Just learning the violin or any other string instrument isn't hard... what's hard about a string instrument is the pitch and tone.... i remember accompanying my lil sister's violin exam. it was like classical death metal lol :p
Great job with this, Chris, and nice to see your viola. Have you been able to play SS yet? I've thought about buying a wii just for this game since the reviews are so rave.
@docnanomusic Thanks Doc, I've been playing through SS, prob about 15 hrs into it so far and loving it. The game just keeps on giving and giving, so well designed =D I think It'd be worth it buying a Wii just for SS and Mario Galaxy!
@Whoaitsalexaa Yes I did, but I make it look a lot harder than it really is =D I think it's a great and epic idea for an orchestra class assignment, would be amazing if you could get them to play it also!
loved the full, deep sound of the viola - the duet worked really well!
man, as a long serving zelda fan, the hype is also starting to percolate through my bones! can't wait until i get the game - and the music from it sounds so awesome already from what i've heard! can't wait to see what other covers pop up ;)
I'm curious is playing the viola much different than violin for someone who is experienced with the violin? I know your technique would probably transfer over, but do you need to relearn the positions of all of the notes on the fingerboard, or does it kind of come naturally? Anyways, it sounds great man, I really liked the harmony between the two.
@TamaThps Hey there, some technique carries over, but there are changes in bow hold, vibrato and positions as you pointed out =) Violas vary in size generally from 15 inch upwards, so the bigger it is, the bigger the difference from a full sized violin(14') in terms of shifting and positions.
To me the changes come a bit more naturally probably due to my style of playing, (big vibrato, using lots of different positions) but I'm sure many other musicians could play both fantastically =)
@TheImperfectTheory Thanks =) There is a seller on e-bay for about $15 if I remember correctly, even with international shipping - I thought it was definitely worth the purchase.
Ah man, me and my wife are scraping some money together so we can get this game. She's the big Zelda fanatic on the pair. Though I have to say I've enjoyed them as they've come out over the years ever since I had my SNES.
But to the music at hand, justice and more has been served by you going and playing them yourself. Keep up the good work, I enjoy whenever you release Zelda songs especially. Maybe instead of going to the movies this weekend I'll surprise my wife with a game instead. :)
@HarlonNaele It's great that both of you are zelda fans, from what I've been reading, it is worth every dollar given how massive the game is! I'm glad you are enjoying the zelda songs a lot, given that there are so many famous zelda songs to come =)
I want your hat!!! :)
LadyGameLyric 5 days ago
nice setting :P
nazon714 3 weeks ago
Is this by ear? Cause i'd really like sheets :D
fionajustinkristy 3 weeks ago
Nice Laundry Set-up you got there. Oh, yeah your playing and cover was awesome as well. :P
Pivaxi 4 weeks ago
You're great :) I love this video and your arrangement :3
9MetalPawa9 1 month ago
FUCKING GENIUS
autumnful118 2 months ago
Wow so beautiful....I was worried that Skyward Sword's music wasn't going to be up to par but it definitely blew me away. great cover man.
P.S. your cap makes this video so much better lol :P
whammoud24 2 months ago
just absolutely perfect! =D
I want to learn how to play the violin / viola
ClefferNotes 2 months ago
@ClefferNotes
Just learning the violin or any other string instrument isn't hard... what's hard about a string instrument is the pitch and tone.... i remember accompanying my lil sister's violin exam. it was like classical death metal lol :p
xGucciNL 2 months ago
I'm just lovin' it <3
cojones17 2 months ago
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought you were a muslim woman playing a violin cover of Zelda. I just HAD to click it
akpokemon 3 months ago 50
@akpokemon Oh goodness lolol!
