“Rikku’s Theme” Video, from FFX Piano Collections
One of my favorite arrangements by Masashi Hamauzu from the FFX Piano Collections, an adorable rendition of Rikku’s Theme with hints of bossa nova. I downloaded the sheet music from SODA Sheet Music...
View Article“Dragon Roost Island” Video, from Zelda: Windwaker
I’ve been dying to cover this song for a long time, and yesterday it finally happened. My friend Alex and I put our own spin on the “Dragon Roost Island” theme, arranging it for piano and guitar. We...
View ArticleThoughts Here and There
Sorry I haven’t posted anything new in nearly a month. I’ve been a bit distracted lately, but I think I have good reasons! The biggest news is that I’m back to teaching piano. It’s nice to have a...
View ArticleCovers in Progress: “Assault” and “Gusty Garden Galaxy”
It’s been slow around here again, hasn’t it? I’ve been working on a few small projects, both as a personal hobby and for clients.On the YouTube end, I’m trying to decide what song to cover next. At the...
View ArticleMasashi Hamauzu: “Defiers of Fate” from Final Fantasy XIII
(4/13/10: A higher quality audio sample of the theme is out there now, as well as its proper title, so I’ve updated this post to reflect my new finds.)This piece is so cool! Even though I’ve only...
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“Palace” Sheet Music, from Zelda: Adventure of Link
I’ve received a few requests to transcribe the sheet music for my Zelda Palace arrangement, so hopefully those of you who’ve been waiting for it will enjoy.PalaceFormat: PDFDifficulty:...
View ArticleReason For My Treason: Blood Knight
Hi everyone! I wanted to apologize for my silence over the past few months – I promise I haven’t left you all. I’ve been a little swamped by life’s happenings and musical projects, and it’s been quite...
View ArticleSpace Junk, No. 1 & 2
I never wanted to be one of those kids who’d open up GarageBand, lay down tracks in twenty minutes, then call the end result music, but admittedly I’ve been dabbling in exactly that – and it’s so much...
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“Zora’s Domain” Sheet Music, from Zelda: Ocarina of Time
You asked – and here it is, finally. Enjoy!Zora’s DomainFormat: PDFDifficulty: IntermediateInfo: A relaxing piece first heard in Ocarina of Time, that appears in several Zelda games. (Watch me play it...
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“Fina’s Theme” Video and Sheet Music, from Skies of Arcadia
A long time ago, I received a request to play “Fina’s Theme” from Skies of Arcadia. I’d never heard it before, but upon first listen, I absolutely loved it and wanted to cover it someday. This was fun...
View ArticleA Rainbow is a Smile (Turned Upside Down)
As a person who’s capable of absorbing a lot of complicated, convoluted music, I’m surprised by how much joy I still find in the simplest of melodies. And I mean simple. When I’m not busy composing for...
View ArticleMusical Sketches: “Time Circuits” and “Into the Thick of It”
Hi everyone! Wow, I’ve been so busy in real life, between teaching piano 6 days a week and then when I’m not working, I’m still working (freelance composing). Unfortunately, that means almost zero time...
View Article“Piano Fantasia” Video, from Secret of Mana
What’s going on here, two posts in one day?!This is a simple medley I made to cheer a friend up a long time ago, with some themes that I like. I decided to call it a “fantasia” because I was sort of...
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Musical Sketches: “Assault” and “Feldschlacht III”
I took a Masashi Hamauzu day recently, and I thought I’d share the results with you guys.FFX Piano Collections: AssaultSeptember 28, 2010A 30-second test run I recorded of “Assault” from the FFX Piano...
View Article“Rainbow Castle” Video, from Mario Party
My take on “Rainbow Castle” from Mario Party for the Nintendo 64, composed by Yasunori Mitsuda. I loved the Mario Party soundtrack as a child, and this board’s theme was my favorite. (Fun fact: when I...
View ArticleMusical Sketches: “Butterfly” and “Basic Step”
Are you a night owl or an early bird? I’m starting to think that I'm a little of both...My boss at the music school asked me if I feel more creative during the day or the odd hours of the night. Many...
View Article“The Legend of Zelda Theme” Video
The famous Legend of Zelda theme, in honor of Zelda’s 25th anniversary last week! This arrangement is largely inspired by the Koholith Overworld from Link’s Awakening, my favorite rendition of the LoZ...
View Article“Basic Step” Video, from Wii Fit
Hi everyone! Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile. Here’s something I recorded last month:I couldn’t resist. The “Basic Step” theme from Wii Fit is incredibly catchy and charming, and I kept giggling to...
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