Final Fantasy VII - Cosmo Canyon | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@JessesAuditorium]

Mandela effect

[@JSKibbie129]

I preferred that 6 seconds of PERFECTION

[@Rysskylt]

FF7 has so many bangers, but honestly this has always stood out as my favourite. I CANNOT wait to hear the full FF7 Remake rendition of this

[@Malacite]

This is one of those pieces that truly demonstrates Nobuo's genius

[@chainclaw07]

This and cids theme from 7 stand out for me

[@cyntheticgaming]

💯

[@jesseowen1771]

Damn! Waiting for years now!

[@fliw7114]

Yup. I hope they don't do the full orchestra version they have for it but actually keep the guitars. When that flute hits its high notes, you can just feel the pain of a crying soul

[@nicholascunningham4439]

Cosmo Canyon is like this perfect blend of Native American, Old Western and Gospel.

[@JessesAuditorium]

Nice mix!

[@TallicaMan1986]

Needs some of that native singer wailing.

[@wolfwing1]

@@TallicaMan1986 maybe with remix.

[@xcaluhbration]

@@wolfwing1 nah... I would tear up instantly.

[@celadore]

The FF7 OST has been living in the back of my mind for years so it's always a blast seeing people exposed to it for the first time. The system limitations really forced the songs to stand on the strength of their melodies and Uematsu is the king in that regard. Also, it is hilarious that you picture a lion, as this is a variation on RedXIII's theme song.

[@Zenn3k]

Uematsu is a contender for the best composer of his generation, only the likes of John Williams could ever hope to beat him out.

[@sveha6271]

@@Zenn3k Liberi Fatali > Duel Of The Fates

[@SomeGuy_GRM]

@@Zenn3k In the world of critically acclaimed composers, I find Zimmer highly underrated.

[@Ohmargod]

What about Koji Kondo, the composer of Mario and Zelda songs? Dude has created the most beautiful melodies for OoT with the limitation of being able to play those melodies on the ocarina.

[@grarven]

Ah Cosmo Canyon, one of my favourite ost tracks of all time

[@onilao]

Trust me dude the music goes so well with the area location in ff7 its one of my fav places to visit

[@nachot6592]

This exactly. The area and everything that happens there.

[@o_oro-q1k]

The area and the overall mood over it. It all works together so well to create the magic

[@sildrex]

This is one of those songs I could happily leave on repeat all day.

[@trollingisasport]

Other such songs: Chrono Trigger - Corridors of Time Xenogears - Shevat, the Wind Is Calling Wild Arms - Town Theme Wild Arms - Port Town theme

[@digiopsnyc]

Masterpiece of a track, rent free in my brain for eternity

[@travismann3266]

"The Great Warrior" from FFVII as well reprises the core melody but has a far more somber feeling. While the story behind it makes me choke up every time you may consider giving it a listen since you loved this song so much. Depends if you want to hold off for someone to request it, but seriously, do not miss it!

[@blackrat1228]

@@travismann3266 great warrior goes above and beyond for me. The fact you only hear it once means it's usually forgotten unfortunately. I had high hopes for the Rebirth version but it let me down a bit

[@Dunkaholic18]

@@blackrat1228 whenever the great warrior scene plays i can't not tear up, lost my dad last year abruptly and it hits so hard every damn time.

[@vahlok1426]

I was stuck on the boss in the caves as a kid, so I got really familiar with this song. It resonates with me on such a level, I cannot even describe it.

[@Scuffed_Cirno]

the totem mask dude? you can 1 shot him by throwing a phoenix down at him.

[@vahlok1426]

@@Scuffed_Cirno Yeah, I know that now. But as a little snot whose first FF was 7, I couldn't have possibly known that detail.

[@ZephyrFate]

@@Scuffed_Cirno Unless you discover it by accident, the game never teaches you that this works. Unlike FF8, which straight up spells it out during the Gerogero boss fight.

