Multi-player Mode, with Purpleschala and Israfelcello, Episode 1: Final Fantasy VII - Prelude

[@purpleschala]

Timestamp chapters!!!! 0:00 - Who we are 11:08 - How Uematsu composed the prelude on the NES (also apologies for the brain fart when i said a chord is not possible with three voices, this is WRONG. What I meant to say is he was limited in his harmonic palette but three notes is the absolute minimum to create a chord. MY BRAIN WASN'T WORKING SORRY ABOUT THAT!) 14:56 - The Prelude's chord progression, Light and Dark representation, FFXV tinfoil hat theory, epic Chopin fail 20:25 - Evolution of the Prelude in FF4 and FF7 in the SNES and PS1, fangirling over Shiro Hamaguchi 24:42 - Remake version of the Prelude and Is That A Real Harp 32:27 - Andrew being a boss playing the four octave arpeggio in 17th position 35:11 - Arrangement process and being each other's worst enemy 42:00 - The time someone who had never played an FF before VI tried to mansplain the prelude to Ruby 45:10 - Favorite version of the prelude in the whole series Thanks for listening everyone! Tell us your favorite version of the prelude in the comments! 😍

[@DaviVasc]

This was such a joy to watch! Please make more :D

[@purpleschala]

Awww thank you for checking it out Davi, that’s so kind of you!! Hope you are doing well and still crushing it my friend!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you so much Davi!! We’ll definitely be making more, we had too much fun not to. XD

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

Listening now! Already love the podcast! Great job guys. edit: lmfao @ the gremlin self description

[@purpleschala]

AHHH THANKS BUDDY!!!!! LOLOLOLOL we could never be as cool as you, appreciate your checking us out!!! ❤❤ you're an inspiration!

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you so much for listening!!

[@JimmyOnGuitar]

So cool! Great podcast, can’t wait to follow along!

[@IsrafelCello]

Thanks so much friend!! Great to have you for the ride!

[@purpleschala]

Aaaahhh THANKS SO MUCH JIMMY for listening!! 😀 glad you liked it!!!

[@willimakemusic]

Yoooooo this is so great to listen to! I’m literally listening to this while cleaning xD. The passion you both have is infectious! I love how you incorporate playing into this

[@purpleschala]

AHH WILL!!!! ❤️❤️ THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😀😀 hope you’re enjoying a much needed Thanksgiving break from school! ❤️

[@IsrafelCello]

I’m so happy you have enjoyed it!! We had an incredible amount of fun doing this, and very pleased to know that it comes through! 😊

[@nostromo13]

This is such a brilliant idea! I'm glad you both are doing it, just wonderful to hear!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much for listening!!! We're so glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@IsrafelCello]

I'm so happy you liked it!! We certainly had a great time, looking forward to sharing more!

[@dustinp1164]

Wow, what a great in depth conversation! I kinda like the PS1 sound profile as well. The sound is what I described as "punchy" and "intense". It has a lot more "umpf" than orchestral arranged tracks. I will defiantly will tune in for more.

[@purpleschala]

Thanks so much Dustin, really appreciate your listening to us! And yes, I know what you mean regarding synthesized samples packing more of a sonic punch because the attack is so fast and the compression normalizes everything to a high volume--I personally prefer the original PS1 soundfont to some of the rearranged tracks played by live orchestra in Remake, even as a classical musician myself, because it just seems to suit the aesthetic of the OG so perfectly, though that's a pretty polarizing issue in the fandom. Andrew and will be having many lively debates about that in subsequent episodes lol!!

[@IsrafelCello]

Thanks for listening, and I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! Yes, I suspect Ruby and I will be wading much more into the original MIDI vs more modern takes, and in the end, there's no right or wrong answer for one's personal preference. Should be interesting!!

[@andrewvelzen2913]

As a huge music theory fan, a huge final fantasy fan, and a huge fan of both of you, I'm so excited for this whole series. Thank you so much for doing this. Also, for the record, FF14 is my favorite version of the prelude.

[@purpleschala]

THANK *YOU* so much for tuning in Andrew!!! ❤ And for supporting us all this time omg that truly means so much!!! 😭 which expansion version of the XIV prelude, can you provide a link? Sadly, Andrew and I never made it out of ARR 😂😂😂 but Soken does like to work that theme in in creative ways, as evidenced in XVI!

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you so much for listening!! Seeing everyone's response to this has meant so much to me, and I'm really excited to share more with people!

