Departures ~The Song of My Love for You~ - Guilty Crown ED1 [piano]

[@FonziMGM]

This level of arrangement and performance is one I can only dream of having. I wish I wasn't half-blind in my right eye :, (

[@ChrisLuan]

); I'm currently in an ophthalmology related lab. Some of the animals we work with have deteriorated retinas. )= And I'll always remember that I'm working for a greater purpose.

[@JamesChouAnimePiano]

Please allow me to give my very respect ;D

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks man, I also want to just pay my respects to my fans, my inspirations, and just this wonderful community without whose support I would not be here! :D

[@ErikCPianoman]

It's criminal that this only has about 1k views. Top quality arr. m8.

[@ChrisLuan]

Well, at least it's rising. Hopefully, it'll hit 2k, then 3k, 5k, 10k, ... and beyond. Thanks for the input.

[@tomthehitman5024]

OH MY GOSH I FINALLY FOUND IT ONCE AGAIN!! 4 years ago I stumbled upon this masterpiece and was blown away by it. 4 years later and still I am blown away by it. It brings me a sense of nostalgia. Thank you very much for doing this. And I must say, I like this very much more than Animenz's arrangement. Something about this arrangement of yours brings some more and heavier feelings of genuineness :') Thank you so much across the years!!!!

[@ChrisLuan]

Wow, this means a lot. I wanted to bring out the full depth and motion of the song, hence the deeper base, complexity, and contrasts between quiet introspection and explosiveness. And what better way to relate a motif in the original song back to the legendary My Dearest opening.

[@YehPianoCovers]

My dream is not only to be able to arrange something like this but also to play it so well and with emotion. The my dearest part was :0------------------ Thank you for being my animenz while he's gone

[@ChrisLuan]

B-but I'm not just a replacement.. also, I am going on a sort of hiatus until after I graduate. I hope you'll make your dream a reality one day!

[@YehPianoCovers]

YOURE DEF NOT A REPLACEMENT. but it was nice that u made these awesome covers, (the past few were especially epic) to keep me inspired :D

[@MadPianoLife]

The beauty of this piece and the emotional passion flowing from your fingers is like poetry in motion I swear

[@ChrisLuan]

A day passes by Fingers fly across the keys Time for bed now

[@MadPianoLife]

Why must you elevate youtube comments with replys of intelligence on a completely different plane of existence

[@ChrisLuan]

（´○｀）～ゝ

[@zengarang]

this is such a virtuosic cover of one of my favorite EDs of all time. the my dearest ending was fantastic as well. i love it!

[@ChrisLuan]

Had to bring the Guilty Crown loop to a full circle. It was something on a personal level ;) Yeah, the song grew on me, until it became one of the favorite songs too. That's also why I was able to work on it. Because I became passionately fond of it.

[@AniPiano]

Wow, I just discovered your channel today. Your arrangements are truly amazing. I'm really loving that 60fps video as well, looks great!

[@ChrisLuan]

Haha, spread the message! Yeah, I too like the 60 fps video. It's a good thing I found the battery charger for the camera. Otherwise, you would have gotten iPhone video quality.

[@PaRaD1SE98]

very very nice!!!!

[@ChrisLuan]

Haha, yours too!

[@HzVee]

There are more and more Departures piano arrangement and they all really good :) I'm glad this is one of my favorite

[@ThePianoDevil]

I personally love this piece, since imo it is a combination of Ryo's style with some super jazzy chord progression. This arrangement really highlighted that value of uniqueness with perfection. What a shame that you would be going on a hiatus, but I am sure you will surprise us again with you next work. Calling this Pianeet 2.0 won't even be appropriate, because this is Chris Luan.. 请让我继续膜拜！

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, the more I listened to this piece, the more it grew on me. My ears melt every time I hear the jazzy tones in the song. Yeah, I hope I can surpass expectations with my future uploads. I want to thank you for paying special attention to the individuality that each ani-pianist has. In general, I see a lot of comments that compare this pianist to this other pianist. That's fine since everyone is entitled to an opinion, but it's also (if not even more) important to recognize the unique style and character that each person has. Anyways, the next upload should be hyped (btw, it's from Your Lie in April, for those of you who don't follow my FB page.)

