Dearly Beloved 2018 (10th Anniversary) | Piano Solo | Kyle Landry

[@kylelandry]

Download: tinyurl.com/ybtoea9w (Bandcamp) Download: tinyurl.com/yd9r7pd3 (Apple) Since 2008, there has been a tradition on my channel to record "Dearly Beloved" from Kingdom Hearts on the piano every year. This year's rendition makes a conclusive statement to finish off this decade-long tradition with seventeen minutes of improvisation on this fabled tune. This recording also marks the first official video using my new gear: 1) Grand Piano 2) Camera/Lens 3) Tripod 4) Microphones That being said, please feel free to provide feedback. I know I could have turned manual focus on instead of auto focus-- so that will be sorted out, but what lighting should I consider?

[@bernice_chu]

I was waiting for this!!! Great cover 😊 ❤️❤️ 1. Yes, definitely switch to manual focus so it doesn't keep changing throughout the video. Use a larger f-stop/aperture (f5.6+ so all the piano keys are in focus) 2. I think it would be great if you can do a more wide angle, and not so much over your shoulder but from the side of the piano so we can see you and more of the grand piano! 3. As for lighting, some keys were a overexposed a bit, so either dim it down or put something over the light to disperse it (you can use a silk - softens and creates less shadows). I think it would be interesting if you put lights (maybe different colours), focused on the inside of the grand piano so it gives a different kind of look. And remember to white balance!! Love all your covers, and can't wait to see all the new changes to come!!

[@Robstar0]

Well, that was it then, the last one! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think this yearly recurring piece shows how you developed yourself as a pianist over the years. I'm a bit sad cause this was the last one but mostly grateful for all of those amazing renditions you made over the years! PS I don't want to make it sound like you're closing your channel, haha! ;-)

[@theadventuresofsam4738]

Dearly Beloved has honestly been one of my favorite songs for a really really long time. Once I found the first one I completely fell in love with it all over again, looking forward to listen to the next version you would arrange. I loved this dearly and I'm so thankful you can show us your talents! This last one was really stupendous, however I will still love the one from 2016. All of your pieces have so much emotion in them and it really shows. I am sad that this will be the last Dearly Beloved video, but I know you will still produce so many awe-inspiring piano pieces! Keep up the amazing work :)

[@robertfinley681]

As a musician myself, I agree with comments to light the full depth of your keys. You play very deep into the piano because of how your elbows rest. To contrast, I would also darken the room slightly to not have the soundboard “glow” in distraction. Alternatively, for certain thematic effect in somber or bittersweet pieces, you could record with the lit keys in full grayscale.

[@DTMRoleplays]

Thank you, for keeping up this tradition all these 10 years. When I started listening to you ni 2008 I was in my second year of high school. That young boy from back then has grown listening to your music, of which has been an inspiration all through my life since then. Whilst listening to the Dearly Beloved here and the one on the KH3 title screen, yours suits it so much better. So from now on, whenever I lowed up that screen, I will mute my tv and play your rendition instead. Thank you Kyleandry for making such wonderful pieces.

[@kenzg5941]

Growing up my little brother and I always played KH on ps2, it was kinda "our time" as brothers...... we both played piano together as well, and always loved Kyle's arrangments. He died a few years back, and now any time I play Kyle's arrangements, or even hear them it brings me back to those precious memories. Hearing this so many years later is something special. thanks for this Kyle! It has a greater impact then you could imagine.

[@the_fallen_azazel]

This comment deserves more than just 14 likes

[@the_fallen_azazel]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@guysensei9341]

Bro sorry for your loss. I hope everything is well for you and the future. God bless you and your family.

[@Beastly477]

Damn, here I am crying... Best wishes man

[@zoahzoahzoah]

May your brother’s memory live on forever.

