Sirius - KILL la KILL OP1 [Piano]

Sheet music → mymusic.st/animenzzz/74164
Sirius is pretty much one of the most uplifting anime songs I have ever heard, because whenever Aoi Eir's powerful voice is hitting the high notes during the chorus, I feel like an incredible energy is soaring through my body. With other words: It's the perfect opening song for Kill la Kill, with its over-the-top action scenes and it's crazy story development.
I am a big fan of the composer Hiroyuki Sawano and when Kill la Kill was still airing in 2013 I already have arranged two soundtracks for the piano: Blumenkranz and the iconic "Don't lose your way" (KZbin link at the bottom). But last week I realized I still haven't arranged any of the OP or ED songs yet and that's why I decided to arrange the iconic opening Sirius for this week's upload!
Interestingly, Sirius is the only song I have ever arranged, where the verse part (A-melody) from 00:17 - 00:27 is NOT repeating. I was completely surprised, because in 99% of all anime songs the Verse (A-melody) is being repeated. But Sirius instead immediately went to the Pre-chorus (B-melody) in 00:27 and then jumped straight to the chorus. In fact, was so used to the "typical" song structure, I accidentally repeated the Verse (A-melody) again during practice, and I didn't noticed that mistake at all until I listened the original song again.
It has also been a while since I used arpeggios as an ornament to emphasize the long notes during the chorus, such as in 00:50. It used to be my favorite technique in my older arrangements (for example in This Game or Swordland) because they are comparatively easy to play and they can create a impressive "sound wall" almost instantly. But nowadays I prefer using scales as ornaments since they are more interesting to listen to.
Sirius also has a disproportionate long chorus section, since the verse is not repeated as mentioned above, and the chorus is being repeated three times as well. In order to make it sound less repetitive I included a short rhythmic "interruption" in the second chorus in 02:27 and a slow variation for the third chorus, starting at 03:17.
I also sneaked in an alternative chord progression for the melody in 03:28 to make the last chorus stand out even more and prolonged the transition to the final chorus to build up suspense and anticipation. Once the left hand is reintroducing the chorus melody again in 03:49, the whole piano is literally exploding in excitement in the next moment and the last chorus is being played in all its glory - including the arpeggios again.
Alright, I hope you enjoyed reading the behind the scenes of this week's arrangement! I wonder which song I should arrange as the next project. Well, let's find out next Saturday!
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Sirius / シリウス
Anime: Kill la Kill / キルラキル
Published by: SME Records (2013)
Composed by: Ryosuke Shigenaga / 重永 亮介
Performed by: Aoi Eir / 藍井エイル
#Sirius #KILLlaKILL #piano
#AoiEir #EirAoi

[@Thomasrpiano]

Dragon Ball Z : more hair, more power. One punch man : Less hair, more power. My hero Academia : Eat hair, more power. Kill la Kill : less clothes, more power.

[@Animenzzz]

Quality comment right here

[@bholluBhollu]

That's how it should be

[@matthewc2100]

Always has been

[@reedthebread585]

I see this as an absolute win

[@Luuky97]

Imagine an anime where MC eats clothes and gets more power LMAO

[@Thomasrpiano]

Kill la Kill : the only anime where fan service was the plot itself

[@trinityyforce__]

highschool dxd exists

[@vinayaktyagi1001]

@@trinityyforce__ one of the best fan service plots I must say

[@Red-ql9nm]

Masou Gakuen HXH ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@CaaziPianoSheets]

Hi Thomas :3

[@justsomedude1593]

Yea. Ut u gotta admit it's really good I dont even watch for the lewds

[@Animenzzz]

Fun fact: Ever since I started wearing a standard uniform for the weekly uploads in this year, my productivity has increased almost ten-fold. Maybe the secret for being motivated is the uniform I guess? Perhaps my uniform is also a form of god robe/Kamui　(´・ω・`) 今年に入ってから続けている毎週投稿でスタンダードユニフォームを着るようになってから、生産性が約10倍上がりました。たぶんモチベーションを維持する秘訣は何を着るか、かな？私のユニフォームもまた神衣／カムイなのかもしれない

[@justsomedude1593]

Amazing

[@tylermoore9586]

Animens full Kamui transfomation!

