To the Moon Medley + A Bird Story

[@AwonDanag]

For those who are interested: 00:15 : To the Moon - Piano (Ending Version) 02:26 : Bestest Detectives in the World 03:04 : Born a Stranger 03:45 : Between a Squirrel and a Tree 04:29 : Beta-B / (there's something here I don't recognise) 05:29 : Launch (piano part) 06:20 : A Bird Story (piano)

[@Frostyflytrap]

I predict that the part we don't recognize in Beta-B could possibly be a track from A Bird Story.

[@VisualizadoSeen]

Frostyflytrap I think that is an abbreviation of Beta-Blockers.

[@Frostyflytrap]

Oh, you must have misunderstood. I know what Beta-B stands for but I was merely referring to the song title "Beta-B" in the To The Moon soundtrack.

[@JasperArcillas]

***** I think Frostyflytrap already knows that -_- . He was referring to the soundtrack itself and that some of the parts of Beta-B (soundtrack) played in this video has melodies that aren't originally in the Beta-B (soundtrack) . He said that it's a probability that those added melodies are from a track in A Bird Story ;)

[@JasperArcillas]

Yeah :) I was just clearing things up and I think it was meant for Lightgamer10 but let'ss forget about it and enjoy the video. ^_^

[@GamingHarry]

Dude it's incredible the way your music opens a breach through me and finds its way to my deeper emotions. I can hardly last more than 10 seconds of "For River" before surrendering and literally collapsing to tears. Each chord makes me travel to a particular time in Johnny's memories. I want to thank you Kan, from the bottom of my heart. For giving life to the most beautiful story no-one has ever told me. And for telling it to me in such a way so that I never forget it. It was truly beautiful. I will never forget it. Fondly, Harry.

[@Julianoz224]

Well said! Finding Paradise can't come soon enough

[@NeelMadhav9]

GamingHarry so true

[@Danilego]

For me that happens with Moonwisher/Moongazer

[@ColeRees]

Listen to car seat headrest. his music resonates like this (totally different genre btw, indie rock)

[@kirmizikep]

Amazing...

[@buminkaracan5949]

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[@izabelaossowska194]

YES

[@tobitube4301]

@@izabelaossowska194 Yes

[@HeIs580]

Just finished A Bird Story. To The Moon was so deep and sad... and I loved it for that. A Bird Story was so light, soft, beautiful, and very emotional, just as To The Moon in an other way.. Undescriptible, just PLAY IT. Thank you Kan Gao ! This man is a genius.

[@UyVN]

Kan Gao need to be a movie director! We need his games on cinematic screen! What say you ?!

[@bowlinbowlinbowlin]

Your wish has been granted. To the Moon is getting an animated feature film. :)

[@orcaonastroll7268]

@@bowlinbowlinbowlin OH.MY.GOD AFTER SO MANY YEARS

[@bowlinbowlinbowlin]

@@orcaonastroll7268 Yes, the creator himself confirmed it. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3fbnIabht93Z5Y

[@1kileras]

To the moon - one of the game I played as pirate version. And after this I bought it to support creator. Thats a great story, an epic soundtrack. I will instanly buy a bird stroy when it comes out.

[@swegmecgames5075]

A bird story. Its amazing. Everyone who has'nt bought it yet. They are stupid. TTM And ABS ARE THE BEST

[@shtembyduelsson]

I'll do the same thing once I'll get a banking account. :D

[@baririzqullah5782]

Now, buy finding paradise

[@reu193]

Same ^w^

[@BlooJay.mp4]

6:00 always gets me, especially after the heart monitor stops :'(

[@waltergilman2969]

Т_Т

[@yuuiuu11]

To The Moon is one of only a few games that keep me coming back. The OST is a big reason for it.

[@AtlanticGiantPumpkin]

You should turn To the Moon into a musical. It would be such a hit on Broadway.

[@vivisiow7214]

+Josie Alyvia ....True...Too true. XD

[@Yonverpage]

To the moon... is just one of the best games i have ever played. The music, is just... i can't describe it.

[@PhantomLola12]

Just finished A Bird Story and the very last frame before the title screen made me cry and squeal for joy. I am just so excited.

