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Quote from: WarioMan98 on September 08, 2010, 08:44:54 AMTomorrow I´ll update a song... Hey! Wait until tomorrow! It´s a surprise update!  ;D

Quote from: WarioMan98 on September 09, 2010, 09:10:23 AMAlso, my arrangements will be better if I knew more about the Tools of Finale Notepad, I mean, I don´t know how to put octaves or how to repeat, etc.

Quote from: Korados on October 05, 2010, 08:33:09 AMFirst, why the heck do you never get replies in here? I'm the only one who ever replied to your arrangements.

Finale Notepad can do nothing except a few basic stuffs, you need a better version of Finale.

So, think about consulting a software pirate friend, as Finale is EXPENSIVE!

Ganon Battle and Thwomp Volcano are both wonderful arrangements, I can't see anything wrong with them!

Quote from: WarioMan98 on October 09, 2010, 09:58:40 AMBy the way, how do you get stars and a different name like "Starfox Salsa" or "Termina Tango"?

Quote from: Taser9090 on October 16, 2010, 06:38:02 AMI love you.

Thank you so much for arranging my request :)

Quote from: olimar12345 on November 18, 2010, 11:33:55 AMwait, didnt u already make a castle courtyard song?? its on tha site...

at any rate, i think it would look better (and soud better) like this. (http://www.mediafire.com/?2aav6534o6ycl26)

Quote from: Jub3r7 on January 20, 2011, 04:52:25 PMHey, isn't "The Roost" already uploaded to the website? If I recall correctly, I've already printed it out...

Not the most constructive thing to say, but I was just wondering...

Quote from: Sekter77 on January 20, 2011, 02:44:38 PMOk, here's my thoughts:

Koopaseum-Good! Keep going with the Mario and Luigi songs! They're some of my favorites. I think there's some melody you left out in Measure 8 and the grace notes in Measure 9 sound a little weird, but that's all I really have.

Baby Park-The octave quarter notes in Measures 7, 17, and 27 sound very stacatto, you might want to add that. And I believe the rhythms in Measures 32-39 are a little off. But otherwise, this is really great too!

Dragon Roost Island-The bass really needs to be reined in. It's way too loud and it could be moved up an octave which would not interfere with the right hand. It's just that the feel of the piece is a bit off. Flamenco guitar can't easily be translated to piano, but you do have a good start.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 21, 2011, 07:12:39 PMHey Warioman if you really enjoy the Mario and Luigi songs, maybe you'd consider doing one or several of these...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FnRvOm8vlg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo1IYeNoVgU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQs9vVdLsK8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhgNQwJzPk8 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nASS_tKTsiA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmTpzqtP0m8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVio9Lt4clQ or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_bISFjDxmo

Wow that list turned out way bigger than I expected. xD Just suggestions, you don't have to take them seriously.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on January 22, 2011, 03:01:31 AMWell, why not? I might consider doing some of them. Thanks for the suggestions.  :)

Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 24, 2011, 07:29:57 PMumm, don't do toad town cave, I already finished that one. ;)

Quote from: Taser9090 on January 27, 2011, 04:44:07 AMThank you very much!
I've been wanting to see the Mother's intro for awhile!
I can't wait to play it.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 27, 2011, 06:34:31 PMALSO.

AWESOME SUGGESTION. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enwzLKIPDzc) IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on January 30, 2011, 03:52:27 AMMaybe I´ll do it. Today (MAYBE) I´ll finish the Toad Town Ruins and (MAYBE) upload it.
Thanks for the suggestions.  :)

Quote from: fingerz on May 23, 2011, 03:11:27 PMDon't let it get as big as mine. :P

Quote from: Nana1Popo2 on May 24, 2011, 08:33:07 PMI have some advice for the "Road to Viridian City" arrangement. But... I'm studying for finals, and the best way for me to give my advice is to show you what I mean, soo... I'll get back to you on that in a couple days. Just wanted to give you a heads up. For the msot part though, very nice!! :)

Quote from: fingerz on May 24, 2011, 02:45:03 PMInteresting... what arrangements? :P

Quote from: Nana1Popo2 on May 25, 2011, 05:17:38 PMok, WarioMan. I didn't do everything because I wanted to leave room for you to mess around. I changed some stuff around, and basically everything from the beginning to 34 should be good. you can mess around with whatever you want, obviosuly, because it's your arrangement. Basically what i did, was change some notes/chords you had, and the bass part for the beginning until 34. then after that i changed the main melody. So, that was my "advice" haha. like i said, probably wouldve been better showing you, so here you go. I would say that the harmony at 37 and on needs to be fixed (the bass clef) still. If you can't access the file for some reason, let me know and ill make a .midi file so you can download that, instead.

and, do you have a piano?

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jf4rd5vaojhex38

good luck with it! I can't wait to hear the final result :)

Quote from: WarioMan98 on May 26, 2011, 09:27:10 AMBTW, Korados, what do you mean by "disco rythm"?  ??? You got me confused...

Quote from: WarioMan98 on May 26, 2011, 09:27:10 AMWow... The left hand from 19 to 26 now sounds pretty clean! You certainly did a very good job! Well, I´m not really good at arranging complex songs like this one (I´m better on 8-bit or simple songs because you can listen almost every detail, so I miss a lot of things on songs like this one when arranging  :P). But you see, I can´t open the file, so if I don´t bother you a lot, coudl you give me the .midi, please?
Oh! And yes! I have a piano, my good ol´fella! :D Why??

Quote from: Korados on May 26, 2011, 09:58:13 AMThe second part of this song is written in a disco fox rhythm, isn't it? And as in a piano arrangement the rhythm can't be adapted as well, it lacks the disco fox rhythm, right? Or am I still confusing? ;D

Quote from: Nana1Popo2 on May 26, 2011, 10:36:58 AMThe reason i ask if you have a piano, is, because (this'll probably seem redundant) it's my favorite way to arrange. Do you use it when you try to figure out the parts to the song? All i can say is if you need help with these kind of songs, just sit down with your piano and a program like Windows Media Player (or whatever) to help with the arranging. Windows Media Player can slow down the song, too, so it can give you a chance to figure out the correct notes, etc.. (along with Bass Boosting, which amplifies the bass more. better for figuring out those ledt hand parts) just need to have a good ear. BUT I'm sure I didn't have to explain that.. because, everyone has their own way of arranging.. :) But that's what I do in most cases. Good luck! I'd like to hear it when it's completed! :D and if you need any help with it, I'd also be glad to help, haha.

Quote from: fingerz on May 26, 2011, 03:19:49 PMMan, you don't kow how many times I do this. It can be a little annoying having to use Windows Media Play so I use Audacity. That has bass boost too.

Quote from: dahans on May 27, 2011, 02:50:42 AMI love your "Road to Viridian city" arrangement, even though I think that you could improve the second part a bit. I think I have heard some wrong notes. I will listen to it again as soon as I come home from school! :D Nice job!

Quote from: WarioMan98 on May 27, 2011, 08:38:10 AMGlad you like it! By the "2nd part", I guess you mean the Viridian City part. If so, don´t worry, I´m fixing it at the moment! :D
I´ll try Audacity too, BTW!  ;D

Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 21, 2011, 07:12:39 PMHey Warioman if you really enjoy the Mario and Luigi songs, maybe you'd consider doing one or several of these...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FnRvOm8vlg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo1IYeNoVgU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmTpzqtP0m8

Wow that list turned out way bigger than I expected. xD Just suggestions, you don't have to take them seriously.

Quote from: Shadoninja on August 31, 2011, 12:22:50 PMPokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
"Miror B Battle" (Duet)

Piano 1, Right hand measure 5, 6 - the first beat notes should be staccato. it also sounds like there are notes missing.

measures 5-8 - you probably should have one of the bass lines play the notes in octaves otherwise you miss the disco feel. the way you have it feels a bit too march-y.

measure 6-7 - piano 2's right hand is very cluttered. I'd shift the layer 2 line into one of the left hands or remove it entirely.

measure 8 - I think the trumpet notes in piano 1's right hand should have a slight cutoff at the end of each note. nothing too short like a staccato but perhaps have them at an eighth note duration ending them with an eighth rest.

measure 9-14: the bass line from 5/6 doesn't continue here it should play something different take another listen to the song. what you have feels odd and misplaced.

that's all for now.

