Persona 5 - "Days When My Mother Was There" Live @ BBG Sakura Matsuri 2019 // J-MUSIC Ensemble

Our version of "The Days When My Mother Was There" from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5 performed live at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Sakura Matsuri 2019, on April 28, 2019. Originally composed by Shoji Meguro, this arrangement by Khrys Williams.
There's not much to really say about this one... well, there is, but we don't want to spoil the video by saying too much. This was a rather special concert for us, being, without a doubt, one of our favorite and most cherished live performances. We had our tried and true classic horn section, with a rhythm section that featured two new guests that we've been wanting to have in our lineup for a long time: the incomparable powerhouse on the drums, Norman Edwards, and one of the internet's top authorities on all things music theory and bass virtuosity, Adam Neely. Khrys delivers a great performance here, and the whole band really is playing! Thanks to all of you who came out and made this such a special milestone for us.
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Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Alto Sax
Khrys Williams (@khryswilliams) - M-AUDIO Midi Synth, Vox
Sean Richey (@seanricheymusic) - Guitar
Matt Wong (@hahfullpahff) - Keyboards
Adam Neely (T: adamneelybass / IG: its_adamneely) - Bass
Norman Edwards (@normanedwardsdrums)
Video captured by Tristan Odums.
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[@Zadrakos]

The sax solo after the rap was the perfect embodiedment of what we should feel after learning about Futaba. It's so heart wrenching aswell as powerful, it honestly just feels like Futaba crying out in a heart-filled plea, wanting to go back to the days when her mother was there. Then later on in the solo after the break feels like how she feels after joining the Phantom Thieves, keeping her old identity and finding her own self through her emotions and the mental battles she's fought. Thank you for making a cover of this, if it sounds this good live, then I can't wait to see what else you do. Again, thank you.

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. This is exactly the intention behind what we were trying to do, and you described it in an even better way than we could have. It means a lot that you and others could feel this from what we did.

[@Zadrakos]

@@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial I'm not sure what to say. Thank you for your generocity.

[@redpenguin111]

plea*

[@Zadrakos]

@@redpenguin111 Thanks.

[@redpenguin111]

@Kind Citizen BOY I SURE AM ECSTATIC THAT FUTABA'S MOTHER IS DEAD

[@boardlife27]

The sax part at 4:01 after the line "I wish the days my mother was there" sounds like a cry from a kid for his mom. Perfect embodiment of that line musically 🔥🔥🔥

[@shaingustin3032]

thats what hooked me to Patrick Bartley. Was that screaming note, damn thats awesome!

[@DShephard91]

The whole song from the rap onward is so emotionally charged. When Patrick broke that note at 5:01 I could /feel/ a bit of Futaba's anguish, feeling responsible for her mother's apparent suicide. Thats some phenomenal sax playing by Patrick. Everybody did so well.

[@noodletribunal9793]

i love that interpretation! ive had that same feeling for certain guitar solos and man, thats just the most powerful thing

[@VincentValentineFF7]

Megat Harith maybe in this case her mom

[@boop6428]

No more like when your mom takes the last slice of cake

[@mistamemewide]

Futaba: “my theme shall be so depressing and also initiate _freeform Jazz mode_ “

[@h2o848]

*jazz mode activated*

[@RPGholic]

It's okay, Futaba. You have the Phantom Thieves now.

[@genericyxzchild9158]

Bro listen to the Futaba story is so fucking sad like I feel so bad for her she does deserve any of what happened to her

[@flyingboxcow8724]

Beatles❤

[@dailynonsense9360]

GenericYXZChild ? That’s why I always make Joker date her. Poor thing just cries, because she doesn’t even know how to process that kinda thing after the hell she went through. Sad that she isn’t in Smash Ultimate for some reason.

[@So-calledOjsimpson]

Infernal watermelon isn’t she 15 tho?!

[@kirate96]

Infernal watermelon that sounds kind of weird but ok

[@bugged-outmario1753]

The People who love Persona 5 and haven’t seen this yet are seriously missing out

[@akkinda]

Rogiogio Tarucus just saw this in my recommended and I’m so glad

[@RalfarTV]

I just found the gems, and this is one of them..

