Sincerely - Violet Evergarden OP [Piano]

Sheet music → mymusic.st/animenzzz/41482
This piano arrangement is dedicated in memory of the 36 people who passed away in the Kyoto Animation arson attack exactly one year ago, on the 18th July 2019. It is without a doubt one of the biggest tragedies in the history of Anime and we all mourn the loss of talented individuals and legendary creators, who have unfortunately perished on that day.
Kyoto Animation has created countless masterpieces and they have brought joy and delight to many Anime fans in the world for almost two decades. Suzumiya Haruhi, Lucky Star, Clannad After Story, K-ON!, Hyouka, just to name a few. For me, the arson attack was one of the most devastating days I ever had in my 15 years as an passionate Anime fan and even until today, I am still deeply affected by this incident.
This arrangement of Sincerely is my tribute to Kyoto Animation for its one year memorial and it's slightly different than my usual uploads. There are two key elements in this arrangement: flowing right hand movements and the appearance of the main theme of Violet Evergarden: A-C-G-A. This small motif is being featured very prominently in the original Soundtrack of Violet Evergarden and I decided to use it as my personal message to the listeners.
The arrangement starts with a slow variation of the chorus melody and it's introducing a melancholic atmosphere at the beginning. Soon afterwards it changes the key to b-minor in 00:39 and the verse starts to play, symbolizing the start of a long journey. The flowing right hand movement appears for the first time in 01:45, to serve as an introduction for the Chorus part and to act as a buffer for the key change from b-minor to d-minor.
During the transition in 02:36, the main theme from Violet Evergarden is appearing for the first time in B-minor (F#-A-E-F#) and it serves as a foreshadowing for the later parts in the arrangement. The flowing right movement is returning again in 03:03, representing one of my favorite moments in the Anime: the fantastic umbrella scene in episode 7, where Violet was seemingly floating above the lake.
The arrangement continues as the original song but the music unexpectedly comes to a halt at 04:56. Because in 5:11, I am starting to play my tribute to KyoAni.
The main theme of Violet Evergarden is being played again and the left hand is playing a tremolo now, imitating the string instruments of an orchestra. The intensity of the music is slowly rising until it is culminating in the big climax in 05:41. This is the loudest forte I have ever played in my life and I released all my emotions on the piano in that moment.
The tremolo in the left hand is continuing until it's finally released with the return of the chorus in F major, and this time the entire orchestra is playing. Variations of the chorus are played, the flowing right hand is returning again in 06:42 and the music is slowly fading away with each repeat, until it finally reaches the end in 07:46.
Initially, the music would have ended here, but I wanted to include a more positive message in my tribute. I believe there is still hope and that KyoAni will return one day. The right hand plays the main theme A-C-G-A again but this time it's a little bit hidden within the chords. The violin tremolo is returning as well and the music is swelling up until it finally unleashes a bright and optimistic F-Major chord. It symbolizes the rebirth of KyoAni, where it slowly rises from the ashes, only to shine brighter, than it ever has.
If you have read this far, I want to thank you for your patience for reading the story behind the creation of Sincerely. This is one of the most special arrangements I have ever written and to be honest, after recording this heavy piece, I feel a little bit empty inside. But I will still continue doing my best.
Thank you very much for listening to my arrangements, because it means a lot to me.
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Sincerely
Anime: Violet Evergarden / ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン
Published by: Sony Music (2014)
Composed by: Shota Horie / 堀江 晶太
Performed by: TRUE
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#PrayForKyoAni #Sincerely #VioletEvergarden
#KyoAni #Piano #Animenz #TRUE #KyotoAnimation

[@Animenzzz]

#PrayForKyoani

[@Dost192]

;_;

[@CSMPiano]

PrayforKyoani, thank you so much for doing this Animenz.

[@jonathanh9734]

Thanks for playing Animenz for the people who suffered great loss

[@mocarons]

😭

[@user-qu1zu5co3v]

#PrayForKyoani 生まれて初めて、感動のあまり言葉を失いました。本当にありがとうございました。

[@manwithnolife9275]

'No masterpiece that could be heard, deserves to go unplayed' - Violet Evergarden

[@manwithnolife9275]

@@equate5577 i changed a few words from the original quote to fit the video

[@shinjimirou928]

@@manwithnolife9275 Ah the letter quote, man smooth one xd

[@sampt0129]

I have modified some words for fitting this masterpiece, "No Animenz Piano Sheets that could be heard, deserves to be unappreciated!"

[@mznpsycho9854]

@@equate5577 normie bi*ch

[@manwithnolife9275]

@@equate5577 all g

[@lilyyu912]

Violet Evergarden is the only anime that has made me cry in every single episode. It's so beautiful. I hope Kyoani will recover soon

[@PrinceAli628]

Me too, it will always hold a special place in my heart till the day I die, and Kyoto Animation for bringing it to life as an anime, this masterpiece of animation and story telling :)

[@anarchaic8373]

Same uwu🤧

[@Memezillahella]

Episode 10

[@kelzie1398]

I can’t wait for that moment where Violet meets Gilbert again! ☺️

[@jiyujinxu]

Same. Violet Evergarden will always be in my heart even if the time will come that I will forget everything 🥺

[@Violet_Evergarden]

I bet we've all cried more than once when watching Violet Evergarden

[@tobiass.5222]

More than once per episode is a fitting way to describe it 😪

[@BboyDaquack]

I got close. Never cried tho. I got no heart. Rip

[@dandelion40k87]

@@BboyDaquack if you have no heart, how can you still be alive?

