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

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 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 Před 4 lety +31272

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

    • @camilaindriago1076
      @camilaindriago1076 Před 4 lety +327

      Lmao 😂😂😂

    • @pixela1110
      @pixela1110 Před 4 lety +541

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

    • @JohnWick-mv7hl
      @JohnWick-mv7hl Před 4 lety +677

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

    • @vinneythe14th68
      @vinneythe14th68 Před 4 lety +251

      @@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 Před 4 lety +459

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

  • @TheGamerTazz
    @TheGamerTazz Před 4 lety +9736

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

    • @yahimtalkingtoyou4653
      @yahimtalkingtoyou4653 Před 4 lety +238

      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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @atackplus-rediconnt8189
      @atackplus-rediconnt8189 Před 4 lety +6

      2 angels

    • @hazardous472
      @hazardous472 Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety +5673

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

  • @badmaa_6969
    @badmaa_6969 Před 22 dny +20

    To right hand : thank you.
    To left hand: farewell.
    And to all the keys: congratulations.

  • @grindhouseclown5621
    @grindhouseclown5621 Před 3 lety +7729

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

    • @yoshi7957
      @yoshi7957 Před 2 lety +195

      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 Před 2 lety +15

      @@yoshi7957 *tin foil

    • @Rockgamer823
      @Rockgamer823 Před 2 lety +76

      Not true, 400 percent synchro and you are fanta

    • @kingkazuma2239
      @kingkazuma2239 Před 2 lety +42

      What human instrumentality looks like on the piano

    • @uberkelvin
      @uberkelvin Před 2 lety +51

      *piano breaks free of restraints and goes on rampage*

  • @widget_9435
    @widget_9435 Před 4 lety +3134

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

    • @coriwimmer9847
      @coriwimmer9847 Před 3 lety +105

      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 Před 3 lety +7

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

    • @theweeniesreleased8503
      @theweeniesreleased8503 Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @couch9679
      @couch9679 Před 3 lety +80

      i thought it was death note for a hot second

    • @pianohelper8873
      @pianohelper8873 Před 3 lety +9

      @@couch9679 omg lol same.
      Light

  • @bluedb2793
    @bluedb2793 Před rokem +969

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

    • @BloodyBaseballs6053
      @BloodyBaseballs6053 Před rokem +37

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

    • @forestlaflamme5372
      @forestlaflamme5372 Před rokem +30

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

    • @HR-wi6xy
      @HR-wi6xy Před rokem +3

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

    • @Delicious_cannon_minion
      @Delicious_cannon_minion Před rokem +4

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

    • @JO_Piano
      @JO_Piano Před rokem

      I need to relearn it 😭

  • @labrador122
    @labrador122 Před rokem +1765

    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 Před rokem +6

      Wow woo9

    • @jamesckyeh
      @jamesckyeh Před rokem +55

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

    • @labrador122
      @labrador122 Před rokem +42

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

    • @Leo-rd6ly
      @Leo-rd6ly Před rokem +42

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

    • @michaeltherrien8172
      @michaeltherrien8172 Před rokem +23

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

  • @mrkhan4247
    @mrkhan4247 Před 3 lety +4360

    imagine this guy in a text argument

  • @cahsahhhhhhhn
    @cahsahhhhhhhn Před 4 lety +3616

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

  • @-ninjanOodlez
    @-ninjanOodlez Před 3 lety +654

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

  • @edaxtonum9803
    @edaxtonum9803 Před 3 lety +1452

    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 Před 2 lety +9

      Well said

    • @minm4234
      @minm4234 Před 2 lety +2

      @@erseshe pe: "play emotionally"

    • @jrplayz4958
      @jrplayz4958 Před 2 lety +1

      A M E N💀

    • @Charles-ve6cb
      @Charles-ve6cb Před 3 měsíci

      The song isn’t stiff tho

    • @CindersGD
      @CindersGD Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @IceMan-pq5gd
    @IceMan-pq5gd Před 4 lety +1494

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

  • @violet4794
    @violet4794 Před 4 lety +4352

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

    • @50mt
      @50mt Před 4 lety +76

      Kaworu was quite good at playing the piano...

