Added: Jan 21, 2008
From: TheIshter
Duration: 4:23
Such memories! Here is my new-ish interpretation on this unique and wonderful piece. For comparison, I had a previous/old video of me playing this. Regarding my interpretation, it's quite unique compared to different pianists. Especially if you compare it to sodaorat's interpretation, mine is very unusual. Parts like 2:02, about 3:21, etc. It's what the critics call, "heavy phrasing", but I like it. It gives an impression you're actually putting effort into shaping your own interpretation and ideas, and not just 'copying' someone else's. Also, I have to mention that I did this in only a take because like my other videos (My Way, I'm Proud, etc.), I'm performing this on my first recital as well. And at the end, I was so excited and nervous at the same time. Excited because I actually made the piece sound like what I wanted in one take, and nervous because if I make a mistake at the end, well, it's not one take anymore, which I'm trying to accomplish. One last thing that I want to remind everyone, that this is not an improvisation. As much as I want it to be *sigh*, it's not. It's a very nice arrangement though. The first jazz piece that I've tried. The first time I tried it I had a very hard time with the timing. The left hand has this *bap* - *babap* rhythm, and the right hand is totally different. Took me a LOOOOOONG time to absorb the concept. (LOL, Arkton [Thomas] should know). Anyway, I hope you enjoy my performance guise. ~~~ Info (for the contest): I have been playing the piano for 4 3/4 years now (will be five years in April). I had piano lessons on my first year of piano (April 2003-2004). For the past 3 and 1/4 years, I have been self-studying piano and have been learning different techniques and tips from online books, piano books from libraries, and from different pianists like Kyle Landry (improvisation), Lang Lang, Yundi Li, Barenboim (classical piano), etc. Some of the genres I'm currently learning are Classical piano and improvisations on themes, like music from movies or shows. I started how to improvise about 6-7 months ago. I learned how to read chords from my teacher and learn different techniques from Classical works and from Kyle Landry's improvisation videos.
Channel: Music
Rating: 4.83 (12 ratings) Views: 875' favoriteCount='6 Comments: 11
xXRihaChanXx Says:
Jan 21, 2008 - I agree with Andy, this was very nice and well played =D Good luck with phase two of the contest ^.~
TheIshter Says:
Jan 23, 2008 - Thanks guys!
rpgamer08 Says:
Jan 27, 2008 - ff x-2?? i dont remember this song
TheIshter Says:
Jan 27, 2008 - I haven't played any FF, but this is from the soundtrack. (Piano Collections)
rpgamer08 Says:
Jan 27, 2008 - hheehehehe i think i remember it now its like the theme song of when you enter some town
LonePianist3 Says:
Jan 28, 2008 - Dude I swear you are going to be one of the finalists with Kyle, Sebastian, and Mark Leung. But I'm gonna be in the second season, though I won't have improved much by then...=.=
ThePianoStudio Says:
Mar 2, 2008 - An outstanding approach, tone and technique...♪
adam300492 Says:
Mar 16, 2008 - the melody in this actual piano collections is completely different from the one in tha game as it is a symphonic version, which is prob. why everyone likes it cause the orginal sucked
kariido1 Says:
Apr 22, 2008 - Great playing. I've always loved the piano but haven't got around to taking lessons, I do plan on doing so one day. take care.
spookyman89 Says:
Jul 25, 2008 - aweomse ma this is a sick piece
spookyman89 Says:
Jul 27, 2008 - i think its the best vertion on youtube
namelessly Says:
Jul 27, 2008 - This was worth listening too! Just one tip, try lowering your shoulders a little, you seem a little tense :)
LonePianist3 Says:
Jan 21, 2008 - WOW...I'm speechless...this is amazing....OMG....*favs*....the epicness of all epicy epic things in the epic-ish world of epic epic stuff.. ^^;;