Last Stardust - Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works OST [Piano]
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- čas přidán 2. 04. 2020
- Sheet music → mymusic.st/animenzzz/41476
Last Stardust is - without a doubt - one of the most memorable insert songs in the Fate/stay night franchise and I have been asked for numerous times, whether I will ever upload a piano arrangement on my CZcams channel. Well, today is the promised day!
I listen to Aimer's music a lot in my free time and her deep, yet strong voice is absolutely fascinating. The most exciting part of Aimer songs are always the chorus part, because you can really feel the power in her voice. Sometimes, I feel even the sound of an entire grand piano is not powerful enough to do Aimer's voice justice (笑)
This arrangement is also based on an improvised version I have played in my Animenz Live concerts in the past. But compared to the live concert version, this final version is much more polished, has a vastly improved musical flow and is technically also more challenging, especially the piano solo section near the end [4:46].
The most difficult part to arrange however was the super long bridge section, starting at [2:46]. The music is building up its tension nonstop for a whole minute and I really had no idea, how translate it to the piano without sounding too repetitive.
I have been experimenting again and again with different voicing on the piano and it took me a long time to figure out the best balanced way to make the piano sound as exciting as possible. It is basically a roller coaster of emotions, using the entire musical keyboard of a Steinway Grand piano.
I also used a unique technique for the final chord [6:20] of this arrangement: by releasing the notes one by one, you can create a very interesting effect on the piano. It sounds like the notes are slowly dispersing in the air.
To be honest, there were many times where I just want to give up arranging this song. I couldn't see how to improve this arrangement even further, despite my best efforts. I could technically just "upload it as it is" long time ago since most people probably won't notice all the small adjustments I did in the arrangement.
But I know that deep down, I can do even better. I just have to try hard enough.
In a way, this "Last Stardust" is the spiritual successor of my "Brave Shine" arrangement from 2016 ( • Brave Shine - Fate/sta... ), because I dedicated my entire musical knowledge into arranging this song for the piano in the best way possible. I hope my feelings in the piano music can reach the audience as well this time...
Well then, sorry for getting too serious for this weeks video description!
Next week's upload is going to be a much more uplifting song. In the meanwhile, please enjoy this final version of Last Stardust!
See you next week then!
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Last Stardust
Anime: Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works (2015)
Published by: DefSTAR RECORDS (2015)
Composed by: Masahiro Tobinai / 飛内 将大
Performed by: Aimer
#LastStardust #FateStayNightUBW #piano
#Aimer #MasahiroTobinai #FateStayNight #UnlimitedBladeWorks - Zábava
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Aimer songs are always something special to me, so I was thinking for a long time how to make the piano sound even powerful than ever. This piano arrangement was so close to being dropped multiple times, because I was trapped in my own perfectionism again, trying to meet the expectations of everyone. I am glad I sticked to the end and finished this arrangement after all. Thank you everyone for listening!
As a non-classical pianist myself, the techniques you employ in every video never cease to amaze. Dual voicing, LH drum beats, and the "note fade-out" technique at 6:20, amazing! I wish my channel can grow to the likes of yours one day.
Of course, the nagging whispers of perfectionism will always persist, but the cheers and support from fans like us will always come out louder. Even if you aren't satisfied with some of your works, we can tell that you poured your heart into it!
thank you as always for sharing your wonderfully done arrangement! The perseverance paid off :)
I couldn't make it to watch this video live this time, but whatever. Thanks to this song, I could remind how I felt when I watched this episode for the first time. I was totally moved by your arrangement. Thanks, Animenz. Also I was very surprised to your technic. wow.... it was just.. I find this arrangement more difficult than that of tokyo ghoul. You must have put your whole passion and soul. Thank you so much for your effort and such a great play!
I don’t mind losing to anyone, but I won’t lose to myself!
animenz+aimer=?animer
*tries to play this song
Animenz: "Hey, that's hell you're walking into."
And other audiences will say: What the hell is going on?