[@ThePianoDevil]

Bring it home! I can't wait XD

[@ActionAdam]

[@ChrisLuan]

aw shucks

[@Thundenfury]

There are so many comments complimenting you that I don't know what to add seriously. Only want to say that your playing is seriously beautiful. Just wish you could upload much more. On the other hand rarely you upload more I appreciate these videos :D

[@ChrisLuan]

;) Support is all I need. Knowing that someone has my back.

[@jonathanh9734]

This is crazier than Animenz's arrangement but I really enjoy it. I can feel the emotions running between the notes. Thank you for your beautiful rendition !.

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks, the "gospel"-like high of the piece mixed with the blues/jazz makes it truly distinct from many other anime songs. My hope was to bring out everything, especially during the bridge.

[@CSMPiano]

That.is...too awesome for my mind to process...seriously man...you never cease to amaze me :) I would love to analyze your arrangement in detail if I have time (that's how I learn and improve arranging afterall) but sadly...exams....*sigh* I hope I would be able to creating something meaningful while keeping up with my busy life like you. You are truly my idol :) Looking forward to your next work man ! I can't wait your Shigatsu ED 2 :D PS. btw, has the sound quality worsen a bit ? the sound quality in Reverie and Psycho Pass are much better imo :/

[@ChrisLuan]

I know that feel. It really hits home to know when people are going through the same thing. I felt you, especially after you made that post about rifampicin inhibiting the beta subunit of prokaryotic RNA polymerase. lol I'm glad I'm able to influence the community like this. I hope I can expand my influence even more in the future. Yeah, I don't know why the sound quality is worse. It's been bad ever since after I recorded COLORS. (The sound quality in ninelie is also meh.) If I weren't so swamped already, I'd have looked into audio engineering/mastering and my USB audio converter and Ableton settings. But you know, my viewers can actually help me by finding someone who is willing to master my tracks or giving me advice on audio quality and recording. So what you're doing affirms my suspicion about my audio quality. I appreciate the feedback!

[@CSMPiano]

@@ChrisLuan CSM from 2020 here, this man finally release his cover of Shigatsu ED 2- Orange, and it is a fucking masterpiece. Totally worth the wait :3

[@AnimePianoAngel]

I see what you did there! Nice touch with the Mydearest addition to depatures! :D

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, none of the existing Departure arrangements/transcriptions connected the dots back to My Dearest. So in my goal to be novel, unique, and avant-garde, I decided to do just that.

[@akkamanmikasa]

I just want to say that I really, really love your arrangement and performance :(( It's so full of emotions and the tempo is just perfect. I have so much respect for you

[@ChrisLuan]

Wow, it's Mikasa. Anyhow, thanks for listening!

[@rach3master]

Tremendous arrangement dude. Mad props.

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks man. You too, for 'mastering rach3', haha.

[@anber0th]

2 covers in one week? Am I dreaming? ;w; is the best dream I could do, I only want to hear more and more of your beautiful arrangements :p it helps me a lot in my life. Thanks a lot!

[@ChrisLuan]

Technically one of the covers was recorded 5 months ago, the same week that I recorded my Code Geass OP cover. Yeah, I'm glad I can give you and anyone else motivation or whatever inspiration or help you derive from listening to me. My goal is to impact the world in some way --- career wise, I want to use medicine and science to help people and hobby wise, I want to use music and in general personal advice/listening to whoever I'm talking with.

[@我来拖地板]

crazy inhuman overwhelming perfect work!

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks, and though it may seem that way, I feel I can still improve in many ways. So, I look forward to the fruition of my improvements, and I hope you will too!

