I first saw this video 6 years ago when I was a sophomore in high school. It touched me so much that I wanted to learn this song originally to play it for a girl I was crushing on so she would feel what I felt when I heard this. It never worked out, and this was too difficult for me to play. However, I started to learn this song little by little, year after year. I can happily say that I have finally learned this piece (recite from memory) and it is now the song that I use to show people that I can play piano. This song now defines who I am. A person who has been through a lot and yet still finds a way to find beauty in everything. Each part of this song is the story of a beginning and an end. As one part ends, another begins, but each new part is more beautiful than the last. Now that I am a senior in college about to graduate, the current part is experiencing a crescendo. As the final part of this piece finishes, and as the final part of my college career ends, I leave with the same feeling that this song gives me: Content, bliss, and overwhelming joy for the future.
Wow. This was 2 years ago. I had an incredible journey on TH-cam. I got to cross paths with Markiplier, Jacksepticeye, and even got on PewDiePie's channel once. Now I'm at Cornell for graduate school. Let this be a reminder that whatever happens in life, keep it positive! Oh and I made a cover for this song too, but I still find myself making mistakes here and there, and so it's unlisted.
I found this song in 2008 when I was 15 and got so emotional when I heard the part between 4:37 and 4:53 for the first time, now today as a 27 year old it still makes me cry every time I listen to it.
Interesting indeed. Which means you will be turning 25 soon. What shall you play, and what gifts will be obtained? :P This is actually my favorite song on the piano. When I was 16, the girlfriend I had played piano, and she struggled for hours on end trying to learn how to play this song. She was very experienced, but it was difficult for some reason. Of course, we've long since broken up (unfortunate...), but I'm glad you have videos like this and others for viewing at any time of the time, week, month- whenever you please. I'm also quite thrilled you finally started streaming. But really, get a microphone. :D Lol.
This was one year before my college year and I still remember it. One of the best renditions of this song I've ever heard. Still enjoy it just as much as I did back then, maybe even more now.
Although being quite the opposite being easily satisfied and willing to give people the benefit of the doubt for mistakes... the emotion that you put into your compositions is incredible. Then combine that when you blend them into medleys, it feels like the dream never stops. I only recently subscribed to your youtube channel and saw one of your latest live streams, but I'm going through all your videos and pages now and I'm literally reliving my childhood. I remember checking fansites (ones that quickly live on the hype then die later) daily for news on this game 12 years ago with real emotion, 1000 words by koda kumi and eternity on it's jp page. Of course only to be first disappointed and then okay with the fact they found jade for the english release. Got the game preordered and then spent countless early mornings and afterschool days to complete a blind run and then 2 complete runs for both sides of the story that branch. Thank you, Kyle.
My dad got me into music when I was younger. He was a musician all his life from guitar to drums and piano to singing. I got heavily into the piano about 12 years ago and was eventually able to learn this song. My dad was so proud of me for being able to play this piece. He passed away a year ago now and I can’t help but break down crying right now. I miss my dad so much and I can still feel him standing behind me smiling as I play this beautiful music as if it is happening right now. Thank you for always telling me how proud you were of me and for making me feel like I had a special talent. I love you dad and I look forward to being reunited with you again. 😢
This specific song, this piano cover, followed me throughout all the devices I've ever had for the past 15 years. From phones without even internet to my nowadays one. Thank you, truly.
2024 😢 rocking my baby to sleep with this beautiful song: listened to this in 2010. Filled with sooo many memories. I know every note and every beat this masterpiece makes.
Its been so long, i lost my girl, but still remeber her, and feel this song, with her. We both feel and love it, and when heaven knows, we listing it again... I pray every day for this time. Sandra i still love you ❤❤❤❤❤
...Wow. Way back when (around when I was your age, in fact, maybe even younger), I learned this song for piano, and, in your video, I could see not only that original song but also something profoundly new and emotional. Your song was able to evoke something in me that I hadn't felt since back then, while at the same time it gave me a whole new appreciation for life in general. I am not exaggerating, it was that amazing. You, sir, are truly one in a million, and I wish you the best of luck.