[@christianbryant4790]

Every year I come back just for this

[@thirduncle5366]

Such a shame that next year you'll be coming back for nothing at all. ;_;

[@stavroulagalani4007]

@@thirduncle5366 why nothing

[@thirduncle5366]

@@stavroulagalani4007 Look at the description of the video

[@stebbey6006]

same dude, same. i've been waiting for this since december ^^

[@arandomyoutubeuser_____8930]

Listening to this reminds me of a conversation I had with a guy in high school..... I play the piano- far less now than I should, but back then I carried around my sheet music, and I took every free moment I could steal in school to sneak to the piano in the chorus room and practice. One day the guy said to me, "I've seen you carrying around that piece for a while. Why do you play the same piece over and over? Doesn't it get boring? Let's say you perform somewhere and it turns out that someone else is playing the exact same piece....why would you want to listen to that twice?" I told him that each time I listen to orchestral/instrumental music, I listen for something new. There's so much to feel, and hear that's being put into the piece, that each time I hear something I hadn't caught before. In the same way, no two musicians can play the same piece the *exact* same way. In fact, no musician themselves could play the same piece twice in the exact same way. They won't hit the keys at the same time, with the same depth. Each time, it turns into something new. I've never known a musician who epitomizes this quite so much. Of course, you do add new parts to the melody, new emotions, but intertwined with the same breath taking melody. I actually listen to your rendentions of this piece one right after another, because in a way, it is the same piece, but so entirely different each time. This has definitely become a favorite of mine. It expresses so much as well- so much that can never be dictated in words. Just simply- amazing.

[@TruthsRevenge]

It’s been a long road. It doesn’t matter where we started listening to these covers. We all started somewhere throughout this magical decade. Now let us all not be sad, but feel warmth and appreciation of this final Dearly Beloved. Thank You Kyle for bringing joy and happiness for the past 10 years!!!😊

[@Roescoe]

He captured "goodbye" in this. It almost brought me to tears.

[@Sora-o]

I cri

[@Tounia88]

How appropriate with the release of KH3 today as well.

[@MilesBound]

hmm it's almost planed

[@Trinhax]

RIP Kyle

[@Badmediatrack]

Too bad kh3 was trash

[@snax-candygaming9430]

@@Badmediatrack LOl ye

[@TruthsRevenge]

Dearly, Passion, and Hikari all in one cover..... what a fitting way to say farewell 😭

[@SuperMusicMaker]

David Henry and a little hint of xions theme

[@AmosdollMusic]

Everything is beautiful! The arrangement... the emotional play style... and of course your new Grand Piano...

[@hakimehamdouchi7468]

@Christopher Rivera ikr

[@spericksenmusic]

That last chord at the end. The way he seems almost reluctant to end the piece and, in doing so, bring an end to this decade-long tradition. Thank you for ten years of beautiful music.

[@craftmarne]

I love this rendition, this impression of lightness in the touch, that you don't want to press the key because of the last chord who is still resonating, but when you finally press that key a whirlwind of emotion appears and transports us to a magical and nostalgic place. Thanks for doing this Kyle, your a huge inspiration for all of us. I hope my english isn't too bad I'm french :)

[@gordonpage1]

Craftmarne Your English is exceptional, you know that. But more important than that - you speak human! Merci! (that’s the only French that I know).

[@craftmarne]

​@@gordonpage1 I just try to put feelings in words thanks :)

[@certainlynotthebestpianist5638]

@Craftmarne, you English est parfait ;) And what you say is so true! *"Your English" ofc, sorry for the typo ;)

[@stonecat676]

Only native english speakers mistake between your and you're tbh

[@SolidSol69]

1 reason to keep on pushing forward in life. These 17 minutes can drive you to find the struggle to live life. Thank you Kyle.

[@Clay_Rose]

I felt like you were saying goodbye to a longtime friend this whole video. Talk about bittersweet. 10,000/10

[@SaltySweetRen]

I've been searching through all the piano versions of Dearly Beloved to try and find the one I think was used in the most recent "Tales of the SMP" episode, and how did it not occur to me that it might have been the Kyle Landry version?! You, sir, have been responsible for bringing tears to my eyes through piano versions of my favorite music for years now, and hearing this song used in my most recent favorite Minecraft series made me feel that nostalgia all over again! Thank you so much for creating this wonderful music!

[@Ruby-do4ut]

I WAS SO SHOOK THAT IS WAS KYLE TOO OMG

[@srinathsrikanth3212]

I'm greatful that the community from that video is liking this comment instead of spamming it over and over again Truly was an amazing choice for the animatic

[@TommySCD]

@@srinathsrikanth3212 Anyone have the link for the video and the timestamp to it?

