Combat Beneath the Waves/Enkanomiya Battle Theme 1/Genshin Impact 2.4 OST INSANE Piano Arrangement
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
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Description
This arrangement is a rather special someone among our works. The harmony and voices in the original piece, a string quintet with voice, are very clear-cut and the notes easy to catch, yet it gets all too difficult to bring them all out on a piano with just 2 hands. The different timbre of violin, viola, cello, bass and soprano allow them to play interweaving melodies and counter-melodies even within a narrow pitch range, in addition to the complex rhythm. This brought great challenge in deciding whether to stick to these voices, or to modify, or even to discard them.
The introduction already gets very interesting - the instruments are not playing identical rhythmic patterns; rather there is a slight rest in the middle voices. It would’ve made little difference to ignore the nuance, but I decided otherwise despite its taking some time to practice. Still, on a piano we can never make crescendo within one note like strings do, neither can I afford too many bass notes from the beginning. As a result, some qualities of the introduction (for example the mystery and the anticipation of danger in Enkanomiya) is lost.
Section A, the D F A C (we’ll call it motif A) is first played by a violin, followed by the cello playing a melody (melody B) developed from the motif. In order to imitate the the pizzicato I can’t use the pedal, meaning I can’t sustain the bass notes and play the melody B in the middle range. Hence I moved motif A to the LH so that it can be played with the bass, while moving melody B one octave higher with the RH (sounds like a viola now). And this got so difficult to coordinate!
In the next section (B) with a beautiful melody (melody C) by the violin, I made a draft and edited it with Jasper. Performance-wise this is not particularly difficult, but it takes effort to get the RH jumps to high accuracy. The nuances in accompanying rhythm between every repeat are a bit frustrating too. (cost me so many takes in recording)
Section A’, motif A returns with richer texture. I tried to merge viola and violin II into a single voice to provide the layering. I also used a simpler waltz-ish LH pattern, which works surprisingly well when played against the syncopated middle voice. Sadly I couldn’t find a way to keep the violin ostinato in the last few bars.
Section B’, melody C returns with the soprano singing (or breathing?) in a very charming voice - it’s a pity that I have to leave it out, but fortunately I found a way to keep all of the remaining voices including the scale by the violin, with somewhat awkward hand positions though. As the melody stays roughly unchanged through 3 repeats, I decided to do single notes in the first time, octaves in the second, and turned the scales to wider arpeggios in the last time (this was Jasper’s idea). In this section the technical challenge comes from emphasising the melody amidst the runs.
Section A’’, I tried to stick to the original as close as possible too. Since the melody (viola) is played below a pedal note (violin), it gets a bit difficult to execute on the piano for small hands like mine. Similar to previous sections, I used different ranges of the keyboard to create a progression in music: same range as a viola in the first time, and it goes an octave higher every repeat.
In the next section (B’’?) the materials from sections A and B are blended, bringing the most trouble in arranging. A fragment of melody C is sung by the soprano, against the strings playing motif A. The violin also plays an ostinato which I incorporated into the RH. I tackled motif A in a similar way as in section A, but since the texture has got richer, I need more bass, so the LH has to do a lot of syncopated jumps.
Then the violin takes over the melody fragment and develops into a new form C’. with more changes in bass and harmony. The slightly different rhythm in the accompaniment led to some semiquaver jumps in the RH.
Finally, melody fragment against motif A again, but this time the rhythmic pattern in every voice gets significantly altered, reminding me of the Jade Chamber battle theme. This is undoubtedly the most difficult passage! Practicing it made me feel of surpassing my limit in multi-voice coordination.
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Difficulty 5/5
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This arrangement is now on platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, amazon, iTunes etc.
open.spotify.com/album/6czXM99SuZYLjwLhrKLvM9?si=4AYdKZmeTpeDXKRW-WTJqg
Normally when people calling their works INSANE they are usually bluffing, but this, this is just STRAIGHT FAX
I like how the description just says “its gonna be long still writing”
For the past 4 hours he's still writing it
It's out but... *(Not done yet)*
He wasn’t wrong it’s long o.o
@@snudoooftheweafwings2707 It is 0-O
he's not wrong, it's so long
The fact that you incorporated so many different techniques that captures the feeling of the original so well and managed to make it sound good is nothing short of compositional genius.