    • @OzymandiasLoFi
      @OzymandiasLoFi Před 4 lety +8

      Like Jojo :D
      - 🤖 Neon Genesis Evangelion LoFi mix: czcams.com/video/_Itkilr8z14/video.html

    • @asianguy5012
      @asianguy5012 Před 4 lety +48

      but I can actually play it....

    • @zenmeteor9474
      @zenmeteor9474 Před 4 lety +15

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

    • @YukinoAniPiano
      @YukinoAniPiano Před 4 lety +105

      @@asianguy5012 name checks out lol

  • @yoshi7957
    @yoshi7957 Před 3 lety +247

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

    • @dawn_knight0
      @dawn_knight0 Před 2 lety +1

      LMAO YES

    • @dankdio2887
      @dankdio2887 Před 2 lety +12

      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 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @giacatluong7528
    @giacatluong7528 Před 3 lety +236

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

  • @astaroththedaeva9717
    @astaroththedaeva9717 Před 3 lety +5632

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

    • @pain3236
      @pain3236 Před 2 lety +216

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

    • @Raydnt69
      @Raydnt69 Před 2 lety +122

      Music is timeless

    • @Frkyyyy
      @Frkyyyy Před 2 lety +33

      3 decades my guy , 3.

    • @czay7903
      @czay7903 Před 2 lety +14

      4.5 decades now

    • @lstanley8565
      @lstanley8565 Před 2 lety +77

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

  • @Animenzzz
    @Animenzzz  Před 4 lety +6569

    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 Před 4 lety +77

      Jeez, that cover arrangement was fabulous!

    • @YukinoAniPiano
      @YukinoAniPiano Před 4 lety +65

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

    • @jinvasion8069
      @jinvasion8069 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 CZcamsr on CZcams who teach you playing... Look at "Tomas Forschbach"...
      But if you what to play like Animenz you have to learn very long...

  • @smccarver160
    @smccarver160 Před 2 lety +360

    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 Před 2 lety +10

      加油

    • @minm4234
      @minm4234 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @samshiflett1792
      @samshiflett1792 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @DeadlockDev
      @DeadlockDev Před rokem +3

      I just started my journey like 5 minutes ago 💀

  • @Origami-Wiz
    @Origami-Wiz Před 27 dny +3

    Third impact on piano.👏

  • @SZ-wb1qb
    @SZ-wb1qb Před 4 lety +3137

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

    • @cristinavillarin9438
      @cristinavillarin9438 Před 4 lety +246

      First time?

    • @kurokun07
      @kurokun07 Před 4 lety +383

      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 Před 4 lety +218

      And his piano is a Steinway

    • @poncho1976
      @poncho1976 Před 3 lety +64

      Well thats the skills you acquire when you in a conservatory

    • @pianohelper8873
      @pianohelper8873 Před 3 lety +28

      Yet he is underrated.

  • @cheebongyan5593
    @cheebongyan5593 Před 3 lety +7805

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

    • @nicoleokonji6283
      @nicoleokonji6283 Před 3 lety +154

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

    • @cheebongyan5593
      @cheebongyan5593 Před 3 lety +130

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

    • @nicoleokonji6283
      @nicoleokonji6283 Před 3 lety +95

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

    • @cheebongyan5593
      @cheebongyan5593 Před 3 lety +50

      NANI?!?

    • @nicoleokonji6283
      @nicoleokonji6283 Před 3 lety +28

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

  • @alwaysmycamera
    @alwaysmycamera Před 10 měsíci +42

    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 Před 6 měsíci

      That section looks sped up lol

  • @Wistbacka
    @Wistbacka Před 3 lety +328

    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!

  • @maxbryancosmosse4748
    @maxbryancosmosse4748 Před 4 lety +1176

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

    • @ronin8095
      @ronin8095 Před 4 lety +51

      Wait...

