Final Fantasy IV - Theme of Love (Harp Solo)

Ah yes, Theme of Love. For those of you lucky enough to have found true love, please hold onto them for dear life. I mean it. Literally. Like, if you're on an amusement park ride together and you're not 100% sure your safety bar is actually locked in place. Because if there's one way I'd like not to die, it's by plunging face first onto pavement encrusted with blue raspberry cotton candy and the tears of children unable to obtain a single arcade prize.
Composed by: Nobuo Uematsu
Arranged & performed by: Harpsibored
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P.S. - I roughly based this arrangement on the FF Distant Worlds version of this song. If you'd like to hear one that sounds like the in-game version, then I recommend harpsona's rendition. This is one of the first harp videos I stumbled on that inspired me to do FF harp arrangements of my own as well ❤️ • FFIV Theme of Love (ha...
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[@Harpsibored]

Hello! If you're new here, welcome to my channel, where I am the spooniest bard. Here are some other FFIV tracks I've done you may enjoy: 🏡 Welcome to Our Town: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfRiJ-harSshZI 🎵 Melody of Lute: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfZqIiwma-Em6c 🏰 Troian Beauty: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbVhJiunqt3ldE 🏡 Welcome to Our Town (extended): kzbin.info/www/bejne/d569lKdnbM53aJY 🏰 Troian Beauty (extended): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWKtoGCOl9x5gqs 💎 Playlist of Nintendo FF Harp Songs: kzbin.info/aero/PL0mac6CZyN_slHxHO1-hEAZohK18zrDnY

[@PSNSWITCH]

Such an amazing talent! Today the KZbin algorithm did me a huge solid. ❤🔥🎼

[@mehdielasri6091]

a dark knight who only wanted to serve his country and protect his people forced to kill innocent souls in the name of king and country falls into deep sorrow and loses himself finds the light within his beloved which fills him with enough courage to seek atonement and defeat his demons to emerge as the white knight paladin and the hero the world had been awaiting. what a beautiful melody to accompany such a beautiful story, bravo 👏👏👏

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much 💖

[@kellielopez2125]

To be fair it wasn’t the true king.

[@ScottPenick]

This works so well on harp, you absolutely nailed it. {At a Distant Worlds concert back in like... 2008(?), while in line for a meet-and-greet with Nobuo Uematsu, I absentmindedly started whistling this song. He joined me on the 7th jump and after we finished whistling the phrase in unison he had a huge grin on his face. I was star-struck. Listening to this brought that memory to my mind, so thank you :)}

[@Harpsibored]

Omg that's amazing. I love that story. I met him too at a Distant Worlds meet-and-greet but didn't do anything cool like whistle. I just had a big smile plastered on my face and stood there rambling "HI I'M A BIG FAN PLEASE SIGN MY COPY OF FFIX COOL"

[@Irichuu]

This is so amazing!

[@t3hsis324]

You got to meet uematsu 😮 jealous, but what a memory

[@trixiejeansiren9041]

This has always been my most favorite Final Fantasy song and the way you played this brought me so much emotion! Omg! 🥹💖 WONDERFUL JOB!!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!!!! 💖 it's my favorite FFIV song of all time!

[@mikeman7815]

Thank you for bringing the love into this song. I felt it. It was perfect at this pace. I've been listening to this song for 30 years in my head and I think yours is the best rendition.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much, truly appreciate that 😭

[@terraflyer23]

I am now utterly convinced that this right here is exactly how *Theme of Love* was always meant to be played. Fantastic job!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!! I agree that Theme of Love is like, meant for the harp. But I am a heavily biased source for this opinion.

[@ThomasMHead]

This may be the most exquisite, tender thing I've ever heard! Lovely!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much 💕

[@francois-pierrebleauditzer2513]

For me you are the greatest artist and harpist. I've never heard anyone play with so much heart and soul, it's magical, divine. To play like that, you have to have learned what life is. I'm a 72 year old artist, I think I know what I'm talking about. You are an angel from heaven. Thank you for what you bring to life, to society. God bless you.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much 😭 This is my favorite FFIV song. I guess it showed hehe

[@jimbalaia]

Obrigado. É tudo tão perfeito. Chega a ser místico e transcendental.

[@ADrew26]

The crickets in the background add an unintentional layer to this piece that’s both soothing and urging myself to run out n get you sound proof panels. Still a great arrangement

[@Harpsibored]

you very well know Bailey has been banned from the harp room during recording ever since the FF1 Prelude/Battle Theme Incident hahahaha

[@pokemaniacalex8031]

The crickets kind of make it sound like it's that part at the beginning of the game when Rosa visits Cecil in his room before he and Kain are to go to village of Mist.

