African American Bundle Of Sticks well, I wasn't trying to, but I suppose I did, huh? Honestly I just wanted to compliment Mree. I love Utada's work on the theme songs. They're beautiful and I doubt it would have been the same had Mree made them from the start. Utada definitely created two masterpieces, possibly more if you count her other songs.
The Lone Dreamer Have u ever heard "Beautiful World" by Utada? I think it would fit KH as well for an opening. It's one of her early "other songs" lol.
Dear, Mree. You might not be able to read this comment because it's buried deep underneath others and you might be busy; but I will at least try. Here it goes... The first song I listened to was your last KH cover which was Simple and Clean. I immediately fell in love with your style. It was unique and had an emotional connection to the audience which many musicians today are having a hard time developing in their own music. I, of course, did some researching and found your song "Little Bird" from Sound Cloud... My father passed away 5 years ago. The first melody of that song was the moment your music made me feel like a child again waiting and hoping my father would come back home after passing. Your songs are like those Little Birds reminding me of my old memories in the past that we do not have to let go even when we are old. It's indescribable and you made me feel it. I just want to say that your music is special. It will impact others the way you impacted me. Thank you. - JJ
Literally the only person who can even come close to the original. Absolutely stunning cover much like the one that brought me here, Simple and Clean, this is a masterful cover of an already excellent song. I waited, and you did not disappoint me with your angelic voice. Thanks for this, and keep those songs coming!
You know that feeling when you fear to listen to a cover of a song you love and you then realize that it's as good as the original one ? Well that's my exact feeling right now. Your 2 KH covers are heavenly 💕
I said this on your other cover and I'm saying it here. You are such a talent. You have a way of transforming these songs into something so emotional and unique while still honoring the original artist. You are absolutely wonderful and I look forward to any and all future projects from you
This is amazing! Sora coming home at the end if KH2 was the ONE time in my life i actually got emotional over a video game, and this song is forever etched in my mind along that moment. Ive heard many covers, but never one that compared to the orginal untill now! Well done Mree!
Good lord, this is spot on. (I know nothing of the Japanese language so mispronunciations fly right over my head, sokeep that in mind) Your voice just works so well, you do an equally great job with the instruments, and... your cover is just at the point where I actually like it more overall. Legit the only thing I miss is the aggressive riff, and yet I understand why it's not here because it doesn't really seem like it would fit with the overall theme of your cover style.
I discovered your music because of your Simple and Clean cover on Spotify. When I woke up and saw the notification that you posted this I immediately jumped on my computer. This is breath taking and completely amazing.
I literally just found your Simple and Clean cover earlier today. I'm so glad you finally made this cover, too! I absolutely LOVE how you blend the English and Japanese versions into one song. It's evident just how much time you devote to your work. Beautifully done! I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of your channel now! :}
You are one of the very few of artists I know that has consistently produced good music. Like every song is since your first album and covers are just fucking amazing.
Finally! I discovered your channel when I found your amazing cover of simple and clean, and have been anxiously awaiting for Passion! Thank you for another beautiful rendition on one of my favorite songs.
This is absolutely brilliant. You managed to take the english translation, which I HATED for this song, and turn it into something transcendental. Thank you so much for this.
I've been watching your old videos to your most recent ones. Your voice developed beautifully. Your voice is soft but magnificent. I used to be insecure with my soft singing voice because I thought it would not be as significant and impacting as Beyonce's or Celine Dion's... but your voice is so unique, it encourages me to keep singing. :) People used to comment that I sing effortlessly. About this song cover, I'm obsessed with the instrumentals. Ahh and it's combined with your voice, it's eargasm to me. XD I feel like my middle school self when I used to be obsessed with Utada Hikaru's music. Hahaha
+Heather Modoki Definitely went through that Utada stage in school too! Haha. Thanks for listening & agreeing that softer voices are just as impactful too :)
i didn't realise the music in kingdom hearts was this good and my god the fact that you put this all together pretty much single handedly is inspirational. i look forward to liatening to the rest of your stuff during my travels at work tomorrow
Love all the effects that you really hit perfectly in the song, the backing vocals rising up as the main melody falls is chillingly beautiful. Also you look really boss when you play bass.
