Ori and the Blind Forest - The Spirit Tree [Cover ft. Patti Rudisill]

I remember when Ori was released last year. I was out of town on a week-long gig, and I'm not sure WHY I knew I needed to play this game - I just knew I needed it. I drove from Starbucks to malls to McDonalds to find a strong enough wifi signal so that I could download it, but didn't succeed until the last night when I settled into a hotel. It was worth it - Ori is the most achingly beautiful platformer I've ever played, and for that first week it was all I could think about! This is in no small part thanks to the score, which even (unusually for soundtracks) features the oboe and English horn as solo instruments.
Anyway, today is the release of the Definitive Edition. A remixing group called Materia decided a few days ago that an Ori album was needed, so I jumped in with an arrangement of what's possibly my favorite track from the original. :D It doesn't stray too far, but does open with an "Up the Spirit Cavern Walls" nod.
Many thanks once again to Patti Rudisill for taking on the violin solos! She was in the orchestra for Ori's real deal soundtrack, and if that's not the coolest thing I don't know what is.
Will update with album info after its release next week! Hope you're all doing really well, thanks for listening!
Original music by Gareth Coker
Solo violin: Patti Rudisill / viopatti
Other live instruments: oboe, English horn, flute, clarinet, bansuri, Irish whistles

[@AeralieBrighton]

Fantastic cover! :) Well done, you captured the essence beautifully

[@FieldofReeds]

+Aeralie Brighton Oh wow, thank you! Both for your kind words and for your gorgeous work on the score - your voice is magical :D

[@shirochanbleach]

When I first heard about Ori and the Blind forest, the game title alone stood out to me as something special. The trailers and artwork only proved my suspicions correct.

[@FieldofReeds]

+ValiantSquirrel Thanks! And agreed, it's definitely special :)

[@disneydina]

I always feel like the kind of music like in the soundtrack of "Ori" is very risky to re-arrange or cover, since it feels almost, if not actually spiritual to me. Chanching such music can go wrong very quickly, the essence is ealily lost. But you managed to give it a personal touch, while staying true to the original that makes it so magical in the first place. Thank you very much Kristin :D

[@FieldofReeds]

+disneydina What a wonderful comment, thank you so much! This WAS one of those OSTs where I was at a loss of what to do with it because of that concern. Really happy to hear it from you! :D

[@DavidRussell323]

Unbelievable work--you've totally captured the feeling of the original, and the violin solo sections completely shine. Hahaha, and great twinklies; Well done!

[@FieldofReeds]

+DavidRussell323 TWINKLIES FOR DAYS Thanks man, can't wait to hear your official finished version WOOO

[@LaurentheFlute]

Oh my god, you are outrageously talented, and this is stunning. As always. Patti did a great job, too. I really, really want to play this game ;_;

[@izzydizzy9759]

how have i not run across this before?! this is beautiful!

[@zaadworks]

same

[@babysploon751]

AHHHHH so so so so gorgeous!! One of my favorite tracks in this whole game (which is one of my top fives as it is)

[@Kuesa]

God this channel is what I was missing from the rest of youtube. Keep up the AMAZING covers of all the video games and anime that I love, and keep up the beautiful playing!

[@GrimRippy]

Freaking incredible as always!

[@IsaGoodFriend]

Oh my goodness. I got this song on the album, and I just barely found this video. Thank you for this beautiful song

[@Soundole]

Your arrangements and mixing for double reeds is second to none. Jaw-droppingly beautiful!

[@matanco281]

this is just amazing...

[@jarodtate3451]

I remember when I first met you with your Light of the Worlds mix, and that was amazing. This is so good I have NO clue how to describe it!

[@RebeccaETripp]

Outstanding work, as per usual!! :D

[@FieldofReeds]

+RebeccaETripp Thank you so much!!

[@RoPanuganti]

Wonderful job!! So excited to see stellar Ori stuff coming up.

[@FieldofReeds]

+SwigglesRP Ori HYPE! Looking forward to yours!!

