Ovelia's Worries - Final Fantasy Tactics (solo piano arr. by Casey Ormond, v. 2)
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- "I...I want to trust you. I do. But...it is not such an easy thing."
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! Hope the holidays were enjoyable for you all and everyone is in good health! (And it stays that way!!!)
I am DETERMINED to finish the Tactics piano collections as my first big project of 2021! just working on arranging Staff Credits and relearning older arrangements to re-record, like this one by Casey Ormond, Ovelia's Worries ( • "Ovelia's Worries" (Pi... ). Definitely needed to do a better job on it this time around. Also I felt like I didn't communicate as well as I could have back in 2017, especially with regards to the function of this track in the game. I took a more introspective interpretation with this one back then, slower paced and sad, which is okay i guess, but the scene during which this plays is so pivotal to Ovelia's feelings regarding Delita that I felt like this time I needed to take a more "in-the-moment" interpretation.
SPOILERS
Delita not only freely admits to a wounded Olan that he is responsible for Duke Goltanna's death and pinning it on Count Orlandeau, but goes on to reveal his greater plan to bring down the church ("Ivalice made level") in order to make Ovelia queen. His duplicity is denounced by all those present--Olan, Balmafula, and Ovelia herself listening at the door, running away at his words, is in itself a silent condemnation. This theme is such a wonderful framing of that scene in that it intertwines both Ovelia's and Delita's themes, reharmonizing Ovelia's Theme into a sad, conflicted version of her original theme to fit the minor mode of Delita's. Casey's fantastic, soulful arrangement explores this inner turmoil thoroughly with a lot of incredibly beautiful, ambiguous reharmonizations of his own, deceptive cadences, and starkly contrasting light and dark sections. I especially love his two climactic sequences near the end, which to me depict the raw depth of her confusion regarding Delita.
This time around, I stuck to Casey's notated tempo and tried to infuse this with all of the urgency and turbulence of that scene, as it marks the beginning of the end of Ovelia's and Delita's relationship--ironically, just as it was beginning. Less tragic past, more frustrated present, i suppose. I hope you all like this version!! And I cannot thank Casey enough for writing such a beautiful and complex piano arrangement for this beautiful and complex theme, it's really astounding. I can only hope to write something as beautiful as this one day!!!
Next up is the rehaul of Random Waltz!!!! Wish me luckl!! Those runs akshjdffskd
Final Fantasy Tactics Piano Collections: • Final Fantasy Tactics ...
Another beautiful rendition, thankyou for sharing it :)
Also looking forward to more FFT from you this year!
Thank you so much Casey for writing it!!!!
The link to the sheets on the original video is broken and a REALLY want to try playing this arrangement! Do you have the sheets at all please?
FF Tactics music from purpleschala is always a treat
you're too kind omg 😭 thank you so much!
It truly is, I’m always eager to listen as soon as it drops. And I see I’m a few days late :O
My apologies :3
It's kinda become what you're known for! At least to me anyway.
@@DuoBeard DON'T APOLOGIZE OMG!! thank you so much for listening, it really means so much to me!
@@DarkYuan Hahahaha it's been nice seeing so many fellow FFT fans come out of the woodwork and reminisce on this amazing game and OST together, it's the best thing I could ask for.
"Believe what you like, child. It is of little enough consequence. You
may be born a butcher's daughter for all it concerns us. We hold a trump card in our hands. The stock from which it was cut matters not."
Ovelia, as explained by Vormav. What I really like about that dialogue is that it exposes clearly that which makes the core of the plot of FFT - The manipulation of truth by those in power to advance their goals. And not only Ovelia as a character embodies this, but both her themes when looked at as a whole paint this picture.
If your version of "Ovelia's Theme" hinted to me the peaceful and uneventful life of a princess living a sheltered life behind monastery walls, with the more grandiose sections pointing towards what seemed to be her eventual rise to the seat of power, your version of "Ovelia's Worries" shows the other facet of Ovelia - the sadness and desperation of someone whose fate was always decided by those bidding for power behind the scenes.
