0.00 - Liberi Fatali 3.55 - The Oath / My Mind 8.00 - Waltz for the Moon / Eyes on me 10.40 - The Landing 14.20 - Succession of Witches 15.47 - Fithos Lusec Wescos Vinosec 16.20 - Premonition 18.06 - Don't be Afraid 18.44 - The Extreme 19.03 - Miscellaneous medlies :) If I made an error please let me know :)
If you put a colon in the time instead of a period it will create a link to that location in the video. 0:00 - Liberi Fatali 3:55 - The Oath / My Mind 8:00 - Waltz for the Moon / Eyes on me 10:40 - The Landing 14:20 - Succession of Witches 15:47 - Fithos Lusec Wescos Vinosec 16:20 - Premonition 18:06 - Don't be Afraid 18:44 - The Extreme 19:03 - Miscellaneous medlies :)
I think at 3:55, it's mostly The Oath/Tell me (with only one 'Eyes on me" or My mind' moment and some succesion of the witches in the violin) But mostly Tell me/Ami/Where I belong :)
This gave me goosebumps. And I'm 37 this year. I could never forget all the emotions I felt with this game and all the people I met thanks to it. This will never ever be JUST a game.
“Mono no Aware” is a Japanese concept referring to the impermanence, and is reflected here in the way the motifs change and interact throughout. The suite begins with “Liberi Fatali” (0:35), which represents fate and conflict. After the climax of the opening, a lone violin emerges and attempts to find its way. The solo violin will be a recurring character of sorts throughout. A horn tries to guide the violin into “Eyes on Me” (3:50) and they briefly manage to line up in unison, but the violin quickly strays into a fragment of “Succession of Witches” (4:07). The rest of the orchestra brings in fragments of “The Oath” (4:22) and “Ami” (4:29), and then the strings give “The Oath” a proper exposition to introduce the protagonist Squall (4:40). But even here, “Eyes on Me” (4:50) and “Ami” (5:08) make appearances in between phrases; the demands of friendship and romance are ever-present. “The Oath” eventually gives way to “Ami” (6:20), which is now able to reveal itself in full. The solo violin returns with “Succession of Witches” but quickly hesitates, going back and forth with “The Oath” (6:54) before “Ami” asserts itself to the fore again in the orchestra. “The Oath” comes back in on the woodwinds and attempts to find harmony with “Ami”, but the scene changes before it can happen. The exposition for “Eyes on Me” is then given in the form of the familiar “Waltz for the Moon” (7:55). The scene is allowed to play out largely uninterrupted, with a period given to a more tender interaction, but at the climax fate knocks again and “Liberi Fatali” bursts in (10:35) to introduce “The Landing” (10:53). A glimpse of the “The Oath” attempts to galvanize combatants (11:39), but the “Liberi Fatali” elements of “The Landing” escalate and take over the segment. Suddenly a combination of “Eyes on Me”, “The Oath”, and “Ami” break out and appear triumphant (13:11), but as they try to settle down, an echo of “Succession of Witches” rings in the background, and soon the theme finally emerges in full (14:18). The arrangement for “Succession of Witches” begins very quietly, like a spell. When the solo violin returns, it plays “Succession of Witches” very clearly, seemingly under the influence of the instruments hovering around it (15:25). The segment eventually builds into a repetition of the “Fithos Lusec Winosec” chorus, escalating into the battle version of “Succession of Witches” known as “Premonition” (16:18). The beginning of “Premonition” notably includes distorted fragments of “Eyes on Me”, signifying Rinoa’s transformation into a sorceress. The battle shifts gears into “Don’t Be Afraid” (18:06) and then “The Extreme” (18:43) before returning to “Premonition” (19:03). At the climax the “Liberi Fatali” motif (19:39) comes to a head with “The Oath” (19:42), but “The Oath” is not able to prevail on its own. “Liberi Fatali” asserts itself again (19:46), and this time it is a seamless fusion of the “Eyes on Me” and “The Oath” melodies that is able to gain the upper hand (19:50), with “Ami” emerging to join the celebration (20:16). As the piece closes out (20:39) all three protagonist themes weave in and out, now in harmony with each other and not competing: “Ami” is on the horn, “The Oath” is given a cathartic major-key reharmonization on the oboe, and “Eyes on Me” is on the flute. The oboe and flute each echo the last notes of “Ami”, and the solo violin re-enters with a fragment of “The Oath” but does not finish the melody; the suite ends unresolved and open to the future, in line with the “Mono no Aware” theme. -From the VGMOnline Listener's Guide
Thank you so much for posting this! It was really beautiful to read and it really deepened my enjoyment of the music too! I would like to read more of these types of descriptions, from video game music to classical music. It gives such a cool perspective, or almost a look behind the scenes. I really like how the different motifs blend and flow into one another, sometimes opposing eachother and sometimes in harmony. In a way, it tells many parts of the story of the game. I can't imagine how much fun (and hard work) it must have been to make and perform this composition. I wonder what Nobuo Uematsu thought of this; I hope he has heard it!
