Critiques are welcomed!
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass-
Ocean King's Theme (requested by Globety)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAtWt51Md5Y&feature=related)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Ocean%20King%27s%20Theme.zip)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess-
Darknut (requested by Jet Blankett)
Original (http://youtu.be/T9fZXPwwlo4)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Darknut%20%28solo%29.zip) (solo)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Darknut.zip) (two pianos)
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker-
Phantom Ganon (replacement)
Original (http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/UsEkEs-OZeQ/default.jpg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Phantom%20Ganon.zip)
Wind Temple
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROT3tJ11LSg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Wind%20Temple%20%28solo%29.zip)
The Legend of Zelda: 25th Anniversary-
Great Fairy's Fountain Theme (also arranged by fingerz)-(requested by Meta-Ridley)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7JQgyNw068)
[ZIP] (http://marioandluigi.wikidot.com/local--files/forum:thread/GreatFairysFountainThemeDuet.zip) (two pianos)
Gerudo Valley (requested by Meta-Ridley)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THdRs7grqhE)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Gerudo%20Valley%20%282%20pianos%29.zip) (two pianos)
Kakariko Village (requested by Meta-Ridley)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU-DnDtZpKk)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Kakariko%20Village%20%28solo%29.zip) (solo)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Kakariko%20Village%20%282%20pianos%29.zip) (two pianos)
Metroid
Metroid Fusion-
Crisis Mission (requested by metroidhunter)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHYdVT6dUAs)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Crisis%20Mission.zip)
Pokemon
Pokemon Battle Revolution-
Sunset Colosseum
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1onrHboH9f0)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Sunset%20Colosseum.zip)
Pokemon Black 2 & White 2-
Battle! Colress (requested by November)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qDZygFP1iNQ)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Battle%21%20Colress.zip)
Musical "MELOETTAAA!"
Original (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/35%20Musical%20MELOETTAAA%21.m4a)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Musical%20MELOETTAAA%21.zip)
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Versions-
The Distortion/Torn World (requested by vinalexander and Nebbles)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5_RXlrU7y0)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/The%20Distortion%20World.zip)
Research Lab
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZkeg7a6Wg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Research%20Lab.zip)
Villa ・ Twinleaf Music Box!
Original (http://youtu.be/RTCuFqZ37wc)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Villa%20%C2%B7%20Twinleaf%20Music%20Box%21.zip)
Super Mario
Mario and Luigi Partners in Time-
Princess Shroob Battle (requested by SlowPokemon)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blsFmoSjc10&feature=related)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Princess%20Shroob%20Battle.zip)
Mario Party 7-
Pagoda Peak (requested by MasterPro-X)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozv-8Doyx6s)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Pagoda%20Peak.zip)
Mario Superstar Baseball-
Menu Theme
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUOai7y0fNk)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Menu%20Theme.zip)
Paper Mario-
Freeze! (requested by iShaade)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEO-0jO-Jzw)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Freeze%21.zip)
Star Spirits' Request (requested by kartiomart)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mbwCBjM9lY&feature=related)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Star%20Spirits%27%20Request.zip)
Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door-
Poshley Heights (requested by NintendoPianoGirl)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBKczjAumbc)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Poshley%20Heights.zip)
Shadow Siren Scuffle (first arrangement evah)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU5sl4Vdn90)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Shadow%20Siren%20Scuffle.zip)
Story of the Thousand-Year Door
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAwUaiWHgL8)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Story%20of%20the%20Thousand-Year%20Door.zip)
Title Theme (to come before and flow with PianoMan's arrangement of "File Select")
Original (0:00-0:23) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go6MEyTF6XQ)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Title%20Theme.zip)
Super Mario Galaxy 2-
Clock Time Attack (requested by edgarox)
Original (http://youtu.be/q-1LSe9owcY)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Clock%20Time%20Attack.zip)
Super Paper Mario-
Champion of Destruction (replacement) (requested by FireArrow)
Original (http://youtu.be/BPzbISrq8mg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Champion%20of%20Destruction.zip)
Closing Battle (requested by Ganondorf)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmzlOlsNkUo)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Closing%20Battle.zip)
Overthere Shrine (requested by Nebbles)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3NsNRO6Lc0)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Overthere%20Shrine.zip)
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl-
Boss Theme Medley
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoGSkz-pszQ)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Boss%20Theme%20Medley.zip)
Bramble Blast (replacement)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3rnyqI7dFc)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Bramble%20Blast.zip)
King Dedede's Theme
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEdIgkod1so)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/King%20Dedede%27s%20Theme.zip)
The Roost
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO7UI0WIqVw)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/The%20Roost%20%28solo%29.zip) (solo)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/The%20Roost.zip) (two pianos)
Misc.
Disney & Pixar's Up-
Married Life
Original (http://youtu.be/Sh7kVYYBNyk)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Married%20Life.zip)
Radiant Historia-
Where the Wind and Feathers Return (requested by Roz~)
Original (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Lw3e-TGMqY0)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Where%20the%20Wind%20and%20Feathers%20Return.zip)
Rayman Origins-
Lum King
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_m-50qXcLc)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Lum%20King.zip)
Rocket: Robot on Wheels-
Jojo's World (requested by mariomagic22)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwiWQVBqCbs)
[ZIP] (http://marioandluigi.wikidot.com/local--files/spitllama/Jojo%27s%20World.zip)
Xenoblade Chronicles-
One Who Gets in Our Way
Original (http://youtu.be/JS7XVMNNZI8)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/One%20Who%20Gets%20in%20Our%20Way%20%28solo%29.zip) (solo)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/One%20Who%20Gets%20in%20Our%20Way%20%28duet%29.zip) (one piano duet)
In Progress:
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days- (requested by MusicMeister47)
Another Side -Battle Ver.-
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxF0h156sDk)
To-Do List (Requests always completed first)
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep-
Dismiss
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4x-hVR9fZk)
Kingdom Hearts II-
The Encounter
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBDh3URp8Is)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask-
Final Hours
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knLCbS02T1Y)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword-
Levias Battle
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFYf5c1Dfp8)
Mini-Boss Battle Theme (Variation 1)
Original (http://youtu.be/xiYecdMH94w)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess-
Twilit Ice Mass Blizzeta
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrOzXDQ-74w&list=FLWpS1uBm0HL-erjVAd6fokQ&feature=mh_lolz)
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker-
Molgera Battle
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sIW4Pruv8c)
Rayman Origins-
Boss Plant
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEuhmJ1G-i0)
Super Paper Mario-
Bounding Through Time
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEHJJ6cjImQ)
"The Distortion World" has been added and is in need of comments/critiques :)
Post the Midi and I might be able to help you.
