Still Doll - Kanon Wakeshima - Piano Cover

[XHissyXKinzX]

This is a really great cover. <3 I love it.

And I'm a bit iffed about it being in anime, too. For me, the appeal of Mana has always been the mysterious, abnormalities of the amazing music. Having it in an anime (that I don't like, even), is a bit disappointing.

[fallenangel1xxx]

can you send me the tabs please

[BritneyFanHenrik]

it sounds so scary :D

[KittyScene101]

I LOVE ITT

[IHeartJrockers]

lol. I don't like the fact this was used for an anime either. But excellent playing!

[callmeruki]

It may have been used as an anime ending... but to tell the truth, that is how i learned about Kanon... I love her music, but Vampire Knight is a top hit anime... plus you gotta start small to get big right? And since the anime is so widely watched all over the globe, well.... thats how her music got spread... The song actually goes wonderfully with the anime!!!

i did a report on her for my english final in high school... GOT AN A!!!

[WishUponStarz]

Amazing (:

AndI kind of agree about the whole, 'Lets not mix the anime and j-rock/other j-music/visual kei together' thing.

I adore Vampire Knight.

I adore Kanon Wakeshima.

Quite honestly, what they've done wen they've put the two together isn't so bad..

But in other cases it can come out awful, and make me dislike the song :l

Everyon else thinks I'm weird for it, so I'm glad someone agrees ^///^;

[EmoGirlXOxoXOxoXOxo]

I like how its simple and not like those big fancy ones, I do like the fancy ones. But this sounds good, and for ppl who can't play as good as the big ones, such as myself, this is inspiring.

[DazzledNessieCullen]

can you please please please (with a kawaii cherry on top ^_^ ) send me the chords for this?

or, how did you learn it?

[XCatastropheLouiseX]

Uhm. Foot pedal much?

Still amazing job anyways :)

4/5

[yanyiichigo]

loved loved loved ^^

[nirvanakc666]

^____^ cool!!!

[tenshinohanachan]

Wow. Just... wow. I didn't think the song could get any lovelier... till I heard this piano cover.

[catXXclaw]

Beautiful.

[posteetgurl]

that was AWESOME!!!

[IWantMyCookiesNOW]

niiiiiiiiiice...

[emovampirelover12]

Vampire Knight was amazing, I don't see the problem with that

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

...Uh...I liked the Vampire Knight series also; but can we please keep visual kei artists seperate from anime?

What kind of pretentious comment was that? I have half a mind to delete it. Childish. I don't care about your opinion unless its critique on the video....not my thoughts.

[desertlover12]

I don't see the problem with what emovampirelover12 was saying. You stated your oppinion that you didn't like the fact that Kanon's songs were just ending songs to vampire knight, it's only natural that someone gives their oppinion back.

What she said was not childish unless you can say that your oppinion on Vampire Knight was also childish.

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

Let me clear up a few things.

1. I actually like Vampire Knight

2. I really like Kanon Wakeshima

3. I like anime (in fact the majority of my covers are anime related)

4. There wasn't anything wrong with what emo said...just her way of trying to start an argument was childlike. She could have sent me a pm instead of comment here. I'm open to discussion over vampire knight - just not in the comments page. She should've messaged me instead; unless her comment had something to do with this video.

[SupaGama09]

just lik the original

[ichigamikarunimura]

coool

[kyankyan]

A little bit of refining and this cover's going to be great :)

[Skittlez3232]

As many pointed out, t

it's kinda choppy, but that was actually pretty good.

Great Job! ^^

[desertlover12]

Totally! I don't see the problem with having this on an Anime. Plus Vampire Knight is an amazing anime. And for the second season, another one of her songs was put on as the ending song. Just as good as this one too! Love it!

[RockAngelGirl17]

yeah! ever since i heard both Still Doll and Suna no Oshiro i can't stop listening to it!!! and i heard it like last year. i'm still tryn to learn them both too. oh n Skip Turn Step :P lolz

[desertlover12]

You don't use the foot pedles do you? You are so good! But it sounds kinda choppy. So when you have to get your fingers from one place on the keys to another, hold the pedle down then let go when you start again. Sound much better!

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

desertlover12: Haha...the sad thing is; I was using the damper pedal. XD Maybe its a little bit hard to hear because I slammed down on the octave intervals too hard, lolol P:

Thanks! ^____^

[desertlover12]

yeah, I hate practicing on key boards. It never sounds right to me. I pray that one day we can get a real piano, but until then, I just play a real one at my grandma's house. Your REALLY good though! I wish that I could play something like that!

