The inspiration that man is to everyone dealing with cancer not to mention those healthy that they too can continue their passions no matter what they deal with. That could be the worst performance and still would get a standing ovation due to living his life to the fullest and for what he did knowing his life was on the line.
Soken is an absolute legend. He battled cancer for 8 months while still producing music and then he comes out and memes infront of millions with zero f*cks given.
@BIGBOYLIVES he announced that he was diagnosed with cancer in march of last year and continued working throughout the 7-8 months that he was in the hospital. his cancer is now in remission, thankfully. the dev team had no idea other than yoshida.
Mayby he was so happy expecialy because he was let out of his boring hospital room finally and was able to some fun :3. He probably had nothing there except work the feedback from fans to it and the memes.
After listening to the closing speech .. about sokens struggle with cancer.. not telling anyone.. to not impact the dev. team in their work.. and asking his best friend Yoshi-P to please not tell anyone.. I see this in a totally different light. Him standing there and performing the goofy lahee was not just endearing and lovable. It was a celebration of life and to have fun and enjoy life while you have it.
I had to look it up myself, and I'm pretty sure you got her mixed up with another Japanese pianist named Keiko. This is Keiko Osaki. Still though, she looks amazing for 39 years old herself.
@@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind Asian women all look in their 20s until they hit like 50-60, lol. Then suddenly they become progressively tinier grandmas.
@@aion6151 googling Keiko Osaki was not enough, same name for a 89 year old olympic diver :) But "Keiko Osaki pianist" I could find her. Born 1982 makes much more sense and was the age I suspected :D Thanks for letting me know.
Just imagine how happy he is in these moments. After over half a year of pain and hardship and being alone in a hospital room, he's able to be on the FanFest stage with his friends and colleagues again doing silly stuff like this. #WelcomeBackSoken
Soken and Keiko have such a lovely chemistry performing together. Love that she has now finally accepted the chaos that is Soken and is not as phased as she used to be.
One thing I really like is that Soken is being a goofball, but when you watch the entire long fall performance, he doesn't even look up at the sheet music once. He knows it so well he knows we to fool around and when to play at the best moments.
@@HolySenpaiii He revealed he was diagnosed with cancer last year right when the pandemic ramped up and didn’t tell anyone on the development team. Luckily he’s in remission now, but it was extremely emotional for everyone there.
I mean, was it really sad though? the cancer is in full remission, soken's gonna be ok, that's incredible news! We should be celebrating that cheering for his recovery instead of feeling sorry for him. Not wanting people to feel sorry for him is the reason he didn't tell anyone to begin with.
The community - dev team relationship is one of the reasons why I started to play FF14 and I'm not gonna lie I don't regret it at all, I've never feel so welcomed in a video game and it's one of those rare cases where I feel the dev team actually cares about the players Thank you so much Soken
I know someone already said that Soken looks like he's living his life to the fullest and he really doesn't care how he looks to a lot of people, as long as he's making them happy. And on the 2nd day of FanFest, we all realised why. What a hero of a man. What an idol to look up to. This is kind of person I want to be as I grow up. Despite how tough life got for him, he did everything in his power to keep making content for the community that he loved. And by the gods, do we love him too.
Keiko and Soken playing together is an absolute joy to watch. I hope they post at least parts of the musical performances from Fanfest so people who couldn’t get tickets can experience some of that, especially whatever shenanigans Soken gets up to.
Seeing him be a giant agent of chaos for two or three sketches in a row and then busting out that A Long Fall duet and reminding everyone that he's a Master of the Craft who happens to be taking the time to enjoy himself...
I already knew Soken's a legend as a composer, but this is definitely taking it to a whole new level. Props to the pianist for going along with his shenanigans. I've got some new respect for the man X)
As I listen to this at work, I'm trying (and failing) not to laugh out loud in front of my coworkers. Bless this man, who has so much joy to give in spite of the circumstances
i am not joking when i say this man and his performances is how i found out about ffxiv, and why picked it up then, too. now i'm absolutely in love with the game and all the amazing music he has composed.
1:38 Lmfao that wonky note always gets me. Keiko just sitting there trying not to laugh must be soooo life consuming. All these legendary shitposts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love it this is epic 😄😄😄😄😄😄Soken greatest in the world god bless him 🙏♥soo much talent !! I'm so glad he is still with us he is treasure we should cherish ❤
i love that you have the twitch chat in these, makes the videos SO MUCH better. but PLEASE for the love of goddess, get BTTv extension for ur twitch >.
