Blumenkranz - Kill la Kill OST [Piano]

Sheet music → mymusic.st/ani...
This is probably the BEST VILLAIN THEME EVER. Also known as the main theme of Kiriyuin Ragyou aka Satsukis mom (with that awesome rainbow hair). Seriously, after the latest episode of Kill la Kill I have been listening to this soundtrack almost every day.
I also have bought some new microphones to further improve the audio quality compared to my previous videos, but there are still some issues left. For example, there is still that occasional "popping" noise left in the video audio, I hope I can fix that problem soon.
Anyway, Kill la Kill has ascended into pure awesomeness with the latest two episodes ep 17 and 18. The perfect opportunity to upload the BEST VILLAIN THEME EVER: Blumenkranz!
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Blumenkranz
Anime: Kill la Kill
Published by: Aniplex
Composed by: Hiroyuki Sawano
Performed by: Cyua
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The original (German) lyrics:
Ich möchte stärker werden,
weil unsere Welt sehr grausam ist
Es ist ratsam, welke Blumen zu entfernen
Du fragst mich, ob ich mit dir komm
Du flüsterst mir in mein Ohr
Du fragst mich, ob ich deine Hand nehm
Ich hab keinen Grund, dich abzulehnen
Du fragst mich, ob ich mit dir komm
Du flüsterst mir in mein Ohr
Du fragst mich, ob ich deine Hand nehm
(Du flüsterst mir)
Ja, ich bin viel stärker, als ich je gedacht hab
Fliege höher!
Laufe viel schneller!
Vergiss die Wahrheit nicht!
Ja, ich bin viel stärker, als ich je gedacht hab
Ich entferne welke Blumen
Wieso siehst du so traurig aus?
Diese Welt ist grausam
Es ist traurig aber wahr
Diese Welt ist seltsam
Es ist fraglich aber wahr
Ist der Blumengarten echt oder falsch?
Ich möchte stärker werden,
weil unsere Welt sehr grausam ist
Es ist ratsam, welke Blumen zu entfernen
Ja, ich bin viel stärker, als ich je gedacht hab
Fliege höher!
Laufe viel schneller!
Vergiss die Wahrheit nicht!
Ja, ich bin viel stärker, als ich je gedacht hab
Ich entferne welke Blumen
Wieso siehst du so traurig aus?
Was willst du von mir?
Ich mag wollen oder nicht, ich muss den Feind verfolgen
Ich bin nicht frei von dieser Welt
Was willst du von mir?
Ich mag wollen oder nicht, ich muss den Feind verfolgen
Ich bin nicht frei von dieser Welt
Egal wie hart du auch bist
Fliege höher!
Laufe viel schneller!
Du bist sehr stark
Du bindest einen Blumenkranz
Wieso siehst du so traurig aus?
#KillLaKill #Blumenkranz #HiroyukiSawano

[@jdog45ify]

Man when they started playing this in episode 18 shit went down

[@lok-tinyoung4740]

Yes, you could really feel the heart to heart connections ;)

[@randomname8364]

Don't forget episode 16

[@YasEmisDaBus]

Random Name you could feel the motherly love

[@tab1965]

Ník Vølvø LETS NOT TALK ABOUT THAT LETS NOT TALK ABOUT DE MOTHERLY LOVE FOR EPISODE 16 JUST OH MY GOD NO

[@ryderbourque7582]

That's when the plot started to get rEaLLy thick

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

This music accomplishes the impossible: making clothing actually scaring. Walking in a shopping mall will never be the same. Kudos for the great cover!

[@SDPSpidey]

pun intended?

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

Sean Pouliot Not really. But it works!

[@nooba6264]

Hagane no Gijutsushi same

[@muaustrashdump]

Never will I buy from a company called REVOCS

[@taylahsperling6702]

@@HaganeNoGijutsushi 00

[@CarthagoMike]

Watched: ✔ Liked: ✔ Downloaded: ✔ Copied on the piano: Failed :/

[@TePieGuy]

You lost your way.

[@SlashZooka]

Why failed? The word fail does not exist. Maybe you can't play it at the moment but just train don't fix to much on one song. Play whenever you like and you'll notice sometimes, that you can play much better. The time is just a illusion It's important what me make out of this. It doesn't matter how fast you are, the important thing is that you never try to give up. Best wishes from Germany.

