I Don't Want To Say Goodbye - Pokemon Mystery Dungeon || Ocarina Cover

I didn't realize until the day of that earlier this week marked 13 years of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, which was one of the games that were part of my childhood that I really enjoyed and one of my favorite #Pokemon games. I've been making quite a few arrangements over the past month, but have been stuck in the mindset of "this arrangement is not good enough to post," so I decided to make a arrangement where I only spend a couple hours on the arrangement and post whatever happens (I did the audio within about 3 hours or so). This song has been stuck in my head since finding out about the anniversary of PMD: Explorers of Sky, as well as listening to an older arrangement of this track that I did with Jordan Moore - • I Don't Want to Say Go... . I hope you all enjoy this #Ocarina cover of I Don't Want To Say Goodbye from #PokemonMysteryDungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky!
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[@yellow_flash8782]

Saying hello for the first time and goodbye for the last are the two hardest things to do in life

[@CynthiaTestarossa]

God my heart... It feels like it's being ripped out and forced to remember how sad this moment was in the game. Well done on the cover.

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you! And yeah this moment always hit the feels no matter how many playthroughs I did

[@andrealai6394]

I am 25 years old and currently very busy writing my master thesis in engineering. By pure chance I found this video 5 minutes ago and now, after 14 years, I've re-downloaded Pokemon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time. I will play all night. I need emotions, not a degree.

[@oatmeal3013]

wow this was a really out of left field recommendation from youtube whenever someone asks me what my favorite instrument is, i always say ocarina. i was properly introduced to the instrument through majora's mask [not ocarina of time, funnily enough] and the game had such a heavy focus on death/departure and the acceptance of it. i remember several years ago, before my grandfather died, i played the song of healing for him. on one hand it was a silly little thing i did for the slight hope that maybe it'd make something happen, on the other it was because i knew i was going to have to say goodbye to him. if i had to do that, i might as well play a song meant for easing the souls of people that are passing or have passed. PMD2 had a similar theme of accepting final goodbyes, but it was nowhere near as bitter and definite. it was never a sense of finality. but even then, every time i hear this song, it provokes something within me. music in and of itself is something that's always managed to make me feel all sorts of emotions, it always jogs memories of things i wouldn't recall otherwise. hearing this, it really hurt. it's a good kind of hurt.

[@StevenHigbee]

This made me almost cry, I agree this song really does just hit everyone who has played these games hard with the feels

[@wrigthtalekenavi2066]

ya.. Majora's Mask is acceptance of death. this game... its practically screaming the painful truth that is death. in the final scene, you won. but both you and your character knows that because you stopped Dialga's transformation, you would stop existing due to you being from that erased universe. you dont want to say goodbye. but your time has come; Like it or not you will get Paradox'ed.

[@calliopethebonk2863]

Everyone in this comment section just got the perfect recommendation at the right time it seems. I've never seen this channel before, and I don't remember the last time I saw an Ocarina cover. But earlier today I decided to go back and listen to some Mystery Dungeon music and of course, this song came on. I'm glad KZbin hit me with this recommendation, this cover is beautiful!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you! And yeah I've been on a PMD binge myself lately and been arranging some stuff again from the games

[@bellagarrison7588]

LITERALLY YESTERDAY I was thinking about how much the original version of this song reminds me of Joe Hisaishi's composition style and this cover amplifies that tenfold This is AMAZING

[@StevenHigbee]

YES JOE HISAISHI VIBES THROUGHOUT, man I really need to listen to my hisaishi playlist again...

[@bellagarrison7588]

@@StevenHigbee You just earned the fastest sub of my life, how you're under 1k subscribers is BEYOND me

[@AikaKitsune]

Emotional Damage. This song brings up so many memories for me. PMD2 was my first spinoff (along with Ranger) and the first Pokémon Game I beat, hearing this brings me back.

[@nikosgalaxygames553]

A really nice gem from the KZbin recommended

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you! :)

[@daanreehoorn3403]

Bro dont do this to me... This song gives me chills everytime i hear it... Very beautiful cover, great job..! :')

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you :) I love this whole soundtrack so much, it hits me right in the feels too haha

[@mr.truffles9294]

This is nostalgic. ❤

[@StevenHigbee]

Any rendition of PMD tunes just brings the nostalgia of the hundreds of hours I put into these games

[@Nachtara-nr1pv]

Wow, nostalgia hits hard! Glas that there are still a few Content creators appreciating this beautiful game!

