[OJV] Final Fantasy VI - Dancing Mad - Live Orchestra

Dancing Mad from the game Final Fantasy VI, arranged by Jérémie Desrosiers and Jeremi Pinsonneault (composed by Nobuo Uematsu), performed by the Orchestre de Jeux Vidéo, a videogame orchestra based in Montréal, QC, Canada. Live excerpt from our Final Boss concert that was hosted on October 31st, 2015, at the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Hall (Regina Assumpta College).
Dancing Mad du jeu Final Fantasy VI, arrangé par Jérémie Desrosiers et Jeremi Pinsonneault (composé par Nobuo Uematsu), interprété par l'Orchestre de Jeux Vidéo. Extrait du concert Final Boss, qui a eu lieu le 31 octobre 2015 à la salle Marguerite-Bourgeoys (collège Regina Assumpta).
Direction : Jonathan Dagenais
Enregistrement audio et mixage: Philippe Bouvrette : Studio mobile PhilHarmonik
Vidéo et édition : Vincent Mesure Photographe
0:00 Dancing Mad (part 1) (Final Fantasy VI)
2:29 Dancing Mad (part 2) (Final Fantasy VI)
4:05 Dancing Mad (part 3) (Final Fantasy VI)
5:56 Dancing Mad (part 4) (Final Fantasy VI)
6:30 Dancing Mad (part 5) (Final Fantasy VI)
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Website and tickets : orchestre-ojv.ca/
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Facebook (fr) : / orchestre.ojv

[@OldSchoolNoe]

Imagine sitting in live for this one, oh man what a treat!

[@Weebabuu]

0:00 Tier 1 2:29 Tier 2 4:05 Tier 3 5:56 Tier 4

[@Roarshark12]

Thanks!!

[@Weebabuu]

@@Roarshark12 ay no problem :D

[@bhirawamaylana466]

Tier 4 is the piece where I can feel myself dancing with madman and gladly join him in one hell ride then end his madness with sword.

[@capullogenial6863]

@@bhirawamaylana466 sussy imposter amoung us baka

[@celes42017]

This is a challenging and difficult piece for the percussion section. Let’s give it up to percussion for this awesome rendition of “Dancing Mad!” 👏

[@parimenides]

Xylophone guy really earning his pay here

[@wtpgjmda9876]

こんなん目の前で聞いたら飛びそう！！ 言葉に表せないくらい感動するだろうな

[@christophermitchell2780]

Uematsu is a literal genius. He taught himself music and not only that.. but he brought the world amazing music such as this (which is, to me, some of his best work). I've listened to his music played out in many ways and arrangements, and if I could meet the man myself I would bow deeply and offer many thanks. This particular song is, to me, a masterpiece. Breathtaking.

[@matthewgalvano7248]

He's one of those artists that is so personally important to me that I should really send the guy a letter thanking him. I got on board when I was 9 and beat FF4 for the first time. The music at the end of that game absolutely blew me away and still does. You probably know this, but "Theme of Love" from FF4 became part of the Japanese grade school musical curriculum.

[@christophermitchell2780]

@@matthewgalvano7248 Indeed. I adore this man.

[@strahinjagov]

Jeremy Jahns said it best. Composing this song on the SNES soundchip is like using crayons to paint the Sistine Chapel.

[@PontusHultgren]

Nice touch with the Kefka-laugh :D

[@nobody9580]

how was it pop up? like it's from nowhere!

[@Raphael_Marino]

@@nobody9580 Look at 8:55 The girl on the left next to the piano will launch it from a computer (i had to rewatch 3 times to sneak it)

[@JohnJApanovitch]

Kefka's laugh actually took all four beats of the bar that it was cued in, which adds a cleaner syncopation to it. It was great, though. :)

[@miscmer8030]

@John J. Apanovitch Thats funny now that you mention it, they’re actually noticeably more in time after that.

[@mattg5791]

Amazing, simply amazing! This is pure nostalgia for me; I bought this game for $99.99 (119.99 w/taxes in Newfoundland, Canada at the time) using my own hard earned money, and spent so much of my youth soaking up this masterpiece. My shock when kefka succeeded in destroying the world remains with me to this day. I remember looking at my step brothers, and all of our mouths were hanging open. So to hear this piece brought to life so beautifully has been an emotional rollercoaster. Thank you, sincerely, for the awesome performance and sharing this!

[@12201185234]

Makes me realize just how talented those original composers were...

[@namedavornamedanach8643]

You mean the one single guy, Nobuo Uematsu?

