I Wrote Boss Music In 10 Seconds | 1 Minute | 10 Minutes | 1 Hour | 10 Hours

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Some of my favorite music is from video games, especially boss battle music. In this video I made 5 of my own in 10 Seconds | 1 Minute | 10 Minutes | 1 Hour | 10 Hours!
The Cursed Path:
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1 Hour Piece "Dance With Chaos":
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Video begins
00:26 1 Minute Composing (Level 2)
01:22 1 Minute live playthrough
01:54 10 Second composing (level 1)
03:00 10 second live playthrough
03:11 10 Minute composing (level 3)
04:42 10 Minute live playthrough
05:20 1 Hour composing (level 4)
07:17 1 Hour live playthrough
08:48 10 Hour composing (level 5)
15:01 10 Hour live playthrough
22:22 Improvisations based on the 10 second theme

[@WeAreOnePiano]

Get Tickets To My Upcoming Concerts (WORLD TOUR): go.musicalbasics.com/WorldTour Get Sheet Music to this piece and others: musicalbasics.com/collections/all Listen to The Cursed Path on Spotify: spoti.fi/2F7HrbT Timestamps: 00:00 Video begins 00:26 1 Minute Composing (Level 2) 01:22 1 Minute live playthrough 01:54 10 Second composing (level 1) 03:00 10 second live playthrough 03:11 10 Minute composing (level 3) 04:42 10 Minute live playthrough 05:20 1 Hour composing (level 4) 07:17 1 Hour live playthrough 08:48 10 Hour composing (level 5) 15:01 10 Hour live playthrough 22:22 Improvisations based on the 10 second theme

[@KaasIsLekker]

10 sec rise of the cephalophod 🐙 10 min The cephalophod strikes back 🐙 1 hour Duel of the tentacles 🐙

[@Zula_The_Squid]

@@KaasIsLekker Bruh 💖

[@mechzilla569]

kaas is lekker 1 minute: takoyaki trouble 🐙 10 hours: last stand of the calamitous calamari 🐙

[@JjJustTrash]

You should call the one hour one *final* / *last showdown*

[@KaasIsLekker]

@@mechzilla569 xD

[@nicoristinen]

His neighbours: ”Why do I hear boss music?”

[@KINGSNAKE-lh7oe]

technically the truth

[@eyedrop2583]

There's two types of people in this world

[@Nerd-Power]

Got a genuine laugh out of me. Thank you

[@billciphergirl6049]

Megalovania intensifies

[@siva9422]

b r u h

[@PolarTech99]

Imagine a company hiring him to make the soundtrack for their game and he calls back an hour later saying it’s done

[@gianlucaacca4401]

I heard that Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy composer) made Prelude (Final Fantasy VII) in 5 minutes.

[@theamazingmopel1]

Hans Zimmer did the pirates of the caribbean Soundtrack in one night

[@monad_tcp]

price will still be the same regardless of the time spent

[@andsprite]

@@monad_tcp it's about how they think the company would be surprised, Not about the money.

[@Beer_Wolf]

The world of freelancing... I'm a programmer, contract for 3 months and I get my coding done in a week for 3 months pay. ;)

[@musicman3079]

10 hours may seem like a lot of time to do something, but composers have spent years making music, and this is actually quite amazing to be able to create a piece of music that matches well with a story. Plus it gave me chills which means u did a good job.

[@VibreProductions]

I usually spend upwards of 10 hours on a track lol

[@fencserx9423]

“It is a mark of skill to be able to write something great. It is a greater mark of skill to be able to write something good very quickly”

[@VibreProductions]

@@fencserx9423 true dat

[@DaniPooo]

It depends, sometimes I tap into "the zone" and then you just write basically a whole song in an hour or 2. you might come back to it later and change some details but for the most part I can consider it done (The is still the process of recording it with real instruments, however) Sometimes I write some parts but get completely stuck and can't come up with anything good for hours, in such a case I usually put it aside, drink a coffee and work on something else. When I come back for it the next day I can sometimes get some new ideas, I have loads of unfinished songs that are many, many years old and you know, that's like a treasure chest. Because now when I get stuck, there's always a chance that something I wrote earlier could fit in nicely and get me unstuck. I don't know if this is the same for everyone but I don't usually sit with just one song until it's done (unless I am in the zone), If I get stuck I just move over to the next song. I don't like wasting time being out of ideas :D But with games now taking 5 to 10 years to make I wouldn't feet as stressed out as I would back in the day of lets say, Final Fantasy VI-X, Back then it was like 2-3 years development time. The Final Fantasy VIII OST has like +70 track. Finishing that much music of that high standard in 2-3 years is quite an undertaking.

[@dragonsknightofthefallen]

Like, he has a somewhat easier time because he only has to worry about one instrument, but making one instrument sound good solo is a whole other problem

[@fldom4610]

The 10 hour one was EPIC!! Imagine how cool it would be if it was a animation!

[@Bass68195]

Dude I was literally thinking that as I was listening to it

[@sonicthehedgehog23145]

My favorite was the 1 hour, but the 10 hour definitely had more story in it!

[@dylanmcadam8509]

@@randomdoggo6394 Richard marble wrote like a 4 line idea of what the story could be, I’m pretty sure this guy made the entire thing himself

[@RoombaVR482]

Imagine it being a game

[@gianlucagaming8916]

i would hand animate it if i got permission to use the song and story

[@matthewroberts7986]

I like how this guy is so good at music that he can just shit out a Hollywood bestselling movie level theme in an hour or less

[@user-kx8pu6ys5i]

Pfft

[@ItsCrisp_]

Pfft

[@lokololok613]

Pfft

[@redshirtguy5303]

Pfft

[@skyhunter2k]

Pfft

[@KYRdeluxe24]

Imagine being this dude's life partner and just having random boss music in the house. I would clean aggressively everything

[@misaelbatista967]

LMAOOOOOOO

[@torborossi]

He has Headphones on tho

[@citrinefool]

@@torborossi do you mean earbuds? I don’t see headphones

[@Donster03]

LMAO THIS MADE MY DAY XD

[@KYRdeluxe24]

@Mendoza Juan idk, there aint no problem with that

[@RavynUnderscoreArtYT]

OH MY GOD HOW CAN YOU WRITE SUCH AMAZING SONGS IN SUCH A SHORT TIME AND IMPROVISE WHAT YOU WANNA PLAY AND IT COME OUT EXACTLY HOW YOU WANTED IT TO? LIKE SERIOUSLY I WOULD SPEND DAYS TRYING TO FIND A MELODY I WANT TO USE, AND NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY IT 😭 But seriously like how did you create such professional tracks in short amounts of time? That's hella impressive, if I made an anime or video game I would hire you as lead sound track maker like dang your skills scare me-

[@sonicthehedgehog23145]

Agreed!

