The Final Fantasy X Prog Rock Concept Album || 04 - Ultimate Journey

[@Marc_Papeghin]

01 - Steps of Fate : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHzPh394p798qZY 02 - The Endless Dream : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3eoZ2OgqbiHaNk 03 - Children of Yevon : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKW7anuViqtjd6s

[@leonardomoraes6213]

Man, this should be in concert around the world, this is probably the best prog rock collaborative work since "liquid tension experiment"...

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@maxblair3629]

I still keep coming back to this ❤

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !! ♥️🙏

[@waah919]

I am very mad that this has as few views as it does. Even if you're not a fan of the music (and I definitely am), the sheer craftsmanship of melody and video work is amazing. Amazing job to all involved.

[@Yorgivgm9618]

This whole album left me speechless, this is the quality that everyone in the VGM covering community needs to strive for. Its an absolute masterpiece. Honestly dude, you are pretty much just as big of an inspiration to me as Dream Theater is.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Many thanks for your kind words ! DT being my all-time favorite band your comment definitely means a lot to me 🙂

[@HalfDuck]

How am I only seeing this now, fantastic take on one of my top 10 games

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !!

[@vegangence7081]

This is what peak musical experience is

[@thequantumshadoweffect803]

Your Arrangements basically told the story through music

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Yes, that was the goal :)

[@thequantumshadoweffect803]

This one really had me pumped and then I started to tear up the right at the very end well done sir

[@egadbonilla]

This was incredible! I loved the prog and metal parts of the album, but what I didn't expect was how much the ending would make me cry. I have never even played FFX and felt so many emotions. This is truly a masterpiece of music arrangement. Thank you all very much for sharing your art with the world.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! This was quite a special project for me so your comment means a lot 🙏

[@cruzmontiel4377]

how could out of nowhere, this came out, AND BE SO F GOOD

[@TheNarukill]

One of the greatest loveletters to any video game I've ever seen. Mark, I'm so glad to have seen your post on Prog Snob, because, knowing YT's algorithm, I probably wouldn't have found this until a few years from now. Consider yourself a fan richer and holy fuck I can't wait to see what you have in store for the future.

[@missmizer]

Thank you so much for your amazing dedication to my little brother at the end. You guys are so amazing I honestly am shaking. I have no words. You completely immortalized this soundtrack for for us and I cant wait to show my entire family who also love this game. I'm forever grateful to you. Ah damn I can't stop crying.. that's how you know you did a damn good job.

[@jonathanfriend9147]

HOLY CRAP! Where have these videos and this channel been all of my life??? Marc, you are an INSANELY talented guy... The musicianship, technical skill on multiple instruments, and the production quality of the videos (not to mention the talent of your guest musicians) is just absolutely stunning. As an amateur orchestrator myself, I can't even begin to describe my admiration for you arranging skills and mastery over these instruments and colors. I hope I can keep listening to your music forever! Bravo!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you so much for your kind words Jonathan 🙂

[@kohlrabi4342]

This is IMPORTANT CONTENT and I wish I'd known about it sooner! ALGORITHM: POINT HERE PLEASE

[@purpleschala]

thank you once again for having me Marc! i remember seeing your FFVIII medley back when I was just starting my youtube channel and never thought I would one day get to play on one of your legendary medleys haha so thank you again. Also i love your shirt, i was just listening to that album again recently, I should have worn my Awake shirt for the video hahaha

[@bilson7523]

Love how this album closes out. FFX was the FF that got me into the series, was the first game I played that generated an emotional reaction out of me. Love how you captured it in these songs, really captured what made this soundtrack so memorable but reimagined in such a clever way. This was a great listen.

[@gideonzz]

I teared up in the end. Congratulations to all of you involved. And to you Marc, I said this before: We don't deserve you man, thank you so much!

[@LukeLynch12T19]

...This has been out for four years and it's based off my gateway game to Final Fantasy, AND IT'S ABSOLUTELY VILGEHK BRILLIANT WHY AM I ONLY JUST NOW FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS?

