KNIVES's piano - Trigun Stampede OST // Piano Cover

It's been ages since I found something that suited my playstyle this well!
I started watching Trigun Stampede a few days ago, and the moment I heard the villain pianist's theme I knew it was written for me specifically. I saw it called "Interstellar OST but anime" and honestly, it's not far off! It's in A minor, and the harmony and overall vibe is similar in places, and both make for great piano arrangements.
I transcribed this one in one sitting yesterday, and I learned to play it and recorded it in the span of 24 hours LOL, you could say I got possessed for a day. I swear, it's so much fun though. It plays to all my strengths! I love love love those left-hand octaves playing the melody while the right hand has all those 16th notes, the hand crossings, the triplet melody against the 16th note ostinato, man I just love the whole thing.
And as I listened to it, I realized it reminded me a bit of another OST in style, and I was right - Tatsuya Kato who composed the music also worked on the OST for Revue Starlight along with some others, which I covered so much of back in the day (almost 5 years ago?!)
Side note: Through this entire recording my doggo was asleep, splayed out on the carpet, right next to my foot. Sadly, it turned out to be just out of frame this time 😔
I have the sheet music written down, I'll post it in the comments soon!
See you next piece~
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[@Caliko]

sheet music: musescore.com/user/10978856/scores/10517197?share=copy_link

[@elipeach1807]

any way to post it somewhere i can see it without paying a subscription!@

[@MadPianoLife]

You weren't kidding about this song fitting your style. I know the feeling well of being "possessed" when you just resonate with something so well you go past your limits and creativity you've never thought you had. Great upload.

[@alalcrumo]

Slightly happy about how knives decided to finally use the whole piano after only using the higher half as a teenager

[@mrpotoo3772]

I actualy really loved that small detail it fits him as a character so well

[@dekukaze]

I fell in love with Trigun stampede ost. Its so mesmerizing and beautiful. Your cover its amazing! Idk if u finished the anime already but if u did. "Drain arm" its one of my fav ost in the show and if u play it, im sure its gonna sound AMAZING! Its sooo good. Again, your cover is 🤌🎶🤍

[@Caliko]

I haven't finished the show yet! I'm on ep. 6

[@dekukaze]

@@Caliko its okay dw take ur time

[@haziqadli9672]

Yeah, the ost is too underrated.... I fall hard on the ost so much

[@gentlejello]

FR drain arm is so beautiful and i feel like caliko would def do it justice 😭

[@dekukaze]

@@gentlejello that’s what im trying to say! She will do it so beautifully well

[@masakiooshima7969]

すごい！日本のアニメって、こんな人にまで、伝わる力あるのね。 ありがとうございます！

[@sashaweber3663]

Ohhh I just love this OST so much, it grasps so well the tumultuous state of Nai's psyche, ranging from soft and sad to agressive and monumental. And the way you move! And the way you turn the iPad pages so quickly is cute hehe it looks like you really enjoy playing it :3

[@GoldenPhaze]

this song makes me want to get a piano and learn to play it

[@iiepicskillzz9824]

do it

[@andrefaisol]

So do I, gonna take course and Kawai Piano.

[@mairuzo]

Just know that it takes years of dedicated practice to reach this level. Try to enjoy the journey getting there

[@GoldenPhaze]

@@mairuzo I could imagine, but I'll do my best haha

[@ibizaestiempolibre5751]

I just bought a piano for this song, day 3 learning to use my left hand by myself, the road will be long

[@keichxn]

Long have I waited for someone to do a cover of Knives’s piano. YOU ARE SUPERB. Wonderful performance!

[@kadenzz]

god this is just. incredible. i actually started crying while you were playing. the motions you put into the keys while playing were perfect and your hands move so effortlessly. i'm sorry this is just. perfect. you captured the ups and downs, the chaos and the peace so perfectly. god i love this so much

[@eanholmes-spencer2304]

White hoodie and blonde hair, are we sure that's not Millions Knives himself?

[@andrewv.9142]

damn this was good I was half expecting the million knives to come flying out when the chords dropped 😭

[@Darkmoon331]

First things first: you played this beautifully. Second thing: does anyone else feel like this piece was very interstellar-y? They both have a similar feel but while one is more of a statement, the other is an almost conversation turned inner monologue. Idk what I'm trying to say either lol

[@heaveniridescence6993]

Right? I thought it was just me! Interstellar felt more..touching and about discovery to me. Knives’s feels more like it’s about some kind of great power in the reaches of space. Like.. the fear of the Unknown? Idk

[@Sevensimian]

Immigrant space explorer, the opening track to the ost of tristamp is the most interstellar in my opinion (it fits and I dig it,wouldn't be surprised if it was inspiration)

[@akinohikari1000]

you know, with your hair being so light and you wearing the white hoodie, it's a bit like a knives closet-cosplay too!

