Melodies of Life | English | Final Fantasy IX

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This is my version of a Final Fantasy IX (9) music video (AMV/GMV), using select cutscenes from the game, featuring its theme song Melodies of Life (English), sung by Emiko Shiratori.
♫ Lyrics available via Subtitles/Closed Captions [CC] and Transcript.
Thanks for watching!^^
In my dearest memories
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Zidane Tribal
"Princess" Garnet Til Alexandros XVII / Dagger
Adelbert Steiner
"Queen" Brahne
Vivi Ornitier
Black Waltz
Freya Crescent
Eiko Carol
Beatrix
Quina Quen
Amarant Coral
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MELODIES OF LIFE
Performed by: Emiko Shiratori
Composed by: Nobuo Uematsu
Lyrics by: Alexander O. Smith (English), Hiroyuki Ito/Shiomi (Japanese)
Arranged by: Shirō Hamaguchi
Released by: King Records (2000)
FINAL FANTASY IX
© 2000 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
All Rights Reserved.
CHARACTER DESIGN: Yoshitaka Amano, Toshiyuki Itahana
FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd.

[@GinFreecs]

FF7 is gonna have a remake. I wish FF9 would have too. T_T

[@13AxelRoxas]

+Gin Freecs I don't I wouldn't want them to add Voice actors this game is perfect the way it is now.

[@buzzlightyearandco]

+Gin Freecs Nah I don't think FF9 is a game that should be remade even though I liked it nearly as much as FF7. It feels right the way it is.

[@anieranaivil5630]

I'd be glad if FF8 and FF9 could have a remake....

[@uzum4k1]

At least we'll have a remaster XD FF6, 7, 8, 9

[@The_gaming_archaeologist]

+Fabio Yuiti Senoo true, but also considering Square Enix's recent obsession with slicing up games into smaller parts to sell off, the same would happen to 9 if it were to be remastered in the same fashion. I can see it now. First episode ends when you escape the Black Waltz on the airship, next episode in 4 months!

[@rightwing707]

The best non-violent way to make a grown man cry.

[@seanp8220]

Probably weren't a grown man when it came out tho eh lol

[@seanp8220]

Congrats on being a final fantasy fan non leftist lol

[@urekmazino5125]

i shed a few tears after almost 2 decades of not seeing this. I hope youre all still around when ff9 renake arrives. 4 cds.. so 4 parts?? im down with it lol

[@opus5770]

this is pretty violent the way it nuked my heart

[@TheFallenJ]

Back when the story was the most crucial thing to get right in RPG's. :(

[@LordPegasusBudda]

howdareyou66 fucked up or not, it is still a story of love and even though I find it hard to admit it, it makes me happy when I here stories like the one this song is about

[@TheFallenJ]

When you still remember the story line and the name of each character after 12 years. The story is done right ( or incredibly wrong lol ).

[@tigerbang3450]

I think more than anything, it wasn't so much that the stories were well written, it was that the characters were developed well. Each character had a story that you would find yourself genuinely interested with. They were memorable and you grow to care for them, unlike the flat prototypical JRPG characters as of late.

[@mimsydreams]

howdareyou66 What final fantasy story isn't a clusterfuck? They all become ridiculously complicated and confusing towards the middle of the game and by the end, you're not totally sure what happened except that you saved the world from some bad guy with a rag-tag group of misfit friends. I agree with ***** that the reason FFs work is because (usually) the characters are so unique and have very engaging backstories that you really start to care for them. It doesn't matter if they are fighting some super complicated bad guy in some incomprehensible plot, as long as you get to keep moving forward in the story with your favorite people. Something that the more recent FFs seem to have lost.

[@VeritasorDeath]

you can say that again

[@15incher]

Yesterday, a good old friend of mine died due to this freaking virus. This was his favourite game. An adult busy grown man was touched deeply in his heart by this amazing game. His nickname was Amarant and we perfectly know why. We both had amazing times playing this game and god he got obsessed with it. He said: "This game is too much for a PS1 game" and he was right. This is not a game but a fantasy come true. R.I.P, old friend. Hope you're fine and happy being part of the Tantalus crew! We're gonna miss you...

[@15incher]

@Zayplayz Thanks, man

[@bernardobruijn8952]

My condolences, I know how you feel

[@Nino-wb7ps]

I'm sorry for your loss , sir, I don't know else what to say..... but FFIX is a beautiful game, and I agree with what u said, it was a Fantasy come true.. I played this game after my sister -in law recovered from the virus, until now she's still recovering

[@leasingtie1864]

Sorry for your loss man.

[@JoaoLuizMUchoa]

After so many games in the final fantasy franchise, I'm playing this one, and I can say ... it's the best. My condolences to your friend and I will finish this game in honor of him. We are all need this kind of fantasy after all... Cheers from Brazil :)

[@onlyforrent]

And still, here I am, after 20 years I'm now 35 and still crying at the end. This was not only a game but an experience.

