【水晶のしずく/Crystal Teardrop】 

I just want to reiterate my thanks a year later for not only composing such an wonderful piece of music but for also taking the time to play it and record it. I adore this rendition and watch this often. Thank you again. 💖💖💖

I have the vinyl for the SOTN soundtrack and I've only ever listened to that version of all the songs! I could not imagine these pieces being even more amazing but as I sit here and listen I am in total amazement! You've given us something special with your work on the games we love and here you give us even more! Thank you!

My absolute favorite Castlevania music ever. Used to just hang around the underground cave in Symphony of the Night in order to listen to this on loop.

Oh man, i got emotional seeing her performing her own musics.

Realmente una melodía maravillosa, Srta. Yamane. Ojalá pueda escucharla nuevamente en otro proyecto de la saga en un futuro.

This theme... I can't explain it but as a beautiful mix of calm with an eerie atmosphere.

This might be my favorite track from Symphony of the Night, but there are so many great ones, it's hard to choose : )

Symphony of the Night remains the greatest soundtrack for a video game ever made. Thanks Michiru.

Wow! How come i didn't know Ms Yamane had a youtube channel!! Such a pleasant surprise

Eres una de mis compositoras de musica de videojuegos favorita, eres increible Señorita Yamane. Tu estaras en los recuerdos de mi infancia al jugar los juegos de Clastlevania.

My goodness. The soundtrack to Symphony of the Night is one of the closest to my heart. The game, along with its music, helped me to navigate through some of the hardest parts of my youth. I'm truly grateful for this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Mi mejor cancion del symphony of the night.

The music of SOTN is an all time favourite which I revisit often! Thank you!

This is resplendent. Thank you. You have left such a positive indelible mark on music.

My most listened track on SOTN

Legendary piece. I wish you could record an album with all your pieces and the improvisations . Please, never stop composing.

I love this track!🤍 Her piano is great!👍 When I was growing up🌱👦 I had a feeling she was the one playing the piano and had others playing the bass and drums etc. My favorite track of the game🎮, and one of my favorite tracks of all time!🙇

Thank you for all the joy you’ve brought to us over the years. This is a beloved track in keep coming back to.

I am absolutely flattened to see how one of my heroes look like and better yet how they play!!

When I first heard this song, I was actually blown away by how well it fit the caverns location. The song feels wet and echoing just like being inside a real cavern. It is still one of those songs that never fail to calm me down, I listen to it every week and never grow tired of it. Thank you, Ms. Yamane for writing this absolute classic!

Thank you, yamane san!

👑👑👑👑

ルーツに立ち返った美しいクラシック。 この落ち着いたピアノバージョンが好きです。 演奏していただき、また曲についての情報もありがとうございます。 最近「Grimoire of souls」をプレイしながらこの曲をよく聴いています。 バースデーコンサートを楽しみにしています。 たくさんのプレゼントをいただきました、お疲れ様でした。 愛、マルコ、クロアチア出身

yamane sensei is the true queen of the castle.. her music made the games etched on our souls ❤❤❤❤

Wonderful!!

This track always gave me the feeling of loneliness and sadness, and at the same time is so peaceful and majestic that only Yamane could do that. Wonderful Masterpiece.

In the realm of melodies divine, There shines a star, a gift of time, Michiru Yamane, your name resounds, A composer of enchanting sounds. With every note, you paint the air, Creating worlds beyond compare, From haunting tunes to sweet refrain, Your music stirs the heart and brain. On this special day, we gather near, To celebrate a spirit so dear, With gratitude, our voices rise, In admiration, we harmonize. Your compositions, like whispers rare, Transport us to realms beyond compare, They touch our spirits, ignite our dreams, And fill our lives with vibrant themes. In each measure, we feel your heart, A testament to your timeless art, Your melodies, they dance and play, Guiding us through life's intricate sway. Through symphonies, you weave your tale, Of love and loss, of hope and bale, Your music, a refuge for us all, A sanctuary, where spirits enthrall. So, Ms. Yamane, on this day, We thank you in a heartfelt way, For sharing your gift, so pure and true, For enriching our lives, through and through. May your birthday be filled with joy, Like the melodies that you employ, And as the years unfold their grace, May your music continue to embrace. And, Ms. Yamane, we raise our voice, To celebrate you, and your musical choice, May your journey be filled with endless delight, Happy birthday, dear composer, may your star shine bright! 🙂❤🎹🙏🎂

