Final Fantasy Guitar Collection | John Oeth

FINAL FANTASY GUITAR COLLECTION | 46 guitar covers from the video game series
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It is strange for me to think about how the world has changed in the span of working on this project. This time has certainly changed my playing and given me fresh inspiration towards a new love of arranging. And I cannot thank you enough for listening to my music and supporting my art. It means the world to me and has given me uplifting feelings at a time when those are hard to reach.
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Gear:
2002 Paul Jacobson guitar
Augustine Strings
Stereo Neumann TLM 102
Panasonic Lumix G7
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0:00 Prelude (Final Fantasy Series) arr. Daisuke Minamizawa*
1:37 Prologue (Final Fantasy Series) arr. Minamizawa*
4:05 Town (Final Fantasy) arr. Minamizawa*
5:13 Chaos Temple (Final Fantasy) arr. Minamizawa*
6:56 Town (Final Fantasy II) arr. Minamizawa*
9:01 Rebel Army Theme (Final Fantasy II) arr. Minamizawa*
10:19 Elia, the Maiden of Water (Final Fantasy III) arr. Minamizawa*
12:54 The Dark Crystals (Final Fantasy III) arr. Minamizawa*
14:49 Theme of Love (Final Fantasy IV) arr. Sam Griffin*
16:52 Rydia’s Theme (Final Fantasy IV) arr. Minamizawa*
19:05 Chocobo Theme (Final Fantasy Series) arr. Minamizawa
20:13 Lenna's Theme (Final Fantasy V) arr. Minamizawa*
21:44 Dear Friends (Final Fantasy V) arr. Minamizawa*
24:18 The Day Will Come (Final Fantasy V) arr. Minamizawa
26:06 Terra’s Theme (Final Fantasy VI) arr. Minamizawa*
27:59 Searching for Friends (Final Fantasy VI) arr. Minamizawa*
30:06 Main Theme (Final Fantasy VII) arr. John Oeth
32:28 Tifa’s Theme (Final Fantasy VII) arr. Lonlonjp*
35:34 Aerith's Theme (Final Fantasy VII) arr. Minamizawa*
39:42 Those Who Fight (Final Fantasy VII) arr. Minamizawa*
42:15 Victory Fanfare (Final Fantasy VII) arr. Oeth
43:03 Ahead on Our Way (Final Fantasy VII) arr. Oeth
45:04 Cosmo Canyon (Final Fantasy VII) arr. Minamizawa*
48:20 Jessie’s Theme (Final Fantasy VII Remake) arr. Oeth
50:29 Hollow (Final Fantasy VII Remake) inspired by GuitarSVD
52:50 Balamb Garden (Final Fantasy VIII) arr. Minamizawa
54:49 Breezy (Final Fantasy VIII) arr. Oeth
56:21 Fisherman's Horizon (Final Fantasy VIII) arr. Minamizawa*
58:39 Eyes on Me (Final Fantasy VIII) arr. Minamizawa*
1:04:07 The Place I'll Return to Someday (Final Fantasy IX) arr. Oeth
1:05:28 Frontier Village Dali (Final Fantasy IX) arr. Minamizawa*
1:07:40 Vamo' Alla Flamenco (Final Fantasy IX) arr. Minamizawa*
1:09:42 Rose of May (Final Fantasy IX) arr. Minamizawa*
1:11:15 Melodies of Life (Final Fantasy IX) arr. Minamizawa*
1:16:35 To Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X) arr. Oeth
1:19:43 Hymn of the Fayth (Final Fantasy X) arr. Oeth
1:21:33 Via Purifico (Final Fantasy X) arr. Oeth
1:22:54 Suteki Da Ne (Final Fantasy X) arr. Minamizawa*
composed by Nobuo Uematsu
1:28:42 Eternity: Memory of Lightwaves (Final Fantasy X-2) arr. Oeth
composed by Noriko Matsueda and Takahito Eguchi
1:30:54 Streets of Rabanastre (Final Fantasy XII) arr. Griffin*
composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto
1:32:30 Kiss Me Good-Bye (Final Fantasy XII) arr. Minamizawa*
composed by Nobuo Uematsu
1:37:15 The Promise (Final Fantasy XIII) arr. Lonlonjp*
1:39:28 Lightning’s Theme (Final Fantasy XIII) arr. Minamizawa*
1:41:39 Memories (Final Fantasy XIII-2) arr. Oeth
composed by Masashi Hamauzu
1:44:24 Somnus (Final Fantasy XV) arr. Nathan Mills and Youmat*
1:46:47 Valse di Fantastica (Final Fantasy XV) arr. Mills*
composed by Yoko Shimomura
*with changes to the arrangement

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[@Sumisusanichiban]

Time stamp and song titles please?