[@juliuspalacios7182]

Me too 31 now my fave FF❤❤❤

[@R4L14N]

31 here, its normal :)

[@CrystalTigerclaw]

25 and it’s still my all time favorite game of all time.

[@adrianocollinzo5712]

31 and right here with you guys. Time waits for no man.

[@malagenteceocifa]

32 next week. i saw the advertising of this game on TV when i was in 5th grad ... love at first sight

[@alaa1984spain]

2019, 35 years old, married and still cry when I hear this song. My wife’s fav song.

[@gkagara]

Good for you I miss the whole thing one of my regret..... being toddler when ps1 so popular....

[@brandonlopez9129]

Awwww that is so sweet... *tears* Your wife must be lovely You just made my day cheers!

[@jimmytran5328]

That’s called midlife crisis. The nostalgia is making you cry.

[@mohammedhilal7504]

Awesome

[@cinziamintoff1985]

Same. I'm 34 and played it when I was 17. Still bring back tears. These good old RPG's never die! I Love this song, and even 'Eyes on me' of FF8.

[@sendylie1774]

Garnet: How did you survive...? Zidane: I didn't have a choice. I had to live. I wanted to come home to you. So... I sang your song. Garnet: Our song. *video plays*

[@brenesmasterv1262]

:'D*

[@fandias7]

Good one

[@mahimano03]

[@Kaircic]

Sendy Lie I love you

[@sendylie1774]

Egil Yaldaboth Lol

[@WitnessToDawn]

Back when video games were true ART. Those of us born in the 80's and early 90's are so lucky to have grown up with games like this. It gives me chills when i go back and explore the music of my favorite games. Chrono Cross/Trigger FF VII, VIII, IX, X etc.

[@lilligant4368]

Honestly Zidane and Garnet is one of the best developed love stories I’ve ever seen in any sort of game or book. They compliment each other very well and had amazing chemistry. This game as a whole was just amazing. Bless FFIX

[@taroupriapus5202]

yuna and tidus is the best for me followed closely by garnet and zidane. loved both games deeply

[@tatltael2266]

I'm replaying it for the first time since I was a kid. I couldn't agree more.

[@juliuspalacios7182]

True❤❤

[@I-am-U]

Dart and Shana is the best 😁✌️

[@nicolascaldasabreu258]

I love locke & celes from ffVI ( they're not exactly a couple but still ) , but zidane & garnet made me cry when i finished ffIX and saw zidane appears in the middle of the stage .

[@GGXar]

It's not just a game. It's art

[@akiinmoonlight79]

this is the highest form of art possible ♥️

[@alpitotdevha6637]

*masterpiece

[@goddessgauntlet3188]

when you realized all the rpgs with best storyline are from ps 1 :)

[@jahiishola4214]

@@goddessgauntlet3188 kingdom hearts was on the ps2

[@leserbeacerbe6910]

Nobuo uematsu is a genius

[@joshuajose1761]

I think Final Fantasy IX defines what the "Final Fantasy" is all about.

[@optimysticquest]

How so?

[@raelfernandez2690]

If the real logic dictates, you are wrong. The real Final Fantasy shouldve ended at Final Fantasy I.

[@cangri1788]

That's what Sakaguchi said after this game came out.

[@BoydTheMilkmanX]

@Andy Rushmadhy How? When it came out most ff players hate it. I fail to see how the most divisive game in the franchise is what the series is about.

[@stopler]

@@BoydTheMilkmanX Because FF9 is returned back to the roots of what FF was made for. Unlike 7 and 8 that completely strayed from its FF roots. Which fans are you referring to? Definitely sure that's not the majority, that also same goes for the fans that hated FF8 too.

[@Future_Doggo]

I just realized something. ViVi's biggest fear was his mortality, and despite this he: -helped save Garnet from the Evil Forest. -helped Freya defend her homeland. -helped everyone stop the flow of mist. -saved humanity by taking down Kuja at the end. -fought the literal personification of his fear, and won. Absolute king.

[@adamreid116]

All hail the King

[@Marleyjr00X]

Vivi gang!! He'll always be welcome in the Hufflepuff house.

[@IchigoMadara1]

Vivi's biggest ever fear was being so coward to let Kuja make other living beings suffer for slavery and imposed violence. He likely sacrificed himself knowing it by stopping mist flow.

[@final909]

The real reason why Vivi is the best character of all FF series.

[@BigBoy257]

He lived a full life

[@Jungletraveler00_12]

7,8,9 and 10. The very best of the Final Fantasy series. There will never be anything like these four games.

[@ashketchum1377]

I wish final fantasy games were still like this... I'm over the graphics thing I just want great gameplay and story like these classics.