[@piersonm5574]

@@dandelion40k87 He consumes the lives of infants to feed his withering soul

[@dandelion40k87]

@@piersonm5574 or sends them to gulag

[@AlexisLinAnimePianoWorks]

An actual story about Animenz and Sincerely that I witnessed last year July 22nd, 2019, a few days after the tragic Kyoani accident, Animenz fan meeting was held in Guangzhou City, China. The fan meeting began with a very happy and exciting atmosphere because it was an awesome chance for us all to meet up with our favorite pianist. During Q & A session, most of the audiences asked normal questions about Animenz's musical experience, favorite anime, etc. However, suddenly a lady raised her hand, stood up from her seat in silence, and then started talking with crying: "The accident happened to Kyoani a few days ago was a disaster for all anime fans. We are really painful and sad after that. Animenz, would you like to play some Kyoani songs here?" After a moment's silence, Animenz said he would like to play some improvisations. The entire atmosphere has changed from happy to sorrow dramatically. Then, Animenz started to improvise a Kyoani medley. Fortunately, Sincerely was contained. I tried my best to hold my tears during this beautiful and fantastic moment. It was so moving and nostalgic. This medley also contained songs from Air, Clannad, etc. That moment was one of the most beautiful memories of my life. And thanks to Animenz, I was reminded of all the special feelings that Kyoani has brought to me. A few weeks later, I visited Japan, and I also visited the Kyoani studio which got burned. The entire building was enclosed. And I could clearly see that a beautiful yellow building has turned into a tragic brown and black building. After presenting flowers, I started to talk to the local policeman there. He got to know that I came from China, then he bowed to me, and said "Thanks for coming to Japan!" Tears came down of my face endlessly. That moment was one of the most painful moments that I have ever experienced. Even now, my eyes would be filled with tears whenever I think of that moment. After a year, at this memorial date. Animenz finally officially uploaded this arrangement. Thank you so much for being so kind to all anime fans. This accident remarks one of the darkest days in the anime world. But in this comment, I want to tell every anime fan that, please stand together and defend our community. We don't want anything like this to happen again. Rest in Peace, 36 victims. Thanks for all the masterpieces and beautiful memories that you have brought us. And thank you Animenz, for standing with us, for cheering us up, for making contributions to the anime world. We are always grateful.

[@alung9641]

This is beautiful.. thanks for sharing ❤

[@kidchese-acgonpiano1832]

This is the purest move of an anime lover to anime

[@kelekasanasith5778]

I hate that it hurt so many people and the fact that it killed more than half the people in the building, totalling *70* . I was also reading this while the song was playing and made me tear up a little

[@hellopsp180]

Alexis Lin - Anime Piano Works just 4 words for you E. P. I. C. And thank You

[@l3oke.tto_0926]

@@hellopsp180 yes'

[@ruireui]

“Do I have any right after I killed so many people as a weapon? I must have prevented them from keeping promises of their own! Promises they made to loved ones of their own! Everything I’ve done so far has sparked a flame that is now burning me up.” - Violet Evergarden

[@lu-uyhoang6238]

When violet realized she was "burning" it was such a touching moment

[@maikbekin4973]

Damn that almost made me cry

[@IrfanAlF.]

What episode was this moment?

[@otto7848]

- no spoiler - She was innocent at heart. She shouldn't be blamed as she was just used just like a weapon and she clearly don't know what she was doing at the time. She just wanted to be with captain and keep him safe as much as possible.

[@zinedinezethro9157]

Bruh, you're makin me crying again😭😭😭 hyped for the movie this year!

[@carlgarcia8809]

Violet Evergarden for me was one of the most special anime, it really moves me to my deepest senses. I greatly felt every episode and cried like a kid even though I'm an adult. It really is a masterpiece after all.

[@johnong7348]

My friend, try Steins;gate

[@carlgarcia8809]

@@johnong7348 okay

[@kpoptrash5827]

Yes I agree indeed. The art is surreal and the plot is amazing every single way

[@inayumei9603]

一番始めのタグが京アニ追悼なところとか、普通ならしない、普通ならリスナーに委ねる物のはずの、アレンジの説明の量とか、考えている事の内容とか、このアレンジに秘めた想いとか、弾いてる姿とか、結果出来上がった演奏とか。その全てに想いの強さを感じました。 届きますよ。あなたの奏でた音が。 想いは、届いてると思います。 そしてまた、誰かのいつかきっとを作っていく。 そんな気がしました。 ありがとうございました。

[@whatamisupposedtosay8317]