[@dogsoap]

I have listened to the Distant Worlds arrangement many times over the years and this is an excellent rendition! Great work! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much! Of all the Distant Worlds orchestrations, I think Theme of Love might be my favorite

[@MathGeekQ]

"... I'm a coward... a coward who cannot even defy orders he knows he ought not follow.."

[@Harpsibored]

Such an amazing character arc.

[@howardmonument6093]

Words fail me... Your harp versions of every song are so well put together and played, your touch is fantastic and you look so elegant

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!! 💖

[@Ruben1te]

I'm listing to this on Qobuz with noise-cancelling headphones and I can hear that the crickets outside enjoying this beautiful arrangement as much as I am :)

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you!!! Ugh tbh I can't stand the damn crickets but idk what to do about them except buy expensive software I have no idea how to use. Hopefully you don't mind them, since it's that time of year now hahaha

[@Ruben1te]

@@Harpsibored Don't mind at all, they add to the ambience! The way you have recorded your harp makes it sound soooo good, your talent+clear recording is such a good combo ❤️

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you, that makes me feel a lot better!!!

[@BenjaminGoose]

This is so beautiful, the feel of the playing and the lovely tone of the harp.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💖

[@RochefortS]

Waw... I just discovered your channel... you performance is amazing. I closed my eyes to listen and I swear to god, I rarely do that when I listen to a song ! IT WAS BEAUTIFUL !!

[@RebeccaETripp]

This is truly a masterpiece! I've really come to look forward to your arrangements! ^_^ You've given this theme a new feeling.

[@Harpsibored]

thank you so much!!!!

[@RebeccaETripp]

@@Harpsibored It's helping me today after some ridiculous stress, so thanks again!

[@Noahcrusade99]

One of my favorites from the final fantasy franchise. Thanks alot.

[@Harpsibored]

This is my favorite song from FFIV hehe 💖 Thank you for listening!

[@Aurachan787]

Just beautiful! This song really is timeless. 😊

[@quorthonthegreat5649]

This is a marvelous rendition, truly remarkable. This was a blessing to see today, from a Canadian Veteran thank you so very much! Skål.

[@Harpsibored]

thank you, thanks so much for subscribing!

[@jchock7503]

The harp is the best musical instrument to play this beautiful song....and you played it so well.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💕 agreed, to me this is like, THE FF song to play on harp. Well along with the Prelude 😅

[@michaelpatterson2955]

Incredible rendition of an unforgettable melody! This great theme evokes images of true love and peace in my mind. Thank you for your dedicated stud of this! It soothes my mind.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!!! 💕

[@-Terzetto]

"Because if there's one way I'd like not to die, it's by plunging face first onto pavement encrusted with blue raspberry cotton candy and the tears of children unable to obtain a single arcade prize." LMFAO wow. 🤭I like you.

[@Harpsibored]

It's easy to like someone when their face isn't covered with cotton candy residue

[@TaylanCatik]

What a beautiful and mesmerizing performance!!! Bravo!!!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@jeremyngpiano]

Gorgeous arrangement of one of my all-time favourite FF tracks! Beautiful playing, sounds great on the harp!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much! I like to think Uematsu meant for this one in particular to be on the harp :D

[@ManuelSantapau]

You play very sensitively! I love the theme, I love Mr. Uematsu and I adore the way you play. Congratulations! ❤

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!! 💕

[@ficklepickle-37]

The opening gave me chills! This was amazing, thank you for playing this :)

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much for listening!!! ❤️ hehe I like the opening too

[@DomMarmelo]

Cecil is one of my favourite ff chars

[@samuelwatson9948]

🤩😍 Your absolutely gorgeous! ..& the music from Final Fantasy is beautiful.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!!! ❤️

[@Anticitizen2501]

You had me at Final Fantasy! 😂 Can't believe I've only just found this channel!

[@Harpsibored]

Glad you made it here! Rally-ho! 💖

[@eternalmoonsage]

This is absolutely beautiful!! You’ve earned yourself another subscriber! My favorite part of this beautiful piece is probably the 1:20 mark. I’ve been trying to find a good cover for MONTHS and this is the best one ive found. :) I love this and I look forward to listening to it before I go to bed tonight. I just found your channel btw.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that 😭❤️

[@wilsontoribio6524]

Beautiful song!! 😍

[@_SoliDeoGloria_]

This is a phenomenal cover - I played this song (from Piano Collections) when I proposed to my wife about 18 years ago.

