Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Dracula's Castle (solo piano arr. by Verdegrand) + SHEETS

[@paolocalaycay3879]

Splendid! Listening to this makes me want to back dash and stop my father's evil plans.

[@meilee8139]

Let’s not forget DARK METAMORPHOSIS

[@rancyheyglades1751]

Huh/hoh/yah/DARK METAMORPHOSIS

[@mitchellscanga747]

Dark metamorphosis??? Absurd. Ill use soul steal precisely once.

[@darkrexkigntstone8773]

SOUL STEALLLLL!

[@john_single_daddy]

What is a MAN!

[@justinlloyd2446]

This is so awesome! I am so glad I found this channel. I love this game. It has a very special place in my heart. Wonderful job lady!

[@purpleschala]

aww thank you so much!! LOVE THIS GAME AND OST SO MUCH OMG ❤️😭I'm working on a new version of this theme!

[@fonnecropotence157]

Whoa !! this is by far the best arrangement of Dracula's Castle in SOTN, thank you for uploading this master piece, it recalls so many good memories ^^

[@purpleschala]

Glad you like it! I'm planning to re-record it at some point, thank you so much for listening. Really one of my favorite tracks from the game, love how the first track going into Dracula's castle is just as much a banger as Vampire Killer

[@raizero_8]

I get goosebumps from listening to this, it's that good!

[@purpleschala]

aw thanks so much! I plan on redoing this one soon!

[@raizero_8]

@@purpleschala yaay! I wish I discovered your channel sooner

[@erichcuenco65]

Love it. The Dynamics the way you played it. . I miss playing CastleVania!

[@08societysfinest]

Your vids are constantly in my recommended. Although I've watched them many times each I still keep clicking. So good.

[@samiralberto7947]

It's 3:00 am here in Brazil and i can't go sleeping because your talent got me stuck in your videos!

[@purpleschala]

Aww I hope you were able to go to sleep lol!! Thank you so, so much!!

[@TheOriginalDarkGlitch]

Wow! Never knew I needed to hear this song like this. Well done!

[@ryancunningham6972]

Absolutely splendid. Your music is my coffee every morning.

[@thithico_snake]

Impossível escutar e não ter a certeza que essa jovem tem um DOM gigantesco. Parabéns minha cara. O Brasil precisa de pessoas com seu talento.

[@eduardosennatomao700]

Ela é BR?

[@syphaabbie5836]

Thank you for all of the SOTN videos. They were lovely!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much for listening!!! i've been thinking of redoing this one hahaha

[@syphaabbie5836]

purpleschala Ill be on the lookout if you do. :)

[@gamekoneta]

素晴らしいです👏

[@HunkyBananas]

Oohhhhhohohoho Symphony of the Night was definitely one of only favorite Castlevania games!!!! hearing this makes me miss and want to play it all over again!

[@purpleschala]

Hunky Bananas AAAAHHH CONRAD OMG DO IT! PS4 VERSION DROPS TOMORROW TOO! :)

[@HunkyBananas]

purpleschala I just need a ps4 :')

[@absalaomarques9965]

OMG! Thanks for availing the sheet music! I'm a great fan yours since your version of "Wood Carving Partita"! Btw, I have already subscribed to your channel just to follow your marvelous covers! God bless u!

[@cjt217]

Hello friend, it is the year 2020 and I have learned that you have done Verdegrand's arrangement of this track. I am here to say that it's fantastic and I only wish that I found this cover sooner! It's really awesome to hear this on your piano...the quality of your audio recordings really make an impact!

[@alfaucko]

That was sick! Happy Halloween, thanks for the Castlevania love!

[@purpleschala]

thanks dude, much appreciated!!!!!! happy halloween! =)

[@Verdegrand]

Thank you for making another recording of this! This is so great to see. For what it's worth, I didn't feel your old recording was as bad as you seem to think about it, but this new recording is definitely an improvement, and the sound quality is also really good with your current mic setup. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Happy Halloween!

[@purpleschala]

Verdegrand thank you once again for this brilliant arrangement and the kind words. Like I said earlier, this one really stayed with me.

[@delphatir]

Death in the dream world will set your soul wandering for eternity, demon! Flawless performance. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@purpleschala]

delphatir AHAHAHAHA!!!! ❤️❤️ original PS1 translation was truly the best one. Thank you!!!

[@elcthelad4556]

Love your videos so much. The dedication you have inspires me so much. My gosh you are just incredible! Thank you again for more incredible music!

