Improv #5 "Thunderstorm"

Improv_#5_ThunderstormI'm still alive! [t'was a triumph, great success...] I recorded this about a month ago - sorry, no video. I only had a microphone on me, and I'm still trying to find a video camera for recording. This improv turned out a bit more harmonious than I expected, so here you are. It's primarily an experiment; there are "mistakes," if you see misplaced harmonies and very intentional accidentals as such. When I improvise, I tend to imagine a scene, like for a film, then fit the music to the mood of the scene. Here I was imagining a storm, so hence the title. No sheet music! Everything © Sebastian Wolff FREE MP3: http://music.sebastianwolff.info Enjoy! GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2008-05-14T11:17:22.347Z

Tags: improv | improvisation | improvization | comp | composition | piano | solo | thunder | storm | experiment | sebastian | wolff | germanseabass |

Homage to Chocolate

Homage_to_ChocolateTay- I just couldn't resist :D A piano-solo variation / improvisation on "Chocolate Rain" by Tay Zonday. I couldn't think of a more creative title, so meh. Chocolate Rain © Tay Zonday. Watch the original, if you haven't already: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTZ2xpQwpA Listening to this again, I notice that it came out quite a bit darker than I anticipated. Enjoy, GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2008-03-18T02:23:18.407Z

Tags: Chocolate | Rain | Tay | Zonday | tayzonday | pop | remix | arrangement | Sebastian | Wolff | GermanSeabass |

Ozzie's Quest OST [own composition]

Ozzies_Quest_OST_[own_composition]My first run at composing. This was done for a friend and his project for a game design class. I really wanted a SNES feel to it; nothing too advanced (despite remixing the published version with Reason to give it a better feel). It was a really fun project and I hope I can compose more game music in the future. Again, this is my first try at composing, so any critique is encouraged. Track list: 1. Title Theme 2. Windy Peaks 3. Woodlands 4. Downtown Barricade 5. Frostbite 6. Illusion 7. Ending / Credits Download mp3 / midi here: http://ozzie.sebastianwolff.info My deepest thanks to Claude Debussy who helped me compose Frostbite. I'm really not a fan of his work, but his piece "The Snow is Dancing" (No. 4 from Children's Corner) helped set the desolate and completely surreal feel of it. If you're wondering if you've heard Downtown Barricade before... I used a lot of inspiration from the soundtrack from Professor Layton and the Curious Village. I couldn't for the life of me track down the composer, so, if you composed the music for this game and are reading this, let me know :D Regarding all other songs, I got most of my inspiration from Yoko Shimomura, Nobuo Uematsu, Koji Kondo, and from Pixel's game Cave Story. I am still trying to find my own style, with regards to composing and playing, but thanks to these awesome people who inspire me, I can find Everything © Sebastian Wolff. Feel free to use my work, but give credit where credit is due, and let me know about if and when you use it. Enjoy, Sebastian http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2008-03-18T01:23:26.383Z

Tags: composing | music | Ozzie's | Quest | video | game | games | snes | woodlands | illusion | Debussy |

Cruel Angel's Thesis [Neon Genesis Evangelion]

Cruel_Angels_Thesis_[Neon_Genesis_Evangelion]Cruel Angel's Thesis (?????????) is the title song from one of the most amazing animes. No, it's not overhyped; it really is amazing. Sadly, I don't own this song, nor the series. Credit goes to these people: Cruel Angel's Thesis © Neko Oikawa (lyrics), Hidetoshi Sato (composition) Eva © ADV Films, Manga Entertainment The arrangement is by Piano Squall / Michael Gluck. Sheet music is available here: http://www.pianosquall.com/sheet-music . Also, buy GAME, his amazing compilation of video and anime music here: http://www.pianosquall.com/ Enjoy, GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2008-03-18T00:09:55.113Z

Tags: Neon | Genesis | Evangelion | ??????????? | Cruel | Angel's | Thesis | ????????? | Neko | Oikawa | Piano | Squall |

Stampede [The Lion King]

Stampede_[The_Lion_King]Happy New Year y'all! I return with a camera and recorded music! This is "Stampede" ("...To Die For" in some releases) from The Lion King, the best Disney movie. (This is a proven fact.) After buying every Lion King sheet music book available, I was disappointed that none had the best and most dramatic song in the whole trilogy of The Lion King. I'm not happy with this version yet, as it is a bit sloppy and rushed. If I get around to actually writing sheet music, I will upload another version. But so far, this is just an arrangement by ear, there IS NO SHEET MUSIC. DO NOT ASK. The Lion King © Walt Disney Studios "Stampede" © Hans Zimmer / Disney Enjoy! GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2008-03-17T23:40:16.937Z

Tags: Stampede | Lion | King | TLK | Disney | Hans | Zimmer | Simba | Nala | Scar |

