Faraway Promise from Xenogears - Solo Guitar

[@JohnnyDarko01]

"Music is a mysterious thing... Sometimes, it makes people remember things that they do not expect. Many thoughts, feelings, memories... things almost forgotten... Regardless of whether the listener desires to remember them or not...”

[@sonkeschumann5471]

by Citan -lets Fei and Elly consume mutated human flesh, despite knowing where it comes from, even telling Fei to remember that he ate it moments before they find out what it is- Uzuki E.C. 9998

[@belenferreyra2739]

Best game of my life :'c

[@iheartdonut]

@@belenferreyra2739 Same here, brother. Been playing and collecting for about 30 years, and have never found a game that touched me quite like Xenogears.

[@bhoqeem1975]

I played this game when I was 23, in 1998. Now, 20 years later, it's still able to bring onions to my eyes. That says something about your guitar skills. Thank you for playing it wonderfully.

[@jowyschwarz313]

Wah keren bro, main lg dong

[@AlessandroTheCynical]

"I will live until the end of this world, and if this world doesn't come to an end, i will destroy it with my own hands"

[@TjenTang]

This is the most accurate and clean rendition of this I've ever seen. And I am so grateful for it

[@daryldenied4354]

still come back to this song every now and then, thank you for uploading this

[@nihilblade2663]

Please know that wherever you are, you're composition of this piece has lived with me, and I now play it for my son. Thank you KabukiBear. Thank you for your gift to this world.

[@kabukibear]

That's very kind of you to say and I'm so glad that a whole new generation is getting to enjoy this music! That was my hope in creating these arrangements. This comment made and otherwise terrible day a bit brighter, so thank you as well. :)

[@QuyNguyen0]

You bring so much joy to all of us, @kabukibear. Thank you.

[@houndstoothdinosaur]

I've been playing guitar for a long time but never learned any classical guitar pieces. Your arrangement of this piece inspired me to try a new style. Thank you so much for the tabs and for the beautiful performance :)

[@mikeakaspike]

I've played just about all of the great rpgs of the 90s, the ones that used to be good.. and xenogears is one that I know will be amazing from what I've heard and one day when I want the same feeligns I got from playing chrono cross, I'll finally put this one under my belt.... in the meantime, your music makes me feel the nostalgia without even playing the game. Which I think is somewhat extraordinary, and of course justin, as usual you did great. Keep all the stuff coming.

[@deeroberts8090]

I downloaded this on YT and listen when things are rough, or I'm feeling pensive.

[@Vic9mm]

this is beautiful kabuki im glad you decided to redo this one and upload it. thumbs up an faved : )

[@silpheedTandy]

god, hearing you play this makes me start to get all weepy..

[@tuyenk.nguyen6400]

22 yrs later still play this beautiful game. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece. Not sure if you’ve played the game but you played it so good that it brings me back to my teen yrs.

[@noromanaoto]

I love this song. everyday I listen. your playing makes me feel comfortable and a littel bit lonely but it's on a good way. thank you δ

[@Kentex84]

Sooo awesome, that track is soo heart-touching and gives me soo many emotions, the original track almost makes me drop a tear, and you played it perfect, if not better. Thanks for sharing such a awesome cover!

[@Heiharu]

Watching your videos always inspires me to keep picking up the guitar

[@philosophicalbraps1975]

You killed this track, man! Please keep these videos coming!

[@samuelaquino3823]

This guy is my hero.

[@seth4402]

Great performance. Thanks for the tab link. Learned the song also.

[@jkimva703]

This is the most beautiful and saddest song. It’s just so sad. Great job, sounds just as good if not better than the music box

[@TheLunarLegend]

Love this song, don't know why but just makes ya wanna cry, even if you have no idea why. Beautiful piece, and beautifully done.

[@peensteen]

never fails to bring tears

[@Eastarpy]

When i here these music of great games that will never get the recognition they deserve, it makes me want to be young again sitting on my PS1 playing these games!