Quote from: Cobraroll on August 31, 2011, 12:57:45 PMYour Dragon Roost Island theme is great, but I think the right hand would be easier to read if you put 8va there from measure 44 and out (save for the last few measures).

Quote from: Cobraroll on August 31, 2011, 12:57:45 PM(Hmm... have I commented on this earlier?)

Quote from: Shadoninja on August 31, 2011, 12:22:50 PMPokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
"Miror B Battle" (Duet)

1/ Piano 1, Right hand measure 5, 6 - the first beat notes should be staccato. it also sounds like there are notes missing.

2/ measures 5-8 - you probably should have one of the bass lines play the notes in octaves otherwise you miss the disco feel. the way you have it feels a bit too march-y.

3/ measure 6-7 - piano 2's right hand is very cluttered. I'd shift the layer 2 line into one of the left hands or remove it entirely.

4/ measure 8 - I think the trumpet notes in piano 1's right hand should have a slight cutoff at the end of each note. nothing too short like a staccato but perhaps have them at an eighth note duration ending them with an eighth rest.

5/ measure 9-14: the bass line from 5/6 doesn't continue here it should play something different take another listen to the song. what you have feels odd and misplaced.

that's all for now.

Quote from: dahans on September 11, 2011, 07:16:33 AMListened to Hollijolli village arrangement and I like it a lot. Well done! One thing: The key is not right. It should be E flat minor (or G-flat major) ;).

Quote from: Shadoninja on September 23, 2011, 01:20:31 PMMiror B

Measure 5-8 - the left hand of Piano 1 overpowers the left hand of Piano 2. I'd remove them or make them octaves as well though that would be a bit unnecessary.

Measure 9-12 - there's a very awesome rhythmic bass part that I think you should replace Piano 1's left hand with.

Measure 13-14 - In piano 2's left hand, where's that part from? I don't hear it in the song. also, that ascending bass pattern that I seem to hate so much, I think it would work here.

Measure 23-24 - I think you could add that chord the piano plays in the song.

Quote from: pumpy_heart on September 23, 2011, 03:19:44 PMToad Town is in the wrong key. It should be in C# minor, 4 sharps in the key signature with all C naturals becoming B#'s, the leading tone.
Sounds great though. Just need to fix that key signature! :)

Quote[GC] Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
           "Miror B Battle" (Duet) HQ NEW!

Quote from: Dudeman on February 18, 2012, 05:38:01 PMBUMP!
Hey WarioMan, thanks for all the stuff you've given me lately! :D Now I feel obligated to help your arrangements somehow...need PDF's? Anything?

Quote from: SlowPokemon on February 21, 2012, 07:50:48 AMYour Toad Town is great! It needs to be in C# minor though, like Pumpy said. I did that and it looks great. You just change the key signature, making sure to click "hold notes to their original pitches chromatically" so that the notes aren't changed.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on February 21, 2012, 01:13:49 PMSo yeah, I need help with the key of Tingle's House. Here's the link:

http://db.tt/mh99JeWg

 :-[

Quote from: insaneintherain on February 21, 2012, 01:41:26 PMI would say that's it's just A minor. No sharps, no flats. It's sort of chromatically based, which fits Tingle's style. Your current key signature is good. The bass stays in Am, even though the right hand is just all over the place.

Quote from: Shadoninja on September 23, 2011, 01:20:31 PMMiror B

Measure 5-8 - the left hand of Piano 1 overpowers the left hand of Piano 2. I'd remove them or make them octaves as well though that would be a bit unnecessary.

Measure 9-12 - there's a very awesome rhythmic bass part that I think you should replace Piano 1's left hand with.

Measure 13-14 - In piano 2's left hand, where's that part from? I don't hear it in the song. also, that ascending bass pattern that I seem to hate so much, I think it would work here.

Measure 23-24 - I think you could add that chord the piano plays in the song.

Quote from: Maestro Aamir on April 12, 2012, 03:03:34 PMAmazing! Great job on the "Spotted!" duet! I totally love it! ;)

Quote from: WarioMan98 on April 16, 2012, 11:47:38 AMI finished the Spotted Artist [...], but (as always) I'm having problems with the key signature[...]

Quote from: pumpy_heart on March 04, 2012, 08:36:48 AMI'd put it in D major and use E#'s and B#'s when they're grace notes to the main note. I'd use Ab when possible instead of G# because of the strong parallel minor relation prominent in most jazz. I'd leave the last chord in measure 11 as is, with the natural spelling.
Just use naturals when they come around unless they're grace notes, then use what makes sense.

QuoteI'd put it in D major and use E#'s and B#'s when they're grace notes to the main note. I'd use Ab when possible instead of G# because of the strong parallel minor relation prominent in most jazz. I'd leave the last chord in measure 11 as is, with the natural spelling.
Just use naturals when they come around unless they're grace notes, then use what makes sense.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on April 16, 2012, 11:47:38 AMI finished the Spotted Artist and Sailor, but (as always) I'm having problems with the key signature, specially with the Artist one, and I want to upload them asap.

http://db.tt/llcwc97T

http://db.tt/ShO3PPvt

Please? :P

EDIT: I almost forgot! The Sailor one has a glitch because of the glissandos and Finale freezes when pressing the Play button. Just press esc and the music will sound but without glissandos. If you want glissandos, wait until some measure have passed, save the document again, go back to the beginning and press play. That works for me. Hope I explained it clearly.  :Pç
This happens on Finale 2011 and don't know if it happens in other finale versions.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 16, 2012, 04:31:44 PMHey the first link is broken, not sure if the second one is as well.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 20, 2012, 05:17:53 PMI love the gambler theme

Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 21, 2012, 01:19:50 PMActually, it is in 4/4... it has three 3/4 intro measures, then the rest is 4/4.

Edit: I guess there are like two 3/4 measures in there somewhere. Or something weird like that. XD

Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 22, 2012, 08:16:17 AMYah well those could also easily be 3/4 and 4/4 if you used the swing expression and added tuplets when needed. :P doesn't matter though! The way you did it is how I arranged the team skull song from pmd, too. It's just easier that way.

Quote from: dahans on April 22, 2012, 08:41:00 AMChecked out your HolliJolli arrangement. Well done, the key is wrong. It should be e flat minor. Great arrangement.

Quote from: blueflower999 on April 24, 2012, 04:46:36 AMGreat job arranging for Mother 3! I can't wait to see those sheets on the site.

Quote from: Nebbles on May 08, 2012, 11:52:34 AMThanks bunches for the Miror B. solo battle! :D

Quote from: Nebbles on May 08, 2012, 12:11:20 PMAlso, yay lots of Mother 3 arrangements!

Quote from: WarioMan98 on May 20, 2012, 09:27:29 AMNew addition! Professor Layton and the Curious Village: "Ferris Wheel Park"

Both Duet and Solo versions.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 20, 2012, 10:15:13 AMExcellent job. I have only looked at the solo version thus far though. I like it, but the 8vb in every measure is a bit ugly to look at.

Quote from: Shadoninja on May 20, 2012, 10:23:27 AMI don't know if it's a good idea to have the melody on both pianos at the same time.

Quote from: MoboMoga on June 12, 2012, 03:16:20 PMyour Spotted! Gambler is very nice!!! I've been looking for it everywhere!! And try to finish the Spotted! Aroma Lady; I was about to transcribe it until I saw this..I can't wait to see the results  ;D ;D!

Quote from: MoboMoga on June 13, 2012, 09:26:31 AMhaha i meant i was gonna start on aroma lady, and i had big doubts about it, but im so happy tht u will transcribe it next!! and thnx again!! (and nawwww gambler is a song i like, but it's wayyy too hard for me for now ;))

Quote from: WarioMan98 on June 14, 2012, 02:33:40 PMDone!  ;D
Hope you like it!

EDIT: Oops! Forgot to put that it's not a duet. Nope, strangely this time wasn't necessary at all.

