Riku's my favorite character as well as yours. He's had so much character development, and his theme is definitely one of the songs on the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack that I could go on about for paragraphs and paragraphs. I've always felt like it perfectly captured Riku at his worst, when he was adrift in self-loathing and he was too ashamed to face Sora despite still wanting to help him. Particularly in 358/2 Days or early Kingdom Hearts 2. The very simplistic leading melody, the hypnotically repetitive counter-melody... It really seems to capture the feeling of hopelessness that Riku experienced when he believed that he could never be forgiven. This particular arrangement, however, seems slightly more hopeful. Perhaps it's better suited to the Riku of Chain of Memories or the very end of Kingdom Hearts 2. It's not quite the level of acceptance that he's reached in Dream Drop Distance, but it's certainly not as numbly depressing as the original composition. And you did a beautiful job performing this piece, as you always do.
+Nikanaiko I agree, his theme really reflects how he felt ;w; And I find him more interesting than Sora, whose development has been a bit disappointing :P Glad you've liked my performance, I really appreciate it, thanks for your wonderful comment Nika!
Ow thank you so much Ajmo, really appreciate it! I replayed this one last year with my current baby grand piano, I chose to play it more delicatedly and I prefer it that way (but maybe you prefer the black piano one haha): th-cam.com/video/DXFfhT5ySmY/w-d-xo.html
I use the whole playlist you have to do homework and study! Your work is so calming and peaceful that I find myself turning it on when I need a bit of time alone as well. You do an amazing job! I also adore your flute accompanied videos, I am a flute player myself.
Aw, thank you so much Megan! Glad to hear you're listening to my covers while studying, I feel really honored haha~ It's nice that you play the flute, it's a beautiful instrument!
Preciosa versión de una de las mejores piezas musicales de la banda sonora de KH. Por supuesto no podías dejar de tocar el tema de Riku, jajaja, es un grandísimo personaje, su evolución en la saga es de lo mejor que hay, casi que prefiero más a Riku que a Sora, jajaja, aunque también me quedo con Roxas, y, por supuesto, Xion!! Jajaja. Muy bien tocado, Moisés!! Un abrazo!!
Si es que KH es un gran juego con personajes muy buenos. Yo estoy deseando que llegue el E3 para ver si anuncian por fin una fecha para KH3, ojalá lo saquen ya. Un abrazo, Moisés!!
Muchísimas gracias Adelix! ;_; Tengo una grabación de este tema más reciente en mi piano de cola por si quieres escucharla! th-cam.com/video/DXFfhT5ySmY/w-d-xo.html
This is my favorite version of this song that I've found! I've also been working on this song (using the sheet music that hypochondriac piano provided) and I'm struggling a bit with the left hand. This is the problem I usually have with kingdom hearts music :( . Any advice for practicing it?
Thank you! I hope I can eventually re-record this one in my newer piano hehe The only advice I have is try to play the left hand separatedly and very slowly, and after a while try to play with both hands together at a very slow tempo~ Then try to gradually increase the tempo with the aid of a metronome, don't rush too much!~
+Eric Darat Muchas gracias Eric! :D Subiré algo de música clásica de vez en cuando, pero solo las que más me gusten de entre las que que esté tocando para el conservatorio, que no tengo tiempo para más! :P
+Zoster X Play it again! :P I don't think so ;w; She didn't transcribe the sheets for it yet, I could do it myself but it takes too much time and I guess I can wait hehe
+Zoster X Funny that I should happen to see this, I took a stab at transcribing that arrangement. I know that's happened with some of her arrangements before, other people doing transcriptions before she gets around to it. It may not be quite perfect, but I'd be happy to share it if you want.
Por cierto, como llevabas la carrera y el piano a la vez? Yo estoy en ingeniería informática y tuve que dejar el piano por eso, pero me encantaría volver. Un consejito por favor! :)
+3ahugoromacho ¡Muchas gracias, me alegro de que te guste! :D Pues mi caso a lo mejor es parecido, aunque yo lo dejé antes xD Empecé a tocar con 7 años, unos años después entré en el conservatorio, pero cuando iba más o menos a 3º ESO dejé el conser por falta de tiempo (también por falta de ganas, no tenía ninguna motivación por ir). La verdad es que cuando acababa bachiller tenía ganas de volver, pero me metí en Biología y acabé la carrera, estudié un máster y al año siguiente reentré en el conservatorio (3º de profesional o medio, que es donde lo dejé). Ahora estoy cursando 4º de profesional y a la vez he estado trabajando de profesor de ciencias, la verdad es que ahora voy con muchísimas ganas, y aunque voy con gente más peque que yo también hay alumnose mucho mayores que yo, nunca es tarde para acabar la música =P Tengo pensado acabar el profesional, el grado superior ya me pensaré si lo hago o no xDD En tu caso imagino que ingeniería informática te quita mucho tiempo, pero siempre puedes volver al conser una vez la acabes c:
Ostras yo estoy como tu, dejé el piano en la ESO por falta de ganas y ahora que he empezado la carrera tengo ganas de darle, lo que no sabia es si ya era demasiado tarde pero veo que tu tocas de puta madre asi que lo intentare.