I went to the last concert of Distant world in Paris. It was magic! I loved it. Search for the next final fantasy concert near your location and go. You'll have a wonderful time.
To think that a videogame can be such inspiration for this kind of art... and so many people missing the oportunity to listen to this masterpiece only because they dont like videogames... Im so fortunate to have been living in this time, have pleyed this game... Thanks Nobuo.
The best thing about the old ff games is you don't have to play it to love it you literally can just watch someone play it whoever it is, it can be your siblings or your friends you can just sitting there just watching them play for hours and you love it as much as the one who play it It's happened to me when this game first came out at that time I just to small to understand english language so I just sit there silently watching my brother play this game
I know it might sound ridiculous, but before this game released in North America, my brother was able to get a hold of a copy of the first disc from the Japanese version. I literally had to sneak into his room and steal it to play for a few hours each night, not understanding a word of the story or even basic systems like the Junction stuff. Managed to chisel my way through every battle and boss through the end of disc 1, and had to wait for the NA version to resolve THAT scene, lol.
This is really true…. Watched my cousin p,ayed it and enjoyed it so much, went on to play it myself though… and after all this time, played the remaster version..
I JUSR DISCOVERED THIS and all that raced through my mind was.....THE LANDING!!! OMG!!! Possibly one of the greatest most epic video game pieces of all-time!
Final Fantasy 8 is my second favorite soundtrack. Final Fantasy 6 is my favorite. But this is is like trying to decide between puppies. I love them ALL. Amazing rendition. I hope at least one of those musicians "understands" the legacy he has participated in. Great memories from a great game.
Oh man, I got chills every time the sorceress theme sneaked into the medley. It really exemplifies that cloying, creeping feeling of evil that is present throughout FFVIII.
why cant people just accept that this is all subjective and there is no "best" for everyone. cos most of the songs on this list, except liberi, get stomped over by sephiroth, cosmo canyon, somnus, apocalypsis noctics, omnis lacrima and these are just songs from 2 other ff games..
@@JButterZJ Upvote fishing. Its all. FF8 is my fav, but i completely forget it when i'm playing FF4. Trying to determine wich is better or worse does not let one enjoy the whole. At least, so i think.
@@JButterZJ Regardless its opinions, if Upvoting fishing or not. FF8's OST for me is my favorite as I love more tracks out of it than FF7 and FF9. With FFX, FFXII, FFXIV being high up there already for me. Yes you are correct, but we can still say which ones are favorite.
Julian J why shall I accept it ? I played all FF games till today including FF15, none of them is touching as this masterpiece, FF8 is absolutely amazing, touching, the best in the series...
Converted to timestamp for easy skipping. Original Credit goes to @Shoinie 0:00 - Liberi Fatali 3:55 - The Oath / My Mind 8:00 - Waltz for the Moon / Eyes on me 10:40 - The Landing 14:20 - Succession of Witches 15:47 - Fithos Lusec Wescos Vinosec 16:20 - Premonition 18:06 - Don't be Afraid 18:44 - The Extreme 19:03 - Miscellaneous medlies :)
Listening to this you realise how Uematsu weaved themes and motifs throughout all the pieces for the game, making distinct compositions that add up to a greater coherence. What a dude, and what an amazing reinterpretation!
I didn't know it was going to be a medley, so right when Liberi Fatali ended and then it surprise-transitioned to the crescendo of The Oath I fucking lost it and am now reduced to a puddle of tears. That song always made me tear up in the game and hearing it like that just touched me deep in my soul and made me feel whole again.
This! The original Final Symphony keeps getting new dates but not FS II. I sadly missed FS II as I couldn't afford it at the time but FF8 is my fave and this piece is absolutely perfect. I really really hope I get the chance to hear it in person!
@@riry0ku You are invited in my private nobuo uematsu concert i would arrange if i ever win in the lottery, all you have to do is the same if you win first :P
@@ozdeveraux2082 OH MY GOSH. It's happening! Thank you so so much for replying to me here. I will be booking tickets as soon as I am able! I can't wait to hear Mono No Aware live in person! Honestly thank you so much.