Quote from: MoboMoga on June 14, 2012, 08:56:21 PM...oh wow, its so MAGNIFICENT!!! wonderful job!!  ;D ;D this is much MUCH more than i expected! keep up the great work, and thnx!!  ;)

Quote from: WarioMan98 on June 14, 2012, 02:33:40 PMDone!  ;D
Hope you like it!

EDIT: Oops! Forgot to put that it's not a duet. Nope, strangely this time wasn't necessary at all.

Quote from: insaneintherain on June 15, 2012, 11:03:09 PMSince it's not a duet, you might want to change "Piano 1" as the instrument name to "Piano". Also might want to consider using the time signature as cut time, rather than 4/4, as your metronome mark is in half notes anyway.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on June 21, 2012, 01:53:40 PMContinue to be lazy because no one plays the duets. Also, Team Plasma is Black and White; if you're talking about the Black and White soundtrack, I have already done the "Eye Contact! Shorts Youngster" and "Eye Contact! Miniskirt" themes. I'm guessing you probably just meant Team Galactic though.

Quote from: pumpy_heart on June 24, 2012, 05:23:19 PMAre you interested in doing the "Trainer Appears" themes from the original RBY? I don't believe anyone has done them and they're not on the site.

Quote from: pumpy_heart on June 25, 2012, 08:03:41 AMCool deal! I think there's only 4 in RBY. Rival Appears has already been done. Boy, Girl, Rocket left.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on June 25, 2012, 04:17:21 AMYeah, why not? I might start with some Trainer Encounters from Pokemon Black/White too.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on June 30, 2012, 12:19:34 PMAs long as you check my thread to make sure I haven't already done them, cause I've done several... so don't do any of mine unless they need a replacement ^_^

Quote from: SlowPokemon on June 30, 2012, 12:34:48 PM....you can't promise anything? XD just don't do the ones I already did unless you think it's a bad arrangement and needs a replacement. Seriously.

Quote from: pumpy_heart on June 30, 2012, 03:36:10 PMWow! Quick turnaround. I better get to finishing my end, finishing up this soundtrack.

Just downloaded Bad Guy Encounter. Some of the chromatic spelling are really odd/wrong. In the pickup, you go B-Bb then back to B. This would make more sense as B-A#-B to show that the B is the real note being highlighted, since the A# moves to the B. That's called a neighbor note.
Surprise, surprise, they come back in the left hand in measure 1. D-Db should be D-C#, F#-E# likewise. The spelling you use are more common for passing tones, saying if a note goes from B-A with a chromatic note in between, the spelling B-Bb-A would make sense.
And you do spell the passing notes correctly in the right hand of measure 1 and measure 5! Now to fix a few more minor spelling errors. Since we've already introduced the pitch as A#, not Bb, it would make more sense to spell it like this in 2-5. Either spelling creates the desired chord, but using A# shows that there's really not two B's, but rather one B and one other clearly distinct pitch, A#.
In measure 3, since the chromatic line moves upwards, you should use sharps. When a chromatic line falls, flats. So the line should be G-G#-A(natural)-A#

Using these spelling will lead to a very quick reading for the performer. Use these tips whenever you encounter chromatic music again as they'll hold true to a lot of techniques employed by composers.
Good job!

Quote from: pumpy_heart on July 01, 2012, 09:15:50 AMSure, no problem.

Male Trainer Appears - There's chromatic spelling mistakes in the left hand in measure 1 and 2. I think you could fix those now. The biggest fault in this one is the tempo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLexeBHPLk8 Very noticeable. Quick fix though. I would guestimate it being around 148-152.

Female Trainer Appears - Some chromatic misspellings again. Measure 1 right hand and measure 3 right hand in the first beat.

Quote from: pumpy_heart on July 01, 2012, 09:15:50 AMNot a bad job at all, quick turnarounds!

Quote from: pumpy_heart on July 01, 2012, 09:15:50 AMI have 2 of the 3 victory themes done. Will work on finishing the third either today or tomorrow, leaving only the quick sound cues to arrange to have finished the whole soundtrack!

Quote from: pumpy_heart on July 01, 2012, 10:33:51 AMOh yeah, totally. Some need to be reformatted. I thought about doing that, but eh. Doesn't sound like fun.

Also, you never need a project title to just do something. If you do something well enough, in the past the site admins have rewarded those people by giving them their own update. Fixing all of Pokemon would easily warrant that, even if just one generation at a time.

Quote from: Jompa on July 19, 2012, 07:21:51 AMWhy can't I open .rar-files? :(
I haven't been able to see any of your arrangements because of it. Could someone tell me WHy? D:

Quote from: WarioMan98 on July 19, 2012, 07:28:59 AMYou have to open them with WinRAR. If you don't have it, you can download it here: http://www.rarlab.com/rar/wrar420.exe
And how nice of you for wanting to see my arrangements! Thanks. Also, if you see anything wrong with them, please tell me, I like constructive feedback, like Pumpy's.

Quote from: MoboMoga on July 24, 2012, 01:30:32 PMare you planning to do the encounter themes for pokemon bw 2? then can  you do colress first?  ;D ;D

Quote from: WarioMan98 on July 25, 2012, 02:59:16 AMColress? I guess you mean Corless. And no, sorry, I'm not interested in BW2's soundtrack yet. But don't worry, I'll consider it.  :)

Quote from: WarioMan98 on July 25, 2012, 02:59:16 AMColress? I guess you mean Corless.

Quote from: TheZeldaPianist275 on July 25, 2012, 07:29:52 AMAirytale Castle is pretty solid.  Not sure what the protocol is on this, but you could use fermatas instead of changing the time sig every other measure.  Also, to provide some of the 'echoey' feel, you could make a note for pedal or half-pedal for the entire song.  Good job!  :D

Quote from: MoboMoga on July 25, 2012, 10:11:36 AMoh haha, i thought it was colress since the people in the video said so  ;D

Quote from: Cobraroll on July 25, 2012, 01:18:09 PMColress (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Colress)

Quote from: FSM-Reapr on July 28, 2012, 06:53:46 AMWho idiot said that you shouldn't arrange if you don't know how?! Seriously, who is the idiot?

Quote from: blueflower999 on July 29, 2012, 12:46:50 PMProbably some troll. Disregard it. Your arrangements are amazing.  :D

Quote from: FSM-Reapr on July 30, 2012, 11:44:21 PMYou have proven me that age doesn't affect arranging! :D

Quote from: FSM-Reapr on August 12, 2012, 12:26:23 PMWarioMan98=14 years old? ???

Quote from: wariopiano on September 11, 2012, 08:04:14 AMI love your arrangements!!
I hope u dont quit arranging!
I havent seen u update in a while ;)

Quote from: Jompa on September 14, 2012, 08:09:39 AMBW2 music sucks - it's all techno n' shit.. DPP has the greatest music

Quote from: WarioMan98 on September 14, 2012, 12:27:03 PMC'mon game freak, where are those beautiful, memorable and great themes from Generations I, II, III and IV?  >:(

Quote from: Bespinben on September 14, 2012, 12:31:26 PMN's Castle music in BW2 is good. In fact, a two-movement arrangement showcasing both versions of the song from BW and BW2 would be pretty awesome.

Quote from: Jompa on September 15, 2012, 02:34:26 AMBicycle theme!
Solaceon Town (day/night)
Route 210 (day/night)
Sunyshore City (day/night)
:D

Quote from: WarioMan98 on September 15, 2012, 06:11:45 AMAll accepted! But I'm afraid it will take some time, you know, I'm currently focused on the CIAB. btw, how's your work going Jompa?  :D

Quote from: Jompa on September 15, 2012, 02:34:26 AMBicycle theme!

Quote from: Jompa on September 15, 2012, 08:14:59 AMWow, i didn't expect you to take them :3 awesome. Take your time - these songs are complicated - I know - I did route "203 (day)" - and that was almost mentally devastating (soo much key change), so don't push yourself :P

Quote from: Jompa on September 15, 2012, 08:14:59 AMYeha, the CIAB. As you may have noticed - I practically don't have free time anymore, because of school, but every minute of what's left of it I spend to arrange - I'm just finished with two jazz arrangements of "Tank!" and "Too Bad Too Good" for my Big Band, so NOW I can help you and Aamir again :) See ya there

Quote from: Jompa on September 15, 2012, 02:34:26 AMSolaceon Town (day/night)

Quote from: wiizombie on September 16, 2012, 06:23:38 AMI also agree that your arrangments are great!
Will u please finish the world map 5 from
new super mario bros wii for me?

