Orange - Your Lie in April ED2 [piano]
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2020
- “Music speaks louder than words.”
“Maybe...just maybe, the light can reach even the bottom of a dark ocean.”
“Was I able to live inside someone’s heart?”
These thoughts are the essence of Your Lie in April. While Hikaru Nara is the iconic song, Orange fits the tone and ending of the show the most.
Spoiler
The hospital scene where she falls in a slump. The Ballade with the visual of the surreal blue world in the climax, becoming a faint memory in the cherry blossoms that look so graceful to the audience who are unaware of the truth.
= = = = = About the Arrangement = = = = =
The original song was pensive (my default mood) but inspiring - particularly at the bridge and end. I spammed the song and decided to arrange it. There were already many covers in late 2015. For some reason, the bridge and the ending were easy to arrange --- the notes came naturally. To this day, I’m convinced the song was MADE to be covered on piano, especially since the solo piano beginning eases the arrangement process.
This arrangement is one of the hardest and most emotional songs to execute because of the multiple harmonies (pseudo-polyphony that recalls Bach’s style 1:18, 2:55, 6:06), the embellishments (1:40, 1:50, 3:23), the insane bridge at 4:05 (which at the time of arranging in 2015 and initial preview in 2017 were the first featured cross-hand glissando), and the final flight at the end 6:25 (with the otherworldly jazz-like scales and licks).
Actually, the finale is propelled by dark ideas from a friend of a friend who passed:
“...the same dream as always. Behind the wheel of a car racing down at 160 km/h and losing control as it accelerates. But strangely after more reflection, the initial fear is replaced by a sense of gladness, acceptance, and readiness to meet fate and demise as everything spirals out of control wildly: ‘Ahh, finally. I don't even need to go out of my way to end it anymore.’”
Interestingly, this may be one of the few, if not the only J-pop arrangement, to explicitly call (0:20) for the middle sostenuto pedal on a grand piano which sustains only the notes held down. My left leg was already on the sostenuto pedal before the piece began, and I only shifted it after this bar. Plus, I added a lyrical, improvisatory “acoustic guitar” section at 5:16, as a reprieve from the bridge. And I actually deviate a little from my official sheets, such as at 5:53 when I decided to make the notes explode on a whim after a pause. Lastly, many times at 7:04 I stuck my head inside the grand piano lid to enjoy the rich, warm, and deep harmonies swirling around. In contrast to the billowing tension of the preceding bar, the final G Major 9th chord is the azure other-world that Kousei and Kaori shared in the final scene, but it’s also a more bittersweet version of the imagery of Kousei’s trauma when he wasn’t able to hear the notes “underwater.” With the last G-A-B-D-G-A-D, the view shifts to a clear sky that is crying nonetheless.
= = = = = Meanings = = = = =
It’s said that some of the best music was created from the extremes of the emotional spectrum. Unsurprisingly, YLIA has powerful scenes that even validated my reason for pursuing medical studies, mainly the empathy for Kaori, who lifted Kousei from the abyss. I stopped lessons in the beginning of 11th grade, shortly after I performed Rach 2. I had put piano in the background, no longer with the same insane fervor as before, possibly forever. Then I learned about anime in Feb. 2012, and Animenz and Ishter in Jan. 2013, and met them in April/May 2014. Without anime and anipiano, who knows where I would be. So, thank you, Animenz, Ishter, and you, my listeners.
The arrangement’s ties to the paraphrase also highlights a dire need for self-care and the de-stigmatization of mental health issues in modern society.
= = = = = Audio = = = = =
This time, I decided to record on the grand piano, using the Disklavier system with a MIDI IN/OUT USB line to Reaper on my PC. The problem that still persists is the smaller dynamic range of the resulting MIDI. For example, hitting velocities (“loudness”) bigger than 90 is rare and extremely difficult. I tweaked the velocity curve in the VST but it’s still not enough. Therefore, I’m looking for people who can help solve this problem with me with the software Reaper and my current gear (Disklavier and a MIDI IN/OUT cable).
