TPR - Fragments of Memories: A Melancholy Tribute to Final Fantasy VIII (2013) Full Album

[@thedarkflowkiller]

My older bro passed away this year, when in 1999 we exchanged our N64 for our first PS with FF VIII, we had no idea this was going to define our lives as gamers for decades to come. This is the most important game of my life, and it was the same for him. I saw this video on his YT history from his computer, reminds me of him, of how we felt playing this, mostly him and me watching, remembering the music, the cursor noise in every menus....This will always be my go to game for all those reasons.

[@wompwomp9946]

I didn't have friends in high school, so these characters kinda served as my friends. I was happy when I beat the game, but really sad, too. Thanks for this awesome video!

[@ThexSleepingDragon]

if squall can do it, we can too duh :3

[@thehumanpractice2985]

It's kind of the same for life: You beat the "friendship" game at some points at friends go apart too. A lot of activities go away with that. Just how we used to run around Balamb Garden or those Blue Fields... Maybe the games we used to play, or whatever we did with our friends when we hanged around together. But what is often overseen in videogames is how the characters might reunite once more for another adventure. It just depends, things doesn't stay the same. Never.

[@samanthaj9286]

Same.

[@Camriel]

I will b ur friend

[@VinoRosallino]

ya this amazing,, there are my friend , i had so many bully in shcool .. i acant wait that sunday,, i meet my console just only sunday

[@albertocovenant6877]

I'm 37. 22 years have passed since playing this game, same gut wrenching tunes. Same emotions. Thank you Mr. Uematsu and thank you video person!

[@maneliaayesha365]

34 here🖐️ ff8 was my first ff series,i remember i watched my big brother play it and i was hooked so i tried to play it by myself,and everytime i got stuck he always guide me where to go bcs he already finished the game Love that memories ❤️

[@zinc_trioxide]

Greetings 2 years older person than me, looks like we had the same memories!

[@Meiki-x9n]

I'm 36 and this music brings back so many beautiful memories of childhood when everything was much easier and simpler. You just played and didn't have to worry or have to worry about anything. It's amazing what power music has. When I listen to these soundtracks, I get sad and happy at the same time. Happy to have had this beautiful time with a game that accompanies me to this day, even through the memorable soundtrack. Thank you then Mr. Uematsu that they made my childhood a great memory

[@garymcgovern1849]

❤

[@MrTbob418]

No other game like this one.. on an emotional level. The music is perfect.

[@snkhuong]

I personally believe this game is very underrated among the FFs. This game is very very special

[@vinzer72frie]

It got a lot of hate for the magic system but I love this game

[@Terminator1732]

They said my Sisters Son is special but the truth is that he is just stupid. Jokes aside ff8 is realy nice but as the little Jrpg progamer tgat i was skippt all of the tutorials because they were in the oder games not relevant. The taurus broters fuckt me up and after little grinding i could not defeat even one of them and i got fuckt up even harder ^^

[@morferismoinmunoneuropsico1777]

True

[@houseofFunky]

Best final fantasy

[@astrisperspecto4130]

@@vinzer72frie and the exploits as well as rather uncommon approach to the level system. Oh and that the story was less on the nose like FF7 and six where. Not yet as meta as FF9 but still.

[@jonathandanielquinto7308]

Oh men... the feels. FFVIII music is one of the best video game scores.

[@fuevue2913]

The best*

[@mukasi3334]

Fue Vue by far*

[@genecrazy]

Jonathan Daniel Quinto Yeah man.There is something about VIII that affects me emotionally.

[@mattk6719]

Because it was from an era when the story had to be told through the music, and they had one of the world's best composers to do the job.

[@maidros85]

I truly think so. It's just I'm afraid it's my bias talking. VIII was my first Final Fantasy, after all.

[@lancemurray43]

As an older gamer. I played this in my forties and it took me about a year to complete. It was a fantastic achievement for me. ( and sad that it ended but I was so pumped when I won.) I’m now 65 and still play games, but my fondest memories are of FF8, TR2 and Tenchu❤️❤️❤️

[@gonzaloricomolina5606]

Man, so long ago...nice memories.... really at that time i belive that i could live an adventure like that.... im not depressed, but everything turned out to be so different...

[@85sparrowhawk]

ya,...Someone once told me, life is as hard as we make it! hahah

[@kacawsapud5463]

i have the same feeling. but i still keep these memories in every detail of my lives , they help me to against the world.

