Final Fantasy VII - Main Theme (piano)

[@arcanerefrain]

Beautiful. My best friend and I grew up playing Final Fantasy VII together. Sadly he lost a long battle with depression earlier this year. I'm not a religious person, but I played this song at his graveside yesterday. If there's any way he could hear it, I hope it reminded him of happier times.

[@88bit]

I'm so sorry for your loss. That is heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this story. I'm glad the music brings back happy memories the two of you shared. 💙

[@mikehooper78]

Condolences and what an awesome tribute to send to a friend.

[@JesseColton]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm struggling right now too. In honor of your friend I'll try to keep it together if I can.

[@mattb5984]

That theme is like a warm hug from an old friend to me and you played it just as sweet. Screw you for making me cry but thank you for recreating this theme so beautifully.

[@88bit]

ha, you're very welcome. :)

[@randommanwill802]

This game was released shortly before my 8th birthday. I remember playing as a kid and being fascinated by it because, up to that point, I was used to playing platformers and such. With the original FFVII being 25 years old, I definitely feel my age, but the music of this game makes me glad to see the passage of time. It's so soothing to hear this lovely song recreated so perfectly.

[@Trux3d]

gave me chills

[@emanuelerisso8560]

As a big fan of FFVII i can say that this is the most beautiful performance i've ever heard.

[@88bit]

I'm so glad ☺

[@pssoft7]

💯

[@shadowtep]

How does this not have a million views.... best piano rendition of this theme that i've heard.

[@88bit]

oh thank you so much! ☺ Please share it! 🙌

[@jomo167]

LOL I just made this exact same Comment and started searching knowing there would be more of this kind

[@lara6683]

Glorious.

[@88bit]

Thank you, @lara6683 ☺️ Much respect 🙏

[@max3dfx]

1:20 always hit me so hard

[@YaYa-ce1on]

Muy buena pieza de música, de un juego 🕹, que para mí en mi infancia fue mágico, saludos desde España

[@jamilmoraess]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@shinkatsuki7158]

after so many years, when i heard the first chord, the sorrow and sadness of that scene appears, thanks for playing this. Wonderful.

[@88bit]

💙

[@ProductionStops]

Not only is this beautifully played, it is also expertly mastered. You can hear the piano dance across the different channels and it is lovely.

[@88bit]

Thank you for noticing! I put a lot a of effort into making these recordings sound as good as possible as the compositions certainly deserve that. :)

[@taigga4763]

I listened to the main theme over a thousand times, still get emotional everytime

[@GoFbassist]

This hit me straight in the heart. I've just started learning piano (6 months) and this song is on my list of want to learn. You've played it so beautifully, it's bought me to tears (that and nostalgia)

[@88bit]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad this recording moved you. :) Congrats on taking the leap towards learning piano!

[@Starboundstreams]

Fantastic performance, gave me shivers.

[@benjamingoldstein6119]

Hey, I know I'm late to the party, but I'm a professional pianist and just wanted to let you know you're collectively amazing! Thanks for bringing a little light to the world. I'm telling everyone about you!

[@88bit]

I appreciate this very much! Thank you! ☺️

[@jomo167]

How does this video have 44k views? The utter disrespect. Should have 4 million. Very disappointing. The best piano version of FF7 main theme on KZbin. And I’ve SEEN THEM ALL!

[@ColeLam]

Amazing - love it. Love the tone of the piano

[@88bit]

thank you! ☺️

[@michelmirmartinez]

When I listen to this, I feel like time doesn't exist. Thank You.

[@88bit]

☺❤

[@newman789]

Respect for dressing up to play such an epic song (that you did masterfully)

[@88bit]

This piece deserves a classy presentation. :) and thank you!

[@InstantTrain]

I actually got this game (the Steam version) for Christmas. I'm really excited to try it for the first time. This was a really lovely arrangement. Very emotionally stirring. Great playing!

[@88bit]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@aethersimulacra]

I always dreamed of being able to play like that.

[@LyricsQuest]

The dream is achievable. Ask me how I know. ;)

[@doctoreves9497]

still a legend, thank you for all the tunes

[@gregoryjackson7903]

hearing it like this - it reminds me of the twin peaks theme for some reason. Beautiful!

[@randommanwill802]

Your cover makes me happy. Thank you for capturing the spirit of FFVII in your performance.

[@88bit]

this comment makes me happy. ☺

[@randommanwill802]

​@88bit I'm glad it did. You deserve it, your work truly is magical.

[@88bit]

@@randommanwill802 aw thank you. ☺

[@evlkenevl2721]

Thank you for this. I can't imagine a better tribute to this beloved game and the memories cherished by so many.

[@88bit]

Thank you so much. ☺️ That is exactly what I aim to achieve - paying tribute to the game, the the music, the composer and to those that played and loved the game - and also to present the music in a way that even those who never played the game can feel moved by. 💙

[@gthobaben]

The touch and tone here. Your playing and your piano!!