[@bela15216]

i really like your style of creating video games. first, you draw us in in with charming characters and simple yet artistic graphics, then you introduce the plot and the characters are fleshed out more. after that, you hit us with a plot twist that changes everything, then a tragic event that leaves us bawling like babies. and you finish it all with an ending that's so happy that we're *still* crying! (also, you know a song is amazing when it has a 1,000 to none like-dislike ratio on youtube) Edit: no longer 0 dislikes. 4 assholes had to come and ruin it.

[@Kino280]

Whoa seriously not even one dislike

[@bela15216]

Cuong Doan not when i saw this vid

[@Kino280]

Misty Wind not now either

[@Kino280]

Darn

[@ianli3027]

+Misty Wind To me the ending of To The Moon was bitter sweet.

[@cassonovalyndon6969]

to the moon... the best game i ever played.

[@cassonovalyndon6969]

gonna try bird story now.

[@SaracatungaX]

The piano is a very expressive instrument, and you make a perfect job using it, the songs you play express very well the sentiments. Please keep doing this i love what you do. (btw sorry for my english xD)

[@aka.Q.Yang.]

高先生，您的作品是这世界上最无与伦比的故事，希望您能带给我们更多美好的回忆。 祝您幸福快乐!

[@ankhphoenix5736]

That piano is borderline magic... You are an absolutely insane pianist, but...There's just something so special about the way the piano sounds. Lots of soul to it...

[@BritishPrimroseASMR]

Kan, Thank you for sharing your imagination and music to the world, I appreciate all your hard work. I bought To The Moon just out of curiosity and ended up in tears through out, especially at the end as the story came to a close. It was a very touching story. I wish you all the best for your next piece, I'll be waiting to see what you have created.

[@luo__________]

Finding Paradise

[@GustavusAdolphus2]

And before that a teaser for Finding Paradise called A Bird Story, also it was a great one

[@GustavusAdolphus2]

Oh and you can't forget the to the moon animated feature coming soon

[@mayaegee]

I'm crying. WHY DO YOU HAVE TO DO THIS TO US!! I just finished a Bird Story. Figured I'd play it first before I listened to it. A Bird Story was amazing btw, and I'm all the more excited for To the Moon episode 2.

[@ЖеняСергеев-г6у]

Why such touching masterpieces make you think about many things are done over the years, and they pass for hours (((

[@IssacPenn]

In just a few of seconds, there were tears in my eyes, before I recalled the story of To the Moon. 😭 Thanks for the amazing story and incredible music.

[@lexibland2475]

You have an amazing gift. Straight from when you began I closed my eyes. I could see the whole story of To the Moon and A Bird Story play in my mind as you played. It felt as if I was watching both of those for the first time. Every emotion I felt then came back to me as all the images danced in precise rhythm to the music. It broke through my shield that usually can withstand emotions. For that I thank you. It opened me. It freed me from the cage I had barred myself in. I loved your work. Thank for this amazing audio. Sincerely, Alexandra.

[@MegaChickenfish]

Here's to hoping that Finding Paradise is coming "someday" in my lifetime. Thanks for everything, Kan.

[@DiscoDucky577]

I want this played at my wedding and my funeral. It moves me.

[@HeeminGaminStation]

I feel like a criminal I bought "To the Moon" on the Steam Sale... for an additional 0.50 I was able to grab the main draw of this game... that GODLY SOUNDTRACK I just got to playing the game a couple days ago... man oh man, what a story! I'm really grabbed the game for that soundtrack I have a hard time sleeping and need music playing, this has been the most useful soundtrack to help me that task I can't thank you enough for that Kan.

[@midnight1672]

Ha, I know how you feel. I bought it on a Steam sale too (75% discount even!). I guess I'll have to make up for it by gifting another copy to a friend - after all it'll be Christmas a few days from now. ;)

[@NhiHuynh-bp5nr]

AAAAAAAAND HERE COME THE TEARS

[@jotagabe]

Kan, i am trying to spread the word of your game. Thank you. Really.

[@sephirich]

Thanks for all that you do, Kan. To The Moon changed my life at 29 years. A Bird Story was a nice taste of things to come--take as long as you need. Your fans will wait.

