'Crystal Mountain' by Death (piano cover)

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  • Опубліковано 27 бер 2024
  • Crystal Mountain, from the album Symbolic released 1995 on Roadrunner Records, composed by Chuck Schuldiner. Arrangement for piano by C. Fearns, sheet music available here: www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/I...

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  • @Rodj71
    @Rodj71 2 місяці тому +1138

    The sign of a well written piece of music is that it transfers well between any medium / instrument, and genres. Chuck Schuldiner was among those genius songwriters

    • @icankillbugs
      @icankillbugs 2 місяці тому

      Also a homosexer

    • @Emceemur
      @Emceemur 2 місяці тому +7

      100% this

    • @krischimblo10
      @krischimblo10 2 місяці тому +6

      I agree. I always thought tools music transfers very well also.

    • @dusandestanovic5884
      @dusandestanovic5884 2 місяці тому +22

      Guitar and piano are absolutely compatible, nothing special here, but Chuck was a genius for sure.

    • @adams2531
      @adams2531 2 місяці тому +23

      So if that beautiful choral piece loses something when transferred to kalimba, does that mean it's not well-written? I think the criteria is that a well-written piece of music sounds good on whatever instrument(s) it was written for and everything else is a bonus.

  • @cannz9134
    @cannz9134 2 місяці тому +218

    Inside crystal mountain, classical music takes its form...

    • @Konrad_Kurze_8
      @Konrad_Kurze_8 Місяць тому +17

      Inside crystal mountain, classic music is reborn

  • @Yashiro-nene_dies
    @Yashiro-nene_dies 2 місяці тому +565

    This piano cover has made me appreciate Chuck's writing even more.

    • @DP73
      @DP73 2 місяці тому +3

      Me too, so beautiful

    • @retepnosbig4859
      @retepnosbig4859 2 місяці тому +1

      didn't it just 🙏

    • @andreyoung7931
      @andreyoung7931 5 днів тому

      But not as close as Extract beauty and sincronisnm form from pure caos, That's Death Metal (and that is our life lol )
      Few realize how powerfull and clever is Death Metal.

    • @retepnosbig4859
      @retepnosbig4859 3 дні тому

      @@andreyoung7931 what???

  • @josez.4749
    @josez.4749 2 місяці тому +434

    This is the only way I can get my wife to listen to Death 😅 Thank you for this!

    • @elihyland4781
      @elihyland4781 2 місяці тому +2

      🤘⚡️

    • @arkarian07
      @arkarian07 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@@elihyland4781 I get you bro, is the same with my wife

    • @francescociapica5651
      @francescociapica5651 2 місяці тому +2

      sooo many ways to misunderstand this...

    • @icankillbugs
      @icankillbugs 2 місяці тому

      Your wife sounds pretty based, not wanting to listen to pussy metal lol

    • @manicdataminer
      @manicdataminer 2 місяці тому +12

      I feel you brother. But the kids... are already conditioned 😀

  • @dcmastermindfirst9418
    @dcmastermindfirst9418 2 місяці тому +425

    Chuck we miss your genius riffs and compositions

    • @m00nkiid
      @m00nkiid 2 місяці тому +12

      the GOAT of metal

    • @dcmastermindfirst9418
      @dcmastermindfirst9418 2 місяці тому +3

      @@m00nkiid Yup

    • @dr.juerdotitsgo5119
      @dr.juerdotitsgo5119 2 місяці тому +3

      I was always a fan of Dismember, Obituary, etc, but it's news to me that Chuck's music was so.. I don't know, harmonically beautilful.

    • @Osmosis87
      @Osmosis87 2 місяці тому

      Did he die of AIDS?

  • @paulooliveira3453
    @paulooliveira3453 2 місяці тому +265

    Chuck would be honored and very happy to see this spectable! Long live the memory of Chuck Schuldiner!

    • @jwardbass4452
      @jwardbass4452 Місяць тому +3

      Out of any artist I can agree with you with certainty. He would have definitely appreciated this interpretation.

