Howl’s Moving Castle | Merry-Go-Round of Life
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- čas přidán 27. 02. 2024
- My Italian friend @KayThePianist and I originally recorded Howl 10 years ago in 2014 🌳 This is our new take on this wonderful piece... arr. for Flute, Alto Flute, and Piano. I filmed video of the lilacs here in Minnesota when they bloomed for a few days in May. Hope you enjoy 🙂
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Flute is such an underrated instrument for this song. It gives it a much more soft and homey feel rather than a very grand one with all the strings and brass in the original.
Me personally I can leave strings out cause there are some amazing warm homey songs with strings
@@notcoolcookies yes, of course, but I think Luke here does a great job of simplistic instrumentation that brings a very specific sort of homely vibe.
I do completely agree with you that strings can have a very beautiful and warm sort of sound though
I miss the violin though
Totally agree! The arrangement can bring out a whole different vibe in a song ☺
@@InstrumentManiac that’s why you the goat
This cover transforms Howl's moving castle into Howl's grooving castle
Hell yeah
Hell yeah
Hell yea.
Hell ye
hell yeah‼️
I don't understand how the hell it is possible to be that good in all instruments.
At first I thought : "Ah, he knows rythm, he knows how to play the notes and that's all". But no. I've been playing the flute for 9 years, and your sound is so f*** amazing.
haha flute was first and favorite instrument lol that's why he's really good in it, but either way he is really good in nearly all the instruments he has showed in his videos, i believe the only ones he struggles with are piano and trombone
Sometimes I wonder if he doesn’t like piano, or if he just has lots of pianist friends to collab with.
@@fantomp2363tbh even when playing synths I notice he plays pretty slowly and then pieces the notes together in editing, so I think the muscle memory just isn’t there (yet?)
Woodwinds were my first and it took me a heck of a long time to click with pianos, so I recognised those tricks right away 😅
@@kaitlyn__LHe does that with drums too
@@Dashie04 that makes total sense. As a saxophonist my sense of rhythm was in my lungs, not my arms, for the longest time lmao
That's right, he can do more than just Undertale! And it's absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this.
He did Totoro a few years ago.
His whole channel was Thomas the Tank Engine stuff at one point
Yeah, those were the days... but he did SO MUCH. It's okay that he moved on
IT'S NEVER -JUST- UNDERTALE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I just saw a live performance of Merry-Go-Round of Life a few days ago and while listening to this, I couldn't help thinking about how wonderfully different renditions of the same song can be.
This is absolutely one of my favorites so far, and I've seen quite a few!
You know he’s locking in wen he wipes the flute out, and mr.clean
When* whips*
Thx
You do need to wipe-dry the inside of wind instruments too though 😉
Me and my Grandma love to watch Howl's Moving Castle, and this music is just amazing.
Commenting before I watch, I am anticipating that I will be emotionally devastated by the beauty of this cover
Edit: I was right. Something about the simplicity of the arrangement makes it feel so much more intimate, almost like a married couple dancing their wedding dance years later in their kitchen. I saw someone else say that this version feels more homey without the strings and brass and I couldn’t agree more, it somehow feels more grounded in everyday beauty than the airy fantasy beauty that the official soundtrack does (which I equally love to death). Thank you much for the care and work you put into every video and every song my man, it’s inspiring.
Great cover!! Have you though about doing more Ghibli covers in the future? I’d really love to hear The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke eventually.
Bro. How do you keep doing it. The PERFECTLY unison octaves at 1:13 at 2:18?! Bro. Luke is just built different, I swear. 😂Even the phrasing and emphasis is IDENTICAL. How the heck even did you do that. Amazing. Spectacular. Magical. Maniac is too humble. You're just a living legend at this point. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents with us again!! 🙏
Haha thank you Kai!
OH I LOVE IT! Our household is very fond of Studio Ghibli films and we're all pretty sure Joe Hisashi is a musical genius. This is such a beautiful take on the song. Thank you for sharing!
We love lilacs, but I swear they bloom for like ten minutes in Minnesota.
The sad lilac truth!!
I saw that movie in theaters once almost twenty years ago. I must say it was very impressive.
Listening to this after a long day, it's very calming. Gotta love studio Ghibli music. Wonder how other songs, like A town with an ocean view, or Ponyo on the cliff by the sea would sound.
Town with an ocean view 100% would be perfect for a cover
Something like the Totoro or Spirited Away themes would also be cool
or path of the wind
As a flute player, I love this!!
As a player, I love this!!
