If they ever remake FFVI, I can't even imagine how they would handle the opera scenes. In the original, it was an experience. Never saw anything like it before in a video game. You actually got to take part in what felt like, to a dumb kid, a sophisticated opera performance.😂 I love these musical walks down memory lane, Kara. It's lovely to relive them--if only for a little while. Thank you. Sincerely.😌🌹
If it were Squaresoft, I'd be down for a remake. Square Enix? Hard pass. We already saw the horrid Steam version of FFVI, not to mention they're coming out with a FF7 Battle Royale Prequel. I don't need them watering down the masterpiece that FFVI is by trying to milk it and it end up a cash grab with no substance - or completely altering its story like FF7R. EDIT: I got caught up in my loathing for SE (XIV aside), forgot to mention how wonderful this piano loop is.
This part of FF6 flipped everything I knew about games on its head. Never thought I'd watch an opera in a video game, especially as a kid in the mid 90s. There was nothing else like this in video games. Mind blowing. Great performance too, well over 10 minutes and live to boot. I'm sad I missed this one. The chat had to be going nuts. I would've been!
Easily one of the best scenes in my opinion. So much suspense, drama, emotions, energy packed in this masterpiece. How they were able to pack all this in a 16 bit cartridge still amazes me to this day 🙌💕
Thanks to the SNES or SFC sound chip (SPC700) which allows high quality rendering for that kind of hardware. And also the BGM artists. And for this video, thanks to Kara and her piano.
When playing FFVI, this was the biggest moment that got me invested. It felt so...odd, but rewarding at the same point. A game that suddenly focused, not on the main plot, but a series of side plots and stories that made each character feel real, special and...needed, even if you didn't have them active in your party. The characters cased in the act leading up to the opera, from being cutouts or caricatures, and became three dimensional characters with depths...wants and dreams in a way I'd never felt from a game before. I'd enjoyed the game before, but kept a save forever at the opera...to experience it again and again, to change out characters and see how they reacted with each other or commented at the intermission. This game, honestly was my childhood and hearing this piece always makes me smile.
It's interesting that this song and Celes theme (They that the main theme) seems to have planted the seed for Aerith theme in Final Fantasy VII, And Relm's Theme (Another song from FFVI) seems to have been the inspiration for the love theme in Final Fantasy VIII (Julia, Love Grows, Eyes on Me, Waltz for the Moon and so on)
Wow, it's the first time I see FFVI music as being an inspiration for FFVII music. Starting at 2:32 is definitely a key part of the "For those who fight further" battle theme from FFVII. FFVI has never been my favorite because I thought you couldn't get attached all characters because there were too many, so you didn't get to go deep into each of there stories, but you make me rediscover its music and it sounds fantastic.
Beautiful, everything about this. I'll never forget the first time I played this game... My young, uncultured, mind couldn't even fathom how amazing this part of the game was until I revisited it a few years later. It's still my favorite game of all time.
listening to this felt like one of my favorite childhood games came to life. I love how this wasn’t only the maria and draco aria, but the entire opera scene. Please please play the game finale song again, and the rest of the ost!
This brings me back Christmas '94 I played this game so much. I love the music from this game so many good memories. Thank you I always look forward to your videos.
Wow, I can't believe I missed this live! How splendid! You look so charming, (more than usual, that is) and play this so magnificently. You bring these characters and songs to life in a way that few attempt and fewer succeed. Brava!
One of my all-time favorite Final Fantasy pieces; you did it justice. I especially like @9:42 and 11:05 - my favorite parts at the duel! INSOLENT ROGUE!