[@TommySCD]

Do you have timestamp for the vid?

[@Th3Angel1337]

Very sentimental post ahead!!! Kyle, At every end of the year, I looked forward to your Yearly Dearly Beloved (#YearlyBeloved) cover as I rewatch every single one from 2008 to the latest one, and its been a fun ride, thank you! (Here's were it gets sentimental) I've been watching your videos ever since I found Dearly Beloved 2012. I was a sophomore in high school, I had depression and was looking for ways to cope. At the time, I loved to play piano for fun as well as sing in choirs, once I found your video, I was shocked that not just you, but many others out there share the same or similar feelings to Dearly Beloved. I immediately became a fan to your channel. I even started to copy you and started to learn to improvise and sometimes I would lose my self hours on end and felt fulfilled after, even if the rhythms and part writing were weird. (Side note:I really wish I was part of the OG DB2008 family but alas times were different then). Over time, I've looked to your videos for inspiration, creativity and to feel inspired and determined to keep going no matter the situation. I've cried, I've slept, meditated, and did homework to your music. I was inspired to improve my musical skills and express myself on the stage. I eventually built the courage and I can now proudly say that I have played my versions of Dearly Beloved for crowds. Now in 2019, I'm in my 4th year in University as a music major and will still be here for a little while longer. Currently, I'm facing one of my biggest challenges ever against myself again and trying to keep up with my school work, musicianship, confidence and health. As of writing this, I will be performing in Carnegie Hall in about 2 weeks, I will be giving my own Vocal Recital in May and ending with an arrangement of Dearly Beloved for piano, and will be Graduating with a Music B.A. in the next 2 to 3 years. When I saw your videos back in 2012, I never imagined that I'd be doing the stuff I do now. You're an inspiration! You yourself and your music have changed my life. Once I'm done with my Bachelors, I plan to pursue higher education in Musical/ Vocal Performance. I Wanted to let you know that you're one of my main inspirations and that your music has allowed me to be who I am today. I know there are others just as impacted as I am by you, and I'm sure they'll agree with me when I say, thank you very much for your time, thank you for this video, for all the Dearly Beloved Covers, for all of your hard work and music! Thank you for the journey, I will always support and watch your videos until can no longer do so. Keep doing what you're doing, and again, Thank you so much for everything!

[@SBlackston]

I've never read a post that so matched my feelings and situation exactly. Same age, same circumstance, same adoration for Kyle's music. College gal trying to balance full time school, two jobs, volunteer work, and musical studies... Same thankfulness that I had his music to look to on those lonely nights when all was dismal. Thank you, Kyle, from the bottom of my heart. The world is a better place because of you.

[@salypimientas]

I've never closed so fast a Kyle Landry video to watch another Kyle Landry video.

[@sxeflapjack]

Things have certainly changed since your first post of this on kyle556 :) Hope you're well and can find time to enjoy the new game at some point!

[@schiiiei]

You motivate me to push my piano skills beyond what I thought a few years ago I would be unable to play. To all you piano players out there: keep pushing keep fighting keep fingering. Progress will not come over night but it will come if you give it your best.practice when you are happy, sad, bored, excited, tired, angry, afraid of life or unsure what will happen next in your life. Channel this emotion. Life is emotion. Emotion lives through music. You will feel better when expressing your feelings through music. Music is such a wonderful gift.use it!

[@paymycollegefam6167]

Not only do we get a magnificent piece of music, but we also get full display of that magnificent beard that Kyle is rocking. Thank you very much for everything you do, from the time you take to record, to the passion you give while playing. You are my inspiration for playing piano.

[@alvino098]

When you realize there was no yearly beloved yesterday 😥 Hopefully I can rely on the past decade of yearly's to carry me thru.

[@alexandriaglumb792]

I walked down the aisle to 2012. And I’ve purchased several of the years. Thank you for this wonderful tradition and the gift of music you’ve made through it.