Just because you're correct doesn't mean you're right.
sono saki wa jigoku daze
do you have sheet music of this? where does he even post it now T-T
@Mirinae dazo! thx😁
This is, without a doubt, one of the best arrangement you've upload this year yet. I've tried to arranged this piece myself in the past, so I can relate so much to your struggle. This song repetition is very hard to balance in the piano, and Aimer's voice is just so strong that without a proper consideration, a mere piano solo won't do it justice at all. As someone who has tried and failed to make his own version satisfying, I know full well how much hard work has went behind the creation this masterpiece, it is simply inspiring.
There is so many lovely attention to details that makes the arrangement sounds very polish : The varying LH rhythm at 0:37 gives the piece a very proper start and buildup, the double melody at 0:50 is very well implemented. The dreamlike passage at 1:37 to brilliantly transition to second verse. The second verse variation just sounds so natural and refreshing.
My personal favorite part is definitely the bridge and final chorus build up (2:46 - 4:15). It was simply phenomenal. The attention to detail at the first part giving, the gradual buildup to a powerful transition, the soft chorus melody as a buildup. This part gives me the feeling just like in an original song. The magical moment that tells you that "no matter what happen, you will be alright" I haven't experienced this feeling in a very long time.
And of course, how can we forgot the ending. That is as you said, it is one of the most powerful and heart-wrenching passage from you since Brave Shine in my opinion, the powerful runs that leads to one last soft chorus melody before the song dying down, it allows me to imagine the character that is on his last leg, breathing his last breath, but he won't back down from this battle, he won't give up, no matter what.
Do you remember in one of our conversation that you suggested me that "the way to motivate yourselves is to watch other people and believe that you can do it someday"? Well, that person for me is you Animenz. The person who time and time exceed my expectation and show me the new possibility, the one who always stir up emotions and inspirations within me to keep going with everyone of your masterpiece. I have to thank you once again with this video, you've made my day.
Absolutely well-done man. Your hard work is well worth it! hopefully someday, I will be good enough to try arranging this song again, but until then, I can at least believe that it is possible, since you have proved it to me that it is.
-CSMPiano
A man is running on the mud in the rainstorm until he is exhausted. He kneels on the ground and gasps. Finally he stands up and moves on. You can't see whether his face is rain or tears.
Thanks for the feedback, CSM! Indeed, the repetitions in the original song was the biggest challenge, since it only works with Aimer's powerful vocals being added. But for a piano solo piece, I had to take a different approach and structure the piano arrangement in way, which makes it feel exciting from start to finish. Hard work always pays off (eventually), remember this my friend!
I said the same thing he hasn't missed all year all great songs this year
Shirou Abridged: Those were words.
wow... is this the analysis section of your thesis....?
We uploading like it's the good old days my dude 😎
This some good shit.
let's climb to the top again, Ishter. Together ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
still remember the first time i listen to you two, 7 years ago, when i still 12 year old kid:)) Good old day!!
P/s: silly me!
wish u two can climp to the top again!! THE KINGS RETURN:))
You two uploading great stuff so frequently these days is a treat to the ears :')
Arigatou Animenz senpai and Theishter senpai!!!!
@@Animenzzz that.... wasn't... no... can't be clannad... should something along the lines "let's begin our long journey" or something
Where is sheets for domestic na kanojo op ???:D
Shirou: Just because you can play the piano doesn't mean you're good.
Animenz: *I'm gonna end this man's whole career.*
People die if they are killed
The piano class is really made out of pianos.
Pianists really play the piano
I mean if shirou said that he would be 100% right
Playing well wouldn't prove it wrong
Or I would be aminez level
@@heroricspiritfreinen38 shirou was 100% right in the original too. Right and correct aren't exact synonyms despite being very similar. Though what he originally said was closer to "just because you're right doesn't mean I'm wrong"
The translation was a little off tbh.
"I am the note of my piano"
"Stave is my body, and music is my blood"
"I have created over a thousand pieces"
"Unknown to death nor known to life"
"I have withstood many cramps to create many masterpiece's"
"Yet those hands will never hold anything"
"So, as I pray---"
UNLIMITED PIANO WORKS!!!
