Sincerely - Violet Evergarden OP [Piano]

This piano arrangement is dedicated in memory of the 36 people who passed away in the Kyoto Animation arson attack exactly one year ago, on the 18th July 2019. It is without a doubt one of the biggest tragedies in the history of Anime and we all mourn the loss of talented individuals and legendary creators, who have unfortunately perished on that day.

Kyoto Animation has created countless masterpieces and they have brought joy and delight to many Anime fans in the world for almost two decades. Suzumiya Haruhi, Lucky Star, Clannad After Story, K-ON!, Hyouka, just to name a few. For me, the arson attack was one of the most devastating days I ever had in my 15 years as an passionate Anime fan and even until today, I am still deeply affected by this incident.

This arrangement of Sincerely is my tribute to Kyoto Animation for its one year memorial and it's slightly different than my usual uploads. There are two key elements in this arrangement: flowing right hand movements and the appearance of the main theme of Violet Evergarden: A-C-G-A. This small motif is being featured very prominently in the original Soundtrack of Violet Evergarden and I decided to use it as my personal message to the listeners.

The arrangement starts with a slow variation of the chorus melody and it's introducing a melancholic atmosphere at the beginning. Soon afterwards it changes the key to b-minor in 00:39 and the verse starts to play, symbolizing the start of a long journey. The flowing right hand movement appears for the first time in 01:45, to serve as an introduction for the Chorus part and to act as a buffer for the key change from b-minor to d-minor.

During the transition in 02:36, the main theme from Violet Evergarden is appearing for the first time in B-minor (F#-A-E-F#) and it serves as a foreshadowing for the later parts in the arrangement. The flowing right movement is returning again in 03:03, representing one of my favorite moments in the Anime: the fantastic umbrella scene in episode 7, where Violet was seemingly floating above the lake.

The arrangement continues as the original song but the music unexpectedly comes to a halt at 04:56. Because in 5:11, I am starting to play my tribute to KyoAni.

The main theme of Violet Evergarden is being played again and the left hand is playing a tremolo now, imitating the string instruments of an orchestra. The intensity of the music is slowly rising until it is culminating in the big climax in 05:41. This is the loudest forte I have ever played in my life and I released all my emotions on the piano in that moment.

The tremolo in the left hand is continuing until it's finally released with the return of the chorus in F major, and this time the entire orchestra is playing. Variations of the chorus are played, the flowing right hand is returning again in 06:42 and the music is slowly fading away with each repeat, until it finally reaches the end in 07:46.

Initially, the music would have ended here, but I wanted to include a more positive message in my tribute. I believe there is still hope and that KyoAni will return one day. The right hand plays the main theme A-C-G-A again but this time it's a little bit hidden within the chords. The violin tremolo is returning as well and the music is swelling up until it finally unleashes a bright and optimistic F-Major chord. It symbolizes the rebirth of KyoAni, where it slowly rises from the ashes, only to shine brighter, than it ever has.

If you have read this far, I want to thank you for your patience for reading the story behind the creation of Sincerely. This is one of the most special arrangements I have ever written and to be honest, after recording this heavy piece, I feel a little bit empty inside. But I will still continue doing my best.

Thank you very much for listening to my arrangements, because it means a lot to me.
Animenz
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Piano arrangement by Animenz
Original Song: Sincerely
Anime: Violet Evergarden / ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン
Published by: Sony Music (2014)
Composed by: Shota Horie / 堀江 晶太
Performed by: TRUE
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[manwithnolife]

'No masterpiece that could be heard, deserves to go unplayed' - Violet Evergarden

[lilyyu]

Violet Evergarden is the only anime that has made me cry in every single episode. It's so beautiful. I hope Kyoani will recover soon <3

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Hard to believe it's already been a year since the tragedy occurred, united we can stand as anime fans for KyoAni

[whatamisupposedtosay]

Just by seeing that he'll play Sincerely I want to rewatch Violet Evergarden

[imbored-]

Can we just appreciate how he learns a whole new song every WEEK?! Not only does he learn it but he makes his own cover version and it sounds so amazing plus he's able to play super fast and beautiful this person is literally a god guys.

[altair]

ありがとうございます。

素晴らしい演奏でした、心に響いた。
このアニメ、曲、全ての関わりの方、ありがとう。

[skylenexo]

Gigguk once said in his KyoAni video: " I don't even know if the people who made this are alive anymore."...

To the 36 people that passed away, and to KyoAni themselves... Thank you for creating the animes you have made.

and to Animenz... thank you for making this tribute, I'm proud to admit that I cried to listening to this... it was a great arrangement.

[mudaora]

That anime is such a masterpiece, it made me cry so many times.
#PrayforKyoAni

[matthewkang]

views shouldn't matter, but man this arrangement deserves so much more recognition. You made it masterfully Animenz! I have been playing it over and over again since its release

[Andre_M]

“You’re going to learn a lot of things, But it might be easier to keep living, if you didn’t learn them, if you didn’t know them. You don’t realize your body is on fire and burning up because of the things you did. You’ll understand one day. And then you’ll realize for the first time that you have many burns.” – Claudia Hodgins

“Do I have any right after I killed so many people as a weapon? I must have prevented them from keeping promises of their own! Promises they made to loved ones of their own! Everything I’ve done so far has sparked a flame that is now burning me up.”
– Violet Evergarden

[eyfrvolunteer]

Violet Evergarden aside for a moment, I think Animenz is an actual piano legend, and in a way that isn't hard for the world's common people to understand. By that, I mean like, you can easily _feel_ the skill he has developed for piano playing and through music that is familiar to the audience. And just by that, and watching his playing for over a few hours, you'd actually be able to learn a thing or two from him. I'd say, if there's anyone out there you know who you learnt something from over time just by observing them, they're probably geniuses, even in just a single certain way.

[JoanneVincent-vh]

I’ve listened to this song many many times. That’s how beautiful it is. Violet Evergarden had me in tears 0:40 this part is amazing. It’s kinda telling me “The sadness starts.” I love how you work with your left hand and right hand so beautifully without the left it would be incomplete. The same goes with the right hand. They coexist together so peacefully. 2:36 at this part it’s like a hint into the future because at 5:12 it sounds similar. (In my opinion)

[jonahzhang]

I was already kind of hyped from the beginning, then he pulls out the 30-second notes i believe and then i fall off my chair. mad respect Animenz, my fingers hurt from watching.

[sullygoose]

This left me speechless. I don’t think there is a word in the English language that can describe how beautiful this is. You’ve truly touched my heart, Animenz. #PrayForKyoani

[めばえ_]

自然と涙が出ました。
音から感情がしんしんと伝わってきました。

ありがとうございます。
この動画に出会えて良かったです。

[definitelynotrongrik]

Everyone's a gangsta until animenz started playing sincerely .



Damn . This onion

[nguyenhanh]

wow... I'm speechless... the amount of raw emotion he poured into this arrangement... And the meaning behind the phrasing... I'm sorry for the loss of 36 lives and I hope KyoAni will recover soon, hope it will "rises from the ashes, only to shine brighter than it ever has.". Stay strong my #1 favorite studio.

[One_Bass_lastpitch]

May those who we lost rest in peace knowing that their creations will bring smile long after their time

[김종민-shd]

This is a masterpiece. His arrangements always inspires me a lot, but this time I cannot find a word to express how I feel now. Even the word amazing cannot make it.

[Futaro_]

Such a beautiful anime with one of the best soundtracks an anime could have. There are so many good pieces, would love to see you cover them all.