Kaze No Ne/Sound of the Wind - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles [Harp & Voice English Cover]

English cover of Sound of the Wind/Morning Sky/Kaze no Ne from Final Fantasy, featuring harp, flutes, violin & percussion!
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HOLY WOW Y'ALL THIS WAS A LABOUR OF LOVE
I think this is the biggest project with the most tracks I've ever spearheaded myself, and boy was it a challenge, but now that it's done (probably like 100+ hours at this point) I'm so happy with it and I'm stoked for you to finally see it!
Sound of the Wind is the VGM song I've come back to over and over throughout the years and I never tire of it. It's so unique and perfectly captures the spirit of adventure of starting a new journey! I've wanted to cover it for years, and finally felt like I could do it justice so I'm just so pleased for you to hear it now :)
Of course, this could not have happened without my fabulous collaborators!
InstrumentManiac (Luke Pickman) - Piccolo, Wood Flute: / instrumentmaniac
PitTan - Violin: / pit0030
Melissa Ballard - Djembe, Shaker, and Finger Cymbals: www.mballardmu...
I also realized I missed one patron name in the credits! Thanks as well to JDaniel!
#FinalFantasyCrystalChronicles #PS4 #NintendoSwitch

[@SamanthaBallard]

Great news, everyone! Sound of the wind is now available on Spotify, KZbin Music, and more: lnkfi.re/sb_kaze-no-ne

[@chainsawelliott44]

Would you be ok with me using this in a video I have planned. I'll give appropriate credit and link to this video.

[@SamanthaBallard]

I'm so stoked to finally share this because it's my favourite video game song of all time!! It's the biggest project I've ever spearheaded myself and it was certainly a challenge but I'm so happy with how it turned out! I couldn't have done it without my collaborators so definitely go check them out! And if you want to hear more from me, you can sign up for my email list here: bit.ly/samanthaballardfreesong

[@omegadiek]

Muy bonita... También la canción

[@ssppippen]

It's beautiful!! Amazing Work

[@cheesefondont1579]

I have only just seen your channel, and it's such a gorgeous yet under-rated Final Fantasy song (one I would love to hear an arrangement of at Distant Worlds); and this cover is absolutely stunning. You and everyone who worked on it has done a fantastic job!

[@MikoHazuki_247]

This is what a perfect arrangement sounds like. Everyone involved should be quite proud of this arrangement! 💚

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahhh thank you so much Michael!! ;_;

[@InstrumentManiac]

Ahhh this sounds amazing!!! You did such a wonderful job playing & singing. Also fantastic job by Pit Tan and Melissa 👏👏 Thanks for asking me to be a part of this 😊

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much Luke!! I couldn't have done it without you :)

[@oscarisbestboi8118]

As a vocalist and harpist myself, I am BLOWN AWAY by this! What an amazing job you all did!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahhhh thank you so much Colton!!

[@zacharyhughes5384]

Watching this AGAIN instead of sleeping is a totally valid decision, self care is important after all 😆😅

[@melontroid1828]

Your love for this song really shines through! Easily the best cover of this song I've ever heard, thanks!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahhh thank you so much, that really means a lot!

[@harpsona]

Wonderful arrangement! I love how you split the roles for the harps and brought in the strumming! Beautiful singing as well 😄

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Nile! :)

[@philipbrowning3544]

All the work put in really shows, the tracks come together seamlessly and everyone’s part isn’t just great on its own but really becomes part of the whole. It really is quite a stunning final performance!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much Philip!! Everything really does come together as a whole so I couldn't have done it without the others ^^

[@PitTan]

Thanks for having me!! Xx That was so awesome to watch!! :D

[@SamanthaBallard]

It wouldn't have been possible without you so thank you for your skill and musicianship!!!

[@stevenn1940]

I'm a simple guy, and I fell in love with crystal chronicles for the atmosphere and the music. While the original can never be surpassed, due to the amazing instrumentation, I can and do appreciate your effort as stellar. Like I said though, I'm a simple guy, so please forgive me, as I must profess, the original is still king. This is still a standing ovation though

[@SFLiminality]

What?! The beginning started, and I was totally ready to just hear a harp cover of this song, and THEN YOU STARTED SINGING! SO GOOD! I just now read the title, haha.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahahaha, thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked it! :)

[@cosmicrider5898]

Amazing takes me back to those days spent on the GameCube.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much! This song has a lot of nostalgia for me too :)

[@expiredworthless9350]

So much nostalgia rushing back. Thank you! You captured the vibe perfectly. :D

[@jackpaul7102]

Shivers down my spine. Loved it. Thank you!