[@andrewvelzen2913]

@@purpleschala Just the standard ARR one. It isn't that out of the ordinary, I just think I like the orchestration mostly; feels very grandiose. And thanks for responding, you two are the best ☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5nFXoedj9Gbf5Isi=C_boJfRh2Zo95HFA

[@ivrine67]

Despite knowing very little about music theory, this was a blast to see both of you nerd out!

[@IsrafelCello]

Don’t hesitate to shoot a question our way if something comes to mind! Though we’ll definitely get into some rather complicated stuff, I definitely want these episodes to be accessible to anyone who is interested, always happy to explain further if we’ve gone too far into crazy theory land!

[@purpleschala]

Aww thanks so much for tuning in!! ❤️❤️ hopefully it wasn’t too esoteric omg in the future we should probably try to quickly define terms we mention in passing like 9-8 suspensions so we don’t lose people…thanks so much again for listening!!!

[@SabrielleMelodies]

I am totally here for this!! ❤ can't wait for the next one!

[@IsrafelCello]

Sabrielle!!! Thanks so much for listening, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it! Btw, loved the original you posted on Threads a little while ago, Warriors: Flames of Faith. Gorgeous stuff!!

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much!

[@JenLRichard]

I’m one of the people who only knew you guys from your KZbin videos. I really enjoyed hearing a little about you guys, and this podcast is the right combination of geeksdoms. I’m looking forward to future episodes. Also, I would love a Final Fantasy ranking episode.

[@purpleschala]

thank you so much Jen!! That's so kind of you to say so, and really encouraging to hear! ❤❤ HAHAHA we would LOVE to go on an FF tier list spree, those have the tendency to be either super fun or a free-for-all or both LMAOOOOO

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Yes, a ranking episode would be super fun, and quite dangerous, lmao. But maybe we'll have to chance it one of these days. XD

[@WarriorW0rm]

Commenting to say that I was present for this historic moment. Thanks for your awesome work and beautiful playing!

[@purpleschala]

AHAHAHAHAHA historic it was lmao!!! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening, so happy you enjoyed it!!! ❤❤❤

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you so much for jumping in with us on this journey!! So glad your are enjoying listening to our craziness! ❤️

[@choiby]

Not sure what's better - the constant laughter, your joyful friendship or the FF knowledge bombs you drop left right and centre ❤ Can't wait to hear your Prelude (and now Andrew's part in Bombing Mission too...)

[@purpleschala]

HAHAHA the whole world wants to hear Andrew in Bombing Mission now lmaoooo!!!! Thanks so much for listening and tuning in Mark, that means a lot!!!!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!!!❤❤❤

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you so much Mark! A ton of fun as had, and so excited to do more! 😀

[@J--.--]

Oh, I love this. You two are such a delight! You have great energy, and your enthusiasm for FF and for music is so contagious! Please do a ton more of these!!!! I will watch/listen to them all🙏🙏🙏

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you!! We'll definitely be here again, we had too much fun not to, haha!

[@purpleschala]

ahhh thank you so much for the kind words and listening!!!!! So glad you enjoyed it and we have four discs of FF7 to get through ahaha so there is definitely a LOT more where this came from hahaha

[@bartekkubicaku-bitsa9802]

I'm so glad to see and hear it! ❤️You two are my favorite nerds!

[@purpleschala]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BARTEK!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ you're the best!

[@IsrafelCello]

Awwwwwww thank you so much!!!! It was super fun, so glad people are enjoying it!

[@weestro7]

Excited for this podcast all about the FF7 OST with you both. ❤ I was in high school when the game came out and do love the game, and I’m excited to learn from much greater musical minds, about this beloved soundtrack. My 2 cents’ worth: please feel free to take detours to wherever! My fav version of the prelude is FF4’s. So wonderful, I love the instrument set Uematsu has in that OST, and what he achieved there. But FF7 is great stuff: Cid’s theme, Cait Sith’s theme, Don of the Slums, Yuffie’s theme, Aerith’s theme, Tifa’s theme, Main theme, on and on. I will be glued to this podcast. 🎉 EDIT: holy cow, just heard where you show us Ruby the rendition at the end of FF8. I think I will have to update my answer!! I never actually finished that game, and I had never heard that awesome version. Sick!!!! Edit 2: oh man, Hamaguchi…oh right, he was who did the piano collections arrangements! I love him! I didn’t know he was part of the OST itself. I love his work also for like Shirobako (anime). Thank you for reading my rambly comment and thank you both for doing this.