Note: increase your normal listening volume for this song. I do a 50%-100% increase, so 20 to 30 or 40 on the volume slider.
= = = = = Links = = = = =
Sheet Music: coming soon
Bandcamp: chrisluan.bandcamp.com/releases (Bandcamp network down for me) 
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Once again, I am humbled by the fact that there exists such a musician as you, almost completely overseen by RUclips's algorithm. This is the best Orange cover I have ever seen in my life in terms of musicality, and reaffirms the reason why Animenz and so many other "larger" pianists on YT look up to you and your work, along with the scores of junior pianists like myself who idolize you. Every time the chorus comes around I uncontrollably smile in delight. Watching and rewatching your variations and your personal touches throughout the piece gave me so so much inspiration. Thank you for this gift, Chris. I sincerely hope you can keep producing such powerful works in the future, although I know that med school will be brutal in sucking your time away. 大哥太牛逼了。加油！万事如意！
Thanks Hayashi, I'm but one. There are so many other channels that deserve more acclaim --- but I try not to let RUclips's algorithm bother me. I think about it sometimes, but I refuse to bend to it. Hearing that I'm looked up to is an honor, but it's also scary haha. I hope I can just emphasize I'm just passionate about particular things and have been willing to invest time at the expense of popularity. I'm glad that 'the music reached [your] heart', as it's one of the core ideas in YLIA. I hope I can too, but I also know my priorities and schedule will probably shift and my style may also shift. Nothing is written in stone yet in our lives. Better just seize happiness indeed.
Arranging skills: 11/10
Technique: 12/10
Performance:13/10
This was earcandy at its peak level. Thank you for this wonderful cover!
Thanks Hereson. I actually think challenging songs like this point out areas of improvement with regard to each of those categories loooool 💀💀💀
6:27 calm down Chris you're gonna break my brain with the showmanship...
mindblown haha
Chris is the type of guy to attend a formal event in a dress shirt tucked into gym shorts. Solid arrange.
Don't tell anyone but you can't even see how my front is from that camera angle.
your rubato technique sounds so good 4:12
I come back again for this arrangement on April. April without Chris Luan's orange is a sad April.
3 year later after the teaser upload. SOOO much hype for this
Yeah
Finally, the day came that I can shelve the preview lol
If there is one person who can keep pushing the potential limit of anipiano, it is you my friend. This cover is definitely one of the best you've done yet, as well as being the most ambitious piano arrangement in the history of anipiano thus far. The result is nothing but perfection : This music is absolutely brilliant, so many emotional roller coaster through the thunderous flurries of note, the creativity to bring out the emotions through moment of rest that tug on your heartstring, the creative usage of jazz chords and multivoicing is icing on a cake. There are so many things to love here. The way each chorus are so distinct, the way you handle second verse that is really refreshing and engaging to listen as you manage to add colors and emphasize the richness of the melody with brilliant musical phrasing and chord voicings. The absolutely powerful runs at 4:20 that transition to the tear-jerking ballad at 4:35 (not gonna lie, tears were shed) the beautiful "interlude" at 5:15, like the final "preparation" for the final push at the final chorus, and finally my favorite rendition of the ending I've ever heard from any cover of this song so far 6:26 that send shiver down my spine. This whole masterpiece is such an intense experience, it was an emotional catharsis that I rarely experience from a normal anime piano arrangement. I have nothing else but to say...absolutely well done Chris, your passion and hardwork is absolute worth it. I've been looking forward to your grand return all this time, and I couldn't ask for a stronger comeback, after 5 years, you can finally rest.
