Final Fantasy 7: Anthem of the Angels (Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony Album)

The moment I first heard this song when it was released a week ago, this video demanded to be made. This is an AMV set to the song "Anthem of the Angels" from Breaking Benjamin's new CD "Dear Agony," and it uses footage from Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core and Advent Children Complete. It portrays Cloud mourning the loss of his mentor and brother in arms Zack Fair, and his struggles to overcome his grief and draw strength from the memory of Zack's courage to keep fighting no matter how great the odds. The lyrics of this song are absolutely perfect for the theme, and are especially fitting with the reoccurring "angel" motif present through the FF7 saga.
This video marks the latest in my series of FF7 videos, and my first AMV rendered in full HD (made possible by the recently released Advent Children Complete Edition).
LYRICS
White walls surround us
No light will touch your face again
Rain taps the window
As we sleep among the dead
Days go on forever
But i have not left your side
We can chase the dark together
If you go then so will I
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
Cold light above us
Hope fills the heart
And fades away
Skin white as winter
As the sky returns to gray
Days go on forever
But I have not left your side
We can chase the dark together
If you go then so will I
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
I keep holding onto you
But I can't bring you back to life
Sing the anthem of the angels
Then say the last goodbye
You're dead alive (x4)
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
I keep holding onto you
But I can't bring you back to life
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye

[@lanettediaz8883]

Zack Fair--probably the MOST social, friendly, caring, loyal, selfless, hard-working, energetic, driven character in FF7. I love ALL of FF7 characters but Zack truly is a great guy.

[@aeksang4870]

I have to go

[@jovaltumbleweed8541]

Yeah he is

[@avelinevarlineau7123]

He just had so much character it was impossible to not love him. And he was beautiful, too. Damn, I miss this wonderful guy :-(

[@parfenoff8880]

@@avelinevarlineau7123 same(

[@raphitekthebestone]

@@avelinevarlineau7123 It's a PSP game, but an emulator and an ISO for the game are easily findable (I recommend PPSSPP for the emulator) www.ppsspp.org/ theemuparadise.com/crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-3-73-usa-psp-iso/

[@TheMetalGearKid]

So long Zack... we will never forget your sacrifice.

[@aldemarquez6828]

God bless YOU zack

[@ginji1944]

@@aldemarquez6828 can you tell me what is the movie name. I only watched ( final fantasy vll advent children) I want to watch the movie when Zack died. If you know it please tell me.

[@Raven-Witch82]

@Soccer Skin Final fantasy vii crisis core. It's the game. *SPOILER* He died protecting a mako poisoned from shinra security. That part of the game kills me everytime, knowing no matter how much I fight he still dies.

[@austingurley3939]

May he have wings of a angel

[@prongs8488]

I like this simply because it has made me realize that Cloud doesn't really hate Sephiroth or the trio.. he just pities them. He knows that he must kill them to save lives, but he doesn't kill them out of anger or hate, it's from more of a sympathetic view point. This is more or less evidenced by Cloud holding Kadaj as he dies. Look at Cloud's expression, it isn't a face of hate, its merciful.

[@screwtape3223]

Zack Fair still a legend after all these years. Even though the man got used and betrayed by society, he always tried to rescue someone close to him, always enjoying little moments and things left in life. The man knows it will end someday, and he prepared for that. This man makes me cried back then.

[@lafranhudo]

The guys are thinking he might be alive in this new ff7

[@MrBadack]

I see Zack, I click, and I sad. The ending of Crisis Core was so heart breaking.

[@sirreal2741]

look at that boi smile as he ascends to heaven though

[@austingurley3939]

@@sirreal2741 yes sir

[@Handofwar17093]

cried a little the story of cloud and zack is so sad

[@vincentmarcellino7183]

Handofwar17093 The ending of 3 was pretty dark. It ends with Cloud of Darkness getting up and killing everyone.

[@Mvan09]

after 9 years, this still gets to me and i still cry lol.

[@rogue8903]

They will never get him...

[@Mvan09]

@Mobile Gaming Town M.G.T. lol I haven't finished the remake...but how? If it's possible...

[@M4ttHatt3r]

R.I.P. Zach Fair

[@miakruch5266]

you make me sad just thinking about it D,X how will i ever be happy again!!!?????

[@isaaczais5422]

+Cory Radam dude get serious braw this wasnt even real

[@zereon]

@@isaaczais5422 ur mom isnt real

[@vnoctishiru3960]

@@isaaczais5422 Okay boomer

[@Aegoia]

The End is so Wonderful when Zack is flying away...~

[@aldemarquez6828]

God bless YOU zack FOR rest in peace in god's hands in heaven 😢🖐😢🖐😢🖐😢🖐😢🖐🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@austingurley3939]

Amen brother I never play crisis core, but I love Zack. He's a cool guy plus it took an army to stop him God bless Zack may he have a wings of a angel.

