Not Alone from Final Fantasy IX (Piano Opera)(Nobuo Uematsu)

[@maxwellnolan6724]

The fact that the piano almost says "Steiner" is too appropriate 👌

[@Grizzlox]

IX is a masterpiece of gaming... and you've done it justice

[@bismarckizquierdo7261]

10/10. Best I’ve watched-listened in a while. Love this song and love your interpretation. Favorite YT channel from now on.

[@EmeraldPaladin777]

Quite possibly the best song, from what i consider the greatest scene in the entire series. You're rendition is absolutely stunning. You said in the description that you should play the game again, and to that I absolutely agree. I played it when it first came out, when i was in middle school. I enjoyed it, but every few years I play it again. I've played it 6-7 times at this point, and every time I find myself appreciating it more and more. Its my favorite game, and for me nothing else comes close.

[@BingBangPoe]

I've always loved how "You're Not Alone" only plays _once_ in the entire game, and it feels different from everything else in the soundtrack. Its entire sequence hits really hard in the feels. You've captured perfectly the essence of the song there, Kara. Thank you so much.

[@goose2724]

What up rocky!

[@BingBangPoe]

Fancy meeting you here!

[@deardomdex]

This arrangement has a solemnity and hopefulness in it. Kara made it more relatable. I love it.

[@KaraComparetto]

I like that you used the word solemn, I agree!

[@HarleyGuioGuitar]

It's crazy how different this version is from the piano collections one. Both have their own merits, but this is definitely more nostalgic for me. Absolutely beautiful playing!

[@KaraComparetto]

Yeah and I personally like the other one better haha! But I know what you mean and am sure most others agree with you XD thank you Harley!

[@aspieatheist6040]

I have goosebumps. Umatesu's masterpiece. Zidane's journey of self-discovery and identity had just come to a head, and he needed time alone to find himself. The music sets the scene perfectly.

[@wombatkins]

He had been there for everyone else the whole game and didn't realize the effect he had on them. That they were there for him too.

[@Meidoification]

I got tears and chills listening to this one. Absolutely beautiful. The way you opened this song was so melancholic; exactly how I always perceived how Zidane felt at this point in the game. The progression was spot on, with an upbeat middle and climax, once again how I perceived how Zidane felt once his friends encouraged him. And then the tempo changed again, but rather than feeling melancholic, it felt peaceful. Thank you for so aptly performing the music to such an important scene of my favorite FF character!

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@CrabMeatElite]

I love the somber tone in this version. The emotion you captured reminded me of when I got to this part for the first time as a 12 y.o. boy and hoped my brothers didn't see me shedding tears 😅 Whether you're playing it "jumpy" or delicately, the final result is consistently a masterpiece. Your uploaded library is like a treasure chest of dazzling, priceless jewels. Therefore, I have continued appreciation for your generosity in sharing your treasure with all of us!

[@BibzballPiano]

Probably one of my all time favorite Final Fantasy song. Love the piano opera version, so calm and soothing! Great work as always

[@KaraComparetto]

It's definitely one of my favorites too!

[@fhatsk8er]

I can relate to the imposter syndrome cited in your vid description, but IMO instead of "dull" I'd say tranquil and soothing... sometimes I enjoy just seeing someone simply playing a final fantasy song on piano and don't need more, especially when played so well. It brings me warm feelings of my mom playing piano or playing/watching FFIX with family

[@KaraComparetto]

I do think that if something is performed well, it doesnt need a huge show about it. I agree with you there. I'm gonna keep trying to improve but also take what you say to heart so I dont let it get me down! Thank you :)

[@erikofskullisland3987]

Does make me wonder if You're Not Alone was recurring in the game more, in calmer moments. COOL! But 2:48 always almost takes the breath away, and you really feel the banding together.

[@Cococrash11]

Awesome Not Alone from Final Fantasy IX Piano Opera Nobuo Uematsu Video.

[@ZealKingdom]

Ah, the memories. Beautiful music, as always.

[@handles438]

never got to play FF IX, but this track always hit home.

[@jacotacomorocco]

More beautiful than the last... National Treasure. I'm about to dive into your most recent Christmas music. It will probably be on repeat.

[@herbsuperb6034]

Lol...there are VERY few youtube channels where I actively get impatient waiting for a new video to post. Kara's is one of them :-). I sometimes feel that FFIX doesn't get enough love. It's a really terrific game. Not QUITE as 'best game of all time' that games it is overshadowed by are, like FFVI, Chrono Trigger, and FFVII. But it's really, really good. I've played it through twice. Might revisit it this winter. The score is excellent. I listen to it all the time. Wonderfully played, as always, Kara. That Dancing Mad video was a TRIUMPH!

