Crossing Those Hills - Final Fantasy IX Guitar Cover | Anton Betita

UPDATE: I have uploaded a newer version of this cover! Check it out here:
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EDIT: Chords for this arrangement are in the pinned comment. Thanks to Faris Razannafi for taking the time to figure it out and post it!
Have I mentioned how much I love the music of FF9? This is my 6th cover from that game's soundtrack, and it features an awesome FF9 themed shirt lol. If you watch carefully, you'll see the sunlight getting brighter as the video goes on. Such is the power of this beautiful song. It inspires even heavenly bodies such as the sun to shine brighter until it's TOO DARN BRIGHT ARGH - I knew I should've closed the blinds.
Anyway, enjoy! ^_^

[@farisfaikar_r]

OMG, I love this. Can you post the tabs for this... or at least the chords cause I can't find it anywhere. Edit: Nevermind, I listened to the chords myself. Here it is: // Capo on 3rd fret Intro: C Bb C Bb C Bb C Bb Verse: C Am F Em F C Dm G Em A Dm Fm C F C G C Am F Em F C Dm G Em A Dm Fm C F C C7 Chorus: F F G G Em Em A A Dm C Bb Gm Am F G Verse: C Am F Em F C Dm G Em A Dm Fm C F C C7 Chorus: F F G G Em Em A A Dm C Bb Gm Am F G Outro: C Am F Em F C Dm G Em A Dm Fm C F C C P.S. idk what to call the parts so I'll just call them intro, verse, chorus, outro Edit2: Thanks for the correction OP!

[@AntonBetita]

Hey thank you for taking the time to do this, your chords are actually impressively accurate. Just a couple things though! The chord after the 2nd Dm in the Verse is actually an F minor instead of F major, so the last line of the verse would be: Em A Dm Fm C F C C7 And in the chorus, the first chord of the last line is a G minor instead of G major, so that would make the last couple lines be: Dm C Bb Gm Am F G Other than those two minor (pun intended) things, everything else looks pretty much on point! I'm gonna go ahead and pin your comment to the top for now so everyone who wants to learn the chords can see it 😃

[@farisfaikar_r]

@@AntonBetita Thanks for the correction!

[@AntonBetita]

@@farisfaikar_r I wonder if the comment being pinned prevents it from being edited? I went ahead and unpinned it so you can try editing it again, hopefully it works. But if not, I'll probably still end up pinning it again since you got the edited version in the replies anyway lol

[@farisfaikar_r]

@@AntonBetita Looks like unpinning the comment works. The original comment is updated now!

[@AntonBetita]

@@farisfaikar_r Awesome, it has been re-pinned!

[@tiamat1628]

Omg... This is illegal, you used guitar alone and got every note on every instrument! 🥺

[@perrypierce6009]

Brother. The feeling this gives me is irreplaceable. This takes me to my childhood. I spent a hundred hours to beat ff9. All 4 of those discs. And the soundtrack from the game is incredible. There is no amount of credit I can give you that would be good enough. You are so talented and creative. Not one person has thumbs down this for a reason. Absolutely beautiful. I listened to all of your covers btw. I live ff9. And I very casually play guitar. So I really appreciate yo ur talent. Amazing.

[@violetsarenotblue2877]

Well apparently one person has by now lol. Honestly Idk what their problem is haha. I love it!

[@Dukkyjames200]

So well put sir, I always come back to this slice of heaven and I’m always happy when I hear it 😊

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

What a lovely comment! Brings a tear to my eye. Tears of joy. Agreed. Anton is amazing!

[@AdamEmond]

I'm 3 years late, but such is the timelessness of FFIX. Excellent.

[@Fuchsia_tude]

Black Mage Village but every other beat is missing

[@tatsumaki091]

thats one of a kind cover kupo.

[@chibipantheon5772]

Ffix is my fav ff and this was very emotional to me 😭

[@aprilbrown7748]

I love this so much, If I can mod IX for the PC I'm going to replace the original track with this and spend even more time exploring Gaia. Thank you for making such a beautiful cover.

[@JonathanKoops]

It’s really difficult to cover some of Uematsu’s original scores to capture all of the notes, sounds, rhythms, but you do it flawlessly and it shows! I can’t wait to hear what else you’ve got! I love that Uematsu was your inspiration! The first song I ever learned on piano was Treno.

[@AntonBetita]

Thank you. Treno sounds like a nightmare to learn on piano! That's impressive for your first song. It was one of the most challenging arrangements I've made on guitar too!

[@SuperJony90]

Are you god? Cause this is heaven

[@AntonBetita]

No. If you're looking for god, that would be Nobuo Uematsu 😁

[@MetalthinkerYT]

I cannot understand why you have so little followers because your music is absolutely fantastic. Yes, Uematsu is a god, but you took that god's work and adapted it and completed it fantastically with such a taste.

