BROKEN MOON - Suika's Theme (Touhou)

[@milksopgb]

bro snuck in bad apple and thought no one would notice

[@Reimuelon-havingFun]

To think that some of the best doujin songs out there like Shuwa Shuwa sparking love and 祭炎 all were made from this song is abosultely incredible.

[@jermasus]

dont forget suirenka!

[@zerodofin936]

dont forget shinra-bansho's first song that i dont know the name of due to my lack of understanding in Japanese language

[@dangermjor]

@@zerodofin936 Sake Monster Rai Rai

[@MrMetrizable]

@@zerodofin936 Paraiso

[@123457474869]

And Suika by Riverside

[@brickstonesonn9276]

Broken Moon will always hold a special place in my heart. It came at a very particular time in my life, that made the song feel a particular way. And as i changed, and i moved to different parts of my life over the years, the feeling of the song changed with it. Ill never feel those ways while listening to Broken Moon ever again, because ive already changed over the years, but i guess that sentiment in and of itself fits the concept & bittersweetness of Broken Moon & Suika's character & backstory in general. This sentiment in and of itself is something that makes Broken Moon feel a particularly unique way now. A feeling that, like those feelings in the past, will disappear once i move onto the future, replaced by whatever new feeling born from the new stage of life will come from this song then. And then ill look back at this, just as this looks back in the past. In general, touhou is quite like that, isnt it? Those creators in the past are what we look back on now. But we know people in the future will be looking back on us the same way. I always feel that when i read comments on 15 year old touhou videos. But at the same time, im sure there may be a point where this comment becomes 10 years old, just like in all those other Touhou videos, and someone reads it then & feels the same feelings I do when reading comments that old. So it's like fans from the past, present, and future are having a classic Gensokyo party together in these videos. And that thought itself makes this song feel a particular way too, i guess. Quite fitting that a lot of Touhou songs are very inherently nostalgic feeling in nature, especially the classic era ones. Because thats the backdrop of all this lol.

[@ViddyWellSA11]

Dang, what a great comment :)

[@cdg670]

Lol, you just accurately described the way I felt when I discovered Touhou 5 years ago and realized it had been around for more than a decade; reading all those old comments in old videos, watching old arrangements, looking at old fanarts, groups, and games...it all made me feel like I was late for the party, but over the course of these years, I've gotten to feel like this "party" never actually ended, it's just an atemporal place where old, current and new fans gather to celebrate and have a good time (I love the way you described it). It's a weird, but somehow pleasant feeling; a bittersweet and nostalgic one for sure. Thanks a lot for taking the time to write that awesome comment and put it here for the years to come and for the future fans who will get to read it and, perhaps, will find themselves feeling the same way as us, and as others before us once did.

[@Kit-pj5kq]

Thank you. This really resonates with me. Such an amazing comment.

[@Kenehi_Millar]

Damn, That's exactly how I felt getting into TouHou. I thought I'd never change but I guess I did and it all seems like quite a distant memory. A bittersweet feeling for sure.

[@Kenehi_Millar]

Quite sad if you think about it but oddly comforting

[@Umbralon]

*Take a taste; you’ll need it when the mood is tight:* *A magic brew to set the feeling right.* *Come on, there’s plenty here for everyone!* *We’ll break it out to spread around tonight.*

[@nocteensis1297]

Now, we gather while the moon is bright To share a moment in the scattered light. Come on, there’s plenty here for everyone! We’ll break it up to spread around tonight.

[@kagura9668]

日本人です。 素敵な演奏を聴かせてくれて、ありがとうございます。 とても上手くて驚きました…

[@Rqptor_omega]

Broken Moon is one of the more memorable Touhou themes due to how unique it is amongst Touhou themes. You'd rarely get such calm melancholic vibes from a Touhou theme (likely why Bad Apple fits so well with it) especially from the most infamous Chaotic-Chaotic Japanese goblins present in the Touhou series, it really makes me feel that Suika has a layer of sadness, possibly from her past/backstory that she attempts to hide with her constant partying and drinking. Not to mention her theme goes really well with piano arrangements which is great

[@PummaMYC]

Yeah! Broken moon, one of my favorite songs :D

[@ViddyWellSA11]

Same! :)

[@AugustA447]

Nice job slipping bad apple in there lol. Had no idea how well that actually fit :D

[@WildMatsu]

The melodic phrase at the start of the chorus is extremely similar

[@capitão_paçoca]

This theme is so immortal

[@mata7769]

You played it perfectly woah... This might be one of my favorite theme. Thanks for the amazing cover Touhou piano Jesus.