    • @paulooliveira3453
      @paulooliveira3453 Місяць тому

      @@jwardbass4452 Yes BRO

  •  Місяць тому +197

    I sometimes hear that the brilliant classical compositors -- Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Paganini, Vivaldi, Wagner, and so on -- wrote music what would be the heavy metal of their times, just with the instruments that were available before electricity. Videos like this one prove this point in an astonishing way.

    • @markstahl1464
      @markstahl1464 Місяць тому +13

      Absolutely!! Chopin’s 2nd piano sonata in Bb Minor is like a heavy metal blueprint.

    • @SzikakGuitar
      @SzikakGuitar Місяць тому +5

      Or Chuck was as brilil as the ones you mentioned but born in times of distorted guitars ;)

    • @HellaKwik
      @HellaKwik Місяць тому +8

      Metal is the continuation of classical

    • @jeffgile2921
      @jeffgile2921 Місяць тому +3

      I so agree. I learned on piano first and then went on to guitar and she plays very much more than good

    • @TheFukkface
      @TheFukkface Місяць тому

      Beethoven was so metal hw went deaf

  • @jasonwillis4819
    @jasonwillis4819 Місяць тому +76

    I am so glad current (2024) listeners get to hear Chuck's music. I cried when he passed in 2001.

    • @aaroncadwallader9794
      @aaroncadwallader9794 Місяць тому +6

      A true visionary, another savant gone far too soon. I'd absolutely love to hear the entirety of 'Human' as a classical piece. That album is absolutely flawless in my opinion, and features the greatest collective of talent on an album, regardless of genre.

    • @dramaticequation6321
      @dramaticequation6321 Місяць тому

      I have to admit getting a tad misty for a second near the end of this.

    • @cl8804
      @cl8804 15 днів тому

      ye he ded

  • @dsrecords22
    @dsrecords22 2 місяці тому +171

    This is the best cover ever, it feels like an unlocked level in Castlevania.

    • @Dan-ji4db
      @Dan-ji4db 2 місяці тому +5

      I thought of castlevania too 😁👍🏻

    • @DarkJADz8
      @DarkJADz8 2 місяці тому +2

      I thought of this too!

    • @s-nooze
      @s-nooze Місяць тому +2

      Hah I said the same in my comment then I saw yours, cheers

    • @germankind0212
      @germankind0212 Місяць тому

      What a connection!

  • @FromTh1sDayForward
    @FromTh1sDayForward 17 днів тому +5

    I met Chuck many times at a record store I used to go to (Aces). He was always a gentle and welcoming soul.

  • @lout9231
    @lout9231 Місяць тому +252

    Dear gods of the algorithm.
    Thanks for this unexpected treat. Absolute belter of a tune I wouldn’t have expected such a rendition of. Good stuff.

    • @gaargy1
      @gaargy1 Місяць тому +1

      Same!

    • @KsiazeIgor
      @KsiazeIgor Місяць тому +3

      Expect the unexpected 🤣🤣

    • @BrunoFuzz
      @BrunoFuzz Місяць тому

      yeah! exactly the same here

    • @youssefelhalaoui9975
      @youssefelhalaoui9975 Місяць тому

      Havent listened to death in more than 7 years it was a part of my smooth journey to become a massive prog fan this is actually very nostalgic to me thanks gods of the algorithm

  • @federicobejarano3043
    @federicobejarano3043 2 місяці тому +208

    finally a piano cover that's not just "metal on the piano", but actual quality piano music... great arrangement and impecable performance! very tasteful. I wish you had albums with this stuff on Spotify

    • @johngetbent
      @johngetbent 2 місяці тому +2

      Elena Feneva does some quality stuff too. She just put out an Emperor cover earlier today.

    • @joeminor15
      @joeminor15 2 місяці тому +1

      Beautiful

    • @MonTube2006
      @MonTube2006 2 місяці тому +3

      "Metal on the piano" ? Can you elaborate ?

    • @gnarlywagner8171
      @gnarlywagner8171 2 місяці тому

      I mean death did kinda create deathmetal so

    • @marcello9476
      @marcello9476 Місяць тому

      true, but i feel this is somewhat of a testament to the writing of chuck. Its well known that a lot of death pieces transfer well to acoustic and what not so i assume the same is true for other non-distorted pitch instruments

  • @clairemagenta5836
    @clairemagenta5836 2 місяці тому +190

    Thanks for Chuck 🙏

    • @ialrakis5173
      @ialrakis5173 2 місяці тому +16

      could hear him singing in my head. he would have loved this version.