[@aaalbeert]

Found this masterpiece again :D This is so fucking awesome What a performance 😍 even though V2 has better audio I somewhat like this just as much

[@denisxux1147]

That's incredible

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks

[@BrodieHPianist]

ahhhh such a nice feeling to see you upload after such a long time!! Did you end up figuring out a good set up for the mics? love the jazz feel you give to your vids. nicely done... nicely done indeed! EDIT: Just heard the Extension you did at the end. fucking love it. Btw my favourite rachmaninoff piece would definately have to be his prelude in C# minor. Love rachmaninoff to bits

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks. Actually, I haven't been able to experiment much. My issue now is in audio mastering. Seems like if I messed up the track in audacity, I'll have to process the video again, and make this "unofficial," because everyone deserves better audio quality where possible. Rachmaninoff is awesome. His Liebesleid transcription is stunning. I didn't know about it until Your Lie in April though. So good.

[@mottiengnhat8921]

Instant like... Been waiting for this

[@ChrisLuan]

Wish my videos could be as hyped as Supreme clothing. Until then, I have much to perfect.

[@destro5990]

Bro, this is amazing. I am speechless

[@ChrisLuan]

At least you managed seven words, haha. Joking aside, muchos gracias.

[@evolve3642]

LOVE the my dearest section, your covers are always so inspiring. All the best for college!

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks. It lightens my mood to hear that I've inspired someone. Yes, it's the last stretch to the finish line.

[@Roescoe]

That skill :D I love the variations on the theme.

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, it was great fun to play around with the theme, and to also tie it to the OP, My Dearest.

[@MoreThanMidi]

amazing technics and ideas

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks! :D

[@iSonnyT]

All the best with your journey! Keep on refining your style of arrangement, as it has really made itself prominent in this cover. :D

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks! I'll try. I'm wondering. How would you describe my style?

[@llpiano2502]

omg, this is just flawless,so fulfilled with ideas......hope that ur hiatus won't be so long :)

[@ChrisLuan]

Depends. But if you like ideas, you'll also like the arrangements I've already finished but just haven't yet had the time to practice and record. =)

[@PetterLe]

Makes me want to hear a My Dearest arrangement :). GJ

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks.

[@edenkim8632]

Thank you. I'm so sad these days but feel much better after hear your playing. (please understand if my english is weird, cause I'm not that good at english ㅠ0ㅠ)

[@ChrisLuan]

You're very welcome. I'm sorry to hear that but I'm also glad that I've made a difference with my work. It makes me feel that I can make a difference. Don't worry, you're English is fine. The fact that you choose to use it is admirable as well. Feel free to always share what I can do to make everyone's day better.

[@davidclimb]

Everything's gonna be alright :) Just fight through it.

[@LouisR56]

Dude, you made my day... Such a wonderful arrangement. Your style is very unique, I really love it, and god, your runs are very impressive, it seems like a spider is running on the keys! Some of the patterns are very original! This My Dearest part was totally incredible too. Speaking of that, I'm sorry to ask you that, but I wanted to know if you could give me some advice, because the left hand of the chorus of your My Dearest part seems pretty similar to Theishter's one: I'm currently learning My Dearest (Theishter version), and I'm struggling with the left hand on the first chorus. This is like a "rolling" pattern, with a big interval (10th I think), and my hands, even with practice, just can't do it properly; it needs too much accuracy, I always hit the wrong note, because of this interval! :/ Thank you for your awesome music, good luck with your studies (I know what you feel for the "work and sleep" issue :/), and see you in a next video! :)

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks. Oh, I didn't know that my cover shared common elements to Ishter's My Dearest cover. Interesting. Can you link a picture of the relevant section of the sheet music? (Specific details will better help me tailor my advice for you. If you don't mind, I'd also like to know your maximum hand span and comfortable hand span.) Yeah, if I really need to, I'm willing to sacrifice some sleep to achieve my goals. Ideally, everything in life (for me) would be on a clear-cut hierarchy of priorities.

[@LouisR56]

Chris Luan (阮克理) First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question, it really means a lot to me. Do you prefer communicate with Facebook? I think it's easier for sending links, etc...

