A Cruel Angel's Thesis - Neon Genesis Evangelion OP [Piano]

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2020
  • Sheet music → mymusic.st/animenzzz/41460
    The opening song of Neon Genesis Evangelion is probably the most famous Anime Opening song of all time and I was facing a monumental challenge to adapt this legendary song to the piano. My arrangement of this song for the piano can be described as "groovy", but it still retains my "orchestral style" of arranging.
    I played this song many times during my Animenz live concerts in the past and I improvised if from the scratch every time. However, the beginning part 00:02 with the flowing arpeggios was one of my favorite arrangement ideas, so only this part was never changed.
    Perhaps it's just me, but every time I listen to the original song, I am always amused by the huge contrast between the choir singing part at the beginning and the part where the drums kick in. It feels like some heavenly choir is suddenly interrupted by a breakdancing group 。゚( ゚^∀^゚)゚。
    That's why I deliberately arranged the left hand accompaniment in a very upbeat rhythm, especially during the chorus in 01:20. I have listened to the full version of A Cruel Angel's Thesis many times already, but the part which I still don't fully understand is the mysterious "guitar solo" part, right after the first chorus.
    I am not sure what exact harmonies are played in the original song, but many piano cover versions use this opportunity to start their own individual piano solo parts, which can range from incredibly jazzy to a very lyrical style. I used a rather minimalistic approach by reducing the sound to a minimum of two bass notes in the left hand 01:43 because I wanted to focus the attention to the upcoming choir part in 01:58.
    For the final repeat of the chorus in 04:09, I was using an alternative harmonization in the left hand to steer the song towards the big climax at 04:16. Imagine a Tam-Tam (a gong-like orchestra instrument which makes a DWAAAAAAANG~ sound) being striked at this moment. And after this turning point, I changed the atmosphere back like it was in the beginning and for one more time, the flowing right hand arpeggios are returning in 04:26. But this time they are going all the way up - like an ascending angel - until it reaches C8, the highest possible piano key. I think I am using the C8 note for the first time in any of my arrangements.
    But if there is one thing I am really surprised by, it's the fact that the main melody of chorus never feels boring, despite being repeated for more than 9 times in the original song. I guess it's just a timeless composition after all.
    Well, that's it for this weeks upload! I hope you enjoyed reading the story behind the creation of this arrangement.
    Next week, I am going to arrange another song from the Evangelion franchise. I guess it's time to give all those nostalgic Anime songs a new chance to be played on the piano again, even if they are more than 2 decades old.
    See you next week!
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    Piano arrangement by Animenz
    Original Song: A Cruel Angel's Thesis / 残酷な天使のテーゼ
    Anime: Neon Genesis Evangelion / 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン
    Published by: Starchild Records (1995)
    Composed by: Hidetoshi Sato / 佐藤 英敏
    Performed by: Yoko Takahashi / 高橋 洋子
    #ACruelAngelsThesis #Evangelion #Piano #Animenz
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  • @hoifu9408
    @hoifu9408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31082

    "i paid for the whole piano i'm gonna use the whole piano"

    • @camilaindriago1076
      @camilaindriago1076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +325

      Lmao 😂😂😂

    • @pixela1110
      @pixela1110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +539

      This joke is so dumb, why is it under every piano cover vid

    • @JohnWick-mv7hl
      @JohnWick-mv7hl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +677

      @@pixela1110 i find it absolutely hillarious, u got a problem?
      Not everyone watched the previous videos u dumb

    • @vinneythe14th68
      @vinneythe14th68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

      @@JohnWick-mv7hl it's literally on every piano video, it's so stupidly overused that it's just not funny anymore

    • @JohnWick-mv7hl
      @JohnWick-mv7hl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +458

      @@vinneythe14th68 as i said, not everyone watched them, like me
      you could choose to ignore it

  • @TheGamerTazz
    @TheGamerTazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9645

    Ah yes, the human with 2 friendly-neighborhood spiderhands.

    • @yahimtalkingtoyou4653
      @yahimtalkingtoyou4653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +237

      This made me laugh so hard because his fingers really do move faster than spider legs, mean while my short slow sausage fingers can only move at an ants pace unless i practice for months 🙃

    • @brigetbirbaew
      @brigetbirbaew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @Tristan Lavictoire That's actually really common in pianists at least from what ive seen (and experienced)!! We work hard to stretch our hands for different songs especially when learning three hand technique ^-^

    • @Theo-uk3mk
      @Theo-uk3mk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@brigetbirbaew Daniel barenboim meanwhile sitting over here with the opposite

    • @atackplus-rediconnt8189
      @atackplus-rediconnt8189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      2 angels

    • @hazardous472
      @hazardous472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@yahimtalkingtoyou4653 I'm sure he also has to practice a lot to be able to move that fast sir, keep it up

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5607

    "Get in the robot, Shinji!"
    Me: Get on the piano Animenz!

    • @guyman5810
      @guyman5810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Here before this comment gets 100 likes :)

    • @spencerlamm
      @spencerlamm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@guyman5810 Me too :)

    • @graphoid
      @graphoid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me 3!