...I would have to click that if I saw it also >.>
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago 29
@8Amaterasu8 Tee hee--But on-topic, beautiful playing! I like this game :3
akpokemon 3 months ago
Great job with this, Chris, and nice to see your viola. Have you been able to play SS yet? I've thought about buying a wii just for this game since the reviews are so rave.
docnanomusic 3 months ago
@docnanomusic Thanks Doc, I've been playing through SS, prob about 15 hrs into it so far and loving it. The game just keeps on giving and giving, so well designed =D I think It'd be worth it buying a Wii just for SS and Mario Galaxy!
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago 8
You. Are. Amazing. <3
xclassicalcatx 3 months ago
@xclassicalcatx Aww no way! Thx ^^ Btw, loved your pokemon collabs with Zorsy and Josh =D
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
You should have had The Sky in there too.
realar 3 months ago
@realar Or a giant bird somewhere in there also =)
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
@8Amaterasu8 Ah I see your wording, yeah the Loftwing theme by the fans.
realar 3 months ago
my GOODNESS.
did you play this all by ear?
I was thinking of doing this kind of arrangement for an orchestra class assignment, but I can't play by ear at all XD
Whoaitsalexaa 3 months ago
@Whoaitsalexaa Yes I did, but I make it look a lot harder than it really is =D I think it's a great and epic idea for an orchestra class assignment, would be amazing if you could get them to play it also!
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
totally didn't see the yoshi dude
Koroigetsuga87 3 months ago 2
WOW - really impressed by the vid!
loved the full, deep sound of the viola - the duet worked really well!
man, as a long serving zelda fan, the hype is also starting to percolate through my bones! can't wait until i get the game - and the music from it sounds so awesome already from what i've heard! can't wait to see what other covers pop up ;)
daigoro789 3 months ago
AWESOME! You are so clever.
lara6683 3 months ago 6
@lara6683 ♪┏(ツ)┛♪
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago 4
I'm curious is playing the viola much different than violin for someone who is experienced with the violin? I know your technique would probably transfer over, but do you need to relearn the positions of all of the notes on the fingerboard, or does it kind of come naturally? Anyways, it sounds great man, I really liked the harmony between the two.
TamaThps 3 months ago
@TamaThps Hey there, some technique carries over, but there are changes in bow hold, vibrato and positions as you pointed out =) Violas vary in size generally from 15 inch upwards, so the bigger it is, the bigger the difference from a full sized violin(14') in terms of shifting and positions.
To me the changes come a bit more naturally probably due to my style of playing, (big vibrato, using lots of different positions) but I'm sure many other musicians could play both fantastically =)
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
that viola sounds great!
bobblewobblesqueeg 3 months ago
@bobblewobblesqueeg Yeah, I love the sound of a viola =D
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
hat* sry for the dble post :P
antonzf 3 months ago
@antonzf Haha no probs, glad you enjoyed it =)
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
OMG. SO GOOD
love the cap btw :P
antonzf 3 months ago
Ahh this song brings back memories...Well done!
...Were can I get a hat like that?
TheImperfectTheory 3 months ago
@TheImperfectTheory Thanks =) There is a seller on e-bay for about $15 if I remember correctly, even with international shipping - I thought it was definitely worth the purchase.
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
Ah man, me and my wife are scraping some money together so we can get this game. She's the big Zelda fanatic on the pair. Though I have to say I've enjoyed them as they've come out over the years ever since I had my SNES.
But to the music at hand, justice and more has been served by you going and playing them yourself. Keep up the good work, I enjoy whenever you release Zelda songs especially. Maybe instead of going to the movies this weekend I'll surprise my wife with a game instead. :)
HarlonNaele 3 months ago
@HarlonNaele It's great that both of you are zelda fans, from what I've been reading, it is worth every dollar given how massive the game is! I'm glad you are enjoying the zelda songs a lot, given that there are so many famous zelda songs to come =)
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago
I love the deep, sort of... thicker sound of the viola. Sounds like listening to Belgian chocolate if it could make music. Super job, sounds great
ChrigbyC 3 months ago
@ChrigbyC Haha, that's pretty much how I see the viola also, thanks =D
8Amaterasu8 3 months ago