Thank you!! It's one of my original songs called Infinitely Human, you can listen to it on Spotify or in my channel in TH-cam! I plan to record it with live / real instruments but it hasn't happened yet lol
+Nano Shifter Hi! can't promise sorry, I always end up playing / singing what I feel like covering hehe =P I haven't watched One piece, but I've just listened to the song, it's cool~!
I may get flamed for it, but I personally wanted Riku to stay a bad guy and eventually become the main antagonist, thought it would have been call (not that I dont like the character).
0:24 Whispers of who I was, who I’m meant to be They’re constantly echoing And beckoning 0:45 Cast my home aside, lead me into the sky Just realize what our destiny holds Our stories untold Just waiting to rise 1:21 Guided blindly by shadows within the dark Is this what’s become of me? An enemy? 1:41 Cast my sight away, lead me into the night Can’t fight away what has taken control Of all that I know And stolen my light 2:20 Cast the past into the darkness that still lies To be with you, I will do what I must I’ll hold tight your trust I’ll be by your side 2:36 Don’t be afraid, what was lost can be found Hear what I say, don’t let go of my hand Our futures unplanned Our destinies bound
Riku's my favorite character as well as yours. He's had so much character development, and his theme is definitely one of the songs on the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack that I could go on about for paragraphs and paragraphs. I've always felt like it perfectly captured Riku at his worst, when he was adrift in self-loathing and he was too ashamed to face Sora despite still wanting to help him. Particularly in 358/2 Days or early Kingdom Hearts 2. The very simplistic leading melody, the hypnotically repetitive counter-melody... It really seems to capture the feeling of hopelessness that Riku experienced when he believed that he could never be forgiven.
This particular arrangement, however, seems slightly more hopeful. Perhaps it's better suited to the Riku of Chain of Memories or the very end of Kingdom Hearts 2. It's not quite the level of acceptance that he's reached in Dream Drop Distance, but it's certainly not as numbly depressing as the original composition.
And you did a beautiful job performing this piece, as you always do.
+Nikanaiko I agree, his theme really reflects how he felt ;w; And I find him more interesting than Sora, whose development has been a bit disappointing :P Glad you've liked my performance, I really appreciate it, thanks for your wonderful comment Nika!
This version sounds so relaxing and calming. Even if Riku is my favorite kingdom hearts character.
+Maxwell Wymore Thank you! It is my favourite KH character too
Omg, such depth of emotion ... Its AMAZING how you could get it through
Ow thank you so much Ajmo, really appreciate it! I replayed this one last year with my current baby grand piano, I chose to play it more delicatedly and I prefer it that way (but maybe you prefer the black piano one haha): th-cam.com/video/DXFfhT5ySmY/w-d-xo.html
This is my favorite version of Riku's theme! You played it so well! Bravo! I love Kingdom Hearts so much!
Thank you so much Tiffany, glad you've liked my performance! I love it too :D
I use the whole playlist you have to do homework and study! Your work is so calming and peaceful that I find myself turning it on when I need a bit of time alone as well. You do an amazing job! I also adore your flute accompanied videos, I am a flute player myself.
Aw, thank you so much Megan! Glad to hear you're listening to my covers while studying, I feel really honored haha~ It's nice that you play the flute, it's a beautiful instrument!
Riku is my favorite character from KH as well. Lovely job on this piece!
+Cataquacky Thank you! :D Riku is so cool c:
My ears are asking for more !
You're channel is the first place where I begin to search my partitions :)
Thanks for all !
+Jean-Eudes Ginabat (Plepti) Thank you!!
Sounds beautiful. Currently trying to learn this!
