We recorded what we played for the audition! =D
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TNt3DzTCT4&feature=player_embedded

 

 

Roxas's Theme: This was learned mostly by ear- (You might be able to hear a small nod to Ventus somewhere. )
Riku's Theme: The original song was simply too mellow, and that really wasn't transferable to piano and flute without feeling too empty, so we took pieces and bits from the Piano version and other battle-themes Yoko wrote to make it our own.
Dearly Beloved: Simply the song in it's beautiful glory.
 

Edited April 9, 201312 yr by Noby Raghavan

really really super awesome! i have such great respect for musicians like yourselves. I'm also impressed that you played all that without sheets!

Was that Xion's theme I heard right before dearly beloved? Good job with all the pieces, they all sound really beautiful!~ Best of luck to you with your talent show!~

Must... resist... analyzing... music.

Screw it. Hope I don't hurt your feelings...

 

0:00-1:00 Roxas Theme.

 

Gotta admit, pretty good. The only thing bugging me would be the flute being an octave lower than I anticipated. Also, playing slower for both piano and flute would sound more faithful to the theme. Didn't really conjure up the emotions usually associated with Roxas.

 

1:01- 2:00 Riku's Theme

 

Piano: Flawless harmony execution. Just flat out PERFECT. Flute managed to pull it's fair share by playing the melody part of his theme.

However, the transition from Roxas to Riku felt too abrupt. I would recommend a longer transition.

 

2:01 - 2:13: Xion's Theme

 

Now THAT is a flawless transition. GENIUS!

 

2:14-3:34 Dearly Beloved

 

Piano did a really neat job. Sounded just like the Piano Collections version, which is a standalone in itself. Flute did great playing harmony. Personally, I was hoping for the 358/2 version but to each and every one their own opinion.

 

Overall: Don't worry. You'll curbstomp this talent show. Go out and grab a beer root beer. You got this in the bag.

Must... resist... analyzing... music.

 

Screw it. Hope I don't hurt your feelings...

Haha, no prob! =D I love feedback.

0:00-1:00 Roxas Theme.

 

Gotta admit, pretty good. The only thing bugging me would be the flute being an octave lower than I anticipated. Also, playing slower for both piano and flute would sound more faithful to the theme. Didn't really conjure up the emotions usually associated with Roxas.

Unfortunately, we have a time limit. We were trying to keep this under 4 minutes, but I suppose we could slow down a bit. As for the octave, she's still working on it! =)

1:01- 2:00 Riku's Theme

 

Piano: Flawless harmony execution. Just flat out PERFECT. Flute managed to pull it's fair share by playing the melody part of his theme.

However, the transition from Roxas to Riku felt too abrupt. I would recommend a longer transition.

Thanks! Again, time constraints.

 

2:01 - 2:13: Xion's Theme

 

Now THAT is a flawless transition. GENIUS!

=) Thanks!!

 

2:14-3:34 Dearly Beloved

 

Piano did a really neat job. Sounded just like the Piano Collections version, which is a standalone in itself. Flute did great playing harmony. Personally, I was hoping for the 358/2 version but to each and every one their own opinion.

 

Overall: Don't worry. You'll curbstomp this talent show. Go out and grab a beer root beer. You got this in the bag.

Yay! 0//0 Thanks so much for the feedback.

 

Must... resist... analyzing... music.

 

Screw it. Hope I don't hurt your feelings...

Haha, no prob! =D I love feedback.

0:00-1:00 Roxas Theme.

 

Gotta admit, pretty good. The only thing bugging me would be the flute being an octave lower than I anticipated. Also, playing slower for both piano and flute would sound more faithful to the theme. Didn't really conjure up the emotions usually associated with Roxas.

Unfortunately, we have a time limit. We were trying to keep this under 4 minutes, but I suppose we could slow down a bit. As for the octave, she's still working on it! =)

1:01- 2:00 Riku's Theme

 

Piano: Flawless harmony execution. Just flat out PERFECT. Flute managed to pull it's fair share by playing the melody part of his theme.

However, the transition from Roxas to Riku felt too abrupt. I would recommend a longer transition.

Thanks! Again, time constraints.

 

2:01 - 2:13: Xion's Theme

 

Now THAT is a flawless transition. GENIUS!

=) Thanks!!

 

2:14-3:34 Dearly Beloved

 

Piano did a really neat job. Sounded just like the Piano Collections version, which is a standalone in itself. Flute did great playing harmony. Personally, I was hoping for the 358/2 version but to each and every one their own opinion.

 

Overall: Don't worry. You'll curbstomp this talent show. Go out and grab a beer root beer. You got this in the bag.

Yay! 0//0 Thanks so much for the feedback.

Yeah, like I said, sorry if I hurt your feelings in anyway. This is a person who is so used to listening to beautifully reworked classical music of the series and I'm an audiophile so after listening to it initially, I go all super critical on the details. If you're wonder what I'm putting you up against as a benchmark, well...

 

Roxas Theme/The Other promise. Specifically, 1:26-1:45. That's why I suggested it a little slower.

 

 

 

Riku I used the Piano Collection's version as a benchmark. 

 

0:00-2:17 Dearly beloved

 

 

 

Just wanted to show you what you're up against in my viewpoint. The fact that I consider you "up there" with all those people is not something I say often. And the time constraints just will it. DEMAND MOAR TIME!!!

Edited April 9, 201312 yr by Javelin434

Wow the music is great hope your performance goes well

Thanks to everyone!! =D