[@zlatko8051]

@@akkinda ja

[@duskmoonlight8705]

I looked up the song and i found this and im very satisfied

[@XTheJenovaProjectX]

Had Persona5 since launch and just now am seeing all these guys’ videos. Dammmnnn

[@cameronhawkins4877]

I've literally never played any Persona Game. After the rap and the sax solo hits i couldn't help but cry. I lost my mother 2 years ago and this just hits really close to home. This is such a sublime piece and example of how music can move someone

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Cameron, I am very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you have went and are still going through today. It really means a lot that our music could give you such a visceral experience even without knowing anything about the game. Please know that you, and everyone else who has been experiencing loss like this, are in our hearts. Our music doesn't come from a place of theory or flashiness; it's all about the passion, spirit, and emotions we want to share and evoke from all of you, and this is why your comment moves me. I hope we can be a source of happiness and positive energy for you going forward, and you can always count on our music to be about that every time! - Pat

[@mrdavidemmitgreen]

I'm struggling through depression and this game and live performance has helped me so much and what an awesome performance

[@DesertRainReads]

You so need to play Persona 5 sometime, either vanilla or the Royal edition coming soon. Trust me, it's more than a game, it's an experience.

[@chaoslights7883]

Futaba reference

[@alabaster3535]

I'm sorry for your loss man... I really am. Persona 5 is an amazing experience that helps me to completely disconnect from the real life for a couple of hours and dice into this fantastic and immersive world, and just be relaxed and connect with the awesome characters it has.

[@hyliaanimation6145]

*Hears futaba's story* *Cries in saxophone*

[@northwestclasspnw7974]

Literally lol

[@MeltySolid]

I've never heard a saxophone sound like it's screaming out in pain like this. This is by far the best sax I've ever heard in my life. I'm in shock from the breakdown, even after dozens of viewings.

[@xxx_mr.swag_xxx4371]

Same over here. perfectly captures all the pain described in the lyrics

[@xUnreachablee]

I still can't get over the rap and sax part straight after-- YOU GUYS MAKIN ME CRY BIG TIME.

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Thank you so much, Jenny 😭

[@abra238]

SAME

[@kingdanett4043]

For anybody wondering the lyrics to the rap section. I spent an hour trying to make them and I believe I have the actual lyrics for the song. __________________________________________ I was a kid With no cares of what you went through during your bed and the books I know emotions spilled over the lid, and I wish I could take back all of the things that I did, All of the times that I grew tired of being inside, all of the times I wanted more than what my mom could provide, If it meant that all the guilt and the pain wouldn't be harvested, I swear I'd take it back to the moment it all started And I'd stomach all the boredom I felt, and understand you had to take a lot of time for yourself, I promise I'd wait, Make an effort to end my issues knowing that later on I'd get to spend time time with you, cause now The only flashbacks in my head, are the men in suits yelling "you're the reason she's dead" And at the same time I'm counting the days that I am going to keep myself inside this room till I can join you! Away from everybody else So I wont be the reason behind every single time they threw a fit And people might forget I exist, but when it comes to their life, at least they cant say I ruined it It's not that I'm, not able to stay calm, I just have nothing left from only wanting my mom And if I could join you would still see me as a newsence, Do I really have no room for improvement? If the both of us go where there's no ground beneath it Does that mean I'm of no use in death either Is that how it's supposed to be whenever I arrive? And would it be the same if my mom was alive? After her work, All I know is nothing ever compares to the days when my mother was there, It's all my fault. I miss the days when my mother was there! __________________________________________ Enjoy.