[@HozukiHangetsu]

My friend, you have not failed until you have stopped trying! Now get back up on that piano and no more negative thinking! Go beyond the impossible and kick reason to the curb! Keep trying until you get it or die trying! If you can't complete this within your time, you'll have at least filled the holes in your present ability level with experience and practice! Let's see ya grit those teeth!

[@skyephoenix801]

@@HozukiHangetsu How fitting that I find this days after bingeing both Kill la Kill and Gurren Lagann back to back over the weekend.

[@thatperson110]

Do you know why you failed? IT'S BECAUSE YOU HAVENT SUBSCRIBED YET!!

[@CrystalRubyMoon]

I agree that this is the best villain theme ever XD Such an amazing performance!

[@Supermegaultimate]

it is great it brought a tear to my eye remembering the fond memories of the show

[@Supermegaultimate]

Koko kara anata no gei no o shiri o shutoku

[@gabrielleao2816]

CrystalRubyMoon i still prefer harime nui's theme, but this one is pretty cool

[@CrystalRubyMoon]

Gabriel Leão Yeah, Nui's is also pretty amazing. :D

[@gabrielleao2816]

the creepy atmosphere of her theme always gets me :3

[@The-Punforgiven]

Wow, I could probably play... The first note. Maybe.

[@myrmesuwu607]

Or with a tenth or less of the speed XD

[@pharos7466]

Currently I am learning it and my hand just hurts

[@StealthxxClown]

"This is what scheming sounds like."

[@Dougidogg69]

Nice Nonon pic c:

[@StealthxxClown]

Ledo Handrake Best girl by far.

[@Dougidogg69]

Well actually I watched until her fight with Matoi (I think?) but I don't remember. So I started all over and I'm only at episode 5. But ye, I like her.

[@nateski6932]

Marc N Agree. Everything about Nonon is HHNNGGG

[@Dougidogg69]

Her voice sounds like the one of a spoiled brat: it fits her perfectly. Though Nonon is my second favorite girl from Kill la Kill, Satsuki-sama being the first one (it's been a while I didn't get such a waifu)

[@ZackyThePianist]

WAHH! Incredible! I love how the Bass sounds more "clearer" this time round :D

[@heartseed478]

the sound of a true Steinway grand

[@SkipJack666]

***** true...the price is crazy bah for me better buying a 2nd lancer than but this piano :v but i prefer russian piano the sound is creepy dunno what brand but i look some video :v

[@123eldest]

It either sounds clearer or more clear. Choose one.

[@ZackyThePianist]

123eldest I choose "more clearer" :p

[@kenny.rys1]

*blumenkranz intensifies*

[@aimanzidani6478]

eyebrows intensifies

[@celci0r81]

*piano playing speed intensifies*

[@gerardonigro622]

*incest intensifies*

[@seemslegit6203]

Gerardo Nigro damn you beat me to it

[@torus9657]

like this post to avoid being assaulted in the bath.

[@Ed_ding]

Ouh ich liebe dieses Lied so sehr und deine Version davon ist umwerfend!!! *^* Ich hab schon wieder Tränen in den Augen...einfach nur schön :))

[@yophey]

Man, the left hand dynamics in the chorus are fantastic. The song sounds awesome first time listening.

[@shanglestom8923]

when i hear this come on im like "this that dope shit nigga"

[@chillindylan1786]

nigga this my shit right here............

[@redmoongod2877]

Fr

[@TOUGHEYES]

I thank you for submitting this cover & showing the crowd of KZbin the resplendence & dedication that comes with sublime music. Seriously, Kudos to you.

[@Kagehide]

this sounds so good that im getting goosebumps

[@Nahkiri]

You just have to love the shine of the Grand Piano he's using

[@cuccibro]

the german team plays this when they walk out into the world cup field

[@ypsilonick8738]

The lyrics would fit the German team almost perfectly, but the vocals of the original artist were horribly pronounced xD Better have someone else instead of her place then ^^

[@thcole]

without succes

[@lostsoul8628]

Please no, it would be somewhat funny, but if we would decide to do this, everyone would expect that we invade someone next. It would probably lead to some countrys starting to mobalize immediatly. Ufufufuf

[@paralelepip9]

Imagine if they played this in the 7x1 against Brazil. Frightening, yo

[@blmnkrnz]

This is actually my favorite OST in Kill la Kill and you made it soooo good in terms of the piano! Amazing, keep going!

