Final Fantasy XI - Distant Worlds

[@thrillseeeker23]

I sang in the Final Fantasy concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra a few years back. This song was so powerful on stage..

[@qixaqyx]

I was at that concert!!!

[@chantaldobson713]

I am pretty sure this was sung at the Distant Worlds concert in London (as the song is so named). It was amazing hearing the songs live. Especially the operatic ones. You can't replicate it in a recording. Those voices are just incredible!! I went the following year as well. I didn't realise how lucky I was at the time.

[@chantaldobson713]

Just looked it up actually. Yes! I saw it sung by Susan Calloway! She was brilliant..god bless youtube 😊

[@SprDrumio64]

I hope they play it at this years concert

[@micenabled9418]

That’s awesome and really cool to be apart of!!!

[@eji]

People "coming here from Aphmau", the name "Aphmau" actually originates from FFXI's Aht Urhgan expansion... she's even in this video, lol. :|

[@beckeratlas]

Eji yeah.....the youtuber Aphmau met her husband over the game so she named her character that.

[@beckeratlas]

Eji (her channel used to be a group one so they each had thier own personas)

[@beckeratlas]

Eji also not trying to push it but just stating some wierd facts I know

[@uhmeduh277]

@Eji, I am so sorry. Yes, the youtuber's name is Aphmau, and she liked the character/name and used it as her alias. She also played this game as a child and puts bits and pieces of it in her stories. In the last episode of Season 5, her husband Jason, who ALSO played the game, sang this to her, and that's where all of this came from.

[@sarahliu5606]

thx for the fact :)

[@hibryd7481]

To anyone who has worked on FFXI, I bow in humility to you. You have my sincerest gratitude for contributing to such a true and unique experience for me to spend my early 20's in. FFXIに取り組んだことのある人には、謙虚に敬意を表します。私が20代前半を過ごすために、このような真のユニークな体験を想像してくれたことに心から感謝しています Please excuse the Google translate :#

[@Glostahdude]

I was 29 when this was released! I played from US release til about 2009. RotZ and CoP are what all MMO’s should try to aspire for. I’m still praying that they will have a 75 cap Legacy Server someday. A legit one. Not a buggy sample of it. I admire the fans who play on private servers but it’s just not the same. There’s always something missing. Some strangeness about them.

[@Sporkonafork1]

@@GlostahdudeHorizonXI isn’t missing anything…

[@vaelntino]

Guys, if you are coming here from Aphmau or the video that I made, PLEASE stop commenting "WHO CAME FROM APHMAU". This is very annoying to all the Final Fantasy fans who come back here for nostalgia. Also, commenting that either this singer or Jason sang it better is also very insulting. Please just enjoy the song and I'm sure everyone would appreciate that. As for the creator of this video, I appreciate you making this video. The clips fit the music really well! Sorry for all this spam in the comments of your video, this just came to my attention since many people were messaging me about this. (I'm also going to be changing the link in my description if this continues, so please do all of us a favor and stop, thanks!)

[@uhmeduh277]

Thanks, Lucky.

[@presley9136]

Lucky THANK YOU!

[@arrowmorg1662]

Yes Jason is good at singing this song but it is rude to people who like finale fantasy 11

[@chandraa5333]

I mean i like aphmau and i didnt know much about final fantasy​ but i had heard about it before and i do happen to like a lot of the music from or inspired by the game i just wish i had the ability​ to play the game i do have a few question though that anyone can answer have you play final fantasy? if so witch final fantasy should i start with ? and were could i get the game for a adorable​ price? thank you

[@TimeLords910]

Lucky hi

[@JuanDiaz360]

Am I the only one that wants them to redo FF11 with FF14 graphics o.o???? shit i'll take that old school combat system as long as it has the epic story

[@alejandrocastaneda5295]

+JuanMiguel Diaz You're not alone, I wasjust hit with utter, absolute nostalgia for this absolutely awesome, masterpiece of a game, I guess it's only appropriate on Halloween,/Day of the death... RIP FFXI... RIP Vanadiel

[@OdinAlgeron]

+Che Hohua FFXI remade with ff14 graphics, and reworked for single player with ff12 style battles with a full party of 6 XD

[@AlexChelsea22]

+OdinAlgeron and ff7 choboco stable and racing , ff9 cards game, and ffx blizball minigame XD

[@SeanPannella]

I loved 11 back in the day. I get nostalgia occasionally and watch KZbin videos but most of them were made pretty recently and it's so sad to see how few people are in places that used to be so busy. I would still love to play again without any changes if there was still the same user base as the old days.