[@eVill420]

He's asian

[@alihasanaxe4936]

He's not actually doing it within that limit. It's clearly faked, he premakes them.

[@joshuajackson6023]

@@alihasanaxe4936 as a jazz artist myself. I can confidently say that this is not pre-made. I am quite a bit worse than him and can still do stuff like this (not to this level) but Improv is one of the more Fundemental skills when playing Jazz and my Jazz teacher was able to make songs for us to play in around a week. Which sounds like a lot longer. But he had to make parts for all of us. Not just 1 Piano part. It included 4 Percussion, 2 piano, 3 Trombone, 4 Trumpet, 4 Alto sax, 2 Tenor Sax, 1 Soprano Sax and 1-3 Clarinet and Flute Peices. Sure he didn't have to meld it into a story. Instead just setting a tone. But a lot of high class teachers do this on a basis so that the students always have something that the teach knows they have never seen before that they would play. Called Sight Reading. If you look up "The Raven Song" by Bob Baker. It's part of a Trilogy he made with the Canadian Aboriginal People in 2018. And the 3 songs were made in ~1 month. For a Festival up in whistler that I went to and Played all 3 of the pieces. Sight reading them. I think one of the the other songs in the trilogy was "When the mountains Touch the Sky." Also ofcourse by Bob Baker. And I played the 3 songs infront of Bob himself with the rest of my band. It was the first time he had heard... the song played... ever. It was around 2 months after he made it. Because we were practicing with these peices and a lot of other Peices aswell so that they could sound as good as they did. I remember we got 2nd place at the festival in 2018 only beaten out by an Army Band that played Rocky's "Gonna Fly Now". And they all played it absolutely perfectly. Every single one of them had Solo's that were Improv but they seemed to fit into the song so nicely that if you didn't know what Rocky sounded like. Then you wouldn't have known they were not Part of the Song.

[@ianluk8855]

@@alihasanaxe4936 it's not like he's making super complex melodies. With enough skill, pianists improvise stuff like this a lot. The movement of the melody is almost entirely step-wise, especially early on. If it were more complex, I'd say it might be pre-made. But this seems reasonably improvised

[@josiahrettig1928]

we need a 1 hour version of this part. 1:22

[@DarceyRecords]

“Turn on captions to read the story.” Me: okay Captions: [Music]

[@crappy4356]

What caption you using? Don’t try the auto one.

[@itsstealz3159]

@@crappy4356 both don’t give story for me

[@crappy4356]

ChronicStealzzz You use English (United states) right?

[@cocoeditsroadto100subs5]

Same thing happening for me

[@crappy4356]

*CONFUSION*

[@MrDeni23n]

10 second piece: When the DM spends 5 hours creating an epic boss battle and the Cleric casts Banishment.

[@bruceloh7926]

I cri

[@joshuaguzman6211]

That’s when you smite them to 1hp and leave for 5 minutes

[@frankgroover4215]

Can I just say they actually did that in my campaign

[@frankgroover4215]

I spent over four hours writing every ending I thought possible. Then they just wished it out of existence

[@andrewmendez8322]

I don't know why I read DM as Direct Message and just thought of some dude hitting up a girl on Instagram with epic boss battle and Cleric cast Banishments he wrote.... how dms should be done imo

[@SpiritJay48]

I actually did turn the captions on to read that story. And I knew what was coming. And I still cried.

[@aysenurozkalkan3671]

Like it was such a short story yet it was enaugh to make us cry. What would have happen if it was a proper story? I would be travmataized at least. And I am kind a glad that it is not the case...

[@ItsMinceraft]

69 likes😂

[@SpiritJay48]

@@aysenurozkalkan3671 If that were written out to a full story I don't think I'd ever stop crying

[@fallrose151]

The 10 sec thing is so much better than what I can do in 10 years

[@aligeninja164]

Bro the 10 second is just perfect... the emotions, the anger, the patience, and the sadness. Just like when you fight that boss who killed the main caracter best friend

[@powerfulberry237]

I dont even know where to begin with music lol

[@AlsoFragment]

same bro

[@thegoblin.youknowtheone.7051]

Came here expecting some sick boss music, was not expecting to get invested in a whole-ass story arc

[@energeticgorilla]

Fr tho howd I get so invested in that final story in 1 paragraph, it broke my heart when it was him who was killed man, I’m still trying to recover

[@richardmarble7258]

I had no idea my idea was used until today; and I am absolutely stoked. The music was beautiful and the story isn't far off from what I have been developing myself. I felt the emotions that I intended when writing the piece and whilst the story isn't note-for-note, the emotion is there and to me that's what matters. I'm so glad my cousin found this by mistake the other night and drove to my place to show it to me ❤ Thank you so much, this was the inspiration I needed to go through and continue this story ❤

[@WeAreOnePiano]

Thank you so much for the great story!

[@PrivateBryan]

We will watch your career with great interest

[@spacepug4153]

Everyone give all these dudes a sub!

[@spacepug4153]

Give all these dudes a sub!

[@leila13dnd]

Write books, write all of them, I beg of you. This story was absolutely amazing and has given me so many ideas!

[@GreystripeWarrior]

The improvisations at the end are my favorite part of this. Such talent

[@66LordLoss66]

The 1 hour one was genuinely brilliant. That recurring melody reminded me a lot of Flight of the Bumblebee.