[@rjampana7823]

Wearing fancy clothes = productivity? noted

[@lilyw.1788]

Animenz Piano Sheets I’ had commented before how professional you look and of course dressing the part always helps with performance too but not that you really need it 😉

[@ozerozkahraman8833]

Physical changes in environment and clothing have been shown to help the brain change between contexts. "Pajama = chill mode->think about useless stuff, uniform = work mode->think about work-related stuff".

[@seahqiheng1372]

That piano has strings made of life fibres

[@Nahfley]

He use VST

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Satsuki and Ryuko teaming up against Ragyo is still one of the most memorable fights to me. I miss this show a lot.

[@justawaterdrop]

Me too...

[@-hikikomori-7191]

It's you

[@joiacimvazquez2330]

I remember seeing you in a comment from a Boku no Hero music video

[@cheesesora683]

i see u in every video comment section e.e

[@typhinsama]

Same I it's still my favourite anime with a female protagonist.

[@kalodawg8297]

Animenz should've played this naked, since in Killa la Kill less clothes = more power

[@abrahamambriz892]

🤣

[@TheWorstNoob]

Animenz is so powerful that if he played this while naked the piano would just play itself

[@artygunnar]

I want to like this, but cant since its on 69 likes, and its about nudity.....

[@ihateosu5483]

Nah, hes already completely naked behind the cam and hes just wearing sleeves, no shirt, no pants, just sleeves

[@march4652]

@@ihateosu5483 those are totally just added in post-production too.

[@user-mm7bs6vl2u]

I'm glad you're arranging for older shows instead of only playing currently airing soundtracks. There are plenty of good current songs, but a lot of older shows (Kekkai Sensen, Rakudai, and Mahouka) have some songs with iconic melodies and bring the pain from a technical standpoint when you arrange them. I can't play as well as you do, but I still love having a harder version out there to practice. Cheers!

[@chaikachan5820]

This. This comment deserves to be stressed soooo much. Sure, everyone and their brother can transcribe and arrange the current airing tracks for views, but there's something to be said for going back and still giving great songs some love too. It also shows more of a focus and love for the amazing music itself rather than just an attention grab for the current thing airing and on people's minds.

[@madelinegambon8256]

wait you just reminded me that Kill la Kill technically isn't recent anymore and I feel significantly older now

[@CzBz7]

I respect this guy for the same reason, he isn't just an amazing pianist but he is so passionate too and does what he feels. The easy way to get views is by covering seasonal shows like kimetsu no yaiba or the new sao

[@angelserenade]

Oh I want him to play "Sis" from Mahou Madoka Magica Or do a full version of "Hikaru no Senritsu"

[@pinkocean310]

Kill La Kill soundtrack is so iconic. Every piece in the entire soundtrack can be a masterpiece of their own

[@user-xv2mg8mn9g]

こんばんは！この曲は僕のお気に入りの曲です！いつもAnimenzさんの動画を拝見していると最高のアレンジをされているので、とても楽しみに思いながら聞いていました。そして聞き終えて思ったことは･･･ やっぱり最高でした！Aメロから最後まで、本当に一瞬で聞き終えてしまいました。本当にすごい！尊敬します。これからも楽しく動画を拝見させて頂こうと思っているので、お身体にはお気をつけてお過ごしください！ Very touching your piano cover! From Japan

[@Animenzzz]

ありがとうございます，これからもっと頑張ります！

[@jjlrdz]

So many years and I still love Kill la Kill :'D

[@user-tg4up3sl9p]

日本人です。いつも動画楽しく拝見させていただいています。大変素晴らしいです。

[@fushichou1818]

Wow. After listening this song on my phone throughout the year and coming back here I was so surprised to see so few clicks on the video…. This is really a hidden gem

[@leisureperson6127]

涙が止まりません。最高です！あなたのおかげでプロのピアノ奏者になりたいと言う将来が見つかりました。ありがとうございました。

[@AnimePianoAngel]

The ending is the mydearest ending!

[@Animenzzz]

Well noticed! It is indeed the same rhythm as the final bar in My Dearest

[@jonahzhang1309]

the intro made me think of the UA school festival tune

[@bigslavicman]

You know what's crazy? As I was reading this comment that final bar came up, and I got what you meant. Right after that, I scrolled up and, lo and behold, there on "Play Next" was My Dearest.

[@janpiii124]

i can't get enough of all these arrangements from all the anime i watched when i was younger

[@joshuabarrett7486]

Kill la kill will always be in my heart. So good. Complete nostalgia.