[@johnyentes6643]

***** I completely agree. RPG's have completely fallen on their face these days. I have been looking for a good one for such a long time, and after going back and playing the classics, it makes me truly appreciate how great they are.

[@Noviceguitardude]

You could not have uttered a truer statement my friend.

[@Tommymkll]

So well said, it's a shame it went so downhill after X, but it makes us appreciate these games so much more

[@matthewschneider123]

John Yentes Try Dragon Quest VII, a very fun RPS with similar graphics and a wonderful storyline. Similar combat system too, but its HARD!

[@matthewschneider123]

John Yentes Sorry, Dragon Quest VIII, FYI It's rated the #4 best game of all time.

[@sockknight3927]

*"I* *always* *talked* *about* *you,* *Zidane.* *How* *you* *were* *a* *very* *special* *person* *to* *us,* *because* *you* *taught* *us* *all* *how* *important* *life* *is."* *"You* *taught* *me* *that* *life* *doesn't* *last* *forever.* *That's* *why* *we* *have* *to* *help* *each* *other* *and* *live* *life* *to* *the* *fullest."* *"Even* *if* *you* *say* *goodbye,* *you'll* *always* *be* *in* *our* *hearts.* *So,* *I* *know* *we're* *not* *alone* *anymore."* *"Why* *I* *was* *born...* *How* *I* *wanted* *to* *live...* *Thanks* *for* *giving* *me* *time* *to* *think."* *"To* *keep* *doing* *what* *you* *set* *your* *heart* *on...* *It's* *a* *very* *hard* *thing* *to* *do.* *We* *were* *all* *so* *courageous..."* *"What* *to* *do* *when* *I* *felt* *lonely...* *That* *was* *the* *only* *thing* *you* *couldn't* *teach* *me.* *But* *we* *need* *to* *figure* *out* *the* *answer* *for* *ourselves..."* *"I'm* *so* *happy* *I* *met* *everyone...* *I* *wish* *we* *could've* *gone* *on* *more* *adventures.* *But* *I* *guess* *we* *all* *have* *to* *say* *goodbye* *someday."* *"Everyone...* *Thank* *you.* *Farewell."* *"My* *memories* *will* *be* *part* *of* *the* *sky..."* Vivi is without a doubt the best FF character in the entire series. No doubts, that's a fact.

[@Aahlex]

thanks for these quotes

[@puff6923]

vivi is my favorite ff character

[@Zephhi]

Holy shit I'm dumb I never realized that it's Vivi who said that WTF im crying dude

[@dirtybirdperson4020]

@@Zephhi 20 years later and I'm only just now realizing vivi died 😢

[@Zephhi]

@@dirtybirdperson4020 I realized Vivi died but I skipped over the part where it says the person was talking in third person to Zidane, so I thought Zidane was saying that the entire time.

[@Introboy13]

Whenever I hear this song playing, I always miss my brother who died last 2014 due to lung cancer at the age of 26. We used to play this game over and over again when we're still young. I will always miss you my beloved brother, til' we meet each other again... #Fantasy4Ever

[@Rajivrocks-Ltd.]

:'( Sorry to hear that man, Keep those memories alive in your heart

[@Introboy13]

@@Rajivrocks-Ltd. Always will... Thank you!

[@Hannah11235]

Sorry for your loss. May God bless and keel you

[@acekingsuitedak2777]

2023. 37 years old. This song makes me cry the greatest tears of joy, nostalgia, sadness. It's beautiful. What a game

[@Zelink108]

IX has a lot of issues that need to be fixed in a Remake, especially the poorly done love story and Garnet’s stupidity.

[@makokx7063]

36. FFX + KH1 for me.

[@Zelink108]

@@makokx7063 Both those games are way better than the mediocre IX.

[@briansilva4165]

The character design are too childish in this one. Looks like a game for an 8 yr old. It goes 7rebirth/remake, 7 original, X, and 8. The rest suck

[@joseruo89]

I finished this game on November 2000! minutes ago, my 14 YEARS OLD SON killed Necron , and so, he finishes this beautiful game 15 years after me

[@frankgaspers1284]

+Jose Rubio Father of the century !

[@tatiannaharrison2128]

Legendary father

[@TJetPrime]

+Jose Rubio Congrats man! FF9 is such a masterpiece too!

[@corhak9072]

+Jose Rubio Fine. Now X please. :D

[@joseruo89]

+Corhak actually i dont like it, he is playing FF4 DS

[@franciscomonterrosa7889]

Tell me I'm not the only one who cries everytime.

[@TheMysterDe]

Buddy You realized that Zidane did not survive. It's impossible. - What you see at the end is a princess fantasy.).

[@franciscomonterrosa7889]

@@TheMysterDe no no nooooo!