😍

I always loved this track, it sounds jazzy but retains that Castlevania feel. The improvisational section made me cry 🥹 you’re too good!! ❤️🙌

I love this piece of music! Classical meets Jazz. Perfection! You are such an inspiration, Michiru!

This channel diserves like 10000 X more subscribers

I've been listening to Yamane's amazing songs for more than a decade in RU-vid and only now, september 2024, I receive indication that there's her own channel. What a nice surprise, even if it's so late. Thank you for your inspiring work, lady Yamane!

Esa canción siempre me va a recordar a los sapos y ranas que nomás molestaban a uno 😂

Perhaps this is one of the most ambiental tracks that doesn't have a classic sound but a more modern style... and in piano sounds so fantastic. Perfect for those icy caverns and overall relaxing experience... the relaxing experience some underground critters can bring, that is, lol.❄❄ Yamane-san, as always, you dont cease to amaze me. Great arrangement, stylish, beautiful... thank you once again for another wonderful performance.💜💜🖤🖤 And happy birthday in advance, Yamane-san.

Qué te puedo decir, Michiru? Es una composición hermosa cuya nostalgia me llena la cara de teardrops. Una nostalgia que me teletransporta a épocas que ya pasaron, que me tocaron vivir de niño. Como toda obra maestra, es un testimonio de una época de la humanidad. Sos la mejor artista femenina que conozco. Tu obra ocupa un lugar muy especial en mi corazón. A veces alguna gente me tilda de ser muy frío y observador, pero esta canción demuestra lo contrario. Y como músico tengo mucho para estudiar de tus composiciones. ARIGATO

I always wondered: what are your musical influences? 🧡

Loved your music. Greetings from Argentina ;)

Hello, Yamane-san! Hope you are doing well, i wish i had the knowledge to send this in japanese so it could be easier for you to understand. I listen to your music everyday, and this is my most beloved of all your compositions. I have a dream to see you performing live one day, even if i have to travel across the globe to do so. Thanks for your amazing and inspiring music that accompanies me since my childhood!

One of the absolute best tracks in gaming, thank you Michiru!!!

This is another very special track and the improvisation just lets us "bathe" in it for so many more minutes than the original tune 😊I think I might as well use this comment to ask this question: Miss Yamane, did you play the Symphony of the Night game yourself and experience the magic of an amazing game elevated to even more greatness by your compositions?

The official piano version

Beautiful! I was thinking about your work on SOTN as i was messing around with some of the similar-sounding tones on the Roland JV-2080 and am happy to find you have a RU-vid Channel. I subscribed Immediately. Thank you for your contributions the the game music industry!

Wow, Miss Yamane, I am very grateful that you had created this work of art. This song has been very inspiring for me. I have always been excited by a bohemian feeling that is both elegant and liberating. Until now I realized that you had your own channel. I still wish you good health. and successes

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece. I absolutely love the low end bass sound from the OST, but it also sounds wonderful on piano 😍

Hello Michiru, I love your work, I did my thesis in order to graduate as musician 4 years ago about you!!, I also composed a piece back then based on the videogame music theory and other incidental components. Now I'm finishing my master degree in music composition and I'm about to start one more in composition for videogames. You are the reason of all that, you music makes me dream as well as it does with many others!! greetings from latin america, you are the reason i am a composer now

I do so love your music. Especially Crystal Teardrops. If I ever hear Tragic Prince on here, I'll😂 die a happy man.

