Bo Burnham was restricted to his room and created a show that was written, directed, produced, and performed by no one other than himself. Certain pieces of the special are quite funny, but the majority of his work is about the depression and mental illness caused by the weight of quarantine and isolation. His creativity is now on display in songs like this one in the 90-minute Netflix special "Inside."
Bo Burnham was restricted to his room and created a show that was written, directed, produced, and performed by no one other than himself. Certain pieces of the special are quite funny, but the majority of his work is about the depression and mental illness caused by the weight of quarantine and isolation. His creativity is now on display in songs like this one in the 90-minute Netflix special "Inside."
Visit pauliano.comAhead On Our Way (Sense of Kalm) - Final Fantasy VII [Rebirth] (Piano Cover)Pauliano2024-02-26 | SHEET MUSIC: amzn.to/3OVUUUK
Originally composed by the renowned Nobuo Uematsu and arranged by the incredibly talented Shiro Hamaguchi, this piece portrays the quiet, poignant moments after the party leaves Midgar. Hamaguchi's inspired work on the Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections series gives this well-known track a new, emotional twist on the piano.
This cover not only shows respect for Final Fantasy VII's legacy but also shines a light on how rich and varied its music is, proving again that Uematsu's compositions are more than just game music. Whether you've been a fan for years or are just getting into the series, this piece offers a special musical experience that fits right in with the game's major themes of hope and not giving up.
More than 10 million copies of Tears of the Kingdom were sold within in its first three days of release, making it the fastest-selling game in The Legend of Zelda franchise, as well as the fastest selling Nintendo game in the Americas with over four million copies sold in the US alone.
Developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, this action-adventure game serves as the sequel to the critically acclaimed title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Tears of the Kingdom maintains the open-world setting of Hyrule from its predecessor but takes it a step further by expanding the environment to allow for more vertical exploration. As players embark on this thrilling journey, they once again assume the role of the heroic protagonist, Link. This time, Link must join forces with Princess Zelda to thwart the villainous Ganondorf's plans to destroy Hyrule.
Please enjoy this epic arrangement of the Main Theme from Tears of the Kingdom for piano!
00:00 Intro 00:41 The Adventure Begins 01:41 "The Drop" 02:17 Ganondorf 02:33 Zelda's Lullaby
Bo Burnham's "The Chicken" presents a poignant and thought-provoking story that encourages people to reflect on their own lives and aspirations.
This song narrates a tale about a chicken who is dissatisfied with her life and dreams of something more. She imagines becoming a dentist or doing something other than just being a wife and mother. The chicken then decides to make a break for it and escape her coop to experience freedom and find a better life. However, she must first cross the road, which is presented as a terribly daunting challenge. The song ends on an ambiguous note, with the fate of the chicken uncertain.
I think the piece uses the chicken as a metaphor for people who feel trapped in their lives and dream of something more. The chicken's desire to cross the road represents the universal human desire for change and growth. The lyrics suggest that taking risks and facing challenges is necessary to achieve a better life, even if success is not guaranteed.
This beautiful instrumental piece was arranged by Henry Mancini and originally composed by Nino Rota for the film version of Romeo and Juliet. I've always been drawn to the emotional and elegant melody of this piece, and I am thrilled to share my interpretation with you. In this performance, I aimed to capture the beauty and romance of the original, and I hope that it resonates with you.
"Peaches," the hit song from The Super Mario Bros. Movie that showcases Bowser's obsession with Princess Peach. The song, sung by Jack Black, has debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 83, making it Black's first solo song to make the list.
The song wasn't originally a part of the movie script but was added to highlight Bowser's Peach obsession, knowing Black's vocal talents would bring it to life. Black steals the show as Bowser, adding tremendous energy to the breezy narrative.
This is what it would sound like if Bowser had practiced a little more piano instead of obsessing over Princess Peach.
I Won't Say (I'm in Love) is a song written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel for Disney's animated film Hercules (1997). It's a mid-tempo doo-wop and pop ballad reminiscent of 1950s music that incorporates Motown and R&B influences. Similar in style to songs recorded by American girl groups the Ronettes and the Supremes, its lyrics are about denying having romantic feelings for someone and parody those of traditional love songs.
The Batman's main theme is beautiful yet haunting melody composed by Michael Giacchino for the latest 2022 Batman film. The theme begins with four compelling notes, reminiscent of Chopin's funeral march, but soon transitions to a soulful elegy filled with both beauty and sadness, concluding with the very same motif with which it began.
Visit pauliano.comArrival To Netherfield - Pride & Prejudice (Piano Cover)Pauliano2021-12-31 | Arrival to Netherfield, and all the other tracks like it on the Pride & Prejudice soundtrack, was inspired by Beethoven's early piano sonatas, as quoted from the film score composer Dario Marianelli. The soundtrack for Pride & Prejudice is full of these beautiful classical-sounding pieces with a modern twist, making it an excellent accompaniment to the well-received movie.