[@Vainglory100]

Glad this is finally being covered by you

[@lazydelibird]

One thing I noticed with covers of broken moon is that it always has that hint of somber feeling to it. This one too, I felt that with this song too, only then to break out in song, the tone turns more festive, “grab the drinks and let’s party” attitude Suika is very much known for, then you put that somber tune once more as a breather, kinda gives me the image of a past event that is sad but then immediately continuing on with festivities, this time going all out.

[@ScarL25]

Oh hell yes, broken moon Now do de "drunk as i like"

[@ViddyWellSA11]

omg I love that one

[@xjajrhoic5698]

i panicked at the thumbnail thinking you were gonna cover perpetual mountain but this is cool too

[@surprisedbirb8572]

HELL YEAH BROKEN MOON LET'S GOOOOOO

[@lefly6838]

I SEE BROKEN MOON I CLICK

[@Tohorazen]

Hell yeah this theme and cover is great Broken moon always make me happy for some reason, it comes across as energetic and cheery to me Also WE ARE JAPANESE GOBLIN

[@breadbug712]

Daaamn Even better than I had imagined! Thanks for taking on my commission :)

[@raynei]

Beautiful arrangement! Really like how the rhythm takes some "drunk steps" with those ornaments.

[@TheGradeCSaboteur]

Broken Moon is such a really energetic and a fun theme to listen to. This cover starts off a bit sad and melancholic, but slowly builds up to the upbeat and happy hype the original has, which is really cool! This cover and the original is enough to break the moon! Great work once again!

[@dodoridodomeofficialch.6630]

THERE WE GO BABY!!!

[@JayMonoto]

You ever just wake up one day and think "yeah, okay, Scarlet Weather Rhapsody's Broken Moon might be the best piece of music in Touhou?" And the only cover that hits the same way for me is fucking ViddyWell. God damn man. Nobody else hits that proud emotional opening like you. Nobody else seems to quite get the impact that Memory of Oriental Foregathering Dream has on Broken Moon. But god damn it man. Some day Suika may stand at the very top of my favorites and it's all thanks to Broken Moon. I feel like a kid discovering U.N. Owen was Her again. Except instead of it introducing me to the series it's the theme of a character that was already in my top 10. This isn't even the first time I've had a revelation like this with this exact piece of music but it just keeps blasting past everything else I love. There's nothing left now and yet I still feel like I have so much more appreciation to gain for Broken Moon.

[@redxonegaming5436]

Everyone's favorite alcoholic oni. Very nice theme as well, wonderful playing as always!

[@paladin9195]

Ahah i love your cover !!! This theme is already great but here... Wonderfull !!!

[@ididntknowwhattonamemyself9626]

Yay I'm so glad you did broken moon it's my favorite touhou theme and you played it perfectly too! ❤❤❤❤🥹

[@richaimond]

LETS GOOO!! broken moon :D You played it amazingly, I've been waiting for this cover

[@geeseispluralforgoose]

ZAYUMNNN!!!! I love so much that you cover touhou songs with your own arrangement so it allows you to add as much flair in it as you want and with this wonderfully boisterous piece (that starts off so pretty and softly) it feels like it’s showing your personality in how you play. That’s why this rendition is different from just a broken moon cover, and it surely will be the first time I’ve heard of it like that, because it’s unique! 2:50 And i cant not mention the lovely little bonus of bad apple into the melody, it doesn’t feel out of place at all and i love it. 2:20 is so pretty damn it 😭 what a beautiful addition

[@geeseispluralforgoose]

Ngl probably one of my favourite covers from viddywell?!? Or even of broken moon as a whole. I didn’t think I could like just piano playing this much ???!!

[@Darkusaido]

We are gonna break the moon with this one 🔥🔥

[@kanozeri2318]

Thank you my lord, now I can finally rest.

[@spaghettiking7312]

This is the best theme in Touhou for remixing in my opinion. No matter what tone or mood it goes for, its beauty always shines through.