[@greenflowerwithcrimsonleaves]

This is an amazing AMV. All of the scene choices were amazingly timed and well chosen. Cloud's fight with Sephiroth was my favorite part (1:34). I couldn't get over how aptly timed those parts were and how the lyrics fit so amazingly well. I also was really impressed by 3:10. The transition from Aerith to Zach to Genesis was not something I expected, and it was really cool. I don't know much how this type of video is made, but I also noticed how some of the scenes faded into other scenes (so there was a little overlay) and think that was really well done and enhanced the visual and meaning. This is an AMV to be proud of and I'm glad I watched it.

[@avelinevarlineau7123]

Found this video recently and teared up pretty quickly. I guess, I'm still not over Zacks death. Miss you :-(

[@TheCaelina]

Final Fantasy + Breaking Benjamin ♥♥♥ Pure awesomeness !!! ^^ Thank you for this great upload :)

[@erinw.9256]

This song makes the video more emotional than it already feels

[@AncientAlumina]

I have watched this video so many times in the YEARS since i first found it :D Probably the best FFVII gmv i have ever found

[@rabidpixie3281]

Saddest/best, goddamn song/game ever

[@twilightfire93]

I loved how you put this AMV together. It's the right timing, visuals, and editing that really sell it. Nicely done.

[@momobazuka2378]

13 years later I still love this game! I am still angry with zacks death bit I loved this so much

[@realitygmv7949]

ROAD TO 1M For Zack Fair

[@soontobeaqueen]

One day, when I die, I want this song to be played on my funeral!

[@stephenmoody7987]

And here I thought I wasn't going to cry today.

[@Flah]

I just come back to watch this amv to feel depressed lmao RIP Zack

[@mikelee7798]

I want this song played at my funeral

[@danajessop2835]

Mike Lee I've told my daughter the same thing. though no funeral for me. bonfire and good music to remember mom by. ;)

[@Crystalsyrp]

This era was everything

[@FairyTailXInsaneMage]

... It was so well made... Even I felt the sadness in Cloud... This made me cried so badly... I felt so touched... Thx for making such a great video It really touched my heart...

[@TheSuccessfulFailuresPodcast]

This music video is an absolute work of art

[@SarinaStar16]

you did this amv so well but so many freaking feels!!!! D:

[@Arcanua]

This is flawless I wanted to cry. The mood the song gives is very fitting. ^.^

[@sniffagator]

the best AMV i have ever seen thank u very much for it and one of the best breaking benjamin songs ever

[@melodyangel3149]

I LOVE this amv, it was the first one I have ever seen, and it will always be my favourite. This amv first got me into anime, and I also love Final Fantasy now. Thank you

[@shelliex7341]

This is awesome. This is such a perfect song for this omg.

[@Dragonman343]

Can't stop listening to this song, plus the video makes it better.. Touchd me deep

[@aliciahoeppner3243]

Amazing Cloud and Zack are Awesome 👏

[@celestial_glaives2672]

Yes. It's extremly good and if you don't mind getting attached to the characters and getting your heart ripped then it's perfect for you.

[@Ausdan94]

i cannot stop listening to this song and watching your vid its the Best Final Fantasy clipe ever keep up the good work

[@hura19]

I started crying. this was amazing.

[@elskanir5680]

closer to the end you notice it kidna telling a story with the friendship between Zach and Cloud.

[@RainbowMcFuzzy]

Honestly, thank youto everyone who has combined Breaking Benjamin songs with these Final Fantasy thingies. They are truly beautiful creations as this one proves. Thank you for these lovely videos.

[@13BlackAce]

Simply amazing, i just cant stop watching, its so memorizing

[@dinofunda5977]

Oh My God that video was just.. amazing! I loved it!!!

[@groundsforkilling]

Beautifully done. Keep up the good work.

[@AFriend003]

everytime i see this i start crying! actually this amv was one of the first i ever saw and how i found out about final fantasy. ^~^"

[@NWiluvya]

This was so amazingly done; it brought tears to my eyes. The music went so well with the clips.

[@brownmccoy]

Fantastic video, thanks for the upload!

[@MyLady831]

This is seriously one of my most favorite videos on here. I watch it all the time. Excellent job!!

[@watermalaca53]

I've never played Final Fantasy, but how the music and how the film fits together, is amazing. It's truly touching, and it's perfect.

[@JB76677]

Nunca me canso desse amv, sempre volto pra ver...

[@bskifton]

This is the best video I've seen in....ever. Thanks.

[@kexus1990]

Great job, it left me in awe.

