A Funeral of Flowers - Fire Emblem: Three Houses (piano cover)

[@purpleschala]

Now on Spotify and iTunes and all streaming services! open.spotify.com/album/75S4Q0Ye0OBOIuuI7pX0qb?si=K1OPD9txQy-B2mOmYMuG9g

[@SvanEsch123]

“Why do we have to fight Lady Rhea?!”

[@maxrichards3881]

I know! We spent the whole game trying to rescue her, and help her move past her worst tendencies, and we even had to kill the house leader we spent the whole first part bonding with. Edelgard is dead, by my hand. Dimitri was killed at Gronder, along with all his classmates. Claude fled to Almyra alone, leaving his classmates to die with Dimitri. And now, we have to kill the last lord left, who now finally sees you as a person.

[@Cinnuhminn]

The [Thunder] version is already beautiful and fascinating, especially for what is supposed to be a theme for battle, but yours is on another level, it sounds wonderful!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!! that really means a lot, I'm glad you liked my take on it!

[@Soundole]

The level of fluidity and virtuosity you can display in a single take is always staggering. Top stuff!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!!!!

[@nap2149]

purpleschala hey I don’t know if you still respond, but how many hours of practice/takes/days/weeks did it take for you to learn this song? I might try and learn it for an event but Idk if it’ll be fast enough

[@lionyx98]

For Lady Rhea!

[@Bananaking-the-Third]

nah, for hoshido!

[@axlorg89]

Probably my favorite final battle song after God Shattering Star. I'm a sucker for emotional and serenic music. Especially when the thunder is actually softer than the rain version. I think I probably liked it more because I felt sympathetic for Rhea who had just learned from her mistakes only to immediately fall.

[@dirkdiggler2218]

When I tell you I ugly cried, boiiiiii

[@grell-edcheese6156]

I swear silver snow isn't fair- that was painful

[@theshinypeliper8813]

I prefer Rhea to Edelgard (although I am both of their prosecution lawyers) because Rhea actually develops unlike Edelgard who is firm in her ideals no matter what:

[@rhettmitchell]

@@theshinypeliper8813 you do actually see more of Edelgard’s development in Crimson Flower, thankfully

[@theshinypeliper8813]

@@rhettmitchell I mean she never really gets I guess mentally challenged about her dream by anyone…

[@XandaPanda0]

Honestly if I closed my eyes and just listened to this I would think it was an official remix of the thunder variation. Your sound is so professional and you absolutely nailed the tone of this piece through and through!

[@purpleschala]

omg thank you so much!!!! that means a lot!

[@keithmoussa1609]

YESSS FINALLY OMG I CAN’T GET OVER THIS I CAN’T WAIT FOR APEX OF THE WORLD

[@purpleschala]

ah thank you!! I am VERY excited to share that one with you guys when it's all done!

[@krazyaust7720]

I understand how much work she puts into all this but... God Shattering Star. I adore it, and if she ever plans on covering another 3 Houses song on piano, I would love it if this were the one. As hard as it may be to translate to piano.

[@xynix1549]

AAAAAA YES!!!! This is honestly my favorite theme in the game by far and I’m hurt that it doesn’t get as much love as it deserves :( Thanks so much for this!!!

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!! i'm glad people know this one honestly, since a lot of people haven't played the church route and this one you only hear for about two seconds at a time since it's the thunder version, which is a real shame.

[@GrandPaladinTyrux]

I was OVERJOYED to see this pop up in my subscriptions, your covers are beautiful! You absolutely did this track justice.

[@purpleschala]

omg thank you so much for the kind words!!!! that really means a lot!!!!

[@Tysonbaradad]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS IT'S JUST AS INCREDIBLE AS I WAS EXPECTING

[@Tysonbaradad]

Also how did you get Joe Zieja on board with your collaboration??

[@purpleschala]

@@Tysonbaradad AHH thank you so much!!!

[@spencer.eccles]

I love piano versions of fire emblem, but it's especially great that these are played by a real pianist on a grand piano

[@ellie-in8zf]

woah incredible timing!! I just beat the silver snow route haha, and although it wasn't my favorite, this song certainly is!! I found you through your edge of dawn cover, and I've been binge-listening to them all ever since :)

[@purpleschala]

AHH thank you so much!!!!

[@chessplayer6632]

I just love all the routes, haha

[@ellie-in8zf]

purpleschala oh my god the amount of love I have for Dimitri is ridiculous lol, but crimson flower is a blast!! it’s shorter than the other groups but it was cool to see the other side of the story, y’know? again love your stuff ❤️❤️❤️

[@msangelofdarkness20]

Oh my god you made me love this theme even more!! I haven’t touched 3 houses in a while (but I definitely will for that dlc lol) I remember when I first heard this theme I was really surprised by it because like you said, you don’t really hear piano pieces like this as battle music. Honestly I don’t have any words, I really loved it, thank you for another beautiful cover!

