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Joe Atlan
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Joe Atlan performing live in 2010.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jose M. Aranda |
| Born | July 23, 1989 Málaga, Spain |
| Genres | Piano, metal, acoustic, soundtrack, classical |
| Occupations | Music, YouTube, Conferences |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboard, keytar, vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Associated acts | TED Talk, Timo Tolkki, University of Navarra, YouTube, Dream Theater |
Joe Atlan, born on July 23, 1989, in Málaga, Spain, is a talented keyboard player, composer, and speaker. He is also a popular YouTube creator. Joe has played music with famous artists like Timo Tolkki and shared the stage with others, such as Sungha Jung. He is known for his talks about music, art, and the internet, including a special TED Talk. Joe Atlan shares his music and videos for free on his YouTube channel.
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Joe Atlan's Early Life and Music Journey
Joe Atlan first started playing the keyboard when he was just 5 years old. He later rediscovered his passion for music at age 16. This happened after he heard the Italian power metal band Rhapsody. Joe has often said that he found "true Art" through the books of J. R. R. Tolkien. He then found "art in Music" for the first time with Rhapsody. From that moment, he began to play and compose music on the piano.
In 2007, Atlan went to the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. He studied Audiovisual Communication there. During his time at university, he often played in charity concerts. He became very interested in film scoring, which is creating music for movies. By his second year, he decided to dedicate his life to music. Joe has composed music for several short films and documentaries. He also created original music for a Spanish TV series.
Playing with Famous Musicians
In November 2009, Joe Atlan was asked to play with Timo Tolkki. Tolkki is a famous guitarist and a founder of the band Stratovarius. Joe joined Tolkki's "Guitar Beyond Infinity Seminar Tour" in 2009–2010. Joe Atlan has often said that Tolkki is one of his biggest musical inspirations. He called this tour an "incredible honor."
On February 10, 2010, Joe helped create the world's largest Lipdub at that time. A lipdub is a video where people lip-sync to a song. This one involved almost 400 people in a single, long shot.
Music, Art, and Philosophy
Joe Atlan has a deep interest in the ideas behind music and art. He often talks about the importance of "true music." He believes musicians should have a "selfless and pure attitude" towards their art. Joe has mentioned in interviews that he is writing a book about music. This book will discuss the importance of pure art and how artists should approach it. In 2010, he contacted John Petrucci, the guitarist from the band Dream Theater. He asked him to be part of his book project. Later, Joe also spoke with Michael Romeo, guitarist from Symphony X. According to Atlan, both musicians were interested in helping with the book.
Performing at Festivals and TV Shows
On September 16, 2012, Joe Atlan was chosen to perform at Youfest. This was an international festival featuring famous YouTube stars. Other stars included Paul Potts, Rick Astley, and Sungha Jung. Joe was picked because of his piano and keyboard arrangement of the Star Wars soundtrack on YouTube.
In October 2012, Joe Atlan was invited to play on a national TV talent show in Spain. This show was similar to "America's Got Talent." He performed Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu" on the piano.
TED Talk and Other Performances
In 2013, Joe Atlan was asked to give a TED Talk about music in La Rioja, Spain. His talk was called "Can Music tell a story?" He performed the entire talk using only piano music. He showed text on a screen instead of speaking. Joe explained that what draws people to stories is not just what they see or read. It's about what they feel – the "ineffable," which means something that cannot be described with words. He stated that music can speak directly to a person's feelings. His final answer to the talk's title was: "Music can make you feel a story without telling it."
In 2016, Joe Atlan performed at the opening ceremony for the League of Legends All-Star Event. This big event took place in Palau St. Jordi, Barcelona.
Joe Atlan's YouTube Channel
In October 2010, Joe Atlan started sharing his music on YouTube. Within a few days, one of his piano songs received over 100,000 views. Since then, YouTube has been his main way to share music and connect with fans. His videos often show musical experiments, sometimes with humor. He combines different instruments and sounds without sticking to one genre. He also creates original arrangements of movie soundtracks, like those from The Hobbit, Star Wars, or Pirates of the Caribbean.
Joe often shows off his amazing musical skills, especially with his Roland AX-7 Keytar. This instrument has become his signature. He also shares his original piano compositions for free. Joe Atlan's songs are usually instrumental piano pieces. They often have an epic fantasy, ocean-like, and hopeful feeling. His work on YouTube is often featured in online magazines and music video websites. In 2013, Joe was contacted by a famous voice actor. This actor does the official Spanish voices for characters played by Morgan Freeman and Ian McKellen. They started a project combining music and poetry.
Musical Equipment
- Roland AX-7 Keytar
- Kurzweil K2600X (88 keys)
- Korg Karma
- Casio Celviano AL-100R
- Roland JV-1080
Personal Life
Joe Atlan was born in Málaga, Spain. However, he has always lived in Marbella, where he lives now. He is the oldest of six brothers. Joe has often shared on his social media that he enjoys Archery, Taekwondo, and Volleyball in his free time.
Discography: Joe Atlan's Singles
This list includes Joe Atlan's piano singles available on his YouTube Channel.
- "Sea Light" (2010)
- "A Breeze Away" (2011)
- "The Shoreline Pearl" (2011)
- "Dawn Drops" (2011)
- "Draw the Bright Side" (2011)
- "Healing Sands" (2012)
- "Seahorse's Little Wish" (2012)
- "Arisen Spirit" (2012)
- "Crystalline Voice" (2012)
- "Star Wars Medley" (2012)
- "Pirates of the Caribbean Medley" (2012)
- "River's Ending" (2012)
- "Facing the Storm with Optimism" (2012)
- "Song of the Lonely Mountains (from The Hobbit) (2012)"
- "Musical Poem: Lagrima" (2013)
See also
- University of Navarra
- Dream Theater
- Timo Tolkki
- TED
- YouTube
- List of keytarists