[@Harpsibored]

Damn you've got game

[@SiolfortheJackal]

Beautiful performance. I absolutely adore this song, and it sounds perfect on harp. Also loving the imagery in the description 😆

[@Harpsibored]

Was at an amusement park the other day and my god, the emotion on my little niece's face when only my nephew was winning stuffed animal prizes. It was near apocalyptic until we won something for her.

[@garylai363]

This is just lovely. Beautifully arranged and played.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you ❤️

[@ベン-e3x]

ありがとうございます！

[@Harpsibored]

いつもありがとうございます！！💕

[@FrozenithMusic]

Beautiful cover! I love it! ♥

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you ❤️

[@vitaminsherbert]

This is so beautifully performed...thank you for such a fantastic arrangement! :D

[@HarleyGuioGuitar]

This song instantly makes me want to replay FFIV. Amazing job!

[@Harpsibored]

and fly to the moon! Thank you!

[@HarleyGuioGuitar]

@@Harpsibored to the MOON!!

[@phipham2936]

I've been hooked on your channel for hours.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!!!!!! ❤️ I hope it makes for good listening heh

[@Azihayya]

The product of so much patience and practice is a sound that comes across as utterly effortless. Just looking at the chore required from your left hand here, I can imagine the terrible cost that such a talent would ask of you. It's almost poetic that to craft an art of this majesty, to bring your passion to life, would require such a contortion of the body that it brings you pain. The instrument itself is so elegant, but what it asks from you in its silence is sacrifice.

[@Harpsibored]

3 cortisone injections, several months of occupational therapy, and years of pain later, I can confirm my left hand technique here was indeed bad.

[@user-ns5xb5ym8k]

​@@Harpsiboredoh wow...as someone unfamiliar with harp, I couldn't even tell. It still sounds absolutely gorgeous and professional even then. Would this have been recorded years ago?

[@Harpsibored]

Yup, it was recorded in 2021. Thank you!

[@lllopess]

perfect! ❤

[@sarahabdulrahman]

This has got to be the best thing I've listened to so far.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much 😭

[@RadBrad1986]

Awesome job. I really enjoyed it. Final Fantasy 4 is my favorite game in the series. Thank you!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you!!! 💖 Oooh, good favorite!!

[@rururururu3515]

i teared up this is very beautiful thank you for sharing your rendition

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@Nedemai]

You are a very skilled and talented player. I've found myself playing your videos on repeat today.

[@Harpsibored]

Aww thank you so much!! 💖

[@Shoinie]

This is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for sharing!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you for listening 💖

[@iDarkStriker_]

Besides Theme of Love, Lenna's Theme is also romantic like this too. These 2 are my most favorite romantic songs of Final Fantasy cant wait for you to cover it too with the Harp. ❤‍🔥

[@Harpsibored]

Thanks so much, perhaps will do Lenna's Theme sometime 🐲🌿

[@lynx-x2h]

this was beyond beautiful. Put me in a trance the moment the song started. Thank you

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💖

[@naoseioquecriar]

wonderful, I'm speechless to describe how that piece was perfectly executed...

[@Harpsibored]

Aw thank you!! ❤

[@danryder3865]

I am mesmerized.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much 💖

[@Duhemsounds]

This is very beautiful, great playing =3

[@fringd]

one of my favorites. i learned it on the uke, and i enjoy playing it there, but this is so rich and deep and enchanting. just beautiful

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much 💖

[@YusukeTatuado]

Awesome! So kind with your fingers that i have goosebumps 😅 This is Art and i like Art Never saw something this beautiful everywhere ❤ thx for all you do

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!! 😭

[@cheena3836]

I have no words 💕🙌🏾😭

[@NathanSpotts]

Brings a tear to the eye

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you for listening 💖

[@darkravendragon369]

I love FF4! Rosa is my favorite character.

[@quorthonthegreat5649]

My personal favorite from well any of the series so far. Dreamers, Warriors are real, profound lovers. Bless you. 🛐🙏

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much! My favorite song from FFIV 💖

[@harpsona]

I really love your arrangement! Really digging how expressive this performance is as well! (And yeah the background does looks like giant matzah haha)

[@Harpsibored]

my brother just messaged me asking if I can move the "matzah booth" further back. Sigh......

