Who Created Rush E? The Story Behind the Viral Song

The Mind Behind the Madness: Who Created “Rush E”?

If you have spent any time on YouTube, TikTok, or gaming forums over the last few years, chances are you have crossed paths with “Rush E.” Widely recognized as one of the most infamously difficult, meme-fueled piano pieces of the digital age, it has baffled listeners and challenged pianists worldwide.

So, who is actually responsible for creating this chaotic internet phenomenon?

The Creators: Sheet Music Boss

“Rush E” was created by Sheet Music Boss, a popular YouTube channel and musical duo consisting of Australian composers and musicians Andrew Wrangell and Samuel Dickenson.

Based in Brisbane, Queensland, the duo launched their channel to provide engaging, easy-to-follow piano tutorials, MIDI visualizations, and original novelty arrangements. Over time, they carved out a niche for writing impossibly fast, humorous, and hyper-complex piano compositions designed specifically to push digital software and human dexterity to absolute limits.

The Inspiration and Naming

The genesis of “Rush E” is deeply tied to internet culture and gaming memes:

• The Precursor (“Rush B”): Before “Rush E,” Sheet Music Boss created “Rush B,” a piece heavily inspired by Russian folk styles and the popular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive meme where players aggressively shout instructions to “Rush B”. That track made heavy use of the musical note B.
• The “E” Meme: Following the success of “Rush B,” the duo wanted to capitalize on the internet trend surrounding the deep-fried, distorted Lord Farquaad/Markiplier “E” meme. They built a musical formula centered around the note E, integrating the iconic meme sound directly into the climax of the piece.

From a Novelty Video to a Global Meme

When Sheet Music Boss uploaded “Rush E” with a visualized MIDI tutorial, they unleashed an unstoppable beast onto the internet.

The song was intentionally written to be physically impossible for a human to play in its entirety without extra hands, computer assistance, or digital modification, featuring cascading walls of notes that blanket the keyboard. This triggered a massive viral wave:

• The Cover Challenge: Pianists, content creators, and prodigies rushed to figure out how to play modified, scaled-down, or hands-on arrangements of the song.
• Animations and Adaptations: The track inspired countless orchestral remixes, meme animations, and fictional difficulty charts (ranging from “Easy” to “Impossible” or “True God”).

Legacy

While Andrew Wrangell and Samuel Dickenson started out simply making engaging YouTube piano content, their creation of “Rush E” cemented their legacy in internet history. It stands as a masterclass in how modern classical composition, internet humor, and digital platforms can collide to create a piece of music recognized by millions across the globe.

Sheet Music Boss – Rush E Original Video

This video is relevant because it is the original upload of “Rush E” by its creators, Sheet Music Boss, showcasing the famous MIDI visualization that started the global meme.