[@Wanderer1313]

That's why I love music from Xenogears. It has an amazing soundtrack filled with emotional music to fit every mood. Excellent job on capturing that emotion with your playing!

[@kabukibear]

@Wanderer1313 Agreed. It is one of my all time favorite game soundtracks. I love all things Mitsuda, but this holds a special place in my heart.

[@ranaadnanm]

Thanks to your tabs, I finally learned to play this properly, after two days of practice. Now off to practice "Emotions", which is going to be a bit of a challenge for me, since I'm only a beginner. Once again, thank you for the great tabs.

[@JohnBoy82287]

Absolutely flawless my man.

[@johnmikegreen]

This performance is just insanely beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing back some wonderful memories for me!

[@silenttermsX]

officially putting that in my list of things to learn

[@jfrancisbf]

Xenogears, to me, still remains one of Squaresofts ultimate masterpieces alongside Chrono Trigger. Nostalgia has hit me hard tonight. 3 3 3

[@Max1337_]

Excellent. Great song from my favorite game of all time. Thank you for uploading this.

[@Blaisem]

Well in the game this song was always used in emotionally wistful moments. My favorite song in the game because it was always in the most moving parts. Your guitar playing does it justice :)

[@Kiz01]

yesss i've been waiting for you to do this one. definitely one of my favs

[@slizzardman]

Indeed. What blows my mind is that if anyone ever makes a game that hase those three things AND the graphics, it would be an all time best seller... yet there seems to be no plans to ever make such a game!

[@Phitoland]

wow!!! seco maestro, thanks for share this masterpiece... such of nostalgia, and you played almost perfect, congrats :)

[@Avarion999]

This made me cry. Liked and fav'd.

[@kagereaver]

Sounds awesome dude! It's rainy out and I'm actually about to play on my classical also. It's always fun! :D

[@MakenX5]

Dawg, you're makin' me cry! Mad skills.

[@nicktaxidermy]

hey, this is delightful. it's something that this song needed. thank you.

[@Celestias07]

So much emotion

[@Rosamune]

Still enjoying this video in 2020!

[@peensteen]

still makes me tear up

[@chrischandra5207]

I never expected this piece would be so calming and...sad like this on a guitar. Nevertheless, thank you for making me all weepy with this great rendition of yours :)

[@chaos7775]

OMG you touch my emotion my tears just fall down remembering my childhood dreams

[@tassiogomes]

just beautiful...

[@jayeha]

I was hoping someday you'd record this song, I've always enjoyed this arrangement =D

[@NyuKurodaze]

Wow.. this is really awesome

[@MrOnionDip]

Wow, Sounds just like it should. Amazing.

[@prplxd23]

beautiful.

[@sinfonia11]

beautiful

[@shiunsai671]

woohoo that's two recent one's, and they're both from Xenogears!~The song for me evokes a sentiment of loneliness, but also a sense of hope and nostalgia. XGears ftw! Requesting (if you're up to it) the upbeat "Flight!" ahahahah...

[@inuyashaspet]

@kabukibear woohoo! you'd better record your next song with it! And while we're at it, lemme just say that I'm glad you're doing more Mitsuda songs. Was never a fan of Gears, but C.Cross and X.Saga are the BEST.

[@Meatblasting]

Thank you for the tabs

[@liocean9636]

Thank you. Amazing.

[@Fusakiri]

loneliness, I agree. I also think it makes you just focus on something or someone important to you ya know? you can see it an picture it in your head, but you cant reach it..

[@rayquazax3]

So nice! I love this song.

[@KingOfCarrotflowers]

I don't know what to say...To hear it transcribed so well makes me glad...makes me want to improve my own skills....However, I'm likewise met with sadness...then again, that was the composer's purpose in all this yeah?

[@somebodyfixmyinternet]

Beautiful transcription. I've been trying to transcribe a version with artificial harmonics to emulate the music box, but I think I'll just play yours instead. This brings back memories...

[@dunkalars1]

Ooh. so good. thank you. Finally a good bard.

[@LegibleScribbles]

this is great! i love it!