[@mistermxyzptlk371]

English teacher: *Gives a long ass explanation of why a poet chose to use a word* That poet real thought process: 6:05

[@kayleelomas5598]

Legit one Monday morning my English teacher was covering the raven again and we had worked on it for weeks and she was asking the questions she asked every class “Who is Lenore to the narrator?” Me being the only one with enough energy to speak, “His lost love” “How does this relate to Edgar Allen Poe’s life? Why did he put this in his poem?” “CAUSE HE LOST HIS LOVE.” Legit a first grader could answer these questions smh

[@jaunzelmullins1508]

Bro, u just made my day. I laugh so hard when I clicked that time stamp.

[@Skilow]

@@kayleelomas5598 Any class that involves "deciphering" books is just a fucking waste of time, a big chunk of these "talented" writers are overglorified,

[@infernaldisdain8051]

@@Skilow I wouldn't say that. Personally, breaking down works to their origins and inspirations or taking everything literally are often not the reason they were written nor how the author would want it read. This kind of butchering is done in the education system to see if the students understand the material at the expense of how enjoyable it usually is to read. Even with some allegorical or interpretive works, making the process of understanding it into a chore instead of something instinctual or fun can make a good or great work into a burden.

[@terminus6344]

Quality joke here. I love it.

[@tannermaple]

“Why is boss music playing” Next door neighbor as he shits his pants.

[@feritperliare2890]

Let's be real here as long as it's not late this is probably pretty nice to live next to that guy having occasional music

[@sjtv3185]

@@feritperliare2890 true

[@sharkgun]

Honey do you here boss music?

[@xhlcus88]

@@feritperliare2890 Then again, he was making music for 10 hours.

[@gamernation1829]

the neighbor shitting his pants is the true ending boss

[@lisafrum7870]

Can we please get a full version of the 1 minute song?

[@77trick]

i know like the notes on the right hand side just made an incredible melody

[@catoons1824]

Ikr

[@derpi3438]

It's awesome

[@FakeDelTaco]

We need this

[@PrettyGuardian]

That was my favorite one!

[@invincible3246]

Lets appreciate the fact that the 10 hour song has an entire story

[@daddles.]

mans got aimbot, *but it’s in his fingers*

[@Jwynne_]

Facts tho

[@N_A864]

Ladies must love him

[@sn0wybabi]

I watched someone ruin the 300 likes...

[@daddles.]

@@sn0wybabi ... i have no words

[@deathlessablazement4269]

Ikr, hes great

[@ouibaoui3833]

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO WROTE AN ENTIRE STORYLINE ON THE SUBTITLES OF THE 10HOURES COMPOSITION- LIKE BRO I WAS SO EMOTIONALLY INVEST

[@tystill]

Yeah I thought that was really outstanding and really what put the piece together as a whole, especially the ending knowing the story made it all work.

[@retardedmusician7984]

When she killed her love that killed me!

[@luisarenee9803]

THAT FUCKING HURT MAN

[@Collserra3]

Wait what Guess I'm not going to work today

[@Xneb.]

Your pfp speaks perfectly to your comment

[@TheSuicune7]

The fact that the one minute is so good means this guy needs to be hired ASAP. Big starting wage too

[@un1kum42]

Wow, I played piano for my whole childhood with weekly lessons from a home piano teacher, back then I was never really interested in it. But now, 15 years after stopping playing, this video somehow got me the motivation to touch a piano again. Thank you.

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

The 10-hour song actually takes a text story and brings it to life. So easy to visualize this intense battle scene with the music and closed caption combo. Keep up the awesome work! 🎹

[@sienwushu3626]

Miata dad!

[@TheCarPassionChannel]

@@sienwushu3626 Man y'all always spot me on other channels 😂 hi son

[@sleepytimemeditation3618]

I’m here because of your ig post

[@erenoid123]

Here because ig

[@trappizze22]

@@erenoid123 same!

[@nazowrin]

Him: "wow 10 seconds was bad I better re-do it." Me, who can't write music: "wow 10 seconds was amazing I want that on repeat"

[@absolutelyshmooie7086]

Dude the 1 minute and 10 minute ones need extended versions

[@gamerweed6949]

@@absolutelyshmooie7086 petetion for 1 mon

[@sausagyspectre7331]

Same lmao

[@VideoGameStarChannelSupreme]

I think the 10 hours one was the best one simply because of how complex it is, it has so many elements that it's rewatchable and a good way to look for ideas for artists who want to make their own songs

[@AryaKaiba]

I love the way your videos are not only really cool concepts and super entertaining to watch, but can genuinely teach a lot about how composition works and what goes into it! It's so so interesting to get an idea of what composers like yourself use to create a specific feeling or emotion. Subscribed :D

[@flashingdragons19]

10 second improvisations: “A Warrior’s Fate” 1 minute: “Valor’s Shout” 10 minute: “Bloodshed” 1 hour: “Courage to Continue” 10 hour: “Deciding Fates”

[@daddysatan9154]

1 hour kind of gives me a vibe of "is this the end?... no"

[@daddysatan9154]

While it may seem like its the same as what you said. I feel that with courage its a semi permanent happiness that doesn't seem present throughtout the 1 hour. Instead it gives a vibe of upset and dismay until the hero finally thinks back and isn't ready to sacrifice everything.

[@masteryooda9087]

@Phoenix Lozano the 10 minute is definitely more suitable

[@bonkwert]

10 second: The Swift Blade 1 minute: The Sudden Terror 10 minutes: The Remains Of War 1 hour: The Striving Hope 10 hours: The End's Regret

[@JackD0esgames]

I, Xd

[@LevidelValle]

A year has passed, her heart still bears the scars of what she had done. Word comes that the villain boasting about what he has done, and it lights a fire in her soul determination and revenge. At first, she hesitates to take the sword once more, the fear sets in her heart, but a quiet gentle voice calls out to her, the hero's spirit that slept in the blade comforts her, she has steeled her resolve and trains with masters of swords and magic. Some time has passed, now ready to face the villain once more, now stronger and wiser than she was before. She makes her way in the layer of the villain and faces off with his generals. The last room before her journey ends stands an armored knight, once more she crosses blades, in each strike and parry there is something familiar, too familiar, her resolve weakens as the black armored knight drives her back, then a lucky strike knocks his helm off, and before her stands the hero, her lost love. His strikes continue, his eyes are blank of any emotion. She now knows what must be done, her training comes back, and is trying to reach him to break the spell on him. The fight rages until she breaks the spell, their reunion cut short as the villain appears, now our heroes tired and worn. The final battle truly begins, in their tired state, the villain has the upper hand. Is all hope lost? Is this the end now that they have been reunited? Be it divine providence or pure luck a ray of light shines on the two lovers and fills them with vigor, the tides have changed, the roar of magic and the clashing of steel resound with such ferocity the world could hear the echos to this day, the final blows struck, the villain falls. The dark clouds break as beams of sunlight rain down from the heavens, the lovers embrace once more.