[@nyanomusic]

Wow, the left hand melodies just left me speechless!

[@heartseed478]

same here bro... I feel you

[@emilc3528]

Pigs in human clothing

[@attawbah17]

this anime is definitely in my top 5

[@Mushyrulez]

Oh man, I can actually feel the pedal this time. The contrast between 1:05 and 1:08 really stands out. 1:08 to 1:31 sounds kinda dry, though. Even during the frenzy after 1:47, I can really hear the energy through your left hand (especially those driving sixteenths; they really make this arrangement a thing), but I don't know-your right hand just doesn't seem to be as excited. Similarly, after 2:27, it seems too strong/solid and not as delicate as I thought you might've wanted it to sound. I think 3:01ish is the only time you really channel your energy through your right hand, but the left hand was just amazing throughout. I kinda feel like you put all your concentration into your left hand instead, and it somewhat shows. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing; I enjoyed this arrangement very very much.

[@ni__co]

As a Super-Ultra-Über Beginner level pianist, this song is my absolute endgame goal

[@richierich1364]

Damn Dude

[@kimkickout]

Mobey Taguire You probably haven't seen Unravel, My Dearest, Extra Magic Hour, Guren no Yumiya and many more

[@emilyc.3243]

It's actually a little easier than it looks. Sure you may need big hands (I had to cut some notes because are so small they can't even play an octave), but the rhythms are not complicated. I have been playing the piano for 7 years and I learned it in about 2 weeks. If you work on it every you will get it

[@imasiontist653]

Mobey Taguire I've been playing for ten years and am actually working on flight of the bumblebee (that's EXTREMELY ambitious for me). And this is definitely a realistic goal with some practice.

[@ChikaTakami]

Simply beautiful. This theme sends chills running down my side, I love it so much. It is the best villain theme.

[@cocopamstar]

how do u support your evil moms theme

[@appletapple9750]

+Soundwave2366 I see what you did there.

[@altraferne]

Best villain song indeed. It has so much presence, it's overwhelming, just like the villain it goes with.

[@SnakeEyeJoe]

This is amazing. I feel like crap because that's a HUGE understatement, but honestly it's people like you that constantly inspire me to try my hardest when I practice. Thank you for what you do.

[@MrMasterBoop]

I love this song so much, It's even better on the piano! Thankyou!

[@slothXII]

Hahahahaha. Piano COVERS.

[@CyanMedic]

goddammit lel

[@BWSMoon333]

Fuck you you pig in human clothing🐖🐖👕👖👞👗👢

[@mcthiccmac7319]

justasquid 4 Yo wtf chill

[@BWSMoon333]

@@mcthiccmac7319 no. FEAR IS FREEDOM, SUBJUGATION IS LIBORATION, CONTRIDICTION IS TRUTH!!! THESE ARE THE FACTS OF THIS WORLD AND YOU WILL SURRENDER TO THEM. YOU PIG IN HUMAN CLOTHING!!!!! 😡

[@7tonsofsalt865]

@@BWSMoon333 i think a certain truth would like to speak with you

[@tomaschagoya1967]

The sound is just godlike....wtf...how can you make it sound so clear and at different tones with just 2 hands? What is this?

[@user-ks5dw1ig7k]

Dude has talent and trust me I know a unique and talented person when I see one and this guy is talented to be able sync with the rhythm and clearly play the notes in chronological order. Bravo man,bravo

[@monolude]

YESH, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@chaseycase]

YOU UNDERSTAND ME

[@silvastone1691]

Man, I gotta say. The way you play it gives the song it's own epic yet extremely dramatic feel. Very good.

[@CrispyB8con]

Love this song even more on piano, thanks for uploading this vid.

[@tirzahalexander]

You should do Harime Nui's theme! It'd be magnificent and beautiful.