This week was rather hectic for me, so it was so nice to lean back and listen to some beautiful piano playing. Thank you for another wonderful video :)
Beautiful rendition of one of the greatest moments in gaming history. Sorry for below, I couldn't resist! [Impresario] The war between the East and the West grows more violent by the day Draco, a soldier from the West, thinks Of his love, Maria, back at home... [Draco] O, Maria O, Maria, though I call you from afar Will this message reach your heart? Oh how I long to be with you [Impresario] The Western armies are defeated, and Maria's castle falls into the hands of the East. Forced to wed the Eastern Prince Ralse, Maria still thinks only of Draco as She gazes at the stars each night... [Maria] O my hero, my beloved Shall we still be made to part? Though promises of perennial Love yet sing here in my heart? I’m the darkness, you're the starlight Shining brightly from afar Through hours of despair I offer this prayer to you my evening star Must my final vows exchanged Be with him and not with you? Were you only here to quiet my fear O speak! Guide me anew [Impresario] Mustering the last of their strength, a handful Of survivors from the Western armies gather to Lay siege to Castle Garou. At the van, leading The ill-fated charge, is a lone hero. And Though battered and scared, he fights with The spirit of a thousand, felling one Eastern Soldier after another. Yes, Draco has returned! [Draco] Maria! [Maria] Draco! I knew you would return to me My love! [Ralse] Insolent rogue! Knave of the Western horde! You would address my queen-to-be, Maria? [Draco] Never shall you have Maria's hand! I would die before that day comes! [Ralse] Then we duel! [Draco] For my dear Maria! This life I’m ready to give [Ralse] No one man shall deny me her hand! 'Tis for our great love that I live! [Draco] Prepare to die! [Ralse] Say good-bye! [Draco] Tell me now what Maria is to you! (You cannot love her more than I do!) [Ralse] There is nothing more I need to prove! (My mind is set my heart, it is true) [Draco] Then we are left with but one avenue: [Ralse] On my blade I swear [DRACO & RALSE] You shall not win this time Maria, is mine! [Impresario] For what seems an eternity, the bitter Rivals exchanged blows, neither yielding Any ground. Until, that is, Fate chooses To intervene, guiding the blade of a Grievously wounded Draco straight Through the heart of Prince Ralse [Ralse] I yield, this day is yours Draco curse you should let Maria go [Draco] Peace then, for you have my word: With me she'll know nothing of grief [Ralse] Maria, Maria, I love you so [Draco / Ralse] Maria, Maria, return to me [Maria] I am thankful my beloved For your tenderness and grace I see in your eyes, so gentle and wise All doubts and fears erased! Though the hours take no notice Of what fate might have in store [All] Our love, come what may, will never age a day I'll wait forever more! I'll wait forever more!
For real tho, I had this performance playing on loop for a couple hours on a dog walk. My walking partners didn’t even realise it was looping… it was sheer bliss. 🙏
Ahh wonderful! I listened to this song soooo many times when I was a kid! When I was in high school and played EverQuest I used this track to time how long I was playing the game. The full Japanese version lasted about 20 minutes, so every 3 times it played I knew I was online for about an hour. Of course, I stayed on for maybe 6-10 extra tracks than I was supposed to but... well... the music was just that good, I wanted to keep listening to it!
love this so much! such a beautiful work and beautifully performed. (also I'm so sorry to mention it but that the smirk at the one sour note in the whole performance was so relatable lmao)
Yeah, I had the whole scene replay in my mind as I listened. I haven't played FFVI in probably 20 years, but I still remember this. Which is funny because I can't remember if I ate breakfast.
Got extra excited for a second; from the thumbnail, thought you might be singing while playing for this one 😅 Besides that, an excellent live performance Kara! Another one for my work playlist 😊
Kara playing though the opera part of FF6.. and singing for us! clips.twitch.tv/IcyIgnorantMangetoutStinkyCheese clips.twitch.tv/BoldConfidentAntelopeYouDontSay clips.twitch.tv/AbstemiousEvilGoldfishPicoMause She’s currently playing through the whole game on Twitch and she just made it to the World of Ruin. All FF6 fans come watch!
Beautiful performance 🥺. There’s parts of this that sound a lot like Aerith’s theme. Very nice job. FF7 was my first FF so I’ve never been able to fully appreciate older FF games. But I still appreciate the music.
interesting how the part at 8:20~ sounds so similar to the song Breezy sings in that weird adventure time episode, i always felt like it resonated somehow and i guess this is why it felt familiar!