[@johnmichaels1294]

Not using X-Potion for the easy win just so you can hear this masterpiece again and again

[@NebulaAlterna]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen Edit: this video is still the best I’ve ever seen

[@olavi_liikanen]

❤

[@kumakhan22]

Instant subscribe. One of my all time favorite songs from the series and I knew you would appreciate it.

[@HarleyGuioGuitar]

Have you ever heard the Piano Collections arrangement of this? One of my faves! Would love to see your reaction on it!

[@Chapterhouse86]

One of the most underrated bangers on the FF7 OST is this one right here. Still gives me chills.

[@heavycritic9554]

Same. It's a fantastic piece of music.

[@JaeJunBrianLee]

I don’t think it’s underrated. Everyone knows this this a banger

[@Mrinsecure]

Cosmo Canyon has the perfect vibe of a folk song, the kind of thing you can imagine someone thinking up after a long day on the farm and they just want to chill out to a simple song they can play on whatever instrument happens to be available. That it is the product of a professional composer working on electronic hardware, making it for a massively popular video game is almost besides the point.

[@kaiyodei]

there are 2 people who put lyrics too this that I know of. one sings it. for a long time I want to do this, but i'm not a good lyricist. when the moment comes I think I have it, it's lost and just decends into gibberish/inteligable/alien language and I stop getting words.

[@celadore]

Also, no spoilers but if you are going to play the remake you should be warned: The remake subverts a lot of big scenes and themes from FFVII in a way that almost expects you to have played the original for it to be impactful or even, in some cases, make any kind of sense at all.

[@gasparguruoftime5475]

Nah. He’ll be fine.

[@AlexTheRed1985]

@Warren Yu that’s technically a spoiler for players bro. 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KaednKing]

@pankobby It's not a SPOILER spoiler but you are intended to go into the remake believing that it's just that. A remake of the original, whereas it's actually a sequel based on the available information we know. In that sense, going into it knowing that it's not a 1-1 remake does change the way you are intended to experience it.

[@AlexTheRed1985]

@@KaednKing exactly. Things play out…in certain ways

[@thenonexistinghero]

The remake is about as disrespectful to the original as it gets.

[@UltimaOX]

"I get visions of Lions." Close enough. The character whose theme this is, is a Red Wolf with a Lion Mane and Tail. His name is Red XIII and he talks. His homeland is basically the Grande Canyon. Hes one of the most iconic characters from 7 probably. His theme (this) and "Sending a Dream into the Universe" are top emotional songs in 7.

[@autumndidact6148]

Technically his theme is a separate song with a lot of the same melody, but it only plays when you first meet him. It's got a more reserved, mysterious vibe. And then there's the third version, The Great Warrior, which only plays in a cutscene where he finds out a personal truth. That one goes from somber to inspiring.

[@nachot6592]

Yoko Shomomura re-arranged this track for Sephiroth's DLC in Smash Ultimate. It is GREAT.

[@DaimoHope]

She did such a good job on it as well.

[@captainpep3]

It’s really good, but it’s a little bit too fast paced for my liking. I get why they did that, and it does sound good, but the slower paced version like this one just fits it better

[@nachot6592]

@@captainpep3 yeah, I get you buy out was arranged to fit a smash game so...

[@finestcustard5647]

@@captainpep3 yeah I feel that way about a lot of smash arrangements. Generally they make them too fast. I honestly thing they would be fine slower, the game doesn’t NEED crazy fast paced music

[@captainpep3]

@@finestcustard5647 I agree. For whatever they do for the next smash game, if they make an adventure mode similar to subspace, I think they should feel free to make slower compositions for the levels or just keep the original slower paced music at times during it, and also have it so that you can play those songs during regular battles. It balances out

[@taiwoegun1288]

1997 on PS1, incredible. You’ll never forget this one, no matter how much time passes and when you hear it for the first time in a while, you’ll remember how you felt when you first heard it.

