Final Fantasy XIII - The Promise (piano cover)

Composed by: Masashi Hamauzu
Arranged by: Yui Morishita
Another transcribed cover from Final Fantasy. This is one of the best main menu themes in a video game, in my opinion. I've thought about recording the Piano Collections arrangement before, but I don't find that one to be as compelling.
No sheets, sorry!
Recorded on a New York Steinway B.

[@LouisR56]

Ah, it's Pianeet's arrangement, amazing! Props to playing it this well, it is technical af lol 👏 I have done the sheets for this one a few months ago if anyone is interested.

[@KyrEsque]

/raisehand/ oh oh me! I'm interested!

[@LouisR56]

@@KyrEsque It's on my channel ! ;) Pdf is in description

[@dannyleong2869]

​@@LouisR56hi Louis, could you transcribe and share the piano sheet for the Chocobo Theme of this arrangement? Pls☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7Lepdro9aDhrssi=6Bb-QSZbJivpTys_

[@JitinMisra]

@@LouisR56 how do you transcribe , did you do it by ear, if so, that is amazing ?

[@LouisR56]

@@JitinMisra When I transcribe for piano, it's like 80% by ear, but I also use visual cues (what the hands are doing in the video) to adjust a few things and be as accurate as possible ! I must add I don't have perfect pitch though

[@capivaramanqqq]

Your music are always something special. There’s a lot of people in youtube that made cover on this song, none of then are so beautiful like yours.

[@purpleschala]

so beautifully done!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ Morishita is an absolute beast omg. the way he knocks out Alkan like it's no big deal wtf. god tier pianist for sure

[@YayaPiano1]

I did not expect you to pull this out!!! One of the most underrated FF games that just has an incredible soundtrack 😌🎼 Nice work on the arrangement!!! I really liked the modulations and key changes that you added!:)

[@gmfattig]

Very beautiful song and performance. I can see why you took the time to transcribe such a fantastic arrangement from Morishita-san.

[@pianothingsmusic]

This is amazing! What enchanting music, your playing is absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece 😊

[@kkeisnaa]

This is by far one of my favorite pieces from FF. Amazing cover!

[@geegeegee7]

Oh my God, one of my most favorite FF ost and you played it so well.. oh my gosh i never heard of this version😭😭😭😭i dont know whether to cry or to be happy. There is always something different with the way you play. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with us!

[@diafenix]

Jubilance! What a treat to see a new video. Everything got better! Thank you for such a delicate display of power and emotion. I wish you are well.

[@zoink5484]

wow love the new setup. sounds incredible !!

[@wondrousperspectives1725]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. its a goodnight when i see you upload a new cover.

[@Nanderld]

I love your work :) thank you for these wonderful videos

[@Duhemsounds]

This is beautifully played, well done

[@themrzakid]

I ended up transcribing this too since this was one of my favorites from SEM channel, excellent performance!

[@Cesar23106]

Love your videos, you are amazing!

[@Sekaro297]

Sounds amazing

[@MadokaMagicaMovie4]

Your hand flying over the keyboard and it still so smooth owo, I love handcam high quality camera thanks you 3master

[@GibrailBDK]

Awesome !

[@Leepianojourney]

👏👏👏 Beautiful job!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@nahiku8521]

This song is always on repeat, so sick to hear your playing with it

[@avelmonk]

Beautiful! Steiway 👍

[@mrpanicattack6688]

One of my favorites! 🥰🥰🥰 I love that part at 2:45 💖

[@PaulieDC]

That Steinway was made for you. Wow. Hope you are planning a solo piano album that we will all buy instantly.

[@RichardYangPiano]

Based on your description of this being the best main menu theme for the game, I’m trying to imagine the great rach3master playing video games. Haha. I seem to be most disconnected from the things I play. I don’t play games anymore, only watched a handful of animes.

[@2ndLune]

Goosebumps at 1:45 ❤

[@KC-dg9pu]

You didnt just play it you FELT it

[@rimofantasy]

❤

[@dltmdals0526]

당신의 연주는 너무 아름다워요

[@Shaint_]

Hi, firstly, that's Epic piano cover! I really enjoyed someone covered pianeet's piano arrangement! I've a question about the setups of the microphone! I also have 4-5 pairs of microphones for recording on grand piano. So I really love your music and sound quality. I wanna know your recording system. Once more, I'm going to wait for your next video. :)

[@rach3master]

Thanks. I have 3 close mics, 2 stereo pairs of room mics, and a mic under the piano.

[@KyrEsque]

You transcribed it but there's no sheets? T-T It's okay, you're still one of my favorite pianists. You pick all my favorite things to play and you blow every other version of them out of the water every time

[@wheretheislandsgo]

Your playing is always amazing. Would you ever consider playing some Scriabin?

[@rach3master]

Maybe, but it would only be from his earlier accessible period.

[@wheretheislandsgo]

​@@rach3master Impromptu op 12 no 2, Prelude and Nocturne for the Left Hand Alone, Fantaisie in B minor, and the Op. 11 preludes (listen to number 11) are pieces by him you might like.

[@OTHERside89]

I really, really like your cover. It is very special to me because I love Serah's Theme and you play it with full of emotions! On my YT-channel I cover video game songs but I cannot play any instruments -.- That is why I want to ask you if I could use your cover as a backing track. I would be very grateful. Of course I would credit you. I’m looking forward to your answer :-)

[@witthayamaidee9430]

Please make Tifa’s theme on this piano

[@KiariGaming]

between the Yamaha, Kawai and now this Stienway, which piano do you enjoy the most?

[@rach3master]

The Steinway, although it is the most difficult to control.

[@KiariGaming]

@@rach3master and between the Yamaha and Kawai?

[@rach3master]

@@KiariGaming Kawai has a better action.

[@Carlosyabrudy]

What happened to the Novus? No more and only Steinway?

[@JitinMisra]

Did you transcribe this music yourself ?

[@rach3master]

Yes, but I also had some help.

[@JitinMisra]

@@rach3master wow, you are talented ! THis doesn't sound like an easy transcription. You must have great ears! Do you have perfect pitch ?

[@rach3master]

@@JitinMisra Yes, but it only helps a little when the texture is dense.

[@Lenny_696]

Try to play "Inori" from NieR:Gestalt It's honestly such a good song