Quote from: MoboMoga on September 16, 2012, 06:07:22 PMSolaceon Town has the same theme as Pastoria City, just a heads-up.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on September 23, 2012, 03:13:15 AMUgh... :-\
Ok, ok, alright. I might finish it someday.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on September 15, 2012, 06:11:45 AMBut I'm afraid it will take some time, you know, I'm currently focused on the CIAB.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 17, 2013, 05:01:19 AMEDIT: Oh yeah! And don't use earphones if you don't want to become deaf.

Quote from: Jompa on March 24, 2013, 07:26:24 AMAmazing WarioMan!
I was planning on doing this one, now that I have a week of, but your arrangement makes me proud!

Quote from: Jompa on March 24, 2013, 07:26:24 AMAbout the accidentals:
Measure#19 - the G natural should be an A double flat
Measure#37 - the A natural should be B double flat
Measure#40 - the F flat should be E natural
Measure#41 - in the right hand the A natural should be B double flat, and in the left hand the C natural should be B double flat, as well as the A natural in the left hand should be B double flat
:)
Other than that, amazing work on the accidentals!

Quote from: Jompa on March 24, 2013, 07:26:24 AMHere's a suggestion:
In the original, at measure#42, the mood of the song changes, into this pop rock kinda feel.
I have an idea of how to capture that in your arrangement:
So far the rythm in the left hand has been I-..-..-.I-..-..-.I-..-..-.I-..-..-.I
I think you should change that at measure#42 to #50 to I..--..-.I..--..-.I..--..-.I..--..-.I
I think that would sound amazing!

Quote from: Jompa on March 24, 2013, 07:26:24 AMOn a different note:
This is just my opinion:
I think the 8va is unnecessary.
I don't think the notes are high enough to make it worth it, if you know what I mean.
This is just me though..

Quote from: Jompa on March 24, 2013, 07:26:24 AMAnd about the hidden layers:
It is good that you include stuff in the audio that can't be included on the sheet(in my opinion anyways), but in the cases of measure#1 #10 and #14 I don't think hiding them is neccesary. They are playable in these cases, and therefore shouldn't be hidden.
At best they could be optional, but they should be visible.
If someone were to play this, the hidden layer wouldn't be audible (ofc), and that would be too bad when they could have been played :P

Quote from: Jompa on March 24, 2013, 07:26:24 AMGreat work!!!

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Also, I finished my arrangement of "Morning Glory"! Go check it out! :D

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 24, 2013, 01:52:45 PMWhy does it sound like there are notes playing where there are whole notes? I'm wanna say that it's an error by Finale, but it sounds like it fits perfectly in the song.

I dunno, haven't listened to the original recording yet.

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 24, 2013, 01:52:45 PMAlso, if you have the many flats and are going into using double flats, why not just use a key with sharps? Like, F sharp major or something, that way, instead of using double flats, you use naturals.

Just a suggestion.

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 24, 2013, 01:52:45 PMAlso, if you have the many flats and are going into using double flats, why not just use a key with sharps? Like, F sharp major or something, that way, instead of using double flats, you use naturals.

Just a suggestion.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 25, 2013, 04:24:50 AMBut Brassman, isn't that B major? Sure looks clean, but the key is not Bmaj. :-\

Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 25, 2013, 07:39:17 AMIf you're looking for something to do, I noticed you mentioned Mario and Luigi in the poll. What about "Dance With Babies" which is the end title from Mario and Luigi Partners in Time?

Quote from: Jompa on March 25, 2013, 07:14:50 AMOh, you know what? Brassman is correct!
You see Don, the key you chose, Gb, isn't the right key signature at all!
Tonika in this song is B (5 sharps).

Sorry I didn't understand earlier Brassman, but I though you meant to change it into F#, and that wouldn't make sense, if one would get rid of accidentals :P

Don, you have to change it into B major, (without changing the pitch of any notes of course,) and then you will have to take a good look at the loose accidentals again! I can help of course!! :)

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 25, 2013, 08:13:18 AMListen for when it modulates into its relative minor key. What note does it do so in? If your answer is G#, then it should be correct.

As for accidentals, there's quite a bit of bluesy stuff going on, which usually, requires the use of flats. Just be careful where you place them and that they make sense both visually and tonally.

Glad I could help, guys.

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 25, 2013, 08:13:18 AMListen for when it modulates into its relative minor key. What note does it do so in? If your answer is G#, then it should be correct.

QuoteAs for accidentals, there's quite a bit of bluesy stuff going on, which usually, requires the use of flats. Just be careful where you place them and that they make sense both visually and tonally.

Quote from: Jompa on March 25, 2013, 10:06:02 AMAs I said, it is in B major so there shouldn't be a discussion about this anymore..Sorry, but that's bullshit. You don't use flats in B, that's a terrible idea, really!!!!

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 25, 2013, 12:08:14 PMOn another note, I would like to apologize to Warioman for using his thread as a verbal battle ground. If it goes longer than a couple more posts, I will kindly move it to my thread where we can duke it out and you can delete these posts.

QuoteThey warrant accidentals according to theory and rules that justify those accidentals. I'm not saying that's how everyone writes, but it's clean, efficient and much easier for someone to follow once they have an idea of what they're playing.

QuoteYou're justifying accidentals on an idea that I find just plain ridiculous. "It's in a key with sharps, accidentals need to stay as sharps."

Quote from: Jompa on March 25, 2013, 04:58:32 PMOk, what am I going to show you?
Why flats are stupid in B major? Is that it? 'Cause if that's all, then you could just read the stuff I have already written, you know. Or you could use common sense, either way is fine.
Or is it something else?

Quote from: Dudeman on March 25, 2013, 07:03:25 PMOh my gosh. GUYS. Can you continue this discussion over, like, PM or something? I'm sure WarioMan doesn't appreciate having his thread being filled up by quarrel-posts.

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 25, 2013, 07:44:28 PMThat's exactly what I meant, Firearrow.

Alright, fine. Check my thread at the break of dawn and we can duke it out there.

I apologize again, guys. I didn't mean for this to get this messy. I was just hoping I could enlighten all of you of kinda-proper theory.

I'll give you a critique after I'm done patching your sheet up. Cool, Warioman?

Quote from: Jompa on March 26, 2013, 03:58:42 AMSorry for spamming your thread WarioMan.
I'll make up for it with an "Aru ame no hi"-arrangement for you...

QuoteIn the original, at measure#42, the mood of the song changes, into this pop rock kinda feel.
I have an idea of how to capture that in your arrangement:
So far the rythm in the left hand has been I-..-..-.I-..-..-.I-..-..-.I-..-..-.I
I think you should change that at measure#42 to #50 to I..--..-.I..--..-.I..--..-.I..--..-.I
I think that would sound amazing!

QuoteThis entire section is kinda a switch between E major and our original tonic, B Major. It switches between the two constantly from here to the end. It starts us off with a nice E major chord, nothing too fancy.

QuoteThis section is by far the most interesting in regards to tonal theory. Simple, yet elegant. What you're looking at is a G#7 chord. This is accomplished by turning the minor relative G# into a tonic function for a moment raising the B, then placing a D# blues scale on top of it. This relationship between 5th's is what gives these tones its unique sound characteristics.

QuoteAnother case where the G# minor is turned into a tonic function, making it G# Major. Melody line built on a B blues scale.

Quote from: Jompa on March 26, 2013, 12:58:50 PMBUT HE IS 90% WRONG DAMMIT!!!!! That's all I'm saying!!!

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 26, 2013, 01:25:14 PMHaha. It's really not a big deal anymore. I tried to explain as best as I could, but I guess there's some people that choose not to listen. It's a sad fact, really.

