While I Think - Xenoblade Chronicles (solo piano arrangement)

[@purpleschala]

Sheets are now available! www.musicnotes.com/l/TCGWS

[@DuoBeard]

There isn’t a single song from Xenoblade Chronicles that is dislike. This one is just so damn good

[@purpleschala]

it's such an amazing OST!! and this one is one of my favorites. so underappreciated!!

[@Dave-bf6bs]

There's one, the song when shulk has a vision... I hate that song

[@CodrilePin]

Same, all are beautiful ❤

[@fogboundturtle]

You are preaching to the choir !

[@KinglyRed]

"Riki heard. Riki heard Melly's brother..."

[@purpleschala]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA THAT WHOLE SCENE JUST WRECKS ME SOB MELIA IS SUCH A GOOD GIRL

[@thekiss2083]

"That cutscene" with Melia and this song is my favorite part of the game. So much emotion and her inner strength is just 😭😭

[@purpleschala]

OMG RIGHT!?!?!?!?!?! this just, exactly this!!!!! I LOVE HER OMG tbh during the epilogue i was HOPING a certain someone would magically have survived somehow but alas sob haha

[@thekiss2083]

@@purpleschala I haven't played the epilogue yet but I'm looking forward to it. Just got to Sword Valley in the main game. Remastered soundtrack is really good for the most part!

[@astraseven]

this plays at the end of bionis interior right

[@mrgideon666]

Of all the things it was Riki’s dialogue that broke me in this scene. Riki heard...

[@legendarydragon7097]

@@astraseven it plays at a lot of more emotional parts from prison island onwards but that is the main one that people remember it from.

[@samuelvest4181]

I can hear "you must accompany shulk." at 2:09 and its chills every time

[@bayonetta5101]

Ill never forget the moment this was playing when Meyneth sacrificed herself and the High Entias was turn into Telethias. Not to mention Melia and Kallian's farewell scene T-T

[@purpleschala]

two of my favorite scenes!! especially the one with Kallian, i just LOVE HIM SO MUCH OMG

[@blackh9604]

I know nothin about Xenoblade but this cover makes me FEEL THINGS. You're awesome!

[@purpleschala]

awww! thank you so much for listening!!! i really appreciate it!!

[@ShallBePurified]

The song of the most tragic character in this game.

[@ZSymphonia]

I loved this! The Xenoblade OST made me start loving VGM back when I first played the game. I gotta mention that your piano arrangements have been a huge inspiration for me lately. I started to go to piano lessons in the beginning of this year, in hopes of being able to make piano arrangements of VGM someday, and everytime I listen to one of your arrangements I feel inspired to practice and learn more so I can someday make arrangements too :)

[@purpleschala]

AHHH I LOVE THIS OMG!!!!

[@ZSymphonia]

@@purpleschala I will definitely study and practice a lot so I can do it! :D Thank you :)

[@555redkid]

One of my friends is streaming the Definitive Edition, and I’m watching them play it. So far, we’re about halfway through the game, and I’m really liking it so far! I can certainly understand why this series is so popular! Oh, and nice job by the way, this was well done!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!!! really glad you guys are enjoying the game, it's absolutely fantastic!!!

[@creandoCOSASdiy]

You are a breathtaking musician.

[@purpleschala]

creandoCOSASdiy lol that’s very kind of you thank you! I try lol

[@creandoCOSASdiy]

@@purpleschala You must be the chosen one to play the best possible arrangement for Love Grows (from Final Fantasy Distant World's concerts)!!!

[@LoftOfTheUniverse]

Whenever I think of this song, I think of this cover because it encapsulates the emotion and technical perfection of the piece, and adds your unique playing to it. Thank you for sharing.

[@purpleschala]

omg thank you so much! That's really kind of you to say and means a lot, this is one of the Xenoblade themes that gets me the most emotional because of all those scenes with Melia and Kallian.