ミチルさん、懐かしくてとっても綺麗な旋律を演奏して頂いてありがとうございます！ アンナちゃんも好きですって(^^♪ 改めて、お誕生日おめでとうございます！

thanks for your work ! i love a lot sotn soundtrack ♪♫

Absolutamente perfecto. Bellísimo. Debiese tener millones de visitas y likes.

Maestra Michiru, cuando vendras a Chile? 🇨🇱 para escuchar tu musica🥺 Gracias por el legendario soundtrack que conoci de niño. ❤❤ Gracias por existir maestra 🥰

La primera vez que llegue a esta area del castillo me enamoré de la melodía, tan relajante y llena de sentimientos. Gracias por alegrar las veces que jugué Symphony of The Night, un saludo Yamane San ❤️

omg how do you manage to play both parts at once 😱❤

One of my favorite osts from SOTN

Happy birthday,my Queen! 💜

主旋律の楽器が変わりながらもどれも美しく、音のこもった気怠い感じのドラムが渋くて好きでした😊 即興演奏が心地よさがとても癒されます🥰

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍❤

Increíble como fluye la música en ella, se impregna en el ambiente y uno siente como si estuviese dentro de esa misma sala encuchando en vivo, una maravilla ❤

Hello Ms. Yamane, and thanks a lot for sharing this track. It's my favorite in Symphony of the Night OST, and one of my favorite songs ever. I really appreciate the improvisation you added, I could listen to it for hours. Your music has always been healing and magical. Thanks for sharing it with us. All the best to you and a big hug from Italy.

An absolute beauty of a composition, and excellent piano rendition ❤ You will always be the Mozart of game music.

Happy Birthday! Thank you for your incredible music! Cheers from Brazil!

yayyy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The segue back to the original song was really good!

This song got me into deep emotions, a jazzy castle? Wow...nostalgic. Your music is the best Michiru, I always work in my job and projects with this. Thanks for all the passion and inspiration. I love your music and Castlevania. ❤😊

I always loved the jazz songs in the underground sections on the castle, it created a nice contrast!. 🎶

個人的にピアノバージョンで聴きたかった曲です！ 弾いて頂いてとても嬉しいです、感無量です。 美しい旋律に耳が心地良いです…😊

Esta cancion es de mis favoritas junto a Iron blue intention, de verdad que amo estas canciones

wow! this version has some new notes that never hear before!!! i was always thought the orginal one is too short!! now i know why...... lol. this song has very nice chord progression!

Grandioso

Hello, Ms. Yamane. I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible music. As a long-time fan, I have been captivated by your talent and the way your compositions have touched my heart. I was overjoyed when I discovered that you performed one of my favorite songs, "Crystal Teardrop," in Symphony of The Night. The moment I first heard it as a child, playing the game, I was instantly mesmerized. The way you crafted the melodies and ambiance truly enchanted me, and it has remained a cherished memory ever since. Your ability to create songs that perfectly set the tone and atmosphere for the protagonist in the various Castlevania games is truly remarkable. Each note carries a sense of adventure, mystery, and emotion, immersing players in the world you have beautifully woven through your music. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your passion and dedication to your craft. Your music has brought me countless hours of joy and has created memories that will stay with me forever. Your talent and creativity have left an indelible mark on the gaming industry, and I am grateful to have experienced it firsthand. Please know that I wholeheartedly support you and your music. Your ability to evoke such powerful emotions through your compositions is truly awe-inspiring. I encourage you to continue doing what you love, as your art has the power to touch the hearts of so many. Thank you, Ms. Yamane, for sharing your incredible gift with the world. Arigatou from the bottom of my heart. 🙂❤🙏

Wonderful! Such a beautiful masterpiece.

Sooo beautiful. I love your songs too much ❤

Ahh, the first igavania's cavern theme, i like it!

