If you have a better thing than 'Xylophone', I applaud you! I do not, but I am by no means grateful for this instrument by default. I am grateful for the xylophone as well as the percussion side of music as a whole. I'm no music expert (anyone who has heard me "sing" can attest to that) but after admiring my brothers' percussion skills (I even tried to follow in their footsteps when I was in middle school) I have a fond appreciation and gratitude for the drummers and percussionists in the world.
Many people think that percussion is just banging on drums, but it's much more than that. The percussionists usually get the least amount of credit and have the most cumbersome of equipment. But what seems like background drumming is actually a critical role. The percussionist can play both the subtle leader--keeping the entire band on the same tempo, or a striking exclamation--with a timely crash of a cymbal or jolly cowbell (which we all know we could use more of...am I right Will Ferrell fans?).
Another great thing about the xylophone and percussionists? They usually don't take themselves too seriously like those lead singers do. Take this rendition of "All I Want for Christmas is You", for example. The setting is playful, but that adorable rainbow xylophone really brings it home!
Ok, the kids are pretty cute, too.
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