[xXNichiChanXx]

i think useing the pedel would have gave made it sound beter...

its good though

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

Thanks. I actually did use the damper pedal for most of this piece...the exception was the very beginning, when it switched to the major key, and the very end. XP I'm hoping to re-record this song sometime...I'll keep it in mind. ;D

[SarahWitch91]

It's wonderful *_*

[MidnightShinex3]

i agree, i'm glad about that too.

i can see why people would be mad that it's attracting the wrong type of attention, but only from some people. for others, like me, well, now we know about this song and artist, which is a good thing. now more people can appreciate the song too.

anyway, awesome piano cover :D i love this song, and i'm trying to play it too, but it's nowhere close to sounding this good lol

[marit2112]

Love it :D

[SilverRose5]

awesome where did u learn it

[B5D729]

well done! well done!!

[mccoolarthur]

I know, it sucks how music composed by Mana-sama ended up as an anime themesong, it attracts the wrong kind of fanbase... some of them don't even know who Mana is.

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

mccoolarthur: Exactly! If I could give you 100+ on that comment, I would! <33 Mana's work is too sophisticated and elegant to be used for an anime. As a die-hard Malice Mizer fan, and Moi dix Mois - it's irritating beyond belief to read half of the air-headed "OMG I LOVE THE ANIME THIS WAS USED FOR ^___^!" comments on Kanon's PVs.

[KimikonoBara]

Ironically, I'm pretty sure in an interveiw Mana-sama mentioned... well his little voice (colleague) mentioned that he enjoyed anime. I can't remember the specific one, but I think since he's Kanon-san's producer he would have probably rejected the anime director's request if he didn't mind Still Doll and Suna no Oshiro being used in Vampire Knight.

[zee4love]

Epciness :D

[GaaSakuForEver]

Good job ! Loved it.

I even sang along XD

[LivinItUpCrazyStyle]

you did a great job on the piano

[lori104]

i love it ! ^__^

[Chickofmanywonders]

good job on it

[MishaChan05]

You talented you. :]

[kanohane]

OMG...midi plz?

o(*---*)o.....

[drjosette]

good job on it!

[Shoen]

with piano the song seems more dark than it is...brrr!

[mauricebiology]

but it's such a good anime opening!!

(but i am addicted to the anime)

but it's amazing this song is~

lovely playing, and I think the staccatto gives it a nice touch!! ^^

[GaaraFangirl117]

Really good, but I would prefer it not so staccatto. You're very good at it, I just think it sounds better not staccatto.

And the sound is a little wierd, but you probably already knew that. But you're a VERY good at piano. Keep it up! I'd LOOOOVE to see more from you. ^_^

[WiccanBast]

I agree with you. A bit less staccatto....though the sound is probably due to the quality of the camera.... :/

[GaaraFangirl117]

Yeah, that's what I meant. The camera. I just realized now that that couldn't been taken differently. ^_^'

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

:33 Thanks! Yes; I probably over did the stacatto's and the drop-rolls. ^____^;

And I wish I had a better camera. XD This was recorded using my cell phone. XPP <3

[FireWolfDemon99]

love it! i wish i could play the piano as well as you do i only know how to play gay charlie brown theme

[Nitakakazaka]

NO USE GAY AS A NEGATIVE TERM D=<

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

Nitakakazaka: What?

[FireWolfDemon99]

fine..Your gay

[LlamaHayley]

DudeeeD:. Dont hate on gays. Its super offensive when someone sayz "OH THAT BES SO GAYY" When they do that to me I smack them across the face and tell them what chris crocker sayz. "SAY THATS SO STRAIGHT HOE"

[FireWolfDemon99]

sorry if i crossed ur guys path but i was only joking around i actually have gay friends. and when i say something like that they just laugh

[desertlover12]

Yeah, in my school, "gay" is a negitive term. I hate it. I have tons of gay friends! When I tell my friends in school though, they look at me like I just made a deal with the devel. It's annoying!!!

[c1ndy210]

same here in my school. everyone uses the word "gay" as an insult. they assume that every "normal" person is straight and gay people are the retards. they're insulting ME without even knowing it. i hate it here!

[starfire139]

...interesting account username... O.o

[yurachin2]

@starfire139: yeah i agree o.o

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

starfire139: Harhar. Thanks. The "Speed Of" was derived from Malice Mizer's song "Speed of Desperate", while the teacup was due to my love for Emilie Autumn.

