Shenmue Reflections for the piano

[Frojoemorrison]

You think you're a man.... And then you listen to this and ball your eyes out.

R.I.P. Reu

[TheAlkio]

Rest In Peace.

[moreblack101]

I really hope Sega buys your version of reflections and puts in the Shenmue 3 credits or intro. THEY WILL MAKE SHENMUE3!!!!! RIP :(

[FlinckJanne1981]

i have these sheets, if somebody wants to trade for other shenmue sheet, and i need silent hill game sheet and james newton howard sheets like sixth sense and waterworld. i have like 10 000+ pieces if you need to ask something you search, lets trade :))

[pat08ful1]

i cry when i heard all his song

i want to learn piano for this time because of him

he will be my inspation

[MrNomy999]

R.I.P Talented boy u were!!

I want to learn this song for Reuben

[MrNomy999]

R.I.P Talented boy u were!!

[KaionKleever]

I'm the 66 666 watcher. And it is 23:23. I do love Shenmue and this song. Coincidence ?

[84Jonny]

Now I have discovered you,

and I've already lost :(

[reignman562]

This is my the first time seeing this video.

RIP Rueben

[ch50299]

what a great song...RIP Rueben!!



[archas49]

RIP reuben !

Un eternel artiste

[ShogunCherryBlade]

If i only could have this posibility, i would like to be so honoured to give my own life instead of this such talented man. Greatest regards!

[pranksterprince15]

he died? what happened? :( first time i've heard his music. poor guy.

[RandomThingsAreFunny]

@pranksterprince15 he died in a boat accident..

[pranksterprince15]

@RandomThingsAreFunny i just found him last week and thought he was quite an excellent pianist :-/ wish i could have heard more music from him.

[docnanomusic]

I'm really not a fan of this piece on the original soundtrack, but Reuben puts so much expression into it that it sounds WONDERFUL here. How much more would he have wowed us with his work in the future?

[DivineBanana]

Its a shame to see another life tragically cut short. life really isn't fair.

[kjempekaker]

Very beautiful my friend! :D You have it! :)))

[Dae19832454]

Guy had serious talent.

[gustoThegangsta]

これは素晴らしいです

[matebrate]

his sounds will be unforgotten

[deengew]

@matebrate

lol

[matebrate]

His sounds will be unforgiven

[iWearCapeIRL]

You are reading a comment, written by a guy who just watched the best clip on youtube.

[nnyleldnav]

i just cried reading comments and listening to this. you are truly amazing...

[19ACE93]

@nnyleldnav

You're not the only one, JamezTrizzang 's comment summed it up for me

[Matsute]

After all this time, I've finally gotten myself a decent electric piano. Definitely going to learn this.

R.I.P. Reuben

[alexpui82]

Here is some serious talent... love how he started it off with a minimalist approach but you could still feel the emotion ! The song then steadily builds to a climax at 3:20 -nnot to mentio all the intricate variations and syncopations - all with JUST ONE PIANO... wow

Salute and RIP Reuben!

[TheLongsunZhao]

安らかに眠 り

[BennyBad]

Uhh... I've heard better =\

[Metalltool]

that's got to be one of the best performances of video game composition I've ever heard. As a fan of the series I really enjoyed this. R.I.P.

It's sad the great ones often leave too soon.

[Certup]

I had to hit the replay button 10 times.

11 th now.

R.I.P.

[PrinceChiK0]

Er war der Beste am Piano...Mashallah für dieses geschenk von Allah was er dir gab für die wunderschönen melodien.

[Nerdesin48]

@PrinceChiK0

Ich fühle mit Dir.. Reuben Kee.. Deine Melodien.. Dein Dasein für die Musik.. Du hast vielen gezeigt wie wertvoll die Musik in Wirklichkeit doch ist... Wie man sich mit der Musik verbinden kann... Die Gefühle, die man in Worte nicht fassen kann... Du hast uns gezeigt, dass man diese Gefühle in Melodien interpretieren kann.. Ich danke Dir für jede einzelne Sekunde... Insallah hast du dort oben dein Frieden gefunden.....

Rest in Peace dear Reuben...

[shortplank]

Here i am again, with a random impulse to hear you (this) again,,

Thank you.. Reuben.

[truexgunnerxchronica]

everytime i listen to this song i imagine im playing the piano. thank you so much for this

[rpmasse01]

I didnt know about that guy's story. What a good performance. I wish he could have made more from Shenmue. RIP.

[greatestgod]

this guy is fucking unbelievable, i wish he he had the recognition for his work he deserves, way above the talentless bastards of the pop machine, the cheryl coles,the britany spears, people dont even know what music is these days

[abcd321839955]

Why do i never get tired of listenning to him playing this tune?