[@sherlockholmes2548]

Phenomenal job my guy👌🏾

[@samakechijowo]

This should be on the top comment, please tag this comment up

[@samakechijowo]

And one more thing, I believe the 'newsence' is supposed to be 'nuisance'

[@Sina-dv1eg]

Great job, but they actually posted the lyrics in the comments of their non-live recording: I was a kid With no cares for what you went through during your bid In the books; I know emotions spilled over the lid And I wish I could take back all of the things that I did All of the times I grew tired of being inside All of the times I wanted more than what my mom could provide If it meant that all the guilt and the pain wouldn't be harvested I swear I'd take it back to the moment it all started, then I'd stomach all the boredom I felt And understand you had to take a lot of time for yourself I'd promise I'd wait...make an effort to end my issues Knowing that later on I'd get to spend time with you Cuz now the only flashbacks in my head Are the men in suits yelling "You're the reason she's dead" And at the same time, I'm counting the days that I'm going to Keep myself inside this room til I can join you Away from everybody else So I won't be the reason behind every single time they threw a fit And people might forget I exist, But when it comes to their life, at least they can't say I ruined it It's not that I'm not able to stay calm I just have nothing left from only wanting my mom And if I did join you, would you still see me as a nuisance? Do I really have no room for improvement? If both of us go where there's no ground beneath her Does it mean that I'm no use in death either? Is that how it's supposed to be where ever I arrive? And would it be the same if my mom was alive After her work? All I know is nothing ever compares To the days when my mother was there It's all my fault... I miss the days when my mother was there

[@adrianpramadipta8631]

newsence should be nuisance I think

[@bosH0g]

holy shit, I need a whole P5 cover album like this

[@pyro7497]

Amen to that

[@NATSUfmaNSop]

Just check their channel, it's full of P5 covers as good as this live performance

[@pandu6432]

Absolutely

[@Jurico_Noes]

I’ll gladly pay as well

[@Sen_Apollo]

I've got some good news for you, then: kzbin.info/door/p961nPXSI1Wp-WkE2sRaQwcommunity?lb=Ugy-B6iYaQHQiJhA-PZ4AaABCQ

[@user-yv4kc2ml9w]

I'm a Japanese, but I've never heard the incredible song like this before..

[@ChrisDaPatriot]

God Damn "Keep myself in this room til I can join you" hit me like a ton of bricks.

[@SakuyaIzaYee]

Official Lyrics: I was a kid With no cares for what you went through during your bid In the books; I know emotions spilled over the lid And I wish I could take back all of the things that I did All of the times I grew tired of being inside All of the times I wanted more than what my mom could provide If it meant that all the guilt and the pain wouldn't be harvested I swear I'd take it back to whenever it all started, then I'd stomach all the boredom I felt And understand you had to take a lot of time for yourself I'd promise I'd wait...make an effort to end my issues Knowing that later on I'd get to spend time with you Cuz now the only flashback in my head Is the men in suits yelling "You're the reason she's dead" And at the same time, I'm counting the days that I'm going to Keep myself inside this room til I can join you Away from everybody else So I won't be the reason behind every single time they threw a fit And people might forget I exist, But when it comes to their life, at least they can't say I ruined it It's not that I'm not able to stay calm I just have nothing left from only wanting my mom And if I joined you, would you see me as a nuisance? Do I really have no room for improvement? If both of us go where there's no ground beneath her Does it mean that I'm no use in death either? Is that how it's supposed to be where ever I arrive? And would it be the same if my mom was alive After her work? All I know is nothing compares To the days when my mother was there It's all my fault... I miss the days when my mother was there

[@RobinsMusic]

*sax solo intensifies*

[@Inksploded]

Official my ass the official song has no lyrics

[@LunaticStruggler]

@@Inksploded 🤓

[@lucasdoc3]

@@Inksploded 🤓

[@TheMan21892]

@@Inksploded 🤓

[@motionseven9661]

The P-thevies confronting shido: Futaba: You killed my mum and toke her research Haru: You're the reason why my dad isn't alive Ryuji: You killed akechi and neglected him Ren steps forward dramatically. I was expelled because of you!

