Volo Theme (Piano Etude) Pokémon
Музыка
The infamous Volo Theme from Pokémon Legends Arceus. Probably one of the hardest Boss fights in the series so far (here's looking at you Pokémon Scarlett and Violet). This one took a bunch of practice to play on this digital keyboard.
Sheets: www.musicnotes.com/l/H2Kh4
Edit: I can't believe it but after listening to the original I unintentionally missed a chord change. First time I think. Bonus points if you can figure out where.
0:00 Intro
0:19 A Section
0:57 Transition
1:09 B Section
1:35 Transition (Octaves)
1:59 Cynthia Theme!
2:26 Closing Theme/Codetta
2:44 Outro/Video Links
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=====(The Details/Performer's Notes)=====
This arrangement is quite tricky because even though it is slightly slower than Cynthia's Theme, it contains her theme in it's entirety plus some extra new sections, exclusive to Volo's Theme, that are fairly difficult (the most difficult section is at 0:37 due to the voicing and leaps in the right hand combined with those left hand arpeggios). Individually each section isn't so bad, but put together and it becomes a bit of a nightmare to get a clean take. I'd say overall it is more difficult than Cynthia's Approach/Pre-battle music: • Pokemon Diamond/Pearl:...
On a personal note, this is my first video in over 5 months. I was burnt out and took a much needed break from YT/the content grind this summer, completely updated my setup (still need to get a new camera though) and spent some time focusing on other aspects of life. I'm still trying to navigate/find a life/work balance that works for me, but am getting back into the swing of things here on YT. The break also allowed me to practice and really settle into the passagework/music for this arrangement, on a level that I almost never get to with YT uploads. Usually I upload very technical arrangements like this, barely in my fingers but this time everything got to 'marinate' for a while. The result is a much more accurate/settled performance imho.
Thank you for your patience and understanding/sticking with the channel during that 5+ month gap in content. The YT grind and algorithm can be hard, especially in a niche genre like piano covers. Every comment (I pretty much read all of them), view, like, etc is truly appreciated. Thank you. In the near future, my friend and colleague Ryan Z 'Piano Guy' and I have a Halloween VERSUS coming up next on a classic video game tune. Wish us both luck.
Side note: One downside for the new setup is the room has deeper (more plush/high) carpets which cause the keyboard to vibrate/rock/move during intense playing. I'm looking for a solution but decided to upload this video anyway to see how distracting it is. It wasn't nearly as bad as what I thought it was going to look like tbh. Let me know your thoughts, or if you even noticed it, in the comments below.
Your Pianist,
Erik C.
P.S. Sheets are like 95% done and I just need to put the finishing touches on them and submit them to my editors.
#volotheme #pokemon #pianocover
=======(More Info)=======
Track: Volo Theme
Composers: Go Ichinose
Hitomi Sato
Hiromitsu Maeba
Performer: Erik Correll
Sheets: www.musicnotes.com/l/H2Kh4
Midi: TBA
Audio: TBA
======== (Credits)=======
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Пікірлер: 294
"what is with this bloodline's obsession with Garchomp and pianos" -Alpharad
@Sentient-potato
5 ай бұрын
It’s a good question tho
@pascalprincess
2 ай бұрын
When i built a pokemon tabletop char in this line....gible as starter.
@franciscojaviermendezrinco1902
3 күн бұрын
"I wasn't scared... Until I heard the piano." - Also Alpharad
Before the final battle with Volo: I may be a bit overleveled for this... Once the music hits: *I MAY BE A BIT DANGEROUSLY UNDERLEVELED FOR THIS!*
@mikestevens322
Ай бұрын
Me pulling up with my level 99 legendary team my brother traded me
Seeing Volo open with Spiritomb while Cynthia theme plays in the background is a feeling I cannot describe with words.
@Orcaluv26
Жыл бұрын
There is one: Fear
@Vexy93
10 ай бұрын
You think Volo is fearsome but what happens after you defeat him is even worse
@somethingsomethingsomethin9009
7 ай бұрын
"i signed up for a ffun adventure n--- not for... FUCKIN WALKING INTO A WRONG HOUSE"
@user-mo4bt7bx3u
6 ай бұрын
i would have chosen death any day over that.
@DiabeticDude26
6 ай бұрын
I can. I shitted myself
I remember when I was fighting Volo and I started to hear Cynthia’s theme in it, my eyes widened as I remembered how she curb stomped my team time after time.
@TiltCntrlz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but Cynthia only had a party of 6. Volo cheats and has MORE!