[@GabrielFord]

Thank you Samantha! This was a beautiful cover and exactly what I was searching for. I am delighted to have this song come back to me after so many years of not hearing it. What a delightful treat.

[@GabrielFord]

Twenty years later to be exact.

[@Donjosue]

This is beyond words. I love this arrangement. Fantastic work.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much!

[@UnseenJapan]

This is wonderful! Beautiful rendition of a song from one of the great video game soundtracks. Well done!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much! :)

[@MrWildside87]

Another beautiful video! You and your guests have amazing talent!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! :)

[@dandeleon2764]

This is such a wonderful cover! So much skill here, and of course talent!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Dan, I'm so glad you liked it! 😄

[@MoisesNieto]

Such a beautiful arrangement ;_; I'm so glad you were able to finally play this, the result is incredible!! Your voice was perfect for it and you all played this wonderfully 💙

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much Moises!!! That really means so much coming from you!!

[@DrBengun]

Always amazing to remember the amazing music Crystal Chronicles had. Also always a treat whenever you add vocals!

[@SamanthaBallard]

FFCC soundtrack is so amazing ;_; and thank you! :)

[@Nightchamp]

This is incredible. YOU are all incredible.

[@MatthewManney]

This was beautiful 🥲

[@JonathanMPianist]

OMG Samantha! It was amazing!!! Congrats for all of you!! I loved it. Your voice is gorgeous. All of collabs were so great. I din't know you have a sister. She have played so well. Congratulations and thanks for sharing it. A beautiful and wonderful cover

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment Jonathan! That really means a lot, thank you :)

[@joringedamke5597]

I love it, including the substitution of a flute for the bagpipe part.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! Luke did SUCH a fantastic job with the flute parts

[@thedeebo410]

It might interest you to know the original was a hurdy-gurdy, not a bagpipe. The hurdy-gurdy is a string instrument. I highly recommend you go watch some examples of this instrument in action because it's one of the best instruments ever created, in my opinion.

[@StrangeDad]

This is beautiful! Thanks to everyone involved! Yes, I agree, this is surely one of the greatest tubes of gaming.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much! 😄

[@skyfall_0672]

I love this music so much despite the years that have passed, thank you for representing it with respect, the cover is awesome :)

[@SamanthaBallard]

thanks so much :)

[@Ochreification]

Wow, this is an incredibly good cover! Thanks for making it and sharing it with the world!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@boomyzecat]

Omg that's SO beautiful. Congrats

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much Violette!

[@Aerikku]

Every single thing was amazing, and wow i was blessed with that baroque flute !

[@SamanthaBallard]

Luke was amazing on that flute!! Thanks so much for watching! ^_^

[@anthonywannup]

Simply amazing ! This is a huge amount of work, but the result is incredible ! Brilliant ! Love your voice !

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you Anthony! 😊

[@eclecticambience5389]

An absolute pleasure to listen too! It sounds so beautiful, I'm very pleased to hear someone do such an awesome collaboration to one of my favourite ever games ❤️ Well done all of you!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@Jamming_mh]

you made me cry

[@guyedwards22]

From one musician to another: you are an absolute inspiration :) Thank you for your lovely rendition of a truly beautiful piece of art

[@joringedamke5597]

Every bit as good as the original. I'm in awe.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahhh thank you so much! I really adore the original so I'm really happy you think my version stands up ^^ Have a great day!

[@ashleigh1160]

THANK you this is so beautiful. Just finished my playthrough and now I’m 🥺

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@omegax2006]

Love this song, bothe japanese and english version. On a time when I was a teenager and didn't have a PS2 to follow FF mainline titles, Crystal Chronicles was such a blessing gift, so I somehow got lovely memories from this game as well as its ost. @SamantaBallard , you surely have a beautiful voice.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you very much! I have great memories of this game as well 😊

[@cecilwhinter]

You have such a beautiful voice & you sing so well. You play the harp so amazingly & with that voice you have the figure of someone who deserve to be seen through stage lights & be famous

[@SamanthaBallard]

That's very, kind, thank you Cecil! :)

[@cecilwhinter]