[@purpleschala]

UnCC ahh thank you so much for the kind words!!! ❤️ I’m so glad you liked it!

[@ChipsBagel]

b l e s s e d def one of my favorite OST's from the game and i've played all the routes lol (still a huge blue lions stan tho dmitri my boi)

[@purpleschala]

BL for life though

[@Jaekization]

I want to learn how to play the piano and have my ultimate goal being to play this.

[@cjt217]

I heard this from the Serenes Forest rip of the album and myyyyyyy goooooodnessss. I was pleasantly surprised to get this notification - it's tracks like this make me wonder HOW ON EARTH there are not more fans of this franchise. Second time listening and I'm honestly still blown away at this arrangement. Props to that person, but this cover absolutely slays!

[@purpleschala]

THANK YOU SO MUCH CALEB!!!! i really appreciate the encouragement, you are the best!!!!

[@dirkdiggler2218]

My first run happened to take me down the Church route, and man, this track was absolutely gut-wrenching. It really left an impression on me. I like jrpgs, and especially this type of strategy game, but the experience Three Houses has delivered has completely exceeded my wildest expectations, thanks in no small part to the soundtrack. Absolutely stunning stuff. And your rendition of this track is perfect. Your playing is really beautiful. I’m really enjoying going through your channel!

[@alvarodelgrande674]

I was missing your videos, I've already saved your playlist on spotfy

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!! I needed a break hahaha.

[@Blo0_]

Haven't even heard it yet and I'm OVERJOYED!! Post listening I ABSOLUTELY *LOVE* IT! The changes in tempo and the pauses make it so much more heartfelt as if this piece couldn't get any more emotional. I feel like it really captures the inner struggle in Rhea if ya catch my drift without spoiling Silver Snow to the people who haven't finished it.

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much Kaitlyn!! that really means a lot, as I was afraid people were going to call me out for taking liberties with the tempo and whatnot, I really tried to convey how I felt with my cover instead of doing exactly how the in-game theme sounded and I'm so glad you liked it! =)

[@kierahuskarl]

This is already a beautiful theme, but your tempo, changes and dramatizations make it absolutely *sparkle*. Just gorgeous.

[@purpleschala]

Omg thank you so much!!!! That means a lot!! 😭❤️

[@ChrismanTheGreat]

I haven't played through Silver Snow yet and I usually try to avoid hearing the final map themes until I hear them in game first, but I can never resist listening to one of your arrangements. You did such a fantastic job and this makes me really want to play Silver Snow even more! I can't wait to hear your arrangement of Apex of the World too! I know it'll be breathtaking

[@ItsGuzGuz]

FINALLY someone who actually can play the song haha I love it! Thanks for your hard work I love your content ❤️

[@purpleschala]

hahaha thank you so much!!! this one is very hard! I hope someone else covers it too lol! it's a really great theme!

[@Kazenin-516]

Personally, i enjoyed this more than the (thunder) version. Fire Emblem is my favorite franchise, thank you so much for this cover, i loved it! 💗

[@ignaciojimenezvargas6826]

It ended up being an exact copy of the the thunder version which already sounds awsome

[@gureiratto]

This is really good!!!!!!

[@matthewfera2954]

It's maybe the best video game music cover on the Internet honestly. I find this exceedingly difficult to top

[@melchizedekpsj]

This looks so hard... All the more reason to thank you!

[@justanapple9704]

Wow! I can hardly find the words to express how beautiful this is. From one musician to another, I can tell that you didn't just take the short route to adapt the instruments. You did so in a manner so accurate, so fluid and natural and beautiful sounding that it didn't seem like a cover at all. You're so talented, and I'm so happy that you covered this piece. I'm definitely going to be replaying your notes tonight as I try to fall asleep. Major kudos to you. It's talent like yours that inspires me to keep playing!

[@purpleschala]

omg thank you so, so much Carolina!!! That really means so much to hear, as those are aspects of my playing I am always working to improve!!!!

[@555redkid]

Graaaagh! -Rhea 2019 Also, amazing work as always! Keep up the good work!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!!

[@matthewfera2954]

I keep coming back to this. The melody coming in at 1:42 is such a powerful moment, then when it shifts up a bit after it just capitalizes on all of the emotion the melody tugs at. And there are so many moving parts to this piece that you execute so well- I've always wanted to find a way to play this piece on a percussion instrument but I don't think there is a way without losing some of the magic in it. Beautiful performance.

