Man, I still get as much teary eyed hearing this as I did the first time I saw the credits roll when the game was over. They sure did the game justice. And knowing the original story, and what can and what will likely come, it just hits one harder.
By now, I've heard so many covers of this song, but so many of them miss the point of it. It's an emotional breakout from the pains of loss, expressing what is truly felt underneath. How there is this empty feeling inside, from losing something - someone - important. They just play the song. But every time I listen to this one, I feel that emotion. This is what makes this cover rock so much more, and I thank you for this.
i put this song on a star chart for my grandparents 60th anniversary and they cried reading it. beautiful song and more beautiful it was sung by the right person. Thank you little V
Lyrics: I would be lost Drifting alone Floating up high Time after time And there you'd be Shining brightly Your smiling face To guide my way ------------- Bloody and bruised Brought to my knees When beaten down When broken up You would appear Reach out to me Heal every wound And make me whole ------------- Was it all a dream? Will i never know? Foolish and blind To everything Had i realized Had i thought it through Would you be here In my embrace? ------------- Shine bright Once more Guide me To you Smile bright Once more This time I will never let you go ------------- With your every smile Hiding someting more Dark mysteries Lurking beneth But i was consumed With this emtiness This selfishness This void to fill ------------- Hear me Once more Show me Your smile This time For sure I'LL see The truth hidden inside your tears But i, I know That you're Long gone But i, I will, Go on HOWLING AND HOLLOW To never know
Oh my God... This is the most amazing voice I've ever heard... It's perfectly rock-ish, on a perfect high, perfect volume, no "crashes", no excessive "scratches"... it's just perfect! Good job!
I would be lost Drifting along Floating up high Time after time And there you'd be Shining brightly Your smiling face To guide my way Bloody and bruised Brought to my knees When beaten down When broken up You would appear, Reach out to me, Heal every wound, And make me whole Was it all a dream? Will I never know? Foolish and blind To everything Had I realized, Had I thought it through, Would you be here in my embrace? Shine bright once more Guide me to you Smile bright once more This time I will never let you go With your every smile Hiding something more Dark mysteries Lurking beneath But I was consumed With this emptiness This selfishness This void to fill Hear me once more Show me your smile This time for sure I'll see the truth hidden inside your tears But I... I know That you're long gone But I... I will... Go on howling and hollow
This might be my favorite thing you've ever done. This song, both original and your version almost bring me to tears. The ending of Remake did, and this song paired with the ending of such a fantastic game really did make me cry. Bravo dude. It took me too long to actually comment on this.
I recently lost my dog to an illness.. I keep listening to this song because it really reflects the bond I had with him and how we were inseparable. But as I deal with the pain, this song makes me think of him, and because of that, I will never forget him.
I'm not convinced that this wasn't the version that played at the end of the game...That sounded... almost 100% the same... also thank god I can buy this! Amazing cover!
I can see how folks might view this from Zack's perspective, but the line: 'I know that you're long gone...' Might be referring to Aerith's death... making it Cloud's perspective. Either way, an outstanding cover and really tugged at my feels once more just like the original score did at the end of FF7R. Fantastic work.
The songs about Cloud’s feelings concerning Aerith. He’d lost her before and now this might change as the song implies about not letting her go again. That’s what SE wanted the song made for. It’s not about Zack.
Wow I don’t think I’ve ever listened to a cover (especially with vocals) and just liked it as I did with this. Usually the tones or just how the person sings it throws me off but your voice is really great for this.
