I can finally play this song. All the practicing was worth it and the last three pages are so fun to play. All those who are struggling to play this, don't give up!!
+Joanna Cha I made my life even harder, in 2:36 I play my left hand with a octave on every first note (every note that starts a chord) I'm still practicing it, but man is it fun to play!
Normally I don't listen to Piano covers for slow songs just because I find Piano covers of fast/complex songs to be more interesting. Lilium is the exception. I listen to every cover of it I find. It is honestly, to me, "despair - the song". It literally sounds like the emotion of despair itself if it were a sound. The way it builds just feels like despair slowly growing and becoming overwhelming to the point of leaving you with a feeling of hopelessness. Like the song is actively telling you that no matter what you do, horrible things are going to happen, and all you can do is witness them and hope you can survive it, emotionally and mentally. Just arguably the darkest song I have ever heard, and when I say "dark" I don't mean the generic "it's evil and miserable" dark. When I say "dark" I mean true darkness, that metaphorical bottomless depth you reach when every last one of your dreams is crushed and there's no reason to continue on yet you do so anyway in hopes that there's something better at the end, even if in reality there never was. There couldn't be a more fitting song for this anime.
Id never played the piano before... ever... until I saw this video. The past 8 months I had been obsessed with this video in particular. actually I learned about eflin lied through this video as well.. anyway, EVERYDAY I had been practicing to play like this with a keyboard my parents bought me. Because the inspiration I got from you.. was able to play this piece at an assembly at my school. You will forever be my ideal, thank you.Stay awesome.
This is one of the reasons why I had to take up playing piano again :o I haven't touched one in over... what... 10 years? I wasn't that good to begin with, but now I just have to practice like hell to be able to play this song myself :o
that might be true. I've been practicing for the past 2 weeks the basics of piano playing, and I've advanced quite fast in it. Maybe it's because I've played before, but it won't be long before I can actually play something like this :)
Fantastic job Ishter. I love elfen lied [which made me cry, especially final episode], and I love this song. You did a fantastic job on this, as well as Dear you from Higurashi. You had me fighting tears with both pieces, so kudos to you. Musicians have to really put their heart into their music for that to happen to me, so it's obvious that you truly love what you do. Keep it up man, world needs more people like you.
On this oun i think you can do the tenes with the right hand. Im not sure because i have some problem downloading the sheets and i can see only the first page but thers a lot of repeats so i think you can
Elfen Lied was the first anime I ever saw that was able to put me into depression. I watched it beginning to end, and it had me so spellbound I immediately watched it again, and probably 10 more times over the following week. Years later I still get a little nuts if I dont watch it now and then. My eternal thanks to Ishter-kun for uploading this masterpiece, watching/listening to it was one of the few joys I had during that first post-Elfen Lied week.
Flonne ArchAngel I bought it of eBay, and I live in Australia. This is the particular one I bought, but after about 10 plays it broke a bit: www.ebay.com.au/itm/Many-Songs-New-Clear-Hand-Crank-Hurdy-Gurdy-Music-Box-Play-You-are-My-Sunshine-/251557924797?var=&hash=item3a92054fbd:m:mZ0Ov8ELsOxAZNwGV92cjrQ
Definitely one of the better music videos I have watched. Love the transposing of scenes from the anime and especially love your Rachmaninoff/Scriabin interpretation of the piece. Well done!
This song was meant to be played really soft.. mezzo. think that like 20 second span after 1 minute put an edge on the song. But to each artist his own;This transcription is unbelievable though, so props to you.
Oh god... I wish I had bigger hands! I started learning it and I always have to play a left hand key with my right hand cause my hands are too small :( Thanks for the sheet though!
hey Theishter!! I want to really thanks you for uploading both this beautiful video and the piano sheet. So nice of you to do that!! You're great man!! xoxo
Im learning the original version on my own and i have to say watching you is such an inspiration, i know you were at my level once and you just never stopped practicing LOL i will be there soon someday! Thank you for the motivation Theister.