[@purpleschala]

AHHHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!!!! And ya know, I'm RIGHT with you on the FF4 version--i LOVE the SNES soundchip, the S-SMP was just super powerful, the echo and delay effects were SO pretty, and just hearing that new melody overlaid for the first time in 1991 was so cool when that title screen came up! But yes do check out the FF8 version when you get a chance! FF4 prelude is an OG in its own right though!! As is Hamaguchi hahaha! And no worries, we love rambly comments here--thanks so much for listening and for the kind words!

[@IsrafelCello]

Yay!!! So glad you enjoyed it!! Conversations with the two of us are inevitable going to go on a lot of detours, so I'm happy people seem to be enjoying the ride!

[@dwpiddy]

I had made all sorts of plans for the next hour of my life, but they must be put on hold so I can watch this! Can’t wait for the other episodes!

[@IsrafelCello]

Thanks so much for listening!! We had so much fun, very much looking forward to recording the next and sharing more!

[@purpleschala]

DANNYYYYYYYYY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 😍😍😍 did you hear how you were obliquely referenced in that arrangement for Iris' wedding!?!?!? You might recognize parts of that got reduxed for this new version when Andrew posts it next week lollllllll

[@gotaplanstan]

oh this was a treat! my only regret is that yt didn't tell me when yall went live >< I cannot wait for future episodes! and gonna try to spread the word as best I can, cuz this is some AMAZING content and deserves to be seen by heaps and heaps of people

[@purpleschala]

THANKS SO MUCH BUDDY!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ That really means a lot, so glad you enjoyed it!!! super appreciated!

[@gotaplanstan]

@@purpleschala do you think there's a chance you two will do any other FF game, or ANY other game for that matter, after FF7? Little biased since I found both of you cuz of OT2 so that'd be my choice lol, but even something like Sea of Stars would be amazing to hear y'all talk about and analyze and play pieces of!

[@purpleschala]

@@gotaplanstan Oh man we were just talking about this yesterday!! We would absolutely LOVE to talk about Octopath omg and many other games besides-it might be nice to mix it up a bit!! Sea of Stars is absolutely on my list as well, I haven’t gotten around to it yet but gotta love that Mitsuda OST!! 😀😀😀

[@gbzmr]

I literally had no idea the music worked that way on those systems where it sort of plays it to you in real time vs listening to it pre recorded. That's wild. This was such a great listen! I love listening to ppl nerd our about FF and FF music. Can't wait for more ! Great job, you two!! Also, can confirm that ending theme in ff8 is absolutely gorgeous. Always loved that one!

[@purpleschala]

THANK YOU SO MUCH GARRETT!!!!! Glad you feel me about the FF8 theme hahaha!!!!! Appreciate you so much! ❤❤❤

[@ivrine67]

@@purpleschala That FF8 ending part really underrated. Hearing it here again made me appreciate it even more!

[@purpleschala]

@@ivrine67 OMG YES THANK YOU FOR APPRECIATING THE PRELUDE CAMEO IN FF8!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ very few people do and it makes me so happy to hear when people notice it!!!

[@ProwersEdits]

This was an absolute joy to listen to start to finish! Looking forward to both of you talking about more FF stuff in such depth and with such passion.

[@purpleschala]

AHHH THANKS SO SO MUCH FOR TUNING IN BUDDY!!! 😍😍😍 thanks for the kind words and so glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️

[@IsrafelCello]

YAY!! Thank you so much for listening! So happy people are enjoying our passionate nerdiness! :)

[@agromchung]

One extra technical consideration of the tracker format vs. pre-recorded waves in PS1 is that the waves would have taken up a lot more storage space - like 4 MB-ish per minute of music. Those games were already 3-4 discs because of the FMVs, and using waves would have blown out the size of the game to at least another 2 discs. The tracker format persisted into the PS2 era and I think it's one of the reasons that those games could fit onto one disc.

[@purpleschala]

Absolutely, thanks for adding that info!! WAV files are massive, and as this 1080p, 30fps one hour podcast video ended up being a staggering 8G I can only imagine an hour's worth of mp4 cutscenes on a DVD would have taken up half the disc lol, unless Sony had their own proprietary format--would you happen to know more about that? Love that the PS2 still used real time synthesized sound and had so much of the PS1 hardware, thanks for mentioning that, and thanks so much for listening!!!!

