The Raiders' March (Indiana Jones) on piano

Don't be fooled by the opening--this is indeed an abbreviated version of John Williams' "Raiders' March" from the Indiana Jones films, played by me on an old piano. I started my arrangement with "The Warehouse", the final cue before the credits of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It features such lovely statements of Marion's theme and the ark theme that I couldn't help it. =D Not to mention that great build at the end of the cue that was brutalized in the film edit...but I digress.

Problems I'm already aware of:

* Rushing on some of the triplets, particularly the descending ones.
* A couple of missed notes here and there.
* A bit of rushing, tempo-wise.
* A little rhythmic sloppiness when it comes to the left-hand ostinatos. Those're tricky.

If you hear anything else that needs fixin', I'd love to hear it so I can improve. =) Enjoy!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Indiana Jones
• Raiders of the Lost Ark
• piano
• Raiders' March
• by ear
• arrange
• transcription
• John Williams

[velroi]

Very good, how long have you practicing this? It sounds like about 50 times?

[1taken]

@velroi Hmmm, I'm really not sure how many times I've practiced it. I can play it better now, but I'd already played it quite a bit when I recorded this version.

[bigtube1975]

This is about the most WONDERFUL Version of my favorite Movie March of ALL time!!! What an expressive beginning.. LOVED the Warehouse theme..with the hint of Marion... and WHO doesn't just smile ear to ear with the Raider's March! WELL DONE.. Thanks for posting and God Bless!

[1taken]

Thank YOU! :D

[bibifrijam]

The best piano version on youtube, not only because the performer is an excellent pianist (a professionnal unlike the other youtube "musician"), but also because the arrangement is very well done. All the harmony is respected as well as the expressive markings. Congratulations !

[1taken]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I really appreciate your kind words. =)

[mdc2296]

god i really need to take piano lessons so i can play like this!!! very nice!!

[dumbo7101]

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[dumbo7101]

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[1148BucksX2]

"Fooled by the opening?" Fear not, mate--I know Marion's Theme when I hear it.

Nicely done!

[conorfitz999]

1 person drank the blood of the Kali Ma

[Iisprolikedat]

1 retard thought dislike was dis i like

[nico13112008]

not bad - I've played this song with orchestra :D

[FreeeeS]

oh wow where can i get the sheet oh plz plz plz plz plz

[JKAFinal]

Kind of has that silent movie feel to it. Good job man

[FishfilmsInc]

you should make a video with your piano version played along with the original