Once Upon a December - Anastasia // Piano

It sure is December 👀
The video pretty overexposed so it's hard to see, but there's snow outside! The winter vibes are real over here
The arrangement is very strongly based on Emilie Pandolfi's version (though I didn't stick to it 1:1), and I have to say, it's not easy! It took me so, so long to learn that chromatic part in the middle. And the beginning is so tiring after redoing takes a few times! I had to take a break before getting this take because my right hand refused to cooperate after two hours of attempts. I still adore the arrangement though!
As for why it's been so long - life. I'll spare you the details, but I think I can safely say I'm good now! Hoping to get back to recording more once again.
See you next piece!
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"Once Upon a December" from Anastasia
arrangement: Emilie Pandolfi
Composer: Stephen Flaherty

[@rukiauchiha6486]

i love this song ❤ it has a graceful way to it that you can't help but picture dancing bears with painted wings dancing across your memories.

[@CaliMelodies]

Very captivating performance! You can really feel the emotion you put into this. Great job as always.

[@Turocks]

It's 3 am here and this video was on my youtube main suggestion. No regrets to watch this performance. Anastasia is one of my favorite movie and the original music is so wonderful. But your performance on piano is amazing. I love the rearrangement for the right hand at the beginning then this kind of arpegio at the end of the song with your left hand. Good work !

[@tvolz9749]

beautiful as always. I don't mind if you take breaks for yourself cause I can still go back to your other videos and have them on repeat :) ofc looking forward to more videos from you!

[@Theziad]

You never play something in a usual way, you are making art in an unusual way. Merry Christmas Caliko.

[@marksmith6340]

Amazing job Caliko!!❤️🎹

[@karhukoira]

A really beautiful arrangement, and well played!

[@aryavirmohanty8510]

that intro is heavenly, such beautiful chords. i cant imagine how satisying it must have been to play after you learnt it, thank you for introducing me to this piece. will 100% add it to the evergrowing to-learn list. Great job calikoo!!

[@Laraaaaaa0]

This is so amazing, you are so talented ❤.

[@dannyboyk2]

A lovely piece to be whisked away by on a December afternoon. I can hear the protagonist walking away, disappearing into swirling snow. ❄ Thanks for sharing it with the world, Caliko. :)

[@norbertsatro6752]

Great to see your next cover 😍

[@aria6846]

i’m in love the way this sounds😻

[@LoboEspacial-pp6zb]

You remember all that song by memory. Isn't greater than? Love your videos!

[@MarkAlphas]

Honey wake up, Caliko just dropped a new video.

[@michaelzerbib1307]

Wow.. this is wonderful, congratulation Caliko !

[@QueenieBam]

welcome back! been a big fan of yours since your genshin medleys💓

[@bri-notthecheese]

So stunning!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful skills with this piece

[@Br-si5ot]

this is so beautiful

[@justin.smile.circle.enjoyer]

Beautiful playing ☺

[@charlesgalaska2006]

Beautiful and incredible piece.

[@isho_pisho]

So beauty ^^♡

[@VSV659]

Very very well played!

[@TobiasFarbe]

Thank you for that!

[@nv_chino]

Calico ❤😊 merry Xmas !

[@elio564]

A bit late, but wow! You really reached the next level! :D Life can be tricky after your studies are done. Good luck, and of course, a very Merry Christmas!!!

[@Caliko]

thank you, and merry Christmas! An tricky is the right word haha, busy days

[@agatazajaczkowska5032]

Cudny utwór i wspaniałe wykonanie:) gratuluję i pozdrawiam świątecznie

[@Caliko]

Dziękuję bardzo i życzę wesołych świąt! :)

[@angelolima4811]

She is back after two months

[@teradvantar3397]

You deserve more subscribers

[@earl2000]

Very nice

[@carlosisidoroibaysomera7179]

I am new to this Channel and have subscribed. I love the music. There are note sequences in this piece that remind me of Leonard Cohen's Dance Me To the End of Love. Introspective.

[@Theziad]

Almost one year ago and I'm still between the melody

[@johnmichaelarellano9162]

First!!!!!

[@angelolima4811]

Sheets for this beautiful piece

[@fnatov]

Hello, what model of piano do you have?

[@matthewmedina7411]

another great piece! i got a song recommendation for you, its called " Omori OST Duet " its a good one

[@Caliko]

I've had my eyes on the Omori OST for a while now, I'll check it out!

[@Matt-eq4xu]

third

[@pindapixel]

This one's been long on my list, but the finger work for the intro just isn't there yet :(