@darkgoblin5681
Жыл бұрын
@@TiltCntrlz eh there is exp share though, so it's easier.
@antoniluwu
Жыл бұрын
@@darkgoblin5681 xp share but only when the battle ends
@yohan385
Жыл бұрын
yeah, i Shit myself when i heard that music
@Chilly23
11 ай бұрын
I just use sheer cold when I fought cynthia💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
Volo IMO is the most underated and dangerous living thing in the Pokemon series. He's not even a trainer. That's not the reason. Unlike other antogonists, he doesn't have a team of minions who flock his name around or a special device to "control" pokemon. He's just this guy, some merchant, that the God of Pokemon considered Volo a universal threat... Nobody could stop him either. Think about the time-period: Just having a Pokemon walk with you was looked down upon and unheard of. If you had a Pikachu, the locals would question your mental health and ask "You're friends with that thing?!" They are literally considered MONSTERS (Pocket Monsters). You appeared so could introduce/open everyone to the idea of coexisting with them. Volo was ALREADY secretely doing that. By the time you showed up, he was making Giratina open space-time rifts (yes Girattina, that one Pokemon who controls the opposite dimension). If you didn't get in his way, he'd likely have Palkia and Dialga too. Edit: I'd like to think Cynthia is so strong because she has HIS genetics. He's basically would Cynthia would have been if she was evil and born in that time period.
@zero-jm7ok
5 ай бұрын
I'm not finished with the game yet but I've got to the point where I need to catch all Pokémon to meet Arceus. Until your comment, I hadn't realized that's the reason Arceus sent you down. Maybe I missed something crucial in between. Though I think Volo's true intentions showing up towards the end of the game really hurt his potential as a true threat which would have been SO iconic.
@Saber_Nico
Ай бұрын
idk if this has been confirmed or not, but I do think that we still play as Lucas/Dawn in that game and I do think it's a direct sequel to DPP. After winning the championship against Cynthia, Arceus saw it fit that the player should go back in time and defeat Volo as he is identical to Cynthia.
he’s alive omg
@ErikCPianoman
Жыл бұрын
I LIVE!!
@borja556
Жыл бұрын
@@ErikCPianoman uoooo incredible! You too!! Are you ? Jajajaj have a good day. Good work 👍
@rinkeshjain9427
Жыл бұрын
@@ErikCPianoman uhm, no, you don't live. The Cynthia blood line Spares You.
@gabileroy8958
Жыл бұрын
@@ErikCPianomangladion fight thème??
I love the more sinister sound this has in the beginning compared to Cynthias theme. Great rendition!
@estebanramirez1178
6 ай бұрын
Cynthia’s theme inspires power and majesty over you. A scary challenge, but one you willingly accept to overcome. Volo’s variation inspires dread; corrupting an already daunting challenge being thrust upon you with the intent of your destruction.
I love how you played that part of the iconic Chynthia’s Battle Theme melody at 01:29 changing from the Major Chord to the minor chord…. You’re awesome at playing piano❤️ goosebumps, I literally started crying
@Unchecked69
11 ай бұрын
normal
@justinvarela1885
8 ай бұрын
Normal
@emisorano
4 ай бұрын
normal
@Locust_Q
4 ай бұрын
Fly
@TheTrueNyxa
3 ай бұрын
normal
When you enter a normal looking house in the early game and Cynthia and Volo are just staring at the door when you walk in... and then the music starts. Rut roh Raggy
@megaman37456
Жыл бұрын
Cynthia isn't so scary, but Volo's crazy eye is terrifying.
I'll never get tired of your arrangements
@cycloz3197
Жыл бұрын
Wa toujours fidèle toi xD
@craftmarne
Жыл бұрын
@@cycloz3197 oui
This whole piece is so amazing! All the little nuances of Cynthia's theme were woven in so perfectly.
Great to have you back buddy! Incredible playing as always!! I wish there was some way you could dispel those phantom notes though 😆 I wonder if everyone is ready for what we have in the works 👀
@ErikCPianoman
Жыл бұрын
Thx man. Yeah phantom notes are just a fact of life for a pianist. I'm planning something special for our Halloween VERSUS. Can't wait to see what you have in store!
@pianodude123
Жыл бұрын
bro facts. i have friends that have a hard time playing certain pieces. their whole style is literally just phantom notes! 💀😂
This is amazing! You've managed to top the Cynthia theme in almost every way! This has got to be one of the best renditions of this theme on the platform!