Found this on Spotify a month ago and now I constantly listen to this cover everyday going to work and coming back home. By far the best cover of this song. Period.
Just happened upon your music today while relaxing. was on my phone so no video. goosebumps galore, blown away. Later on, fiending to hear this cover again. Opened it on my desktop and watched the video, even more goosebumps, even more blown away. Now a lifetime fan. Thank you.
Loved the cover. The first time I heard you sing was when you did your cover of Simple and Clean. Ever since then I have been a big fan. No one makes music quite like you Mree.
Dear Mree, Thank you for this beautiful materpiece. Kingdom hearts and KH2 were my escape and helped get me through my traumatic childhood. No matter what bullies did to me at school or what happened between my parents at home, Kingdom hearts was my safe place. Thank you so much, for bringing back the feeling of that special safe place. Sincerely, a heartless who's found his heart again.
I'm kind of obsessed with anything by / covered by Mree. I connect with a lot of this music all the way down to my bones, and I listen to some of her songs on repeat for literal hours on Spotify.
Your voice is utter perfection I am in tears because this is so amazing thank you so much for the beautiful kingdom hearts covers I hope to hear more in the future ❤
Have you ever thought about doing a cover for each song separately? I like how you put both in one but I would love to listen to just English and one just Japanese. This cover is the best one I've ever heard! I just want more of the song in the two languages lol
Your voice is beautiful, I have been looking for a Sanctuary cover for so long but none I found were this awesome! I felt at peace listening to you and now I will hit the play button for the millionth time.
I am really blown away. I love, love, love - and i mean looooooove - Utada Hikaru and her voice. You really reminded me of her. Please also know I heard your voice in it's own... amazing, really amazing.
Dear god... this is amazing, and your voice... okay. I know that I have a snowball's chance in hell of you being interested, but when I find someone as perfect as you for this, I have to take a leap of faith. I am currently making a Kingdom Hearts fanfiction based video game, before turning it into an animated series(Once my laptop is fixed). I would be beyond honored, or humbled, or any other word you could think of if you would be willing to sing the intro/outro for this(these?) project(s?), as well as voice act for a secret boss, because you have her voice exactly. I'm going to hope beyond hope that you're interested in this. Please get back to me when you can, I very eagerly await your response.
I legitimately cried hearing both this and you're cover of simple and clean. These games have blessed my childhood and hikari's songs are so beautiful but you do it so well, your covers are so beautiful. Thank you for this awesome throwback.
Kyahhhhhhh! So beautiful, like floating on a leaf down along a river with cherry blossoms raining down everywhere. In other words, loved it, loved it, loved it!
Now that I've fully learned passion in all the Japanese words it was hard to follow on this cover 😂 it was like Zutto mae ni suki data hito Fuyu ni kodomo ga umareru su ya Mukashi ignored ignored ignored ignored Ignored ignored ignored ignored ignored Ignored ignored ignored ignored ignored Ignored ignored ignored ignored ignored Ignored tachinide kinakate koto wo Totemo natsukashiku omou yo And that's it. I wish she did the whole thing in her beautiful voice 😭
Super love these covers. I bought this one and simple and clean off of iTunes and me and a few friends were bumping this in the car yesterday. I'm going to listen to your other music too, but seriously. I'm not Japanese so I personally don't care about "Rough mispronunciations" the song sounds beautiful to me and that's all i care about
I really didn't think anyone could top the eternalness of the original.... but I think you did it. Also big props for actually using the japanese version unlike most other remixes / covers. Not only do I prefer the sound of Japanese, but the beautiful harmonies she gives are missing on the english version.
I absolutely loved your Simple & Clean cover, maybe more than the original. And somehow this slipped by for almost a whole year without me knowing you even did this. I'm sad I missed it when you released it, but really happy that this exists. So perfect.
ok where's my ps2 and my kingdom hearts copy? this bring back memories. thanks mree. been waiting you do this cover for soooo long. 'crying in happiness'
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your voice is so pure. dare I say, it's simple & clean
teacupwheeze this didn’t get the attention it deserved
Lol 😂
Eric V I live for these comments lol 😂
Dearly Beloved, this comment section is nothing less than a Sanctuary
Cringe
"A scattered dream that's like a far-off memory.