[@blackstar9456]

I love this arrangement.. It has the Animenz flavour that can't be found anywhere else.. Especially the middle softer part.. I hope this makes you slip into more Sawano Hiroyuki arrangements.. You're the only pianist able to incorporate his massive arrangements and seal them within a single instrument..

[@traineraudi6829]

The way you manage to keep the song’s mood and upbeat energy is amazing. This is now one of my personal fav arrangements from you😤🙏🏼

[@atxjazz1282]

Kill la Kill is a very important anime to me. Almost everyone has forgotten about it, so seeing stuff like this really fills me with joy!

[@passionateturtle6]

Do you suggest Kill la kill. The fan service in the cover art kind of deterred me. Is it worth it.

[@antonileemon2720]

I watched kill la kill for fan service and killing time, ended stay for the plot. Really amazing show!

[@iancomtois9832]

Right up there with its Big Bro Gurren Lagann for me 😁

[@uaitumogenki]

いつも素晴らしい音色ありがとうございます。キルラキルは大好きなアニメです。感動しました！

[@AWal31994]

this cover was incredible. the pauses, accompaniment, variety and syncopation you incorporated were all absolutely genius

[@1XxKyo]

Animenz's arrangements have been on a completely new level lately. He may just be the best YT pianist. I'm not even joking, I'm dead sirius.

[@vevan99]

He had always been the best YT pianist for anime lol

[@YukinoAniPiano]

this one can probably get in his top ten hardest arrangements,the left hand accompaniment is hard and we don't even need to talk about the right hand,those arpeggios are insane

[@vevan99]

@@YukinoAniPiano tbh tho if you've played his arrangements before, you'd realize his scales are way scarier than his arpeggios Not saying that this one's not difficult, but comparably less difficult than several others (which use all sorts of crazy techniques)

[@YukinoAniPiano]

@@vevan99 at the moment I've only been playing two of his arrangements which are only my railgun(tv size) and yasashisa no riyuu,maybe there's no scales in these covers,guess I got lucky

[@vevan99]

@@YukinoAniPiano to provide a slight illustration, Animenz's Konosuba medley is full of scales and is still harder than his arpeggio-filled arrangements like the Guilty Crown Sonata, Jiyuu no Tsubasa (duet), or Angel Beats' Faraway (which, really, are some of his easiest full-length arrangements) That said he does have easier scale-filled pieces like Owari no Sekai Kara or NagiAsu medley

[@user-uu2pv6eh2v]

素敵な演奏ありがとうございます！ 『キルラキル』は演出もキャラも曲もみんなカッコよくて好き

[@zealot3641]

I'm so happy you are doing a kill la kill song, I really hope to see more as kill la kill is one of my all-time favourite anime, and would love to see you redo don't lose your way and Blumenkranz once more, thank you Animenz you songs are great and I'm so happy a found you

[@user-fk9sh8xj4f]

何度も聴いても素敵なアレンジで鳥肌が立ちます。本当に大好きです

[@yourlocalsadboi6299]

YOOOOOOOOOOOO I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ACTUALLY DID IT *I'm in literal tears*

[@pedrofmra]

That's something that brings up the nostalgia... Loved it. By any chance, would you arrange any Steins;Gate song? : )

[@fapasaurusrex]

oh shit yes

[@eqcybread1866]

He did do Toki Tsukasadoru Juuni no Meiyaku, the ED, albeit a while ago. That being said, I'm all for more Steins;Gate arrangements.

[@Animenzzz]

The OP song “Hacking to the Gate” is on my to-do list!

[@eqcybread1866]

@@Animenzzz LET'S GOOOOO

[@mirafu3481]

@@Animenzzz did you also watch the monogatari series? I like many opening and some OST. Maybe you can compose some of them, too!

[@zengarang]

Listening to this makes the blood course rapidly through my veins like a musical Senketsu armor. What a refreshing take on a uplifting song. The liberal use of arpeggios helps give it a little extra energy. Yet they connect with the main melody seamlessly, like the fibers of a Kamui suit on the host's body. my favorite part of this piece is the 3:17 soft high register chorus, with a sweet little jazz lick thrown in right before the final chorus. I also like the repeated use of the rapidly alternating RH/LH "call and response" pattern. Gives a little extra oomph. Looking forward to what you bring us next week!