[@empressfordola]

honestly, i wouldnt even care for the graphics if they only remade the fight system...... i loved the game a lot but the fight system was just a bit too weird for me

[@pablop5305]

We never forget you FFXI

[@TimeLords910]

AI LING KHOR Jason his voice is so cool

[@marsbovee9680]

Time Lords Lol this version is way better

[@TimeLords910]

Lily Does Music I agree but I I think it's hard to remember the lyrics

[@marsbovee9680]

Time Lords true I've only memorized like half

[@TimeLords910]

Lily Does Music I can only memorise the seas invite inthe evening sun to light the somber etc

[@annafelberg3294]

Seas invite in the evening sun To light the somber abyss Clouds dance up with the heavens’ stars Chanting an air of joyous bliss Water fades back blue to jade Guiding young rainbows high Flowers bloom in to red and whites Quenching our hearts as they run dry Angels chained by a beast locked in slumber Sin washed away by the swift flow of time I may know the answers Journeys over snow and sand What twist of fate has brought us To tread upon this land? Blessed by light and the burden of shadows Souls abide to an endless desire I may know the answers Though one question I still hear What twist of fate has brought us To roads that run so near? Distant worlds together, miracles from realms beyond The lifelight burns inside me to sing to you this song To sing with you this song To sing to you your song lyics

[@Lightwaslost]

Hey your back you did this at the aphmau one

[@tonykunigan7451]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@winniecheung5203]

Thx

[@Flies_the_limit]

Fake and gay

[@venjaminffxi]

the feelings are coming back......

[@BlaiseArath]

Mustn't... cry... manly tears...

[@areyes3489]

Dude.....its been 5 years

[@areyes3489]

Its 2020

[@zealtypedcode3119]

Check supernova private server

[@wompwomp4732]

There will never be an MMO with such beautiful stories, soundtracks, communities, teamwork, and careful developers like this game EVER again. This experience will happen only once. And I'm glad this game was in my life, because this game really taught me a lot of my social skills. I never cry, but this game's memories itself can bring a strong tear.

[@uhmeduh277]

Preach.

[@aj4104]

True however these days they don't make great mmo games like they used and the ff series doesn't feel as powerful as it used to be through the games of 1-10 after that the series knida lost that powwrful meaning....

[@MalrickEQ2]

Lets make one.

[@nl8784]

The ppl that made FFXI are such legendary ppl. The atmosphere, the naming of areas "that fits so right" like Ronfaure. The thick story line, I don't think we will see anything that can be this good in another 50 years lol. Not saying the game is perfect, it had its flaws but but is still better than the casual FF14 and other MMO nowadays.

[@banggugyangu]

Not to take away from what FFXI was, as I dearly loved that game, but FFXIV is another masterpiece. Yoshi-P has poured so much love into it, and he has a team that do as well. The story-telling of 14 is some of the best of the entire series, the community is one of the best of all MMOs, and the soundtrack has been masterfully crafted. FFXI still is a great game today, but it has a sister that followed closely in its footsteps to stand beside it as another excellent game.

[@tweech2000000]

The fucking feels are KILLING me right now

[@mcenderkid6970]

the graphics in FFXIV are a lot better than FFXI but FFXI's story-line is ALOT better WHY DOES THIS GAME HAVE TO BE SO AWESOME!!

[@Snofuzz]

i agree with you. FFXI's story is so thick as opposed to FFXIV's thinness. Although graphics win in xiv, xi deserves to have a movie rendition made

[@yungnoodledrip1160]

MCEnder Kid yeah the story is much better

[@ZakRios333]

ALOT more than just the storyline

[@pantherman8719]

Besides the story? This game required hard work and word-of-mouth. Nothing was handed to you and everyone had to work as a team. Nowadays, less social more repetitiveness. I aint a social person... but i will say back then, ffxi was better when it came to making friends online. Even better when making enemies lol

[@sorawild33]

I would have agreed with this before Heavensward but now not so much anymore.

[@M_Dutch97]

I still consider Chains of Promathia and this song the peak of the FF series.

[@at0micl0bster]

Susan's ff14 songs Answers Dragonsong and Revolutions are all amazing too

[@smolpotatgames6433]

I'm not going to say I came from Aphmau. I'm just going to say I came from a wonderful channel that's creators have a deep appreciation for the game. Sorry for any disrespect her fanbase may have caused but, I on behalf of my fellow fanboys and fangirls say we deeply appreciate this franchise and how it's inspired a generation of people. P.s. Sorry again and hope you have a wonderful Day 8D

[@BunbunwuvsWH]

THE EMOJI HAHAHAHAHA YES

[@winniecheung5203]

Same

[@MouseEaredMakeup]

I will not lie, when I heard this in concert, live, at Distant Worlds, I broke down and cried. So many years, so many memories, and in my opinion, this song encompasses all that is, and ever will be, Final Fantasy.

