Symphonic Fantasies - Final Fantasy medley part 1/2

[@cabbitsd]

I was there. I was there when the four warriors of light crossed the bridge to Corneria after defeating the evil Garland. I was there when Cloud and Barret fought their way into the Mako reactor. I was there when Sephiroth entered the very life force of the planet. I was there when Cecil rode the chocobo back from Mount Ordeals with Tellah, Palom and Porom in tow, after forever abandoning his dark sword outside the shrine at it's peak. I was there when Cyan, Sabin, and Shadow fled from Doma Castle through the Phantom Forest on the train to the afterlife. I was there when Bartz dueled courageously against the mighty yet eccentrically odd Gilgamesh at the Big Bridge. I was there through every moment of joy, grief, hope, despair, desperation, and determination against impossible odds that each song in this medley calls to mind. I could never expect another human being to understand the intensity of the thrill of adventure and the call to heroism that these songs bring to mind every single time I hear them, but I followed each of these heroes to their ultimate destinies, walked with them through their trials and hardships, endured their sorrows, learned their life lessons, celebrated their victories great and small, and saved their worlds armed only with a d-pad controller and their aid. I WAS THERE!

[@Orion26DML]

.... right on dude.

[@songbohrulezs]

I feel you bro. Only those whom have been through it will understand

[@UNOriginalDraw]

Oh mate, what a long comment only get 10 like, here take 1 of me mate

[@thebrownest]

Dude. That comment could possibly go down in history as one of the most articulate and inspiring message about a video game ever. You completely captured what it means to play these games in only 20 lines of text, and you have made me proud to say the same: I WAS THERE!

[@ux6853]

you're idiot

[@derricgreene]

I couldn't help but smile when the Chocobo music came on.

[@dalovin9287]

Perfectfully playful....my favorite part

[@peterq2427]

Halfway through those who fight I almost cried. It's unbelievable how much emotion nobuos masterpieces can evoke!

[@DaveDFFA]

nobuo uematsu is an all around genius, appreciate it for the music!

[@TheTruestZero]

In my mind: Don't Cry Don't Cry Don't Cry Don't Cry... Me: crying like a little baby with joy.

[@schwarzlowenalternative8342]

Zero The Bloodedge CORRECTION: Crying like a little baby moogle with joy, kupo.

[@SuperReisetasche]

I was there 15 years ago. Still crying when the choir starts to sing. 🤍🤍

[@Chanvgap]

Who remembers letting the game sit on START long enough to hear the whole song?

[@justint.7664]

oh god.....me.

[@BurgerParty]

me me!!! dissidia

[@inuous]

It played on loop plenty of times.

[@valerieannolivas4150]

James Hendrix me!

[@artsybyguy19]

Wow! The Phantom Forest piece really brought me chills... Especially with the choir addition... Uematsu-san is a genious...

[@kuni-d8r]

i have no words for how great this is !

[@jasonenmario1]

The most beautiful music ever made...

[@CesarZavaletaDgz]

love this... the choral arrange of the ffVII battle theme it's just incredible

[@KlonkaDonk]

that prelude was possibly the most chilled thing i have ever listened to

[@aselabk]

Reminds me of why my childhood was awesome

[@1wngdngl]

It's always fascinating seeing a choir part added for songs that didn't originally have them. I wonder what language that is >.>

[@darcevader7360]

The intro is one of the most beautiful pieces ever put to paper. An absolute masterpiece.........then people discover it is from a video game and dismiss it as drivel.

[@gregoryedwards3467]

No I agree. The intro has always been magical to me as a child. Seeing this come to life, especially with that choir is fucking EPIC!

[@rejecthomophobia]

The first twenty seconds could keep me happy forever.

[@celicaboy842]

at :20 I had goosebumps from my childhood flooding me

[@JackBigDanniels]

I know what you mean.. FFVI was an epic moment in my childhood.

[@gatoman46]

the prelude is just fantastic

[@aaaaz12345]

4:20: What's that? You were expecting One Winged Angel? NOPE. CHOCOBOS.

[@GmaFctr]

aaaaz12345 lmfao!!!!!