[@Animenzzz]

I also realized I started including glissando and jazz licks much more frequently in this years arrangement style than my earlier years. I mostly don’t even notice that I am using those “grace notes” (e.g. the right hand has a G# grace note in the chorus melody in 1:07), perhaps it has become an intuition to add these extra notes? Thanks for your comment!

[@tacticalguy6473]

@@Animenzzz anime jazz cover by you would be a dream came true

[@higzumo3876]

Kill la kill is eternal. Trigger turned fanservice into art, and this is brilliant.

[@justsomedude1593]

Also the fight scenes are pure gold

[@user-oc8bh3te1z]

3:55〜3:58　狂おしいほど好き!

[@corncube9063]

Yessssss I've been waiting for this ever since i heard your cover of don't lose your way, absolutely worth the wait

[@billy142857]

I still remember the two Kill la kill ost you did before. Don't lose your way~~~ I am so hyped right now!

[@randomgameguy1784]

this is truly why you are my biggest inspiration, absolutely fantastic arrangement as always keep up the AMAZING work i cannot WAIT! to hear what u have in store for us next week!!!! :D

[@charlesmareecoroza3891]

I enjoyed it. This song really hits home. Climax scenes from the anime flashed on my mind while listening. Thanks, Animenz for such a wonderful arrangement!!!

[@dragameryt7221]

i love the amount of effort u put in to make these from the description to reading the comments to the music it self

[@anarwen5461]

It’s so great to read your genuine description, listen amazing music and watch your hands flying! Living strings 🎼

[@Sara-lazy-cat]

another beautiful cover as always

[@elisabethgarcia9691]

Aw it was absolutly beautiful. I love your interpretations so much 💖💖😍 Thanks for your music

[@honeytearays]

I haven't heard this song in so long! Your arrangement is beautiful as usual

[@user-dn7jt9ij8p]

キルラキル大好きー！！ 嬉しい〜〜😭

[@mavisdom-animeonpiano]

amazing as always Animenz Sensei

[@Hereson]

Leaving a comment here after the Premiere. I can't stress how well the arrangement is: it's rich, full and captures the original groove with that twist of 'Animenz' Absolutely love the final build-up to the final chorus! Please keep blessing us with another upload next week =)

[@Animenzzz]

I spent the most time arranging the third chorus, with an alternative harmonization and a three hand technique extension part. Thanks for listening, Hereson! See you next week again

[@trevader2562]

fantastic arrangement, as always! keep it up man, you're killing it!

[@ReeceG231]

Damn this is the best version of the song I've ever heard!!!

[@user-no4kk4do9w]

不定期に投稿してくださるのが新鮮味があっていつも楽しませてもらってます。耳が幸せです、これからも頑張ってください！

[@DarioKalen_Kagenui]

Amazing!! 🌟💖

[@AndySG7]

This arrangement is so full of energy! Such an uplifting song^^ I should really watch this anime already!

[@Ryuko-T72]

This is a great composition, thank you

[@Schouvi]

I literally just finished Kill la kill a few hours ago and the first video i see when i clicked on youtube was this video. Kill la kill has gotta be one of my favourite animes now and hearing this theme being played by one of my favourite pianists on youtube makes me feel so happy

[@goldentrout4811]

Beautiful! I love this song!

[@TheBlancoKidz]

Great work as always! I love reading your thought process behind your arrangements in the description, haha

[@DrewyJin]

This piece in 3 words? Amazing, amazing, amazing. Godly amazing!! Amazingly Animenzly Awesome piece!!!!

[@yekuukey5592]

My fav show thanks for doing this

[@shelowla8970]

This is gonna be so awesome!

[@bellacianciulli7024]

I'm jealous of his long fingers. Beautiful playing:).

[@mapo5959]

Animenz, would you ever considering doing some videos on how to approach learning pieces, how you can sight read so well, improvising etc

[@SakuraNights]

I literally started rewatching Kill La Kill a few days ago! Very beautiful rendition of “Sirius”!

[@DeadPig325]

This is one of your best man its ridiculous

[@roxandlol_1272]

im so excited this my fav anime!

[@LennLenn]

the chorus is amazing, my favourite arrangements from you within the last few :)

[@user-dk9lr8iu2s]

The best of Sirius piano cover. ever.

[@emian375]

I'm glad to hear this masterpiece.