I don't usually like to place rankings on the Final Fantasy games because I just enjoy them and love them...but FF8 had the best soundtrack. I don't know what it is, but the whole body of work is just immensely beautiful and awe inspiring. Uematsu-san really outdid himself in my opinion. Truly gorgeous. Also, I love that this is called Mono no Aware? Perfect.
So beautiful.. I love this game. I still own my hard copy of it and the walk-through guide. This orchestra treated each note with skill, precision, and care to ensure the emotion remained within each piece. I'm glad to have found this video! :)
my god... the climax around 19 mins and on... I'm crying and I've heard this so many times. My horn colleagues out in Stockholm have much to be proud of their playing. They play well on their Alex 103 horns. :D And man... Markus played that concert without an assistant principal... What a champion he is.
I'm not only amazed by this particular, amazing arrangement, but even more so with how the director managed to capture the beautiful intricacies of the musicians' performance. Flying to Stockholm to see them live is now on my bucket list.
19:39...amazing how he just turned the sheet like that...this is a whole new level of spiritually and beauty... Will never be able to thank enough our dear Nobuo Uematsu and also every musician that makes this possible.
just remembering playing this game in my room... with 4.0 EAX sound at cranked up volume ... this just brings back a lot of memories... great performance.
You made me cry several times .... so wonderful. Nobuo Uematsu is the greatest composers I ever heard, and this Orchestra is honoring his work perfectly! Another comment lost in the dark.
3:30 I dont know your name, but as the carrier of the torch you shall be remembered(涙) *to everyone else involved in creating this: from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Whatttttttttt this is beautifulllllll. The conducter the symphony the way its pieced together!! Thats amazingggggggggggggggggggggg. I love how she put pieces of the game in together and how in transition to other memorable melody. Wow this is amazing.
My god is this good. I've watched it like 19 times! You can tell the orchestra really enjoyed playing this. Not just running through the notes. I also played and beat FFVIII back in the day. Brings back such great memories!
Amazing! I love the expression on the conductor's face at 21:58. She's like "wtf...seriously, I can't believe we pulled that off! no, like really." In love with every musician's facial expression shown.
This my Friends IS like your heart were beating each time you listen your beloved saying the words that you only listened before in your most breathtaked dreams.
And this is for every idiot who claims that games aren't art. Games are framing devices for multiple forms of high art! Plus I love how this is a perfect musical summary of the game! Well done!
I was in contact with one of the contractors for final symphony II. He told me that a CD will come eventually... Final Symphony I was unbelievable in its own right. I still get chills hearing it... Just amazing how they can orchestrate entire scores into what they see fit... IE: Tone Poem, Piano Concerto, Symphony, etc... Just unbelievable work.
Orchestrating is one of those jobs that probably looks so much easier than it is. As someone who has no idea about that role in the orchestra let me just say this. 1: she looks like she is absolutely killing it out there, and 2, she looks like she is loving it as well!
13:36 Best Part, when the happy sounds evolve into the mysterious and powerful sounds of Edea. Succession of the Witches, one my absolute favourites in FF8
Orchestra music is so beautiful, when i was a kid didnt care for it, but when growing up i ended appreciating it more and more, and videogames based orchestrations are the best.
I love composing orchestral music, I do it by ear. But I never had any formal lessons whatsoever, I don’t know any music notation except the very basics since I only learned piano for less than a year and ended up quitting a long while back. Am I still fit for a music college course, if not what can I do now to work up to one?
I remember seeing this by the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra a year ago. Fucking hell, it is amazing music, done by amazing people. Even the orchestration talked in between. Saying that waltz is a type of song that is dying, even though he loved it. He went all out with that song.
Had to listen the 2nd time around. Imagine listening to this live! What freezer chills will you experience?? I LOVE the arrangement. It's fluid and the pace is astounding!
Wow.. 10:40 I still remember storming the beach. The videos and action were phenomenal but the music truly inspired and made you feel the intensity and urgency of the moment. Great job guys!
No, she isn't the arranger. Her name is Giedrė Šlekytė, a wonderful Lithuanian conductor. The tall guy at 22:15 standing with Uematsu is the arranger, Roger Wanamo.
