Who Created Rush E? The Story Behind the Viral Piano Meme

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

If you have spent any time on YouTube, TikTok, or gaming streams over the last few years, you have almost certainly heard “Rush E.” Characterized by its breakneck speed, absurdly impossible hand stretches, and the unmistakable, internet-famous “E” meme woven directly into its musical framework, it became a massive global phenomenon.

But who is actually responsible for creating this monster of a piano piece?

The Creators: Sheet Music Boss

“Rush E” was created by Sheet Music Boss, a popular YouTube music duo consisting of Andrew Wrangell (a composer and pianist) and Samuel Dickenson (a software developer and musician).

Launched as a channel dedicated to making fun, accessible, and creative piano MIDI tutorials and original compositions, the duo hit a goldmine of internet culture when they decided to write a song centered around a viral meme.

The Inspiration and Origin

The history of the “Rush” series by Sheet Music Boss actually started with a nod to online gaming culture. Their earlier track, “Rush B,” was inspired by the common communication stereotype in tactical shooters like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, where players aggressively yell at their team to rush a specific map location. That track heavily featured the musical note B.

When looking for a follow-up, the duo leaned into the chaotic world of internet humor. At the time, the deep-fried, distorted meme featuring Lord Farquaad combined with Markiplier’s face—universally known simply as the letter “E”—was everywhere. Wrangell and Dickenson decided to build an entire composition around the note E, weaving the rhythm and structure of the track to mimic the meme.

From Niche Video to Global Phenomenon

When “Rush E” was published, it wasn’t just designed to be a catchy tune; it was structured as an intentionally ridiculous “impossible” piano composition meant to test the limits of automated MIDI software and human execution alike.

The video took off thanks to:

• The Visualizer Effect: The cascading, waterfall-style MIDI notes made it intensely satisfying to watch.
• The Difficulty Mythos: Viewers began challenging real-life pianists to play a piece that literally required more fingers and hands than a human body possesses.
• The Meme Culture: Countless creators, cover artists, and gamers reacted to, parodied, or tried to rearrange the song, catapulting it into mainstream internet history.

Today, Andrew Wrangell and Samuel Dickenson’s creation stands as one of the definitive internet-era musical memes—proving that a blend of solid musicianship and pure online absurdity can capture the world’s attention overnight.

Watch the original Rush E video on YouTube

This video is the original, record-breaking upload from Sheet Music Boss that started the global “Rush E” trend.