[@endwalkr]

i love joseph anderson's playthrough of p5 lmaoo

[@motionseven9661]

@@endwalkr : )

[@phoenixflare49]

I read this comment like yesterday and thought it was an original joke, but I watched the highlights of Anderson’s playthrough and that makes this comment so much funnier

[@theclawless1225]

Motion SEVEN Damn he toke her research didn’t know shido was a stoner 🥴

[@thebigdogmush6613]

Ryuji had his spot taken in line for the elevator

[@VerkatosEnsei]

Fuck man, this makes me cry. I absolutely adore Futaba and I find her story to be pretty heartbreaking. And hearing the rap verse really helped capture the emotions she must have been feeling. The band also played excellently; I really like this theme and any covers of it. Fantastic performance overall.

[@jinkotime1178]

Same.

[@Stavvy0]

Yeah, definitely MAKES me want to cry - I'm not crying, no sir.

[@DesertRainReads]

Oh yes, that sax break down after the rap is just pure magic, and it hits like a freight train. These boys are so frigging talented its mind blowing they aren't bigger than they are.

[@PlaguesoftheArmada]

This cover really hits hard for me. I felt a deep connection to futaba as my mom also committed suicide when I was 17. When the rhymes dropped I felt every word uttered. It honestly brought back feelings I havent felt in a long time. I teared up a little in a good way. Thanks for making such a beautiful cover and truly what it feels like. Much love from Oakland Cali.

[@ericsparda4991]

Im so sorry you experienced that.

[@tsukkikei571]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@RogersBase]

Everything about this was superb. One of my followers linked me to this rendition on a live reaction stream and we all lost our minds at how incredible it was. You are all insanely talented and this was remarkably done! Kudos!

[@Iceboltdoom]

my man!

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Thanks so much, RogersBase, really appreciate that! We're glad to have you all here! 🙌

[@danielclifft9371]

Does anyone have a link to the reaction, I would love to see it.

[@yonavlad3723]

@@danielclifft9371 tell me if you find it

[@jimbob929]

@@Iceboltdoom The clips are down

[@ahrenwagner2993]

I'm really glad Adam made a video about you cause I've been listening to your channel non stop. Tank. Hot Dayumm.

[@alejandrojjimenezquintero2957]

For sure. Im so glad I was able to discover this channel, any idea where i could find more music like this?

[@Dotoku14]

Adam?

[@ahrenwagner2993]

@@Dotoku14 Adam Neely, he's another youtuber musician who made a video featuring these wickedly talented people. He's really cool, worth checking out.

[@waldotorres8600]

@@Dotoku14 And also Adam is the bassist in this show

[@midflight_art]

@@waldotorres8600 it makes me extremely happy to see _the_ Adam Neely play bass to a Persona song

[@pseudonymous9305]

That Sax part starting from 4:04 to the end really sounded like genuine distress and sorrow for the loss and grievance that Futaba experienced. You can feel the emotion being presented. And that's amazing

[@bloowhalesind]

Ok the rap was above and beyond but goddamn that was amazing

[@suddeninterest]

LYRICS (not entirely accurate but yeah) I was a kid - with no cares of what you went through during your bid and the books I know emotions spilled over the lid and I wish I could take back all of the things that I did all of the times that I grew tired of being inside all of the times I wanted more than what my mom could provide if it meant that all the guilt and the pain wouldn't be harvested that's why I took it back to the moment it all started then _asmmrclldthbrdfmyflf_ I understand you had to take a lot of time for yourself I promised I'd wait. Make an effort to end my issues knowin' that later on I'd get to spend time with you cause now the only flashbacks to my head are the men in suits yellin', "you're the reason she's dead!" and at the same time I'm countin' the days and I'm going to keep myself inside this room till I can join you! Away from everybody else, so I won't be the reason behind every single time they threw a fit and people might forget I exist but when it comes to their life, at least they can't say I ruined it. It's not that I'm not able to stay calm I just have nothing left from only wanting my mom and if I can't join you, would you still see me as a nuisance? Do I really have no room for improvement? As the both of us go where there's no ground beneath her does that mean I love no youths and death either? Is that how it's supposed to be whenever I arrive? And would it be the same if my mom was alive? After her work, all I know is nothing ever compares to the days when my mother was there It's all my fault I wish for the days that my mother was there

[@Itsumi456]

The bit you didn't get is "Then I'd stomach all the boredom I felt"