[@Torak256]

The distant worlds full orchestra version is on another level, highly recommend giving that a go too

[@ssstoma]

100% agree on this. i love that track so much i'd lose my mind if i were to hear it live

[@Torak256]

@@ssstoma I did see it live at distant worlds in London 2017 - it was every bit as good as you csn imagine!

[@BadCookies1234]

No. It isnt. It sounds like fruity, Disney garbage. That version is complete and utter trash, AND ITS FROM THE ORIGINAL COMPOSER TOO!

[@randallflagg1151]

@@BadCookies1234 this take is complete and utter trash

[@Ohmargod]

​@@randallflagg1151his wording may be harsh, but I agree. The distant worlds version is inferior to the original by being "too much". Something that is very prevalent with FF7R songs.

[@marche800]

This is such a textured rhythmic soulful tune. One of my favourites.

[@Kaytenorg]

I have a two-hour version of this I regularly listen to on long car rides and it never gets old. I frequently hum along for the whole two hours and end up with a sore throat as a result XD

[@hlonghi]

FF7 is so nostalgic. I think I might have played it for thousands of hours back in the day. One of my favorites for sure. So much so I can't even nominate a favorite song from its OST. It was also the first time I played a RPG that I could actually fully understand(English is hard yo...).

[@ottolehto]

Such a deep-felt response!

[@chroipahtz]

NANAKI MY BOY 😭

[@kviaak7979]

It's been 24 years since I heard this song the first time. I don't know why, but it makes me tear up and get emotional. Was funny to see someone hear it the first time and like it.

[@aeternusvotum]

Such a beautiful reaction to this gem! While some may miss the best part of your reaction - it's wonderful despite that! I'm so sad that I got to hear this track so late in general. Because I once was at a Distant Worlds concert where they played it. And while it was great, I couldn't share as much excitement as the rest of the audience because it was my first time hearing it.

[@coolopotomus556]

1:24 that underwear change moment

[@bryan.chamberlin]

Yo, my guy is nearly in tears! The story matches the sentiment of the music, you felt it ^_^

[@darrylrobson4376]

As a kid I would often boot this game up and go to Cosmo Canyon just to listen to this music. Incredible piece. Cosmo Canyon is extremely popular when fans discuss their favorite areas in the game, or even the whole series, and no doubt this music plays a large part in that.

[@metalgamer11]

I´ve listened to this for many hours... and probably will for many more^^ love this song and enjoyed your reaction of it^^

[@jaythebassnerd6037]

Always loved this one, when i introduced my wife to Final Fantasy a few years ago this still stands as her fav song from any of the games. May I suggest one of my favs from FF9 "Your Not Alone". Really appreciate your reactions!

[@cryptocoinkiwi8272]

Even better in the context of the game. Bloody amazing song.

[@Jadeykins83]

This track ALWAYS puts a huge smile on my face, one of my favourite themes from FF7, I love it!

[@cloud1stclass372]

It’s really cool to go back and see these reactions before you played the game. I hope you’re going to get Rebirth brother!

[@Skdjefkrkfnfne]

My favorite song in FFVII by a wide margin, its so perfect.

[@Witchtimez]

Eeee, hearing you delight in these melodies is so awesome bc it sort of rejuvenates the love for the media. Also, I absolutely love this track from Tekken, thank you for that.

[@Lorin116]

Yes!! Another FFVII reaction!

[@hustler666100]

recently played through this again. love this piece

[@aphroditae420]

this is one of my favorite songs 😭 it makes me so happy

[@kkwong8877]

Nice reaction video, 10/10

[@jumpinjohnnyruss]

I've always thought Cosmo Canyon started with that "we're listening to this because it's tradition and we have to" feel, and then it very quickly got awesome!

[@Gimorian401]

Such a simple song in comparison to many and its so good. I listen to this on hikes cause it just keeps me going

[@prouvencau6343]

I wish one day you will listen to "You're not alone" from Final Fantasy 9 = ) my favourite one in this incredible OST Great choice for this one though !

