Blue Bird - Naruto Shippuuden OP3 [Piano]

The third project of my Top 6 shounen OP's is "Blue Bird", the legendary third opening song from Naruto Shippuuden, performed by Ikimono Gakari!

This song is surprisingly even more famous than I expected: One day, I was playing this piece in my conservatory, and when it was time for me to switch rooms, the person who entered the room asked me, whether I was playing "blue bird" (mind you, she is just a normal music student, not some weeaboo like me). I was so happy to hear the song was recognized!

Anyway, the difficulty of this piece is not as high as my previous two arrangements. It follows closely the original song and I only added an "extended" ending section - basically changing the key of this sheet from minor into major with the final chord.

I also featured a "4-hand technique" for the very first time: two independent melodies, the bass and the main melody. It starts at 2:56 with the third (and final) chorus. Basically, the left hand is playing an independent melody (which simultaneously acts as the bass), while the right hand is playing the main melody plus an additional melody in the higher register.
Be sure to emphasize the thumb of your right hand, if you are playing this passage, so you can clearly follow the main melody.

Unlike my usual recordings, this one was recorded in the morning, since I failed the recording on the day before (I forgot to turn on the microphones...)
If you are interested, how the piano room looks like: here is a picture I have taken just before I started recording:

Well then, that's all I want to say about my arrangement.
See you again next time!

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🎹Piano arrangement by Animenz

Original Song: Blue Bird
Anime: Naruto Shippuuden
Published by: Epic Records
Composed by: Yoshiki Mizuno, Hotaka Yamashita
Performed by: Ikimono-gakari
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#bluebird #naruto #shippuuden

[aidani]

When your a man of both culture and class.

[Hereson]

*"Aoi aoi ano sora."* Nostalgia everywhere.

[allyzhang]

OMG 😭 brought back memories and feels of the old naruto days 😭😭

[Awiseman]

Me- *shows my mum thos song*
Mum- "its so beautiful where is it from?"
Me- "an anime"
Mum- "oh...."

[TehIshter]

Damn, you're on a roll, nice arranges on the shonen music! Actually, I haven't checked your channel in a while, and it's amazing how much it's grown already~

[dinadeira]

2:43 - 3:13 is my favorite section, the quiet buildup into those low notes sounds incredible!!

[toshiootaku]

Wow this song remember me the good times (naruto was the reason why I started to watch anime and is important to me). This song makes me feel happy and sad at the same time, is strange ;)

[TheEnviedKid]

Omg the transition that starts at 2:57 gives me chills

[xLeGenDxHuNtEr]

I'm surprised there wasn't a filler in the middle

[toren]

“no, grandpa. i can’t play chopin, i can play the first 3 notes of blue bird”

[biryaniboy]

This particular cover actually means a lot to me. I used to listen to this song a lot whenever it was first uploaded to YouTube. During that time of my life I was in a very confused place mentally. Some things that were going so well in my life had gone downhill, and I didn’t really understand how to handle those moments and feelings. Music, for me, is a very special way of coping with anxiety and stress. Because it allows you to visualize your feelings and all of your different memories. Naruto was something that was also truly special for me. There was something about his enthusiastic and determined energy that gave me a different way of looking at my struggles in life and helped me find a way to surpass and eventually overcome them. Like a lot of you guys, the show Naruto has taught me so many lessons about life. And that there is no point im giving up. Because there is something greater in store for you in the future. I have learned so much about life through Naruto. As I listened to this song through the years, it allowed myself to look back at those years and and be proud of myself for overcoming my struggles and making it further in my current point in life. This song and this particular cover gives me so much nostalgia and I am immeasurably thankful...
Thank you so much Animenz. You and your music will forever be a part of my life... It just brings tears to my eyes thinking about my journey, progressing through my life... Thank you.

[inktim]

This made me rethink about my decision on playing a guitar

[lordanantabalilordanantaba]

Sharingan is red,
Rasengan is blue,
If you didn't get nostalgia,
I’ll chidori you

[tetsukuun]

TELL ME I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO SING ALONG WITH THIS?

[baldwinmai]

Hey Animenz,

I always listen to your music whenever I feel down. I'm currently hospitalized for a broken neck, arm, legs. That was all after a car incident that someone rammed into me! But it's all good, cuz I have you to listen too! Please never stop, when I get better I want to play the piano and learn to be as good as you. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Baldwin

[naveen]

1:26 That glissando was so perfect, I got goosebumps

[Funguypiano]

Too much memories here, cant control my tears...T_T

[riyadh]

Asian parent: go learn the piano, child.

The son:

[mikeyyy]

2:02 wow what a great transition! deadass got chills all over my body

[thaovan]

Habataitara modoranai to itte
Mezashita no wa aoi aoi ano sora

"Kanashimi" wa mada oboerarezu
"Setsunasa" wa ima tsukami hajimeta
Anata e to daku kono kanjou mo
Ima "kotoba" ni kawatte iku

Michi naru sekai no yume* kara mezamete
Kono hane wo hiroge tobitatsu

Habataitara modoranai to itte
Mezashita no wa shiroi shiroi ano kumo
Tsukinuketara mitsukaru to shitte

Furikiru hodo aoi aoi ano sora

[Chorus]
Aoi aoi ano sora
Aoi aoi ano sora

Aisou sukita you na oto de
Sabireta furui mado wa kowareta

Miakita kago wa hora sutete iku
Furikaeru koto wa mou nai
Takanaru kodou ni kokyuu wo azukete**
Kono mado wo kette tobitatsu

Kakedashitara te ni dekiru to ittte
Izanau no wa tooi tooi ano koe
Mabushi sugita anata no te mo nigitte
Motomeru hodo aoi aoi ano sora

Ochite iku to wakatte ita
Soredemo hikari wo oi tsudzukete iku yo

[Pre-Chorus]
Habataitara modoranai to itte
Sagashita no wa shiroi shiroi ano kumo
Tsukinuketara mitsukaru to shitte
Furikiru hodo aoi aoi ano sora

[Chorus]
Aoi aoi ano sora
Aoi aoi ano sora