A Video Game Forest Medley ~ Piano

[@JetFalco]

I love how you include both Chrono forest songs in this medley, both beautifully done!

[@CasteloNegro]

This Donkey Kong one makes go back in time. That was a LONG time ago when I was playing this in the 90's. Damn, I am so old. The people in here are really enjoying it.

[@KaraComparetto]

there must be a lot of us old people in here :D

[@CasteloNegro]

@@KaraComparetto LOL XD. Yes, we are 😂😂😂

[@korythebor]

I understand, same story here. I remember when DK country came out. The mysic was one of my favorite parts of the game. I would pause it and walk away just to listen.

[@earthrocker8955]

david wise did such a great job, always come back to this soundtrack decades later

[@classicsbycandace]

😂😂😂😂

[@gohantanaka]

Opening with that FF VI tune brought me back a long ways.

[@kuvalautalainen]

A great opening tune to be sure.

[@kentheonlywellmaybedontoo9754]

same

[@KaraComparetto]

[@andrewsteele604]

Am I walking through the forest with a ninja and a dude who can suplex a train? I think so 😂

[@fel_7264]

5:52 thanks you so much for doing epic yarn!!! I really think the composer Tomoya Tomita has a unique style. Kudos to whoever transcribed it too

[@KaraComparetto]

@@fel_7264 yessss that’s my favorite in the set!!

[@tokiyasu-archive]

メインテーマ等の曲に比べて注目される事が少ない、森に関連する曲を沢山取り上げて頂いた事にとても感謝します。 １曲目の「迷いの森」は私が大好きな曲で、偶然にも、日本のとある小都市にあるストリートピアノで最近演奏した所です。

[@KaraComparetto]

ああ、それを見られたらとても楽しかったでしょうね。いつか日本に行きたいです。 光田康典さんに会いたい！ ははは

[@hibryd7481]

The Lorax may speak for the trees, but he never asked who was going to perform music on their behalf. It's interesting how across several different titles, the forest themes are among the best pieces on the entire soundtrack. Thanks for uploading, another great performance!

[@sammicopor]

Forest themes are my favorite in any ost, they always sound light & whimsical, like macalania woods in Final Fantasy 10.

[@KaraComparetto]

I totally agree!!

[@clayton2847]

You're pulling at my nostalgia strings. These are some of the greatest soundtracks of the 90's!

[@KaraComparetto]

yeah for sure!!

[@brentfuller6075]

good idea, good selections, good performances. Secrete of the forest, is a fav. oooh forest interlude is great too.

[@KaraComparetto]

thank you Brent!

[@JavierCoreas-x9z]

With the new sorcery registration there will be time for secrete in the forest.if you see unregistered people who are xxx'ing defeniately let us know that.

[@bigdog8347]

Secret of mana with a multitap was the ultimate 90s gaming. Thanks for the memory lane trip! 19:41

[@jeffarwady]

13:34 - Still one of my all time favorite video game tracks and memories - played with stunning clarity here by Kara.

[@KaraComparetto]

thank you Jeff!

[@estebanclouthier8521]

2:26 this was the song I was expecting from the title. Beautiful all songs!

[@herbsuperb6034]

Forest Maze from SMRPG is one of my FAVORITES!!! So much fun. Looks like a LOT of great tracks coming up. Thanks, Kara!

[@KaraComparetto]

hope you enjoyed it!! :)

[@utfitnessfan2847]

Well this was a pleasant surprise. You played so many good tunes from FFVI to Zelda, Mario, Tetris, Donkey Kong, and more. We can’t express how much your music means to us all.

[@KaraComparetto]

thank you, that's so kind

[@jordanbaribeau9014]

That forest interlude was always one of my favs from donkey kong, so good

[@KaraComparetto]

I can have so many versions of that on my channels and people still don't tire of it XD

[@PgXcTrackRunner]

@@KaraComparettothe song itself is amazing and all of your renditions are, too!

[@scottmccurdy6493]

Super Mario RPG AND Donkey Kong Country? Perfection! Also, glad to see Kirby's Epic Yarn and Tetris Attack represented.

[@KaraComparetto]

yeah the Kirby song... I loved it!!

[@ZDog427]

Yes! Tetris Attack made it to KZbin. I'm glad to see others like it as much as I do and that I sent those sheets.