[@KrolMichael93]

This song will stay burned down deep into my soul forever. It was the first time I was about to kiss my now girlfriend. We were cuddling on her bed and listening to spotify. I was nervous as I have never been and all those songs seemed weird to start kissing her. Then dearly beloved started playing, as she is the biggest Kingdom Hearts fan of all time, and I loved the melody and got over myself and finally kissed her. It was such a beautiful experience and I am glad that Dearly Beloved is OUR song now ❤ Kyle you played it beautifully as always, thank you ❤

[@stonecat676]

Awww, that's so cutee. Best of luck to your relationship!

[@decius596]

/r/ThatHappened

[@KrolMichael93]

@@stonecat676 thank you very much

[@phat_cat_5485]

I have been following your videos for 10 years and they have been the melodies that carried my daughters off to their dreams every night. Farewell my friend....

[@ThomasJonker]

Notification squad! I'm going to listen to this right away while studying. It's crazy that you've been creating these Dearly Beloved arrangements for 10 years now. They never fail to impress me. I can't wait for your future videos on this beautiful new grand piano!

[@todwod]

My birthday is Jan29. I just turned 34. From what I know about this date is I share my birthday with Oprah. Somehow I stumbled across your video of this arrangement. And I must say. I am shooketh...I am wrought to my core. Your rendition is jaw dropping; etheareally calming. I almost feel changed from its pure beauty. You've made it so now that not only do I share a birthday with Oprah, but Jan29 is also the day where Kyle Landry dropped this masterpiece. It'd be an honor if I could buy you a drink, and just talk about music. Your talent is amazing. There's really no words to describe it. Thank you. Blessings from the Navajo Nation. Take care.

[@CrossProton]

A real shame that this is the final Yearly Beloved. Well, Kyle, it has been an amazing ride so far. Cannot wait what you are yet to share with us on your musical journey! Thank you!

[@tidus1ph]

Did he say that this is going to the last DB version? Why?

[@CrossProton]

tidus1ph read the description of the video

[@tidus1ph]

@@CrossProton Weird the youtube app didn't show it at first. I was looking and the description and all I saw was the links part.

[@pinkronron4376]

No please no don't tell me it's over wow- I-

[@WoodysPickle]

He isn't done haha. He made a new rendition this year

[@GenieG]

Kyle been my first subscription to KZbin. Only fitting 10 years later I find myself revisiting his for classical performances. From military service to college studies. I’ve listen to his various playlist and videos countless times over. Thank you for all that you’ve done Kyle you’ve been a staple in my becoming of a young adult from teenage adolescence. The man, the legend! Kyle Landry!

[@AndrewFurmanczyk86]

What an epic decade it has been and a fantastic conclusion. I had tingles at the end. You've really done something timeless here Kyle. 😍

[@virus6363]

One decade. Time passed by fast when you are listening to great music. My most favourite is 2013 version. Could listen to it whole day. Thanks Kyle for the great music! It makes me appreciate life more. Without these I would be depressed to death. Thank you!

[@prismatic3695]

As there will unfortunately no longer be anymore dearly beloveds, my new tradition is to rewatch/relisten to all of them on New Year's Eve. Thank you Kyle, for 10 beautiful renditions of this piece that exemplifies my youth.

[@alexandremarro]

for four years i follow your renditions of dearly beloved, and every one of them, more and more through the years, reminds me how lonely/secluded i (we) are. Sad and uplifting at the same time. Crying over you. Beautiful

[@zaior3684]

What a great day to release this. Beautiful as always!

[@IsoAnees]

Nostalgia has to be the most beautiful and powerful feeling. So bittersweet. Thank you for reminding me that as long as you grow to never stray away from your childhood. This is captivating.

[@cerberus112261]

I've been following you for well over seven years now. I remember when you used to upload your rendition of Dearly Beloved every year on December 31st, and I waited eagerly each year for it. The original song is the song I will always remember my first kitty with. Your renditions are incredible, vibrant, and so passionate. It's like a breath of fresh air after holding your breath for a long time, or seeng daylight break through the shadows of night. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Kyle. Thank you so, so much.