[@PianoGameKnight]

What a rollercoaster ride lol slow and fast, quiet and loud. Very dynamic. Me likey :P Looking forward to those collabs and some FFT/CV in the future :)

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much Jimmy!!!! you're the best!

[@The_Animal_Man]

1 year later and I'm still in love with 3 houses

[@Duhemsounds]

You're always making beautiful piano covers =3

[@randomneck-romancer3144]

I listen to this all the time as well as your other fire emblem covers, such amazing songs and you absolutely nail playing them and really bringing out the emotions of the songs, and as a musician nothing brings me more joy then listening to stuff like this, please keep up the amazing work!

[@purpleschala]

OMG!! thank you for such kind words, that's very humbling to hear!!! 😭😭😭😭 I try my best and it's all very far from perfect, so it's very encouraging of you to say so! Thank you, thank you!

[@riahime5227]

This is absolutely incredible. The developers ought to pay you money for this piece. You really are talented! Knowing the context of this soundtrack, and knowing the tragic context of the story when it plays, it breaks my heart. And you break it in the best of ways with your beautiful sound. You should be proud of yourself ❤️

[@mikroseokie1796]

This sounds exactly like the original. You did such a wonderful job on this. Thank you so much😭💛

[@leftymu]

This is one I discovered a lot later, because it wasn't super obvious to me while playing it and having quick snippets of battles with this playing. But this is one of the most fine piano solos I've ever heard...it's just exquisite (and I never use that word LOL) You did a really wonderful cover here

[@Musishin121]

I discovered your channel pretty recently and I have to say your videos are amazing! I really enjoyed reading your description too on how you incorporated a Scriabin prelude into the ending, that was pretty insightful and it's nice how you added your own touch to this. You're inspiring me to start creating my own arrangements :) That was a beautiful performance!

[@naomispencer8216]

Your piano covers are amazing, thank you for creating them and putting something so beautiful into the world

[@purpleschala]

aw thank you so much for the kind words and for listening!!!!! I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@amaanb1923]

YESSSS The wait is finally over! This is so beautiful!!! You’re so good, please keep it up!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!!! hahaha i am glad I took the time to do this one right!

[@frogd.k.5079]

This was probably the most emotionally significant fight for me in all of the roads, and I think of it alot. It was also my first route I took so that might have something to do with it lol. I feel that the Silver Snow route was a missed opportunity with it's similarity to Verdant Winds, but to me when I think of this battle, your version is what I think in my head. Really speaks to your talent, thanks for this.

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much for the kind words and for listening!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, this is one of my favorite tracks in the game!

[@Vector3Gaming]

Wow amazing and I read the description too, really good stuff thanks for making this vid and writing out all of those thoughts! You've done this phenomenal soundtrack a real justice by making all these solo covers and the upcoming collabs are the icing on the cake. Without you, this soundtrack would never have gotten the full love it deserves cover-wise. Even Kylelandry's excellent cover of Fodland Winds doesnt translate the whole piece perfectly like yours does (no disrespect to him at all, hes amazing, but in this case I'm so glad you made your version as well)

[@TheCreepypro]

man do you play this well! it is a delight to the ears!

[@user-zo2ek3mk2s]

All of the final boss themes are great the all have such deep meaning. Apex of the world was to show a climatic epic battle to end the wa. God shattering star showed how ominous and dangerous the enemy was and hyped you up while playing. But funeral of flowers is different it's not an epic or climatic theme it's a somber one. You're forced to kill the person you worked so hard to save and the thunder version goes even further by being played only on a piano really shows how sad the situation is

[@ajaxx664]

UGH!!!! I love this song so much!!! You definitely do it justice!! GJ!

[@purpleschala]

aw thanks! this is one of my favorites from the OST

[@coltonzuspan3285]

4:20....Did I hear The Ark of Dawn from Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia?!?

[@purpleschala]

AHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! if it's there, it was completely unintentional, but i'll take it! lol

[@raph5531]

I know l'm a little late but I just have to comment under this. The work you did with this is amazing! You really caught what the theme was conveying, so many emotions yet so elegant! I love love love your arrangement !!

[@まあ-g8w]

風花雪月で一番好きな曲です。素敵です✨

[@purpleschala]

thank you!

[@Tatsukoi.muffin]

You made me cry, sounds really beautiful! Congrats ;-;

[@purpleschala]

Sofía Calderón thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@StarLeo_]

Not my personal favorite song in game even though it is amazing, however this version is beyond amazing and this is my favorite piece you have done! Excellent work.