[@Fleming_the_Lemming]

This is so beautiful! ❤

[@Darkusaido]

3:19 this part always reminds me of Megalovania

[@thegreatbeans]

Man, I really love everything you play even though I've only heard a bit I already know all of your covers are top notch.

[@rafaelmikoskirosa7510]

Beautifully arranged. Your channel doesn't have enough recognition.

[@JayMonoto]

You know, me personally, for a long time I was mistaken cuz of a friend of mine that Suika's theme was supposed to be the 'theme of Gensokyo', and later found out it wasn't and was in fact the rather obvious "The Gensokyo The Gods Loved". But also, when I listen to it, Suika's theme is just so... fitting. It feels like it encompasses more of what Touhou is, rather than just what Gensokyo is. At least, to me, the feeling of Broken Moon is perfectly aligned with the easygoing, lighthearted nature of touhou. This cover taps into that. It gives me that picture of the idyllic summer festival of humans and youkai where Suika stands there at the center with Reimu like the connective tissue of trust between humans and oni and it makes me smile. Suika is a treasure.

[@_Dellss_]

LETS GO! A HIGH ENERGY BROKEN MOON PIANO ARRANGE!

[@adorabunny2538]

WE ARE

[@OkinaMatara214]

Great arrangement! I really love Broken Moon and it has made me into liking the 2nd part of Japanese Goblin! Concealed of four seasons pls

[@somewhat_toasty]

This needs to be viewed by more people.

[@zerodofin936]

my favourite moment in touhou is when Suika said "she Touhou'd on my Japanese till I Goblin". truly the peak of fiction.

[@ViddyWellSA11]

yeah I loved that part

[@kokodi01]

OH HELL YEAH BROKEN MOON🔥🔥🔥 👹☄🌒

[@NamiokaHime1109]

Been waiting for your touhou covers

[@davidgunawan1042]

Anddd the party begin! wonderful play as usual :D

[@touhou_ocarina]

One of the most beautiful songs, good cover bro i love it

[@Peoxxk]

One of my all time favorites, beautiful work! ❤

[@petosss1788]

Damm that was beautiful, good work bro

[@NostalGeorge]

Bro i love ur content so much! You are very underrated and you definetly deserve way more recognition! I really appreciate your love and passion that you put into these amazing arrangements! Seriously, dont let the view count or subscriber count discourage you from sharing your masterpieces! Thank you!

[@baokhang5595]

best relaxing theme ever

[@minhmkvn4289]

This cover makes me think I'm gonna punch da moon!!!

[@lunatictea5693]

Yesss! Finally! Just had this stuck in my headdd

[@hawkwardd_]

I've always loved playing Broken Moon, I feel a lot of freedom? It can be played in so many ways and in so many tempos, both emotional and lively, it's great to see both of these represented here, great stuff!

[@lefly6838]

Oh, it's the SWR version

[@thesunlightpearl8263]

Wow… thank you for this absolute goddess of a broken moon rendition. That was epic, hats of to you 🫶

[@PsiNintenN64]

Nice

[@Arch_rblx]

Yes! My favorite drinking buddy’s song!

[@RieMUisthegoaT]

I can't unhear WE ARE JAPANESE GOBLIN it's suikaover

[@passionju8115]

this is amazing, subscribed ♥

[@autismclips5076]

Banger as always, you're amazing my man

[@hin1238]

amazingly beautiful!❤

[@leshuke]

How beautiful😍

[@NotActiveAcc01]

I Love this theme

[@TripPy_Poly]

BROKEN MOON COVER!!!!!!!!

[@benjaminlacroix896]

I just found your videos and hell it's amazing. Love the cover (bad apple at 2:50 rocks ^^)

[@ahenisagirl]

Totally agree on the piano Jesus theory

[@Beang-j5j]

Broken moon is one of the most beautiful music I have ever heard…

[@roxysapostle2451]

Awesome cover! keep them coming :)

[@EvergreentheIceLeafDragon]

LESGOOOO

[@Johnson12]

Wonderful theme ❤

[@beltiazor8782]

I love it!