K done. I had some struggles given the limitations of the piano compared to the techno of the original so all help is much appreciated.
distortion world
measure 7 - the right hand is impossible to play due to that E which also seems to tie to the air. the ties from measure 9-13 feel a bit cluttered.
you don't need all those bass notes sustained for extremely long periods of time. I'd make them 2 measures long at the most and then reintroduce them by having them be played again or if you intend for that part to be silent, fill with rests. bar 11 should be fine though.
measures 32-64: I'd limit the appearance of those tubular bell notes. they get really difficult to play and a bit annoying. for example, beat 3 of measure 33 and measures 38-39.
measure 37: extremely long fingers required on beat 3. I'd remove the low E.
Measure 48-49: I don't think the Bb needs to appear on the beat 3s at all.
measure 56-62: you should put those tied notes in another layer with the appropriate note duration.
overall, don't use too many ties as it makes the arrangement look cluttered and confusing.
Thanks again shado. One difficulty I've been having is tying a whole note over a set of notes actually being played. Finale thinks I'm trying to add extra beats to the measure (that's why I've been making ties separated by the value of the notes below it). Anyone know how to do this?
You'll see 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the corner, these are layers. Place the whole note, then click on the second layer to add notes underneath it. You'll figure it out. Don't forget to change back to the first layer.
a quick shortcut for layers is ALT+SHIFT+1/2/3/4. it's much easier than clicking on the tiny numbers
Gracias
K I fixed the Distortion World and I'd like to submit it if it's correct now ::) I'm specifically still questioning the first two measures.
Princess Shroob Battle theme has been posted and is in need of comments/critiques ;)
Good arrangement, a few big problems that I don't feel like outlining right now. xD I just want you to know I've seen it. I will try and give feedback soon. :) Thank you.
Cool thanks Slow
"The Roost" has been added. First duo arrangement :) Critiques are always welcomed
Roost needs to be in 3/4, not 6/8 btw.
The last 4 measures give me chills, really! Everything is soothing and calm, but suddenly... Anyways, it IS the part from the original SSBB song, so good. :-\
Only thing: lack of some octaves on the left hand of Piano 2, like measure 15.
But... Very nice overall. :)
EDIT: Oh, and both time signatures 6/8 or 3/4 could work... but I disagree with olimar and I'd rather 6/8, it fits better.
Ok I'll change it back to octaves at certain points thanks Warioman
Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 14, 2011, 11:04:59 AMRoost needs to be in 3/4, not 6/8 btw.
It can't be in 3/4. the beat is clearly divided in 3. plus, it's a ballad so it wouldn't be counted as a fast 3/4.
The RoostMeasure 1-8 - the tempo and note durations should be halved. it's a slow song right from the beginning so a fast tempo doesn't really work here
Measure 7, 8 - this doesn't need to be in 6/8. change it to 4/4 and make those dotted quarters into whole notes.
Measure 9 - the tempo here should be dotted quarter = 94 because the dotted quarter is the beat as evidenced by M9 and 10.
Measure 11, 13, 29, 31 - the rhythm in the right hand of piano 1 should be a Quarter Eighth tied to a dotted quarter.
Measure 11-50 - The piano is not a bass. and by that I mean the piano, in my opinion and in most cases, does not work in the lower octaves emulating an electric bass. I would shift it up an octave.
Measure 32 - R.H Pno 1.there's a huge leap between the high D and low B and G. that's a bit unnecessary and would be better as a left hand part so I would move the B and G down to the left hand.
Quote from: spitllama on October 14, 2011, 01:16:32 PMOk I'll change it back to octaves at certain points thanks Warioman
Nah! I like helping people. ;D
Quote from: Shadoninja on October 14, 2011, 01:17:31 PMIt can't be in 3/4. the beat is clearly divided in 3. plus, it's a ballad so it wouldn't be counted as a fast 3/4.
The Roost
Measure 1-8 - the tempo and note durations should be halved. it's a slow song right from the beginning so a fast tempo doesn't really work here
Measure 7, 8 - this doesn't need to be in 6/8. change it to 4/4 and make those dotted quarters into whole notes.
Measure 9 - the tempo here should be dotted quarter = 94 because the dotted quarter is the beat as evidenced by M9 and 10.
Measure 11, 13, 29, 31 - the rhythm in the right hand of piano 1 should be a Quarter Eighth tied to a dotted quarter.
Measure 11-50 - The piano is not a bass. and by that I mean the piano, in my opinion and in most cases, does not work in the lower octaves emulating an electric bass. I would shift it up an octave.
Measure 32 - R.H Pno 1.there's a huge leap between the high D and low B and G. that's a bit unnecessary and would be better as a left hand part so I would move the B and G down to the left hand.
Shado... What would we do without you! :D
Thanks Shado I always appreciate your help.
Measure 1-8: If everything is halved though, then I wouldn't fill up all the measures allotted by the original before measure 9 with the 6/8 time takes over.
Measure 7,8: Done
Measure 9: This makes this EXTREMELY fast... I must be missing something regarding changing tempo.
Measure 11, 13, 29, 31: I guess I don't understand what you mean by a quarter eighth
Measure 11-50: Done
Measure 32: Done
Quarter note for us is Crotchet for you. Eighth is a quaver.
Sorry, didn't get a chance to look over it again til now. I think you can change the beat division in half as well to have the rhythm match up at the beginning.
Quote from: pumpy_heart on October 14, 2011, 02:25:52 PMQuarter note for us is Crotchet for you. Eighth is a quaver.
Sorry, didn't get a chance to look over it again til now. I think you can change the beat division in half as well to have the rhythm match up at the beginning.
Where do they use that naming system? Listened to it a few times, but I don't really know... ???
The United Kingdom uses that naming system. Different from the U.S., but the same principle applies. Just a naming difference.
Quote from: pumpy_heart on October 14, 2011, 02:25:52 PMQuarter note for us is Crotchet for you. Eighth is a quaver.
Sorry, didn't get a chance to look over it again til now. I think you can change the beat division in half as well to have the rhythm match up at the beginning.
Could you help me understand cutting everything in half? If note values are in half then won't I use half as many measures as the original calls for?
Right. You would. But you said the measures didn't balance out. In that case, I'd cut the time signature in half too to 2/4.