This arrangement reminds me once again why you are one of the anipianist friend I look up to the most. It's not because of the insane techniques, it's not because of the crazy jazz experimentation : It's the work of art created by a man who stop at nothing to achieve the musical greatness, to tell the stories and emotions through piano to the best of this ability. I have nothing but admiration and respect for you man, you've motivated many people including me to take our crafts much more seriously and earnestly (seriously, if I didn't encounter your Reverie, I might not have a drive to study music theories and improve my own sound at all lol) You may be receive much views as people like Animenz, but be proud and confident that us fellow creators look up to you and respect your work with high regard, and your determination and action has planned a seed of inspiration to many of us. I can't wait to see how your music will evolved! I will earnestly anticipate your next work man! Great job once again Chris! :D
Better late than never, but it's something I'll work on this year. Can everyone just take a moment and appreciate how when CSM comments on Animenz and other channels, he always gives such a thorough narrative from his perspective?
First off, your comment from a while ago inspired me to reduce sections to prevent the texture from becoming overwhelming. I'm glad that I uploaded the teaser because without it, this final arrangement would not be the way it is --- which is much better than all previous drafts.
This is absolutely the roller coaster that you described. Spoilers for everyone who hasn't watched [stop reading now]. In that moment when the audience shares the defeated frustration of a slumped over Kaori in the hospital halls as she seems to curse her failing legs, we can't help but want to cheer her on, if not comfort her at the least since it doesn't seem we can cure her. Our hopes carry on even into the wide open blue coda of the Chopin Ballade, where the overtones of both the show and the music carry far off into the pristine space, leaving a bittersweet, emptying catharsis that bubbles up in our souls. For those magical moments, it seems like anything is possible, even a miracle. And yet, anything but a miracle is what happens. The original song, Orange, seems to embody this, as well as all the highlights from the second half of the show. As you can see, the song resonated with my experience and soul, so I had to give it my all.
I'm glad that you could put into words the images that were latent throughout my arrangement. Those runs, the ballad, the interlude all the way to the ending --- all of those parts you mentioned are also some of my favorite to listen to and to perform.
I'm gonna pull the Uno reverse card on you too --- I look up to your drive to pursue growth and knowledge in every way, and it's been very rewarding to see your evolution as a result. I'm glad that even though I'm a smol channel, at least I have a very passionate core fanbase. I don't think it's something I could have if I had the # of comments that someone like Animenz is routinely getting. So there is good in my situation as well!
@@ChrisLuan this may not be a thorough reply, but u r the best. I dont know hot to express this but, ur pieces are jus something else. Would absolutely love more covers but at ur own pace ofc.
@@Kiizu Thanks for the support
Damn that bridge was insane! my mind was blown
And all those runs oh my god!
Yeah, the bridge is insane but it's sooooooo gooood.
This is so beautiful. 100% captured the emotions that flowed and bursted out in the anime. This piece still pulls on my heart.
This is the one arrangement that truly warrants the thought of whether "I reached your heart." That's the kind of message I had in mind with it.
Spp💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🥺💎🥺💎
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Absolutely blown away by the nuance and unique voicings that are scattered throughout this arrangement. Every one of your grandiose full arrangements are always chock full of that signature "Chris Luan" sound and touch, something that I always look forward to hearing, and something that has inspired me personally as a pianist as well. Perhaps it's the mutual feeling of chasing perfectionism, painstaking attention to detail, and wanting to squeeze every musical, emotional, and creative drop out of an arrangement, rather than conforming to a regular release schedule, that resonates with me through your work. Perhaps it's the fact that we both discovered Animenz/Ishter in the Jan 2013 timeframe, in the midst of 12th grade, having already stopped taking piano lessons, which led us back to piano and sparked the desire to create the grandest piano arrangements. Even though we don't know each other personally, I feel like you've always felt like a musical brother to me as I listened to your music and learned about the similarities in our musical/life journeys and philosophies.
If i'm to offer one small piece of constructive criticism, to echo AnimePIanoAngel below, the tempo/rhythm feels ever so slightly off in some places, for brief moments. However, that does not detract from the quality and emotional atmosphere of the arrangement.
Best of luck in your medical studies! Know that however far you are from home, and from piano, you'll always have dedicated fans like me appreciating your work. I look forward to the day that we can again be blessed by the signature Chris Luan sound.