[@JohnOethGuitar]

@@Sumisusanichiban in the description :)

[@AlbinosaurusR3X]

I really enjoyed this. Well done.

[@vizepi69]

Which one(s) did you enjoy playing the most?

[@hellb0und]

By any chance, do you have the Chrono Cross guitar collection?

[@angeloromualdez9957]

Queen Brahne was quite impressed! The audience showers you with 10,000 gil!

[@shred5]

Funny, I read this as The Place I'll Return to Someday was playing, just a couple of songs away

[@Ecmj108]

it's so good!

[@stephanebadol3842]

@@shred5 same for me lol

[@joyfulnoise3621]

@@shred5 did the same.after Eyes on me started scrolling and Bam! Perfect!

[@dmurray2978]

The acting as he bobs his head around and makes cringey faces is pretty shit

[@EliseoBeltran]

Don't know why I'm crying, it just reminds me of my childhood so much when life is much more simplier

[@JohnOethGuitar]

2tru

[@Danitron]

That's the accurate feeling that I have too when I listen this FF ost songs. Brings me back to the years when we didn't need to think about all, all the time. Innocence, now I know why has this name.

[@joguimpave]

It's difficult to explain it huh? Even me, that a cold person, almost cry when heard these songs (i really love Final Fantasy about 20 years)

[@SergioRodriguez001]

Me too. I felt tears coming on suddenly.

[@xSirenityTVx]

thought it was just me haha ff7 the feels. It's been a journey.

[@thanjay1867]

My mother passed away a few weeks ago, and I've been unable to process any emotions about it I've just been absolutely numb to everything.. The songs from FF8 just made me so nostalgic about my childhood, and the times I had with her, that I was finally able to cry, thank you so much.

[@Koldatt]

Life is a one way trip. But it is a trip.

[@farahelkhatib2436]

I hope you feel better soon. RIP

[@shandilesmanahidayat7131]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I lost my father and my grandma too last year, it's still hard for me to accept that even now.

[@muriloricarte4526]

I feel for your loss. I hope you are doing OK and I truly hope you are getting up on your foot. Your mother wouldn't want you to stay sad for more time than you should. Whenever you feel ready, keep going. You are not alone

[@JohnyMad1988]

My condolences

[@matticus2788]

From FFVII to X is my whole teenage years wrapped up into music. Thank you for this.

[@ValentinoB]

This, but I gotta add my bros FFXV!

[@pawlie3419]

That’s my whole FF experience there, and I’m so glad it started with 7, and ended with 10 before they went action style gameplay. For me, 7 was truly memorable, and I liked 10 best after 7

[@donmcron3334]

@@pawlie3419 they dropped the ball on 16’s combat I know that. Could’ve been so much better but it had zero depth to it.

[@2touhei621]

I am Japanese. I was playing old FF in real time. This video is great. It reminds me of the emotions of the past. I thank you for the fate of meeting your video tonight.

[@axessenter]

I lost my dog 2 days ago, I held him in my arms until he went to sleep, and afterwards I just felt empty and lifeless. These covers of the soundtracks brought back the feeling of inner piece and satisfaction I had snuggling up to him and watching series with him when I was going through tough times and it's a beautiful feeling that I'm so thankful for even though I'm crying again. Thank you for making me feel these feelings again and playing for us.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

I'm so sorry. I'm glad my music can give you some solace. We almost lost our dog two months ago and we were/are distraught. I hope you have a nice, relaxing weekend! ❤️

[@KuudeNamba]

I'm sorry for your loss :(

[@Infading]

rest in peace little buddy

[@RafaelFerreiraffael]