Quote from: Shadoninja on October 14, 2011, 01:17:31 PMIt can't be in 3/4. the beat is clearly divided in 3. plus, it's a ballad so it wouldn't be counted as a fast 3/4.
No, It's in 3/4, just look at the melody:
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg685.imageshack.us%2Fimg685%2F7131%2Funledono.png&hash=7e356b3329b1065e1f0f2eeb0b0cad991d67fbf5) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/unledono.png/)
Try counting that melody in 6/8-that's a 3/4 melody! Even TDT (http://www.ninsheetm.us/sheets/AnimalCrossing/AnimalCrossing:WildWorld/TheRoost.pdf) arranged this song in 3/4.
Is this the SSBB version of the arrangement we already have? :-\
If so, awesome.
Quote from: pumpy_heart on October 14, 2011, 08:15:54 PMRight. You would. But you said the measures didn't balance out. In that case, I'd cut the time signature in half too to 2/4.
Aaaahhh yo se
Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 14, 2011, 09:22:59 PMNo, It's in 3/4, just look at the melody:
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg685.imageshack.us%2Fimg685%2F7131%2Funledono.png&hash=7e356b3329b1065e1f0f2eeb0b0cad991d67fbf5) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/unledono.png/)
Try counting that melody in 6/8-that's a 3/4 melody! Even TDT (http://www.ninsheetm.us/sheets/AnimalCrossing/AnimalCrossing:WildWorld/TheRoost.pdf) arranged this song in 3/4.
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1192.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa326%2Fspitllama1%2FMus.png&hash=d0a68fc3cfcb6b6590a137f725efde13228acbcb)
???
Quote from: Jub3r7 on October 14, 2011, 09:23:46 PMIs this the SSBB version of the arrangement we already have? :-\
If so, awesome.
You had me worried for a second
Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 14, 2011, 09:22:59 PMNo, It's in 3/4, just look at the melody:
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg685.imageshack.us%2Fimg685%2F7131%2Funledono.png&hash=7e356b3329b1065e1f0f2eeb0b0cad991d67fbf5) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/unledono.png/)
Try counting that melody in 6/8-that's a 3/4 melody! Even TDT (http://www.ninsheetm.us/sheets/AnimalCrossing/AnimalCrossing:WildWorld/TheRoost.pdf) arranged this song in 3/4.
you see the trees yet miss the forest.
First piece of evidence:there are two ways we could group the rhythm here
in twos(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi113.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn208%2Fshadoninja%2Fdivision2.jpg&hash=e20a9b0711014e449b2eea380ec7dcac63c26d58)
and in threes(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi113.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn208%2Fshadoninja%2Fdivision.jpg&hash=fc6486d264d2c1c03e27e92832c628fe2987c68e)
threes makes more sense because they're all moving in the same direction within the groupings. with the twos we have one pair moving in an opposite direction causing a disjointed look.
second piece of evidence:take a listen to the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TO7UI0WIqVw#t=12s
in the percussion you can hear the bass drum and snare keeping the beat. In the hi-hat and piano part you can hear there are three notes in each bass and snare note.
Hi-Hat(x) x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x--- |
Bass(o)/Snare(!) o-----------!-----------o-------o---!----------- |
does it look or sound like a 3/4 beat to you?
I rest my case.
Quote from: spitllama on October 14, 2011, 02:22:29 PMThanks Shado I always appreciate your help.
Measure 1-8: If everything is halved though, then I wouldn't fill up all the measures allotted by the original before measure 9 with the 6/8 time takes over.
Measure 7,8: Done
Measure 9: This makes this EXTREMELY fast... I must be missing something regarding changing tempo.
Measure 11, 13, 29, 31: I guess I don't understand what you mean by a quarter eighth
Measure 11-50: Done
Measure 32: Done
Measure 9: sorry I forgot that the tempo would be different when changing from quarter to dotted quarter tempo. I checked it with a tempo tapper and determined that it was around 60-62. you might want to double-check it.
about measure 1-8
How's this? (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36661985/The%20Roost.mus)
I think it works. except for the fermata, it should be roughly the same as the original.
Quote from: pumpy_heart on October 14, 2011, 04:53:53 PMThe United Kingdom uses that naming system. Different from the U.S., but the same principle applies. Just a naming difference.
k.
All right. It's been finalized with last minute touches. Thanks for the help guys.
The Roost- SSBB
[ZIP] (http://marioandluigi.wikidot.com/local--files/spitllama/The%20Roost.zip)
Quote from: spitllama on October 15, 2011, 12:42:41 PMAll right. It's been finalized with last minute touches. Thanks for the help guys.
The Roost- SSBB
[ZIP] (http://marioandluigi.wikidot.com/local--files/spitllama/The%20Roost.zip)
Aaaaaand now is perfect! Well done, agent Smith! I mean... agent spitllama! ::)
Quote from: WarioMan98 on October 15, 2011, 01:02:23 PMAaaaaand now is perfect! Well done, agent Smith! I mean... agent spitllama! ::)
;D Thanks! The noob spitllama is slowly learning.
Quote from: Shadoninja on October 15, 2011, 02:02:10 AMsecond piece of evidence:
take a listen to the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TO7UI0WIqVw#t=12s
in the percussion you can hear the bass drum and snare keeping the beat. In the hi-hat and piano part you can hear there are three notes in each bass and snare note.
Hi-Hat(x) x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x---x--- |
Bass(o)/Snare(!) o-----------!-----------o-------o---!----------- |
does it look or sound like a 3/4 beat to you?
I rest my case.
This is all you needed. First thing was debatable, but I've never herd this version of the roost. Definatly in 6/8.
Though the melody does look like a 3/4 melody... :P
Very well done spitllama! An excellent job! :D
The 23 second "Title Intro" from Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door is ready for some critiques! ;D
[MUS] (http://mediafire.com/?76v7ohecnwi4yk7)
New Metroid "Crisis Mission" as well
... And Paper Mario 2 "Poshley Heights"
:( Not much traffic here... Either this means that my arrangements are so good that they're blowing everyone away, or they're just gawd awful. Most likely the latter.
"Ocean King's Theme" has been posted and as always, critiques are appreciated, as all sheets are intended for submission.
A quick message before I look at your sheets
I have already submitted a replacement for "Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time- Bowser Battle". It can be found here (http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=4000.msg121685#msg121685)
I'm glad you showed me that, I was already like 10 measures in haha
King Dedede's Theme from SSBB has been posted. I had some difficulty finding differences between the techno and orchestrated loops ???
Metroid Fusion - Crisis Mission
This is a very good arrangement and I think you captured the feel of the original very well. let's look at it in detail and see if we can't make it better.