Amazing hearing this Epic battle theme on piano performed by the piano archon.
Bruh this may be one of my favorite channels on UA-cam I've come across. There's countless of these music channels covering game music and the like, but it's all very simple and amateuristic. These covers on the other hand, are absolutely phenomenal, and exceedingly close to the original themes
The arrangement captures the feeling from the original soundtrack, and your piano performance is splendid as always. Thank you for the amazing piano cover!
PS: i really like the first part :)
i love how sad, mysterious and elegant this sounds
some people are born genius, but rarely… a god is born, this is honestly insane! cheers to you chaconne and jasper. in awe beyond words
Aww man I haven't been playing my piano for years as traditional classical music and piano grading didn't interest me but seeing this is convincing me to start again. Was wondering how the strings part will translate into piano but it sounds great. Amazing how the piano can play the entire orchestral piece without sounding incomplete. And amazing transcribing skills and dedication too!
Incredible! This cover and the inazuma battle theme one you did are the best, and I can listen to them for hours. Thank you so much for this!
your arrangement as usual is so smooth and close to the original, yet you have your way to present it, this is the reason why i'm subscribe you for long time now
That was beautiful. The theme has perfectly transitioned from the original into this arrangement. Simply stunning.
damn, almost all people who arranged
this piece struggled, you even gave it 5/5, can you explain what makes this specific piece hard?
It’s not hard to transcribed all the parts of the instruments. Tbh, it’s quite easy to get each line. The hard is to keep the articulation and arranged onto one piano which can be actually played and voiced properly. The coordination between two hands are actually quite insane because you can’t rely on pedal in some parts to make it articulated.
Omg the description really brings out what makes this arrangement so difficult! It truly captures the spirit of the original :) this is so perfect
Dude, you're really put an effort on this piece. What a madlad, archon of piano. Can't wait for battle theme 2 my favorite.
wow that was absolutely incredible
A wild kevin
Damn. Actually insane cover. Sounds exactly like the soundtrack. Awesome
The first time I heard Enkanomiya's Battle Themes, I had to pause and mute both Dialog and SFX then I start to get teary eyed on how good it is
So good. Always look forward to these piano covers whenever new music is released :)
There’s so much emotion put into this, it sounds so good aaaa
Perfect, just perfect
The rhythmic intricacies in this are really beautiful
That was both amazing and INSANE! 😮
Had someone asked me if that theme could be played in piano and still have any resemblance to the original I would have said "no f**** way!"
You're truly a master!
ohgod ive been waiting for this THANK YOU!
_I've been waiting for thissssss_
_Thank you so muchhh_
If you hadn't done it I might even done it myself OwO or made it an actual quintet
This is beautiful theme music. Oh, and after see this insane piano arrangement. You are Awesome!!
I finished watching both ads. You deserve it 👍 Keep up the amazing work! I always look forward to your uploads
I was looking for a piano version because i really wanted to play this theme but like.... This is so... everything.... Im in love with the music all over again. But im just a lowly noob in piano. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 You're so amazing. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
thanks to this.i am inspired to 100% my exploration in enkanomiya
Watched the video and thought it was really impressive, then i read the description while watching again and now i realize this is actually GOD-teir
I got so many chills while watching this, it's so perfect 😭
Insane polyphony :0 beautifully articulated!!!!!
Nice and beautiful. Because inspiring and useful for me as a professional composer. Many thanks🌹🙏
Thank you so much for this! Enkanomiya’s OST are so great, probably my favourite region to explore now.
I was thinking about making an arrangement of this OST to play it with my trio but I’m not as fast as you >.