A far-off memory that's like a scattered dream.
I want to line the pieces up___
yours and mine."
The phrase of no effect #_#
I'm showered in prickles. Goose bumps. Thank you.
this made me cry :,)
Square Enix needs to hire you.
ikr
If they can't get Utada, they should get her. She'd do just as good as her, if not better.
The Lone Dreamer don't try to dis Utada
African American Bundle Of Sticks well, I wasn't trying to, but I suppose I did, huh? Honestly I just wanted to compliment Mree. I love Utada's work on the theme songs. They're beautiful and I doubt it would have been the same had Mree made them from the start. Utada definitely created two masterpieces, possibly more if you count her other songs.
The Lone Dreamer Have u ever heard "Beautiful World" by Utada?
I think it would fit KH as well for an opening. It's one of her early "other songs" lol.
This makes me incredibly hopeful yet desperate at the same time. I feel like this a war song from heaven. Thank you for your beautiful music.
Wow.
If Utada Hikaru doesn't come back for KH 3 you should sing the new OP
right?
U are absolutely right!
^
I've had this same thought!
Wow high praise. However, covering a song and making it from scratch has a huge difference
Dear, Mree.
You might not be able to read this comment because it's buried deep underneath others and you might be busy; but I will at least try. Here it goes...
The first song I listened to was your last KH cover which was Simple and Clean. I immediately fell in love with your style. It was unique and had an emotional connection to the audience which many musicians today are having a hard time developing in their own music. I, of course, did some researching and found your song "Little Bird" from Sound Cloud...
My father passed away 5 years ago. The first melody of that song was the moment your music made me feel like a child again waiting and hoping my father would come back home after passing. Your songs are like those Little Birds reminding me of my old memories in the past that we do not have to let go even when we are old. It's indescribable and you made me feel it. I just want to say that your music is special. It will impact others the way you impacted me. Thank you.
- JJ
Jeremiah Gallo - well said!
I feel the same way! You`re not alone in feeling that way. She`s incredible.
Mree needs to go pro some one needs to pick her up...
I found out my father passed away yesterday, and I've been going on a nostalgia binge to help myself through it.
Literally the only person who can even come close to the original. Absolutely stunning cover much like the one that brought me here, Simple and Clean, this is a masterful cover of an already excellent song. I waited, and you did not disappoint me with your angelic voice. Thanks for this, and keep those songs coming!
+Tim Macone (infinitybelt) Thank you so much!!
+MreeMusic btw KH 2 is my favorite game of all time!
I could see it for a easter egg or something in 3 . Would be cool or if 2 gets a hd remix
+Prism Sage Kingdom Hearts 2 *did* get an HD Remix..
+Ivana Garza it was the best one to me so of course it would get one.
So sad that I'm sitting in a Manhattan pizza shop tearing up... Nostalgia hits so hard man.
hello from 8 years in the future. Do you remember that Pizza?
Still return to this six years later. You're the only person to get close to the magic of the original.
To be honest, this is by far, BY FAR the best KH Cover I've ever heard
I literally SCREAMED when I saw this on my subscribers feed. You outdid yourself again!!!
ditto
Tritto?
Ditto it means I reacted in the same manner as princess Garnet
+Raven Starfall Lol I know. I was saying tritto as if that was a saying. I agree with you both.
+TheUnbornNobodyX now I fell stupid how did I not see that
the whispy airy tone of your voice and then the deep inflections you'd hit brought me to teary eyes man fooooook
WOW this is impossible!!! It sounds so heavenly.... I'm speachless!!!
Thank you! :3
waiting 4 a reply
acidlulluby it is called sanctuary after all 😄😂
You truly have a great talent. Thank you for all the great work.
Thank you for listening!
i have to agree with you! True talent here, sounds amazing!!
waiting 4 a reply
love it when I find covers of songs that make me reminiscent of my good ole childhood games. (Kingdom Heart soundtrack is great)
She's literally perfect
You know that feeling when you fear to listen to a cover of a song you love and you then realize that it's as good as the original one ? Well that's my exact feeling right now. Your 2 KH covers are heavenly 💕
Emma honestly, I think this version might just be better than the original!