[@Liandrynk]

Omg just found this vid through recommendations x.x wow amazing cover.

[@ChrisLuan]

Appreciate the kind words.

[@andreastudillo6405]

amazing!! keep the good work

[@ChrisLuan]

I will try

[@andreastudillo6405]

i barely can play the intro of my dearest from animenz. you are at god-like level with animenz, especially with your Colors transcription.

[@ChrisLuan]

Quality time for practice is key to mastering his My Dearest arrangement! Thanks for the kind support.

[@soranismail4674]

aha god I'm having an eargasm.

[@ChrisLuan]

Imagine if I had more experience audio engineering/mastering tracks lol

[@soranismail4674]

Chris Luan (阮克理) You trying to kill me here!? XD

[@Niisound]

So good!

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks man

[@Konasium]

You are incredible :)

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks, I do think that everyone is incredible in his/her own way though. We just have to find a way to unlock our and everyone else's talents and focus all our efforts in important areas in order to really show that!

[@wdelwyn2212]

the replacement of animenz ;) love how u arr. as always, so much variations ;)

[@ChrisLuan]

Going to steal a quote: "And as always, thanks for watching" -Michael from vsauce

[@박시원-g6z]

Do you happen bleesing ver. inst to play in the past?

[@ChrisLuan]

Hm, I haven't played that song since I don't know it. Is it this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJaneqKlhtaZors I'm listening to it right now, and it's quite relaxing so far.

[@adrefirebIade]

Hey Chris, I want to recommend a song: Hacking to the Gate (Steins Gate OP1) I think it's awesome for piano and I would love to hear you play it. ;)

[@ChrisLuan]

Oh yeah, S;G was pretty good. I actually want to do a medley with multiple movements for S;G, but that'll have to wait until school and apps are over.

[@adrefirebIade]

Chris Luan (阮克理) you do?? that's awesome! i don't mind waiting, i need to be able to play your version of colors before, haha

[@ChrisLuan]

Ya man, good luck and hope you look forward to future covers.

[@yinsong-s5o]

this is actually fuckn amazing

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks

[@justsimplyfaith]

damn, found your name in the comments of a "best anime piano" video and I wasn't expecting to find a cover of one of my favorite anime songs, never mind to be of such high quality and difficulty, are you a student of animenz or something haha, this needs more views!

[@ChrisLuan]

Oh, I'm in someone else's video? Or did you mean a playlist? Ahh, I'm not his student, let alone, I'm not even studying music. I'm a life sciences major aiming for med school.

[@justsimplyfaith]

Chris Luan (阮克理) a commenter was implying you should have been in the "top 5 anime piano" video :p You must just be very dedicated to your hobby then. Wishing the best in your academic studies and looking forward to hearing more covers when time permits.

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks. Look forward to it indeed! I have a lot of finished sheets, but no time or piano to practice them currently lol.

[@pikasfed]

Chris Luan (阮克理)I know this channel is dead, but I want to let you know thar you are incredible, much more better than Animenz. I've just discovered your channel because of another person who arranged Departures on Piano and said in a comment that you were a god. you are btw

[@해물탕-q2q]

Just crazy! This one and Namae no nai kaibutsu which is harder?

[@ChrisLuan]

Hmm, Namae no nai Kaibutsu is technically harder. Fun fact: I arranged most of this song at the keyboard, instead of using Synthesia.

[@해물탕-q2q]

Chris Luan (阮克理) Amazing! You are so awesome pianist! So Namae no nai is the most difficult sheet in your arrangement! isn't it?

[@ChrisLuan]

Of the covers uploaded so far, that is one of the most difficult ones. Ninelie is also very difficult.

[@해물탕-q2q]

Chris Luan (阮克理) How about Colors??

[@ChrisLuan]

For most of my covers, the length of the song is proportional to its difficulty. This holds since the arrangements draw on challenging techniques. So given that the technical difficulties are comparable, I expect that the longer the song, the more greater the chance of erring. Therefore, length can be a direct indicator of difficulty.

