Golden Sun: Under a Full Moon (Garoh - Flute Cover & Sheet Music)
91I arranged the theme from Garoh for flutes (obviously) and orchestra. There are actually three recorded three flute parts, although I only filmed two of them. Comments and other feedback are very welcome, as always.
Some commentary on the arrangement:
The piano accompanies throughout, alternating between 'waltz' chords and arpeggiation. There is also a mid-sized string section, as well as other woodwinds and a choir, although I toned down the latter two so as not to overpower the flutes.
The section from 0:32 to 1:36 is original. The chords from 1:20 to 1:36 mostly match those of the ending, although the melody is different.
Harmonically, I chose not to change too much this time. There's a minor 7th IV at 2:26 where there should be a major VI, and I ended on the relative major (the original loops endlessly).
As far as mixing of the instruments is concerned, I applied some reverb to the flutes, as well as a little gain. I think it's quite similar to the original sound of the flutes. (The acoustics in my recording 'studio' are not bad!) I think the tone is much better overall than the last piece that I tried, but I still have much to learn.
I still had some difficulties keeping the C's in tune, as well as high E to G, but altered the standard fingering slightly to flatten them back down.
The flute sheet music (both parts) can be found on my website:
http://eldonreeves.com
P.S. This is the second version of this tune that I've done. The other one (in retrospect with a lot of room for improvement) is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YXaOs7VtY4
The original GBA tune is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qoF3D5s0B4