Excuse my language... this is fucking gold. I almost tore up listening to this.. it gave me goosebumps. It motivates me and deters me all at the same time. I can’t put a word on it but I REALLY needed to see this today!
The original song really is amazing though. I have to give some credit to the composer and artists (Seven oops and MICHIRU) for coming up with a song that fits the atmosphere in the latter half of YLIA while remaining inspiring.
i have no idea what i wanna say my mind got blown away from your playing holy shit man !!! the bridge all the runs and the quality of the arrangement daaaaaaaaamn man its been a while since i got so freaking excited,hyped and suprised by an piano cover, this was insanely good and i got the chills all over.
This is the high quality stuff i love to watch its like a hidden gem you find once in a year daaamn man idk what to say i freaking love it 10/10 man !!
worth all the effort man ! hope to see more from you :)
Awesome !!
I was smiling throughout the whole video, especially the parts with running notes :,) thank you so much for giving us the pleasure to listen to such an amazing arrangement.
Thanks, glad to see you enjoyed it. The running notes are one of the parts that make the arrangement satisfying to play! 😌
this just kept getting better and better as the video went on, I am beyond amazed at this arrangement and performance!
I can't waittttt. Gotta see that epic bridge again, the left hand cross gliss (if u kept) and ofc that "improv style" ending 🤤🤤
kek
Coming back to your channel...It's been nearly six years since I've been floored by you. As a college student now, I add on to my lists of admirations for you on how you were able to juggle YT activity back then and occasionally even now. It's saddening, to see you're still in the same sub range after all these years, but it won't change the fact that you'll forever be one of the greatest in my eyes.
Thanks for just being you, for being the best, and pouring out 110 on each of your videos.
That means a lot to me. As the wise Animenz once said, the core fanbase is what matters!
Just got introduced to your channel recently and honestly wonder how you’re still only at 1k subs. That was such a mind blowing performance. Now I really want to try and learn it for myself. The improvs and unique touches, and that cross hand glissando at the centre and the ending... just wow.
Thanks! There are many other underrated channels and imo, parts of it include luck as well as niche content. The bridge and the finale are definitely the most fun to play. If you play on an acoustic piano, the final extended G major chord is really soothing when you hold the pedal and listen closer to space above the strings and soundboard.
Such a masterpiece, Chris you are a genius
ever hear a piano arrangement soo good u catch urself out of breathe jus watching?
Uh oh, shortness of breath xD
amazing arrangement
Thanks
A perfect arrangement for a perfect song
YES, you are cultured.
Absolutely breathtaking, utterly amazing 👏
All the ideas, all the variations were just perfect ~
Thanks, it's only because the original song was perfect.
Damn. This whole video is amazing. I really cant find anywhere which is bad. Definitely one of the best YLIA ED 2 that I listened before.
It's a special-type arrangement after all. I gave it my best.
I can't put in words how beautiful and skillful this performance is. Definitely underrated and on par with Animenz.
There are a lot of other underrated spectacular channels too! The anipiano world is actually very big!
Your skills just insane as well. Love it!
Thanks, I just try my best.
Wouldn't miss it for sleep! I can't wait to see what you've done!
sleep is important tho
you introduced so many cool ideas into the piece!! well done!!
:headpat:
Incredible that I managed to not see this a year ago. The technique here is mind boggling and yet doesn't feel like showoff; it works fully in favour of the music, pulling out every last bit of potential and energy it's got. The pacing is incredible, the way you transition from slow to extremely fast and energetic is so well done. The amazing dynamics just add fuel to this. And your own additions and jazz parts just punch so damn hard I think I'll need to go see a doctor. I am bowing before you, for you have truly blessed the criminally small amount of people who were able to live this story of yours!
Thanks for the applause. You're always free to culture the uninitiated to my music kekw
Wow, best arrangement of this song imo
Thanks!