[@ScotlandSlag]

Wow I feel the same as all of you.

[@m.c.miller]

You can live whatever life you're willing to fight for.

[@gutembergdealmeida3192]

But we can live these adventures still today =)

[@GodDidJesusInTheButt]

This particular one hits me hard. FFVIII is very special to me.

[@jordancech9918]

me as well, I can relate to the characters so well now, then when I was a kid. But even when I was playing back then the characters in this game were amazing.

[@sephy9867]

You know, as soon as I heard the Balamb Garden music start up, I smiled.. music from my favorite games from my childhood/teenage years always has an ability to make me smile & remember the countless hours I've spent playing

[@RenMi86]

I love listening to these while working on projects at work or school. Pop in my earphones, put this on, and write pages and pages of research papers-- that's been my life for the past year or so. Thanks for helping me get through it!

[@michaelgray8513]

This music is beautiful and Good for the Soul. It has helped me in studies as well. It's great that You can stick this on or the Full Final Fantasy 8 soundtrack and just study for hours as it gives You a chance to listen to all the wonderous music of this beautiful game.

[@IroquoisPliskin]

RenMi86 Good to hear that.

[@withouttherope1]

not afraid to say I almost teared up at the start of this, it's amazing, 11/10, beautiful, incredible, a true masterpiece, really well done

[@Chocomunchie]

Lord96 Why would anyone be afraid to say that they merely "teared up", and only "almost", at that? Would you feel less "manly" for being human? Music is made to evoke emotion in people, that is the very reason for its existence. Cry your eyes out.

[@withouttherope1]

Chocomunchie but society says real men don't cry.. no but actually I've hardly ever felt a real connection to a music piece like I have to this particular one. FF8 was my childhood memories-late nights staying up with my sis (Ellone jk) running around Balamb for days on end.. ahh anyway thanks for that, before I ramble on too much lol.

[@Chocomunchie]

Lord96 Yeah, it's quite unfortunate what society expects from us. I hope one of these days that universal standard dies off. But yeah, I share your sentiments, man. Final Fantasy VIII was a real feel-trip, and the music is beautiful. P.S. - Dat Ellone "sis" joke, tho.

[@PG1337ify]

Compression Of Time is magical!

[@pondrthis1]

Fisherman's Horizon is one of the best FF tracks, period. Damn yo.

[@vagaro3856]

nope, dance with the balamb fish is better

[@Choco-qm5jq]

@@vagaro3856 NO FISHER MAN IS BETTER

[@RichDolo]

30:50 your rendition of “Force your way” is tear inducingly amazing 🤩🥰🎹🎶🔥

[@Lukenix]

awesome idea to use the scenes from the game in the video to compliment all this great music, really gave me an awesome sense of nastalgia!!

[@viatoretvenus]

The gentlest most bittersweet "Don't Be Afraid" I have ever heard.

[@AmbientJoe]

I just love the music. Takes me back. 7 8 and 9 were my childhood. I now play this and this guys other covers to my daughter when settling her down to sleep. Thank you for that.

[@AmbientJoe]

5 years later and I'm still listening. I no longer play it to my children but I listened almost every night. See you in 5 years Joe. 😂

[@johnymcneal2411]

Thank you for the music TPR. Seriously has helped me during the tougher times in my life. Just wanted you to know that.

[@RichDolo]

I just found you guys and realized you guys can be so big- bigger than G&S but then I realized maybe your music isn’t just for anyone- but those that search or have found in times of need 💜 Im glad I found TPR!!! And now only my closest friends will know about you through my mouth. Thank you!!! I think this is my fave of your collections due to heavy nostalgic factors lol

[@swagen107]

these musics, have been haunting my soul for so long

[@Arkyfire]

Such an amazing album!! This game in my opinion has the best music of all the final fantasy games. :)

[@michaelgray8513]

Yeah this is truly beautiful. So mellow, cool,nice, mysterious and lovely. I love this. The music in this Game and this tribute are Godly. The music is Heavenly. A true work of art =-D

[@infography7832]

Beautiful medley. FF8 best PS1 game. Best music ever. So much memories. Perfect for relax and sleep.

[@taputapu2619]

This is absolutely lovely. It brings back pleasant memories from my childhood.