    • @vinneythe14th68
      @vinneythe14th68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Anta baka?

    • @propianist3827
      @propianist3827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Piano tutorial people just quit their job after seeing his skill

  • @labrador122
    @labrador122 ปีที่แล้ว +1731

    This masterpiece led me to the greatest pianist YT channel here, and I appreciate all of the covers made by Animenz. The most exciting moment in my daily life is receiving the YT notice while Animenz uploads his latest works, and I was always amazed by them, again and again. Glad to be born in a generation with such a genius piano performer!

    • @winninggoodman4594
      @winninggoodman4594 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow woo9

    • @jamesckyeh
      @jamesckyeh ปีที่แล้ว +54

      The algorithms led me to a comment probably written by someone I know irl 🤣

    • @labrador122
      @labrador122 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@jamesckyeh WOW! What a surprise! Long time no see, senpai~

    • @Leo-rd6ly
      @Leo-rd6ly ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@labrador122 im invested, how y'all know eachother?

    • @michaeltherrien8172
      @michaeltherrien8172 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Leo-rd6ly yeah, what's the backstory?😂

  • @grindhouseclown5621
    @grindhouseclown5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7652

    This is what 400 percent synchronisation with the piano looks like.

    • @yoshi7957
      @yoshi7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      So his eyes glow, he has some sort of invisible shield, and can slash a 50 meter tall roll of tissue with one arm? nice

    • @bluemagician9724
      @bluemagician9724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@yoshi7957 *tin foil

    • @Rockgamer823
      @Rockgamer823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Not true, 400 percent synchro and you are fanta

    • @kingkazuma2239
      @kingkazuma2239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      What human instrumentality looks like on the piano

    • @uberkelvin
      @uberkelvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      *piano breaks free of restraints and goes on rampage*

  • @widget_9435
    @widget_9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3112

    Light: I’m pretty fast
    Animenz’s fingers: Yeah alright buddy

    • @coriwimmer9847
      @coriwimmer9847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      It takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds for the light from the sun to reach Earth. When he played this song for the first time, sun was weeping tears of joy in less than 3.

    • @pleasecontactme4274
      @pleasecontactme4274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@coriwimmer9847 your data is old, light must have gotten much faster now

    • @theweeniesreleased8503
      @theweeniesreleased8503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Pro QBr yeah cuz of animenz buff they receive 99% speed

    • @couch9679
      @couch9679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      i thought it was death note for a hot second

    • @pianohelper8873
      @pianohelper8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@couch9679 omg lol same.
      Light

  • @bluedb2793
    @bluedb2793 ปีที่แล้ว +934

    I learned this song for 6 months and now i have 4 hands

    • @BloodyBaseballs6053
      @BloodyBaseballs6053 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Dam, pls teach me bro
      Having 4 hands would be albeit pretty awkward but very useful

    • @forestlaflamme5372
      @forestlaflamme5372 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Bro got so good at this song they turned into lord garmadon

    • @HR-wi6xy
      @HR-wi6xy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I learned this song for 30 minutes and my finger can't even move after that

    • @Delicious_cannon_minion
      @Delicious_cannon_minion ปีที่แล้ว +4

      “I’ve been trained in your piano arts by count Dooku”
      “Reveals second pair of arms”

    • @JO_Piano
      @JO_Piano ปีที่แล้ว

      I need to relearn it 😭

  • @giacatluong7528
    @giacatluong7528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    my dude just played A Cruel Angel's Thesis in cursive

  • @mrkhan4247
    @mrkhan4247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4280

    imagine this guy in a text argument

  • @cahsahhhhhhhn
    @cahsahhhhhhhn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3600

    Headphones: on
    Piano: tuned
    Angels: cruel
    Oh yeah, it’s Orange Tang time

    • @davidgarrett4327
      @davidgarrett4327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Monogatari!!?
      Where is Araragi? Did you escape again?

    • @Renzu-ZG
      @Renzu-ZG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Umm, want some donuts?

    • @slushiemonster3994
      @slushiemonster3994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Shinji: not in the robot

    • @cub3thusiast788
      @cub3thusiast788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      hotel: trivago

    • @cahsahhhhhhhn
      @cahsahhhhhhhn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Krish nah I get WiFi in Araragi’s shadow so I get on TH-cam when I’m bored

  • @-ninjanOodlez
    @-ninjanOodlez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +643

    To my father: thank you.
    To my mother: farewell.
    And to all the children: congratulations.

    • @evelynashe8701
      @evelynashe8701 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Aaa, That makes me cry so much.

    • @darkstudios693
      @darkstudios693 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Never understood this scene.

