Golden Sun - Saturos battle theme (remake) Saturos02 2019-12-23 | Can't get over how great this battle theme is. I hope I did it more justice this time around!
Original battle theme w/ Golden Sun soundfont Saturos02 2023-01-12 | So I recently played through GS 1 and 2 for the first time in like 10 years, and got a powerful reminder of why I loved the series so much. I downloaded the ripped GBA soundfont as a sf2 file and thought it would be fun to use it in a project. It's not entirely in Sakuraba's style, but I wanted to do something a bit different and experimental, building on a sketch I had laying around from 2011.
Final Fantasy VI - Stragos theme Saturos02 2021-05-06 | Something that's been on my list for years now. Really fun to play, especially the bass line :D
Det snør, det snør Saturos02 2021-04-11 | Just a random mini arrangement I made last year. Nonsense song from a children's songbook, but with a very nice harmonization.
BWV 699 - Fughetta super: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland on PAN FLUTES Saturos02 2020-06-29 | Someone suggested using a Golden Sun soundfont, and I just couldn't resist going all out with pan flutes and delay. A bit sacrilegious, but it sounds pretty good :D
BWV 558 - Little Prelude and Fugue in G minor Saturos02 2020-06-27 | Prelude is a bit meh, but the fugue is really enjoyable
BWV 556 - Little Prelude and Fugue in F major Saturos02 2020-06-18 | The eight little preludes and fugues, presumably not actually written by Bach, are relatively simple and fun pieces to play for a beginner. Thought I'd go for a brassy sound for this one.
BWV 625 - chorale prelude Christ lag in Todesbanden on synth strings Saturos02 2020-06-03 | Been practicing a lot during the corona situation, so I thought I might as well upload a few samples from the process. Here is one of my favorite Bach chorale preludes in a somewhat unconventional "registration"
Golden Sun - Palace theme (remake) Saturos02 2019-08-17 | Thought it would be fun to do an "organ" arrangement of this track, which was the first one I recorded, back in 2010. I used a mixture of strings, brass, and woodwind sounds for the main part, the only addition is the solo flute and oboe (seen in the second frame)
Golden Sun - Set Sail Across the Karagol Sea (remake) Saturos02 2019-04-23 | This was another of my early recordings in desperate need of improvement. It got a bit rushed, but I think it's acceptable. Figured I would implement the organ pedals again for this one, allowing me to play up to three parts simultaneously :)
Golden Sun - Venus Lighthouse (remake) Saturos02 2019-01-12 | Looking back to my first recordings 8+ years ago, it's a bit embarrassing how terrible the overall quality was. I still don't really know what I'm doing, but I dare to say this is a major improvement over the first one. Sadly, I don't have the time for any more of these right now. For the handful of GS fans who are still with me, hope you enjoy!
Final Fantasy VI - Spinach Rag Saturos02 2018-10-19 | Here's my version of Uematsu's cool ragtime piece! I'm not a stranger to this style of music, so my left hand tackles the jumps relatively well. There still are some inaccuracies that bother me, but this is the best I can do right now :)
Final Fantasy VI - Figaro Castle Saturos02 2018-10-13 | These pedals were originally part of an old organ that I inherited. The electronic components were deteriorating and the instrument eventually became unplayable, but thanks to a MBP25 bass pedal electronic kit, the pedals can be used as midi input for the keyboard!
Lufia II - Boss battle theme Saturos02 2018-06-16 | This has to be one of the greatest battle themes out there. Love the rhythmic stuff in part 1 and of course that good old chromatic chord progression in part 3. Simple, but highly effective!
Tales of Phantasia - Fighting of the Spirit Saturos02 2018-04-04 | Finally got the opportunity to finish this thing.
Chrono Trigger - Underground Sewer Saturos02 2018-01-05 | Before continuing with Tales of Phantasia, here's a quick Chrono Trigger cover. I've been wanting to play this piece for a long time...
Tales of Phantasia - Triumph Saturos02 2018-01-01 | As my second ToP cover, I just had to attempt the majestic theme of Alvanista castle!
Tales of Phantasia - Final Act Saturos02 2017-12-24 | I have returned with an epic overworld theme from Tales of Phantasia, for which Motoi Sakuraba composed the soundtrack (among others). Played through this RPG not long ago, and I was very pleased with the story, music, and gameplay :D More to come!
Final Fantasy VI - Battle theme Saturos02 2017-07-23 | This turned out somewhat better than expected. For the first time I have used my keyboard's internal drum samples to build the percussion track, so every single sound in this video has been produced by the synth! I also took the liberty of adding a parallel fourth to the guitar part in order to make it more convincing. Enjoy!
Final Fantasy VI - The Phantom Forest Saturos02 2017-07-11 | Here's another gem from FFVI. It really sets the mood, very fitting for a forest theme. Also, the first part has this very characteristic "James Bond" progression (minor chord with chromatic movement between the fifth and the major sixth), which is nice. A couple of frames are hardly visible because I forgot to turn on the lights.. Sorry about that.