For the record, a blues scale is a pentatonic built on the of the relative minor scale. For example; If we're trying to figure out what scales we would use for, say, a song in C major. There are 4 that you can directly use. We'll start with the ones in the relative minor, that would be A and its mixolydian, E.

We'll start with A. You start with A, C, and E - 1, 3, 5. You "lower" the fifth and add the 4th. So then, your scale would look like this; A, C, D, Eb, E - 1, 3, 4, b5, 5. You finish it off with adding the 7, which is added to lead back into the 1.

Your final scale would look like this: A, C, D, Eb, E, G. If you notice that the scale is again, built on C major's pentatonic and is altered using the flatted fifth rule as explained before.

Pretty cool, huh?

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 26, 2013, 02:34:57 PM1. Brassman is right: The great majority of notes with accidentals are grace notes!
I think that a natural fits better the grace notes in my arrangement, even if the next note needs a sharp. They're just grace notes, they don't have to specifically follow the strict music theory! In addition, the naturals make the grace notes look more "spontaneous", more "natural"; don't know if I'm explaining it right... Well, a grace note doesn't look good with a double sharp.
May not be that clean, but as I say, makes the grace notes look more spontaneous and natural.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 26, 2013, 02:34:57 PMAgain! That's what I think, I may be wrong or right and I may not know hundreds of things about music theory that you both know, but I will do as I think now.

I'll put the final version tomorrow. And sorry if I am harsh, but I won't listen to any more feedback for this arrangement.

And truthfully, thanks a lot to both of you, for your patience, time and for your feedback; but seriously, this is just crazy. :(

Quote from: Brassman388 on March 26, 2013, 08:52:07 PMI hope what I have explained thus far was informative enough for you to gain a bit of knowledge. That's all I'm here for, really. Other than to make some sweet arrangements.

And sorry again, man. Get a bit carried away at times, Hehe.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 27, 2013, 04:51:03 AMI think I have to apologize; you were right, Brassman. See, Jompa, he's correct with the blues scales and everything he pointed out. All he said makes perfect sense. So yeah, I keep Brassman's version.

Quote from: DekuTrombonist on March 27, 2013, 05:40:50 AMThey're just accidentals. Stop fighting.

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 27, 2013, 04:51:03 AMI think I have to apologize; you were right, Brassman. See, Jompa, he's correct with the blues scales and everything he pointed out. All he said makes perfect sense. So yeah, I keep Brassman's version.

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Pokemon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum - "Bicycle" MUS (http://db.tt/CHJ0hFGE)

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 28, 2013, 09:55:18 AMElder Princess Shroob Battle                                    2 (33.3%)
Elder Princess Shroob Appears                                2 (33.3%)
Gritzy Desert                                                            2 (33.3%)

Oh c'mon. :P

Quote from: FSM-Reapr on March 28, 2013, 10:02:38 AMsolution

DO THEM ALL

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 28, 2013, 02:21:44 PMI'm still unsure if the key signature is right, so the accidentals. After thinking it for a while, I concluded it was F minor and then G minor.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 28, 2013, 02:48:23 PMOut of curiosity, and if I sound rude I apologize because that isn't my intention, but why is it so hard to figure out what key the piece is in?

Quote from: Jompa on March 28, 2013, 02:46:10 PMI haven't listened to the original - but from your arrangement I would say it is in Bb major at the beginning, and then changes into C major.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 28, 2013, 02:48:23 PMFirst of all, it doesn't begin in F minor. And the key signature you have there isn't even F minor, it's D minor, which ALSO is not correct. XD It's in B-flat minor. And then at measure 3 it changes to C minor for the remainder of the piece.

Out of curiosity, and if I sound rude I apologize because that isn't my intention, but why is it so hard to figure out what key the piece is in?

edit: ninja'd. Jompa, I think C minor would be more accurate as the lingering tone is the minor one, but C major I suppose might be acceptable due to the random chords in the second measures of each section.

Quote from: TheZeldaPianist275 on March 28, 2013, 02:36:14 PMI believe you are correct.  Not a bad arrangement.  Keep it up!

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 28, 2013, 04:29:52 PMI really think it's not B flat major. I have to agree with Jompa here. It's a major third in both cases, so that means they're both major.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 28, 2013, 04:57:09 PMJompa also said the beginning was B-flat minor XD

Quote from: Jompa on March 28, 2013, 05:04:43 PMWait, what, I did?

Quote from: Jompa on March 28, 2013, 05:04:43 PMWait, what, I did?

Also still kinda curious to what "lingering tone" means :P

Quote from: Jompa on March 29, 2013, 04:47:15 AMI'll be nazi about the accidentals now:

In the B major part: I'd suggest changing the Db into C#, just because that will clear up any confusion when you are going to a D natural in the next measure. Either that, or parenthesize the D naturals!
It's the same in the C major part, of course: Eb into D#, or parenthesize the E naturals where necessary.
The rest seems fine! :)

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 29, 2013, 05:23:12 AMAlright, alright, mein fuhrer... :P

Quote from: Jompa on March 29, 2013, 07:11:21 AMWhat a terrible joke, but don't worry, I still love you.

Quote from: Jompa on March 29, 2013, 07:11:21 AMNow, it's all well and fine that you chose parenthesize the D naturals and the E naturals, but now you have parenthesized the G naturals and the A naturals as well, which is unnecessary - I don't know if you wanna bother, but those should be removed.

Quote from: Jompa on March 29, 2013, 07:11:21 AMAnd your newest arrangement is great! :)

Quote from: Jompa on March 29, 2013, 07:11:21 AMOn something else:
I'll probably finish an arrangement of "Honest Feelings" from The Melancholy soon, that I've been working on for like three weeks or so, so check that out later when I upload it! :)

Quote from: WarioMan98 on March 29, 2013, 02:04:08 PMThanks! But I'm a bit disappointed with it. I would have liked the part from measure 29-30 all over the song too. Sounds a little bit empty. But oh well, that's the only way it could be arranged and be playable! :)

QuoteJust checked it out. Magnificent as always! :D

Quote from: FSM-Reapr on March 30, 2013, 10:28:17 AMAaaand again I bring this up

Almost nobody searching for "Elder Princess Shroob Battle" will know that it and "Another's Requiem" are the same thing. That's why I'd prefer "Elder Princess Shroob Battle".

Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 30, 2013, 10:50:46 AMYep that's the one reason against using it. I think either name is acceptable.

You could also just put "Final Battle" if you wanted.

Quote from: Jompa on April 07, 2013, 08:18:12 AMAnd isn't it "S.S. Anne"? :)
Good arrangement!

Quote from: FireArrow on April 08, 2013, 12:49:05 PMDat nostalgia...

Quote from: Nebbles on April 08, 2013, 02:04:41 PMYou did my favorite route theme justice! It sounds wonderful!

Quote from: FireArrow on April 08, 2013, 04:16:50 PMI'm really enjoying all of your arrangements! The funny part is, I get nostalgia even though I was way to young when I played them to remember any of it (I was about 4 when my dad introduced me to r/b and g/s.)

Quote from: DonValentino on April 09, 2013, 02:01:26 PMI just hope they go back to this music with Pokemon X and Y: catchy, memorable and lovely!

Quote from: DonValentino on April 09, 2013, 02:01:26 PMI just hope they go back to this music with Pokemon X and Y: catchy, memorable and lovely!

Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 09, 2013, 04:16:27 PMSo you don't think the music since Pokemon Red and Blue has been catchy, memorable and lovely?

In my opinion Red and Blue had the worst music of the series. Note that "worst" here only means "least amazing"--it was wonderful of course, but it just doesn't stand to the other games' music in my opinion.

Quote from: DonValentino on April 13, 2013, 09:25:48 AMPokemon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald - "Dewford Town" (Replacement) - [urlhttp://db.tt/EvCqg3oc]MUS[/url]

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Alright, here's the plan: no more Pokemon for a while after doing Slow's request and fixing a few more arrangements from RBY. I really want to change to something else now.

Either way, hope you like this one!

Also, Nebbles, I'm doing "Ghostly Piano" and it could be done for tomorrow, but I can't promise anything right now. It's way easier than I thought btw!