[@IsrafelCello]

Thanks so much for putting that in perspective!! These days, I'm extremely grateful for the massive amount of storage space for present day console, so much of my work comes from recording for these games, and it's funny to think a lot of what I do wasn't really feasible a couple of decades ago.

[@agromchung]

@@purpleschala They had a proprietary format, though I wouldn't know much about it beyond that 😅

[@FirahFabe]

Oooh this was a wonderful podcast!! You guys pretty much are set for material that will last forever if it's one track per episode 🤣 I enjoyed the discussion and laid back conversation with VGM~ This makes me want to see if I should try to cover the prelude theme after all these years of avoiding it 😅, always been intimidated by that arpeggio work for my instrument but I'll just have to explore and find a way to arrange it to make it work 😆

[@purpleschala]

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA DO IT FABIAN!!!!!! I am perversely entertained when non-pianists/non-harpists tackle that arpeggio HAHAHAHA but seriously though, it would sound so cool on rondalla and you'd be the ONE AND ONLY person to cover it on rondalla 😍😍thanks so much for listening and miss ya man! Gotta visit the island again and get kicked out of Murakami Udon just like old times HAHAHAHA❤

[@IsrafelCello]

Do it, Fabian!! I would be so into a cover of the prelude on your instruments!! Thanks so much for listening, friend, it’s great to hear from you and means so much that you checked it out and enjoyed it!

[@FirahFabe]

Challenge Accepted @purpleschala @IsrafelCello I've been trying to practice it So we shall see for some video hehe 😅

[@cjt217]

I'm slowly working though these, but I appreciate the SHEER knowledge and the high level of analysis to VGM! Looking forward to catching up with these!

[@IsrafelCello]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying them!! These first episodes were quite substantial, I’m anticipating that a lot of our other podcast episodes that we make in 2024 will be more bite sized.

[@greenclover913]

We definitely need more of this. Great job to both of you! I'm surprised that purpleschala knows so much detail of the sound hardware of NES,SNES,and PS. Definitely a hardcore gamer/geek😂. Correct me if I'm wrong.I bet most KZbin instrument players don't know anything about that. The music on pc version of FF7 is quite different from the PS version. If i remembered correctly, PS version using a certain midi synthesizer which has the unique soundfont. My S3 Sonicvibes doesn't have that one. Later i heard Creative sound blaster 16 which contains Yamaha midi synthesizer can produce very similar to the PS Version. I never verified this though. Anyway, can't wait for the next episode.

[@purpleschala]

OHHHHH MAAAAAAN I AM SO HAPPY YOU BROUGHT UP THE PC VERSION i totally forgot about that!!! 😍😍 Though to me the PC version sounds pretty similar, maybe a little more detailed in some places, since the game shipped with the original soundfonts that could be played by Soundblaster cards (btw I'm shocked you had a S3 Sonicvibes, those were kinda rare!! I didn't know anyone who had one--how did you like it?) and also shipped with, like you said, the Yamaha SYXG70 for soundcards that had MIDI synthesis capabilities which also sounded quite similar to the PS1 version! I always thought that was an interesting twist, since Yamaha was partnered with Sega for their soundchips and had the lock on FM synthesis, and the Saturn was the direct competitor to PS1 at the time lol. Thank you for bringing this up and thank you so much for listening!!!! I was very very into synths and MIDI as a teenager, and the topic of vintage console audio and chiptune composition is super fascinating to me, so I'm glad it wasn't boring hahaha!

[@greenclover913]

@@purpleschala I'm excited that you're happy, even more so that you asked about the S3 Sonicvibes. It was a birthday present from Aunt, comes with my very first Customized build PC. Her friend selected the hardware, including the S3 Virge/DX video card, also known as a 2D/3D accelerator back in the day. He may have a personal preference on the S3 chip. The sound card is quite unique, and, being young at the time, I couldn't fully comprehend its capabilities. I do remember being able to set up sound banks in the Windows 98 control panel, with options for 1/2/4 MB, although the 4MB option was grayed out in my case. According to 'jwt27' on Vogons the GM synth supports 32-note polyphony and simple reverb/chorus effects. The sound differences, especially in the Battle theme, stood out. A KZbinr (@thunderpeel2001) posted a comparison video between the PS PC (1998) and Steam (2012), and it aligns with what I remember from the S3. Interestingly, my Steam version is identical to the PS version, after some inspection on it, I found original soundbank found in the installation MIDI folder as *.sf2 files. Back then, I was frustrated when I discovered the Battle theme was different from the PS version. Instead of playing games, I found myself in front of the PC, trying to recreate the exact sound. In the end , I managed to find the best setting for the S3. How silly I was! 🤣 The S3 synthesizer holds up well in my memory, not quite as impressive as Yamaha and Sound Blaster, but definitely better than Microsoft's which is default option in Windows 98. Although the card isn't with me now, probably sitting somewhere in my parents' house, it brings back a lot memories. A fun fact: the S3 Sonicvibes chip ran hotter than the S3 Virge Graphics card under working mode. Whether it's a good or bad thing, I'm not sure. However, after the motherboard was upgraded which introduced AC97 within it. The S3 is definitely the one I prefer.

