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My Star - Final Fantasy XVI (solo piano cover)
composer: Masayoshi Soken
piano arrangement: @purpleschala
I rather enjoyed this song, as it had some jazzy elements and was different from the usual Final Fantasy theme song. However, I can't help but feel unfairly emotionally manipulated by that game ending while this song was playing in the background, haha. I did my best to imitate the wonderful singer's phrasing.
Side note: I'm very pleased with the recording mix this time.
sheets: www.musicnotes.com/l/9NgNW
Recorded on a New York Steinway D.
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Відео

Via Purifico - Final Fantasy X (Piano Collections)
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I was a bit surprised to find that this piece was relatively popular in the FFX OST, since I found it rather forgettable when I heard it in-game many years ago. However, I do think that this arrangement rather elevates the piece to something quite atmospheric. Recorded on a New York Steinway D in my living room.
Borodin/Gryaznov - Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2
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A beautiful arrangement of a piece that was featured in the Disney short movie The Little Matchgirl. I think this arrangement really shines in the recap when the writing becomes more pianistic and free-flowing. Recorded on a New York Steinway D in my living room.
Debussy - Clair de Lune
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I am usually very reluctant to learn and record well-known pieces, but this piece has been ideal for my experiments with reverb, as there are plenty of professional recordings to use as a reference. Finally I decided to actually learn this piece properly for the first time to see what it's all about, and I have to say it's composed really well on top of being pleasant to listen to. There's many...
Tchaikovsky/Gryaznov - Waltz of the Flowers
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Merry Christmas! Here is a concert arrangement of the famous Waltz of the Flowers. I underestimated this piece 2 years in a row, so this year I gave myself plenty of time to prepare for the holiday season. I'm sure my neighbors are tired from 3 months of Christmas by now. I found this piece to be challenging both technically and musically, as I believe it is written in such a way to encourage a...
Aerith's Theme (Final Fantasy 7 piano cover)
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I think this is the most beautiful theme in all of Final Fantasy, so I found this rather improvisatory arrangement and gave it a go. This also gave me an opportunity to add a little extra reverb to the recording. Composer: Nobuo Uematsu Arrangement: SLSMusic Recorded on a Steinway D in my living room.
Vague Hope - NieR Automata piano cover
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This is another cover of Vague Hope, different from the Piano Collections, played on the Square Enix music channel. I find this arrangement more interesting to play, as it's more elaborate and improvisatory than the Piano Collections version. Composed by: Keigo Hoashi Arranged by: Takurou Iga Sheets from patreon.com/zakid Recorded on a Steinway D in my living room.
Chopin - Nocturne Op. 27 No. 2 in D-flat major
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My teacher assigned me this piece many many years ago, and I learned it somewhat reluctantly. However, one way or another it ended up being a permanent fixture in my repertoire, which is saying something since pretty much all other pieces fall out of my fingers sooner or later. This is my 3rd attempt at recording this piece on the channel. I was never really fully satisfied with the previous in...
Rachmaninoff/Gryaznov - Italian Polka
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A fun and popular arrangement by Gryaznov, who wrote it in one night for a concert. The original work comes from a tune that Rachmaninoff heard while on vacation in Italy, and he promptly wrote it for two piano. I like that this arrangement gives the performer a chance to also explore some other emotions like tenderness, and maybe even a hint of darkness. The second half of the piece is technic...
Chopin - Nocturne Op. 62 No. 1 in B major
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This is the first video featuring my new NY Steinway D. I must be allergic to bright pianos, because I more or less picked the mellowest one within a minute or two of testing all the pianos. The salesperson and technician also all predicted I would select this one. The tone sounds just right to my ears. For me, this nocturne carries a special spiritual or meditative power. I found it very diffi...
Final Fantasy XIII - The Promise (piano cover)
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Composed by: Masashi Hamauzu Arranged by: Yui Morishita Another transcribed cover from Final Fantasy. This is one of the best main menu themes in a video game, in my opinion. I've thought about recording the Piano Collections arrangement before, but I don't find that one to be as compelling. No sheets, sorry! Recorded on a New York Steinway B.
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in D Major, Op. 23 No. 4
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A dreamy prelude with a sustained melody permeating throughout the piece. For me, the main challenge here was to strike the right balance between overall flow and rubato without sounding monotonous. Also, the uniform texture of this piece really makes uneven notes stick out, something which I am still getting used to on the grand piano. The Kawai digital hybrid piano was really forgiving in thi...
Final Fantasy - Chocobo Theme (piano cover)
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Composed by: Nobuo Uematsu Arranged by: Keiko A nice jazzy arrangement transcribed from Keiko's performance on the Square Enix Music Channel. It was a good opportunity to try recording my piano completely dry. Now I have a whopping 8-microphone setup. No sheets, sorry!
Rachmaninoff/Gryaznov - The Night is Sad, Op. 26 No. 12
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This is my first video recording a New York Steinway model B that Steinway has lent me while I wait to pick out a Hamburg D later this year in Germany. This piano has a beautiful mellow tone that I find difficult to capture in a recording. I just about went insane for a month learning and experimenting how to record it with no prior knowledge whatsoever (literally didn't know how to attach a mi...
Rachmaninoff - Élégie in E-flat Minor, Op. 3 No. 1
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A piece that I listened to a lot growing up but never actually tried learning myself until recently. There is melancholy and a lot of raw emotion here. I had the opportunity to try out this piece on a freshly prepped Steinway D, which felt and sounded amazing. Planning to order one at the end of the month! Piano: Kawai Novus NV-10 Piano VST: Garritan CFX Full My current CFX settings: forum.pian...
Rachmaninoff - Melodie in E Major Op. 3 No. 3 (1940 version)
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Rachmaninoff - Melodie in E Major Op. 3 No. 3 (1940 version)
Dependent Weakling - Official NieR Automata Piano Collections
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Dependent Weakling - Official NieR Automata Piano Collections
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in E flat Major, Op. 23 No. 6
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Rachmaninoff - Prelude in E flat Major, Op. 23 No. 6
Mahler/Gryaznov - Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 (for the left hand)
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Mahler/Gryaznov - Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 (for the left hand)
Hiromi Uehara - Somewhere (piano cover)
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Hiromi Uehara - Somewhere (piano cover)
Debussy/Gryaznov - Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
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Debussy/Gryaznov - Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Hiromi Uehara - Green Tea Farm (piano cover)
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Hiromi Uehara - Green Tea Farm (piano cover)
Hiromi Uehara - Firefly (piano cover)
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Hiromi Uehara - Firefly (piano cover)
Hamelin - Etude No. 7: after Tchaikovsky (for the left hand alone)
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Hamelin - Etude No. 7: after Tchaikovsky (for the left hand alone)
Words Drowned by Fireworks - (Final Fantasy VII) Piano Opera
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Words Drowned by Fireworks - (Final Fantasy VII) Piano Opera
Rachmaninoff - Lilacs, op. 21 no. 5
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Rachmaninoff - Lilacs, op. 21 no. 5
Rachmaninoff/Gryaznov - Zdes' khorosho (How Nice It Is Here), Op. 21 No. 7
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Rachmaninoff/Gryaznov - Zdes' khorosho (How Nice It Is Here), Op. 21 No. 7
Rachmaninoff/Volodos - Andante from Cello Sonata Op. 19
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Rachmaninoff/Volodos - Andante from Cello Sonata Op. 19
Ahead on Our Way (Final Fantasy VII piano cover)
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Ahead on Our Way (Final Fantasy VII piano cover)
Relax and Reflect - A Fading Summer's Eve (Final Fantasy XV piano cover)
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Relax and Reflect - A Fading Summer's Eve (Final Fantasy XV piano cover)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @robertatkinson58
    @robertatkinson58 5 годин тому

