Brahms Lullaby on Violin
March 8th, 2016, marked one year since I began taking violin lessons, and I decided to write this post to celebrate.(Read the full article)
Flying with Brahms' Waltz
In violin class last month, I arrived at the fifth track in the Suzuki Violin Method Volume 2. The book only says that it's a waltz composed by Johannes Brahms, but in fact, its whole title is "Waltz Opus 39 Number 15". My homework was to describe what comes to mind when listening to this music. And I was supposed to let my imagination fly (nothing like, "The composer meant this, this and that"). So I let it fly. It flew through the roof, and towards the clouds (more on this below). I've always liked to imagine the songs I listen to as though they were the "background music" or the "soundtrack" for something, so it was an interesting experience. Here's the result (warning: ramblings of someone who has no classical music background whatsoever :P): (Read the full article)
Server Migration and Blog System Change
Even though the blog's visual didn't change much, it's core has changed drastically.(Read the full article)
An Introductory Video to CeVIO
I've already mentioned here on the blog a few voice synthesizer software, like Read the full article)
In the Mood to DASH, Reloaded! (Updated 2015/08/04)
I'd already talked here on the blog about my interest in the Rockman DASH series (known as Mega Man Legends in the West), which unfortunately had its third game canceled and left its fans craving for more. Capcom hasn't shown any interest in continuing the series, but a few days ago, a light at the end of the tunnel came from somewhere else. (Read the full article)
Rockman DASH - "We are the Three Bonne Brothers" Violin Arrangements
Those who have read my other posts probably noticed that I'm currently obsessed with violins.(Read the full article)
Rockman DASH - "We are the Three Bonne Brothers" Keyboard Arrangements
These are my keyboard arrangements of the song "We are the Three Bonne Brothers", also known as the theme song for the Bonnes, the charismatic air pirates from the Rockman DASH/Mega Man Legends series.(Read the full article)
Gossec Gavotte - Friedlander Violin Cover
In my previous post, I wrote how I chose the Read the full article)
Virtual Violins
Many times, I thought, "Ah, maybe this song would sound nice if played with a violin" and when I tried to reproduce the idea with my keyboard, it was disappointing.(Read the full article)
In the Mood to DASH!
I began revisiting the Rockman DASH (Mega Man Legends) series, watching (read "listening") some playthroughs and cutscenes to refresh my memory (I don't have the games anymore), trying to finally understand the plot. (Read the full article)