Well done! I love this piece from the Distant Worlds album. I was wondering how some parts would work out with just a piano…as usual you didn’t disappoint!
I'm so pissed that I missed the live stream, but hey, now that I'm off work, I can relax with a nostalgia bomb. And look, Kara even lit a candle. How quaint. I wonder if it's scented...
@@KaraComparetto And we're still not married... Shucks to be me. Mine was orange/mango/ocean breeze or something. I'm a tad bit fruity when it comes to candles.
Brings me immediately back to an immersive childhood world.
Watch out for falling anvils from the rafters. Thanks, Ultros.
That wasn't an anvil & Ultros is a friend.
Ária de Mezzo Caractere - Maria & Draco
The Snes soundchips never souded so epic and powerfull ❤️
If they ever remake FFVI, I can't even imagine how they would handle the opera scenes. In the original, it was an experience. Never saw anything like it before in a video game. You actually got to take part in what felt like, to a dumb kid, a sophisticated opera performance.😂
I love these musical walks down memory lane, Kara. It's lovely to relive them--if only for a little while.
Thank you. Sincerely.😌🌹
It's kind of covered in the "Distant Worlds" live performances. The lyrics get expanded quite a bit.
If it were Squaresoft, I'd be down for a remake. Square Enix? Hard pass. We already saw the horrid Steam version of FFVI, not to mention they're coming out with a FF7 Battle Royale Prequel. I don't need them watering down the masterpiece that FFVI is by trying to milk it and it end up a cash grab with no substance - or completely altering its story like FF7R.
EDIT: I got caught up in my loathing for SE (XIV aside), forgot to mention how wonderful this piano loop is.
th-cam.com/video/eGl4FqUeFS0/w-d-xo.html
In the original, that lively scene on SNES graphics, it was something special, though I think the conductor could have been animated slightly slower.
Here is a Final Fantasy spinoff that teased at the idea of remaking the opera
th-cam.com/video/Feo9fCjR3xY/w-d-xo.html
Listening in 2022, but I still want to thank you for the upload!
Not only are you an incredible musician but you always manage to look SO classy in all your videos.
Square ennix should really make a ff game with a bard protagonist.
They should base the charector off Kara
This part of FF6 flipped everything I knew about games on its head. Never thought I'd watch an opera in a video game, especially as a kid in the mid 90s. There was nothing else like this in video games. Mind blowing. Great performance too, well over 10 minutes and live to boot. I'm sad I missed this one. The chat had to be going nuts. I would've been!
Easily one of the best scenes in my opinion. So much suspense, drama, emotions, energy packed in this masterpiece. How they were able to pack all this in a 16 bit cartridge still amazes me to this day 🙌💕
Thanks to the SNES or SFC sound chip (SPC700) which allows high quality rendering for that kind of hardware.
And also the BGM artists.
And for this video, thanks to Kara and her piano.
When playing FFVI, this was the biggest moment that got me invested. It felt so...odd, but rewarding at the same point. A game that suddenly focused, not on the main plot, but a series of side plots and stories that made each character feel real, special and...needed, even if you didn't have them active in your party.
The characters cased in the act leading up to the opera, from being cutouts or caricatures, and became three dimensional characters with depths...wants and dreams in a way I'd never felt from a game before. I'd enjoyed the game before, but kept a save forever at the opera...to experience it again and again, to change out characters and see how they reacted with each other or commented at the intermission. This game, honestly was my childhood and hearing this piece always makes me smile.
I love all the memories people are sharing, thank you!
Aria de mezzo carattere means so much to me. Thank you.