Bo Burnham was restricted to his room and created a show that was written, directed, produced, and performed by no one other than himself. Certain pieces of the special are quite funny, but the majority of his work is about the depression and mental illness caused by the weight of quarantine and isolation. His creativity is now on display in songs like this one in the 90-minute Netflix special "Inside."
Bo Burnham was restricted to his room and created a show that was written, directed, produced, and performed by no one other than himself. Certain pieces of the special are quite funny, but the majority of his work is about the depression and mental illness caused by the weight of quarantine and isolation. His creativity is now on display in songs like this one in the 90-minute Netflix special "Inside."
Johannes Brahms' Wiegenlied, also referred to as Cradle Song, and Lullaby, is likely his most celebrated work. It was originally published in 1868 under the title of "Wiegenlied: Guten Abend, gute Nacht" ("Good evening, good night") and is included in the Op. 49 collection of five songs. The cradle song was dedicated to Brahms's friend, Bertha Faber, on the occasion of the birth of her second son, and is now sung to countless children by loving parents across the globe.
The follow-up to "drivers license," Deja Vu is sassy, bittersweet catharsis. Hand it to Olivia Rodrigo for creating such a fresh, saucy track from two (ish) chords that fit so well on the piano. From the calm, summer-like jingle in the intro to the grungy synths in the chorus and outro, this smooth tune was an absolute pleasure to arrange!
Lauren Daigle broke many a record with this powerful Christian anthem. It's the lead single from her third studio album, Look Up Child, released in July 2018. After the album's release in September 2018, and powered by the pop crossover success of "You Say", it went on to debut at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the highest-charting Christian album by a woman in over 20 years, and No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart. The song has spent 134 weeks (and counting) at No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs Billboard chart.
Visit pauliano.comGeorgiana - Pride & Prejudice (Piano Cover)Pauliano2021-02-13 | Georgiana, and all the other tracks like it on the Pride & Prejudice soundtrack, was inspired by Beethoven's early piano sonatas, as quoted from the film score composer Dario Marianelli. The soundtrack for Pride & Prejudice is full of these beautiful classical-sounding pieces with a modern twist, making it an excellent accompaniment to the well-received movie.
Visit pauliano.comSleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson (Piano Duet)Pauliano2020-12-23 | There are fewer pieces more "Christmassy" than Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride. This has always been one of my favorites. I grew up playing this with my older sister every other year for the family at either Thanksgiving or Christmas. I thought it fitting to close out both the year and my Christmas content with this awesome duet arranged by Michael Edwards.
Oh yeah, and this one had so many notes I had to break out the 99-key keyboard! ;)
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is [playing] loud for all to hear! Second only to The Grinch (2000), Elf (2003) is THE Christmas movie. It goes right up there on the shelf with Home Alone and A Christmas Story as Christmas film legend.
0:00 Elf Main Title 1:53 Pennies From Heaven
I remember one year, Elf was playing in the background, and I absent-mindedly sang out loud the "Shooby Dooby" part in Pennies From Heaven, and my aunt, who was present, thought it was particularly hilarious, and it's been an inside joke of the family for years and years. And now, I'm thrilled to share it with you!
Visit pauliano.comGood King Wenceslas - Jazzy Christmas PianoPauliano2020-12-16 | Good King Wenceslas with as much syncopation and groove as a human can manage. The music for this ancient carol dates all the way back to the 13th century, but the lyrics were written somewhat more recently in 1853 by English hymnwriter John Mason Neale.
"Good King Wenceslas" is a Christmas carol that tells a story of a Bohemian king going on a journey and braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen. During the journey, his page is about to give up the struggle against the cold weather, but is enabled to continue by following the king's footprints, step for step, through the deep snow.
Visit pauliano.comLo How A Rose Eer Blooming / O Sanctissima (O Thou Joyful Day) - Jazzy Christmas PianoPauliano2020-12-14 | Continuing Pauliano Christmas with an upbeat arrangement of two lesser-known religious Christmas hymns. Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming (Es ist ein Ros entsprungen) is a Marian Hymn of German origin, and O Sanctissima (O Thou Joyful Day, or O Most Holy) is a Roman Catholic hymn in Latin. They are found in hymnals around the world, but rarely performed as Christmas carols on doorsteps.
Visit pauliano.comSilent Night (Stille Nacht) - Jazzy Christmas PianoPauliano2020-12-09 | A midnight jazz version of Silent Night. Composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr, this Austrian carol is still very popular today, some 200 years later.
Written and performed by Scottish duo The Proclaimers, I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in 1998. When released globally in 1993 after appearing in the film Benny & Joon, it reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
I really enjoy the fast-paced, good-natured vibe of this song, and I knew it would sound fantastic with a rhythm track, so I invited a guest to grace us with her cajon-slapping skills as a special celebration for 1,000 subscribers!
Visit pauliano.comErik Satie - Gnossienne No. 1Pauliano2020-11-03 | Erik Satie, a French composer, coined the term gnossienne, which doesn't have any real meaning in French, and was never used before Satie slapped it on three highly experimental, yet beautiful, works of piano literature.