And oh boy, you didn't disappoint with this performance - kudos to Mr. Ormond for the arrangement as well. This version transmits all the melancholy that I would expect, with transitions that are appropriate for the character and everything she went through, outlining her journey perfectly. The Hero Theme being quoted at the 1:52 mark is incredibly suitable, considering the pivotal role Ramza plays during Ovelia's journey from when he rescues her at Zirekile falls to the moment when they part ways at Lionel. Then the abrupt transition in 3:27, when an agitated piece that almost delves into anger abruptly turns into sadness and acceptance - that describes to me the whole event of when Vormav exposes the truth about Ovelia better than I could do with words.
Also the ending. God, the ending. I love how to my untrained ears it seems to mirror what you did at the end of Delita's Theme, and nothing could be more appropriate to end this. Both their theme songs and their lives were irrevocably intertwined. It's impossible to look at one and ignore the other. There was really no other way for the game to end, and no other way to finish your piece here.
You got just too good at this. Keep up your excellent work.
that's a lot of words for a compliment XD
but oh well, everybody has their own version of how they like to describe things.
I agree tho.. with lot less words but i agree ^^
@@WastedTalent83 "Brevity is the soul of wit", as they say. Maybe I'm just not very witty.
@@mad0gre in Italy we say "the world is beautiful ,because it's full of different flavors"
Love all the minor and occasional discordant elements in this
same here!!!
This was amazing. Beautiful and soulful. I love this scene especially on the War of the Lions version. I love Medic's voice actor's performance One of the best video game voice acting monologue performances ever, to me, is the scene with the music swelling and he tells her how he will make her a new world. And he frigging DOES IT. Though you do make a good point as to what the full realization is of Ovelia's later on. I forgot that's where she realizes everything. Sometimes lost track of what she didn't know. But 'mazin.
I listen to this song very often... btw I was surprised that you recognized me, thank you very much for your kind words when you answer me, I really appreciate it! ❤❤❤
I'm obssessed with this. I watch it everyday lol
"Remember! You are in the presence of a princess!"
I was right now listening to a cover of yours from Castlevania and you posted a video. How cool, hahahaha.
Your investment in the story and characters show through so well in your performances. I am so grateful that you have been performing and arranging these pieces. Awesome as always and thank you!
Ahhh thank you so much Harold!! That really means so much!!! ❤️ happy new year to you!!
I listen to this all the time.
thank you so much!! I really appreciate it!!
@@purpleschala You're most welcome :)
I'm crying so hard. Absolutely beautiful. The emotion in your playing is palpable. Thank you for this. Truly thank you.
OMG no thank YOU so much for listening, and the kind words!!!! This means so much asjkdfsfj
Superb! both arrangement and cover. Love it!
THANK YOU SO MUCH PABLO!!!
3:11 OOOH YEAH
HAHAHA MIKE! that is a Stevie chord for sure lol
every day I come here to listen to you play this song, thank you very much for this beautiful interpretation
ahhh thank you so, so much!!! that means a lot. =) it's such a great arrangement!
Omg, this music is like a river of emotions passing through you
Ahh Ovelia... I remember leveling up Gafgarion to 99 and turning him to a ninja so i can Catch all the end game goodies in Chapter 2 but he threw an Excalibur on Ovelia's face so i had to restart again.
fft sound track might be the most under rate bgm in human history.
Very well done! I don't recall this theme offhand, but I recognized some of the other themes that it references which is always a cool touch when games do that. I guess I need to listen through the OST again, haha! Excellent job!
haha thank you so much!!! And yes, this only played once, during that one cutscene so it's not one many people remember offhand. Also one of several versions of Ovelia throughout the game so it's kind of hard to remember which played when hahaha.
@@purpleschala Small correction: This song plays twice, I believe; it also plays when Delita first wins Ovelia to his side by telling Ovelia that he will build a kingdom worthy of her name, shown here: th-cam.com/video/movxZwXMbjU/w-d-xo.html
Man i am mad i am finding this so late. If they ever remake this game they shoukd definitely consider talking to you. Brought to tears by how well this is done
Are you a fan if the 13 series? Got a ton of vibes from it(but maybe because 13 has a ton of piano)
I love this, it’s a great day whenever I get a chance to peacefully enjoy some purpleschala
awww Duo!! thank you so much, you're too kind!