[@destructive442]

My, are you the chosen one?

[@LevidelValle]

@@destructive442 nay, but a humble scribe.

[@kalliesun1768]

woah i dont know if this is movie or not but this sound true

[@Greyman-qg9qt]

Dude this is amazing. I wish I had your talent for writing

[@nglish6905]

What happened here? Did she kill Brinholt, but a disguised version of him, at the end of the original story then?

[@fateextella8337]

“You’re just playing random notes now lol.” When you’re this good, you can make anything sound god tier.

[@carlosmunoz6952]

Gotta say my favorites were for sure the 1 minute 1 hour and 10 minute ones, just because they are short and sweet with there own momentd

[@LiloVLOG]

1 minute song is so catchy

[@masterv7778]

Yes, it is

[@landencool3896]

Yep prepare for all the likes because you have a lot of Subscribers and you are Verified

[@fishinfools183]

Reminds me of Dovakin from Skyrim for some reason 😂

[@BasicallyCaramel]

Imma comment early- just cause

[@shinobix4925]

I kinda want someone to make it an official song with another bridge and everything

[@Max83738]

Other people in his house: Why do I hear boss music?

[@LegionHimself]

Underrated comment

[@JoshuavanderVeen]

He could have done a little better with the left hand, though. Just a bunch of octaves. Good overall, though.

[@filip4698]

@@JoshuavanderVeen Do it yourself.

[@dadeee7776]

@@JoshuavanderVeen we can always do better why complain, you could’ve done better not being a dick... I could’ve done better replying, nothing is perfect

[@juvnal]

@@dadeee7776 he was trying not to be a dick

[@cassdiscord5331]

I can imagine the 10 hour one perfectly, especially the facial expressions, I’ve read a lot like that, and it’s a raw thing to witness irl too

[@dirty56ace]

I think this is great , it shows is how you breakdown each of your tracks. The emotional connection is insane . Your music is amazing!

[@sebastianaisile2887]

This man is saying Duel of the Fates isn’t a boss battle music???? Obviously he has not played LEGO Star Wars.

[@katestatt]

love that game 😂

[@youraveragecontentcreator5720]

@Lukas Cavalier no,star wars stole it From lego star wars

[@identity_undetermined]

@@youraveragecontentcreator5720 true tho

[@Hade-Official]

@Lukas Cavalier May I direct you to reddit.com/r/woooosh

[@themaster3305]

@@Hade-Official hold it back for now, he said he realizes it was a joke and there's too much evidence to convince him in the chat. We'll get him next time.

[@vangoghsseveredear]

If this guy doesn't actually get a composing gig at some point I'm throwing hands. These were all composed extremely well. My guy you should be proud

[@ibbyalt9457]

Ur 1st comment

[@ianwidick87]

He does concerts

[@HiJack518]

bro everything you create is just fire man, nice job

[@the_aymansta]

All of these are absolutely insane. Your talent is incredible

[@CartoonFlicker]

*I bet his neighbours are satisfied with how good he plays the piano they be like ah yes a calming song again*

[@randomgameskids9541]

This one ain’t that calm though

[@Lemon-cy8yo]

@@randomgameskids9541 they will aggressively enjoy their meals or whatever they’re doing 😌

[@hansandhispanzerfaust6236]

@@Lemon-cy8yo Or violently kill the wasps or mice in the backyard

[@themaster3305]

@@Lemon-cy8yo violently consuming papa johns pizza.

[@ejsomerville369]

I would wait for them to do stuff or get home and as soon as they walk in the door and start boss music

[@ZeroGgamer]

"Sounds like a bunch of dolphins trying to walk" W h a t.

[@glubdalub3349]

E V O L U T I O N

[@Sp00kq]

Evolooshun

[@bagasputra2730]

Explosion 💥

[@rightsideupaustralian1252]

eblooption

[@xymoth_]

Evopooption

[@armourwrld5156]

i loved the 1 minute final boss battle music honestly, because it seemed so action packed just like the fight, so much chaos and an immediate thrust into action. Loved it!

[@tendividedbysix4835]

All of these were epic. Amazing work! I also really liked the 10 minute one, but the 10 hour one was a master class

[@azurefrost3264]

Him: "Turn on the caption so you can read the story" Caption: " [Music] "

[@guidomista1786]

In case you do actually want to read the story, just click english instead of english [auto generated] 🤠👍

[@portedcannon5653]

@@guidomista1786 It was a joke

[@guidomista1786]

@@portedcannon5653 I know it was, but I’m just letting the person and other people know if they really do want to know how to read the story 🤠👍

[@goldstairz]

@@guidomista1786 thankyou mista very cool!🤩🕺

[@portedcannon5653]

@@guidomista1786 Oh sorry i miss understood

[@JustJum]

.... I... How- I have never seen musical genius like this, like seriously, my mind is genuinely blown. How are you just able to roughly know how to play a song without knowing the notes or anything... like what on earth... and to just come up with a song on the spot is just insane Dude...

[@FloridaMan96]

Lots of time spent learning music theory, and studying composition, plus the practice after it has been learned. Most all committed people can learn the skills on display in this video just gotta work hard lol

[@henryholsten8802]

Like 20 hours went into this

[@MrBeeCoolYT]

It reminds me of W. A. Mozart

[@rebeccasheridan2657]

its called having an ear/playing by ear i also have something similar along with talent but he is better because studying and playing for at least over a decade

[@LilDP]

Lots of formal education.