0.00 - Liberi Fatali
3.55 - The Oath / My Mind
8.00 - Waltz for the Moon / Eyes on me
10.40 - The Landing
14.20 - Succession of Witches
15.47 - Fithos Lusec Wescos Vinosec
16.20 - Premonition
18.06 - Don't be Afraid
18.44 - The Extreme
19.03 - Miscellaneous medlies :)
If I made an error please let me know :)
If you put a colon in the time instead of a period it will create a link to that location in the video.
0:00 - Liberi Fatali
3:55 - The Oath / My Mind
8:00 - Waltz for the Moon / Eyes on me
10:40 - The Landing
14:20 - Succession of Witches
15:47 - Fithos Lusec Wescos Vinosec
16:20 - Premonition
18:06 - Don't be Afraid
18:44 - The Extreme
19:03 - Miscellaneous medlies :)
Shoinie you sire have my respect
I think at 3:55, it's mostly The Oath/Tell me (with only one 'Eyes on me" or My mind' moment and some succesion of the witches in the violin) But mostly Tell me/Ami/Where I belong :)
Why were you using "dot" rather than " Colon "？⋯⋯
14:20 it's more along the lines of "A Sacrifice".
This gave me goosebumps. And I'm 37 this year. I could never forget all the emotions I felt with this game and all the people I met thanks to it. This will never ever be JUST a game.
“Mono no Aware” is a Japanese concept referring to the impermanence, and is reflected here in the way the motifs change and interact throughout. The suite begins with “Liberi Fatali” (0:35), which represents fate and conflict. After the climax of the opening, a lone violin emerges and attempts to find its way. The solo violin will be a recurring character of sorts throughout. A horn tries to guide the violin into “Eyes on Me” (3:50) and they briefly manage to line up in unison, but the violin quickly strays into a fragment of “Succession of Witches” (4:07). The rest of the orchestra brings in fragments of “The Oath” (4:22) and “Ami” (4:29), and then the strings give “The Oath” a proper exposition to introduce the protagonist Squall (4:40). But even here, “Eyes on Me” (4:50) and “Ami” (5:08) make appearances in between phrases; the demands of friendship and romance are ever-present. “The Oath” eventually gives way to “Ami” (6:20), which is now able to reveal itself in full. The solo violin returns with “Succession of Witches” but quickly hesitates, going back and forth with “The Oath” (6:54) before “Ami” asserts itself to the fore again in the orchestra. “The Oath” comes back in on the woodwinds and attempts to find harmony with “Ami”, but the scene changes before it can happen.
The exposition for “Eyes on Me” is then given in the form of the familiar “Waltz for the Moon” (7:55). The scene is allowed to play out largely uninterrupted, with a period given to a more tender interaction, but at the climax fate knocks again and “Liberi Fatali” bursts in (10:35) to introduce “The Landing” (10:53). A glimpse of the “The Oath” attempts to galvanize combatants (11:39), but the “Liberi Fatali” elements of “The Landing” escalate and take over the segment. Suddenly a combination of “Eyes on Me”, “The Oath”, and “Ami” break out and appear triumphant (13:11), but as they try to settle down, an echo of “Succession of Witches” rings in the background, and soon the theme finally emerges in full (14:18).
The arrangement for “Succession of Witches” begins very quietly, like a spell. When the solo violin returns, it plays “Succession of Witches” very clearly, seemingly under the influence of the instruments hovering around it (15:25). The segment eventually builds into a repetition of the “Fithos Lusec Winosec” chorus, escalating into the battle version of “Succession of Witches” known as “Premonition” (16:18). The beginning of “Premonition” notably includes distorted fragments of “Eyes on Me”, signifying Rinoa’s transformation into a sorceress. The battle shifts gears into “Don’t Be Afraid” (18:06) and then “The Extreme” (18:43) before returning to “Premonition” (19:03). At the climax the “Liberi Fatali” motif (19:39) comes to a head with “The Oath” (19:42), but “The Oath” is not able to prevail on its own. “Liberi Fatali” asserts itself again (19:46), and this time it is a seamless fusion of the “Eyes on Me” and “The Oath” melodies that is able to gain the upper hand (19:50), with “Ami” emerging to join the celebration (20:16).
As the piece closes out (20:39) all three protagonist themes weave in and out, now in harmony with each other and not competing: “Ami” is on the horn, “The Oath” is given a cathartic major-key reharmonization on the oboe, and “Eyes on Me” is on the flute. The oboe and flute each echo the last notes of “Ami”, and the solo violin re-enters with a fragment of “The Oath” but does not finish the melody; the suite ends unresolved and open to the future, in line with the “Mono no Aware” theme. -From the VGMOnline Listener's Guide
This was a thrill to read. Excellent. Just excellent.
