The theme song/main theme of Kingdom Hearts 3 dropped early Saturday morning. Utada Hikaru does a wonderful job performing this song "Don't Think Twice" or " Chikai/Oath" in both japanese and english. This is based off of the English version.
I wrote this as a piano 'duet'. One person has the accompaniment and the other hyas the melody in octaves. Ideally the piano melody would be replaced by a singer. If you are interested in recording this track with voice let me know here:
The theme song/main theme of Kingdom Hearts 3 dropped early Saturday morning. Utada Hikaru does a wonderful job performing this song "Don't Think Twice" or " Chikai/Oath" in both japanese and english. This is based off of the English version.
I wrote this as a piano 'duet'. One person has the accompaniment and the other hyas the melody in octaves. Ideally the piano melody would be replaced by a singer. If you are interested in recording this track with voice let me know here:
Here's a classic tune from the very first Pokemon games to celebrate the release of Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee!My Hero Academia OST I Cannot See Directly Piano SynthesiaPiano Bros. Tutorials2018-09-20 | Original Performance: youtu.be/eN9mCWtCvXA Midi: patreon.com/posts/21531683
Track: I Cannot See Directly From: My Hero Academia OST Composer: Yuki Hayashi Arranged and Performed by: Erik Correll
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Twitter: twitter.com/PianomasianSuper Smash Bros Melee Menu Theme Piano Remix SynthesiaPiano Bros. Tutorials2018-09-04 | Here's a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate inspired remix of the infamous Super Smash Bros. Melee Menu theme. My friends and I spent a lot of time playing Melee back in the day.
Your Pianist,
Erik C.
Synthesia: youtu.be/KeY8-RAFE4s Midi: patreon.com/posts/ssbm-menu-theme-21203804 Performance video: youtu.be/xBXnSkmuc24Happy Birthday Simple and Extreme EditionPiano Bros. Tutorials2018-08-02 | Not too much to say about this cover. I wanted to make a fun ridiculous version of the Happy Birthday Song to celebrate my Dad's birthday. Just went with the flow and didn't sweat the small details. Note: this gliss at the end is super fun to play.
Tracklist: Background Music 0:00 Gusty Garden Galaxy 0:48 Character Select Screen 1:31 Jump Up Super Star 2:05 Ending Theme 3:26 Overworld Theme 4:03 Ending Theme Reprise 4:16 Game Over 4:39
Here's a classic Legend of Zelda tune from Majora's Mask, the Song of Healing. There's something unsettling and soothing about this track. I needed to take a break from my other projects (the Mario Medley needs another week or two, but it'll be worth it) and decided to try to arrange and record this track in one day. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
Your Pianist,
Erik C.
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Song: Song of Healing Composed by Koji Kondo From: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Arranged and performed by: Erik Correll
Twitter: twitter.com/PianomasianDragon Pilot: Hisone to Masotan ひそねとまそたん OP (Piano Synthesia)Piano Bros. Tutorials2018-06-19 | Song: 少女はあの空を渡る (The Girl that Crosses That Sky) Composed by Taisei Iwasaki Arranged and Performed by Erik Correll
Sheets: To be announced Midi: Coming soon Performance Video: youtu.be/TLgSXXuviPc
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The music for this show is top notch and the opening is not your typical j-pop anime opening. Much more orchestral and large in scope. This show is criminally underrated/under the radar due to Netflix's horrible anime licensing practices, so I hope it gets the love it deserves.
For this arrangement, I spliced the first OP with the new OP in episode 8, where they change the chorus of the song. The two choruses actually flow into each other pretty well. Also for any of you who have read down this far, especially non-anime fans, let me know if you think the music speaks for itself on this occasion.
Your Pianist,
Erik C.
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Avengers Infinity War is finally out and here's a cover of the iconic Avengers theme to celebrate. There's already loads of Avenger theme covers out there so I thought I'd try something different, inspired by the release of Infinity War, with this arrangement. I was going for a long build-up in this one and experimenting, so 'Epic' may be a stretch, but you be the judge.
Your Pianist,
Erik C
========================== Song: Avengers Theme Composer: Alan Silvestri Arranger: Erik Correll
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This is a fun little mashup of the Mii Channel theme and the Wii Shop theme. I sped up the tempo just a tad becuase I like how it sounded. Semi inspired by the recent Mii Channel Dance challenge. I swear this isn't turning into a meme channel. Been busy with life outside of YT lately but now I'm ready to pump out some new videos. Expect a few hard hitting covers out in the next few weeks.