[@namefirst4108]

@@TheMysterDe Just based on what people think. But if it just her imagination, then what the heck about Vivi 's children watching this show, Quina too, Freya, Amarant, Eiko. They are not imagination of Dagger when this last video introduce them so clearly before Dagger hug Zidane scene. They both watched this show and see Zidane so Zidane is not illusion.

[@kokosutono3949]

Is they in video is tifa and cloud

[@gabrieldecarvalho363]

Hold my hand, buddy....

[@rongray6562]

I feel like this game was not only beyond it's time for it's visuals and storytelling, but it's moral message as well. The morals of this story are something many people haven't yet grasped. It's so profound, yet simple. Don't focus on differences, just love one another regardless of whether or not you agree with them or not. Zidane is a character I'll always cherish, because he showed us all what true compassion is by risking his own life to save Kuja. Thank you FF9 and this wonderful cast of characters for existing and touching so many hearts.

[@Justforvisit]

@@yeisonmejiasuarez6762 And always remember: You Are Not Alone

[@immortalwombat10]

The most poweerful message to me hits me at the very endgame, the final boss is a manifestation of the flow of time and peoples spirits, a never ending ouroborous of energy that constantly spreads towards the heat death of the universe in a very real sense. It makes the case in this sentient form that nobody can win against it, it will always win, because it is the nature of time. and the response from the party is, okay, we are going to lose, lets fight anyway.

[@WhatTheFantom]

@@immortalwombat10 hahaha don't think there was any chance to run from a deity after waking it up anyway. Better to go down fighting for a cause than standing idle and forget what's important to you. But yea it has a funny spark to it for sure

[@rithrius5384]

To everyone saying FF9 deserves a remake, I say it's perfect as it is.

[@Lvl_251]

Yep they will just fuck it up

[@thatitalianlameguy2235]

Aside from loading and its system actively encouraging padding out the battles to regen health yeah

[@wesgib2469]

there is nothing that can be improved stg

[@wasigupitobudiarto7767]

With Voice actors it would be perfect

[@NoKOzKamui]

I'm not fond of what they did with the story of FFVII Remake so I honestly hope FFIX remains untouched.

[@jonaski08]

There is a lingering sadness that i feel whenever i hear this song. I really miss my childhood

[@GunSlayer9842]

ahh samee

[@lvlselect]

Ditto.

[@qhfilms7334]

Completely agree.

[@phoenixgaming2692]

your not the only one wish i could turn back the time again

[@reclaimingfire7903]

me too. this game was my childhood, my first final fantasy, whenever i hear this song , or garnets in game singing voice, her song which i hum to myself all the time, just randomly , thats the impact that game had on my life, :D but i feel sad when i hear this song, feels like the past was so long ago, thats why this games great, it really does capture the feelings of loss and war and grief, but also hope and love, and translated them superbly to a growing kids mind, with fantastic and pretty deep characters , but also very human characters all with their flaws and quirks, i really cant express the joy this game has brought me this will always be my favourite video game :')

[@giacomonki]

I don't care what anyone says, FF9 is objectively the best FF ever made. 以上

[@TheOmegazerox]

Like it seas on on the box. Without it question , the best in the series. Takes the best of the old mixes it with the best of the new. This is what a final fantasy game should be. Magic, monsters and keeping technology simple to not take away that reel fantasy feel

[@namefirst4108]

I like this medieval setting: old style castle, first gen steam engine, old style clothes, ancient combat weapons, monarchy(even it is not suitable for the modern human civilization but who care, it is game), magic and creepy monster and so on.

[@giacomonki]

@@namefirst4108 love the contrast!

[@Cacounsilver]

The best FF is the 1st you've made. For me it's the VII even if I love them all!

[@TheOmegazerox]

I respect your opinion and expect others to respect mine.

[@user-qt8kj7nr9k]

2024. Now I am married. I have my beautiful wife. Lovely 3 kids. I am a enough grown up adult. But I can't forget this master piece. It will be in my deep heart forever. This is not just a game.

[@nettohikari6062]

Who's here for FFIX 20th anniversary? THE NOSTALGIA :') CANT BELIEVE IT' S ALREDY 20 YRS

[@MrOstracize]

I AM! im thinking of buying the merchs! cause FF9 is worth it!

[@feifeijay]

20 years. 00-10 took forever 11-15 was quick. 16-20 was a blur.

[@geeknat8981]

And im still playing it :)

[@nurseiimajoo]

20 years later and it is still the best Final Fantasy.

[@sucktitles]

20 years?? Damn I feel old now. I was such a sprout back then, with a crush on Garnet.

[@Evilkloud]

This song played automatically while i was working at the office. I stopped working for 5 minutes and i remembered all my childhood with this song. Now i must return to work, but I feel so happy now. Thank you Square for that incredible game.