[@localgoodboy9289]

I’ve been following your music on Spotify for a few months now and just experienced this song with proper headphones and I can’t explain how much it soothes my anxiety.

[@DpianiSt]

Honestly, no words to describe this arrangement❤

[@lpatinol95]

YEEESSS!! I loved this theme since I heard it many years ago on the Wii! I saw your video and hyped haha! And I was not disapointed :) love your work... PS.: Melia best girl

[@purpleschala]

aw thank you!!!! and yes she is such a good girl!! though Sharla is my fave girl hahaha

[@UprisingGrand]

I never got to around playing Xenoblade but the music is really soothing. Absolutely loved the hint of Pat Metheny near the climax! Lyle Mays always appears in my head when I hear Letter from Home. Can’t wait to hear more.

[@purpleschala]

ahhhhhh lyle mays is just incredible, gone too soon. I only learned recently he passed away earlier this year. and if you get a chance, i cannot recommend the first xenoblade game highly enough. easily one of the greatest JRPGs of all time, def one of the best i've played in the past five years.

[@bobplusbill]

Top notch song choice and performance! One of my favourites from a staggered (heh) soundtrack.

[@purpleschala]

LMAO I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE

[@ChrismanTheGreat]

I think I first found your channel from some of your old Xenoblade videos years ago, so when I heard you were making more I was beyond excited! You did such a great job on this song and I can't wait to hear any others you're doing!

[@purpleschala]

aww Chris, thank you so much!!!!!

[@MrGutzs]

Some people forget about this piece and how it played a role in one of the most integral parts of the story for this game, and what a pivotal changing moment it was for Melia's character. What I especially love about this piece is that it plays again, with her but this time with her new attitude and "vision" on life. You can really see how much her character has grown over the game. I really love this cover and feel as if its Melia's theme. Great work, I'd love to see more Xenoblade from you😆

[@TrooperKid18]

just. just enamoured. honest to god. The piece is legendary as it is but man... the arrangement gets all those heart wrenching chords/voicings just perfect! still, the best part is actually hearing it played by someone who understands all the weight in the piece - thanks very much for this

[@tinavanvelthoven8896]

Wauwie !!!!!! So incredibly talented in jazz ! Do you sell the sheet music of this arrangement as well ?😉

[@purpleschala]

AHHHHH omg. that's such a huge compliment and really means so much. Thank you 😭😭 i'm so glad you liked it.

[@ElmaXC]

One of my favourite pieces in this game. Thank you so much for covering this.

[@purpleschala]

omg thank you so much, I'm so glad you liked it! Also one of my favorites from the game, it plays during some of the most powerful story moments.

[@zork6233]

Beautiful, my favorite song from all of the Xenoblade games, you did amazing

[@purpleschala]

ahh thank you!! I love this track so much and I'm glad you liked my rendition of it!

[@XIMCentral]

Yay more Xenoblade Crhonicles! :)

[@ZoharEmulator]

OMG, this gave me real chills: it turned out even better than I hoped it would, and I loved the original spin you put on the latter half of the arrangement! Here's hoping this one is just the first of many Xeno covers to come .

[@purpleschala]

AHH thanks man!!! that means a lot coming from you, tbh i was pretty unsure about the direction of this one for a while especially that end bit lol but i'm glad thought it worked!!!!

[@jeffreyhartmannmusic]

Brilliant playing Purple!!!!!... kicked back and hugely enjoyed your performance.... Bravo Maestra!!!!!!... jeff

[@purpleschala]

jeffrey hartmann thanks Jeff! Appreciated!!!

[@Caliko]

Gosh this is absolutely beautiful!!! It works SO well as a piano solo!

[@purpleschala]

EEEEEEE THANK YOU

[@Daren_PNW]

This is one game I've always bookmarked as a kid but never got around to it. Wonderful, as always, you charming pianist you!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!! and if you do get a chance, please do play this one! easily one of the finest JRPGs ever made, def one of the best I've played in recent years.

