess this was a hobby of his.- I’ve been threatened by a cop. He was off-duty. For the most part, I remain enthusiastically positive and full of joy; but there are times when I become paralyzed by frustration and sadness. Sometimes I just feel black and blue. So I decided to express these emotions through music, with a little help from my clones. We rearranged Fats Wallers's original 1929 tune and modified the lyrics, originally written by Harry Brooks and Andy Razaf: Cold empty bed, heart full of leadPain in my head, wish I were deadWhat did I do to be so black and blue? No joy for me, no company,Brutality, Why can’t I be free?All my life through, I’ve been so black and blue I'm right inside, but that don't help my case‘Cause I can't hide what is in my face I’m so forlorn, life’s just a thorn,My heart is torn, why was I born?What did I do to be so black and blue? I hope you enjoy the music! I also hope that you are an ally in the fight for justice and equity. Racism is only one part of a much bigger picture, and we need to understand this system in order to successfully transform it. Here are a few free resources that I’ve been referring people to: Collapse of the American Dream: youtu.be/mII9NZ8MMVM Doctrine of Discovery: youtu.be/fYZ2rj2Jooc?t=4m13sZeitgeist Moving Forward: youtu.be/4Z9WVZddH9w A few books:"People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn (I can’t recommend this enough, and it’s now FREE to read online)http://www.historyisaweapon.com/zinnapeopleshistory.html “The Best that Money Can’t Buy” by Jacques Frescohttps://thezeitgeistmovement.se/files/Books/The-Best-That-Money-Cant-Buy.pdf If you have any questions or thoughts, please leave a comment. We’ll check them frequently 😉.
Etude No. 2 by Paul Smadbeck (performed on MalletKat by Aaron Grooves) AaronGrooves 2020-05-22 | Etude #2 is one of my all-time favorite marimba solos. It focuses on triple laterals, one of my favorite techniques on marimba, and super satisfying to play.It would be an understatement to say that Paul Smadbeck is a personal hero of mine. His music opened a world of technique and possibility that transformed my approach to marimba. He has composed some of the most-performed, iconic marimba literature, and he has pushed the envelope of what's capable on this instrument.I'm performing here on malletKat, as I do not currently own a marimba. Please enjoy!Paul Smadbeck's Channel:youtube.com/psmadbeckMarimba patch by @Soniccouturehttp://www.soniccouture.com/en/products/26-percussion/g43-grand-marimba@Collision of Rhythm (my insanely amazing duo):youtube.com/collisionofrhythmMy Instagram:instagram.com/aaronismusic
I Wrote My Mom a Mothers Day Song: Mama I Love You aka Mama Luv AaronGrooves 2020-05-12 | I wrote this song for Mother's Day. I finished recording it at midnight 😁.When I was a kid, I didn't realize how much my mother had sacrificed. Yes, she did the normal mom things like drive me places, work extra jobs to feed me, attend school events, buy me things whenever she could, teach me ethics, have my back whenever I was picked on -- and I am grateful for all of this -- but there is so much more.My mother is a smart, curious, life-long learner. She put her interests, career, and so many other things on hold in order to focus solely on providing for my siblings and I. In these recent years since we've all left the nest, she has graduated from college, earned a Master's degree, begun teaching and counseling children, and last week I found out that she is learning violin! She is truly an amazing woman.I am positive that all mothers go through some form of self sacrifice for their children. The lyrics in this song are meant to acknowledge and thank them for it. You're welcome to share with your mother if you like. And if you are a mother, my hat is off to you!IG: instagram.com/aaronismusic
1 Hour of Jazzy Note Blocks (60 Minutes) (3600 Seconds 😉) AaronGrooves 2020-05-03 | In celebration of collaborationwith Alan Becker and a new animationI release for your appreciationThis source of musical inebriationWatch "AVM 16: Note Block Battle" -- the sequel to Alan Becker's stick figures' musical adventures: youtu.be/c0egcErkap0Watch "AVM 5: Note Blocks" -- the original video that started it all: youtu.be/c9DrryMw248 For licensing inquiries or copyright questions, please email aarongrooves@gmail.com. If you'd like to support me, please subscribe, like, and comment! If you'd like to support me financially, you can purchase any of my music at aarongrooves.bandcamp.com instagram.com/aaronismusic