    • @aurelia8028
      @aurelia8028 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wat

    • @liezellelismazo5002
      @liezellelismazo5002 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@darkstudios693 HOW DARE UUU

    • @brotherhoodofsteel64
      @brotherhoodofsteel64 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@liezellelismazo5002yeah. Imma be honest. Not even i understand it

  • @edaxtonum9803
    @edaxtonum9803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1440

    This just sounds so amazing. It sounds like he poured his soul into it. It's not just that he's perfected his craft, because the song can still feel flatt, but he makes it sound so emotional. With every key he presses it makes me feel something. This is something many other pianist's on this platform lack. They simply play the song and that's it, even though there's so much more to it than just the sheet music.

    • @No-ms3hj
      @No-ms3hj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well said

    • @minm4234
      @minm4234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@erseshe pe: "play emotionally"

    • @jrplayz4958
      @jrplayz4958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A M E N💀

    • @Charles-ve6cb
      @Charles-ve6cb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The song isn’t stiff tho

    • @CindersGD
      @CindersGD หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is what I appreciate about animenz, even if the covers can deviate from the original, they feel so alive.

  • @violet4794
    @violet4794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4340

    You know, it isn’t a true animenz piece if human beings can play it

    • @50mt
      @50mt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Kaworu was quite good at playing the piano...

    • @OzymandiasLoFi
      @OzymandiasLoFi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Like Jojo :D
      - 🤖 Neon Genesis Evangelion LoFi mix: th-cam.com/video/_Itkilr8z14/w-d-xo.html

    • @asianguy5012
      @asianguy5012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      but I can actually play it....

    • @zenmeteor9474
      @zenmeteor9474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i could also play it with like 4 weeks training but i am too fcking lazy

    • @YukinoAniPiano
      @YukinoAniPiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      @@asianguy5012 name checks out lol

  • @SZ-wb1qb
    @SZ-wb1qb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3125

    How does he do it. This man's version just sounds way better than that of everyone else's

    • @cristinavillarin9438
      @cristinavillarin9438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

      First time?

    • @kurokun07
      @kurokun07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +382

      he composed his own piece and been playing piano for so long, a man that excels in his craft is both powerful and dangerous man

    • @phamthanh4785
      @phamthanh4785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +217

      And his piano is a Steinway

    • @poncho1976
      @poncho1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Well thats the skills you acquire when you in a conservatory

    • @pianohelper8873
      @pianohelper8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yet he is underrated.

  • @yoshi7957
    @yoshi7957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Simply piano be like : this is what Kaworu looks like after 2 weeks of training!

    • @dawn_knight0
      @dawn_knight0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO YES

    • @dankdio2887
      @dankdio2887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      2 weeks? bro this is 2 days on simply piano. 2 weeks is simply piano and mere mortals can't even comprehend what you playing, it just sounds like a high-pitched noise to them.

    • @Nillioh
      @Nillioh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dankdio2887 you underestimate the power of simply piano. 2 seconds is enough for a newborn to learn this

  • @smccarver160
    @smccarver160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    This is the one song that made me finally start learning piano and still gives me motivation to keep on playing, I strive to play this one day which keep the drive in learning a tough instrument without a teacher

    • @ruthwang1500
      @ruthwang1500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      加油

    • @minm4234
      @minm4234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      SAME! I first tried Hikaru Nara then I watched Neon Genesis, and DUDE, I want to CHASE that dragon. I'm heading straight for the gold.

    • @smccarver160
      @smccarver160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@minm4234 hikaru Nara, fiction, and a cruel angel thesis are the ones that really does it for me

    • @samshiflett1792
      @samshiflett1792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      do you use an app or something? like simply piano.

    • @DeadlockDev
      @DeadlockDev ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just started my journey like 5 minutes ago 💀

  • @astaroththedaeva9717
    @astaroththedaeva9717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5626

    Despite this song being two decades or something old now, it's still a straight fucking banger.

    • @pain3236
      @pain3236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +215

      2.5 decades, its realistically one of the best anime ops ever.

    • @Raydnt69
      @Raydnt69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Music is timeless

    • @Frkyyyy
      @Frkyyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      3 decades my guy , 3.

    • @czay7903
      @czay7903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      4.5 decades now

    • @lstanley8565
      @lstanley8565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      My guy I don't think this song is 45 years old

  • @Animenzzz
    @Animenzzz  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6557

    アレンジするための自信が十分つくまでずいぶん時間がかかってしまいました。文字通り最も有名なアニメソングといっても過言ではないからね。2020年現在の自分のアレンジスタイルさえあれば、このアレンジを最高のものにすることができそうな気がしたので今週とうとうアレンジしてみました。みんな聞いてくれてどうもありがとう!(シンジはついにロボットから降りることができました。ミッション終了です。)
    I have been waiting a long time until I feel confident enough to arrange this song, because it's simply the most universally recognized Anime song of all time. I think my current arrangement style in 2020 is able to bring out the best of this piece, so I finally took the chance to arrange it for this week's upload. Thank you everyone for listening! (And Shinji can finally get out of his robot now. His mission is done)

    • @timetesseract7527
      @timetesseract7527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Jeez, that cover arrangement was fabulous!

    • @YukinoAniPiano
      @YukinoAniPiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      those arpeggios just add so much elegancy to the song,I love it

    • @jinvasion8069
      @jinvasion8069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What a great cover, had to think of your nostalgia medley in shenzhen, are you going to make a detective conan (case closed) arrangement as well?