    • @obm8731
      @obm8731 Před 4 lety +40

      Man this joke is too good

    • @Lilly-Lilac
      @Lilly-Lilac Před 4 lety +50

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

    • @UltmtDestroyer
      @UltmtDestroyer Před 4 lety +21

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

    • @exordial9266
      @exordial9266 Před 4 lety +28

      Of course its *H E N T A I*

  • @tivadarbanfalvi-kovacs7913
    @tivadarbanfalvi-kovacs7913 Před 3 lety +7648

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

    • @lanaenjoyer
      @lanaenjoyer Před 3 lety +669

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

    • @thisisnoplacetodie3908
      @thisisnoplacetodie3908 Před 3 lety +615

      I feel attacked

    • @nokkibae
      @nokkibae Před 3 lety +212

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

    • @honorevoisin1014
      @honorevoisin1014 Před 3 lety +112

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

    • @Victor-qx3vx
      @Victor-qx3vx Před 3 lety +51

      Guilty.

  • @for_nothing_important
    @for_nothing_important Před rokem +73

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

  • @GoogleUser3939
    @GoogleUser3939 Před 2 lety +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。

  • @exon-3512
    @exon-3512 Před 4 lety +730

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

  • @Austin-jq4jo
    @Austin-jq4jo Před 4 lety +2421

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

  • @kairiasa8227
    @kairiasa8227 Před 7 měsíci +8

    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

  • @justanabsolutegamer14
    @justanabsolutegamer14 Před 3 lety +18

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

  • @tirimito5844
    @tirimito5844 Před 4 lety +769

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

    • @couch9679
      @couch9679 Před 3 lety +7

      Y E S

    • @daemophobia
      @daemophobia Před 3 lety +9

      This song makes me filled with confidence though

    • @whyu7580
      @whyu7580 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      @@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

  • @Caliko
    @Caliko Před 4 lety +1927

    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 Před 4 lety +12

      love 2:59 and 3:36 so much!

    • @ah-mal
      @ah-mal Před 4 lety +75

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

    • @KamiNosane
      @KamiNosane Před 4 lety +9

      Nice review! watched it following your steps xD

    • @TurtleMonkeyGG
      @TurtleMonkeyGG Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @irly8915
      @irly8915 Před 4 lety

      1:43 reaaaaaalllly amazing!

  • @Rojope
    @Rojope Před 11 měsíci +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"

  • @naokiAz
    @naokiAz Před 8 měsíci +9

    3:52 This is a melody ❤🤌

  • @artyxp844
    @artyxp844 Před 4 lety +315

    Evangelion will always stay in my heart.

  • @BigManBilliam
    @BigManBilliam Před 3 lety +553

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

  • @Miko_Raiton
    @Miko_Raiton Před 10 dny +2

    It's impossible to not sing along every time I hear this version 🔥 ❤

  • @user-sj3mi6hl5i
    @user-sj3mi6hl5i Před 3 lety +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、、!!

  • @GetInTheRobot
    @GetInTheRobot Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +24

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

    • @ifwneel
      @ifwneel Před 3 lety +14

      Hi Get in the robot

    • @mecha2680
      @mecha2680 Před 3 lety +5

      Get In The Robot agreed

    • @grasshopperstudios2004
      @grasshopperstudios2004 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @rhaelsura96
    @rhaelsura96 Před 4 lety +376

    The flowing arpeggios are amazing in a undescribable way

    • @ArgusXYandere
      @ArgusXYandere Před 4 lety +18

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

    • @slursh2166
      @slursh2166 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @levitatingfrog3616
      @levitatingfrog3616 Před 4 lety

      Truly a beautiful duwang

    • @HongLe-nq1ly
      @HongLe-nq1ly Před 4 lety

      Chris Zerimar Do you think I care?

    • @HongLe-nq1ly
      @HongLe-nq1ly Před 4 lety

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

  • @OniraKY
    @OniraKY Před rokem +16

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

  • @hlang08
    @hlang08 Před 2 lety +63

    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.

  • @masterofcorgis4975
    @masterofcorgis4975 Před 4 lety +209

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

    • @Anmk-be9tf
      @Anmk-be9tf Před 4 lety +21

      Imagine unravel being a warmup. Oh lord

    • @EpochIsEpic
      @EpochIsEpic Před 4 lety +1

      Master Of Corgis unravel was a warmup? Yikes

    • @rasmushansen5055
      @rasmushansen5055 Před 4 lety

      This isn’t even his final form!