Been listening to this cover for idk how long like everyone else, always come back to it every few months, to play something so beautiful and feel all the emotions of the music, it's incredible man, big inspiration
Actually, this is Kyle's interpretation of the song and so really is still his music, should someone wish to call it as such. I think the person commenting before hand however, likely meant that listening to ANY of the songs Kyle has played brings a smile to one's face, because he breaths so much life into the pieces he selects to play.
I've been self teaching for four years now, and I can sight read and play anything I put my mind to. You're fingers will continue to get more responsive and worth more gracefully as new neural pathways develop.
Amazing job, as always. Here we are, in 2023, and it still sounds amazing. Wish you could play some more ultimate nerdy piano medleys! Those were the days!
He records video whilst digitally recording the audio, then syncs them together afterwards. There is such a thing as perfect rhythm, and Kyle's got it! The timing is great like I said a while back.
When someone asks me what my favorite song is... this is the first thing i think of. This is still my favorite arrangement/ actual song if all time. Thank you Kyle
takes me back in time to being a kid and having fun, playing with my friends, its like why couldnt we stay kids forever, i know we all grew up but i'd give anything to go back to those days, i love my mom so much im so glad i have her, rip dad and beautiful song and playing:)
8 years has passed since first time i saw the video, it still brings me all good, sweet time and memory about FFX, X-2 and all other games with friends.
You are very gifted!! I'm still trying to figure out why there are 52 dislikes? haha Beauty I guess is in the ears of the beholder. :) Keep up your great work.
God has given you such a tremendous gift ! Thank you so much for all your recordings, they make life much more pleasant! I really appreciate hearing you play..
God has given you an amazing gift? you just implied that this was a natural talent, not a skilled developed by the person. god needs to rework your brain.
Hello Mikkael365! I'm not disregarding his effort and study. However, I consider this a talent given from God, indeed. Just like all other abilities we have. =) "For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?" 1 Corinthians 4.7
Mikkael365 wow get a life mikkael. im pretty darn sure clara means no evil. If your such an intelligent individual you should know she/he didn't mean any harm.
4:10 and on is where I had to stop everything I was doing and just watch. This little rendition is absolutely breathtaking....I've watched this multiple times and commented multiple times as well and I always have something new to say. Amazing...
4:12 - When you start realizing that this is no ordinary piano play but that something amazing is about to begin. Still feels like yesterday to me, not almost 13 years ago.
You're an amazing pianist. I enjoy all of your work, personal and covers. Are you interested in writing music for animation? I'm in school right now for it so it will be a little while yet but I can't think of anybody else I'd rather play for my animation.
i saw you in the related videos a lot, and never paid much attention--some time ago i saw 'those who fight' and i thought 'oh...is that what this guy is all about'; it was perfect, but it felt like was just a perfect imitation of the piano collections. but omg you completely changed my mind... i cannot describe the relief and exaltation i feel from listening to this, im so glad i found you again!!! i especially love the bit 5:55, it really emphasizes the raw emotion at that point in the piece.
John Ny really... that's why disney sucks. My friend worked for them one summer and said they treat their employees like crap. I hope they sue me for this too
Omg!!! Me too!!!! And I now love this piano cover!!!!!!! Its so awesome!!! And I know and love Aphmau too!! She's one of the youtubers I of coursely subscribed to and I watch her vids
11 years of videos and progression in his musical skills and It really shows, there is slight delay between some of the trickier transitions, he is far more constrained in his use of the keyboard and there is only slight hints of Kyle's dramatic flare we see from later videos. Truly interesting to see how Kyle has improved from back then, I'm glad he left these videos up!
Such a beautiful version made me cry because of the emotion. I have no words to describe in wich level you made me feel that music. Kyle, thank you so much...