This song appeared in my recommended for some reason like a year and a half ago. Never saw the anime, started playing because of you. 1.5 years into a lifelong hobby. Thanks Theishter
All the comments say "Teh feelz train haz arrived!!!" Or "I want to learn the piano ToT!!! However, it was possibly the best anime to showcase humanity and alienation. Unfortunately I can't cry!!!!! Who knows any anime to make me cry? Pls halp...
I've heard a lot about angel beats so I'll need to check it out when I get time, but Your Lie in April, Golden Times, White Album 2 are some other good options I can vouch for
Ich auch , mir geht es auch nicht mehr aus dem Kopf , ich bin so süchtig danach geworden das ich Lucy zeichne und sie an meiner Wand hänge , starre sie immer am Abend an und dann fallen mir immer Szenen ein vom Anime ein💁🇯🇵❤️
You really did a great transcription! played this a couple months ago and i really wanted u to finish ur arrangement but finally u made it, Thanks alot! Have a Great Christmas and Happy New Year !
Natalie Alvarez my point is that your right, but he probably(being a genius musician) realized that when he made this arrangement. My point is that it is probably meant to be a little slower to bring out the melody.
Einer der schönsten Anime die es gibt. Ich verbinde mit dieser Musik zwar nur schlechtes bzw. trauriges, doch irgendwie baut sie einen wieder auf. Really well played!
Thank you so much for links to the sheet music. The most annoying thing in the world is when there is an amazing song like this with NO SHEETS. All that beauty just dies, as no one can replicate it. Thanks a Billion! :)
@TehIshter Wow, That was faster than I expected. Thank you very much. I think all of us thank you for the sheet music. Also, good thing to know you're learning with Sibelius. It's way easier than Finale.
Holy crap, my left hand doesn't stretch far enough for the first bass chord. This is awesome work. You just hit top notch, right next to TalkWithYourFingers. Fine work.
@PWIRairai I would guess because my old one showed my facial expressions, whereas on this video you can't really see my body expressions because of the camera angle. It's completely understandable: facial expressions are stronger to transmit emotions than auditory stimulation (when isolated, of course).
I fell in love with this song when I first heard it. The anime story line and the music is all so beautiful. I can't stop thinking in about the incident with Lucy and how everyone was effected. Elfen lied is truly gorgeous in every way.
Happy Birthday, Ishter. You are so far one of the best transcribers I've ever seen, and you always inspire me. Keep up your awesome works and make us fall in love with you.(not in weird way)
This is the best version of this song I have ever heard!!! I nearly cry at the last part with the animation... touching!!! REALLY love your piano!!! Not just your technique, your transcription, but also your feeling put on the pieces when playing...That touches my heart!!!:)) likelikeXD
I really think this is the greatest cover of Lilium that I've ever heard.. I keep wanting to listen to this again and again! ^^ Good dynamics.. The melody sounds very touching. Thank you ^^
Wow, this is literally breathtaking, I wish I could play Lilium that fluently, well I'm currently working on it. Impressive Video, I wish I could give you a thousand thumb-ups. On top I'm so thankful for your Piano transcription, though it isn't easy to play it's the best I've found. :)
I can finally play this song. All the practicing was worth it and the last three pages are so fun to play. All those who are struggling to play this, don't give up!!
+Joanna Cha I made my life even harder, in 2:36 I play my left hand with a octave on every first note (every note that starts a chord) I'm still practicing it, but man is it fun to play!
guy hircshorn Ooh variations! I don't do those lol I'm just happy to have the actual piece down
+Joanna Cha marry me
Hyun Jung Ok. Where's my ring?
Joanna Cha 💍 *Love traingle intensifies*
Normally I don't listen to Piano covers for slow songs just because I find Piano covers of fast/complex songs to be more interesting.
Lilium is the exception. I listen to every cover of it I find. It is honestly, to me, "despair - the song". It literally sounds like the emotion of despair itself if it were a sound.