[@ArkamasRoss]

Seventeen minutes and ten years dedicated, with a sense of finality, to one of the most beautiful songs of the gaming universe. I can’t help but mourn the passing of those years and all the memories they hold for me. The light of the most epic and nostalgic fantasies and dreams of the passing era shine upon you all.

[@JonnyMay]

Gorgeous Kyle. Such a heartfelt performance ❤️

[@tamaradissanayake5552]

Man, I never get sick of watching your different renditions of Dearly Beloved..

[@baggsmitchell9877]

Kyle becomes one with the music like none other. Goes places the rest of us only dream of. We are two dimension to his infinity.

[@alfacoro1984ify]

One man, one camera, one piano and for me this is perfection no crazy effects and and amazing pianist playing the most amazing music. And with whats on going on in the world this music just takes me to another place, or world I can just zone out and relax and forget whats going on in the world pure perfection and bliss.

[@MotivatedDevilHunter]

"Do you seriously still get excited for Yearly beloved? After all these years?" "Always :3" Thank you for this decade long tradition, Kyle. May your heart be your guiding key.

[@Sora-o]

I'm really sad that this is the last one.... :( I looked up to these every year

[@tzujuju8716]

how many times have i come back to this song?? man ive been on the ride for three years now and i enjoyed every bit of it.

[@oughtopilot]

Been listening to #yearlybeloved for almost half my life now. Thank you, Kyle. It's been a great journey

[@Sagashiiii]

I can’t thank you enough... for every rendition of this solemn piece. Ever since I was 13, I’ve watched all of them. And now that this is the last one... I just wanna say thank you. Dearly beloved will always be in our hearts.

[@fizzyb0mb]

Kyle, my birthday is tomorrow. I've been following you since 2007. I've looked forward to every yearly beloved. I've gone through a lot of hard times, but your videos and these ones especially push me through. Knowing this is the end of the yearly beloveds is incredibly bittersweet and it kind of hurts my heart to think about it. But I got the new game, and your video was uploaded today, and I couldn't have asked for a better birthday gift. Thank you so much for all you do. I look forward to your future content.

[@auroramin4858]

Omg happy birthday❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hunterbartley7071]

Lu DP my bday is tomorrow too!!!

[@fizzyb0mb]

@@auroramin4858 Thank you so much!

[@fizzyb0mb]

@@hunterbartley7071 Happy birthday to you too!

[@lumina_zyx9725]

Happy birthday! Hope you enjoy your day as well as the game. :D

[@alestc_494]

You have a gift It's not just the fact that you play the piano in this beautiful way You have the gift to make me feel the emotions that you're feeling while you are playing the piano You are amazing, Kyle Perfect ending to the yearly beloved tradition Thank you

[@CODGymnast15]

What a remarkable conclusion for journey’s end

[@KeybladeWielderXV]

And so the journey comes to an end... and what an amazing ride it’s been. Thank you for the wonderful Music...

[@Geth-Who]

Oh man. I didn't think 2013 could be topped. This is just...breathtaking.

[@CampbellsCNoodleSoup]

I can't believe this is the last one. Thank you for 10 beautiful years of this magnificent song

[@Tamtomasz]

Kyle! I see your process of growin up via these Dearly Beloved serie videos. Your first performances was like young, crazy spirit (2008) but here (2018) I can hear that You are now real, serious, balanced man. ^_^ It's interesting how much the piano playing tells the story of Player. :3

[@rokas1596]

Love the way he just takes over of this grand piano. You see it mostly used for classical complex pieces showing every side of the piano and this is just taking control over it completely. Really adore and appreciate you, Kyle. Keep inspiring ordinary people to dive into the world of Piano. Cheers.

[@TheCoolj1212]

All things must soon come to an end. Even the good things. Sad to know this will be the end of the tradition but happy to know I have been able to experience these arrangements of yours for the majority of my life. I started watching your videos in middle school and now I’m about to graduate college. Isn’t it funny how time flies? I know you don’t know me Kyle but I just want you to know I love you man. You’ve been a big part of my life. Cheers to many more piano arrangements and a successful life, whatever that means for you.