Quote from: Jompa on April 13, 2013, 10:00:03 AMGood to see a not-so-intimidating Dewford Twon arrangement - I mean, Dahans' is nuts! :)
GJ

Quote from: SlowPokemon on May 24, 2013, 11:57:49 AM(I did miss this, idk how)

The Ranger one is near-flawless. I can't find anything wrong with it, and it's perfectly accurate. Excellent job, and I like what you did with the ending. I mean, measure 38 is near impossible but still

Quote from: Jompa on May 24, 2013, 12:24:13 PMWeird, I missed it too.. :o

Quote from: FireArrow on May 24, 2013, 12:55:29 PMWoah, that was awesome! Why is the base clef have a cross through it in some measures though? (For the pokemon ranger one.)

Quote from: SlowPokemon on June 18, 2013, 06:39:28 AMI love Superstar Saga--I'll check this out as soon as I'm home on Thursday!

Quote from: FireArrow on June 18, 2013, 12:16:05 PMWow - very nice! They almost look playable as a solo.

Quote from: Dudeman on June 19, 2013, 09:34:50 AMNice job on snow land! I love the bouncy, upbeat feeling of the song, and you captured it perfectly. Plus it's a great game!

Quote from: FireArrow on June 24, 2013, 03:05:46 PMI didn't know Super Mario 64 had such a good soundtrack, or is it just the awesomeness of your arrangement.  ;)

Quote from: Yugi on June 24, 2013, 03:40:26 PMPretty good arrangment!

BTW, the name of the song is "Ultimate Koopa"

Quote from: DekuTrombonist on June 24, 2013, 06:14:04 PMAb's -> G#'s
Db's -> C#'s

Other than it's pretty schweet

Quote from: Jompa on June 25, 2013, 03:21:48 AMMeasures where there should be C# instead of Db in the right hand:
Measures#21, 23, 25, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 51, 55, 58, 61

Measures where there should be C# instead of Db in the left hand:
measures#43, 47, 51, 55

^no other measures than these should be changed.

Other changes:
Measure#43: There should be G# instead of Ab (both hands)
Measure#51: There should be G# instead of Ab (both hands)
Measure#28: The G should be parenthesized
Measure#34: The A# should be Bb

Other than that it's magnificent!!! :D

Quote from: DekuTrombonist on June 26, 2013, 05:38:09 AMBar 24, 35-> Ab should be G# as it's taken from the opening (insert some garbage about dominant key relationships...)

Quote from: DonValentino on July 30, 2013, 11:17:43 AMYeah, why not. I also have some older ones which I haven't yet uploaded here.

But just to make things clear, I made these arrangements note by note all by myself, I didn't use anything as a template, so no "Altering the original arranger's name on a sheet without just cause is strictly prohibited.".

Obviously, the arrangements will be somehow similar, because the song is what it is.

But these arrangements were specifically made for the Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow "Cat in the Box" project, led by MaestroAamir, abandoned before completion; so I didn't want to waste them and I uploaded some here. In fact, the point of the "Cat in the Box" project was to make our very own arrangements.

So technically they are not replacements, nor by any means fixed arrangements made by someone else. At first, they weren't even made for this site at all.



All that said, if you still want my arrangements, I'm in. Otherwise, I'm sorry, but I'm not.

Quote from: DonValentino on August 11, 2013, 12:01:11 PMRight here. (http://db.tt/b1Jq9CH3)

Quote from: FireArrow on August 14, 2013, 04:53:24 PMI'm pretty sure you've got the rhythm wrong in the bass...

Quote from: FireArrow on August 14, 2013, 04:53:24 PM...and your omitting a voice that could easily be added.

Quote from: FireArrow on August 14, 2013, 04:53:24 PMI could show you what I've got if your curious.

Quote from: FireArrow on August 18, 2013, 04:03:24 PM1-See if you can change your accented notes to chords.
2-In measure 13, the lower voice is stretto (how do you use this word in a sentence? lol)
3-Move the R.H. from measure 21+ up an octave.

Quote from: DonValentino on August 19, 2013, 06:29:15 AM2- True, the second voice is stretto, but the bass line, which really is the base of the song, is the same throughout the entire song. I tried to put the second voice as a second layer of the right hand, but I decided to stick with the main melody because at measure 15 it becomes unplayable. http://db.tt/azNGl9EA

However, I suppose I could add it in measure 16, because it remains playable and it's the place where it's more noticeable.

Quote from: DonValentino on August 18, 2013, 03:35:15 AMYeah, I arranged all the "Spotted!" themes from Pokemon DPPt. Currently fixing them. :)

Here it is:

[DS] Pokemon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum - "Spotted! Aroma Lady" MUS (http://db.tt/pWXbehfu)


And a little extra bonus:

[GCN] Pokemon Colosseum - "Mt. Battle" MUS (http://db.tt/a1zRPyE0)  ;D

Quote from: TheZeldaPianist275 on September 02, 2013, 02:03:25 PMYou have impeccable taste, Don.

Quote from: DonValentino on January 04, 2014, 01:21:29 PMWell, I arrange because it's enjoyable and useful for a music student, and I love learning how composers composed their compositions. Not much to say. It's just fun. :D

• "Lost Forest"   MUS (https://db.tt/jqP2vilh)
• "VS Max"   MUS (https://db.tt/XwdDeTS2)
• "Mountain Desert"   MUS (https://db.tt/Y85lnwuK)

• "Nolin Wood" (Duet)   MUS (https://db.tt/Q7B0CVm0)

• Bowser's Road MUS (https://db.tt/8TeBJnQE)
• Endless Stairs MUS (https://db.tt/OE7hMnlm)
• Luigi's Casino (DS) MUS (https://db.tt/STK7gYy6)

• "Waltz of the Troupple King" MUS (https://db.tt/vR4rca8D)

Quote from: maelstrom. on August 03, 2014, 02:08:34 PMNicely done! We need more shovel knight arrangements, but most are just not easy/possible. :( But good job! Sounds perfect!

Quote from: MoboMoga on August 03, 2014, 03:45:20 PMGreat articulation, fantastic arrangement as always. Keep it up!

• "Watch me Dance!" MUS (https://db.tt/GoIqKo2C)

Quote from: maelstrom. on August 04, 2014, 09:22:08 AMYet another flawless shovel knight arrangement that I'll never be able to play...

• "Last Battle" MUS (https://db.tt/TEgf0cZw)

• "Bodyguard Salon" MUS (https://db.tt/q2iMvU5u)

• "Riding in the Ark"   MUS (https://db.tt/F5UYFEfG)

• "Tingle's House"   MUS (https://db.tt/JGX4JAsw)

• "Boss Battle"   MUS (https://db.tt/f4Fmw66K)
• "Demon Border"   MUS (https://db.tt/if5IVG6e)
• "Password"   MUS (https://db.tt/s5eYKD7u)
  

• "Spat's Theme"   MUS (https://db.tt/P3x9Stg6)

• "Toad Town Ruins" (Two pianos)   MUS (https://db.tt/cyaGSsJZ)  *May do duet and solo reductions

• "Cumbersome Guys"   MUS (https://db.tt/CkhsFZIO)
• "Gentle Rain"   MUS (https://db.tt/f7x5Y8kA)
• "Homely Yado Inn"   MUS (https://db.tt/olnJEVp4)
• "Letter From You, My Sweet"   MUS (https://db.tt/9L7Za3HR)
• "Open Sesame Oil!", "Open Sesame Tofu"   MUS (https://db.tt/bQK9Mefh)
• "Shower Time Ballad"   MUS (https://db.tt/bpyE3S2P)

• "GameCube Boot-Up"   MUS (https://db.tt/YAUtsSlC)

• "Spotted! Ace Trainer"   MUS (https://db.tt/5O9dg6lH)
• "Spotted! Aroma Lady"   MUS (https://db.tt/pWXbehfu)
• "Spotted! Artist" (Duet)   MUS (https://db.tt/XaOMB0ai)
• "Spotted! Biker"   MUS (https://db.tt/uBLj3u1Y)  *That hideous two piano version is no more! Bfff, and it was sooo hard to arrange too... Glad it's gone! :J
• "Spotted! Black Belt"   MUS (https://db.tt/Zeem3OsW)
• "Spotted! Collector"   MUS (https://db.tt/SjbD0mr4)  *The two piano version simply was not worth it
• "Spotted! Hiker" (Duet)  MUS (https://db.tt/yOpjHO5o)  *Yup, one-piano duet!
• "Spotted! Lass"   MUS (https://db.tt/3reuMVoe)
• "Spotted! Twins"   MUS (https://db.tt/uOmEagDI)
• "Spotted! Youngster"   MUS (https://db.tt/yoBO9DyO)
• "Team Galactic Appears"   MUS (https://db.tt/RA5O5KfQ)  *omfg, the old version was soooooo bad

• "Mt. Moon"   MUS (https://db.tt/cEnBxszs)  *Why the hell did I write D flats in the old one if it's in D?!?! GRAAAH

• "Trainer Appears"   MUS (https://db.tt/dC7OajsG)  *All three versions in one handy sheet!