    • @user-tq8vd2xj6z
      @user-tq8vd2xj6z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I want to start learning how to play piano and read sheets, anyone know where to start or any tips or advice at all? I have no clue where to even begin

    • @xni_k
      @xni_k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@user-tq8vd2xj6z Start with easy songs like requiem for a dream and if you can play this do something harder... If you played for around 1,5 years you can try something like moonlight sonata in the 3th movement... You can also find many TH-camr on TH-cam who teach you playing... Look at "Tomas Forschbach"...
      But if you what to play like Animenz you have to learn very long...

  • @alwaysmycamera
    @alwaysmycamera 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    2:59 - 3:13 is crazy hard with perfect precision! AND 3:21 is SO UNDERRATED. That millisecond was mindblowing how did no one noticed? My gosh. And you did so well in building the momentum of the entire song especially at 3:54 we could feel the climax is coming from your progressiona and it is absolutely thrilling to my brain and ears. Love it love it love it how you played it effortlessly. So so gifted

    • @kachow5830
      @kachow5830 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That section looks sped up lol

  • @Wistbacka
    @Wistbacka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    This is on a completely different level of excellence. This arrangement is both so pop-jazzy but simultaneously filled with classic techniques and arrangement styles and influences. Just incredible!

  • @IceMan-pq5gd
    @IceMan-pq5gd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1482

    3:54 makes me so f***ing happy that such sound can be made on piano.

  • @cheebongyan5593
    @cheebongyan5593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7797

    Plot twist: He’s only using 2% of his power

    • @nicoleokonji6283
      @nicoleokonji6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      *gasp* so what would his 100% power be?
      My mind won't be able to take that much power

    • @cheebongyan5593
      @cheebongyan5593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      If he unleashes all his power, the world WILL EXPLODE!!

    • @nicoleokonji6283
      @nicoleokonji6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      @@cheebongyan5593 That, my friend, is an understatement. I believe the whole galaxy would explode

    • @cheebongyan5593
      @cheebongyan5593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      NANI?!?

    • @nicoleokonji6283
      @nicoleokonji6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@cheebongyan5593 I said if he unleashes his whole power the world won't explode..its the whole galaxy that would explode

  • @for_nothing_important
    @for_nothing_important ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Can’t believe he made his own full version of this song.

  • @hlang08
    @hlang08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This is possibly the most incredible thing I've ever heard. I've learned three of Animenz's arrangements so far and love them. This is next level.

  • @Caliko
    @Caliko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1926

    Best Animenz cover of 2020 I'm in love
    1. 0:53 smooth
    2. 1:35 LOVE that right hand
    3. 1:43 is INCREDIBLE that entire part until 2:13 sounds SO good
    Not mentioning all the 3-hand techniques since that's just classic Animenz at this point LOL they're as impressive as ever!
    4. 2:59 so pretty...
    5. 3:05 smooth pt. 2
    6. 3:36 what a good mood change~
    7. 3:50 love that run
    8. 3:54 why use both hands when you can use ONE
    9. 4:08 I feel that buildup in my BONES so good
    10. 4:17 that bit has SUCH a cool mood to it
    11. 4:26 wonderful ending, 11/11 you can get out of the robot now Animenz

    • @a.saraya7763
      @a.saraya7763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      love 2:59 and 3:36 so much!

    • @ah-mal
      @ah-mal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      My guy just did a full Kowalski analysis on this lmao 😂

    • @KamiNosane
      @KamiNosane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nice review! watched it following your steps xD

    • @TurtleMonkeyGG
      @TurtleMonkeyGG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      0:53 was sooo smooth im glad im not the only one who noticeddd

    • @irly8915
      @irly8915 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1:43 reaaaaaalllly amazing!

  • @tirimito5844
    @tirimito5844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +768

    Friend: What are you doing?
    Me: Just destroying my self-confidence

    • @couch9679
      @couch9679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Y E S

    • @daemophobia
      @daemophobia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This song makes me filled with confidence though

    • @whyu7580
      @whyu7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@daemophobia the piano man is just too good it breaks your confidence seeing your not even half as good as this chap and you think you’ve been working hard

    • @emiliawells8738
      @emiliawells8738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, I can't agree with that. Listening to his performance gives me energy, strength and confidence. I also practise piano and I know I'm pretty crappy and never will be able to play like him, but on the other side I'm so happy that it is possible for someone to play such a beautiful piece of music that it is more like inspiration to keep practising.

    • @dominicpricco6463
      @dominicpricco6463 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emiliawells8738 I’m pretty crappy at piano too for someone who plays and I 100% agree, listening to this makes me want to sit down and start playing

  • @GoogleUser3939
    @GoogleUser3939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    生涯忘れる事のない最高のピアノアレンジをありがとう。

  • @justanabsolutegamer14
    @justanabsolutegamer14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "You cannot Perfect Perfection"
    Animenz: " *Ahem* Gentlemen"

  • @maxbryancosmosse4748
    @maxbryancosmosse4748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1175

    Remember kids, the H in Neon Genesis Evangelion stands for Happiness.
    Rip the live version comments tho.