[@KaraComparetto]

hahaha yes, and people are noticing it too! Not surprised you sent the sheets to that one :D

[@christumlinson4261]

Thank you so much for throwing Tetris Attack in there! I’ve been wondering for years why nobody ever touches its ost, because it’s so good!

[@KaraComparetto]

I have like 5 Tetris songs on my twitch songlist haha! My followers send me stuff so I have some really interesting sheet music :)

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

That little doggy is silly and cute! Taha!!!!

[@wiipicross]

OMG Tetris Attack?! How have I never run across this until now! Thanks Kara!

[@KaraComparetto]

LOL thank you!!

[@CrabMeatElite]

Big FFIX fan, so it's nice to see you give the less common songs a fair representation with your skill! But overall the themed medleys are quickly becoming a favorite of mine! 😄 You're doing such an encouraging work for an expansive audience!

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you! Also for your email, THANK YOU I will respond soon!! :)

[@SquishieBoo]

The OST to Tetris Attack/Panel De Pon doesn't get enough love. Happy to see some here!

[@KaraComparetto]

you're not the first to say that! thank you!

[@erikhicks07]

That 'Dark Mountain Forest' (Zelda) piano rendition gives me chills. Amazing!

[@KaraComparetto]

I KNOW! I honestly forgot I had that one- we edited some stuff out of this video, but I believe I even said it during the performance, I forgot I had it!

[@skakirask]

Was a nice surprise hearing Tetris Attack in there. That game has the best bass lines

[@KaraComparetto]

the Tetris stuff is quite surprising to me as well! XD

[@SkyMageTheWise]

Weird Woods and Dark Mountain Forest are some of my favorite licks on this channel. Thank you for the chill study vibes ❤📖 ☕

[@KaraComparetto]

those are my two favorite in the set haha!

[@superbrain99999]

I love Tetris Attack!!

[@Emilio1985]

Loved all of them, especially Beware the Forest's Mushrooms. I'm amused at how Squaresoft (as in, from before Enix acquired them) and Nintendo account for the entire playlist. Those companies knew/know how to do music right.

[@KaraComparetto]

YES they did!!

[@GabrielZang]

Thank you so much for this amazing medley! I felt I was 14 again hearing Phantom Forest for the first time, what a beautiful song to start this video! Kudos from Uruguay!

[@KaraComparetto]

it just so happened it was the first one I played in the set, actually it inspired the medley. Someone had requested it and then from there I just kept playing more forest themes!

[@GabrielZang]

@@KaraComparetto once you start you can't stop, that's the beauty of it! It's a BEAUTIFUL medley, with other songs that touched my heart too, from FF7 to Chrono Trigger. I'm trying them in the accordion now 😅 As always, thanks for sharing your fantastic talent!

[@ArchangelHRH]

Love the Terra outfit and the music as always. 😃

[@conciliator6440]

I do love a good forest bop. I find when I sit down to the piano and just start instinctively picking out chords and melodies to write something, as often as not it ends up being 'forest music'

[@KairuHakubi]

forests do have the best music. You know, there are a few good reasons to interrupt music, and picking up an adorable tiny poodle is one of them.

[@KaraComparetto]

that was necessary but added to the entertainment XD

[@ronanpinsard7955]

Great music. I love the secret of the forest of Chrono Triggier. Wonderful with you talent.

[@ComposerConductor]

The intro has a fantastic duff of the cap to the intro to James Bond's theme.

[@KaraComparetto]

haha yes, I think two of them do! not sure if it's the FFVII or IX one, can't remember

[@ComposerConductor]

@@KaraComparetto, it was the opening cue (er, song). Sorry, I have been working on music as well (lol).

[@SV-cg3sk]

Phantom Forest is my fav :)

[@xLevyGSx]

Miss Kara always impresses, very nostalgic rendition of Secret of the Forest.

[@pflaumenaugust876]

It is a pleasure to hear you play those songs. There is so much heart and joy in your play, thank you for sharing!

[@emaliciously]

I played this game when I was a teenager, recovering from grief after my father died. This song (phantom forest) is bittersweet for me; it reminds me of a beautiful game, and it's just so pretty. However, like in the game, it brings back sad and lonely memories too. Well played as always, Kara.

[@trueborn25]

What a cool idea to combine forest themes. I love it. Always a pleasure to hear you play and we all love your fun personality shining through while playing!

[@nathanfoss2838]

Wow Tetris Attack, that was a nice surprise!