Underrated comment
Ok, This comment deserve my like 👍
ooo sukasuka fan
Stolen
@@user-sp5hv1sk8qno it's not
Animenz is dropping those epic arrangements like it's Christmas.
Mylaur Cuz of the quarantine probably he is probably bored too
@@mavisdom-animeonpiano It's what happens when you stop touring i guess.
Or Hiroshima
FINALLY!!!
Ohh, HalcyonMusic, I love you !!!
Oooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooo
hell yes
Hi Halycon love your covers i use them in my playlists on youtube
@@ninex9631 ohh me too 😂
I am the note of my piano
So as I pray
UNLIMITED ANIMEZ COVERS
ANIMENZ*
Goof one dude
Oh shit it's been a year
Animenz listening to fate's song:
Also Animenz: *TRACE ON*
I see what you did there hehe
Can we all just appreciate the fact that Animenz updated his latest videos with custom thumbnails? It looks more classy now.
Yeah definitely I like it
I love 2:46 part! This music keeps going forward 3:44, I can feel the advancement of emotions. And this high point makes me goose bumps! Thank you for your arrangement👏🏻
Same !
Same !
Same !
Same !
Same !
*When you realize*
Animenz uploaded 2 videos within 3 days.
Animenz is here to provide us with Ling Ling worthy Anime Piano Music while we're stuck at home.
Duchi I know right!!!! Such an amazing blessing. Animez is a true Ling Ling. You should go to practice too!!!!!!!
Animenz 40 HOURS
I bet Animez practices 40 hours a day like Ling Ling
@@tart6178 he practices 45 hours a day but he only needs to practice 3 hours a day to surpass ling ling
One thing for sure : Musicians are awesome.
Ian McKellen: So as I pray... UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS *almost drops book*
I’ve been looking for that interview! Do you have a link to it?
@@DarkQueenHelba czcams.com/video/2MmYx1ayYTM/video.html there u go
wow! absolutely beautiful
*I am the bone of my piano*
*Ebony is my body, and Strings are my blood*
*I Have played over a thousand songs*
*Unknown to End, Nor Known to Start*
*So as i play:*
*UNLIMITED KEY WORKS*
"Unlimited Key Works!"
*proceeds to create CLANNAD*
Hmmmm... it is good... but you miss a line.
I Have played over a thousand songs
Yet I will never create one of my own
I usually wait until the video premieres to leave a comment, but just wanted to say I am HYPED for this one.
EDIT: can confirm, exceeded all expectations.
Arrangement thoughts:
Wow. I can really tell how much arranging energy you put into varying the techniques and phrasing in this song. It started off soft and simple. But the second the octave jumps came in at 3:43, i instantly felt the nostalgic Animenz energy and style come rushing back until the end of the song. I got chills at that moment. The descending sixths at 4:51 reminded me of the run at the end of the bridge of your Sayonara Memories cover (albeit more spaced out pattern). The jazzy grace note teased at 5:13 led into a beautiful jazzy closing cadenza. And then the classical style descending run at 5:39 brought back the classical feel from your older works. Overall, a fantastic and complete work. Great job!
The dynamic control is also quite exceptional on this particular cover. There is a clear distinction between the nuanced touch of the pianos and the forceful energy on the fortes, especially the descending run at 3:40. The evenness on that run really took me by surprise.
As always, thank you for sharing your wonderful arrangement and performance.
I too, agree that nothing can quite replicate the power, timbre, and uniqueness of Aimer's voice. Every one of her songs is a gem.
Last Stardust is indeed a mix of everything I have learned so far as an Arranger! Both the "early" Animenz with the classical music references, the "jazz" decorations at the end, as well as the current "improvisational style", they are all included in this arrangement. Thanks for your feedback!
The reason why I regard Animenz as the best leader of the entire anime piano community on CZcams:
From my perspective, this upload is a very special one. This represents an experiment which have taken him few years to finish. Animenz is always trying his best to make his music perfect by making repeated attempts. I first heard this piece on one of Animenz’s albums(Anime Piano Works vol.3.) and I was amazed instantly.
