"Final Lament" from my brand-new piano solo studio album "The Scent of Sorrow: One Hour of Piano Passion Vol. 2". Out now on all music- and streaming platforms! 

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Final Lament

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I’m Not A Mountain

If I could choose 
the things that I knew 
And all the things that I’d seen
I’d let the room fill with memories until 
The walls were staring at me 

The mystery of life 
Has just taken flight
I watch the walls closing in
So I swallow my pride and 
Take another bite 
I guess I’m dreaming again

I swear I’m not attached to living the past 
But I can’t get off my feet
You say we all go mad but I don’t believe that 
so you’ll prove it to me

If I could choose
Then I’d never lose 
I’d always take without giving 
I wrote down the truth 
In letters to you 
But I know you’ll never get them

If I were a mountain 
I’d stand my ground and
Maybe I’d never listen 
But if I were a mountain
I’d close my mouth and
Maybe I’d be forgiving

But I’m not 
I’m not 
No I’m not 
I’m not 

I’m not a mountain I can’t hold you on my own 
The mirror calls me so far and yet so close
There in the square 
My arms in the air 
Is it so bad to be alone? 
I can do it on my own 

(Instrumental interlude)

Is it really so bad? 
Is it really so bad?
I can do it on my own

I'm Not A Mountain

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvUwg_tRmKQ

"Tifa's Theme" feat. James Brady
Nobuo Uematsu
Arr: Tyler J. Mire
Performed by the Multiplayer Big Band

-Score Link: https://bit.ly/2TQqCJT 

Mixed/Edited By: Tyler J. Mire
Mastered by: Mike Haynes

Like many my age, Final Fantasy VII is one of my favorite games of all time. It was the first JRPG I ever played and it started my life long fascination with the FF series in general and JRPGs as a whole. It is was what inspired me to become a game developer and game composer. Nobuo Uematsu is up there as one of the most important musical influences in my life, standing shoulder to shoulder with my favorites such as Thad Jones, John Williams, Robert Lamm, Jimmy Pankow, and Maria Schneider. The importance of this game (and Uematsu's music) in my life can not be understated.

As I decided I would arrange a piece from FF7, I realized all the obvious choices had been covered often. Who hasn't heard arrangements of the Main Theme or One Winged Angel? So I went with the lesser heard, Tifa's Theme. The first decision was who would play the melody? After deciding on flugelhorn, I enlisted my friend from the UK, James Brady, to perform. His creamy tone and tasteful interpretation really elevate the piece. As I was working through the basic arrangement at the piano, I soon realized that a pop ballad groove reminiscent of something you might hear in the late 60s/early 70s - would work perfectly with the flugelhorn. I kept the arrangement tasteful and tried to not overdo the harmonic approach, as to allow the melody to shine through.

As I kept arranging, I realized that what the piece was missing was lush strings. As someone with lots of wind, brass and rhythm section experience, working with strings was exciting and new (and a bit scary)! I am very fortunate to have received the help of some wonderful game audio colleagues who are all great string performers. I have listed their channels below so you can hear more of their work.

Other highlights are the blink-and-you-miss-it woodwind chorale in the intro and the entire ensemble work in the climax. The band played spectacularly and this might be my favorite track I've done so far. Without the musicians, these pieces are just notes on a page. Many, many thanks to all the performers. And to the listener, I appreciate you. I hope you enjoy!

Reeds:
Brett McDonald (Alto Sax, Flute)
Dionte George (Alto Sax)
Sarah Roberts (Tenor Sax)
Jimmy Bowland (Tenor Sax, Clarinet)
Kelsey Mire (Bari Sax, Bassoon)
Diane Dunn (Oboe)
Emily Bowland (Clarinet)

Trumpets:
Tyler Mire (lead)
Thomas Davis
Casey Brefka
Ally Hany Albrecht

Trombones:
Chris Ott (lead)
DJ Rice
Allison Martin
Ian Calhoun

Rhythm:
Lindsey Miller - Guitar
Matt Endahl - Rhodes
Thomas Davis - Electric Bass
Joshua Hunt - Drums

The "Beautiful Bows"

Violins:
Narek Papoyan
Isaac Schutz
Nico Mendoza (https://youtube.com/c/NicoMendozaMusic)
Juan Cruz (https://www.instagram.com/jdcviolin)
Moon Jelly (https://www.youtube.com/c/MoonJelly)

Violas:
Isaac Schutz
Juan Cruz
Brooks Leibee (https://twitter.com/brooks_leibee)

Cello:
Scott Semanski
IsrafelCello (https://www.youtube.com/c/IsrafelCello)

Critical Hits

Tifa's Theme (feat. James Brady)

Played on a Bösendorfer 170 with Maria Renold Temperation A=432Hz C=256Hz by Martin Freistätter recorded with a Zoom H2N on 02.07.22.
Komposition mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Frederic Bernard
Audio: © 2022 by Martin Freistätter
Video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gTrKnA9bbk

Underwater Wonderscapes aka Swarm of Fish (witten by Frederic Bernard)

Universal Studios - Christmas Tree Lighting Show

STREAM

only way out is thru (ft. Daye)

Gobi Desert Collective - Dark Days

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

duet with awesome talented friend Kevin Lim! 
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Winter Wonderland Cover memichellewang ft KevinnLimm

No Ordinary Day

King of Kings

Forgive

Anywhere But Here

Musician from Germany, also known as "PianoPassion" – a specialist in the fields of music composition, orchestration and production. My experience is ranging from piano studio sessions, up to recording with huge orchestras in Budapest or Moscow. Recent credits of my work: Sony, Intel, LG, Canon, Doritos, Sixt, AXA, Time Inc., BBC, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, NBC Sports. Additionally, countless viral Youtube/Online projects; like collaborations with Rudy Mancuso (+20 Mil. YT views), or with K-Pop Star Cho Kyuhyun (2017 Japan Tour), the German Audiobook "Im Garten der Pusteblumen" (2016), and a wide range of other reputable projects, with companies and clients all around the globe! 

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Final Lament

Frederic Bernard (aka PianoPassion)

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