[@matt_glista]

Don't mind me, just nostalgically bawling. 🥹 Beautifully done.

[@CaroubeHap]

Compression of Time just gave me the creeps ... what a MASTERPIECE ! Congratulations for you work, probably the best way to pay tribute to this game.

[@Isaac_Garcia_Peveri]

Final Fantasy VIII was my first attempt to Final Fantasy... I loved it most than others chapters... I love FF VIII... I love Squall and Rinoa.

[@JHMBB2]

What a moving story and moving music to go with it. I'll never understand the lack of praise for this game.

[@DrJones69]

Balamb Garden gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@vixvix4958]

Theres nothing better to escaping reality then listening to these tunes while chilling alone....since a whole lot of us that played this will forever bind these fragments of love to ones soul and memory...

[@MrAlucard1313666]

all these years later and i still miss the story and characters so much

[@IroquoisPliskin]

Congratulations. You made my day, I needed to remember a little of my childhood. FFVIII is my favorite game. It is also helping me to work right now.

[@thomashed]

My favorite final fantasy game ever, this took me back to nostalgia.. and a little bit of tears. Thank you.

[@kyuriiriri]

the characters, the music, the gameplay, the background designs, the story... everything about this game makes me so emotional every time i remember those times where i used to play all day long

[@Maddy_plays1]

it just catched my breath hearing about Balamb garden's theme

[@Vallun]

dat scene where squall is giving rinoa a tour of balamb and hes explaining how the hot dog line works

[@zqa20]

12:50 - find your way. Such a beautiful tune :)

[@AlmeidaWaldr]

I've been listening to this for a while, and now I felt I needed to comment something. This is absolutely fantastic! And I can't believe how natural those arrangements feel. As a fan of the series, particularly from FF6 to FF10, I keep coming back to your music.

[@nomu1641]

it took me a while to realize these are not official recordings.. you're awesome!

[@andreluiz-zs6xb]

my childhood was happy. these memories bring me tranquility

[@Deadmeat4sure]

The ending gets me everytime. I applaud you for your musical talent TPR, really. I love it

[@verinenpihvi]

oh wow. compression of time sounds magnificently haunting. well done.

[@andrewbautista23]

this is the game that i've spend most hours with. i probably repeatedly finish it more than 20 times cos its so god damn great!!!

[@michaelgray8513]

Beautiful and mysterious,mellow an cool,This sound is amazing and Heavenly.

[@yes.ma_am]

I can't believe it's been 6 years. My son was just born when I played this music, it helped him fall asleep

[@JohnMorris-ob9rz]

Wow, I can only imagine how much work went into this! I love how your video lines up with the right scenes.

[@joshuaaurien3514]

FFVIII was probably the last truly great Final Fantasy game for me. I related with Squall a lot - I was about the same age as him in the game at the time and had similar social difficulties. What inspired me was that he was strong enough to rise above it all and become the hero he was destined to become. I'm still working on that last part. :-) And of course - masterful interpretations here. Easily some of the best I've heard on KZbin.

[@vesmolol9185]

Tell Me, A Sacrifice and Force Your Way my favorites from this album, but it's all pretty much perfect, thanks for making this amazing soundtrack even better :)

[@keiyuan]

feeling nostalgic . man, i wish i could go back to those time when i play ff8 on the ps1 during 2000.

[@timothyxxxpaul]

It makes me tear up listening to this. I can relate to squall for the most part. They dont make games like this anymore and its a damn shame

[@xemndrasle8076]

Timothy Paul No doubt. The music. The battles. The feels. Why did they ever drop the formula? People want to act like a turn based game can't be good in this day of age, but WTF! Final Fantasy stopped being a good game franchise AFTER they dropped their turn based combat system.

[@ryuail]

Xemn Drasle Bravely Default and FF10 HD sales showed SE the error of their ways. I'd hazard a guess that those sales figures might be what pushed the FF7 Remake to be greenlit.

[@jennyw152]

Timothy Paul

[@jennyw152]

jic

[@grosslarv]

I really hope your awesome work will be recognized by all during more and more years. So poetic covers you gave us.

[@a61763]

Absolutely in love with your "Don't Be Afraid" version !