Final Fantasy VI - Troops March On Saturos02 2017-07-08 | Decided to have a go at this sinister theme from ffvi, one of my favorites!
The Sims - Build theme 3 Saturos02 2017-06-14 | Build theme 3 - "Since we met", by Jerry MartinTranscription by Pseudo: sites.google.com/site/pseudomusicsite/music/the-simsFinally got around to record this thing.This piece features some challenging runs and leaps as well as a constant syncopation between the two hands, making it very tricky to play. It is probably my favorite of the build themes.
Chrono Trigger - Peaceful Days Saturos02 2016-08-31 | Here is a recording I made of "Peaceful Days" from the classic RPG Chrono Trigger. This game has a really great soundtrack, so I might create a few more covers in the future.
Lord of the Rings (SNES) - Main theme Saturos02 2016-06-23 | One of my all time favorite video game themes comes from a game which I have barely played, as the gameplay is known to be incredibly frustrating. On the other hand, the music is exceptionally good for a SNES game, and the mood fits LOTR just perfectly. Here is my take on the main theme.*Just realized that I forgot to add some percussion elements, but whatever
Yoshis Island - Flower Garden Saturos02 2016-06-08 | I have free time to do some recording again! This is a really cozy piece of music that I have been wanting to cover for quite a while now. It turned out very short, unfortunately, as I skipped a repetition in the bass and percussion by mistake, and I was just too lazy to redo it..
Final Fantasy VI - Lockes theme Saturos02 2016-01-07 | Here is my attempt at playing another brilliant theme from FFVI. Some parts could use improvement, but I present it nevertheless :PIf you are interested in excellent transcriptions (sheet music) and in-depth musical analyses of the FFVI soundtrack, be sure to check out this channel: youtube.com/user/Gallahaut
Final Fantasy VI - The Decisive Battle Saturos02 2016-01-02 | Happy new year!Finally decided to have a go at this super epic battle theme from FFVI! I appreciate the little details in it, such as the the anticipated beat at 0:39. I also took the liberty of adding a couple of extra notes to the guitar and organ parts (gotta have those thick chords!)
Ocarina of Time - Horse Race theme Saturos02 2015-12-22 | Haha, this is such a fun style of music :D I'm not completely satisfied with how the harmonica turned out, but whatever :P
LoZ: The Minish Cap - Minish Village Saturos02 2015-12-17 | Just came home for christmas, so I might as well make some new VGM cover videos! This is a piece that I've been wanting to do for quite a while. The Minish Cap soundtrack, with its unmistakably characteristic synth bass, is very nostalgic to me. Reminds me of the happiness of the past =)
Ocarina of Time - Kaepora Gaebora Saturos02 2015-07-04 | Such a nice melody... I think the bassoon's haunting voice is perfectly fitting for a wise owl =)
Ocarina of Time - Kokiri Forest Saturos02 2015-07-02 | This was the very first theme I transcribed, back in 2009.. Thought it would be fun to have a go at it now =) I might do a couple more tracks from OoT, but this is definitely not the start of another big project. I just don't have the time :P
Golden Sun - Main theme medley Saturos02 2015-04-12 | Almost five years after the beginning of this project I now finally present the 50th and last Golden Sun video! Since the main theme comes in so many variations, I made a selection of my favorite ones and put them together as a medley, hope you like it! My idea behind the particular order I arranged them in was that it should kinda represent the final events in the game [SPOILER WARNING]: After a happy return home, the heroes discover that Vale has been destroyed my Mt. Aleph. Thus the transition into the a-minor theme, which also starts playing at this point in the game. After this devastating event, it becomes clear that their families and the other villagers were warned beforehand and were able to evacuate in time. The great reunion scene is accompanied by a slightly slower version of the main theme with only strings and flute. In the second repetition I reintroduced the percussion and oboe, finishing the rest of the long version that was interrupted by the transition to a-minor. I also really wanted to include the drum and bass version which plays during the password screens, so I added it to the end as a bonus.Since it would be awkward without any transitions, I had to, for once, violate my principle of never meddling with original compositions. I tried to modify as little as possible, but I still felt it was necessary to introduce a certain mood in order to set the stage for the following part. So I hope you find the transitions ok.This Golden Sun project has been the main purpose of this channel, although I never expected myself to keep on until I had covered all of the (for me) most memorable tracks from the series. I still have a long list of other VGM that I'd like to cover in the same way though. But for now I have very limited time due to studies and everything, so even though this channel will never be completely dead, I will probably not upload a whole lot.A big thanks to all of my subscribers, recent and old. All your comments, both unconditionally positive and constructive criticisms, are always highly appreciated, and they have provided lots of motivation to keep going with this project. I'm really sorry that I haven't been able to fulfill all of your requests or even reply to your questions (google+...). From now on there will be no more GS, but once in a while I might upload something from other classic RPGs like FFVI, Chrono Trigger, etc. I also plan to record more of the piano themes from The Sims 1. In the long run I might even compose and post some music of my own. So if you're interested in some of that, feel free to keep monitoring my uploads =)
Golden Sun TLA - The Golden Sun Rises Saturos02 2015-02-06 | This theme works incredibly well with the credits / ending sequence - the four lighthouse beacons coming together to form the Golden Sun while Alex climbs Mt. Aleph in order to obtain its power. A really epic finale to a brilliant RPG duo. Still, it constitutes only the first half of the ending. The second part is about the return to Vale, and this is why I have saved the main theme up until now. I have a pretty good idea of how to put together all its variations into one medley =) It will have to wait a few weeks though, as I don't have access to my gear right now. Stay tuned for the final piece!