Thank you so much for posting this! It was really beautiful to read and it really deepened my enjoyment of the music too! I would like to read more of these types of descriptions, from video game music to classical music. It gives such a cool perspective, or almost a look behind the scenes.
I really like how the different motifs blend and flow into one another, sometimes opposing eachother and sometimes in harmony. In a way, it tells many parts of the story of the game. I can't imagine how much fun (and hard work) it must have been to make and perform this composition. I wonder what Nobuo Uematsu thought of this; I hope he has heard it!
This game deserves a remake
it got one!
@@lord_voldemort44 It's just a remaster... A remake like with VII would be awesome... perhamps in 10 years or something...
Melkor1205 Lol 10
PS7 launch title maybe.
I really don't want an FF7 style remake.
Imagine if you had a ticket... as a grown ass man I hate to admit that I have a profound emotional attachment to this soundtrack and this performance.
I'm right there with you brother ✌️✌️
amen brother
I went to the last concert of Distant world in Paris. It was magic! I loved it. Search for the next final fantasy concert near your location and go. You'll have a wonderful time.
@@Ngalaina
Distant World will NEVER do this.
@@budakbaongsiah Hi. What will Distant world never do?
To think that a videogame can be such inspiration for this kind of art... and so many people missing the oportunity to listen to this masterpiece only because they dont like videogames... Im so fortunate to have been living in this time, have pleyed this game... Thanks Nobuo.
yavicpe it's impossible to impress upon the uninitiated how epic these games are, the emotional attachment we leave them with... :)
Yes indeed thank you Nobuo 🙏🏾 #Masterpiece 💎
The best thing about the old ff games is you don't have to play it to love it you literally can just watch someone play it whoever it is, it can be your siblings or your friends you can just sitting there just watching them play for hours and you love it as much as the one who play it
It's happened to me when this game first came out at that time I just to small to understand english language so I just sit there silently watching my brother play this game
I know it might sound ridiculous, but before this game released in North America, my brother was able to get a hold of a copy of the first disc from the Japanese version. I literally had to sneak into his room and steal it to play for a few hours each night, not understanding a word of the story or even basic systems like the Junction stuff. Managed to chisel my way through every battle and boss through the end of disc 1, and had to wait for the NA version to resolve THAT scene, lol.
@@Indigocell my friend actually have the japanese version and he play it using japanese game guide
This is really true…. Watched my cousin p,ayed it and enjoyed it so much, went on to play it myself though… and after all this time, played the remaster version..
I remember me and my brother playing together and passing on the controller every 1-2 hours or so.
I totally relate ! When I was 12, I watched my big sis play it, and when I got older, I was finally able to play it by myself ! Aaah, the nostalgia !
Here in 2022. Still a work of art
Is it normal to cry while hearing these??? All the memories!!!
Angela Ferro it is for me
I do every time
I though i was crazy haha me too ;_;
I can't stop right now, and idky
Glad to know I'm not the only one.
That was probably one of the greatest renditions of that soundtrack I've ever heard.
Hearing a symphonic version of The Landing just makes the track that more epic.
Fans of the game will get goosebumps while listening to this...
I'm one of them! 👍
Who else cried watch this ?
This throwback is really hit my heart
Nobou Uematsu really captured the mood of struggling against overwhelming odds with this soundtrack. It really feels like a film score.
But he's not the arranger of this piece...
@@budakbaongsiah I meant the individual pieces in the game soundtrack. Do you know who arranged this medley?
@@ptcrusa
I think it was Roger Wanamo.
Good to know. He and the orchestra and conductor really brought out the best of Uematsu's music
LIke I always say.. Uematsu should have been working for Spielberg or somebody
The transition between songs is majestic.
I love this game with all my heart and this was absolutely wonderful.
Hearing "The Landing" orchestrated was as epic as I thought it would be.
i was listening to this orchestral version for the first time, i saw the playlist "The Landing" i was so excited! ... totally epic!
I JUSR DISCOVERED THIS and all that raced through my mind was.....THE LANDING!!! OMG!!! Possibly one of the greatest most epic video game pieces of all-time!
I literally got chills when it came on its probably my favorite song from the game
I wish we could get an FF8 mod with all those orchestral instrumental included.... Imagineeeee
Totally agree. It was my favorite as well!
I love love love love FF8
Uematsu is a genius
thats just the first name !