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Sadly the KZbin algorithm hasn't been very kind to this project...but I still hope that'll change in years to come and am very glad you found it !! FFX was a very special game for me too and so was this project :)

[@LukeLynch12T19]

@@Marc_Papeghin I'd ask for one about FF14, but let's be honest--not only could you make an entire career's worth of material regarding that game, ever since Shadowbringers that soundtrack has been pretty solidly prog rock in and of itself, lol.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

@@LukeLynch12T19 Yeah FF14 would be quite an undertaking indeed 😁When I started doing these my original goal was to make a giant medley for every FF from 1 till 10 ! It took me 11 years but so far I've managed to do 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 😃

[@patrickpierce7885]

Hi, Marc. Is there any chance you will ever do a FF medley for 12, 13, 15, or 16? I know they aren't Uematsu works, so that is why I ask. Also, which of these four ost are you favorite?

[@CBScares]

So good I had to listen to all 4 parts twice. Please continue to make awesome music like this! I would love to see you tackle Golden Sun or Legend of Heroes in a similar way!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@asdfhuk]

You might be tired of hearing praise for this by now, but if not... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful work

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@Cestariarts]

This is GOLD, MASTERPIECE, SO TOUCHING!! OMG!! 👏 👏 😢😭😭🙏 THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS

[@patrickprotzman2407]

An unparalleled accomplishment of musicianship, creativity, and collaboration. Thank you to everyone involved in this project- I can say truthfully that this 4 part epic is one of the best pieces of music I've heard in my life.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you so much Patrick !

[@MagicNateball]

I come back to this track in particular almost monthly. Your arrangement of Seymour's final battle theme around 10:30 might be the most amazing 60 seconds of prog metal that exists. I can't NOT bang my head to it. And the whole track goes so hard before and after that I just can't get enough. I hope the algorithm picks you up man cause you deserve it so much. Props and thank you again for these tracks.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! I remember having a blast arranging and performing that part 🤘 (and also headbanging while mixing it 😁)

[@Pradowpradow]

Cet album en 4 parties, mon dieu mais quel monument. J'ai du mal à lui trouver des défauts, j'ai même du mal à concevoir comment on aurait pu faire mieux. C'est un exemple de travail prog parfait sur tous les points de vue, je suis tellement impressionné

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Un grand merci à toi 🙏 J'ai passé 4 ans de ma vie sur cet album et me suis régalé à le concocter ! Vraiment ravi qu'il te plaise 🙂

[@RoPanuganti]

This is such an incredible tribute, and so proggy. I am honored to be a small part of the medley!!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks again man ! Love what you did on this piece 😎

[@patrickpierce7885]

This is your best, Marc. I used to listen to the other FF medleys and never gave this one a chance. Because it was different, I think. I'm so happy to have my mind changed. This is the acquired taste, the God tier, the understanding of the MP FF medley journey, and an excellent effort from all involved. Thanks for making these. I look forward to the next.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

@@patrickpierce7885 Many thanks Patrick 🙏 Very glad you enjoyed it !

[@PedroFox]

I love how you arrange things but also how you introduce original material in between. I think everyone can see this took an enormous effort to put together. What an ambitious project! Thank you Marc. What a talent and dedicated musician!

[@TheCreepypro]

this whole album is a masterpiece this finale was by far the best out of all the finales you have done for any of these games and the visuals for all these videos has been so good every bit as good as the music or singing this must have taken hundreds of hours to make and it shows with how impressive it is thank you for taking the time to make this as a long time fan of this game and its music I greatly appreciate it

[@LowestExpectations]

I've come back and listened to this so many times at this point. Gets me incredibly emotional every time. Thank you for this experience, Marc and everyone else who helped made this medley amazing.

[@WaterMusic34]

Well I made it through this masterpiece again. It's a culmination of Dream Theater and Uematsu inspiration that packs quite the emotional punch - highs, lows, and in between. This is beautiful and powerful, man. Never stop creating because it helps wash the dust of everyday life from people like me. Thank you.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot for all your comments and kind words ! Especially glad you're enjoying those FFX pieces since it was a very special project for me :)

[@WaterMusic34]

@@Marc_Papeghin Hey man, you're welcome! I like all of your Final Fantasy prog videos but something about this one stands out.

[@WaterMusic34]

Man, I've listened to this masterpiece several times today. I can't get enough of it. Thank you for the fantastic work, to all of you!

[@anne-gaellechauveau6287]

Wow !!! Des frissons, de l'émotion, du plaisir auditif!! MERCI!! Vous jouez super bien. Décidément, cette musique finale, même si ça fait 50 fois que je l'écoute, je pleure toujours autant... Merci pour les ressentis

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Merci beaucoup Anne-Gaëlle ! Ravi que ça te touche 😊

[@brittanysmith4071]

Um. hello? Why doesn't this have a million views? It's incredible!