[@88bit]

Thank you friend. ☺️ It sure is gorgeous sounding piano.

[@NicolasMendoula]

I see one of Nobuo Uematsu music. I click. I'm a simple man. Nice arrangement.

[@Byaaaaaaaaaaah]

Damn man, music is a powerful thing. Listening to the beautiful rendition of this masterpiece, has flooded me with memories of when i first played through this game and how it utterly swept me off my feet. Literally brought me to tears. Gives me PTSD in a good way lol.

[@88bit]

Wow, thank you so much! I’m truly glad this moved you. ☺️

[@tarutso]

New melody is great. Awesome ty

[@VirtualVideoGameOrchestra]

God, this is beautiful. Bravo. The emotion here is what it means to be human. -Brandon

[@88bit]

Brandon! thank you ❤️☺️

[@doctoreves9497]

legend

[@LaceyJohnsonMusic]

This brought me such peace today. Great job dude!

[@88bit]

oh, thank you, Lacey! ☺️

[@gilleslaw-ye5511]

Thank you very much for the partition. That is probably the best version online

[@88bit]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@TBSkyen]

This is so beautiful

[@BellionVII]

Magnifique. J'en ai des frissons (et une petite larme)...

[@andrewcole7174]

Well done sir!

[@Tuningforks85]

Instantly transported to 1997. When i was 12 and life was magical. Thankyou for this. Beautifully done ❤

[@88bit]

You’re very welcome! Thank you!

[@theGameBrass]

This is such a beautiful melody, really lovely performance

[@88bit]

Game Brass! I appreciate that, thank you! ☺️

[@rproctor83]

Wow that was incredibly well played and the arrangement captures the song beautifully. One of my all time favorite songs and one of the first melodies I learned as a kid by messing around on the guitar. It hits home like no other.

[@88bit]

thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@emilianoarlettaz3903]

Amazing!

[@BrunoSantos-j3v]

That is amazing, well done, i would love to learn how to play, also aerith theme is amazing, when i hear i feel sad because i remember the sephirot part.

[@pjdahmen]

Beautiful Atmosphere

[@doctoreves9497]

i come back to this so much, its so gosh darn good, 10/10

[@88bit]

aw thank you so much! If you're interested you can find this track and other recordings of mine on bandcamp 88bit.bandcamp.com

[@doctoreves9497]

@@88bit awesome thank you, i still come back to this so much, i will absolutely check that out, thank you

[@doctoreves9497]

@@88bit (also wicked beard btw)

[@anteamantum2659]

Thank you, just thank you.

[@JewelMaidenMusic]

This is so beautiful. I'm tearing up to such a moving theme. 💖💖💖

[@88bit]

Aw, Jewel! ☺️

[@karend4539]

Wow! What an amazing way to hear this. Simply beautiful.

[@88bit]

Thank you ☺️

[@pokekohn]

A classic piece of video game music, recreated on the piano gorgeously! Cloud may be "just full of surprises," but this is the kind of amazing performance I've come to expect from 88bit!

[@88bit]

Thank you @pokekohn!

[@Simie-xq9ys]

So excellent, It reminds me of a friend, a friend I wish I could re-kindle with. But alas, I'm not sure whether or not it will even happen. Made so many mistakes, but I grew into something better. If we meet again and we forgive eachother, this would be the song I hear in my head. Thank you for making an idiot like myself dream of happy thoughts 🤣 It's an incredible playing of lifestream. Thank you for the smile. 😊

[@AnimalisaKeys]

What a beautiful sound and a wonderful arrangement!

[@roborobmusic]

Wonderful. Simply wonderful Rob. Thank you.

[@88bit]

@roboRob! thank *you* ☺️☺️

[@jamesmcmahon3328]

Thank you, sir. Your entire performance is utterly wonderful, but my goodness...1:20 made me tear up big time. Absolutely heartbreaking melody, which then swells into that warm, familiar and triumphant crescendo. I'm learning to play (currently almost 2 years of piano lessons!) and I hope to God someday I can play anything close to this. Thank you again, made my damn night!

[@88bit]

Oh thank you so much! Your comment made feel really happy. ☺️ I’m so glad you enjoyed this! And I wish you well in your own piano journey!

[@rebeccatripp36]

I love how you got dapper for this! Makes the whole thing feel that much more like we're at a concert!

[@Hereticbliss322]

Absolutely beautiful Rob!

[@88bit]

thank you, Steve!

[@raoulduke344]

Fantastic rendition. Superb playing. Thank you for this.

