FF4 Orchestral Remix: "Into the Darkness I Venture Alone"

[@haiuindo_ryka2581]

That drawing of Tellah is amazing.

[@TheJoeAnderson666]

yeah that is unbelievable

[@mrbabluep]

It iz 💜

[@natebroadus8474]

You took the words out of my mouth. It makes me want to buy an SNES and dust off my old copy of FFII (FFIV for the rest of the world).

[@drumjod]

I love it when the top comment is exactly what I want to say so I can just click like instead of typing :) Definitely worth adding that the music is absolutely fantastic as well.

[@suburbanindie]

It looks like Marc Maron in 30 years

[@Euquila]

Tellah is definitely up there with Raistlin, Gandalf, Vivi, and Dumbledore as the coolest magic dudes.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Agreed! Good choices! Gandalf is like the ultimate, platonic magic guy! The others are all facets of his complete crystal, I say!

[@redtram08]

Raistlin is such a dick though.

[@Tyfloon]

Gandalf is one with the all, the first lightwarrior!

[@Barbe]

Not really.

[@roberthornibrook6344]

He's the only playable character in FFIV that really dies though.

[@kuroikenshi7878]

FF4 was my first RPG game and I instantly fell in love with the story, character, and music. This was back in 1991 and it will always have a special place in my heart!

[@johnathonroberts8200]

FFIV was criminally underrated. Great work on this!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. :)

[@EvieCorwell]

Was it? FF IV is one of the most widely acclaimed games in the series, is largely responsible for the series becoming more story-focused and it got a full 3D remake, which even FF VI didn't get.

[@Dinosaurs_with_laser_guns]

Maybe by the young ones that only has played the FF VII remake. But for me it’s the best game in the series.

[@LordKaiser003]

I like that artwork of Sage Tellah.

[@magnawaves]

Spoony bards just can't withstand the majesty of Tellah

[@pullcounter79]

Beautiful. Love the artwork. It's how Tellah would look when Cecil and Rydia first meet him in the waterway cave.

[@Zopharlol]

This channel is criminally underrated.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. :O

[@FeiCaShComenta]

"I'm the guardian of Mist, You shall not pass"

[@osrevad]

I'm here because the new Lord of the Rings show has a track called "The Stranger" that reminded me of this theme, so I searched for an orchestrated version, and this one is the best by far! Love it! You absolutely understand the way this waltz ebb and flows, sways and builds.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks so much! The original is one of my favourite Uematsu tracks of all time!

[@mross6116]

I'm glad you came back to this song. As you know, 4 was my first real venture into the series and still holds as my favorite soundtrack. I used to go around humming the songs and eventually started learning them on my recorder. Later on on life, I was stuck driving in a blizzard. Took me roughly 5 hours to go 14 miles. This song came on when the blinding snow was falling on my windshield. I could barely see 15 feet in front of me. I always felt like this song would go well with a snowy scene and that confirmed it. Now anytime I'm out in the snow I love to have this song playing. You did a fantastic job. Getting a new song notification is like getting a present. I've never been disappointed and don't believe I ever will be.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Very cool story. ^_^ Thanks!

[@scodybee]

Magnificent! I always found it strange how something could sound so eerie and beautiful at the same time. There isn't a spoony bard in the land who could come close to topping this.

[@ian_snyder]

I love this song, too! You definitely gave it a Danny Elfman vibe, which is awesome. I'm up for as many covers of this as you wish :D

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you!

[@Robert_Shmigelsky]

I would love to see someone reimagine FF4 as a movie or tv series. More potential than Amazon Lord of the Rings.

[@RebeccaETripp]

This is the dream!

[@AMcGrath82]

You know... I think this might just be my favorite song by Uematsu as well. I have many, but I always have felt this one is underrated. Props.

[@kaihyalgia2089]

Wow! This one digs deep into my being.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much! :o

[@Grubbbee]

1 listener is still under Zeromus' mind control evidently.

[@kairon156]

sheash. I forget how awesome FF4 music is. I'm getting tingles just listening to it.

[@RebeccaETripp]

^_^ Thank you. FF4 is what made me decide to compose songs.

[@kairon156]

@@RebeccaETripp That's really cool. Do you make original JRPG style music? I can barely read notes on a keyboard and translate them let alone play music. But I've always been amazed by people who can make gorgeous music like this.

[@Grubbbee]

Thanks for this. Your musical masterpiece and the painting go so well together. I don't know how much work goes into making this but you are talented and I'm grateful for people like you that share their gifts.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks! ^^

[@nin10dohgirl16]

R.I.P. Tellah :( Sweet remix!

[@theuniversedoesntcare]

...

