I never realised Clannad was a starter/nostalgic anime to others too. As a kid I kept my love for anime quiet because no one else shared the interest. 17 years later and anime is everywhere. It’s amazing. I wish I could show my younger self. To know that so many people loved and were watching Clannad at the same time I was erases the loneliness I felt back then. Anime is a great friend to so many of us. Thanks Animenz
Clannad was the first anime series that i got into and after that was Clannad After Story. Both endings made me flood my bedroom in tears. Now, I practically live on anime so thank you, Clannad!!!
I loved Clannad and Clannad After story, i also watched Kanon . Have you amy recommendations for similar animes, mainly ones with similar art style as Clannad. I cannot stand the art style thats in Dragonball z , or character's who dont show emotions through their facial expressions
When I was pregnant with my son I would listen to this in hopes he would enjoy it. Sadly I'm in the hospital without my son ( had a fetus demise). Even if it makes me sad it was our bonding moment. I'll treasure those few moments I had with him and one day listening to this won't make me break down.
Thank you for your well wishes everyone. I have a pleasant update. I ended up having a precious baby boy named Xander. He will be two in January and when we visit his older brother Dante’s grave I have played this song for him on multiple occasions. This will forever be our thing, till my last breath. I love my son who walks next to me, and I love my son who flys over us. And yes I am an anime Mom xD
One part of me wants to go to the piano and learn this. But the other part of me wants to sit here and listen to this forever! The struggle is real! :D
Kyoani, creators of some of the greatest anime series to date, Clannad after story, hibike euphonium, hyouka, air, kanon, haruhi and the like: thank you for giving me meaning, thank you for giving me hope in life. #rip #prayforkyoani
+xXDark_AngelXx Same. I was at the work, doing stuff and listening this music. When Clannad After Story opening theme started I needed to go away from the other co-workers, my heart just... And tears, You know.
+ThisMentelgenIsSpy i feel better for not being the only one, who can't listen to this without crying :´) but to me it was the AIR music right in the beginning. i can't watch another second of this, haha, i'm such a crybaby >.
One of the earliest earliest anime I had ever watched. Clannad was the second, followed by Kanon being the third. Back then, I remembered these 2 anime(s) gave me a depression feel after finishing it. It wasn't a bad thing, more like a "So good that it still sticks to my heart" after watching it. Too bad my friends all say Clannad has crappy animation.. WHY!! ;_; It's masterpiece man :D Very nice medley Animenz :D Indeed this piano gives off a nice singing voice in contrast to the bass :)
I completely understand what you mean by the depression feel. The anime just makes you so emotional and feely that it feels like you're trapped inside the anime's emotional journey and you just can't snap out of it ;-;
Ahh.. Clannad After story is the ONLY anime that has made me genuinely cried. I've had watched many sad animes including Air and Kanon but when i watched Clannad it hit right in the Kokoro lol. I was depressed for like a 1-2months! but there were lessons learnt from that anime. I will never forget it.. Don't think any anime will ever make me sad as Clannad..
Andre Abc Haha I have watched Your Lie in April. Finished it few days ago. It was a pretty good show. It did get somewhat of the feels.. but not much as intense as clannad. The music is awesome as well!
This has got to be my most favorite musical piece, and on piano it just hits every emotional spot. I love this song and I'd die forever happy if I could play it like he does :'|
Sara Houbertz Anime Pianist Atomu-kun read the description. It is very likely that there will not be such a medley. The story of this medley is enough reason to that topic.
well its what he wants to play and i don't want him to stress out over a deadline or expectation. play what songs he loves the most, whether it be arranged already or improvised on the spot.
Piano Around the World I wish I could but it requires previous videos that have been uploaded for a "best hits" medley to happen. Also thank you for suggesting I should do one!
Your left hand sounds like the water, calm and relaxed. Your right hand is like thunder, full with power. Combined they create a coherent harmony in which I could dream away, to another dimension.
That is a bold statement. I do agree that for most people, watching kanon would be a better option, especially for those unfamiliar with anime or the genre; however, with Clannad Afterstory, Clannad has longevity over Kanon and when tragedy occurs it is more damaging.