SO GOOD!
o///o
What on earth how is this not more popular this is beautiful. Such an outburst of emotions. I might write more when I have time but I loved every part of this
Outburst of emotion, befitting of YLIA
Wonderful arrangement and performance! One of my favorite parts are when you added the multiple harmonies in addition to the melody. I like how you took inspiration from Bach’s music. It really added a lot to the piece. The emotion was really there as well. It reminded me of the sadness I felt when watching the show. I’m sorry I missed the premiere again. Keep up the great work! :)
Np, there's something magical about thirds and sixths, followed by fourths and fifths. I don't recall using fourths and fifths as often as I did here compared to other arrangements actually. Bach was really into relationship of motifs and notes spaced out by a fifth interval. I just extended it to other intervals as well. Hope to see you around next time, however far that may be.
Well, I have to completely honest, that was the most unexpectedly incredible piano performance I have EVER heard. Your dynamic control and sheer rhythmic precision is unreal. I can't compliment this enough. You're literally a virtuoso.
I'm flattered you think so haha. Thanks for listening.
Back again for the feels ;-;
Still a masterpiece!!!
*sees comment* :feelsgoodman:
*remembers the feels* :feelssadman:
i really love the runs near the end! (especially that part at 6:31) your work is always very very inspiring!
Thanks, that is also one of my favorite parts of the arrangement. I'm only able to create something like this because the original song and the source synergize so well.
Holy crap, that was awesome!!! Incredible arrangement!!!!
I can only imagine how much this took out of you but it was definitely worth it man! :')
Oh man, I feel like rewatching YLIA now ;-;
Thanks, yeah I definitely had some frustrating moments but in hindsight, those are worth it if I can leave an impression on the world like this. YLIA is definitely a solid show I'd recommend to anyone.
Been waiting since that teaser man, time flies.. can't wait to hear it :]
time flies too quickly
@@ChrisLuan Dude this arrangement is so good as well as the sound quality :o I don't get the many dislikes on the video though :(( the last runs blew my mind, I was like "how can anyone play such fast and clean runs..?" great job man, you promised and you delivered!
Hey I just wanted to say that I've been listening to your arrangement of this at least once a week cause I've started to try and learn this piece, I'm on the 4th page now, and each time i listen im still amazed at how great this arrangement is
You're learning the arrangement? :O
@@ChrisLuan yep, got through the first 3 pages pretty relatively smoothly but page 4 and onward is starting to kick my butt
@@keevanyee2178 You got this, keep it up!
A minute into the arrangement, i'm sold.
I rarely give this to people, but here, take my like.
Ayyyyye, welcome back to the comments section. It's been a while, hasn't it? It felt like weeks ago when we last talked about how I wanted to return, when in reality, it has already been many months this year.
Bro I have so much to say about how absolutely CRACKED this performance was :0
All I can say is that this is one of the only arrangements that transported me elsewhere. That's when you know it was played incredibly well.
This is a technical and musical masterpiece from you! :D
Bravo!! :')))))
:')))) Thanks bro
Love it
Thanks!
Just like a fine wine, this project has tastefully grown and aged over the 5 years. Congrats on braving out this masterpiece of an arrangement!
And of course, all the best in Medical school! Free time is definitely something we med students continue to cherish. Look into Anki as an awesome learning tool 😄
Hahaha, maybe I should've let it sit longer to make it more like a fine wine. Thanks, so you are studying medicine in Australia? I'm impressed and definitely have time management and discipline skills to learn from you. I am looking into Anki more now, I appreciate this suggestion. It seems like it is deceptively simple but you can customize it in many ways.
@@ChrisLuan Yep! Currently MBBS II (2nd year out of 6, ours is an undergraduate course so you undergo a competitive selection process straight out of high school and into medicine. The 6 year MBBS degree style originates from the UK).
We unfortunately don't have a standardised curriculum like the US (with Step exams etc), but I have been drawing inspiration from Anki content made by US med students (from r/medicalschoolanki and in particular Anking, who has a RUclips channel).
Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss anything!
Absolument parfait vraiment comme un robot
Merci beaucoup, je suis heureux que tu l'aies apprécié. Est-ce que tu dis que je suis un robot? Haha.