[@gregcass12]

My cat passed away yesterday, this song came to mind immediately. Rest In Peace buddy, the pain is over ❤️

[@julien9978]

Sry bud, I guess u gave him a good life so be Proud of that ❤

[@user-wi1mq2go6c]

Tanks

[@lucianacarvalho3136]

I'm going through the same and yes, this song also came to mind. Two year later I read your comment and relate

[@theseb5981]

I experienced the same thing with my Felix 🥺 It hurts so much...but this game taught me a valuable lesson on appreciating the life spent with our loved ones, even if they aren't human 2005 - 2023 but always in my heart ❤

[@fafahhlee]

2020, 33 years old, still cry when I hear this song. - We met, we laughed, we held on fast and then we said goodbye. -

[@adrianvelasques7160]

And here I am, I remember getting up early in the morning and watch my oldest brother advance the game in parts where I got stuck, when I was 17 by different circumstances in life I ended up homeless, even then I was able to reach an old smarthphone and emulate FF9, while I was getting back in my feet this whole game/soundtrack/plot distracted me of the darkness of the moment and helped me keep my head up. Now I'm good and this game will always be in my dearest memories.

[@feifeijay]

Yeah i got stuck too. My older bro thought the game was lame even though he beat 7 and 8. I just watched the whole game recently. Maybe the best in the series

[@Bjorick]

@@feifeijay battle system on this game is so broken, a lot of people can't stand this game, others love it. The song is good, but definitely a step down from what came before, imo

[@feifeijay]

@@Bjorick the ff8 battle system wasn't the greatest ... the GFs took forever... each to their own

[@Bjorick]

@@feifeijay that was based on affinity with the GF Ff9 was just straight broken though, honestly, and it's the reason i have trouble playing the game

[@feifeijay]

@@Bjorick yeah the only game i quit faster was ff12. But yeah i throughly enjoyed watching the longplay.

[@westang2830]

Whose still play ff9 at 2020 during Covid-19 raise your hand🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️ #StayAtHomeAndStaySafeGuys

[@monickurniawan5249]

🙋

[@TheOmegazerox]

On my ps2. Had the game for over 20 years.

[@chryslerpanaguiton3127]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@Thedanclan776]

I actually just beat it now (credits are rolling as I comment this). Not my favorite FF (that goes to 6), but I get why people love it so much. Truly a spectacular game

[@TheOmegazerox]

Missed that one cause I never had a copy. I should look into it sometime. Glad you had the chance to play this one.

[@Necronox24]

When I hear the lyrics, "We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye.", I distinctly think of Vivi Ornitier.

[@final909]

Oh Vivi 😢😢😢

[@Soooooooooooonicable]

This song gets more powerful the older it becomes. It's like pure nostalgic melancholy in audio form.

[@hervederinel262]

FF9 is a unique masterpiece and the purest form of J-RPG. It's the moment when Final Fantasy became a mature product, mature enough to create a "tribute game" to the entire series yet with a storytelling and a character development never seen before. The innocence of the design mixed with the philosophical questions raised by the plot makes it that much more enjoyable. This song fits the game so well, it was already melancolic at the time as the whole game was like a retrospective to every final fantasy so far but now that the game is almost 20 years old it really plays with my feelings.

[@paladineXD]

Hervé De Rinel yes for me ff9 was the last true ff. I still want to play 10 and on years later might get a ps vita for the 10 and 2 bundle

[@hervederinel262]

paladineXD If you grew up with the PSX I strongly advise you to play ff15 !

[@mailmail5387]

+paladineXD I too always wanted to play FFX and to be honest - not really my cup of tea. It lacks something, and the cast is annoying as fuck. After all I'd never want to play this one again.

[@youwinoneinternets]

And now we have FFXV not even a J-RPG -_- Im honestly starting to hate SE now. Ever since Squaresoft merged it's slowly gone downhill.

[@starbitscg4563]

+youwinoneinternets Unfortunately, the people who made Final Fantasy, and many other Square series great are no long gone with only the mediocre ones left. If only Sakaguchi, Uematsu, and the others had stayed.

[@KhangJenRingel]

Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart To weave by picking up the pieces that remain Melodies of life--love's lost refrain Our paths they did cross, though I cannot say just why We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told? Let them ring out loud till they unfold In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name * A voice from the past, joining yours and mine Adding up the layers of harmony And so it goes, on and on Melodies of life, To the sky beyond the flying birds--forever and beyond So far and away, see the bird as it flies by Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me? Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind? * Repeat If I should leave this lonely world behind Your voice will still remember our melody Now I know we'll carry on Melodies of life Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts As long as we remember

[@ocdguy84]

:'(

[@cethxceth4751]

😢😢😢😢dnt kno what to say

[@elihuan_]

a solas por un tiempo he estado buscando en la oscuridad, no se inglés XD

[@unitedtillidie1799]

Khang Đình Thank you Thanks you Thank you For putting these beautiful lyrics up. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

[@pramwahyu2929]

Khang Đình nice 😊

[@ryank3281]

I’m nearly 40 years old, still replay this on my PS4. Totally love it.