I play your album to my son on Spotify when I’m rocking him to sleep. He loves it. He smiles every time he sees the album cover.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

awh that's so sweet. Thank you both for listening :)

[@thecolorapplegreen]

I'm crying. It brings back good childhood memories playing my Final Fantasy VIII and IX. Those good 'ol days.^^

[@javier6465]

Balamb garden will always be my kryptonite. It brings me straight to Squall's Dormitory.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

I’m a much bigger fan of FF8 than any other entry into the series. That isn’t meant to take away from 7 or 10, or any other, but I spent the majority of my most important childhood years playing FF8 and Chrono Cross. Those games will always be my happy place.

[@SonyUSA]

What a horrible nightmare that must be for you, I'm so sorry 😢

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@SonyUSA yo... chrono cross is one of the best games ever made!

[@SonyUSA]

@@Prosecute-fauci I meant about the music bringing him back to Squall's Dorm lol 😆

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@SonyUSA I guess I can chalk this one up to “everything isn’t always about you”. Also; I feel ya. Squalls dorm was like a 5ftx8ft prison cell.

[@mctnp5473]

日本が誇るゲーム音楽を、これだけ愛でてくれて本当にありがとうございます

[@rakkyu0083]

なんてキレイな音‥‥癒しそのもの。ギター1本でベースも表現されてるのが凄いです‼️ それぞれの曲の中の個人的に好きな音もちゃんと聴こえて来て感動です😭

[@thecoarsegrindpodcast1645]

FF I...Town...I remember being so young, my parents waking me up in my childhood bed. Hearing this in my heart always reminds me of that time. Now, I've lost my Dad and am moving my mother into assisted living. My heart hurts, but if I listen just enough...the echoes of my youth still remain. Thank you for this gift.

[@zackaccount]

so natural, effortless, and nostalgic LV99 performance

[@roxasxkenshin4882]

@showbizonastick That's what The Comment Said.

[@quack_a_doodle5922]

He Limit Broke the shit out of those songs lol

[@J-Allen19]

I'm going through a divorce and I've been playing this as background music throughout my day. it's helped me remain chill, along with remind me of my childhood and times of happiness. Having this available to me has actually been quite priceless. Great work!

[@gaelmargrace]

I hope you go through this the best as possible, I don't know you but if you need to talk or express yourself I can listen

[@070agga]

You got this, Jason ❤💪 Happy times ahead too for you

[@joshlegare]

Definitely tough times. I’ve been there. I hope you are keeping on brother.

[@eldiariodepchan5625]

I Hope you're doing well

[@waltertav]

Stay strong mate

[@craiginith]

The FF1 town theme is so peaceful and tranquil, just reminds me of being a child watching my older brother play the game. Simpler times

[@slobrodepot2163]

My little brother loved the chocobo song so much that I would run off to a chocobo forest anytime he was hanging around so he could hear it.

[@romanwagner8709]

Final Fantasy 1 has a very underrated soundtrack.

[@CouchPotato2570]

i'm a very simple person,i see or hear final fantasy stuff i like

[@LavishButtocks]

good LORD look how delicate those harmonics are dude's touching those strings with a single atom of his finger

[@mindyhua8299]

I had a smile on my face watching how much fun it seems John was having playing the chocobo theme

[@cashmny78]

I wish I could give this another thumbs up every time I listen through it.

[@josephjones6504]

I've been rattling my brain about what to say about this pretty much since I saw it some 10 months ago. As a classical guitar performer, I'm thrilled this exists and grateful to all the arrangers. As a classical guitar instructor, I'm glad I can point to this as a tremendous model of what is possible with well thought out arrangements and performances. As a critical listener, I'm disgusted (jealous, really) of the tonal clarity in the rasgueados and control in the right hand - even when I was practicing for competition, I don't think I had that level of control and it is impressive. More than all of this, as someone who loves the guitar and loves the music of Nobuo Uematsu (one of the BIG reasons I went to school for music,) I cannot be more thankful for the incredible work you've done with the arrangers and what must have been countless hours toiling over fingering choices and grinding over these arrangements, some of which seem a little intimidating to the ear! Bravo, sir. Bravo.