I guess Nobuo Uematsu would be blown away by this. It sounds pretty badass compared to the OST Version. Well done! Keep up the good work! I love your cover versions. ;-)
@@eldiego68 I don't think is needed to be like... afraid.. because, yes, future events can happen different, but is something that is SLIGHTLY different. That was one of some reasons for the FF7Remake to be approved and made into parts... They wanted to tell more detailed Events for major understanding of the PLOT itself. We all know how huge and intrinsic FF7 story world is. Tell these to "new" people.. like FF7 always do.( let the expectators think for themselves.) but in a way that still reaches our hearts. I do expect changes.. maybe like yuffie and Cid showing earlier (vincent... who knows..) in part 2.. And yeah. Sounds temerary. After all, IF it would be made in a Great way (that already done with theses firsts chapters...) can work well! So we wait and pray... XD About the song. Yeah, it's great. Solid Crisis inspiration. Sound just like "the price of (freedom) embrace" We'll have A new in every part... But for "Hollow" little V made a amazing great cover. Yet... ""I"" think that a minimal or acoustic simplified and distorted effect voice (4:52) would made more "Epic" statement because that part was certain epic. and it's perfect all the way, just some of my toughts on it...
Really listening to the lyrics, this could be about the first game tying in with Remake "Was it all a dream?" "Hear me once more" "This time I will never let you go"
I know this song is about Cloud's mind state but it only makes me remember the feels of the end of Crisis Core. I knew it was coming. I promised it wouldn't break me. It's 12 years later and I haven't gotten over it.
Ah...the tears...I know them well...you brought them back once again my friend...just like the first time I heard this song playing at the end...simply wonderful cover Little V! Thank you good sir! May you rock on forever more dude!!!🙏🏻 Distant Memories 1996 Official Writer & Librarian Of The ROE
It's really awesome! The performance and feel of this rendition of the song is just spot on! The mix could be improved though. I feel that that there's a lot of muddiness in the low-mids and below, and perhaps I'd turn down the reverb in some tracks that don't need all that reverb. Perhaps cut some lows from the reverb while you're at it. I'd want to hear this much more "in your face", but the low end issues is creating issues there. But that's just the mix, everything else is just fantastic! In fact I'd love to have a go at the mix of this!
Это круто мужик, уважение :3 Выходит все душевно и офигенно, всегда слушаю твои cover и потрясаюсь интузиазму Желаю тебе добить 500к и больше подписчиков, годнота не должна тонуть на дне ютуба
![Deja Vu [EPIC METAL COVER] (Little V)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rGg3yE4anx0/mqdefault.jpg)
Nothing witty to say this time. I just like the song.
Do Metalingus by Alter Bridge please!!!
That was lovely)) Seriously I love your voice)
pls do a metal cover of "What I'm made of" by crush 40 next pls
All the songs in FF7R were great but this one right here, this one hit different.
I see LittleVMills video i instant click!!
"I miss it. The METAL sky."
DAYBIT!
That girl she said the sky frightened her...
@@demi-fiendoftime3825 Depends on the language.
@@loweroctavemommy I was refrenceing the end of Crisis Core
You’re everywhere huh?
Zack: "Almost there, Little V. We're almost there..."
Would it be fitting it be Max instead of Zack?
God that whole sequence was stupid
I think he survived
@@lucafiorentini3396 In an alternate timeline according to the Ultimania.
@@jamestyler3606 wait, they confirmed it then? Didn't know about that
Little V: "We're almost there dood."
Max: "..."
AASDFGHKL LITTLE V AND MAX AS CLOUD AND ZACK IS SOMETHING I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED
If Little V is Zack, and Maximilian Dood is Cloud, who is going to be Angeal?
On a side note Genesis is still Gackt.
@@noonethatspecial hmm.. good question
@@noonethatspecial Full Fantasy Peasant/Pheasant
Someone photoshop this please, I never knew I needed this image so bad.
"this time i will never let you go", that's really a good part in this song, like a oath to himself for save is loved one.
I just beat Remake last night. This is a real treat to find afterwards.
I really love this song. And the game, for that matter.
I feel like this song is about cloud n Zack but about Clouds thoughts
@@xrosesc I believe it’s confirmed to be Cloud’s thoughts about Aerith
Man, I still get as much teary eyed hearing this as I did the first time I saw the credits roll when the game was over. They sure did the game justice. And knowing the original story, and what can and what will likely come, it just hits one harder.
Embrace your dreams...
and...whatever happens...
protect your honor...
