And/or brings tears to your eyes. The whole purpose of music (and art in general) is to communicate and express not just an idea or a thought but an emotion or experience in a way that goes beyond words so that other people don't merely understand it intellectually but resonate with it almost viscerally. When a work of art inspires an emotional or even a physical reaction in someone (ideally, a reaction other than contempt!), it's done what it was designed to do -- and this piece has definitely done its job in terms of communicating the passage of time not only in terms of seasons but in terms of life as well as the apprehension which lurks beneath the awe we feel when we take time to consider the breadth of our individual experience.
It always reminds me of my mother telling me Japanese myths and fables when I was a child. The older I get, the more those memories seem to grow in vibrancy.
Mado Kara Mieru - Culture Victory Songo Di Volare - Scientific Victory Baba Yetu - Religious Victory Edit: also, can anyone else choreograph an entire Olympic opening ceremony to Christopher Tin’s music?
Actually he's been one of the most celebrated video game composers. And the only one to receive Grammy. So it's not that he's underappreciated. Well deserved I might say - in my book he's among the best. Few other composers can make me cry with just their music
@@HristoKolevMayvena I agree, there's only one composer alive I can think of that creates the same kind of feeling, and that's Karl Jenkins. (He wrote Adiemus, if you've not heard it, definitely worth a listen)
I’m in awe. Selecting haiku poems of the four seasons and enabling the listeners to view those scenes from a window frame is just a genius idea. The fact that you started from spring lyrics and finished in spring lyrics makes me think about the circulation of life and gives me a sense of Buddhism. You also inserted some words by a poet who eventually died from tuberculosis, wondering how many days are left for him, and it makes the peak of the song so powerful.
Christopher Tin, you sir are what makes the gaming industry thrive. You deserve way more recognition and acknowledgement for the way you make people live through games or a story sung in words. Respect and keep that gift you have going!
Sogno di Volare brought me to this channel, and it was one of the best things that could ever happen. One day, when the world is united, Christopher Tin will compose the anthem of humanity!
I hadn't heard of Christopher Tin until just now, despite hearing his work in the past. But boarding the Civ 6 hype train caused me to do some searching for the music, and Here I am. Best musical discovery in a long time.
The part of winter... Such a solemn sound. Every season in this song, really makes you feel. You could close your eyes and feel the melody, you'd visualize the scenery of this masterpiece. The japanese haikus spanning across time, such a marvelous harmony. True God of Music, Orchestra and Harmony, He's Christopher Tin.
After listening to this song, I simply stood there in awe for a minute or two. .....then I instantly scrolled down into the comments section- *_BUT STILL._*
Christopher Tin, you make music that truly breaks the language barrier and reaches a person's soul. Your music makes my skin crawl every time, awesome!
it's been years since i last heard this, and it's just as fantastic. you know a song's good when you remember it despite not hearing it for such a long time
Every now and then, I always come back to this beautiful piece and listen to its poetic verses. Thank you, Mr. Tin. Art really does make living worth the while.
The way this song is composed and put together is absolute genius. The fact that it can convey the themes of the song to people who don't even understand the language is a testament to the universal power of music.
At least for me, there is an incredible amount of depth and significance in this piece. It speaks not just of the cycle of the seasons but of the cycle of life and the vital importance of appreciating whatever moments of beauty we can find in it however fleeting -- because as the lyrics point out, our lives in the scheme of things are all too short and none of us know for certain how much time we might have left.
I've been a fan of yours for years and I was appalled to stumble upon this very song as Japanese Poetry is one of my greatest interests and I had never heard of this song until this week. The choice of poems and singers and how they are set as well as the pacing and subtle use of traditional instruments (if I am right) makes me wonder this might be my favorite composition of yours. Please, continue to gift us with the wonders of your creation.
Gorgeous. Una sinfonía a las estaciones del año, una meditación hermosa llena de paz, melancolía y paisajes que se dibujan en la mente. Bravo por este señor, un auténtico genio de nuestros tiempos.