@donkcy5176
Жыл бұрын
It’s Volo’s
@chaoseros5607
Жыл бұрын
@@donkcy5176 go to the gen 4 games its cynthia's theme when u walk into her room
@tommytittle1992
Жыл бұрын
@@chaoseros5607 Volo's theme is a rendition of Cynthia's intro theme and her battle theme. It's for when you battle Volo...therefore it's Volo's theme, based off Cynthia's theme.
@chaoseros5607
Жыл бұрын
@@tommytittle1992 ok i thought they were the same.
@megaman37456
Жыл бұрын
@@chaoseros5607 They are not. Volo's theme fuses Cynthia's intro and battle themes together.
I platonically love this man so much
"What is with this bloodline with Garchomps and Pianos"
This felt like a flex, a good bye, and a thank you all rolled into one.
Missed you ! I didn't expect to see this theme considering you've already covered Cynthia's approaching theme but that's a nice surprise, I love the new sections like that one at 0:56 ! PS : i didn't notice the carpet thing at all, it sounds great
@Galaxy-jy9wl
Жыл бұрын
That transition was amazing
Your Fairy Fountain arrangement came up in my playlist the other day and I wondered how long it's been since you've uploaded. Glad to find you've heard my call 😂. Great work as always!
God this was beautiful. I can hear all of the emotions Volo vented in Hisui from the way you play. His internal struggle, his mental strife, his last stand - it’s all so vivid in this song. I feel myself battling against a nihilistic alter ego deep inside me. Somehow, this tune helps me articulate the feelings I’m going through and feels like therapy for my soul. Thank you for creating this beautiful piece of art 🙏🏾
Just joining my voice to the chorus of people who are glad to see you’re back! Another stunning piece - great to see you upload again :)
This is an incredible arrangement!! Holy moly so much going on throughout this. I dream of arranging music with this much depth and complexity
Let's go! I love your piano music and I'm exceptionally excited about this one! Arceus has to be one of my favorite Pokémon games, although I never reached the end. I did manage to beat Volo though! Keep up with the great work!
YOOOOO Here's hoping it tops Cynthia's! I know it'll be tough to do, but if anyone could beat your past self it'll be you!
I absolutely love watching your series, and your piano, and I ended up showing your channel to my mother, who absolutely loves listening and playing the piano; she was quite impressed with your works!
I love how diverse this theme is!
Amazing! It’s incredible what you can do with these themes! I’ve seen your channel for a while and it’s all so impacting!
Gorgeous as always! Your videos always seem to bring a tear to my eye !
Awesome arrangement! Your playing is always amazing!
Wow. This must've been even harder than Cynthia's Theme song. I'm glad you're able to make these videos again.
Hey long time no see ! What a nice surprise to see a new arrangement from you; your virtuosic and classical-influenced style is something I always look forward to. This one is no exception haha
So glad your back! Amazing vid!
Very glad that you're back and excited for the future!
Glad to see you back! Amazing performance as well!
“OH DEAR GOD NO! GIRATINA JUST SWITCHED TO ORIGIN FORME!!!”
That was fuckin amazing bro!!! Glad you are back
Omg I requested this. Thank you !!!
I swear every time he does a song it's always godly. Like he can't do something bad, it's always a mastercraft !
Please never stop making these
Just asking because it is refreshing and it reminds me of something I can’t seem to place, B Section is so beautifully played it reminds me of something but I can’t seem to place it. Love all you have put in this piece. Just takes me down memory lane with Cynthia and Volo thank you so much ❤
I first thought "wow. This is totally out of my skill level." But so far ive learned 5 of the 7 sections!! (Granted, 4 of them i still can't play at the actual tempo, but STILL.) Thank you so much for creating this KILLER arrangement. Cant wait to wow some people with this piece >:D
holy crap, amazing work! lots of chills
and HE IS ALIVE! 😅
This was awesome! I'm definitely subscribing
Well I know what I'll be practicing for months now haha. Great arrangement, I can't wait to try learn it!
this gives me so many memories.
BRO THIS IS INSANE!!! HOW R U SO GOOD U R LITERALLY GOD OF PIANO!! 🔥🔥 this is more than sufficient to keep me hyped while waiting for the Pokemon ruby/saph/emer credits! (hint to remind you for next vid content 😉)
Beautiful ! Congratulations
THA TRANSITION THO !! OMG WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SEGMENT!
Wow.., simply wow. You made 0:50 to 2:00 minutes your own. Fantastic, absolutely wonderful. This piece is challenging by any measure, and you played it very beautifully.