P.S. pardon if my French is rusty --- I haven't used it much since graduating high school 8 years ago...
I've just returned to this channel and Chris; i don't know if your still active and will see this, but its honestly such a shame your talent isn't noticed, and just the anipiano community in general, has just been thrown to a side for those absurd tiktok trends and shorts, brushing off real talent such as yours- i don't blame you for not posting anymore but just wanted to let you know i do appreciate your amazing works and hope that you get the recognition you deserve.
It's the community's loss that RUclips has become flaming garbage for the most part. But, the blame is probably also shared by those *trendy* creators and the audience who promote those trends.
This will be lit af
Gonna sleep now o7
I played this ED long time ago, but in a simple version, but your arrange its amazing!
Thanks!! ^^
Truly amazing, Chrisy! For someone as immensely talented as you, I can't believe you're so damn underrated. Nonetheless, you're truly an inspiration. I can't imagine all the time and effort you put into every single one of your videos, but you always leave me with my jaw on the floor. This is one of the best, if not the best, arrangements for Orange I've ever seen.
Thank you for all your contributions to the anime-on-piano community. And good luck with med school 😁
Thanks Corrin for the support. Frankly I'd be in danger if RUclips was a job. *chuckles*, I'm in danger.
:catthink:
@@CorrinMelodiesonPiano :paissathink:
Ouch missed the premier because of sleep ;_;.... What a beautiful arrangement from you truly a masterpiece!
Sleep is definitely good. Thanks!
I wanted to sing but I just ended up with my mouth hanging open. It's...it's...beautiful.
I miss the premiere because of work...goddammit T___T
Definitely looking forward to this my friend! I'm sure your hardwork will pay off big time, good luck on your premiere! :D
Awww, it's ok. Good luck with clinic. Hope you can come home and have some nice music to listen to.
I'm back yet again on a warm summer night... this still slaps right in the feels ;______;
every year, F for you know who
your arranging skills are insane man. im gonna analyse your videos and try to learn from you
You can analyze it with CSM when he comes around :kek:
Chris Luan This someone just say my name :P
@@CSMPiano φ(´ω｀●)
Btw, I definitely think grand piano sound better than electric piano set up for anime songs because there are so many intricate details and pedal techniques in your arrangement!
Interesting, could be the piano's tactile feedback. But i don't know, considering this was recorded on Disklavier's midi, which has a limited velocity range when recorded into Reaper compared to a midi file saved onto USB from Yamaha P-255. I used the same VST as I did in the previous upload, Let It Go.
@@ChrisLuan Ah, I see, but I still like this video's sound objectively compared to frozen. The sound is just much richer where as the electric piano sometimes feels flat and also the use of pedal sound is somehow definitely shows better in this grand video.
Time to dedicate the rest of summer break to learning this
Let me know if you have any questions. I'll be happy to help you learn it. It's rare that someone explicitly tells me they plan to learn something. So it means a lot to me!
(People usually give up)
(っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ
I kinda reiterate my thoughts on the first WIP you posted some years ago. To say this simply, this is a stellar arrangement, filled with technical ideas but also a lot of emotions. YLIA was actually the anime that gave me the will to start playing piano 5 years ago (I know this sounds cliché af lol), along with the discovery of Animenz' channel. I was just stunned by all the possibilities of the instrument. I used to play oboe in conservatory when I was a kid but I didn't like it at all and didn't find any interest in it. That may sound dumb, but YLIA really renewed my relation towards playing an instrument and music in general. It really is an amazing anime, and you managed to pack everything it contains in this single arrangement. That's quite an amazing feature.
Well, now, see you in your next upload!
Thanks Louis, I always appreciate your reflective analysis in the comments. I know the anime and the characters are relatable at different levels for different people. But it gives me joy to know that "my music reached someone's heart", just as Kaori's did and eventually Kousei's. I think about why I make arrangements and there are several reasons. A big reason for certain arrangements is to preserve the show in a condensed video that treds on impressionist ideas: the performer supplies the music and hints at things without making them completely explicit. Meanwhile, the audience constructs, shapes, and tunes the amalgam of semi-hints energized by emotion, turning it into a lasting impression on the soul.