[@lindblumpickles3407]

Yes!!! Not Alone is so good!

[@prouvencau6343]

@@lindblumpickles3407 = )

[@jacolynnes7542]

Yes! I love it!

[@gabosilva4608]

He would love necron's boss fight, last battle

[@carlosmonge7679]

Few songs have the ability to produce tears in me and somehow cosmo canyon theme and the story of seto destroys me, I wish I could show you, I. Have a new born boy and he sometimes is inconsolable, this song calms him and puts him to sleep in a flash

[@dasnurk]

8:53 Oh boy, Jesse picks up on everything.

[@AuthorMadican]

Hey it's my favorite track in FF7 and just in general. Happy to see someone else "get it" about a song that's just...special. A treat to listen to and just take in.

[@Harpsibored]

"Enlightening" PERFECT way to describe this song

[@Moheeheeko]

lmao, why is this just a 5 second video of Jesse burping? EDIT: Ok its fixed now, but apparently I wasn't the only one.

[@arielcerecer142]

Yeah I had the same issue lol

[@JessesAuditorium]

All an illusion.........

[@Jonas.A.Larsen]

This is prolly one of, if not my fav song from any FF game, there is something absolutely magical about this tune.

[@justinwi555]

I always kept a save file at Cosmo Canyon, so I could listen to this on the ps1.

[@bringorbengtsson2582]

Really good reaction as always. Keep up your good work 👍 I don’t know what the song is called because i have only heard it in a trailer for a new game that’s not out yet. The trailer I really cool and I think the music in it is really good. The game is Final fantasy XVI ( 16 ) Keep rocking and really nice work on your videos. Have a nice day.

[@toukavacation6612]

KZbin recommended me this video so this is the first time I've seen any of your videos. And to see you react the exact way that I did when I was a kid upon hearing this song, I just laughed. I really like that despite your tiredness, you understood the core essence of the song, from its simplicity to the lion guess. That's close enough to Red XIII, or as his true name is, Nanaki. The theme is composed by Nobuo Uematsu and his ability to evoke feelings through his music is insane, especially when you factor in the limitations of the Midi in his time. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of his music. He knows how to compose with complexity and musicality. For example, check out FF7 (Original) Overworld Theme, or FF6's Dancing Mad. Anyways, instant like, comment, and subscribe. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend playing the original FF7 in its entirety. From what I've seen online, the PS1 game is a work of art that stands the test of time because playing it for the first time in recent years have come to also see why so many of us was crazy about this game.

[@saritobarim31]

all these years later i still get chills

[@gabrielbobowski7767]

This song is nuts, there's a jazz combo version on the remake too. It's pretty nice as well

[@andyukmonkey]

Games like Ridge Racer and Tomb Raider were a big step up from 16 bit games back then but my god, playing Final Fantasy 7 was something else back in 1997. There was just so much game packed into those 3 CDs. Incredible.

[@kirkking2000]

Shout-out to the combo jazz arrangement in 7R and the Piano Opera( piano collection is also great) for being 2 amazing renditions of an already fantastic song!

[@zypherwolfe88]

Uematsu did an arrangement for this song in his FF Brass and Woodwinds arrangement album called FF: Brass de Bravo, it instantly became my favorite version of this song.

[@SomethingScotty]

Now that you've listened to Cosmo Canyon you have to listen to The Great Warrior next. In terms of gameplay, it's the next song for the area of Cosmo Canyon. Other bangers are Tifa's Theme, Barrett's Theme, Aerith's Theme(Probably one of the most iconic ones), Let The Battles Begin(the main battle theme), Descendant of the Shinobi are all bangers and will keep the ball rolling on an amazing OST. FF8 has a lot of bangers too.

