Final Fantasy 6 Opera - "Aria di Mezzo Carattere" - Vocal Cover by Jillian Aversa feat. Tina Guo

[@tinaguo]

So wonderful working with you!

[@CaptainJonjovi]

You play so beautifully!

[@FarNoGaming]

Tina Guo Subbed to you too XD

[@BigCowProductions]

+Tina Guo You are amazing, madame!

[@UltimateC2020]

I used to dislike you Tina, but this is actually pretty good. You had to have touched my heart with my Final Fantasy....

[@alainportilla9884]

She's Cute, really beatiful. I think i fell in love & her voice too.

[@gaignunkukai9461]

There is just something about this performance that continually brings me back to this. I love it so much

[@billbombshiggy9254]

From back when square soft gave a shit. Blaming my period for why I am tearing up. No seriously, this is phenomenal.

[@atptpmaw]

日本語のコメントが無いので参戦します。 FF6ファンなら誰しもが泣ける動画。 最高ですね。

[@danielthomas7254]

Final Fantasy 3 in Japan

[@atptpmaw]

@@danielthomas7254 3じゃなくて6ですよ

[@TorinoUta]

ショート版は拝見してました！ 美しく、そして華やかな、歌声そして音楽に癒されたくショート版をいつも拝見してました！ ロングバージョンがあったなんて…早く知れれば良かったです…

[@BeanMan157]

everyone: final fantasy VII remake! me: dreaming with this and Dancing Mad on HD in 3D

[@ArlanKels]

With the game engine they built for RE7R they can easily do other games now. Like I could see an action packed romp with Mystic Quest remake :P

[@ScarTheHedgehog12]

Technically we see the Kafka Fight in 3D in FF14 but I still would love an amazing remake of FF6 being the first FF game I have ever played

[@-o-dq7nd]

One day...

[@briansmith1288]

After that, I am surprised you weren't kidnapped by a gambling fanatic with an airship just after a crazed octopus attempted to sabotage the performance only to be stopped by a thie-treasure hunter. Final Fantasy VI was weird. Still, the song was well done. And the video did a great job of capturing the essence of the Opera scene .

[@mmeers89]

KZbin needs a love button for this comment!

[@GuilloRamiro]

Hahahahaha

[@reanimated6]

It was wierd? It was one of the greatest games EVER made by ANY standard.

[@Lazarus1095]

What makes you think that she WASN'T?

[@davindamico1759]

@@reanimated6 Some one obviously never got Gogo and Umaro to say such things!

[@Lanthalona]

Final Fantasy VI is my absolutely favourite game (the avatar is a dead giveaway, I guess) and it would be difficult to count how many times I've been moved to tears by its music. This song marks one of the turning points of Celes as a character and, in conjunction with the wonderful pixel art, it creates something unforgettable. Thank you for this wonderful rendition. Also, choosing Italian for it was a nice touch (although the English version on Balance and Ruin is beautiful too).

[@daveclark3722]

Daniela L I agree, it's absolutely wonderful, a personal favorite of mine as well. Mind you, if you're wondering about the singing in Italian, "Aria Di Mezzo Carattere" is originally an Italian opera of which Nobuo Uematsu purchased rights to.

[@Eshajori]

Daniela L If I might ask, where did you get that avatar picture from? FFVI is my favorite as well and I'd love to see the full picture. It's awesome.

[@Lanthalona]

Eshajori Couldn't remember where I found it, but I looked it up on Google again and it's this one: img08.deviantart.net/bbcd/i/2014/042/4/e/final_fantasy_vi___terra_branford_by_dzoan-d7614i5.jpg

[@Eshajori]

Daniela L Amazing, thank you! I must suck, I did a reverse image search of your icon on google and tin-eye, both yielding zero results lol

[@megamage911]

+Daniela L I think my avatar and name gives it away as well :P And I can only agree 100%, all the music from this game was just fantastic... Nobuo Uematsu is a fucking genius, and just the thing he was able to do with the limited technology at the time... Just blows my mind every time. And this version was absolutely wonderful!

