oakthielbar Posted October 12, 2002 Posted October 12, 2002 Simply astonishing. I've listened to many of the piano arrangements on this website, and this one takes the cake. I would say that it's the most professionally done and shows all of the elements of a real classical piano arrangement. If a random lover of classical piano listened to this, they wouldn't think for a moment that it could be from a video game, and much more would also love the song. It also encompasses many differents styles, keeping the song interesting for every moment. Suspense is another element - while I was listening, I knew that the same thing wouldn't repeat more than once if any times at all, so I wondered constantly what was going to happen next. In all, this song is worth the download for people that love piano, and many of those that don't will still enjoy it. Congratulations Spekkosaurus, this is some amazing work. Quote
HiddenFox Posted October 12, 2002 Posted October 12, 2002 This has always been one of my favorite arrangements, and always well be. I'm afraid there's not much for me to say that hasn't been said already, but I figure this deserves another good work comment! Quote
Keithius Posted November 10, 2002 Posted November 10, 2002 I absolutely love this. It is so much fun to listen to - I can't hear it enough. Truly the work of a master - I'm duly impressed that this was done in one sitting. Of all the remixes on this site, I'd give this one a standing ovation. Bravo. Quote
Homer Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 It brings me great pleasure to even hear a song without bass drum playing on this site. I absolutely LOVE this song...If this song was the last one on Earth to listen to....I guess that'd be just fine with me....(bad commment) Quote
mern Posted November 16, 2002 Posted November 16, 2002 I haven't played Chrono Trigger in years, but for some reason I remember this tune. Very enjoyable interpretation!! Quote
Straziante Posted December 1, 2002 Posted December 1, 2002 I can honestly say that this is the best piano remix of a video game song I've ever heard. I sat and listened to this about 4 times after I downloaded it. It's been on my playlist since I saw it was newly posted. I'm more of a drums and guitar person, but believe you me, I mean it when I say I wish I could do what Spekkosaurus did on this song. Amazing. The playing is so well done, it's easy to forget it's a solo piano when you're listening to it. "The Trial in Concert" is perhaps the best candidate for a closing track on an OCR mix CD. Quote
Blak_Omen Posted December 6, 2002 Posted December 6, 2002 To do something like this on one take is very amazing. Good solid piano work here and fans of Chrono Trigger music will enjoy this. Although I didn't like this as much as gutzalpus's Time's Scar piano rendition this comes a close second. There are however a few problems - it sounds like his piano needs tuning (or perhaps it is just my ear), and there are minor glitches in the piece. I feel that if he had perhaps sat down and written it out and worked it out, it might have taken this piece to a new level. BUT having said that, I have to state again that to do something at this level on one take is incredible. Good work! Quote
Tauron2K Posted December 6, 2002 Posted December 6, 2002 Woooow! This Remix is absolutely great! This is one of the best piano-rmxs i've ever heard! The only Problem is that this RMX gets a bit boring after 5 minutes but thats really not important. Quote
John the Elfy Posted December 15, 2002 Posted December 15, 2002 *Bows down before spekkosauraus* This has to be my favriote peice here at OCremix. It's a peice like this that makes a paino freak like me jump for joy. If there where more peices like this at OCremix, I don't know what I'd do. I'd probably be the happiest man in the world. and it's peices like this that make me wish *I* could play paino. Quote
dilbert627 Posted March 9, 2003 Posted March 9, 2003 BEST.PIANO.MIX.EVAR. EVAR. And as I'm now trying to pick up playing the piano again, I realize how much I suck . Quote
Carbon Dog Posted March 10, 2003 Posted March 10, 2003 The sheer skill is what is most amazeing about it, from 6:08 to about 6:30 is a prime example of that, it's beautiful, totaly beautiful most likely my afvorite mix on the site 10/10 Quote
Blak_Omen Posted March 10, 2003 Posted March 10, 2003 Dude, it's piano! P I A N O! Please don't make me angry by mispelling my favourite instrument. Quote
Spy_vs_Spy Posted March 21, 2003 Posted March 21, 2003 I can't say it enough... what an incredible remix! the first time i heard it, i knew it would be my favourite remix so far... and it still is!! Heck, i'm not even Russian, and the tempo still works great! ^_~ kudos Spekkosaurus, and thank you very much! Quote
The Colorful Mage Posted March 22, 2003 Posted March 22, 2003 I love piano, and can play it very well. I've been learning for five months, and I can play many great songs such as Fur Elise, the Entertainer, and Symphony #5. But Spekkosaurus is just amazing. Could you e-mail me the sheet music at deadhead90@bellsouth.net ? Thanks! Quote