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you so much!!! I think it's fair to say that Ruby knows a lot more about the original production techs than I do. I would like to think that I know a lot more about modern electronic music production than most instrumentalists, but I still have a lot to learn, and definitely learned a lot more in the course of the conversation!

[@purpleschala]

@@greenclover913 WOW! This was an absolute treat to read, thank you so much for relating all your experiences with the S3. That's wild that it was working harder than the graphics card lol!!! I'm impressed you got it working on Windows, if I recall it was only compatible with DOS? but I could be misremembering. And I had to laugh when you said you spent ages trying to tweak the card settings to resemble the PS1 version more because I honestly would have done the EXACT SAME THING LOL! that would have bothered me a lot !!!!! especially since you hear the battle theme the most throughout the game! LOL!! I guess if you had anything other than a Soundblaster it sounded drastically different on PC. I can only imagine how amazing it sounded with Roland MT-32 users. Thanks so much for the fun conversation!!

[@mad0gre]

Fascinating stuff, especially the tangent on how the music was originally composed for NES and how it evolved during SNES and Playstation eras. My favorite is the Final Fantasy IV version. Maybe it is due to being the first one I came in contact with - so it feels more "pure" and "original" to my ears. But it does retain some striking clarity that feels very much in the right place there.

[@IsrafelCello]

So glad you enjoyed it!! I love the IV version, I think you are definitely on to something as far as when one has a one's first experience. My first time playing IV was in a very impressionable period for me, and I still have very vivid memories of it.

[@purpleschala]

Ahhhh hey there!!! ❤️❤️❤️😀😀😀😀 thanks so much for listening I was hoping you would!!! 😀 Haha-somehow I KNEW your favorite would be FFIV, just from our conversations and your love for SNES era FFs, the prelude is just more front and center in IV than it is in VI or V, even FFT, though I think its usage in P.R. Movie and the victory fanfare is super cool and a close second to FF8 imo, just for its very interesting transformation!! Thanks so much again for tuning in!!

[@mad0gre]

@@purpleschala Hah, you are spot on there. When I think of booting up FF6 what comes to mind is the ominous church organ of the title screen, never "Prelude". FFT makes me think of the first notes of the opening song of the intro video. FFT always felt like a different deal somehow, anyway. FF7 "Prelude" felt back then - perhaps fittingly - a more modern take of the same old song. As if it was trying to communicate to me back then: "Final Fantasy is now 3D my boy, gone is the gorgeous pixel art and last gen sound. This is the future, get used to it". While I did not resent it - time will always move forward after all - FF7 never really grew on me for multiple other reasons. The soundtrack is excellent, but maybe for that reason the true "Prelude" was always the FF4 version. When the strings kick in it fills me with an undescribable sense of nostalgic familiarity that tugs to my heart. I can almost see myself back then, playing it for the first time. Oh well, enough rambling on my silly musings. I'm looking forward to this journey. It was an excellent talk to listen to while cooking dinner ;)

[@matthuwchenhall]

Now that I know the end credits scene for FFVIII is using the prelude it definitely wins hands down! That version always reminded me of the Batman (Returns?) score. Great podcast btw fun and fulfilling!

[@larrymiller74]

I know just about all of purpleschala's videos and I play them over and over. It's nice to finally hear what her voice sounds like. I never knew there was so much laughter that went along with her, because when she's playing the piano, she's all business, which is how it SHOULD be. She's a lot of fun and sounds like someone I work with. I don't know anything about music, except that I have always love d listening to it on the radiio since I was a kid. Even though I don't know anything about the4 techincal points of music, I enjoyed hearing the two of you going back and forth talking about all of the technical aspects of the music you both love. Listening to purpleschala's version of With the Stars and Us made me go out and get the Persona5 Songbook just for that piece. I'm getting better at it, but I now see that she adds her own little touches to the piece, here and there, which I'll never be able to replicate. Interestingly, I gave the original soundtrack a listen and I can't stand it. Purpleschala's version elevated the piece to another level. I'm amazed by that. It's so much better than the original. Keep it going. I'll be looking out for more podcasts from the two of you. And maybe some guests down the road?

