[PRACTICE] ninelie - Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress ED [piano]

[@FonziMGM]

Not only is the Ninelie part amazing, great integration of Steins; Gate Movie ED, the Kabaneri Ep 1 OST,

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, I was listening to a lot of the S;G Movie ED at the time (truthfully, I have a HUGE project for S;G laid out, but no time to transcribe/arrange.) Also, when I heard the epic G minor soundtrack, I knew I had to arrange it. It was a calling, haha.

[@FonziMGM]

Chris Luan (阮克理) Don't tell me it's a S;G Medley too?

[@JamesChouAnimePiano]

An unexpected fking incredible valentine's gift, and happy Valentine's Day :D

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks dude! Hope you'll have a good Valentine's Day too. (Time for the obligatory yearly Ishter x Animenz shipping ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ) hehe.)

[@YehPianoCovers]

So many creative and original patterns, constant use of three hand technique omgssss, Relationship with sheep...... Sameeeeeed

[@ChrisLuan]

Long distance relationship with sleep is hard. Now sheep is a different story lol

[@azaleablue168]

Wow this is literally the best piano cover of ninelie I’ve ever heard

[@ChrisLuan]

If I made refinements and uploaded an official...hmmm :catthonk:

[@marcus6916]

upland an official:)

[@arushiramesh6329]

OMG you mixed the actual KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS ost with the ed! ive been searching for this!!! i loveeee this

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks! Yeah, the idea hit me out of nowhere. Once I heard the track, I knew I had to add it one way or another.

[@arushiramesh6329]

Yup that track is something else, and so is hiroyuki sawano

[@evolve3642]

that ending with the keychange... insane cover!

[@anyeqi510]

Notice me senpai

[@ChrisLuan]

+GCK lol Yep, I wanted to make the arrangement distinct, since many pianists also uploaded covers of Ninelie. +An Yeqi * You have been noticed

[@evolve3642]

Chris Luan (阮克理) really love ur original portions in the second half as well as your usual complicated techniques! Already waiting for your next upload :D

[@CSMPiano]

"I'm early and in a relationship with sleep. I can't get enough of sleep" I swear, that phrase will forever haunt me and made me laugh like an idiot....heh :v

[@anber0th]

Chris i missed you!! You are so good man, if i could like 10 times, i would do it

[@ChrisLuan]

You could, you just have to like me 10 times but unlike me 9 times. (=ﾟωﾟ)ノ Haha, jk. Thanks.

[@CSMPiano]

This is, without a doubt, the most unique Ninelie arrangement on youtube. The technique is simply dazzling, the intepretation is a breath of fresh air (really like that steins gate ED and Kabaneri OST addition :3 ) Simply amazing as always :D And lol I thought you in a relationship with your waifu ;) nah I doun't blame you, Sleep-chan is just too attractive after-all lmao. Good luck surviving that black hole xD , and looking forward to your next work :D

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks man! Nah, I don't have a gf or anyone like that. I'll pull a Rip van Winkle after everything is over. Btw, you're studying medicine now aren't you?

[@CSMPiano]

haha yeah, I'm studying med as a freshman right now (learning something like Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry atm) really fun...but also really tiring lol (somehow I manage to arrange some mediocre 20 mins medley inspired by your Reverie lol) Good luck with life man :D Can't wait for your next work !

[@ChrisLuan]

Glad to hear you're still arranging despite the workload of med school. Looking forward to hearing it then! (Haha, and yeah. I saw your post about Lippincott's and rifampicin, so I just wanted to confirm my suspicion. =P)

[@LouisR56]

Aaah, dude, I'm always waiting for your covers like Christmas! X) Once again, stunning work, your arrangements always have that special vibe, very unique! Awesome technique, great polyphony, etc...

[@ChrisLuan]

Hope I didn't keep you waiting for too long...x.x Yeah, I hope to stand out with my arrangements. Actually, I think my style leans towards mixing songs together --- since I use similar techniques that many others use in J pop or classical music.

[@LouisR56]

Chris Luan (阮克理) After re-watching it many times the arrangement seems incredibly difficult! O_O Isn't it your most difficult arrangement so far?