[@ianr8218]

Absolutely incredible Marc, all four parts brought me back to the excitement and emotion of playing this game twenty years ago. That ending still resonates and draws on a ton of emotion. The mixture of rock and orchestration works marvelously. Keep up the great work as always!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Many thanks Ian 🙂

[@Hashel]

What a journey, what a roller-coaster of emotions, what a joy to listen to your work. Mark, and all our guests: fantastic work, congratulations! =) Keep on inspire us!

[@kingofthesharks]

My eyes exploded into saltwater at 21:03 I can't believe how much of a roller coaster this was. Finally got around to it now, was waiting for a chance to blast it loud and alone on a big screen. Thanks so much for doing one of these medleys for FFX, hope you've been staying safe and healthy this year!

[@AntonioCunningham]

My ears are so happy right now. I enjoyed all parts. Well done! (I just knew that battle theme was gonna be epic!)

[@DracoOmnia]

Jeez man, for the time and effort just to do the music, let alone the epic video editing... You do not get enough play for how awesome this is

[@KMA-Yuu]

I was playing this game last year and didn’t want to finish because the story was so sad...this definitely made me want to play it again!

[@JonnyMcPot]

Spoiler!!! The end will make you cry T____T This was indeed EPIC . Thank you. Much Love from Austria

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !! So glad you liked it :) Oh and one of the singers (Bernadette) is actually from Austria too ;)

[@JonnyMcPot]

@@Marc_Papeghin :D you're one of my favorit creators on YT and my favorit when it comes to music. Are there any plans that you release this on Spotify?

[@bramweinreder2346]

16:22 that Zanarkand theme hitting you right in the feels, out of nowhere. You don't get to do that to me :(

[@Cryshalo]

Top-notch cover of Suteki da ne, I love the performance, great vocals, and an amazing effort all around with this album.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@tehymc]

Marc, I’ve got no words. Thank all of you so much for your music. It was beautiful.

[@MagicNateball]

I straight up fucking cried from Sudeki Da Ne on. This is the most beautiful love letter to one of my favorite games and favorite soundtracks. You and the other musicians have created something amazing that I will cherish forever right along with the original. Thank you all so much for putting so much heart and soul into this.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Many thanks for your comments ! This was a very special project for me and I'm especially glad you were receptive to it :)

[@jamilp2869]

Still here. Just amazing, from beginning to end.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you 🙏

[@giapso33]

Hey Marc just wanted to say I love your music and videos. The highest compliment I can give them is to say I truly think this is art...amazing stuff. Hard to pick if I like the FFVIII Medley or this one more. Congratulations on this amazing work it's crazy to me this only has ~14,500 views right now. But hey one question, have you ever considered doing a Donkey Kong Country medley? There's a lot of iconic songs from those and I know you would do an amazing job interpreting them. Love your work - I've subscribed!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! Oh yeah the music for the Donkey Kong Country series is pretty amazing ! There are so many OSTs I'd like to do a medley for though ^^ But who knows, maybe one day 🙂

[@lbp_chessguy5640]

Dream Theater + FFX! What a dream come true!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks man ! That was indeed the idea behind this piece, what if DT were to compose an epic based on FFX ? Not saying that I'm as good as them by any means but I did my best to make it a cool prog epic :)

[@WaterMusic34]

Absolutely amazing work

[@rakino4418]

I can't believe this only has 8k views. KZbin algorithm do your thing!

[@patrickpierce7885]

What's interesting is how FFX ost offers itself to this type of experimental approach, and it feels natural. It could be because this ost had three different people composing it in the first place. Anyways, well done again. If it says Final Fantasy and Marc Papeghin together, then you can be sure it's excellent. Thanks for making this, to everyone involved

[@Marc_Papeghin]

@@patrickpierce7885 Thanks a lot 🙏 And yeah the fact that 3 different composers worked on it made it very eclectic and unique 🙂

[@rhaystrike]

Pero que manera de contar (o mejor dicho, cantar) una historia, sin duda uno de tus trabajos más grandes, excelente calidad, increíble cooperación con otros artistas, magnanimamente extraordinario y completo, felicitaciones, disfruté cada segundo ^^.

[@shachicoria3382]

Wow, amazing and beautiful. 壮大なスケールに脱帽👏

[@พอเถอะพอ-ษ8ง]

Masterpiece. Respect

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you very much !

[@keen96]

It's been about 2 years since I found this masterpiece of a tribute and the solo at 19:30 still hits me like a fucking truck. Indescribable.