[@djnumonic]

i lol'd so hard at that part.

[@bhokx29]

Thats one winged chocobo

[@handsoaphandsoap]

420 indeed

[@liliscientia9948]

I was there in Cologne. Phenomenal acoustic in the Philharmonie!

[@pugpartyproductions9499]

Cool!

[@vulkanosaure]

hiiiii, i will see nobuo in paris this saturday, so thrilled !

[@naokinitta6140]

”歌声は最高の楽器”と恩師が常々言っていたけれど、プロローグから本当にそう感じられました。 そして、ゲーム音楽に留まらないこの曲たちを、こんなふうに編曲し演奏できることにもっと感銘を受けました。やっぱりすごいねオーケストラｗｗ

[@holamoco]

First that intro music just made me emotional, then the FF7 battle music was so damn powerful, beautiful and emotional! Listening to that song makes me remember the first time I used the Limit Break and I was like " shit what hell is this power?! Some kind of temporary super sayin?"

[@mbriones0000]

Tears my heart with such grace and rebuilds it with endless memories of good will. Love is Fantasy!

[@DPDPDPDP]

Can't wait for re-orchestrated soundtracks for FF VII Remake. MMMmmmm...

[@PluieMelodique]

Hi! I come from the future (2024), to tell you they will indeed be amazing, Remake's sequel "Rebirth" will have even better tracks. Believe me, you're not ready, for the sheer beauty....

[@sprinkles1014]

That harp at the very beginning gave me chills. I love it

[@rarailuvsu]

*Smiling like a hopeless person falling in love when watching this

[@rct2fanatic]

So many fond memories flood into my mind by hearing all these great classic FF songs. Love how they did it!

[@calvinli2106]

If I was singing in that choir, I'd sing the shit out of those songs! like...FUCK YEAHHH!!!!!

[@Deckaio]

Wie konnte ich das nur versäumen?... gleich vor der Haustür ... und ich erfahre es erst am Tag danach davon..... Auf jedenfall, danke fürs Hochladen!

[@sonofshinobione]

I always wonder if the people singing knew the songs from before, or if they just wonder "what the fuck am i singing?" ?

[@RondallaScores]

Doesn't matter when you know how much you'll get paid haha

[@LKJ5BrianBreitenbach]

Wow... This is just.... There's no ever words to describe how beautiful this song is... Love the Final Fantasy Saga and this melody... is beyond amazing

[@rhduke]

I would love to replay FF7 with this version of Those who fight ^^

[@Fenrir2901]

Totally agree dude, that was sooooo awesome

[@darcevader7360]

That is because there are no words to describe how incredible this is!!!

[@RebeccaETripp]

The Phantom Forest from FF6!! :O

[@derricgreene]

Wanna ride a train?

[@Luqman899]

Derric Greene shadow was such a badass...

[@juanblopie]

RebeccaETripp you all three have just win a place in my new world

[@aaron1983]

It was wonderful wasn't it. that feeling. my childhood. wonderful memories the music was full of emotion, I didn't mind the graphics it actually helped since I filled in the gaps... wow. best game I ever played.

[@MrSephihroth]

The intro makes me wonder about the 'magic' in the world, beautiful nature, and whats beyond the stars. So amazing.

[@tonyt0ny]

The women singing are like "i still cant believe my son is playing this stoopid game all day"

[@nerdygeek2012]

I got goosebumps. The prelude part is like a mix of Final Fantasy IV, VI and XII preludes - getting their strong points all together in one rendition. Wow.

[@Vendettavic]

Clapclapclapclapclap hands blooding*

[@felix52282]

i grew up on ff in 1989 and in the yrs of playing i always loved the music. seeing this orchestrated my be the greatest thing I've ever seen. i remember trying to talk to kids at school about ff and of course no one else cared for it but it really made my childhood great!

[@jordanhirsch6484]

The woman playing the harp in the opening looks like an absolute babe .