[@robocroakie2649]

Dude, as a guitarist myself, you are clean as fuck. Dope ass cover, can't wait to dig into more of your stuff. Cheers.

[@user-co4ld8fb8o]

Got damn this made me tear up

[@lunarisyoutube]

Bro let’s see... Your hunter rank is... GOD.

[@flipparty8533]

1:07 Holy hell, truly amazing.

[@Brunders08]

got to say, would quite happily listen to this for half hour while out in the countryside....amazing work

[@IceSwagBiscuits]

This was incredible! I love this song, and you definitely did it justice. Amazing.

[@AntonBetita]

Thank you so much!

[@revelations-420]

Your playing is incredible. Such a beautiful arrangement from one of the best game soundtracks ever. Your videos are criminally under-viewed. Have you ever considered making a Patreon and creating tabs or lessons? I'm sure many people would be glad to support your playing. Anyway thanks so much for sharing these wonderful songs.

[@jdhathrisen]

You smashed it. I'm thinking of having this piece as the music that plays while I sign my marriage certificate for my wedding, as FFIX has been my favourite game for more than twenty years.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

The man said ff9 was his magnum opus of sound tracks. You're only helping him feel that way even more with sick covers like this. Seriously he should see this!

[@Ekatoi]

My guy. You inspire me, I've never heard guitar playing like yours. I got a guitar because of you!

[@patgreen3534]

One of the coolest things I've ever heard. Fantastic job

[@violetsarenotblue2877]

I'm in love with this

[@Konqy]

I can't believe how good this is. Thank you for reminding me of childhood.

[@Garnet327]

God, this is gold! Thank you so much for this cover. When I start learning guitar, you'll definitely be my inspiration.

[@CubaNectie]

Videos such as this remind me why FFIX is one of the best games ever made. I could just sit and listen the sound track for an eternity. great stuff, thanks for this.

[@mahsheenman]

The buildup and drum beat to the "chorus" 👏 😍

[@yossyluther5610]

This is heavenly music

[@dankiepoo5673]

beautiful beautiful song, a wondrous adventure that's sure to bring many beautiful melodies of life

[@joeridgechua]

Listening to FF9 guitar covers takes my mind to the Spanish Basque countryside.

[@sal6603]

Far and away the best cover I've heard of this song on KZbin. Reminds me of John Fahey.

[@salvo27]

I found this cover after searching for the OST and after I've listened it 2 times I listened it more thanks to KZbin suggesting me it again in the homepage. Really really great cover,I applaude you for it.This is one my favorite musics in the franchise.

[@erikm9768]

Damn, this is an amazing arrangement :O my new favorite on YT!!

[@AntonBetita]

Thank you! It's one of tte most enjoyable to play arrangements I have. Glad you like it!

[@ThePixelDreams]

This is sick! It would fit in so well in FFXV with the 'country' vibe some of the games' earlier tracks have.

[@jakerae4445]

I actually can't stop listening to this 😄

[@totto5765]

just discovered this cover, it's absolutely beautiful holy wow

[@PeaceMak3r91]

This deserves way more views

[@TomMcGrathillustration]

Amazing. Hadn't heard anyone do a cover of this track before, and you absolutely killed it. Had to stop what I was doing to give it my full attention because I couldn't believe it was that good. Keep it up!

[@ItalianAvalanche]

This is really incredible. It made me remember all the different times and places in my life that I've played this game and all the different people who I've played it with. Your rendition is beautiful. Thank you for this.

[@TioSalsaTV]

I'm commuting and dancing. Thanks!

[@scaf_007vs3]

An underrated song and this was just awesome!!! 👌👏🙌

[@thegoodgeneral]

Holy crap. Your FF9 arrangements/performances are out of this world. So much joy and love in your playing.

[@NiceDoh]

My fav song ff9 ilove this cover

[@DerUserX]

Always a good decision to binge listen to your music, especially the Final Fantasy and ESPECIALLY the FF9 tracks. You rock.

[@dimitriosgladio059]

Amazing!!! My favorite overworld theme!!!

[@billhighwind]

One of my favorite FF tunes. I like your cover, its very unique. The percussive strumming is fresh.

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Truly beautiful. Thank you!

[@ShaneyCrotty]

My new daily channel for when I'm working from home, thanks so much Anton

[@LoenHarvest]

Seriously amazing cover! Guitar seems like such a perfect fit; can just imagine a moogle playing with Zidane and co walking into the sunset.

[@AntonBetita]

Thank you! I can't help but think of the overworld moogle getting pissed off if you call it too many times without actually using its features. "I'm sharpening my knife, kupo" 😂

[@curtisprater726]

Fantastic work! Im trying to just figure out the melody notes and you've got a while arrangement. I love this so much

[@RyuDaBurninator]

My jaw has packed its bags and moved to the floor. Bravo.