[@forbiddenXsanctuary]

You've been my favorite pianist and my inspiration since I was 15. Now im 26, you got me through so many hard times. Thank you Kyle so much. You are truly blessed :)

[@SnoopyRC124]

Absolutely wonderful. I love how much time you put into each note, slowly building up with anticipation. You bring each chord to its fullest potential and never rush to intensity, but instead take slow strides that really exposes the variety of timbre that the piano can deliver. I've been a long time fan and you've have been a huge inspiration during my years of playing music. Kyle, thank you for giving us another beautiful piece to listen to, I can never get tired of listening to your music!

[@risataki]

Thank you, Kyle. For your music, for the emotions in it, for the journey we're part of. This final rendition of Dearly Beloved moved me to tears, both happy and sad, and I'm really just immensely grateful your music is here to do that to me. Thank you. ♥

[@nekobutler3372]

I FINALLY FOUND IT- THE VERSION WITH THE BEAUTIFUL ARPEGGIOS

[@tnoppanda]

I have been following you since you first started your Dearly Beloved tradition and I have yet to be disappointed. It has been a great 10 years, Kyle, and you have ceased to amaze me. The fact that you can play this every year and have a different interpretation each time is fantastic. Thank you for continuing this tradition for the past 10 years.

[@mrsushiman226]

Still can't stop listening to this. You ended the saga with a bang that will ripple through many souls. Shit like this motivates me to play again. Thank you.

[@aminotarobot7486]

before clicking I had a sneaking suspicion that this would be the last the one. Nothing lasts forever, I'm glad to have been there for every single one

[@silvanboog9385]

Your new yamaha has a fantastic warm sound! Your dynamic skills are shown much better with this yamaha! Great!

[@juhfeeyuh]

I already had goosebumps on my arms when the music started, but once you began to play a bit of Passion I got the shivers all over my body and got teary-eyed. It's been a long decade. I remember clicking on your first Dearly Beloved video so many years ago and it was like falling in love with the entire game all over again, and this one just feels so nostalgic and sentimental and bittersweet. It's been a magical journey, everyone.

[@MarcAndCheese69]

I’ve never clicked so fast in my life. Thank god for notification squad

[@MrBachChoy]

The amount of nostalgia that just hit me in the heart is overwhelming me right now. Such a beautiful rendition to such a beautiful song. Well done once again Kyle. 10 years and not a single one of your covers have failed to impress me.

[@pianoArty]

When I saw the notification I almost cry, now I'm listening and crying... Thank you Kyle

[@YE55iR]

Kyle, I can’t believe it, but I seemed to have forgotten to watch this for 2018. Thanks for keeping the tradition alive. I just finished KH3. Always love your work. Thank you! Oh shit I just realized this is the last piece. I can’t believe it! Thank you sooo much for playing the KH songs we all love. I really appreciate you! ♥️

[@Gandalf_the_Black_]

Now 2019 can truly start

[@Trenzo777]

I believe this fully incapsulates the warmth and joy that the music of kingdom hearts has brought to my childhood and to my life. Thank you so much to Yoko and Kyle for this amazing music.

[@books4ever101]

Ahh it's here now....the end 😭 It would be a lie to say I'm not sad. And for the conclusion to be the premonition of my high school graduation also makes me feel more sentimental. But I am most of all grateful. Your music, very beautiful and powerful, has changed me. I found motivation through your passionate playing. Passion was one of your first covers that I tackled to play, and it was a turning point of my piano times because it was a big jump for me. Then, I challenged myself with your soft version of Dearly Beloved, and it taught me the sensitivity and emotion of playing as well. I was able to practice better after learning your covers and found the reason why I should play instead of being forced to. Without your music, I would have likely stopped the piano. Thank you very much again for these 10 years and look forward to your future pieces.

[@TommyPlesky]

This one feels like a warm good-bye. Like a place full of memories and happiness. It’s beautiful and packed with emotions. Thank you for sharing this with the world, years of hearing you play and I’m still inspired and touched by your music.