[@09Creeperboy]

All of these pieces were amazing! Much respect to you and all of the other composers in the world! I personally enjoyed improvisation 2

[@loganmoreno3035]

I reworked the story. Let me know what you think. I changed the names btw. The Cursed Path The camp was ecstatic with nervous whispering. Soldiers in battle-worn armor stood steadfast at their posts. In the main tent, the two captains, Neasan Dunne and Emer Macclellan, were huddled around a table, deep in conversation. They had been training together since childhood. Their close friendship had eventually evolved into love. Quietly, they went over the plan again and again, ensuring that they remembered it. They were plotting to ambush the evil Asbjorn and his battalion of barbarians. They pause. “What’s puzzling you?” asked Neasan. His voice was rough, yet caring. Emer looked at the ring on her hand, from him. “I don’t think we should take the mountain path tomorrow.” she said. “It would be too treacherous.” Neasan shook his head. “Asbjorn isn’t expecting us to attack from such a well guarded position. This will be our only chance to get the upper hand and finally take him down.” “That is true,” said Emer. “I guess we should take that path.” They decide to rest for the remaining hours before the battle. They awaken 4 hours to dawn. It’s time. Everyone eats a quick meal and gets their weapons and armor. They start up the mountain, Neasan and Emer become nervous. What if Asbjorn knows? What if we get caught? What if we forget what to do? A million questions race through their heads. They shake the nerves and focus on getting up the mountain. The trip to the top was extremely laborious. There were narrow pathways with perilous falls, aggressive wildlife, and a bitter cold that bit at the army like an icy leopard. After what felt like days, they finally made it to the peak of this earthly beast. It had taken so long that the sun was high in the cloudless sky. Under normal circumstances, this would be a gorgeous and enjoyable day. But now wasn’t the time to relax. “HALT!” barked Neasan, throwing his hand up. The thousands of men and women came to a stop, listening for further instruction. At the bottom of the crater, there stood an abandoned camp, littered with burned out fires and discarded weapons. “They’re gone!” exclaimed Emer. “They knew we were coming.” Shadows appeared atop the cliffs nearby. A gut wrenching war horn rang out, signaling an attack. “Behind you!” Hooded figures leaped from the shadows, swords slaughtering the army men one by one. The war broke out. Screams of rage, terror, and pain rang out like a demonic choir singing of death. Neasan dived away from one of the masked swordsmen, narrowly missing a fatal blow to the head. His fellow soldiers didn’t receive the same luck, their screams echoing through the mountain range. Emer sliced one of the enemy spearmen, his headless body plummeting down the mountain face. Blood saturated the mountain as tens of thousands of warriors massacred each other. For a moment, it seemed they had the upper hand. “They're running!” cried Neasan. “Don’t let them escape!” An ear-splitting explosion rang out, causing the very ground beneath their feet to collapse. Soldiers went plummeting down into the abyss. “Explosives!” yelled Emer. “Take cover!” But the command came all too late. Soldiers trampled each other, trying to find solid ground, as huge boulders came hurtling down onto them. Suddenly, a tall, looming shadow appeared in front of Emer. “Y-you!” she stammered, eyes widened with shock and fear. Sinister, purple energy radiated from him. As he raised his hands, she screamed in pain as if her nerves themselves were on fire. Neasan’s blood turned to ice. He ran faster than Mercury towards the voice he knew better than his own. “NO! STOP!” he yelled. Neasan watched as the shadowy figure leaped off the edge and into the dark ravine below. The man they had worked so hard to find, gone again. And worse, he had taken the love of his life. His lieutenants gave chase, sprinting to where the dark wizard had once been. They stopped at the edge of the ravine, looking down. “Sir, this place is cursed.” Neasan pushed to the front, blood boiling with rage. “Asbjorn has Emer, and I must rescue her, no matter how impossible.” Hours later, Emer awakens, but she doesn’t get up. Her whole body ached, and she was exhausted. Her memory was hazy and jumbled. She put a hand to her head and strained to recall what had happened. Sporadic flashes of war… explosions… purple energy… pain. Why was she now wrapped in blankets deep in a cavern? A fire flickered a few feet away. A man sat at the fire, cooking something she didn’t recognise. His back was to her, obstructing his face. Propped in the corner was some armor, worn and blood-stained. Emer’s eyes lit up when she realized that the sorcerer was completely defenseless. And he didn’t know she was conscious. Her mind raced. This was the opportunity she had been waiting for. Asbjorn was completely vulnerable to attack. His dagger is with his armor. If she was able to sneak over to it unnoticed, she could finally put an end to Asbjorn’s wrath. Her heart thumps in her chest. She is sure he could hear it, but he shows no sign of detection. Slowly, Emer crept out of her cocoon of blankets and crawled towards the weapon. Her hand fit around the hilt perfectly, almost as if tailored to her. It felt familiar. She ignored the strangeness of it and crept up behind Asbjorn. He turned abruptly. At that moment Emer leapt at the man and used all her weight to drive the dagger into his neck. “What are you doing?” the sorcerer shouted. “What you deserve!” Emer shouted as she twisted the blade deeper into his throat. She then ripped it out and drove it into his shoulder with all her strength. A maniacal laugh left her throat. “Fight back!” she taunted, stabbing him again and again. Asbjorn collapsed to the ground, mouth gaping and lifeless eyes wide. Emer’s clothes became soaked in blood. A wave of bloodlust and pleasure washed over her as she watched him fall. She had finally completed her life’s work. But something wasn’t right. As his body lay on the floor, something glistened on his finger. “It can’t be…” The ring was too familiar. She looked back at his face and saw Neasan’s eyes. “NO! NO! WHY ARE YOU HERE?” She rushed to cradle him, but his soul had already left his body. Her face turned whiter than cotton. The reality of what she had just done had just hit her like a tsunami. She had killed her soulmate. She pressed her hands on his wounds, trying to stop the blood loss, but it was fruitless. Guilt and agony washed over her. She collapsed to the ground, sobbing profusely. A sorcerer wouldn’t wear armor! And the dagger fit her hand so well because it was her own! How could she be so stupid! She tore at her hair, screaming “WHAT WAS I THINKING?! HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN!?” A storm of emotions filled her brain. She hated herself and wished she could go back. Asbjorn. He must have cursed her, making her hallucinate. He must have abandoned her, knowing Neasan would come find her. Now Neasan was gone. His touch a cold clutch, his voice a silent memory. She held him close, hugging him as tight as she could. She noticed her clothes were wet. No longer from blood, but from tears. She screamed. The pain was unbearable. She blamed herself. Cursed or not, in her mind, it was her fault. She would never forgive herself. She picked herself up and held the dagger. There will be time to mourn, but not now. “Asbjorn.” She said shakily, “I will find you.” She emerged from the cave. The sky was covered in thick clouds, letting very little light through. She was deep in enemy territory, yet she felt no fear. She took a step. Either she would make Asbjorn pay, or she would die trying. Nothing else in the world mattered anymore.