    • @ronin8095
      @ronin8095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Wait...

    • @obm8731
      @obm8731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Man this joke is too good

    • @Lilly-Lilac
      @Lilly-Lilac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Patricio Escamilla Mues and the B in Neon Genesis Evangelion stands for budget

    • @UltmtDestroyer
      @UltmtDestroyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Remember kids, the t in Neon genesis evangelion stands for tank top master

    • @exordial9266
      @exordial9266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Of course its *H E N T A I*

  • @exon-3512
    @exon-3512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +728

    *Me looking at all the get in the robot shinji comments*: Yes very nice indeed

  • @user-sj3mi6hl5i
    @user-sj3mi6hl5i 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    かなりアレンジ加わってるのに特徴的なとこはちゃんと表現してあって愛を感じます、、!!

  • @naokiAz
    @naokiAz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    3:52 This is a melody ❤🤌

  • @Austin-jq4jo
    @Austin-jq4jo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2421

    Do we have the most original comment like
    ”Get into the piano, Shinji.”

  • @tivadarbanfalvi-kovacs7913
    @tivadarbanfalvi-kovacs7913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7642

    Who else is imagining them selves playing this to there friends and everyone being impressed?

    • @lanaenjoyer
      @lanaenjoyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +669

      Change it to a school talent show and that’s me 😂😂😂

    • @thisisnoplacetodie3908
      @thisisnoplacetodie3908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +614

      I feel attacked

    • @nokkibae
      @nokkibae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

      This is one of his easier arrangements and I personally finished yesterday

    • @honorevoisin1014
      @honorevoisin1014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      magic of instruments x) always imagining your are the one playing !

    • @Victor-qx3vx
      @Victor-qx3vx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Guilty.

  • @misiddiai
    @misiddiai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was... wow, I'm actually speechless... it's true that everything sounds better on the piano, but your arrangement is... just so beautiful! I've always loved this song. Now I love it even more! ❤

  • @kairiasa8227
    @kairiasa8227 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    idk there's something about the intro that made it very satisfying, the suspension and then the sudden notes that was played softly idk man and then the main melody ugh wtv it's just so satisfying

  • @rhaelsura96
    @rhaelsura96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    The flowing arpeggios are amazing in a undescribable way

    • @ArgusXYandere
      @ArgusXYandere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@HongLe-nq1ly hey you're rude shame on you

    • @slursh2166
      @slursh2166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@HongLe-nq1ly Dude shut up, u r just jealous that he has more knowledge of music than u.

    • @levitatingfrog3616
      @levitatingfrog3616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truly a beautiful duwang

    • @HongLe-nq1ly
      @HongLe-nq1ly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Zerimar Do you think I care?

    • @HongLe-nq1ly
      @HongLe-nq1ly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shikazu NotReally And you have less knowledge than me. Look at you capitalize your words idiot.

  • @BigManBilliam
    @BigManBilliam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    The guy in the reflection is just as good and perfectly in sync 🤯

  • @user-ot1eh7ly1r
    @user-ot1eh7ly1r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    音楽を聴いて、初めてここまで感動しました
    跳ねるような低音がカッコ良すぎます

  • @starK-vz1qs
    @starK-vz1qs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OH MY GOD! This video is really crazy. I felt a lot of emotions for 5 minutes. You're a genius.

  • @artyxp844
    @artyxp844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    Evangelion will always stay in my heart.

  • @zengarang
    @zengarang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    Man, what a high energy and groovy arrangement from start to finish. Had me singing ZANNNKOOOKUUUUU from the get go. Absolutely fantastic.
    A quick and unconventional start with the sparkling 2 hand arpeggios, imitating the resonating opening choir. Caught me by surprise. It then immediately cuts into the groovy LH bass line before cutting to the softer first chorus. The rolling RH melody pattern at 1:35 gets reused multiple times (3:29), something i don't usually see, but it serves well to reiterate the high energy chanting mood.
    What a mood at 1:43. Gave me a Bios sort of vibe with the rolling 16th lower voice. I love the slow build-up of this extended "bridge" section directly into the second chorus. The continuous rolling 16th pattern is heard again in a different form in the build-up to the third chorus (2:58).
    The syncopated chromatic (e.g. 1:11) pickups add such a lovely jazzy flavor and contribute so well to the grooviness of the bass line. My favorite "feature" by far in this piece.
    There is quite a nuanced touch at 2:29 in making the RH harmony sparkle, and it is much harder to accomplish than it sounds. kudos on that. Similarly, i love how the higher voice harmony sparkles at 3:37
    It's quite refreshing to take a break from the usual 3 chorus song structure, and I enjoyed listening to the extra variations, especially the triplet feel at 4:26
    No matter what your current style is, I always have been and will continue to be blown away at the creative and interesting ideas that you are able to conjure up. Thank you for sharing!