Beautiful rendition of Sanctuary, Mree! Love the flow of combining it with Passion!
I said this on your other cover and I'm saying it here. You are such a talent. You have a way of transforming these songs into something so emotional and unique while still honoring the original artist. You are absolutely wonderful and I look forward to any and all future projects from you
+chuwiwoo Thank you so much!
Low-flying atmospheric ambiance in this cover.
Couldn't look away either because of the flawless depiction of the facets of the singer & songstress.
This brought tears to my eyes.
You definitely bring justice to a song that brings back so much meaning and nostalgia to me ♥️
+Rebekah Sutton so happy to hear that :)
This is amazing! Sora coming home at the end if KH2 was the ONE time in my life i actually got emotional over a video game, and this song is forever etched in my mind along that moment. Ive heard many covers, but never one that compared to the orginal untill now! Well done Mree!
I think my ears melted...... you are so talented it is unreal....
+Yamin4-Studios Not only did my ears melt off, I froze from the pure chills I got from listening to this lol.
I think "skilled" is a better word. You're born with "talent", a "skill" is practiced. This level of vocal work takes practice. SERIOUS practice :D
Good lord your incredible, I'm gonna subscribe for the next time you upload 👌
Thanks for the support!
Good lord, this is spot on. (I know nothing of the Japanese language so mispronunciations fly right over my head, sokeep that in mind) Your voice just works so well, you do an equally great job with the instruments, and... your cover is just at the point where I actually like it more overall. Legit the only thing I miss is the aggressive riff, and yet I understand why it's not here because it doesn't really seem like it would fit with the overall theme of your cover style.
Omg I'm going to cry from all the memories this song brings! You totally nailed it! 😭😍
I discovered your music because of your Simple and Clean cover on Spotify. When I woke up and saw the notification that you posted this I immediately jumped on my computer. This is breath taking and completely amazing.
+HoboPartyClown Thank you!
I literally just found your Simple and Clean cover earlier today. I'm so glad you finally made this cover, too! I absolutely LOVE how you blend the English and Japanese versions into one song. It's evident just how much time you devote to your work. Beautifully done! I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of your channel now! :}
Into the Well is one of my favorites :) enjoy~
You are one of the very few of artists I know that has consistently produced good music. Like every song is since your first album and covers are just fucking amazing.
Finally! I discovered your channel when I found your amazing cover of simple and clean, and have been anxiously awaiting for Passion! Thank you for another beautiful rendition on one of my favorite songs.
+Caleb Fail Thank you! Glad you like it :D
Almost fell off my seat at 0:28. I've literally waited 10 years for a cover like this. Would definitely love to see you live in SF one day.
Absolutely brilliant. Love your style and all of your music.
This is not not her music, someone else made it she made a remix of it
@DijnX ok ok don’t have t get pumped up sorry I’m just trying to tell you she made a remix of it
@DijnX I’m talking about this girl made a remix of someone else’s music I’m not complaining this is a nice remix though
@DijnX it is
@DijnX Well she may have a different voice but that’s not for me to judge it’s a remix I’m sorry
This is absolutely brilliant. You managed to take the english translation, which I HATED for this song, and turn it into something transcendental. Thank you so much for this.
I've been watching your old videos to your most recent ones. Your voice developed beautifully. Your voice is soft but magnificent. I used to be insecure with my soft singing voice because I thought it would not be as significant and impacting as Beyonce's or Celine Dion's... but your voice is so unique, it encourages me to keep singing. :) People used to comment that I sing effortlessly.
About this song cover, I'm obsessed with the instrumentals. Ahh and it's combined with your voice, it's eargasm to me. XD I feel like my middle school self when I used to be obsessed with Utada Hikaru's music. Hahaha
+Heather Modoki Definitely went through that Utada stage in school too! Haha. Thanks for listening & agreeing that softer voices are just as impactful too :)
First 2 seconds already got goosebumps from the beautiful harmonies. I have no words to express how beautiful your cover is.
You're absolutely incredible Mree
i didn't realise the music in kingdom hearts was this good and my god the fact that you put this all together pretty much single handedly is inspirational. i look forward to liatening to the rest of your stuff during my travels at work tomorrow
Love all the effects that you really hit perfectly in the song, the backing vocals rising up as the main melody falls is chillingly beautiful. Also you look really boss when you play bass.