[@SaturdaySavior87]

🤩 W O W ! ! Fantastic work and bravo! This is one of the best things I have heard in a while. 🕊

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot Lizz ! 🙂

[@WaterMusic34]

I have listened to this countless times. It's amazing, man. I can't express how moving it is. Thanks to all of you for all the hard work, it shows. You rock.

[@STARRYSKYproject]

Superbe ;) vous jouez tous miraculeusement bien

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanx !! ( c'est Taï qui parle ? Si oui je pense que t'as dû apprécier mon t-shirt 😁 )

[@STARRYSKYproject]

​@@Marc_Papeghin C'est mon préféré en plus :p je veux le même tshirt !

[@BL0315]

Amazing!! Now time to start from part one again :)

[@jamilp2869]

discooooooo!!!!!! 9:36

[@f.lombax5900]

I played your medley driving back home. It was like floating in memories, I was listening to Tidus story once again because of your music. Thank you, really. Much love from Italy.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Grazie per le parole gentili Francesco ! This was a very special project for me, really glad you like it :)

[@f.lombax5900]

@@Marc_Papeghin Are you ever going to put this medley on Amazon, like the FF8 one? In other words, is there a way to buy it? It deserves to be supported.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

@@f.lombax5900 I was planning on releasing it too but the problem is I used a LOT of themes in this whole project ( a lot more than in the FF8 Medley ) and when you do this especially on such long pieces of music, the copyright cost for the royalties is just insane...so I made the choice to give it for free (there's a download link available) and if anyone wants to support it there's a Paypal donation link as well !

[@xelumbra]

Well that was a wild roller coaster ride haha. As a huge fan of both prog and Final Fantasy I can't get enough of your medleys. Would have loved a bit more of Seymour's final battle theme and the Decisive Battle but yeah we can't have everything. Amazing work!

[@WarTubaFox]

WOW! Just finished all 4 of these. Absolutely glorious and fantastic! Great stuff!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !! :)

[@DragoniteSpam]

Yeah, I think I've found what I'm going to listen to on the drive to Magfest this year.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks man !! Glad you're enjoying it :) There's a good chance some of the musicians playing on my medleys will be at MAGFest btw ;)

[@vincentaubry3027]

Très belle idée de faire chanter l'hymne en plusieurs langues ! C'est superbe !

[@Dan1loBC]

What an incredible project! I felt so warming watching through all of it. I only wish Seymour Omnis had a bit more attention given to him, but that's alright, all the other infinite suprises made up for it ^^!!! Again, thank you guys so much!!

[@ProjectIdeal]

I almost cried with the ending, I am not really fan of FF10 but this journey has been a beautiful one!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

I'm very glad to know you were touched by it 🙏 This was a very special project I dedicated 4 years of my life to and comments like yours are always very much appreciated 🙂

[@SlyHikari03]

11:27 kinda reminded me of dream theater.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

DT definitely were one of my biggest influences for this piece :)

[@SlyHikari03]

@@Marc_Papeghin I’d love this track released separately. It’s really good.

[@brianthompson5161]

I love all of the your FF medleys but each one improves upon the last. What a musical journey, such great nostalgia, thank you for your work!

[@odulindahouse]

2:36 is maybe the best moment of this medley.. I can't stop listening to it.. Thanks to you, I start to play again at FFX :)

[@remem95]

Just what I needed after a way too long day of work. I must say a few of the stylistic choices are not my cup of tea, but that's just personal taste. The solos and jams were top notch like always. Loved the choir and the multilingual parts, the whole thing felt very multicultural in general. Also I that Cello (?) on "Fight with Seymour" , love it so much

[@oat643]

I know you deserve more subs. I wish you had more people getting to know what you guys are doing and what you guys are sharing with us. Keep on going with your great works. Thank you for making my days

[@WaterMusic34]

13:44 Portnoy'd What if at the end of this, Seymour walked up and said, "...Open your eyes, Tidus".

[@namitea420]

I only just discovered this but WOW this is amazing. Absolutely stellar work from everyone involved! Will definitely be listening to this album many more times :)

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Many thanks 🙂

[@b4thestormtheband291]

Freakin' amazing man. Made me cry once again. Well done for so much talents an passion !

[@simony5807]

Beautiful, I love every part of it.