It's just the way he plays... His arrangement of this tune on the piano alone.. is enough to bring tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it. The sheer beauty of this composition makes me want to forget that he's no more..

Then realizing the truth just feels devastating.. and extremely painful for one to bear.

ReubenKee. Hope your work will always floating around like this to make us feel the great power of music... R.I.P.

[gustoThegangsta]

He plays the piano with so much emotion. What a talent. RIP 

[shynodaa]

perfect !!!!!!

[SamuraiFoochs]

Still brings me to tears. Rest in peace, Reuben.

I am not a religious man, but I want to believe that there is something greater than us all, and if so, I hope your music graces the next life as beautifully as it has graced this one, so that I may hope to hear it in person someday.

Regardless, your art will live on forever, a testament to beauty in this often confusing and broken world.

Thank you, Reuben, for honoring us all with your talent for the tragically short time you were among us,

[LukeCampion]

so much talent..

R.I.P

='(

[moocows111111]

I'll play this song in memory of you Reuben. I'll make sure you hear it from the heavens.

[truexgunnerxchronica]

still loving you

[yumilikepie]

Still the best orchestral version i've heard.

i won't forgot your great music.

[bryanjp79]

Very well played with deep emotion

[truexgunnerxchronica]

who knew that wwould be that way that you would go

[barnuner]

Thank you for this beautiful work. Peace be with you friend.

[DJingga]

fuck man i saw this video 2 years ago when he was still ALIVE WTF and my friend gym instructor is like his team mate. i didnt know that this dude is the guy that got into the cambodian whirlpool accident as well. WTF man life is so unfair. i thought this dude is some japanese guy and never expected him to be singaporean and someone related to me even though not very related...after seeing all the RIP message

[SonicShenmue]

Simply amazing...

[VergilSoul]

That was awesome. R.I.P

[poxipolandia]

sorry for my ignorance but who was this guy. i mean he's simply amazing playin the piano i love this song and i love how he played. he was a musician, i mean professional?

[arguellebeats]

oh my god... that's so sad, to see and hear him playing the title of my alltime favourite game "shenmue"...

i'd say...a true talent is gone

rest in peace

[Czirro]

at first i laughed when you died, because i thought someone was playing a joke on me, but when it really struck me that you were gone, I wept for several months.

It's been nearly three years since you left us. I love you so much man. I really wish i was nicer to you when you were alive.

I love you, bro. And I'm sorry.

[TheCcrux]

I never get tired of the piece..

[ViZoR1988]

Beautiful arrangement.

[anburafavasquez]

SHENMUE the best game

Reuben kee the best pianist of videogames.

[Disgruntled1986]

Wow.. The original was a masterpiece. But this is.. Wow...

[PianoHijacker]

Love the game, love the music. This arrangement is simply stunning. I don't know who Rueben Kee is, but reading to comments and listening to this, I could feel that we lost someone with great talent. R.I.P.

[DarkMangaman]

Thank you.

[apelmoidieu]

R.i.P mr ReubenKee

[Shibumi9]

just wow!!

[howyoudoing88]

love part 3:47 :) beautiful song!

[Czirro]

We loved you so much Reuben Kee, but ur died!

[abcd321839955]

you are amazing..... shenmue sounds always makes me moved with emotions.... and what u did to this music is simply brilliant!!

[haeyang]

amazing piano talent, wish you were still here! everyone misses you, RIP

[RedAndWhite666]

Incredible ability and music... and game.

[Smokeybar21]

amazing

[sakiinaa]

This is just amazing.

[glenn87]

Have we come across each other before?

I have struggled to search for each connection and chance that we could have met somewhere.

Believing that it will be a comfort and reminiscence for me.

[Czirro]

Yeah kiss more ass pal

[glenn87]

For Reuben Kee,

Days of life after discovered your existence and non-existence,

I slowly recovered the little trails that you had left.

Little testimonials and stories are describing to me about your life before.

Limited pictures and memories are filling the puzzle of your past journey.

I have slowly discovered some similarities we shared.

What would have been different in my life if I were to meet you?

It has become a rift in my heart.

(To be continued above)

[Jennichigo]

So very beautiful, Reuben had so much talent. God bless you, Reuben. Rest in peace. x

[Spunkee17]

nice

[kefeinzil]

omfg, this is the best arrangement of any song ever. epic win. RIP

[JD1985]

Man, you took this song to another level. This is awesome. Thank you Reuben.

[xRisingForcex]

rip

[KerryFalke]

Thats amazing. So beautiful I teared.

[Storm993]

You made a song I already loved and made it sound even better, thank you. RIP. =]

[Sephiroth1646]

Reuben you are the whole reason why I started playing piano. I still can't believe that your gone but I know that you play now in paradise. Rest in peace maestro.