    • @zengarang
      @zengarang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Also, it definitely sparkles a little more on the re-upload. Good decision in re-uploading.
      F for the previous comments

    • @-schurikenn-8594
      @-schurikenn-8594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I See your bored

    • @theoneeasyreg680
      @theoneeasyreg680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      U should be a narrator for an anime that involves piano ✨

    • @Animenzzz
      @Animenzzz  4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      F to the previous comments indeed. Thank you for reposting your excellent analysis in this (re-uploaded) video! See you in the next week's comment section again, lol

    • @chuknukbubs6322
      @chuknukbubs6322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      -Schurikenn - I see you don't have a sense for recognizing people and their happy expressions for their hobbies or passions.

  • @alvinng2018
    @alvinng2018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Look at that awesome way his fingers dance across the piano! It just feels so relaxing to see Animenz to play the piano

  • @Rojope
    @Rojope 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    This performance is amazing, it speaks to me in a way that is difficult to describe. The closest I can get is to say that the song is like musical embodiment of the word "hope"

  • @masterofcorgis4975
    @masterofcorgis4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    All of the previous songs have been warm-ups, this is where Animenz gets serious

    • @Anmk-be9tf
      @Anmk-be9tf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Imagine unravel being a warmup. Oh lord

    • @EpochIsEpic
      @EpochIsEpic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Master Of Corgis unravel was a warmup? Yikes

    • @rasmushansen5055
      @rasmushansen5055 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn’t even his final form!

    • @toddhoward7649
      @toddhoward7649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Anmk-be9tf sorry but if a pianist has to warmup with unravel they better be playing an entire fucking room of pianos to make it worth it

  • @LordvonHaus
    @LordvonHaus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    whenever i feel lost practicing piano, i watch your arrangements and feel like "i want to be this good" and i start practicing some more

    • @slushiemonster3994
      @slushiemonster3994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      For me I then realize I will never be this good

    • @lilli554
      @lilli554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      stoopdog 99 not with that attitude

    • @pianohelper8873
      @pianohelper8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same right now im practicing sightreading and its hellish.
      Its like learning how to read again.
      But harder.

    • @MrEmpty376
      @MrEmpty376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pianohelper8873 yes

    • @inthelight4671
      @inthelight4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      if you are playing at a beginner or intermediate player then finding a good teacher is important. If you truly wish to play pieces like this then classical training for at least several years. One who is self taught from the beginning and actually achieve a lvl that can play this reasonably well is something like 1/10000. This is because a teacher will give the best ways to practice, best method would then translate to higher efficiency and no injuries and thats only technical side. Musically one also needs years to develop as well. Most importantly as a semi pro pianist myself it is very important to practice with the right technique, otherwise very serious injuries could occur with tendors when you practice for anymore than few hours day. This is especially true for pieces that have the technical lvl of this piece or beyond

  • @ck86ck
    @ck86ck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    @3:10 amazing entering to chorus! This is truly a master piece!

  • @OniraKY
    @OniraKY ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is like 27 years old yet better than a most songs today

  • @GetInTheRobot
    @GetInTheRobot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1710

    Ahh, an Animez cover of the Eva OP? Now all I need is Eva 3.0 + 1.0, then my life is complete.

    • @civ6877
      @civ6877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Totally, I will admit I'm surprised to find you here tho

    • @ifwneel
      @ifwneel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Hi Get in the robot

    • @mecha2680
      @mecha2680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Get In The Robot agreed

    • @grasshopperstudios2004
      @grasshopperstudios2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      so do but we are gonna all have to wait till late next year :(, Eva 3.0+1.0 was delayed tile august next-September next year

    • @user-sm3bt2cy6u
      @user-sm3bt2cy6u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Excuse me but I win’t be getting into any robots today.

  • @fenrir0402
    @fenrir0402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Simply the best piano rendition of A Cruel Angel's Thesis I came across before, and yours deserve a much broader recognition.

    • @epicdoik
      @epicdoik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      he kinda is the largest anime pianist on youtube
      probably still deserves more recognition anyways though

  • @DuskDewd
    @DuskDewd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is amazing. The fluid motions he makes are damn near not human it's just so good!

  • @kaori6602
    @kaori6602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    12 years since Animenz start uploading videos and this is still by far the best start in a piece

  • @Doom_Guy__
    @Doom_Guy__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This has been a good week, had my graduation ceremony, took memorable pictures, and now I'm turning into orange juice...
    Life is good.

    • @_Saint_Michael_
      @_Saint_Michael_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait isn't lockdown still ongoing

  • @federicomancini310
    @federicomancini310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Everyone: playing piano is hard
    Animenz: I NEED MORE KEYS!!

    • @deidaraakatsuki9026
      @deidaraakatsuki9026 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any other nationality fans: wow, nice job!
      Italian fans: nessuna recalcitranza! Mettete mi piace a qualunque costo!

  • @JohnCasteel1333
    @JohnCasteel1333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The recording quality with that beautiful piano is deadly mix...I'm super impressed.