[@giulianomarchetti1633]

Congrats from Italy :) I really love your interpretation and dynamics, the sound is very clear too! The pause in the middle is wonderful and I like how you restart it. Yesterday i got the sheets you are using and I will start practicing it.

[@purpleschala]

oh thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words. Have fun with the arrangement, it is a great one!

[@brunorocha8548]

You're so amazing! Thank you very much to share these songs with us. I am very grateful.

[@LordofDarknessX]

Started off ok a little slow but good then messed up 0:42 but then ALL OF A SUDDEN you blow me away.....GJ real nice comeback...

[@rsoulburnz]

this should have 100k likes and a million views.

[@heavylead1327]

Purple Schala always brings it. Wonderfully done as always.

[@purpleschala]

ahh that's so kind of you, thank you!!!! I'm working on a new version of this!!!

[@maskedman2210]

Awesome job!!! Only 1 thing I would change, that is the description, but only slightly. I would call it Dracula's Castle-Entrance as opposed to just Dracula's castle. When you Started SOTN as Alucard, not Richter, this was the first music you heard. and the area was called Castle Entrance. Only reason is I kinda thought from the title that it would be the music from castle keep.

[@constantijr]

Amazing Work grandiosa eres lo mejor que he visto hasta ahora sigue así saludos desde México

[@kaeri95]

Hermosa interpretación verdad!!!

[@mad0gre]

Ah, Castlevania! It seems like every game of the series has a few memorable tunes. Your good taste for videogames never ceases to amaze me. The world needs more Castlevania. Just to provoke you I'll drop an unpopular opinion here - Aria of Sorrow > Symphony of the Night.

[@purpleschala]

LMAO CONSIDER ME PROVOKED YOU'D BETTER HAVE GOOD JUSTIFICATION FOR THAT CLAIM SIR

[@mad0gre]

I could come up with some lame reasons like the extremely neat soul system, or the interesting cast of characters making tons of references to the classic Castlevania III. But I'll be honest. The main reason is the Clock Tower. Or more specifically, the Clock Tower theme. Enjoy it in all its GBA glory: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4KQYYJjm8SYaq8 The Clock Tower is where you face off against Death. And I love how the piano intro - that ends up permeating all the song - clearly references a ticking clock. Can there be a more appropriate theme to face off against Death than one that references that which reminds us of our inevitable mortality? And in true testament to the Castlevania tradition, it manages to do it in an epic and heroic manner. There you go. I never said I had a great reason for my outlandish claim. But a reason nonetheless :P

[@drunyon214]

Aria of Sorrow is fantastic! I go back and forth all the time on the best game in the franchise-- Aria of Sorrow, Dawn of Sorrow, Super Castlevania IV, or Symphony of the Night. They all have a legitimate argument!

[@purpleschala]

Schadenfreude lmao it’s a perfectly valid reason and Aria is indeed a great game, it’s just for me personally SOTN was a revelation not just for the series but gaming in general. I have heard Dawn of Sorrow is even better but never got around to playing it. I don’t recall that theme but you’re absolutely right that the piano intro kicks ass. I should revisit Aria.

[@mad0gre]

@@purpleschala Dawn of Sorrow is okay, but IMHO inferior to Aria of Sorrow. Like, as I loved the original game it was nice to revisit those characters, and it is very cool that in Julius mode that you get to play also with Alucard and Yoko. Feels very Castlevania III. But I personally think the OST, the bosses and the artstyle of Aria were superior. For the DS I always heard that Order of Eclesia was better, but I never tried it. But I know that when it comes to Castlevania SOTN is always gonna be considered the pinnacle of the series. I'm the oddball here. I think I should revisit it.

[@THESLEEPINGDRAG0N]

Beautifully done! Your playing is crisp and well executed. You don't sound rushed or as though you are struggling. You are immensely talented and I appreciate your work.

[@markhall7646]

Brava, Purpleschala! I love this theme and you have taken it to dizzying heights!

[@purpleschala]

thank you very much Mark!

[@adrian29459]

Excellent performance!👌 Now I know what I'll be playing this Halloween

[@purpleschala]

adrian29459 hahaha same here! :)

[@adamtomecko6817]

My heroine! Thank you so much for the sheet music! (Thanks to Verdegrand as well for allowing this)

[@purpleschala]

you're very welcome, enjoy! =)

[@diogoguerreiro6316]

OMG ! caught me off guard! I love michiru's pieces too! Especially symphony of the night. Superb performance!