[amufan18]

cool! i should do a flutee version but i saw the music sheet and the pitch was high and high sounds on flutes are earpiercing. i should just change the pitch. oh btw u did good and gave me that flute idea.

[GaaraFangirl117]

Not only is it earpiercing, but it's HARD. I play flute. Only on my third year, though. Can get to a high F (when I'm practiced), and for some reason I can skip the rest and go to the really high B flat. I've never known why.

But I would like to know where you found sheet music. I need to go to Mills Music soon, so if it's there...?

[amufan18]

i noe!!! when i do mine there is squeaks in some parts

[japanhellolover97]

well.its staccatto

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

To everybody: To find the sheet for Still Doll; search up "Josh Anime Sheet Music". If you want the direct link, PM me. Sorry I haven't been getting back to you. ;^____^

Good luck!

[Ramie8]

could you please send me the direct link? thanks

[NamineLi]

Just google it...

It's a very popular site. If you google it, it should be the first one.

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

NamineLi: Interesting...just wanted to state that if "Li" is your real last name; mine is too! :D Do we have the same last name?

[NamineLi]

Nah XD Just my internet name :P

[TimeChoas]

if anyone finds the sheet music please! tell me were it is....thanx :D

[aishiteruAkira]

good =D i like !!

[priiiincesa2007]

que bkn

[kimikimz]

I am looking for the piano scores, if you happen to find it pls send it to me

thx.

and nice work!

[xXxViSUALxKEixXx]

sugoii~ now i really really really wish i could play the piano

[jggljgglpillow96]

you put so much emotion in your fingers... SUGOI!!ITS BEAUTIFUL!

[AnGiExAniME]

love the nail polih ;)

[minaokkaa]

Where are you foud the scores ?

[carlmannyap]

can u tell me how to find that piano score??

[Jkimmm]

very nice :) <3

[hina10893]

woow good job it better then what i could ever play .keep practicin an you perfect it

very good job!!!!!!

[DefineChaos]

4 stars as well because I know where YOU live.

[starfire139]

...i dont know where they live.

...but i know where U live

[anichick89]

.... whats wrong with anime?

[SamuraiKyo06]

Hmm, not bad, keep on practicing. 7.5/10

[c4tbr0wntr4c3ur]

great cover!!!

[randomnessisyou]

where did you get the sheet music for this song

[chibinaoko]

XD love ur style of playing on this song^^ ;)

[CrescentChaosCat]

your wonderful but i still prefer it on the cello only cuase i love the cello

[Moonstream360]

*mouth drops* I WISH I PLAYED PIANO SO I COULD PLAY THIS!

[PaulaKun]

can i have the sheet or ur compose just to have an idea pls?

[demonvampireprincess]

you sound wonderful but i still prefer it on the cello

[CANDYCATASTROPHES]

i want to play the

piano so badly now.

btww..

u really good. =)

[Susany131]

I need the sheets so bad ... ;(

[sailorfan1111]

zOMG it rox

[GoldDress]

THIS IS AMAZING!!

[zorpian72]

wow.amazing!! xd

[windsensei]

excellent! i absolutely LOVE vampire knight! would it be possible to give me the notes (i can't them anywhere!!!)

[SodABou66]

i could send them to you if you like. over msn or something maybe?

[windsensei]

that would be awesome if you could!! thank you so much!

[stilldoll95]

OMG I loved it were did u get the music!

[TheMiraclePlay]

Mmm, it is from Vampire Knight ending theme.

I absolutely love this music, and the lyrics.

Great Job!

[Fishyfish107]

your piano makes me want to punch it lol. are you stepping on the pedal the whole time or is it just like that? GREAT BTW!! :D

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

Fishyfish107: Thanks! Hehe. Yeah. I'm stepping on the damper pedal the majority of the time. My piano also needs a good tuning and tends to echo a lot. It's been about 2 years since the tuning. XDDD

[thecharlotteness]

Omg... I only got my piano tuned a few weeks ago and the least time we tuned it was like, in 2002 x_x

[Iluvmangalots]

Wow, you did a really good job! But I have to mention still doll wasn't used for an anime opening, it was used for an anime ending, and I don't really think that being used for an opening or ending of an anime says anything bad about the music. Some of my favorite songs(including this one) have been used in animes.

[XxazngurlquyenxX]

ahh!! that is so cool

[enterwittyusername]

Do you know where you got the sheet music? If you could remember I would be very thankful.

Awesome job by the way!

[gueric]

sweeeet keep up the gd work!! :)

[kissysakura]

nicee

[shellyshoccker]

mayb if you movd th camera sumwher els .

