Creepy Doll - piano (Tchaikovsky edition)

Another slightly unusual take on a Jonathan Coulton song. It's probably a bit in-your-face obvious, but it amuses me and makes for a fun technical exercise. I am indebted to Michael Pletnev's amazing piano transcription of the Nutcracker Suite for some musical ideas, especially the funky finger legato in the left hand. Never would have dreamed that up myself, being a lazy pedal pusher.

The chorus spends most of its time in 5/4 because it's, well, creepier. Honestly? Well, actually I found myself going down the keyboard towards the target bass note and I kept reaching it a beat early. As good an excuse as any, I suppose.

Original song here: http://www.jonathancoulton.com/songdetails/Creepy%20Doll

JoCo releases all his original work under Creative Commons by-NC license, so that applies here as well.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Johnathan
• Coulton
• Creepy
• Doll
• piano
• Borba
• Spinotti

[crazymonkey122100]

where did you get the sheet music for this??? I cant find it on the link you gave

[BorbaSpinotti]

@crazymonkey122100: Sorry, there isn't any sheet music yet! I did the arrangement in my head, and have been meaning to write it down for ages, but haven't gotten around to it yet. When I finally do it, I promise to let you know.

[DJ52629M]

lol the rapid movement of your hands reminds me of that hand called Thing from the Adam's Family.

Only this time he has a brother helping him play the piano. XD

I like how the music came out.

[BorbaSpinotti]

@DJ52629M: Thanks for that mental imag; I'll never look at my hands the same way again ;-)

[spitice14]

the movement of your hands is more creepy then the music

[BorbaSpinotti]

@spitice14 LOL, I'll take that as a compliment ;-)

[paulrpotts]

You know, many times folks type "LOL" and it's just blather. But this one really did make me laugh out loud!

[crazymonkey122100]

@BorbaSpinotti Okay thanks :)

[karynaluvspink]

OMG UR AMAZING ♥ IVE PLAYED PIANO FOR 7 YEARS AND I WUD NEVER PLAY THAT GOOD (:

[blackjack90631]

I don't really comment on vids much.. but I had to long on and say.

That was impressive! Great Job man!

[ChocolateKunai]

Man, I would spit up rainbows if I could ever play this. o __ v Unfortunately I only know C D E F G A B so that might not happen /or in a while. xD

Anyway, beautiful piano-playing! It sounds really good! I listen to it almost every day. ; u ;

[TheTrebledSoul]

That's amazing. I thought Tchaicovsky wrote that song at first, and called it "creepy Doll"... lmao.... then, as most idiots do.... I decided to read to description all the way through. Very Excellent!! I wanna learn how!! lol.

[Guru1otaku]

Can you make a video of this song played slowly? Im trying to learn the intro

[urgblurt]

On another note, just something I noticed listening a second time. the opening 7 seconds are the same chord progression as Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy. Just some food for thought :P

[urgblurt]

Fantastically done! I am thoroughly impressed and inspired to learn this piece for my Ghost Tours :P This song would sound so amazing on the haunted piano at the Museum of the Paranormal :3 Again great job man. From one pianist to another :)