So nice to sit and listen to this..... ty for sharing
+Jasmine Sharz Thanks to you for commenting! c:
This calms me :) also when I look at your shirt I imagine Waldo is playing XD
+Nano Shifter Thanks Nano! Haha you're right, we finally found Waldo c:
+Nano Shifter he's never lost, as long as you keep him here *points to heart*
No puedo dejar de escuchar esta canción. Los pelos de punta. Me alegra ver un español que sube este tipo de canciones :) Un saludo!
oddly enough Riku is also my nickname and I absolutely love this cover you have done. I think you did a marvelous
Thanks Mark! That's awesome haha, I'm glad you've liked it, I'd like to re-record this one in my newer piano, I might do it soon!
Truely proficient in your craft amazing work
Thank you so much Dale!
Awesome as always!
+Vít Skala Thank you Vít!
Preciosa versión de una de las mejores piezas musicales de la banda sonora de KH.
Por supuesto no podías dejar de tocar el tema de Riku, jajaja, es un grandísimo personaje, su evolución en la saga es de lo mejor que hay, casi que prefiero más a Riku que a Sora, jajaja, aunque también me quedo con Roxas, y, por supuesto, Xion!! Jajaja.
Muy bien tocado, Moisés!!
Un abrazo!!
¡Gracias!
Si es que KH es un gran juego con personajes muy buenos. Yo estoy deseando que llegue el E3 para ver si anuncian por fin una fecha para KH3, ojalá lo saquen ya.
Un abrazo, Moisés!!
Wow, I need this kind of feelings...thank you ❤️
Ow thanks Michele, glad you've enjoyed it!!
Menuda pasada, me encanta, tocas genial
Muchísimas gracias Adelix! ;_; Tengo una grabación de este tema más reciente en mi piano de cola por si quieres escucharla! th-cam.com/video/DXFfhT5ySmY/w-d-xo.html
綺麗ですね✨
Arigato!!
Buah, se me han puesto los pelos de punta. ¡Impresionante!
+Cristina Soriano ¡Muchas gracias Cristina!
1:30 to 1:40 is so beautiful
Thanks! It's a beautiful arrangement
Amazing thank you to play this masterpiece for us nothing to add..
Wow, thanks to you!
amazing, good work!!
Thank you!
Sencillamente increíble.
+Christian Xavier Fieschi Ponce Muchas gracias Christian! c:
This is my favorite version of this song that I've found! I've also been working on this song (using the sheet music that hypochondriac piano provided) and I'm struggling a bit with the left hand. This is the problem I usually have with kingdom hearts music :( . Any advice for practicing it?
Thank you! I hope I can eventually re-record this one in my newer piano hehe
The only advice I have is try to play the left hand separatedly and very slowly, and after a while try to play with both hands together at a very slow tempo~ Then try to gradually increase the tempo with the aid of a metronome, don't rush too much!~
@@MoisesNieto A new recording would be awesome, and thanks for the tips! I didn't even think to use a metronome... 😅
Where is Waldo ? :p :p
Incredible!
+Kristen Pose Thank you!
Who knew Waldo was such a wiz at the piano?
Ya era hora de que lo tocaras :3
+Sara MermaidMelodyPichiPichiPitch Pues sí, mi propio tema (?) Gracias Xion ;D
Podrías subir más música clásica me interesaría escuchar los improntus de schubert sobretodo el cuarto. Eso y gran trabajo.
+Eric Darat Muchas gracias Eric! :D Subiré algo de música clásica de vez en cuando, pero solo las que más me gusten de entre las que que esté tocando para el conservatorio, que no tengo tiempo para más! :P
You have the sheet music by chance? I’m trying to learn this. Also, absolutely amazing job! 🤌
Thanks!! There's a download link of the sheet in the description box! 😄
Amazing!
Thank you!
HollowRiku - Moisés Nieto No problem :)
I really wish I could think of more original comments other than "beautiful", but that's what this is.
+hedgehogsonic11 Thank you so much T_T No need to be more original than that! :P
Awesome!!
+PhantomPianist91 Thank you!!
hermoso!!!
+carobratz ¡Muchas gracias! c:
A piece that i have forgot how to play.. :(
You'll do also The Other promise arr from Hypochondriac ? :D
+Zoster X Play it again! :P I don't think so ;w; She didn't transcribe the sheets for it yet, I could do it myself but it takes too much time and I guess I can wait hehe
HollowRiku - Moisés Nieto
Haha, actually, i am waiting too that the sheets comes out ! :D
+Zoster X Funny that I should happen to see this, I took a stab at transcribing that arrangement. I know that's happened with some of her arrangements before, other people doing transcriptions before she gets around to it. It may not be quite perfect, but I'd be happy to share it if you want.