[@Konasium]

It's almost as if I can feel the piano on my fingertips (but yeah the audio needs some 'tightening'). Pinpoint elegance and dynamics. It really amazes me how you can execute something like this so fluidly, great job.

[@KirbQB]

It is amazing how Satan's song can be played so elegantly

[@medioon5417]

Kirbee Nah Nuis theme is Satans Song

[@alexbrooks5676]

@Medioon No, because this song is about Eugenics/the Aryan race stuff Hitler believed in

[@Krubus]

chills down mah spine.. great job!

[@krazykittykat759]

Wow! The song really being played by him, and he is really being played by the song.

[@MrBezimienia]

Every time I listen to "Blumenkranz" I almost cry when it comes to that part when almost all instruments stop playing and there are the leading singer and the choir singing (almost) a'capella. And I'd say I'm as delighted after hearing your cover. Great job! :)

[@johnchristianquinto2763]

Awesome job yet again Animenz! Sawano's OSTs are so great. Kill La Kill epicness.

[@MeowCatters]

THANK YOUUUUUU I LOVE THIS THEME SO MUUUCH

[@foolinrounder]

Is it just me, or isn't it just great to hear Blumenkranz and Bauklotze back to back? Anyway, great cover. As always, Animenzzz level delivery, hehe

[@anewhero1216]

I always forget that Blumenkranz first shows up when Ryuko meets Senketsu

[@Telperion]

Nice! I'm a big fan of this theme, and your arrangement does a fantastic job capturing the emotion of the original. And thanks for the sheet music! I gotta give this a try...

[@Redymare]

The goosebumps per minute rate of this song is just way too high. No matter what form it takes; original, cover, a cappella, instrumental...

[@LukeKernage]

There aren't even words to describe how epic that was.

[@przemocpresents]

Maik, you did such a great job on bringing Blumenkranz to the piano-only party! As someone who tried doing similar thing (using excerpt from some episode instead of OST track) - while obviously being much less skilled - I think I appreciate your work even more. Many clever little details you put in the sheet and performed on the piano. Kudos for that! But I have one complaint. While you did justice to important part beginning at 1:08 [bar 25] (1:12 in original), I cannot say the same thing about your execution of the most important theme within Blumenkranz, i.e. Ragyo theme (the theme played whenever she was appearing in episodes [after small intro]). What we hear starting from 1:42 [bar 37] (2:00 in original) is not as striking as it should be IMHO. It's like you used most of your most epic techniques already and there is not much you can do to bring really new awesomeness there. Don't get me wrong, it still sounds great nonetheless, but expectations were and are even higher for that part. :) First issue is 2 bars later, where you left your left hand in C minor dimension. Without switching to A-flat major listener gets incomplete feeling of progression - right hand seems just not enough compared to the catchy phrases used by opposing hand. But the _real_ problem awaits another 2 bars forward. I didn't solve it myself correctly, but your way is lost too, because switching to the vocal voice in right hand (and your readjusting of left hand) ruins the tension that was built up for 4 bars. It needs to be played somehow simultaneously (:P I know, I understand the problem here), i.e. not instead of but next to the old voice. That's it. I hope you don't mind my minor nitpicking, because it doesn't change the fact that I truly like Animenz's piano version of Blumenkranz!

[@Animenzzz]

wow, what a well written analysis! Thank you very much for your helpful feedback! Do you study music by any chance?

[@Mushyrulez]

I actually thought that was really cool. The first inversion really stood out amidst all the root chords he usually uses; even though Ab might be more powerful, it's not necessarily power that makes melodies stand out, especially when every single chord is that powerful. Staying on C the entire time also brings some unity between the beginning of that section and the beginning of the next. Most importantly, this is just the middle of the piece, so any amount of dynamic tension has to eventually die down. I thought this bridge between the previous ff and the next mp (!) was pretty effectively executed, considering the alternatives (just suddenly leap to a new melody from ff? slowly dimin throughout the entire melody? stop in the middle and start a new section?). Or maybe I just liked it because the echo effect was that cool, lol

[@przemocpresents]

***** No, I do not study music. Did you check your gmail account ~3 days ago? Quoting myself: "After all working with music is only my hobby, and I would like to pay more attention to it, but I don't have enough time for such activities (especially nowadays)." You can also check the bio in the left sidebar on my SoundCloud profile (soundcloud.com/przemoc86/) to get better grasp of who I am. :)

[@TheMusicDEJAVU]

You and Tehister are like senketsu and junketsu we are just the no-stars admiring at the side :3

[@Epluz]

Wow! this is awesome, just finished episode 18 and now this comes out, Best Day Ever!