Me too
totally wasn't expecting flutes instead of violins, but i love it! keep up the good work :)
That was truly, fantastically magical. I was focusing on how well the two flutes (and piano) blended together. Your phrasing was impressive as well. It felt like one, continuous piece the whole way through. Don't know how you do it, but it's always a treat to listen to you.
One of the best song, covered by one of the best dudes. Incredible as always
Your tone is so beautiful it makes me want to cry. You have so much control. And the perfectly precise tuning when you play an octave duet with alto/C ... marvelous. It's a gorgeous arrangement, and the piano is beautifully and expressively played as well (great job, Kay!). Really, really fantastic job to both of you.
2014 being ten years ago makes me feel old...
But seriously great Howl's Moving Castle rendition! As both an aspiring flute player and Studio Ghibli fan, I can honestly say that I love your take on this piece! It brings me to both a dance sort of area as well as a more happy field area in the part starting at around 3:00!
Something in the original I love so greatly is how grandiose the track feels. The song itself, built just like the castle. So many parts working in perfect harmony, all to achieve the same goal. It's so... awesome lol. And though your version is a more dialed in cover, with just a few flutes and a piano, it is still so brilliant to hear. It's an entirely different feeling, so the name I'm thinking of is Luke's Drifting Stable. I can see plains of grass with this large stable slowly sliding across it, horses gallivanting in the area. Enjoying the breeze as this song plays. Such a lovely piece and such a lovely cover.
I’ve heard this song like once and yet it feels so familiar. Gotta love this.
(Also yet another jump in genre, let’s go)
I’ve been obsessed over this song recently for no good reason and now you drop this!? The universe sometimes decides I may continue to enjoy living. This is an epic cover as always ❤
I love Howl's Moving Castle. And this song is quite lovely.
I love Howl's Moving Castle. It's one of my favorite anime movies. 🏰
HMC is my favorite book and also my favorite Ghibli Movie. Something about the ambiance...
Sooo beautiful! This is one of my very favorite songs. In fact, I recently purchased a music box of this song specifically, just so I could always hear it. I dressed up as howl for Halloween last year too :) This arrangement will definitely be my go-to from now on when I want to hear this song. it's so well done and clear, a beautiful blend of instruments played expressively!
Didn't skip any single second, liked the video, shared it with my friends, commented on it, hoping for the algorythm to put more earblessings like this cover in my feeds.
Late again for the premiere. But holy moly, this...this is the definition of beautiful. I can just start dancing with someone that is beautiful as this...only in my dreams tho...
This song is one of the reasons I started playing an instrument, great retake on the peice!
This is so beautiful to have a listen to before sleep❤️✨, good night everyone had a great day and did practice a lot..4h’s xd. Luke that is absolutely beautiful keep it up❤️. Gn everyone❤️❤️!
This is just the best song in the world, i will put This song at my wedding
This is just wonderful! I love hearing both the flute and piano sort of criss-crossing with each other through the song, and I got chills listening through every second!
Oh my god you did not just make an adaptation of the best theme ever made (im screaming in happiness)
One of my favorite songs, I’m so glad you made this
Oh my god, yes. I didn't expect this cover but man am I glad that it's here. It's such a beautiful composition as is, I knew that this performance was going to be outstanding. Keep up the incredible work.
OMG this song always puts me in the feels,I don't know how many times I've seen Howl's moving castle
I was dreaming about this cover from you. Your style of covering pieces like this is incredibly magical, soft and calm with kinda groovy and funky bits. It feels more fantasy like than original, but both versions are beautiful. Thank you for this
Just when I watch howl's moving castle..the timing's perfect❤
This song has helped me through this year, so it is nice to see you make a cover of it. Thank you
Lovely take on one of my favorite Hisaishi themes!
This brings back good memories from summer camp…
I got the notification of the release of your video when I left my concert on merry go round of life! Quite a coincidence but in any case another very successful video! Keep going, there are three hundred thousand people who adore you!
There is nothing more pleasant in the world than waking up and seeing a notification about Luke's new video!
Im going through some stressful times and listening to your absolutely wonderful song has painted some color in my life, you have earned your skills and have fully mastered the art of rallying emotions using your instruments
I was really scared when I saw the pianist, I spent a while processing that Luke wasn't bald. Anyway, this cover was fantastic! Both the piano and the flute manage to beautifully show the magic that this song exudes, I loved it! Keep it up!
Two of my favourite youtube musicians playing one of my favourite tunes.
Can ask no more.