[@purpleschala]

Diogo Guerreiro THANK YOU! Omg she is such a queen I LOVE yamane!

[@EarthSlash]

Love this! One of my favorite OSTs of all time, and beautifully played! Looking forward to more.

[@purpleschala]

EarthSlash ahhh thank you! You have great taste in games, from your profile pic and handle. ❤️ I would love to get around to arranging SOTN in between the Tactics stuff.

[@Soundole]

This writing is so thick and full on! You do a wonderful job bringing clarity to it :)

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!! it is indeed a wonderful arrangement, Verdegrand did an amazing job as usual!

[@constantinethecross6093]

!uuuyyy eres fenomenal amiga tienes un gran talento no habia visto a nadien tocar esta cancion asi de perfecta saludos desde mexico

[@humist1]

Been waiting patiently for you to do some yamane-san❤ much love! I've been replaying Harmony of Despair lately, that games OST is amazing.

[@purpleschala]

i actually never played Harmony!!!! I need to catch up, i stopped after Lament of Innocence because I could not accept 3D Castlevania hahahaha.

[@humist1]

@@purpleschala lol i felt the same way i skipped lament, i did play curse of darkness though and it was fantastic. The devil forge system was interesting and fun👍also some of the best music in the series from that game. too many to name them all but sarabande of healing and cordova town worth checking out.

[@user-or5yf1rw4n]

Now my favourite Castlevania? Purple you're a beast! Your songs always make my day!

[@purpleschala]

Miguel Muntaner aww thanks Miguel, I’m so glad!

[@Elendieldunadan]

Awesome! Really appreciating the variety in your vids recently.

[@purpleschala]

aww thanks so much man!!! really appreciate your listening to my stuff. =)

[@blueshade26]

I can’t get over what an amazing and beautiful human being you are

[@level27xrock]

I've been hoping to find Lorde Verdegrand’s piece transcribed. Thank you so much and wonderful playing! But enough talk, have at you!

[@purpleschala]

level27xrock LMAOOOO!!! ❤️ you’re very welcome, and thank you for the kind words!!

[@NivanSharma]

this is amazing! Symphony of the Night just has epic music, just like all the games haha. Amazing job! You earned my sub. Looking forward to more videos from you!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much Nivan!!!!!

[@NivanSharma]

@@purpleschala Appreciate it! :)

[@juancarlosgonzalezelizalde1135]

Excellent piano adaptation of a modernist piece of video game music.

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!! I'm working on a new version of this!! =D

[@molostone8946]

You're the best! The other who try to play it are slackers playing very primitive versions. I'm learning yours now! You kick ass! Thanks for your work

[@purpleschala]

LMAO this is not my arrangement but Verdegrand's! I only transcribed it! But yes I agree, he did a kickass version! =)

[@PeterSolerom]

Wonderful piece!!! Thanks for sharing ♥

[@TorbyBrand]

Excellent as always! I can't wait for season 2 :D

[@purpleschala]

Omg same here! Took them long enough! And hopefully we get more than four eps lol

[@TorbyBrand]

Yeah there'll be 6 or 8 last I heard :D

[@TheCreepypro]

a masterful rendition of this song subbed!

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!! I'm working on a new version!!! =)

[@TheCreepypro]

@@purpleschala so happy to hear it I can't wait to listen to it once it is finally done

[@Ruannnnnnnn]

This is so good you play it perfectly❤

[@purpleschala]

thank you!! I'm working on a new version!!!!

[@Sankaritarina89]

hyped for castlevania aswell :) also the ps4 symphony of the night version is going to be released on the same day that the netflix show continues oh and amazing cover!!!

[@purpleschala]

Ivster OMG I KNOW AND IM SO EXCITED! ❤️ even though I already own it on PS1 and PSN I’m going to buy it for PS4 lol, it’s just that good 😭

[@Sankaritarina89]

@@purpleschala true hardcore fan!

[@CSM852]

nice piano cover🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@WastedTalent83]

ok,, you were my hero because you played FFT songs, but now , even castlevania Sotn XD Marry me hahahahha Very nice :)

[@DuoBeard]

Beautiful as always, just in time for Halloween 🎃 Thanks for the upload

[@purpleschala]

hahaha thank you so much!

[@rpjordan]

You are an absolute treasure. Thank you!