[@adrenaline-is-my-drug]

Hard to believe there’s no comments about how good this story is

[@lucboss101]

​@@adrenaline-is-my-drugAGREED!

[@AlsoFragment]

I didn’t read thos but I bet it was amazing. :)

[@ducktorical6085]

I aint readin allat’

[@tepousard6939]

This channel is named Musical Basics like there’s anything basic about this. 😂

[@WeAreOnePiano]

Express the “Basics”’of human emotions :)

[@laggyfilms4768]

@@WeAreOnePiano :)

[@shaywaterstheone9477]

@@WeAreOnePiano I'm sorry but I need to know, what is the name of the 3rd song in the 10 hour time lapse, it is AMAZINF

[@shaywaterstheone9477]

Nevermind I found it Don't wanna sleep- Swif7

[@rhazenrizky]

Coool

[@soulessslime433]

1 minute: Rise to Glory 10 second: Autumn Encounter 10 minute: Burning Future 1 hour: When Death Stares 10 hour: The Journey Ends Here

[@tortesh1635]

Sounds like things from Terraria.

[@soulessslime433]

@@tortesh1635 Like boss, ambient, biomes?

[@youdontknowme3935]

"the journey ends here" damn now that is a powerfull title

[@myhlosic]

10 hour already has a name

[@nobetawedielikemysanity]

@@myhlosic yeah but this title sounds better

[@edhickman7842]

New sub! there are no words for how awesome your skill and music are, thank you so much for all of your work, what a contribution to humanity. just amazing

[@joeblankenship4030]

Man that 10 hr piece has me crying on a Wednesday that was amazing!!

[@Dusty_Jack]

Every EA games schedule: "Writing a final boss theme in 1 minute"

[@dominator1699]

Making a game in 1 minute -> Lasy year's game: Ctrl-C Ctrl-V

[@i_teleported_bread7404]

@@dominator1699 *Fifa be like:*

[@theolegrand6657]

Persona 5 R : Yo check out my vocals in my boss battle theme ! Final Fantasy XV : Wow you have vocals that's nice ! Fifa : You guys are getting music ?

[@zainAhmed144]

Yeah but at least his is good

[@extremecube]

The 444 dislikes are probs jealous

[@Qardo]

Me: Why do I hear Boss Music? KZbin Recommendions: I heard you like Boss Music. Me: You win this round KZbin.

[@MrBombSTI]

You are an insane musician and also love how you explain some music theory while playing live

[@rubykelly2305]

The one minute boss theme is legitimately better than some actual boss music I've heard

[@easyaspi31415]

I bet it could adapt to 8-bit really well.

[@krichenboi]

True

[@ofpenandpaper2922]

Seriously, this guy is incredible. He literally making better songs than I've ever played in his improvisation. Grade A musician.😉

[@Kyle-xr8mm]

It’s a shame that shadycicada has been doing this for a year or two now

[@Kyle-xr8mm]

@@reversecard7018 at 12 being able to replay that stuff is hella good lol keep on it and your creative focus will become easier when you become more used to playing

[@Grey_Warden_Invasion]

I really like the 10 minute and the one hour ones best.

[@SBVCP]

The 1 hour version I think is the best. As for the final improvisations, that was fun, cliche or not, because it went from "Im a midi song from an indie rpg!" to "Oh hey, im the ending of an anime!" on the first two

[@rollingstairs1]

yeah the 10h is a bit too long and overthought imo. 1h one really catches the vibe of a final boss fight. Im thinking pokemon or FF

[@SquillaKilla]

The 10 hour piece is outstanding, great work man 🙏

[@Debit1]

Love the vids, you’re insane at dark souls.

[@plagueman956]

Hey it’s the cool dark souls guy

[@ongabobonga6543]

Ayy my boi

[@EllingOftedal]

Now I know why KZbin recommended me this one. Happy for it though. Praise the Sun

[@AngelsCreed-nz6im]

I agree I could imagine everything

[@closedlol1757]

Plot Twist: he’s a mastermind game developer and got inspiration from Toby Fox and he’s making his own game and this will be the final boss battle theme

[@ethanthrowawaybeats]

Sibelius: The game! Own today!

[@closedlol1757]

Bruh that needs to be the name

[@muni7250]

:o

[@mailbox3982]

except toby fox programmed Undertale by randomly barking into a speech to text converter.

[@floweyfangirl69420]

yes

[@Anony_mous1993]

cant think of the word when chords and accentuated notes are dropped to a flat or sharp and layered like that. there just something that gives me goosebumps

[@Euphaitanin]

Amazing 👏🏼👏🏼 Loved the 10 hours ver.

[@MrIceCreamBR]

When the meme goes to another level: Why do I hear boss music? (Says his neighbour)

[@einone3448]

Literally 😋

[@fieto1909]

I laughed way to hard at this 😂

[@phoenixdive4549]

Хорошая шутка

[@jerromelovelock4085]

The last piece isn’t so much a final boss theme but more like the entire final chapter/arc But I’m not complaining

[@gabrielpetersen1308]

i don't think anyone is

[@emilbrandwyne5747]

@@gabrielpetersen1308 it depends on the game obviously. It all would fit into 2d jrpgs

[@nicho.n1215]

It could be for a final chapter but somehow i saw it as the beginning of the game i dunno why

[@daisyduncan9992]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever watched in my entire life. I think my favorite song was actually the 1 hour version or some of the slower variations of the ten second ones. I'm just stunned by how extremely talented one person can be. Wow.

[@Moxzie_mc]

The combination of this amazing story and incredibly skilled pianist is BEAUTIFUL

[@KYLERHOLLAND]

I'm glad this was recommended! Solid work!