The way it builds just feels like despair slowly growing and becoming overwhelming to the point of leaving you with a feeling of hopelessness. Like the song is actively telling you that no matter what you do, horrible things are going to happen, and all you can do is witness them and hope you can survive it, emotionally and mentally.
Just arguably the darkest song I have ever heard, and when I say "dark" I don't mean the generic "it's evil and miserable" dark. When I say "dark" I mean true darkness, that metaphorical bottomless depth you reach when every last one of your dreams is crushed and there's no reason to continue on yet you do so anyway in hopes that there's something better at the end, even if in reality there never was.
There couldn't be a more fitting song for this anime.
Dude, nice description, I feel similar when I hear this, in fact Im learning this on piano
Machin396
I wish you the best of luck in achieving that!
i don't quite which is better: this song or this comment
You, sir, just said what I feel, but couldn't express by myself.
Now that's what I call EDGY!
u play the violin really well
lmao
derp
rofl
derpi derp derp derpi derp derpiderp derpiderpiderpiderp!
Minceee He is playing this on a drum kit, are you stupid?
2:36 Do you want to make me cry again?
Those feels though.
It really is some of the best anime I've ever seen. Puella Magi Madoka Magika, this one and Shigatsu wa Kimi no uso
プンプン Ikr... the feels
Id never played the piano before... ever... until I saw this video. The past 8 months I had been obsessed with this video in particular. actually I learned about eflin lied through this video as well.. anyway, EVERYDAY I had been practicing to play like this with a keyboard my parents bought me. Because the inspiration I got from you.. was able to play this piece at an assembly at my school. You will forever be my ideal, thank you.Stay awesome.
THE FLASHBACKS
..
This is one of the reasons why I had to take up playing piano again :o I haven't touched one in over... what... 10 years? I wasn't that good to begin with, but now I just have to practice like hell to be able to play this song myself :o
And it will take something like 5 to 10 years again to get to that level, to be able to play this :P But everyone has to have dreams :)
Auxxua That is a lie, it wont take him 5 to 10 years to learn this, more like 5 to 10 months.
that might be true. I've been practicing for the past 2 weeks the basics of piano playing, and I've advanced quite fast in it. Maybe it's because I've played before, but it won't be long before I can actually play something like this :)
Auxxua It will take 5 to 10 years to be able to COMPOSE like this, but if you know basics, you'll be able to play it in a year.
i took piano classes only because i want to play this song!
I love the hand movement and the opaque video clips in the background
Fantastic job Ishter. I love elfen lied [which made me cry, especially final episode], and I love this song. You did a fantastic job on this, as well as Dear you from Higurashi. You had me fighting tears with both pieces, so kudos to you. Musicians have to really put their heart into their music for that to happen to me, so it's obvious that you truly love what you do. Keep it up man, world needs more people like you.
love what you did at almost the end that you were showing bits and pieces of Elfen Lied.
And I also love to hear you play your so good
"You were a happy dream in a life that's been nothing but a hellish nightmare." ~Lucy
@paragonD6 I was being passive with it too, lol.
Thanks a lot~
Оказывается... Фортепиано лучше всех остальных инструментов способно передать атмосферные чувства, которые вызывает у меня это произведение)
eine der schönsten klavierfassungen von dem stück, die ich bisher gehört habe. Sehr schön. Musste n Tränchen drücken. Danke für die Noten!
So much feelings! Its was beatifull! I love the theme song
you deserve all the praise in the world for recreating this beautiful song, brings me to near tears every time ^^
Oh this onions, made me cry... Can't enjoy this piece 'cause the tears
I keep listening to this time and time again for years. Those thicc octaves and everything get me every time. Amazing arrangement.
O my love this song and now after two years of piano lessions from my organ teacher i can start playing it. :D thanks for the sheet music.
But its song is going to be hard to play.
the ending when you played the flashbacks of Lucy and Kouta has kids...ugh, that really brought a tear to my eye. amazing.
Before 2:30 "Oh maybe I'll learn this it doesn't seem so hard". After 2:30 "No way."