[@jonathanschwob223]

you are not alone. this song cuts right through me every time.

[@emmas627]

I always listen to the final fantasy songs because they're so calming.

[@sanitala]

This was the greatest quest reward I've ever received. Four years after I retired from this wonderful game, this song can bring me to tears. Every memory, from my first time logging in and being lost in how to even leave the town. To my first kill, my first friend, the list continues for years. Thank you FFXI for being as wonderful as you have been. /cheer

[@sanvepave]

Such beauty ;-;

[@erichaleigh5654]

going to buy myself this game for Christmas. thanks santa.

[@djmanat1775]

This video made me regret that I never finished the storylines for those expansions. I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane though, naming the zones from the various cutscenes. Thank you for uploading this (especially the parts from Summerfest, it always filled me with so much joy).

[@Flies_the_limit]

Man ffxi... never had a game hold a place in my heart ever. The community, adventures, struggles, success, friends etc etc etc. Strange that I actually feel almost heartbreak for a video game. I loved it. Not the way people love things like pizza or Ferraris. I love it like a person. Always have and always will. I love you FFXI thank you for the wonderful memories I still think of to this day so many years later. ❤

[@TheSingingBUn]

I don't play XI but This song has always given me the chills

[@qtralthanii]

Played many other games,but still FFxi in my heart forever. Hello Shiva players

[@KingdomXGamers]

I will always love Final Fantasy 11 played for over 10 yrs like JuanMiguel said I wish they can remaster 11 Online because I will play it again 10 yr + to come

[@xHiyami]

its happening for smart phones

[@FlyingSeaMan256]

There’s also a guy remastering the game for PC. Incredible progress

[@FlyingSeaMan256]

KingdomXGamers kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHK1moGYi7dghck

[@magus13131]

I really hope that FFXIV Dawntrail plays this song at the end of Echoes of Vana'diel...

[@joelbeltran3882]

I love aphmau but dont say "who is here because of aphmau" I am sorry to waste your time also appreciate the work and not just comment if anyone was here from aphmau. Again sorry to waste your time

[@joelbeltran3882]

The aphmau has invaded look out

[@furrienekoboy8800]

ya know...i've never played 11, but from hearing the stories from past players of this game made me wish so badly that i could play in it's prime...and when i heard that it only holds a couple people left...it left me in tears, but the stories i've heard gave me such imagination about the experiences of mine that'll never happen...but you know what? im not going to worry. Because i've played a game that's completely different in every way but one. Destiny, i'll never forget the people i've met, the rivals i've made, those painful metas that i dead so, the raids i did....god i wish i could restart. because the best feeling in the world for a gamer is when you first start without knowing a darn thing...when u take your first steps in a world with that feeling that you're gonna do great things...and i'll never forget those times i made on my own...maybe someday i'll get that legend of a game known as FFXI....a kid can only dream

[@youdontknowmegigna]

There's a private server just opened up last year. Big dev team, huge population in game. It feels like I'm 13 years old again. I've bumped into people I lost contact with 20 years ago. It's called HorizonXI and it's free, ofc.

[@marthabano3417]

Aaron? :,(

[@RydiaLS83]

2020 and I still love this song. And making miss the game

[@mickel1470]

I never got into ff11 years back. I get the feeling I missed one hell of an experience.

[@johnermactavish1162]

You unironically missed out on the greatest final fantasy ever created. Worst part is you cannot ever play it. Not in a remake or an HD release. It was the people that made it so incredible. Imagine all the FF titles you love so much and replace the main party and supporting cast with real people.

[@BlaiseArath]

I started playing that game with its NA Launch when I was real young, ~11/12 range. I've been chasing the high this game gave for a long time... nothing else has ever compared to the quality of experience I had in this game and how it just felt to play, good and bad. Met a few long-time friends in that game, played it almost daily for 10 years or so, occasionally log in still when they're doing Free Log-In events. No other MMO has come close even today, in matching the sense of danger and adventure when exploring areas, or even the immersion I felt going to all the different zones and exploring them, finding weird Notorious Monsters who would absolutely slaughter me and it was awesome. I know I'm speaking mostly of nostalgia, but playing with my brothers and my friends, and making a LOT of new friends I still talk to today.. It may or may not have hit you the same way, it was my first ever MMO experience which his why it hit me so hard.

[@arateatingapotato474]

I love and hate this game at the same time. As it took my mother away from me when I was younger. Her being addicted to it. But I also loved to play with her. Running around never knowing what I was doing. She even took the time to get me to a level where I could go anywhere without dying. She always made sure I had everything cute. I never know how to feel about this game. But this song always brings back the fun memorys. I watched her complet the quests to get this song. I always come back to this song now and again.