Relaxing bro
I love to see the alto flute, great playing!
this is my favorite movie, thank you
This was the song I walked down the aisle too. Wonderful rendition :)
Beautiful! I just watched this movie for the first time last week, the music is SO GOOD and both of you sound great!!
YESSS Thank you !!! This is the music we needed you to play ! 💙
I've randomly heard it a few weeks ago, years after watching the movie, and I instantly tried to play it on the clarinet.
Your interpretation is also slightly more slow and calm, which makes it very relaxing, but doesn't fail to communicate all the emotions.
Thank you for every music you share with us
Completely unrelated, but love your pfp
One of the greatest themes there is - and you've performed it beautifully!
Oh, here we go!
Your video editing and performance are really well done!
I'm so happy to collaborate with you :D
Thank you. This is just what my soul needed tonight!
This bouta be the third iteration of this song on my playlist😂
so dreamy and compelling! i could listen for hours!
This is gorgeous! Ah, I gotta go watch this movie again!
I liked even before watching the video. I know the good stuff is coming !
This is one of my favorite Ghibli songs and you did such an amazing job! Thank you so much!
This is just beautiful.
Merry-Go-Round of Life is a long favorite of mine and this is a brilliant cover of it for sure, thank you.
You know, maybe I SHOULD finally watch Howl's Moving Castle...
no don't do it
bro this is one of my MOST favourite peices
i really wanna comment something trying for a week now, but every time i come i just cant help listening it , its simply my fav composition
beautiful melody…
I almost cried.
This version is so nice and peaceful, this is on the list of peices I want to keep practicing. Thank you Luke and Kay for this music cover.
You are literally the definition of "so many musical instruments I don't know which one to choose! Fuck it ima learn them all" 😂
I really respect the co-ordination that must have gone into this - it's tricky to conduct, let alone track remotely! Bravo!
WoW! Such a soulful performance! Thank you, gentlemen! Bravo! BRAVOOO!
This is astonishingly beautiful! Thank you Paolo and Luke for this moment of serenity! Wonderfully musical playing from you both - inspirational!
My girlfriend has been wanting me to learn this on piano so im so happy you made this!!!!!!!!!!!
Marvelous!
This is. Absolutely beautiful.
I love seeing more of your own work and will always continue to be excited every time you post them, and look forward to more!!
Simply a perfect rendition. All of the emotion and beauty with such a simple arrangement. It really suits one of the best pieces from Joe Hisaishi's catalogue.
I adore this song. Thank you for your beautiful performance!!
my day is perfect now
Beautiful!! Your flute, alto flute, and piccolo (previous video) playing is phenomenal!! 💜
Howl's Moving Castle is one of my favorite movies of all time, partly because the soundtrack is so amazing and I think you guys did it justice. Ghibli's movies truly have their own unique style and tone and I think your cover captured it really well. Great job!
I always love this ost, it's so beautiful
Awesome like allways !
I've been waiting for this one for so long.
Nice job !
I love this. I'm playing a Jazz version in my School Band
Your song gave me clarity to becoming a better person and improving myself
This is great. I can’t help thinking “if that flute were French horn and oboe parts!”
You're really good at crescendos and decrescendos!
It’s been such a blast listening to you performing this music outside of thomas, they are so spot-on, keep up the good work, sir. As always, kudos
Thank you so much for doing the ghibli I requested, I’m loving it!
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Thank you for cover of this awesome composition
It`s brilliant
Also it`s cool to see your friend recorded here
Have a good day
beautiful cover, thanks Luke and Paolo!
Literally breathtaking
Love this, merry go round of life is my fav piece and howl moving castle is my fav film, please, i want this cover in my spotify playlist. And non i'm gonna only wait for interstellar theme cover
❤. I’ve never heard this piece before, but this rendition definitely is amazing.
I love the cover and the calming approach❤! The choice of the woodwind and the quiet piano makes a huge difference!!
Would love to see an undertale yellow cover
Luuuke! This is fantastic! I really want to hear more renditions of stuff from animated shows and movies now.
nice job, this absolutely beautful.
My new favorite cover of this song. I'm glad we have a whole 6 minutes of it!
I’m so excited that you dipped your toe into Ghibli waters! A phenomenal and uplifting performance as always. Thank you Luke!
If you’re looking for another anime track to cover, I think you’d have a fun time with Car 24 from the Cowboy Bebop OST.
Here before it blows up!!
This cover is truly amazing! It brings back vivid memories of my first viewing a long time ago
Wow! I like this song! Good job Luke! Keep going!🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