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you for this wonderful compliment!! Makes me want to keep working hard :)

[@mystikfarie]

As I'm sure I've expressed on your twitch before, FFIX is my all time favourite game. And this is my favourite track from this game. You've captured the original so beautifully in this version. It brings back the nostalgia and makes me want to go and replay the entire game again (for the thousandth time!)!

[@KaraComparetto]

Aww thank you Anna!! ❤️

[@AlexVX_]

This brought some wonderful memories flooding back, thank you.

[@AkiWassholm]

Wow, so much feeling in this piece! It really fits the original scene from the game and actually adds to it. Wonderful job!

[@KaraComparetto]

Ah thank you Max..I mean Aki!! :D

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

The arrangement is well made. And you play it with your full heart.

[@silvermat]

I absolutely love this version piano opera. Thank you again for your passion, dedication and talent. I am always pleasured when I see a new vid from you.

[@deaconjasonaiello6128]

This just became my favorite version. So beautiful.

[@KaraComparetto]

THANK YOU!!

[@edifyguy]

This is very nice, and it's titular message speaks to me on a deep level right now because of some of the things I am experiencing in my life. Thank you for sharing this. You are always a blessing; please don't criticize yourself so much.

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you Jason!!

[@bkaye85]

Another emotional win, well done!

[@s.lajoie9961]

Yet another fantastic performance!

[@CoyoteEDC]

Yes, I love it! I constantly listen to your music, so I just clicked on this thinking it was one of my regular recommended. Then I saw the upload date!!!

[@KaraComparetto]

HAHAH yeah I SHOULD have had this already recorded by now, right? XD

[@SmazSolaire]

My favourite Final Fantasy piece, and played so phenomenally too. Wonderful (and melancholic) rendition!

[@Squalltiduscloud]

My favorite piece of music from all of Final Fantasy. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for this. 🙏

[@Japesuubean]

Why am I crying!! 😭 Like actual tears in my eyes in the second half of this, it's so beautiful. I don't usually comment but you should know it made me cry so that's absolutely magnicent! ❤️

[@gaelm9071]

Two words: Thank you

[@Fernando-qd4ur]

I'm more of a VII, VIII and Tactics guy, but you will get a instalike for putting your heart into it. Keep em coming!

[@KaraComparetto]

There are some AWESOME tracks from Tactics I should record! Would change things up a bit :)

[@brunospianoroad1600]

Beautiful as always 👏👏🥰

[@jerrydonbuckholt]

Just beautiful.

[@cborsh1025]

Yesss!! This is so nostalgic for me and I love it!! Thank you Kara, absolutely nailed it!!

[@nikkosarmiento1925]

I like how you play it on the piano. It reminds me of my childhood days playing Final Fantasy IX. Thank you very much, well done! 👌

[@Pathos312]

Ahhhh I'm simping. Everything you play is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@petenewby9882]

How on earth did this slip under my radar???? Exquisite !!!

[@KaraComparetto]

So glad you finally found it!! :)

[@Xaander67]

Beautiful, as always. Thanks

[@JohnOethGuitar]

Beautiful! I love the kinda jazzy chord changes with your phrasing around a minute in. 🔥

[@KaraComparetto]

Me too!!

[@RyanBancroft]

I've never heard this version of Not Alone, kind of surprising since I've experienced so many. So much interesting aural texture. I even heard a part in there, near the middle, that sounded like a melancholy portion of Treno's theme. That super polyphonic part near the end, before it calms down again, is absolutely fascinating. You pulled it off masterfully. Thank you for this.

[@KaraComparetto]

I like your observations, thank you!!

[@nathanh6439]

Love this version, myself. So emotional. Welcome back!

[@taajuuskone]

Awesome interpretation! I got chills.

[@GabbPiano]

I really like this sensitive and delicious interpretation. Interestingly, before I even read the description of the video I thought to myself as I watched it that the audio quality was really great, just like the video, with angles always well chosen. It is absolutely not boring. So I must also congratulate Ninjafish. Last thing: the hairstyle is perfect. Keep it up!

[@KaraComparetto]

HAHAHA you're not helping me to improve!! Just kidding, I think hearing things like this calms my mind and inspires me to keep making content as I already do :) thank you!!