[@tobtop4404]

Final Fantasy adalah Maha Karya. Final Fantasy adalah MasterPiece. Final Fantasy adalah kenanganku yang indah.

[@Deflecto3]

FF9 > Every other FF.

[@CaptainBlaze]

ff9 was a masterpiece. the dialogues are so entertaining and music so good

[@glidingfalcon4370]

6,7 and 10 are better

[@Deflecto3]

@@glidingfalcon4370 You are out of your mind LOL I'll give you 6 and 7, but 10? Hell nah.

[@Deflecto3]

@@CaptainBlaze It had a lot of character and charm for sure.

[@mikehawksbig7646]

Rest in paradise Vivi.

[@kungolaf4499]

Wait? Vivi dies? Fuck...

[@EdExceLee]

Dude warn before spoiling you a-hole

[@alex0017]

@@EdExceLee Uhh I think when you enter a FF video you should know not to look at the comments if you haven't already beaten the game....

[@GlassOnion23]

@@EdExceLee Why the heck would you watch a video on Melodies of Life, a song that only plays at the game's end credits, then read the comments section, and be mad that you got spoiled? You're already spoiling yourself just by watching this in the first place. People like us who managed to finish the game should be able to freely discuss everything in it in a video like this without any fear of spoiling it for people who haven't played/finished it yet. Furthermore, the original comment was a really beautiful sentiment on the bittersweet end of one of the very best characters in the entire series. It's very appropriate for this video.

[@Al-ok1lj]

EdExceLee If you haven’t played this game by now, then you don’t deserve to call someone an a-hole.

[@MD-nf5rr]

One of the last final fantasy experiences truly deserving of the title. This was my final fantasy, and I'm not sure that this magic will ever be recaptured in a gaming experience. This was more than a game, it was a symphony of all the emotions and adventure we yearn for in a life well lived. Simply put this was a masterpiece. thank you FF9

[@NewKidsOnTheFrags]

Two of my wedding songs. Melodies of life. Eyes on me.

[@aznxCOOLxguy]

FFVII remake sounds cool and all, but I just want FFIX. Deep story, sad, joyful, Amazing characters, beautiful music, funny, FFIX is just perfect. MY favorite game of all time!!

[@oswaldsdepression1100]

+aznxCOOLxguy For me FFIX was perfect.......until disc four.

[@sysmetryxgosu4583]

+Oswald's Depression Felt about the same way ! But it was still amazing... It is the only game I remember where I cried at the end. Truly I wanted to follow those characters like forever. It's a shame my PS1 passed away. I must play this game again...

[@ryomasjibeng8343]

+aznxCOOLxguy you got what you wanted bro, FF9 will be coming to PC and Smartphones, also HD

[@liadewy6327]

Agree

[@MultiAnime4U]

The people who put these games together were gods gift to mankind.

[@omarmohanad9342]

I'm a 31 years old man now and this song still brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it

[@kailenne7149]

U wanna know why I love this game so much? It teached me a lot about life, back when I was a kid. My family could never pass these teachings. This game is timeless and has so many teachings. They did an incredible thing with this game! Now I'm 32 and I still go back to ff9 from time to time. I'm forever grateful!

[@zerotaku]

Melodies of Life and Eyes on Me are two of the most moving songs I have ever heard, and they both come from a video game franchise...

[@ThePurogeo]

Greatest game ever made. Even better the older you get because the theme of this game (love and true friendship) become even more special. Best characters, best music, best world...best everything. A true masterpiece.

[@RevoZtuns]

So true... What makes it such a masterpiece is how it can relate to our life.. Those common themes that mean everything

[@marlonyo]

the game has nostalgia is one of the strongest emotion in the game, so that makes it even more lasting

[@anthonystarke893]

So much yes.

[@erishii2044]

My father died today, he loves this song and knows when I play it on our TV when I was in HS and those request music video channels. He also knows the MV and remember this song as the song with the rat tail guy (Zidane…ahahaha sorry Zidane I never corrected him) Papa, I love you. This song will not only remind me of the game I loved but the best man I know.

[@irvingking2741]

May his soul rest in peace.

[@giantsown10]

So sorry for your loss. I also often listen to this when I grieve for my brother who passed. I used to watch him play it when we were kids, and he would read to me the dialogue. Never knew this game would end up making me so emotional

[@erishii2044]

@@giantsown10 ahh that's a beautiful core memory. I hope you are doing well. And this makes me want to play the game again.