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, the length is probably a big culprit here. This song is up there in difficulty along with Psycho Pass ED (Namae no Nai Kaibutsu.)

[@cupcakes4100]

wow, this is beautiful! I love both your hand patterns! =') So pretty ♡ and the most different cover I've seen so far Well done! =D

[@Avenger222]

You're transcriptions are definitely some of the best. Keep up the great work! [edit: and by transcriptions I mean your playing included]

[@ChrisLuan]

Haha, I'll continue trying my best in the future.

[@AniMuffinPiano]

gosh those octave jumps @@ I have so much respect on your video. I can imagine how many countless take you did so thumbs up for you~

[@ChrisLuan]

Sometimes, I wonder if my arrangements are overly complex or unnecessarily hard though. Perhaps my arrangements sound interesting, but they're often hard to the point of almost few people being able to play them. It looks like I have much to improve on still --- so that I can create impactful, memorable, and more playable sheets.

[@AniMuffinPiano]

It depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you want people to play your sheet, you shouldn't limit yourself just so people can play it. Also I don't think you should worry too much about difficulty because that's part of why people go to your channel, your creativity. I understand your concern. It's best to avoid thinking " I have to create something good" and just listen to your inner mind.

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, but then if it's too hard, uploads could be delayed and sometimes, even when I upload, I'm not completely satisfied with my execution. I think Ishter said something along the lines of..."having so many ideas but not being able to execute them." With things like music, there are countless ways of putting notes together in a timeline. The question is just which way(s) is/are better than the others --- for the essence of the original song/source, the audience, and lastly the performer.

[@AniMuffinPiano]

Yea your last sentence is very true, but we must not forget why we make arrangement at the first place. Even if it is too hard, if you enjoyed creating and playing it, that's enough. Deadline is unnecessary pressure to me and I think you should take as much time as you need since this is not your career I'm assuming. And also don't fall into the trap of making it difficult because I want to be creative or original. Do it because that's how it sounds like in your mind.

[@AnimePianoAngel]

Lol the 'unofficial version' is so good already! Looking forward to the offical version!

[@Hereson]

This is another excellent arrangement!

[@ChrisLuan]

Thank you, I will have to touch up the arrangement, relearn it, and hopefully upload the official version some day.

[@AnimePianoAngel]

Holy shit... u have some genius idea! Sounds cool!

[@daichi331]

Sounds amazing, as always! Thanks a lot :p

[@ChrisLuan]

Ah, thank you for listening. Share if you like! =P

[@해물탕-q2q]

Wonderful gift!

[@ChrisLuan]

To you guys, my viewers, for sticking with me.

[@TKAnimeonPiano]

OMG OMG !! So genius.. ! Those technique.... totally awesome !!

[@TKAnimeonPiano]

Now You're really my favorite Pianist !!!

[@TKAnimeonPiano]

Love those three hands technique and Right Hand multitasking !!

[@ChrisLuan]

And when you see the sheets, 4 (or 5, depending on what you count) voices.

[@MadPianoLife]

I know I already commented on this video but I want to let you know that meeting you in person is a life goal. After you graduate, if you could host piano tutoring sessions or something of the sort that would be fuckin awesome

[@ChrisLuan]

Haha, thanks for the support. I can definitely consider something like that when I have time.

[@soranismail4674]

You are so FRICKEN gooooood!!!!!!!!

[@ChrisLuan]

I still have much to learn from and to improve on. It'll only get better (hopefully) from now on.

[@我来拖地板]

Really wonderful arrangement! Btw, could you tell me whether had you heard the version of Animenzzz's before you finished your own arrangements? Since, some places sounds quite similar with that.