Soken is a pure legend. glad this man beat the hell out of cancer. the ending to this fan event had me in tears with yoshi p. but damn it makes me happy he still being soken. ;)
lets just agree that FF XIV and it's devs are the best things that ever happened to gaming community, god bless Soken for these gems and absolute masterpieces that he composed so far!
This game's Devs are a whole another tier. FFXIV is the best MMO hands down. Just so much love, passion and creativity in the game. I pay for monthly subs even if I am not playing/ I am on break.
I want, Soken Sized, balls. but I can say, hitting my 10th year of remission I have some kinda levels of dont give a fuck, but this level of dont Give a Fuck is inspiring . Legend!
keiko's lifespan halved by maintaining her professional spirit with nothing more than a smile, against soken's onslaught of antics
I would have been on the floor by now she truly has the will of the gods.
Lmao
[Iron Will] activated.
Any other tank would have crumbled under the strain.
Soken is the most Chaotic-Good alignment I've ever seen in my life
This is a man who has truly said, "fuck all this bullshit" and decided to live life to the absolute fullest.
When you kick cancers ass into remission shiet id be doing the same fucking thing ahahaa. Welcome back Soken!!
The inspiration that man is to everyone dealing with cancer not to mention those healthy that they too can continue their passions no matter what they deal with. That could be the worst performance and still would get a standing ovation due to living his life to the fullest and for what he did knowing his life was on the line.
@@gregoryjamaalfulton to be honest, hearing yoshi-p's speech about soken, tells me he was like this before cancer already
Soken is an absolute legend. He battled cancer for 8 months while still producing music and then he comes out and memes infront of millions with zero f*cks given.
He is the ultimate gigachad.
Absolute power
Agreed. Absolute legend!
Doctor, can i please leave the hospital, for i have to LAHEE.
OMEGALUL
Doctor: MAN I HAVE EBOLA
day 1: it looks like soken is full of energy and having a great time despite no audience
day 2: oh.
@BIGBOYLIVES he announced that he was diagnosed with cancer in march of last year and continued working throughout the 7-8 months that he was in the hospital. his cancer is now in remission, thankfully. the dev team had no idea other than yoshida.
Yoshi P was in tears while saying so.
Mayby he was so happy expecialy because he was let out of his boring hospital room finally and was able to some fun :3.
He probably had nothing there except work the feedback from fans to it and the memes.
There was little bit of an audience
day 2 : LA HEE
"You're laughing. *Soken is Laheeing* and your laughing!"
"Video games can heal" - Soken
After listening to the closing speech .. about sokens struggle with cancer.. not telling anyone.. to not impact the dev. team in their work.. and asking his best friend Yoshi-P to please not tell anyone.. I see this in a totally different light. Him standing there and performing the goofy lahee was not just endearing and lovable. It was a celebration of life and to have fun and enjoy life while you have it.
Btw. how can Keiko Matsui (pianist in the background) be 59 years old? HOLY MOLY. Thats incredible.
I had to look it up myself, and I'm pretty sure you got her mixed up with another Japanese pianist named Keiko. This is Keiko Osaki. Still though, she looks amazing for 39 years old herself.
@@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind Asian women all look in their 20s until they hit like 50-60, lol. Then suddenly they become progressively tinier grandmas.
@@aion6151 googling Keiko Osaki was not enough, same name for a 89 year old olympic diver :) But "Keiko Osaki pianist" I could find her. Born 1982 makes much more sense and was the age I suspected :D
Thanks for letting me know.
I love how when Soken runs off stage you can see Keiko cover her face because you know she is laughing.
I'm so happy this absolute treasure of a musical meme lord genius survived.
Just imagine how happy he is in these moments.
After over half a year of pain and hardship and being alone in a hospital room, he's able to be on the FanFest stage with his friends and colleagues again doing silly stuff like this.
#WelcomeBackSoken
Soken and Keiko have such a lovely chemistry performing together. Love that she has now finally accepted the chaos that is Soken and is not as phased as she used to be.
Having seen the ending makes this even more precious.
Soken during A Long Fall is basically everyone in The Twinning
That part where he forgot to play is me forgetting to do my rotation I am jamming too hard
not crying not crying not crying not crying not crying not crying not crying (after that bombshell on end of fanfest)
it hurts along with yoshi p crying in the back too
I bet this is partially because of it, kinda makes you wanna live life to fullest
shelf
(also we crying)
Lmao it’s bombshell not bomb shelf
(But also not crying not crying)
@@CordyMcDonald i know i know ... even after 7 years in uk my engrish is terrible
One thing I really like is that Soken is being a goofball, but when you watch the entire long fall performance, he doesn't even look up at the sheet music once. He knows it so well he knows we to fool around and when to play at the best moments.