[@ExTear]

Beautiful :) Congratulation on your new webcam. XD

[@khmergod]

well played, sir

[@henryocq]

very nature just like the original song,sweet tone,great playing

[@PoPo-qp8zq]

Amazing

[@kagereaver]

@kabukibear Sorry for the late reply but Thx ill check it out! I have been practicing on some other pieces. Trying to get Frog's theme down from Chrono Trigger lol. I love that game! But ya ill check it out for sure,I usually check your vids and its awesome that you also have tabs!!.

[@Salamando]

I haven't heard the source before, but I like it!

[@Oliver_Koppert]

Magical

[@mokubunshinnojutsu]

yes, it is sadness and loneliness. ohhh the pain.....

[@khmergod]

lol funny convo. on topic, great playing, really love the sound

[@egey47]

HOLY GOD MAN THANKS!!

[@Rh1thmz]

this woulda made nice "the end" screen music haha sounds great!

[@smoothcriminalex]

Wow, great job! You should be on the Cried arranged album!

[@cristianolissone1996]

Amazing..

[@kabukibear]

@kagereaver nice, check out Nottinghamshire Map. Great, sad piece to play on a rainy day. Maybe I'm biased, I recorded it when it was raining but still. XD

[@dziert]

Отличное исполнение, спасибо!

[@jbusterx]

this is making me want to attach new guitar strings to my guitar so i can play this piece

[@Fai2012]

Yes there is a bit of loneliness, but not in a sad way because it's also mixed with a sense of hope. Almost like there is a certain faraway dream that can reach one day.

[@Warguyver]

Awesomeness! And you use the same capo as me =O

[@TheCharlyHorse]

Well, HereWeGoSteelers is really racist, and this video is sweet. I'm doing classical guitar for college (my audition pieces are Etude 2 from Carcassi's guitar studies Op 60 or something and La Grima by Tarregá) and you, sir, are awesome. rockin the nails, too, I see :P

[@blindmagi]

@kabukibear Hey, you know he just came out with an orchestrated Xenogears album called Myth, yeah? The only problem is that it's too short, and it would have been awesome if he included more songs. As you're a Mitsuda fan, I thought I'd tell ya--in case you weren't already aware.

[@khmergod]

So that means you grew up during the Golden Age of JRPG. When storyline, memorable characters, and emotional soundtracks mattered. Now it's just graphics, fps, and money.

[@yorch0710]

I will following your next song. you are my teacher....

[@flush_entity]

@mikeakaspike yeah.. chrono cross is amazing.. everytime i hear any of the tracks from CC, makes me wanna play it again.

[@falayyou]

hit every note

[@addinyp]

whoa... you are trully pro.. i hope Tale of Destiny 2 cover from you

[@TheCharlyHorse]

@MyLife4Urs thank you!! haha

[@Arthirias]

Hey, if you ever get a chance, play Grafh's theme. Thanks for the music man!

[@kabukibear]

@Wanderer1313 Yeah, it's one of my favorite soundtracks.

[@auriplane]

Pretty!!

[@inuyashaspet]

Hey did you get your new guitar yet? Can't wait to see how you sound.

[@TheMagnificentGman]

I'm not crying it's my allergies 😢

[@Lateralus8808]

Perfect man, do you have a tab?

[@CleverDjembe]

Yea, it's sad... so am I

[@SamWCZ]

很赞！！！thumb up

[@kabukibear]

@inuyashaspet Yep, it's sitting right next to me. :D

[@jbusterx]

do you think you can come up with lost broken shards video

[@jfrancisbf]

You pulled at my strings. =..3 3

[@SuperSasquatch777]

He obviously lifts.

[@kabukibear]

@Sowa07 As cliche' as it is to say, practice makes perfect. The only way to get better is to put in the time. :)

[@FieryFingers93]

Do u have the music to this piece? I'm working on crafting a music box with this piece on the scroll. Or perhaps tabs? Thanks!

[@JohnnyDarko01]

what are you up to these days Justin? :) Hope everything is good