Pieces like this is testament that this is probably the greatest FF ost. 👌
It's interesting that this song and Celes theme (They that the main theme) seems to have planted the seed for Aerith theme in Final Fantasy VII, And Relm's Theme (Another song from FFVI) seems to have been the inspiration for the love theme in Final Fantasy VIII (Julia, Love Grows, Eyes on Me, Waltz for the Moon and so on)
Makes sense why I love opera
I just love the emotiom Kara puts into her playing. It just resonates through the music and creates a magical journey. Truly amazing :)
Wow, it's the first time I see FFVI music as being an inspiration for FFVII music. Starting at 2:32 is definitely a key part of the "For those who fight further" battle theme from FFVII.
FFVI has never been my favorite because I thought you couldn't get attached all characters because there were too many, so you didn't get to go deep into each of there stories, but you make me rediscover its music and it sounds fantastic.
Beautiful, everything about this. I'll never forget the first time I played this game... My young, uncultured, mind couldn't even fathom how amazing this part of the game was until I revisited it a few years later. It's still my favorite game of all time.
From start to finish it sounds like magic to my ears! Even that Ultros grand finale! Thanks for sharing!!! You were wonderful!
Omg, this took me back.... thank you!!!
Aria di Mezzo always gets to me.
I love the way you enjoy what you are doing, the smile during your playing is really good.
i could listen to this for hours. well done
I have to listen at least four times to get my full experience of the game!
Another grand performance!
This was one of my favorite moments in all of video games. Thank you: you are amazing.
I feel like the thumbs up option is not enough to express how awesome this video is Kara.
This is unbeliavable. It's really difficult but beautiful.
One of the best scenes in the game, thank you!
just came back to watch this for the third time. still gets me right in the nostalgia, and tugs at my heartstrings. thank you for being amazing, kara.
You're the best ever. This is so petty. I wonder what the composer was thinking???
Unbelievable. Nearly 14 minutes! You're a true master of your art.
Beautiful song. Beautiful performance. ❤️
I hope you never doubt for a moment how much happiness you create in this world.
I had this haunting in my head for the last 25 years... thanks
Oh god I've been waiting for this forever. So excited to listen.
listening to this felt like one of my favorite childhood games came to life. I love how this wasn’t only the maria and draco aria, but the entire opera scene. Please please play the game finale song again, and the rest of the ost!
Join my streams, I play the OST all the time!! :)
It's always make my day when I see a new cover if this masterpiece. Beautifully executed!
Beautiful song and cover! The sleeping pet on the left is so cut! ❤️ It's always a pleasure to watch your videos! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Definitely up there along with Jared Kaufman's rock opera version.
This brings me back Christmas '94 I played this game so much. I love the music from this game so many good memories. Thank you I always look forward to your videos.
Wow, I can't believe I missed this live! How splendid! You look so charming, (more than usual, that is) and play this so magnificently. You bring these characters and songs to life in a way that few attempt and fewer succeed. Brava!
Beyond perfect, thanks for the attention you put to all your work, lots of respect.
Thank you so much :)
You have such beautiful piano arrangements and I really love your videos. Just wanted to say lol
One of my all-time favorite Final Fantasy pieces; you did it justice. I especially like @9:42 and 11:05 - my favorite parts at the duel! INSOLENT ROGUE!
Thank you! I also recorded the entire soundtrack and this is in it- it’s in my video collection, if you haven’t seen it yet!
This week was rather hectic for me, so it was so nice to lean back and listen to some beautiful piano playing. Thank you for another wonderful video :)
Just found your videos the other day. Master class. Amazing. Ridiculously great
wow this was one of your best performances
The feels! You just made my night, thanks Celes!
Truly incredible seeing something so beautiful come to life!
Beautiful rendition of one of the greatest moments in gaming history. Sorry for below, I couldn't resist!
[Impresario]
The war between the East and the
West grows more violent by the day
Draco, a soldier from the West, thinks
Of his love, Maria, back at home...
[Draco]
O, Maria
O, Maria, though I call you from afar
Will this message reach your heart?
Oh how I long to be with you
[Impresario]
The Western armies are defeated, and
Maria's castle falls into the hands of the
East. Forced to wed the Eastern Prince
Ralse, Maria still thinks only of Draco as
She gazes at the stars each night...