    • @Xavier-yw6ym
      @Xavier-yw6ym Місяць тому

      We all truly miss him

  • @steeldrumsolace
    @steeldrumsolace 2 місяці тому +140

    I think if Chuck were here to see this, he'd be blown away by your rendition. This is next level ❤

    • @gravelrhoads
      @gravelrhoads 2 місяці тому +6

      I was just about to reply that it was sad that Chuck didn't get to hear this. This is a beautiful rendition and really showcases the heights Death's music can go.

  • @Citizen_JQP
    @Citizen_JQP 2 місяці тому +69

    Outstanding.
    You even played the solos!
    What a gem.
    R.I.P Chuck

  • @ih8myfriends
    @ih8myfriends 2 місяці тому +33

    The speed in the right hand during the solo. Goodness! Someone get this lady her Grammy.

  • @smiljanicn
    @smiljanicn 2 місяці тому +112

    Testament what musical genius Chuck was. Also your ingenuity, effort and knowledge to transcribe it, arrange it and finally play it, wow! I forgot how haunting piano can sound.

  • @tattoedmat
    @tattoedmat 2 місяці тому +109

    Young lady not only would Chuck approve he'd probably want to join you on your version. Absolutely perfect

    • @Medytacjusz
      @Medytacjusz 2 місяці тому +5

      She looks like she's in a thirty-something to forty-something bracket to me, so unless you're 70... but hey, that would mean I'm also a strapping young lad, so I'm not complaining.

    • @gusdepaula
      @gusdepaula 2 місяці тому

      @@Medytacjusz I hope you got paid to such an asshole. Otherwise you just a waste.

  • @LaughingSkull451
    @LaughingSkull451 Місяць тому +16

    WHAT THE... 🤯 I never expected a death metal song to sound THIS GOOD on piano! 🔥

    • @beenderedonedat
      @beenderedonedat Місяць тому +2

      it never was Death Metal, it always was pure art

  • @jmcsquared18
    @jmcsquared18 2 місяці тому +54

    Instant subscribe. If Chuck were still here, this would've warmed his heart to no end.

  • @gingalypse7417
    @gingalypse7417 2 місяці тому +33

    Hearing Death played this way makes me appreciate the band even more! So beautiful, thank you for this piece of art!
    RIP CHUCK

    • @schul9169
      @schul9169 2 місяці тому +1

      If you haven't already, I HIGHLY recommend you check out some Death covers without the distortion.

  • @miracleofsound
    @miracleofsound Місяць тому +16

    Beautiful version of one of my favorite songs. Well done, you rock!! ❤🤘

  • @artlife6210
    @artlife6210 Місяць тому +9

    Chuck was a master at all levels, he truly loved imparting a feeling of being inside the songs through his music that most musicians can only dream of being remembered for. This is beautiful, Chuck was an inspiration, and he is missed so badly by so many.
    RIP my friend😢.

  • @abrielrobertsson4160
    @abrielrobertsson4160 2 місяці тому +6

    You can tell Chuck's genius and musicality when his song are played on a piano. It's beautiful to listen to. Huge props to Catherine.

  • @robcarrier1969
    @robcarrier1969 2 місяці тому +60

    Always been my favourite Death song, your amazing version highlights just how brilliant Chuck really was.

    • @edroseptic9442
      @edroseptic9442 2 місяці тому +3

      Mine as well. Symbolic was a masterwork

  • @Kotik_Kompotik.
    @Kotik_Kompotik. 2 місяці тому +60

    Well, Death at piano sounds even brutal. The whole vibe is like you really playing some classic piece, not metal, but YES - that’s why we love DEATH.
    And, the performance is outstanding!

  • @brianbarrett2487
    @brianbarrett2487 Місяць тому +9

    Chuck put so much stank on it. The arrangement is so damn clean on the piano. Really shows how his personality came through in performing. RIP man.

  • @user-it1to4hz1f
    @user-it1to4hz1f 7 днів тому +1

    Удивительно!
    Вы сохранили агрессию композиции, выразив её через мелодику!
    Спасибо.