[@purpleschala]

thank you for listening, I really appreciate it!

[@masael255]

Oh man! What a perfect song for the upcoming Castlevania return!!! You got this piece DOWN. Wood Carving Partita, next? :3

[@purpleschala]

I would LOVE to cover that one!! 😁❤️ it’s so delightfully baroque!

[@masael255]

@@purpleschala It is so fantastically baroque! I used to play it on my violin tuned to 410 A. That sounded so hauntingly beautiful!

[@marcos3692]

I loved it, congratulations 😍❤️😘🖖🏽

[@purpleschala]

thank you!! I've been thinking of redoing this one!

[@thekiss2083]

Beautiful! Can't wait to play it for the first time when it comes out on PS4!

[@purpleschala]

TheKiss AHHHHH!! I envy you being able to experience this incredible game for the first time!! ❤️❤️❤️ enjoy it, it is a work of art from start to finish and so fun!

[@thekiss2083]

I've only played Aria of Sorrow before, my expectations are really high!

[@LensBlurr]

i can hear glass breaking and alucard saying dark methamorphosis for some reason

[@darkrexkigntstone8773]

Or SOUL STEALLLL!

[@rodrigomendes3327]

Amazin, just amazin! beautiful song very well played!

[@purpleschala]

thank you very much! it is a great arrangement.

[@oldslowvideogamer]

that's very very very VERY (did I said very?) wonderful =) Congratulations, you made a real good work! and a very nice woman too =) [actually playing this game on my channel lol}

[@ascetic3312]

Keep on playing, Schala, keep on playing.

[@zaf9286]

Been playing sotn since late 1990s and i do hope that sotn will have a remaster or a remake. It is one of the greatest games ever in play station history.

[@purpleschala]

that it is, though I think it's perfect as is, campy voice acting and all hahaha. I hope if they do revisit it they will keep it 2D!

[@zaf9286]

@@purpleschala purple! Thank you for the reply! But may i ask! Are you a gamer itself? Thats why you have covers of gaming ost's? And lastly do you have an ig? Thank you for the music! ♥️

[@TheAntonrosa]

Wonderful piano!

[@joshuahenry7965]

Excellent job. I adore Michiru Yamane. I didn't know a woman could write symphonic metal in 1997 (The Tragic Prince) or combine trip-hop/downtempo with the classic Castlevania organ (Crystal Teardrop) ... but then again, it was just waiting to happen, wasn't it? I think our two epic fandom chis should join forces and finally defeat evil.

[@purpleschala]

hey hey women were killing it in metal since the 70s. Lita Ford, Joan Jett, Nancy Wilson, to name a few. Also like 80% of the symphonic metal bands that came out in the late 90s/early 2000s have female members and are fronted by women. In video games, I really appreciate how Japan was regularly employing women composers since the 80s, a fact that is shamefully not well known. Some of gaming's best bangers were written by women. Vampire Killer and Wicked Child from the first Castlevania was written by Kinuyo Yamashita, Miki Higashino wrote for Gradius and Life Force as well as Suikoden, Yoko Shimomura was composing for Street Fighter before she was even a household name among Square fans.

[@joshuahenry7965]

I definitely agree. I merely meant that for a female composer to demonstrate a technical mastery of the form in interpolation is still outstanding - especially at a time when symphonic metal was a niche genre even among metal fans. I'd also like to mention Finale Toccata which manages to create real sinister energy even as an adaptation of Bach (or allegedly Bach) . @purpleschala

[@joshuahenry7965]

Also -- since you mentioned Lifeforce/Salamander, I've got to say that that is one of the all-time great chiptune soundtracks. It practically saved my life! There is mathematical perfection in those compositions. @@purpleschala

[@joshuahenry7965]

Wicked Child is one of the better tracks from the first Castlevania (the whole soundtrack is an overall classic) .

[@astraltraveller9988]

Hello there. Good to see you again. Good job on the piano remix. I played only Castlevania 4 and getting ready for Smash Ultimate. Also, I have a special announcement. I'm now starting to learn how to play the piano. My first song was Fire Emblem Three Houses Official Trailer theme. Tbh, you're one the reasons why I wanted to play my favourite soundtracks. If you have any tips or advice, feel free to do so. I'll be happy for any tips from an expert pianist like yourself. Don't worry, I'll keep you updated with my progress. Anyway, have a nice day. 👌😁

[@WastedTalent83]

IF you also start to cover xenogears, you did all my fav games ever XD i love you really.