[@zero71234]

Nobuo uematsu himself

[@martinsmith5520]

8:55 is what it's all about

[@matthewgalvano7248]

The man himself, Uematsu-san

[@wren7195]

@@martinsmith5520 *laughs* I absolutely *[LOVE]* that everything's upscaled to real instruments, real insanity, and we STILL get 16 bit Kefka laugh. Somehow that brings the whole damn thing together in a way that I know WE appreciate, but Kefka appreciates even more.

[@user-qy7ed8vj7x]

これをスーファミ音源でやったのはさすが。 その時代を遊べて良かった！

[@wguardia2709]

Great arrangement!!! The missing elements such as the choir and the organ were nicely replaced, wonderful job!!

[@PP-mt2jf]

ケフカの声をどうやって表現するんだろう？と思っていたら、 ケフカまんまで笑えたし、とても良かったです。

[@LittleAl016]

Sounds like they played a sample of it.

[@user-cp3ip3rw7r]

これは素晴らしいね。まさかこの曲をやるとは。

[@matango6133]

I love that the left the laugh in the exact way it sounded in the original game. It's just so warped and distorted due to 16-bit limitations, but it still suits Kefka perfectly.

[@osu689]

第3楽章から雰囲気がガラッと変わるのすき

[@Thebluedud]

No one's talking about Wario in the orchestra? Okay...

[@jonathansteinfort2975]

Or that link was there playing something other than a flute or ocarina. Bruh could've used his windwaker to conduct the music.

[@nicestpancake]

I was thinking more about the odd prince??

[@Mr.Foxhat]

How about Jesus just smack dab in the middle?

[@the_kingslayer]

I see em

[@Yutodx2]

Wario??

[@dannysimion]

Fantastic job orchestrating the entire part of Dancing Mad. It's a pretty long one and has a lot of elements. Last tier is always my favorite -- we get to see the dramatic flair of Kafka and the fall of a god once his realizes his reign is crumbling beneath him.

[@faunijaalanmiehet1194]

I can't believe they added the laugh.

[@brycesilver89]

That drummer sounds beyond jagged in his playing.

[@user-cy6om4gh3n]

FF6こそリメイクしねえかなあ。植松さん凄すぎる。

[@xyz0516]

FF6こそ最高傑作と思います。

[@user-re6up2wj7d]

わかります‼︎ もう感動するシーンが多い❣️ 一番好きなFFです❤

[@user-ni3fe1yp4j]

It is madness to play this suite with an orchestra. Bravo!

[@Neko_Jones]

Surprised i just found you guys. Love your music and the way you do it. Making me nostalgic af

[@cafekafe6680]

Truly epic!

[@judithboudrias4626]

Je l'attendais depuis si longtemps ! ♥ C'est vraiment un superbe arrangement et que dire de l'interprétation ! Les coups de cloches au moment parfait, le rire si diabolique, représentatif de l'être ignoble qu'être Kefka... sincèrement, c'est énorme ! C'est vraiment trop bien comme performance ! J'adore tellement le FFVI et Kefka est un coup de coeur... donc entendre Dancing Mad ainsi me donne le même sentiment que la musique originale.

[@Clipitar420]

J'avoue que le rire de kefka, en 24bit, m'a fait lâcher un AHHWW!!

[@paintingkitsune]

Love that you didn't mess with the transitions between movements 3 and 4 like many of the other arrangements do. It's at just the right speed too, with the exception of some tempo issues near the beginning. Wonderful job!

[@juancarlostorresgutierrez6830]

Great interpretation of one of the most complex songs i've ever heard, great work!

[@game-rm3pj]

4楽章のリズムよくとれるな、、ズレないの流石です、、

[@Oli16259]

Sephiroth: i got my own theme song! Kevka:thats cute...

[@alelopezdj06]

And god cursed that there was a seventh day...

[@alelopezdj06]

With a Grimm smile, have mercy, love

[@davidwilson6577]

Sephiroth got more than one piece. It's debateable that One Winged Angel is even the best one, see Birth of a god.

[@josper5129]

In my opinion one winged angel is best

[@davidwilson6577]

@@KusacWolf I'm aware. Actually I prefer Kefka's music to Sephiroth's. It's just that most people overlook Birth of a God, and it's great.

[@johntracy72]

Sounds awesome.

[@DaedalosC9]

Beautiful~

[@aluj4498]

I like your performance a lot, the balance of instruments and rhythm is just like the way it was in my impression.

[@Chamuzi]

Merci! c'est excellent^^

[@youichiishikawa6671]

第3楽章はあえてパイプオルガンではなく木管楽器なのも良い。

[@thegreatkingkaizer3889]

now your musics made me cry

[@jirojalanjalan6635]

absolutely epic !!!! need more viewers

We agree ;)

[@apbmusci]

I wish I could see this live 😢 very beautiful ❤️

[@redjakOfficial]

Interesting orchestration, a more cinematic rendition than usual.

