World's Best Pianist

Professor Machenstein · Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:32 am

Fuck Beethoven, Mozart, or that Mario Piano Guy, we got ourselves Gori Fater, the Sonic pianist. About time too. While everyone is out there humming the Overworld song to Super Mario Brothers, this guy gives us real video game music, all performed nicely. It's too bad I'll never find anyone humming the Green Hill Zone BGM these days.

Kishi · Post by **Kishi** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:07 pm

That guy is damned good. In particular, I like the way he speeds up the Marble Zone music. That song always did seem too slow and plodding to me.

But the best part is the first time he simulates the score tally.

Post by **G.Silver** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:14 pm

Wow. His(?) GHZ and Marble Zone are particularly nice, I think. I kinda wish they looped.

Samface · Post by **Samface** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:43 pm

That is fucking awesome. Top marks to Green Hill and the boss theme.

Looshi · Post by **Looshi** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:05 pm

That is sweet. Forget the stupid Mario guys, now I finally have some Green Hill Zone sheet music.

That guy wins the internet.

Neo Yi · Post by **Neo Yi** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:06 pm

Freakin' awesome. I'm gonna print out those sheet music and force my sister to play 'em.
~Neo

Dunjohn · Post by **Dunjohn** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:41 pm

That's pretty damn impressive (though, admittedly, probably only to us).

Something not quite right about his Spring Yard Zone, but that's not exactly piano stuff anyway. Top marks.

Majestic Joey · Post by **Majestic Joey** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:25 pm

Unbelievably talented guys like that made me quit playing music. Good Job!

Light Speed · Post by **Light Speed** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:26 pm

Really? Usually they inspire people to keep playing to try and attain their level. You lazy bastard.

Post by **Segaholic2** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:23 pm

I know what I'm learning to do this winter break.

Light Speed · Post by **Light Speed** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:43 pm

Would that be learning to play video games again?

Post by **Segaholic2** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:51 pm

Bitch, shut your mouth before I have to fill it with cock.

Light Speed · Post by **Light Speed** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 7:05 pm

So yes then?

Psxphile · Post by **Psxphile** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:38 pm

Hm, s'allrite.

Is this the same guy who played to a small crowd at E3 earlier this year? I remember a video where the audience would name a game series or franchise and the guy would cut loose almost immediately, no prep time or anything. He played a few Sonic songs if I recall.

Post by **Esrever** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:18 am

This guy is good! I'll have to give some of this stuff a try. Way better than most of the arrangements I tried to do.

I like my version of Spring Yard better, though.
http://www.samandfuzzy.com/misc/slogan-springyard.mp3

Omni Hunter · Post by **Omni Hunter** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:27 am

Jazzy, Esrever has my musical <3.

Baba O'Reily · Post by **Baba O'Reily** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:32 am

Esrever wrote:This guy is good! I'll have to give some of this stuff a try. Way better than most of the arrangements I tried to do.

I like my version of Spring Yard better, though.
http://www.samandfuzzy.com/misc/slogan-springyard.mp3

Massive <3.

One day, I'll upload my shitty rendition of the Sonic 3 Act 1 boss theme.

Omni Hunter · Post by **Omni Hunter** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:34 am

When I get my recording equipment this christmas I will also record some shit.
Guitar renditions of Sonic 3 boss theme and Sky Sanctuary anyone?
I might even throw in the Sonic 2 Supersonic theme.

Baba O'Reily · Post by **Baba O'Reily** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:36 am

Sky Sanctuary?

Oh, Omni, you so crazy. But you know what's surprisingly easy to play? Metropolis Zone.

Omni Hunter · Post by **Omni Hunter** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:03 am

So is Mystic cave but I always feel sorry for the bassist on that one.

Baba O'Reily · Post by **Baba O'Reily** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:06 am

It's always tough when the bass player gets an unexpected work out. Sort of like the Cave of Trials theme from Star Ocean 2. There's a bass solo in that, but the entire thing is insane.

Omni Hunter · Post by **Omni Hunter** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:14 am

Mind you, Planet X seem to have no problem with complicated solos on all fronts.
But Cave of Trials is a bitch of a bassline.

Baba O'Reily · Post by **Baba O'Reily** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:19 am

Omni Hunter wrote:Mind you, Planet X seem to have no problem with complicated solos on all fronts.
But Cave of Trials is a bitch of a bassline.

I think they wussified the bassline for the sequel. I don't care for the Steve Vai-esque guitar melody threatening to smother the entire piece, either.

Samface · Post by **Samface** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 8:05 am

Esrever wrote:I like my version of Spring Yard better, though.
http://www.samandfuzzy.com/misc/slogan-springyard.mp3

That's damn awesome.

j-man · Post by **j-man** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:25 am

Mmm, classical.