Measure 4 – That tuplet on beat 4 could be changed to a quarter note tremolo. This also occurs in multiple other measures.
Measure 13, 14 – That top E seems a bit odd and breaks the flow. I don't think it needs to be there.
Measure 16 – The G# would be better spelled as an Ab
Measure 17, 51 – Is there any reason for the A on beat 1? I don't think it's really necessary.
Measure 19, 20, 23 - The Eb in the left hand could be spelled as a D#
Measure 20 – I think the 16th notes and eighth rests on beats 1 and 3 could be dotted eighths with staccato.
Measure 21 – That B could probably be combined into the dotted eighth.
Measure 22 – There's something weird about the right hand from what I'm seeing. It looks like the first dotted eighth is a regular eighth but still plays like a dotted eighth.
Measure 25–28, 60-62 – You're missing a lot of harmony in the right hand. I think they're very important and add to the feel of the piece.
Measure 33 - I don't think it's necessary to have that half note C.
Measure 34, 35 – The Gb should be spelled as an F# like in measure 33. Also, the Eb in measure 35 should be a D#.
Measure 47, 49, 50, 69 – Eb ->D#
Measure 50 – That chord is difficult if not impossible to play fully. I would drop the half note D.
Game title: it's simply "Metroid Fusion" not "Metroid 4: Fusion" even though it is the fourth game.
Formatting: remember to bold the song title and composer information. Also, italicize the game title and arranger information.
Mario Party 7's "Pagoda Peak" has been posted. And I finally figured out how to italicize text :P
Next up, fixing up all my sheets -_-
Rocket: Robot on Wheels's "Jojo's World" has been posted
[ZIP] (http://marioandluigi.wikidot.com/local--files/spitllama/Jojo%27s%20World.zip)
Measure 23 can pretty much die for all I care. If anyone can help me get the exact notes that would be much appreciated. Until then, voila!
As I'm sure you've all seen on Fingerz' arrangement thread, the Fairy's Fountain Theme that's been haunting me for months is finally finished. Thanks Fingerz for all your fine-tuning!
[ZIP] (http://marioandluigi.wikidot.com/local--files/forum:thread/GreatFairysFountainThemeDuet.zip)
That's alright, spit! Now we need to get it submitted. XD
It's in my submissions post ;)
I really like your duet-I can tell you spent a lot of time with it! I'm going to print this out and look over it more closely. Can you by chance put the separate parts up somewhere? Thanks.
[MUS] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/GreatFairysFountainThemeDuet.mus)
[MIDI] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/GreatFairysFountainThemeDuet.mid)
[PDF] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/GreatFairysFountainThemeDuet.pdf)
... like that or do you mean different parts of the piece itself?
Piano 1 and Piano 2.
Just hold shift + spacebar and click the staff you want to hear.
If that doesn't work then I'll do some copy/pasting.
Quote from: spitllama on February 19, 2012, 04:49:26 PMIf that doesn't work then I'll do some copy/pasting.
you can use the
Extract Parts... option in the file menu.
You can also edit the each part individually in
Document->Edit Part->[Part Name]. It would be a good idea to edit the individual sheets before extracting them.
Ah thank you I didn't know that.
Yeah, I want to play this with a friend.
Piano 1 (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/GreatFairysFountainThemeDuet%20-%20Piano%201.mus)
Piano 2 (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/GreatFairysFountainThemeDuet%20-%20Piano%202.mus)
Sorry for piano 2. All the tempo alterations were doubled over and so the tempo is all wonky >.< But I'm guessing you've got it.
This is just what I needed! Thanks, and again, good job on this!
Thankyou both, spitllama and Fingerz! It's beautiful. Please continue on doing all the others! and we can have the full 25th Anniversary set for piano :)
Quote from: Meta-Ridley on February 20, 2012, 02:17:54 AMThankyou both, spitllama and Fingerz! It's beautiful. Please continue on doing all the others! and we can have the full 25th Anniversary set for piano :)
Well spit, it seems you and I make a good team. Just let me know if you need any fine-tuning for other pieces in the future. :)
Sounds great. I've got a couple requests to catch up on right now, but when I do Kakariko Village, Gerudo Valley, and Twilight Symphonic movement afterwards I'll let you know.
Wonderful!
"Closing Battle," the theme for the battle with Count Bleck at the end of the game, has been completed. I love being done with midterms!
As always, critiques are welcomed :)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Closing%20Battle.zip)
Next up is another 25th anniversary track- Kakariko Village. It took a while for this song to grow on me, but it's pretty great.
That's funny, I immediately loved the 25th anniversary Kakariko Village first time I heard it. Those litte piano/harp riffs just added an extra little bit of magic to it.
Never played Paper Mario, but that piece you arranged was pretty active. Nice job ;)
Thanks! I think I can see myself improving with each new arrangement.
And you have GOT to play Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. It's the second in the series and is my #1 favorite game of all genres, consoles, series... anything. It's like PMD for you :P
Quote from: spitllama on March 01, 2012, 05:23:59 PMAnd you have GOT to play Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. It's like PMD for you :P
That's a
very convincing argument. I may just have to try it out.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
King Dedede's Theme
A very nice arrangement good work.
I think C Minor would be a better key to use since all those unnecessary double sharps are a headache.
M22 - Reverse the tied Eighth and Half note.
M24, 26 - Should be an eighth tied to a dotted half note.
M31 - Highly recommended that you do not use Dotted Eighth/Dotted Eighth/Eighth rhythm.
M64 - Reverse the tied Eighth and Half note.
Thanks for your comments Shado.
m24,26- I'm not sure what you mean. What is there to tie?
m31- I remember you saying something about this in someone else's piece. What's the alternative?
Just finished "Sunset Colosseum" from Pokemon Battle Rev. After Dudeman did Mysterial's Theme I just had to do it.
This one is kind of "meh." I dunno if it's the song itself or just my arranging skills but it's just not impressive. Critiques! Suggestions! All of them are most welcomed!
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Sunset%20Colosseum.zip)
Next up is "Gerudo Valley" from the 25th anniversary CD. I'm excited for this one!
I don't think that the Sunset Colosseum song itself is bad, it's just that some parts of it don't translate well to the piano (like echoey, reverby techno synth run at the start). However, I think the real problem is that console "Stadium"-esque Pokémon games stopped making re-arrangements of tunes from the main handheld games since Pokémon Stadium 2. That's why most OSTs from them are fairly "meh" now (at least that what I think).