*as Soldier.*
*god damn it zack...Sniffle..not you too.*
By now, I've heard so many covers of this song, but so many of them miss the point of it. It's an emotional breakout from the pains of loss, expressing what is truly felt underneath. How there is this empty feeling inside, from losing something - someone - important.
They just play the song. But every time I listen to this one, I feel that emotion. This is what makes this cover rock so much more, and I thank you for this.
i put this song on a star chart for my grandparents 60th anniversary and they cried reading it. beautiful song and more beautiful it was sung by the right person. Thank you little V
When Dr.Hojo has his guitar in hand.
+👍
Because I laught
Lyrics:
I would be lost
Drifting alone
Floating up high
Time after time
And there you'd be
Shining brightly
Your smiling face
To guide my way
-------------
Bloody and bruised
Brought to my knees
When beaten down
When broken up
You would appear
Reach out to me
Heal every wound
And make me whole
-------------
Was it all a dream?
Will i never know?
Foolish and blind
To everything
Had i realized
Had i thought it through
Would you be here
In my embrace?
-------------
Shine bright
Once more
Guide me
To you
Smile bright
Once more
This time
I will never let you go
-------------
With your every smile
Hiding someting more
Dark mysteries
Lurking beneth
But i was consumed
With this emtiness
This selfishness
This void to fill
-------------
Hear me
Once more
Show me
Your smile
This time
For sure
I'LL see
The truth hidden inside your tears
But i, I know
That you're
Long gone
But i, I will, Go on
HOWLING AND HOLLOW
To never know
Thank you for posting this
Zack: "Hey Cloud, do you see that? VMills is playin our song"
Isn't this about Clouds view of Aerith and how he sees her and how she saves him?
@@DarthPingu07 dont break the ship
@@DarthPingu07 yes, it's very clearly about her. People just don't want to admit it.
“Embrace your dreams. And, whatever happens... protect your honor ...as a GUITARIST! Come and get it!”
Oh my God... This is the most amazing voice I've ever heard... It's perfectly rock-ish, on a perfect high, perfect volume, no "crashes", no excessive "scratches"... it's just perfect! Good job!
I would be lost
Drifting along
Floating up high
Time after time
And there you'd be
Shining brightly
Your smiling face
To guide my way
Bloody and bruised
Brought to my knees
When beaten down
When broken up
You would appear,
Reach out to me,
Heal every wound,
And make me whole
Was it all a dream?
Will I never know?
Foolish and blind
To everything
Had I realized,
Had I thought it through,
Would you be here in my embrace?
Shine bright once more
Guide me to you
Smile bright once more
This time I will never let you go
With your every smile
Hiding something more
Dark mysteries
Lurking beneath
But I was consumed
With this emptiness
This selfishness
This void to fill
Hear me once more
Show me your smile
This time for sure
I'll see the truth hidden inside your tears
But I... I know
That you're long gone
But I... I will...
Go on howling and hollow
I never thought I'd see Little V cover a song sung by Yosh
But here we are
Now it just makes me want to see his take on stuff like Mukanjyo or found & lost
@@nevy4256 or Fool's Gold
Can't wait for this song to play when Cloud get depressed while on a wheelchair.
we dont know if that will happen...
@@robertopavez3222 true
its incredible how this song feels so final fantasy 7 like IMMEDIATELY
This is awesome! Can't wait for the metal cover of the Honeybee Inn song.
That will be slappin'!
ALERT!! Anime trap Incoming
I'm waiting on the Fight On cover
An "Epic Rock Cover"?
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. Nice song, btw! Always good to hear such talented individuals, like you :D
I share the same comment, i like this song
When someone will ask you "what is a musician" show him this. no words.
This might be my favorite thing you've ever done. This song, both original and your version almost bring me to tears. The ending of Remake did, and this song paired with the ending of such a fantastic game really did make me cry.
Bravo dude. It took me too long to actually comment on this.
I'm not crying your crying!!! * Starts Crying tears of Joy*
2023 and still checks out. Ty again for making this.
This is so so good. Ive said it before but your clean singing has become so epic. Your love for these games and their music is put on display for sure
Probably my favorite cover of this song you nailed the calm, loneliest of this
Loving the additional metal sound!!!