[@williamsanborn9195]

This piece of music will always have a special place in my heart because of the impact it had on me the first time I played Final Fantasy IX. This arrangement is absolutely beautiful, and I love that you put every bit of your heart into your playing. You really made my day by uploading this. 🥲

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you William! So glad you loved it

[@CT808]

This was really beautiful! Final Fantasy IX still getting love in 2021!

[@ninjafish8629]

Wait until you come to a stream and hear her sing Melodies of Life

[@KaraComparetto]

Hopefully for all time!!

[@WaNoJudo]

Perfect rendition ! Magnificent as always ! 😍😍😍 I started playing piano two years ago because I became so admirative of your work and now it's my favorite thing in the world !! I can confidently say that stumbling upon your channel and therefore giving me inspiration to start is one of the best things that has ever happened to me !! So to that, I always will be so grateful to you ! Thank you so much Kara ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 P.S : these videos are pure gems of purity, simplicity and transmission. Don't you ever feel like you need to improve them because they are perfect in their ways ! 😃😃

[@KaraComparetto]

Wow thank you, that almost brought tears to my eyes, I'm so glad you were inspired to play the piano!!! 😭😭😭

[@wren7195]

Thumbs up Jules, I wish you the very best. Heh nothing more to say is there? Be safe out there :)

[@philipbrowning3544]

A nice, calm version indeed that is quite pleasant after a busy day. And great job Ninjafish on the editing! I hope everyone is having a great Friday, certainly better for having heard this.

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you Philip!

[@trilliwig]

This is definitely the less playful more sentimental arrangement. It sounds gorgeous with your playing and your piano! And it makes me want to play Final Fantasy IX. :D

[@KaraComparetto]

me too!! XD

[@AgentOttsel]

Ooh, I loved this cover so much! \o/ Fantastic job, Kara! :D

[@moogle211]

how can anyone feel alone with an angel like you playing for them?

[@DefaultJane]

This is lovely.

[@AxelGoris]

This version is really great and calm :) The peace feeling coming out of it is great! And for your videos, they are perfect the way they are. That's something I really like about you ! It's not for the cosplay or whatever, it's just for the sake of music. I prefer you having fun and creating great piano arrangement over you having a great cosplay... I mean your piano skills and expression is what we're looking for :) Don't burnout yourself and do what you like! (Obviously, if you want to have costumes, go for it but that's not mandatory at all !)

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you for this! I’m always looking for ways to make it better because I enjoy that :)

[@r2dezki]

Heavy feels from this track

[@michaelkoerli3815]

Finally you play this song :) my favourite zidane scene :)

[@alexbyearpiano]

Big fan of this version, love your streams when you play this ❤

[@derdtdt9175]

This is the first time I heard the piano version, and I like the way you deal with the transition part. This is another example that sometimes a piano solo version is better than an orchestra version.

[@KaraComparetto]

First time, wow!!

[@SlickMongeese]

Beautiful, thanks.

[@Gothiiko30]

FF IX ♥ one of my fave games, He was my first FF i've played, but he is only 2 on my top 3 fave ff games ☺

[@KaraComparetto]

What are your top three?!

[@Gothiiko30]

@@KaraComparetto FF 7 (plus dire of cerberus and advent Children) FF 9 FF 10-1 4th : FF 4 (trilogy) 5th : FF Dissidia 1 (psp)

[@TrueMajora]

Hits so well

[@Mackin1]

Incredible!

[@ragupasta]

[@LivingGuy484]

I read the description, and if it helps: Your videos don't have to be showy to be good! I usually just listen to the music and soak it in with my eyes closed. If I look at the screen, it's because I'm trying to figure out the fingering for the piece I'm sure many of your followers still love you, it's why we're still here 😁

[@KaraComparetto]

I do agree with you there, I think of my posts here more for the audio than the video, and I'm glad to have such a lovely instrument to play on. But if I CAN make the video better I'm gonna! Thank you for sticking around!! :)

[@ExarLaBrute]

Wonderful

[@rickster1217]

Wonderful! I don't feel alone now. ☺️

[@KaraComparetto]

Aww!!

[@garyw9576]

Love this, one of my favorites from FFIX. :)

[@XIMCentral]

Yay FF9! Amazing choice Kara and an even better performance! :)

[@user72974]

No complaints about this version. It feels relaxing. :)

[@StarlightDragon]

Thank you

[@arthur-moreira]

Kara is a Real Artist!

[@ciararespect4296]

Lovely tone of the piano. Never heard of a steinert? Googled it and it's a great make

[@andrewcooper8680]

Awe-inspiring...