I remember listening to this as a kid. My sister showed it to me and I fell in love with it. It is such an amazing piece from beginning to end. Back in 2015 this song is what inspired me to learn Japanese in High School. Though much I forgot. Still, this is an amazing song every time I listen I always feel goosebumps. Especially at the part at 1:56 AMAZING
Hello Christopher, I´ve heared your music (calling all dawns) first time here in germany: You´ve such a big musical synphonical backround in your compositions - wow - it was so amazing hearing your compositions. Great job .- it was a big pleasure to listen to that fantastic music and to your great work!! Martin Falk
thank you Christopher, sublime poetic text that rises like a fighting wind towards the storm. The singing is soft in contrast to the thunderous sound reminiscent of an epic fight
Holy crap I get instant chills as soon as the vocal kicks in... and the chills doesn't let up until the end of the video. Kudos, man. Now I know you make beautiful stuff--though, I wish I knew you sooner!
As a profound admirer of the resilient human spirit that is always pushing our world towards glory against the odds, we have to thank Christopher for captivating this human spirit in this work. Truly inspiring
This piece of art is so touching. I love japanese it is such a beautiful and poetic language. I am moved to tears every time I am listening to it. Great work.
Hermosa Canción del ciclo de la Vida... Se le da importancia a cada etapa... Cuanto arte y Belleza... ¡Dios es el Arte & El arte es Dios!... todo perfecto en Él...Dios los Bendiga. que Dios te siga usando Christopher Tin gran talento que Dios te dio. Gracias por compartir con cada uno de tus canciones.
Been on a journey to find songs that deeply touch my heart. Came across christopher tin and this song as well as baba yetu . Cried like a baby from line one. Thank you for your work
This has been an immensely memorable (and now nostalgic) song since I was literally like, 10, looking up AMVs on an obscure kids website where someone used this one time- it's stuck with me this whole time and i'm back here today cause I remembered I wanted to listen to it... Amazing work!
I lost a friend about a year ago. She passed suddenly and in her sleep... This song reminds me of her so much that i am crying. and I don't care if you guys know.
Her heart just stopped in the middle of the night. Scarily enough I learned since that's how most Americans discover they have heart disease. No warnings, no symptoms, just going to bed and never waking up again.
I've only recently discovered Christopher Tin's music, and it has a very unique charm. He manages to capture the spirit of the language and culture represented in the music. It's a cosmopolitan gift: the music is truly fitting.
This song is a masterpiece! Its captivating melody, flawless arrangement, and emotional depth make it an unforgettable and uplifting musical experience. A true work of art that touches the heart and soul.
J'adore cette langue qu'est le Japonnais, en association avec votre talent musicale... je m'emporte dans ce délice auditif... [ cela m'a fait penser à la musique originale du manga "Origine" (Titre original: "Gin-Iro No Kami No Agito") ]. J'espère que vous n'allez pas vous arrêter en si bon chemin.. et j'ai l'espoir d'arriver à vous voir dans une de vos représentations.
Christopher Tin needs more recognition
This comment needs more recognition
Well, he is going to be in Civ 6, so that's a bit more. Firaxis loves him.
no, we need more music :D
P.S. subbed ,)
He should get a contract for a movie already!
Thedutchjelle But nobody knows who he is!!!
フィギュアスケートの全日本選手権大会で島田麻央さんが、この曲で滑っているのを聴いてここにきました。改めて聴くと自分の中にも侘び寂びを感じる日本人の心があるのだなと感じました。
I haven't heard this in YEARS since i was a kid so the fact that my brain suddenly remembered it really shows how music sticks with you
You know a music track is a masterpiece when, no matter how many times you hear it, it sends you chills down your spine.
E V E R Y time!!! Chills and tears , and I always lose it at minute 2:20 , it’s too beautiful!!