@@SamanthaBallard You're welcome ^^

[@tylerburke7723]

How does this not have more views? This is the best cover I've ever heard!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much Tyler! Shares are always appreciated, hahaha

[@thebookpotato310]

Beautifully done

[@buscum_duciswwg1wga902]

Stunning! Blown away and all that.. Damn, what a voice!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@RebeccaETripp]

This is so gorgeous, Samantha!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Rebecca! I'm really proud of this one :)

[@RebeccaETripp]

@@SamanthaBallard Still listening. ^_^

[@RoySamuelClark]

phenomenal! Really awesome arrangement, huge credit to all involved

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Roy! :D

[@RoySamuelClark]

@@SamanthaBallard ofc, gonna slide this onto my Spotify

[@tonberry662]

Amazing cover. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@marluneth]

this actually competes with the original which is one of my favorite songs of all time very well done

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much!!! It’s one of my all time favourites too so I’m really glad to hear you think that

[@ilbabo2218]

This gave me shivers. So glorious. 10/10 💙

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much!

[@crispredebon4453]

Hi Samantha, you got a beautiful voice and all your videos are great. I'm writing from Italy. I am a beginner in Celtic harp but I always follow your performances with pedal harp. You're great 👍

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much Cris! Greetings from Canada :)

[@jakeloganedwards]

Crystal Clear 👍 👍 amazing job by all!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Jake! ^_^

[@Svid1701D]

Some of your best work, nicely done!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Steven!!

[@qkopeixes]

Wow, that's amazing 😍🤩

[@maximiliantrellerharp3983]

Just great Samantha😍🎶

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Maxi! :)

[@themodernviking1796]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, I love finale fantasy and this

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much!!!

[@MinakosPlay]

Great job, it really sounds like the original ^^

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much!!

[@becbenzen77]

Magnifique, très bon travail 👍

[@cloudanimal5209]

Chills!!! Amazing as always!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahhhh thank you so much!!

[@elite4ever706]

A bit late but was sent here by PitTAn to find a cool FF song I had never heard before and also Dang! II have seen your work on the harp all around the VGM community but didnt know you could sing too!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! :)

[@ManusMeridiem]

Yeeeeeees. That was so good. Love this game!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy you liked it!

[@Betsy7Cat]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. All of it is amazing but especially when the harmonies hit it’s just. 😍

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahhh thank you Betsy!

[@MSGrantMusic]

Samantha!!! This is AMAZING WOW!!!!!!!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Haha, thank you! :)

[@ZSymphonia]

This arrangement is so beautiful, Sam 😍 Awesome performance from everyone, and it makes me really happy to see you doing a collab with PitTan

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Emile! :)

[@leticiavasquez2881]

I cried

[@SamanthaBallard]

💜

[@carloseduardorodriguez836]

Flawless!!!

[@cakner7980]

Good song, good cover, yeah yeah.

[@m7digger]

........................................ THANK YOU ........................................... ...

[@SamanthaBallard]

[@Taylor-vz4ot]

i love this song. need to get this game again. such good side game for the franchise. love my little clavat girl, she's such a lil cutie and her hair matches mine

[@skullangel2316]

😍BEAUTYFULL VOICEEE

[@cavedwarf91]

Crazy Good!!! Respect to all of you.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much!

[@rebecca5914]

Fabulous, Samantha! So beautiful! What a fun project and collaboration. Love it! 💕🎶😍

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Rebecca!

[@ThePowahGamer]

Beautiful

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! 😊

[@utharaunni9030]

Amazing

[@mustakim2144]

Wow! It's sooo good!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! :)

[@MaxiGoethling]

This is so good!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! 😊

[@Dead0Bone0Brook]

This is my favorite Final Fantasy song, second to The Crystal Prelude.

[@SamanthaBallard]

It's such an underrated song so I'm always super pumped when someone else loves it as much as I do :D

[@Dead0Bone0Brook]

@@SamanthaBallard For me it brings back a lot of memories. ^^ My younger sister would always want to play FF CC, but once a week she would always want to hear that song and wanted me to sing it for her. ^^ I was in a varsit quarter my whole school time and she find an excuse for me to sing her something. ^^ She still does to this day, my nephew has picked up that habit as well. ^^ hehehe

[@SerinaVassar]

WOW! Wonderful job, everyone involved! Kudos on this undertaking and fantastic work, Samantha!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks so much Serina!!