[@gerry8381]

just finished the game a month ago, replayed it after long time. such a beautiful ff title, - dark storyline, complex yet entertaining - beautiful characters… Vivi, Zidane, dagger, eiko, steiner, even quina - beautiful soundtrack (you’re not alone, song of memories, etc) - tons of quest and mini games

[@NAMNguyen-bs2yy]

please help me find video of the song Proud of you add final fantasy animation

[@WhatTheFantom]

"you’re not alone" came at exactly the right moment for me, when i felt a bit alone. Got me right back up and his friends coming to help in that corridor reminded me of my own friends

[@nungguibu]

FF7, FF8, and FF10 couldn't do it, but this one made me cry and feeling very nostalgic, whenever I watch back the ending or listening back to this song. That moment where princess garnet threw everything else just to meet zidane at the ending was just so... perfect.

[@Ansaramania]

Agreed

[@solgaleooflight8703]

As much as I like all the ff games aside from 8, the ending was great for 9

[@jmbwithcats]

Once you've heard every cover of Melodies of Life, you really recognize just how perfect Emiko Shiratori's original version is...

[@IsacPWNERXWilliams]

Mime isn't as good, but it's still worth listening to. Though, it isn't on KZbin...

[@fineva8291]

This is a real medieval Final Fantasy and a Final Fantasy in it’s purest form. Best game ever. Hope the possible remake does it justice.

[@stephenpalmer9227]

This song is like listening to your childhood alone. Remembering all the silent moments that made it wonderful that no one else will ever share with you. A silent beauty we all own but never share. This song means the world to me but me only. Farewell childhood, you meant the world to me

[@QueenGrezelda]

I’ll never forget sitting in my room back home laying on the floor under a blanket going through this grand masterpiece. Those were the days.

[@stephenpalmer9227]

@@QueenGrezelda Childhood can be very lonely but I think games like this made it that little bit less lonely. I remember feeling so closely for all of the characters and their journeys. I think it's something we've lost over time.

[@taneuta7019]

急に聞きたくなっちゃった。 いい曲だなぁ。癒やされる、、 これ、19年前なんだね。 発売当時、学校から急いで帰って遊んでた。本当に大好き✨

[@tadhunter891]

IX is not only the best Final Fantasy ever, it's the greatest GAME ever, period. Nothing will ever come close to holding such a special place in my heart as this beautiful gem.

[@SAMURXAI]

Man, the end of this game _wrecked_ me. And when this song started playing as it zoomed out from Alexandria, it wrecked me even more. I didn’t want the journey to be over yet. I wasn’t ready to part ways with everyone. I’ve never played a final fantasy before, but I’m SO glad I started with this one. I’m replaying this again, even though I just beat it tonight.

[@RobinWings_]

This is what I'd consider a perfect game. It was such a great experience. Definitely worth every tear shed

[@IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor]

This was also my first FF. Remains my favorite after all these years.

[@SAMURXAI]

I’ve bought final fantasy 7, 7 remake,8,10-2 and 12 since I beat 9 and have put anywhere from 10 to 25 hours into each. None have even came CLOSE to the same feeling that this game gave me from the start. The original 7 has been my next favorite, but it doesn’t come close to the charm that 9 has.

[@asuna07neros]

Not only is FFIX my all time favorite Final Fantasy game but this is also my favorite video game of all time. It's not even my first Final Fantasy game (That honor goes to FFVIII) but to me, this is the most influential as I was growing up back in the days. The story, characters and the lessons in life that they teach you in this game helps me growing up. The emotional impact of FFIX remained even today.

[@kyinfidelis3425]

Back then, in the era of PS1, these scenes look so magical to me. They still are, to me, I hope to the others as well.

[@hurotiz]

This game has held up better than most due to its unique graphics. This games story may have gone off the rails a bit in the end, but it has some of the most well written characters in the series. Each is relatable and has to contend with problems we all have issues with sometimes. One of my favorite things about this game is that even though each character finds their own way, it's not all happy endings for everyone. Even the main villain is a character that you just can't help but feel a little sorry for. Each individual party member feels like their own person and not just an extension of the main character, I like each for different reasons. I can't say the same for the cast of every final fantasy game. I love final fantasy 7 and I can't wait for the remake, but this in my book is the best final fantasy because it resonates with me. Just seeing all the summons in action is amazing and it awed me when i was a young boy playing this game for the first time. They gave the summons some dimension as super powerful beings and not just summons that show up momentarily and deal damage to your enemies. This game gave the final fantasy series so much depth and character, I hope that future generations continue to enjoy it as I have.

[@kyinfidelis3425]

@@hurotiz Well said mate, cheers!

[@philliphandshoe4801]

@@hurotiz so true

[@audioamateur]

Ya I went nuts when I would see a cutscene, they were such a treat back then... couldn't get enough

[@kokosutono3949]

Hey who is that character is they Tifa and cloud?