[esdac]

RIP man

[thirdeyedpoet]

your music was so good because you played it with your heart in it, i know that sounds corny but it's the truth and music played with heart can never be surpassed by music that it's played with heart.

[JamezTrizzang]

I've never known you Reuben and i'm not one to cry for people that i don't know personally....

But reading around the internet, i see how respected you were and how much people loved you.

I don't need to know who you are...this is because your soul shines through your music so beautifully and because of that, you connect with millions of listeners on a personal level.

I wish i would have had the honor to know an extraordinary man such as yourself. Rest in peace friend. You're safe now.

[zel45]

GOD BLESS YOU BRO MAY UR SPIRIT LIVE ON

[pmc1416]

This is Beautiful Right here From a Revolutionary game Shenmue. rest in paradise an i thank u for this man

[Sczuxas]

??is piano guy died?

poor guy

piano guy is miss by all

i love piano guy piano song

[Spartan229]

Reuben Kee, not piano guy.

[monkkilla]

ahaha sorry i can't help but laugh when reading this

[Shane4986]

This is such an inspiring piece of music, it saddens me that you wont get to read my comment but i would still like to write you a comment for everyone else and your family to read. I know you'll still be playing in spirit... R.I.P

[no0dles4life]

You're version of this song forever changed and inspired the way I'll ever play piano for the rest of my life...

RIP Reuben

[pabarrie23]

Thats a simple but beautiful comment there no0dles4life...

...ya see Reuben my friend, you played like no-one was watchin'...

...but we heard you ... ;)

Forever gainin strength from your own hearts rhythm...

RIP Reuben x

[gasto5]

You still rock dude. I keep listen to your excellent music.

[ReDArMy06]

His legacy.

Stunning.

All that needs to be said.

[Cinostic]

thinking about shenmue 3 right now..

[E1KOS89]

From 3.35to 5.06 is world class stuff 10/10 awesome, rest of it is just as good.

[shortplank]

Simply superior to any other version out there...for so many reasons.

[hamburguer2]

sorry :S he had talent, i always like this song

[hamburguer2]

Whats happen to him? :(

[bargeldar]

Absolutely beautiful. I have to watch this video every now and then, just to replenish my soul.

He passed in a rowing accident. It doesn't take long to scroll through the previous pages and see the dozens of people who have answered this same question before me.

[EliteGuardian]

As long as the music you have played evokes emotions in the hearts of listeners the way it has to me, and many others, you will live on. Rest in Peace.

[mhc719]

Greatness. I love to hear this song, there's so much feeling in it. Rest In Peace. My prayers are with those that were close to him.

[lordhebe]

Rest in peace my friend.

You were an amazing talent.

[DjDimega]

I just realize that this person is dead, so young and with that talent, dam is not possible...R.I.P

[DjDimega]

You make me cry...fuck...Respect to Yuzo Koshiro for this master pieces, and respect to you for this AMAZING remake, you are freakin excellent. Keep this way !

[BONNBangers]

Rest in Peace my Friend. You playd so beatifull the Piano. You managed it to play this wonderfull song with so much heart... Your music will ever be in the Heart of the fans of the song! I guess your interpretation ist the most beauty and wonderfull. Too sad that such talents have to die so young. I wish your family only the best!

[0PsykoKilla0]

this guy is dead? :(

R.I.P,and beautiful song..

[Dia3blo]

This is absoloutely amazing, i listen to it from time to time when i feel like listening to something truly beautiful.

[MyMelancholyDodo]

the mark of a true pianist is not judged on his technical dexterity or his knowledge of theoretics. But moreso, the expression that he invests into each note and the emotions he feels when his memories are one with music.

[larssonk22]

Bravo!!!!

[teddypicker22]

This is such beauty to my ears! Im so sad that he has past away from us, how did this happen?

R.I.P forever always...

[vegantree]

Pretty.

[jennirawr0]

Rueben is such an inspiration. I love his music, r.i.p, RK; always in our hearts. ♥

[Shorryu]

he was a talented man!! 5/5

[Stiltski]

R.I.P My friend your music is an inspiration to us all!

[R4kd0s]

R.I.P Reuben

[Czirro]

This rendition of the song is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. It brought a tear to my eye. Though, I don't care much about your dying Mr.Reuben, I will admit it. Knowing that I will not be able to hear your music anymore does make me feel just a little bad.

And again. Fuck dragon boating

[R4kd0s]

You don't care about him dying? wow aren't you a nice person, i don't care about just his music, he was a kind person and its a shame he had to go so early.

[Czirro]

Man, fuck dragon boating.

[MrHardy92]

this is awesome i love this song

[SFkojiro]

Reuben Kee, what a life to take. Contributed in so many ways. He may be gone, but his soul and his work will live on.

[Serenaslam05]

Perfect Performance My favorite Dreamcast game of all time The music is amazing and Ruben performed flawlessly RIP God BLess...