[kyoluver972]

oh its beautiful :]

[TiffanyTifa]

Sugoi! Awesome job! This is one of my favorite songs too. I sang a cover of it. =) Keep up the great work! You play the piano wonderfully. 5/5 stars

[Enterthehaven]

awesomeness^_^keep it up!

[lightpinkpony]

wow yew play rlly good!!

[jurny1996]

where do you get the sheets?

[Harley1597]

You can find it at Josh's Anime Sheet Music. Go to google and type in something to that effect an you'll find it.

[aRRimxmeII]

wow thanx.. I"ve been wandering this a lot.. reallly thank you a lot... ^_^

[Harley1597]

Your welcome! ^_^ I'm glad I could help a little.

[aRRimxmeII]

^____^

[BintulFurqan]

Omg you rock i wish i knew how to play

[yumithewolf]

Its very very good, only one problem. Your piano Needs to be tuned

[KimikonoBara]

Why is it bad that Still Doll was used for an ending theme? That gives Kanon-san really great publicity. It isn't degrading at all. She's making more money because of it, and techinically she didn't write the music anyway, Mana-sama did. She only performs it and writes the lyrics. He didn't seem to mind too much about it being used that way so...

You just have to remember that anime is big in Japan. They are Japanese so it's no different than it being advertised in a movie to them.

[theChoseNmaggots]

I'm pretty sure he knows that. One of his comments below says that he "got into Kanon's music because Mana produced it." I'd bet he knew what he was talking about. He never said it was "degrading" just that he was annoyed.

[acuanis]

pliz make a tutorial

[ToxicRainbows101]

It needs work.

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

Yeah, I know. XP At the time I was just sight-reading, and had to teach myself. My teacher would kill me if she knew I was spending time on these.

[azia13]

omg awesome!

u need 2 tell me when u get kuroi torikago XD lmao :)

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

Sure. Thanks ;DD

[azia13]

Thats good :)

[Liv3nezz]

(actually it's the ending theme to Vampire Knight ...not the opening....She also did the voice of one of the minor charactors in it ^_^)

But good job ^_^

[PrincessMononke]

wow realy good i cant play piano

[Miyavekuu]

why does it get you annoyed that it was used for a anime, the anime is wonderful its Vampire Knight, it wasnt the opening it was the ending theme

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

Miyavekuu: I'm not into Vampire Knight, but the reason it bothers me is because is JRock is over-generalized. The only reason some people listened to Kanon's work is because it was used for an anime. Most didn't bother to listen to the rest of the single after its release.

[Miyavekuu]

I'm personally a huge Matsuri Hino fan which is probably one of the main reasons why I luv Vampire Knight. However in my case I actually grew interested in Kanon before I knew she was doing the ending theme of Vampire Knight. Jrock is probably over generalized because now is when so many people are really getting into it, I remember when no one was into it and it was constantly bad mouthed. So in my case I'm actually happy so many people enjoy it now.

[RoseMilord]

because the music was written by the awesome mana-sama, and few people knows about it.

it annoyes me that people became intrested in wakeshima just for the anime.

[Miyavekuu]

I well aware of it though, I actually new before even seeing her face when he announced he'd be producing someone new

[RoseMilord]

yeah but mana is a male.

believe it or not XD

[Miyavekuu]

Oh I know I luv him much much, actually I have alot of fun with my friends when I show them a picture of him, and say bet you cant guess this persons gender XD ^.^

I'm more into his fashion line though (sort of a lolita freak XD)

[SpeedOfTeaCup]

I agree :3

I got into Kanon's music because Mana produced it. And, he does a fine job. I'm a die-hard Malice Mizer fan, so I was slightly disappointed with his work on Moi Dix Mois. The music he wrote for Wakeshima was refreshing, it was hard to believe he still had it in him. I followed the hype about the new artist he was producing for months until the project was finally unveiled.

[RoseMilord]

meh MALICE MIZER did just some good songs (expecially with klaha), M10M is pretty better.

oh well it's about tastes. if you don't like gothic you don't like moi dix mois

[peachgurl221221]

I dont like gothic but I love moi dix mois so your little discovery is wrong

[serenity707979]

omgeeeee!

;DD

I love J-rock and j-pop!!!!

;D Antic Cafe and Dir En grey are 2 of m favs.

[Kiti1271]

PLZ tell where u found it

[Kiti1271]

I can't find any where

[RockstarGangsterxxx]

wow your amazing

Im learning that :) i give you a 6/5!