[@kevo9352]

I’m intimidated by the fact he has 5 picks and I only have one

[@4everxan]

fingering choices and grinding over!!!! Phrasing!!!!!

[@thefarmingnurse]

That was a long way to say you play guitar also

[@patrickphillips3843]

@@thefarmingnurse If you're into guitar and FF this video really hits you in the feelings - I totally understand where he is coming from

[@crtinkering7323]

@@thefarmingnurse YOU uncultured peasant swine!!! LOL!! Your comment made me laugh.

[@wayne8797]

Is no one going to mention the effort he put in to make sure he has a new shirt for each piece?

[@MarcosSouza]

Thanks John for calming our hearts with these beautifully played songs.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Appreciate you!

[@user-mq2ei6lf1f]

子供の頃から大好きなFFの音楽を、海外の方がこんなにも素晴らしいアレンジをして下さっていて本当に嬉しい。 眠る前のBGMにさせて頂きます！

[@Foolforyellow]

僕も寝る前にいつも聞いてるよーx)

[@clanpsi]

Nobuo Uematsu is an absolute musical genius. Why he isn't a world-famous orchestral composer outside of the gaming industry is beyond my understanding.

[@hazellk4042]

I'd say because the world wants catchy things, not quality ones. But some will say i'm mean and pessimistic again.

[@Ainigma]

@@hazellk4042 I think the video game industry is big enough.

[@Felemoth]

Theme of Love is actually used in Japan's schools as part of their music curriculum, so he does have recognition there.

[@ryunalunaris14]

Not everyone wants the biggest recognition, if they can't fully follow their heart into doing it. Although trying never hurts, it can exhaust you to a point of no return and influence your whole work, in a good way but also bad. I can tell he loves what he is doing and his passion has build him a place where he belongs and for most creative people out there that's like a dream coming true. In my opinion that's the most relateable reason behind it and i support all of his choices letting him create such wonderful compositions, we all can listen too. :) And don't forget all the people in gaming industry he inspires, even if his work isn't yours to begin with. FFXIV Shadowbringers sets a new milestone in videogame music for me and that's because of his fellow student and co composer "Masayoshi Souken", whom Uematsu stepped aside for letting him create his own thing at this expansion. I really enjoy his work, while playing the game!

[@thedivide3688]

What do you mean not world famous? We got musicians playing his content world wide. There are concerts, the material is used in schools. There are concerts around the world to celebrate his music. If you mean why isn't he more famous in America or any composer and orchestra in general? Well...look at what Americans consider as good music...

[@theloniuspunk383]

this guy knows how to enjoy Final Fantasy in 2021!

[@JohnOethGuitar]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Josh-it6uy]

i'm gay: )

[@acrophis]

Current year comment.

[@theloniuspunk383]

@@acrophis While Justin's comment was as timeless as* it was hilariously effeminate it also serves as a great example of the totalitarian nature of liberalism

[@acrophis]

@@theloniuspunk383 Who is Justin?

[@pub8471]

Hearing all of this beautiful playing evokes so many emotions: happiness, peace, nostalgia, joy, sadness, comfort, excitement. Priceless. No money can buy the joy you have shared with the world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Thanks so much and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Have a great and happy new year. 😃

[@chrismaddock5790]

Final fantasy VI, Terra's theme. Hits me every time, the feeling that something big was coming when you watched those Mechs walking in the snow during the opening credit.

[@TheMicahwitz]

The greatest opening scene of any video game ever.

[@tiggerknowsbest6817]

The amount of practice to get to this level of fluency with each song, unbelievable dude. Your phrasing is something else, just and effortless flow from one note to the next :)

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Thanks! That means a lot. All the amount of work is totally worth it when people appreciate it.

[@goaliedude32]

@@JohnOethGuitar I'm trying to like all your videos so more people can appreciate it! I had to go searching for this, I hope one day the algorithm floods you with views someday, this is wonderful!

[@37thraven]

@@JohnOethGuitar It's not always easy to sell pop-music fans on how great FF compositions are. So I *doubly* enjoyed your 'rockstar' moments (e.g. 27:23, 29:55 & 39:48) after more expressive moments Final Fantasy 3/6 and Terra's Theme in particular are in my top favourites. But there are so many performances/songs in this compilation

[@37thraven]

@@goaliedude32 Don't know where the video was at 5 months ago, but it's over 800k now, nearing on a million!