@themonsterhuntertgamer8930
Жыл бұрын
Wdym, everything played in this remix is in the original
i love how greatly you improved this arrangement. to be brutally honest ur last vid for this arrangement was prob my least fav. u had sorta hard time executing it last time and i wasnt much better when i played it lol. but MAN WHAT A COMEBACK!! i ADORED the octave transition and codetta. i have so many things i want to say about the outstanding and creativity of the structure of this arrangement that i just cant put into sufficient words. i wish u could teach me how u arrange these masterpieces. CANT WAIT to learn this myself!!!!!!
Wow great cover!
I knew this was familiar and then I thought back and remembered the discord concert you had😬👌 Nice to finally see it release, hope all has been well during these crazy months🙏 Welcome back, and what a way to make it back!💥
also why does his theme starts from terrifying to happy to ''this is where the fun begins'' it gives me the chills
The king is back
The return of the king
Nice job man! I bet those octaves in the LH took a lot of practice.
After 3 months,finally I learnt to play the intro ;) Ty!!!
The series of rising notes at 0:05 and 2:34 give me flashbacks to the theme of Deviljho from Monster Hunter. That's just the type of menacing presence that I'd expect of Cynthia's ancestor. I don't know if this was planned in the composition, but it works so well
I’m so hyped
And when the world needed him most, he returned.
Quite literally music to my ears
I can feel the tension and stress man, that battle really gave me trouble. Especially since I didn’t overlevel or want to spam items
@ErikCPianoman
Жыл бұрын
Same. I think I ended up using some tho. Some of the boss battles in this game were surprisingly hard for a Pokemon game. A refreshing change imho.
Oh God it's all Piano! Run for it! In all seriousness this is awsome
YOOOOOOOOOO, instant shivers.
I could Imagine Volo going up to Cynthia and noting down every note in her song and be like "Yea I am Saving the start of that in my theme"
I would love to have either Volo's or Cynthia's piano theme in my wedding just to scare my friends if I invite them😂❤😂
Beautiful! I'm glad someone finally did a cover and did it so wonderfully! There should be more, but thankful for that a cover has been done
omg just watched your cynthias theme etude and thoufght what else can this dude play. now i found an better version of it nice! Good joob
I love your videos. I thank you so much you inspired me to play piano and I love to play piano.
久しぶりのポケモン! しかもウォロめっちゃ好きだから嬉しい!
Spectacular
Amazing! 😊
I would love to hear a version of this piece with an extended version of 1:23 - 1:34 as I feel that this part of the song is very good and could make the song better as a whole.
MY MAN IS BACK I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
transition goes hard
wait was worth It B-)
been rewatching a lot of your stuff lately, seems you're branching out in some styles when you arrange recently!
I like how for a moment goes from boss battle to generic adventure theme into EXTREME PAIN
Me encantó está versión, excelente trabajo, saludos
This really calms you down when your upset or sad
You are incredible
Mind blown!!!!!
He’s BAAAAAAAAAAAAACK
YOU ARE THE GOAT
I was so happy to hear that theme There should be a band playing this
Your midna's lament sheet is still say coming soon. It's the most beautiful cover. Hope you don't forget it.
@ErikCPianoman
Жыл бұрын
Thx for the reminder😅.
@mcmark2874
Жыл бұрын
@@ErikCPianoman also i would love to see the full sheet for kass‘s theme! i just loove these arrangements, would be sick if you would still do it, thanks for the great work! :)
Bravo!
Fudge i just learned the geeat fairy fountain etude now i gotta learn this?!
old fans who never played PLA: "don't you mean cynthia's theme ?"
@murilocardoso6769
2 ай бұрын
I played PLA before the Sinnoh games so I got ptsd from Volo when I battled Cynthia. It’s the opposite of what some people felt
Absolutely fantastic. Played this at all volume
he came for more than just the w
finally
B section always gives me the fucking chills i love it
The moment this started playing, I realized Volo looked so familiar... even more when he unleashed his team on me and I was like "hmm should have brought that ice type".
👍👍 So good! 👍👍👍👍
Great Stuff! Maybe Shoal Cave soon for spooky month?
Excellent!!!. 🙂💯🎹👏👏👏🎶🎼👍
Omg Cynthia flashback/ volo Theme
Cynthias return 🥲💀
Great job on this cover! I think this sounds better than Cynthia's theme on piano, if I'm being honest :D
@ErikCPianoman
Жыл бұрын
I think I like it better too.