Oh, and 25th Anniversary "Gerudo Valley" is awesome. Good luck with that!
Ok. Thanks Bespinben.
I don't think I've ever had as much fun arranging as with this one. 128 measures, done in less than 24 hrs. Spring Break rocks :P or I just need a life
"Gerudo Valley"
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Gerudo%20Valley%20%282%20pianos%29.zip)
Next is "Wind Temple" from LoZ: WW
I like it, but there are two things I want to point out:
1. Can you change the "dotted-quarter note, dotted-quarter note, quarter note" rhythms like in measure 47 into "dotted-quarter note. 8th note tied to quarter note, quarter note"? That is somewhat easier to read.
2. You can also add a "rit." to the end of the song
1) Fixed
2) There was a ritardando, on measure 126 :P Playback just doesn't get affected much.
Updated! Also changed some dynamics and an incorrect triplet. (Not sure how I missed that one)
I think he meant a ritardando instead of what you currently had.
Great arrangement. A few rather empty spots, are you sure there's no other parts going on you could incorporate, since this is an orchestral arrangement?
Every time you use F natural, it should be E#. Since it's in F# minor, E# goes to F# smoother than F natural does to F#. Sometimes, you have a quarter note or dotted note divide the measure. Rather, anything from beat 2 carrying to beat 3 should show a clear beat 3. This is true of all duple meters.
Actually, I'd appreciate it if you could point out the voices I missed. Listening to it at the end it didn't feel very full, but I couldn't find things to incorporate.
And okay I will fix those other parts.
I hadn't heard the original in the while, just seemed a bit empty. There's a high violin line around 63. The whole orchestra supports chords at 79 for that section. Possibly the loudest section in the piece there. Tons of flute runs from 107 until the closing bit. So you have most of it, just a few more lines you can add that would greatly increase the contrast in your arrangement.
Great thanks!
GV fixed and hopefully completed
Literally, everything before measure 79 should not be an F natural. There should only be E#s and F#s. Piano 1 measure 29-30, Piano 2 53-54, Piano 2 69, and Piano 2 77-78.
The strings change notes in measure 3 in piano 1, but some also stay on the original F#.
Any collision made by dynamic markings or stylistic markings should be corrected. Measure 11-12 look rough, as well as 13-14, 60
I think you can kick the dynamics down in measure 13 for a larger contrast. Almost a mp-ff crescendo. Also, D comes in on measure 12 and 14 in the bass. Will help your crescendo out as well as reflect the original better.
In measure 32, to my ear, the rhythm by the trumpets is 2 sixteenths, then an eighth instead of a triplet. And that happens throughout the piece. They also move up on the eighth note following.
I could follow the syncopation occurring in the bass over beat 3 thus far, but when the bass melody arrives in measure 47 in bass of piano 1, clearer rhythmic notation is necessary. Use quarter rest, quarter note tied to eighth, then dotted quarter would be fine. This occurs again in measure 51. A similar thing occurs in measure 55. Group the 4 eighth notes together, with the last one tied to a half note. Show the third beat in measure 58. Measure 107, 111, 115.
From measure 79 on, use C naturals, Bb, G#, and F# wherever they naturally occur and nothing else. The lowest note in the bass in measure 79 should be an A. The bass should be an F natural in 101-102
Use Bb near the end, as well as C#. You could spell the C natural on the downbeat of 126 as B# to show the change clearer.
I don't see any reason for 4 dotted eighths next to each other in the next to last measure. You could either make it a 5/4 bar with 4 quarters or a fermata over every note. Both are played the same way in the recording.
Shit. That was a lot. I'm sorry. The arrangement is good, seriously. All this is just nitpicky shit. Sorry again.
D: I have some learning left to do.
I will fix these in a couple days.
This has been sitting around for a while. Finally got around to posting it. I decided to do a solo and 2 piano for this one. Also, Deku informed me these 25th Anniversary songs can't be accepted onto the site, which makes me sad :( Anyhow, voila.
The Legend of Zelda: 25th Anniversary-
Kakariko Village (2 pianos) (requested by Meta-Ridley)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU-DnDtZpKk)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Kakariko%20Village%20%282%20pianos%29.zip)
Kakariko Village (solo) (requested by Meta-Ridley)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU-DnDtZpKk)
[ZIP] (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Kakariko%20Village%20%28solo%29.zip)
EDIT: Gerudo Valley has also been fixed to include Pumpy's fixes
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker-
Wind Temple (2 pianos)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROT3tJ11LSg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Wind%20Temple.zip)
Very... odd tune. Lots of dissonance. I'll probably do the solo soon. 2 pianos is just so much easier xD
Me tinks this be much better than the one on the site. Hope you agree!
Phantom Ganon (replacement)
Original (http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/UsEkEs-OZeQ/default.jpg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Phantom%20Ganon.zip)
I like the Phantom Ganon, but wouldn't it make more sense for all those glissando's to be grace notes?
Since most don't glissando more than a few notes, and glissando-ing a chord is pretty hard.
I suppose you're right. I'll limit the glissando to the part of the chord that's the melody. Thanks for pointing that out.
I love that they put this song in Brawl!
Super Smash Bros. Brawl-
Boss Theme Medley
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoGSkz-pszQ)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Boss%20Theme%20Medley.zip)
Phantom Ganon has also been fixed :)
I just have to say that it is somewhat extremely awesome! goodlike
Thank you! :)
Radiant Historia-
Where the Wind and Feathers Return (requested by Roz~)
Original (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Lw3e-TGMqY0)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Where%20the%20Wind%20and%20Feathers%20Return.zip)
This sounds really nice. And if anybody's wondering, I'm finally checking 4 pages of unread replies after a month or something.
:-D Thank ya
Still love this piece! I only wish there was a way to imitate bass on piano ::) As always, critiques are welcomed!
Mario Superstar Baseball-
Menu Theme
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUOai7y0fNk)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Menu%20Theme.zip)
Welp, never played the game, but here's a song. Apparently a boss theme.
Paper Mario-
Freeze! (requested by iShaade)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEO-0jO-Jzw)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Freeze%21.zip)
Next up is the "Overthere Shrine" from SPM
I didn't know you were taking the Overthere Shrine. :o Thank you!! <3
Yes I'm taking it. Sorry, I could have worded that other post much better xD
Pfff it's fine :D Can't wait for it!
Thank you Olimar12345 for your help with this arrangement!