[@Jandalph]

I love this game and i love your music. Keep up the good work.

[@FieldofReeds]

+Jandalph Thank you very much!! I'll try!

[@chiciorPL]

Stunningly amazing! What a great cover! ♥

[@FieldofReeds]

+chiciorPL Thank you kindly! :')

[@captainzagor5975]

Splendid work..Keep going like that brothers

[@FieldofReeds]

+Ozan Yenilmez Thank you!!

[@blueknight388]

this cover is truly amazing, you did a very nice job with it. I absolutely love this game and the theme of it, along with the amazing soundtrack, and to hear this cover fills me up with joy, because this is really amazing. Very nice job with this one and keep up the amazing work

[@FieldofReeds]

+blueknight388 Thanks so much for listening! I'm so glad :)

[@bignumbergobrrr1370]

Just when I think I've heard something that can't be improved, you get your hands on it. Simply awesome

[@FieldofReeds]

+Noah Montalbano You're far too kind! I'm frankly just glad I didn't wreck it, LOL. Thanks!

[@ArnyUnderCover]

Beautiful :D!!

[@FieldofReeds]

+ArnyUnderCover Thanks! :D

[@GameroftheWinds]

Oh wow! Being that the english horn is my favorite instrument in the world you are my new favorite youtuber!!

[@FieldofReeds]

+Gamer of the Winds Aw, thank you!! nice to meet a fellow woodwind player :D

[@GameroftheWinds]

+Field of Reeds Nice to meet a fellow english horn fan (and amazing player) as well, I play flute and clarinet but I really want to play english horn as well its just $10K for one and making reeds is quite intimidating especially since my hand eye coordination is quite abysmal lol.

[@blkdrgncap]

Omg, yes!!

[@FieldofReeds]

+Caprica :D

[@yaboidonnie7275]

A little late, but this cover is amazing!

[@migueldeoliveira4864]

When I get kids I'll play this as a lullaby to them at night

[@LittleRedBandit1]

I absolutely love this cover, and your tone on the oboe is so freakin good I just don't understand!! I happen to also play oboe and english horn and when I stumbled across this channel it was like a gold mine as I also happen to really love video games! Im a little curious to know how long you've been playing for, and if you make your own reeds or buy then as is, (and what brand if so) if you wouldn't mind me asking. :)

[@michaelswanson1105]

Just beautiful, simply beautiful and amazing musical work. And I just had an "AHA!" moment. On another video here on You Tube, Patti Rudisill and her group do music from Zelda -- Fairy Fountain I think it's called. Are you, by chance the oboe and flute player featured in one of those videos? Believe it or not, I play the flute and oboe sections of that piece just for fun some days, and just love it. Thank you as always for sharing your gift with all of us; I check your channel out frequently to see what's new!

[@FieldofReeds]

+michael swanson That's me, yup! I don't often show my face, but Patti always convinces me to add video to hers. ;) Thanks a lot for listening, it means a lot that you check back!!

[@ecmcomichael1]

+Field of Reeds, well, there's no need for you to hide your face! It's just nice to finally put the person with the music! Your performing continues to be top rate and I strive in my own performing to emulate your sound, your smoothness, articulation and spirit. I had the privilege of performing at a memorial service on Saturday and still being a fledgling oboist, was surprised that several people complimented my playing -- one lady told me she'd never heard such a beautiful sound on an oboe before. I was so blessed by those kind words, and only inspires me to work harder and try to achieve perfect consistency. And your wonderful playing has only served to motivate me to play better! So thank you, Kristen! I look forward always to finding new posts on your You Tube page as I listen over and over to your productions. Well done!

[@angeangie8524]

Nice

[@MyScragy]

The is amazing I loved it!!! Please keep this up, I love listening to all your music It was so amazing that it makes me want to ask you if it at all possible if you could give me the score of this so I could use it in my HSC composition. I completly understand if you want to though.

[@FieldofReeds]

+MyScragy Thank you for listening!

[@Arktoss19]

Woah. If you're looking for some great game soundtrack, please listen to Hollow Knight