[@Netch_Godling]

Keep up the great work I am always happy to see another vid posted

[@lynx1519]

I was watching videos of this song on piano and guitar but your video is the best one yet. Love your music and this song is amazing, Definitely a fan.

[@Harpsibored]

Holy balls that's a huge compliment, especially since I love the FF Piano Opera/Piano Collections versions of this song. Thank youuuuu 💖

[@delriach]

This is such a wonderful arrangement. Love it!

[@speznerd5643]

Thanks for this.

[@aoimist]

This is my favorite arrangement of yours to date! Absolutely beautiful and I could just listen to it on repeat 😍

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much, that makes me so happy to hear. A lot of LOOOVE went into this one. .....see what I did there

[@Frejborg]

Mesmerising.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💕

[@LuisHenrique-yq8to]

Absolutamente maravilhoso! De tal forma que gostaria que existisse uma nova palavra elevadíssima para descrever.

[@GrapefruitAndChaiTea]

Such a lovely arrangment, i really enjoyed it! I started playing the game (3D remake) on my android phone :p Never had played the game beforr but I had always enjoyed this specific theme of love. Well done pal!

[@Harpsibored]

Aww thanks! I highly recommend the PSP version if you've got the console. In fact the FFIV rerelease is the only good game I've played on the PSP. Sigh.

[@psycosulu]

Very beautiful

[@DisposedHeroVGM]

I just replayed FFIV pretty recently and really enjoyed taking in all of the music again. This sounds great, works very well as a harp arrangement!

[@Harpsibored]

Awesome, thank you! I just replayed this game last year on the PSP for the first time. Such an amazing game and OST.

[@BMW335i-sz8ry]

Thanks for this. Btw i really enjoy your other final fantasy renditions, especially IX. Keep up the good work!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!! Glad you like IX, bc that's my fave and I'm obsessed with it. I try to cover a wide range of FF games but end up getting super biased towards IX tracks, heh.

[@Clubvirg]

Wow, this song is one of my faves, and you definitely did it justice 😭♥ beautiful arrangement

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jessemedina4482]

Thank you again.. I had this song stuck in my head last year but couldn't remember the name or where I heard it from. Sounds a lot like a classical song that played one a music box my mom had when I was a kid.. On a side note, think of the money you could make by taking this act to wedding receptions..

[@Harpsibored]

Yooo at the last Distant Worlds show I went to, I bought a music box that specifically plays Theme of Love, heh. Thank you so much!!! Incidentally I did just record Roses and Wine (FF8) in May specifically for a wedding hehe.

[@TylerMireMusic]

Love this tune. Beautifully played. Can’t wait to watch more from your channel. Well done!

[@Harpsibored]

OOOOOH it's Mambo de Chocobo man! (sorry that's what I call you in my head now) Thank you so much!!!

[@eternalmoonsage]

I love this, this is beautiful!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💖

[@LoneTreePeak]

Came for the description, stayed for the awesome playing. Just kidding, well kinda haha. Great music, performance and hilarious description 🤣

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you! Twas inspired this past summer by my little niece's reaction to my nephew winning a ton of arcade prizes, as she continued to lose. Near apocalyptic.

[@LoneTreePeak]

@@Harpsibored You're welcome and I don't think I'm allowed to laugh at that right? But the way you put it definitely makes it hard for me not to. Poor kid.

[@quorthonthegreat5649]

Ah yes the video where I first discovered your wonderful playing, back when the algorithm was kind to beautiful content creators like you. I hope someday musicians have a strong place to post here again. 🙏🛐

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much! Is the algorithm doing something different these days? I was never that big so it's all the same to me 😂

[@gregi787]

Sweet, best recommendation ever done by yt. After fisherman horizon, I just had to look into your channel.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much! I like to see the algorithm working out for once. I still get recommended videos about actors' breath smelling like pee.