Super Paper Mario-
Overthere Shrine (requested by Nebbles)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3NsNRO6Lc0)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Overthere%20Shrine.zip)
Yay easy song :D
Paper Mario-
Star Spirits' Request (requested by kartiomart)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mbwCBjM9lY&feature=related)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Star%20Spirits%27%20Request.zip)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl-
The Roost (solo)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO7UI0WIqVw)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/The%20Roost%20%28solo%29.zip)
Meh, it's not much progress... but it's progress. First time I've had to bump this and got the "120 day notification :("
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker-
Wind Temple (solo)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROT3tJ11LSg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Wind%20Temple%20%28solo%29.zip)
omg wind temple.
I'm not sure why you arranged the echoes in the song. It doesn't sound that well on a piano, and reading it is a hell. It also makes the sheet pretty messy.
By the way, I believe the notes of the strings are F - F - Gb and F - F - F. I'm not sure though. The trills don't sound that good either, but I don't know what else to do about it.
Bar 1/4: There's a pianissimo in bar 1, but a (hidden) piano in bar 4. I guess that the pianissimo was meant to be a piano.
Bar 4: I think a ottava marking in this bar would make it easier to read.
Bar 13: Is it possible to play that first note? I don't have hands that big. I should put the bottom F an octave higher. Probably also do this with the other bars like this one.
Bar 35: A wild Forte appeared!
Quote from: Bloop on December 30, 2012, 05:43:16 AMBar 13: Is it possible to play that first note? I don't have hands that big. I should put the bottom F an octave higher. Probably also do this with the other bars like this one.
I disagree. 10th intervals are challenging to hit, but I see them all the time. It's fine.
Quote from: Bloop on December 30, 2012, 05:43:16 AMBar 35: A wild Forte appeared!
lol XD
EDIT: I also feel like all melody should be an octave higher. More tinkly.
Wooo feedback! Thanks Bloop!
Quote from: Bloop on December 30, 2012, 05:43:16 AMI'm not sure why you arranged the echoes in the song. It doesn't sound that well on a piano, and reading it is a hell. It also makes the sheet pretty messy.
I feel like the echoes are really necessary :/ But, if it would make things clearer, I could move the echo into another layer. What do you think?
QuoteBy the way, I believe the notes of the strings are F - F - Gb and F - F - F.
Wait what section are we talking about?
QuoteBar 1/4: There's a pianissimo in bar 1, but a (hidden) piano in bar 4. I guess that the pianissimo was meant to be a piano.
The hidden piano is just for playback sake-- the left hand gets drowned out without the hidden piano, but on the same channel, the left hand is too loud
QuoteBar 4: I think a ottava marking in this bar would make it easier to read.
Sure I'll put that in. I actually started with an 8va here, but Bespinben, Slow, and Shado said that three ledger lines is not worth worrying about.
QuoteBar 13: Is it possible to play that first note?
Yep! I tried it before-hand. I also justified it with the fact that Bespinben uses these intervals in his arrangements.
QuoteBar 35: A wild Forte appeared!
xD Oops. Muchas gracias
Quote from: TheZeldaPianist275 on December 30, 2012, 11:56:08 AMEDIT: I also feel like all melody should be an octave higher. More tinkly.
You're absolutely right! :o
Quote from: spitllama on December 30, 2012, 03:36:48 PMI feel like the echoes are really necessary :/ But, if it would make things clearer, I could move the echo into another layer. What do you think?
Maybe that's a solution, but it still would be pretty weird to play.
Quote from: spitllama on December 30, 2012, 03:36:48 PMWait what section are we talking about?
The one with the trill strings.
Quote from: spitllama on December 30, 2012, 03:36:48 PMThe hidden piano is just for playback sake-- the left hand gets drowned out without the hidden piano, but on the same channel, the left hand is too loud
I meant that it's a hidden pianissimo, and not a piano. Doesn't that make it softer?
Quote from: spitllama on December 30, 2012, 03:36:48 PMSure I'll put that in. I actually started with an 8va here, but Bespinben, Slow, and Shado said that three ledger lines is not worth worrying about.
I just start worrying about the F.
Quote from: spitllama on December 30, 2012, 03:36:48 PMYep! I tried it before-hand. I also justified it with the fact that Bespinben uses these intervals in his arrangements.
Oh. Alright.
.-. I'm looking at it and it's a hidden piano on measure 5, not pianissimo. The visible pianissimo for measures 1-4 is intentional.
And okay I'll fix the rest! Thanks.
Quote from: spitllama on December 30, 2012, 03:52:22 PM.-. I'm looking at it and it's a hidden piano on measure 5, not pianissimo. The visible pianissimo for measures 1-4 is intentional.
Oh, I didn't open the sheet and I thought that the pianissimo was hidden. I didn't knew if the pianissimo was intentional or not, so I pointed it out.
Never played the game, but this song... is so catchy 8)
Rayman Origins-
Lum King
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_m-50qXcLc)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Lum%20King.zip)
Thanks again to Slow for the B2/W2 soundtrack, or else I never would have heard this awesome song! Does anyone know where it actually plays in the game? Is it a musical solely offered after receiving Meloetta in an event?
Pokemon Black 2 & White 2-
Musical "MELOETTAAA!"
Original (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/35%20Musical%20MELOETTAAA%21.m4a)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Musical%20MELOETTAAA%21.zip)
*takes arrangment and puts it in arrangment project*.
I'm impressed Spit. Five sharps... pretty intense. I have no criticism. That was excellent.
Thanks TZP! Those 16th notes were not fun to figure out :(
Bring on "Battle! Colress!"
It would be a BIT easier with 7 flats, but still it doesn't make a difference and good arrangement all the same.
Quote from: spitllama on January 09, 2013, 06:47:31 PMThanks TZP! Those 16th notes were not fun to figure out :(
I'M SURE. Making me wince just thinking about it.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 09, 2013, 06:53:44 PMIt would be a BIT easier with 7 flats, but still it doesn't make a difference and good arrangement all the same.
Disagree, sorry Slow. Five of anything is easier than seven of anything.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 09, 2013, 06:53:44 PMIt would be a BIT easier with 7 flats, but still it doesn't make a difference and good arrangement all the same.
Would it be more correct in music theory to have 7 flats? If it's just a preference thing I'll probably leave it, but if it's a matter of music grammar then I'll fix it.
No it makes no difference whatsoever, haha. After all, Ab minor and G# minor are the same thing in sound.
Although I must admit, I find it to be very unlikely that there isn't an easier way to notate the piece than all of those sixteenth notes in the bass clef. Seriously, do you think anyone's going to learn that song when it's that complicated?