  • @ProdByHUS
    @ProdByHUS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this makes me emotional. such a wonderful arrangement, changes the vibe completely. even after years of listening to this. masterclass.

  • @marcoy1059
    @marcoy1059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    The best A Cruel Angel's Thesis piano arrangement I've ever heard

    • @shadowmurder1918
      @shadowmurder1918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In my opinion the one by Cateen is by far better, but they are both amazing

    • @eternalpianoempire7240
      @eternalpianoempire7240 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shadowmurder1918 This one is BY FAR better than cateen's without a small doubt, cateen just plays it so fast and messy for no reason, this one is just way better.

  • @WJWJ02
    @WJWJ02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Why am I watching Evangelion here??
    This piano cover is alive and has all the styles of piano that surprises me at all 🥰🥰

  • @troller7686
    @troller7686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Das ist bisher die beste Interpretation dieses Themas, dass Ich kenne.
    Meinen riesen Respekt an das Arrangement und das grandiose Spiel!

  • @johnrekmer7223
    @johnrekmer7223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I swear this is my favorite thing, I will always love hearing this, its amazing

  • @livaiackerman120
    @livaiackerman120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    My parents : why do you want to learn the piano ?
    Me: I have a dream

    • @ddark89
      @ddark89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same

    • @muanofuny7457
      @muanofuny7457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Olivia you madlad,do it

  • @s.a.m1466
    @s.a.m1466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Animenz really know how to incorporate all keys on the piano, im pretty sure he used 80 percent of all keys on the piano and that's epic. This song was amazing and his execution of technique is perfect

  • @pestilences
    @pestilences 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This arrangement/video is so underrated, it's deserve more views

  • @2ndintelligentWorld
    @2ndintelligentWorld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    oh my god./ i never saw this arrangement. THE best out there. 3:14 that's SO sick how he plays the melody with left hand to do glissando!!

  • @DanielSilva-gc4xz
    @DanielSilva-gc4xz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Nobody gonna talk about how clean that Steinway sounds?

    • @carlagordon31
      @carlagordon31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I can I suppose.
      That Steinway sounds so clean

    • @danielmezera
      @danielmezera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Too bad he doesn't own it anymore...😭

    • @kaitoukid6856
      @kaitoukid6856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danielmezera wuh happened ?

    • @phoebemu4103
      @phoebemu4103 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaitoukid6856 check the comments on the butterfly digimon post

    • @kaitoukid6856
      @kaitoukid6856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phoebemu4103 thanks now I know y

  • @f_u017
    @f_u017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    この人の演奏はまぢ神だから、みんな聞いていった方がいいよほんとに。

  • @smicac905
    @smicac905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the best arrangement I've ever heard!

  • @raccone831
    @raccone831 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your playing is sooo good! it feels like your telling a wonderful story through the music

  • @mostea
    @mostea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    こんなに鳥肌の立つ残酷な天使のテーゼをきいたことあっただろうか…

    • @brianthebrain4333
      @brianthebrain4333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      いええ

    • @sugar5667
      @sugar5667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brian Clason 「いいえ」ではなく「いええ」wwww

    • @shut-inweeb8676
      @shut-inweeb8676 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Xs hg c da bc d b c f Dress

  • @s9112141
    @s9112141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    我是從江老師頻道過來朝聖的,a叔超強,速度快卻不會有凌亂的感覺,就是特別好聽

  • @dealkukaizu5492
    @dealkukaizu5492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude. the only person i have seen to basically unlock the full potential of the description. props to you man. also, you are shredding the hell out of this piano nice job

  • @jordanabad
    @jordanabad ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really love this guy despite being this excellent on the piano he's still so humble

  • @bobathebobtail6050
    @bobathebobtail6050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I am *extremely* happy that this exists. I have been listening to this for an hour now and it still hasn't gotten old. :D

  • @skipper425
    @skipper425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    This arrangement really is quite something. I would consider it a masterpiece that brought out everything this song had to offer. And really made it sparkle. Other covers of this song don't even catch my eye. But this one is special! Beautifully arranged animenz!
    Edit: 5 months later. Still mesmerized every time I listen. (The small things really make all the difference).
    I still think this is one of animenz best performances.

    • @skipper425
      @skipper425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Pure Literature you are very correct. It's brilliant!

    • @joviany4632
      @joviany4632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      check out this ver then th-cam.com/video/Y4ErpTmWHNk/w-d-xo.html

    • @skipper425
      @skipper425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joviany4632 wow that one is awesome. Super cool!

    • @davidwang2206
      @davidwang2206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you heard Cateens version?

  • @ayelll
    @ayelll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the left hand accompaniment in the chorus part is so satisfying to hear

  • @lwoklidfr
    @lwoklidfr ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Piano skills - 9999
    arrangement level - 9999
    Piano - Steinway
    what are you, a god?😲

  • @KikorinPiano
    @KikorinPiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I'm a japanese fan💓
    It's a cool arrangement!!
    You captured the feeling of the melody in an elegant manner.
    Thanks for this cover :)

    • @a.saraya7763
      @a.saraya7763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome Japanese fan! ^__^ I think that Animenz is not well-known there.