[@PsyKwol]

I have no idea who you are, but you're verified so I'm surprised you have no replies yet

[@terasel]

Same, I'm glad this got reccomended! I love it.

[@bobbylacomb7394]

Same here

[@10pmmemes88]

@@PsyKwol Same, who the fook is this guy.

[@JUNIsLuke]

Same here!

[@aorsukkho2994]

1 Minute: Beginner’s Bravery 10 Sec: Embracing Battle 10 Min: Breath-taking Brawl 1 Hour: Incomplete Income 10 Hour: Hero’s Havoc

[@musikaru_jing312]

Oh my gosh! So beautiful!

[@wantlessmanbra9845]

Honestly its impressive that you used alliteration, always makes it sound catchy. Bravo my lad.

[@pxlz0729]

Nice alliteration!

That's pretty!😌

[@Hamm3376]

Just put where it starts and ends it would be much helpful

[@danielwisell3836]

Holy crap man, I teared up at the end of the 10 hour, you just infuse the emotion so well into the piece

[@starwarsfan729]

I love the love theme in the last song so much because it sounds exactly like a Studio Ghibli theme, and I love Studio Ghibli music. It’s simple, yet effective.

[@timeshark8727]

MusicalBasics enters room... Everyone: "Why do I hear..."

[@Abomination_squad]

Music!!!!!

[@XPForever]

...The best music ever?

[@laggyfilms4768]

*Boss music*

[@jpgaming4496]

John Wick walks in* Bad guys, “Pablo why are we not alive”

[@purplehatter550]

"Why is he producing boss music?!"

[@flutterguy2258]

10 hour hands down even without the captions i could FEEL the love of the two warriors and the sorrow of Aisly when she killed her lover it literally brought me to tears 10000 out of 10. also ten minute theme should be called Battle for humanity Edit: oh my gods over100 likes thnx guys

[@derrickmelton5844]

I disagree...the way it played off sorrow was a bit cliche, in that it is the cinematic version of the feeling of shock and loss. Like there would be many emotions felt all at once between sorrow and anger for being fooled; basically a flood of the 5 stages of grief all at once. It played hard into the sadness aspect, while not really dipping the toes in so to speak to the other feelings and emotions...and for that, while being a good piece, I wouldn't consider it the best compared to the one trying to go for the duel of the fates vibe. Imo it did a much better job of making the listener really feel what the stakes of the 'battle' were, the chaotic back and forth nature of the fight, and even the despair and suspicion lingering at the back of the hero's mind that they might be so outmatched that the villain is just toying with their prey before the kill. Because of all that I feel that it was much more creative than the 10 hour which sounded and felt more formulaic, trying to convey the trope of loss rather than the _experience_ of loss.

[@superfire6463]

I hate it when people put a rating over the max. Just say 10/10

[@flutterguy2258]

@@superfire6463 thats your oppinion

[@superfire6463]

@@flutterguy2258 Damn, maybe that’s why I started it with “I”

[@flutterguy2258]

@@superfire6463 then why comment on my thing if you hate it

[@resenpro658]

This is so good we appreciate your effort THANK YOU

[@Anony_mous1993]

love arpeggiations and contrasting chords.

[@MrValentineYT]

As someone whose tried composing music before, I am incredibly impressed at how fast he does this stuff like bruuhh

[@_0vercast_]

Have you not heard of an asian?

[@IcarusLP]

“If you wrote something bad just increase the tempo and it sounds good.” B U M B L E B E E Ling Ling approves of this statement

[@lilactic7597]

Oldschoolhockey Lol

[@feliciachan3876]

L A M E N T A B L E

[@oscark6512]

aMaZiNG!

[@hobbytunez2519]

Sacrilegious!!

[@animegamer3782]

If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly

[@TheRatster]

I'm not crying, I'm sweating from my eyes but, on a serious note. This way absolutely amazing, "The Cursed Path", made me feel like I was there, the story, the music, the feelings, I felt sadness, and guilt... Maybe because I was about to cry, but also because of how amazing of a composer you are, keep making music!

[@patsyshafchuk5368]

I love your presentation, your talent, and your creativity!

[@SRFriso94]

I can only imagine this guy's neighbor knocking on the door and literally asking "Why do I hear boss music?"

[@alejandrovinnyk5507]

Hahhhahahhahahahahahha

[@TheDeathless]

And the moment the door opens the fight begins.

[@zemanken]

It's actually this but with a twist, it's the landlord asking why he has been summoned

[@thejellobro5266]

Can we just acknowledge this man's piano skills? Like look how many keys he I'd playing at once and he also can write music too, great talent man wish I had some

[@martimpt7048]

bro u have a fantastic talent. I would pay to see a musical with the 10 hours music with an orquestra and some actors recreating the story. Amazing job, pls keep on going

[@brettmccabe1944]

Loved it from start to finish!

[@dylannarine7631]

That was legitimately one of the coolest things that I've ever seen on youtube. I was so invested in the story for the 10 hour version. It really felt like there was a movie playing out in my head. The music added so much emotion to what was playing out in my head too. I don't play the piano but I have a basic understanding of music theory as a drummer. What you did was absolutely mind blowing to me. I absolutely loved this video and can not state how cool this was.

[@njri3369]

“If u want something bad to sounds good just increase the tempo” Literally every Flight Of The Bumblebee player: 👁👄👁

[@habukichan]

👁👄👁

[@kitvos2615]

SO UNDERRATED

[@ChinoTheDogma]

@@Dgamermaster I REMEMBER THAT LOLL

[@PuffyOne1898]

Ling Ling: wait, that’s sacrilegious.

