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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One year ago I released the official Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections album on Materia Music. I'm very proud of how the album turned out and grateful for all the support from KS fans. And thank you to Materia for trusting me with this project. Thank you for listening! youtu.be/eUV9vx-skNM

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Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections [Complete Album]

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Double announcement day! The VGM Pianists released a piano tribute album to Stardew Valley. The whole album is really exceptional. I contributed "Spring (Wild Horseradish Jam) which I had fun arranging and recording. Give it a listen and let me know what you think! open.spotify.com/s/xCpMESK

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Flower Dance - Stardew Valley on Piano - Album by VGM Pianists | Spotify

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I’m very excited to announce I’ll be at PokémonXP in San Francisco next week playing keys with Carlos Eiene @insaneintherainmusic.com

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I'm very excited to be joining the Video Game Symphony this Sunday at Severance Hall! I'll be doing a solo piece as well a brand new original Castlevania cadenza! Tickets available below. If you're in the area I hope to see you there! videogamesymphony.com/concerts/#Sc...

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Concerts - Video Game Symphony | Live Video Game Music

Concerts - The Video Game Symphony makes its long-awaited debut at Playhouse Square on June 13, 2026 with LEVEL UP!

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Throwback to when I accompanied TheSkipper during his Mega Man MS DOS speed runs at @magfest.org

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I just posted a video of Sebastien Ska 's epic 14-minute Friendship ~ Theme and Variations. I hope you enjoy it! youtu.be/crMppI4p1zc

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Friendship ~ Variations from Katawa Shoujo (Piano Collections)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Bit Brigade is coming to Cleveland on Jun 16th at Mahall's and I'm opening the show! I have a jam-packed set and Bit-Brigade is a must-see VGM band. Tickets available here: mahalls20lanes.com/listing/bit-...

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I'm excited to be performing with The Video Game Symphony again! This time at the State Theater in Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Tickets are available! www.playhousesquare.org/events/detai...

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I enjoyed reading this article about a study questioning whether or not a pianist can affect the *tone* of a note beyond just volume. Most (but not all!) classical pianists would tell you yes of course (myself included) and this study seems to prove that. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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A 100-year-old piano mystery has finally been solved

For more than a century, pianists and music teachers have argued over whether a performer’s touch can actually change the tone color of a piano note — and now scientists say the answer is yes. Using a...

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

My latest video, "When It's Hard to Smile" - a very sweet, light-hearted piece written/arranged by composer Sebastien Skaf. Enjoy! youtu.be/DaregfZSabU

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When Its Hard To Smile from Katawa Shoujo (Piano Collections)

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pavgekko.bsky.social @pavgekko.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Kudos to the wonderful interpretation of my theme for Spirit of the North 2. What a beautiful performance!!! #gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic #gameaudio

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

My latest arrangement of Spirit of the North 2 (Main Theme) by @pavgekko.bsky.social is now on streaming platforms. Play it on loop here! open.spotify.com/track/0cCONL...

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Spirit of the North 2 (Main Theme) - Piano Version

88bit, Pav Gekko · Spirit of the North 2 (Main Theme) [Piano Version] · Song · 2026

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New video just went live! -- Spirit of the North 2 Main Theme by @pavgekko.bsky.social ! 💫 Let me know what you think! youtu.be/u98mN0YdtI0

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Spirit of the North 2 Main Theme (Piano Version)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Probably the darkest piece in the Katawa Shoujo piano collections, the 7-minute piece "Moment of Decision" takes you through anguish, sadness, and despair. Though there are a few glimpses of hope when the E Major theme briefly emerges. Enjoy! youtu.be/LELkWHnzo2s

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Moment of Decision from Katawa Shoujo (Official Piano Collections)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Please enjoy my performance of Innocence, written and arranged for piano by Sebastien Skaf. It's a very sweet piano piece that takes you on a pleasant little journey. ☺️ youtu.be/Y9-nIA4_Rcw

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Innocence - from Katawa Shoujo (Official Piano Collections)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

New video out - Jitter from Katawa Shoujo! Composed and arranged by Sebastien Skaf, this is probably the most technically challenging and impressive pieces from the whole collection. And the shortest at just over a minute! Enjoy! youtu.be/rKfhG_FiCwI @materiacollective.com

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Jitter - from Katawa Shoujo (Official Piano Collections)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Honored to be nominated along with Sebastien Skaf for our cover of L'Etoile for the Game Music Remix Awards! Congrats to all the nominees!