And/or brings tears to your eyes. The whole purpose of music (and art in general) is to communicate and express not just an idea or a thought but an emotion or experience in a way that goes beyond words so that other people don't merely understand it intellectually but resonate with it almost viscerally. When a work of art inspires an emotional or even a physical reaction in someone (ideally, a reaction other than contempt!), it's done what it was designed to do -- and this piece has definitely done its job in terms of communicating the passage of time not only in terms of seasons but in terms of life as well as the apprehension which lurks beneath the awe we feel when we take time to consider the breadth of our individual experience.
It always reminds me of my mother telling me Japanese myths and fables when I was a child. The older I get, the more those memories seem to grow in vibrancy.
for me you are the best musican to our generation
I'm honored!
:)
@@christophertin Your work is so great that you really deserve this Appreciation.
mao shimada brings me here
spring 春 0:12
summer 夏 1:09
fall 秋 1:40
refrain 1 副歌1 1:56
winter 冬 2:56
refrain 2 副歌2 3:36
spring 春 4:15
Mado Kara Mieru - Culture Victory
Songo Di Volare - Scientific Victory
Baba Yetu - Religious Victory
Edit: also, can anyone else choreograph an entire Olympic opening ceremony to Christopher Tin’s music?
That would be so epic
You say that because Japan already get the Culture Victory xd, i just can't stop seing anime everywhere
See kids, THIS is art.
japanese lyrics
窓から見える 輝く 梅 一輪
一輪程の その 暖かさ
窓から見える 眩しい 目には 青葉
山不如帰 ああ、初鰹
窓から見える 爽やか 秋風の
山を廻るや あの 鐘の声
余命 幾許か 有る
余命 幾許か 有る
幾許か 有る
今宵は 哀し
命短し
余命 幾許か 有る
窓から見える 冷えた 雪の 家に
寝ている と 思う
寝てばかりにて
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える
窓から見える 楽し 一発の
一輪 白し この 春の 暮
Christopher Tin gets nowhere near the appreciation that he deserves.
Nunya Bidness YESSSSSSS I KNOWWWW, he deserves way more
Well, he did win a Grammy. You may have heard of it.
Actually he's been one of the most celebrated video game composers. And the only one to receive Grammy. So it's not that he's underappreciated. Well deserved I might say - in my book he's among the best. Few other composers can make me cry with just their music
@@HristoKolevMayvena I agree, there's only one composer alive I can think of that creates the same kind of feeling, and that's Karl Jenkins. (He wrote Adiemus, if you've not heard it, definitely worth a listen)
His works are true art, unlike popular mainstream songs nowadays.
I already heard it like 20+ times and still tears in my eyes every time I listen to it. Insanely touching.
Its such a powerful song, managing to capture all of the various states of life in a single verse.
Epic song of course, but tears?
just feel it
Yes, tears....not everybody is sooo hard like you..hero
why you cry if you do not understand it
Christopher Tin is so under rated he literally is so talented like the music just takes you to a different world. It’s so amazing
I’m in awe. Selecting haiku poems of the four seasons and enabling the listeners to view those scenes from a window frame is just a genius idea. The fact that you started from spring lyrics and finished in spring lyrics makes me think about the circulation of life and gives me a sense of Buddhism. You also inserted some words by a poet who eventually died from tuberculosis, wondering how many days are left for him, and it makes the peak of the song so powerful.
You’re a person who appreciates poetry! Wonderful.
Who was that poet? I need to know 🥰
who needs anime openings when you have this masterpiece
Sogno di Volare from Civilization Vi brought me here. I'm glad it did!
Mine was Baba Yetu.
Realism invictus mod brought me here
It has that feeling of inevitability and finality to it. Sounds like something that would play before a battle that decides the fate of the world.
The autumn and winter haikus do.
But by the end, the finality is gone. The cycle of life has begun again...
I just realized that Baba Yetu contains a part of Mado Kara Mieru.
Really ? Where ?
@@keffkeff160 using a timestap based on the version on Chistopher Tin's channel I think they're referring to the instrumental bit around 2:10?