[@VideoGameMuso]

URGHHHH this is too good, as always, thank you for the XC VGM goodness T_________T

[@purpleschala]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@VideoGameMuso]

@@purpleschala doing very well, fortunate to be in New Zealand so life is more or less back to normal "^__^ Hope you and the family are coping well over there!

[@Auride]

Your expertise shines through! I love it!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!!!

[@Rael0505]

so beautiful

[@AncientMusicVideos]

It's a really beautiful theme. Really cool to here you play it :)

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!!! it really is. surprised it's not covered more.

[@user-or5yf1rw4n]

Nice work purple! Im happy to still see you upload stuff, even if it takes a little longer! ^^

[@purpleschala]

haha!! thanks man!!! appreciated

[@stevel935]

What a coincidence. You posted this video at Reyn Time.

[@TheRhedNova]

Yesssss!!! This is one of the best tracks in the game, in my opinion. I think it probably is the definitive song - there's a lot of action, sure, but the pain the story addresses echoes through everything. I'm glad your piece captures the haunting bittersweetness of the original, and I'm so glad that the remake has revived interest in this game.

[@purpleschala]

AHHH I'M SO GLAD YOU LIKED IT!!!!!

[@IsrafelCello]

Gorgeous! And I managed, I think to look away from the description in time to avoid any spoilers! :D

[@purpleschala]

LMAO HOW FAR ARE YOU GUYS IN THE GAME ANDREW

[@IsrafelCello]

@@purpleschala haha!! I am ashamed to admit that as of this moment I have only played forty-five minutes....

[@Fesnir]

Gorgeous arrangement!! 100% Melia is the sweetest. Loved reading all the inner arranging thoughts too!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!!! she REALLY is omg

[@LouisR56]

Very pretty arrangement as usual, so well articulated and delicate. Your playing really is something!

[@purpleschala]

aww thank you, that's so kind! i'm trying to be better about nuance in my playing so that means a lot.

[@creandoCOSASdiy]

I love your playing. I love your piano's sound. Bravo

[@purpleschala]

Thank you very much!

[@fuahuahuatime5196]

This is so good!!

[@Link1s]

This such a good cover. My number one favorite game is Xenoblade Chronicles 3

[@johnfenske7764]

I got so lost in FFVIIR that I totally forgot about the xenoblade definitive edition, thanks for reminding me!! Loved your arrangement, can't wait to hear some more from XC! (or tactics, I'm always down for that)

[@purpleschala]

HAHAHA OHHH that is completely justified FF7R owned my soul for two weeks, it was SO GOOD, literally felt like the game Square wanted to make in 1996 but lacked the tech. Everything i hoped for and so much more omg. XCDE is fantastic, so many great updates, the epilogue is cute and fun and of course the music

[@AniMuffinPiano]

omg this is beautiful !

[@purpleschala]

ahh thank you very much, i'm glad you like it!!

[@KadeKalka]

Wow, this is incredible!

[@purpleschala]

aw thank you!

[@bayonetta5101]

A cover for Satorl Marsh Night please!!!

[@fallofmanbrand]

Loved It!

[@purpleschala]

thank you!!!

[@PianoGameKnight]

Awesome performance as usual :) Haven't gotten to the part in the game where this is played but I'm looking forward to it XD

[@purpleschala]

thank you Jimmy!!!!!

[@PianoGameKnight]

I am!!

[@jfigueroa9347]

Sheets no longer available, would love it if you could make them available again!

[@purpleschala]

@@jfigueroa9347 ah yeah unfortunately Nintendo DMCA’d all unofficial sheets so my publisher had to take them down but if you’re still interested feel free to email me at [e-mail]!

[@mingchen2063]

I'm in love.

[@quintonwashington3946]

Hi. I always enjoy your pieces! Hope ur staying safe

[@purpleschala]

thanks! same to you!