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

New collab video from @nicomendozamusic.bsky.social just dropped! I had a lot of fun recording the piano part for this. Enjoy! youtu.be/t-MrnjoMmyE

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Mario Kart World - Yoshi Star Galaxy (cover) | Nico64 Band

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

A Mario playlist of straight bangers

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Thrilled to be performing in San Francisco for @official_gdc this week and joined by the sensational, Amanda Achen! The concert is outdoors at the Yerba Buena Gardens, free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Lauren just reposted cover we did from years ago but it still holds up (I have a different piano now.) Thanks for asking me to collab, Lauren!

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Rob Kovacs @robkovacs.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Shoutout to @davidpiano.bsky.social, who transcribed 2 Straylight songs - Star Forge and The Last Campfire - into lead sheets, now available for free on VGLeadsheets. If you want to play or cover them, these charts are a great place to start! vgleadsheets.com/view/straylight/star-forge

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STRAYLIGHT - Star Forge | VGLeadSheets.com

High quality lead sheets of your favorite video game music tunes ranging from Chrono Trigger to Super Mario Bros.

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Listen to my performance of "Painful History" from the Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections composed and arranged by Sebastien Skaf. It is one of the simpler yet most somber pieces in the entire collection. Enjoy! youtu.be/DRiyu7E9J3A

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Painful History - Katawa Shoujo (Official Piano Collections)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I'm super pumped for MAGFest this weekend! You can catch me playing with - @megaran.com , VGM Collective and GLHF! You can also hear a recording of me playing during The Tiberian Sons set. I'll have a limited amount of merch with me as well. See you soon!

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Rob Kovacs @robkovacs.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Join me Saturday at 8:15 EST for Press Play a charity event supporting @HopeForTheDay at twitch.tv/robkovacs

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I'm excited to announce I'll be a featured guest performing with the Video Game Symphony at the Akron Civic Theater, Sat, Nov 22 at 7:30. They have a great program planned and I'm stoked to be a part of it! Go to videogamesymphony.com for tickets and info. I hope to see you there!

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Home - Video Game Symphony | Live Video Game Music

Experience cinematic musical brilliance with the Video Game Symphony, where iconic video game soundtracks ignite emotions and transport you to unforgettable worlds.

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Alec Shea @alecshea.com · 20/10/2025

If you missed the Pixels & Melodies video game music concert in Munich a few months back, fret not! You can now watch @julieelven.bsky.social and @robkovacs.bsky.social / @88bit.bsky.social’s live performance of Strange Flower from Corpse Factory on YouTube!!! youtu.be/LA-cjGIsSZc?...

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Strange Flower (Live) - Performed by Julie Elven and Rob Kovacs (88bit)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

For Your GRAMMY® Consideration for BEST CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO - Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections Here is Raindrops and Puddles by composer Sebastien Skaf - one of the strongest compositions which also features some of my best piano playing on the album. Enjoy! youtu.be/PwJ8CpWa-kc

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Raindrops and Puddles from Katawa Shoujo - Official Piano Collections

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

My arrangement of Sidon's Theme from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is out on all streaming services. Audio and sheet music is available through Patreon. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated! youtu.be/2oV7WOm2teE

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Sidon’s Theme from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Piano Arrangement

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

My Severance Hall debut performing my Gusty Garden Galaxy piano cadenza with The Video Game Symphony. It was quite a thrill!