[@StevenHigbee]

Playing through Sky right now, such an amazing game and soundtrack

[@pullsane]

This made me unironicaly tear up up a bit

[@OcarinaOwl]

Amazing! From the arranging to the mixing it’s the best type of art 😌 congrats on a great video once again Steven!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much :))

[@LiPolygon]

The youtube algorithm had been reccomending a bunch of covers of I Dont Want To Say Goodbye/Dond Ever Forget lately and I gotta say this might be the best one

[@taylorhopkins8980]

hello, yes, i absolutely *would* like to sob my fucking lungs out. i play ocarina as well, though not to the level of professionalism that you're producing at and ocarina covers of songs are relatively rare, so your instrument of choice is an extra kick to the chest. i love it and am subscribing immediately.

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much for the kind words, ocarina is such a beautiful instrument and I really want to show people how beautiful they can sound :)

[@christinacastro1340]

i dont know who you are, ive never seen any other of your work, but my god am i glad i was recommended this by the algorithm, i only wish it was longer so i could hear more of this beautiful performance, but i guess ill just have to watch it over and over again. maybe that will help other find this edit: second listen, still hauntingly beautiful

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you for the kind words, sorry for the short arrangement haha I didn't really have any ideas for addition contrasting sections that I liked so I just kept it short as is. Glad you enjoyed it though :)

[@christinacastro1340]

@@StevenHigbee i loved it so much youve inspired me to play along on my melodica

[@kinou_pkm]

Such a beautiful song

[@StevenHigbee]

I love this theme from the game so much, thank you :))

[@mariobrand2257]

Ofc KZbin is blessing me with this Video on 3 am while I'm laying depressed in bed. Now it's time to cry. 😭 Thanks. PMD2 is my favorite game of all.

[@StevenHigbee]

PMD2 is in my top 5 soundtracks of all time, it's so good. I put so many hours as a kid into these games

[@gabcj]

bro... this made me instantly tear up. well done bro, thanks for the great cover

[@charissarobieson4560]

I will never forget. Beautiful

[@Rygore_BoldHeart]

This brought a tear of joy to me, thank you

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you for watching :)

[@patrickwalter8175]

I got this in my recommendations :) Very nice! You got yourself a new subscriber! :D

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much :) definitely look forward to more!

[@shep4184]

One of my favorite songs from the Pokémon franchise and definitely from the mystery dungeon series Beautiful cover 11/10

[@StevenHigbee]

One of my favorites as well, PMD2 is one of my top 5 vgm soundtracks of all time. Thank you!

[@Alain_93]

This theme is so good

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!

[@paigespears2106]

Yooo, this is so epic! I'm glad youtube recommended this to me!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!!

[@Daniel-or3gb]

amazing and toooo underrated ... this deserves more views !!!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@Alxev]

Woah, wasn't expecting something that good when I clicked this. This cover reminds me a lot of "The Path of the Wind" from Joe Hisaishi (the one who wrote for Ghibli), great job!

[@StevenHigbee]

I love Joe Hisaishi so much (I agree some elements definitely remind me of it). Thank you for the kind words!

[@cody2202]

10/10, instant sub and straight into the playlist lol. Probably my favourite arrangement of the song. GJ

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@Xaviikinz]

Amazing cover! This unlocked some serious nostalgia. And now you've got me itching to play my Explorers of Darkness copy again

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much! And yeah this track got me playing through Sky again haha

[@Thyonerecords]

so beautiful! you're amazing :)

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@PokemonFan223]

My heart is melting at this song, it’s so beautiful, great job on this song🥹

[@valentincharrasse2371]

You’re a very good player, always a pleasure to listen to you. Bravo !

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much!

[@thunderwave1]

Omg this is beautiful. I love PMD so much 😭

[@StevenHigbee]

Same I love these games so much and their soundtracks

[@VRonMediaMusic]

Absolutely beautiful playing! Now I’m feeling inspired to do a PMD2 arrangement!

[@StevenHigbee]

It's always a good time to do a PMD arrangement, and thank you!!

[@jamalix-music]

Wonderful arrangement and execution, Steven! It always feels good listening to you

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you for the kind words, glad that you enjoyed :)

[@Grey_Warden_Invasion]

This song is so awesome. Really makes me sad at the same time though.

[@StevenHigbee]

I agree I love this track from the games so much

[@seanhanson4812]

Amazing and expressive arrangement, great job Steven!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you Sean!

[@probablyErDan]

wow ok i didn't expect it to be so beautiful

[@Dialga22239]

Someone on Twitter retweeted your Link, now I found an amazing Cover right here. Ocarina is an underrated (and hard) Instrument :0

[@StevenHigbee]

Yes Ocarina is so underrated, and its hard when you have to play in a key with 6 flats like this tune haha

[@TheCreepypro]

I don't know how I have been living my life without ocarina covers cause now that I have them thanks to you I never want to go back thank you for this it was so enjoyable

[@razorstonks1996]

Amazing dude 💜

[@brycetheobald5512]

Dont do this too me!! You dont understand what its doing too my soul its ripping my heart apart my very being is being torn out and rearranged rn. I didnt need to experience the tears again. Its been years since i heard this and even now the child in me still lives and nostalgia smacked me in the face something fierce.