The end to FanFest was so sad, #WELCOMEBACKSOKEN
I missed the 2nd day fanfest, what happened? And what's with the hashtag? Did something happen to him?
I would like to know as well
@@HolySenpaiii He revealed he was diagnosed with cancer last year right when the pandemic ramped up and didn’t tell anyone on the development team. Luckily he’s in remission now, but it was extremely emotional for everyone there.
@@Pocchari i cried hard
I mean, was it really sad though? the cancer is in full remission, soken's gonna be ok, that's incredible news! We should be celebrating that cheering for his recovery instead of feeling sorry for him. Not wanting people to feel sorry for him is the reason he didn't tell anyone to begin with.
This fan fest makes Blizzcon look boring.
the blizzcon was boring...
Blizzcon made Blizzcon looks boring already.
It would depend if you have phones or not
Meanwhile at blizzcon DO YOU GUYS NOT HAVE PHONES?
Do you guys not have Otomatones?
Always the happiest guy in the room. We love you Soken!
Truly a national treasure, we must protec this man who gives no f*cks xD
*international
Oh he does give fucks. He gives all fucks on us, the community and players. This man is one hell of a role model
The look on the pianists face is my favorite part.
*protect
@@Person1................68 protecc*, heathen noob.
Keiko is awesome for supporting Soken in his antics. I love the amount of support and love they all have for each other.
The things he did for us on this day before that ending reveal. I love you Soken, glad to have you with us! ♥
The pianist is my hero. I can't believe she kept it together that whole time and managed to be a boss on that piano too
The community - dev team relationship is one of the reasons why I started to play FF14 and I'm not gonna lie I don't regret it at all, I've never feel so welcomed in a video game and it's one of those rare cases where I feel the dev team actually cares about the players
Thank you so much Soken
Genius composer, master memelord.
Now topping the charts for desired orchestration rolls - Soken's Lahee.
oh god, i can stop laughin at the Keiko's face... she is so lost, and at the same time so adorable
A true legend, I am joining FFXIV just to experience something he was part of.
I know someone already said that Soken looks like he's living his life to the fullest and he really doesn't care how he looks to a lot of people, as long as he's making them happy. And on the 2nd day of FanFest, we all realised why. What a hero of a man. What an idol to look up to. This is kind of person I want to be as I grow up. Despite how tough life got for him, he did everything in his power to keep making content for the community that he loved. And by the gods, do we love him too.
Stay healthy soken!!
The real Warrior of Light.
THANK YOU SOKEN AND WELCOME BACK
LA HEE
oh my god I'M GONNA DIE LAUGHING AT THIS, HE'S A FUCKING TREASURE
You know this has to become a orchestrion roll.
Keiko and Soken playing together is an absolute joy to watch. I hope they post at least parts of the musical performances from Fanfest so people who couldn’t get tickets can experience some of that, especially whatever shenanigans Soken gets up to.
Please be with us forever Soken
Singing bad on purpose is very difficult. Look into the musical comedy duo of Jonathan and Darlene Edwards from the 1950s.
Let us honor this performance - let it go viral, let it go a meme-song.
DO IT!
LET US RESCUE THIS WORLD!!!
Seeing him be a giant agent of chaos for two or three sketches in a row and then busting out that A Long Fall duet and reminding everyone that he's a Master of the Craft who happens to be taking the time to enjoy himself...
Soken is always amazing and Keiko always look so stunning. I love this duo.
#welcomebacksoken you absolute memelord and musical magician. We are blessed to have you.
Soken thank you for everything you have brought to this community
omg lmao xDDD respect him so much after what he announced
Thank you for uploading this. We must preserve this for future generations.
stay healthy! soken!! #WELCOMEBACKSOKEN
Seeing this with Chat really makes me feel 10x better!
Man is a legend, glad he's in remission
I already knew Soken's a legend as a composer, but this is definitely taking it to a whole new level. Props to the pianist for going along with his shenanigans. I've got some new respect for the man X)
As I listen to this at work, I'm trying (and failing) not to laugh out loud in front of my coworkers.
Bless this man, who has so much joy to give in spite of the circumstances
i am not joking when i say this man and his performances is how i found out about ffxiv, and why picked it up then, too. now i'm absolutely in love with the game and all the amazing music he has composed.
we love you so much soken, glad you are getting better my friend! well wishes and stuff! please keep up the amazing work brother!