• "Trainer's School"   MUS (https://db.tt/zrmmWYV0)

• "Ferris Wheel Park"   MUS (https://db.tt/QvUPP2Yu)  *Duet coming in part II of the update!

• "Secure Place"   MUS (https://db.tt/0S5St9CH)

• "Mario Bros. - Bonus Stage"   MUS (https://db.tt/Vw3KMpPq)

• "Temple of Droplets"   MUS (https://db.tt/VN0ryr6H)

• "Sage Laruto"   MUS (https://db.tt/WfMEc3c0)

• "Hall of Hieroglyphs"   MUS (https://db.tt/M25I5F2x)

• "Airytale Castle"   MUS (https://db.tt/o8BGy8JO)

• "Head Honcho, Carpaccio"   MUS (https://db.tt/gG59xxU0)  *Duet coming in part II of the update!

Quote from: DonValentino on August 15, 2014, 09:57:33 AM"Trainer's School"   MUS
 (https://db.tt/zrmmWYV0)

Quote from: mariolegofan on August 15, 2014, 10:10:42 AMAwesome!

Quote from: Jompa on August 15, 2014, 03:41:11 PM*prints out*
These are great. Looking forward to part two

• "Horon Village" MUS (https://db.tt/0ulY25yB)
• "Temple of Seasons" MUS (https://db.tt/zWIinSxj)

• "Maku Path" MUS (https://db.tt/BoY3oB1o)

Quote from: maelstrom. on August 26, 2014, 02:19:39 PMRemind me why you aren't a veteran arranger yet?  :P

• "Nayru's Song"   MUS (https://db.tt/vpjdUDNU)

• "Emerald City"   MUS (https://db.tt/9B0S6s9t)
• "Emerald City 2"   MUS (https://db.tt/RHiIUH8H)
• "Towards Memories Not So Far Away"   MUS (https://db.tt/O6vfONzp)
• "Sunlight Over Emeralera"   MUS (https://db.tt/E3fM0FZK)

• "Peloponnesus Forest"   MUS (https://db.tt/DVglqYtt)
• "Peloponnesus Forest" (Duet)   MUS (https://db.tt/NxzY6vTl)

• "Gang-Plank Galleon"   MUS (https://db.tt/uNS1gk6S)

• "Crocodile Cacophony"   MUS (https://db.tt/gQjw9F4Z)

• "Big Boss Blues"   MUS (https://db.tt/YLEYg9XG)

Quote from: DonValentino on December 07, 2014, 12:47:20 PMTo celebrate the release of Smash Bros. for Wii U, I thought I could do something fun: I'll arrange one song for each playable character! Yes, look at your very roster, from Mario to Sonic! I know there are multiple character per franchise in some cases, but I'll try to arrange a song that is as close as possible to each character.

I'll update the first post of this thread, so please take a look!

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 07, 2014, 12:59:09 PMGreat idea! Will you only do songs someone here hasn't arranged yet? I look forward to Shulk's arrangement. Probably "you will know our names," right?

Quote from: Nebbles on December 07, 2014, 01:26:09 PMOh, I'm excited for this! I can't wait for Shulk's and the FE crew's arrangements.

Quote from: Nebbles on December 08, 2014, 01:42:00 PMWonderful! Brings me back to first beating Super Mario 64.

Quote from: mariolegofan on December 08, 2014, 04:09:38 PMAWESOME idea!!  ;D
Keep up the amazing work! Btw Super Mario 64 is the first game I played :)
Great memories!

Quote from: blueflower999 on December 08, 2014, 01:51:45 PMThis is a really cool idea and I can't wait to see more.  :D

Quote from: TheZeldaPianist275 on December 08, 2014, 04:44:43 PMDon, you are seriously the coolest guy ever.  This is great.

Quote from: blueflower999 on December 08, 2014, 01:51:45 PMSome of the fighters are definitely going to be a challenge though, especially Duck Hunt and Mr. Game and Watch. Also, are you going to include Mewtwo?

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 09, 2014, 08:01:36 AMBut what about ROB?
He was never really in a game.  :P

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 11, 2014, 10:13:29 AMPersonally, I can't wait till you get to the more interesting/uncommon/obscure ones.
Nice arrangement, and I can completely see why you said this was the lazy choice.

Quote from: DonValentino on December 11, 2014, 10:05:44 AMSorry for the delay! Here's Luigi's song, "Haunting Hijinx", from his Nintendo Land attraction "Luigi's Ghost Mansion".

Quote from: Yugi on December 13, 2014, 01:17:20 AMWhere is it?

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 13, 2014, 05:58:55 AMIn the OP

• "Haunting Hijinx" (Luigi's Ghost Mansion) - MUS (https://db.tt/i5qYZ9qa)

Quote from: mariolegofan on December 13, 2014, 08:05:51 PMGreat Work! :)

Quote from: mariolegofan on December 13, 2014, 08:27:14 PMSorry for the double post...


I assume you have all the songs planned out for this Smash thing you're doing, but for Peach I'd like to recommend Peach's Castle from Super Mario 64.
Just a suggestion :)

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 15, 2014, 12:20:20 PMThat song is disturbingly catchy.
I'm looking forward to the next one a little more, though.
And I just realized, the song that is closest to Meta Knight is "The Halberd"....... Good luck. You'll need it.

Quote from: DonValentino on December 15, 2014, 12:32:33 PMHmm... The Halberd theme is close to MK, true, but there are others that are just as close to him. I still haven't decided his song yet though.

Quote from: Jompa on December 18, 2014, 05:45:04 AMThese are great!
Personally, I think Halberd definitely is the defining piece for MK, as it is the most famous one, and no other MK-theme has been re-used even nearly as much. So I hope you don't mind my opinion, but I think you should choose Halberd for MK:)
Shouldn't be very hard either.

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 18, 2014, 05:57:38 AMMost importantly, it would remove yet another abomination from the site.

Quote from: Jompa on December 18, 2014, 06:04:18 AMOh my God that arrangement is absolutely terrible in every way possible. what the fuck.

Quote from: ThatGamer on December 18, 2014, 10:02:55 AMThis looks pretty cool! Bet it'll take a few weeks or months though.

Quote from: ThatGamer on December 18, 2014, 12:31:55 PMOk, sounds good! I wish I could arrange that many songs. I've only done two.

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 18, 2014, 12:33:15 PMPersonally, I'd like to make a list of such abominations and replace them, one by one.
I've got an Angry Bowser replacement, but it's stuck in the paper mario project right now.  :-\

Quote from: DonValentino on December 18, 2014, 12:28:00 PMYeah, those "arrangements" that are just midis dumped into a sheet without the slightest correction. I feel bad each time I come across one of them

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 18, 2014, 01:05:27 PM*Replacing
Not fixing

Quote from: Jompa on December 18, 2014, 01:42:10 PMif you take a look at the halberd arrangement you'll see that this isn't actually the case - the arranger barely has any of the notes right at all! It's just literally terrible.

EDIT: it's true that Meta Knight Defeated also is an iconic theme for MK - it's that one and Halberd that are his most "important" themes. Though, as for which one is more iconic/famous/most used: Halberd. imo ofc!

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 29, 2014, 09:30:15 AMNot sure if anyone told you this, but that song is called "In the Final."