[@MsBrickWall]

I stumbled across this and I must say ...*jaw drops* faved! Now I must find more!

[@RolandRocks]

This video looked so real :O and nice song too... breaking benjamin is my favourite... Awesome video

[@phoenix2749]

dude great job! this vid is freaking badass!

[@broadbandtogod]

Crazy Good!! The timing is really exellent...

[@yourczek24]

Love love love! I can listen to his song over and over and not get tored of it.

[@Lhunatique]

So many emotions... This video makes me live this moment again. Beautiful...

[@Georgie604]

I am crying rather hard right now, beautiful!

[@ernestinecoleman-dupree3044]

This was fantastic!

[@therealemo9045]

One of my favorite songs by Breaking Benjamin! So beautiful I cried..

[@Asaskume]

This is the greatest FF7 AMV I've ever seen. Simply perfect.

[@wolfheart987]

best ff7 video i have ever ran into on youtube super great job on the upload. keep up the awesome videos

[@RedWingedAngel02]

This is beautifully done.

[@MiNovia71]

Absolutly amazing!

[@RandomViewer521]

that was simply amazing

[@freak4whateva1024]

wow...i'm starting to cry..Great job!

[@windroseofficial4461]

This makes me cry every time This is so well made!

[@vivalamadi25]

omigosh. this video is sooo amazing. you have no idea. i am in love with it, and watch it every day. i wanna cry whenever i watch it. AMAZING JOB!

[@LinweTinuviel11]

Amazing, as usual. Kinda teary here. REALLY need Advent Children Complete now. :P

[@curtbone100]

u really put sum hard ass work into dis man i loved it!!!! especially at the end "the anthem of the angels" part perfect!!

[@MrZekram1]

Thank you for making such a great video along with this song...perfect.

[@rukukitsune]

one of the best AMVs ive seen on you tube ever :)

[@whoami6711]

That was so beautiful. Perfect song for this story.

[@JustAShootingStar]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@SirDanteGabriel]

Excellent. Great video to go with this song.

[@FMisFidomom]

That made me tear up which is rare for me. Excellent mvid. 5* + faved.

[@CPTDilxDozer]

I've listened to this song like 6 times today. I love how it sounds.

[@magetayfk]

the best amv i have ever seen keep doing doing it plz

[@Rockbuster101]

sweet and beautiful very smooth and a good story

[@Quanas]

Great job, loved it.

[@nofunnybuissness]

The song goes very well with video and great quality btw thanks

[@barbie01209]

omfg omfg this is the secound one i've watched of his!!!! ITS TOTALLY AWESOME(or hers) I LOVE FF AND BB *SCREAMS* LOVE THIS AMV AND OTHERS

[@0Zy0]

MAN! i just keep watching it over and over! IT'S SO GOOD! I tear up every time. by far the most well done amv I've ever seen. (and I've seen a LOT) 100/5

[@Bioniclenoob]

Wow...such a soul stirring song...I cried listening to it!

[@Zalgueirotheironside]

well done the music really fits the video great choice continue with the good work

[@95duckie]

Fantastic, gave me goosebumps! VERY well put together, timed perfectly. 10 STARS.

[@nutronstar7291]

U made this comment 12 years ago

[@flippyrocks892]

Beautiful!!!

[@DanikaKuliko]

this is the most amazing thing i have ever seen . i seriously almost cried !

[@0Zy0]

WOW! fantastic video dude!

[@Norumai75]

So emotional make me want to cry even though I am a man

[@LaranethXxX]

I love this vid. I watch it every day ♥

[@link95101]

amazing work

[@Calenmarwen]

Amazing video you have here, full of emotion and with great effects. Fantastic!

[@sniffagator]

Best amv ever. Combing my favorite game and my favorite band.

[@hfestag]

this is a great song for zack and is my favorite out of all that are for zack and the song or atleast one of

[@MrPoppinz4543]

best thing ive ever seen for a homemade music video!!!

[@DizzyDior12]

Woooow, I love this! It's so good!

[@Magusbs]

Wow what an amazing and fitting tribute to THE greatest games/movie of all time... simply stunning!

[@joshuacahill2639]

This is true artistic talent. Very good job.

[@Ducky10085]

AWSM! i love Final Fantasy so much!!!! i'm left speechless :D

[@xino951]

OUTSTANDING ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!u did something that my friends were never successful at!!!this made my tears come out of my eyes this is the first time i cried after i came to teen!!!u rock dude!!!!

[@123456753069]

this really touches my soul.

[@Bioniclenoob]

I can't even say how heartbreaking this song is. If you listen to the lyrics, and hear that mournful tone in the singer's voice...It expresses pain beyond the words themselves. That violin intro really brought an elegant mood into the song.