You know, at one point, I think a lot of kids also didn't particularly like playing a musical instrument. I used to be like that too. Life is too short though - so as I learned after reading SubaHibi, as super cliche as it is, "go forth and find happiness. Go fulfill that innate drive that is in life."
bro i felt that
:feels:
It seems like you're playing style is somewhat similar to animenz. Nice arrangement! You really expressed your emotions through your arrangement. Amazing! I hope that you'll continue uploading!
Thanks Justine. Actually, Animenz and I were both classically trained (although I went to college to study molecular biology, and he went to conservatory for piano). Another thing I believe we have in common is the desire to capture and reimagine emotion across in music.
@@ChrisLuan Yes! You are both really good and talented. I wish that your channel will grow so people will enjoy your arrangements!
You need some more subscribers my boi
yes, its finally here
そうだ、きた。
OMG........................, finally
owo
What. Is. This. Guy. Are you... human? I mean you have to be to convey that ^^ level of emotion but those variations and embellishments... Are you the terminator?? If you reply with something humble like "I still have much to learn", I might throw my phone at the wall LMAO absolute madlad this is absolutely PHENOMENAL 👏👏👏👏
Well, it's not like I create arrangements like this in the span of 2 weeks with a continuous upload schedule. But I agree that I'm a madlad ---- the degree of perfectionism and tweaking until everything feels right makes me question myself sometimes lmao.
NANI THE HEK IS WITH THE DISLIKES?!? People are just shaking from listening to this masterpiece that they are missing the like button.
lmao this is the time to channel the Sith. "Good, good. Use your aggressive feelings, boy. Let the hate flow through you! I can feel your anger. I am defenseless. Take your w̶e̶a̶p̶o̶n̶ downvote. Strike me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards t̶h̶e̶ ̶d̶a̶r̶k̶ ̶s̶i̶d̶e̶ Weenie Hut Jr. Jr. will be complete."
It''s here! Great Playing as usual! Also, did you take down the PRACTICE video for Orange? i noticed it wasn't there anymore but then found this!
Yeah, I made it private for the time being!
hype
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Nice! I can definitely see your own technique written all over this piece! Some ideas are similar to the departures cover you made earlier! Just another suggestion to make it even better. Some of your rit (slowing down) and some rthymn seems to be a little forced and not as natural as it could have been. I thought the rit sounded like what a midi would do rather than a piano player. Other than that, everything is good.
Thanks for the critique. It's often hard to find this nowadays. Can you give time stamps?
I would suspect the "break from tempo" at the start of both choruses? If so, then yeah, I need to make my rubato flow better ---- Ishter has an amazing sense of rubato and I have a lot of work on my part. In general, I do also have some trouble controlling my tempo with challenging songs --- for other examples: Psycho Pass - Namae no Kaibutsu, Your Name - Zen zen zense. I think anyone who is experienced would recommend a metronome. One of my old problems is rushing, ever since I was a kid. It's a really hard habit to kick. At the same time, I was absolutely *ELATED* to get even a decent take of this arrangement - something that seemed like a miracle.
At the same time, time is such a limited commodity and my time is running out. I think I mentioned this on Discord but ever since COVID-19 pandemic, I've been unable to even practice due to online piano lessons as well as my dad working from home. Don't get me wrong - I'm glad my parents can still find work when so many others are unemployed or struggling. But it does ding me in how I can use my free time. The second half of the story, the reason why I've been more active in the past month than before is I'm moving far away for medical studies.
@@ChrisLuan 5:07-5:14 take more time, more rubato (right hand passage); 5:14-5:47, you did do a little rubato but it is not as natural as it could have been. 6:30-6:45 It's a difficult passage. I understand that as pianists, we tend to want to play faster when there is a faster passage. It's like every pianist' struggle. However, I do think you started to rush too much. I think from my observation with your playing, you tend to either play on time or play on the faster side for difficult passages. I notice there are some parts in your psycho pass arrangement that also rushes. But it's a less of an issue there because it's fast action theme song whereas this is more of a lyrical song where natural rubato is more important. I thought your departures cover is the best in terms of the control of rubato and tempo. Btw, also your departures cover is one of my favourite anime covers on youtube (even better than Animenz's cover).