Oh man! My eyes got teary towards the end there. Amazing!
aw thank you so much!!
This is the theme of 2020 and 2021 the world worries for what's to come.
You are brilliant! You always happen to cover the games I love too and that isn't a coincidence. You have great taste. Thank you for all the joy you bring into my life! Please keep up the great work!
omg thank you!!! I appreciate that so much, love meeting people who know how great these games are!! ❤️❤️❤️ PS1 supremacy ftw hahaha
I end up watching these on my TV so I don't say this enough but your playing really is amazing.
thank you so much, appreciate it!
Sounding lovely as ever.
thank you so much!!!
played with such skill and tact!
Im glad I discovered your channel. FFWOTL fan here for years
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
I come back here to listen to this so often. It's by far the most emotional and beautiful piano rendition. I wish we had all of this on Spotify. You really touch my soul with this rendition and I come listen to let my feelings run wild, reaching some kind of inner peace... Thank you for playing for us
I want to replay the game with your covers
that's so sweet thank you!!!
I love the passion you have for final fantasy tactics please make more, if you can the track 'in pursuit' is nice
Belíssima melodia, sensibilidade incrível, parabéns para pianista... por mais vídeos assim...
Intricate, ardent, soulful
thank you Joshua!
Yw
I love this theme, I love this rendition of it, I love the narrative that it contextualizes and is contextualized it. What more can I say? Lots. What more should I say? I don't know. What more will I say? Of the media that I've experienced, Final Fantasy Tactics is perhaps the one that most expertly explores power dynamics and the ways power is maintained and grown by those who have it and those who obtain it, and how it corrupts all of them. Ovelia's narrative is that of a pawn disguised as a princess: Her power is exaggerated to legitimize those that hold her captive and diminished by those that don't, and is basically zero in actuality as she is too important to be left to make her own decisions.
To paraphrase a different song, despite all her rage, she is still just a rat in a cage. And this combined anger and sadness resonates deeply within me. And, I am fairly confident, with not just me. And while Ovelia herself was "only" able to influence a few people who eventually did extraordinary things and also she stabbed the king that one time, I suspect that if enough people start rattling their cages, we may be able to accomplish something a bit more substantial.
And I hope that however that plays out, we have learned something, and are not tempted by Lucavi, the power over others, and that we can instead build an equitable society where nobody is a pawn to the ambitions of another. But then, maybe I'm just reaching for the stars.
This was a really wonderful and insightful comment to read, and why I love being a part of the FFT fandom, and as a diehard Pumpkins fan I love that you quoted Bullet with Butterfly Wings as well lol, it is very apt here. The game is so deeply layered with so many complex themes and the morally gray Delita, there's just so much to unpack, and Sakimoto and Iwata's music serves to highlight those themes and characters so well. Thank you for this!
I listened to this one on repeat for an hour while cooking today, and it is absolutely lovely. Not only are your arrangements excellent, but your playing is so expressive and moving.
omg thank you so much~!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ this arrangement in particular was by Casey Ormond, who did a phenomenal job, I admire his work so much! Thank you so much for listening and for the kind words, I appreciate it so much!
Too good. Thank you for making these videos. You are truly talented.
thank you so much for the kind words, I'm so happy you like them! FFT is a masterpiece and one of my favorite games and OSTs ever and it's nice to meet other people who think so too.
Yeah, that's a great backing track to this melancholy mood.
Happy new year, Purp. Always happy to have a new upload of yours to listen to.
aw thanks so much man. really appreciate all your support and kind words over the years! happy 2021.
Beautiful! And the audio sounds great as well.
thanks so much jeremy! nice to hear from you and hope all is well with you!
Goose bumps! Great playin' here as usual.
Thank you!!!
Wonderfully melancholic!
thank you John!
I will alway love your fft piano arrangement.......omg i am crying
ahh thank you but this is not my arrangement! This was arranged by Casey Ormond, who did the official FF12 Piano Collections!
@@purpleschala oh i didn't know that! But I really love your play :) Just amazing. They are sooooo touching and gooooood. Best gift for those who loved this game.