[@Micnificent28]

Sounds pretty rough to have that sort of relationship with this beautiful song. I always think of my positive times with this game. Yes addiction could be used to describe a feeling of needing to accomplish things in this game but never at the expense of family. Thankfully when this came out my only responsibility was to myself, but I can see how it could take away a parent who had other responsibilities. Best wishes friend.

[@GaspeRhodes]

I played this game for many years, and it was truly some of the best times of my life. Unlike any other MMO I've ever played, the relationships I forged therein were real, visceral, meaningful, and lasting. While I've sadly lost contact with many of those I cared for, some of my best friends came out of Vana'diel and live on to this day. Listening to this music brings tears to my eyes - the nostalgia of past adventures, my friends, and the love for a game unlike any other. "I may know the answers, Though one question I still hear. What twist in fate has brought us To roads that run so near?"

[@MrDarkryudo]

THIS WAS THE FUCKING BEST GAME EVER

[@idkthisismyusernameyes66]

MrDarkryudo IKR QwQ

[@Metis1337]

Great video! The first time I played FFXI was amazing. 2005-2013 I couldn't put it down. Miss all of the friends I made on there. Still talk to 2 of them and I love them very much for being part of my life for all those years.

[@israel1768]

It definitely was something. Playing that game you ended in a big family, doing missions like promathia was just one of the most exciting things ive done in my life, or working hard trying to kill a big dragon for hours, was just... epic.

[@Velock85]

THIS Song Triggers So many great memories, I enjoyed the 5 years I played FFXI great game and for the most p art a great community.

[@tonykunigan7451]

Dear FF fans, I'm sorry our fandom is infiltrating yours, but please be patient. the person who linked this video to their video has apologized and told us to stop. They also said they would change the link if necessary. I understand this is frustrating, but please don't lash out at us. I'm sure those who commented things like "APHMAU FANS WHERE YOU AT?!" didn't mean any harm. I fact, many of them have edited their comments and apologized. They didn't realize how they were effecting the local "ecosystem". Many others have flat out deleted their comments. Unfortunately, this happens a lot when Aphmau plays a song or recognizes a fandom. I apologize for my fandoms behavior. But perhaps you could try to see it this way, a fandom slowly withering away, is now being recognized once again and is getting the attention it deserves. Now more people get to enjoy it for the beauty it is. I do hope we didn't bother you too much. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

[@BlueberryShaky]

I don't think any game will ever compare to this one. The memories are just so unique!

[@000wolf]

5:22 That Princess Mononoke styled ending shot is just spot on.

[@weedlesheens769]

Memoro de la stono

[@krys5153]

This is so nostalgic beceause my sister would always play final fantasy and i wouls always watcher while eating popcorn and drinking juice. This makes me so happy.

[@fafnir9690]

Chains of Promathia is to this day one of the best Final Fantasy storylines ever put out in my opinion. The story was great, the build up was amazing, the fights were challenging and it's what a true expansion to a game should be.

[@Rikke0Richard]

Wow.. What i wouldnt do/give to hear this song live.. *sigh* Oh how i wish.. This song is one of the most beautiful songs i have heard in a *very long* time!.

[@Araedi]

Havnt played FFXI since 2013 but god this song brings back so many happy memories

[@Vun_]

Oh how I miss Vana'diel. But it just isn't the same world I fell in love with years and years ago.

[@samix7293]

Sorry about my comment if anyone remembers it .-. uh but yeah I deleted it so it should be fine now. But I still do love Aphmau and This game Itself. Again sorry But still I’m pretty sure some of us just wanted to know where the song from Aphmau came from 😅

[@vintxsxsh881]

(this is while i was waiting for s6) sorry to say this but i hated jason's version and cringed the whole time to the point were i legit searched the song and muted the video so i colud listen to the orginal

[@sixthmonthoftheyear]

@@vintxsxsh881 why- why would you comment this? like, its kinda disrespectful. i get that its your opinion, but the way you phrased it was just so mean, honestly if you can't find a way to say it nicely then dont say it

[@pikaboom6539]

I haven’t heard this song in over 15 years, nor have I hummed it to myself in that amount of time. I had completely forgotten about this song. Today, at around 8 pm, I randomly woke up from a nap with the melody from the chorus stuck in my head. I went crazy trying to search where the song was from, eventually going through all the games in my library one by one and asking myself “is it from this game? Is it from this one?” Finally, I came across FFXIV in my digital library and thought to myself “wait, this song is probably from FFXIV!” I began to go through all the FFXIV songs and expansion packs one by one looking for the song… Then I realized…wait… is it actually from FFXI?!? Then I immediately realized it was Distant Worlds. Crazy how this song came up from the recesses of my mind for no reason on a random day after not having heard it for nearly two decades….

