Thanatos - The End of Evangelion | Piano

Hey there! This is a project I have worked on for about four weeks and now it's finally finished.
The first half is a cover mostly done by ear and like Amen Chan's a jazz interpretation. The second part is taken from the orchestra version of Substitute Invasion. Besides that I mixed up several version of "Thanatos" by Shirō Sagisu / 鷺巣 詩郎 into this piece. I hope you enjoy!

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Amen Chan:

[mlggodzilla]

Sincerely i dont get why people say that evangelion ost are are one of the best out there, of ALL FRANCHISES!

[MVPerry]

This is a really good version. 10/10 man

[quartztemplar]

This was the only scene in neon genesis Evangelion that made me cry, when Kaji spoke to Shinji as NERV was about to fall. I think such a figh shall never be replicated (except in 2.0)

[BruceCopperfield]

1:07 this lick is gold just as whole performance

[habiibqawiy]

This powerful soindtrack of NGE is something that prolly cure or worsen my depression. When this plays at that watermelon scene, I can't help bawling my eyes out. Thanatos literally means death in Greek. Very fitting considering how the piece gives this falling to oblivion vibe.

[tinyguy]

Wow! Just wow! Most people play the second part of the song way too peppy when performing it on piano. This still has that virtuosity but keeps the tone even with the rest the piece making it overall much more whole and complete. Bravo, good sir! Bravo!

[anaran_]

Quite clean fingerwork, something most pianists on youtube have none of and play songs like jelly. I very much like what you've done with the second part, I'll be uploading my version probably in a few months.
Danke, very much enjoyed it.

[ethancarter]

This is a fantastic cover of once of my favorite soundtrack pieces. A few weeks ago I decided to learn this arrangement. Before now, I haven't learned more than a couple very simple arrangements for songs I enjoy, and my keyboard I've never truly learned to play has otherwise been collecting dust for the majority of the years that I've owned it. Playing this seemed like an impossible task when I started, but I've learned the first minute so far by following along with your video. It only gets more complicated from here, but I've greatly enjoyed the process thus far, and I'm stubborn enough to keep at it until I attain the skill to play the rest. Thank you for inspiring me to learn to play a full arrangement of a song my keyboard. After I finish learning this one, I will most likely follow along with some of your other arrangements as well.

[infernosgaming]

Absolutely amazing, this song has to one of my favourites, definitely saving this video to one of my playlists

[JohnJosephTed]

Ok Bro. I have listened to Thanatos for few times and I learned how to play by ear from the orchestral version, because I have a problem with reading notes, I have no idea why, but the version I made by myself is almost the same as yours. You have a great ear sir. I think we all live in matrix😅

[ProlificPianist]

Yes this is a noticeable improvement in sound. Again, excellent transcription, but I think you use too many 8ths. Instead of using so many 8ths, maybe try getting a little more creative with your chords or chord progression to get the emphasis instead of solely relying on doubling up on notes.
Not that 8ths are bad, but I feel that too many musicians, especially cover artists, get too comfortable around them because of how easy it is give a little more punch to the sound. I think it limits their creativity and slows their compositional growth.

Also, something nobody ever notices about this song is the message. Evangelion is all about contradiction, hence death and rebirth. Another cool example is the opening and ending songs. The opening is about facing reality, and the ending song is "Fly Me to the Moon", a sing about escapism and fantasy. This song is a single-song flagship for that message. The first half depressing and, almost exactly halfway through, flips over to bring inspirational or uplifting. Most covers I see is of people playing it sad and beautiful all the way through, and not cutting loose and having a little bit of fun in the second half like it was originally designed to have. This isn't criticism, just wanted to point point out a missing piece that I think you might find kind of neat.

Sorry if it sounds like a negative comment. I think this is the best piano cover on YouTube for Thanatos. But I also like seeing people improve.

[Faceu]

It's beatiful, sad, jazzy, and amazing. I'm trying to learn it. Just incredible.

[sawave]

its crazy how crazy and good this is. literally fucied up. i love it man

[thomasgiesinger]

I absolutely love your arrangements, they capture the feeling of the Evangelion OST perfectly. 10/10

[Furno]

i listen to this all the time, this arrangement is just so beautiful. Every little thing added just feels so natural. I don't really practice piano too often but everytime I listen to this, it makes me wish I could play it.

[rzuue]

I really like your covers, I think you're quite amazing (even though I don't really know anything about music and just enjoy listening to it)

[Cinetyk]

WOW. I have listened t this music/anime since I was 14 years old, I am now 36. Your playing and the excellent visuals really bring to life all of if, especially to one not musically trained such as I am. Excellent work in all respects - thank you!

[aethersangel]

really beautiful...i love the back round and music and everything. it's perfect 👌

[Alexus_Gs]

Day 1 practicing this piece! beautiful! thank you for this upload!!!!

[su]

Dude, I don‘t know how to say this, so I just make it short: Thank you!!!