This piece, the first of three, has no time signature, and therefore no measures or subdivisions. The only hint Satie gave us was one word: Lent, which, in French, simply means slow.
Visit pauliano.comLiz On Top Of The World - Pride & Prejudice (Piano Cover)Pauliano2020-09-18 | Short and sweet, another piece from composer Dario Marianelli from the Pride & Prejudice soundtrack. The only problem with this piece is that it's too short! This is the piece that plays when Darcy approaches Liz during the final scene of the Pride & Prejudice (2005) film. Even without the orchestral accompaniment, the piano holds its own in this short and simple composition.
The Land Before Time is a classic must-see or have-seen for any 90's kid. This beautiful work, If We Hold On Together, written by James Horner and Will Jennings and performed by Diana Ross, is played during the ending credits of Littlefoot's epic journey.
A wishing well is a term from European folklore to describe wells where it was thought that any spoken wish would be granted. The idea that a wish would be granted came from the idea that water housed deities or had been placed there as a gift from the gods. The practice is thought to have arisen because water is a source of life, and was often a scarce commodity.
"I toss my pain with my wishes in a wishing well."
Wishing Well is the fourteenth track on Juice WRLD's posthumous album, Legends Never Die, and it seems to predict the tragic fate he suffered when he died on December 8, 2019 of drug overdose. Wishing well is not just a hit song, it is a powerful, stark cry for help from a young artist struggling with addiction.
RIP Jarad "Juice WRLD" Higgins. Legends never die.
Visit pauliano.comDawn - Pride & Prejudice (Piano Cover)Pauliano2020-07-26 | Dawn, and all the other tracks like it on the Pride & Prejudice soundtrack, was inspired by Beethoven's early piano sonatas, as quoted from the film score composer Dario Marianelli. The soundtrack for Pride & Prejudice is full of these beautiful classical-sounding pieces with a modern twist, making it an excellent accompaniment to the well-received movie.
Visit pauliano.comClarity - Zedd feat. Foxes (Piano Cover)Pauliano2020-07-18 | Clarity was Zedd's rocket ship to stardom internationally. Released in 2012, it gained mainstream popularity and ultimately peaked at #8 on the US Billboard's Hot 100 in 2013. Clarity went on to receive a Grammy for Best Dance Recording in 2014.
This one's always been a huge favorite of mine. This arrangement is an interpretation of aldy32's transcription. I've loved several of his very intuitive arrangements, and chose to perform this one. Visit his site at aldysheetmusic.com/.
Visit pauliano.comTo Zanarkand - Final Fantasy X (Piano Cover)Pauliano2020-06-23 | To Zanarkand may be one of the most beautiful piano ballads in all of video game history. This arrangement is one taken from Final Fantasy X Piano Collections, arranged by Masashi Hamauzu.
I have long been a huge fan of the remarkably arranged Final Fantasy Piano Collections series, and this has to be one of my favorites throughout the entire collection.
Originally performed for Breakfast at Tiffany's in 1961 by Audrey Hepburn, Moon River earned an academy award for Best Original Song, and was later popularized by Andy Williams, who used it as the theme song for his TV variety show which ran from 1962-1967.
To this day, Moon River remains a classic gem. It's one of my favorite pieces to perform on this instrument. In this arrangement, the jazz middle section is heavily inspired by Beegie Adair's rendition of the song.
Visit pauliano.comWaterfall - Jon Schmidt (Piano Guys Cover)Pauliano2020-05-13 | One of Jon Schmidt's most popular solo piano pieces, I present to you: Waterfall! Released in his solo album: Walk in the Woods (1993), long before the Piano Guys were even imagined, this piece was labeled (in the sheet music itself) as one of "the people's favorites."
Visit pauliano.comAngel Eyes - Jim Brickman (Piano Cover)Pauliano2020-03-31 | You don't know pop piano without knowing Jim Brickman. Angel Eyes was released as part of the highly acclaimed By Heart album in 1995. I've haven't really done a lot of "New Age" style piano before, because it never really spoke to me, but this was a refreshing little piece to focus on during difficult times. Short and sweet!
Who did it better? Adele or Billie Eilish? Hans Zimmer came together with Billie and her brother Finneas to create this relatively quiet, but incredibly rich James Bond styled opener for the new Bond film "No Time To Die." I found it to be uncannily similar to Skyfall as I worked through this arrangement, and I've come to the conclusion that those who loved Adele's Skyfall are very likely to enjoy this one as well.
Yes, we must wait a little longer for a very anticipated James Bond film, but we still have this bad boy to enjoy while we wait!
Jessica's Theme, or "Breaking in the Colt," is one of the most beautiful pieces written for television. I remember watching The Man From Snowy River and how this piece of music stood out as one of the special parts of the film. It's truly a timeless classic. I've always enjoyed playing Jessica's Theme for people who enjoyed The Man From Snowy River, and I figured a delicate arrangement of it would be a great way to start this new recording journey of mine.
The adventure begins! Tell me what you think in the comments below! Subscribe and stay tuned for more visually entertaining piano performances!