Solid Krono Posted March 22, 2003 Posted March 22, 2003 Yes, I'd have to say that this is one of the best piano remixes I've ever heard hands down. It really is incredible what Spekkosaurus has done with one of my favorite CT songs. Consider this a delayed "great job"! Quote
TyRTtI Posted March 24, 2003 Posted March 24, 2003 Perfecto! The piano was very nicely recorded! Btw, are there any other remixers besides gutzalpus and spekkosaurus who play the piano very well? Quote
Kapik Posted May 2, 2003 Posted May 2, 2003 This is amazing. 10/10 P.S. kLuTz and McVaffe are realy good piano players as well. Quote
zircon Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Spekkosaurus, I'm a classical pianist who has been playing for about eight years now, striving to attain a level of mastery in all aspects of the instrument. Listening to this remix, I must say you are truly a genius that has gone far beyond that level of mastery. This interpretation, from a musical and technical standpoint, is flawless. It brings to mind the Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, the first and third movements of the Pathetique by Beethoven, and the style of Rachmaninoff. I am especially astounded at your accuracy and mastery over the instrument- dynamics, tempo, and all. I'm working on a dramatic FF piano battle medley that I am trying to record live, and it is extremely difficult. However, you have done a more difficult arrangement (dare I say) perfectly. I have but three questions. First, did you use sheet music while playing this? Or did you have it all planned out in your head? Second, what was the kind of piano you used, and what recording software/hardware did you use? Again, I cannot get over the beauty of this masterpiece. Quote
Ax Posted June 12, 2003 Posted June 12, 2003 I love this. It's huge, but worth the download. I'd also like to add that it ends perfectly. About 15 times. Quote
Vlad Tepes Drac Posted July 7, 2003 Posted July 7, 2003 I agree with Zircon on what he said. You are really a TRUE genius with this piece. Currently your's and Crono's Symphony are my two ultimate fav songs on this site, and my favourite songs out of all that i listen to (i listen to lots ) This piece was so moving, it is indeed flawless and a great masterpiece. The air and feeling it gives to me cannot be easily created by any other piece. This one is very unique and so awesome. Hearing things like this makes me wish that I took piano lessons when i was younger. And i am also wondering if you did it from sheet music or just off the top of your head? And if it WAS from sheet music, then I hope you could give a link to it or something as i would be SOOO DELIGHTED to be able to have the notes to this piece and once i get around to learning piano this would be my number one piece I would want to play Keep up the awesome piano skills Cant wait to hear more of your Remixs!!! Ill be looking forward to it! -Vlad Quote
dilbert627 Posted July 8, 2003 Posted July 8, 2003 Hearing things like this makes me wish that I took piano lessons when i was younger. AMEN. Actually, I DID take piano lessons when I was younger, but I quit. STUPID MOVE THERE. Now I'm trying to get back into it some, but working near full time hours kind of cuts down on free time for practice unless you're highly motivated (and I'm not). Quote
Eccles Posted July 10, 2003 Posted July 10, 2003 Its a very good piano arrangment, there's no denying. Its a very VERY good piece of playing... but its too looooooong. As good as it is, I found myself wondering "Will it ever end?" after a brief while...and kinda stops it being as good a track it could have been if it was shorter. And this doesnt go away after a couple of listens through. Nevertheless, Its still good. Quote
zircon Posted August 5, 2003 Posted August 5, 2003 Its a very good piano arrangment, there's no denying.Its a very VERY good piece of playing... but its too looooooong. As good as it is, I found myself wondering "Will it ever end?" after a brief while...and kinda stops it being as good a track it could have been if it was shorter. And this doesnt go away after a couple of listens through. Nevertheless, Its still good. This is relatively short in comparison to other classical piano pieces. Quote
Eccles Posted August 5, 2003 Posted August 5, 2003 This is relatively short in comparison to other classical piano pieces. True, but other piano pieces have more variety in them. Again, I stress this isnt a bad track by all means...but I find it a little too long for my tastes Quote
zircon Posted August 6, 2003 Posted August 6, 2003 I would say that's subjective. I found this just as interesting as other classical piano pieces I play. While perhaps not as epic in scope as the Pathetique, it's a VERY good single movement. Plenty of variation, superb playing. Quote
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