[@GwyndolinEnthusiast]

Subscribed immediately at 1:09, that was beautiful, keep up the great work!

[@masterthief27]

It feels like you can actually hear the lyrics with each note he plays

[@HillelCraftTV]

why people dislike this? he probably worked really hard for this!!

[@bryansam650]

This is beautiful

[@gleipnirfenrisulfr2860]

Towards the end I could still hear the other parts of the song carrying on in my head, you are a one person orchestra. Very well done.

[@qrowdzgamingid6329]

Kiryuin Ragyo would love it.. :D (it's her theme song, and you made it better)

[@jeremybouche-pillon3344]

I'm crying from hearing this song, just as I did when hearing "don't lose your way". I love kill la kill, and obviously the songs to. And your piano skill is just so perfect...it's too much for me. Love it 😍.

[@sarahchow6259]

Happy Valentimes Day!! this is absolutely amazing and im watching the latest epi now so this is just more exciting!

[@Ru8en97]

Passt "Blumenkranz" wirklich als Titel zu einem Villain Theme? Was solls, wie immer eine super Vorstellung! :P

[@NiniStudt]

Vom Text her zumindest :D 'Ich entfern welke Blumen' 'Ist der Blumengarten wahr oder falsch' 'Ich/du binde(st) einen Blumenkranz' :3

[@MrStufferino]

YES YES YEEES! That was glorious.

[@Sev826]

One of the beautiful songs i've ever heard

[@OdaOnePiece]

Since episode 17 I'm convinced that the lyrics actually fit Satsuki more than Ryuuko^^ Oh and AWESOME cover of this awesome track!

[@zheymour]

If Gendo Ikari is the BEST DAD EVER. Then I think everyone agrees that Kiriyuin Ragyou is the BEST MOM EVER.

[@katjamuller5503]

But best Father Figure in Anime goes to Senketsu Obviously

[@michaeltherrien8172]

Yuijiro Hanma is also a contender for BEST DAD EVER

[@chokoretoheart]

Ich bin schlecht in beschreiben von Empfindungen, aber ich kann nur sagen, dass ich das Cover einfach nur total genial finde! Wirklich ein Meisterwerk. Eins von deinen ganzen kleinen Meisterwerken!

[@odoluo7040]

Hey, wusste gar nicht dass du aus Deutschland kommst, dabei höre ich dir schon ne ganze Weile zu ! Ich liebe klassische Klavier Musik und ich liebe Anime und umso mehr ist deine Musik awesome! Ich kommentiere normalerweise nichts, aber echt danke ! Super dein Kanal und deine Musik ! :)

[@timboltimbol775]

It reminds of that bathtub scene in kill la kill

[@Avery-os4cl]

Oh god ;-;

[@greenweeaboo8924]

that`s what made me love her some more

[@princessoflimitingreagents]

Green Weeaboo I fell in love with her when she talked to satsuki on the phone. The scene with her touching her daughters (including Nui) kinda creeped me out

[@greenweeaboo8924]

on that day i knew our lives were about to change forever i love ragyo i am the kylo ren of ragyo and i know this sounds weird but i want ragyo to touch me and i won`t scream or beg her to stop i`ll be having my eyes closed and all that i won`t be scared of ragyo i love her i will not hide i will stand proudly and shout RAGYO`S NAME TO THE HEAVENS

[@princessoflimitingreagents]

Green Weeaboo Wow. Super devoted fan, aren't ya?

[@かえで-j5v3i]

もう4年たったのか。 4年たってもキルラキルは素晴らしいアニメだし この方のピアノも美しい、素晴らしい

[@MRSPLIFFCO]

amazing man im jealous of ur hand skills. and her theme is one of the most epic ever. this is one of the best animes ive ever seen after watching about 90+

[@kinkypro]

I FUCKING LOVED THIS OST WHEN I FIRST HEARD IT AND HEARING YOUR PIANO VERSION OF IT.. AWESOME.

