Percussion Axiom TV: Episdoe #50 “It’s good to Look Back..” part I

Today’s Axiom “It’s Good to Look Back….”. We celebrate 50 episodes by reviewing the past, looking forward, and I ask some important questions I want your feedback on! Stay tuned for part II..  coming soon. If you joined us on Ustream… thanks!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #49 “How Well do you Know Your Marimba?” - Part II

Thanks everyone for the comments from Part I! Part II focusses on what I think is the most important feature of the instrument I play as it relates to my marimba sound: controlling the characteristics of bar ring…..

Thank You SO much for watching and contributing. I value EVERYONE’S  thoughts. Looking forward to yours!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #48 Part I: “How well do you know your marimba”?

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Today we geek out about how resonators work and why certain features are important to the way I sound. I want to know what you think about the content of this show!!!

When we listen critically it’s amazing what we can hear that we never heard before…

Thank you Ozarka!

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #47 : “The Little Things….”

Today we “geek out” a little, and build on episode #46. We are back in the “Wicked Pit” to get into a bit more detail. Today’s Axiom discusses how doing a lot of little things can really help something be more manageable and therefore, successful.

I want to hear about your “little things”.. so please answer the question of the episode and leave comments at: www.thomasburritt.tumblr. com

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #46: “It’s all in the Prep…”

After some vacation time away, we get back to regular shows… This week we talk a bit about the animal that is being a “show percussionist”. It’s all about the preparation! Get an inside look at what happens from the pit of Wicked… Let me know if you like it.. I may do another if you do.

Please leave comments at: www.thomasburritt.tumblr.com

Links mentioned: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=69826024573&ref=ts

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #45: Steveweissmusic.com/PATV “Interactive” Contest - Part V - We announce the winner(s)…!

Today we finish the steveweissmusic.com/PATV “Interactive” Contest by announcing the winner(s)…!

Today’s Axiom: “The Benefits of Community”… we talk briefly about the collective experience we all had through this contest and contemplate where things go from here in the vlogospherse….

Thanks to SteveWeissMusic.com! and to the many participants!

Links mentioned:

http://mattsmarimbablog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-06-29T17%3A39%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7

video.steveweissmusic.net/

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #44: Steveweissmusic.com/PATV “Interactive” Contest - Part IV

Today we finish off the SteveWeissMusic.com/PATV “Interactive Contest” by paying tribute to a celebrity pitch man. What does that have to do with playing/performing Katamiya? Watch and find out! Thanks to www.steveweissmusic.com for their support of this contest and to all of our participants. 

Please give us feedback! 

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visit: www.video.steveweissmusic.net for previous participants videos. 

Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #43 PATV @ ZMF ‘09 - part II

Today we give you part II of our show from Appleton, WI (site of ZMF ’09). Insider info/and specific stories about this years festival included! Very important question of the episode. Please answer, we want to hear from you! 

Links: http://zmf2009.blogspot.com/2009/07/concert-zmf-new-music-gala.html  

http://www.jeffsass.com/2009/05/25/zelstman-marimba-festival-new-music-weekend/

Part I of II, filmed on location at ZMF ’09. The historic event that saw 24 new marimba solos completed/premiered/recorded and published all at one event. Watch episode #19 for more information about Zeltsman Marimba Festival (ZMF)

We are joined by perhaps the most dedicated of all “Axiomites” and talk with an award winning composer who’s work was featured during the festival. 

WE want to hear from you!