Yep its called a Leitmotif
He used that motiv in at least one other piece as well. You can hear it in Hayom Kadosh at 1:13
if you listen to the whole album, they are connected and circling.
病に臥せった人が窓から見える四季をもとに記憶や想いを巡らせる、素敵な歌
最後にまた春を迎えているから、一番辛そうにしている冬の山場を乗り越えたのだろう
I love this song🇯🇵
Christopher Tin has understood “Fuuryu(風流)”👍
Christopher Tin, you sir are what makes the gaming industry thrive. You deserve way more recognition and acknowledgement for the way you make people live through games or a story sung in words. Respect and keep that gift you have going!
japanese skater mao shimada will skate to this music in her free program!
Even after 8 years, this song still gives me satisfaction in my heart. The whole album is a masterpiece!
12 years 2024
i’m Japanese. I'm so glad to have met beautiful music. Traditional and very wonderful words. thank you.
So
the youth=Summer
Autumn= old age
Winter= death
Spring= rebirth.
What a beautiful song.
None age
Came back again to comment, this tune is still incredible. Would love to spend a day in the corner of the studio with Christopher Tin!
Sogno di Volare brought me to this channel, and it was one of the best things that could ever happen.
One day, when the world is united, Christopher Tin will compose the anthem of humanity!
I hadn't heard of Christopher Tin until just now, despite hearing his work in the past. But boarding the Civ 6 hype train caused me to do some searching for the music, and Here I am. Best musical discovery in a long time.
Mao Shimada brought me hear, what a wonderful song!!💕💕
The part of winter... Such a solemn sound. Every season in this song, really makes you feel. You could close your eyes and feel the melody, you'd visualize the scenery of this masterpiece. The japanese haikus spanning across time, such a marvelous harmony.
True God of Music,
Orchestra and Harmony,
He's Christopher Tin.
Man, all of your music is so evocative of the human spirit. Especially this album. Thank you, Mr. Tin.
i don't think i will ever stop coming back here once in a while to listen to this masterpiece. this is pure art.
After listening to this song, I simply stood there in awe for a minute or two.
.....then I instantly scrolled down into the comments section- *_BUT STILL._*
The wonderful oboe leitmotiv shared with Baba Yetu - I'm crying
After everything goes to sleep during winter when it wakes up and blossoms again, the music is so beautiful
always coming back to your work, no matter how many years it's been
It looks so cool that shade of the pause button is slightly off-centered & makes it look like an imperfect eclipse!
This is one of the very few songs that were able to bring tears to my eyes.
Christopher Tin, you make music that truly breaks the language barrier and reaches a person's soul. Your music makes my skin crawl every time, awesome!
The most chilling is when everyone's singing together and the voices spreads out loud.
it's been years since i last heard this, and it's just as fantastic. you know a song's good when you remember it despite not hearing it for such a long time
this is some 10/10 90s OVA/early 2010's visual novel aesthetic right here
It was partially inspired by anime!
@@christophertin any in particular?
@@christophertin It actually made me go back and listen to some songs from the Gundam Seed OST!
Every now and then, I always come back to this beautiful piece and listen to its poetic verses.
Thank you, Mr. Tin. Art really does make living worth the while.
The way this song is composed and put together is absolute genius. The fact that it can convey the themes of the song to people who don't even understand the language is a testament to the universal power of music.
Gorgeous piece of music honestly gives you goosebumps. I hear a very strong Thomas Newman influence in the music, it's lovely the way it's used.
same. I wonder if the tone was the 3rd one?
Japanese is such a beautiful language.
Daniel Bartleson I think so, I think all of languages are some sort of art. I think...
Um... German?
German is for the art of science. It's very flexible yet structured at the same time.
Every song with a kid voice is freakin awesome, zero doubt about that.
weeb
At least for me, there is an incredible amount of depth and significance in this piece. It speaks not just of the cycle of the seasons but of the cycle of life and the vital importance of appreciating whatever moments of beauty we can find in it however fleeting -- because as the lyrics point out, our lives in the scheme of things are all too short and none of us know for certain how much time we might have left.