Just by seeing that he'll play Sincerely I want to rewatch Violet Evergarden

[@abnormal7745]

I'm not strong enough to watch the episode 10 again, I'm not

[@user-dp8cs2qg8t]

what am l supposed to say?. l agree with you

[@KDhringher]

Well time to back :( damn its hurt

[@izyizhan3561]

Rewatching only makes it sadder (at least for me)

[@shinjimirou928]

@@abnormal7745 BE A MAN AND BALL UP. YOU'RE A SOLDIER WHO SALUTES VIOLET! DON'T GO HOME WITH YOUR TAIL IN BETWEEN YOUR LEGS! いこうぜ！！！パイト！！

[@Kougeru]

Still hurts so much. RIP to all those amazing people

[@SwaggerJoyce]

The anime AND the arson tragedy both hurt...T^T

[@janimayares8086]

I want to like but the number 333 is so nice

[@orange8907]

R.I.P.?

[@mushroom262]

​​​​​@@orange8907 If that's a question Kyoto Animations, the studio which created violet evergarden and a ton of other amazing anime movies and series had an arson attack in 2019. Taking the lives of a handful of people who worked on violet evergarden and several others who worked at the studio during the the time of the attack. Tolling 36 lives in total. :'(

[@dickandballs8201]

Still hurt 😔?

[@dosterix6034]

If you ever feel like you lose the passion for playing the piano, just watch any of animenz performances and you will learn to appreciate the beautiful sounds you can create by pressing the piano keys again.

[@user-tb1kg7lb3s]

こんなに沢山の海外の方が言葉を送ってくれてることがどれだけ京アニがどれだけヴァイオレットエヴァーガーデンが凄いのかを物語っている。そして主のピアノの上手さも。最高です。

[@cubejitsu3214]

OKAY... WHO ELSE HERE THOUGHT THAT WAS SO EPIC WHEN HE MIXED OTHER PARTS OF THE OST?!?! It was... Beautiful, when my ears first heard it

[@shinjimirou928]

ikr? so masterful

[@odinluketic2202]

Ikr, even some parts lowkey sound like Crossing Field - SAO

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Hard to believe it's already been a year since the tragedy occurred, united we can stand as anime fans for KyoAni

[@zackbenson5887]

That guy should've burned your cardboard home instead

[@SwaggerJoyce]

Indeed! We will never forget that horrible arson incident and will continue to support anime in our own ways #PrayForKyoAni

[@chesedcheese2744]

Well said Just Some Guy without a Mustache

[@user-gt7wu2jh1l]

Hey you! How can you dare to always appear on top? I announce a duel with you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@animal8006]

@@user-gt7wu2jh1l AHRLSKJDHGALKHG I JUST CLICKED ON IT LIKE AN IDIOT

[@altair6212]

ありがとうございます。 京アニのスタッフのまだ沢山アニメ作りたかった想いを考えたら自然と涙が止まらなかったです。 素晴らしい演奏でした、心に響いた。 このアニメ、曲、全ての関わりの方、ありがとう。

[@korostudio4774]

Can we agree that animenz is not human anymore? He literally makes these HARDCORE songs every week

[@kaisel1838]

The amount of emotion Animenz showed in this piece definitely shows that he's human. but yes I do get what you said.

[@ashbu_guitar]

pieces* - *cough* *cough* *ling ling intensifies*

[@kaisel1838]

*C H E C K M A T E*

[@mamungbasar1636]

*WISE WORDS*

[@chiedzamandiveyi1903]

“I want to know what “I love you” means…” - Violet Evergarden

[@hummatvshka770]

Such a simple sentence can mean a lot

[@kzm.thisislife3844]

@@hummatvshka770 true, I can’t agree with you more

[@soniagutierrezquiroz5596]

Violeto, jiyuu nanasai. Kokoro ga....................................... aishiteru.

[@andyjo7838]

Yes. I loved Violet Evergarden. When I first saw the description, I thought it was a mecha. I just didn't understand and put it off. My oh my, was I ever in the wrong. Hopefully it does in fact get a second season.

[@jeffong7844]

Maybe 2020 wasn't that bad after all, I was having a rough week and seeing this made me feel good again ( ;

[@SFRTUC56964]

Damn,My Heart Is Feel Lighten Than Before When I Hear This Song, Note : Keep Updating More Songs Again Animenzzz😁😁😁

[@ricotrp_]

Now i am facing some troubles, but this definitely cures my sadness :")

[@leipzigergnom]

Same, my fellow KZbin commenter.

[@jejee413]

Stay strong, brother.

[@IrdinaJasme]

Just finished my ielts exam today and i felt so tired driving home. But after watching this video, the whole burden was lifted and its amazing how music does its magic. Have a good day everyone!

[@jolimaeoligo7114]

"Sincerely" is one of those anime songs that makes me cry everytime I listen to it.

[@user-ok2iy8nt7d]

この作品を作り上げてくださった”すべて”の皆様へ ”愛してる”を。

[@imbored-6161]

Can we just appreciate how he learns a whole new song every WEEK?! Not only does he learn it but he makes his own cover version and it sounds so amazing plus he's able to play super fast and beautiful this person is literally a god guys.