[@davidcourtney-qh6py]

the squish squash and the hum drum.

[@DarkCid7777]

Another great FFIX song by the very talented Kara ! The look you have in the video is good, yes there's always room for improvement people will say, but it will come little by little. Now that you are aware of it you can improve, but for me the every video is good as long as the music is good :)

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you, I like this approach!! :)

[@migueldejesus9618]

I like Crossing Over Those Hills (FF9's main theme) but You're Not Alone would've been a good main theme too!

[@code.......]

Nice one!

[@ashyoung6134]

Beautifully played, although I do prefer the tempo and dynamics of the Piano Opera rendition. Great job!

[@andrewcremen5688]

The name on the piano almost says Steiner!

[@KaraComparetto]

Steiner T. ! XD

[@ballisticdeer1821]

You’re criminally underrated! You deserve more attention from these beautiful pieces of art that you remake in your own style! That’s a subscribe for me! 💖

[@KaraComparetto]

WOW thank you!!! :)

[@mediamastermenard2858]

Brilliant!

[@RoodyOh]

This version sounds much sadder, as if someone reminisce the old tragic days. It's pretty since it gives you some nostalgic vibes while the original track from the game feels like that it's made just for this intense and deciding moment. I like both versions for what they are standing since in the end it is the same fantastic track. :) PS: the jumpy version has its own sneaky, trickery charme and was well executed, but I prefer either the original and your new melancholic version more!

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you!!

[@nolongerinuse488]

I feel you re: the public confession. It is a lot of do everything on top of playing. People assume you just record and that’s it, but it’s exhausting. I’m sure it would get more views if I would put more emphasis into editing but it’s truly exhausting - so instead, I post and go LOL Anyway, I love this version. One of the best songs from IX.

[@KaraComparetto]

Glad to know I’m not the only one that feels it!!

[@dexter3159]

Perfect

[@SaimoodPianoVersions]

Wow! This was so extraordinary beautiful. I was thinking about also to make some piece from opera piano. KZbin algorithm did it great this time ;)

[@Picantepotato]

This is beautifully played piece and I really want to try to play it on piano! Does anyone know if the sheet music is available to buy online anywhere, in digital format?

[@DanielDugovic]

My, what a lovely tune... hopefully in the future you can enjoy recording more since it's your chance to shine and educate. I watch for the audio quality, although I imagine many people enjoy the video as well. I hope you get a chance to play the games you enjoy so much. :(

[@KaraComparetto]

Will just add to my never ending list XD

[@melloyellofreak]

good job

[@RicoLen1]

I'm still listening to the complete FFVI soundtrack several times a week, but this is a great new upload! This isn't one of my favorite Final Fantasy games, but the FFIX soundtrack is easily a top 5 soundtrack IMO. I LOVE what you've done here with this arrangement. Is this yours? Also, you're lovely, don't hate on yourself! Your music and you is all that's needed. Anything else is just extra.

[@herbsuperb6034]

Right. Like listening to a great symphony. I love the way she so gently pats the piano during 'Magitek Research Facility'. That makes me laugh every time.

[@KaraComparetto]

@@herbsuperb6034 I never thought of it as gentle.... XD

[@KaraComparetto]

It's the arrangement from the piano opera album, which are most of the time so well done!! This one really is :)

[@KalpaHettiarachchi]

Great 😊 .

[@SPITZtheGOD]

aw, the piano was almost named Steiner

[@Ifritlordofire]

Love it!

[@wguardia2709]

I'm here for the music, which is top-notch quality. The video quality is also good, of course it can be improved but nothing to complain about. Props to Ninjafish for the excellent work :) Your music is always beautiful, Kara. Well done

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you Willy!!

[@GzPiano]

[@SavedRickAstley]

never gonna give you up never gonna let you down never gonna run around and desert you

[@therussiantrollnetwork7464]

Amazing. I hope you make like a greatest final fantasy hits album

[@KaraComparetto]

This will be in my second classic Final Fantasy album, coming soon!!

[@therussiantrollnetwork7464]

@@KaraComparetto very nice!

[@BStenlund]

FF 9 is a amazing game =D

[@rumplstiltztinkerstein]

cheers

[@Fernando-qd4ur]

Btw, don't overproduce! What I love the most about you is how pure you are. You never fake a smile and is so cute when you share your shyness and insecurities. That's your differential! There's a lot of talented musicians out there, and you clearly have skills, so just be yourself and let it go!

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you, I needed this!!

[@mipe7755]

Starts just like Weight Of The World here.