[@letaz6859]

Amazing! I loved this version. Really Thank you guy

[@curagaifrit6829]

You really did such a great job man. You earned all the praise youre getting. As a musician myself, i respect what you did here. 10 out of 10

[@feafeafeaify]

Fantastic. Are you ever going to make tabs for your arrangements? FFIX ones especially

[@CraigPeds1]

tbh you just cant tab this kinda music. Its a play style with a melody behind it.

[@aguy463]

@@CraigPeds1 well you can tab this music, it'd take time but it's not like it can't be documented or anything

[@curagaifrit6829]

@@CraigPeds1 you can absolutely tab this...

[@soundquilt3915]

@@CraigPeds1 lmao... ok

[@ReizokoRyu]

Fantastic work, man!

[@sm2716]

Nostalgia...

[@gene_schwartz]

It's perfect. Brings a tear to my eye!

[@nolongerinuse488]

Great arrangement!

[@tn0wl361]

Wow! I don't know what song shows your insane amount of talent more; this or jesters of the moon. Needless to say, you shocked me again! The way you played this would confuse someone if they were told it was done on one instrument! Bravo, sir. Bravo.

[@AntonBetita]

Thank you! For sure Jesters of the Moon was harder to learn and play. Honestly Treno was even harder lol. But I like the thought of this one confusing people as to whether or not it's played with one instrument xD haha

[@Duhemsounds]

You have a very beautiful playing, great cover :)

[@PowDJoke]

Amazing as always man ! Fantastic work !

[@justinmcguffee7760]

This is great, love it!

[@andrefsc]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@RavenMae93]

Literally the best and most genuine cover I've found to date. The nostalgia here is wild

[@fhatsk8er]

Needed a calming song before bed and stumbled upon this gem! The finger picking style fits the mood of the song so well. Sweet moogle shirt too!

[@Martin-jk2ng]

Great selection from my favorite FF. Thank you!

[@chrismuratore4451]

This was fantastic, friend. The power of the soundtrack of IX is indeed great. Keep jamming =)

[@330gamescom]

Wow! So good!

[@Helixw]

Amazing!! Love your style and all your FFIX covers!

[@derangeddiligence]

Alright...I'm hooked. I've gone from Jesters of the Moon to Rose of May and now here and bro...you are now one of my favorite guitarists. I thought I hit the end-all with Daisuke Minamizawa and FF tributes but I was friggin' wrong! Keep it up, man! Your stuff is AMAZING!

[@christopherpatterson4851]

Another nice cover!!!

[@pe_jota_]

Nice cover 👏🏼 love it

[@segovs]

Beautiful.

[@NGEvangeliman]

Wow this is so well played!

[@blackorback1260]

Your covers are godly. This is my favourite so far 😁

[@thelightknight8165]

FANTASTIC !

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@thedoopus]

Woooah, this is amazing!! Fantastic work, giving life to some of my favourite music too

[@marie-chantalebeaulieu6554]

I LOVE your riff, this is so original and Genius!!! Thank you so much you inspire me!!!!

[@STLwildlifeArt]

excellent work

[@GarfiekdKartGo]

Oh my god this made me emotional. I love it❤️

[@bvdiggy3126]

This is beautiful. You have a new sub ❤️

[@mutedmathamatician]

This is incredible man. My favorite ff

[@skippertheeyechild6621]

Your playing is excellent. Brilliant arrangement.

[@JoejamesNT]

Great rendition! Like your t-shirt too

[@mrs.specksynder970]

absolutely amazing, dude, I can't believe how good this is.

[@Piper_of_Hamelin]

This is excellent! Thank you for loving FFIX and for sharing your work with us. Cheers! -Robert

[@Kev-O33]

Beautiful version of this song

[@lucasptj]

Brother, cannot express the feeling...just amazing. Thank you, keep going, PLEASE!!

[@alejandrofurio2685]

Wow... It really moves me to tears. Probably my favorite game in the entire world, and one of the best game soundtracks I've ever heard, listening your rendition is overwhelming. So beautiful 🤍

[@StefanoMaglovsky]

wow - no words

[@orion7558]

My friend, what you do with that instrument is some of the best guitar work I've ever seen 👏 🎉🎉 🎆 🎇 👏

[@ozivillanueva122]

love this very much

[@pmm349]

majestic

[@stevesutton1052]

I follow a couple guitarists that do final fantasy covers, one of whom do a book/CD of them. If you did a guide on your particular arrangement dude it would have to sell! Best I've heard and would love to learn it myself

[@fatihfajral]

Crossing Those Hills

[@chrusader5134]

Final Fantasy IX is the best one

[@mateuspenteado7254]

Very good! Hugs from Brazil!

[@Roarkady]

wow wow wow wow WOW!

[@Skibreezy]

Damn perfect!

[@rafaelmorozeski]

Amazing...