[@SuntopKinseeker]

This guy is and will always be a legendary composer of our time. This man has made all the Final Fantasy games so much fun to play. A story can only do so much, with music that is so beautiful and captures the feeling of the game throughout. Battles, dreadful/boss battles, ultimate/final boss battles, overworld, underworld, characters (both sides), area music, sad/loss, town, castle, bridge (FFV), 2 worlds, (V and VI), the ever staple CHOCOBO!, symphonic OWA, Kefka, and ENDING (IV V VI)*more*

[@チャンネルたっく-y8d]

日本の国歌

[@ケイ-l7f]

いいですね✨海外の公演なのかな？聴きに行きたいなぁ

[@SuntopKinseeker]

* continued* music combined with images or what you are doing in the game is utterly astounding! This man not only did this for the games themselves. But to perform like this, and with his group The Black Mages, just shows his soul and passion for his creation. I love all the music in the games. I replay the games all the time because of this. May this man continue for a long time to bring us music. Arigato Uematsu-san.

[@applekaw]

up til 5am watching all these. not a single regret

[@Krust23]

The Mystic Forest was so beautiful at the end. I'm so glad I listened to this whole thing.

[@schmidty2007]

Nobuo Uematsu is amazing! It's so incredible how he is able to create such passion and emotion in his music. When I hear music form the FF series I can't help but be transported back to when I first played some of these games, and the feeling is awesome!

[@kakarotoLIFE]

exelente melodia...musica para mis oidos... Final fantasy por vida

[@cabbitsd]

The world needs, must have, cries out in anguish for, is dying without... more music like this.

[@AMcreations31third]

Words cant describe how amazing this is. This is something I will definitely have to see in person before I leave this earth

[@maricalistaro676]

These arrangements are absolutely beautiful.

[@schwangthang]

For me story line and music go hand in hand, just because the music helps convey a lot of emotion.

[@Aikkiang]

Final Fantasy VII Battle Theme was true epic with the choir. I was there and I couldn't believe my ears. It was truely amazing.

[@ぐぐりぐぐる]

I don't speak other languages well, but share the same memory of playing this game with many people. feel something funny but very happy. .

[@sharuko24]

Man, I want to attend an tribute to Nobuo Uematsu so much. Hes one of the main reason why I love classically played musics : 3

[@Trancelistic]

After years this (these) melodie(s) still give me an epic feeling. It stays awsome.

[@S0ul01]

Easily one of the best evenings of my life! I would give an arm and a leg to see this once more

[@digitalruse]

The Chocobo interruptions to both One-Winged Angel and the Theme were brilliant arrangement choices. Well played.

[@jessicanegrete6273]

Oh...got goosebumps soon as it started...I cant name the memories that flood back

[@gorkymalorki]

Arnie Roth is a fantastic conductor, I had the opportunity to see him perform a Final Fantasy concert in St. Louis, he played some really great medleys. It was also a great bonus that Mr. Uematsu played Dark World with Mr. Roth.

[@SephirothWaifu]

Dido here! My heart went to the feeling of joy and adenture when playing these games! Still and always in love with them and Uematsu-sama's amazing compositions!!! *.* Still have my games and soundtracks!

[@Bobdibob]

Just got back from watching the London Symphony Orchestra perform music from FF VI, VII & X. So beautiful.

[@1wingedauron]

Most epic arragement of Those Who Fight I've ever heard. The choir adds so much depth to it.

[@TheOGNehogo]

Listened for about 2 min and was already in love with this, SIMPLY AMAZING!!!

[@Sw0nk0]

I was supposed to watch the highlights from yesterdays NBA games and ended up watching this instead.. Im NOT disappointed, i love my old childhood memories from FF!

[@meixizou86]

Thank you God you let Nobuo Uematsu born to this world...

[@maximvazhov6904]

Dayum, we had a symphonic concert with Kenichi Shimura as a conductor. He along with his crew performed the 2-hour medley that represented the whole plot of the game. That was really hype. I just wanted to thank god for gifting me with this performance

[@Nevaeh225]

Brings back so many memories.

[@realpeps007]

Cette composition est sublime et tellement bien interprétée !! Ça rend tout chose !!