[Maria]
O my hero, my beloved
Shall we still be made to part?
Though promises of perennial
Love yet sing here in my heart?
I’m the darkness, you're the starlight
Shining brightly from afar
Through hours of despair
I offer this prayer to you my evening star
Must my final vows exchanged
Be with him and not with you?
Were you only here to quiet my fear
O speak! Guide me anew
[Impresario]
Mustering the last of their strength, a handful
Of survivors from the Western armies gather to
Lay siege to Castle Garou. At the van, leading
The ill-fated charge, is a lone hero. And
Though battered and scared, he fights with
The spirit of a thousand, felling one Eastern
Soldier after another. Yes, Draco has returned!
[Draco]
Maria!
[Maria]
Draco! I knew you would return to me
My love!
[Ralse]
Insolent rogue! Knave of the Western horde!
You would address my queen-to-be, Maria?
[Draco]
Never shall you have Maria's hand!
I would die before that day comes!
[Ralse]
Then we duel!
[Draco]
For my dear Maria!
This life I’m ready to give
[Ralse]
No one man shall deny me her hand!
'Tis for our great love that I live!
[Draco]
Prepare to die!
[Ralse]
Say good-bye!
[Draco]
Tell me now what Maria is to you!
(You cannot love her more than I do!)
[Ralse]
There is nothing more I need to prove!
(My mind is set my heart, it is true)
[Draco]
Then we are left with but one avenue:
[Ralse]
On my blade I swear
[DRACO & RALSE]
You shall not win this time
Maria, is mine!
[Impresario]
For what seems an eternity, the bitter
Rivals exchanged blows, neither yielding
Any ground. Until, that is, Fate chooses
To intervene, guiding the blade of a
Grievously wounded Draco straight
Through the heart of Prince Ralse
[Ralse]
I yield, this day is yours
Draco curse you should let Maria go
[Draco]
Peace then, for you have my word:
With me she'll know nothing of grief
[Ralse]
Maria, Maria, I love you so
[Draco / Ralse]
Maria, Maria, return to me
[Maria]
I am thankful my beloved
For your tenderness and grace
I see in your eyes, so gentle and wise
All doubts and fears erased!
Though the hours take no notice
Of what fate might have in store
[All]
Our love, come what may, will never age a day
I'll wait forever more!
I'll wait forever more!
Awww ❤️❤️❤️
For real tho, I had this performance playing on loop for a couple hours on a dog walk. My walking partners didn’t even realise it was looping… it was sheer bliss. 🙏
I guess 13 minutes wasn't long enough for you haha!
Just fantastic! ❤️
beautiful playing! you consistently leave me with a smile
A true pleasure as always. Thank you, and bravo!
Such a beautiful performance! Your joyful playing made my day. Also that lace, bow & bangs combo is so great
I can’t tell you how this brings me back...I’m fighting back tears and rafter rats right now. ❤️
LOVE the candle! Thanks for taking me back into my memories as a child with this one! God bless.
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.
Ahh wonderful! I listened to this song soooo many times when I was a kid! When I was in high school and played EverQuest I used this track to time how long I was playing the game. The full Japanese version lasted about 20 minutes, so every 3 times it played I knew I was online for about an hour. Of course, I stayed on for maybe 6-10 extra tracks than I was supposed to but... well... the music was just that good, I wanted to keep listening to it!
love this so much! such a beautiful work and beautifully performed.
(also I'm so sorry to mention it but that the smirk at the one sour note in the whole performance was so relatable lmao)
This is so amazing, I love this part the game more then most rpg's. Love your hairstyle in this video as well
Wow... memories...
Thank you!!!
Yeah, I had the whole scene replay in my mind as I listened. I haven't played FFVI in probably 20 years, but I still remember this. Which is funny because I can't remember if I ate breakfast.