So much to learn... So little time... Thank you so much for posting all these videos with all these sheets though in all seriousness. I've been playing piano for 12 years out of the 16 of my life and it always warms my heart when I know there are so many others out there who share my love for music. Those who are way better than me and whom I can only strive to catch up to one day, like you, playing these wonderful pieces, are the reason I keep playing. So one day, I can maybe make others feel the same way you make me feel when I listen to pieces like this.
crying. you play so beautifully. watching kanon for the first time right now and i really loved last regrets from the first time i heard it. one day i will teach myself to play again.
I love your arrangement of Tori no Uta so much… especially the beautiful change in dynamics from 2:18-the gentle, delicate melody of the left hand accompaniment is extraordinarily pleasing to the ears. I had to come back to this video ‘cause of nostalgia, and this is just making me very emotional. Amazing. This entire medley is amazing.
Tori no Uta is so beautifully arranged! Thank you Animenz-sensei. I got to learn of this OP to air through this arrangement of yours. Happy to say I'm hooked to it, thanks to this lovely arrangement!
I know how you feel but have you any idea how hard unravel is when played right? His version is fucking awesome considering it is really an electronic, metal, punk and classic crossover!
ik what ur saying the leaps and arpeggios are godly but I like this video of his 1st and his Nagi no asukara 2nd because its so relaxing they embody the essence of modern classics
I agree with madlife that this song has a hit in the emotions... But mehh.. everyone has their opinions. Unravel is a different type of “music”. Lets say that the point is.. Animenz if fkin awesome! 😎👍👌
I come back to this video often. The music from these anime’s give me happiness and meaning to my soul. I remember sobbing my eyes out the first time I watch Clannad and Kanon. Beautiful pieces of art.
Still the best and my most favorite Animenz cover song/series of songs. This is my go to song whenever I feel like the weight of the world presses down on me and when I find myself in the darkest inescapable depths. This song lifts me back to the surface every single time. Thank you Animenz for this masterpiece.
Clannad, Air, and Kanon all hit close for me. When I was around 8-9, the Clannad scenes with Tomoya and his father especially made me cry. Those scenes were the ones that made me cry, because they reminded me of my father, and how I don't see him very often with him being in the military.
Thank you Animenz, you've been the first one to inspire me to actually want to play piano. I used to take formal lessons, but I was quickly bored with how simple the songs were and constrictive the music I would play would be. You opened my eyes to the arrangements of anime music, which I have always loved the sound and chord progressions.
Wow. What a masterpiece. All the motifs are executed perfectly, and each melody seamlessly melds together with one another. Even though the melodies are simple on their own, each individual voice sings out to create even more layers. It must have been very anguishing to be stuck on the original version and not being able to find the inspiration to progress, but even in the darkest moments that we as composers and artists face, all it takes is one tiny light to spark new life and new ideas in a piece. Even if it's not what you initially envisioned, you can still be immensely proud of the end product. Congratulations on finishing this beautiful medley! It is truly a masterpiece.
Even the hardest moment in life might later be a sweet memory. Time moves on, waiting for no one. Hearing these melodies once again after so many years makes me feel old. Its just unfair how I am turning old but these songs still feel fresh.
Not sure how many times my eyes have to bear witness to this shit, but saying "F" when somebody dies is fucking disrespectful. I hope you've learned from 7 months ago and now wouldn't think of saying something so shitty.
Your dedication to making the best of the songs you cherish is truly stunning. You are an artistic genius. You are. You are one of very few pianists who can transcribe not only compositions of the highest quality, but your heartfelt emotions. I read the stories behind your transcriptions and I can't help but admire your drive and persistence. You delivered exceptionally well in this medley. There might be dark times in your life, but rest assured, you are the best at what you do. Keep up the majestic work. We are proud of you.
Every once a while I will come back to listen to this medley. I will start to reminisce about those anime series that I watch the first time round. The joy, the pain at that moment came flowing back to me yet again.
This 5 year journey to transcribe these timeless openings was completed in the best possible way. My heart strings were pulled to and fro. This transcription truly brought out many strong and deep emotions. It encompasses all the things that we all hold dear to us, all the reasons why we want to share the beauty of anime with the world. A masterpiece.