[@LAntreduGeek]

Ahhhhh Dancing Mad!

[@wallcrawler5048]

I can't stop watching this composer.

[@LondonVideoGameOrchestra]

Wow this is really cool! Great job guys!

[@user-lx7eu1hp9n]

いまだにFF6が最高傑作だと思ってます、ストーリー、システム、キャラクター、三拍子な名作！ちなみにエドガー派です。

[@user-nh4yo5hk3w]

Gorgeous

[@antoniodirocca6202]

Most epic Final Fantasy track. More than One Winged Angel, imho.

[@RedHoodOutlaw]

Blasphemy

[@Mr.Foxhat]

Grew up with FF7 and still have yet to play FF6 I 100% agree that this beats One Winged Angel (though Sephiroth's real theme is also really freakin good.)

[@spirouultimate8470]

Both are awesome tracks, but I believe you’re right Also FF6 > FF7

[@wesleyalvessantana2018]

Way more epic than safer seph's theme Best FF final boss theme of all

[@igoreduardo1315]

i also pref dancing mad but both themes is epic

[@philippyne]

EPIC!

[@theneedlevm]

8:50 best part ;)

[@hsuredfish9690]

KEFKA: I am the one who invented LOL,LOL

[@thomaslevoska5497]

That was so good.

[@bilange]

malade! 👍👍

[@mink468]

OMG Why I didn't find this video?! I love this music!!

[@newsupermariobros.uworldla5626]

How on earth did I not see that you guys did my favorite FF song sooner?! :D

[@newsupermariobros.uworldla5626]

First, major props for keeping in the rock percussion while still re-orchestrating the songs in the first three movements. I watched a cover of this whole piece on an organ which was performed with great virtuosity, but the lack of the percussion which is in the original really killed it for me--no amount of virtuosity cures my love for the drums. Keeping that fact in mind, you cannot imagine my surprise and excitement when I heard that the fourth movement had been transformed into a jazzy big-band cover! Why, it's the most delightful treat I never knew I wanted until it was given to me. This is one of the best covers of Dancing Mad I've ever listened to, so thank you very kindly for this.

[@newsupermariobros.uworldla5626]

Oh, and I forgot to mention keeping Kefka's laugh in was a really nice touch. Gave me a chuckle.

Thank you

[@TOHUminister]

ちゃんと第一楽章から演奏している！

[@valor2599]

ケフカを倒しに行きたくなりました🔥

[@ne0space]

That section right after the vocal singing stuff had some tempo issues, but damn was the entire thing really well performed.

[@toomberrebmoot9244]

Honestly, I think it enhances the madness of the piece.

[@wtl63]

​@@toomberrebmoot9244in that case I can help enhance it with my limited talent lol

[@shanelamereux9878]

Kefka is a skyscraper. This orchestra encapsulates this fact.

[@unpopularmoviereviews3622]

I want to win the mega millions lottery so I can personally finance a Final Fantasy 6 mini series

[@stmeainus1922]

wow... sugoi...

[@jakedewyn8848]

Inspired arrangement and spirited performance that captures the energy of the original very well. Even the occasional off notes mostly seem to fit the character of the piece. Still, any chance of another, improved recording?

[@ekinpx]

Magnifique, un des meilleurs thèmes jamais créé, vous avez pas un peu de chrono trigger dans vos cartons aussi ? :p

Bien sûr, vous pouvez rechercher ''ojv chrono trigger'' sur KZbin et en retrouverez quelques uns.

[@murderGD]

7:12 goosebumps

[@PabloSiredeyPASETRAD]

Great arrangement of Tarkus at 7:07-7:23.

[@miscmer8030]

Glad to hear I’m not alone in having always thought that bit seemed straight lifted from movement 5 of Tarkus (not that I’m complaining though).

[@valdersongomes]

6:34 O bicho pega. 😍😍😍😍

[@note131]

8:55 nice

[@12201185234]

It's a brilliant arrangement, don't get me wrong, but without the choir and organ it's just lacking that... Something... You simulated it well, but it's just not quite the same...

[@thomario8638]

...(Insertar comentario de asombro).

[@LittleAl016]

Surprised that you guys didn't try to get the lyrics used in the Distant Worlds version.

[@ralphdufort7815]

Final Fantasy 6 Final Boss (Kefka) Dancing Mad Music Composer: Nobuo Uematsu

[@Kent_D_Nur]

The ultimate versión kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4CQaoiVhrCbnaM

[@Redhead_20567]

I love 6:17 to the end

[@oddwill4960]

huh? yhe original game was made in the 90's? well then...