[@kuroneko1049]

Toujours un plaisir a écouté, suika doit être un de mes personnages favoris de touhou je pense ^^

[@lucky_star7907]

So beautiful, pls keep up your wonderful work man ❤

[@JONJEFEMET]

Timmy, esto es arte ❤

[@raymoo_hackery]

OUUUUGH THIS A FANTASTIC BROKEN MOON COVER!! I always love listening to this song, it’s just so energetic, really has a festival vibe!! Perfect for Suika!! It’d also be super fucking cool if you eventually played Onigashima of the Fairyland cus it’s also such a good song but it gets so overshadowed by Broken Moon as Suika’s theme haha

[@prob1657]

i love that bad apple transition

[@Whatareyou---]

best theme frfr i love the lil parts wher she fights yukari

[@FollowCarrier1997]

I prefer this piano version than the original one, that's really awesome man, keep it up!

[@kiwi_446]

Piano Jesus makes a cover of Oni's theme Something feels wrong 🤔 Anyway amazing as always!!! Keep it up!!!

[@NoIdeaWhatShouldIName]

Finally

[@thisisaperson1536]

we getting drunk with this one

[@Itz_Sophia19]

AS DUSK BEFALLS ONTO THE LAND HERE I AM, KEEPING WAITED FOR TONIGHT'S SNACK IT REPEATS "NOT READY?" AND "I'VE FINISEHED!" I'LL JUST BLOW OFF THE CHAMOMILE

[@cornbeefcycles7336]

of course you had to sneak in that little bit of bad apple... can't blame you honestly, that part sounds really similar while i do like the melancholy sounding covers, its great to see one that keeps the energetic and cheery feeling of the original. ...would you mind covering greenwich in the sky or tonight stars an easygoing egoist sometime in the future?

[@ViddyWellSA11]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, I do want to cover Greenwich in the Sky. I already covered Egoistic Flowers, you can find it in my Touhou Playlist on the channel :)

[@lazcanovzq]

Loved it SO MUCH

[@chronobiliussackheimlich8209]

Amazing Cover. Are you considering a full version of crazy backup dancers? Love that in your Easy to Lunatic medley

[@ViddyWellSA11]

Thanks! Yes, I plan on doing full versions of every song featured in those medleys :)

[@chronobiliussackheimlich8209]

@@ViddyWellSA11 hurray!

[@lint7119]

Was that bad apple at 2:51?

[@ViddyWellSA11]

Bad Apple always finds a way

[@lang8289]

Beautiful cover! ♥

[@yukaritrains]

My favourite theme of all time

[@あるかろいど-w8p]

東方を語る上では欠かせない曲でピアノが映える曲！

[@anarkusgasmasksninja1196]

Absolutely splendid 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@YatoNGF]

❤

[@gamebit9500]

septette for the dead princess and bad apple in one song

[@therockcims4166]

Piola

[@CCC-q9f]

:o reisen fumo

[@mamoyapomegranate]

You've encouraged me to start learning the piano! But I'm not sure where I should start

[@ViddyWellSA11]

@@mamoyapomegranate Depends on what you mean. If you mean what type of piano you wanna get, it all depends on how much money you're allowed to spend. If you mean what songs to play, there are tons of beginner friendly pieces (even from Touhou! Stuff like Green-Eyed Jealousy or Lullaby of Deserted Hell)

[@mamoyapomegranate]

@@ViddyWellSA11 Im sorry. I should have been more specific I bought a piano but im not sure where I sould start learning or beginner songs. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@Readydaer]

Great job as always! Will you do her other themes?

[@ViddyWellSA11]

Of course :)

[@Readydaer]

@@ViddyWellSA11 HECK YEAH

[@worldpeace2726]

ヘヴィメタとか好きそうな風貌で東方の曲、無茶苦茶上手に弾いてて草ｗ

[@Syle5]

Jesus thank you for answering my prayers, now i shall rest in peace What an epic cover

[@yipmark4659]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@josewalter9076]

nice video! I would love to see you playing kagerou's theme from Double Dealing Character :)

[@Tohorazen]

2:50 does broken moon actually sound that much like bad apple, or did you literally change songs to bad apple for around 10 seconds?

[@ViddyWellSA11]

Honestly I've always felt like that part may be a direct reference to Bad Apple, so I kinda went with the flow and made the reference even more obvious lol

[@Tohorazen]

@@ViddyWellSA11 Oh so you made it sound more like Bad Apple to emphasise how similar they sound.

[@eletvizviz-redux]

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