[@shivamchouhan5077]

Wonderful! FF6 is the best game ever and this scene was really wholesome

[@JamesBond-vy6yx]

I heard this live many years ago. To this day it is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard and will never forget it. Thank you!

[@JillianAversa]

You’re so kind! Thank you! 🙏

[@nat4889]

WOW, best interpretation I've ever heard of FF6 Opera! The different ending (starting at 2:30) is unbelievable, gave me the goose bumps! Awesome work!!

[@Eroamagorath]

Uematsu should have hired you to act as maria in the distant worlds orchestra hahaha, that was magnificent! thank you

[@Topher_Toaster]

You honored this game in a fundamentally beautiful way....no words....thank you Jillian... 💐

[@PorkinsTheWhite]

I love the KZbin algorithm sometimes. This just happened on my feed and I just had to listen to it. Absolutely beautiful.

[@brianarsuaga5008]

WHOA inserting prelude into this gave me CRAZY goosebumps like my skin was trying to pop off. WOW!

[@gaignunkukai9461]

Coming back to listen to this is just as amazing as the first time. Jillian and Tina do such a great job to commemorate a game that has an astounding soundtrack. Can't help but get the chills to listen to it once more.

[@gaignunkukai9461]

Man, coming back and listening to this is so amazing everytime. Probably because thst scene was one of my favorites and being able see it in this way really is something special

[@ingonyama70]

I remember a different version of this with original lyrics -- I always wondered what it would sound like with the old ones. I'm glad you chose Italian, because it really does give the piece an operatic feel that blends surprisingly well with your and Andrew's musical style. And of course, Tina Guo KILLS on the cello. Honestly, this is my favorite Final Fantasy song of all time, and I get such a thrill hearing you do it. :) Thank you!

[@megamage911]

+Curt Clark Same here! This song always manages to bring me to tears! Especially because it also reminds me of if you fail to save Sid...

[@DouglasZwick]

I believe these are the lyrics from the remix album, Final Fantasy VI Grand Finale.

[@jjjk6662]

🏳️‍🌈⃠

[@jjangles]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYqtc3ake8lsrLM this?

[@refurbishedtechpriest9076]

Wow... Nicely done! This is one of my favorite songs from ANY video game and these two do it justice.

[@mezlabor]

One of my favorite moments of gaming history.

[@MsRedfield97]

I must say...that blue ribbon suits you. :)

[@JillianAversa]

MsRedfield97 ^_~

[@DahVoozel]

MsRedfield97 Ummm, yeah, it protects 100% from status effects.

[@liemanfa6742]

DahVoozel Pfffttt... , This Is Not In Game Mode 😂

[@RyutheWeredragon]

Ha! I get that reference.

[@Platina_]

Ahhhh, that's what Locke said to Celes ❤️

[@ポッポやです]

なんて素晴らしい動画なんだ！、声も素晴らしい。素晴らしい、これ以外の言葉は出ない。 What a wonderful movie Voice is also wonderful excitement No other words will come out From JAPAN with love

[@TheCreepypro]

one of my favorite songs and this version will always be the best version of it to me

[@thewindchime6644]

I know I'm 5 years late but you've done this song justice, absolutely beautiful

[@narthic]

How does this not have more views?! Oh my goodness it's the best version with vocals I've ever heard. Usually I just stick to the instrumental only but I'm watching this over and over.

[@mhaid2000]

This is amazing. A beautiful rendition of one of my favorite songs in final fantasy sung by a lovely lady with a wonderful voice. Truly a masterpiece.

[@kentasuzuki6257]

ゲームを発表したのは２０年以上前なのに、こんなにも大事にしてくれてありがとうございます。 ＦＦ６の音楽は素晴らしいですし、あなたの歌と演奏も素晴らしいです。

[@gaignunkukai9461]

Still one of my favorite videos on KZbin. Because of it's amazing ability to pull this off on the SNES and then being able to to see it performed by Jillian and Tina I just love this.