  • @montagueking6264
    @montagueking6264 Місяць тому +10

    Since Death is the best metal band ever that makes this the best piano cover ever. Smooth as butter

  • @vicko1978
    @vicko1978 2 місяці тому +24

    People who don't know and think that metal is just a bunch of noise don't realize that most people like Beethoven, Bach, Paganini if alive today would most assuredly be in metal bands imo. And this shows Chucks amazingly skillful and complex songwriting....and BTW great job this is beautiful🤘🤘

  • @carlosaurelio4928
    @carlosaurelio4928 19 днів тому +1

    Chuck was an amazing composer. It's incredible how this song fits on the piano

  • @grilledcheesephd
    @grilledcheesephd 2 місяці тому +40

    This translated to piano really well. Great work! 🤟🏻

  • @user-rc4se9sy6y
    @user-rc4se9sy6y Місяць тому +3

    This is recognition and immortality...

  • @caladandude
    @caladandude Місяць тому +3

    One of my favourite Death songs - I love this!

  • @schillinger7814
    @schillinger7814 День тому +1

    0:58!!!!!! Wow I was waiting for that and it is absolutely as beautiful as I thought it would be!!!

  • @user-hx8rz9mi6p
    @user-hx8rz9mi6p 2 місяці тому +60

    This channel deserves more subscribers

  • @jeisonpeixoto674
    @jeisonpeixoto674 2 місяці тому +10

    You make me cry! Thank you.

  • @anmifoss987
    @anmifoss987 Місяць тому +2

    wow, i never saw Death like this picture, crazy...... one pf the best videos i have seen in very long time

  • @Curmiumsarthycas
    @Curmiumsarthycas Місяць тому +2

    Chuck,genio recordado eternamente por su música.Escucharla y verla interpretada con el piano...maravilloso...de lujo.A esta mujer ...gracias y felicidades!!Bravo!!

  • @ALXDSH
    @ALXDSH 2 місяці тому +6

    Уфф! Высь! Восторг!
    Вы божественно исполняете! Рояль звучит прекрасно!
    Благодаря вам я посмотрел под другим углом на творчество Death.
    Благодарю!

  • @86rattlehead
    @86rattlehead 2 місяці тому +14

    This is exceptional: not only perfect transcription, but the whole dynamics and expression. Amazing performance! 😮

  • @peterrussell6029
    @peterrussell6029 Місяць тому +2

    Does anyone else have tears in their eyes listening to this? RIP Chuck

  • @pootstevens
    @pootstevens 2 місяці тому +13

    Your talent is astounding; the transcription, arrangement, and performance are awe inspiring. I need to go practice now.

  • @theolastwhiff
    @theolastwhiff 2 місяці тому +28

    One of the best channels; outstanding work. The emotion and aesthetic texture of this performance is enchanting. Keep up the great work.

  • @jeffgile2921
    @jeffgile2921 Місяць тому +4

    That was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for honoring Chuck. You play beautifully

  • @truthseeking3818
    @truthseeking3818 6 днів тому +1

    This was... HEAVY!!! More please!

  • @user-ib5mv3dj7x
    @user-ib5mv3dj7x 13 днів тому +1

    Супер!Ты прекрасна!Чак на небесах слушает эту мелодию и улыбается.

  • @korzalm
    @korzalm 2 місяці тому +14

    That's how an arranger arranges an arrangement.

  • @SimpleEarthSelfReliance
    @SimpleEarthSelfReliance 2 місяці тому +13

    Chuck would approve. Beautiful!

  • @xtremeunderratedmusic
    @xtremeunderratedmusic Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for this amazing transportation of the amazing song to this amazing instrument....chuck is on top of musicality....a riff God. Please make septicflesh cover Lovecraft death song....or Persepolis....
    Greetings from Hellas

  • @widowssontony.9268
    @widowssontony.9268 20 днів тому +1

    The genius of Catherine Fearns. ❤️🌹❤️

  • @MsFatwallet
    @MsFatwallet 2 місяці тому +11

    this video is gonna push Catherine towards youtube superstar status

  • @susumannn
    @susumannn Місяць тому

    Гениально! И с каким уважением к исходнику...Браво!