[@meuboui]

Wow... je reste sans voix. Un voyage de couleurs, d'émotions, de nouvelles sensations et de nostalgie. Tu m'a fait redécouvrir l'un des meilleurs jeux de mon adolescence. Merci, de nous faire revivre notre jeunesse Marc ;) Merci d'avoir prolonger le rêve des priants pendant 45 minutes ! 45 minutes de pur bonheur ! Vraiment intense cet Epic ! J'en ai savouré chaque seconde ! (même si mon pref reste le VIII :p) J'adoré de A à Z ! Et j'en redemande hahaha ! Tes vidéos son addictives mec ! (Mention spéciale au passage sauce Dream Theater !!!! Qu'eeeest-ce que ça défonce !). (Mention spéciale _bis_ au début du générique de fin, qui m'a grave fait pensé à un générique Disney, je sais pas pourquoi d'ailleurs, mais c'était vraiment bon !). (Et mention spéciale _ter_ au montage vidéo !!! Toujours au top ! (J'ai vraiment adoré les reconstitutions 3D !!))

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Un grand merci à toi !! Super content que ça t'ait plu :) J'ai vraiment mis toutes mes tripes dans ce projet ^^

[@SealOfApproval82]

....ffffuuu#%$#^# OMG already with that intro, Marc you did great again!!!!

[@IsaacValdivia]

Your work is plain unbelievable, the quality of your content is on a different league, seriously...

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you very much !

[@Bramhallthefifth]

i have never heard a cello make a sound like that. woah

[@deuceyd8468]

Thanks for this, this is just beautiful!

[@garmdolf3413]

I am crying right now. Thank you.

[@selim6033]

Loved it, man! These songs are so prog and adventurous. I didn't play the game, but enjoyed too much the music ride. Gratulon!

[@selim6033]

It is the kind of prog that i love the most. Symphonic Prog. It's just like Transatlantic, 90s prog bands (like some brazilian bands) and classic bands from the 70s. But your style, using Prog Metal, is superb. I loved the other oriental languages used in it. Prog and Metal always need new influences and representations. Great!

[@raphaelle5172]

Incredible job thank you for doing this

[@sulthanyasykur9263]

Marc, you play with my heart(in a good way of course), i cant believe i drop a tear at the end T_T

[@Leonzannanera]

What a great journey

[@msadids]

so good covers , love your ff medleys

[@CoriolanBataille]

Amazing 🤩 you rock guys

[@claudiomaglia805]

Thank you Marc!

[@WaterMusic34]

Metropolis Pt. 3: The Fantasy and the Papeghin

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Hahaha ^^

[@WaterMusic34]

@@Marc_Papeghin Just saw Dream Theater live for the 2nd time. Felt compelled to let you know it was an amazing show, and now I'm pumped and feel like watching all of your FFX Medley series again. Thanks for putting so much effort into these videos. You and everyone involved are just fantastic, and this deserves way more views.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

@@WaterMusic34 Thanks a lot man ! Super glad you enjoyed it that much :) As for DT, I saw them live about 10 times and they'll always be my favorite band of all-time !

[@antoinemarqueze33]

Voilà un pèlerinage musical que je veux bien revivre sans fin 🙂

[@JorikBergman]

Amazing work!

[@austingrapes667]

I want to drop more love bombs bc this was amazing. Keep being AWESOME!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !!

[@yeptor]

genial

[@phoenix7289]

Yo where did drummer man get that Octavarium shirt around 1 minute in?!?!?!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

It's a rare t-shirt from Argentina ! You can find a similar one here : www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/The-theater-octavarium-by-RamonaJohnson/100035517.1YYVU

[@tommasoscalici]

Finished now to listen to all 4 parts... it's immense. Maybe even the word "medley" doesn't fit this thing, it's more like you made a complete concept album upon a game! (that I will eventually buy, eyes closed haha) So many different music genres and styles, addition of lyrics (in different languages) and the arrangement quality it's so over the top. What other can I say? Simply... ASTONISHING!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot man !! Yeah I do think of it as a concept album :)

[@cylux82]

Et j'ai encore failli pleurer sur cette fin T.T

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Je voulais que la fin soit chargée en émotions ^^

[@jamilp2869]

Fantastic

[@MaSSiOXLelouchX]

Perfect, i just want Xenoblade chronicle next

[@c.c.c.o.t.b.v.]

Beautiful as always Marc :')

[@lissacroft919]

Thank you for doing this. Devlin is/was my son :'(

[@midnightmayor5460]

Holy shit man this is epic. I felt that