Im so happy to see someone still going for years, don't stop people are watching.
I love lilium so much
i've watched this video 5 times in a row now...still haven't had enough of it. simply put, this is amazing. Wish i could play like you.
You killed it! 👏🏽👏🏽
So... beautiful. The way you've done this is just... superb, excellent, whatever you want to call it, it just left me speechless.
Elfen Lied got me into anime.
me too (◠‿◠)
And it didn't put you off at all?
The Shadow Ampharos
no why should it?
Jug or not? All the blood, gore, violence, dark themes and whatnot?
The Shadow Ampharos
no i can handle that and that love story is just wonderful, also made me think allot about how we treat people which are different
The dedication to this anime is awesome, thank you good sir I can't express my gratitude enough
love your song, but just how big is your hand, man?
yeah dude! I tried to play and i was like.... dam his hands are freakn huge. Its like wut... 10 keys apart?
well, if im not so lazy, i could easily do that, my fingers can nearly reach 11 ;)
Bodolive HEY DUDE! WE'RE IN THE SAME CLUB!
On this oun i think you can do the tenes with the right hand. Im not sure because i have some problem downloading the sheets and i can see only the first page but thers a lot of repeats so i think you can
Maybe it was a small piano ;_;
you can tell the pianist really cared about the music. such fluidity and grace. great job
Elfen Lied was the first anime I ever saw that was able to put me into depression. I watched it beginning to end, and it had me so spellbound I immediately watched it again, and probably 10 more times over the following week. Years later I still get a little nuts if I dont watch it now and then. My eternal thanks to Ishter-kun for uploading this masterpiece, watching/listening to it was one of the few joys I had during that first post-Elfen Lied week.
Have you read the manga?
several times, yes. its even more heartbreaking than the anime
dischord1 no shit...... i cried like a lil' bitch.....
***** Ano Hana? never saw it, Ill watch that one next.
***** actually i just finished the series, found it on hulu. I really enjoyed it, had me pretty misty eyed by the end.
This has got to be the best version of Lilium I have ever heard. Wish I could thumbs up multiple times.
hearing this while its raining outside makes me depressive
I bought a music box of this song, I only play it when it's raining because it sounds so nice
Where did you purchase it? What country do you belong to?
Flonne ArchAngel I bought it of eBay, and I live in Australia. This is the particular one I bought, but after about 10 plays it broke a bit: www.ebay.com.au/itm/Many-Songs-New-Clear-Hand-Crank-Hurdy-Gurdy-Music-Box-Play-You-are-My-Sunshine-/251557924797?var=&hash=item3a92054fbd:m:mZ0Ov8ELsOxAZNwGV92cjrQ
LittleGhostCat I see, thanks!
Makes you "deperssive" lmao. Emo trash
happy birthday. you have rekindled my interested in this piece, it's truly haunting and your performance very emotional.
That and I also have never taken a single music theory class or lesson in my life.
what afuck?? no one lesson and you composed that?
Ur a goat
Definitely one of the better music videos I have watched. Love the transposing of scenes from the anime and especially love your Rachmaninoff/Scriabin interpretation of the piece. Well done!
I wish to play piano. To be able to learn this great art of music, that is my goal.
+King Fin Do it!
Just do it!
That's never too late, even if you're already an adult. You just need passion (and maybe a friend that could give you advice)
Good luck
did you do it ?
You'll do it. You'll play even better
This is ridiculously amazing. it almost made me cry. thank you. being able to play the piano is a beautiful thing. never stop.
I can play the first 2 pages. Now to attempt the rest :l
+The Whiteheart great job, I don't remember the pages but I can play until 1:37, then is really hard xD
+The Whiteheart maybe the slow part don't, but I don't have time now :P
How many pages are there
+gavin shackleford 5
+Soyoko U. Thank you
Everytime I come back to this video, it always gives me a nostalgic vibe...
I have to disagree with you on one point, man. I think that a piano solo makes the song even better than the original.