[@amac0190]

Of all the tracks you've recreated, this is the one that really brought me back to the game. Fantastic job. Keep up the good work!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks!

[@jasonball3496]

I saw "Final Fantasy 4" and went "Eh, not usually my cup of tea" but then saw "favorite track ever" and figured I'd see what the fuss was about. Yeah, I think I'd like more of this tea now. ;)

[@RebeccaETripp]

Hehe! Well, I'm chuffed! Here is more tea for you: img2.goodfon.su/wallpaper/big/3/44/blyudce-limony-chashka-chay.jpg

[@jasonball3496]

RebeccaETripp Thanks!

[@h.p.7992]

Ohhh, impeccable taste! I remember the hours spent trudging through caves in FF4 as a kid. The soothing tune made it all so much easier.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Yeah! It encourages us to explore further!

[@lukeanderson3603]

You are very talented. You know exactly what made this song good and you enhanced it while adding your own flavor that doesn't spoil the original taste. Thank you for making this!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much! ^_^

[@JackSprattDaBat]

Very good! Best version I've come across

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much! :D

[@logansorenssen]

It's hard to overstate how much FF4 and FF6 affected the worlds of my imagination. This piece is a big part of that. Thanks for the excellent rendition here!

[@RebeccaETripp]

You plucked the words directly out of my soul, verbatim!

[@rainfeather2997]

...the sheer amazing of this piece is reminding me that I've never finished FFIV. It's got that feeling of just slowly walking through a cave somewhere, weapon out, ready in case something jumps out of the shadows... it also fits the blah weather we've got for the next few days- stalled-out system dropping showers and clouds outside with no chance of sun until Monday or Tuesday... At least I have your music to brighten my day, yeah? :) Great job on this one!

[@RebeccaETripp]

:D You made me smile. Thanks. ^^

[@alexeiharp7676]

Your work is always inspiring, it's like discovering a hidden part of final fantasy universe, congrats

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much! ^_^

[@nonoctoro4933]

So much memories of this game ... I should replay it *_on the DS_* .

[@Bulbonius]

Wow this is something else. Fantastic job!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks!

[@FrankNormandy]

I feel utterly amazed by the intricate beauty and mysteriousness of this remix. Every note and nuance you got right and hit the right spots in me 😊

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much, Frank! It really means a lot to me when people take the time to listen closely like you did.

[@michaelf9664]

Love it. The combo makes this a beautifully complex, fully fleshed labor of love. Your opening comments are adorable, btw.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much!

[@rashid2898]

Good job ff4 is my favorite FF title :)

[@TheCreepypro]

I don't blame you for doing this song multiple times it is probably one of the most beautiful in the entire franchise and I listen to it and remixes of it on the regular this version is pretty good I'll have to track down the other two cause I want to hear what else you have done with it I'm even more glad this song exists now that I know it inspired you to become the wonderful musician you are

[@RebeccaETripp]

I was listening to this when I discovered that I needed to be a composer/arranger. The other versions are a much older/simpler rendering of this same arrangement, a movement in the FF4 medley, and a live piano performance.

[@TheCreepypro]

@@RebeccaETripp sounds good to me!

[@astralbuddha]

Yes, yes, yes! One of my all time favorite songs of the franchise. All of the songs you mentioned are up there with it as well.. Haha awesome!!

[@RebeccaETripp]

I guess we have similar taste. ^^

[@Turbo852]

Wow, this was wonderful! I definitely felt some goosebumps during a few parts!

[@RebeccaETripp]

:D Thanks!

[@Geekanomicon]

M'lady! This is one of my favorite pieces from my favorite game. And your make of it made me sprint home to add it to my writing list. Your knight has a true heartened smile upon his face.

[@RebeccaETripp]

[@adrienfins7468]

I like it very much. I often listened to the album Celtic Moon when I was younger and your music reminds me the feeling of this theme. Also your cover gives something new and interesting :)

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I've spent the last decade listening to Celtic Moon. ^^

[@RebeccaETripp]

***** Yes. It's a gorgeous song.

[@RebeccaETripp]

***** Yeah, I knew about that, actually. It's extremely sad.

[@Aurachan787]

Beautiful cover! It definitely shows that this is your favorite!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks. ^_^ Yeah, this song is so important to me!

[@vietbond]

This is really fantastic. Thank you for taking me back.

[@RebeccaETripp]

^_^ It was my pleasure. Thank you!

[@neomandalore7509]

This one IS excellent. I don't know that I can pick a favorite, but Mystic Forrest from FFVI is just incredible.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Yes! That might be my #2. Thanks!

[@jimiseverus]

Daaaaamn! the nostalgia is overpower!

