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Kabukibear

Happy Strumming!

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Joined: Mar 22 2007

Putting to together a book and a cd for a contest I will be getting together in the future. Right now, I'm researching the music that will be in the book and the pieces to record for the cd and I would like people's input.

Think best of the best. You can suggest pieces I've already arranged that you think should be in the book, or you can suggest pieces you would like to see in the book. Also, for the cd you can suggest pieces I've recorded to be included, as well as pieces that I've arranged but haven't recorded to BE recorded and included, else you can suggest pieces you would like to see arranged and recorded.

I'm looking for the best of the best here, so let me know your absolute favorites, the must haves, spanning from the oldest to the newest systems. For the cd, remember I can only choose a limited number for an audio cd, so only suggest the ones you think MUST be on there.

Hope to hear some great suggestions. Back to work!
Submitted on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 19:49

I think your best work is

surreal

Eric: tank,godlike

Location: Arizona

Joined: Jan 04 2009

I think your best work is when you take a small minimalistic tune and go wild with it. Like DK in Love and your latest Mario 64 File Select tab. If you could perhaps take a crack at a arranging a few more in that spirit for the book, it'd be quite enjoyable and would certainly make the book "stand out" from your more straight forward arrangements.

As for the CD, is it going to be strictly solo guitar? Like, if the forum was up to it, couldn't we combine some recordings from everyone in the community and even do something new like a large guitar collab for the last spot on the CD.

Collaborating on a big song, like dancing mad, mario rpg's entire ending sequence, the MGS theme, or whatever.

Just my random thoughts on the matter.
Submitted on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 19:57

These arrangements of yours

archard

Joined: Jan 11 2007

These arrangements of yours stand out to me

  • Lilium (Elfen Lied)
  • Radical Dreamers (Chrono Cross)
  • Level 1 (Donkey Kong)
  • Birth of a God (Final Fantasy VII)
  • Besaid Island (Final Fantasy X)
  • Suteki da Ne Orchestral Version (Final Fantasy X) - would LOVE a recording of this
  • Dr. Wily's Stage (Mega Man VI)
  • Final Bowser Theme (Super Mario 64)
  • Shion - Past Memory (Xenosaga)
  • Underworld (Legend of Zelda)
  • File Select Screen (Super Mario 64)
  • Traverse Town (Kingdom Hearts)
  • 1,000 Words (Final Fantasy X-2)
  • The Dragon Spreads Its Wings (Final Fantasy V)
  • The Kingdom of San d'Oria (Final Fantasy XI)
  • Wind Crest - The Three Trails (Final Fantasy X-2)
  • Valentina (Super Mario RPG)
  • Circle of Eternity (KiRite) - might be considered a transcription but I still love it
  • You Were There (Ico)

I'm glad you're doing this Kabuki. I've always wanted a sheet music book full of your arrangements.

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Submitted on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 20:46

my vote will go for departure

SalemJeanette

Save Your Tears.

Location: Popular Land.

Joined: Jul 03 2009

my vote will go to departure ff crystal chronicles and for the song you should arrange for the book my vote will go to kamiki festival from Okami

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Little J.
Submitted on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 07:09

I agree with surreal + Shion

RexLeRouge

IMPACTO

Joined: Aug 15 2008

I agree with surreal + Shion - Past Memory (Xenosaga), Final Bowser Theme (Super Mario 64) and Birth of a God (Final Fantasy VII)
Submitted on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 07:18

Here's my 2 cents

TKStriker

Aspiring Gametarist

Location: Where I'm needed most

Joined: Feb 01 2008

What's up K-Bear. Are you planning on selling these? If so, I would suggest including some tabs that you really love that you CAN'T find on this site. That bit of "supply and demand" will really add value to your project. You could also drum up business by making recordings of these new tabs and directing your viewers to your book for the tablature. Just my thoughts. Oh, by the way, once it's done, if you list it on E-bay, I'll be sure to buy a copy. Thanks.

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Submitted on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 09:40

All good suggestions. Now any

Kabukibear

Happy Strumming!