    i first heard this in the movie his majesty okeef which the the movie i saw with my first love 63 years ago. i didn’t know what the piece was until many years later but every time i hear this i am transited back to the arms of my first love in 1961

  • @SkyMax111
    @SkyMax111 9 годин тому

    It's just amazing that ANY human being could write something so beautiful. The Genius of Rachmaninov shines through above all others! So simple and yet soo complicated at the same time. Brilliant!

  • @armando9263
    @armando9263 3 дні тому

    Truly wonderful interpretation, even more beautiful than that of 5 years ago. A big thank-you !!!👏👏👏🙏

  • @paulgreen6921
    @paulgreen6921 5 днів тому

    This pianist is so pianistic suave; with his arrangements too. The waltz of the flowers has been one of my favorites since, I suspect, from my dear mother’s womb. Perhaps, ole Tchaikovsky was thinking mostly of roses while writing this masterpiece? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm? PWG

  • @maryannebagala9109
    @maryannebagala9109 5 днів тому

    Just lovely..! Love this..! One of the most melodic pieces of music..!

  • @cjg8763
    @cjg8763 6 днів тому

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @user-mn7nq4fs7q
    @user-mn7nq4fs7q 8 днів тому

    I play piano and can play this song as well, but wow does this guy have the hands of a God, the sheer accuracy, swiftness, grace, professionalism, improvisation, and skill, is absolutely bar none phenomenal. This man has obviously put the time in to know his scales, sharps and flats to a "T". Well done. Hard work pays off. Thankyou for that stunningly beautiful, nastalgic and unforgettable piece of music.