Never been so glad to have updates for mobile specifically for your singing.
wow this can't be real. only a goddess can make something this beautiful... oh wait.
She is definitely a goddess. XD
Found this on Spotify a month ago and now I constantly listen to this cover everyday going to work and coming back home. By far the best cover of this song. Period.
AHH! The nostalgia! Love this song and Mree you've done it justice! Beautiful :)
+Deacon Marsh Thank you!
Seriously. A huge thanks to you Mree, you did it again. One of the most perfect cover from KH i ever see
Just happened upon your music today while relaxing. was on my phone so no video. goosebumps galore, blown away. Later on, fiending to hear this cover again. Opened it on my desktop and watched the video, even more goosebumps, even more blown away. Now a lifetime fan. Thank you.
Wow. I am blown away by the quality of just your covers ALONE. great!
The Japanese singing is making my heart melt.
Everything about this is perfect.
What talent. Mree, I am a fan fo life.
Oh my god I just heard your Simple and Clean version just like yesterday and you have this?!?!?!? Stealing my heart. You go girl!
I accidentally stumbled upon this while searching for kingdom hearts videos and I'm absolutely in love with your version ❤️❤️
Have you heard her simple and clean cover? It's great! 😍
+Samantha Muniz yes! I went and listened to it 😍
+Kaitlin Marmon Hopefully you check out her other stuff too. She is so awesomely talented.
My God, this is almost unbealivable. Perfect, simple as that!
damn girl. i see you back at it again. hitting the people with your musical talents.
So thankful you kept in mind that incredible percussion from the drums - that's my favorite instrument in the original.
Loved the cover. The first time I heard you sing was when you did your cover of Simple and Clean. Ever since then I have been a big fan. No one makes music quite like you Mree.
+Sakeking Thank you so much :3
The switch from English to Japanese in this is genius ❤😭
Can’t wait to hear your version of “Don’t think twice” :)
Dear Mree,
Thank you for this beautiful materpiece. Kingdom hearts and KH2 were my escape and helped get me through my traumatic childhood. No matter what bullies did to me at school or what happened between my parents at home, Kingdom hearts was my safe place. Thank you so much, for bringing back the feeling of that special safe place.
Sincerely, a heartless who's found his heart again.
Woooooooooooooow, I have no words. simply perfect. good job!
I'm kind of obsessed with anything by / covered by Mree. I connect with a lot of this music all the way down to my bones, and I listen to some of her songs on repeat for literal hours on Spotify.
Your voice is utter perfection I am in tears because this is so amazing thank you so much for the beautiful kingdom hearts covers I hope to hear more in the future ❤
+phantomblack 08 Thank you :3
+MreeMusic you're welcome :')
Also, you nailed those first 25 seconds. Brought back all the feels from the first time I heard it and more
Totally wish I could actually buy this on iTunes
+Kalen Dees Same here! Still waiting on iTunes to post. In the meantime, you can buy it on my Bandcamp page > bit.ly/1ssIA1o :)
+MreeMusic oh my goodness God bless you
Absolutely perfect. I cry again.
Have you ever thought about doing a cover for each song separately? I like how you put both in one but I would love to listen to just English and one just Japanese. This cover is the best one I've ever heard! I just want more of the song in the two languages lol
Terry Mireles yes please
Your voice is beautiful, I have been looking for a Sanctuary cover for so long but none I found were this awesome! I felt at peace listening to you and now I will hit the play button for the millionth time.
welp at this rate you should make the entire soundtrack over xD
I never thought that any cover of this song could make feel as ecstatic and peaceful as the original, but here it is. Absolutely incredible
can't wait to hear you sing kingdom of hearts 3 new intro song cant wait till it's out ○♡○
My god, This is utter perfection, you're voice is a godsend. Words cannot describe how I feel. Magnificent.
So. Good.
I am really blown away. I love, love, love - and i mean looooooove - Utada Hikaru and her voice. You really reminded me of her. Please also know I heard your voice in it's own... amazing, really amazing.