[@vynlic_5978]

I couldn’t come up with a complaint about this video if I tried. This song is an utter masterpiece and you executed its musicality perfectly. I hope this can bring attention to Tatsuya’s wonderful compositions!

[@PianoVI]

the madlad did it!! 2:12 is really nice and epic page turn

[@XiaoTongPiano]

Have not watched Trigun Stampede but this is so amazing!! It is even more amazing to learn that you get the entire production done from scratch within 24 hours haha. Looking forward to more dark theme from you :D

[@Caliko]

Haha thank you XiaoTong! This really was one lucky recording in that it came together so quickly!

[@leafface5890]

You should go watch it if you haven't already, its so good and made with so much love

[@Fantomyogurt]

I’m so glad this ended up on my recommended , knives’s piano is my fav track from the Trigun stampede ost! Your cover is simply amazing!!! Tysm for sharing the video and the sheet!!

[@phoenixagb9779]

I hold this show and this song in particular close to my heart. Beautiful, just beautiful

[@yoobiyoo]

Was on a look out for covers of this piece, and what timing!!! This is amazing!!

[@_cancel142]

Methinks I have found the next song I want to learn. Great playing.

[@Tane-music]

obsessed, what a beautiful and faithful cover!!!

[@Mia-ls6lb]

Omg ive been waiting for someone to play this songgg, thank you :")

[@nandaindahpertiwi8602]

Your cover so amazing omg😭 literally put it on my playlist

[@lettie205]

I love this so much!! You’re so good!! And I was just looking for a cover of this the other day too 👀

[@RevenantPoet]

This is an absolutely GORGEOUS cover, thank you so much for this!!!

[@faustogiglioli6310]

The best cover i've seen so far, especially nailed the fast and hard part!

[@rataishereguys]

You deserve way more attention to your covers. It is brilliant

[@unloyalshineestan9496]

👏👏👏 love this ost piece, stunning cover!!

[@evelyntheidiot6]

THIS IS PHENOMENAL. SO GOOD

[@florianvancitters3674]

Always impressed by the dynamics you involve in your playing, I envy your level of control!

[@Malik_Edwards]

I was dieing to see someone do this!!! Thank so much ....Outstanding job!!!

[@lynnpham]

how nice!! i also immediately thought of an anime version of interstellar :D loving trigun stampede and this piano cover! :)

[@Anya-dw1of]

I've been listening to this over and over, it's been such a long time since I've found a piece of music that resonated so well and was so satisfying to hear. Your playing and passion is beautiful!! thank you for sharing this

[@vitterias322]

Every time I hear this tune, I get goosebumps. Beautiful ost and beautiful cover!Thank you for great play!

[@kaneroxell]

This is so good... i cant even say anything but im just.. in awe... its so beautiful and amazing. Thank you for playing this piece

[@jimmy9642]

CONGRATULATION ! A perfect cover for a perfect soundtrack

[@goomyloid]

omggg i nearly jumped out of my seat when i saw this 😭 youre one of my favorite piano channels so im so glad to see you playing trigun music too!! thank you for uploading!!😭😭

[@MontsiMei]

You really have tremendous ability! I am enthralled with the movement of your hands on the keyboard 💓

[@frozendxwn]

CHILLS!!!!!!! God. I looove the ebb and flow you give to it…obsessed…🛐🛐

[@faronhawke5795]

Fantastic cover! This sounds amazing, thank you so much for creating and linking the sheet music too ^_^

[@regisatlas]

your energy is immaculate!

[@dangeki5902]

THIS ATE

[@piano_boss0156]

Seriously so good. I’ve had no time to try and figure this one out due to college work, but I’m 100% going to play this arrangement. I’ve been looking for an arrangement ever since I heard it, and this is it!! Thank you 🙏 Wonderful playing.

[@00Clank]

Well this is drop-dead gorgeous. I both need to finally watch Stampede, but also check out more of these piano covers.

[@Kictor]

this is incredible!

[@noahvandenberg3637]

Amazing cover you've made! It was just like I was listening to the og soundtrack. Very nice👌🏻

[@Krispo7007]

It's so beautiful!

[@TwisterSinister]

This OST just perfect! Excellent perfomance!

[@jabberwockld4316]

Just Woah. Marvelous, truly.

[@AngelaRWatts]

HOLY MOLY! EPIC WORK!