[@Meooww2]

Actually he already knows those songs but never uploaded here You can search Animenz live (Theishter too) and you will find songs that he hasn't uploaded.

[@akasaaiba]

Takes me at least a month to learn his songs but the satisfaction when u finish it is unreal

[@darkebluu4400]

@@akasaaiba True true me too

[@vineethpateel4290]

@@akasaaiba Whenever I play his pieces it seems so much more fun to learn than the classical pieces I have to play for a recital, or songs for like abrsm. Idk if thats just me tho.

[@nocdrums5753]

@@akasaaiba That's so true haha. Here comes another grind XD

[@hakai1488]

KyoAni gave us so many legendary anime such as this one and to hear Animenz play it makes me grateful to be alive even in these hard times with lock down and Covid-19 To think that many of the creators died in the arson makes me tear up. Thank you for all the wonderful anime and for making our lives better! #PrayforKyoAni

[@carefreeotaku69]

I think they should hire security from now on

[@trafficcone874]

Great news. Kyoani president that they're up and going for business

[@augustaverbian]

Most people doesn't really understand how well his piano is tuned. It is so important, yet often overlooked. I am so grateful for your effort on maintaining the finest music experience. Both the instrument and pianist are definition of quality. You really plays a steinway the way it should be. Kudos.

[@thecubingduck]

I agree so much

[@dongockienn]

It's not his piano's sound, he uses a steinway d-274 vst

[@Yuriamoureuxduvin]

映画見たあとのこれは・・・ 身近な人に愛してるって言いたくなる。ちゃんと伝えないとね。。。 気持ちは伝えないと伝わらない

[@user-ku8bp2ei1t]

こうしてAnimenzさんをはじめとして、海外の方が追悼の意を示して様々な方法で表現しているのを見ると、日本のアニメは世界中で愛されているんだなと痛感できました。 Animenzさんらしい素晴らしい演奏での表現、十分伝わりました。 素敵な音をありがとうございます。

[@myexistenceitselfisalie2417]

I can’t read but what a beautiful message

[@yurito3171]

@@myexistenceitselfisalie2417 what does that even mean XD for all you know he could be flaming animenz even if he isnt

[@billy142857]

@@yurito3171 He must believe that no one would be flaming Animenz after hearing such a touching masterpiece. And that is the truth.

[@vladys5238]

@@myexistenceitselfisalie2417 He is impressed by how many people form outside japan like anime and animenz has made him fully realise it. He also thanked him for the beautfiul music

[@absolution3460]

Some chinese are in it, I can tell he is saying that the song Animenz performed had touched him

[@user-bb6qe4ui6g]

世界が京アニを応援してる そう考えるだけで胸が熱くなる 素敵な演奏ありがとう

[@user-ei2mt9sc4u]

『世界が京アニを応援してる』 とても素敵で少し涙が出ました。私も心の底から応援しております。

[@user-bb6qe4ui6g]

Christian T thanks bro ( '֊' )

[@ahumanwhoenjoys]

2024 everyone 🙃 I'm lonely

[@Bp_0915]

Hii

[@carlosarrais2811]

Feel the same

[@RooGardeninJapan]

Hang in there~ Recommend "Natsume Book of Friends" and "Polar Bear Cafe" if you feel like some wholesome/light anime

[@yarshangphykashung]

Let us cry 🥁🎤📣

[@JenniferCannon-bq4if]

👋

[@adrielamoguis]

6:54 Never fails to give me chills... The good kind. The nostalgia, feelings of hope.

[@zengarang]

"Watashi nande naiterun darou?" I'm not usually one to outright tear up when listening to music, but there's something about this particular performance that brought tears to my eyes. The soft entrance brought me chills, and then the moment the scale run cut in at 1:45, it brought over an entire wave of emotions that would not subside, the same way that the right hand unleashed a continuous stream of poignant notes at that point. I expected a normal chorus entrance, but instead I got an instant feels trip entrance ticket instead. It also brought back the same exact pattern as the pre-chorus section in the second OP portion of your Nagi no Asukara medley, one of my favorite arrangements by you, which further contributed to the wave of emotions Just like how several patterns and sections from your arrangements have stuck with me, 5:11 is one of those moments that will stick with me for a long time. The tremolo creates an atmosphere of tension that grows and grows until it releases and boils over as the chorus melody comes back in. I'm also working on a special Violet Evergarden medley at the moment, and have been struggling for a while with how I want the Sincerely Chorus to come out. Listening to this gave me a bit of clarity on the emotions I want to invoke and the musical picture I want to paint with that section. Thank you for continuously giving me inspirational moments like these to push me through my writing blocks. Indeed, your musical voice has reached and touched me and several others, and that means the world to me as well. See you next time! #PrayforKyoani

[@gtsiam]

I was unconsciously smiling almost through out the song. I could literally count on one hand how many times this has happened to me. He kinda (way) outdid himself with this one (And I suspect the original is nothing to scoff at too). Honestly, I have no clue what the anime is about, but after hearing the music (Michishirube too), I have to look it up.