This is such a fantastic song, and your version is amazing. I wish I could play piano like you!
Just listening to your version over the past day has gotten me on a FFT kick again, reading up on the story and listening to the music... one of my all-time favorite games. Now I kind of want to buy the Android version and play through it again =)
omg thank you so much drunyon!!!!
Excellent again! One of my favorites.
Thank you so much!! mine too.
This really made my day today!! Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for your hard work and dedication as these pieces bring me so much happiness.
aww I'm so happy to hear that, thank you so much for listening!!!!
Ahhhh!!! This is so good! Instant goosebumps at the opening arpeggios. Those... dissonant chords punctuating the middle of the melody lines that slide into the more expected harmony. The emotional dynamics of each phrase. I just... wow. I have no words. I'll just listen again a few more times.
OMG Scott you're too kind, thank you so much!!!! So much of this is due to Casey's brilliant writing, he just makes it such a pleasure to bask in these wonderful harmonies!!! Will you ever do any FFT covers on guitar? =) Happy new year to you!
@@purpleschala I have one! [ th-cam.com/video/FYo0pvpbfOw/w-d-xo.html ], though there are a few things about that video I wish I would have done differently. I do want to arrange more FFT tunes for guitar, but haven't come up with anything I like yet...
@@ScottPenick oh wow! gonna check it out now!
Happy new year! Good luck with completing the piano collections project, that's a great goal!
aww thank you so much Face!!!!!
Got the goosebumps!
thank you Bryan!
ahhhhhhh... its so beautiful! makes me want to play fft again.
aww thank you!!! I'm due for my annual FFT run myself hahaha
Lovely. Just perfect. Tears already 😭 well done once again
thank you Diogo! I appreciate it so much!
Give me all the Ovelia worries version you have, I'm here for it ! xD.
awww thank you so much!!!!
My favorite from the fft ost. Beautiful thank you ☺️
thank you so much Henri! this is one of my favorites as well and Casey did an incredible job with the arrangement!!!
Superb rendition! Been listening to this soundtrack regularly since my friend in highschool burned it onto a cd for me. This song is so sad from the very beginning and evokes a ton of emotion but your version takes it to another level. Love it!
Happy New Year! Amazing rendition!
Thank you so much!!! Happy new year to you too!!
I'd been waiting for this! There's only so many ways I can say 'great work,' lol. I had to listen to this a few times, and I realized that it made me feel super vulnerable. Like, the conflicted strain with Ovelia as she learned more and more about Delita's goals. It's totally addicting, like a soft tension, I think. I want to move on, but I keep coming back and just feel oddly comforting and content about it.
And here we are at my most favorite theme in the game (withholding Antidote and a Chapel). I love emotional pieces, and something I cherish a lot in this world is just having a good cry. I listen to a lot of music that I 'consider' sad or emotional in order to reflect or refresh. It brings me back to a very chill place in the moment and helps me relax. In the original Ovelia's Worries, I used to associate the song with content vibes and a jovial feeling that belies the instrumental grouping that don't necessarily match, imo? But as I grew up and played FFT again, understanding the song and how it pairs with Ovelia and her predicament, I tear up as soon as I hear the chamber bells. Emotions with music are super powerful, dood.
Oh my...
Never ever missed a chance to listen Ovelia's Worries v1 while lurking on youtube, and now this!
It is kinda interesting to watch how your style changed over time with this one, from tragic "crying out loud" to accurately speaking out her feelings.
Brilliant work! Thank you!
omg thank you so, so much!!! haha so interesting you noted the change in my interpretation of this piece, I'm very glad my intentions were communicated clearly with this version, I really did want to highlight another dimension of her story this time. Thank you so much for noticing that!!!
Beautiful
Thank you!
HAve you ever considered doing a mash up video? All the best parts of Trisection, Battle on the Bridge, Delitas theme, etc? That would be epic, great work.
😍 Absolutely gorgeous! I love the emotion in this one (and that it kinda has hints Brahms's Lullaby in places)! Best five and a half minutes of my evening!
OMGGGGGGG thank you so much Chromatic!! that means so much coming from you!!! it's such a great arrangement and how he really took it into some very deep places.