Pillager Prelude 🎵 Making Pillagers Play Bach in Minecraft! AaronGrooves 2020-05-03 | Pillagers don't make the greatest musicians. There was shouting, arguments, shooting with arrows, lots of grunts and groans -- we even lost a few conductors 😢. But in the end, practice and patience paid off, and they were able to play this beautiful Bach prelude!Music Download: aarongrooves.bandcamp.com/track/pillager-prelude-in-c-major-j-s-bachThe Well-Tempered Clavier, BWV 846–893, is a collection of two sets of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, composed for solo keyboard by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1722. Prelude No. 1 in C Major is the first prelude of the first set, and one of the most-recognized compositions in classical music.This video and audio recording are protected by US Copyright Law. For licensing inquiries, please contact Aaron directly.instagram.com/aaronismusiccollisionofrhythm.com
Super Mario Underworld Theme (featuring Bronkar Lee) AaronGrooves 2020-01-06 | Fun Fact #1: This awesome bass line was composed by the 1970s underground fusion band, Friendship (youtu.be/ZX5ef_KAZlY). How fitting that it was remade by Koji Kondo into the "Underworld" music for the popular NES game, Super Mario Bros. Ironically, the title is "Let's Not Talk about It" 🤐.Fun Fact #2: It took several hours to figure out how to jump into that warp pipe. And I don't regret it!Bronkar: Boss 505 Looper, Beatbox, Shaker, Guiro, Tenor SaxophoneAaron: Malletkat, CowbellBronkar and I have a duo show called Collision of Rhythm. Our mission is to perform, educate, inspire, and elevate humanity through rhythm and music. Check us out: youtube.com/collisionofrhythmOur Website: collisionofrhythm.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/collisionofrhythmFor more funky fun, subscribe to our channel. For bookings, visit our site. And thanks for watching!In rhythm,Aaron
Juggle Bells (feat. Bronkar Lee) - Beatboxing & Bounce Juggling to Jingle Bells AaronGrooves 2019-12-07 | This is my amazing friend, Bronkar!We have an incredible duo show.We've created many awesome videos so far.To see them, check out our channel!youtube.com/collisionofrhythm The electronic marimba is a MalletKat: alternatemode.com/malletkatThe marimba sound you here is by Soniccouture:http://www.soniccouture.com/en/products/26-percussion/g43-grand-marimbaHappy Holidays!!For booking inquiries, visit:collisionofrhythm.com
Megalovania with Snubby J (our biggest request) AaronGrooves 2019-11-28 | After being asked to do this piece literally hundreds of times, Snubby J and I finally created our own version of "Megalovania" from the game Undertale -- with a twist. Muahaha!If you haven't already, check out Snubby J: youtube.com/snubbyjIf you haven't already, subscribe to ME!!!!!!! Credits: - RimbaTubes: Snubby J and Aaron Grooves - Drumset: Aaron Grooves - Accordion: Snubby JComposed by: Toby FoxArranged by: Subby J & Aaron GroovesP.S. If you're my little brother, you better subscribe before I see you for Thanksgiving dinner. Or else!
Super Mario Athletic Theme with Special Guest Jared AaronGrooves 2019-08-18 | Props to Jared for his super skillz! Go say "hi" on his Instagram, and tell him Aaron sent you ;)instagram.com/sirjaredthenectarineProps to the talented, knowledgeable, and generous Zack for his lighting, filming, and directing:instagram.com/banditsarcaneMusic by Koji Kondo (my hero!)P.S. I made sheet music of my xylophone part, and you can find it here: drive.google.com/open?id=1pwutWNIAHZafepKUiP-lP6j9j-TLi3oLMy live show: collisionofrhythm.comMy insta: instagram.com/aaronismusicThis work is protected under US and international copyright law. For licensing inquiries, please email aarongrooves@gmail.com.
Original Stop Motion Film: Being Bored AaronGrooves 2019-05-27 | Once upon a time, during winter break, my nieces and nephew said that they were bored. I said, "wanna make a stop-motion film?" They said yes!Fun Facts: - We used my iPad Air 2 for the pictures. We used a bluetooth keyboard to snap the shots, because if we touched the iPad, our pics wouldn't be properly aligned. - I composed all of the music. - I used a Nintendo chip emulator to create the Lego music. It was inspired by Mario Paint.instagram.com/aaronismusicMy other, even cooler channel: youtube.com/collisionofrhythm collisionofrhythm.com
Epic Drum Duo with Bronkar! (Collision of Rhythm) AaronGrooves 2019-02-10 | Hey everyone, meet my rhythmic soul brother, Bronkar! This Drum Duo is one of the first pieces that we created together. It was the spark that ultimately became Collision of Rhythm, which is the embodiment of our mission to spread joy and elevate humanity through the universal language of rhythm.Check out our Collision of Rhythm channel for more sneak peeks of our live show: youtube.com/channel/UCv7P-t5hF-pMHA7FiVJiCEQTo book Collision of Rhythm:https://www.collisionofrhythm.com.Check out Bronkar's channel:youtube.com/bronkarleeThanks for watching!