[@yilingzhen8687]

Dude that segment gave me such a passionate , motivated feeling.. It reminded me of Violet striving to better herself and let go of her past self.

[@josephjeon804]

"See you next time!"... No one knows u man

[@default632]

@@gtsiam Yes. I watched it also because of the music. Exactly that part.

[@williamkim8866]

I thought this piece would be a thousand times better than anything I could ever play, a thousand times better than any tribute I could've given, a thousand times higher quality than I could ever play. Looking at this masterpiece, I should've guessed a much higher number.

[@fennoqueven]

Don't beat yourself up! This kind of skill is gained by practice; not talent. I can only refer to Twoset violin for this... good luck!

[@lukesu4736]

@@fennoqueven I’m a pianist but unfortunately some things are out of our reach metaphorically and physically. I’ve got pretty small hands (max stretch from like c to d#) and large arpeggio chords like in Chopin’s Nocturne op 48 no 1 or even the start of Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz are difficult to play at the right tempo…

[@fennoqueven]

@Luke Su You have a good point, though what I'm really trying to get across is the emotional concept of still trying and not seeing things as just 'beyond me'. Physical constraints are a pain, as we both have found (I too have only a ninth maximum reach), but not all virtuosic pieces and arrangements include tenths or uncomfortable arpeggios such as the works of Liszt.

[@lukesu4736]

@@fennoqueven yeah I know I love playing but no matter how hard I try sometimes I can never play something just because I’m physically restrained :(

[@fennoqueven]

Sorry to hear that man. Good luck with your playing (and stay safe)

[@nirin8993]

You don’t need a singer when the piano already sings like this

[@user-zl4ex2th9v]

このアレンジは彼の概要欄の説明を見て聞くことで感動を最大限に感じることが出来ます。音を感じるだけでももちろん感動できるが、知識を使って彼の音使いとそこにかける思いを考えると全てが合致していて涙が止まりませんでした。今までにない最高の感動をありがとう

[@user-zl4ex2th9v]

This arrangement can be maximally moved by seeing and listening to the description in his overview section. Of course, I could be moved just by feeling the sound, but when I used his knowledge to think about his sound usage and his thoughts, everything matched and I couldn't stop crying. Thank you for the best impression ever. I'm sorry for using translation.

[@EphaGMS]

I've been waiting for this ever since he covered Michishirube. I'm genuinely so hyped for this. Can't believe it's been a year since that horrifying attack. Thank you KyoAni and thank you Animenz for helping us smile in these dark times. #Pray4KyoAni

[@samuelyang5978]

@Epha Same

[@bowlerballer6852]

Same

[@kerorikerori9457]

今日、あの事件を思い出し、素敵なアニメを作り続けてくれた方々の中にもういなくなってしまった方々がいるんだと涙が出てきました。 でもこの曲は、ヴァイオレットエヴァーガーデンは、そういう気持ちじゃなくて、心に何か温かいものを与えてくれて、その熱さでジワジワ涙が溢れてくるような作品だった、と思える演奏でした。

[@quantumakis3396]

I was gonna like this but i saw the like number so i left it be

[@huinianimation3474]

This was beautiful. The families of the deceased would be so proud to know how many people's hearts they'd all touched.　❥ どうもありがとうございました

[@matthewkang7485]

views shouldn't matter, but man this arrangement deserves so much more recognition. You made it masterfully Animenz! I have been playing it over and over again since its release

[@skylenexo6541]

Gigguk once said in his KyoAni video: " I don't even know if the people who made this are alive anymore."... To the 36 people that passed away, and to KyoAni themselves... Thank you for creating the animes you have made. and to Animenz... thank you for making this tribute, I'm proud to admit that I cried to listening to this... it was a great arrangement.

[@mudaora2063]

That anime is such a masterpiece, it made me cry so many times. #PrayforKyoAni

[@sonic4dawin43]

There are times when I'll go long periods of time without listening to your arrangements simply because I get caught up in life. But it's always nice to come back and hear these amazing arrangements. This channel and this music has been a huge inspiration for me ever since I discovered it as a teenager and continues to be an inspiration now that I've become an adult. Your arrangements are one of the main reasons I learned how to play piano and I will always be thankful for it. Thank you for all the amazing arrangements throughout the years and I hope you continue to enjoy what you do.

[@twrsessence4205]

I love the story of the pianist, which is in the description, he showed his emotions and feelings for his love for anime and for Kyoani and it's almost 2 years since incident and I hope they can create a new masterpiece which gives the viewers new way of seeing life in terms of watching anime. I believe their ambition creating of slice of life genre of anime are their messages to us anime lovers that to live is to fight and survive. Thank you sir for for this touching piece I hope you could add more soon.🎶💕🎶

[@danielyeap5952]

Remembering the horrible tragedy that happened around 10:30am, this time last year makes my heart hurt. Kyoto Animation was a gift to the world. Praying for all those who had lost a loved one in Japan. Thank you for this reminder. I can't wait for this cover, although I can't see myself watching and listening without crying.