[@michaelnichxls]

I’m not crying.. just something in my eye that’s all

[@_KITE]

From 2011 when I first decided to learn to play the piano, you’ve constantly been an inspiration to me. You are, and will always be, my favorite pianist. Your legacy is cemented. ❤️

[@domo_mother_of_plants]

Yazzz! I didn't know I needed this today until I got the notification. 10 yrs sure does fly by. Dearly beloved 2011 will always be my fav but this is beautiful 🙌

[@alyxmacm9929]

Thank you for yearly creating tones of Dearly Beloved. Elevating the sounds of an already purely amazing song. Congrats on your new gear, I know that took some time and effort. We have this and we have Kingdom Hearts 3 finally. We can rest now content in the memories.

[@zakushii]

Is it just me or the piano sounds like it's crying? I'm not crying, you're crying. This is beautiful, thank you so much.

[@catplantASMR]

Never gets old 😭💕

[@ArkamasRoss]

Hey it’s the girl I would take to a Final Fantasy concert!

[@basilskite]

Literal tears. I've been watching you play this for over a decade, through various accounts and life events, and it's all culminated into this beautiful performance. Thank you, Kyle.

[@rachelerwin7528]

I don't remember exactly what piece it was that I heard from you first almost 10-11 years ago. I remember searching for Advent Children music and your page was one of the top I found and I immediately was struck by the passion with which you played Those Who Fight. I've been following your music for almost that entire time (I'm fairly certain my brain had a very weird couple of years when I was in college where I lost track of everything nerdy I enjoyed so I lost track of your page for a while) but it's been an honor and a privilege to watch you grow from a performer into a full-blown composer. I've looked forward to your renditions of Dearly Beloved every year ever since I heard your first variation, and I think my personal favorite is 2016. That was an emotional year for sure and I could feel all those emotions as you played and I still listen to it every so often if I need a release. Part of me is sad that this is the end of that era, but we all must move forward, yeah? So keep on trucking and playing and composing, and I'll be somewhere way in the background cheering you on and hoping to someday start a game and hear your music pouring forth.

[@CCkun91]

It's certainly bittersweet knowing that this is the last time I'll hear you cover this song, but I'll never forget waiting for this every year. It's been a fantastic decade and I can't wait to hear more from you.

[@Thomasrpiano]

I can already tell that I won’t be the same in 17 minutes. Every journey has an end

[@lumbanbatukornelius2094]

without beginning or end, the ring stretches into the infinite.

[@Gruntonius]

I’ve listened to each one of these every single year, and while I am sad that this is the last one, it was absolutely beautiful. Amazing work Kyle, and thank you for the ten year long Dearly Beloved journey! Your renditions of these songs are truly incredible and beautifully unforgettable. Thank you.

[@Monkeyboy2021]

I knew you had to have something in the works for the release but I never imagined you'd have it out with such perfect timing. Excellent work, truly a wonderful rendition.

[@jeramiejoseph6745]

Kyle. The world needs more dearly beloved. It’s the only way. Your renditions are necessary my friend.

[@actualglacier]

I usually don't comment on videos and you probably won't see this, but I've been following you since the Kyle556 days and have chatted with you a few times (?) on your old forum YEARS ago so you probably don't even remember me, but I'm so incredibly happy to see how far you've come! Makes me a bit teary eyed to be honest haha. I still remember listening to your covers while doing homework and doodling on my sketchbook way back in elementary school all the way through high school. I'm an animation/film student now years later and whenever I think about how my art career started, my brain just automatically plays your first Storytale Soundscape improv because I've listened to it so many times. I think I can almost remember every single note in that 23 minute video : ) Also it's crazy to think we have the same piano now (maybe ours are even made around the same year! a 7'4" older C7 right?), makes me a bit sad and guilty to have such a nice instrument while not having the time to play it at all. I hope you enjoy the C7 man, it's a beast. What microphone did you end up getting by the way? I saw you were debating on a few options on your twitter. Cheers dude. p.s. I can kinda hear some buzzing and clipping in the audio at some points, make sure you check the peaks before you record! As for lighting, it might be worth taking a look at the 3 point lighting technique. That's pretty much the de facto standard for lighting any form visual media from interviews to hollywood movies.

[@BM-sm9wf]

PLEASE DON'T EVER STOPPPPPPPP. ALL THESE YEARS!!!! I CANT LET GO

[@firstnamelastname4008]

Thanks for being my favorite pianist

[@KyrEsque]

The sense of finality is making me tear up.

