Switched on Pop "It’s a Hail Mary every time" (ft. Marc Rebillet)
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Dec 2, 2025 Marc Rebillet, the improvisational musician known as 'loop daddy', shares his journey from classical piano to viral funk sensations. He dives into his transition to self-taught improvisation and how his live-looping process works. Marc reveals the thrill of spontaneous performances, including what it feels like to create music from thin air on stage. He recounts his rapid rise during the pandemic with engaging livestreams, surprising street shows, and the importance of embracing mistakes in improvisation. Prepare for his infectious energy and musical insights!
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From Kitchen Loops To Global Shows
- Marc Rebillet built his career by improvising looped songs on simple gear and posting them online starting in 2016.
- His 2020 livestreams and viral videos turned bar-room practice into a global audience and festival bookings.
Movement Locks The Groove
- Movement helps Marc find and lock a human pocket when building rhythmic loops.
- Physicalizing rhythm (head bobbing, body motion) keeps tempo organic without quantization.
Keep Your Setup Minimal And Portable
- Use minimal, portable gear to make complex-sounding performances—MIDI keyboard, laptop, looper.
- Keep the setup simple to speed setup and focus on musical ideas rather than tech.