[@BdnGamer1]

God the feels! The music in To The Moon is probably my favourite music from ANY game. Just spot on!

[@citroun]

A Bird Story was amaaaazing. *(And so was To The Moon, of course! They are both awesome and both games are filled with such sweet feely-feels.)* I loved the little innocent, childish scenes when the little boy was jumping in puddles, or the little cute bits here and there when him and the bird were just fooling around with each other, and the bird was trying to hide from him in the tree. And the feels it brought at the end ;-; Looking forward to Finding Paradise! C: I really loved A Bird Story because it said so much without even saying anything at all. Very few games can do this. Kan Gao's a legend :3 Keep on doing what you're doing, dude! :D

[@vivisiow7214]

+exanimate i was like ' WHAT THE' went the boy jumped off his balcony.. o.o'

[@vivisiow7214]

+Vivi Siow when*

[@baririzqullah5782]

Yeah, including Finding Paradise of course

[@LegitFUry]

I just got finished replaying to the moon. God this game is amazing. Can't wait for finding paradise!

[@meteorshower963]

Another beautiful work of art. Kan Gao is a true role model when it comes to music and the true meaning of love and life.

[@lilali9797]

years later and the music still makes me cry

[@vadim_voron]

Your music has changed my life. All I want to say is thank you. I wish I could show you how much I appreciate what you are doing. You are incredible!

[@floundericiouswa5694]

I'm always left without words whenever I hear your music...

[@MartinBergnerGuitar]

How couldnt we recognize the beauty in the world while listening to something that magical? :') This is so special and precious to me... from the bottom of my heart, thank you

[@treblehearts]

I'm so in love with to the moon's soundtrack

[@YaelleG]

Kan Gao, you can sell me ANYTHING and I'd probably buy it.

[@kierstenmrozema]

Me too. I would buy a pen from him, for 10000 dollars. Even tho I'm poor

[@randomrabbit9227]

+Kiersten Rozema what if it was a multicolor to the moon/a bird story pen that if you press certain colors certain songs from these 2 games would play. :O :O :O :O :O

[@vivisiow7214]

+Blazed Games ....i want that.... :)

[@kierstenmrozema]

Blazed Games omg. you have to make that now XD

[@randomrabbit9227]

+Kiersten Rozema Ok... just let me search up how to make a musical pen with different colors.

[@itzolie]

Born a stranger will never not make me cry

[@christianebbasta.3784]

Just thank you to teach me how love can be strong, to the moon and back.

[@theprodigalson4003]

havent even experienced this game fully and im already loving it. i think its going to be one of my personal favourite games or all rime. you are a legend

[@Amper-b8u]

I watched Cryaotic play both To The Moon and A Bird Story, and I have to say, great job. The music and stories for both of them were brilliant.

[@J0J0155]

I forgot most of this game's music but as soon as I heard that one track from when the game is ending and you hear the last few beeps of his heart monitor I started crying... I couldn't figure out why I got so sad until he played the few notes that sounded like the monitor.... This is how deep this game is burrowed into my subconscious... I immediately reacted before I even knew what was going on consciously... Proof that this game will stay with you... and validation, at least to me, that this story deserves to be experienced

[@kierman9624]

Beautiful! Kan, you're truly one of the few developers that are worth supporting. Love both your games and music.

[@TilSkywalker]

Your games have such a deep meaning.. So much love, emotions and important topics of being human... The music will always make me tear up!

[@Yonverpage]

I still don't understand how you come up with this great music. Like... where do you even start from?

[@Bryophytan]

I guess you need: A piano (other options available) Some paper (other options available) A pen (other options available) A tonne of skill (required) Deep knowledge of music theory (optional) A spare piece of your soul (key ingredient) Recipe for a masterpiece

[@handsygirl]

@@Bryophytan thanks for the tips... are you perhaps a composer too?

[@luketudor2251]

A bottle of whiskey, a bit of heartache, and a soul fetched upon a crescent moon's fishing line Although, truthfully, I have wondered the same. I feel it is best expressed in the sentiment, "A step at a time". Perhaps we sojourners shall learn in our own ways, and meanwhile, enjoy the work of the heartened orchestrator.