  • @christian0509
    @christian0509 9 днів тому

    Very lovely playing! Forgive me if I am a bother, but do you have any tips for training my fingers' strength evenly? I feel that I am lacking in my ring & pinky fingers & my thirds are definitely suffering from it. Any advice is greatly appreciated. 🙏

  • @ange-gabrielnzoussi5553
    @ange-gabrielnzoussi5553 9 днів тому

    bro that was epic

  • @bobjim8242
    @bobjim8242 13 днів тому

    is the piano sheet music on sale?

  • @jackbyrd381
    @jackbyrd381 14 днів тому

    Bravo!

  • @Hobnob-xh8nx
    @Hobnob-xh8nx 15 днів тому

    The short pause at 0:34 is just perfect. And the way you played the chords before going into the main melody was just chilling. Perfect.

  • @simonmatusek7006
    @simonmatusek7006 15 днів тому

    i fw this heavy

  • @user-vx2rq1kd7h
    @user-vx2rq1kd7h 16 днів тому

    Hello, are there any notes

  • @americ4nt4co87
    @americ4nt4co87 17 днів тому

    Did you like the NV10 you used to play in older videos? Did you find that it had some major negatives that could have deterred you from buying a digital/hybrid that expensive? Was the SK sound realistic? I already use VSTs since they sound better than what digital pianos come with, but do you think dropping $19,000+ on a newer NV10 one day would be worth it for the grand action feel since just getting an acoustic wouldn’t be possible. 👀

  • @worthlessemail3626
    @worthlessemail3626 20 днів тому

    People who call this "old people music" are basically brain dead. There is a big difference between young vs young and dumb. It's like food... People only like what they know because they didn't give anything else a chance. In the case of romantic period music, ESPECIALLY nocturnes by Field, Chopin, and Alkan-- It's pretty safe to say nearly every single one is musically potent. A lot more potent than fake musicians who can't even sing, play an instrument, or do anything beyond faking it for their fans anyway. -Someone who has obsessed over music much older than this since I was a small child. P.S great example of Garritan CFX VST thanks for uploading! Been looking for some alternatives to my current options: Arturia v3, pianoteq, and pianoverse. Mostly very satisfied with pianoverse but i'm very impressed with Garritan CFX now. P.P.S Also an amazing performance to say the least. The context provided by your dynamic control is both beautiful and powerful. Bravo!

  • @mutasharid
    @mutasharid 20 днів тому

    so beautiful

  • @You-qp1wp
    @You-qp1wp 24 дні тому

    Сокровище Великой Музыки. Произведение необыкновенной красоты. Спасибо за исполнение.

  • @Kougeru
    @Kougeru 24 дні тому

    dude I've been subscribed to you since like 2017 but haven't seen your videos on my subscriptions page in YEARS. WTF UA-cam...

  • @Masood.Hassani
    @Masood.Hassani 25 днів тому

    Has a Steinway D in his Living Room Recording it like a professional studio Performing a Rachmaninoff difficult piece with perfecto musicalite and articulations meanwhile: About me: Hi, I'm an amateur pianist who plays in my spare time!

  • @RichardRichardVC95
    @RichardRichardVC95 27 днів тому

    This is joyous. I often wonder who you are, and where you are in the world, and why you’re not concertising. I say that as a professional pianist and piano teacher myself.

  • @romainborkowski2649
    @romainborkowski2649 27 днів тому

  • @ninhao819
    @ninhao819 27 днів тому

    You play incredible

  • @MrTedflick
    @MrTedflick Місяць тому

    So well-played and recorded. A gem!

  • @LouisTranquille
    @LouisTranquille Місяць тому

    This is one of my favourite piano pieces.

  • @rancidblock5615
    @rancidblock5615 Місяць тому

    I think I'm in love with this video

  • @2015donkeykongkeys
    @2015donkeykongkeys Місяць тому

    The little echo makes it so precious to listen

  • @jackgerhardt3243
    @jackgerhardt3243 Місяць тому

    Says the score is not available in my country on musescore, could I request a copy by email or some other form?

  • @trace6631
    @trace6631 Місяць тому

    Beautiful. U should do secrets of the forest. Chrono trigger

  • @jg9227
    @jg9227 Місяць тому

    I've been listening to a few performances of this on UA-cam and this is so far the best!!

  • @nobbbbbbbby
    @nobbbbbbbby Місяць тому

    Superb! Excellent transcription and performance!

  • @Fredo0593
    @Fredo0593 Місяць тому

    Beautiful.

  • @Gallahaut
    @Gallahaut Місяць тому

    Ahhhhh!!! Seriously who are you?!?!?! I LOVE THIS!! ❤️

  • @vapor99
    @vapor99 Місяць тому

    Speechless

  • @arzakku8838
    @arzakku8838 Місяць тому

    cool, you're great

  • @peterkovacs9951
    @peterkovacs9951 Місяць тому

    can you explain how this is recorded?