This song was meant to be played really soft.. mezzo. think that like 20 second span after 1 minute put an edge on the song. But to each artist his own;This transcription is unbelievable though, so props to you.
Oh god... I wish I had bigger hands! I started learning it and I always have to play a left hand key with my right hand cause my hands are too small :(
Thanks for the sheet though!
luckily i can reach :D
Well You dont Need bigger Hands.
Who said you did? you don't need bigger hands, but it's just harder with smaller hands
coasteroli4 I play piano.
coasteroli4 but Yeah its harder.
hey Theishter!! I want to really thanks you for uploading both this beautiful video and the piano sheet. So nice of you to do that!! You're great man!! xoxo
Que hermoso ❤️👌🏻
Algún día tocare así
Lo prometo!! 👌🏻
**Mi Amigo ya se la sabe**
Erandeny Uchiha ya lo has hecho?
Han pasado 5 años y creo que te la sabes Jj
y? pudiste?
I just finished watching elfen lied yesterday and I'm in love with this piano cover! The best one I've heard man
freaking ninjas cutting the onions
Damn Ninjas T-T
Im learning the original version on my own and i have to say watching you is such an inspiration, i know you were at my level once and you just never stopped practicing LOL i will be there soon someday! Thank you for the motivation Theister.
Elfen Lied > Mirai Nikki
Danganronpa > fucking everything
Outside > Inside
Outside < Inside .... ;)
Im FriZii Inside < Outside.
The new series is horrible ;c
This song appeared in my recommended for some reason like a year and a half ago. Never saw the anime, started playing because of you. 1.5 years into a lifelong hobby. Thanks Theishter
Btw I learned the song
szép zene
:-)
This was so awsome. the littld clip he played really brought back the feels.
All the comments say
"Teh feelz train haz arrived!!!"
Or
"I want to learn the piano ToT!!!
However, it was possibly the best anime to showcase humanity and alienation.
Unfortunately I can't cry!!!!!
Who knows any anime to make me cry? Pls halp...
angle beats😖😭
that my friend is the true feels
Thank you N00B, I will watch Angels Beats. With my stone heart. Thank you!
I've heard a lot about angel beats so I'll need to check it out when I get time, but Your Lie in April, Golden Times, White Album 2 are some other good options I can vouch for
Seen Your lie in April: not a tear.
Thank you Mr. Bandy, I shall watch them asap!
Getting chills from this. Best chills I've ever felt.
Ich mag Elfen Lied habe ich schon 20 mahl geguckt
Mir get das auch nicht aus denn Kopf aber ich liebes elfenlied zu gucken
Ich auch , mir geht es auch nicht mehr aus dem Kopf , ich bin so süchtig danach geworden das ich Lucy zeichne und sie an meiner Wand hänge , starre sie immer am Abend an und dann fallen mir immer Szenen ein vom Anime ein💁🇯🇵❤️
I wish i had vectors to play this >.>
You really did a great transcription!
played this a couple months ago and i really wanted u to finish ur arrangement
but finally u made it, Thanks alot!
Have a Great Christmas and Happy New Year !
beautiful but a bit too slow, the actual song is slighty flaster
uhm, i think he realized that when he played it.
wha'ts your fucking point
Natalie Alvarez well then
Natalie Alvarez my point is that your right, but he probably(being a genius musician) realized that when he made this arrangement. My point is that it is probably meant to be a little slower to bring out the melody.
Natalie Alvarez yeah, just keep silent.
Is nice how everyone plays hits own version of this song. Your's is really beautiful, thank you
me siento excluido
no ablo ingles
Eu também me sinto :c
eu falo português :c
que mal
Inglês é uma puta.
Acreditam-me.
je
XD
Lion 18 tampoco sabes mucho español.
This suddenly just calmed me down i was actually looking for the steins gate theme and was really excited but now im just...
The way you play this...it's just so...so great...Thank you...
I was so happy that I could have cried (or maybe it's the song) when I found that you finally were giving us sheet music.
Oh god, when the triplets and sixteenth notes are layered at measure 35, so gorgeous and powerful. Great transcription!