[@functionatthejunction]

Back when clearing MMORPGs meant something.

[@SunWoodMC]

DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME ! You will never be able to enjoy another mmo after this game, i played this a few years back, after i quit i couldn´t find any long term joy in any other MMO and i tried them all. From WoW to Tera online, nothing could compare to the experience of playing FFXI. This game will burn itself into your soul and haunt you for the rest of your life, it goes so far that even now i find myself humming old FFXI songs under the shower because they are stuck inside of my brain forever

[@sanvepave]

Wow 😂

[@smththtwlllst]

I'm not a fan of the game but I'm a fan of aphmau- but that's not why I'm here. I am here because I'd heard the song before and wanted to hear the full version. Very beautiful.

[@praxtonpanda4851]

I played this game for a full decade from NA beta to SoA. I made real friends that lasted and remain even today. I also made enemies with certain players that lasted a long time. I had real life relationships from the game, fell in love, fell out of love more times than I can count. From betrayals to raptures of joy when I won against impossible odds with my closest friends, this was the one game for me. I had thousands of hours logged on multiple characters. It was an experience that I know I'll never have again. It was the only game that I really felt like I was really engaged in the world. I had a turbulent gaming experience with ffxi as far as relationships go, but I really will never forget the experience. It was a powerful world and an awesome storyline. I'll never forget the time I spent in this world. More than that though, I'll never forget the thousands of people I met, whom I never would have otherwise from around the world. Even for just an instant, we came together and kicked butt. I could write a hundred pages with all the stories I experienced in the game and out of the game. FFXI is the best game I have ever played and will ever play and it can't ever happen again. I've played other mmo's but they're empty and disconnected compared to FFXI's community. I really feel like ffxi was a world I went to, I guess kind of like Narnia was for the children of The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe, it's sad to say say farewell, but eventually we all must move on. I'm sort of done with all gaming now, but FFXI will always be a part of me and my life. A time when I was free from the shackles of everyday life to explore and wonder about a magical world. When someone asks me to think of a happy place/time I will always think back to Vanadiel and my journey :) For me at least gaming actually added something to my life and I don't regret a moment of it. I had a life outside of it ya, but FFXI was my main hobby and it lead to a lot of great experiences in and out of it. It was my one link to normality in an otherwise chaotic life full of trouble and problems beyond my control. For me it wasn't really gaming, nor was it a waste; it was an interconnected mess of great times and deep relationships. A fountain of relationships really, both romantic and non-romantic. It was adventure, defeat....oh gosh the defeats lol, and an avenue to meet people from all over the world. I really can't say enough about my experience with ffxi, but I guess I'll wrap it up here. FFXI friends are friends forever!

[@shilvan]

Praxton Panda this is touching and true. I read all of it and I agree

[@pheoix]

Praxton Panda man you hit the points. I think everyone that played ffxi early on and had the tough experiences to lvl 75 now exactly what you are talking about. Ffxi changed gaming for me forever. It ruined any other game. Nothing ever measured up. And I wouldn't have it any other way. But like you said. All good things must come to an end.

[@misterpantherman7678]

Praxton Panda I’m right there with you bro. Best memories of any game to date. I didn’t have many friends but the few I had remained in my heart. One I still talk to every now and then.

[@horoyoi0302]

Vana'diel,FOREVER! I want NEW FFXI i miss so much...FFXIV isn't Good world...;;

[@ajayborkar1788]

I wish ff11 was reborn under the ff14 engine. I would help people with the missions just so I could hear these songs again

[@Stammer6]

I'm sure I'm way off on this, but what I get from the lyrics is pretty much the game in a nutshell. Not unlike the game's story itself (all of the nations coming together as political allies), it brings together people from all around the world to one realm. The game is cross-platform and its servers know no borders. The whole game is about companionship, communication, and friends, no matter what in-game or real life nation they originate or reside.

[@resotronarchives]

Really cool. Makes me wish I could go back to 2004ish and feel it again for the first time.

[@perlamorales5445]

As much as I hate people commenting about Aphmau, I think that the people who confronted them are equally as annoying. I also think my comment was annoying but I just wanted to make my point 💕

[@kayhor1191]

I miss playing this game so manny nice people and manny friends made over the 12years of playing FFXI I love and miss the final fantasy community ❤️💯

[@noriiannn]

even as someone who’s never played FFXI (I wasn’t even born when it came out lmao), this video, this song, and these comments are bringing me to tears. I’ve been interested in the FF franchise for so long now, and just recently I finished my first ever playthrough of an FF game (FFX, it was an incredible experience

[@qixaqyx]

It was an entire world, not just a game. No quest markers. The story was just as much your time in the world as it was the narrative. This game implemented systems flawlessly that developers today wouldn't ever attempt. Look up the Divine Might battle. When I did it, it took 18 hours start to finish. Most of this time was putting together the group to do the battle. The fight itself took us 3 hours to get right. To even get into it, you had to trade two items to a fountain during a full moon. This would give you an item used to open the battleground. The fight was against the Ark Angels. Perfect representations of each of the 5 races. Each had two jobs and all the abilities of them.