Don't forget to give credit to the arranger, Roger Wanamo!
Don't forget to give credit to the arranger, Roger Wanamo!
Final Fantasy 8 is my second favorite soundtrack. Final Fantasy 6 is my favorite. But this is is like trying to decide between puppies. I love them ALL. Amazing rendition. I hope at least one of those musicians "understands" the legacy he has participated in. Great memories from a great game.
Oh man, I got chills every time the sorceress theme sneaked into the medley. It really exemplifies that cloying, creeping feeling of evil that is present throughout FFVIII.
Hands down, best OST of the FF series.
why cant people just accept that this is all subjective and there is no "best" for everyone. cos most of the songs on this list, except liberi, get stomped over by sephiroth, cosmo canyon, somnus, apocalypsis noctics, omnis lacrima and these are just songs from 2 other ff games..
@@JButterZJ Upvote fishing. Its all. FF8 is my fav, but i completely forget it when i'm playing FF4. Trying to determine wich is better or worse does not let one enjoy the whole. At least, so i think.
The best in his era, the movie grapic still catch my eyes till this day
@@JButterZJ Regardless its opinions, if Upvoting fishing or not. FF8's OST for me is my favorite as I love more tracks out of it than FF7 and FF9. With FFX, FFXII, FFXIV being high up there already for me. Yes you are correct, but we can still say which ones are favorite.
Julian J why shall I accept it ? I played all FF games till today including FF15, none of them is touching as this masterpiece, FF8 is absolutely amazing, touching, the best in the series...
Brings back memories of the FF8 video game that I still have on the PS3 system hard drive to this day, its nice to see how the band plays the themes.
This is SO good. The horn players are out of this world but really so is this entire orchestra.
FF8 is my favorite RPG because of the music.
This. Was. HEAVEN.
This IS Heaven ;)
Converted to timestamp for easy skipping. Original Credit goes to @Shoinie
0:00 - Liberi Fatali
3:55 - The Oath / My Mind
8:00 - Waltz for the Moon / Eyes on me
10:40 - The Landing
14:20 - Succession of Witches
15:47 - Fithos Lusec Wescos Vinosec
16:20 - Premonition
18:06 - Don't be Afraid
18:44 - The Extreme
19:03 - Miscellaneous medlies :)
thanks bro!😁
Liberi Fatali is such an incredible achievement. Like the power, passion, hope and desperation, it evokes is incredible.
Listening to this you realise how Uematsu weaved themes and motifs throughout all the pieces for the game, making distinct compositions that add up to a greater coherence. What a dude, and what an amazing reinterpretation!
This gets more beautiful with each listen. I'm equally grateful to Uematsu and whomever arranged these masterpieces.
RebeccaETripp I think it's about learning to love a sorceress.
Jonne Valtonen and Roger Wanamo arrange the music of the Final Symphony series. You can find the first Final Symphony on most major music retailers.
this is the 3rd video in row i watch where I also see you :) if its 4 in a row, you better buy me an icecream!
i almost see you on almost every FF orchestra video lmao. Love your music btw
Love you Rebecca!
The landing and succession of witches 😱 they sound so good and haunting at the same time
Just wow. Absolutely stunning.
I didn't know it was going to be a medley, so right when Liberi Fatali ended and then it surprise-transitioned to the crescendo of The Oath I fucking lost it and am now reduced to a puddle of tears. That song always made me tear up in the game and hearing it like that just touched me deep in my soul and made me feel whole again.
The same thing just happened to me. I'm glad I wasn't alone. That transition was beautiful.
I cried too. It just caught me off guard
CRINGE
@@ARMORXV fucking CRINGE
I love it.
*Squall*
*"Whatever."*
It's an awesome concert!
That opening was so cool cause there was no choir but I could hear it in my head anyway. Incredible.
That's what a good arranger can do!
The guys face at 11 minutes, he's just like 'Yes! this is why I play brass!'
すげー！すごすぎて言葉が出てこない。
OMG....
I love FFVIII.
you misspelled VII
Me to!!
@@JButterZJ Talk about being a cliche.
Waltz for the Moon gives me goosebumps. Absolutely perfect...
I hope this gets played one more time in my lifetime so i can witness it in real life.
This! The original Final Symphony keeps getting new dates but not FS II. I sadly missed FS II as I couldn't afford it at the time but FF8 is my fave and this piece is absolutely perfect. I really really hope I get the chance to hear it in person!