[@liangxiangjing8317]

最高だよ、兄貴！ とても優しい音色に感動。 幼い頃からFFに親しんできたのもあり、各シリーズと現実の思い出がリンクして、より込み上げてくるものがありました。 酒を飲みながらずっと静かに聞いていたい。

[@patricioheresmann736]

Eso mismo hago en estos momentos jajaja slds desde el sur de Chile

[@magnify_coffee]

最高です👏🏻👏🏻🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🥹🥹🥹

[@gengetukogetu]

FFにガチで一喜一憂した事ある人なら、その優しい音色にホントに心奪われると思う。分かるわぁ〜

[@EagleOxford]

I was going back to my childhood and I wondered if I could play some of these on guitar, yup, I can now. Thank You Very Much One to be born, From a dragon....

[@Rldband1]

2.1 mil views...52.5k subscribers... Let's hook John up with the subs he deserves. What an amazing collection of arrangements and performed so perfectly. I'd love to see more of these, keep up the incredible work, John!

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Thanks so much! Volume 2 is out on streaming services on Dec 9, 2022. :)

[@brennamoncur4434]

This! Sub up, y'all!

[@fernandobujaidar]

To be fair, about 2 mil out of those views must be from me, I love this so much. :)

[@ilikefartjokes]

It’s crazy how, hearing this outside of the games, played like this, and then thinking about the games with each song, you really see how masterful the original composers are in portraying the feel of each games distinct settings and stories through the music. With most of these games they didn’t have spoken dialogue. They had to rely solely on the music to help tell the story. That’s the best way I can describe what this video just did to my brain. I hope it makes sense. Lol

[@JohnOethGuitar]

I definitely agree. That's what makes a lot of this music more impactful - its ability to transport the listener back to when they experienced the games and the emotions felt.

[@jacobalan9109]

Dude 😆 wtf....I’ve been jammin these tunes for 25 years now and this is....just absolutely incredible 🥺 Nobuo’s music evokes so much emotion it’s insane

[@csys690]

Craziest part is that the first 9 games were all composed by one dude.

[@drkwtr7479]

@@csys690 yep. The sole composer for 1 through 9, and still heavily involved in the later ones. Nobuo Uematsu is a legend, and icon in the music world.

[@jorger7651]

so true, and packed into a few bits of memory in the case of ff1-3, masterpieces.

[@KrypticPuzzler]

I'm a grown man but Aerith's Theme kills me every time, your cover of it was unreal and captures the whole emotion we all felt hearing this after she died

[@IcedSilver46]

Well said. Check out the other arrangement of aeriths theme

[@elmalloc]

Aerith dies?!!??!?!

[@KrypticPuzzler]

@@elmalloc Omg I'm sorry if I spoiled it for you :(

[@yukinozu5734]

Thanks for the great performance. All the Japanese commenting are impressed by your performance!

[@kobold2713]

その通りです。もう泣いちゃってますよ。Exactly.I can't stop crying.

[@PepeElMago]

Love this. Thank you so much.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Take care and happy new year!

[@thesultrystrangerdanger6824]

Smooches

[@davidkim2016]

Not a bad reason to cry. It's your soul resonating w some of your best memories

[@thesultrystrangerdanger6824]

@@davidkim2016 speak to the memories directly I understand SI vitality that gives us vitality gives us our power to love and you believe this to be true

[@kawanishitony5631]

素敵な演奏をありがとうございます。 私が今まで聴いたファイナルファンタジーの曲の中で、最も心を動かされた演奏です。

[@TypingHazard]

This arrangement of Searching for Friends is *killing*

[@brianarsuaga5008]

Absolutely a standout here

[@CCCeramics]

I came here to say something like this, and saw the comment was already here.

[@jakstorm3180]

Its peaceful yet rugged at times almost like the seasons. Life dies every year but yet it flourishes as long as the Crystal's exist lol

[@Crunkman2k]

It's my favorite song in the whole franchise, it's just so damn powerful... And yet, hearing is with a single guitar was the most emotional I've ever got from it. Just... beautiful.