[@NTAD]

Those of us who were there from the early days will always remember. Vana'diel is, was and always will be our world...and this song is our anthem.

[@damarionjohnson249]

Niko The Arms Dealer amen

[@uhmeduh277]

No game will ever beat FF. No game. Ever.

[@davideliazarhardy8101]

It's shame i'm not follow XI

[@moonunit1234]

17 years later I still feel the pull.

[@cassrenelle6930]

This will never not make me cry. No matter how much time has passed.

[@reddevil2112]

Thumbs up if you just saw this performed at Distant Worlds New York!

[@idkthisismyusernameyes66]

Stop spamming "WHO CAME FROM APHMAU?!?" its annoying for FFXI players and lovers. We are here to remember FFXI this is not her channel. Yes, i did come from aphmau to see the video but i didn't say "WHO CAME FROM APHMAU?!" I was really upset and sad for FFXI players and lovers or ppl who are here to remember the game. This is not her channel nor her video so stop spamming it. People are upset so just stop. I like aphmau but i don't spam her name. So just please stop the spam. This is a memory not her channel not her shipping. And don't be disrespectful saying "Aarons singing was way better than this". Thats just RUDE keep your opinions to yourself dont say "WHO CAME FROM APHMAU?!" because most of them did and it becomes a war. Im sorry FFXI players lovers that you have to deal with dumb aphmau fans. Thank you for your time

[@thebrightstartt9294]

Tubbs the fat cat I came here from her but idc about it. I'm just happy to hear this song and know about it. Seeing her how we met video and thinking about how any MMO dies ripped a hole in my heart. It makes me sad and wished I could've played this game.

[@Jkapricorn]

OMG she is annoying

[@ColeVecsion]

Final Fantasy XI the best FF game of last gen *kicks ffx right in it's emasculant balls*

[@eji]

Those two are from the Aht Urghan expansion, and they're not actually lovers, lol :x

[@PTKnight13]

I miss Vana'diel so much, all the memories left behind in that world are unforgettable. Maybe I'll go back to it again someday and finish what I couldn't do that one day.

[@exhaustedexistentialist]

This gives me chills.

[@Hakeo]

2023. Almost 2024...still love this song and listen to it annually

[@dragonmaster3719]

Who came here after the final episode of mystreet season 5?

[@blueangel3308]

Crying 😭 I will never forget you Vana’Diel

[@Disuke1]

there's just something about FFXI that i'll never forget..the community of course being one of them. Of course there's assholes on every server, but surprisingly around 90% of the ppl i met i immediately connected to. Like on some mmo you're like, do we live on ze same planet?

[@AcidIvory]

Its bothering me that people are saying that this "Jason" person sung this better. The originals will always be better. I listened to this Jason guy sing it, yes he can sing but the original is better. Saying that he sung is better is basically insulting the singer, half of you people haven't even played this game before :/ so don't come along and insult it

[@eji]

Yeah... I watched the video with Jason singing and it's ludicrous that anyone thinks he sang it better. He technically hits most of the notes but his voice is weak and it comes off as sounding like someone doing karaoke.

[@szycros]

Jason actually doesn't sing. He just did it for the video. It's pretty annoying when an entire fanbase just steamrolls over the comment section. Sorry for that inconvenience :P

[@monique3308]

Ikr. Terribly annoying

[@yungnoodledrip1160]

His version is Terrible and their ruining it for FF fans

[@Jkapricorn]

He can't even sing, why are people comparing a professional singer , Susan Calloway to a mediocre cringe Minecraft person who can't even hit notes . Like this...Jason is terrible. His voice is so low lol need to take some lessons.

[@moggye2261]

Ffxi is basically life. I always think about it. It was my first mmo but everyone is gone everyone I knew even met an ex on this game. All that there is left now are memories of hours and hours of partying together outside the airship killing those little guys with white hats and being happy about it of me thinking I was slowly becoming a real samurai irl or the Japanese sentence that would tell them I’m not from America I’m european to get invites. Anyway I miss you all.

[@meakimon]

There is a good reason why this song became the flagship song for the FF music concerts. Always makes me weep, all the memories, both good and sad. I "ported" my character to ffxiv, but she still hums this song when travelling through Eorzea, looking for a way home. Thanks for the upload!