[@khryswilliams]

Ace job! I flubbed a little bit this performance, but the lyrics I wrote are actually a pinned comment in the studio session version we did a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHO7f3elrMSkmpo

[@liftedlegend710]

you forgot the weeewoooooompwomp

[@frinf1802]

Instead of “I love no youths and”, it’s “I have no use in”

[@DJLani]

This song is soooooooo good 😍 I love the rap bit and how it actually reflects Futabas story which felt so good knowing it after had playing the game And the sax after the last line of the rap was perfection 😫👌

[@Naev0w0]

Honestly to me that squeal (or whatever the technical term for it would be) after the last line of the rap conveyed a scream to me. It felt like a cry of anguish and mourning. Honestly, that bit is what did it for me.

[@flaro38]

This is art. You took a great track and added to it all the meaning and the story it had in the game, you condensed it in a great rap verse and an amazing sax solo. Shoji Meguro would be proud

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Thanks a lot! We sure hope so!

[@respectpig3874]

@@JMUSICEnsembleOfficialwhere did you do this performance?

[@cheri924]

@@respectpig3874 just a heads up it says in the title and description

[@danzai]

there are covers, and there is going above and beyond. This is that.

[@VGMCollective]

Always a pleasure playing with this amazing band 8)

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

💪💪💪

[@hopsterino]

The sax solo was honestly insane! Props to Patrick Bartley, his alto sax is amazing and the amount of control he has with his instrument, ah I can't even begin to understand how many hours he must have spent mastering it. I haven't played the game nor watched any content of it, but just the amount of feeling in the solo literally bring tears to my eyes, it really makes me want to play the game and experience Futaba's story myself. The part at 4:13 especially is just heart wrenching, it has so much emotion in it and the way the melody goes just makes it feel like Futaba still has hope, and that she shouldn't give up. Just the melody gives the feeling of determination somehow. Also props to the drummer, Norman Edwards! What a sick performance, from a drummer to another! Loved the fills, especially when the groove is so challenging to keep in time without rushing. Also great control on the sticks, never felt like the drums overpowered the other instruments, but they still stood out just right! Thanks to the J-Music Ensemble for bringing out this gem of a song even more!

[@rarihana555]

パレス攻略してた時は、ピラミッド攻略するのにピッタリな曲だなって思ってたけど、聞いてたら双葉の心の中のどうしようもない迷宮や心の叫びを表現されてたと確かに心で感じられる。

[@DeepFreeze172]

I found out a month ago that my Mom had committed suicide. I've never played Persona before, but, wow, this hit me hard.

[@gimmickmusic8827]

When that sax came in at 4:00 it sent chills down my spine. It reminds me of the sax that played during the “who done it” moment of Detective Conan. Bravo. P.S. Everyone in the ensemble (including Adam) were locked in so well.

[@15rgl]

The lyrics adds too much feeling to this already melancholical song, I fucking love it. It sounds just like what Futaba would think

[@sollyokasta5803]

3:13 the bassist be V I B I N G

[@luigiboyinblu]

This is why I love art. This is why I think videogames should be considered art. This is why I love this community. This is why I love Persona 5.

[@kami_beatz5795]

I'm not going to lie, at first I thought this was a random group who decided to play this at stage and didn't grab my attention at all, but oh boy how wrong I was, I can't tell how many time I got chills, coming down to my spine when he started rapping about futaba`s story and later when the vocalist said "the times my mother was there" and the saxophone solo started kicking in, I started jamming my head like It was the first song I've heard in years. I love this, it's amazing cover that words can't describe it, only putting this song on speakers and fall deep into to it (also i would love if this had an single release....thats how much i love this song❤)

[@CurseMarksasgay]

I think you meant Hoo boy

[@zachmcivor8153]

*rapping not raping

[@imjustryley2197]

Rapping. Not raping.