[@mikijowy]

Almost 5 years after... it still a masterpiece. It's so... deep that I could cry everytime I listen to you playing piano. (Sorry for my english).

[@thedoublegwiggler]

in my opinion there is no artist deliver so much emotions to us like kan gao he is a genius. greetings from Germany :)

[@Terro64]

Played To The Moon a good while back and just finished A Bird Story tonight... you're too good at making me cry, Ken! Great job with the music, I've got a feeling I'll be listening to lot of this stuff on repeat for weeks to come. :)

[@Gomle1]

cant hold back the tears to this melody...

[@Syrith]

i must say this really throws the feels at me it's up there with Kyle Landrys work. Thank You for this piece

[@redgamer3414]

that last one...incredible...

[@TJUDD123]

This man changed my life.

[@myohel0]

There's something I really love about how you transitioned from To The Moon music to A Bird Story music like that. I really enjoyed A Bird Story. It was a heartwarming experience with its own unique magic. And the very last, last bit of A Bird Story after the credits made me so gleeful too :)

[@sreMente]

man your songs have something special, keep composing and making games pls :)

[@cachorito01]

Simply beautiful.

[@884ringo]

Sometimes I hear To the Moon OST all day long, there were a few times I cried over it, others that inspired me to some art, and too many just for the sake of listening and remembering how awesome is the game. Thank you so very much for creating so many pieces of art and converting all of them to a single amazing breathtaking experience. I'll support you to death :')

[@armaank1302]

literally buying a piano because of your music

[@osland930]

That's... wow, you have a gift from the heaven in this heart

[@StickyRice43]

woke up to my bf playing this video.... cried like 4 times by the end of it xD too beautiful and emotional. Thank you for sharing with us such a beautiful interactive story with the loveliest music!

[@mxgamelia]

I think To The Moon and Born A Stranger have to be by far my favourite pieces on the soundtrack.

[@adventuresofreikun]

I'm excited for the next game, another feels trip. To the moon made me in tears including Finding Paradise. Love the music of these games.

[@ndptube78]

Hi Kan, first I want to say to you THANK YOU. I know the game "To the Moon" it's little old game, but so yet is the best message in games what I never see in any game this kind. I really, really feel me more human after playing this game. That music came from heavens, certainly. Thanks.

[@MrTaveeh]

Wow, you definitely upped your game in A Bird Story! The storytelling mechanics were absolutely insane! Just makes me more excited for Finding Paradise. :) Thank you Kan R. Gao for this wonderful gift you've given us.

[@waltergilman2969]

Ken Gao genius thank you for creating the universe of games on the moon do not jelly that proshol and spent everyone !!!

[@PepperJim2]

Dang it, this music is so beautiful, but it brings back so many good memories that I can't handle. And now my eyes are leaking again..

[@mikijowy]

As always, it's really beautiful. I love your music as far as your games. Thanks for giving us stars in our eyes.

[@MinyMiny]

The sound of your piano sounds absolutely wonderful

[@Hereson]

0:40 Tears. Where are they coming from? Thank you for this amazing piece Kan.

[@rawr7867]

Not a single dislike! This is what you call a masterpiece of music. And I do not use that word loosely. :)

[@MovieMation]

I forgot just how good the scores for these games are, so excited to see (and hear) what Finding Paradise has to bring in two days!

[@D_dompa]

My God Kan! That was... beautiful...

[@LotsaJelloChannel]

1,439 Likes 0 Dislikes - Kan, you're simply amazing. You and your team did a beautiful job on "To the Moon", and have also done a wonderful job on "A Bird Story". I hope you and your team continue to put out awesome and emotional content. I'll be completely honest, the ending of To the Moon was the first time that I shed a tear in a video game. Amazing job.

[@illuminahearts3113]

Omg I've been crying because of your games. Its so beautiful I can't even describe it. Please, make more .

[@tinaha1477]

its so rare for music to make me cry but your music makes me fucking s o b, its incredible

[@Yonverpage]

Well in Kan, love all your games, mostly to the moon just keep doing what you do best.

[@williambeck8327]

Absolutely beautiful. I love this song heard it when watching some people play to the moon and feel in love with it. I have been playing piano for 9 years now and wish I could be able to play this.