[@AnimePianoAngel]

I didn't watch kill la kill but this awesome! We'll done! I like the multi-layers!

[@PurpleZebras150]

Since I watched episode 16, I've been waiting for my favorite KZbin pianists to cover this song! Blumenkranz and the new opening (Ambiguous) are INCREDIBLE pieces for the AWESOME new episodes! Can't wait to see the episodes leading up to the finale and the finale, and can't wait to hear all the new music and your covers of it

[@MsMangoChan]

Oh my god its AMAZING!!!! I LOVE IT!!

[@holokraft5419]

your work is amazing

[@azsxdc59]

Thank you based animenz. You have saved piano covers.

[@GrandfatherIrvin]

IT'S BEAUTIFUL!😳

[@dhanya2096]

Man this show was so beautiful and had the most beautiful soundtrack. Makes me think of Ragyo and Soichiro and what they could have been if the life fibers hadn't done what they did.

[@Kyuubiness]

Welcome back! This is my favorite OST from Kill la Kill

[@AnQiao]

Phenomenal.

[@ishrubbs]

You delivered 2 EPIC transcriptions once again Animenz, keep it up :)

[@xujinzhang5738]

you are always the best!

[@genuzz]

oh whatta extensive piano play experience! LIKE IT KILLA LA KILL

[@imasiontist653]

I'm glad you have the sheet music linked because I'm actually gonna play this.

[@jeffreysuzuki3065]

I haven't watched the series at all, but this song really hits home. I like it.

[@maximevallin5374]

Magnifique interprétation. Quel niveau !

[@linaege01000]

Amazing!! 太厲害了 すごい

[@laynecomber3859]

This makes me want to re-watch Kill La Kill. I just finished it yesterday!

[@jogadorhb8280]

Cara, a trilha sonora toda de kill la kill são ótimas, chego a arrepiar, parabéns pelo talento no piano.

[@KaitoDragneel]

well done sir, you nailed it. I'm speechless, it sounds better than the original version!

[@HelianGamePiano]

Note for me: This is the Video where Animenz started to use: Neumann mics KM184 & KM183 Audio interface: MOTU 4 PRE HYBRID DAW: Pro Tools (info gather by reading every possible posts of Animenz on internet. I wonder why is the sound kind of different from Faraway - Little Buster cover. Because since this one, Animenz sound becomes the best (better than current sound 2023 in my opinion and I try my best to mimic this one) I guess the difference is the Environment/Room ? Or Animenz heavily adjust the EQ, Reverb, pre/post-record ~~ I don't know oh and if you happen to read this, Animenz, could it be possible that you would tell me how do you achieve this sound ? :3 I had 2x Stereo Neuman KM183 but still can't get your sound. Thank you from the bottom of my heart if you can teach me :D I adore that sound of yours very, no one on Earth could produce that Steinway sound (unravel, COLORS, This game,... )

[@julilabrador851]

this is actually my fave soundtrack of kill a kill

[@cieloabatte8275]

OMG is an incredible cover, I was amazed. Very beautiful 💖 Perfect for signing 💜

[@jaysportal]

Your so good really I think there is no better piano artist on KZbin than you

[@K3NDJI]

you are, simply put, amazing!

[@zapp4153]

beautiful

[@ninjaunicorn251]

It's so damn beautiful.

[@HelenRox98]

Beautifully played! I absolutely loved it!

[@laughattack1313]

As always, spectacular

[@NiniStudt]

Und 2 Tage vor dem Upload hab ich nach guten Pianoversionen davon gesucht xD

[@easedmonster3847]

if the lyrics was paired up with this cover it would be even more amazing

[@coottius1830]

Fantastic performance and thank you so much for the sheet music! I'm definitely going to have this one on the back burner until I get free time! :D

[@joshuamark3922]

wow, amazing as always.

[@MajaOtaku1902]

SO BEAUTIFUL

[@Zwei2312]

Perfect, as usual XD