[@Sina-dv1eg]

"I got chills coming down my spine when he started raping" Yikes

[@jahcreator]

The sax was indeed raped

[@lightningkiki6090]

3:25 knowing Futaba from the game, that “keeping myself in this room until I can join you” was powerful, made me make a connection I never did about the character before. If you haven’t played the game I’ll explain the story behind the song, spoilers ahead(not major but not quite minor either) basically Futaba’s mother “committed suicide” (it was murder but she didn’t know) and after that she became chronically depressed and a shut in, never left her room, and experienced chronic hallucinations of her mother blaming her for the suicide, triggered by a fake suicide note and the police(or corrupt officials at least) both saying it’s her fault to cover up the murder. she deeply misses her, her mother was her world. she blames herself and as punishment she is trapped in a labyrinth inside her head(figuratively and literally), going back over the days her mother was there over and over again. That’s the story of this song.

[@hatulium]

I wanted this so much after seeing Adam Neely's video! Will you upload more songs from this show? Literally all of them were absolutely amazing!

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for updates :)

[@colinlabriegagne7094]

same here

[@annoyedspy2173]

J-MUSIC Ensemble im very relieved that you said that

[@10e999]

@@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial Same ! Hope to see more of this !

[@mehdi6695]

Khrys's Verse (as Futaba): I was a kid With no cares for what you went through during your bid In the books; I know emotions spilled over the lid And I wish I could take back all of the things that I did All of the times I grew tired of being inside All of the times I wanted more than what my mom could provide If it meant that all the guilt and the pain wouldn't be harvested I swear I'd take it back to whenever it all started, then I'd stomach all the boredom I felt And understand you had to take a lot of time for yourself I'd promise I'd wait...make an effort to end my issues Knowing that later on I'd get to spend time with you Cuz now the only flashback in my head Is the men in suits yelling "You're the reason she's dead" And at the same time, I'm counting the days that I'm going to Keep myself inside this room til I can join you Away from everybody else So I won't be the reason behind every single time they threw a fit And people might forget I exist, But when it comes to their life, at least they can't say I ruined it It's not that I'm not able to stay calm I just have nothing left from only wanting my mom And if I joined you, would you see me as a nuisance? Do I really have no room for improvement? If both of us go where there's no ground beneath her Does it mean that I'm no use in death either? Is that how it's supposed to be where ever I arrive? And would it be the same if my mom was alive After her work? All I know is nothing compares To the days when my mother was there It's all my fault... I miss the days when my mother was there

[@supershock5540]

This sounds good *Starts rapping* Oh no the FEELS

4:13 melody hit me hard ✨

[@danzai]

wow, the rap was so great. Not only fantastically executed, but creative and so authentic to the game. I'm not even usually a fan of rap, but that is truly next level stuff. I tip my hat to you

[@Rubengarzajr1]

Shout out to Adam Neely for showcasing y’all on his channel. Would not have been able to appreciate the music that y’all make otherwise.

[@bewear3445]

The sax crushed my shadow and gave me a change of heart.

[@lucidclocks3568]

Holy crap, is there anywhere I can purchase this? Like everyone else is saying, that sax solo after the rap was absolutely amazing. I can't remember the last time I've felt so emotionally charged from listening to music damnn.

[@FluffyMuffs]

IKR i would pay for their music

[@evakasai1164]

Use a music converter

[@themanthemyththelegend741]

Live music is always the best music :)

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

And this is why our band exists!

[@warpatato]

As long as the band playing doesn't suck xd

[@totty2765]

I could feel every bit of Patrick’s soul being poured into the wail after the rap. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything like it in my life.

[@xPancake]

You can hear the sax crying right after the rap.... so simple yet so incredibly emotional and full of pain.

[@alethephobe7586]

I heard the sax solo from this live performance on Adam's channel and I was just blown away, I wanted to see the full thing and now I finally found it and I'm so happy, thank you so much for being so great guys! The solo at 4:04 is pure bliss!!

[@hatulium]

For real!

[@thenumnums]

That sax hits so much harder because that drummer is on lock. Got me choked up. I am gagged.

[@dawormly]

Why is no one talking about the drummer's supreme chops. Damn that was tight

[@chaosthunder]

WHY AM I CRYING IN THE CLUB RIGHT NOW!? THIS IS BRILLIANT!!!