[@KitsyX]

Most Final Fantasys have great soundtracks lol … I guess many of my personal faves are in 7 and 8 though… 6 has a lot of good stuff too though… And 4… 9… Nevermind, still all good lol.

[@SomethingScotty]

@@KitsyX Final Fantasy III's Eternal Wind slaps too. And that FF14 remix of it? Ooom!

[@romo_lampkin]

Honestly, potential for best FF7 song

[@Varizen87]

And this is Jesse's version of a Rick Roll.

[@-BuddyGuy]

There's a variation on this theme in a moment in this game, it's even more emotive, more noble than this and the story that's happening while it plays is powerful. If you play the game it's the "Seto" part of it. Grown man and it still makes me well up to this day, and brings even more meaning to this song.

[@Malacite]

It doesn't quite hold the emotional signifance (at least for me) as Price of Freedom or Aerith's theme, but it's certainly up there. Never forget Bugenhagen!

[@OnewingseraphimOfficial]

Now go listen to this song from FF7 Rebirth! I almost cried from sheer nostalgia

[@davidhudgin]

The smash bros cover over Cosmo Canyon is amazing btw

[@Chyde109]

Sephiroth and his music in that game got me to play ff7 for the first time. No idea what I was missing!

[@Mystearical]

this and man with the machine gun. instant song you're never forget. both simple and catchy

[@OOZ662]

Final Fantasy has a reputation, thanks heavily to Uematsu, for building these massive lush songs with a beautiful melody and more instrument layers than you or your grandmother can handle. Then you have this; it sounds like some traditional drums, strings, and woodwinds being played by a few people around a campfire at dusk regardless of actually being soundfonts and synths. It's not complex, it doesn't require an entire orchestra to play, and yet it gets you.

[@002f4dsw4]

Hello Jesse, loved your reaction to this one felt as raw as that song is! Will you be posting the stream VODs on youtube when you end up playing FFVII?

[@JessesAuditorium]

Hmm, I'm not sure about that yet. I want to keep the KZbin channel as strictly music, but I'll make a post here when I decide what to do with the VODS!

[@002f4dsw4]

@@JessesAuditorium Thanks for the answer! I'll be happy to hop over on twitch either way, but I know some people prefer to stick with youtube in general

[@lpebony3323]

This song feels like home to me, sounds very emotional. And I have no idea why, but I absolutely love it.

[@ZaBuZaMoMoChi86]

This, corridors of time,radical dreamers,some xenogears pieces and some more chrono trigger pieces are just master pieces.

[@Rodelero]

You pretty much reacted how I did when I was like 12 playing through this in my bedroom. I think I left a dialogue window open from an NPC, just turned up the TV and banged my head with my eyes closed. Didn't even play till I got my "fill" lol. Awese seeing your reaction these days

[@f25mart]

Remember being in the 7th grade & just taking a little bit of extra time in the Materia menu just to let this song ride while longer Ohhh the nostalgia

[@MajinErick]

When I made it to this area, I didn't want to leave. This track was beyond anything I have ever heard.

[@tokidensetsu]

You pictured a lion while listening to it. Red XIII (the character this music is related to) is, somewhat, a Lion 😂

[@Boyzby]

I don't know if it's because of the association with the story that I have with the song, because it's just beautiful by itself, or a mixture of the two, but I always feel like tearing up when I hear this song.

[@rb98769]

This song almost feels like it's telling the legend of a bygone hero.

[@kingalbert67]

FF7 was actually my first game and the music Uematsu composed helped me through some dark times in my childhood. They actually do an orchestra called "Distant Worlds" and I've met Uematsu san at a few of them. They did a full live orchestral version of this one and it's a personal favorite.

[@myerr21]

This song plays in Cosmo Canyon, home of Nankai. Me and my brother were born in 87, we were 10 when we first played this. We played it for years. Nanaki was his favorite, so we always renamed him "Jake". Three years ago I woke up to a facebook message telling me he had died the night before. This song was the first place I went for some reason. I still cant hear this song without crying. Its great, and is going to fucking ruin me in the remake.