Absolutely amazing!!! I have been waiting for this arrangment for so long
i’ve been waiting to hear you’re cover and omg it’s so good!! i love this sm i’m bouncing in my chair rn
Damn nice one. Usually when I like your arrangements a lot I buy them to play. Since my right thumb was injured it hurts my head to see how much fast octaves and thumb repeat notes you have on this piece haha. Think I'll skip but amazing work as always.
本当に感動しました！！素晴らしいです！
Your covers are fantastic! Whenever I click on your video, I know that you will deliver a top quality piece ♥
So well arranged, amazing work!
mesmerizing!
YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE😭
This is absolutely amazing 😭😭😭💕 Well-done 👏👏👏
This is too good to be true!!! What a masterpiece 😭❤️
I think your playing is so artistic. I can't help but be surprised... Everytime
Love this ost and the way you played it was sooo beautiful!!! (≧▽≦)✨🌸
Bro puts a string quartet into a piano!!!!!!
I can't tell how difficult it is since I'm not someone who's well versed in both piano or any instrument, nor I am a musician but just the way I see your hand movement I can see how hard it is, some music tends to have similar movement but I can see you need to hit nearly all notes in random style, I can't say for sure but I do thinking this beautiful music must've strained your finger often, it's like you're being careful but you need to fast up to the tempo so it won't messed up, kinda like some hard classical notes there XD
This is illegal to be this good. GOD-A-LIKE
Nicely done like always ! Well done with the arrangement , by far the best in Genshin ost's 👏.
Amazing✨
O M G
Damn... this is too cool man! You did great job! This song must be take a lot of practice...
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS WAITING FOR
I've been listening to this track since the livestream with the dev's commentary.
オリジナルのbgmも原神の中で一番かっこいい曲の1つだけど、ピアノのアレンジもめっちゃかっこいい!
The original bgm is also one of the coolest of the original gods, but the piano arrangement is also very cool!
masterpiece, my fav part was the end, amazing!
you actually did it, absolute mad man
I've been waiting for this TAT
If only I had this talent.. I'd go to places playing for this theme, luring other genshin players around the world to my piano on public.
The piano archon is at it again!
Very fortunate to hear the professional level arrangement and performance.
I don't what to say, I'm overwhelmed with joy.
Can i just say WOW
とても綺麗で素晴らしいピアノアレンジだと思います。私も耳コピをすることがありますが、聴音することしかできません。私もあなたのようにピアノの演奏として美しいアレンジができるようになりたいです！
holy fck this arrangement is insane. I can see why it's a 5/5.
Mom: You need to refine your piano skills
My piano skills:
Calling this just a talent is an understatement. I believe years of hardwork to hone skills to be this top tier arranger and pianist is just admirable💯
let's go piano archon!!!
This is something exceptional i thought the bgms were epic
My fingers break after watching this lol
lil did you know a ruin guard has locked on you.
What's this weird reticle on my body? OH SHI-
Thank you for your talent
You are C6 pianist.
Absolutely amazing
HOW DID YOU ABLE TO DO THIS WITH TWO HANDS?!
Since being AR 55+, finally got a chance to listen to the next verse, because the fight normally done too early 😢
Pretty as always
Time to put this on loop
YES YES YES I WSS WAITING FOR THIS
respect
damn a 5/5 difficulty rating. good thing it sounds really good
This song remind me for waiting my beidou counter from ruin guard who stand still like 10 minutes
SUBBED
please put this on spotify T_T
True 5/5
If only i can play the piano.. nice play btw
Omg thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. I've been waiting for this!!!
Now let's work on that battle theme 2 hahahahahahahaha
Jks. Again thanks.
for sure downloading this u_u
By far the longest description I've seen so far.
This track is so fun 😁
ladies and gentlemen, he did it
Wow just woww
looking forward one day for u and jasper doing duets tgt
Acc coming soon
@@jasperhu8775 excited to hear it
god this is so goooooooood
Mind blown again.
HOLY SHIT THIS THE REAL DEAL MAN! oh so good
真的很喜欢游戏里的这段音乐👍
Freaking legend