But this arrangement is even way more amazing.
1. Animenz has added a very quiet part at the very beginning compared to the one he played at Animenz Live. This allows audiences to “slowly get into music” without sudden.
2. compared to the Animenz Live version, he has switched the connection part between the first chorus and the second verse to an octave above. (1:37)Which feels quiet and enjoyable. And that allows audiences to take a break after listening to a piece of strong melody.
3. compared to Animenz‘s album version, he added three-hand-technique to the second verse(1:48). By doing this, he successfully made each part has its own special characteristics.
4. by switching the fast arpeggios to a big glissando at 2:19, it becomes way more direct and straightforward. I love it.
5. the additional three hand part at 3:55 has given me the feeling of stars, which is fantastic.
6. The special technique used at 4:32(Idk how to call it lol) is also very fantastic. I feel like it is similar to some part from HERE which is also arranged by Animenz. The whole arrangement reaches to the climax at that part. It is just amazing.
7. Although the ending part is referencing the beginning part, Animenz has also made some little changes to the chords. To make it sounds “the same but different “
Animenz is the one who tries his best to bring the most beautiful anime piano pieces to us.
Animenz is the one who successfully combined anime music with classical piano.
Animenz is the one who persists in doing anime piano arrangements without giving up.
Thanks man, from this arrangement, I can feel the emotions and power you have put. I can feel enthusiasm. I can feel a masterpiece played by a true artist
So detailed
@@kidchese-acgonpiano1832 yep
Aimerは歌声にどこか切なさを感じるけど
それ以上に芯の強さを感じることのできる
珍しいアーティストですよね、大好きです！
「六等星の夜」も好き
The song literally just started, and it’s already a masterpiece
Let's all agree that the fate series is one of the best out there, with the best openings and that this guy has his piano skill max!
OMFG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i looking foward to it so much, i alrdy loved your concert ver but this gotta be epic ! cant wait !
It's finally time. (ﾉ´ヮ´)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
I've been waiting for awhile for this!
This is the first time i showed up to a premier of a video and omg it felt like a concert. Got my heart pumping Animenz as always! Can't wait for the next one!!!
Holy moly this has to be one of my favourite arrangements! I’m so glad you didn’t drop it
ついに弾いてくれた感…
本当に好きです待ってました！
弾いてくれてありがとうございます！！
Wow! Your arrangement really threw me back to last winter! A lot of emotions were conveyed to me with this piece!
This is the best arrangement I've heard you really did a good job with this
I don't watch a lot of anime (all I know is Naruto and One Piece), so I've never heard this song before. I'm also not a pianist, I don't play any instrument, so I can't explain what I'm thinking in the "right" way, but I must say, I really enjoyed the way you play this song. Just hearing the piano sounds gave me goosebumps without even knowing the lyrics. I heard the original song and read the lyrics after watching your cover, and I have to say, you beautifully translated the music into your arrangement and really managed to capture the emotions of this song amazingly, just like the singer. That's why I love hearing you play, your arrangements are marvelous, you make me like lots of Anime songs even though I've never heard the original. I have been following your channel since 2014, and you never cease to amaze me. Also, I think this is my first time writing a comment, all this time I only gave a thumbs up on your videos hehe😉
Finally! Thank you for uploading this video Animenz! The cover is really beautiful
Thank you Animenz
I can see how much effort you showed in this cover. The small and big details was truely shown in the video. Your effort made you shine better than ever.
So thankful for all the uploads
YES!!
Fate/Stay Night is one of most beloved franchises ever, I eagerly await your performance
It's amazing how I feel like I can hear Aimer's vocals in your arrangement, all the words the way she sang it in the original piece, even though this is an instrumental. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into doing right by this amazing song!
I absolutely loved SLS musics rendtion of this and I'm so hyped to see what Animenz does with this. Aimer's one of my favorite artists of all time, and this song really hits you good
I just listened to the song for the first time today; it was amazing... I can't wait for this arrangement :D Aimer for life
Wow.. this is simply amazing. Love the regular uploads.
