SimplerTines diary
Casually thinking out loud about the songs I've covered.
1. Sleeping Bob-omb
Paper Mario: The Origami King
My first cover. I knew I wanted to cover this song when I got my first kalimba, and to this day I’m still really happy with it.
2. Melancholic Substory Theme
Yakuza 0
Another cover that I like to listen back on to this day, it felt like the perfect song to cover on a kalimba.
3. Emil / Sacrifice
NieR
When I thought about Nier songs to cover, Emil was one of the first ones that came to mind. The glissando sounded a little rough on the edges but I was still new and learning.
4. Piranha Plant's Lullaby
Super Mario 64
This song was made for a kalimba, I still love it lots. The resonance from the low notes is quite delightful to hear.
5. Baka Mitai (I've Been a Fool)
Yakuza 0
"This one's a classic." I remember back when I first posted this, I expected it to perform better compared to my other covers considering the popularity of the song (least from a memey side of things), but to my surprise it barely got any views. Not that I cared much for views, but I clearly didn't have an understanding of the algorithm haha.
6. Kazuma Asogi ~ Nocturne
The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures
For a long time this cover was the most popular on my channel. Who knew Asogi would be that popular?
7. Women who ask what's more important work or me deserve a german suplex
Gintama
I've always been fond of Gintama's OST, especially the more melancholic tunes. Mitsuba's arc still makes my heart ache.
8. Yuna's Ballad
Final Fantasy X-2
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9. Appearance of Iris
AI: The Somnium Files
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10. Your Song
[Alexandros] | Judgment
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11. Rosalina in the Observatory 1
Super Mario Galaxy
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12. The Edge of Dawn (Seasons of Warfare)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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*14. ODDTAXI
Skirt and DJ PUNPEE | ODDTAXI
*No you're not imagining me skipping a number, there was 1 song I decided to take down due to reasons.
ODDTAXI was such a phenomenal anime and I really wanted to cover something from it. I ended up improvising a few sections of the song since I struggled to transcribe the exact notes. Also I wish my kalimba was more in tune when recording this.
15. Λsʜᴇs
Promare
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16. Plastic Love
Mariya Takeuchi
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17. クリスマスキャロルの頃には -NORTH FLOW-
MONKEY MAJIK × 稲垣潤一 × GAGLE
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18. Theme of Altair and Vega
Bravely Second: End Layer
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19. Mukashi no Yuujin ga Kawarazu ni iru Toiu no mo Waruku nai Mono da na
Gintama
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20. ある日誰かが (One Day, Someone)
Lost Judgment
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21. Love Like You
Steven Universe
Currently the most popular cover on my channel, which surprises me since there's a messed up note in the recording which continues to haunt me to this day.
22. Lady Masako
Ghost of Tsushima
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23. Tavern
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
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24. The Blue Badger - I Want to Protect You
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
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25. Reflection
Mulan
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26. Kageyama Kyoudai no Kakushitsu Mie Nai Kabe
Mob Psycho 100
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27. Turnabout Sisters' Ballad
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
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28. Someday the Dream Will End
Final Fantasy X
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29. 24-hour Cinderella
Yakuza 0
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30. 悲哀 -hiAI-
AI: The Somnium Files
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31. Kapp'n's Song
Animal Crossing
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32. The Bygone Days
Porco Rosso
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33. I Was Lost Without You
Mass Effect 3
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34. Memory at Home
Fruits Basket
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35. Bubblegum K.K.
Animal Crossing
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36. First Love
Utada Hikaru
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37. Jin Sakai
Ghost of Tsushima
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38. Comedy
SPY x FAMILY | Gen Hoshino
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39. K.K. Bashment
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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40. Koko wa Samurai no Kuni da
Gintama
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41. Here Comes a Thought
Steven Universe
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42. Everything's Alright
To The Moon | Laura Shigihara
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43. K.K. Lullaby
Animal Crossing
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44. Weight of the World
NieR: Automata
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45. Moon River
Audrey Hepburn
I worked on this around the time Greg played it during one of his piano streams, so it served as inspiration.
46. Water, Rock, & Psychic Clubs
Pokemon Trading Card Game
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47. Roses of May
Final Fantasy IX
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48. Dogsong
Undertale
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49. K.K. House
Animal Crossing
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50. Memories Theme
Otometeki Koi Kakumei Love Revo | 乙女的恋革命★ラブレボ!!
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51. Fire Emblem Theme
Fire Emblem
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52. Windswept Day
Bravely Default
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52. Windswept Day
Bravely Default
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53. Hello?
A Short Hike
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54. Missile ~ A Courageous Little Animal
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
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55. Tetsu wo Tataki Nagaratemee no Tamashii wo Tatakiagero
Gintama
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56. Warmth Is Gone
Fire Emblem Fates
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57. Memories of the School
Persona 3
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58. No Separation
Heaven Official’s Blessing | Jeff Chang
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59. Detention Center ~ Jailer's Elegy
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
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60. Episode Selection
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
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61. Luma & Sad Girl
Super Mario Galaxy
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62. Fiery Bonds
Fire Emblem Engage
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63. I Will Become a Cat
Fruits Basket
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64. Let's Try
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
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65. Yoshi's In The Wind
Yoshi's Story
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66. Just Be Friends
Dixie Flatline
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67. Prelude
Jordon He and TwoSet Violin
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68. Reset
Okami
My version feels a little slower than the original but I'm rather fond of it.
69. Peaches
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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70. The Roost
Animal Crossing
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71. Beneath the Mask
Persona 5
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72. Deai
Romeo X Juliet
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73. Good Riddance
Hades
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74. Memories of Dad
Astral Chain
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75. 1000 Words
Final Fantasy X-2
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76. In Stars and Time Title Theme
In Stars and Time
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77. Streets Have Memory
Last Window: The Secret of Cape West
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78. CHOCOLAT
Panty and Stocking
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79. The Hidden Garden
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
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80. K.K. Bossa
Animal Crossing
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81. Sad Song
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
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82. The More Precious The Burden, The Heavier and More Difficult It Is to Shoulder It
Gintama
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83. Friend Quest - Solo
In Stars and Time
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