I really enjoyed the way you filmed/edited this man! I haven't finished FF7R yet, but from what I can tell you totally nailed this song!
Not something I expected, but it's lovely.
This song always makes me tear up, no matter if original, remake, instrumental or cover.
Thank you, V
I recently lost my dog to an illness.. I keep listening to this song because it really reflects the bond I had with him and how we were inseparable. But as I deal with the pain, this song makes me think of him, and because of that, I will never forget him.
Square has some touch to make musics like this with so much emotion
This one of your best covers to date, great job my dude. I really love your acoustic work.
By far the best addition to the sound track given to us by remake. It really helped establish the tone of it's own
I'm actually glad to hear this song ever time, it reminds me of a dearly departed friend who is missed beyond belief.
never hear that song. but when that guitar plays, it gives the sensation that something epic will come, great.
"Embrace your dreams".
That said cant wait for covers of the Corneo Coliseum theme #1 and the Hell House theme.
THIS IS HOW THE ORIGINAL SONG SHOULD SOUND LIKE THANK YOU
Everything is perfect in this video.
Dude. You killed this song. This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this. Just...damn. I’ve listened to this 25 times in a row. Amazing.
Ad today still one of the best covers out there, chills every time.
I know its been a month already for FF7 Remake
But damn this song makes me feel nostalgic
I got goose bumps during this entire song. ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING!
I like the added effect of the color filters being the different colors of materia, whether that was intentional or not.
I'm not convinced that this wasn't the version that played at the end of the game...That sounded... almost 100% the same... also thank god I can buy this! Amazing cover!
That rift man…..its just....AHHH ITS SO GOOD!!
I just hope part 2 can match this song or top it; till then we wait for that song
Yes, this a very beautiful song...and you did this cover true justice V.
I’m listening to it over and over again to figure out the chords but I ain’t getting tired of it at all, great cover as always !
Words cannot describe how excited I am for the spotify release
This cover is awesome.
Thank you Little V.
I love how he put the credit mid-song to let audience appreciate all the contributors
"I miss the steel sky."
The vocals on this track are absolutly bliss. I love it
I can see how folks might view this from Zack's perspective, but the line:
'I know that you're long gone...'
Might be referring to Aerith's death... making it Cloud's perspective.
Either way, an outstanding cover and really tugged at my feels once more just like the original score did at the end of FF7R. Fantastic work.
Aerith isn't dead yet. So she's not "long gone". The line is referring to Zack. The song is about Cloud's identity crisis not Aerith.
The songs about Cloud’s feelings concerning Aerith. He’d lost her before and now this might change as the song implies about not letting her go again. That’s what SE wanted the song made for. It’s not about Zack.
TH-cam recommendations did not dissapoint today, amazing cover dude!!
Oh my god yes this is exactly what ive needed since ive beat the game thank you😭
Wow I don’t think I’ve ever listened to a cover (especially with vocals) and just liked it as I did with this. Usually the tones or just how the person sings it throws me off but your voice is really great for this.
I just noticed that the different colors used are the same colors for the materia in the game. nice touch V
The price of freedom is steep, so is the Deluxe edition of this game. Worth it.
I guess Nobuo Uematsu would be blown away by this. It sounds pretty badass compared to the OST Version. Well done!
Keep up the good work! I love your cover versions. ;-)
Cant stop listening
I'm calling it now - this theme is gonna play for Tifa and Cloud's night under the Highwind in the last part of Remake.
Naw they'll have another super good song by that time. This is all Zack and Aerith.
All future events might happen differently if at all. I’m scared they might fuck up some of them, including that one
@@eldiego68 I don't think is needed to be like... afraid.. because, yes, future events can happen different, but is something that is SLIGHTLY different. That was one of some reasons for the FF7Remake to be approved and made into parts... They wanted to tell more detailed Events for major understanding of the PLOT itself. We all know how huge and intrinsic FF7 story world is. Tell these to "new" people.. like FF7 always do.( let the expectators think for themselves.) but in a way that still reaches our hearts.