[@KurogawaGray]

Huh, funnily enough I just fought the Phantom Train in FF14 for the first time last night so hearing this start off with the Phantom Forest was surreal. Anyway, another beautiful job.

[@KaraComparetto]

oh wow,... is that a new part in XIV? I stopped playing a couple years ago.. but I do miss it!

[@lepermessiyah5823]

Whenever Secret of Mana is included, its a good list

[@KaraComparetto]

yeah and I dont do much secret of mana for KZbin! XD

[@philipbrowning3544]

Opening with FFVI and Terra cosplay, this had me right from the start but it's easy to stay with. I also greatly appreciate that you included a track from A Link to the Past, what a great game that was.

[@KaraComparetto]

Thank you! Yes I was pleasantly surprised when that one came up in the set- I had forgotten how good it is!

[@sweetjohnny8211]

Starting strong out of the gate! The Phantom Forest is hitting me right in the proverbial feels.

[@saskscott26]

i will watch a Kara - Secret of the Forest performance every time.

[@KaraComparetto]

:)

[@picori.]

you and me both u.u

[@SwordofAslan]

Even though so many of these tunes I have been familiar with since my childhood and teen years, hearing them played like this feels like I've been drawn into a mystery land, deep in a fantasy as real as our reality but far and spirited away. Myth and wonder collide like the first time a human foot steps upon the rainbow - awe that such a rainbow has not faded the closer you get and shock that it's even possible. That is what listening to your piano covers sound like. It's all the same music...but it feels like it's as familiar as it is mysterious! BEAUTIFUL playing, Kara. May God Almighty bless you for making the most of your gifting. Thank you for the joy you've given through your playing. (And I enjoyed finally getting to see your live stream for the first time yesterday! I hope to catch your steams in the future more often.)

[@KaraComparetto]

ah thank you so much! and thanks for coming to a stream! I hope you'll try to come on Wednesday for a music stream, those are so fun :)

[@SwordofAslan]

@@KaraComparetto Oh, how I wish I could! Sadly, I have to work into the late evening on Wednesday. But if I'm free in the future, I'll absolutely make the time to join your stream.

[@DarkI3ahamut]

Loved every second of this but I will be honest, once you hit Secret of Mana, my brain kinda imploded lol twas amazing. Also that pupper is too cute. Such a well behaved doggo!

[@KaraComparetto]

oh awesome, glad that one stuck out to you! I have still yet to play Secret of Mana

[@EscapadeFTW]

This is outstanding. I think you're the first person I've heard do the FF9 forest song, too - such an underrated piece.

[@KaraComparetto]

wow interesting! It was definitely inspiring me to record the complete FF9 soundtrack someday haha

[@JULIONILSON]

I must to say, the sound from your piano toched, my heart because is very, very, very beautiful ❤

[@heavymetalmixer91]

That was absolutely pehnomenal, best 31 mins of this week.

[@Leah-xh1rc]

Forest themes, my favorites! 16:57 Shadow Forest and 29:23 Danger in the Forest are just something special, amazing tunes.

[@KaraComparetto]

thank you Leah! I do love that FF9 one!

[@MajWinters100]

Secret of the Forest will always be my favorite from these forest themes.

[@KaraComparetto]

it's so good! :)

[@erikofskullisland3987]

O! The ff9 one. Leveling to 99 on goblins and wolfs... Love Lost Woods, SUper Mario RPG, and ff6 Phantom Forest. Love me a good stroll in the woods. "Into the wooods,. Into the woooods."

[@KaraComparetto]

yes!! I actually performed the complete FF9 soundtrack last weekend on a stream, I plan to release the video on KZbin as soon as I can!

[@erikofskullisland3987]

@@KaraComparetto AAauuuuuuuuuuuuuh! (a gasp of happy) 😱...🙂

[@PixelGameSquad]

Been loving your stuff!

[@10INTM]

I never even thought of how much forests and their scores are a staple in great video games, but I'm glad it's you doing the compilation; there's kind a fantasy element to your presence, like you stepped out of a fairy tail, and forests are where all the magic happens so it seems very appropriate.

[@richkavanagh2778]

Beautiful, amazing music . Love the lost woods part x

[@阿暦史]

『パネルでポン』選曲されてて感動。ありがとうございます

[@HarryToeface]

People talk about suplexing the train, but I could never get his moves to work! I don't know why....im actually really good at fighting games, i should revisit this game! Especially with this in the background ❤

[@sammicopor]

You are my favorite pianist. I am so glad that youtube recommended me your Final Fantasy ost piano & organ version

[@KaraComparetto]

me too, thank you Sam!!