@@riry0ku You are invited in my private nobuo uematsu concert i would arrange if i ever win in the lottery, all you have to do is the same if you win first :P
@@riry0ku Final Symphony II is coming to Birgmingham England Next Year! Google it! Our time has come!!
FINAL SYMPHONY II is Coming to Birmingham England in 2024!!! Our time has come!! Tickets go on sale in May 2023. I hope to see you all there
@@ozdeveraux2082 OH MY GOSH. It's happening! Thank you so so much for replying to me here. I will be booking tickets as soon as I am able! I can't wait to hear Mono No Aware live in person! Honestly thank you so much.
Though this isnt my favorite game, I think this is the final fantasy with the best music
THIS IS QUITE SIMPLY......EPIC!!!
Goosebumps all over my body!
I legitimately cried for a few seconds. This was superb, worthy of Uematsu's blessing.
Orchestrated, it is even more amazing than the original. My respects!
This should have a background video playing memorable scenes from the game. The music is played PERFECTLY.
Damn this brings back memories. FF8 Was probably my favorite.
One man’s music composed by many instruments. Nobuo Uematsu was definitely Mozart of this generation.
I don't usually like to place rankings on the Final Fantasy games because I just enjoy them and love them...but FF8 had the best soundtrack. I don't know what it is, but the whole body of work is just immensely beautiful and awe inspiring. Uematsu-san really outdid himself in my opinion. Truly gorgeous. Also, I love that this is called Mono no Aware? Perfect.
THIS is the BESt medly Ive ever heard for FF8!
i didnt know quistis was a conductor
K̊n̛̘̙̚e̗̚eˮ LMAO
Conductor Trepe
LMAO
Lol omg that does look like her!
LMAO I was just thinking the same !
So beautiful.. I love this game. I still own my hard copy of it and the walk-through guide. This orchestra treated each note with skill, precision, and care to ensure the emotion remained within each piece. I'm glad to have found this video! :)
my god... the climax around 19 mins and on... I'm crying and I've heard this so many times. My horn colleagues out in Stockholm have much to be proud of their playing. They play well on their Alex 103 horns. :D And man... Markus played that concert without an assistant principal... What a champion he is.
www.konserthuset.se/en/programme/calendar/concert/2018/symphonic-memories/
Greatest game of all time. Final fantasy 8. Yes i said it.
I'm not only amazed by this particular, amazing arrangement, but even more so with how the director managed to capture the beautiful intricacies of the musicians' performance. Flying to Stockholm to see them live is now on my bucket list.
The transition between Premonition and Don't Be Afraid is superbly done!
19:39...amazing how he just turned the sheet like that...this is a whole new level of spiritually and beauty...
Will never be able to thank enough our dear Nobuo Uematsu and also every musician that makes this possible.
The arranger was amazing!
The leitmotifs Uematsu used in the tracks are what made the music of the game so powerful and memorable.
just remembering playing this game in my room... with 4.0 EAX sound at cranked up volume ... this just brings back a lot of memories... great performance.
世界のオケの中でもっとも格調が高く優雅な演奏を聴かせてくれるオケだと思う。
圧倒的に素晴らしい！
日本人の多くがこの動画の存在を知らないのは絶対にもったいない。みんなに知ってほしい。
僕はもう何回見にきたかわからないくらいだよ。
リトアニアの女性指揮者Giedrė Šlekytėももっと広く知られていい。本当に素晴らしい。
素敵だと思います！
this is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. I love FFVIII!
I wuv it more than you cuz I played it and beat it 5 to 10 times
I can imagine now...Remake would perfectly define VIII once more...with its beautiful OST
i'm in tears right now, it is perfection, Nobuo! I really love you!!!!! Thanks for your art!
You made me cry several times .... so wonderful. Nobuo Uematsu is the greatest composers I ever heard, and this Orchestra is honoring his work perfectly! Another comment lost in the dark.
This is just perfect on so many levels. I almost cried listing to this masterpiece played with such an amazing performance.
FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3:30 I dont know your name, but as the carrier of the torch you shall be remembered(涙)
*to everyone else involved in creating this: from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Whatttttttttt this is beautifulllllll. The conducter the symphony the way its pieced together!! Thats amazingggggggggggggggggggggg. I love how she put pieces of the game in together and how in transition to other memorable melody. Wow this is amazing.
This is probably one of the best live performances I have ever seen, and playing to one my fav games of all time. Mind blown
I absolutely need my kids to grow up with stories and music as good as this!