Fuckkk why do I feel like crying listening to this song but I love kingdom hearts and have fond memories of the game LOL
As soon as I saw the title I already fell in love with the video.
Dear god... this is amazing, and your voice... okay. I know that I have a snowball's chance in hell of you being interested, but when I find someone as perfect as you for this, I have to take a leap of faith. I am currently making a Kingdom Hearts fanfiction based video game, before turning it into an animated series(Once my laptop is fixed). I would be beyond honored, or humbled, or any other word you could think of if you would be willing to sing the intro/outro for this(these?) project(s?), as well as voice act for a secret boss, because you have her voice exactly. I'm going to hope beyond hope that you're interested in this. Please get back to me when you can, I very eagerly await your response.
Probably best cover of this song I've heard so far
wow.... if the developers of kh ever need a new singer they should look at her.
+Thomas Jackson that would be a dream come true!!
MreeMusic senpai noticed me? YAAAS LAWD
MreeMusic but seriously love your music and beautiful singing voice
4 years later and I’m still listening
lmao this is like a hella better remastered version of sanctuary
Officially the best version of this song.
after the song ended. I stood up out of my chair and starting crying and clapping. In no particular order.
+TJ Hooper I got pure chills listening to this. When it ended I was just literally blown away. I had no words
lmao
my chair stood up and started crying
after this comment ended. i stood out of my chair and started vomiting and cringing. in no particular order.
You should be ashamed
I been waiting for this...why not have one of the most angelic voices to do a cover of this.....Thank you very much Mree
ugh
+TreTzyTV Agreed
+TreTzyTV OMG YES TRETZY I LOVE YOU.
I legitimately cried hearing both this and you're cover of simple and clean. These games have blessed my childhood and hikari's songs are so beautiful but you do it so well, your covers are so beautiful. Thank you for this awesome throwback.
@MreeMusic
how....... are you real......... oh my goodness
Kyahhhhhhh! So beautiful, like floating on a leaf down along a river with cherry blossoms raining down everywhere. In other words, loved it, loved it, loved it!
Now that I've fully learned passion in all the Japanese words it was hard to follow on this cover 😂 it was like
Zutto mae ni suki data hito
Fuyu ni kodomo ga umareru su ya
Mukashi ignored ignored ignored ignored
Ignored ignored ignored ignored ignored
Ignored ignored ignored ignored ignored
Ignored ignored ignored ignored ignored
Ignored tachinide kinakate koto wo
Totemo natsukashiku omou yo
And that's it. I wish she did the whole thing in her beautiful voice 😭
I didn't think it was possible but you did it. I still have goosebumps from listening to this and Simple and Clean back-to-back. Thank you.
Thanks for the support :)
No thank you. Keep doing what you do :)
I really love you. BYE. ;;___;;
Super love these covers. I bought this one and simple and clean off of iTunes and me and a few friends were bumping this in the car yesterday. I'm going to listen to your other music too, but seriously. I'm not Japanese so I personally don't care about "Rough mispronunciations" the song sounds beautiful to me and that's all i care about
I like it before I watch because ,the simple and clean cover is my favorite cover ever !!
I really didn't think anyone could top the eternalness of the original.... but I think you did it. Also big props for actually using the japanese version unlike most other remixes / covers. Not only do I prefer the sound of Japanese, but the beautiful harmonies she gives are missing on the english version.
I absolutely loved your Simple & Clean cover, maybe more than the original. And somehow this slipped by for almost a whole year without me knowing you even did this. I'm sad I missed it when you released it, but really happy that this exists. So perfect.
I almost cried at such beautiful talent
Santuary is forever my favourite song ever since KH2 and you make me fall in love with it all over again.. Thank you..
I'll never be able to get over how amazing this cover is..I get chills every time.
Absolutely brilliant once again Mree. The nostalgia waves man
Positively otherworldly in its scope and beauty. I just realised how magnificent this is after really sitting down to listen to it.
You do Utada Hikaru's songs amazingly! Possibly even better!
Her voice is so soothing. Luv it.
ok where's my ps2 and my kingdom hearts copy? this bring back memories. thanks mree. been waiting you do this cover for soooo long. 'crying in happiness'
jeez right in the feels!... I'll recover. amazing preformance