The look on the face of the lady at the piano
Oneyng always wanted famous musicians to sing horribly on purpose. This is for him
1:38 Lmfao that wonky note always gets me. Keiko just sitting there trying not to laugh must be soooo life consuming. All these legendary shitposts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man is a freaking laheero
Keiko here reminds me of those poor secretaries that has to put up with a boss that is absolutely batshit insane while maintaining professionalism.
#welcomebacksoken ♥ we love you!!
To the hero he is to all of us. We welcome you Soken !
I love it this is epic 😄😄😄😄😄😄Soken greatest in the world god bless him 🙏♥soo much talent !! I'm so glad he is still with us he is treasure we should cherish ❤
Imagine having to keep up playing the piano during this
#WELCOME_BACK_SOKEN
#WeLoveYouSoken 💖
i love that you have the twitch chat in these, makes the videos SO MUCH better. but PLEASE for the love of goddess, get BTTv extension for ur twitch >.
The look on the pianist's face is cracking me up.
Absolute legend. Welcome back!
Love this guy so much! It's been so amazing enjoying his work throughout the years.
I need the chicken dance as an emote in-game.
In other news, I wanna be Soken when I grow up.
Hoping the upcoming Fanfest is also a streamed-only event so we can have more experiences like this.
This man makes the world a better place.
The absolute madman :D Love this so much!
when you are a genius and got bored of everything, so you started to make something even more genius
It was awesome! 😅 I just love the free Spirit and positive vibes. We need a good laugh. ❤
We want to see you every year Soken!!! Be well!!!
I haven't laughed this hard in a while 🤣
Also the look on the woman's face at the piano LMFAO
Thank you Soken!!
Soken is a pure legend. glad this man beat the hell out of cancer. the ending to this fan event had me in tears with yoshi p. but damn it makes me happy he still being soken. ;)
Imagine a moment if that chat had been an actual crowd witnessing this live down the stage.
He's killing it.
No honestly, I think the instrument is screaming out in pain. xD
Lol, That was great. I caught this when I woke up. Nice to watch it again.
You must live you glorious man! T_T I can't believe he has cancer! ; ;
What!? Really?!
@@KittyNoo its currently in remission, but he wrote all the 5.3 patch music while in the hospital for 7 months recieving treatment.
Yeah, it was announced at the end. I'm so crushed, to be honest.
@@Kamane remission is a good thing! it means he's in recovery. welcome back Soken.
if you can please watch the closing ceremony
@@asteri8299 I have. Though I understand he is in remission, I over worry. Hence statement made. (edited for spelling.)
In game there should be an option for whenever you go to Raktika Greatwood to be able to choose the original version or this version.
I love how he likes to butcher the songs on purpose 😍😍also super glad he went into remission and i really hope it stays that way
lets just agree that FF XIV and it's devs are the best things that ever happened to gaming community, god bless Soken for these gems and absolute masterpieces that he composed so far!
Soken: *to yoshi* when I get better there's things I wanna do...
Yoshi P: ofc, anything !
Soken: *hands yoshi the list*
Yoshi P: 👁👄👁
i come back to this video often jot to see keiko's reactions -or restrain-
The guys woke up from the hospital and chose LAHEE.
Then refuses to elaborate.
The GIGACHAD.
Soken: Comes on stage, Lahees, refuses to elaborate further, leaves.
"You have to be a fool before you can be a master, and if you're not willing to be a fool then you can't be a master" - Jordan Peterson
Random MMO player: Why do you play FFXIV?
FFXIV player: Let me play you the song of my people ... "LAHEEE"
This game's Devs are a whole another tier. FFXIV is the best MMO hands down. Just so much love, passion and creativity in the game. I pay for monthly subs even if I am not playing/ I am on break.
Soken is a national treasure!
Fanfest best event of this year change my mind !
Soken=Happiness.
Soken is the final boss. 😂
Man I am a huge Fan of him now.
I would like the meme version of La Hee for my house Ty. I will be waiting for my orchestration roll.
hope he gets well soon
he's such a king i love him so much
Keiko's face when Soken just walked out with 2 of those 2 Otamatones
"nani the fuck"
They should implement this and give us the option to change the lahee bgm to this version XD
You can always do it with modding, at this point I'm absolutely sure there is someone out there working on it
The zone’s BGM should specifically play soken’s rendition of it every April fools
Soken is so wonderful haha
I want, Soken Sized, balls. but I can say, hitting my 10th year of remission I have some kinda levels of dont give a fuck, but this level of dont Give a Fuck is inspiring . Legend!