My god is this good. I've watched it like 19 times! You can tell the orchestra really enjoyed playing this. Not just running through the notes. I also played and beat FFVIII back in the day. Brings back such great memories!
Omg....first time that I hear The orchestral version and It's incredible
Amazing! I love the expression on the conductor's face at 21:58. She's like "wtf...seriously, I can't believe we pulled that off! no, like really." In love with every musician's facial expression shown.
olive4naito she looks like she is a fan lol
@@yunjingoh3658 She is Quistis Trepe!
5:31 the enthusiasm of the violist made me smile :) fantastic arrangement of some of the best VGM ever.
This my Friends IS like your heart were beating each time you listen your beloved saying the words that you only listened before in your most breathtaked dreams.
And this is for every idiot who claims that games aren't art. Games are framing devices for multiple forms of high art!
Plus I love how this is a perfect musical summary of the game! Well done!
Right? Even Uematsu is considered one of the best composers of all time (I'm talking even compared to Mozart, Beethoven, etc)
ElvenAngel loved these games, and agree with you. It's a shame there's not as much heart in a lot of games these days though
He's Made Classic FM's top 10 on atleast 3 seperate occasions.
@@mommozz123 compared to Mozart, lmao
I was in contact with one of the contractors for final symphony II. He told me that a CD will come eventually... Final Symphony I was unbelievable in its own right. I still get chills hearing it... Just amazing how they can orchestrate entire scores into what they see fit... IE: Tone Poem, Piano Concerto, Symphony, etc... Just unbelievable work.
www.konserthuset.se/en/programme/calendar/concert/2018/symphonic-memories/
They just released Final Symphony II on Bandcamp and other streaming services today
Orchestrating is one of those jobs that probably looks so much easier than it is. As someone who has no idea about that role in the orchestra let me just say this. 1: she looks like she is absolutely killing it out there, and 2, she looks like she is loving it as well!
13:36 Best Part, when the happy sounds evolve into the mysterious and powerful sounds of Edea. Succession of the Witches, one my absolute favourites in FF8
Just. Wow... This is my first (and fav FF out of the entire series) what a score. Absolute art.
Seeing the music of the FF series being taken this seriously brings tears to my eyes.
Beautiful compositions.
Great arrangement.
Perfect performance.
Love it.
Orchestra music is so beautiful, when i was a kid didnt care for it, but when growing up i ended appreciating it more and more, and videogames based orchestrations are the best.
Greatest composer of our lifetime, may he get well
This is one of the best FFVIII performances I've heard
To see this so many years later is just amazing.
This made me choose music composition as a college course.
I love composing orchestral music, I do it by ear. But I never had any formal lessons whatsoever, I don’t know any music notation except the very basics since I only learned piano for less than a year and ended up quitting a long while back. Am I still fit for a music college course, if not what can I do now to work up to one?
@@AlbertKimMusic yes you can still look for a teacher/music course to follow your desire in learning and playing music
@@AlbertKimMusic For a moment there I thought you were quoting Nobuo-sama himself.
That was incredible start to finish so talented every single one of you
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE MAGIC COME TO LIFE.
かっこよすぎ！Super Cool!
I remember seeing this by the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra a year ago. Fucking hell, it is amazing music, done by amazing people. Even the orchestration talked in between. Saying that waltz is a type of song that is dying, even though he loved it. He went all out with that song.
squaresoft i miss you miss you much thank you for all those games made with love thank you !!!
This concert is a masterpiece
Fantástico!!! Traz muitas memórias... Muito lindo!
Had to listen the 2nd time around. Imagine listening to this live! What freezer chills will you experience?? I LOVE the arrangement. It's fluid and the pace is astounding!
I never fully played FF8, but 18:00 to the end is utterly beautiful.
If you evwr playwd almost all is beautifull
One word: EPIC
Perfecto para complementar con un coro. Muy bien arreglado, orquestado e instrumentado.
Whoever arranged this is legendary.
Ben Herrel
Whoops. It's Roger Wanamo.
Wow.. 10:40 I still remember storming the beach. The videos and action were phenomenal but the music truly inspired and made you feel the intensity and urgency of the moment. Great job guys!
one of my fav of ff8 songs
Never played the game but this video made me cry. Its so beautiful
6:30 is what childhood sounds like.
If this maestro woman arranged this piece... she is a superstar... amazingly arranged... really stunning
No, she isn't the arranger. Her name is Giedrė Šlekytė, a wonderful Lithuanian conductor.
The tall guy at 22:15 standing with Uematsu is the arranger, Roger Wanamo.