Who Created Rush E? Sheet Music Boss Explained

The Masterminds Behind “Rush E”: Unraveling the Internet’s Most Impossible Piano Meme

Few modern musical phenomena have achieved the viral, internet-breaking status of “Rush E.” What started as a tongue-in-cheek MIDI visualizer video quickly morphed into a global meme, a badge of honor for intrepid pianists, and a cultural touchstone for millions of gamers and Gen Z internet users.

But who is actually responsible for creating this legendary, finger-snapping monster?

Meet Sheet Music Boss

“Rush E” was created by Sheet Music Boss, a popular YouTube channel and musical duo consisting of Andrew Wrangell (who composes the music) and Samuel Dickenson (who handles technical production, visualization, and operations).

Based primarily around producing creative MIDI animations, piano tutorials, and fun arrangements of video game and pop culture themes, the duo struck gold by leaning into internet humor and absurdity.

The Inspiration and Origin: From “Rush B” to “Rush E”

To understand Rush E, you have to look at its predecessor, “Rush B.”

• The Meme Ancestry: Sheet Music Boss previously built a reputation for crafting wildly fast, entertaining piano arrangements. Rush B was inspired by the famous Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gaming meme where players aggressively shout out commands to “Rush B”. That original track heavily emphasized the musical note B wrapped in a fast, chaotic Russian folk style.
• The Birth of “E”: Following the success of Rush B, the duo decided to build a spiritual successor capitalizing on another massive internet meme of the era: the deep-fried, absurd Lord Farquaad/Markiplier “E” meme. They engineered a track structured around the note E, blending relentless pacing, dramatic buildup, and comedic timing.

Designed to Be (Literally) Unplayable

Unlike traditional classical pieces meant to be easily mastered, Rush E was purposely designed as an impossibly difficult MIDI composition. Wrangell and Dickenson constructed sections that required more fingers than a human body possesses, transforming the visualizer into a frantic waterfall of notes that defied physical human anatomy.

This sparked a massive trend across YouTube and TikTok. Content creators, professional pianists, and brave amateurs began posting challenge videos trying to “play” Rush E—using everything from computer keyboards and automated robots to clever hands-free stunts and frantic physical comedy.

The Legacy of a Viral Sensation

What began as a clever collaboration between two music-loving creators snowballed into an unstoppable internet icon. Today, Rush E stands as a testament to the power of internet culture, proving that when music, humor, and digital creativity collide, the results can capture the imagination of the entire world.

Watch the original Rush E video on YouTube

This video is the official, original upload by Sheet Music Boss that started the global phenomenon and showcases the frantic MIDI animation that made the song famous.