[@AndoroidP]

Nice performance, as always!

[@dm7483]

Have you considered being on spotify? I've always hoped that you would for many years. It would be really amazing if we could listen to you while driving or something!

[@Lucan583]

up, i always search him covers on spotify

[@angelochavez6932]

Up

[@ra1lgunz268]

I downloaded his covers illegally

[@doradramon9580]

Beautiful cover as always!!! Until today I love theisther's version of sirius cover. Repeat it for hundreds times... Now i have 2 favourites of sirius to repeat thousands times.

[@BaeGeeN258]

I find myself coming back to listen to this song almost daily before I start practicing. Even though the show is... weird... you're right about this being one absolutely amazing song. It always brings a smile to my face. :)

[@Nedmac320]

I love your comps

[@user-jm8sf2ky1u]

最近のアレンジの中でも会心の出来な気がします！ 新しい技術も取り入れてるし！

[@tyrichardson4326]

SHEETS SHEETS SHEETS SHEETS SHEETS! Amazing cover as always animenz, I would love to learn how to play this myself and experience what you're feeling when you play this piece!

[@ItzDrewGaming]

links to sheets in description

[@Ganmue]

Great work!

[@AnimePianistMynodex]

Crazy coincidence is that I am watching kill la kill as of now and u you upload this, crazy~

[@sumyguck8094]

Oh my gosh also a big fan of Hiroyuki Sawano!! :D He makes me want to watch animes, and basically why I convinced myself to watch KLK(still watching!) And it was an awesome decision, he makes animes more beautiful👌✨ Thank for the amazing cover as always x💕😆

[@blackstar9456]

Oh.. I see you're a man of culture.. I love how Animenz can seal Hiroyuki's compositions into a single instrument.. Especially AoT and Guilty Crown OSTs.. I think half the views on Animenz's aLIEz are mine.. Also Ryo and Kajura Yuki..

[@aamper369]

Awwww it's gorgeous! Sooo cool! I hope I can play as cool as you oneday! And you like it, it's perfect

[@Dave-lf7he]

I feel like his arrangements just keep getting smoother and cleaner as time passes

[@pianohelper8873]

You make the best arrangements. For anime openings. And that's a fact.

[@Kjack49044]

Kill la kill was fun its whole run and didn't overstay its welcome. Great arrangement 💯

[@Zezemint]

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Just like your covers are for us audience in the performance hall. Sirius is also called the Dog Star, hence kawaii Guts (and his awesome sweater) is the real star of the show.

[@tastychicken3566]

worth of the wait after a years for piano version

[@kuhtan3017]

Thank you for your great performance today.

[@dyveul]

The absolute king

[@newnewchannel]

You are my goal !!!when I feeling tried I watch your video I will working hard back to practice piano!!!Amazing!!keep upload video to us!!

[@Cream_Machine]

Very well done sir

[@arcadiascarlet]

懐かしいですねー

[@caseterminator3662]

Nice vid, ur great at what u do

[@izzybv]

I have the biggest smile listening to this as I'm going sleep. So many memories ;v;

[@edoardodepiccoli3004]

i don't watch anime, don't read manga or things like that. I discovered you about 2 years ago and i fell in love with anime music but expecially with your arrangements

[@belindaarispe3497]

Wonderfull!! I'm so happy to listening to you!! From Argentina.

[@grasshopperstudios2004]

I love this song, I am crying with joy pretty much cause it brings back memories of the show ;-;

[@purplegalaxy1234]

I’ve never clicked so fast on a video in my life 😂😍😍

[@pianime9996]

Nice job!!!

[@elysaalb]

melhor opening de todaaass!!!!

[@jerrycola6966]

Those hands look like they’ve been to hell and back

[@user-uw1xz6tp7b]

Bravo!! Thank you very much.

[@dorianspianogallery1278]

You are brilliant

[@user-jg2ki9uk3u]

Так легко, естественно, непринуждённо, технично - разве можно так играть вообще?? Круто однако! Браво!

[@Sagolel4797]

0:53 sounds absolutely gorgeous!

[@cookieknight7916]

This cover made me look up the original song and anime!

[@rosannamasini2075]

❤bellissimo

[@callmeyangforshort8790]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS NOWWW I WANTTTT OPENINGGG 2 AMBIGUOUS ITSSS BEAAAAUUTTIIIFULLL