[@jordankent03]

Incredible, it goes to show that ff6 was a masterpiece and has inspired many people. To see celes opera scene performed in real life is truly amazing.

[@gianmariaroza6084]

Incantevole, una voce meravigliosa ed una base musicale stupenda. Persino l'ambientazione e i vestiti sono azzeccati ad hoc. complimenti davvero !

[@Amaritudine]

This was one of my favourites from 'Balance and Ruin', and it's fantastic to hear this arrangement with the Italian translation and Ms Guo's cello. Gorgeous work from all involved. I remember the old 'Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale' album, with orchestral arrangements of numerous tracks from the game. It was the first time the Italian lyrics were used for the Aria, but that arrangement was pretty tedious. And I say that as an opera enthusiast. The version we've just enjoyed here is so much more captivating and uplifting, especially with the transition into the Prelude at the end.

[@rickgarcia1381]

I get the chills each time this track begins.

[@informaticabocanegr1]

Espectacular interpretación del Aria Di Mezzo, ella guapísima, pero esos lazos celestes...... ay ay. No hay que olvidar la también espectacular interpretación de la violoncellista Tina, sublime!!

[@leocorn58]

Absolutely incredible. This and the Bohemian Rhapsody rendition of the Opera themes were two of the best tracks on Balance and Ruin, in my opinion. So awesome to see a live rendition of the actual Opera scene to go with it.

[@heathertinneny7923]

Oh my god. This is probably the greatest FF cover by anyone I have ever seen. I think even moreso than Distant Worlds. I'm... absolutely stunned.

[@idolgaming2639]

What a beautiful voice you have, and a lovely collaboration with Tina Guo. Please keep up the amazing work.

[@BigCowProductions]

My only gripe is I honestly think this should be like twice as long... Or at least another minute or so. Just feels like there should be a bit more at the end. It's just so damn beautiful I don't want it to end....

[@ruoxinzhao8230]

Hope to hear 'Theme of Love' from you. That was composed by Mr Nobuo too, for Final Fantasy 4.

[@kcluna2187]

I wasn't expecting that transition to Prelude, but it suits well! Very beautiful rendition!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Awesome work guys, nice seeing you earlier!

[@nickbrecheisen5063]

Brings back good times i started replaying final fantasy 6 because of this so many memories

[@kennyrichardson3842]

This is one of my absolute favorite songs and it comes from my all time favorite game. You are the best person.

[@uzzielvega218]

Best final fantasy game ever, we need a remake with her doing the opera scene

[@DoctorVic]

Oh, jeez. You made a grown man weep. This was spectacular and I want to thank everyone involved on this beautiful rendition.

[@Andrea8851]

The best song i ever listened in every game. FF VI is a piece of art, one of the best games of all time.

[@Trinoya]

I was having a bad day... Your voice has uplifted it. Please never stop singing.

[@robromero8436]

Thanks to the both of you for making one of the greatest 16-bit compositions that much more beautiful.

[@stephanzeigt...2654]

Awesome to see Tina Guo even on Final Fantasy. I had the pleasure to listen to your Cello during the Hans Zimmer Concert in Prague in 2017. It was stunning.

[@princessmarlena1359]

**in Bane’s voice** “Such a lovely, lovely voice!”

[@lakemnster9495]

lmao

[@AnthonyKinson]

Nobuo Uematsu is one of my favourite video game composers, I love the Final Fantasy Soundtracks. This took it to a whole new level though. it's phenomenal, 2:07 sent chills down my spine, it's been a long time since a song gave me that feeling. Thank you.

[@blackrain559]

If only we can loop it!

[@Scribblerjohnny]

I wasn't prepared for words! Moved me to tears, and turned me into a 12 year old boy again. BRAVO!