[@user-qx9hq4er3q]

I really should pay for this man to listen to his performance in front of him. I definitely will cry so hard. It is so beautiful. Love from Japan.

[@yamapishy9792]

I really didn't mean to cry but I can't help it. My little sister is about to get married and listening to this makes me feel sad that I won't be able to play games with her anymore. We grew up playing RPGs together and our ultimate fave is the Final Fantasy series. The last FF we played was the FF7 Remake last year, and I know she won't be there to play Part 2 with me. It's heartbreaking but life must go on. In my heart she'll forever be my beloved little sister and video game partner.

[@AlbinosaurusR3X]

Final Fantasy as a series has so much great music, but man... "Eyes On Me" has such a special place for me.

[@Goitonthefloor1]

Uematsu is a Mastermind

[@decoxan212]

For me is the best FF song ever. So deep , in some moments dark, in other hopeful, greatest song

[@sam.n7762]

@@decoxan212 ineed my friend, indeed

[@brianarsuaga5008]

"Breezy" is so perfect I sort of forgot which version I was listening to.

[@henriquesoarescavalcanti2384]

This music is so beautiful. Warms my heart. Great play!

[@silhher]

Same vibes 💙💙💙

[@tobiward6811]

Beautiful. Lots of old memories playing FF come back.

[@RadityaPerdana]

Oh my gad... Balamb Garden really put me in tears.. Lot of memories while I was playing it

[@akaiclone02]

I'm crying 😭 these are so beautiful!! Honestly why do so many people talk shit about FF8

[@Shaarapollo]

No idea, it's my fav FF. Best ever.

[@DPortain]

I'm a bit of a fan but even I admit that it's a hot mess :D

[@reyon2673]

The biggest complaints I ever heard were people not liking/understanding the Junction system and a lack of meaningful development for Ultimecia in-game. Honestly, I think people forget that FFVIII came out in 1999 on 4 discs (which was a lot back then), it was fantastic for its time and as kids (which is when most of us discovered it) we didn't give a crap about any of that stuff. The people that can't enjoy it today are people throwing modern criticism at a 23 year old classic, sadly out of touch with the child within that would find it precious. It is a beautiful game.

[@arkhamsrazor7075]

I love FF8, it has some amazing moments, fantastic music and story, but I'm not one of the people who deny it is only a whisper of what it could have been. It was made during a time of real turmoil in the company, clashing visions between creators and programmers etc... all that stuff impacted the game. They won't do a 1:1 remake because SQEX claims they don't have the source material (code) anymore They also "lost" the source of the first Kingdom Hearts, so when they did the HD version of that game it had to be literally remade from scratch...to rebuild FF8 from the ground up like that would take more time and attention than the current iteration of the company is comfortable with giving.

[@DPortain]

@@arkhamsrazor7075 They also just sold their entire Final Fantasy IP.

[@JohnnyAppleseed333]

The attention to detail here is mind-blowing. And thank you for not ruining this masterpiece with commercials in the middle. This is a top .01% KZbin guitar video.

[@longlivelinux90]

I listen to this while doing schoolwork at least 3x a week. thank you.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

You are too kind! I appreciate it and I'm so glad you enjoy it.

[@longlivelinux90]

@@JohnOethGuitar if you find a way/the time to arrange the entire X ost... it would be the best day ever

[@JohnOethGuitar]

@longlivelinux90 I have at least ten more tracks I'd love to do including the Normal Battle Theme, Tidus's Theme, and Yuna's Theme. Yuna's Decision is currently in progress.

[@longlivelinux90]

@@JohnOethGuitar 🫡

[@ericasencio9515]

Just needed to pop in and say thanks for helping me put my 2 year old to sleep! Nothing was working, but then we laid down together and watched this and he was out in 5 minutes! So he sleeps while I listen to the soundtrack of my childhood 😊

[@JohnOethGuitar]

That's so cute! Thanks for listening, you two. 😁

[@Bill-ou7zp]

I love watching him smile as he plays. It's like he's remembering all the good times playing the game

[@JoYoAdventures]

Oh man the FF7 part just hits me in the feels

[@JohnOethGuitar]

😢😢

[@arnaldojuniormusic9246]

Are you kidding me? The man took a long time to put all these together in a masterpiace and you didn't subscribe?! Thank you man! I'll listen to this for hours.

