The Video Game Pianist

Posted by timothy on Saturday April 16, 2005 @10:18AM from the tickling-ivories-for-extra-lives dept.

Neil Halelamien writes "Many enjoy listening to video game music arrangements, like those offered by OCRemix, Project Majestic Mix, or the Minibosses NES-rock band. A newcomer on the scene is the Video Game Pianist, an accomplished performer studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music. His skills garnered the attention of some in the industry -- he performed at the 2005 Game Developers Conference and will also be playing live at E3 this year. His web site offers some amazing performance videos (many with him playing blindfolded), downloadable albums, live internet concerts, sheet music, and other goodies, all for free. His albums and videos include several selections from the Mario, Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Final Fantasy series. Fans of his work can also donate to support his music."

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Not that great. by idono · 2005-04-16 10:43 · Score: 0, Troll

There is nothing special about this pianist. These songs can be easily played with a little practice.

I would much more impressed if he were playing, perhaps, a Rachmaninoff Concerto, or Sorabji's Opus Clavicembalisticum.

Video game music isn't all that difficult.
The guy is great. by Guspaz · 2005-04-16 17:00 · Score: 0, Troll

I highly reccomend you download his first (free) CD. Even if you don't think it's anything special, they're still good piano renditions of your favourite songs.

His piano version of the Halo 2 main theme is amazing. I never thought you could do it on a piano!