Ethereal in E
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Ethereal in E | |
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| Born | Adam Foote August 10, 1984 Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
TikTok information | |
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| Followers | 8.5 million |
| Likes | 116.6 million |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument | Handpan |
Adam Foote (born August 10, 1984), mostly known as The Handpan Man or Ethereal in E, is an American musician and social media influencer who is known for his use of the handpan. He is mostly seen playing the instrument in a body of water,[1] often in a humorous or manic style.
Foote's videos have garnered him a combined following of over 11 million people across many social media platforms, particularly TikTok.[2]
Early life
[edit]Adam Foote was born in Ohio, on August 10, 1984. Foote’s passion for percussion instruments began as a young child. He played drums for his church during his childhood, which inspired him to become a professional musician.[1] When he was 11 years old, his father committed suicide as a result of bipolar disorder.[3] Foote attended college and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at Taylor University and a master's degree in social work from Eastern Washington University.[4]
Career
[edit]Foote began his career in professional music on a street corner as a street performer.[4] He used the earnings from his street performing to record his first studio album, Up. He then began performing at public places, including restaurants and festivals. The COVID-19 pandemic hindered Foote's performance opportunities and he began migrating to Facebook to share his music.[4]
Soon after gaining traction on Facebook, he began uploading videos of himself playing the handpan to TikTok in 2020 and quickly gained popularity on the platform.[1] He is mostly seen performing in the water of Lake Coeur d'Alene[1] in Northern Idaho. Foote is also known for singing "happy birthday" songs to viewers.
As of August 2025, Foote has accumulated over 8 million TikTok followers, and 11 million combined followers across multiple platforms.
Personal life
[edit]Foote resides near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He is married and has one child.
Discography
[edit]In addition to his social media presence, Foote has also released two studio albums, one EP, three LPs and one single:
Albums
[edit]| Title | Year |
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| Coeur Dreams | 2017 |
| Wilderness Therapy | 2019 |
EPs and LPs
[edit]| Title | Year |
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| Up. | 2017 |
| Rainy Day Rhythms | 2025 |
| Songbird Sessions | 2025 |
| Whispering Waters | 2025 |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year |
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| Majesty of the Moment | 2024 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "North Idaho musician reaches millions with unique instrument". krem.com. July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Coeur d'Alene resident transforms into TikTok's 'Handpan Man,' inspiring his followers with unique musical style". Spokesman.com. July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Ethereal in E: Music Born from Trial". Avamere at South Hill. October 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c Weeks, Devin (October 3, 2020). "FAST FIVE Adam Foote of Ethereal in E: 'Music is my life'". Coeur d'Alene Press.