[@dyattarude7040]

感動しました。 京アニ作品のように美麗かつ緻密な魂のこもった素晴らしい演奏です。 心にぽっかりと空いてしまった穴に光が差し込んでくるような、悲しいながらもあたたかい音でした。 animenzさん、ありがとうございます。 改めて故人のご冥福をお祈りいたします。 これからもずっと京アニを応援し続けます。

[@Chralex-og1ue]

I am speechless, it is unbelievable how much he expresses with his emotions while playing this piece. I could cry again every time I see something like that, how much love and effort has gone into this masterpiece.

[@jerzysuski9423]

I`m so glad I started reading description during listening to this piece. I started following it before the most emotional part. Listening to your tribute knowing exactly what you meant to do, was something amazing. Tears just appeared naturally, when I was listening to the loudest part. For the first time in my life, I cried because something was just that beautiful. I can`t believe how deep and strong emotions were flowing from your piano. I`m very thankful for this experience. Wonderful arrangement, played beautifly. Thank you

[@VUfElectrolyticCapacitor]

My tear glands: *sigh*, Here we go again.

[@mavisdom-animeonpiano]

Alexavierus Hunter yes

[@vlt8804]

can we all take time to appreciate how he adds such a detailed analysis of his playing in the description? it helps deepen my understanding of not only the theory behind such beautiful music but also the emotion that went into it.

[@snowmanlam8237]

Rest in Peace to the 36 people who passed away. Thank you for the great work you've done. Making us all happy!

[@aqilardi5266]

​@@--GoofyGoober--kyoto animators who worked on this anime died from a fire at the studio

[@EmptageFamily]

​@@aqilardi5266😢

[@grim6727]

I really don't know how to express how much I love this arrangement. Every time I hear it it gives me the urge to run to my piano and start practising, despite knowing how far out of my reach it is in technical ability. I just wanted to say that you have created a masterpiece, and that I am extremely grateful for what you've contributed to this community. Thank you so much.

[@015_rik]

アニメンズさんの想いが伝わってくる、美しいアレンジ、演奏でした。 投稿ありがとうございました。

[@poondanat]

3:04 That insane melody swap to left hand while your right hand is set free. Animenz's signature move right there, I love it.

[@superp2222]

Just like a letter sailing in the wind, the notes of this arrangement have touched thousands. Thank you Animez, and thank you KyoAni. Glad to see after a year, you're both going strong

[@user-lx9dc6ym2b]

めちゃめちゃ素敵… 概要欄見ながら聴いてたからアレンジのこだわりとかイメージしてて途中めっちゃ泣きそうになりつつ最後の希望を持たせた感じの終わり方で京アニの繁栄を願った。

[@laigeorge89]

"Sincerely" I can feel every notes burst out with his tears

[@trxps2829]

This is one of your most beautiful arrangements in my opinion, up there with My Dearest and My Soul, Your Beats!. Every one of your arrangements have been a blessing for me, and a reason to get through the week. I can feel how much you put into this arrangement, in particular. I truly hope the staff at KyoAni will be able to recover, along with their loved ones. Thank you, Animenz.

[@golden5522]

You don't know how much I appreciate this cover. I literally cried when you play this in your way. Thank you

[@mio1542]

This piano arrangement is the most beautiful I have heard. On this day, exactly 1 year ago when I watched it streamed live, it captured me in its 5 bar cage and I knew I had to learn it for myself, nevermind that I was more or less a complete beginner. I could play simple songs but I wasn’t “good” in any means. That didn’t matter. I printed out a transcription and started. It took me many many months and so many hours of practice, sitting at that piano, but I am almost finished learning it. It’s the most difficult but flowing and wonderful interpretation of Violet Evergarden’s opening- the anime that started it all. I hope to no end that I can perform this in a way that does the notes on those pages the justice they deserve. It has taken me from a novice to a well seasoned pianist, and I have nobody to thank but you. From me and everyone else here, Thank you so much.

[@doggyinthewindow]

post it

[@Sequilz]

You have motivated me so much right now.. because am a beginner too and i don’t think i could ever play a hard song like this. But seeing your story makes me think otherwise :D thanks

[@mio1542]

@@Sequilz as cliche as it sounds yeah, anyone can.. it’s taken me a long long time but I’ve almost made it, and I’m sure you can too

[@geoffreygabrielfornoles1257]

post it

[@jchan-piano]

Hi, I just wanted to say, you can do it! I'm in a similar situation! I wouldn't consider myself a complete beginner, this piece is arguably the most difficult by far. Have been learning for around 3 weeks and have gotten 2 passages from the 2nd and 3rd pages. It's soooo hard!! but I picked it up for the same reason as you, the anime and the arrangement is just so impactful and I love it so much I'd love to see you finish it!