[@Sparkbomber]

=D You can feel your love for this piece. It evokes so many fond memories too. Though, being honest, I played the SNES game FF Mystic Quest long before FF4. And I'd love to see you tackle that OST sometime too. And more Undertale. And- *goes on for an hour and a half, changing your free time's eta to 2299* =P Naw, but seriously, I love it when you share a piece you've put so much heart in to. No matter if its your fourth, or fiftieth iteration of the theme.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks so much, once more. ^_^

[@Jason75913]

listening to this awesome remix again

[@RebeccaETripp]

^_^ Glad you liked it that much!

[@augustuscb]

I smile when I read your description. Surely you feel wonder and wistfulness; you express it in all that you do. An anticipation, a "looking forward," a hope. Never let it become snowed under by shadow. Want God and hate the darkness outside more and more. Do not let the dark choke the life out of you. Travel into the darkness through to the end, and you will find light. "Aim at heaven, and you will get earth 'thrown in': aim at earth and you will get neither." (C. S. Lewis)

[@RebeccaETripp]

Very well put, Augustus. :)

[@Ultra_James__T]

That painting of Tellah, whilst amazing, looks like the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - the dictator of Iran. It’s the beard, nose, facial features and the pose.

[@RebeccaETripp]

How unfortunate!

[@MDXDMusic]

Love this song! Really love the nuances of this arrangement, very controlled! :D:D

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. ^_^v

[@RicoLen1]

This is really good. I've gotten so used to hearing the Celtic Moon version of this song, I'd almost forgotten this was one of my very favorite songs in the entire series when you just listen to the OST. I like the Celtic Moon version but it really loses something in the re-arrangement. I love that you seem to have focused on what was lost in that arrangement. I read in your description that Mt. Ordeals & Mt. Koltz are two more of your favorites. As soon as I'm done here I hope to find those two songs covered by you as well!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. ^_^ I did do them!

[@Grounded-Healer]

Floods my mind with ecstasy! I wonder if the book Tellah has there is the secret to Meteo.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Possibly, yeah! Maybe it's a monster manual?

[@Grounded-Healer]

or maybe it reveals the location of all the crystals..

[@nickkelley9204]

This might be your best yet! :'D

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks!

[@AndrewMelt]

This melody comes from the eden :D Amazing remix again :)

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. :')

[@tonycostello6864]

You're very talented! This is great!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks! ^^

[@Derrick2shot]

Awesome. Out of all, it reminds me of the Sealed cave most

[@RebeccaETripp]

Yeah! There are some strong memories there!

[@kyohamashi]

Excellent work, as always! :D

[@bitter-bit]

Underrated song and produced beautiful by you!!!!!

[@OualiAbdelkader]

Well done, I felt like I'm watching disney 90eens movies!

[@StuffedVulture]

You don't need to make excuses. Into the Darkness can't be covered too many times.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Haha! Understood.

[@pyrodisc414]

I love the drawing of Tellah The remix is a banger too

[@marcoesposito5734]

There is always room for improvement, and as your skills increase, its natural to take some time and add to your favourite work. Let us go Into the Darkness a hundred times more, because you make it a better experience each time!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you so much, Marco! ^_^

[@avzarathustra6164]

Beautiful.

[@KGhaleon]

This is the theme for every RPG player.

[@Tribulator]

I get a creepy feeling looking at that Tellah photo. I keep expecting him to come out of there at any moment.

[@RebeccaETripp]

He comes and goes. :)

[@divinerydia8765]

Awesome remix

[@jrod1382]

Wow this version is beautiful and I love the picture of Tellah.I hope you are well Rebecca.I was thinking of you and I hope you relax and heal well.Try aromas like lavender and/or Jasmine to soothe your stress.Also deep breathes could help too.Ease your mind and heart.Take care hon :)

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you.

[@jrod1382]

RebeccaETripp you're most welcome and rose and violet huh? Lol..Those are very good aromas for relaxation and stress relief.Slowly but surely you'll recover and you'll be back to your normal self again.Much health to you hon

[@ProfessorQBert]

This is a great track.

[@EnergiA854]

The harp is so beautiful!!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. ^_^

[@jeffg5917]

imgur.com/gallery/7xpHUkA I ended my previous FFIV DnD campaign, and I'm running it all over again. Next session they should be fighting Scar

[@shokmusic_AC]

This is beautiful!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks! ^^

[@7markhunter]

I am venturing into the misty caverns with abandon. Your skills are to be commended, and are as such.

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you.