[@LumosVeil]

Who the hell are these rabid fans talking about this "Aphmau" person? They're infecting the game we loved because apparently "someone" sung it in their video or something. Saying stuff like "WHO'S HERE FROM APHMAU!!11!" Why don't you go fanboy back to your own fandom?

[@vanstickman]

Well, we are very sorry. It’s a show we watch and we are very passionate about it.

[@LumosVeil]

Ender Olly Pfff, hahaha! Oh really? I just checked out your guys "fanbase" and what do I expect! A Minecraft channel -as if that wasn't childish enough- with people in the comment section who can't even spell or use grammar right! They can't even spell basic words like "sure and "better!" YOU can't even use the right "they're" or "their" what are you 10? And judging from just that, I can obviously tell that this is a very childish fandom with maybe... Hmm I don't know 7+ year olds? The content also looks like some romance thing, with people having ears and tail? -fucking furries- And do you really think that these 7+ year olds will buy a game that was literally over 15 years old and be able to understand the story and game? Haha, I don't think so.

[@vanstickman]

Maria Luz Ok look, I don’t like arguing but if you noticed that it looks like KIDS watch that, then you are completely right. That show was made for kids and people all ages. Just chill out and instead of being angry at us, you should be happy that more people of the newer generations know about this game because of Aphmau. Have a good day and end of argument

[@LumosVeil]

Stuff Stuff No no no. *You* don't understand. Do you really think these little kids would understand a complex game like this? They can't even understand their own storyline that is in your KZbinr's "Minecraft" videos. Why can't you guys ever keep your fanbase under control? I've seen the total shipwreck your fanbase is. Remember the Markiplier and Jacksepticeye shipping incident several months ago? Don't think that excused your guy's action for what you did. Spamming them with comments about a video this "Aphmau" person made about shipping them. THEY don't even like the ship, Jack even said in one video that it's more of a "bromance" relationship not a actual fucking romantic relationship. Shows just how immature your fanbase is. All cancerous little girls. _I rest my case._

[@vanstickman]

Maria Luz Look I understand your point of view and know that little kids won’t get the game, but people are people. And writing mean comments about them won’t solve anything. Just try to chill out and ignore the Aphmau comments. I myself, am a Aphmau lover and you are probably much older than I am but please, please, please leave us children alone. Im sorry to waste you time with this conversation. Have a good rest of you day

[@MassEffectFan113]

vasana | hume | remora bastok 10 | zilart 14 | cop end whm75 | rdm75 | smn55 | nin37 | war37 | retiree75

[@reddevil2112]

@vamina12 yeah, I was waiting for One Winged Angel all night, I think everyone was. That one guy who yelled out "ONE WINGED ANGEL!!!" when Nobou took the stage at the end made me laugh. But yes, her singing was great. I actually never heard this song before it was performed last night but I fell in love with it.

[@mcfcfan11]

From may 15th for 10 days the servers and all existing characters will have a free to play period as part of the welcome back campaign so for those that wanna play thats the time if you dont wanna reactivate your sub, anyone on shiva feel free to look me up on there in that time my characters name is cerelyn ^.^

[@saturn9021]

Omg I'm Shiva!! My characters name is Sharkeisha tho. I can't play for a while, but would to get back on soon!!

[@Velock85]

Havent touched my FFXI account in 2 years as well but I remember all of this this song still gives me chills had so many awsome memories with this game I hope they get FFXIV to this point story wise

[@mjc31511]

Narrator: They did.

[@SADS4TANAS]

Aphmau fans (Like myself) just need to stop Starting beef with FFXI fans, Stop Commenting "APHMAUUU!!" "Anyone here from Aph. :3" It's Making FFXI fans Like, Mad. just stahp. ;-;

[@lawrence8322]

LONG LIVE MIDGARDSORMR

[@eterny_hulkhogen8081]

2024 where?

[@zerostoney]

Banger

[@Craigocky]

Vana'Diel will never die! Never let it!

[@Tsumanne]

I'm so thankful I was able to play FFXI in it's peak years (2005-2014). Nothing before or after has come close to Vana'diel. The community, the world, it was a truly special experience and holds a place in my heart that will never fade.

[@PVPSiennah]

XIV will never compare to XI. No other game has left me so attached to an online world and it's people. Long live FFXI. :3 ~Jeauna - Siren.

[@Dezdicardo]

fyi, those fireworks at the end aren't a cutscene, that's the summer festival they have every year, and it' starts pretty soon too =)

[@sopapo7857]

20 years late, but I'm finally playing FFXI. Even if I'm enjoying the storylines a lot, I can't help but feel like I'm vastly missing out on how the game was intended to be played. Alas, I was only 3 years old when this game released, so better late than never I guess...