When i was all alone trying to learn this by ear. The emotion and passion i felt from This is timeless. I was 18 when i heard this. I am now 34 and it feels the same. Have I learned this? No…, but these memories of light and waves flood me..now i have tooo
I first saw this video 6 years ago when I was a sophomore in high school. It touched me so much that I wanted to learn this song originally to play it for a girl I was crushing on so she would feel what I felt when I heard this. It never worked out, and this was too difficult for me to play. However, I started to learn this song little by little, year after year. I can happily say that I have finally learned this piece (recite from memory) and it is now the song that I use to show people that I can play piano. This song now defines who I am. A person who has been through a lot and yet still finds a way to find beauty in everything. Each part of this song is the story of a beginning and an end. As one part ends, another begins, but each new part is more beautiful than the last. Now that I am a senior in college about to graduate, the current part is experiencing a crescendo. As the final part of this piece finishes, and as the final part of my college career ends, I leave with the same feeling that this song gives me: Content, bliss, and overwhelming joy for the future.
beautiful! :)
Daniel Moon it's a good thing you know how to play this song
Daniel Moon omg best comment ever. I'm happy for youu! Make a cover :))
Now thats perseverance! Well done man!
Wow. This was 2 years ago. I had an incredible journey on TH-cam. I got to cross paths with Markiplier, Jacksepticeye, and even got on PewDiePie's channel once. Now I'm at Cornell for graduate school. Let this be a reminder that whatever happens in life, keep it positive! Oh and I made a cover for this song too, but I still find myself making mistakes here and there, and so it's unlisted.
Watching this in 2020. Saw it when it was first posted. Still gives me goosebumps
Dude seriously. I want to learn this
Same here.. 12 years gone and it still sounds amazing!
Same! It still makes me cry :')
same, one of his best songs
Agree with you Rob and I have the same feelings, now ... in 2021 😉.
I listen to this all the time since you posted it. It’s got me through a lot of dark times and now 16 years later I play it for my baby to sleep 😅❤
Omg listening to this while I rock my baby to sleep .😭♥️
I found this song in 2008 when I was 15 and got so emotional when I heard the part between 4:37 and 4:53 for the first time, now today as a 27 year old it still makes me cry every time I listen to it.
I posted this on my 18th birthday. Hah, interesting!
Interesting indeed. Which means you will be turning 25 soon.
What shall you play, and what gifts will be obtained? :P
This is actually my favorite song on the piano. When I was 16, the girlfriend I had played piano, and she struggled for hours on end trying to learn how to play this song. She was very experienced, but it was difficult for some reason.
Of course, we've long since broken up (unfortunate...), but I'm glad you have videos like this and others for viewing at any time of the time, week, month- whenever you please.
I'm also quite thrilled you finally started streaming. But really, get a microphone. :D Lol.
post a new version with better audio quality for your 25th birthday!
This was one year before my college year and I still remember it. One of the best renditions of this song I've ever heard. Still enjoy it just as much as I did back then, maybe even more now.
***** And I've just came back to it, cause I love it. You're amazing thx! :)
***** This song made me the pianist I am today thank you.
it's been 6 years. still gives me the feels
But the audio is bad O_O
***** Your music is more than audio, and that is what your followers can feel with their hearts.
***** I concur with walter, despite being a meticulous audio engineer who's never satisfied.
Although being quite the opposite being easily satisfied and willing to give people the benefit of the doubt for mistakes... the emotion that you put into your compositions is incredible. Then combine that when you blend them into medleys, it feels like the dream never stops.
I only recently subscribed to your youtube channel and saw one of your latest live streams, but I'm going through all your videos and pages now and I'm literally reliving my childhood.
I remember checking fansites (ones that quickly live on the hype then die later) daily for news on this game 12 years ago with real emotion, 1000 words by koda kumi and eternity on it's jp page. Of course only to be first disappointed and then okay with the fact they found jade for the english release. Got the game preordered and then spent countless early mornings and afterschool days to complete a blind run and then 2 complete runs for both sides of the story that branch.
Thank you, Kyle.
+kylelandry it sounds amazing! If this was bad audio...i wish i could have bad audio more often!
Kyle, you've changed lives. I had 9000 songs on my ipod. And now your music is the only music I ever listen to.
I still remember this one every now and again...
My dad got me into music when I was younger. He was a musician all his life from guitar to drums and piano to singing. I got heavily into the piano about 12 years ago and was eventually able to learn this song. My dad was so proud of me for being able to play this piece. He passed away a year ago now and I can’t help but break down crying right now. I miss my dad so much and I can still feel him standing behind me smiling as I play this beautiful music as if it is happening right now. Thank you for always telling me how proud you were of me and for making me feel like I had a special talent. I love you dad and I look forward to being reunited with you again. 😢
Man 13 years later and it’s still as beautiful as the first time I’ve heard it
This specific song, this piano cover, followed me throughout all the devices I've ever had for the past 15 years.
From phones without even internet to my nowadays one.
Thank you, truly.
2024 😢 rocking my baby to sleep with this beautiful song: listened to this in 2010. Filled with sooo many memories. I know every note and every beat this masterpiece makes.
This Party starts from 5:00 and by the time you get to the end your emotionally drain. You feel you've given everything you have to give. Love it!!
Miss your playing, Kyle. You've been a huge inspiration for me throughout the years. Thank you.
It's been 10 years now and I can still feel every emotion that was put into this cover. The beauty of music never dies.
16 years and still love it
16years later I already listen to it again and again 😌🎧 🎹🎼🎶 … this Masterpiece ❤
10 years later and I'm still watching this video. Kyle you're amazing dude!
Still love it
I love your covers. They are ACTUALLY covers, where it is piece on its own, yet it has enough of the actual song for you to recognize it.
2021 and still here. Will never forget how this cover inspired me to play the piano.
2024 and still love it, and the game ;)
It's 2024 and this is still my single favorite piece of music ever. Thank you so very much
First listened to this 14 years ago... still pulls my heart strings. ❤
He remastered it :)
Still the best cover of all time i ever heard.
Years passed since I watched this video for the first time and I'm still coming back every day to watch it again. What an amazing performance.
Its been so long, i lost my girl, but still remeber her, and feel this song, with her. We both feel and love it, and when heaven knows, we listing it again... I pray every day for this time. Sandra i still love you ❤❤❤❤❤
One of the most powerful arrangements of this song there are... Beautiful.
...Wow.
Way back when (around when I was your age, in fact, maybe even younger), I learned this song for piano, and, in your video, I could see not only that original song but also something profoundly new and emotional. Your song was able to evoke something in me that I hadn't felt since back then, while at the same time it gave me a whole new appreciation for life in general. I am not exaggerating, it was that amazing. You, sir, are truly one in a million, and I wish you the best of luck.
This should absolutely be remade in HD, my all time favourite in your collection on youtube!
I swear, you take every one of these songs and make them unfathomably better. It's mind-blowing.
Do a remake! Show us what you've got after 8 years!
I would absolutely love this
Done!
Done :)
Now 15 years ago and still love it
For years now I've kept coming back to this recording... and it puts me in tears every time.
this arrangement is unreal. spectacular. eargasmic 15/10
points for adding your own stuff
12 years in and it’s still moves me the same when I first heard it. I’ve even used your cover in my wedding, in my first March in. Thank you Kyle!
It's been 3 years since I found this cover. And I've been listening to it at least once a week ever since. (: Thanks, Kyle. This is very beautiful.
thanks to all 3 of you for composing, playing beautifully and transcribing this song. I have watched this at least 30 times!
This is moving me to tears. Ah the nostalgia. Brilliant! 😭
Been listening to this cover for idk how long like everyone else, always come back to it every few months, to play something so beautiful and feel all the emotions of the music, it's incredible man, big inspiration
All those years, finally 1M views. Congratulations and thanks!
Actually, this is Kyle's interpretation of the song and so really is still his music, should someone wish to call it as such. I think the person commenting before hand however, likely meant that listening to ANY of the songs Kyle has played brings a smile to one's face, because he breaths so much life into the pieces he selects to play.
This is probably the most beautiful thing ive ever listened to.
Even after 3 years of listening to your music, this is still my favourite piece.
You played it beautifully
Please record this one more time, so worth hearing and seeing in high quailty
I've been self teaching for four years now, and I can sight read and play anything I put my mind to. You're fingers will continue to get more responsive and worth more gracefully as new neural pathways develop.
Wow! I just started learning this today. You're amazing
I've come back to this video many times for many years and it still takes my breath away. Makes me sad but in a good way haha
Nobuo Uematso is a badass composer but you did really really well... I love the emotion you put into it
He actually didn't compose any of the tracks for Final Fantasy X-2.
Amazing job, as always. Here we are, in 2023, and it still sounds amazing.
Wish you could play some more ultimate nerdy piano medleys! Those were the days!
Listening to music like this makes me think about and despair that I desperately want to have a dream to try to achieve but can't find one.
He records video whilst digitally recording the audio, then syncs them together afterwards.
There is such a thing as perfect rhythm, and Kyle's got it! The timing is great like I said a while back.
Phenomenal, love this piece and you played it amazingly
When someone asks me what my favorite song is... this is the first thing i think of. This is still my favorite arrangement/ actual song if all time. Thank you Kyle
A decade later and still amazing :)
takes me back in time to being a kid and having fun, playing with my friends, its like why couldnt we stay kids forever, i know we all grew up but i'd give anything to go back to those days, i love my mom so much im so glad i have her, rip dad and beautiful song and playing:)
would love to see an updated version of this!
the chord progression in this song is so perfect and simple you can do anything with it its a genius song
Kyle, please re-record this in 2018! Would love to listen to it in HD :p
just posted a month ago :)
Searching for a magical solution to repare a broken heart ?
Just listen to Kyle music, and the sadness is gone.
Thank you so much, Kyle.
Please do an updated cover of this pleaseee
8 years has passed since first time i saw the video, it still brings me all good, sweet time and memory about FFX, X-2 and all other games with friends.
You are very gifted!! I'm still trying to figure out why there are 52 dislikes? haha Beauty I guess is in the ears of the beholder. :) Keep up your great work.
You play this song with such elegance and perfection. You're hands are gifts of god.
God has given you such a tremendous gift ! Thank you so much for all your recordings, they make life much more pleasant! I really appreciate hearing you play..
God has given you an amazing gift?
you just implied that this was a natural talent, not a skilled developed by the person.
god needs to rework your brain.
Hello Mikkael365!
I'm not disregarding his effort and study. However, I consider this a talent given from God, indeed. Just like all other abilities we have. =)
"For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?" 1 Corinthians 4.7
Mikkael365, It's alright! =)
Mikkael365 I'm not religious but this comment made me happy. Appreciative and conscious people are too few and far between.
Mikkael365 wow get a life mikkael. im pretty darn sure clara means no evil. If your such an intelligent individual you should know she/he didn't mean any harm.
4:10 and on is where I had to stop everything I was doing and just watch. This little rendition is absolutely breathtaking....I've watched this multiple times and commented multiple times as well and I always have something new to say. Amazing...
I'd love to see a remake of this on your new grand piano! :D
Absolutely seconded
Your music is the reason I can stay sane in college with thousands of pages of reading and writing ever few weeks. Thank you so much, Kyle.
Godlike mode: ON
Victor Sanchez Literally !
so glad the album is finally out! another version of this song
2018 and I'm still here.
Your arrangements and compositions always make me shiv-v-v-ver. That shows just how brilliant they are.
W O W.
You are A M A Z I N G
It's subjective ppl, I personally love the ending to this it really lifts the soul and pulls you right into the music, beautiful energy, top marks.
Would you do another cover of this again? =P
+Darren Ho It's already perfect.
+Bowen Huang it is! but, wouldnt mind a HD cover with his current recording gear.
4:12 - When you start realizing that this is no ordinary piano play but that something amazing is about to begin. Still feels like yesterday to me, not almost 13 years ago.
You're an amazing pianist. I enjoy all of your work, personal and covers. Are you interested in writing music for animation? I'm in school right now for it so it will be a little while yet but I can't think of anybody else I'd rather play for my animation.
i saw you in the related videos a lot, and never paid much attention--some time ago i saw 'those who fight' and i thought 'oh...is that what this guy is all about'; it was perfect, but it felt like was just a perfect imitation of the piano collections.
but omg you completely changed my mind... i cannot describe the relief and exaltation i feel from listening to this, im so glad i found you again!!!
i especially love the bit 5:55, it really emphasizes the raw emotion at that point in the piece.
It took me 4 years to play this song. The key is persistence.
no words for how astonished i am and for how beautiful that piece was
What happened to your website? why did you get rid of all your sheet music?
I think he said it's going to come back eventually. Not entirely sure and I'm pretty bummed out as well but that is what I've heard.
It's on all-sheets(dot)blogspot. Or just google something along the lines of "kyle landry piano sheet music"
Disney contacted him to take the cover sheets down, or else they'll sue him.
John Ny really... that's why disney sucks. My friend worked for them one summer and said they treat their employees like crap. I hope they sue me for this too
very beautiful version. thank you for this wonderful music
I also would love a re-record, but problem is I wouldn't want you to change anything
I've been watching your piano playing for so long now...Seriously, you need to get an album out. We'd all buy it.
I envy the shit out of kyle lol..
This has been the song i sleep to every night for the past 3 years. Thank you kindly Mr.Kyle Landry for a wonderful night's rest! :D
the music sheet of this is no where to be found
Did u ever find it?
I want it !
Sam Sand I hope!
10 years since I watch this wonderful cover for the first time. Damn, I'm old.
Still dope af tho. U 2.
A-A-A-A-A-AARONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN WHYYYYYY
i miss him to 😖😭
its wonderful. Your fingers are touching that piano... INCREDIBLE, i love this song
I came here from watching Aphmau's Phoenix drop high school for MyStreet.
Me too. But i also love the song from final fantsy x-2
#geekgirlgamer:)
takes up so much of my time listening to this... so many thoughts and emotions erupt whenever i listen to this piece. it's truly a masterpiece!
I had came here because of an Aphmau vid...
I did too! It was 'His choice'
Me 2
same
Omg!!! Me too!!!! And I now love this piano cover!!!!!!! Its so awesome!!! And I know and love Aphmau too!! She's one of the youtubers I of coursely subscribed to and I watch her vids
Diamond Wolfy OML SAME!! WHY DID AARON LEAVE?!? MY LIFE!
I love this cover with all my heart.
no doubt best version on youtube. great job on the arrangement.
11 years of videos and progression in his musical skills and It really shows, there is slight delay between some of the trickier transitions, he is far more constrained in his use of the keyboard
and there is only slight hints of Kyle's dramatic flare we see from later videos.
Truly interesting to see how Kyle has improved from back then, I'm glad he left these videos up!
This is absolutely *gorgeous*. My favorite song from the game, and you did it an incredible amount of justice. My hat's off to you, good sir.
simply perfection! I need to learn this because the chord progression is so beautiful, I can imagine improvising to this song for hours!
Such a beautiful version made me cry because of the emotion. I have no words to describe in wich level you made me feel that music.
Kyle, thank you so much...
been listening to this for over a year and a half and it still amazes me.
I love your covers. Its like discovering old songs all over again
どのアレンジより好きで、ずっと聞いてます。
When i was all alone trying to learn this by ear. The emotion and passion i felt from
This is timeless. I was 18 when i heard this. I am now 34 and it feels the same. Have I learned this? No…, but these memories of light and waves flood me..now i have tooo
i shared this on facebook 7 years ago, I still listen to it