    • @toddhoward7649
      @toddhoward7649 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +306

    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 Před 4 lety +13

      For me I then realize I will never be this good

    • @lilli554
      @lilli554 Před 4 lety +34

      stoopdog 99 not with that attitude

    • @pianohelper8873
      @pianohelper8873 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @MrEmpty376
      @MrEmpty376 Před 3 lety

      @@pianohelper8873 yes

    • @inthelight4671
      @inthelight4671 Před 3 lety +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

  • @hernandezcarlossebastian360
    @hernandezcarlossebastian360 Před 2 měsíci +27

    I can (not) play this.

  • @alvinng2018
    @alvinng2018 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @zengarang
    @zengarang Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +4

      I See your bored

    • @theoneeasyreg680
      @theoneeasyreg680 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @Animenzzz
      @Animenzzz  Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @federicomancini310
    @federicomancini310 Před 4 lety +90

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

    • @deidaraakatsuki9026
      @deidaraakatsuki9026 Před 3 lety

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

  • @kaori6602
    @kaori6602 Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @ck86ck
    @ck86ck Před 3 lety +22

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

  • @WJWJ02
    @WJWJ02 Před 4 lety +90

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

  • @marcoy1059
    @marcoy1059 Před 3 lety +231

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

    • @shadowmurder1918
      @shadowmurder1918 Před 2 lety

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

    • @eternalpianoempire7240
      @eternalpianoempire7240 Před rokem +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.

  • @starK-vz1qs
    @starK-vz1qs Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @user-ot1eh7ly1r
    @user-ot1eh7ly1r Před 2 lety +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

  • @Doom_Guy__
    @Doom_Guy__ Před 4 lety +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.

  • @livaiackerman120
    @livaiackerman120 Před 4 lety +86

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

  • @misiddiai
    @misiddiai Před 3 lety +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! ❤

  • @DuskDewd
    @DuskDewd Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @s.a.m1466
    @s.a.m1466 Před 4 lety +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

  • @DanielSilva-gc4xz
    @DanielSilva-gc4xz Před 3 lety +195

    Nobody gonna talk about how clean that Steinway sounds?

    • @carlagordon31
      @carlagordon31 Před 3 lety +35

      I can I suppose.
      That Steinway sounds so clean

    • @danielmezera
      @danielmezera Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @kaitoukid6856
      @kaitoukid6856 Před 3 lety +2

      @@danielmezera wuh happened ?

    • @phoebemu4103
      @phoebemu4103 Před 3 lety

      @@kaitoukid6856 check the comments on the butterfly digimon post

    • @kaitoukid6856
      @kaitoukid6856 Před 3 lety

      @@phoebemu4103 thanks now I know y

  • @kronasvalua9660
    @kronasvalua9660 Před 8 měsíci +13

    Как же это потрясающе!!!

  • @lwoklidfr
    @lwoklidfr Před rokem +5

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

  • @fenrir0402
    @fenrir0402 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +15

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

  • @mostea
    @mostea Před 4 lety +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…

  • @jordanabad
    @jordanabad Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @ProdByHUS
    @ProdByHUS Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @s9112141
    @s9112141 Před 3 lety +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

  • @f_u017
    @f_u017 Před 4 lety +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。

  • @JohnCasteel1333
    @JohnCasteel1333 Před 3 lety +6

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

  • @johnrekmer7223
    @johnrekmer7223 Před 3 lety +13

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

  • @paerasol6524
    @paerasol6524 Před 4 lety +11

    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 Před 3 lety +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。

  • @YellowH2S
    @YellowH2S Před 18 dny +1

    This is a song i always think I should listen to it 5minutes without a pause

  • @jordanshaffer4908
    @jordanshaffer4908 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @AnimeBoy-cs3em
    @AnimeBoy-cs3em Před 4 lety +69

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

    • @AnimeBoy-cs3em
      @AnimeBoy-cs3em Před 3 lety +1

      Oh snap, he is almost there.