[@OmegaTurtle]

This is unreasonably good. Never knew I needed sax improv and lyrics for this song.

[@Jamesssssssssssssss]

I would listen to this more if it were not for the title. My mom is still around, but the knowledge that one day she won't be breaks me.

[@grantgarbour]

Him charging up that saaaxxx with the spirit water gaaaaahhhhhd damn

[@noodletribunal9793]

4:04 that's that make you turn your head, right there

[@SystemGlitch]

the drummer is vibing so hard

[@kennicore]

someone on my twitter feed posted a clip from this and it blew my mind, instantly subbed and cant wait to see more stuff from you guys!!!!!!

[@raexiu]

i used to listen to your cover album with my dad because we were both gaming and jazz fans… hearing this again after losing him hits so hard. all the pain and self blame I went through before healing. I miss you, dad.

[@RMahna94]

This video inspired me to learn the saxophone. I want to use it to express the emotion and passion I have within myself. Thank you.

[@itscake7992]

wooow im late but that rap made me cry so hard, those lyrics hit home when youve experienced grief first hand. seriously amazing

[@OpticShadow360]

I wish this was on ITunes so I could buy it and just have it on repeat all damn day

[@raexiu]

The way the guitar and sax went back and forth on the solo was so GORGEOUS

[@L0Ldude11]

I just got a call from the chief. He said this was it. Holy shit this is amazing and I'm kicking my ass over not being here live to see this

[@KaiweraGaming]

I find myself coming back to this cover more than the original version lately. The rap in the middle perfectly encapsulates Futaba's feelings and the saxophone solo after is heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you for making such a great cover!

[@michellerolik8893]

I cant beleive this magic has been up for a year and i only just now discovered it. I feel robbed 😂

[@imyarDaWizard]

Man fuck futaba, when I hear this song I think of me and MY mom, Everytime I have to take her the E.R I get worried about losing her. This rap plays through my head everyday, this song makes me want to do better for her before I end up losing her. This song brings me alittle piece in my caotic life, thank you.

[@northwestclasspnw7974]

I'm no longer able to listen to this song without hearing the rap and sax as well

[@OpticShadow360]

Bro this shit slaps so ducking hard. Super sand legend performance by the whole crew!!!!

[@tsumetaiii934]

Man, I really hope y'all recorded the entire Sakura Matsuri concert. I'm sure a lot of ppl who couldn't attend would want to see it.

[@saxophite1333]

I said this in Adam Neely’s video as well, but the power Patrick has in his solo is insane. The altissimo was extremely clear and powerful. And I know as a saxophonist that’s not easy to do. Props to you and your band. Keep up the amazing work.

[@sanityismadness]

It's been almost three years and God knows how many plays. I still can't listen to the sax solo immediately following the rap without crying a little.

[@Mohmega]

Man I love this, great work and absolutely astounding performance from the sax player!

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Thanks, man! Much appreciated 🙏

[@ffy_99]

I don't even know this song and yet somehow I found myself being so engrossed and emotional

[@adriankudsieh2408]

Sxrew the fact that this sing works perfectly with the theme and that it conveys the right emotions and tells the story well it's just a f*ckin banger

[@xeronic]

Sax man went hard on this song, and its fucking amazing.

[@SiegfriedSteppenwolf]

4min10 sax guy gave me that thrill !!! Perfect 🇨🇵

[@skitts6644]

Depression but it's stylish as fuck

[@zachfechtner4530]

Even just the joke at 2:41 shows how good the guy rapping is.

[@revedefleurs181]

Fuck. I’m isolated here in this home, mostly because if the real me was revealed to my mom she’d kick me out and disown me (not joking). For years I havent really felt that I loved my mom and to be honest I still don’t now. I’ve practically raised myself up with gadgets and the internet while my mom only really gave me food, a room and an unjustified amount of freedom, when my shit gets broken she replaces it, when I want something I get it in usually less than 6 months. I’m.....very fucking spoiled. For years I’ve told myself that I havent had any parents, I looked around my friends and their parents and saw their amazing/fucked up relationships and I just think to myself “I wonder what that’s like.” This song though, goddamn it. Just that raw emotion of the song made me feel my mom’s love again, even for just a bit and even for a little, I felt it. I may still not love her, I may still hate the kind of parent and person she is. But I’m sure as hell that I’m gonna cry when she passes away.