Improvisation #4

Improvisation_#4Another improvisation, after listening endlessly to Final Fantasy songs. This one has slightly less oomph than the last one, but I still like it since it's cleaner. I finally decided to title my improvisations, starting with this one. "Quest for the Truth" somehow fit. I have no idea how to explain, it just fit. After listening to the recording, I noticed that I brought back the melody from previous songs and the motif from Fire and Ice (a student film for which I composed the soundtrack). I really like how this one came out. Enjoy, GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2008-03-17T23:21:50.697Z

Tags: improvsization | for | the | truth |

Brothers [Fullmetal Alchemist]

Brothers_[Fullmetal_Alchemist]Piano improvisation on the song "Brothers" from Fullmetal Alchemist. Yes, I screwed up in the last 20 seconds. Blame my piano. And due to unforeseen circumstances, a Russian choir was unavailable - as was Vic Mignogna, so excuse the lack of vocals. Although I'd love to take credit for the song, the copyright goes to BONES, Sony/Aniplex, FUNimation Productions, Japanimation, Nana Kitade, Kesenai Tsumi, others... Oh, and NO SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE, at least not for this version. Piano Squall (Michael Gluck) has some here: http://www.pianosquall.com/sheet-music Sebastian http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:27:37.973Z

Tags: | Brothers | Bura-Cha | Fullmetal | Full | metal | Alchemist | Hagane | renkinjutsushi | FMA |

J-E-N-O-V-A [Final Fantasy VII]

J-E-N-O-V-A_[Final_Fantasy_VII]Piano version of "J-E-N-O-V-A" from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (which is, coincidentally, the same as the piano version from the Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections). Why the "Beta?" Well, uh, I went waay too fast, practically racing through it- hence slaughtering Uematsu's wonderful piece. I'll upload a fixed version later. Much later - once our heater starts working again and I don't have to pound on the keys with frozen fingers. (c) Squeeeenix and Uematsu. No Sheet Music Requests (please) - this song is available in stores and online... just Google for it.

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:26:17.567Z

Tags: J-E-N-O-V-A | jenova | Nobuo | Uematsu | Final | Fantasy | seven | -7- | VII | FFVII | Collection | Advent |

Improvisation #1

Improvisation_#1So, I finally decided to record an improvisation on the piano. I've been improvising for over two years, and now I feel confident with posting something. I've played around with this melody for a few days and I think I'll incorporate it into my next movie as the theme/motif. Influences: Yoko Shimomura, Nobuo Uematsu, Philip Glass [after just watching "The Illusionist" and enjoying his score for the film] No, no sheet music available, don't ask (please?)

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:26:01.66Z

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To Zanarkand [Final Fantasy X]

To_Zanarkand_[Final_Fantasy_X]Song from the Final Fantasy X Piano Collections by Nobuo Uematsu's. Pardon the few errors, t'was sight-reading practice. (c) Squeeeenix and Uematsu. For all ye sheet music requesters: it's available everywhere, go buy it. -- EDIT for the greatest comment in history: Doiner999: My ears just had a orgasm at your playing!

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:25:59.033Z

Tags: | Zanarkand | Ten | 10 | -X- | FFX | Collections |

Improvisation #3

Improvisation_#3This is my third (recorded) improv session, since it's been a while since the last one. Once again, I'm not too happy with the outcome; too muddy in many regards, slurred chords, odd harmonics, but generally decent and good enough for youtube. I listened to Tim Burton and his wondrous music before (Nightmare Before Christmas), so that perhaps gave me some inspiration towards abstract notes and chords. © Me! Yours, GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:18:14.68Z

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Night of Fate [Kingdom Hearts]

Night_of_Fate_[Kingdom_Hearts]Hey, more Kingdom Hearts music! I remember this being requested all over the place. So, here it is, a very rough, off-beat interpretation of Night of Fate. Sheet music (which I didn't use) available here, courtesy of Xald: http://www.squaresound.com/arrangements/file.php?id=917 © Yoko Shimomura, Square Enix GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:17:31.823Z

Tags: Night | Fate | heartless | Yoko | Shimomura | Kingdom | Hearts | KH | Kairi | Axel | Sora |

Bounty Hunter [Advent Rising]

Bounty_Hunter_[Advent_Rising]I've always wanted to play this. Bounty Hunter was written for full orchestra; about 58 instruments. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was about 57 pieces short and had to compress Tallarico's beautiful composition into a piano solo. This is an arrangement by ear. I do not have sheet music, but official arrangements are on sale. Buy them, they are excellent. http://www.sheetmusicplus.com http://www.flmusicservice.com "Bounty Hunter" © Tommy Tallarico Advent Rising © Donald Mustard, Orson Scott Card, Cameron Dayton, GlyphX Games, Majesco GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:17:05.977Z

