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!!!

[@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…

[@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.

[@pablop5305]

We never forget you FFXI

[@TimeLords910]

AI LING KHOR Jason his voice is so cool

[@mudmars]

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

[@mudmars]

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

[@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.

[@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 ;-;

[@at0micl0bster]

the game certainly doesnt have this version in it tho... hearing the og after this one was kinda deflating for the engrish original

[@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

[@emmas627]

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

[@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

[@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. ❤

[@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?"

[@RydiaLS83]

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

[@tweech2000000]

The fucking feels are KILLING me right now

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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).

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@youdontknowmegigna]

The amount of times the main melody of this song is played through XI's story makes this the main theme, for me. I can't get through "I may know the answers. . " without a wash of memories of friends, adventures, struggles, and triumphs, flooding through me, making my eyes water bittersweet tears. Every single time, still.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!.

[@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.

[@000wolf]

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

[@BlueberryShaky]

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

[@magus13131]

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

[@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 ❤️💯

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@resotronarchives]

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

[@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.

[@tweech2000000]

Just wow. This video brought back so many memories. I played that game for so many years, made lots of friends on there. Makes me wish for old times.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@licota11]

I can't believe the same person making those amazing Rich highlights uploaded this fantastic song to KZbin!

[@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.

[@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….

[@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.

[@Yrusama]

It's true. I'm a returning player (was only gone for a year or so, collectively) and they all seem to think I don't know a damn thing. I may be behind, but dang! Beautiful video. It got me really choked up, especially just seeing Ulmia singing to the sea. Happy coincidence that you chose Tavnazia and Aht Urghan scenes for Distant Worlds, partly for their geographic distance, but also partly because Aht Urghan's inaction was blamed for Tavnazia's fall.

[@flamingosalad3541]

This is the best piece from Susan Calloway's career, sadly I can't get the same chills over Dragonsong and Answers.

[@AvivBH]

maybe a few years from now

[@ijustwannawatchthings]

I love this song!!!! I was interested in the full version after hearing a smaller version, and I'm glad I was!

[@BlizzyFoxTF]

My favourite of all the Final Fantasy OST. The most evocative capturing of the otherworldly feels. It's like a home you've never visited before yet bond so deeply with. Breathtaking.

[@DreamHallow]

Thank you for creating this AMV. It's excellent, and it makes me cry each time I watch it.

[@Lightsylvan]

Not afraid to admit this makes me cry everytime. Great memories from playing FFXI. Phoenix Server - Sanctus. Mithra Bard & Paladin.

[@ryanedwards7487]

Man, Making me miss the game so much! I loved this MMO..so many good friends.

[@Araedi]

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

[@OnyxLeo]

This is so beautiful, it's left me speechless.

[@Hakeo]

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

[@ryleewoods950]

Came back to Enjoy this song, seems to never get old. The nostalgia is very real right now. But man has Final Fantasy come a long way.

[@Valerik01]

I was fortunate enough to hear this at the San Francisco Symphony on July 15. I knew what to expect for most of the songs, but this was the song that blew me away. It literally made me wish I had played Final Fantasy XI because I felt I missed out on something special.

[@exhaustedexistentialist]

This gives me chills.

[@lobinio]

I was just listening to a playlist of calm video game musics when I found that beautiful song. Never played Final Fantasy, but the OSTs are AWESOME.

[@Vun_]

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

[@zackyboopanda]

Ahhhhhh... This brings back so much memories of the time I spent on FFXI. Great job on this video, you did such a fantastic job on matching the music with the scenes! It certainly made my eyes a little watery! Ahhh my eyes are sweating!

[@zuko2258]

I haven't played any of the FF games, (which I've heard are amazing) and I did learn about FF through Aphmau (which is ironic, because her name originated FROM FF), but I just have to applaud (virtually, I'll do it on the other side of the screen. xD) the creator of this video. You did an amazing job. This was absolutely beautiful. Her voice is amazing, and the images go perfectly with the.... sound.. of the song. I just realized I'm about 8 years late to see this video, but whatever. xD

[@kadenstructures_ks]

OMG AND IT HAS THE SEVOND PORTION!!!!!! THANK YOOOOUUUUU SO DAMNED MUCH!!!!!!

[@blueangel3308]

Crying 😭 I will never forget you Vana’Diel

[@katerindavilavaldez9498]

I listen to this when I'm sad and its amazing

[@Mt-wl5by]

FFXI, the game and the friends I made there - forever. I love this video.

[@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.

[@whatthatsme]

I always come back to this song and cry manly tears.

[@darknightbateman]

The "Distant Worlds" symphony at the Sydney Opera House was great. This ST is so touching. 2:37 when the choral backing comes in - just magical!

[@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.

[@princehowardftm1410]

AAAAAAAA I LOVE Final fantasy so much is such a pretty game and the sound track is divine I love it so much I cry every time I listen to distant worlds is amazing

[@jerrymelander7875]

The good ol' days...this video brings back some good memories. There is a new expansion set to release in 2013. For those who wish to return, now would be a good time.