  • @kvufee7296
    @kvufee7296 Місяць тому +2

    i am strongly amazed

  • @ZacktheImpaler
    @ZacktheImpaler 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for understanding and conveying the beauty of this song for listeners of other genres to appreciate

  • @rachelbraun8818
    @rachelbraun8818 2 місяці тому +3

    J'adore ! Le piano est parfaitement adapté à la musique de Chuck ! Bravo ! Vous êtes géniale

  • @manuelsalazar3938
    @manuelsalazar3938 Місяць тому +2

    Girl, I'm sure Chuck is up in heaven smiling at you with a tear in his eye 😁

  • @MatthiasPowerbomb
    @MatthiasPowerbomb 2 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful rendition of an amazing song. Rest in peace Chuck.

  • @JimsMusicDungeon
    @JimsMusicDungeon 2 місяці тому +14

    Thank you for doing Death, that means a lot! Amazing arrangement!

  • @maeguk1
    @maeguk1 2 місяці тому +6

    listened to this in the car, and sang the lyrics as it was the original song. The timings, the structures, all were matching. A magnificent work!
    Maybe I try to record my vocals at some point.

  • @user-gt4om2lg9k
    @user-gt4om2lg9k 6 днів тому +1

    Эта композиция заиграла для меня новыми красками!

  • @nubarus100
    @nubarus100 Місяць тому

    I've just heard this song again, after years of listening to it for guitars... wonderful workmanship, respect from Poland 😍

  • @lddevo88
    @lddevo88 2 місяці тому +3

    What an excellent transcirption and performance! I got chills listening. Chuck would be proud.

  • @ltyenturk8381
    @ltyenturk8381 Місяць тому +3

    genuinely this is the best Death song that they've ever put out, if not the best track within Symbolic

  • @WojciechWojciechowski
    @WojciechWojciechowski 27 днів тому

    Madame, you are genius. Perfection in perfection. Bravo.

  • @christophedupin.artist
    @christophedupin.artist Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful . There's no better way to pay tribute to Chuck as a composer.

  • @nicklucero448
    @nicklucero448 2 місяці тому +7

    Very well transcriped, arranged and performed. Felt the emotion in the playing, can hear the excellent song writing on a different instrument. You hit all the notes just right. Thanks for continuing to do these. It's a joy to watch these songs we've all enjoyed over the years performed so well.

  • @owenfitzgerald3219
    @owenfitzgerald3219 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you again Catherine for another excellent adaptation. Top class playing as always. The piano gives the song a haunting atmosphere.

  • @user-cb2ut9uy5o
    @user-cb2ut9uy5o Місяць тому +1

    Вы очень красвы! И у Вас чудесная музыка! Сам в прошлом был музыкантом, но не стал им

  • @senquidam6318
    @senquidam6318 Місяць тому +1

    Somehow this gives me 80's old school video game boss level chills.

  • @AlanJumpi
    @AlanJumpi 2 місяці тому +4

    You shoot straight at my heart now! IMO this is one of the most beautiful songs in death metal scene! I love this and you really read my mind! Thank you for this gift! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @somebodyMx
    @somebodyMx 2 місяці тому +4

    So bad I can't like this video a thousand times. It's just beautiful. The song is brilliant and you are a great performer. Bravo.

  • @MaxPower-uq4sz
    @MaxPower-uq4sz Місяць тому +2

    all this melodies in just one song. After so many years still magnificent. Great cover!

  • @MikeLtm32
    @MikeLtm32 Місяць тому +1

    Long live the memories of Chuck and his genius!!! Thank you!!!

  • @frederickw11
    @frederickw11 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely charming performance! Keep sharing your performances please❤

  • @Xtensionwire
    @Xtensionwire 2 місяці тому +4

    this sounds so beautiful. thank you catherine.

  • @Lokrion
    @Lokrion 2 місяці тому +3

    If they ever do a "Death to All" tour again, and if I were to hypothetically manage to attend one, I would love to hear this and a few more rendition of other songs before the band went on stage. The vibe and ambience at the venue would be amazing. Not to mention the anticipation.
    Just checked: they really are touring in May/June

  • @omega454545
    @omega454545 Місяць тому +1

    Crystal Mountain is one of my favorite songs, period, because of the work Gene does on the bass drums. The way you've translated this to my other favorite instrument is simply amazing.