[@Andre_M014]

“You’re going to learn a lot of things, But it might be easier to keep living, if you didn’t learn them, if you didn’t know them. You don’t realize your body is on fire and burning up because of the things you did. You’ll understand one day. And then you’ll realize for the first time that you have many burns.” - Claudia Hodgins “Do I have any right after I killed so many people as a weapon? I must have prevented them from keeping promises of their own! Promises they made to loved ones of their own! Everything I’ve done so far has sparked a flame that is now burning me up.” - Violet Evergarden

[@aroxzy7493]

No letter that could be sent deserves to go undelivered.” - Violet Evergarden

[@maiguelairou8145]

my heart

[@jaketherien9607]

Absolutely astonishing. Your rendition had me in tears! I had been wondering all these years if you'd create a Sincerely piano composition, and what you've given us is an absolute masterpiece. Thank you Animenz, and thank you Kyoani for all the wonderful anime you've given us over the years.

[@MershedPerderders]

Your arrangement of this and how you walked us through in the music + the description box brought me to tears. Thank you for this

[@chipperdrewski]

What an incredible ode to the greatest piece of fiction ever made.

[@Ninja20704]

I feel a warm sensation in my heart hearing this song again after finishing the show. Its one of the very few songs that managed to touch my heart in a bittersweet way. Thank you Animenz for this wonderful arrangement, and also KyoAni for making such a memorable and touching anime.

[@kaiju5496]

2020 and im still here imagining myself playing this masterpiece infront of my classmates makin them impressed. Quarantine got my imagination gone wild. But hey, would be wonderful if it was true

[@emlen5847]

Practice practice practice

[@gabrielamachado4241]

@@emlen5847 40 hours a day

[@addison_1661]

Emlen time to whip out the choppin etudes again after hearing this

[@Joel_Pierson]

This is definitely my favorite song I’ve heard of yours! I really appreciate the time and emotion you put into all of your songs!

[@kovanova9409]

As someone who is emotionally inert to a point it's hard to feel like I belong around people this song makes me cry. The whole series made me cry when I watched it with a certain someone. Especially when it hit me why I liked it so much. In particular from the line "why am I crying" in the English version of this song.

[@o249s3]

Animenz gave this arrangement his all and it shows. I can't stop crying.

[@LouisR56]

It was sincerely (pun not intended) one of the best arrangement you came up with imo. The detailed description helped me to understand a bit more clearly everything that was happening, and especially that incorporation of Violet's main theme as an additional melody: this is briliant. I am generally a huge fan of leitmotivs in music so this kind of attention is very interesting. The polyphony is very predominant and the RH seems to be perpetually flourishing with all these embelishments, runs and arpeggios. I still can't believe it's been a year since KyoAni tragedy happened, and I still don't realize it totally, but I think it is the best tribute someone could hope for. Bravo for this amazing arrangement. I really like this "non-conventional" and free direction you're taking, it makes your work more unpredictable, and it surprises everytime, even when knowing the original song.

[@WingSun]

I agree, this new open path is really inspiring, and this song ... I have no .. words to describe it. Similar to Mahoutsekai new change, or my dearest piece 10 years ago.

[@schwiiiMD]

The emotion this piece brings. I cant count how many times I've been listening to this since this was released

[@user-zh7yw3lb8k]

あれからもう1年経つんですね。。 心の真に迫る音の渦に涙が出ました。。。想いの強さをメロディにのせ、聴き手に感動を与えるあなたの演奏が本当に好きです。 京アニの関係者の方々にも、どうか、皆さんのこの想いが届きますように。とっても素敵なアレンジでした😌

[@arjay3803]

Animenz has this kind of unique sound of playing, I mean he has that colorful aura when he plays and the emotions he gives, he's one of the best pianist out there.

[@syfx1485]

This is definitely one of the best covers you've done so far! It's so clean and full of emotions. I really liked the improvisation you did in the end, it feels like there's still hope in these dark times. I can't wait for the movie!

[@Sandheart]

I cried so much by just watching Violet Evergarden and I think it’s one of the best anime cartoon I’ve watched before and I just love it soooooooo much I bet I cried a whole bucket of tears .Even my piano teacher was shocked when she was teaching my big brother this piece.I love you Violet!So much that I wish you were real!😢😢

[@jieun1894]

Thank you so much for playing this song, Animenz. Violet Evergarden has been my favorite anime lately and every episode that I've watched, I didn't skip every intro and outro song. It has been my lullaby song too as I have insomnia. Listening to it until I fell asleep. Well, this is will be on my playlist 💞

[@jonahzhang1309]

I was already kind of hyped from the beginning, then he pulls out the 30-second notes i believe and then i fall off my chair. mad respect Animenz, my fingers hurt from watching.

[@nonosomeone]

Go watch the movie guys. The whole theater was legit crying for at least half the movie.

[@imsentinelprime9279]

Hell no

[@sexgiant4291]

@@imsentinelprime9279 ?

[@sfj4u]

This arrangement hits different... I cant describe what im feeling now but its most probably a fact that im addicted to this

[@user-qk5et1gu6v]

This is a masterpiece. His arrangements always inspires me a lot, but this time I cannot find a word to express how I feel now. Even the word amazing cannot make it.