[@opera571]

素晴らしい、懐かしさや感動が蘇る演奏

[@zetnight1221]

11살 12살때 플레이하며 들은 감동이 ..

[@takerofheads]

Cosmo Canyon theme is an underrated tune. The build-up is incredibly epic

[@GringoStarr94]

So beautiful, I’ll never forget the effect of it slowly fading out as the party ventures deeper beneath the canyon

[@danieljbell9077]

Just found the playlist of my dreams.

[@ng5578]

This background music is very suitable for desk work.

[@foolymadz]

I cried with no reason when Eyes on me played

[@Harlod814]

Aaaand I’m crying. It’s just been such a tough year of isolation with the pandemic and I used to go to live shows with video game music from my childhood. Plus they had bands play songs like these at cons that I used to be able to go to. Maaan I miss normal life.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

I totally feel ya. That's kind of how this album came to be during quarantine. Have a good one!

[@Alix_Farin]

It makes me so happy that he just slowly breaks into a smile even though he's trying not to with the chocobo theme. It's just too damn happy.

[@Ganymede907]

Me from 2023 says thank you from the you of 2020. Sorry it took me so long to notice you! ❤ 26:16 my childhood starts here 🥰

[@GuilhermeAndrade]

My god. When to zenarkand starts just thought: listen to my story... Sooo nostalgic

[@AkhyarMaulanaPangeranWeb]

I remember first time I insert the FF9 CD to my Play Station and hear the "The Place I'll Return to Someday" music on the opening, from that time I know the game will change my life forever.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

My brother has that song for his PS4 home screen and it brings me back every time.

[@gabrielmeth4844]

Terra's Theme will always have a place in my heart. The song of those who travel the world, knowing no destination, but it calls to you.

[@MaGiCMushroomClouds]

Yeah!!!!!

[@ShneekeyTheLost]

It was a missed opportunity to have the WoR theme play after hers. Or heck, at least Aria de Mezzo Carattere (Celes's Opera song). There were only two songs from VI, which I thought was a shame given how many good songs were in that game.

[@c1nnabun]

Balamb garden is so amazing through your fingers

[@piggystims702]

Uematsu and Hamauzu bring the drama so hard. The most memorable of all FF characters: the music

[@akka-nj4qp]

素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。FFは大好きなので泣きました。

[@ScottPenick]

Incredible. I'm disappointed KZbin didn't show me this incredible album and had to discover you from your comments on my channel. I'm about halfway through and I swear each performance is more breathtaking than the last. Thank you for this, absolutely loving it.

[@JohnEdwinOfficial]

I’d love to play the Balamb theme 😢❤. You played Zanarkland so beautiful I shed a tear.

[@DemstarAus]

I cry every time I hear Aerith's theme. Makes me think of my mum. Well done!

[@dickthedorkwing6082]

The Cosmo Canyon theme has to be one of the best, especially when paired with Nanaki's story arc.

[@Liveoffensively1]

First video I have ever seen with 0 dislikes. For good reason, these are FLAWLESS playbacks. Unreal man.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Many thanks my friend!

[@zimizi]

alomst a thousand likes and 0 dislikes, never seen that before either

[@Kale13000]

How did I only find this now? Final Fantasy is up there as one of my favorite game series, and classical guitar is my favorite instrument to listen to. This is perfect!

[@juanjosesegura4585]

Man, not having the best week so far, needed some of that comfort music from my childhood while working. The very first theme already brought a tear to my eye.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

I totally have those times, too. I hope your week improves!

[@juanjosesegura4585]

@@JohnOethGuitar Thanks man, nothing that will no get fixed with hard work. We sure miss those SNES and PSX times sometimes right? I do not have anymore time for playing, but I can always listen to the music from those games, and the work of awesomely talented people like you, so thanks!

[@Baygon_]

Holy crap 1:21:33 the intro to Via Purifico gave me chills! Definitely brings back memories!