[@mileab6725]

I used to wish I was a student at Balamb. Man, memories are bitter sweet

[@Meiki-x9n]

so true

[@sterlingveil]

I've never subscribed to a music channel before, but your music has been so incredibly relaxing I haven't listened to anything else in weeks and that deserves a sub at least. I'd give you more if I had it!

[@NikolitaNiko]

I'm a diehard FFVII fan, but out of all your Melancholy remix albums, I think this one is my favourite. :) You are incredibly talented TPR!

[@msadids]

its so fantastic, 5 stars like

[@msadids]

still fantastic

[@jayartist_]

and nowadays?

[@msadids]

@@jayartist_ of course ,same. i miss the good old times back before year 2000

[@jayartist_]

@@msadids know that feel, there is no day I don't feel nostalgic

[@msadids]

@@jayartist_ truely words

[@bundo-san]

24:25 "How you celebrate my ascension with such joy. Hailing the very one whom you have condemned for generations. Have you no shame? What happened to the evil, ruthless sorceress from your fantasies? The cold-blooded tyrant that slaughtered countless men and destroyed many nations? Where is she now? She stands before your very eyes to become your new ruler. HAHAHAHAHA!" - best presidential speech... ever.

[@mannyomega713]

i got introduced to final fantasy with this game. takes me back..and damn that omega weapon!!!!!

[@romeants8049]

It’s all incredible. Really incredible. But you did roses and wine…. Magnificently. I mean really really beautiful

[@JasonLuthor]

NO TPR. You captured my heart with the cutaways to the game. Aaagghh next paycheck I'm going to fully support you.

[@matteologerfo3517]

This version of "force your way" is impressively beautiful, and so are all the others! Thank you!

[@Marlonbr1]

Dang man. Way to go! Such Nostalgia. I could spend my entire day watching this.

[@jeannepainchaud1796]

I absolutely love your version of "A Sacrifice" :)

[@ElHinchaDelDRAGON]

Completely caught by surprise by some of these musics.... This version of "Force your way" sounds so beautiful. ....I'm in awe... O_O And "Compression Of Time" is also amazing. That music always had such a special melody. those notes can easily reach one's soul.

[@sohryu10]

i always listen before sleep..

[@Choco-qm5jq]

+ღ Hoàng Thắng ღ Or while studying late :)))

[@foxbear60]

+ღ Hoàng Thắng ღ TPR is my lullaby basically.

[@sohryu10]

+foxbear60 that a good ideas ^_^||

[@sohryu10]

+Thanh Hữu Hồ Trần ng vn với nhau mà a (=^.^=)

[@Ymodela]

Genial. so schön, so entspannend und voller Erinnerungen. Oscar goes to TPR!

[@Shartox]

Amazing.. simply amazing. All my first experience with this epic game came up.

[@FitzgeraldStanburyWeissV]

Oh man, this is really good! You guys from TPR did a wonderful job. And this is coming from a guy who has been listening to the soundtrack constantly for the last three years. Damn job of Fisherman's Horizon and Roses and Wine, by the way, my two favorite tunes.

[@13KuroNekoXIII]

omg... this is the best version ive heard of Fisherman's Horizon yet.. heck yeah/10 i love it

[@matt_glista]

FH is my fave FFVIII song, and the only one on this remarkable tribute album that disappointed me with some glaringly incorrect notes.

[@cookiewaa]

i know people love ff7 but for me this is the best one ive played. a bit too romantically focused but i guess that carries it alot too. those were the days..ff8, suikoden 1 and 2, castlevania sotn etc. how i miss my childhood. then even after a few years, when i would talk to a certain girl on the phone at midnight and at times, she would play 'the successor' for me using her piano. ugh.

[@BridgyP]

Found your videos recently. Perfect for accompanying revision. I think they're wonderful rearrangements with a really relaxing feel while keeping the emotional affinity of the original versions.

[@andresefirotxd]

magic...I love ur piano remakes, ff7,ff8 and ff9 love

[@havelard]

This Fisherman Horizon is sublime, thank you!

[@LinoaUltimecia-JetGirls]

C'est magnifique et agréable a écouter merci...

[@Mal-NoName]

This version of Love Grows blew my freaking mind. What a beautiful interpretation.

[@voyageruno8938]

I think that this one is the best TPR's production by now. The way it reflects the original game's spirit is just outstanding. Or maybe it is just me being captured by my FF8 nostalgia again ^^ It was my first rpg and one of the first games I was really sucked in, so I really can't help going back to it all the time ;) And yes, I know it is not the best in the series nor the most successful, but I like to judge a game more for the way it makes you feel than for its factual perfection.

