[djpretzel]

What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.

[Andrew]

As always, Mr. Hsu does a fine job of capturing the true theme of Mitsuda's original masterpiece. This arrangement is wonderful not only in arrangement, but in performance. It is an honour to have this in my digital media library.

[Jonathon Striker]

I like this remix. Its an original piano solo arrangement. Most people like to show off "look how many notes i can play at once and how fast my fingers move", or fake it "I know its sequenced, but it just flows through naturally that you can't tell". But Dhsu just plays what he has a feel for. Its not rushed, but its smooth. Its not far off the song, but he wants to leave his mark in a song and not just play it. He wants you to know this is his version of the song and that he is playing it. Thats the way you should do any piano solo, whether fast or slow, let it be known that it is now yours. I encourage you, Dhsu, to do more like this. I can't think of anything wrong with it. now i'll have to look for something wrong with your next.
99/100 because nothing is perfect, but this comes close.

[ziwtra]

I adore the beginning of this, it reminds me of the sigh after a big event. Like the super bowl. Or a milennial fair.

And then as it picks up, it reminds me of the first steps we take as we move on with life.

There is a lot of truth in your performance of this song. Thank you for sharing it with us.


yh

[Trenthian]

::sigh:: I do declare... this is grand work my boy... pipin' good show chap.

[Dhsu]

Thanks, all. Means a lot to get reviews from people I respect so much. :)

[Drakalu]

Though I may not be as technical as most I can appreciate good music for the art that it is. I remember the feeling I had when playing CT for the first time... and your composition manages to capture that wonder, beauty and awe that I felt while at the Milenneal Fair.

Thank you.

[JJT]

Hey nice work.

This is a very beautiful, well thought out arrangement. You really milk the harmonic tension for all it's worth, and there are some really nice moments.

The rubato style of playing is a nice stylistic choice, but I think at times the dramatic pauses break up the overall momentum of the arrangement. Could be a different way of looking at things, but I try to pay a lot of attention to dynamic shape of a song. The pause at 3:00 is an example where I would have carried the previous phrase into the next one without the grand pause, in the interest of a smoother, more organic ending.

Anyway, the fact that I'm getting this picky should be taken as a compliment. This is one of the better piano arrangements on this site, so you should be proud.

-Jon

[Dhsu]

Originally Posted by JigginJonT

The pause at 3:00 is an example where I would have carried the previous phrase into the next one without the grand pause, in the interest of a smoother, more organic ending.

Haha...sorry, that was a booboo. :P I was so excited at actually not making any mistakes up to that point, and I didn't want to mess it up. ^_^;;

I do appreciate your pickiness, Jon. Thanks for keeping me on my toes. :)

And Drakalu...you're welcome. ;)

[Dhsu]

Actually, Dhsu = first initial + last name. Pretty boring, actually. :P Although I kinda like what you came up with. :D

Anyway, glad you liked the song. I will be doing more as soon as I get a chance. :)