I do expect changes.. maybe like yuffie and Cid showing earlier (vincent... who knows..) in part 2.. And yeah. Sounds temerary. After all, IF it would be made in a Great way (that already done with theses firsts chapters...) can work well! So we wait and pray... XD
About the song. Yeah, it's great. Solid Crisis inspiration. Sound just like "the price of (freedom) embrace" We'll have A new in every part... But for "Hollow" little V made a amazing great cover. Yet... ""I"" think that a minimal or acoustic simplified and distorted effect voice (4:52) would made more "Epic" statement because that part was certain epic. and it's perfect all the way, just some of my toughts on it...
eldiego68 I thought it was zack and Cloud😂 cuz at the ending of part 1
@@xrosesc its Zack and Aerith.
I'm finally (somewhat) early. One hour after upload. We love you, V! Awesome cover!
My 11 month old fidgets about when I play the original version but when I play her this, she cuddles up with me and watches. She has very good taste 😉
Never been on this channel before. This was amazing 😭
This is one stellar cover of Old Town Road.
This might be one of my favourites of your channel
Hands down my favourite cover of yours.
I love your relaxed voice! It's so different from your usual stuff but in a good way!
Great cover V. Does anyone else get Nuclear (from MGS5) vibes from this?
Now that you mention it yea. For me it always gave me Death Stranding vibes. This song would totally fit in that game.
Maybe that should be his next song? Nuclear from MGS5?
Late reply but yeah, that would rock. I love that song.
This version should be added to game as DLC.
Amazing! This is the first video i watched from you but now it definietly will be more :D
Also, can't wait for this to hit spotify. Definitely an interstate song.
Really listening to the lyrics, this could be about the first game tying in with Remake
"Was it all a dream?"
"Hear me once more"
"This time I will never let you go"
I love this song so much, I listen to it multiple times a day.
Serious Bastion vibes from your cover.
this is epic!!! i'm a huge ff7 fan & i keep coming back here to listen to your version of this great song
I know this song is about Cloud's mind state but it only makes me remember the feels of the end of Crisis Core. I knew it was coming. I promised it wouldn't break me. It's 12 years later and I haven't gotten over it.
Ah...the tears...I know them well...you brought them back once again my friend...just like the first time I heard this song playing at the end...simply wonderful cover Little V! Thank you good sir! May you rock on forever more dude!!!🙏🏻
Distant Memories 1996
Official Writer & Librarian Of The ROE
Been listening to this everyday
Song got me through some hard times in 2020. Great rendition
Muy buena interpretación, felicitaciones.
It's really awesome! The performance and feel of this rendition of the song is just spot on!
The mix could be improved though. I feel that that there's a lot of muddiness in the low-mids and below, and perhaps I'd turn down the reverb in some tracks that don't need all that reverb. Perhaps cut some lows from the reverb while you're at it. I'd want to hear this much more "in your face", but the low end issues is creating issues there.
But that's just the mix, everything else is just fantastic! In fact I'd love to have a go at the mix of this!
Man this song hits hard 😭
Un jeu de légende que d émotion quand je l ai fait...
I'll say it like this. This is how you do a decent version of this song!! Thumbs up little v.
Это круто мужик, уважение :3
Выходит все душевно и офигенно, всегда слушаю твои cover и потрясаюсь интузиазму
Желаю тебе добить 500к и больше подписчиков, годнота не должна тонуть на дне ютуба
This one hits you in the feels
Wow he's incredible!
The best song by far
Man, I've heard your song(cover) a ton of times on Spotify, Love it!
Great song, amazing rendition! Good job V!
Of course Max would do a cover of his favorite video game
It's actually "Drifting along", not "drifting alone". The official lyrics confirmed this.
Yeah, the OG singer had a weird accent.
you are a gret musician little V, keep up the awesome work!!
Nice Rainbow-like cover
Sensacional. Obra prima. Música de extrema qualidade. Que melodia maravilhosa.
Such a good song. Such foreshadowing