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Joined: Mar 22 2007

All good suggestions. Now any ideas on pieces that I haven't arrangd that you'd love to see in? Think, "If I had to choose music that symbolized gaming music, what would it be?" Classics, like mario bros, zelda, etc.
Submitted on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 09:40

This pieces would be EPIC The

Vic9mm

The Fingerstyle Mechanic

Location: Dallas Texas

Joined: Aug 27 2008

This piece would be EPIC The Credit roll to Link to the Past.

Secret of Evermore Dark Castle

Secret of Evermore White Castle Town

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Submitted on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 10:57

It seems like most of the

Parhelion

Joined: Mar 02 2009

It seems like most of the "classics" have been covered already, so I can't suggest any there. There's a scarcity of Tales of Symphonia tabs though, and its a relatively popular game. IMO, Motoi Sakuraba's music is usually hit or miss, but its consistently above par in ToS.

Beyond Good and Evil is another, but the music might be difficult to arrange.

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Submitted on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 19:31

Cid's theme from FF7... I

Maikoi92

Linsey

Location: Belgium

Joined: Apr 21 2009

Cid's theme from FF7... I know you love it, IMO it's a must. The more I listen to it the more I fall in love with it >.<

I know FF Advent Children is not a game.. but... "Cloud Smiles" on solo guitar, à la Kabuki, would definitely make me tear up.

Can't think of any more right now, must.. sleep.. z z z z

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Submitted on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 18:28

Re: All good suggestions. Now any

RexLeRouge

IMPACTO

Joined: Aug 15 2008

Kabukibear said

All good suggestions. Now any ideas on pieces that I haven't arrangd that you'd love to see in? Think, "If I had to choose music that symbolized gaming music, what would it be?" Classics, like mario bros, zelda, etc.

If my childhood was games:

- the Donkey kong country series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pezKg0BrOBA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAFJoATw3Kw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc2bNs8qbek

- Doom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKHOiTE_2sM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3IA3Nop3o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbh3ZYuTBDY

- Earthworm Jim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKVrauH1jfc

- Super Ghouls 'n' Ghosts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca5wVnlo8sw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiYziqgDTUI&feature=related

- FinalFantasy Mystic Quest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKEUJ2pHIYg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SGUbLn_Uhw

Well that's just a few, I'm sure you can do great things with these :)
Submitted on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 19:47

Re: All good suggestions. Now any

thiagobpaiva

Thiago

Location: BRAZIL

Joined: Feb 10 2009

Here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRV_A5ZDXyo
Wild arms - Into the Wilderness

this song is a challenge. This song is from the game Wild Arms, to ps1.
if you try it I know will do a good job.

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thiago
Submitted on Sat, 01/09/2010 - 16:54

Re: All good suggestions. Now any

Vic9mm

The Fingerstyle Mechanic

Location: Dallas Texas

Joined: Aug 27 2008

thiagobpaiva said

Here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRV_A5ZDXyo
Wild arms - Into the Wilderness

this song is a challenge. This song is from the game Wild Arms, to ps1.
if you try it I know will do a good job.

I love that song Thiago.
@kabuki I listened to that sailing to the world on you tube and came across this nice arranged piano score.

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Submitted on Sat, 01/09/2010 - 19:12

<3 this one. Its a repeated

Parhelion

Joined: Mar 02 2009

<3 this one. Its a repeated short melody so it might be a challenge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy64jRpnTcE

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Submitted on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 17:33

I'm a bit late but i would

Kwame700

Joined: Jan 20 2010

I'm a bit late but i would love to see this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5NBz4ZAC8o especially since i can't find this tab anywhere else.
Submitted on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 06:53

Re: All good suggestions. Now any

TStark

Joined: Feb 08 2010

thiagobpaiva said

Here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRV_A5ZDXyo
Wild arms - Into the Wilderness

this song is a challenge. This song is from the game Wild Arms, to ps1.
if you try it I know will do a good job.

I second this notion. Its so perfect for classical I'm surprised you haven't done it already.

Loss of Me/Rose of May should make an appearance in the this book and cd, fantastic song and tab that I'd love to here you actually play. Also a fan of your Hero of Time - Wind Waker intro piece. It's a mix of the best of the best, classic game music and also sounds amazing as a standalone piece.
That's my input for now at least.

Submitted on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 06:01