[@PatrickGann]

Of course the audio is solid, since I knew the Balance&Ruin arrangement (I prefer it in Italian so this is a boon!). Addition of Tina Guo was a nice touch. BUT, for me, the big draw of this video was the visuals and the attention to detail. Becoming Celes, putting on the ribbon that holds SO MUCH symbolic importance in FFVI (from the Opera House to the possible Cid-mourning scenario at the beginning of World of Ruin) -- giving attention to that ribbon was a great idea. And the Beacon Theatre shots showing the balcony are fantastic. So, props to Landon Donoho and the film crew on this great video. Jillian, excellent as always. Tina, high-fives, hope you do more and more work in the VGM scene. :)

[@waedidmyhandlechange]

Love that bit from Prelude at the end.

[@Duhemsounds]

With the Italian lyrics that's beautiful Nice wink to FF prelude starting at 2:08

[@IsadellaEstelPolanco]

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! I love this Final Fantasy 6 song and I was hoping that somebody would sing it.

[@viperhalberd]

Jillian, you looked absolutely gorgeous in this video as Celes! I know and love the arrangement, especially with that bit of prelude at the end, but the cellist Tina Guo and the fact that this version is in Italian really make this an amazing piece. Thanks so much!

[@paulchung7937]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. The only thing I wish was you did an extended version of this. I just want to keep hearing more.

[@SakuraRico]

I cried. I quite literally, cried. Aria di Mezzo Carattere is most definitely my favourite of Nobuo Uematsu's creations, and you performed it so beautifully!

[@HeavenlyKnightAK]

Thank you so very much for bringing this back to us. :,) This was my first final fantasy game and the opera scene just put me to tears. You did the song justice.

[@BriGuyIL1980]

Wish I could give this more than one thumbs up. Superb job, both of you.

[@Duhemsounds]

You have a very beautiful voice Jillian, still sounds awesome 5 years after :)

[@NeoIsrafil]

One of the most heartfelt and beautiful renditions of this song I've come across. Love it.

[@moriko07]

I would like to see the whole show. the voice and the passion are there.

[@timeformegaman]

This is absolutely breathtaking.

[@EduEld]

One of the most beautiful interpretations I've ever heard in my 30 years of life... Wonderful job, both of you!! Greetings from Brazil!!

[@bryanmcgucken7209]

I'm lost for words! This was incredible! What a pretty voice! And gorgeous cello playing!

[@noahvibbert7005]

Hunny....MY GOD!!! THIS IS PERFECTION! at first I was like yeah sure she can do this....SHUT MY MOUTH! You nailed it, such beauty!!! Please do more!!!!

[@xenostrider]

You made my favorite final fantasy character come to life! thank you so much!

[@chelseamckinnon9272]

Beautiful! I loved hearing at at Video Games Live in Halifax :)

[@Lexyvil]

Instant Favourite! This is my favourite FF and the original song was composed by the man who influenced me to learn the piano. This is truly a masterpiece! Especially at 2:10 when the game's main theme comes into play.

[@Vypar1]

I really like how Tina plays the cello, truly amazing

[@me8751]

0:19 This is so hauntingingly beautiful... Wow.

[@Dhaos620]

btw after 15 years that I played this game, never thought to see this piece brought to life! amazing !

[@Yasumi_Hoshikawa]

My goosebumps morphed together and gattai'd into one big giant Boss Goosebump on feet. THIS IS PERFECT

[@7oinotna]

Semplicemente magnifica... Così come si sposa perfettamente il minuto finale con il riferimento al preludio della serie... I miei più sinceri complimenti per l'amore che hai messo in questa tua interpretazione. Un saluto dall'Italia!

[@twilightfire93]

Your voice was just heavenly as you performed this song! If I left it on repeat I would never get bored with it. I love your music and I hope to see more of your songs!

[@TheEdrianejosefb]

In all my life I have never heard of such an amazing voice and seen such beauty. You are the most prettiest and most talented lady with ms Tina ;)

[@stonecold5373]

Omg....this can't be real!!!!! Tina Guo and Jillian from Hans Zimmer??????????????????????????????????? My favorite fucking video game of all time, Final Fantasy 3/VI ????????????? Wow.

[@RebeccaETripp]

:D Somehow, this was published on my birthday and I didn't even notice! Best belated birthday present ever!