[@Francois424]

I'll always remember the in-game version of that song playing, as a mule mithra (which oddly enough became my main later), on top of a tombstone (I think it was near King Rampere's tomb or something). One of the best atmosphere song in there. Ahh the memories !

[@matsuringo24]

The graphics for FFXI are very underrated. For a game that came out in 2002, it's glorious. I miss FFXI, but there's no going back. I'm just glad to see Vana'diel is still beautiful and I look forward to exploring Eorzea.

[@KaaraaSC]

I played FFXI for about four years before quitting. I like to think the ridiculous amounts of nostalgia I feel for the game stem from the fact that it was my first MMO. But then I hear this music and I'm reminded of how much ambiance the game had. No matter what level you were or what quest you were doing, you always felt like PART of Vana'diel, instead of just playing a game. I play WoW, and it's certainly easier to level, but WoW- hell, NO other game pulls you in like FFXI did.

[@psyence69]

FFXI is the only MMORPG ever to have an ending theme song and cut scene; the most emotionally moving one in the genre too Truly one of a kind. I'm glad I stuck around long enough to finish the Promathia storyline.

[@Avatariuz]

Being it and online game since 2002, it has beautiful scenes ingame, i mean there were so many details. Its my very 1st online mmo game and i used to spend alot of time going through the cities just to see stuff and do nothing lol. This video reminded me that and got chills :)

[@jonnyatma8790]

The game still looks good to this day even for it's time. It's a shame it couldn't hold it's own against WoW because there was so much more they could have done with 11 (jumping, flying mounts, pvp, open world, etc.) that would have further improved what 14 ARR is now. I especially liked the soundtrack from 11 though. Arguably the best in the series.

[@tidusmi2]

People need to keep posting their character and server on their comments, this is a beautiful song and well worth the struggles of completing CoP, it may have lost it's challenge now but back then you knew you had accomplished something. Tidis - Cerberus (formerly of Hades)

[@pasymath6157]

Im so glad I get to be apart of this game. Please bring back ffx11 like it was day 1.

[@gunzilla29]

Greatest game of all time, I feel for the ones who never played this masterpiece.

[@kaashi8408]

The feels coming back to this game! The feels are coming back! Hello tears...

[@Fargyy]

So many hours spent in Vanadiel. The fuckin' nostalgia. RIP Lakshmi.

[@Zurezule]

Treasures of Aht Urghan, and all exspansions now really have amazing depth. The game is completely different, but still just as amazing as before.

[@ittlenanzo7744]

I need this to be an orchestion for ffxiv so i can play this in my apartment lol

[@Syokira_ks]

I can't not cry when I hear this song..It's so beautiful and it reminds me how amazing FFXI was..♥

[@TheElfishGene]

Vana'diel is as real to me as planet earth, everytime i see a video or hear some music, i feel like a refugee in another world.

[@jessea9744]

I was always too young to fully understand this game during the many years I played on my ps2 and xbox 360. I contimued to play in the world during the ff14 1.0 era. sadly I jumped to ff14 when 2.0 dropped and never looked back as I forgot all my ffxi info. I will always remember my friends from back then. The ones I will never run into again. BadgerMilk the Taru and Dorito the Mythra. You two were my best friends!

[@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.

[@Bahamut4life]

I have listened to this song so much and my best friend asked me to sing this at her wedding next week. I hope I can do it justice

[@ironfists06]

This makes me sad........... Then fond warm memories of endless hours, camping in places like Quicksand Caves, Bibiki Bay or fishing in the moat of Chateau d'Oraguille in San d'Oria come to mind and I start to smile. This biggest impression left on me was my "Linkshell", being a GM and the people that I got to meet from all over the world, even learned some Japanese. Final Fantasy XI being my first MMORPG to play will never compare to others, its in its own class =)

[@sauce1344]

I come here every year and I'm crying 😭

[@Aenwyrm]

You sure this isn't an official video you were hired to make? God Damn, the timing of the song with some of the clips really hits hard in the emotions. I never played FFXI...but after this now I kind of want to.

[@Wyheree]

I have a friend who's been playing FFXI since the early days, and he said this clip sums up everything wonderful about Vana'diel. Now that I'm playing too, I have to agree with him. :)

[@someone02468]

ill never forget my time in vana'diel, those memories are ingrained in my heart, good friends, tales of grandeur. this song reminds me of all its moments, good and bad, ill see you all in Hydaelyn and that our time is just as memorable ~A phoenix galka

[@amauryboons]

This version of the song is even better than in the ending cutscene of chains of promathia, I love it. Very well singed by the woman.

[@Aleczan]

Awwwwww!!! Prishe and Ulmia! *eyes brimmed with tears* And....and.....Aphmau and Admiral Luzaf! *cries like crazy* Nice compilation. Makes me want to log back into my FFXI character and run around the world like a mad kitten.

[@yungnoodledrip1160]

Aleczan same but aphmau is for babies

[@thedumbpotato9000]

Skeme Offical Aphmau is a character in the game...

[@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.