[@IsrafelCello]

Thank you!!! Yes, Ruby and I were just chatting today about potential ideas for guests. I'm so happy you're enjoying our nerdy project!

[@Postumeartist]

Truer words have never been said about uematsu “very simple in a rather deep way.” This is his m.o. Low effort high return. I mean this with the highest regard for him. His approach reminds me of a home cook with leftovers. How do I make a simple dinner seem different from last nights dinner and make it delicious with the least amount of change. The man’s a genius! And to Ruby: that’s my favourite prelude instance too. I tear up every time I listen to that piece and it comes in.

[@IsrafelCello]

I think I'll be using those words a lot more as we go through the soundtrack! You summed it up incredibly well in this comment. :) Thanks so much for listening!

[@purpleschala]

YESSSS FF8 SUPREMACY LOL!!! 😍😍😍😍 so happy that part struck you the same way!!! ❤️ tbh I haven’t met a lot of people who noticed it so I’m always thrilled to meet someone who did!! 😀

[@masael255]

I. Absolutely. Love. This. Podcast. You guys have such a good dynamic and I LOVE you guys discussing music to this level. I can't wait for more episodes on various composers and games. What a great introductory episode! Do you guys plan to post on Spotify or have a direct RSS feed for the podcast? I'd absolutely love to see you guys talk about Masayoshi Soken, a master of leitmotifs! He's such an amazing composer and glad he's getting so much praise for his work on FFXIV.

[@IsrafelCello]

Those questions are very good ones! We have discussed, in general terms, the idea of working with a hosting service for the podcast, like Spotify or many others. At the moment, we're so new at it, we're kind of figuring things out day by day, so we'll keep everyone posted if we do something like that. So happy you enjoyed it, thank you so much for listening!!

[@RahulVanamali]

YESS

[@purpleschala]

Love ya Rahul ❤❤!!!

[@IsrafelCello]

Awwww Rahul!!! Thanks so much for coming by!! :D

[@btzgn9454]

I really like ffxiv's Torn from the Heavens track, does that count as Prelude (or Prelude-inspired)? A fun fact I read recently was that one of the alert pings/sound effects is basically a super sped up prelude! Looking forward to your next podcast!

[@IsrafelCello]

Definitely, and that’s a fabulous track! I’m pretty sure I played that a couple of years ago with Distant Worlds, and their arrangement is fantastic as well! Thank you so much for listening!!

[@purpleschala]

OH MAN--the minute I read that tidbit you shared about the alert ping, I immediately heard it in my mind omg and frantically trying to recall exactly where it was used, definitely most strongly recall it in FF6 and earlier--when you selected your save game at startup?? Or used a potion from your inventory?? Haha I can't place it exactly but man that is so cool to know! Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for listening!!

[@ScottPenick]

Two of my absolute favorite KZbinrs nerding out about FFVII music? Hell yeah!

[@IsrafelCello]

Awwww you’re too kind!! I’m so happy people are enjoying it, we had way too much fun, lmao!

[@purpleschala]

SCOTT OMG!!!!! AHHHHH thanks so much for checking us out!!! 😍😍😍 I hope all has been well with you!!!!!

[@ScottPenick]

​@@purpleschala of course! On a related note I've only ever 'heard' your typing in my mind's eye and it was quite remarkable how your spoken word matches your enthusiastic spirit in writing almost exactly with my expectations. Love the enthusiasm, and really enjoyed listening to the two of you gush about the prelude.

[@mechachoi]

YEEEEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[@purpleschala]

LMAO ME BEING CRINGE

[@IsrafelCello]

You'll never be cringe, my friend!

[@rpjordan]

Is Ruby short for Rubolph?

[@purpleschala]

LMAOOOOOOO in high school someone asked if it was Rupert

[@rpjordan]

@@purpleschala hahaha okay both are great.

[@IsrafelCello]

XD

[@SamanthaBallard]

Omg senpais mentioned me in their podcast 🥹😍 so fun listening to you guys chat!!

[@IsrafelCello]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Samantha!! Honestly, I was thinking about you at one point when we were talking about the harp sound, like I wish we could just bring you in for a segment and get a more expert opinion!