You never cease to amaze. Thank you for sharing your talent with us souls longing to return to Ivalice.
THANK YOU SO MUCH REGGIE!!!!!!!
@@purpleschala ❤
It’s awesome
thank you!!!!!!
I was so happy to find your channel for all the FFT music. Beautiful!
aww thank you so much!! i'm so glad you are a Tactics fan as well!!!! incredible game and OST
I really can't believe you managed to improved this but here we are. This was really beautiful, thank you, I can't wait to buy your piano collections. Good luck!
thank you so much Gabriel, that means a lot!!!!!
You are an absolute treasure!!!
that's very kind of you, thank you so much!
Hope ya having a nice new year so far, this is awesome!
Thank you so much!!!
I've always wanted to hear this in person in full orchestral form. Great job, Schala.
thank you so much! happy new year!
@@purpleschala Happy new year!
We are all so spoiled by you! This song in particular has such a relaxing and melancholy feel to it, but yet hopeful and upbeat at times. It's perfect to listen to while working from home ^.^
thank you so much shirayasha, you're too kind!!!!
Gurrrlll this is awesome!! 😭😭😭❤👌💫
OMG YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO ME THAT YOU LIKE IT AHJKDSFJHKSFHSDLKJHFDSFDS THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! AAAAAAAAA 😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭♥😭
Omg goosebumps esp at 4.13 😭 amazing performance 💖 i never played tactics before but i heard so much good things about the gameplay/story..
JOANNE!!!! OMG THANK YOU GIRL!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!! Gorgeous arrangement and performance again! This pieces so melancholic and beautiful.
thank you so much!! Love what Casey Ormond did with this one.
"I told you didn't I? I work to see you made a Queen for true."
WotL translation is just *chef's kiss*
@@purpleschala besides the events at Riovanes, that scene might be my favorite in the game with Olan/Orran.
This is very beautiful as always =3
Thank you! 😄
So touching, so beautiful. Thank you very much to share to us this song :)
Thank you much for listening Bruno!!! You’re too kind!
So nice 😊
thank you!
So beautiful!!!!! Looking forward to the finished project!
AW RYAN THAT MEANS SO MUCH COMING FROM YOU OMG THANK YOU!!! and I see you're quickly moving towards that 1K sub mark, woohooo!!!!!!!!
YES.
Once again.
28 seconds in.
Hair standing on end.
Goosebumps.
Casey Ormond's arrangement is beautiful and oh my god you do it incredible justice.
I know that I'm like a broken record on all of your FFT videos but I will say it again, please please please don't ever stop doing this, purpleschala. I need your music in my life always.
AHH that's so kind of you omg!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH that truly means a lot!!!!!! 😭 lol tbh at times I just love this OST and game so much I'm tempted to just do the whole thing ahaha
@@purpleschala I MEAN I'M NOT GOING TO SIT HERE AND TRY TO STOP YOU SOOOOoo 🤷🏼♂️ "OH NO, PLEASE DON'T DO THAT, WHAT A TERRIBLE IDEA" ...said nobody EVER. 🤣🤣🤣
I'm right there with you though, FFT (and Xenogesrs) was a core part of my childhood and was a driving force in steering me towards the things I love nowadays. The OST, especially. That's one of many reasons why I love what you do ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You definitely love this game and it shows!
HAHAHA I DO and Sakimoto is my favorite vgm composer so...yeah hahaha
Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
thank you Jimmy!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO!!!!!!
Sounds fantastic PS !!!!, Thanks for sharing my friend... jeff
thanks Jeff!
What a wonderful version, it is perfect. I love it !
Thank you!! it really is such a terrific arrangement!
A+, Master.
too kind my padawan lol!!
@@purpleschala Aw, what an honor! Well since we're here - have you ever had the urge to do a favored Star Wars theme? Across the Stars, perhaps? A man can dream!
Happy new year! This is one of my favorite pieces of music, thank you for doing this!
aww thank you Rodrigo! happy new year to you too!!
This arrangement is incredible, and your dynamics are so well executed
thank you so much!!! Yes it's just an absolutely wonderful arrangement! So thankful Casey took the time to write some FFT arrangements!!!!