[@ericwessner2531]

you killed it, brought a tear or two to my eyes... so beautiful

[@albertrodamon7342]

You are amazing!!! Please stay singing I love you because you turn in real some I love! Congratulations you sing so good! I hope someday everybody will can look opera full. I'm sure so much people need it.

[@Ryasis12345]

Absolutely astonishing! Thank you for this, its one of the greatest songs from a video game ever and you did a perfect version!!

[@DouglasZwick]

Ooooooohh DEFINITELY got some goosebumps on this! That was superb.

[@VeracityTrigger]

Unbelievable.., you really brought that theatrical moment to life! :D That Opera scene is still one of the best moments int 6. Cyan was always my favorite but Celes grabbed a bit moment in time there. Interesting, how such a sad song can still lift your spirit.

[@skyhazel6205]

This was beautiful. Final Fantasy 6 has such a special place in my heart, and you did it wonderful justice. Brava.

[@themule137]

this makes me want to play through again just to play this on this scene

[@freakchan]

I've seen this live in munich a few weeks ago... Thx for those beautiful memorys

[@JillianAversa]

freakchan Aw, glad to hear that! :D

[@Drowmerc]

An amazing song from one of my favorite video games ever.

[@frownmastr]

An absolutely haunting rendition of one of my favorite parts, of my favorite game. Beautiful, nearly brought a tear to my eye. Thank you.

[@MsRedfield97]

Oh, Maria and Draco! This brings back memories of my childhood. This is amazing as hell. You're amazing as hell.

[@Negoya]

Currently playing this beautiful game for the first time and this scene was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. This song buries into your head and never leaves. Appreciate your work so much, thanks for it. :3 I'd wish to hear some tracks of "Lost Odyssey", my alltime favourite game. Nobuo Uematsu composed the music as well and there are two beautiful vocal versions which would fit to your voice perfectly: "Eclipse Of Time" and "What You Are". I'll keep my fingers crossed. ^-^

[@zulimhelstrom6540]

+llNegoya Seeing that this comment is a month old I hope you enjoyed the rest of the game :) this song as well as many others in this game are my favorites and till this day FF6 stands as my favorite. Just awsome from Mech-ass-kicking-magic-slinging town destroyer to Kefka archangel ending.

[@Negoya]

+Zulim Helstrom Yes, I absolutely enjoyed it! Still regretting that it caught my attention so late but it was worth every minute. An ageless masterpiece. Going to buy it for a second time via Steam. ^-^

[@megamage911]

+llNegoya One of my all-time favorites, if my profile name and pic didn't give that away hehe :P

[@TheBrothersHerman]

What I wouldn't give to be able to play it again for the first time.

[@Senteri]

I heard it a while ago, and rediscovered this video and I get goosebumps once again. Over the past 10 years of youtube I've only favourited maybe about 30 videos. Welcome to the fave club. :)

[@christopherstruble422]

Beautiful, this is my favorite Final Fantasy song of all time. You did a phenomenal job. I just found out the most random thing, I found this video on my RSS feed today and then I followed through your page to related videos and eventually found out you're married to Zircon! I almost never listen to electronic music but when I do it's always ocremix and my all time favorite is hands down your husband. I just checked out his newer stuff as it's been a bunch of years, he just gets better and better. Best of luck to you two!

[@RyutheWeredragon]

Holy freaking crap! That's majestic! Why haven't I seen this before!?

[@nayru33]

Saw you perform this in Glasgow 2015 Video games live. Amazing... Your voice is beautiful xxx

[@RichardLambFishMaster]

Thank you kindly, this was one of the best parts of FF 3 US,VI Japan.

[@Uroboro_Djinn]

Got so many chills, I'm practically numb right now. So good~

[@TxuZai]

Wow, those feeling are nostalgia i feel, so warm. This was amazing.

[@ibramax125]

That was amazing, excellent, great, majestic, fantastic. I don't know what else to say

[@raevynofficial]

I love how you incorporated the final fantasy theme in there!!!