Einer der schönsten Anime die es gibt. Ich verbinde mit dieser Musik zwar nur schlechtes bzw. trauriges, doch irgendwie baut sie einen wieder auf. Really well played!
Happy belated birthday!
And... this is one of, if not my most, favorite versions of this song.
Simply beautiful. Best end-of-the-year gift one can dream of. Great work.
No matter how many times I hear this song it always gives me chills. Sounds SO much better on piano.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE and your performance is freaking awesome as always :D
Beautiful job! Best arrangement I've heard on UA-cam of the song. I could feel the passion coming from the music.
Thank you so much for links to the sheet music. The most annoying thing in the world is when there is an amazing song like this with NO SHEETS. All that beauty just dies, as no one can replicate it. Thanks a Billion! :)
@TheYing109 Actually, it's just a regular lamp. Exposure levels on my DSLR help emphasize the lighting.
I dont play the piano but pls don let my compliment for such brilliance be overshadowed by it. Absolutely brilliant. Top class.
this song really gives me a shiver! so beautiful....
Still a legendary version up to this day. I just can't get enough of it...
@TehIshter Wow, That was faster than I expected.
Thank you very much.
I think all of us thank you for the sheet music.
Also, good thing to know you're learning with Sibelius. It's way easier than Finale.
Holy crap, my left hand doesn't stretch far enough for the first bass chord.
This is awesome work. You just hit top notch, right next to TalkWithYourFingers. Fine work.
@PWIRairai I would guess because my old one showed my facial expressions, whereas on this video you can't really see my body expressions because of the camera angle.
It's completely understandable: facial expressions are stronger to transmit emotions than auditory stimulation (when isolated, of course).
I fell in love with this song when I first heard it. The anime story line and the music is all so beautiful. I can't stop thinking in about the incident with Lucy and how everyone was effected. Elfen lied is truly gorgeous in every way.
I can't even find the words to describe the feelings I have after listening to this. Really powerful and emotional playing!
Wow! I really love how you put your own little twist to the original. Awesome!
Finally I can play your sheet music. For a long time I practicing this sheet (maybe a month) and now I can play this my lovely song X3
this is the best piece of music i've ever heard..
I've waited months for this!! Woot, and HBD to you from one of your loyal subscriber.
This piano solo made me cry. Definitaly the best version on youtube
Happy Birthday, Ishter. You are so far one of the best transcribers I've ever seen, and you always inspire me. Keep up your awesome works and make us fall in love with you.(not in weird way)
This brings me to tears every time. Amazing job.
This is the best version of this song I have ever heard!!! I nearly cry at the last part with the animation... touching!!! REALLY love your piano!!! Not just your technique, your transcription, but also your feeling put on the pieces when playing...That touches my heart!!!:)) likelikeXD
I really think this is the greatest cover of Lilium that I've ever heard.. I keep wanting to listen to this again and again! ^^ Good dynamics.. The melody sounds very touching. Thank you ^^
By far the BEST arrangement I've ever heard ;)
I literallt just finished this anime, and i must say, i love you for this video
This is such a beautiful rendition of lilium! Amazing work dude!
Wow, this is literally breathtaking, I wish I could play Lilium that fluently, well I'm currently working on it. Impressive Video, I wish I could give you a thousand thumb-ups. On top I'm so thankful for your Piano transcription, though it isn't easy to play it's the best I've found. :)
One of the best versions of the song, made me tear up again :')
An amazing anime, amazing song, and and an amazing cover. keep up the great work ^-^
The best cover I've ever heard!! Good job!
After all this years i still listen to it regularly and its still my favourite piano piece!
i think i can play this piece for about 1-2 years as of writing this, but i still have such problems playing it due to its difficulty for me
truly beautiful and amazing , brought me to tears again
Just wonderful, I feel so many power in this transcription !!
liked and added to my fave, i really need to learn this version.
this is the best version i've heard! :D
good job.
This is absolutely beautifully performed