[@Sunny_Tang]

interesting to hear each different game's take on forest themed music. dk one's are all bangers

[@NazJones2212]

Never clicked so fast, amazing idea to do a medley of a particular theme! My fave forest tunes are back to back, Chrono Cross and Secret of Mana. Thanks for this, you're phenomenally talented ❤ How about a ice theme for the next one? Plenty of FF and DK to pick from, as well as Secret of Mana. Glacial Peaks from Sea of Stars is an absolute banger and Octopath 1&2 have great snowy music. What others nailed cold area music?

[@KaraComparetto]

I think it's a great idea to do more medleys like this! I have to do some thinking! :)

[@edifyguy]

I think I heard this live. I think it was some time ago. It's nice to hear it again. You always do such nice work. Thanks for the upload. It will help with my morning tasks.

[@KaraComparetto]

This was performed only last week when I dressed as Terra! I guess you missed it! :P

[@edifyguy]

@@KaraComparetto Oh, I did! Oops! I know you did a forest medley some time ago that I didn't miss. But thanks for this one!

[@Cococrash11]

Awesome A Video Game Forest Medley Video.

[@tronsolarsailor]

Greetings from Mexico, this is a poem for my ears.... Thanks!.

[@KaraComparetto]

thank you! greetings from the USA!

[@Slick-666]

The soundtrack to Donkey Kong Country is straight bangin.

[@NeoMandalore]

A lot of really good songs. The opening track is one of my favorites. Thank you for this.

[@KaraComparetto]

thank you

[@Rikibu79]

The theme based song collection is a great idea. Another one could be based on snow, water, desert, final boss stage themes… I know I repeat myself but Kara played so wonderful here. Its always a pleasure to listen to her. Thanks for sharing.

[@KaraComparetto]

I think you're absolutely right, I have plans for more!!

[@Gold---Mole]

FF9 Danger in the Forest! That took me back, not one I've thought to go back and listen to. Love it, thank you!

[@aogami_yamazaki]

That’s another wonderful concert. Thanks miss Kara. My favorite is likely Lost Woods but the Forest theme from Tetris was a nice surprise I didn’t see coming.

[@KaraComparetto]

yeah several people have said that!! :) thank you!

[@bran5932]

This seemed to be the perfect thing for a rainy day like today, although there is probably never a bad day to listen to Kara play.

[@KaraComparetto]

[@Blackwolf9]

Lovely collection Kara, would have loved a cover of FFX's "The Silence Before The Storm" as well. I think you would produce a wonderful cover of it :). This tune play's in Macalania forest btw.

[@KaraComparetto]

yeah that's a nice one! I play that one quite often on my live streams :)

[@hexyearhexyear]

Your selection was excellent, the performances flawless!

[@mushman25]

How very forestunate I am to have heard this ! Great job 🎉🎉

[@KaraComparetto]

LOL thank you!!

[@minnick66]

Oooh! I love forest themes. This feels like it was made for me 😊 Little bummed Lost Forest from Legend of Legaia 2 didn't make the cut though. I love that one.

[@KaraComparetto]

I'm not sure I had that one on my iPad! It would've made it - I was searching "forest" on my iPad during the performance after each song haha. The one I remember I didn't choose was a castlevania forest Thieme which im glad I skipped because I think it wouldn't have fit well XD

[@minnick66]

@KaraComparetto No worries! It's a bit more under the radar than some other games, but I always liked that song in particular by Sakimoto. Loved the mix!

[@ManuelJordan317]

Have ever heard "Rick Wakeman"? Consider to listen at either Spotify or KZbin the album the "The Seven Wonders of the World" ... consider to do a cover of that . As usual amazing your work. Huge congrats!

[@Seunia]

Forested Temple! Yay! 🎉

[@pikmin4743]

so good! and your dog is hilarious, I half expected a duet to ensue xD

[@KaraComparetto]

oh goodness no XD

[@PDIcomics]

How did I not get a notification for this one? Your background suits this music so beautifully! And you played my two favorites back to back: Beware The Forest’s Mushrooms and Lost Woods (love them all btw-those are just my two favs if I had to pick) Video game forests can be so so simultaneously enchanting and mystifying (like the Mario RPG Forest Maze and the Skull Kid themselves!)