+DandyLiger Ohh, I might want to take it a look in a few months, I'll contact you if by that time she hasn't transcribed it hehe, thank you!
No prob!
Tienes esta versión en partitura?
Sí, está el enlace en la descripción de este vídeo y en la descripción del vídeo de HypochondriacPiano en su canal!
Por cierto, como llevabas la carrera y el piano a la vez? Yo estoy en ingeniería informática y tuve que dejar el piano por eso, pero me encantaría volver. Un consejito por favor! :)
+3ahugoromacho ¡Muchas gracias, me alegro de que te guste! :D Pues mi caso a lo mejor es parecido, aunque yo lo dejé antes xD Empecé a tocar con 7 años, unos años después entré en el conservatorio, pero cuando iba más o menos a 3º ESO dejé el conser por falta de tiempo (también por falta de ganas, no tenía ninguna motivación por ir). La verdad es que cuando acababa bachiller tenía ganas de volver, pero me metí en Biología y acabé la carrera, estudié un máster y al año siguiente reentré en el conservatorio (3º de profesional o medio, que es donde lo dejé). Ahora estoy cursando 4º de profesional y a la vez he estado trabajando de profesor de ciencias, la verdad es que ahora voy con muchísimas ganas, y aunque voy con gente más peque que yo también hay alumnose mucho mayores que yo, nunca es tarde para acabar la música =P Tengo pensado acabar el profesional, el grado superior ya me pensaré si lo hago o no xDD En tu caso imagino que ingeniería informática te quita mucho tiempo, pero siempre puedes volver al conser una vez la acabes c:
+HollowRiku - Moisés Nieto muchísimas gracias por responder, es un placer! Mucha suerte con lo que haces :)
Ostras yo estoy como tu, dejé el piano en la ESO por falta de ganas y ahora que he empezado la carrera tengo ganas de darle, lo que no sabia es si ya era demasiado tarde pero veo que tu tocas de puta madre asi que lo intentare.
Muchas gracias Zeikin :D NUNCA es demasiado tarde, haz lo que más te apetezca en este momento, sin presiones, te animo a que retomes el piano c:
Does anyone know the name of the song that plays when bad stuff is happening? (Sorry if I make no sense)
You mean in KH2? I honestly don't know, the soundtrack is too big haha, I guess you'll have to check track by track to find it!
What is the name of the song at the end? Also you play really beautifully!
Thank you!! It's one of my original songs called Infinitely Human, you can listen to it on Spotify or in my channel in TH-cam! I plan to record it with live / real instruments but it hasn't happened yet lol
nice
+Sean Williams Thanks!
Se escucha tan bien que hasta con mis peores audífonos es hermoso :'')
+oscar silver Ow ;w; ¡Muchas gracias oscar!
Could you preform Brink's Brew from One Piece?
+Nano Shifter Hi! can't promise sorry, I always end up playing / singing what I feel like covering hehe =P I haven't watched One piece, but I've just listened to the song, it's cool~!
+HollowRiku - Moisés Nieto It's cool, I didn't really think it would happen but I thought that I'd give it a shot :)
I may get flamed for it, but I personally wanted Riku to stay a bad guy and eventually become the main antagonist, thought it would have been call (not that I dont like the character).
I hadn't think about that, it could have been interesting!
Nice Where's Waldo shirt.
+jonathan russell Thanks lol
Aww too bad it wasn't the faster cooler version :p. Still very good playing! Noce job.
Thank you! If you mean the Piano Collections version, yeah that sounds great :P This is a bit easier to play but I like it too!
It sounds like Lizz Robinett's version without the lyrics.
0:24 Whispers of who I was, who I’m meant to be
They’re constantly echoing
And beckoning
0:45 Cast my home aside, lead me into the sky
Just realize what our destiny holds
Our stories untold
Just waiting to rise
1:21 Guided blindly by shadows within the dark
Is this what’s become of me?
An enemy?
1:41 Cast my sight away, lead me into the night
Can’t fight away what has taken control
Of all that I know
And stolen my light
2:20 Cast the past into the darkness that still lies
To be with you, I will do what I must
I’ll hold tight your trust
I’ll be by your side
2:36 Don’t be afraid, what was lost can be found
Hear what I say, don’t let go of my hand
Our futures unplanned
Our destinies bound
Yep, this is HypochondriacPiano's version, Lizz asked Hypo if she could use it for her version! c: