This was without doubt one of the most iconic and saddest moments in the videogames, because FF7 even gave us a false hope when Cloud barely managed to controlled himself to not strike Aerith down, making us feels a relieve. Only to that suddenly, our Aerith be cruelly murdered by Sephiroth, leaving us shocked, overwhelmed and very sad for this tragic outcome. Seriously, this scene makes me even sheds tears 😢 RIP Aerith Gainsborough.
I literally cannot decide between Tifa and Arieth 😭 (NO SPOILERS PLZ IM STILL PLAYING RN) I just got to the part where Cloud realizes he wasnt in first class solidger amd tifa helps him through those memories like poor cloud...
My dad died last year on 9/27 and he was an RPG fan, with FFVII being one of his (and my) favorites. My brother gave me a little music box with this theme for Christmas last year and as soon as I heard those notes I broke down. This song is how loss feels.
Im really sorry for your loss. Thats a beautiful thoughtfull present. I think youve nailed it saying this song sounds like loss. Best way ive ever heard it described. Hope your doing the best you can ❤
Esepcially at the start of this theme 0:00-0:33, even when this isn't my first FF game, even when I don't experience these losses as you are, it still makes me sad regardless😭 Whenever I think of Aerith's theme, I usually imagine her death in that story beat of her theme.
The reaction of her party will make me cry for sure, Cloud not being able to hold his emotions and losing it while her friend is dead in his arms, Tifa running away from the scene in disbelief and Yuffie doing her best to hold her tears and crying in Cloud's arms.
Plus, both Sephiroth and Aerith is able to see the future when they'll both gonna die. But in all likelyhood, Sephiroth in all possibilities is still going to kill Aerith the other way around her vision sadly😭
Possibly. Yet, to considers the defeat of the Whispers, its possible that this outcome was part of the master plan of Sephiroth. And thats could implies that the main character that will die won't be Aerith, but will be Tifa, because of Aerith as Sephiroth knows the future, he knows that was Tifa who helped Cloud to retrieves his original memories, meaning that Sephiroth could considers kill Tifa to prevent this, and makes the ordeal for Cloud harder, especially as he won't get back his original memories so easily. Even, the trailer of Rebirth gave a possible hint of this, for the fact that Sephiroth was like trying to insinuates that Tifa is an imposter, as he apparently killed the true Tifa in Nibelheim, implying that Sephiroth could tries to turn Cloud against her, and after get rid Tifa to prevent that Cloud be free from his control. While that in the case of Aerith, Sephiroth perhaps will spares her, to prevent that Aerith can return to the Planet, and become a greater threat for him. Adding that his last dialogue with Cloud in the final part of the Remake; "Seven seconds till the end, time enough perhaps", was like a possible sabotage of his future murder attempt on Aerith, to mentions the time that he need to stabbed her, to gives Cloud a "support" to saves Aerith. At least as theory.
@@josecuestas7246 which makes sense for remake Sephiroth to kill Tifa because Aerith in the lifestream not only stopped the meteor for a brief moment until it crashes the planet from the original which Sephiroth summoned. But also spiritually guides Cloud in AC consciously like a ghost along with Zack, motivating Cloud's will to kill Sephiroth despite his thoughts. The only hole in this theory is that Aerith already restored Cloud's memory from the future near her house in remake, before they get inside Shinra at Jenova's lab where Tifa also restored Cloud's memory that Sephiroth is planning to get rid of. And Tifa gained thr future memory after flinching the whisper harbringer in remake.
This was such an emotional moment. The bulid up, the utter shock, fear, tears, and fury; Cloud feeling strong emotion for the first time. The music swelling as Areis was put into the water; quieting as she sank... This was one of the few times a game has brought me to tears. 😢 A thing about this character theme, unlike most, it feels like it has movements. Dramatic major and minor apregios, the beautiful build up, and the swell to the F# minor. Then the phrase is resolved, only to begin another question before it loops. Truly, this theme is bulit different, meant to reflect and to hit the emotional core. And it sure has.
When thia track played before you go to Shinra HQ, I thought it sounded nic2, but didn't pay it much attention. Then then you hear this plays during that infamous cutscene, and the subsequent dialogue between Cloud and Sephiroth and I could feel Cloud's sorrow as he angrily spoke to Sephiroth. And then the Jenova LIFE battle starts, with this. I remember having Yuffie on my team during that battle. And seeing he cry on Cloud's shoulder after the battle didn't make me cry out loud, but I do remember shedding a manly tear. Only sadder death in the FF series IMO is Galuf's in FFV. Aerith's come as a close second.
Aerith SHOULD die in the remake, even though she's my favourite character in the entire game her death is literally what saves the planet from being destroyed.
@@Arig16 That's because humanity wasn't ready in that timeline. In the remake everything is different, cloud is going out of his way to help everyone he can he isn't ignoring them, this time the ultimate good will prevail they will change fate. My only question is how will they handle that thematically cause as you said aerith dying is an essential note in the play, if aerith doesn't die, symbolically that means eternal life cause aerith is female christ.
@@JoyfulUniter even so that I still think she should die because is only adds so much more depth to her character and the tension between cloud and Sephiroth
I agree that I prefer the original to the remake, however I feel like the remake did SOME of the songs justice, I wish they did Aerith's theme (And her death) justice
Debirth didn't do any of the originals music justice at all. Plus they really fucked up the final scene in the game. It used to be so emotional but in debirth it's just ass. They basically said fuck you to the true ff7 fans with the demakes.
That's true, Rebirth is actually a great game however Aerith's death was ENTIRELY disappointing, I have a better idea on how the could have executed her death the way they wanted to do it while still staying true to the original but honestly at this point it would have been better for them to just actually remake the game rather than rebooting it under the alias of a remake. though the music isn't bad it definitely lacks in comparison to the original
I hope Rebirth sets up that Tifa is going to die, and that she has a new fate. But then stop on a dime and 180 the narrative by killing Aerith again and having her corpse mutate into JENOVA, just to spite us. It would be cruel, but it would be a moment to remember.
And its possible, because if Sephiroth knows about the future, he could knows that kill Tifa could brings him more benefits, like prevent that Cloud retrieves his original memories, avoiding that he can break away from his control. While that if Sephiroth spares Aerith, she won't return to the Planet, making her a lesser threat in the process.
I can still hear and feel every 'tink' as the materia bounces off each step into the abyss below. Soon to be followed by Aerith 😭😭😭😭
"The hardest thing about this job, is you can't always saves everybody."
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This was without doubt one of the most iconic and saddest moments in the videogames, because FF7 even gave us a false hope when Cloud barely managed to controlled himself to not strike Aerith down, making us feels a relieve. Only to that suddenly, our Aerith be cruelly murdered by Sephiroth, leaving us shocked, overwhelmed and very sad for this tragic outcome.
Seriously, this scene makes me even sheds tears 😢
RIP Aerith Gainsborough.
It was also the first time in a Video Game where the main protagonist’s love interest/leading lady actually dies
@@cloudshines812she unfortunately wasn't the leading love interest sorry buddy
@@kopoppopko2090 She’s ONE of them
I literally cannot decide between Tifa and Arieth 😭
(NO SPOILERS PLZ IM STILL PLAYING RN) I just got to the part where Cloud realizes he wasnt in first class solidger amd tifa helps him through those memories like poor cloud...
I THOUGHT AERITH WOULD RETURN 😭
I guess it's cloud and tifa!
My dad died last year on 9/27 and he was an RPG fan, with FFVII being one of his (and my) favorites. My brother gave me a little music box with this theme for Christmas last year and as soon as I heard those notes I broke down. This song is how loss feels.
I'm really sorry for your loss, I hope you're doing alright now.
@@Arig16 Thank you, time helps, that's for sure
Im really sorry for your loss. Thats a beautiful thoughtfull present. I think youve nailed it saying this song sounds like loss. Best way ive ever heard it described. Hope your doing the best you can ❤
Esepcially at the start of this theme 0:00-0:33, even when this isn't my first FF game, even when I don't experience these losses as you are, it still makes me sad regardless😭
Whenever I think of Aerith's theme, I usually imagine her death in that story beat of her theme.
As much as I don't want it to happen, I think we all need to accept that Aerith is sadly gonna die again in Rebirth.
The reaction of her party will make me cry for sure, Cloud not being able to hold his emotions and losing it while her friend is dead in his arms, Tifa running away from the scene in disbelief and Yuffie doing her best to hold her tears and crying in Cloud's arms.
Plus, both Sephiroth and Aerith is able to see the future when they'll both gonna die.
But in all likelyhood, Sephiroth in all possibilities is still going to kill Aerith the other way around her vision sadly😭
@@BigguBosu117 i just want to hear Cody say what about my pain?!
Possibly. Yet, to considers the defeat of the Whispers, its possible that this outcome was part of the master plan of Sephiroth.
And thats could implies that the main character that will die won't be Aerith, but will be Tifa, because of Aerith as Sephiroth knows the future, he knows that was Tifa who helped Cloud to retrieves his original memories, meaning that Sephiroth could considers kill Tifa to prevent this, and makes the ordeal for Cloud harder, especially as he won't get back his original memories so easily. Even, the trailer of Rebirth gave a possible hint of this, for the fact that Sephiroth was like trying to insinuates that Tifa is an imposter, as he apparently killed the true Tifa in Nibelheim, implying that Sephiroth could tries to turn Cloud against her, and after get rid Tifa to prevent that Cloud be free from his control.
While that in the case of Aerith, Sephiroth perhaps will spares her, to prevent that Aerith can return to the Planet, and become a greater threat for him. Adding that his last dialogue with Cloud in the final part of the Remake; "Seven seconds till the end, time enough perhaps", was like a possible sabotage of his future murder attempt on Aerith, to mentions the time that he need to stabbed her, to gives Cloud a "support" to saves Aerith.
At least as theory.
@@josecuestas7246 which makes sense for remake Sephiroth to kill Tifa because Aerith in the lifestream not only stopped the meteor for a brief moment until it crashes the planet from the original which Sephiroth summoned.
But also spiritually guides Cloud in AC consciously like a ghost along with Zack, motivating Cloud's will to kill Sephiroth despite his thoughts.
The only hole in this theory is that Aerith already restored Cloud's memory from the future near her house in remake, before they get inside Shinra at Jenova's lab where Tifa also restored Cloud's memory that Sephiroth is planning to get rid of.
And Tifa gained thr future memory after flinching the whisper harbringer in remake.
It is 2024 and you died once again for us. Thank you, Aerith.
ARE YOU READY FOR PAIN?!
Im 39 now. I first played FFVII when i was 15. I think i actually will die before the remake of this game comes to its conclusion 😢
Glad I'm not you, dying around 45 must suck. Or, no more thinking from you.
You still have time bro to enjoy FFVII remake.
If you plan to die around 45 yeah that would be the case
This was such an emotional moment. The bulid up, the utter shock, fear, tears, and fury; Cloud feeling strong emotion for the first time. The music swelling as Areis was put into the water; quieting as she sank... This was one of the few times a game has brought me to tears. 😢
A thing about this character theme, unlike most, it feels like it has movements. Dramatic major and minor apregios, the beautiful build up, and the swell to the F# minor. Then the phrase is resolved, only to begin another question before it loops. Truly, this theme is bulit different, meant to reflect and to hit the emotional core. And it sure has.
1:28 to 1:45 is the sad part of this ost
I know! It's also my favourite part of this song 😭😭
Spider-Man: I've been there before, Cloud.
RIP Gwen Stacy and Aerith Gainsborough.
Aeris... THIS CAN'T BE REAL!
When thia track played before you go to Shinra HQ, I thought it sounded nic2, but didn't pay it much attention. Then then you hear this plays during that infamous cutscene, and the subsequent dialogue between Cloud and Sephiroth and I could feel Cloud's sorrow as he angrily spoke to Sephiroth.
And then the Jenova LIFE battle starts, with this. I remember having Yuffie on my team during that battle. And seeing he cry on Cloud's shoulder after the battle didn't make me cry out loud, but I do remember shedding a manly tear. Only sadder death in the FF series IMO is Galuf's in FFV. Aerith's come as a close second.
Finally someone who talks about Galuf, underrated character and not respected enough.
@@noobdude5933 Galuf is still the saddest death in any FF IMO.
Rip Aerith Gainsboro
i still feel like i failed aerith.
At least Aerith doesn't die in the PS4 remake, and this touching song still plays sometimes in that game.
Aerith SHOULD die in the remake, even though she's my favourite character in the entire game her death is literally what saves the planet from being destroyed.
doesn't die *yet
@@Arig16 That's because humanity wasn't ready in that timeline. In the remake everything is different, cloud is going out of his way to help everyone he can he isn't ignoring them, this time the ultimate good will prevail they will change fate. My only question is how will they handle that thematically cause as you said aerith dying is an essential note in the play, if aerith doesn't die, symbolically that means eternal life cause aerith is female christ.
@@JoyfulUniter even so that I still think she should die because is only adds so much more depth to her character and the tension between cloud and Sephiroth
@@Arig16I feel like because they can kill the whispers and change fate that might mean she lives
Cette musique sert actuellement a endormir ma fille de 2 mois. FFVII a jamais le meilleur 👌
The original ost is way better than the remake.
I agree that I prefer the original to the remake, however I feel like the remake did SOME of the songs justice, I wish they did Aerith's theme (And her death) justice
Anyone ever question why she SANK? Don't dead bodies float? 😂
Debirth didn't do any of the originals music justice at all. Plus they really fucked up the final scene in the game. It used to be so emotional but in debirth it's just ass. They basically said fuck you to the true ff7 fans with the demakes.
That's true, Rebirth is actually a great game however Aerith's death was ENTIRELY disappointing, I have a better idea on how the could have executed her death the way they wanted to do it while still staying true to the original but honestly at this point it would have been better for them to just actually remake the game rather than rebooting it under the alias of a remake. though the music isn't bad it definitely lacks in comparison to the original
I hope Rebirth sets up that Tifa is going to die, and that she has a new fate. But then stop on a dime and 180 the narrative by killing Aerith again and having her corpse mutate into JENOVA, just to spite us.
It would be cruel, but it would be a moment to remember.
And its possible, because if Sephiroth knows about the future, he could knows that kill Tifa could brings him more benefits, like prevent that Cloud retrieves his original memories, avoiding that he can break away from his control.
While that if Sephiroth spares Aerith, she won't return to the Planet, making her a lesser threat in the process.
Dude you are a psychic (aside from the mutation)
@@Yoshimon_but_YT Perhaps