Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jonathan Morris & MusicalBasics - EPIC and BEAUTIFUL piano - "Living In The Shadows"
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🎵How I capture MIDI: bit.ly/jonathanmro
Stream my music:
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I was delighted to be able to collaborate with MusicalBasics for this latest video. We decided that he would write a piece in 1 hour and that I would finish it. I ended up putting my own mark on the music, but I kept the harmonic and melodic framework. It was really fun to be able to do this project as I haven't tried anything like it on YouTube before.
Check out MusicalBasics' channel here: youtube.com/user/musicalbasics
Video about composing this piece: youtube.com/watch?v=-bT74G6CTzQ
As part of the project, I was asked to imagine a story for the anime character. This is what I came up with:
This piece is about the struggle of being separated from the people you love. I imagine the anime character being forced to walk a lonely path by an otherworldly force.The music reflects their struggle to find their way home by trying to understand this force that is holding them back.Through overcoming a series of challenges, they are able to find the strength to return home, but only after numerous failed attempts and dangerous encounters. I thought a piece like this would be especially fitting during this time of coronavirus since lots of people feel disconnected to others around them. I hope it can uplift the spirit of anyone who feels this way and give them hope.
To convey the subtle changes in mood of the anime character, I was very specific in the harmonies I chose while thinking about changing the textures or harmonies. Contrasting more flowing textures with lilting or static passages also adds to these subtleties. For the changes between battle-like and more lyrical melodies, I added transitions and buildup textures to intensify the mood, and I wrote delicate, intimate motifs for the beginning and end.
Stay safe and strong!
~ Jonathan
#piano #anime #music
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Jonathan Morris & MusicalBasics - EPIC and BEAUTIFUL piano - "Living In The Shadows"
Click the bell 🔔 🛎 to get notified when I upload a new video!
Sheet music available here: jonathanmorrismusic.com/sheet-music
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Bonus content:
🎹Free webinar training: bit.ly/jonathanmwe
🎹Online Skype/Zoom lessons: bit.ly/jonathanmle
🎹My piano course: bit.ly/jonathanmco
🎹Audio/MIDI files: bit.ly/jonathanmp
🎹Other member-only perks: bit.ly/jonathanmp
🎹Buy me a coffee: bit.ly/jonathanmbmac
🎹Jonathan Morris Discord (chat with me!): bit.ly/jonathanmd
The gear I use:
🎵Piano: bit.ly/jonathanmpi
🎵Bench: bit.ly/jonathanmbe
🎵Stand: bit.ly/jonathanmst
🎵Headphones: bit.ly/jonathanmhe
🎵What I use to edit my videos: bit.ly/jonathanmad
🎵How I capture MIDI: bit.ly/jonathanmro
Stream my music:
🎧Spotify: bit.ly/jonathanmsp
🎧iTunes/Apple Music: bit.ly/jonathanmap
🎧YouTube Music: bit.ly/jonathanmytm
🎧Amazon Music: bit.ly/jonathanmam
🎧Deezer: bit.ly/jonathanmde
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I was delighted to be able to collaborate with MusicalBasics for this latest video. We decided that he would write a piece in 1 hour and that I would finish it. I ended up putting my own mark on the music, but I kept the harmonic and melodic framework. It was really fun to be able to do this project as I haven't tried anything like it on YouTube before.
Check out MusicalBasics' channel here: youtube.com/user/musicalbasics
Video about composing this piece: youtube.com/watch?v=-bT74G6CTzQ
As part of the project, I was asked to imagine a story for the anime character. This is what I came up with:
This piece is about the struggle of being separated from the people you love. I imagine the anime character being forced to walk a lonely path by an otherworldly force.The music reflects their struggle to find their way home by trying to understand this force that is holding them back.Through overcoming a series of challenges, they are able to find the strength to return home, but only after numerous failed attempts and dangerous encounters. I thought a piece like this would be especially fitting during this time of coronavirus since lots of people feel disconnected to others around them. I hope it can uplift the spirit of anyone who feels this way and give them hope.
To convey the subtle changes in mood of the anime character, I was very specific in the harmonies I chose while thinking about changing the textures or harmonies. Contrasting more flowing textures with lilting or static passages also adds to these subtleties. For the changes between battle-like and more lyrical melodies, I added transitions and buildup textures to intensify the mood, and I wrote delicate, intimate motifs for the beginning and end.
Stay safe and strong!
~ Jonathan
#piano #anime #music
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🎼Facebook: bit.ly/jonathanmfb
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