I also don't want you to get the wrong idea. I still love this orange cover very much. It''s probably the best on youtube. You are already one of the best ani-pianist. It's precisely because you play so well, that I want to give some suggestions so that you can play even better!
@Chris Luan Yeah, I concur with your thought on time. I consider myself to be an optimistic person. However, since this COVID-19 situation, I realised a lot more now, more than ever before. Life is fragile, we could all vanish suddenly, I realise that I must 'live life to the fullest', try my hardest at everything and leave no regret on a daily basis. I do not have all the time in the world even though I am young.
You are a doctor/or pursing medical studies. It takes a lot of hard work, sacrifice and is a very meaningful career. As such, I want to say to you that I really admire you for not only be in the medical profession but also be one of the best performer/arranger of anime piano songs. This is very rare and awesome! You should be very proud of yourself. Also, I can sort of relate because I know how hard it is to studying in a hard field and also be great at piani. I have many friends in medicine too. I think tbh, you play as good or even better than some music major piano performance students + you have awesome arranging skills they don't have and you do it as a hobby. It's very cool. I look forward to learning some of your arrangements some day.
when will the connect be released?? hyped for that piece
Hmm, I'm not sure. One big concern is a hand injury that doesn't seem to be getting better. The goal would've been sometime later this year but I doubt that's happening. The pain is kind of limiting even in my daily life. I thought the condition was getting better several times since the onset but apparently not. I actually need to see a doctor or specialist for this haaa...
@@ChrisLuan Hope that shit gets better man it must suck to experience that daily. Take your time and recover from it dude, but you can expect me to be there when the time comes that you upload it haha. Best of luck Chris!
Chris, welcome back.
B-But I've been back since I uploaded Secret Base. People just don't recognize me if I'm using digital piano. :feelsbad:
Chris Luan oh my god.. it doesn’t pop in my recommended hahahhaa... well, I’ll watch your other videos now!
@@jacobsmusic4186 Reeeee RUclips, what are you doing? :mad: But I understand why I'm not recommended - my upload frequency just doesn't generate that thicc ad revenue for RUclips.
I'm not sure if you will see this comment because I'm so late, but I've been a fan for a while now and Im really inspired by the arrangements you play, you are someone i really look up to , i hope you get the attention that you deserve!
dw I check notifs occasionally, you're good
Excited
(Well...it will release on AM1:00, which means that I have to stay up for watching the video^^
Thanks for staying up. Hope you get some good sleep after.
アレンジが素晴らしすぎる
しかも楽譜無料・・・でも難しすぎて自分には意味が無かった
聴いてくれてありがとう。
Is that the Audible playing of Arima Kousei?
All jokes aside this is an insanely good and beautiful arrangement well done
Haha, I'm just a passionate person for this particular song. It would be nice if I could literally transform the atmosphere with imagery through my music like Kousei and the other musicians in YLIA could. Thanks for tuning in
@@ChrisLuan I'm just sad I slept through the premiere
@@thymespianostudio5197 NP, I realize that not everyone can be there. It's one of the consequences of a spherical Earth. :kek:
@@ChrisLuan spherical earth=time zones=3am premiere lmao what a world we live in
@@thymespianostudio5197 would be easier if we were a ring like Halo, except a star is in the center with a controllable Dyson sphere, and climate-control so it doesn't get too hot or cold
I want the sheet music of this song.
april 2024
yuge
nyaaaaa
God, stunning performance, arguably a bit too much. I finally found a ravel of my favourite youtube pianist rach3master. All the others do even come close to these two.
rach3master, another underrated legend
What is the piano model?
Yamaha C3
You kinda remind me of Animenz