Your Pianist,
Erik
============================= Themes: Mii Channel and Wii Shop Channel Music Composer: Kazumi Totaka Arranged and Performed by: Erik C
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Track: Starman Jam Composer: Koji Kondo Arranger/Performer: Zebeldarebel (Ryan Zebley)
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During my undergrad I used to play around with this theme a lot and I thought I'd bring it back! I'm not a jazz pianist by any means though, so don't make fun of my impromptu, I really tried! #supermariobros
Track: A Town with an Ocean View Composer: Joe Hisaishi Arranger: Erik Correll Sheets: patreon.com/posts/17749598 Midi: Coming SoonDragon Ball Super - Clash of Gods/Ultra Instinct Reborn (Advanced Piano) SynthesiaPiano Bros. Tutorials2018-03-20 | Watch the Performance video: youtu.be/-gcinYs3HlU
Just in time for episode 130 of Dragon Ball Super tonight. I couldn't help but try to arrange this epic track from the show after the end of episode 129.
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Theme: Ultra Instinct Reborn/Mastered (Clash of Gods) Composer: Norihito Sumitomo
I wanted to try a few different techniques in this arrangement to make it as 'epic' as possible. Could've used a few days more to settle in the hands but the Dragon Ball Super hype train waits for no one.
Here's a ragtime style cover off of the chords of the Final Fantasy VII Main Theme. Long time viewers may recognize this as one of the outro tracks that I use for most of my videos. I'd been getting requests to do a full version of so here it is. I also did a non-ragtime cover over a year ago (shameless self-plug).
The idea behind this cover was ti have the music fade out at the end to make the track loopable (kinda like video game BGM). Think of this as a bonus arrangement between more involved covers.
Twitter: twitter.com/PianomasianThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Anniversary Piano CoverPiano Bros. Tutorials2018-03-04 | I can't believe it has been one year since this came out! Coming from someone who loves spending his time exploring the outdoor wonders of Utah and other locations, Breath of the Wild has become one of my favorite Zelda games. It just made me want go outside and explore some more! Check my outdoor adventures: instagram.com/zebeldarebel
I originally had a huge Botw medley planned, but with the deadline coming up and life getting in the way, I just scrapped everything but the main theme. That only means I have a lot of Botw content to work with and release in the future;) This vid is still last minute, so I took artistic liberty and improvised a lot of the harmonies and rhythms, but I still hope you like it!
Here's a cover of the infamous Cantina Band music that plays in the bar at Mos Eisley in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. I thought I'd go for an old-timey ragtime style. Just imagine hearing this in a seedy western-style saloon somewhere on an Empire/First Order controlled planet, played on a old honky tonk piano.
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I'm pretty new to arranging in a ragtime style so my stride writing could be better. But what can you do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Could the playing be more settled? Yes. But this recording was already delayed by a few days due to me getting the flu and then bronchitis; A nasty start to 2018. So I wanted to move onto other projects. Thanks for reading this far. Here's some pie: 🥧 Let me know how delicious it was in the comments.
Your Pianist,
Erik C.Bright - Echosmith Piano Cover (Synthesia) // ZebeldarebelPiano Bros. Tutorials2018-01-22 | I love this song, and what's even better I love Lindsey Stirling's collaboration of this song. All done by ear. Here's to a Bright New Year:)
This is a pretty straightforward arrangement of the Champions' Ballad theme played by Kass in the Breath of the Wild DLC originally composed by Manaka Kataoka. I wanted to stay fairly true to the original.
To celebrate the release of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, here's a short theme and variations on the iconic 'Force Theme' composed by John Williams.
The first bit is actually from a transcription I wrote of the theme for a student a few years ago (You can see it on the music stand). I hope you enjoy.
Your Pianist,
Erik C.
Sheets (Easy/Intermediate): http://sheet.host/sheet/KSOjXnHearthstone Kobolds and Catacombs Trailer Song (Piano Synthesia)Piano Bros. Tutorials2017-12-08 | Here's a quick cover of the Hearthstone Expansion: Kobolds and Catacombs Trailer song.
Original Performance: youtu.be/5UJFbdj5VDIZelda Medley: Ocarina of Time Nostalgia (Piano Tutorial)Piano Bros. Tutorials2017-11-27 | This is a 5K Subs special from my main channel.
This is a special Halloween VERSUS on the Main Theme from Luigi's Mansion. I also added the library piano tune from Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon on the 3DS for some contrast. I tried to keep with the spooky Halloween vibe in this cover.
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VERSUS: Where I go head to head in a battle with Zebeldarebel to see whose piano arrangement/cover reigns supreme. Let us know who won in the comments and the poll in the 'i' icon on the upper right of the screen.
Again, whose arrangement reigns supreme? Only time will tell.Stranger Things Opening Theme (Piano Synthesia)Piano Bros. Tutorials2017-10-27 | To celebrate the release of the second season of Stranger Things, here's an arrangement of the Main Theme that plays during the title sequence. I change a lot of little things around, to try to make it more convincing as a piano piece, while trying to keep the vibe of the original.Zeldas Lullaby Piano SynthesiaPiano Bros. Tutorials2017-10-23 | Here's the synthesia for an improvisation I did on Zelda's Lullaby. The performance video is linked at the end.