[@geidysagastume9146]

I LOVE IT

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Wow that was very awesome and very nice love it

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Stewart!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

@@SamanthaBallard your very welcome pretty lady

[@GlowGamingZone]

Omg you are so talented! 💖💖💖😱💖💖💖 watching this was so magic! What a beautiful work!💖💖💖

[@SamanthaBallard]

ahhh thank you so much! :)

[@zacharyhughes5384]

Damn 😲 this is an amazing cover

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you!

[@Duhemsounds]

Super beautiful as always Samantha =3

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Duhem! :)

[@evolenet8039]

FFCC has one of the best soundtrack and you did an amazing job with this one! I'm a bit sad to see that in order to have a great rendering, you still need many instruments brought together (I would have LOVED to see an "acoustic" solo harp and voice on this one!) but this was so well done! Love the collaboration (and you really do need that high whistle ;-) )

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks Evolene! Yeah if I did it acoustic it wouldn't have the same energy at all haha

[@a3hmax913]

You are do wonderful singing as playing the harp. By the way you got a pretty good collaboration.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much! And yes everyone did SUCH a good job I couldn't have done it without them

[@moisesparedes8670]

Thank you so much for doing this. This game was part of my childhood :).

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you for watching it! This game is very close to my heart as well :)

[@alcar32sharif]

I am wondering if Donna Burke would like this arrangement. 😌 P. S. Donna is the original singer of the English version.

[@LutherDePapier]

I think I like your cover even more than the Donna Burke cover, even though her Sins of The Father is da bomb. Your cover to me is more true to the original song in its simplicity and authenticity, without the added expressiveness that was comissioned to sell the remaster. I loved this song so much when it came out I insisted on playing it on flute in music class in middle school.

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much! I really love the original song too, I think I'd say it's my favourite video game track ever. So I'm really happy to hear you think I did it justice!

[@taskerMX]

This it’s amazing, I think I love you now!

[@Zakuru12]

YAASSSS YAAASSS!! This game is so underrrated with it's music is such top notch!! Thank you so much for doing this cover!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahhhh yay I'm so glad you love it as much as I do!! Thank you so much for listening and the kind comment!

[@bobplusbill]

Extremely well done - top notch performance! Especially when the chrous kicked in with the other instruments coming together. Better than how the remastered game seems to have turned out, that's for sure. :V

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! And yeah... I ended up not buying the remaster after being excited about it for the last year and a half :

[@bobplusbill]

Neither... partly because for Aus/NZ the game's online multiplayer still doesn't work. -_-

[@odobold2217]

Wow nice! Love the game btw

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you! It's an old favourite of mine too ^^

[@Joshuani]

Amazing. Better than the version included on the game. I’m glad this game is getting more love. So underrated. Thank you for this awesome video. You’re all so talented and on top of that you look like you’re having fun which just adds to it. :)

[@SamanthaBallard]

What a compliment!!! Thank you so much, I'm so glad you liked it!

[@edgargomez3417]

I now have the duty to play this at my wedding

[@Mioune]

Amazing job, all of you!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Ahh yes you absolutely should! It's such an awesome song 😄 thanks so much Mioune! :)

[@AlexLikesToListen]

Woah! I actually think your vocals were a better fit for this song!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much!

[@serenitychords3874]

Wow wonderful voice and Harp music Joined with you new friend here 🤝

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thank you so much, and welcome! :)

[@uwewolf8740]

😘💞😘 Amazing ,great Cover 👍🤘👍

[@SamanthaBallard]

Thanks!

[@kashmygold]

YAHHHHSSSSSSS

[@miguelangelojeda1891]

You got talent!!!! Unlike those stupid youtubers, youre pretty and talentous!!!! Good Job!!!!!

[@SamanthaBallard]

haha, thanks!

[@kevinb.3244]

Sounds great, love it. But there's a small hitch around 2'49, the sound cuts for a very brief moment. Possibly an export / YT compression glitch.

[@SamanthaBallard]

O_O oh no! I had so many export glitches while making this OTL I watched through it so many times and can't believe I missed that ;_; at this point I don't think I'll be reuploading but at some point the audio will go to Spotify/YT music etc and that will be fixed

[@foremanspike7315]

🥰🦋💓

[@josealbertomendeztorres514]

Love Final Fantasy. I prefer the VII. Beautiful music😁