[@JoshuaFagan]

We all have our favorite FF games, but can we all agree that 4 and 6-10 were all classics? I love all those games. They hold special places in my heart. FF8 is no exception.

[@Ilikecatsismychannelname]

Agreed. Though I still enjoy the original Final Fantasy even if the plot is as generic as it gets. It's still a fun game.

[@RekoStpaul]

why the hate for 5??? superior to 9 by far at the very least.

[@BrokerCast]

I don't think Final Fantasy 5 gets hate, I think a lot of people just didn't get the chance to play it. It's one of the forgotten Final Fantasy games. I'm in a similar boat as Highbrow, I've mainly played 4 and 6-9, (haven't had a chance to play 10 yet, only played an hour of it.) I really want to play Final Fantasy 5, I just haven't gotten around to it and it's easy to forget about it because no one talks about it. But from what I've heard it's a very under appreciated game.

[@RekoStpaul]

It was on sale app store for apple a few weeks ago

[@humble_roots]

To be honest, yea, I loved V but I didn't get too far in it. I have yet to play VI as well but I know it's good. They're probably all good. I definitely know VII-X are amazing though. VII came first then IX and X. Now I'm playing VIII and it's giving IX a good run for it's money. Final Fantasy is cool.

[@nekoeyes]

I love Final Fantasy VIII this is beautiful, thanks for posting them!

[@Zaikhkr]

I was waiting for this compilation! Thank you so much, So beautifull, and so much memories...

[@Baelzhibub]

What a beautiful album. Excellent as always, TPR. We love you!

[@RockerDanM]

Find Your Way is my favourite song from this game and you have captured it magnificently.

[@humble_roots]

I love what you did with the battle themes. I usually don't like the battle themes but these arrangements are so nice. Very well done!!

[@erreape9]

Oh man, finding you totally made my day. Thank you very much for this. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Thiddys]

Soothing and nostalgic, as was the whole game. Thanks for you work.

[@aaroncope6879]

Amazing. I get chills when I listen to your work. When I write, I listen, and so you inspire my stories and the characters within. Music, done right, is emotion laid to sound. You, sir, do music very very rightly indeed. Thank you.

[@browncoatkevin]

Simply exquisite. Each track done simply and beautifully, keeping the embedded emotion of the original.

[@DianaBelliniOficial]

my soul feels like home here

[@alexbrdt1818]

Fragments of Memories kills me every fucking time I hear it... So is the rest of the soundtrack, bring me so much feelings from my childhood... Fucking great job mate.

[@kalm1531]

Ow man, Thank you so much !! You do a great job ! You have the feeling for it !!

[@kalm1531]

It is simple and clear, This is how it should have been! Thank you for making your music and sharing your creativity!

[@rhinaris0]

gorgeous. blissful. serene. you are incredibly talented!

[@XIcorruptsocietyIX]

I have been waiting and now here it is

[@jahithber1430]

Simply beautiful

[@albanop.g.3162]

Recently i discovered your channel, and i have to say that you have done a very good work in general, i like it very much :)

[@ScotlandSlag]

Find your way is one of my all time favorite songs ever.

[@LynxKT]

My gosh thank you so much for doing this one!

[@Kopesy]

Find Your Way has always been one of my favourite tracks in the entire series. This mission was also one of my most favourite in FF8. The story was actually rather dark and morbid compared to the majority of the game. Don't forget.. "F..FLOAT!!!!".

[@rangerwickett]

I love your rendition of The Extreme, especially the bridge between the opening and the main body. Every cover follows the original, which has this very simplistic 7-note hammering, but you cut that out and focus on the rising-and-falling background theme, and you switch it up just a tad when you emphasize the minor key on one or two notes. I'm no musician, so I don't have the language to describe what I like about it, but I wish you'd find some other fan musicians and get someone to do a full orchestration with your version of the transition. Thanks for the music.

[@rhoo9460]

damn you! it really makes me cry when the love grows on..

[@SacrierProck]

Just discovered this video and your channel, the video almost made me cry, very good job, subscribed and I'll look more of your jobs!

[@jimmyatelunch]

Was waiting on this one for a while!