[@trevorfranks69]

How's it going now?

[@Aetohatir]

Was sent by V-Sauce of Music. Watched a few of your videos and I really enjoyed your performances. Checked if you are on Spotify, and you should really record another album. Looking forward to your future. Best wishes from Germany

[@luismontano8549]

Which video mentioned them?

[@Rik-B]

@@luismontano8549 This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXe7lKqsbr18icU

[@Mellowlo]

The fact they added a verse that lyrically encapsulates Futaba and her story perfectly just adds SO much to this performance.

[@CharlieHoliday369]

That is some real nice smooth Jazz sounding elevator music there !

[@MidnightStarz]

I’m only just finding this now and wow, what a masterpiece.

[@Pukelarker]

Please tell me that you have the rest of the set recorded.

[@ShermTank7272]

This is criminally underrated. Absolutely fantastic!!

[@PooCrizzap]

This song made me buy a PS4 and persona 5 lol

[@dailynonsense9360]

Good choice, my friend. I did the same thing for P5 Royal. Here’s to Futaba saying “senpai” in-game

[@alabaster3535]

Finished persona 5 recently and I instantly became a fanboy of the game. Can't wait for royal and scramble

[@marrowyoutube]

@@alabaster3535 just in case you haven't heard, atlus is doing what they do best and releasing scramble a year after it's release in japan

[@dotjj]

This cover is astounding, from the drums, to the bass, the synth on the keys being spot on to the original. And of course the rap into sax solo was brilliant. The way you guys managed to give the song so much more emotion than the original is amazing. I can't wait to see what else you guys cover next!

[@giuseppecicero2848]

Now THAT is powerful 4:01

[@romul7758]

Adam Neely? Love to see him, give a man more videgame gigs!

[@4THEJEDAH]

bruh the sax fr brought me to tears dude that shit was so powerful

[@diggenz]

Damn...I wish I was on that crowd. Sucks that we're probably never gonna be able to get you guys here in Portugal, but this made me feel like I was kinda there ^_^ Never stop with the P5 covers, please! 😀🎧❤️

[@GameTimeNLL]

Imagine the battle theme changing to 4:02 after futaba awakens her persona. The goosebumps youd get... Man

[@beelzebub33]

I cried in public transport. Fuck

[@Blairbutshescute]

I don't know why but I'm getting massive VA-11 HALL-A vibes??? Nice job, guys.

[@AdrienneMarshItuNyasu]

THIS.

[@MrJaapdeboer]

Man I don’t know the first thing about Persona, but music like this piece and Swear to My Bones makes me want to buy a PS4 and play this game hard. Hope it comes to Switch one day

[@alejandrohagad628]

You’re in luck Chief, it’s coming to the switch for real this October.

[@joja26]

This video was my introduction to the Persona 5 game & because of that this song will always be my favorite. When I first entered Futabas dungeon I just let the game run un the background just to keep listening to that song.

[@MadaxeMunkeee]

This is some of the most amazing saxophone that I’ve ever heard, just really amazing.

[@bellysaurus8554]

NEVER DELETE THIS VIDEO PLISSS

[@zanekun9992]

I kinda like this one more than the og tbh-

[@0-Kirby-0]

I really hope you're planning on uploading all the recordings from that gig. Absolutely amazing

[@_s_e_u_m_]

The world needs to see Adam playing Tank!

[@PurpleJester]

I can't stop getting goosebumps from this. This is a masterpiece and I truly think it's not just the best cover I've ever heard, but one of the best performances I've ever watched. I can't praise the band enough, thank you for blessing us with this heaven-sent tune.

[@Duffy_SSBM]

The rap had me in tears! Seriously amazing work. It's so cool to see how a video game character's story can be reinterpreted through music to be even more powerful.