You are insanely talented! If you ever go concerting I will be your roadie, I will be the one in the first row and scream xD
HAHAHAHAHA BARTEK!!! you are the best omg
HERMOSO
Amazing!!!!
thank you so much!
WTF, why didn't TH-cam ever recommend you to me? You're easily among the very best playing VGM on here (perhaps you're THE very best). Impressive!
omg that's really too kind of you to say, i am very much FAR FROM THE BEST on here hahaha but thank you so much!!!!!
Wow... I don't even know what to say here... Omfg wow.
aww thank you! Casey wrote a wonderful arrangement for this one!
Very good. Ormond is a really talented arranger, and this is a great performance of the piece. Everyone, please also listen to and, if you can, buy Ormond's FFXII piano arrangement album.
He truly is!!! And I love his FF12 piano album so much!!! I'm aiming to learn a few of them this year!
Perfect as usual ♥
that's too kind of you, thank you so much!
FFT...Upvote : i know the drill ( also amazing intro )
Thank you for more beautiful music 🎼
Thank you for listening!!! ❤️
Happy New Year, Purpleschala!
Thank you!! Happy 2021 to you too!
I've always loved this theme, as it is filled with such sorrow.
What a fascinating character, Ovelia - imprisoned by her lineage and station to a life of isolation, she takes control of it by choosing to believe that enduring the pain of such a life provides her strength and prepares her for a reign as empress. When she discovers that she is not royalty, but in fact a commoner, her whole life is revealed to be a lie, a fabrication created to serve those manipulating her for gain. Her pain is rendered meaningless, her emotions stranded... The anguish in her themes is palpable.
Again, this commoner thanks you for these performances, they are filled with much emotion, and you do them justice.
I imagine you must receive so many requests, however I would love to hear a performance of Joshua's theme from Vagrant Story from you at some point, as it is another of my favourites.
"Hardin: ...I had a brother, half my age. He was gravely ill, and we knew not when he would leave us. I wanted money...I wanted my freedom. I sold my friend, my brother...
But they did not set me free."
AAAAAAAHHHH I LOVE LOVE LOVE VAGRANT STORY AND FLAIL EVERY TIME SOMEONE MENTIONS IT so I absolutely MUST link you to this incredible album: open.spotify.com/album/6qhay9kb5dbrtmZqCebwzb?si=w_BP0JvhSY-9kxGy4YbwcA. Basically the Vagrant Story Piano Collections and they are SPECTACULAR. Joshua's Theme is in there near the end. I really couldn't do any better than this, but I may do a few VS covers down the road because I just love that game and OST so much. Thank you so much for the kind words and loved reading your musings on Ovelia, i think she resonates with so many of us because she really could have been just ANYONE, her only value was the role she played in these political machinations, and she knew that, and hated it.
Happy new year ! It's beautiful as always, and listening to all these Tactics musics kinda make me want to play the games one day.
Aww thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️ I hope you do get a chance to, they can get very grindy lol but worth it, the story and the music are just amazing!!
@@purpleschala thanks if the story and music are great then I don't mind the difficulty of the games ^^
Still one of my favourite FF Tactics track on piano, it sounds so good! I might learn it soon I think. Brilliant performance, you deliver so much emotion through your playing, I wish I had such a good dynamics control!
thank you so much Louis, you're too kind!!! You definitely should learn it! Casey writes so well for piano and it feels really good in the hands, and very satisfying to play!
It sounds so beautiful, amazing job!
THANK YOU SO MUCH MOISES!!!!!! ♥😭♥😭 happy new year to you!!!!
I love how the sheet music has crumbled, probably from being read to much XD
Great! Keep it up!
thank you! doing my best!
This rendition is gorgeous, as always!!! So glad to hear more FFT. I've got a backlog of your stuff to catch up on and I can't wait to hear it all.
Happy New Year to TH-cam's best gaming pianist! I hope you and your family are doing well! :)
OMG far from it masael lol!!! you flatter me too much!!! Happy New Year to you and your wife as well!! I hope things are going well for you, in spite of everything. It's always so good to hear from you!
classy