[@youdontknowmegigna]

There's a year old private server that is capturing that feeling perfectly. It's lvl capped at 75, the heyday of XI. It's called HorizonXI. I feel like I'm 13 years old discovering Vana'diel again.

[@jonathanschwob223]

@@youdontknowmegigna i feel the exact same way. i finally get to hit 75 in era. :')

[@XDarkEcho]

I'm happy to have been apart of, in my opinion, a historic MMO like this. Many MMOs have stood the test of time, and definitely influenced many players too; but I dare say, FFXI is unique experience like none other, in it's hay day. Even with the success and popularity of FFXIV, it could never hit that itch nor that same feeling FFXI has given me as I transverse throughout the lands of Vana'diel.

[@freshoiled3493]

thxQ God...thx Hironobu Sakaguchi...thx final fantasy...thx square...thx Susan Calloway...thx Eji...thx all of u who supports FF!

[@Nesaru]

They really should use this video for the Distant Worlds concerts. They sung this song for the Distant Worlds in Adelaide and the video clips they used were... well, they didn't really show much of anything.

[@Zorafin]

@UNCTGTG I don't think anyone will forget spending days grinding on crabs and caterpillars. The game had tons of beauty, but you had to actively search for it, or work hard for it.

[@bryannapaulus]

SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS THAT I WAS WRITING A COMMENT BECAUSE I HEARD AARON SING IT TO APHMAU. BTU SOMEONE ELSE(you know who you are) DECIDED TO TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT WRITE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. Like I get that the FF fans want to hear the music, considering I am one myself. BUT PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME WHAT I AM TO WRITE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. Thank you for your time. And I apologize for annoying the FF fans with my comment.

[@Dzukill-jp]

Remember, this was ending theme of terrible mission of CoP... I mean, story was beautiful but Promivons and some BCs....

[@Shurbeez]

Omg WHY CANT WE MAKE THIS A GAME FOR COMUTER AND PLEASE IF ANYONE WATCHIN' THIS WHO KNOWS HOW TO MAKE VIDEO GAMES PLEASE BRING THIS AWESOMENISS TO COMPUTER MODERN DAYS😅 WOW sorry i'm just sad i dont get to ever see the awesomeniss 😢😢😢

[@gachastorygirl3392]

This is so beautiful😍😍😍😍

[@Ribbedforherpleazur]

I cri evrietim...also 18 people couldnt beat Airship

[@HIM17]

That would be Luzaf, the undead Corsair. Her name is Nashmeira, she was a Puppetmaster that tried to restrain Alexander and in turn Alexander killed her. She's the bloodline of the royal family of Aht'urghan. Luzaf summons Odin and offers his life in exchange for hers, so she can lead AU the way it's meant to be. And is in turn killed so his life can once again rekindle hers.

[@jellybeanjilly6873]

Ah memories

[@ravenjade94]

I remember my brother getting this game back in AOL times and 21 years later..this song still gives me goosebumps. “Angels chained..by a beast locked in slumber” is still one of my favorite song lyrics to this day..and that part of the song is almost magical to me as it feels it has pierced my soul.

[@sweetnsaltyice]

FFXI Will never be forgotten.

[@bishop34567]

This game brung massive communities together, and since RoV ended we’ve all started slowly saying goodbye to each other I wonder when everyone will come back again to another epic game like this SE may make and say hello again, anyone from Odin server?

[@vegeta2998]

He used Treasure's cs's Promy ending credits festival's and certain areas to make this video. It rly is a beatiful world of vanadiel if u eplore it and not try and hurry up to lvl95 I use to play it and always get yelled at by friends cause I would explore this world instead of lvl'n its just so mass and beatiful thats its worth seeing as much as u can before getting caught up on the lvl'n. Plus the story based lines cs's are amazingly done that it catches your attention my favorite....

[@KraziAzNkid]

Haven’t played in well over 2 years but I miss Vana’diel. I still get nostalgic though and I miss the friends I made. Chaosdragon, Leishka, Azarelle, Seth and Ultimaga. Hard to imagine over 8 years playing, but I will always have a spot in my heart for the memories shared and good times we had. Special shout out to those players who played on Unicorn Server and anyone who was in my LS DragonsOfChaos. Graphics don't make a good MMO, People do [: -Crazydragon Unicorn Server - Rdm75/Nin

[@selenitedreams]

@eji313 Kanon's live performance was quite stunning, her vocals were less belting but still powerful and more operatic. I've listened to the original many times which is sung by an opera singer and Kanon's version is more similar to that one. Though my opinion may be clouded by the live sensation and acoustics of the night, and I heard that before I listened to this version. Not saying I don't like Susan's version. Now that I've listened to this a few more times, it's also very good.