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Thanks! Yeah that is such a good track.

[@gamechops]

love it, so nostalgic

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Thank you! I've been a big fan for awhile so that really means a lot. ❤️

[@javita1215]

jajajaja que haces aca,love you @GameChop

[@3X0SK3L3TON]

This is one hidden gem

[@_Thyra]

Always going to cry at Aerith's Theme

[@enmanuelcruz1579]

You just fulfilled a little kids dream, this is impressive. Thank you, trully for making this happen, it means a lot to a lot of us out here.

[@wilkyesilva7211]

I don't believe, that was EXACTLY what all the fans dreamed to do someday, wished to hear one day someone's doing. It even make me cry.... I love so much FF songs. Thank you so much for this Jhon!!!!!!

[@stevenvegh7964]

26:09 has my favorite track in the entire series. There’s something about Terra’s Theme that touches a variety of emotions.

[@Itz81110]

i'm Here know, remember how happy I was during my childhood

[@XDarkRaptureXPSNGaming]

Oh man, final fantasy 8 was my first final fantasy. I cannot put into words how impressive and lovely this whole compilation is. Keep doing what you're doing dude, you're immensely talented. ✌️

[@TezukuriLure]

演奏してくれてありがとう！！素晴らしいです👍

[@mourge101]

Jesus! That Fisherman's Horizon and Eyes on Me were both ridiculously perfect. Thank you!

[@harddk1]

Came around to FFX Suteki Da Ne and got goosebumps all over. Can't be helped when it's played with such elegance. Love it so much

[@YuMaMa1007]

54:49 原曲すぎる…！！ 感動しました

[@CutoverMe]

I just found my new goodnight / sleep playlist when I can't sleep :D

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Glad to hear!

[@FatherAxeKeeper]

so you're saying his music puts you to sleep. not sure if compliment or...

[@CutoverMe]

@@FatherAxeKeeper it's a compliment becuase when I can't sleep i listen to music that helps me relax and drift off to sleep :)

[@robsimpson9282]

Such a handsome man putting me to sleep. It reminds me a lot of the John Dowland works.

[@Tygaera]

Beauty. Overwhelming beauty. That is all that needs to be said. The beauty in the music, and the feeling in that handsome face of yours. I hope it isn't too much to pay you that compliment. Yours is a soul that is far too beautiful for words to express Mr. Oeth. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us here on KZbin.

[@bunnihilator]

Eternity: Memory of Lightwaves hits me every time

[@pentamagic]

This is absolutely beautiful, thank you

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Many thanks! I dig your animation 😀

[@pentamagic]

@@JohnOethGuitar Oh wow thanks! I've been listening to this as I animate 😁

[@LethinGabbins]

Ffix the place I'll return to someday is such a great final fantasy song.

[@0x0110]

My good sir, I'm here working on some web development code and had to stop and come here to give you this comment; This is beautiful, never stop! Good stuff man!

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Thanks so much and good luck coding!

[@not_jhay]

That nostalgic feeling rushing in especially at 6:56. Back then as a kid playing FFII, I will always leave the game on while in town just so the song will play on repeat and imagining that I am in that world. I miss those leisure days :(

[@guillermosanchez1224]

This guy is so talented he can play final fantasy soundtrack collection, much respect and appreciation to you man.

[@neymadapaka9906]

Listening to this, I wish I never stopped playing guitar... I play it at 0.75 and it calms my anxiety so fast... Thank you

[@ianmastrangelo2427]

It's amazing to hear all of these old 8-bit tracks come to life on a classical guitar. Thank you for all of the hard work you put in to this, bravo!!!

[@darkdavid28]

WHY!??!?.... After a whole "year" did KZbin show me this now!?! Wonderful playing... excellent! It makes this FF fan tear up and loop this!

[@alexmckenzie1426]

My only problem with this compilation is that I wish most of these songs went through twice, especially for the earlier games! Guess I'll just have to hit that replay button

[@yakamen]

I started a new job, a kind of job you hope for in adult life. Since I've been nervous about it, this playlist is my morning routine. it gets my mind right. I listen everyday.

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Thanks for listening! Congrats and good luck on the new job!!