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris 2 місяці тому +2

    This was just brilliantly done, and I agree that Chuck would've been impressed with this cover! One of my favorite songs Chuck ever wrote, this one is.

  • @psychedelicfella
    @psychedelicfella 2 місяці тому +4

    What an incredible cover! That fast finger work around 2:36 is really impressive

  • @weirdozoidtheta
    @weirdozoidtheta 2 місяці тому +3

    Exquisite transcription, dynamics and execution! This would make for a kickass EU tour, perhaps. Love your channel and your work. ROCK ON!!! 😍🤘🍻

  • @sjaakvandervrande9414
    @sjaakvandervrande9414 2 місяці тому +1

    I still miss Chuck Schuldiner, he was a Genius.
    Died much too early.

  • @user-gn2fv8ms3n
    @user-gn2fv8ms3n 2 місяці тому +2

    Твоё исполнение настолько потрясающе круто и красиво, что это можно слушать наверное, до бесконечности!🔥 Очень впечатлило!!!💥 Успехов Тебе в Твоём творчестве!!!🤘Спасибо за прекрасную музыку, Екатерина!🤗

  • @I-am-326
    @I-am-326 2 місяці тому +3

    Wow, thats impressive. Sounds incredible on the piano. I'm sure Chuck would be made up with this.

  • @Savatanica
    @Savatanica 2 місяці тому +3

    Still heavy.Thx for the effort,much appriciated

  • @christoffers1686
    @christoffers1686 22 дні тому

    This is a great way for people who dont like metal to understad what a genius Chuck Schuldiner was. This is true for the late Alexi Laiho also. You make them alive again, you are amazing❤

  • @hieioni3354
    @hieioni3354 2 дні тому

    Great cover! Chuck would be proud!

  • @agahcavusoglu813
    @agahcavusoglu813 2 місяці тому +3

    My daily dose of therapy... Thank you Catherine❤

  • @ReinventingTheSteve
    @ReinventingTheSteve 2 місяці тому +3

    Next Zelda game better have Ganon in a crystal mountain castle playing this or I'm not playing it 😤

  • @jareddegler7150
    @jareddegler7150 2 місяці тому +2

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Chuck was an unbelievable writer

  • @Szabby999
    @Szabby999 2 місяці тому +1

    This is beautiful! Chuck would be so proud! Thank you so much for remembering him this way!

  • @heavenlyparadise272
    @heavenlyparadise272 Місяць тому +5

    If Chuck had been still here, the collaboration between Death and this pianist would have been amazing.

  • @blakfloyd
    @blakfloyd Місяць тому

    This was an absolutely excellent rendition. Thanks for making it.

  • @zbigniewmodawski8121
    @zbigniewmodawski8121 Місяць тому

    Perfekcyjne wykonanie jesteś Super muzykiem pozdrawiam

  • @viniciusrangel7295
    @viniciusrangel7295 2 місяці тому +1

    That sounded marvellous thank you for sharing here on youtube

  • @neithere
    @neithere 2 місяці тому +2

    This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @emersondeathwar
    @emersondeathwar Місяць тому

    Oh my god!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 Amazing, thank’s Chuck, thank’s Catherine 🤟🏻😎🎼

  • @hddrummer205
    @hddrummer205 14 днів тому

    Thank you for blessing my ears with this piece of music, I can't believe that this song sounds so good on piano 😮

  • @Nemesis15152
    @Nemesis15152 Місяць тому

    death is a legend and a milestone when it comes to death metal, no other band was so versatile and well thought out for me the most important and significant band in the area is still unrivaled to this day. Chuck was so brilliant in my home country of Poland, death is considered one of the most important by Polish metalheatz Bands in general, the philosopher who was ahead of his time, very nice piano version!!!

  • @Slikx666
    @Slikx666 2 місяці тому +1

    I wonder how many people thought this was classical music before the found out it was written by Chuck and the guys.
    That was so nice to hear. 😀👍