+Yukiteru Amano Funny story, I came back to listen to this again as I finally got around to watching Clannad, and am now in Afterstory. I took a look at the description, and lo-and-behold I had thumbed this beauty down. Those onion ninja's man, they strike when you least expect it. Gotta watch out
These were the first three anime I ever watched starting with Kanon, Clannad, Air in that order. It is the best decision I could have ever made. The nostalgia hit me hard when I listened to this video. This is true art that I will remember for probably all my life. :)
Clannad is the first anime who taught me what is life. It made me cried a ton and I'm not who i am today if isn't for clannad. I really love Toki wo kizamu uta, dango daikazuko, and roaring tides 2
Listening to this really makes me reflect, I'm in highschool and during my childhood I only spoke to people during school barely, after school I would hide away in my room I did this up until 6th grade when a bully from 4th grade who lived a few doors down would walk past my house and occasionally hang out. I actually hung out with him everyday until he moved, but because of him I started to get out more and experience my childhood. These songs make me regret everything up until then. These anime and songs mean a lot to me.
Honestly I thought piano was gonna sound weird for anime theme songs, but this is sooo beautiful (god there is no emoji that can express my feels) Thank you
congratulations, its been three years since I watched all of Clannad and I took me a year and a half to get over it and here you are bringing me feels back.
I'm 20 now, but I remember watching this video when I was around 15 or 16 wanting to be able to play like this SO BADLY. I never did end up learning, but I still dream about being able to do this 😍
Air, Kanon, Clannad are anime works that have definitely changed my life. In addition, Jun Maeda's music in the works is wonderful music that pierces the heart.
Words really can't express how emotional this made me. I recently booted up the Kanon VN again after 5+ years and I never expected how much it still touches me after all this time. These stories really hold such a special place in my heart and I can't wait to re-explore them again.
I have these shows to thank for learning that anime has the potential to evoke such strong emotions from so many people. People poured their hearts out making these shows in a good environment and for one senseless act to take their lives, to viciously end people's lives short for any reason makes me feel so hopeless and depressed. May the victims rest in peace.
These 3 visual novels will always be ingrained into my memories. Just hearing these songs fills me with a deep melancholy that i can't really describe.
I was totally unprepared for the flood of emotion when the Clannad: After D Story opening song hit me. That anime, along with both versions of Fruits Basket, continues to stick with me every day I walk this earth. One day, I won't be here to walk anymore, but these memories will be by my side forever.
My very first 3 anime I've watched: Kanon, Clannad, Air. After them, I fell in love with music and anime. I've seen over 7290 episodes by now and still watching ;). Love your music vids.
I was expecting you to put a little busters song too since it was also from key. but it sounds great anyway , and yeah you definitely lied about this to be an easy piece lolol btw the piano sounds really great ! I hope you can record more on this piano in the future , yet I still wonder how you will do once you graduate from the conservatory ... ;_; Anyway time to listen it countless times again and cry in the corner ...
***** What if you actually really should do so ? I mean I think a lot of people are willing to help you to get a good piano setup (well the price is still pretty high lol) but at least that would definitely help you
***** I honestly think your fans would be very open to the idea. You have given us sheets for 5 years now O.o... without even asking for anything in return really. Kyle is funding a grand piano via twitch and Theister is funding for more open reasons but still funding none the less. I think it be worth a try whats the worst that can happen? it does not work and you look for another way! The only problem would be you would need to fund the great rooms you play in as well! Regardless I am so very happy to see this sheet, everything else will be put on hold now! Keep up the crazy good work man!
***** Isn't Kyle Landry doing pretty much exactly that? He started asking for donations so he could buy a Steinway, so it's not out of the question. I think you have a loyal enough fanbase that people would actually be willing to donate. Especially if you started streaming, or something of the sort.
I don't have words for this. It made me break down in tears and I'm not the type of person that does things like that. Incredible. The third movement hit he so hard it legitimately took my breath away.
That you are willing to share the fruits of your hard work with the public is something that demonstrates your generosity and true love of music. I am so grateful for your wonderful sheet music.