[@lunokickz]

This is music of dreams, instantly subbed

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you for listening 💖

[@seijirou302]

Gave me chills

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you for listening ❤️

[@Antis14CZ]

As promised, I'm starting my journey through your playlist =) Especially excited by the representation of FFV. Poor game (and its amazing OST) often gets overshadowed by its big cousins, but for me, it was actually the first title in the series I played way back when, so I'm definitely looking forward to those. As for FFIV, I'm not as big of a fan of the game itself as a lot of others are, but of course, as far as music is concerned, it's Uematsu-san we're talking about here, so one can't really go wrong. Theme of Love is well-known and has many arrangements, plus it lends itself to your instrument of choice rather well, so of course it's a no-brainer inclusion. Well done! =) EDIT: Watching the fifth video or so, I noticed that your descriptions are quite funny, so I went back to react to them as well =) In this case, I am reminded of something I heard, a man who loves to ride a motorcycle said the excuse he gives to people for this hobby is that it increases the chances of him having a sudden death from a healthy state. As he put it "I've seen some of the alternatives, I prefer this." It's kinda morbid, sorry, but food for thought nonetheless, I think.

[@Harpsibored]

That man clearly didn't consider that one can survive a motorcycle accident, and quite torturously at that. That being said...uhh thanks for enjoying my harp tunes!

[@peiqipianoharpprogress2415]

Just came from Samantha Ballard live stream, very nice playing, beautiful 🤩

[@Harpsibored]

aww thank you so much!!

[@jamilp2869]

another great one

[@WarpWhistlesMusic]

wow wow this is so pretty and fancy! also 150% in agreement about the matzah that is abso-LUTE-ly what I thought at first too.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much! Yeah I'm thinking of trying covering it with a sheet or something to switch it up. This background just really makes me hungry for Passover food.

[@sebasarg6749]

Esos sonidos llegan al corazón

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💖🌹

[@levelupdelivery9504]

I have arrived from the fantasy land of 4 to pass on a short message. The dragoon Highwind and Edward are delighted with your music, hairstyle, and booty in that dress(or maybe they said beauty). Edward also stated it’s specifically a harp he played during the late nights of 91’. Cecil, Rosa, and Rydia couldn’t be reached out for comment right now, maybe next time when I go back.

[@Harpsibored]

It was definitely "booty"

[@levelupdelivery9504]

@@Harpsibored I always knew they were my boys. Kain immediately disappeared into high altitude with a photo of you right after our exchange…….your guess is as best as mine……

[@levelupdelivery9504]

Harpsi photo on moon confirmed? Or nevermind..

[@Hashel]

Wonderful take on it, very smooth playing =)

[@Harpsibored]

was it as smooth as Necron's introduction in FFIX

[@Hashel]

@@Harpsibored Felt like a time compression

[@Harpsibored]

@@Hashel KOMPRESSION

[@ProjectGenesisMusic]

Damn thats good. I'm in. Subbed.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much!!! 💖

[@rue215]

Beautifully played! I’m not familiar with the context of it but it feels very serene and relaxing for me

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much! Highly recommend giving the FFIV soundtrack a listen. It's got some amazing iconic tracks.

[@rue215]

@@Harpsibored after being on your channel for a while looks like I’m gonna have to give all the soundtracks a listen 😅they’re all so good

[@troilero5239]

my first FF game. LOVE THIS SO MUCH.

[@Harpsibored]

Oh man what a great first FF game. Thank you ❤️

[@lostfan5054]

This is so well done. Wow.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you! ❤️

[@marianobregon1324]

Maravilloso 🥺

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you ❤️

[@AbeKenney]

That is fantastic!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you!!! 💕

[@AndiiiTV]

Love it, thank you❤️

[@Tremendouz]

Lovely playing as usual

[@Harpsibored]

almost as good as a room full of 248083490298902 whistles

[@Ariessick]

TOO beauty

[@kikepl9643]

I don't cry, I don't cry

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you for listening 💖

[@dagga19k]

I guess this coming the same day as the FF4 Pixel Remaster version was on purpose 😉 Wonderful job as always ! 😍 And your background looks very cool!

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you so much, glad you like the matzah. Omg I had no idea the Pixel Remaster was today....it was a total coincidence. Now I know why everybody was posting FFIV comparison shots in FF Reddit lately...........

[@geraçaoraiz123]

perfect

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you!! ❤️🎵

[@unclebiggs1781]

The love story between Cecil and Rosa beautifully arranged. Makes me wanna play the game again

[@Harpsibored]

They're the original FF power couple. Unless you're one of those who likes inserting Kain into the fanfics. No judgement if you are. I might be one of those. Or not. Ignore me. I never said anything.

[@troilero5239]

@@Harpsibored Wasnt there bits where Rydia was sad to see Cecil was into Rosa? I thought there was someone sort of triangle somewhere, not Kain...

[@gregoryechekwube2242]

Lovely

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💖

[@ThePallidor]

You have done well.

[@Harpsibored]

Thank you 💖