I've been a fan of yours for years and I was appalled to stumble upon this very song as Japanese Poetry is one of my greatest interests and I had never heard of this song until this week. The choice of poems and singers and how they are set as well as the pacing and subtle use of traditional instruments (if I am right) makes me wonder this might be my favorite composition of yours. Please, continue to gift us with the wonders of your creation.
0:34 is the same at the oboe solo in Baba Yetu
Probably my favorite track from Calling All Dawns... and that's some tough competition.
i dont know why but i cried at the end of the song
Me too, multiple times.
Because it's beautiful, simply.
Christopher Tin you are the most talented composer in the world, i love your all songs dude...
季節の移り変わりや命のサイクルといった日本人の死生観を、たった６つの俳句と美しく壮大な楽曲によって表現されていて、心象風景が目に浮かびます。
同時期ではなく江戸前期から明治時代の俳人の俳句が使われているのも、時代が巡っても俳句のルールといった変わらないものもあるのだと考えさせられるような気がしました。
This is actually amazing
この曲を歌わせて頂きました、Liaです。元々3パート全てをプロデューサーのChrisに歌って欲しいと要望されていたのですが、百日咳が治らず😢😢…実はずっとお断りしていたのですが、Chris は待ってくださり…咳が治らない私を急遽他2人の歌い手がお手伝いして下さりこの曲が生まれました。グラミー賞と言う音楽界最高峰とも言える賞を受賞したアルバムに参加させていただけた日本人として、また、この度島田麻央さんに選曲して頂けて本当に光栄です❤びっくりしました〜😳😳😳
拙い文章で申し訳ございませんが、本当におめでとうございます！Christopher Tinプロデューサーにも今から連絡しまーす👍
this is this most beautiful song i have ever heard in a long time i cant stop listening.
One of the few songs that has brought tears to my eyes in the first listening. What a masterpiece.
odlično. obožavam ovakvu tavar
This music and singing is meaningful, creative and needs to go big time.
Amo o trabalho e a sensibilidade do Christopher Tin.❤
How does this man always make such powerful compassionate and bone thrilling music. Baba Yetu and Mado Kara Mieru are my absolute favorites!
Gorgeous. Una sinfonía a las estaciones del año, una meditación hermosa llena de paz, melancolía y paisajes que se dibujan en la mente. Bravo por este señor, un auténtico genio de nuestros tiempos.
I remember listening to this as a kid. My sister showed it to me and I fell in love with it. It is such an amazing piece from beginning to end. Back in 2015 this song is what inspired me to learn Japanese in High School. Though much I forgot. Still, this is an amazing song every time I listen I always feel goosebumps. Especially at the part at 1:56 AMAZING
Arigato gozaimasu!
Hello Christopher,
I´ve heared your music (calling all dawns) first time here in germany:
You´ve such a big musical synphonical backround in your compositions - wow - it was so amazing hearing your compositions.
Great job .- it was a big pleasure to listen to that fantastic music and to your great work!!
Martin Falk
I´ve just few at most a hand full of idols, and one of them is Christopher Tin. Just wanna give you my deepest appreciation to your work.
thank you Christopher, sublime poetic text that rises like a fighting wind towards the storm. The singing is soft in contrast to the thunderous sound reminiscent of an epic fight
Holy crap I get instant chills as soon as the vocal kicks in... and the chills doesn't let up until the end of the video.
Kudos, man. Now I know you make beautiful stuff--though, I wish I knew you sooner!
Fantastic music, from even more fantastic and enchanting album!
Shivers all over, like with so many of his songs
Why do I feel a sense of nostalgia, even though it's my first time listening
That song is such an exemple of perfection...
The motif which this song was based on was so good... this is definitely my top favorite song on the entire cycle!
11 years ago? And I find this masterpiece only now?? Can’t stop listening ❤
the beauty of these poems is to see the greatness and beauty in the common, mundane things, to see wonders in your normal life
When someone asks me about the most beautiful song I have ever heard, this is what comes to my mind.