大好きです！！！！

これ大好き💚♥💜💙 ご無沙汰しております♪ この曲の持つ雰囲気と奥からだんだんくっきりしてくるドラムのアレンジがとにかく好きでした⭕ 素敵アレンジありがとうございます✨

This one is always relaxing to hear when exploring the underground cave area in Symphony of the Night. Another one of your best musical pieces, Yamane-sama ❤

You're the best OST composer ❤

If I ever make my own game and can fund it I’d love for her to compose music for me. An absolute genius

A Sublime song by a Legendary Musician, ありがとうございました !

Bravo!

Jazz電子音楽スタイルは、メロディー自体がタイトルとシーン名の寓意と雰囲気に非常に合っている。暗流 硝石 鐘乳 寒潭の広がる起伏からなるシーン 管弦は寒風を表現する，鼓の音は人に勇気を与える 洞頂から滴り落ちた水玉が、暗い川に流れ込む。 曲は婉曲でクライマックスに移る。河道の船頭が目の前に現れ、壮観な大滝が現れた。 原曲の1分後に吹奏楽器（クラリネット？）のメロディ以外のにパイプオルガンを加えた 温かみと安心感を与える 神秘な洞窟水域の奥に深く入り込んで巨大な水脈を発見した感覚 即興な部分では、水滴と水晶の質感を琴の音で鮮やかに描き、 オリジナルBGMはピアノ演奏のサビです 連続したメロディーが安心して癒される心地よさを与えてくれます！

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!!!!.❤️❤️🎶🎶🔝🔝..Um super abraço dos seus fãs brasileiros!!!🇧🇷

Thank you so much for this, this is one of the finest birthday surprises I have ever had the pleasure of receiving. ありがとう

月下で一番大好きな曲で作曲者様ご本人によるこんな素晴らしすぎるアレンジが聞けるなんて…😭😭 先生大好きです😍

Thanks

Oh, this is so wonderfully moving. I have goosebumps on my legs; memories of playing this with my twin @functioning_adequately -- a birthday blessing you gave to us both. She said, ecstatic 'It is like Mozart wishing you 'Happy Birthday''-- Thank you for enriching our world.

I have loved your music ever since Castlevania SOTN. I've played it many times, and have heard many covers. But to hear you play as you may have done when you first created this amazing piece is exhilarating. Thank you Michiru for the beautiful music.

Ideal for rainy days 🌧️ very beautiful 🙏

I liked the jazzy piano 👏, as I really appreciate how different styles you make in your compositions 👍🏼

I wasn't sure how this song would sound with only piano, but the answer turns out to be "magnificent". Thank you!

The legend herself!

This music are so good

Yet again, this song really matches the atmosphere it was intended for. Works verg well with the more calm atmosphere of the waterfall area. Nice work!

Sua composição me faz lembrar de minha infância e adolescência. Tempos bons que não voltam mais. Muito obrigado.

コンサートの準備でお忙しい中、早々にリクエストにお応え頂き、ありがとうございます。“水晶のしずく”の文字を見た瞬間、信じられずに思わず「おっ!?」と声に出してしまったほどです。お応え頂いたことに加えて、アレンジも凄く嬉しいです。 ゲーム音楽以前に楽曲として“クリスタル・ティアドロップ”は本当に好きで…筆舌に尽くし難いほどに。 即興も、もちろんのこと全体を通して凄くお洒落で素敵な動画に感じました。 ありがとうございました！

One of my absolute favorites of yours! Needs those drums in the background 😊

So trilled you have this youtube channel. What a wonderful thing to get to see you perform this. I've spent countless hours listening to this soundtrack in times of both sadness and joy. Thank you for filling my life with beautiful music.

Your music has inspired a huge amount of my taste in art and music as both a child and, now, grown adult. Thank you so much for your incredible compositions over the years!

For me you are the best composer of games of all time! Thank you for those such masterpieces. Regards from a Brazilian living in Europe.

Thank you so much for the decades of amazing music. This is my all time fav castlevania ost. You are a legend!

Love it! It's always relaxing to listen to you performing, best way to start my day! Thank you!