[@fuxan]

Harry Potter vibes

[@kevinstachovak8842]

Let me metaphorically encapsulate this song and title. All I have left now are a job, a tent, my two little dogs and a shotgun and some katanas. I will survive, save money, and thrive. Into the darkness!

[@mjkittredge]

It's funny, when I was a kid playing this, my mom overheard it from another room and said it was her favorite track. She asked what I was doing and I told her I was lost in a cave. She said she'd be happy to be lost in a cave if it had this music

[@RebeccaETripp]

That's beautiful! I love it! Mum was partial to the Spirit Temple song from Ocarina of Time when I was a kid!

[@mjkittredge]

@@RebeccaETripp have you remixed that one too?

[@donavonvful]

thank you rebecca ..👏👏

[@RebeccaETripp]

:D

[@elmalloc]

Best.

[@ofon2000]

So many beautiful renditions...I also wanna add that many times you hear the official remastered versions of these soundtracks and they're mixed terribly. I'm not a sound engineer so I can't tell you what sounds bad about them...but they sound wrong. These just sound right to me!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you! :O

[@Hiteryan]

Loving it, thanks!

[@RebeccaETripp]

^_^

[@chrisbarlow6422]

One wonders if Anna knew great magic like her Father Tellah?

[@onjikun]

I just managed to find the artwork of Tellah on the artist’s profile on Pixiv: www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/33672552

[@RebeccaETripp]

Updated!

[@Alwaysgrim]

Lot of good memories 🙂

[@mikeprado30]

Once again those memoreies when I went to my father's house (R.I.P.) and in my old PC played this AMAZING game! :') Yes, my favorite one from this game is Mt. Ordeals, but Into The Darkness is VERY AMAZING!!! (even though I like most Fate in Haze from FF V as a musical theme for caves, sorry Rebecca! ^_^ ). So great work once again! :D BTW, did you checked already Jeremiah's channel? He uploaded yesterday his new NES Zelda AMAZING arrangement!!!!

[@RebeccaETripp]

I will need to go back there! :D I love all the songs you just listed with a passion.

[@ProLaytonxPhoenix]

This remix kicks ass!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks!

[@Duhemsounds]

This music is beautiful and your cover is great, we catch Rebecca style Inside :) 4th version ? That's not a problem, if you have 4 different good ideas for a same music, your fans will be happy to discover them

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. :3 I appreciate that.

[@ingeborg-anne]

You betcha I bought this one off Bandcamp. Gorgeous!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thanks for doing that. I really appreciate it! :)

[@Wiggymaster]

When your party explores the Batcave

[@ryokoshii]

Oo can you do a pass at golbez's theme? No one ever likes to do that one T_T

[@RebeccaETripp]

It's on the list! I plan to do a really epic, grand evil pipe organ arrangement, heh heh.

[@ryokoshii]

yessss, cant wait.they really need to do FFVII remake type remakes for FF 3-9 lol

[@damiencrossley7497]

I LOVE IT!

[@joecorleone216]

this whole track is Metora Sage Tellah shii... 1000 amazing one of my favorite tracks off the game

[@andreag.4609]

One of my favorite from you ❤️

[@RebeccaETripp]

^_^ I'm glad you liked it.

[@Nickname1166]

There is one man who doesn't find this music track epic!! (til now)

[@acuriouslistener]

Excellent!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you! :)

[@maelstromexceptions5984]

Tellah: Mete.... Meteo... Don't, it will kill you. Tellah: METEO!!!!!!!

[@GameMusic4All]

Classic!

[@bathysphere1070]

Instant like. Into The Darkness has always been my favorite as well (along with Terra's and Celes' themes). I love how you used tambourines in the music! Do you have a link for the artwork?

[@RebeccaETripp]

i.pinimg.com/originals/e9/84/fa/e984fa66471e4d146a95f0399b61938f.jpg There is the picture. I don't know where it comes from originally, unfortunately, or else I could credit it.

[@seightrhor9934]

Wow

[@RebeccaETripp]

Thank you. ^_^

[@briangaron7609]

I’m sorry but no matter how fantastically this tune is arranged, I have spent so much time in some damn ffiv caves it will never do anything but piss me off

[@Dossell]

My my my ✨❤️👏🏻😊🐵

[@mauduin5867]

Tellah: "You spoony bard!"

[@xcaluhbration]

This and Vagrant Story- Undercity. 😚👌🏾

[@RebeccaETripp]

Sakimoto influenced me a lot. ^_^

[@alexeiharp7676]

When you don't find the exit of the library

[@geoffreybrockmeier3765]

Who did the illustration of Tellah??

[@RebeccaETripp]

Here's the link to the source: www.worldanvil.com/w/greyhawk-tacoturtle/a/bulbo-article