As a profound admirer of the resilient human spirit that is always pushing our world towards glory against the odds, we have to thank Christopher for captivating this human spirit in this work. Truly inspiring
This piece of art is so touching. I love japanese it is such a beautiful and poetic language. I am moved to tears every time I am listening to it. Great work.
Hermosa Canción del ciclo de la Vida... Se le da importancia a cada etapa... Cuanto arte y Belleza... ¡Dios es el Arte & El arte es Dios!... todo perfecto en Él...Dios los Bendiga. que Dios te siga usando Christopher Tin gran talento que Dios te dio. Gracias por compartir con cada uno de tus canciones.
Been on a journey to find songs that deeply touch my heart. Came across christopher tin and this song as well as baba yetu . Cried like a baby from line one. Thank you for your work
鳥肌立った（goosebumps）ので買いました！
I don't understand this having only 1.1 million views after all this time.
Mr Tin, this is brilliant.
:Oh my God! The great conductor Christopher Tin gave me a heart! What an honor, thank you😀
I have no words to Express my admiration for christopher tin, but I wanted it stated nontheless
the music you make is completely out of this world you are truly one of the greatest composers of our generation!
Behold, this majestic masterpiece...
어이구 한국분아니신가!
これはすごいわ！大好き
This has been an immensely memorable (and now nostalgic) song since I was literally like, 10, looking up AMVs on an obscure kids website where someone used this one time- it's stuck with me this whole time and i'm back here today cause I remembered I wanted to listen to it... Amazing work!
This masterpiece is best suited to be played when mankind start colonising Mars, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, and beyond.
A work of art. Beautiful.
I lost a friend about a year ago. She passed suddenly and in her sleep...
This song reminds me of her so much that i am crying.
and I don't care if you guys know.
+Angelus Nielson My condolences to your friend.
+Jimmy Yang Thanks, man. I cope. What else can I do?
there is no cause of death? it just happened??
Her heart just stopped in the middle of the night. Scarily enough I learned since that's how most Americans discover they have heart disease. No warnings, no symptoms, just going to bed and never waking up again.
+Angelus Nielson sorry to here that..my prayers will be with her..just think,she will carry on dreaming forever
I've only recently discovered Christopher Tin's music, and it has a very unique charm. He manages to capture the spirit of the language and culture represented in the music. It's a cosmopolitan gift: the music is truly fitting.
I just can't stop listening to this song, it's SO beautiful...
Conceptual this song is epic showing the cycle of life even into death. A wonderful song Mr. Tin
the beauty of Christopher Tin!!! THANK YOU!!!!😍😍😍
I just love those female beautiful voices. The power is just awesome.
A masterpiece!
窓から見える
窓から見える
輝く梅一輪
一輪ほどの
その暖かさ
窓から見える
まぶしい目には青葉
山ホトトギス
ああ初鰹
窓から見える
さわやか秋風の
山を回るや
あの金の声
余命
いくばくかある
今宵はかなし
命短し
窓か見える
冷えた雪の家に
寝ていると思う
寝てばかりにて
窓から見える
楽しいちはつの
一輪白し
この春の暮れ
maybe “金”→”鐘”
This song is a masterpiece! Its captivating melody, flawless arrangement, and emotional depth make it an unforgettable and uplifting musical experience. A true work of art that touches the heart and soul.
That was incredible! What an experience!
Thank you very much!
J'adore cette langue qu'est le Japonnais, en association avec votre talent musicale... je m'emporte dans ce délice auditif... [ cela m'a fait penser à la musique originale du manga "Origine" (Titre original: "Gin-Iro No Kami No Agito") ]. J'espère que vous n'allez pas vous arrêter en si bon chemin.. et j'ai l'espoir d'arriver à vous voir dans une de vos représentations.
Chistopher Tin comprend le français ?! ou alors il a juste traduit ..