Realy good 👍😁 Like this Song 🙏 Greetings and a nice Weekend 👋🏻 Robert
Magical music. Thank you Kara :)
Elegant playing, so beautiful
The second best theme of FF6 behind only Forever Rachel, just because of the emotion held in that simple tune. As always, great job!
At first I thought there were two separate pianists in the video but turns out they were both just Kara.
rip my brain
LOL
You are amazing Kara!!
Thank you!!
Got extra excited for a second; from the thumbnail, thought you might be singing while playing for this one 😅 Besides that, an excellent live performance Kara! Another one for my work playlist 😊
I need more practice for that XD
Beautiful.. brings me back. Love your reaction to the one note mistake... :P
There were more, trust me XDD
You're so amazingly good!
Love the Chrono Trigger sprites popping up lol !
Gorgeous song and pianist.
Much respect to your great skill and talent! I cannot even imagine how you managed to achieve this!
I finished FF6 just 2 weeks ago and now this pops up. Omg, you are awesome!
Kara playing though the opera part of FF6.. and singing for us!
clips.twitch.tv/IcyIgnorantMangetoutStinkyCheese
clips.twitch.tv/BoldConfidentAntelopeYouDontSay
clips.twitch.tv/AbstemiousEvilGoldfishPicoMause
She’s currently playing through the whole game on Twitch and she just made it to the World of Ruin. All FF6 fans come watch!
Thanks for these recordings, Kara also.
Oh haha! If Kara singing can't cheer me up, what could?
Oh my goodness thank you, and thank you David!!
Beautiful performance 🥺. There’s parts of this that sound a lot like Aerith’s theme. Very nice job. FF7 was my first FF so I’ve never been able to fully appreciate older FF games. But I still appreciate the music.
You mean aerith's theme sounds like this... but uematsu borrows from himself all the time
When I saw title, I instantly opened and liked this one.
"Ohhhh ...Kara!" Hehe ...it feels like it's been a long time since the opera scene in your game. And you're only like just halfway through.
Yes Kara!!!!!! ❤️
That ribbon suits you (saying this while blushing)
Maybe someday Willy!! :)
Loved this part of ffvi. I really hope they remake it. Thanks for sharing your cover of the music!
interesting how the part at 8:20~ sounds so similar to the song Breezy sings in that weird adventure time episode, i always felt like it resonated somehow and i guess this is why it felt familiar!
This is so very beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Would love to see you cover the coin song from FF6 too!
I play that sometimes on my streams!
This is amazing 😻. Thanks for playing this.
beautifully played, Ms Comparetto! love the dress choice too.
Well done! I love this piece from the Distant Worlds album. I was wondering how some parts would work out with just a piano…as usual you didn’t disappoint!
Thank you!!
enjoy your playing very much and this was wonderful as usual 👏👏👏💐💐💐
Beautiful.
I'm so pissed that I missed the live stream, but hey, now that I'm off work, I can relax with a nostalgia bomb. And look, Kara even lit a candle. How quaint. I wonder if it's scented...
Lilac XD
@@KaraComparetto And we're still not married... Shucks to be me. Mine was orange/mango/ocean breeze or something. I'm a tad bit fruity when it comes to candles.
I thought Setzer was pretty awesome too. He doesn't get as much love as Celes and Locke but this was his turn in the spotlight as well.
He helped me kill the storm dragon all by himself XD
So lovely.
Elegant & classy. Much like yourself :) Keep up the awesome videos!
Wonderful job, bravo
Wow... I love you! Thanks for this song 😍
I loved this
Lovely playing Kara
omg, final fantasy 6 its my favorite FF, thanks for this, i am wating for some of Octopath traveler
Simply incredible... I can barely play 10s without messing something up xD.. you're an inspiration to keep practicing =)
Awesome Opera "Maria and Draco" from Final Fantasy VI Video.
Beautiful
perfect music for my after dinner kitchen clean up. :)
"I'm the darkness"
i would of loved to hear you sing the opera theme if you could
Sometimes i do on stream! Also when i played the game on Twitch, I sang during this part hahaha :)