[@ChrisLuan]

So Animenz and I originally worked based off the original song. He finished first, and I gave him my praise. I continued working, not on the original song, but on adding new parts to the song - i.e. extended section from the OST and the key change. Yeah, we have similar ideas at times since both of us have similar backgrounds in music. Except he has more experience and knowledge due to his post-high school music education. (I'm pursuing a bachelor's of science and aiming for a medical degree later on.) Given this, I'm not surprised when people compare me to him...then again, I'm no longer surprised when people compare anyone else to Animenz. =P

[@wdelwyn2212]

insane arr. lmao, great job ^^

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, it was pretty hard to execute too. ( “･ω･ﾞ)

[@andreamodenese97]

You are totally insane 😂 awesome job 😎

[@ChrisLuan]

Thanks (ᵔᴥᵔ)

[@llpiano2502]

damn it......this is insane...sooooooo Fkinggg insaneeeee

[@ChrisLuan]

Thank youuuuu.

[@DareruPiano]

... OMG seriously I dont know what to comment on. There was so much going on xD my brain and ears couldnt comprehend everything hahaha Shit another one of your arrangements, going straight into my fav playlist. Hope you dont mind if I download it hehe...

[@DareruPiano]

oh btw I am a bit curious and would like to know, which is the hardest piece you can play atm. Since you play on a really high level

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, go ahead! Hm, the hardest piece I've ever played or what I can play now? As far as J pop piano repertoire goes, Pianeet's AKIBA Pop the Future is probably one of the hardest pieces floating around. That piece to me is like the Islamey (by Balakirev) of J pop arrangements. As far as classical music went before I started college, Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos, Liszt etudes and Sonata in B minor, and Islamey are all extremely and uniquely difficult.

[@DareruPiano]

Oh shiet... Thats quite the beasts you have tamed lol looking forward to your next upload. Do you already recorded one of your other arrangements? ( I am refering to some from your second channel or is it somethi g completely different :D)

[@ChrisLuan]

Hmmm, I have actually recorded a snippet of an early alpha test for Departures (alpha test since I've made many revisions since then.) But, I'm dressed about as (in?)appropriately as the floppy-headed trash dove is for normal posts. But yes, I have many completed arrangements including songs from Ano Hana, Final Fantasy, and Kara no Shoujo 2. It's just hard to find time to learn and record the songs now (and probably until summer) since I have so many academic and extracurricular activities ----- my professional development must still come first, like Animenz with his degree. I'm similar.

[@DareruPiano]

Chris Luan (阮克理) Ofc. Take your time, it is your decision and your hobby shouldnt affect your career in a bad manner. But all those breaks between your uploads surely make us hyped hahaha

[@AnimeMidi]

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[@ChrisLuan]

For some reason, I remembered the "Chef Boyardee" ravioli commercials when I read your comment. Those were some old times.

[@AnimePianoAngel]

Omg omg omg!!! You are one of my favourite pianist and you are covering this!

[@ChrisLuan]

Yeah, I actually had the arrangement 99.9% completed before 2016 summer, but hit some road bumps. Thanks, haha.

[@anyeqi510]

Amazing improv in the second half of the piece with inspiration from Itsumo Kono Basho de

[@FonziMGM]

Yes, Steins;Gate Movie ED, one of my favourite songs from the franchise!

[@ChrisLuan]

Eeey, someone named the piece. Deserves a medal.

[@KeyZZZ]

WOW, when creating your runs, does it just come to you? do you base it of chords or... I can tell you have a background in jazz and classical it's amazing man

[@ChrisLuan]

A combination of both. In the bridge, the runs just came to me. At other times, I just base the runs off of chords/scales.

[@hua_P]

cho hỏi đây có phải kênh của bạn huy k ạ🤪

[@jesterchrome]

Hey, Chris! Which song is the intermission part right after the final chorus and before the main riff outro? It sounds so damn good, and I'm wondering if you've transcribed that part alr.

[@ChrisLuan]

Hey, if you're referring to the part after the key change, I adapted it from a piece in the OST called "KABANERIOFTHEIRONFORTRESS." And yeah, everything in the video is transcribed. I will release when I make an official upload for this cover with improved audio.

[@andyhsu3639]

Ha is there any chance for the video to become an official arrangement?

[@ChrisLuan]

It's not impossible, but it's lower on the priority list

[@BrendanFrost]

Awh. No camera punch at the end.

[@ChrisLuan]

lol