[@RyuTamasaki]

I just returned from Symphonic Fantasies and it was awesome! Thanks alot for uploading it so fast! ^^

[@BlueFrost01]

That chocobo theme busted in that about four times but it's so far still the best medley i've ever heard

[@psgman41]

The music made for the final fantasy is simply the best music ever. Even better than any music from movies or musicals or w/e.

[@UltimaEdge]

wow..... im speechless.... Prelude was just heaven-like

[@うぃー-w5p]

なんて綺麗な旋律なんでせうか・・・。

[@NightDemon15]

I got shivers down my spine when the battle music kicked in.

[@Saskidan]

This is done so well, man when that battle theme kicked in gave me goosebumps

[@yoimati]

Each Final Fantasy has its own special charm to me. I've played 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10,(10-2) and 2(halfway).

[@mustangboy96]

wish something cool like this would come to the states,man id give my arm and a leg to see this live.

[@Siriusmoonpuppy]

Oh damn..I would have such a geekgasm if I went to one of these shows...It's friggn awesome.

[@happyricepaddle]

I was making really weird noises when Chocobo theme interrupted One Winged Angel. Then I was about to cry. Now my heart's pumping and I'm still making weird noises. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS.

[@MocchaKupo]

wow its really amazing how just a performance can convey so many different feelings at once... the beginning sounds like ur walking in some kind of white place... and some how different things began to come up (like the harp starts to play and then other instruments began to play..) and then when the chorus began's u c a bright but beautiful light.. O.o

[@MorpheusVGX]

This gives me the chills.... It is SO GREAT

[@TheAllTradesRobert]

I can't limit my admiration of Nobuo Uematsu to just Final Fantasy, I do love his work in lost odyssey as well. Pretty much everything he composes is some good stuff.

[@Dante-ot6ie]

Even if you havent played all the final fantasy games, all these songs are epic, wow!

[@geyonsis23]

final fantasy performances always start with the epic prelude :)

[@palmesanito]

Music of my life

[@maiyu0]

Der Chor während des Those who fight ist atemberaubend. Wunderbare Interpretation!

[@masxutesno]

tears falls from my face this is amazing

[@LoloBear7]

FFVII was particularly memorable for it's soundtrack and the breakthrough into 3D from the usual 2D FF games. The production put into FFVII was amazing and it showed! Sure, it may have been my first real exposure into the FF world, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. I am currently getting into the previous FF games on my iphone. I certainly see the praise they also deserve. But that nostalgia in my heart will always go to FFVII. Chrono Trigger is also a big fave of mine.

[@DarkKash]

Seriously... F***KING AMAZING!!! HUGE BIG UPS to uploader and the whole group!! :D

[@tommydelloge2704]

OMG, my heart is broken now :') Wonderful, magic :)

[@Xtaticproduction]

lol, I actually fell three tears from this. amazed. memories. Hail Nobuo

[@DanteTelevision]

After listening to this and re-living my childhood with nostalgia, I feel to make a remix of one of Nobuo Uematsu's great creations...Trick is, I can't decide on which one :(

[@Fisshi_Cat]

What about?.... Every single one man!!!

[@FreakoManiacXD]

It is so lovely and awesome, was what came up my mind after i thought if the musicians have ever played the game before, but that does not matter because it still sounds awesome.

[@iday41]

I'm Freaking out at the amazing music of all final fantasy childhood memories. I WANT TO SEE THIS MYSELF LIVE! The boss theme and battle theme through headphones gives me an EARGASM >//o\\< NOBUO UEMATSU!!

[@hassergam]

God, just hearing the Prelude is simply amazing

[@LARRYLONGSTRETH]

This. is. AMAZING. Thanks for the childhood revisit.

[@Armistice0]

Shit's powerful, very moving. I don't know if anyone can stop the tremendous force that is the Symphonic Fantasies Orchestra.

[@SideralStar]

I have never seen that! A music of video games which reproduces in orchestra! It is incredible! It is a revolution! Final Fantasy reached summits and I think that that is going to last even a lot of time, but I hope for it! I am sorry for the spelling I am French

[@kenseitakesi4521]

this was most awesome think i have ever seen in my life!