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Please take a moment to enjoy my performance of "Concord" from the Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections composed and arranged by Sebastien Skaf and released by @materiacollective.com youtu.be/Wt1j6ONm5hg A big thank you @kim-sutton.bsky.social for her wonderful editing of this video. 🙏

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Concord from Katawa Shoujo - Official Piano Collections recording

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Watch "Air" from Katawa Shoujo written and arranged by Sebastien Skaf. This is part of the official Piano Collections that I recently recorded for @materiamusic.com. Let me know what you think! A huge thanks to @kim-sutton.bsky.social for helping film and edit the video! youtu.be/6eLfXg5hdyA

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Air from Katawa Shoujo (Official Piano Collections)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Two new @CuragaRecords Video Game LoFi albums -- Final Fantasy and Paper Mario! I collabed with producer @HotlineSehwani co-arranging and playing the piano for "Main Title" from Paper Mario. And you can hear my piano on Lunar Serenade (FFXVI), produced by Save Point and Wutai. #vgm #vgmvinyl

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Black Screen Records @blackscreenrecords.com · 17/06/2025

Wanna hear some Game Tunes live? 🎶 @88bit.bsky.social and @julieelven.bsky.social are performing in Munich TOMORROW, June 18th! Don't miss out on an incredible evening of video game music. Tickets are still available here: www.eventbrite.de/e/pixels-mel...

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

1 week till we perform in Germany!

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

To celebrate the release of the Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections, here is a video of probably my favorite piece from the album - Romance in Andante. Composed by Sebastien Skaf, this lovely Chopin-inspired piece with sparkling right hand flourishes was a joy to learn. Enjoy! youtu.be/47Mk-dazY9E

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Romance in Andante from Katawa Shoujo (Piano Collections)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I'm excited for you all to hear this. :)

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections album is now out everywhere on @materiacollective.com! This album features my best piano playing to date and appeals to lovers of classical piano music. Everything was recorded in my home studio on a Boston grand piano. Listen here open.spotify.com/album/3SfsVW...

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Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections

Sebastien Skaf · Album · 2025 · 14 songs

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Sounds like Chopin… But it’s actually from the visual novel @Katawa_Shoujo. 🎮🎹 Music by Sebastien Skaf 🎧 Full performance in comments #KatawaShoujo #VGM #Piano #IndieGame #ChopinVibes #EmotionalMusic

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

From L’Étoile (Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections) The challenge here is bringing out the melody clearly and not letting it get obscured by the background accompaniment. Do you hear all 3 layers? #pianist #piano #vgm

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

New video drop! L’étoile — by Sebastien Skaf — is one of the most beautiful and deceptively challenging pieces on my upcoming Katawa Shoujo piano album. Watch the full performance: youtu.be/ec8ARWA7-cM @materiacollective.com @materiaeditions.com

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L'étoile (from Katawa Shoujo) - official Piano Collections

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Huge news! I’m performing my first-ever European 88bit piano concert—live in Munich, Germany on June 18! AND, I’ll be joined by the breathtaking soundtrack vocalist @julieelven.bsky.social! Huge thanks to composer @alecshea.com for making this concert happen. www.eventbrite.de/e/pixels-mel...

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Pixels & Melodies - Video Game Music Concert

Enjoy an awesome evening of live video game music with performed by pianist 88bit (Rob Kovacs) with special guest vocalist Julie Elven!

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

After 7 months of intense practicing, recording and mixing the music, I've finally submitted the final track for the Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections album. What a project this has been! 😅 It's been quite exhausting especially with all the other performing, traveling and recording I've been doing.

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I'm very excited to share the first video from the upcoming Katawa Shoujo Piano Collections, which I’ve been recording and are scheduled for release this June on @materiacollective.com! (thread)

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Wiosna (from Katawa Shoujo) - Piano Collections

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Legend has it this is how the Donkey Kong Country soundtrack was conceived

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I'm excited to share my latest video game piano arrangement: Game Corner (from Pokémon Gold & Silver) by composed @goichinose.bsky.social! I recorded and arranged this for the VGM Pianists Pokémon tribute album — and you should definitely check that out too! 🎧 ➡️ youtu.be/PgqDgYwIP8w (1/3)

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Game Corner (from Pokémon Gold & Silver) - piano version

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88bit 🎹 @88bit.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The VGM Pianists just released a tribute album to Pokémon which features my first ever Pokémon arrangement - Game Corner from Gold & Silver! It's a very rhythmic, high-energy song that really slaps! Give it a listen as well as the whole album here - fanlink.tv/PokemonVGMPi...

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A Stop on the Route - Piano Tribute to the Pokémon Series

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