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!

[@justmed6391]

This already is my favorite tune from the game and your version is so damn good - all the emotions and the tragic, the dramatic comes off even better 😌💙

[@alyssaayy]

out of curiosity do you (or anyone who else can play this) have any tips on playing the fast broken octaves leading up to the main "song of nabateans" theme (around 1:37) and the second one that follows later in the piece? i notice you use both hands and i'm just wondering what notes are played for each hand to sound seamless like in the video :) this is such a fantastic cover and the way you play it is so beautifully done! i can only hope to one day play this just as nicely, so thank you for sharing this!

[@sofiadavies5424]

You may have heard this before, but start by really taking it slow. If it's too much to handle or your fingers can't reach, you don't have to play the octave, as long as you play it forte and accented you'll capture the gist of the piece. Gradually take it quicker and you really will get it. Good luck in your piano playing!

[@katejane1325]

Zelda gamer yeah, that helped with me. I can play the right hand without mistakes and I haven’t had a lesson in piano so I feel proud. (Not showing off lmao)

[@Kostaki01]

I am trying to think of something to say, but I am truly speechless in awe of this arrangement. Keep up the good work!

[@purpleschala]

Kostaki01 ah thank you so much!! I’m glad you liked it!

[@Pinto17maya]

Beautiful as always! I hope I can become as good as you are at playing piano someday.

[@purpleschala]

Pinto17maya thank you so much! Just keep practicing 😀

[@valkinaz]

This is absolutely magnificent, thank you so much!

[@purpleschala]

aww thank you so much for listening, I'm so glad you liked it!!

[@XavierExel]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Love all your work. Much thanks 🎵😊

[@purpleschala]

Thank you so much for listening!!!! ❤️ that means a lot!

[@thomasmehle5737]

Perfection . Not another thing to be said.

[@Ultimabuster92]

This is beyond beautiful. I'm lost for words actually. Only thing i know is, that i'll check out your other videos right now.

[@purpleschala]

awww thank you so much!!!!

[@killerlord987]

That prelude part you added in is amazing! Made me go listen to the reference piece.

[@chunkitng7187]

this is flawless! you did this piece justice. absolutely love it!

[@chickenm.2890]

This one is an instant add to my play list

[@purpleschala]

ah thank you!!

[@SlashinAces]

Such Beautiful piano work! :)

[@purpleschala]

ahhh thank you very much!!!!

[@davidegalliussi1979]

Like a wave of thoughts that passes and peace returns, perfumed with survival

[@victorgarciamoreno7786]

3:42

[@cyprienpineau4362]

I stumbled across your channel by listening to my favourite piano piece of FE3H (this one :) ). I love your energy, I love the training/transcription description, it makes a huge difference. I wish you the best :D

[@jeffreyhartmannmusic]

Really wonderful arrangement and performance PS!!! Big enjoy and thanks for sharing !!! all the best to you .. . jeff

[@purpleschala]

thank you Jeff!!!! =) i appreciate the kind words!

[@SnowofLight]

I've been trying to learn this for the past 2 months and you just go and beat me to it lol.

[@purpleschala]

you can and should still play it!!!! more people need to play this one, I'm surprised there aren't a lot of covers of this one out there!!

[@SnowofLight]

@@purpleschala Thank you! I'm currently struggling on those leaping arpeggios before the "edge of dawn" part, and the darn left hand during the "song of nabateans" section. I'm not as talented as you but I at least want to complete this song! Maybe by April haha

[@onezerozeroonethree2369]

Fantastic playing and interpretation

[@strawberetplaylist]

AHHH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!! I haven't played Silver Snow yet but I've listened to A Funeral of Flowers so much, especially the Thunder version! The changes you've added to it add to the song so much and seem to give it even more feeling! I love all of your three houses covers, but this one might be my favorite! It's so good!!!

[@purpleschala]

ahh thank you, thank you!!!!! I'm so glad you like it!!! I've only done the BL route and half of GD, but this one was definitely on my radar from release day 1, omg i was in love with it immediately

[@MagizardInternet]

Oh well. It ended well. I honestly would have loved to see at least Apex of the World and God Shattering Star's solo pianos, but I can't wait for those collab uploads! Thank you, Teach.

[@purpleschala]

hahahaha hopefully someone else can do those for solo piano, I would love to hear them!

[@spiderdude2099]

Flawlessly done. Excellent work.

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!!!!

[@chasestimmel7379]

This is extremely impressive!

[@cameronsifferman6484]

POP OFF QUEEN!!!!

[@LordKai1102]

Oh god damn this is beautiful...