Golden Sun TLA - Tranquility Saturos02 2015-01-31 | Also known as Winterly Imil. This piece nicely sets the mood for the day after the cataclysmic events at Mars Lighthouse. It's a bittersweet resolve. Although the goal has finally been reached and peace is restored, many questions are still unanswered, and the fate of the world is still uncertain. (at least that's how I remember it) :P* Again I messed up the intro screen; the track is originally from the first game, though it is also used in TLA.
Golden Sun TLA - Doom Dragon battle theme Saturos02 2015-01-22 | Gah, I finally finished this beast... It was really a bit too hard for me, but I still think it turned out pretty well =) By far the hardest transcription and recording I have ever done. So many continuous 16th note patterns and rhythm changes all over the place. The bass track is going to give me nightmares... Well, at least it is done. Let me know what you think!
Golden Sun TLA - Mars Lighthouse Saturos02 2015-01-10 | Well, here it is. It took some practice, but it wasn't as hard as I feared! No time to sit back and relax though, as I now will attempt to play the king of progressive battle themes... I noticed it had been frequently asked what I will do after finishing the Golden Sun project, and the answer to this is that I don't really have any plans. I have so many other projects right now... I will probably upload some stuff from time to time though, as there are still several themes from other RPGs (like FFVI and Chrono Trigger) that I want to cover. I only do stuff from games that I've actually played, but feel free to suggest any classic RPG with good music, and I might try it out some time =)
Golden Sun TLA - Prox Saturos02 2015-01-06 | As we're approaching the end of this musical journey, what better way is there to finish than to follow the story's final sequence of events? The last pieces will thus be uploaded in the following order: Mars Lighthouse, Doom Dragon, Tranquility (Winterly Imil), Golden Sun Rises, and finally the main theme, which I will play as some kind of medley as it has several variations. Unfortunately I can't play the entire OST (I have already done way more than I originally planned), but I feel I have covered the most memorable ones. Since I have a lot of free time during the next three weeks, I'm going to try to finish this project! Can't promise anything though =)
Golden Sun - Ready for a Challenge Saturos02 2014-12-22 | Another forgotten gem from the first game! So many cool elements in this track, a rhythmic synth pattern, bass solo, and even a crazy oboe accompaniment :D The only time I can remember it playing was after curing Tret, preparing for the road ahead. A great moment in the story! This title is also fitting because there are some very demanding pieces up ahead, including TLA boss theme (which is almost done, except for the final lead parts), Mars Lighthouse, and Doom Dragon theme (just finished transcribing it)... Wish me luck ;P
Golden Sun TLA - Freezing Kalt Saturos02 2014-12-08 | I noticed several people requesting this yesterday - here you go! It's a simple piece with few instruments and no percussion, so it didn't require a lot of time to transcribe and record. I like the melody here, it's very peaceful and a bit melancholic..
Golden Sun - Altmiller Cave Saturos02 2014-12-07 | Now I'm doing a couple of leftovers from the first game! This cave theme features the characteristic delayed pan flute, and a rhythm section with some nice variation =)
Golden Sun TLA - Kandorean Temple Saturos02 2014-10-09 | A really athmospheric, pentatonic piece. Gamelan is such a nice instrument...
Golden Sun TLA - Tundaria Tower Saturos02 2014-08-08 | As requested, here is the theme for Tundaria Tower. These high-pitched bells actually sound kinda "icy" =)
Golden Sun TLA - Magma Rock Saturos02 2014-07-28 | And with this, I've covered all four elemental rock themes =)
Golden Sun TLA - Linked Battle Saturos02 2014-07-26 | It was about time I made a new effort on my Golden Sun project. This time I decided to go for the linked battle theme, enjoy!
Golden Sun TLA - Walking Forward with Determination Saturos02 2014-01-19 | This second overworld theme kicks in after Isaac and Felix join parties, and, supplementing the new turn of events, it totally changes the mood of the game. In that way it's comparable to "Searching for Friends" in FFVI.
Golden Sun TLA - Agatio & Karst battle theme Saturos02 2014-01-09 | I've been looking forward to this one =) It has some some chromatic harmony (not a big surprise), and I just love the pitch bending going on in the synth track in the background! Sorry that it turned out so short.. Also, I seem to have put the golden sun logo from the first game in the intro x) Not that big of a deal I guess. Anyway, the next track I'm doing has been frequently requested, and is possibly my favorite overworld theme of all time - Walking Forward with Determination. Stay tuned!