Lolno. But it's accurate. There's no alternative voice in the left-hand for much of the piece so it would be empty otherwise. If you mean cutting notes and changing it from 16ths to 8ths, then I guess. Certainly not ideal.
Just passing by...
Pokemon Black 2 & White 2-
Musical "MELOETTAAA!"
-Watch your layer work-don't let notes overlap with rests or other notes.
-Rewrite those consecutive dotted eighth notes.
-That last measure isn't properly notated. Change the last two notes from an eighth + dotted eighth to a sixteenth + quarter.
Cool thanks I'll fix those. Idk why I forgot to hide the rests -.- I'm not sure I can remedy the overlapping notes though. I've got an octave in one layer and a single note in between the octave in the other layer. No stem-flipping or layer-switching can fix that as far as I'm concerned.
Well, since you're not writing choral music, which layers the notes are in doesn't matter as much. Just put the lowest voice in the lowest layer.
Even simpler solution: write it all in one layer.
Colress Battle!? Will check this out right now
Uhhhhh not sure if I should be proud of this one. It's a little iffy...
Pokemon Black 2 & White 2-
Battle! Colress (requested by November)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qDZygFP1iNQ)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Battle%21%20Colress.zip)
Measure 25: the second to last note in the right hand (lines up with B in the left hand) should just be an F#
Other than that, it looks to be an accurate representation of Colress's theme. It's a crazy hard song to arrange, kudos to you for doing such a great job--though at this difficulty level, I doubt anyone would learn it note for note XD
Yeah, this song would have been way too hard for me to arrange. This is really cool, might put it on my iPod even if I don't plan on learning it.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 13, 2013, 03:40:56 PMMeasure 25: the second to last note in the right hand (lines up with B in the left hand) should just be an F#
Other than that, it looks to be an accurate representation of Colress's theme. It's a crazy hard song to arrange, kudos to you for doing such a great job--though at this difficulty level, I doubt anyone would learn it note for note XD
Yeah, this song would have been way too hard for me to arrange. This is really cool, might put it on my iPod even if I don't plan on learning it.
This pretty much covers everything what I was going to say.
I never get to help anyone ;_;
Edit: I forgot to say but A+++++++++
Hey Spitllama, would you mind if I posted this on youtube?
Let him do that. :P This is going to be hot stuff in Youtube!!!
I would link to your arrangement page, too.
Sorry I had to go buy eggs xD
Thank you very much Slow! I really appreciate it. I'm still not sure on the LH for measures 33-36, but it'll have to do. The notes are just too low for me to hear sometimes.
Thank you anyhow Waddle. It's the thought that counts :D
As for the YouTube thing goes, I do have a channel. I'm planning on putting it up at some point. Were you going to put it up as straight up sheet music? Or you playing it? Or?
EDIT: Measure 25 fixed
Nah just an MP3 file; if you have your own channel then you should do it yourself.
Psh go for it. Make dat video. Linking to my channel would be great but it's not necessary.
Slow what is your Youtube channel?
Quote from: spitllama on January 13, 2013, 03:35:08 PMUhhhhh not sure if I should be proud of this one. It's a little iffy...
Pokemon Black 2 & White 2-
Battle! Colress (requested by November)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qDZygFP1iNQ)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/59158604/Battle%21%20Colress.zip)
Fantastic :D I didn't think anyone would actually end up taking it, there were so man auxiliary sounds that you can't really translate into a piano, but you did an excellent job! (I'd reply in the original thread, but I think you're more likely to see this here)
Thankee very much~
First arrangement in 4 months!
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Versions-
Research Lab
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZkeg7a6Wg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Research%20Lab.zip)
Really great arrangement. In measure four, shouldn't the sharps be flats becuase your traveling down the chromatic scale? I know Jompa put those there, but it goes against what I was taught.
You even credited me :'(
It turned out to be a great arrangement Spitllama! Good job!
Well about accidentals:
measure#4: This is actually correct. FireArrow suggests that the sharps should be flats, because of the chromatic stuff going on, but that's where we get fancy: in a key of sharps, the naturals for the notes with sharps are flats. It is the same in a key with flats, just that then the naturals work as sharps. So we are actually correctly going down the chromatic scale.
And those sharps you see are just "naturals"(since they are the sharps in the key) for the "flats"(the naturals for the sharps), so they aren't wrong to put down :)
meausre#4: about the D# - since we are going to a D in the next measure it could be argued that there should be an Eb there instead. But since it is a B7 chord, I think a D# is better - so yeah, keep that.
measure#5: because of that D# in measure#4, the D(plural) in measure 5 should be parenthesized.
measure#9: same as with measure#5, the D(plural) should be parenthesized.
measure#15: just for the chromatism of the chords in this area, I think the A#(plural) should be Bb. It is not so pretty when there is both a G and an A# in the same chord, AND when the A# is going to an A anyways. Keep that A# in measure#14, though.
measure#16: that B should be parenthesized, because of the Bb(plural) in the last measure.
measure#18: here your PDF and your MUS are different? Your MUS uses an E#, while your PDF uses an F natural. Your PDF is the right one, and it should be an F natural. and measure#19 is correct.
GJ!
I fixed measures 15 and 18. I ignored the others because performers are supposed to assume that accidentals don't carry over to the next measure.
yeah, but that is a bit ... when you are going from D# to a D..
Shows how much I know...
I don't know where I read it/heard it, but I was taught that if your ascending in chromatic half steps, you would use naturals and sharps to notate it, and if your descending, you use flats and naturals to notate it.
Yes, you are right. Don't worry :)
For some reason the arrangement suddenly changed from when I commented on the accidentals, and is now incorrect at measure#4 ???
The E# and the B# are wrong.
Well, now you have a Fb..?
Other than that it's perfect.
Gosh dangit. Now it's fixed.
This part of the film evokes so much emotion. The only reason people seem to hate this movie is because this song and story makes them cry through the first 20 minutes xD
I'd really appreciate critiques on this one. It's long, so I didn't spend as much time on each individual measure as I probably should have. There are also just a ton of instruments to account for.
Disney & Pixar's Up-
Married Life
Original (http://youtu.be/Sh7kVYYBNyk)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Married%20Life.zip)
Seems pretty good.
Very nice! These Pixar movie songs are awesome.
I hate how overused the Up theme is~ I also resent that it won an Oscar.
However I must say this piece is good. It's the sole reason I have the piano book for Up.
Super Paper Mario-
Champion of Destruction (replacement) (requested by FireArrow)
Original (http://youtu.be/BPzbISrq8mg)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Champion%20of%20Destruction.zip)
So I downloaded an mp3 and listened to it, and I wasn't imagining things, there are hidden voices! This song is like a fugue.