[@CoachBillyMcMahon]

Wow great performance! What is your musical background?

[@ChrisLuan]

Uh I was classically trained from age kindergarten to middle of high school. Since then, I just played on my own. In retrospect, I should have continued lessons, but in a different genre like jazz/improvisation.

[@TheRaxin1246]

yooo nice cover man, I have a question. I have a 76 key digital piano rather than 88 keys.How do I make do with the keys that I have when some peices have keys to play that I don't have thx and carry on man the subs are comming. One day I 'll post a cover when I get as good as you man.How are studies?

[@LangKuoch]

_HAN_MAN_ If you don't have the highest and lowest keys on the piano, a simple fix could just be to shift whatever you're playing for that passage/section/individual note an octave up or down.

[@TheRaxin1246]

but it's for an arpeggio so i have to push the same key twice? it sounds really weird when i do that

[@LangKuoch]

_HAN_MAN_ Hmm. You could try starting the arpeggio one key lower (like, if it starts out with c e g c..., start with g c e g... instead) or you could try bringing the entire arpeggio one whole octave lower. Not sure what you think would work better (which may also depend on the piece as well). Maybe someone else has other methods to tackle this issue

[@ChrisLuan]

+HAN_MAN That is tough, since even my digital keyboard is 88 keys. In the case of a limited register, you could try narrowing your common area (that's the nature of a limit) and leave the lowest and highest notes for special chords. Aim to shift extreme notes/chords/runs towards the middle, even if you have to change the song.

[@TheRaxin1246]

so I skip parts of the song to not make it sound weird?

[@awe2968]

Wow!

[@ChrisLuan]

Hi

[@phambatung4607]

Playing this song now, cover me dude! Seems like you have the ability to surpass animenz.Keep moving forward!(anyways im spamming too much on your videos.)

[@ChrisLuan]

Oh, it's great that you've decided to challenge yourself. On another note, maybe I should put the most updated version of my Departures sheet music on Patreon...

[@phambatung4607]

Chris Luan Im wondering if you could teach me something about jazz chords. I see there are alot of Seventh chords but i dont understand them.

[@phambatung4607]

Chris Luan omg you so brilliant! Practiced first sheet and saw you using the main voice as the 7th of some chords. PS: There is a part that kinda like the "Everyday World-Oegairu"(Animenz's piece)

[@ChrisLuan]

This is kinda vague man. I'd love to help but there's only so much I can practically do. This is like students coming to a review session asking the professor to review everything because they don't know what they do or don't know. Can you be more detailed? Also, I know it may be difficult due to the nature of English, but it would help if you were more precise - for example, what do you mean by "understanding" a chord?

[@ChrisLuan]

I'm normal, just passionate about what I do.

[@phambatung4607]

Hey, I'm now practicing this sheet as pledged. I'm still having problem playing Animenz's ver(I could upload my play for you). Hope I could finish fastly in 14 days since it's nearly exam time :3

[@phambatung4607]

EDIT: Woopsie, I'm having problems fingering big chords, since my hand is small(I can expand to a tenth, but small ones like Em but not A-maj). I think i won't be able to play 💯 of your sheet(derp). Anyway, I found lots of interesting phrases that are similar to Animenz's (although you published this earlier than him). I wonder if he have ever overlooked your sheet? :D

[@ChrisLuan]

I'm sure we have similar ideas and share a common thread of inspiration, whether from music in general or from within the community. =3

[@mynameisnotdevon3242]

Are you a senior in high school or university ?

[@ChrisLuan]

University, graduating with B.S. in June.

[@세아-d7o]

Always make me satisfied bb

[@ChrisLuan]

Glad to hear it. Never leave hungry haha

[@carlj9162]

Ok . I want a teacher right now😨 😢😭

[@ChrisLuan]

Hi, it's me. Your teacher. ;)

[@MoreThanMidi]

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[@ChrisLuan]

不是 "支持" ?? (´･_･`)

[@MoreThanMidi]

Chris Luan (阮克理) 哈哈哈这是国内一种有故事的说法