Listening to your music several times and practicing the sheet music steadily Thank you for having increased the fun in my daily life.
I am also looking forward to this video
박영훈 please share it if you can!! I’d love to attempt this piece:D
Looks like Fonzi got his wish. Can't wait to hear this one!
Plot Twist: It's played in a major key (if it isn't already)
He said in the description that he worked on it for a while. I'm wondering what techniques/tricks he's got. Also, Aimer, yay
I am SO excited!
I've been waiting for this for years. I guess you should never loose hope. :D
Thank you Animenz, I didn't know this song before you played it on the piano and now it's one of my favorites
man this is nothing short of incredible, it just has so much feeling in the music i find myself coming back and listening to this at least a couple times a week
Been waiting for this one for years!
Bro, I've been waiting for this for so long. It's beautiful! I love it! I'm literally crying. I'm so happy right now.
Man you basically rewrote the entire song to a whole different level!! It's breathtaking! Congrats and thank you ✨
There is something hypnotic about watching you play. Between the speed and surety of your movements it's just something amazing.
been a fan since forever but i just wanted to say i LOVE your new composing style!!!!!!!!!!!! especially in this video and this game 2021. keep it up. thank you for being an inspiration
OMG I have been waiting for this moment!!
Holy shiiiiiiiit!!! Now that's a top tier arrangement right here!!! :D Seriously there is so much variation in the techniques... man, this is so next level!
Thanks for making your cover animenz. This actually is my favourite song.
Thank you fro this, this is so cool! One of my favorite songs of all time.
OMG -Daddy- Animenz-sama has been treating us so well lately, I'm touched 😭
日本語でコメントが書いてあってびっくりしました笑
コメントにある編曲にあたってのこだわりを読んで聞くと更に聞きごたえが増しますね
今度から英語で書いてあっても読んで聞きたいと思います
I got literal goosebumps while listening to this. Great Job!
Such a lovely cover, Animenz!!! Brought me right back into the world of Fate, if only for a moment. Once the world returns to normal, please come to Vancouver again!! Id love to see you perform for the 3rd time 🤩
Thank you for playing a so beautiful song. Its a little confort in these dark and sad times. Thank you
Your playing takes by breath away everytime. Thank you Senpai!
love this song so much holyyy can't wait
Yessss, finally, I've been waiting for this
As a perfectionist myself, I know that when you really want to give your best into a creation, you need to take your time with it. I'm glad you took your time to polish this song as much as possible before uploading it. It really shows your whole technique and skills, without foreshadowing the feelings.
Thank you for this arrangment ;n;
Hope this one is gonna be like Brave Shine, or even better
comment before litsten huh
ther nerd weeb yeah I was confused as hell
@@not_typical8114 The announcement was released yesterday lol
@@thernerdweeb3859 use ur brain bruhhhhh
the broadcast ended 2 hours ago, this cmt is 15 hours ago. Ya think he had any chance to listen why typing that?
Quang Duy Bui
CZcams Premieres
It's always really relaxed and peaceful while listening to your music. Love all your arrangements
This is amazing, you completely knocked it out of the park, well done :D
OHHH GOD!!! PERFECT! I LOVE THIS MUSIC!!
I'm glad that you make a cover of this music!!
The goosebumps oooof
Thank you for this amazing piano arrangement
I've been waiting for this
I've been following you since Level 5 judgelight cover! I started to play piano when I hear "My dearest", now I can somehow play that version and this 10 yrs since I started to follow you, have been the best moments with your covers! You are the best Animenz! 👏🏼
Been waiting for this, thanks!
I've been waiting for this for soooo long.
YES I requested this like a year ago on the Brave Shine video I’m soO happy. Now all I need is the re:Zero openings and I can die happy.
This was EPIC!
Love the frequent uploads Animenz senpai as well as the new orderly thumbnails!