[@alpacacokelat]

this is so beautiful😭😭😭👍👍

[@akatilovely9975]

Stunning awesome!!!!

[@zex_rex6412]

this is an incredible cover, you should be really proud.

[@anabellnapoles]

I'm being so dead ass rn you are the person I aspire to be😭 you're so talented man and the way you play is so idk how to explain, its breath takeing. It brought me to tears

[@nikki1806]

Beautiful ost, and beautiful cover! Off topic but im also obsessed with how quickly you swipe through the sheet music on the iPad lol

[@gitrunt3221]

Truly magnificent 👏

[@ioannadearc7901]

Thank you! You made my day!

[@CistudeSuisse]

I was waiting for someone playing it on a real piano ❤❤❤ Thank you ❤❤❤

[@TummyMoth]

oh, this is absolutely INSANE

[@Kaiitlynnjeann]

You killed that!!

[@marksmith6340]

Awesome job!!!

[@jeremiahola7304]

Beautiful

[@viih5836]

Isso tá muito bom 😭😭 KNIVES, EU TE AMO

[@jeanlundi2141]

Cringe.

[@viih5836]

@@jeanlundi2141 realmente, mas não posso negar meu amor por ele 😔😔

[@Isotop_]

Great ! I didn't know this music ! Thank's !

[@lybui2395]

Amazing!!!

[@jjswifthd]

This is so goooood

[@arielo9332]

amazing!

[@angelsantizo4656]

is so amazing

[@VeronicaRodriguez-mp3tb]

Primer cover que escucho de esta canción 😭, he estado buscando cover y nadamas he encontrado este, muy bonito por cierto

[@elio564]

I'm not a big fan of Anime, but gods the music they have is great! I'm glad you make it discoverable for me, Thanks! :)

[@chloedigemma21]

This is so amazing I would love to learn to play it too but you definitely can tell this piece belongs to someone who’s experienced with piano playing but I love watching the your fingers move across the keys so effortlessly

[@projectryan88]

Bravo! Beautiful performance indeed. I had no idea this was from Trigun.

[@angelolima4811]

This is amazing thanks for the sheet post.... epic

[@uma-piba]

WWOOOOOO So passionate!!!!

[@johnmichaelarellano9162]

Yey! Caliko on my lunch break!! Good to see you uploading again🙏. Oh and first!!

[@ReyvenXL]

Great cover

[@user-im9me9uz8u]

It's wonderful!! It's one of my favourite soundtracks from the new Trigun)💗 hello from Russia)

[@aspergianstoryteller6204]

Very cool!

[@maeko6320]

Wonderful performance ❤

[@alastormedial]

This was wonderful! (And I'd love to hear your interpretation of Drain Arm ❤)

[@Derekdach344]

This channel is gaming and anime enthusiast dream come true

[@VinLudens]

What an incredible arrangement, you can really feel the resonance between you and the piece! Also seems KZbin was being awfully quiet about your uploads, got a bit to catch up with~

[@shanedeschambeault7654]

Wow mad skills

[@BloodBlueRain01]

謝謝你彈得如此有感情。我很喜歡trigun的曲子！

[@Caliko]

Thank you very much!

[@megs691]

Great job

[@davidsmith4874]

perfect

[@melissachong9108]

Marvelous performance 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@centi4651]

that Hoodie is just perfect lmao

[@hannahu1303]

THIS IS EXPLODING MY BRAIN (POSITIVE)

[@zeugma440]

> I saw it called "Interstellar OST but anime" and honestly, it's not far off! My thoughts exactly ! Thanks a lot for sharing your performance~

[@ciesdigitaldiary]

I love your channel! It really inspires me to play piano :3 What's your piano routine?

[@user-rq5yh2xv2w]

Me encanta

[@abelbanko5619]

I came to KZbin seeing if this was a learnable beginner song. I’m both glad and sad at the same time now bc your cover was amazing but I’ll never play this 😭😭

[@god_oreoz]

my god left hand on the right side i dont play piano but this sounds very nice and impressive

[@gentlejello]

i don't know if you take requests but i'm BEGGING you to try drain arm 😭

[@isaiahgarcia7094]

OMG this is so good. you kinda look like knives a bit too XD. Do you think you can cover Million Knives on piano?

[@no_mnom]

Well done, really feeling it. How do you feel about Kevin Penkin's works? I feel like many off his creations have a similar feeling

[@johnjohnlyrics7531]

G E N I A L

[@cheshireshadow518]

Am I looping this over the actual OST? You bet I am!

[@Caliko]

🥺

[@Gingerlocks35]

Wonder how hard this one would be to learn