[@DigitalCasm]

Rhythm and phrasing is a little whack from the percussion section in some parts between the two guys. And in some of the runs between instruments like organ and flute during the little prog jazz riff. Otherwise this is such a great realization of this piece.

[@Thulgore]

WTF is wrong with me I started crying at 8:53.......holy shit. Weird as hell. So awesome hearing that laugh put into such a professional modern work.

[@djeepy3308]

Ça lève le poil sur les bras!

[@xyrak2719]

Really good arrangement, mostly enjoyed. It's unfortunate that one of the clarinets had a reed crack or break on them (at least that's my guess as to what happened).

[@SamuraiNecro72]

Is it at 8:15 ?

[@MrScud1999]

@@SamuraiNecro72 totally

[@celes42017]

It totally sucks when you’re playing the higher notes (3rd-4th octave) on clarinet or oboe- higher chance of breaking a reed. I actually like the clashing between the oboe notes. More of a 3rd minor scale notes.

[@mikaelrivacov5705]

I'm coming I'm coming... Xd

[@arthurlul]

I appreciate the effort put into this, but this does not do justice.

[@khaelsayfair1163]

I fill like i need to poison a river now.😈☠

[@pancakeslapp]

Where can I find the arrangement used?? I've always wanted to play this with a group, and this is a fantastic arrangement

Unfortunately we do not sell our music. You can contact the arranger directly! Thanks for the comment :)

[@MixTypeTV]

Great Sound, where do you guys give concerts?

[@PokePokeu]

they're in Montreal Quebec.

[@MixTypeTV]

f*** but thanks

[@edertavares2138]

7:35

[@Tinpinming]

this is waaaay better than with the korean choral + symphony

[@Keithustus]

Finally a performance with both video AND a decent mic setup! (Too bad the orchestration and performances are so far from intended.)

[@shimonorenji7020]

... Need more views for this.

[@josuearturolopezfigueroa8931]

do you imagine that kefka would appear if they think in put him in the orchestra.

[@user-qw1do5vr4b]

じゃがいもパワー77.09％

[@ch4457]

命…夢…希望…どこからきて…どこへ行く?FF6が懐かしい

[@ukokkeinakokkei]

そんなものは...このわたしが　破壊する！

[@megabug7]

I find Part V stays true to the original tempo(after Kefkas laugh 8:50 ) compared to The Distant World's arrangement. Well done 😊

[@Funkymanx]

34 people disliking this video have ear impairment

[@510Nouploads]

This is probably the best orchestrated version of Dancing Mad I've heard. Definitely better than the Distant Worlds version imo. Where can I buy or download this track in high quality?

[@efox2743]

Sorry but you are out of your mind. between the cymbals crashing out of time, and the flutes cracking, this doesnt even compare.

[@Holoc0st]

Distant world is trash, it's just a rearranged version of it, with little real work on it. I'm very annoying when people compare Distant World which is using the original songs for their guidance with an orchestra that is doing it from A to Z. Unfortunately I think this one could've been better, but not because they're not capturing what dancing mad should be, but because it feels lackluster on some department, still much better than distant trash. I mean even N. Uematsu said they were too shy with their interpretations.

[@Kent_D_Nur]

People......just listen this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4CQaoiVhrCbnaM

[@IanCrossland]

Nobuo Uematsu is a christlike figure.

[@Sportfuck]

It's missing the final part :(

[@applememesboom5057]

LOL damnn

[@dvsvflood2466]

Imagine this in a remake

[@isaacrodriguez9960]

Oh yeah it should happen in the future!

[@VinnCon]

Is nobody gonna mention the dude casually dressed as Wario?!

[@stmeainus1922]

Is there a good JRPG set in edo period?

[@user-kn8cc7mm7l]

ケフカをサガシリーズ並に強化したリメイクでねえかな

[@Nobody12601]

I would of have enjoyed this so so much better live. But thx for the vid. ❤️😄

[@louis-philippepaquet4301]

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[@cwaddle]

Great final part. Didnt screw it up like distant world

[@dralpharyderistheone]

the outsiders wonder if this was made only for a video game.

[@danielcespedes1875]

Eargasm

[@user-gk5xl9wl6w]

ケフカの笑い声はあるのかな？ってその瞬間を待ちわびた人

[@user-rw8fy8pv2o]

何の楽器使えばあの声が出せるのか…って思ってたらありましたね、笑い声。ホントにあれどうやってるんだろう…？

[@Cyrillion]

Like the arrangement in general but as others have mentioned, there are some serious rhythm issues here and they seemed to get worse as the piece went on.

[@MrAnon00]

Ohhh... The lack of organ, synch and tempo issues, etc. Keep it from perfection. But still, damn awesome arrangement. Probably the best one out there.

[@Kent_D_Nur]

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