    • @ravenwraith1017
      @ravenwraith1017 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He really is a real life mirror of the main character from Your Lie in April (I forgot the other name), isn’t he?

    • @naufalhanifian4025
      @naufalhanifian4025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ravenwraith1017 shigatsu kimi no uso?

    • @valensolda
      @valensolda 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A. Saraya isn’t he japanese o.o

    • @walrusk3186
      @walrusk3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm russian(kazakh)fan,and I agree with you

  • @AnimeBoy-cs3em
    @AnimeBoy-cs3em 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This guy deserve one million viewers after playing the whole song.

    • @AnimeBoy-cs3em
      @AnimeBoy-cs3em 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh snap, he is almost there.

    • @faintkoala.5935
      @faintkoala.5935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AnimeBoy-cs3em yes he is
      *and I see you love torturing the replay button here*

    • @AnimeBoy-cs3em
      @AnimeBoy-cs3em 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TripFlowers_txtbts 21 why, is it annoying? Of course it is. Sometimes, people can refresh the page every time they want if there’s something new.

    • @AnimeBoy-cs3em
      @AnimeBoy-cs3em 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I knew it you guys, he has made 1 million views.

    • @faintkoala.5935
      @faintkoala.5935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AnimeBoy Dude, ya know what joke means? Like, I’m trying to say that wow you’re a man of culture as well for listening to it many times. Oh my god, did your common sense fly somewhere xD

  • @anazhir4181
    @anazhir4181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I have to write a comment now. I watched this video like a 100 times in the past week because it really expressed my current feelings and I hope Animenz is carrying on doing music. This arrangement just has everything. Thank you so much!

  • @eternia-reginleif
    @eternia-reginleif 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is one of the best solo piano arrangement i ever heard of this song.👏👏👏

  • @joshualemieux7534
    @joshualemieux7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    But it isnt even just the speed and accuracy. The dynamics also are just perfect in every song he plays. I can feel the song which is so much more than I can say about so many other TH-cam pianists

  • @iSonnyT
    @iSonnyT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Having a pro-audio setup really brings out all the intricate dynamics of this arrangement, amazingly done!

    • @partialblackout
      @partialblackout 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pianist Iconic Cool. What headphones/speakers?

  • @ufo891019
    @ufo891019 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am sure , this is the best Piano cover of "A Cruel Angel's Thesis ". this arrangement is so touching like makes me back to the time when I saw "Evangelion" first

  • @harveyk5460
    @harveyk5460 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This absolutely the best version on TH-cam. Left hand goes insane and the emotion handled nicely, great pedal using. Sounds Liszt level, masterpiece.

  • @paerasol6524
    @paerasol6524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fun fact: If you look closely at Animenz' left hand flick at 4:31, you may notice that his right hand in that time graduated from university, started a family, moved up to head research scientist, and got his estranged son to get in the robot.

  • @toshiosasaki888
    @toshiosasaki888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    濁らないクリアな音で微妙にビブラートがかかっているこのようなピアノの音色はいつまでも聴いていたい。そして超一流のピアニストはみんなこの音を奏でる。

  • @kronasvalua9660
    @kronasvalua9660 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Как же это потрясающе!!!

  • @user-bx6jf7vv8y
    @user-bx6jf7vv8y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    高音域の美しいアレンジに「どなたの演奏?」思わず演奏者を確認してしまいました。ピアノって演奏者次第で聴く人の心を捕える不思議な楽器ですね。

  • @HandleDeeezNutz
    @HandleDeeezNutz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    No one:
    Shinji's Dad: Get in the robot, Animenz

  • @bimbyizhere6789
    @bimbyizhere6789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    3:05 only og fans know this technique

  • @minm4234
    @minm4234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I went ahead 2 days ago to finally watch the whole Evnagelion series for the first time, and as I'm learning piano, this was VERY enjoying to watch! I'mma practice my ass off on the piano to finally use the whole piano like this man!!

  • @dChad014
    @dChad014 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the arpeggios in the chorus so much they just hit me in my soul

  • @dedyarief996
    @dedyarief996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Ah, finally he arrange the japanese national anthem

  • @PIANOXITO
    @PIANOXITO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    ペダルの多用、編曲、演奏技術どれも素晴らしい、時間の合間にいつも聞いてます!

  • @doll77A
    @doll77A ปีที่แล้ว +2

    誰よりも素敵なアレンジ❤
    ピアノ弾いてる手が美し過ぎて辛い😌

  • @xPraiseTheSun
    @xPraiseTheSun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

  • @yusrildio1720
    @yusrildio1720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Everyone salute to the national anthem

  • @neey0_3
    @neey0_3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    "Get on the damn piano shinji"

  • @jordanshaffer4908
    @jordanshaffer4908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well, just got your arrangement, see you all in 8 years.

  • @exodiaframboise1706
    @exodiaframboise1706 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love your description 😊