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 29, 2014, 09:30:15 AMAnd it's on the site.
In both Duet and Solo forms, albeit titled incorrectly.
Yours is definitely more playable, though.

Quote from: maelstrom. on December 29, 2014, 09:30:15 AMSolid arrangement. Are you planning on submitting these?

• "Ganon Battle"   MUS (https://db.tt/F7B5eEp5)

• "The Loner, Falco Lombardi"   MUS (https://db.tt/dsZwduG7)

• "The Journey Home"   MUS (https://db.tt/tA5lU3S2)

• "Kraid's Lair"   https://db.tt/idFddqfS
  

Quote from: DonValentino on March 16, 2015, 02:06:36 PM[GB] Wario Land II

• "The Journey Home"   MUS (https://db.tt/tA5lU3S2)

Quote from: DonValentino on March 19, 2015, 02:19:35 PMI'm just tired of doing boring arrangements... Well screw that!

Quote from: Bespinben on March 19, 2015, 02:33:26 PMLol, when I opened up the file, just the overall look of it made think for a second it was one of my sheets :o

• "Inside the Castle Walls"  MUS (https://db.tt/GS6cuXNV)

Quote from: DonValentino on April 08, 2015, 04:39:04 AM150? Really? Woah, that's too fast. I usually put the music on par with Finale's playback to check the tempo, and the closest thing I got is between 138-139. What "BPM thingy" are you using exactly?

Quote from: JesterMusician on April 08, 2015, 07:59:05 AM-Those pizzicato fills in 2, 4, and 6...they sound like half an octave too high. I think it actually goes C-G-C-G-C, B-G-B-G-B, A-E-A-C-E, respectively.
-The Ab in 22 and 32 should be written as G#, because the underlying harmony is E(m) -> Am, and an E chord is spelled with a G#. Also gets rid of that courtesy natural.
-You can get rid of almost half the measures by writing the whole thing with two volta systems and writing D.C. at the end.
-The Bb in 21 and 31 should be written as A#, since it's a sort of passing tone for a melodic progression that B natural is a part of. (If it's a downward chromatic scale, then it's okay to use Bb, but here it's not)
-I might write the F in 4 with a natural, since it's used very similarly to the F# in 2 (just like what you did in 25).


Very nice!

Quote from: mariolegofan on April 08, 2015, 09:43:04 AMHmmm ......maybe I'm listening to some weird fast version or something :p

• "Pikachu's Beach" MUS (https://db.tt/k8fFOA9j)

Quote from: Bespinben on April 10, 2015, 03:09:18 PMWell Don, you just sentenced me to spend hundreds of hours replaying Stadium to experience this. Congratulations.

Quote from: Bespinben on April 10, 2015, 03:09:18 PMBeautiful sheet btw (I think portrait would've have worked nicer in this case though, with 4 measures per system)

Quote from: JesterMusician on April 12, 2015, 10:09:45 AM-The staccato'd RH note in 13 is so short (shorter than 1/2 the note value) that I would write it as staccatissimo.

Quote from: JesterMusician on April 12, 2015, 10:09:45 AM-The RH second voice in 18 should have one more E (16th) just before the B.

Quote from: JesterMusician on April 12, 2015, 10:09:45 AM-The bracket in 18 should only have a top end, and an ending bracket if the RH is to play the rest of the notes.

• "Ganon, King of Evil" (https://db.tt/oMOXLr6F)

Quote from: DonValentino on April 21, 2015, 03:53:54 AMRe-arranged my old "Ganon Battle"! You can find the old, hideous and totally outrageous version on the site for comparison! (http://www.ninsheetmusic.org/download/pdf/1690)

[GBC] The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

• "Ganon, King of Evil" (https://db.tt/oMOXLr6F)

Quote from: DonValentino on July 11, 2015, 07:35:35 AMMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga - "Seabed"  MUS (https://db.tt/5hE5aC2J)

Quote from: DonValentino on July 11, 2015, 04:24:06 AMPokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 - Wigglytuff's Guild

Quote from: Latios212 on July 11, 2015, 02:01:15 PMBut where's Smashin' Scores!??

Quote from: mariolegofan on August 24, 2015, 12:22:34 PMThanks!
I didn't know if you wanted to fix em up or anything.

Quote from: DonValentino on August 24, 2015, 01:38:18 PMnp, and yes, but eventually, when we get to them I guess.

• "Inside A Jar" MUS (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56815186/Don%27s%20Arrangements/Super%20Mario/Super%20Mario%20Advance%20-%20Inside%20A%20Jar.mus)
• "Mario Bros. Classic" MUS (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56815186/Don%27s%20Arrangements/Super%20Mario/Super%20Mario%20Advance%20-%20Mario%20Bros.%20Classic.mus)
• "Yoshi Egg Challenge" MUS (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56815186/Don%27s%20Arrangements/Super%20Mario/Super%20Mario%20Advance%20-%20Yoshi%20Egg%20Challenge.mus)
• "Bonus Stage (Mario Bros. Classic)" MUS (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56815186/Don%27s%20Arrangements/Super%20Mario/Super%20Mario%20Advance%20-%20Bonus%20Stage%20%28Mario%20Bros.%20Classic%29.mus)
• "Game Select" MUS (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56815186/Don%27s%20Arrangements/Super%20Mario/Super%20Mario%20Advance%20-%20Game%20Select.mus)

Quote from: Tobbeh99 on August 29, 2015, 08:43:30 AMGreat job with these new sheets! Super Mario Advance is one great game I used to play when I was young, having good memories from it. There are almost no sheets from that game on site too, maybe doesn't have such a big soundtrack being a remake of Super Mario Bros. 2.
Mario Bros. Classic - Maybe see if it looks better writing the lower part with a second layer from measure 3 and on.

• "Don't Go" [MUS] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56815186/Don%27s%20Arrangements/Other/Five%20Nights%20at%20Freddy%27s%203%20-%20Don%27t%20Go.mus)

Quote from: Olimar12345 on December 26, 2015, 11:25:19 AMMe or Don?

Quote from: DonValentino on December 26, 2015, 08:20:17 AM[/list]

"What? FNAF? How dare you!" Uhhh, yeah, about that... A friend introduced me to this series a week ago and while I hate the gameplay because of the numerous heart attacks it provoked me, I couldn't resist getting captivated by the story. Sooo, yeah... lol

Also, while I'm not a real fan of this kind of cheesy, no-brainer compositions made solely by two chords over and over, it's a nice tune, very appropriate for such a finale

Quote from: mariolegofan on December 26, 2015, 08:31:34 AMFNaF music!
Any chance of a PDF? I'm not home.

Quote from: Olimar12345 on December 26, 2015, 11:18:42 AMCool pic on the last page! nice arrangement, too!

Quote from: BrainyLucario on December 26, 2015, 11:22:50 AMYou do know there's 4 (going to be 5) FNAF games out, right?

Quote from: BrainyLucario on December 26, 2015, 11:31:02 AMDidn't he call the third game the finale?

Quote from: BrainyLucario on December 26, 2015, 01:27:00 PMNice arrangement by the way! It sound's great!

• "The Spirits of Light"  MUS (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56815186/%5BGC%5D%20The%20Legend%20of%20Zelda%20Twilight%20Princess%20-%20The%20Spirits%20of%20Light.mus)

Quote from: Tobbeh99 on July 03, 2016, 07:47:41 AMExactly what I thought! We might even start a new topic to keep things organized and have a common place for it. 

Feel free to do Poison Moth's if you want. I'm going to focus on fixing my sheets, as they are quite a lot.

Quote from: DonValentino on September 04, 2010, 09:40:06 AMHello everyone! Kind of unusual to log in here... Glad to see NSM still running. But I have something I think you guys at NSM would enjoy! This Sunday I will be premiering a piano album called Video Game Piano with 20 renditions of VGM songs as well as a free sheetbook. Find out about it here!

I also humbly recommend to stick around for future projects. Thank you for your attention!

Quote from: Latios212 on June 13, 2020, 08:56:41 AMHey Don, glad you see you still around and arranging video game music :D definitely looking forward to this!