[@lumina_zyx9725]

This arrangement is legendary to say the least. Bravo!!!

[@treyfreeman5992]

I'm so glad to see at least one more!! Who else has been here since the first one? Thanks Kyle for playing one more improvisation of this tune for us, and for 17 minutes no less.

[@leozzeras]

2010 is still my favourite! This one is a perfect 2nd place though!

[@cameronbauer54321]

Leonardo Nocchi 2010 is my fav too!

[@TDTheTruth]

2010 is the greatest

[@Cris134l]

2010 mi segundo favorito pero la 2011 para mi la perfección

[@deyawillo7864]

I have been following you for half of my life with the same youtube account I started with. I still have my Kyle Landry piano playlist with the original kingdom hearts plays.......and through all of the depression, anxiety, grief, health problems ect I have had I can't believe I actually got to live and complete this journey with you Kyle. You are an amazing being. I love you and I truly thank you.

[@JeffRyan_88keys]

Kyle, the piano sounds beautiful and clear. Even just a little ways more to the left with the camera angle would be better so that we can view the entire 88 keys Your body is slightly blocking the last couple of octaves. It gives the impression that the keyboard area is small (even though we know it's a piano with 88 keys). And maybe just a tad further back on the camera also. I love all your videos and playing. I'm going to look at your older videos and see if I can spot a good angle and tell you which one it is.

[@ubberJakerz]

Also, changing the angle of the lighting would be great. Bathe those keys with light baby!!

[@robertfinley681]

But don’t lose the reflection from the backing behind your keys-in fact, put the whole depth of the reflection in the frame and light it from above your upper periphery, to prevent shadowing without blinding yourself

[@ubberJakerz]

Also manually focus the camera, turn off autofocus. It focused your face a few times.

[@SUBCURRENTMUSIC22]

“It gives the impression that the keyboard area is small” Bruh

[@warrenscipio4168]

I've read that when you get chills listening to music its usually because you were subconsciously anticipating the music to sound a certain way or have a certain pattern, but the music didn't follow your expectations it went a direction that you hadn't thought of that was better than what you were imagining. lol I couldn't even imagine this.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

My friend and I just did this cover too, but in the back of my mind I knew Kyle was going to come out any day with something to easily upstage us haha. You can really tell no one knows this piece as well as he does. Also I love how you can hear the keys release starting at 4:12. You might need headphones though.

[@fpereira77]

I was here to watch the first one. I am here to watch the last one. It's been a hell of a journey, Kyle! And it's been an honour to have you as our pianist.

[@Kaitivere]

Thank you for this masterful conclusion to accompany the end of the saga. Amazing as always!

[@williamcote4208]

Actually, it was specified that it was the end of the Xehanort saga

[@Kaitivere]

@@williamcote4208 I never said end of the series, I said end of the saga.

[@brendax4741]

that expression of passion in his face tho, that's life. Doing what you love. Incredible playing as always !

[@kuro.hitsuji]

I'm sad that this tradition is over, but it's so befitting with the third game finally out. Thanks so much for providing us with your beautiful renditions of this piece. 💖

[@samapak7]

Thank you Kyle for 10 years of dearly beloved. It's because of you and your renditions is why I took up piano as a hobby. Thank you for everything you've done

[@iggnatios]

The perfection explained in a video! Thank you

[@potassium8759]

RIP yearly beloved, you won't be forgotten, thank you kyle laundry for these amazing performances, youre the best

[@ciute1679]

Holy 17 minutes?! Btw we just talked about Idols today in my Spanisch classes and I said you are my Idol! (which is true

[@llamilcerda3582]

As a spanish I feel attacked "Spanisch"

[@ciute1679]

@@llamilcerda3582 Oh sorry, I'm German so my phone auto corrected me :'D

[@Cheshir3]

Jonas Hammer I knew it! 😂 I thought „guess they are German, as well. Autocorrect is a pain.“

[@ciute1679]

@@Cheshir3 it is! 😂

[@ddoth.]

Wow. There are no words - you can hear and feel the past decade in this one. Amazing!