[@francinemarieoriola3204]

Animenz, this is such wonderful piece. Sincerely is my fav anime music and seeing this piece where you combined it with your own feelings just makes it more emotional. I cried listening to this...I'm sure the victims are touch wherever they are.

[@MA-vh1px]

素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。 ピアノの音が泣いているような、叫んでいるような気がして涙が止まりませんでした。 凄惨な事件が起こる必要なんてどこにもなかったのに。

[@shiroru39339]

どうしてピアノを聞いてて涙が出てくるのだろう。愛で顔がくしゃくしゃです。素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。

[@VeeDoubleYuu]

So around 6:42 is where you got me to shed some silent tears. I’ll admit that. I also started nodding in agreement while said tears were coming out, because I understood you at that point. I understood the emotion you felt towards this piece and everything that went to making it a beautiful melody. The passion is insane, and your love for these people are immense to no compare. This was by far the greatest way to thank Kyoto Animation for all their hard work, blood, sweat, and tears. They’ve given us so much, and you’ve used your voice through YOUR notes... to give them the greatest piece of all. Thank you for making this. Thank you for being you, and thank you for pushing your hardest. #PrayForKyoAni

[@Physalis-oy9jw]

何度聴いても聴いても、聴くたびに震えや鳥肌が止まりません。どうすればこのように素晴らしい感情表現ができたものか…大好きな曲を更に素晴らしくアレンジして下さってありがとうございます。演奏技術も見事です。概要欄のお言葉を読みながら噛み締めてまた聴きます。

[@germainelai2555]

Oh my god, I love this piece so much, I always come back to listen to it again and again... Thank you Animenz. So magnificent.

[@magicianmana4]

So beautiful. I remember sitting at my desk at work when I saw what was happening online. I almost burst into tears and immediately donated money to help the survivors and the affected families. What a lovely description for this piece, Animenz.

[@Mushi-zr4mk]

本当に日本のアニメと、その作品に携わる人々を愛してくださっているんだなと思いました。素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。この演奏に込められた思いはきっと届くはずです。

[@dselden67791]

I've watched this so many times since he's released it. The sheer amount of emotion he puts into playing this piece makes me tear up a bit every time.

[@samuelmcconkie]

I have been listening to this song almost on a daily basis since it came out, and am still amazed by the masterwork that it is. I still cry almost every time I listen to this song, and I truly love it. I have never been more moved by a piece of music than I have by this one. This arrangement has changed how I see music, and has inspired me to make try and make music as powerful as this. Thank you so much Animenz. #PrayForKyoAni

[@aldoasinomas]

I randomly stumbled upon this and it brought me to tears. The arrangement is beautiful and the story behind it is even more so. Thank you for sharing.

[@angryprogrammer7788]

5:10 just blew me away, the whole piano piece is beautifully composed and executed. Its the best out there

[@TheWhitePianoKeyProductions]

Your descriptions always highten my listening experience by giving the context I need to truly get the piece, thanks for that!

[@stefanfong6678]

Finally!!! This is one of my favourite openings! It is so beautiful that I could just cry 😭😭😭 thank you animez!!!!

[@touya0808]

凄い…ピアノ演奏を聴いて泣いたの初めてです。最初、何の情報も見ずに聴いていたら自然と涙が…。後からこの曲にかけた想いを読んで、更に感動しました。

[@Zianyang]

I just finished the series on Netflix and the OP melody is now unforgettable. You can always find the amazing interpretation from Animenz! I love the way it portraits the emotions inside Violet.

[@user-xf1zu3cm3f]

ピアノの演奏で初めて涙が出ました😭それもこの作品と見た時と同じくらいに。 本当に素敵な演奏をありがとうございます！

[@saintzeph]

I've replayed this over a 1000 times easily. This is my favourite piece of yours by far. You could just feel the love you put into it. So amazing

[@user-hu4qm8li9p]

初めてピアノを聴いて号泣してしまいました。素敵な演奏ありがとうございます。

[@cheaaawillyyy]

Just imagine yourself playing this arrangement in public and succeeding in making people’s heart melt emotionally 😭👏

[@user-nr8mc4lt5y]

自然と涙が出ました。 音から感情がしんしんと伝わってきました。 ありがとうございます。 この動画に出会えて良かったです。

[@JohnCSK]

As an anime fan, we all share the same sadness on that day and are probably still feeling the same even after all the tragic moments in 2020. I myself could not arrange a piece to carry my condolences and appreciation to Kyoani, thus thank you very much Animenz, for bringing to us this arrangement. I have been waiting for your version of Sincerely, and I am really surprised I can have this piece on the very same day after 1 year. Anime can heal, and so is music.

[@rofajin7700]

Reading the discerption while listening to this meaningful arrangement made me feel so chocked up, thank you for your dedication and your emotions reached

[@aku_mado]

reading the story of arranging this song in the description while listening to it really transferred Animenz's feelings to me. I'll never forget how badly i cried that day