Tags: Bounty | Hunter | Rising | Tommy | Tallarico | Orson | Scott | Card | orchestra |

James Bond theme

James_Bond_theme'nuff said. Enjoy! Music © Monty Norman. Bond, James Bond. © Ian Fleming, Christopher Wood, others GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:16:43.197Z

Tags: James | bond | 007 | 07 | spy | secret | agent |

Pirates of the Caribbean Medley

Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_MedleyYes, I like medleys. This is a smallish medley featuring piano arrangements from my current favorite orchestral scores, Pirates of the Caribbean. Yes, I did make a slight edit. A single wrong note ruined the entire piece, and that just didn't work out for me. The songs, in order: • Davey Jones • The Medallion Calls (variation) • Hoist The Colours ?? © Klaus Badelt, Hans Zimmer, Gore Verbinski Pirates of the Caribbean © Walt Disney For sheet music, I can redirect your attention to amazon.com, where official sheet music is being sold; or http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/ GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:15:53.04Z

Tags: potc | pirates | Caribbean | Carribean | medley | davey | jones |

Harry Potter Medley

Harry_Potter_MedleyAnother (short) medley, this time from the boy who lived. Songs: Something Wicked This Way Comes, main theme, theme from quidditch match. Music © John Williams Everything else © J.K. Rowling, Warner Brothers For sheet music, I can redirect your attention to amazon.com, where official sheet music is being sold. GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:14:55.693Z

Tags: HP | Harry | Potter | Weasley | Hermione | Rowling | John | Williams | Warner |

Seijaku no Toki [Utawarerumono]

Seijaku_no_Toki_[Utawarerumono]This is probably one of my all-time favorite pieces. If you have not seen the anime, please do so now; you have missed out on life until you've watched it. It is licensed in the US, so you should be able to get your hands on it. "Seijaku no Toki" means "Time of Silence" unless I am mistaken. T'was composed by the wonderful Anze Hijiri who composed about half of the soundtrack for Utawarerumono alongside Nakamura Miyu. I learned this piece by ear; there is no sheet music for it. Please don't ask for any. Seijaku no Toki © Anze Hijiri Utawarerumono © Leaf, ADV Films, MediaWorks, Aro Shimakusa GermanSeabass http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:13:33.177Z

Tags: Utawarerumono | Aruru | Elulu | Hakuoro | Seijaku | Toki | Time | Silence |

Hallelujah [Rufus Wainwright]

Hallelujah_[Rufus_Wainwright]My camera is still broken! Hence, sound only, and Puss in Boots. A performance request from Dan Ceril Opilac. This is "Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright, used in Shrek. Sheet music arrangement by Alaric Duban. Use The Google to find it. I do not own any part of this. The music is © Rufus Wainwright, Puss in Boots belongs to DreamWorks SKG and other people. Enjoy~ Sebastian http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:12:10.457Z

Tags: Shrek | Hallelujah | Hallelulia | Alleluia | Rufus | Wainwright | soundtrack |

Aerith's Theme [Final Fantasy VII]

Aeriths_Theme_[Final_Fantasy_VII]My camera is still broken! Hence, sound only. I'm surprised I haven't played this yet. This was a request from aphrodite1404 with a special arrangement of the song. Personally, I like this a lot better than the version from the FFVII Piano Collection. Also, I spiced it up a bit with improv. And such. Sheet music is all over the internets. Go look for it, using your best friend: http://google.com Everything © ???? (Nobuo Uematsu) and Square Enix. I don't own it, sadly. Picture also © Square Enix, but art credit goes to this person: http://akiba.sub.jp/img/ic20051009aerith.jpg Enjoy~ Sebastian http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:11:42.767Z

Tags: Aerith's | Aeris | Theme |

Kyle Landry's "Red Skies"

Kyle_Landrys_Red_SkiesMy camera is still broken! Hence, sound only. Ranking currently as number two in a list of pieces composed by Kyle (topped only by "Lonely"), this piece is still wonderful and teaches you a few fine things about composition too! This is an improvisation on the melody and feel of the original recording. In my opinion, the *feel* of a piece is more important than the notes. It's not perfect, neither in regards to correct notes, nor in how closely it matches the original composition. I do not have sheet music. What I had in front of me were the lyrics, courtesy of was Leela McMullen (KrystalEpyon). Hear her talent here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs_SO486PfA All content © 2007 Kyle Landry. http://kylelandry.com The picture is a free stock image from enrika79: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/enrika79 Enjoy~ Sebastian http://sebastianwolff.info

Rating:    User: GermanSeabass   2007-12-11T12:11:05.783Z

Tags: Red | skies | Kyle | Landry | kyle556 |

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