[@nina-cm3bc]

The music......so beautiful.....can't...take...it.... *cries uncontrollably* ;___;

[@faee0170]

Amazing work! Everything, the music, the games, the stories,... Just perfect!

[@atwistedwarmembrace]

Truly stunning medley. That's warmed me up nicely for A Bird Story which I've just finished downloading! So excited now!

[@waltergilman2969]

I also bought a game in Steam, I do not regret that I bought this masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!

[@mitten099]

Your music is incredible and I thoroughly enjoyed to the moon as well as finding paradise soundtrack. Thank you for your work!

[@yancyanido8469]

You're a genius, Kan. Thank you for the great games with their awesome stories.

[@dogharted]

;-; gosh dang. I'm crying again. Thank you so much fir making such beautiful games (to the moon and birds story) I can't wait for finding paradise ;)

[@liavi9923]

this is just exactly what i need in my life ❤

[@kimochisugoimotto]

Wow, you can create games AND play the piano?! You're awesome!! :D Also waiting for your next game release! :)

[@jamesleon457]

Kon He also flies planes.

[@blockofbutter9736]

I almost cried at the heartbeat seeing the guy who likes pickled olives him dying is the most hurtful me to hear (but I loved the piano you did a amazing job at the game)

[@the1whowastornapart]

the duck is staring at me like a psycho :(

[@ZimmerSquash]

Xeno ID Psyduck?

[@randomrabbit9227]

Xeno ID Lol i know right (:(

[@socialdisappointment796]

+Xeno ID X3 you just made my day

[@rainespiano]

Lmao-

[@spicychickennug]

Thank you so much for this game (and the beautiful music). I think we all loved it and we are looking forward to your next game. again, Thank you so much for sharing your stories.

[@waltergilman2969]

Ken Gao Thanks for creating the universe To the moon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Chaoticha09]

Let me cry in piece

[@Chaoticha09]

*peace

[@data6022]

Pieces work too

[@Kittehstarr]

You are an amazing man who deserves every little good thing in life. GG all the hue.

[@carmensaldania]

This make me cry... good job :,)

[@steffen4282]

You are a big man Kan Gao. I'm very pleased to play your new upcoming Game "Finding Paradise". Music to think about your life, thank you!

[@thedoublegwiggler]

2020 and I still listen to this. One of my favorite videos on yt. Greetings from Germany.

[@jnsk1a2b3c]

Beautiful! I can't wait for finding paradise!!!

[@Zanyotaku]

I wish I could have the sheet music TT_TT the soundtrack to both these games pull at my emotions, and when I play them I feel...happy? sad? somewhere between those two, but it's great. Just great. I can not wait for Finding Paradise, and I envy your piano skills, sir!

[@CyndersLight]

This was so beautiful ... I can't wait to go home and buy A Bird Story today . I wish school would hurry up and finish >.< Im sooooooo excited !!!

[@keyzenthiru]

beautiful pieces and beautiful games

[@Jimmy_Sullivan]

If I could play the piano, I would play this all day. Love your work Kan

[@amberrodriguez4466]

You make me cry, Kan.

[@carlemorlem]

Llevaba años sin que un juego me sorprendiera tanto a nivel argumental como sonoro. Sin duda Kan Gao es todo un genio y muchas de sus melodias me hacen recordar a los buenos tiempos de Nobuo Uematsu. Eso sin contar lo que transmiten sus historias, como digo, todo un genio. Solo puedo esperar, que este pedazo de artista nos sorprenda con más trabajos musicales como los realizados con To the Moon y A bird story. Lástima que la gente solo apueste por juegos como Call of duty o Assasin Creed y derivados, teniendo tales obras maestras capaces de hacer "florecer" lo mejor de las personas. Saludos desde España. Translate from Google translator: He had years without a game surprised me so much as a sound plot level. Definitely Kan Gao is a real genius and many of his melodies remind me of the good times Nobuo Uematsu. Not to mention what they convey their stories, as I say, a real genius. I can only hope that this great artist surprises us with more musical works such as those made with To the Moon and A bird story. Too bad people only bet on games like Call of Duty or Assassin's Creed and derivatives, with such masterpieces able to "bloom" the best of people. Greetings from Spain.