It is so holistic, powerful, original and simply beautiful. I madly love and respect Aimer, but this performance makes me cry inside) Epic job
OMG CRYYY! I'm a sucker for Last Stardust and now Animenz is coming with a properly recorded cover!
Sensei all on fire ! Really insane ! Congrats
I can't wait cause this cover is ganna be EPIC 🥰😍
I kind of like this new style you're trying there ! More focused on the melody and on having such pure feelings listening to your performance. Thank you !
I will spend my quarantine listening to this cover. Man there is so much quality here 😍
Can’t wait to hear how Animenz will perform this beautiful song 😍😍😍
I really liked the arrangement and the description as well
I can't stop listening to this arrangement. It feels perfect to me, and I've never even heard the original. Seriously, it's so beautiful.
This is indeed very beautiful. You make this much more enjoyable for me (personally) when I see that different kinds of techniques are added into the playing in order to play all parts of the song out. That's one of the biggest things I absolutely love about you when you transcribe different kinds of anime songs I like into piano, so that one day, when I'm good enough, I can actually learn the and right now, listen to them. Animenz, thank you again, and I hope I will see you soon! :D
This is honestly my favourite piano arrangement by Animenz.
As a kid, I was not interested in piano at all. I would only practice enough times for the "exams" because my mother was the one who wanted me to learn the piano. Eventually I gave up piano after I entered high school. I have always been an anime fan and listening to a variety of Anisongs.
When I saw Animenz's arrangement of my favourite song, Last Stardust, I decided I should give it a shot. I never thought I would pick up piano again but hey XD My basics were really bad owing to the fact that I seldom practiced my scales and arpeggios when I was young and now this is haunting me again XD
Until now, I have been practicing every day for 1.5 months and I can finally reach full speed except for a few parts. The process was very tough but I enjoyed it very much. I just want to say thank you to Animenz for making me fall in love with piano! With more practice, I hope I could play this song entirely in the near future :D
Briliant, waiting for more!!🥰
I really like the explanation of certain parts of your videos in the descriptions. It helps me a lot since I'm working on a few piano covers but can't seem struggle on some parts of the song into piano and make it sound nice. As always, great arrangement!
This is so beautiful I swear, you can't change my mind on this!
Ahhhhhhhh this is just....so good ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. It’s so beautiful and Animez’s HANDS are so beautiful!!!!!!!
Last Stardust…！！ありがとうございます…！
リクエスト叶って良かったですね！
@@suke3610
ありがとうございます！
好きな曲なので嬉しいです(*´`*)
When animenz uploads this video it’ll be the best birthday present ever :D
Omg I'm so excited for this
You don’t know how long I’ve waited for this.
This version is way more beautiful that is beyond what I can imagine. some of the texture ideas that you used in your left-hand part is absolutely gorgeous, Thank you for posting this out and arranging sound like a kind of music that is only possibly appeared in heaven. If you do not mind, I wanted to transcribe some parts down, then transform into my original composition by using my own creative path.
Animenz, your channel and your incredible piano covers got me into playing the piano. I'm happy to say that since the quarantine, I've been practicing about 4-5 hours a day. You've given me the motivation to improve my skills and I'd just like to say thanks for that. Hope you have a wonderful day.
The best one among recent Animenz's arrangements.
Sounds like a new arrange type and less use or pedal.
Good use of different arrange skills rather than simple repetition makes more layers of sounds in music.
And the end part is very inspiring.
This channel is wonderful. People from all around the world, where language doesn't matter. We are all bound by the power of this song. And this my friends, is why I love animenz
Well done mate, good on you. As a fledgeling composer/arranger, seeing what may result from pushing past the general tedium and difficulty of arranging invigorates me to see that road to its conclusion.
Thank you.
Finally i'm listening to Last Stardust played by the best pianist i ever met!
Thanks a lot...:'-D
This was so beautiful
I never appreciated the piano until I started watching your videos. This arrangement is so pretty.
SO beautiful, thanks for sharing this😭😭😭If I close my eyes I can see emiya giving it all to defeat gilgamesh and it brings me so much joy😭