[@Antis14CZ]

I've mentioned it before, but there are official piano OSTs for various Final Fantasy games. There is one for FFVII and it has Cosmo Canyon on it. It's awesome to listen to and awesome to play, I can vouch for that =)

[@thomasschafer5939]

While we're on awesome FF VII area bgm, I'd like to throw in Ancient/Forgotten Capitol. My personal fav among the area tracks^^

[@DJAB87]

'You Can Hear The Cry Of The Planet'

[@thomasschafer5939]

@@DJAB87 I know, but nowadays it seems more eidely known as "Forgotten capitol". Just wanted to make it a little easier on him^^

[@LJMiho]

*_You Can Hear The Cry Of The Planet_* is a track that will forever haunt my dreams. Love that music piece. It manages to convey so many feelings all at the same time to me: mysterious, nostalgic, peaceful, haunting, foreboding, mournful, depressing. Definitely something that was engraved in my memory forever.

[@Lionheart198]

Dear me this is amazing with headphones

[@APrinnyDood]

ah i see there's more than a few seconds now, nice. Cosmo Canyon's my fave ff7 song outside the many variations to Jenova

[@amalaspina]

Ff7 had legendary music

[@thegreatdreadcookie2276]

Now this is deep fried.

[@zayne50]

Your FF requests makes me want to play FF games, help me go back to the way i was before

[@GunbladeRevolver]

Uematsu is a freaking music genius

[@gasparguruoftime5475]

I’m massively looking forward to the Remake playthrough. Your reactions to Remake’s music and scenes carry the same spirit of how people felt about FF7 back in the PS1 era. I just find that really fascinating since you have no previous experience with, or nostalgia for, FF7. Remake carries the torch of FF7 very well in my opinion.

[@lucascecil6287]

Cosmo Canyon is such an atmospheric song.

[@siresorb1419]

This was one of the first songs my cousin learned to play (poorly) on his acoustic guitar when he was 16.

[@peggieschafer485]

You're kind of reminding me of myself. I'm 36 and was brought up on oldies and classic rock (and video games, of course). I just learned about the ridiculous contributions to the human race that David Bowie put forth for nearly his entire life about two years ago, an I'm actually mad I didn't know sooner, like my earlier life actually feels somewhat more hollow in a way now that I know there was something huge missing from it. I've been devouring everything I can find on him to try to make up for it, but man, it's a hurt 😭

[@Matisaro]

Fucking heart this fucking reaction to such an underrated theme.

[@Rikiko722]

I love this song, I'm trying to learn the piano collections version - which is great - but somehow I actually prefer the original with flute and synths.

[@manutdfan231]

Oh my god I can't believe this got recommended... I love this song. I hope it gets remixed in the remake just to compare

[@FFVII95]

This song means so much to mean, I can't help but cry Every time I hear it, Cosmos Canyon is my favorite thing about FFVII and if the remake doesn't do it justice it will honestly kill the remake for me

[@stefangoldschmidt7633]

Love the music. Red XIII is an awesome character, cosmo canyon an incredible place, I would love to visite in real :-D can't wait for XIII in Ff7 remake - rebirth and relive cosmo canyon and its incredible music! Thanks for your reaction to it!

[@Gnarlbones]

Think this may be one of the most underrated tracks in all of Final Fantasy. Certainly one of my favourites.

[@keelylarison5259]

I CANT STIOPP LAUGHING WHY IS THIS A CLIP OF UOU BURPPING

[@JessesAuditorium]

Idk what you're talking about

[@peggieschafer485]

I don't know how I didn't burn the tv screen with this place's image for how long I'd just park my Cloud and listen to the music

[@ThePolishValsion]

Recently learned to play it as a Bard in FF14. Not the full melody, just the main driving one, but still. Always loved the Native American feeling in it.

[@MetalGearChris1]

the definition of eargasms