5 Levels of Star Wars (Piano): Noob to Expert

For this episode of "5 Levels of Piano" my amazing patreon Fawful helped me with level 5 to add some excellent twists on the Force and Emperor's themes! He has a phenomenal understanding of jazz theory and I absolutely loved the harmonic dissonance that he added onto the chords.

Make sure to turn on captions for an epic experience and story!

🎵5 Levels of Star Wars - The Force Theme: Youngling to Jedi Master (Piano)🎵

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01 [0:00] Level 1 (Youngling)
02 [0:17] Level 2 (Padawan)
03 [0:27] Level 3 (Stormtrooper)
04 [0:46] Level 4 (Jedi Knight)
05 [1:09] Level 5 (Jedi Master)

[jonathank]

Turn on captions! This is a such an amazing story C:

EDIT thanks for 7 likes lol

[bravowong]

Level 3 (0:27): That's no stormtrooper, he's hitting all the notes!

[ayushrudra]

A young jedi runs through the forest, in complete fear and agony. He stumbles upon a black helmet on the ground, sizzling in smoke. Cautiously, he picks it up. "You are... Ben Solo." the helmet whispers. Ben recoils.
"How... how do you know my name?"
"The Force is too strong with you." the voice whispers. "You must listen to me."
"I... Who are you?"
"Like you, I was also the most talented Jedi of my generation. I was stronger, more gifted in the Force, able to defeat anyone. I became the youngest Jedi to ever sit on the Jedi council. And... I had the most beautiful wife in the world. But that was not enough for me. I became obsessed with being in control. I could defeat any living being in single combat. But I could not defeat the evils lurking in the shadow. I could protect myself from any harm. But I could not protect those who I loved from being murdered. The light side of the Force always gave me more questions than answers. Eventually, I began to search for answers outside of the Jedi teaching. One thing I craved desperately, more than anything, was the ability to protect my loved ones. Save them from death. Or, bring them back. The Jedi will tell you that this is a foolish belief. They believe that we are all part of the Force, and therefore, dying is a natural part of life. And as Jedi, we must accept everything that happens to us, good of bad. But this bothered me. What good is all this training, all this work, if in the end I am as powerless as the common people? The dark side of the Force began to take notice. It was tracking my every movement. Through clever stories and skillful lies, they began to weave me a tale of greater power. At first, I did not trust them. They told me about a former Jedi who discovered immortality. They told me about the powers of he Force... that many consider to be... unnatural. And most importantly, that I could save those I loved from dying. But it was not possible to learn this... not from a Jedi. (faint echo of emperor cackling in the background) And thus, my journey to the dark side began. Within me, an epic battle was brewing. The forces of light and darkness, good and evil. The light side of the force told me, that fear is the path to the dark side. But fear was the only thing that kept me alive... and enslaved. I never understood what it meant to be free. The reason why they don't let Jedi take on lovers is because... lover leads to fear... which leads to hate. And I was scared above all else of losing my beloved wife, the one person I had left. So it was in that moment... of darkness... of blindness... that I made my choice. I went back to the teacher who had seduced me, saved him from almost certain death... and in doing so, allowed him to become more powerful than ever. Together, we executed a once-in-a-million years destruction of Jedi order. I marched through the Jedi temple... killing any younglings who stood in my path. I slaughtered them like animals. Not just the men... but the woman and the children too. My old master... he found and confronted me. He and my wife, they pleaded with me. One last time. But I did not listen. I was... lost. We fought, both of us intent on destroying each other. I could tell he was tiring. I was younger, more energetic, more talented in the ways of the Force. Victory was in my grasp. I would destroy him, rescue my wife, and rule the galaxy with her for eternity. But... he had the high ground. As I fell into burning lava, memories started flooding bach to me. The days when my mother fed me whatever food she could find... and went hungry herself. She used to hug me to sleep at night... and tell me stories about the galaxy. The only thing she wanted for me... was to have a better life than she did. And give hope to those... who like us, had none. She told me... 'Be brave, and don't look back. Don't look back.'. But I didn't listen. I kept regretting, kept looking back to her death, as my motivation for power. I wasn't brave. I was a coward. Scared to lose control, scared of losing those that I loved. And in doing so, I gave up the very values that made me a decent person... and became a monster. What would she think of me now...? Now do you know who I am?"
Ben looked at the helmet. "You are Anakin Skywalker."
"Yes, young solo. I know your master, my son, just tried to kill you. And pain must be coursing through your body, filling you with darkness. But if you give in to that fear, you will become just like me. A monster.
Ben shook his head. As he stood up, the spirits around the forest began to cry out in protest. Ben shook his head. "No. I will not become like you." He walked to the edge of the cliff. "Instead, I will become even stronger, even greater, even more powerful than you ever were. Because the difference between me and you, grandfather, is that... I have better abs" *Dabs*

[Graf_Ka-Ka]

IT’S OVER WILLIAMS, I HAVE A HIGH NOTE

[RedCaio]

You're certainly a very talented performer. More talented than many of us can hope to be. It's a very demanding arrangement but there were times it felt like it was being showy and over the top for no reason. It often didn't add tension or build up, it was more difficult notes just for the sake of it.

[infinitevision]

have better abs *dabs, And like that I went from dead serious to crying of laughter in 0.1 seconds

[steckhahn]

This guy was like: “I bought this whole piano.” “So now im gonna use the whole piano”

[itsallaboutfact]

PLEASE DO HE'S A PIRATE FROM PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN.






THIS IS THE FORTH TIME I BEG FOR

[AntorasStudio]

I waited half an hour for the premiere to start

[SpiliosGamer]

That was brilliant! could you consider doing the Lord of the Rings theme? I really want to see a level 5 of that

[potato_dude]

This should be famous, the story of anakin Skywalker and the way u played the music to back it up. Impressive u deserve More subs

[icescremegood]

"Epic music can't be epic if the volume isn't loud enough."

Grabs midi cable intensively*

My Piano:

But didn't you already cover that piece/song on your second channel? Still epic tho. So epic indeed that you stopped me from doing homework like 4 times in a row lmao.

Thx

[vladimir_rushb]

Please, please, Do "he's a pirate" from Pirate Of The Caribbean

[bykevinzhong]

"but, he had the high ground." This part made me laugh so much 😂

[Learn_The_Cube]

When you're early and the comments are weird

[conavyseal]

If this is MusicalBasics, I shudder to think what MusicalAdvanced is...

[thomazm.]

This... I have no words. One of the best themes ever (the best one in Star Wars by far), and your versions is Brilliant! BRAVO!

[liliaye]

Wow, what I just experienced just like watching a Hollywood movie! The music! the story! the sound! are all outstanding!

[lukasjameikis]

Could you consider playing "Oogway Ascends" from Kung Fu Panda. It has a beautiful melody that would sound amazing in an epic version.

[TG-Maverick]

Level Insanity. 100/100. I have never given anything 100/100 on YouTube.