[@Hongan09]

@@habukichan ikr

[@noir371]

I like how you think, writing it as a story. When I listen to really good music it forms a story in my head too. The Cursed Path is beautiful

[@CollidedUniverses]

Bro, even the one minute long one was amazing! I haven’t heard the rest yet, but I can’t wait for the ten hour one

[@j-arson]

"Why?" Ainsley's voice was choked and barely there "Why did you make me do that?" she shook, with the dagger held in her shaking hands. The man, the sorcerer, in front of her winces, guilt, and shame flickering over his face. "Because Ainsley," he said, hands held out in a beseeching gesture "because I had to show you that you were stronger. That he was holding you back" "No" her voice raised into a shout, tinged with desperation "no, I loved him. I only loved him and you killed him. You- you made me kill him." "I'm sorry, I had to show you" "Show me what?" she raised the dagger, she could still see the stains of red from Cynric's veins on the icy cold steel. She had held it so steady then. So steady as she plunged it through her love's neck. Plunged it through his chest again and again until the illusion broke. What made it different now? Ainsley had only had one thought in the year since his death, . But now? Now he was in front of her. He was in front of her and he was telling her why and she was listening to him. "I had to show that you were better. Stronger. you could do so much more than what that army offers you." "I being in the army" "No, you liked being with him" Brinholt snapped, something akin to anger flashing in the back of his eyes "That was the same thing" Ainsley tried to say but she knew the defence was weak. "You can do more" He wasn't even watching the knife, his eyes were locked on hers. He had her immobilised but it had nothing to do with the magic that coursed through his veins. "How can I do more?" She couldn't ask, the knife no longer aimed at his throat but dropped to his heart, the same organ he had ripped out and crushed, and she could tell from his eyes that he had noticed. "I can show you" she may have been shouting from fear and desperation but his voice was steady, stable. It grounded her and gods she hated it. "You took my control from me" her voice was strained, losing the passion it once had "I didn't know what was real... I don't" "I can teach you. I can teach you to never let that control go again." he held a hand out for her to take, and took one step closer to her. "Ainsley I can help you grow stronger. I can help you reach your potential... you'll never be dependent on anyone again I ." Ainsley locked eyes with the sorcerer. He had tricked her before and she had fallen for it... but. But she couldn't pretend that the offer of power wasn't alluring. She was of the army. She had only joined for Cynric and he was gone now... she lowered the knife, dropping it to rest by her side, and with her other hand, stretched out to take the cold hand of Brinholt. "Okay" Ainsley whispered, barely wanting to acknowledge what she was doing. The world still talks of the story. One of betrayal and manipulation. They speak of it in hushed whispers, if it reaches the wrong ears? Well, the birds' talk don't they? The trees have eyes do they not? Because Brinholt the sorcerer has always been and the people can never know if what they are seeing is true or not but Ainsley the Captain? She is so, so much worse. She sweeps through the villages, burning as she went. It has said that the only way to placate her and encourage her to pass over is to place a bloody silver dagger over the door frame. You better hope, however, that no one in your village is you and in love, because if you're unlucky enough for that to be? Well, the fires of hell will be like the depths of winter compared to her rage. You can only do one thing at that point and it will never be enough. But all you can do is Pray. I felt like continuing this? Idk probably not very good inspiration just Hit and the Writing Demon took over but yeah... my interpretation of how the 10 hour piece story ended

[@WeAreOnePiano]

This is great. Can you send me a email [e-mail] - I want to see more writing from you!

[@KarateLauren]

OH MY GOD THE WRITER AND MUSICIAN MASHUO

[@elextroblaze]

I love it when random people on KZbin write full on novels lol

[@rikter_8155]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@VoidDoesThings141]

Thats friggin insane and I love it

[@MrFish-kg1cn]

“Trying to write a 5 paragraph essay at 1158 pm” should be the names of all of them

[@Almanaicplays]

Bro it is literally 11:58 PM as I read this

[@MrFish-kg1cn]

@@Almanaicplays its 1158 am when i read this

[@jacobzeman9740]

Well it's 3:03 A.M. for me

[@riggsgaming2925]

That.. that 10 hour piece brought a tear to my eye. As a final fantasy and fan, I normally can handle soundtracks like this. This though... This hit me a whole nother way.

[@aaron.s1531]

the cursed path was so good, I actually felt everything

[@KittyAngieCat]

same, it was amazing

[@felpshehe]

I understand nothing at all yet I find it amusing af. Why did YT recommend you to me, a peasant? I do not know. But I feel blessed.

[@italicthegoat2948]

Yooo me too

[@murtazanaqvi662]

@@italicthegoat2948 same

[@thenewmeta4893]

Now *_THIS_* is a true musician. Profound work.

[@Lily-uq9rk]

The 1 hour one should be called "The last stand" Due to the dramatic notes in it, But besides the name, This is awesome! I loved watching this, You have true talent!! ❤

[@kevonmatthews1592]

I think it should be called "Change your Fate" where no matter what you do, you get countered by the boss. The music would seem like you are losing the fight because of the dramatic and strong notes. Near the end of the song is where you start to gain the upper hand. For example, your character has been watched by the boss every single fight. The boss character would know all your moves and every thing you do would be like a cutscene. Then you would bring something out that's new, and defeat the boss. That's just me though.

[@bagaj6431]

1min was my favorite :) very inspiring, energic, loved it

[@WakeUpClownboy]

Plot twist: she didnt kill the wrong person. seeing the hero dead was the villains last ploy of manipulation before dying. they could shapeshift, and so they did, to bring as much pain and sorrow to the heroine before taking their dying breath.

[@magentasky234]

Twisted... I love it!

[@joshuaguzman6211]

And then in preparation kidnap the Real Hero

[@WakeUpClownboy]

@@joshuaguzman6211 precisely. she then finds him, beaten and bruised and...taking the form of the villain. but since she knows reality is twisted, and she already killed the "hero" she knows that this indeed, is a ploy

[@kiritsuna]

That could make a great story

[@WakeUpClownboy]

@@kiritsuna thanks much

[@commandercharmander3397]

The 10 hour one should be named “Tear Stained Blades”.

[@RancidRiki]

That's a fitting name!

[@tonystark4629]

That's actually a good one

[@elmermoore5458]

Story: So a man loves this women but he has a dark past and it finally catches up with him and that “past” ends up killing the one he loves it’s like a chain of these villains he used to work for and the chain leads up to the final boss and he slays them all out of anger seeking revenge then he faces the final boss but looses and joins the one he loves in the afterlife

[@Abomination_squad]

Yessssssssssss.

[@helmuri2218]

How about FEAR Stained Blades?

[@boblako]

Amazing! You definitely have to do more stuff like this.

[@theadventuresguild6514]

That story had me in tears. Absolutely floored.