[@quintonwashington3946]

:)

[@amaanb1923]

Once again, an amazing job from you purpleschala! This beautiful arrangement was the thing that finally convinced myself to get this game. So excited to play it! I have a question though, how long is the game including the future connected epilogue?

[@purpleschala]

AHHH EXCELLENT i'm so happy to hear that!!!!! you will love it! the gameplay can be a bit tricky and the tutorials are text heavy but stick with it, it is worth it!!! and there's always easy mode! i'd say on normal mode without doing any of the sidequests it's about 60-70 hours, adding the sidequests will be easily 150 hours, maybe more if memory serves. on easy mode i hear it's about 50, but of course that varies with play style. epilogue took me 20 hours for about 98% completion of all side quests and bosses.

[@CodrilePin]

Eres tan talentosa, suena bellísimo ❤

[@MelodiCat753]

I love this song and When We Part Ways so much!!! You did a fantastic job! Did you create sheet music, and if so, could you post it? I just got a new Yamaha keyboard that I'm super excited about. :D Someday, I'll get an upright. Maybe even a grand like you have. :)

[@MelodiCat753]

Also, I'm tempted to replay Xenoblade again too, but I'm actually thinking of returning to X again as I miss that game. Future Connected was such a sweet epilogue, even though the Fog King was unexplained. I love how they developed Tyrea and Melia's relationship.

[@purpleschala]

@@MelodiCat753 hahaha nice!! congrats on the new yamaha!!! that's always super exciting!! =) FC was super fun, i loved collecting my Nopon army hahaha and it was really nice to see Tyrea's redemption arc closed off.

[@BraveWT]

@@purpleschala I too, would like the sheet music if it is available

[@brominator94]

Any way to get the sheets for this? Love it and your performance!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!! and yes, I'm working the sheets situation out currently--hopefully soon!! thank you for your interest!!! =)

[@brominator94]

@@purpleschala awesome! I'm very glad to discover this channel! The climax of this arrangement gave me goosebumps as it was my favorite song from the game. The jazz style ending was 👌. Can't wait to try it out once you release it!

[@purpleschala]

@@brominator94 thank you so much Bryan you're too kind! This is one of my favorites as well because those Melia and Kallian scenes are just so tearjerking sobs forever. I will update the description once it's done! Happy holidays to you!

[@PhantomHeit]

do you have sheet music?

[@DpianiSt]

Why does it say sheet music unavailable

[@zanecarroll6351]

Please, do some Chrono Cross arrangements! The OST is composed by the same person that did Xenogears!

[@ascetic3312]

Haven't played the game, but this is a really nice piece that sounds great under your fingers. Edit: Hmm, someone's probably going to take that out of context.

[@purpleschala]

haha! thank you so much!!!

[@ascetic3312]

@@purpleschala No consoles of any kind since the PS1. I only game on my PC. Oh, I guess I play some time-waster games on my 5+ year old Samsung tablet from time to time but I don't really count that. I considered getting a Switch, but do I really need to spend $300 plus $$$ for the games for a device I'm not going to use that often? Nah.

[@richardsargent4444]

Them's some tasty chord voicing.

[@richardsargent4444]

Had me squinting my eyes and shaking my head no, but really meaning "hell ya".

[@purpleschala]

hahahahaha thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!! I'm not the best versed in jazz but trying to get better!

[@richardsargent4444]

@@purpleschala I feel you. I’m beginning to develop my ear for being able to transcribe better. Ear training courses in college wasn’t the priority and I wish it was.

[@richardsargent4444]

Always something to work on.

[@itsaxel8088]

While I cry

[@fel_7264]

I have no idea how you’re able to write down stuff like what plays right after 3:21

[@purpleschala]

hahaha that was improvised, i hate writing stuff down

[@fel_7264]

So I’ve heard...😏

[@gabrielm.q6604]

Lindaaaaaa