[@WindySilver]

Such a beautiful cover!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much :)

[@inkamacron]

I’m so glad this popped up in my recommended. It’s just beautiful. You’ve earned yourself a subscriber.

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you so much :) glad the youtube algorithm strikes again

[@WishGranted130]

Amazing work as always my good man!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thanks so much dude!

[@ultravegeta4940]

Incredible 🥹🥹

[@julianasmith2016]

High key glad I clicked on this 🙌

[@StevenHigbee]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@julianasmith2016]

@@StevenHigbee No problem :)

[@Gotexan]

Another beautiful cover of a beautiful song, well done.

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!

[@xioryo]

This is so beautiful! I am literally speechless 🙏♡

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!!

[@xioryo]

@@StevenHigbee No need to thank me. Thank /you/ for making this!! ♡

[@serenadalmasoalthura7904]

goosebumps

[@NathGlitchy64]

Oh my god! This is why I love Pmd

[@StevenHigbee]

PMD music really does hit different

[@saraphynx1267]

wow i did not know ocarinas sounded like that

[@StevenHigbee]

Well I'm glad I can show you what ocarinas can do (especially the lower ones they sound so amazing)

[@djangorainbow]

incredible!

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!

[@danstrikker6465]

Just got recommended this video and holy crap this is amazing

[@StevenHigbee]

Glad the KZbin algorithm strikes again haha, thank you for the kind words!

[@danstrikker6465]

@@StevenHigbee no problem man, not enough people do covers of PMD

[@rangertalksdogsgames7996]

Ah... beautiful nastolga... & tears

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you, and I agree this song really hits the feels hard

[@wanstalker107]

Omfg, this is awesome

[@drazorleaf]

Beautiful ocarina cover! 😀

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!! :)

[@atxbee]

so sweet

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!

[@Dirakiaa]

Whaaa!!! Absolutely gorgeous ;A; And alone fro watching its not only a wonderful display of skill but also a little lesson on how to improve with Ocarinas myself! The Half-Mouth(?) technique especially, never crossed my mind

[@StevenHigbee]

What do you mean by half-mouth technique? and thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@Dirakiaa]

@@StevenHigbee Youre ewcome~ The thing where you cover only half the breathing hole and at a slight angle

[@StevenHigbee]

@@Dirakiaa I'm actually fully covering the hole I'm blowing into, this ocarina has three separate holes/chambers

[@jigglystar5736]

I need to learn how to play this on my ocarina,

[@Tribow]

fantastic work man

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!

[@saraphynx1267]

this is beautiful HOLY FUCK

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@JungHeeYoon]

Wow~~♡ Awesom performance Sounds so beautiful

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!!

[@totaltrumpet]

Do you have the sheet music or tabs I'm learning to play some tunes on an ocarina but this one's amazing

[@StevenHigbee]

I dont make tabs, and I only make sheet music to patrons if they request it!

[@Jaz_3001]

I love the YT algorithm sometimes

[@StevenHigbee]

Glad that the algorithm led you here, sometimes it definitely takes us to really cool music at 2 in the morning haha

[@ShiruXIV]

Oooooh I love it !!! 😍 Just by curiosity, do you still have the tablature for this please? I would love to learn it with my Ocarina ! 😍

[@StevenHigbee]

I don't use tabs actually, sorry!

[@ShiruXIV]

@@StevenHigbee Oooh okay, no prob' !

[@blueops2305]

great job

[@StevenHigbee]

Thank you!!

[@blueops2305]

@@StevenHigbee Do you think you would be able to cover "Time to set out" from the super mystery dungeon ost?

[@StevenHigbee]

@@blueops2305 Ooooo I haven't really listened to super mystery dungeon (I never finished it oops)

[@StevenHigbee]

Ill take a listen tho!

[@blueops2305]

@@StevenHigbee i also havent finished it, but i got the game after i watched a playthrough of it, so i already heard the ost

[@EveryYeen]

I had no idea how you were making suck low notes then I looked at the video and saw the giant ocarina-

[@EveryYeen]

Such** not suck 😭

[@StevenHigbee]

These lower Ocarinas really do produce otherworldly sounds lol

[@mixelpixel9025]

AGH AGH AGH AGH AGH AGH AGH AGH

[@ACrazedPerson]

What a timeline we live in