[@purpleschala]

ahhh thank you so much!! I'm so glad you liked my ending ❤️❤️ it was a pleasure to pull inspiration from Scriabin for this one, such a great track!

[@Moonshine471]

Your work is always such a treat to listen to. Just when I think you put out your best one so far, you slap us in the face with something even better :P Your video descriptions make me feel so uncultured, but also makes me want to listen to all the classical music in the world xD

[@calebstringer2671]

Purple, piano is one of the most fun instruments to play! What most deeply drives you to play?

[@twoworldwars4633]

I commented on one of your arrangements yesterday. Didn’t know you had this in the works. Thank you. It’s so pretty

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much for listening!!! I really appreciate it so much!

[@isaac3000]

Very soothing, thanks!

[@purpleschala]

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you!

[@Jake-yy7bl]

This is beautiful.

[@aki_arie]

ITS FINALLY HERE!! You’re honestly amazing keep up the good work! ;)

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!!! hahaha yes finally i'm glad to get this one done!

[@Latios212]

Ahh awesome job! You really nailed this one, fantastic performance ;D

[@purpleschala]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! you're too kind!!

[@francisramos9083]

Omg this is so beautiful, This chapter was so emotional! BL and GD for life

[@Nyxiria-r4g]

amazing! Right on time for my birthday!

[@purpleschala]

ahh! happy birthday!! =)

[@lynnhsing0618]

So beautiful. And somehow it suits the current weather perfectly. Really enjoy and love your cover❤

[@purpleschala]

hahaha! is it snowing where you are? I wish we'd get some snow down here for once! it's been a warm winter. and thank you so much!!!!

[@lynnhsing0618]

purpleschala It was snowing couple days ago which we normally dont have. It's freeeeezing. But this cover is great for both freezing days and warm winter! Hope you'll get some snow before spring comes but not freezing(?) Hugs❤

[@matthewgattus440]

Something funny that just happened, I found this on a Playlist for classical music

[@purpleschala]

LOL that's hilarious! Always interesting and curious to see how my stuff gets categorized on Spotify lol....still a mystery to me after all these years lol

[@matthewgattus440]

@@purpleschala something I've been thinking about and a bit today, how long did it take you to practice this?

[@stoopidbug24]

my favorite music of my favorite gaem tysm

[@novanyx9448]

Rhea💖 Amazing as always

[@Lordcarlox]

After listen this video, now I want to play fire emblem.

[@BloodhoundMalsado]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS AMAZING

[@BloodhoundMalsado]

Sorry for beating you to it haha

[@midori747]

This is amazing, congratulations ! I really wanted to listen to you playing this piece and I'm not disappointed at all, you did such a great job for a music that I already like a lot😊

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much! i'm so happy to hear that.

[@NoahOfTheArc]

I love this song! And you play so beautifully!

[@purpleschala]

aw thank you so much!

[@constantijr]

Saludos Nice and great piece you are wonderfull at playing in xtremely good all eres magnifica no he visto a nadien como tu

[@pav-el4047]

I love this and I can't wait for Roar of Dominion!

[@purpleschala]

hahaha thank you!!! that will be very, very far down the road, God Shattering Star will probably happen before it lol. we'll see.

[@itsFortuneApple]

will you do indominatable will? 😍

[@Tuvarak]

It is.... to good omg it was very look like version in the game i love it owo

[@andrewdolinski473]

I was wondering if you could do The Shackled Wolves from cindered shadows?

[@purpleschala]

the DLC music is really awesome from what I have heard of it so far! possibly in the far future, for now though I need a break from Fire Emblem haha, I owe the Final Fantasy Tactics and Castlevania people some love since it all got put off in favor of FE3H lol

[@andrewdolinski473]

purpleschala ok cool!

[@heinoo9983]

When "As Swift as Wind"? Please!

[@purpleschala]

aww I do love that one, but I think I am done with FE3H covers for now, sorry!

[@heinoo9983]

@@purpleschala Ah, that's bummer. Well, I'll look forward to future videos :)

[@adinv9257]

How do you feel about The Long Road It’s probably not feasible for a piano arrangement, I just wanted to know your connection to it

[@purpleschala]

it's a really good one! but yeah, seems more suited to cello arrangement

[@astraltraveller9988]

Oh my fudging gosh Ilove video game soundtracks SO MUCH!!!!! Thank you, thank AND THANK YOU!!! Seriously, this is in my top 5 favourite songs in the game! 👌😍👌 👌😍👌 👌😍👌

[@purpleschala]

aww I'm glad!! thank you for listening!

[@andresn.santillan5124]

Just incredible

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!