[@SepiaDaysMusic]

so beautiful! this brings me way back... thank you for this~

[@JEtienneMusic]

So moving, so much emotion, and nostalgia isn't the primary factor at play, this was a marvelous arrangement ND performance! Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@88bit]

Oh, thank you ☺️

[@LadanzaTube]

So good and legendary played for the final fantasy soundtrack 👍🏻🎹👏🏻

[@gitarumanmusic]

Incredible. Got me tearing up over here. 😢❤

[@cronologity]

It’s just incredible how this superb interpretation made me feel, I mean, I can even feel that you are feeling it, and that means everything! You were able to take me to my childhood, where at the end of school I went back to my house, and I began to discover such and amazing story… that’s a power and you have it, please, continue doing this! With no doubt it’s a warm to the soul and the heart ❤️

[@88bit]

Oh thank you for the kind words and the encouragement! I'm so glad this video and performance moved you. ☺

[@LawsMusic108]

lovely

[@NateWithWho]

beautiful! wish I could play like this.

[@Lukz243]

I'm so moved with this arrangement of an already great tune :D Great work, Rob （ ﾟ∀ﾟ ）

[@88bit]

Thank you, Luke! ☺️

[@theartofhands7479]

I liked your choice to perform only the “major” part of the theme 😊 it’s like you would to transfer only the positive vibes of this majestic story ❤️

[@garyantunano5205]

Rob, you are the man. This is one of the greatest things I have ever heard.

[@88bit]

oh wow thank you! ☺

[@Anon00113]

Chills man

[@88bit]

☺💙

[@CyberStruggles]

An absolute delight 💖

[@MP-nq5nk]

so good dude

[@OrangeSodaKing]

My friend showed me your channel. I love it! I’m playing FF7 for the first time, and it’s such a great experience.

[@88bit]

You have good taste in friends! ☺️

[@JonathanSmithsonian-k9n]

Timeless 🎹

[@anthonysavage9304]

absolutely beautiful

[@88bit]

thank you ☺

[@fallznl]

Thank you, this warms my heart. Amazing arrangement

[@Francisco-vl5ub]

That’s awesome, congratulations!

[@doctoreves9497]

not joking when i said a weekly listen, so goddamn good, i never thanked you for blessing our ears with this, thank you 88bit, youre a legend

[@88bit]

aw, thank you for the kind words! I'm truly glad you enjoy this! I will be making more videos soon!

[@Tambourine_Goddess]

Very dapper. Beautiful Playing!! ❤

[@88bit]

Thank you ☺️

[@Dac_vak]

Phenomenal arrangement and performance, as usual!!

[@88bit]

thank you, Dac! ☺️

[@eroc121]

Beautiful rendition!

[@Gordypow]

Chills!

[@BlindJediKnight]

This is freaking beautiful dude! Well played!

[@88bit]

ah thank you! ☺️

[@s.lajoie9961]

That was absolutely phenomenal! Thank you for sharing your talents :D

[@88bit]

Oh, thank you so much! ☺️

[@retrodecade6699]

Beautiful.

[@koohii3301]

Man this is beautiful, please do the Aerith's Theme!

[@KentWard]

Beautifully done!

[@DeutscherMetzger]

This is a really best Version of Piano Only, what i know from this Theme.

[@Duhemsounds]

Very beautiful playing, great job

[@88bit]

thank you ☺️

[@Tiggsvoice]

This is so beautiful!

[@IzzieCheaMusicStudio]

Beautiful work, Rob! I’m a new fan 😻

[@88bit]

Oh, well, welcome! And thank you! ☺️

[@multiplayerstringquartet6341]

Gorgeous playing. You've recorded it really well too!

[@88bit]

thank you so much! ☺️

[@danielteran8067]

2:31 epic

[@IgniVellex]

beautiful! Also, what a fancy outfit!

[@Bitforceband]

Ahhh my heart strings 💚💙💜

[@doctoreves9497]

this is amazing man

[@88bit]

thank you ☺

[@doctoreves9497]

still crankin your tunes mate, youre the best, hope you and the mean ass beard are doing well, luv ya mate

[@88bit]

ah thank you! I am doing well! I hope to get some more tunes out this year soon!

[@kampersmix]

Que temazo. Un grande Uematsu!

[@nrhurley117]

I used to hum this to my son when we brought him home from the hospital to soothe him.

[@leandrocarneiro7758]

heartbreaking 🥲

[@pavelmolnar500]

Beautiful playing. You look like Adrian Brody at the end of the Pianist.

[@WonderfulYuffie]

this was honestly amazing!! been practising my interp of this but it’s nowhere near yours yet. any tips on how to do that scale with the left hand that you did going up and down the piano?

[@88bit]

@@WonderfulYuffie Thank you! With the right fingering that LH run isn’t too difficult and does feel very satisfying! If you slow down the video, you can see what fingering I’m using. Sheet music is also available here - www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0261068 Good luck!

[@WonderfulYuffie]

@@88bit much appreciatedddd

[@GameGrooves]

Alright. You're giving Purpleschala a run for her money. I love it.

[@88bit]

Purpleschala is... so good.

[@norinori6134]

今まで聴いた演奏の中で　ダントツ1番　ゲームをやったことないけど　光景が目に浮かぶような　次のFFはこの人の演奏でお願いします

[@88bit]

thank you so much ☺

[@fatoldsweaty7648]

aawesome