[midnighter2008]

stunned! awesome ! wht a talent and wht a waste ! rip! nuff said

[Retrogamer71]

So much high quality talent in two

video games. Shenmue music is great

music all on its own. Love to hear it

again this way.

[FarhanK501]

RIP Reuben. Such a sad way to go and so young.

[ismetrix]

a fellow singaporean eh? god bless you my friend and i know you rocking with the big guy up there. R.I.P

[demonbliss]

If you looked through the comments, theres a guy saying he has the sheets.

Reply also makes a good msg system ._.;;

[cysiz]

incredible

[johnvantran6592]

Reuben Kee is my inspiration to this day. He made so many deep songs; it's like all of them is his own soul. I hope you rest well in heaven, Kee.

[sacredzzz]

haiz... he cant sent u all the music sheet.. didnt he die in a dragon boat accident?

[lordhead]

That was perfect, you put your soul into it

[LoveNativeWomenBooty]

god this is sad

[XLeannaMarieX]

Truly one of the best songs and games ever made!! Also composed very well. I play piano myself and would love to learn it! :)

[djklink20009]

played with complete passion i like that :)

[maitrienn]

Touching the deepest and the softest part

of the heart

FANTASTIC :)

[LAZAY727]

RIP man. you put your soul into this and we thank you

[demosthenes319]

His playing is an inspiration to me.

[EnriquezEirene]

Who passed away? this guy?

[Brianmystic2]

Yup.

[Tousuke]

Incredibly beautiful! Like it! LOVE it! JUST SUPERBBB! Keep it up ^^

Bye bye,

Tousuke

[Tousuke]

Oh man, didn't knew...OMG! I've been listening to his works and didn't even now....that he died...It makes me sad... R.I.P my friend....

again sorry for this mistake....

bye.

[Spartan229]

We all know Who he's playing for right now.

[Brianmystic2]

Is it at all possible to get the score for this exact arrangement. I've seen a few scores, but not this version, and it is by far the best.

[Rael0505]

I'm looking for a piano teacher (I haven't had lessons in over five years) and the first thing I'm going to have him do is transcribe this for me. When the time comes, I'll make a video response to this and post the sheet music for everyone.

Hopefully that will be soon...

[Harryone23]

he's passed away

[Rael0505]

Yeah, we know.

[Brianmystic2]

I just found the sheet music. It is this version exactly WOOOOT!!!

[Rael0505]

Can you please share it? If I give you my email address, will you send it to me?

[Brianmystic2]

I'm sorry. I forgot the URL. But the song is called Shenmnue Reflections, and it can be found online. It is transposed for the piano by Reuben Kee, of course.

[Rael0505]

I know exactly what the song is and I have it on my hard drive. You were talking about sheet music, though. None exists of Reuben's arrangement because he passed away before ever making any. If someone else did make sheet music based on it, though, I'd really appreciate it if you sent it to me. But I don't think it exists.

[Brianmystic2]

I'll try to find it. However, one does exist. I have it in front of me at this very moment. It says "transposed for the piano by Reuben Kee." Additionally, I have learned some of it, and it is the exact version.

[Rael0505]

Damn, I'd be ecstatic if you could somehow get that to me. This is my favorite piano song. I have it on my ipod and listen to it all the time.

Could you scan it and email it to me, possibly?

[arnaugm]

can you scan it and send it to mee??¿

answer please

[seetboy]

really thats kl, is it possible if you could send me the music sheet pls, i really want to learn this song and it would be much appreciated!...

[demonbliss]

Can you email it to me or something D:

I really want to play it

[pCagava]

I would love it very much if you can send it to me too! :) I have been to the Play! Symphony and this song has been the one that I want to learn for a long time since then. Please let me know and I can give you my email address!

[Bonakilias]

the last time i played this you was still with us on this cruel world but now you are at peace with one of the greatest piano's in heaven which has your name on it... well played and we will all share this piece you did until we all reunited together

[Brianmystic2]

Your music is evocative of the deepest, most profound emotions. Thank you and rest in peace.

[japanese03]

i cried for you

[jennirawr0]

Reuben is such an inspiration. RIP,

[Darxzero]

Reuben, may you rest in peace.

You will never be forgotten, as your music lives on in the hearts of others. It is a shame that such a tradegy had to occur.

[codo21]

Watching this video I feel so sad yet it's so Beautiful...

Thank you and RIP

[maryline6789]

superbe musique !!!

[sammy]

R.I.P. Reuben Kee.

Thank you for all your contributions with your art!

[ukeasato]

i still listen to those music of u embedded in youtube daily.

it still inspires.

seeing the alive composer in the vids but in reality, bones to dust.. speaks so cruel of reality.

u were missed, are still missed, and be forever missed.