  • @MH.Speedcrawler
    @MH.Speedcrawler Місяць тому

    Your performance is wonderful. I haven’t played ff16 so I don’t know what to make of this piece. So much of gaming is the world building, the characters, the story and the emotional connection to this multimedia platform. So hearing this is very different than hearing your FF15 performances, because I did play that game. Thank you for sharing this and hope all is well with you.

  • @purpleschala
    @purpleschala Місяць тому

    OH HEY!!! 😍very honored you played my arrangement, LOVED THIS!!! haha good on ya for changing that Bb13 back to augmented with that F# at 2:40...lol I was just SO TICKLED that the regular Bb13 with the F natural made it sound kinda like old school Uematsu Melodies of Life so I made the change lol, but when I first started listening to your vid that was the FIRST thing I thought, like, I wonder if he's gonna change that back to a Bbaug13, it's definitely spicier that way lol besides being what was originally sung. Exquisite job as always!!! <3 <3 <3 thank you for this!

    • @RichardYangPiano
      @RichardYangPiano Місяць тому

      Is piano arrangement something that can be learned, or just by experimentation? I used to improvise hymn accompaniment, nowhere near any level of true excitement. I wonder if it’s too late for me. Jazz, for example, is definitely way too late. Nothing makes sense there.

    • @rach3master
      @rach3master Місяць тому

      Thanks for listening to your own arrangement haha. I thought you might have misheard the melody so I just changed it back, and also accidentally changed the chord as well to outline the melodic notes, but it ended up sounding ok in the end anyway. I like that you gave the arrangement room to sound epic, as opposed to other piano covers that I've heard which were just soft and understated, which is nice for a sweet romantic version, but I feel is missing the power of the original vocal rendition.

    • @purpleschala
      @purpleschala Місяць тому

      @@RichardYangPiano lol dunno about other people but it’s 100% experimentation for me, just throwing stuff on the wall and seeing what sticks haha

    • @MrMiaumee
      @MrMiaumee День тому

      @@rach3master When I first heard this interpretation, I haven't heard the FF16 soundtrack yet, but the portion corresponding to the vocal portion standed out to me. After hearing the soundtrack multiple times, I realized how well you have adapted the harmony and the atmosphere to the piano. What a great experience. All the more respect to you.

  • @pkrent3461
    @pkrent3461 Місяць тому

    Delicious work as usual

  • @adrianalejandromonasterios5984
    @adrianalejandromonasterios5984 Місяць тому

    Espectacular Felicidades. Yo también estoy practicando ese vals. Espero ya tenerlo listo cuando llegue navidad

  • @ginoyang5062
    @ginoyang5062 Місяць тому

    Too ez. Rachmaster has done it again 🤘🤘

  • @americ4nt4co87
    @americ4nt4co87 Місяць тому

    Thank you for posting this beautiful cover!👏🏼❤️

  • @JitinMisra
    @JitinMisra Місяць тому

    I'm surprised this guy/girl doesn't have more views. Person is just as talented as anyone else on youtube elite pianists

    • @MrMiaumee
      @MrMiaumee Місяць тому

      It's "guy" by the way. I agree with the statement. But this video just got released, plus he's definitely getting there!

    • @arzakku8838
      @arzakku8838 Місяць тому

      @@MrMiaumee how did you find out it's a guy?

    • @rancidblock5615
      @rancidblock5615 Місяць тому

      @@MrMiaumee Pretty sure its a girl

    • @MrMiaumee
      @MrMiaumee Місяць тому

      ​@@arzakku8838 Long time fan would know. Not saying much here because I don't think it's in the interest of the channel creator to talk much about it.

  • @MarcPlaysPiano
    @MarcPlaysPiano Місяць тому

    Beautiful work...piano, mics, and playing all. And, cool to see purpleschala's work here!!

  • @capivaramanqqq
    @capivaramanqqq Місяць тому

    when this theme comes in the scene, i immediately started crying. Beautiful performance

  • @pianothingsmusic
    @pianothingsmusic Місяць тому

    Beautiful! So beautiful 🥰

  • @yonavlad3723
    @yonavlad3723 Місяць тому

    Sounds a bit like the romance theme from yu yu hakusho

  • @LouisR56
    @LouisR56 Місяць тому

    Gorgeous

  • @radiodoc999
    @radiodoc999 Місяць тому

    Traumhaft schön 💚💚💚

  • @MaxHuh-wi1sq
    @MaxHuh-wi1sq Місяць тому

    Beautiful playing as always :D