    • @faintkoala.5935
      @faintkoala.5935 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @AnimeBoy-cs3em
      @AnimeBoy-cs3em Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @faintkoala.5935
      @faintkoala.5935 Před 3 lety +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

  • @joshualemieux7534
    @joshualemieux7534 Před 3 lety +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 CZcams pianists

  • @JohnCasteel1333
    @JohnCasteel1333 Před 3 lety +11

    "...Don't pretend that you understand the ending..."
    - some philosopher

  • @ayelll
    @ayelll Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @bimbyizhere6789
    @bimbyizhere6789 Před 4 lety +49

    3:05 only og fans know this technique

  • @HandleDeeezNutz
    @HandleDeeezNutz Před 4 lety +57

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

  • @yu73o
    @yu73o Před 7 měsíci +5

    今まで聴いた残酷な天使のテーゼのピアノアレンジの中でダントツで好きです。

  • @troller7686
    @troller7686 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @bobathebobtail6050
    @bobathebobtail6050 Před 3 lety +88

    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

  • @anindya292
    @anindya292 Před 4 lety +84

    A Cruel Angel's Thesis - Neon Genesis Evangelion (REMASTERD)

  • @user-bx6jf7vv8y
    @user-bx6jf7vv8y Před 3 lety +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。

  • @pestilences
    @pestilences Před 2 lety +17

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

  • @skipper425
    @skipper425 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @joviany4632
      @joviany4632 Před 2 lety

      check out this ver then czcams.com/video/Y4ErpTmWHNk/video.html

    • @skipper425
      @skipper425 Před 2 lety

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

    • @davidwang2206
      @davidwang2206 Před 2 lety

      Have you heard Cateens version?

  • @juliusge2063
    @juliusge2063 Před 3 lety +28

    3:36 to 4:09 sounds so good i could listen to it on repeat all day

  • @dChad014
    @dChad014 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @xPraiseTheSun
    @xPraiseTheSun Před 2 lety +5

    This brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

  • @PIANOXITO
    @PIANOXITO Před 3 lety +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!

  • @userJiangPisces
    @userJiangPisces Před 3 lety +612

    弱弱一句:因為「LOL笑哈哈」今天的影片而回來聽的,可能只有我吧😂
    A叔華麗絢爛的琴技還有創意讓人羨慕,抒情尾奏跟中間「嘩!」的部分更是畫龍點睛,
    我真心感謝江老師帶著我這個「音樂門外漢」認知到「練琴是多麼需要心血、體力、耐力、健康跟毅力的事情」,一切完美演出都是獻上整個靈魂跟身體,才能換來,
    兩位鋼琴家我都欣賞喜愛^^
    czcams.com/video/z6yccKm73U0/video.html
    -----2020.9.7.Mon .1 : 24.A.M.Keelung

    • @user-ul2fq1gh6u
      @user-ul2fq1gh6u Před 3 lety +7

      我也是

    • @annaforuse
      @annaforuse Před 3 lety +33

      因為江老師來看A叔加1,我以前看過但不知道他叫A叔哈哈

    • @userJiangPisces
      @userJiangPisces Před 3 lety +11

      @@annaforuse 因為江老師cover 《炭治郎之歌》才知道粉絲稱呼這位鋼琴家「A叔」+1
      -----2020.9.10.Thu.11 : 54.p.m.Keelung

    • @user-jg3so3pj6w
      @user-jg3so3pj6w Před 3 lety +13

      我也是門外漢
      看了笑哈哈江老師影片
      過來朝聖的
      音樂撫慰我的心靈
      現在工作鳥事一堆
      準時下班真難

    • @oshinoki
      @oshinoki Před 3 lety +2

      +1

  • @eternia-reginleif
    @eternia-reginleif Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @anazhir4181
    @anazhir4181 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @KikorinPiano
    @KikorinPiano Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @ravenwraith1017
      @ravenwraith1017 Před 4 lety

      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 Před 3 lety

      @@ravenwraith1017 shigatsu kimi no uso?

    • @valensolda
      @valensolda Před 3 lety

      A. Saraya isn’t he japanese o.o

    • @walrusk3186
      @walrusk3186 Před 2 lety

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

  • @zyfspiano3995
    @zyfspiano3995 Před 3 lety +714

    When he makes the cover sound better than the original...

  • @smicac905
    @smicac905 Před 3 lety +4

    This is the best arrangement I've ever heard!

  • @raccone831
    @raccone831 Před rokem +2

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