If you don't mind, I'm gonna go over your arrangement and add in the voices.
Go for it
I finished the first half of the song, hopefully I'll get to the rest tomorrow.
Doesn't sound the same without percussion...
Super Smash Bros. Brawl-
Bramble Blast (replacement)
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3rnyqI7dFc)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Bramble%20Blast.zip)
Is measure 25 (and similar ones) possible?
Hmm I can make that reach but I can see how others may not be able to. Unfortunately this song is more suitable for a duet (ex/ the guitar strumming continues throughout the whole song).
The opportunity to have this critiqued before posting has passed, so here goes nothing. If anyone has some suggested tweaks, I'll take those into account before doing a solo version.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess-
Darknut (requested by Jet Blankett)
Original (http://youtu.be/T9fZXPwwlo4)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Darknut.zip) (two pianos)
I'd say this turned out pretty well :)
Super Mario Galaxy 2-
Clock Time Attack (requested by edgarox)
Original (http://youtu.be/q-1LSe9owcY)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Clock%20Time%20Attack.zip)
So would I. :)
It does feel like it could be more dramatic, but it's so hard to recreate strings on piano.
Oh yes, wow, this was epic! Darknut too!
As an idea, do you think you could include some of those high runs at 0:26 (measure 18) if you sustained the chords with the pedal?
Hmm I hadn't considered playing them with the right hand. I also heard them before and decided I couldn't do it since the LH was so occupied.
I'm worried that the sixteenth notes will get in the way I'll have to leave out so much of the runs that they'll sound choppy. We'll see. Thanks for the idea FireArrow.
Quote from: spitllama on July 23, 2013, 03:47:07 PMHmm I hadn't considered playing them with the right hand. I also heard them before and decided I couldn't do it since the LH was so occupied.
I'm worried that the sixteenth notes will get in the way I'll have to leave out so much of the runs that they'll sound choppy. We'll see. Thanks for the idea FireArrow.
I hear them above the R.H. :-\
No matter how much I tried to fix the 'a tempo' at the last measure, it affects the playback a measure early. Weird. Anyhow, yay for short arrangements.
Pokemon Platinum-
Villa ・ Twinleaf Music Box!
Original (http://youtu.be/RTCuFqZ37wc)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Villa%20%C2%B7%20Twinleaf%20Music%20Box%21.zip)
Accidentals brah:
Measure 1: RH - Db needs to be a C#
Measure 2: RH -Bb needs to be an A# LH - Eb needs to be a D#, that's a broken B major chord.
Measure 3: RH - Eb needs to be a D#, L.H. Eb to D#, Db to C#
Measure 4: I don't know... I'd notate a sharp because it sounds like it's gonna lead to a D, but I really don't know.
Measure 5: Change the Db to a C#
I'm unsure about measure 6
Measure 7: If this really is in A minor, then those Abs should be G#s
Measure 8: Dbs to C# for sure, It sounds like the Bb should be an A#, but I'm not sure.
I could be completely off base here, but I think the majority of accidentals here are transitional cadences (is that the right word?) Basically, when you lead to a note that isn't the tonic via sharp (aka V chord.)
OH lol I totally forgot to add the key signature. Does A major sound right to you? This may affect the accidentals you listed so might as well get this first.
I think it's D major.
D major.
It won't fix all the accidentals, so make sure to check in on all the things FireArrow said.
Welp, guess this is why I'm not getting into music.
Everything's fixed. Including the playback's a tempo.
Hey Spit, can you do Overthere Stair for me please from Super Paper Mario?
Man, such a great boss theme. Hard to do it much justice on the piano but I did my best!
(Darknut's solo version is also completed [ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Darknut%20%28solo%29.zip))
Xenoblade Chronicles-
One Who Gets in Our Way
Original (http://youtu.be/JS7XVMNNZI8)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/One%20Who%20Gets%20in%20Our%20Way%20%28duet%29.zip) (one piano duet)
4 months later...
Xenoblade Chronicles-
One Who Gets in Our Way
Original (http://youtu.be/JS7XVMNNZI8)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/One%20Who%20Gets%20in%20Our%20Way%20%28solo%29.zip) (solo)
Solo version is finished. Also, all arrangements received a much-needed facelift. Just some aesthetic and music grammar fixes.
:DDDDDD Yay. Very much.
Btw, I forgot to tell you that I bought Xenoblade. Probably wouldn't have without your recommendation, and I'm so glad I did. It's SO AMAZING GRAAAAAAAH
Yaaaaaaahhhhss. It's a great game. Have you done the second playthrough yet?
XD
Spoiler
It's also a very long game. I'm on my way to Prison Island to save Sorean for the first time, and I doubt I'm anywhere close to the end. The plot's beyond anything I've ever seen in a game.
Also, the Unique Enemies are possibly the greatest thing they could ever put into a game.
Things get good after that!
And yes definitely. No matter what level you reach, unique monsters mean that there's always something that can beat you xD
Wow, your arranging's improved HEAPS since I last checked out your stuff, spitllama! I remember when we worked on Great Fairy's Fountain Theme from the 25th Anniversary CD... We ought to do something big-scale like that again sometime! :D
SO! Question!
Question: Why DO you arrange? What makes you want to arrange? Think hard on that and let me know. :D
Thanks a lot Fingerz! I know things started out rough but it's good to hear I'm improving. Next time we do something big we should make sure it's something that can actually be submitted xD
... Hmm I learned to arrange at first because it meant I wouldn't have to wait for someone on ninsheet to do it or go on a massive google hunt for sheet music. Now I arrange because I hope I can create some of those pieces that I think other people are looking for on the internet.
Quote from: spitllama on January 03, 2014, 10:31:33 PM... Hmm I learned to arrange at first because it meant I wouldn't have to wait for someone on ninsheet to do it or go on a massive google hunt for sheet music. Now I arrange because I hope I can create some of those pieces that I think other people are looking for on the internet.
Thats another reason I arrange too :)
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door-
Story of the Thousand-Year Door
Original (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAwUaiWHgL8)
[ZIP] (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/59158604/Story%20of%20the%20Thousand-Year%20Door.zip)
Not sure if this helps, but with the song I request, assuming that middle C is the beginning of octave 4, I think the first note is an octave chord with C of the third and second octaves played together. I'm not certain, but I think it's somewhere in that area. I'm also not sure I'm posting this in the right place. I'm kind of new to the website.