[@milkweedeus]

So cool, I been watching for some time. Woodcarving partita is one of my favs from you. Any chance you play moonlight nocturne? That’s my favorite.

[@purpleschala]

OH YES moonlight nocturne is definitely on my list!! also one of my faves from the OST!!

[@dagjish]

How long did it take you to get to a level where you could play these pieces? I'm just starting out learning piano and I'd love to play this and other castlevania pieces some day.

[@CegianVen]

Solo puedo decir que te quedó excelente.

[@cf5914]

OMG so good and just in time for Halloween!

[@purpleschala]

Colin Fairbairn yep lol!

[@rubielbarroso4124]

I will do anything to play piano as you do!

[@watashi305]

So nice!

[@wbrito8617]

Excellent!

[@KairosGames]

Fantastic! Loving your music and arrangements, thank you for the sheet music! Do you have your arrangements for other tracks? :)

[@lowhp_comic]

0:42 was so satisfying my face went 😩

[@TheRhedNova]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS This is fantastic!!! Just in time as well :D

[@purpleschala]

Rhedivivus YES!!!! I’m so hyped ahhhhh!!!!

[@gabrielhardt8630]

You play so good!!

[@GreenEvanJ]

How fucking appropriate this is sheer badassery \m/ NOICE work mate thanks a lot! This game been kicking your ass?

[@purpleschala]

HAHAHAHA thanks man!!

[@GreenEvanJ]

purpleschala well I’ll be dipped in shit. No, I still need to get a PS4. Too many games so for the duration I’m trying to beat the Ninja Gaiden trilogy on my nes I’m fucked

[@carlosj.melendez152]

2020 Me encanto.. SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT!!!

[@btristan14]

Wonderful...

[@lingamvisva7599]

Very nice

[@cleitocarvalhojunior5856]

beautiful

[@purpleschala]

Thank you! I'm hoping to re-record this one at some point actually

[@rambomoore381]

Wow! Love it. What a fun game too

[@purpleschala]

thanks!! yes it is!

[@TheYtseMan]

I tried to like this video only to realize that I've already liked it. In the same playthrough. Three times. Minute 2.

[@NEKO7853]

good stuff !

[@gobusinessteam8212]

He escuchado otras interpretaciones, y quedan insípidas al lado de esta, crees que te saldria igual si lo intentaras denuevo ? yo creo que no... ese dia fué...

[@eriol33]

I almost jumped when listened they used vampire killer theme as the battle theme during the battle with dracula's army

[@BarataCampeira]

That was bloody tears..

[@ImproV2314]

This is nice!

[@luks1207]

I couldn't find your Castlevania sheets o Music Notes 😕

[@Barry9002]

That’s so beautiful!

[@batesmastermind920]

"Ahhhh Alucard what's your business here?"

[@chiayasmin4955]

My hands are dying from stretching so fAR

[@purpleschala]

LMAO I KNOW WHICH PART YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. luckily it's doable if you've played a lot of chopin or lizst and developed that flexibility using the middle finger as a pivot, but it's not a section I enjoyed playing lol

[@felipedacruz5530]

Amazing

[@EsCeLLL]

Ummm amazing!

[@PianoGameKnight]

Hauntingly beautiful :)

[@purpleschala]

Piano Game Knight thanks Jimmy! ❤️

[@TortoclasRVW]

WOW.

[@ThePharphis]

sounds great!

[@marsmanvanmars9161]

Love this …

[@melchizedekpsj]

Majestic!

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!!

[@melchizedekpsj]

@@purpleschala No, THANK you!

[@DIEGOROKA22]

Majestuoso!!!

[@spacemonkey9995]

You're awesome. I'm jelly

[@russellgale]

Very well played! Did you transcribe the sheet music you are using? I've been looking for sheets of Verdegrand's version of this piece.

[@purpleschala]

i did, and I am happy to share them but only if Verdegrand says it is ok. I don't know if he has plans to release the sheets himself. You'll have to contact him and if he's ok with it, tell him to tell me directly and I am happy to post a link.

[@russellgale]

Ok, thank you! I will try to contact Verdegrand and ask him if it is okay with him if you share your transcription.

[@Verdegrand]

Yeah sure thing, go ahead and share the sheets if you want to.

[@purpleschala]

Russell, I have updated the video description with a link to the sheets.

[@russellgale]

Thank you very much!