[@RaheemBharwani]

ill prob be here for a few days dancing to ALL your tunes! 🤘

[@KaraComparetto]

wooooo!

[@earthrocker8955]

damn that is just remarkable

[@XIMCentral]

What a great idea, i love this! :) The last song is also so good but barely covered by anyone!

[@KaraComparetto]

I was shocked at how lovely that one was... !

[@rand64444]

Absolutely amazing! 👏 What a perfect idea for a medley. The first time I noticed a forest theme was as a kid playing Links Awakening. Forest themes seem to always be somewhat completely different from the rest of the score and really stand apart. Chrono is fantastic but I don't think Secrete of Mana often gets the love it deserves. Bravo!

[@KaraComparetto]

actually me too- I think the link's awakening forest theme stuck out the most of all the songs in this medley- so much nostalgia for me!! Thanks so much!

[@clevelandrocksdzd]

❤️ the Kirby one

[@KaraComparetto]

yes that might be my fav in the set next to Dark mountain forest!

[@psicoffee819]

Thank you so much for this it's so beautiful! I've thought about making a playlist like this and you played all of my favorites and then some more. I've been listening to the whole thing on repeat at work. 😂

[@KaraComparetto]

I love that!! I figured it would be a good set to just put on in the background :)

[@MichaelH-1]

You're sounding great Kara! Weird Woods was a nice surprise

[@KaraComparetto]

yeah I liked that one a lot! thank you Michael!

[@SorrenRaclaw]

This playlist is absolute gold! You opened with two of my favorite RPGs from when I was growing up and listening to all of these was a huge nostalgia trip. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. :)

[@feniciolopez4429]

I need this music in my ears and mind next time I go out to a park, it'd be just perfect to the moment. Thank You! 🤩🌳🌷

[@alexandersokolov1101]

Thanks for my favorite tracks from old Final Fantasy games!

[@KaraComparetto]

you're welcome!! :)

[@landonking8367]

Love it!

[@FlyManBijū]

Escuchar la de weird woords-kirby epic yard, la de secret of the forest-chrono trigger, la de what the forest taught me-secret of mana, la de dark mountain forest-link to the past fue como un sueño hecho realidad Pero la de beware the forest’s mushrooms- super mario RPG fue un orgasmo en el oido, fue algo muy delicado y fino, una joya

[@thevenin26]

Excellent! All great songs. I feel like there could be a part 2 with Xenoblade Chronicles - Forest of the Nopon Ori and the Blind Forest And so many more.

[@KaraComparetto]

yeah maybe! this was just an impromptu medley.. I wasn't even expecting to share it on KZbin. Next medley I should just prepare a bit ahead of time haha

[@younesb8426]

Thank you very much ! I just love forested temple !

[@ricebrown1]

Bangers from start to finish.

[@korythebor]

Thank you for this Kara. This fit what I needed lately. This is amazing, and I love all these songs. This may be my favorite video of your right now which is saying a lot! I still think you should stream on KZbin!! Also here are some suggestions: Final fantasy 7 full ost Any mega man full ost Shinobi full ost

[@KaraComparetto]

I'm doing the FFVII ost after I push out Undertale! I just recorded the complete undertale soundtrack. Still has a ton of editing work but it will be out soon :) Check out my alt account for other fun stuff like mega man sets! kzbin.info/door/G10dKKdab9mfJnnrjiIieg

[@korythebor]

@@KaraComparetto that is so great!! Undertale has some incredible music. I look forward to hearing it. Thanks Kara for sharing your passion and dedication with all of us ❤💗

[@jjjogger8542]

I really love your version of Weird Woods!

[@KaraComparetto]

oh yeah me too lol that's like my favorite in the set! XD

[@nicholaswilliams8470]

I can tell it brings you alot of joy to play 🎹 🎹 Keep up the great work 👍👍

[@KaraComparetto]

it definitely does! I promise I will!

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Amayyyyzing playing Terra Comparetto!

[@chrismartau]

Absolutely wonderful! Forgive me if you already have, but if you're doing other themes, a water track list would be stellar!

[@KaraComparetto]

YES I was thinking that!

[@fenix743]

Simply beautiful, your music gives me a lot of peace

[@fateless907]

Wonderful medley starts off with an absolute banger, thank you.

[@KaraComparetto]

hard to go wrong with FFVI!

[@DrFranq]

Lovely performance Kara ❤! Thank you!

[@KaraComparetto]

you're welcome!! :)