[@ajijvimev]

"No cloud, no squall shall hinder us"

[@galderizzybertolin]

Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart To weave by picking up the pieces that remain Melodies of life - love's lost refrain Our paths they did cross, though I cann't say just why We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told ? Let them ring out loud till they unfold In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name A voice from the past, joining yours and mine Adding up the layers of harmony And so it goes, on and on Melodies of Life To the sky beyond the flying birds - forever and beyond So far and away, see the bird as it flies by Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me ? Was it fate that brought us closer and now leaves me behind ? A voice from the past, joining yours and mine Adding up the layers of harmony And so it goes, on and on Melodies of life To the sky beyond the flying bird - forever and on If I should leave this lonely world behind Your voice will still remember our melody Now I know we'll carry on Melodies of Life Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts, as long as we remember

[@RocketPropelledGuy]

IX seems to get better every single time I play through it. Every year it's luster deepens in a way no other FF seems to over time. It's just so charming.

[@IchigoMadara1]

I'm playing it right now for the fourth time, this game is immortal, can't really decide the first and second place between IX and X.

[@NAMNguyen-bs2yy]

please help me find video of the song Proud of you add final fantasy animation, 20 years ago I saw it in a hard disk

[@TheKrazyLobster]

Holy shit... When I was young I couldn't speak English. And I had not enough life experience to understand this song. It's heavy and sad as fuck. Holy shit...

[@TheBeholder333]

same as eyes on me or suteki da ne, i bet aerith theme would also be such one if they have made it with lyrics, tho even without them it hits in the feels

holy shit! When I was young I ... forget it. I love this song! It hit my feel, so much feels .... feel you later dude!

[@Auriss97]

+TheBeholder333 these three songs are my absolute favorites e.v.e.r !

[@XelestialAurora]

You've worked hard then. A new language opens a new world~ Life experience...it's amazing to go back and apply it to things.

[@YunaLiah]

same here... And today,when I ear this song,I can only thinking about my father... :(

[@tenkuken7168]

this game really needs the HD remaster treatment

[@paulo6456]

Nameless Protagonist FF7, 8 and 9.

[@hawkwusrg]

Paulo Cruz FF6 as well...

[@Zaru7t10]

Nameless Protagonist Why would you want to ruin it with a remake? o.O

[@mfbjo6854]

Nameless Protagonist If you can't appreciate the game as it is, I doubt you would appreciate the remake.

[@tenkuken7168]

Mfbjoernsen i love this game and i love an hd remake

[@eiyuukuroi]

Am I the only one waiting for the FFIX Animated Series that's just recently announced? Hope that it'll go well!

[@nintendogeek24005]

I'm surprised there's not more comments about it

[@eiyuukuroi]

i hope this song will be included on the animated series.

[@temporaneo617]

Fingers crossed, I'm banking on it in order to watch it with my gf because she doesn't want to play the game and I think she'll love the story

[@putra_morningstar19]

20 tahun lebih telah berlalu, saat itu saya masih remaja 16 tahun, itu adalah masa terbaik saya memainkan game ini, bahkan saat ini saya masih memainkannya di PSP yang bisa saya bawa kemana2, tapi kenangan masa itu tidak bisa terganti, bermain bersama kawan kawan, dan membawa memory card adalah hal terbaik, terima kasih squaresoft

[@MidosujiSen]

Finished the game yesterday, beautiful ending.

[@mortlockroo]

FFIX came out when I was 18, I'm now 36, been playing this beautiful game for half of my life, still not tired of it.

[@Urban_Arkitek1989]

Im looking back some Final Fantasy games, due because they made a remake for FF7. Cant help it but im reminscing my childhood memories , i played FF 7 up to FFX-2 . Cheers!

[@SarahAbramova]

I still cry thinking about the ending. I love this game so much. My absolute favorite, so brilliant, beautiful.

[@masonwilcox7055]

One of the best endings to a video game, and this song put it into legendary status.

[@BarstoolBlues33]

Final Fantasy IX brought back all the charm from ffVI that had been lost in 7 and 8...by far my favorite single player final fantasy since 6 on the snes.

[@takkun3237]

5:25 The moment when she throws her tiara away and desperately runs to him. That shit gets me every time.

[@redmondkylechia9350]

I lost my brother to suicide and this song never fails to make me cry and feel what he felt during his last days :( I wish I could've saved you :(

[@SuperbossSlayer]

The song I will have played on my funeral ❤️ knowing I did Final Fantasy IX 9 I got Zidane to Level 99 inside the evil forest

[@dragoniguana]

Music has no right to be this nostalgic.

[@sarahage3828]

In scenes like this. I don't cry. I sit and watch speechless, with an almost emotionless expression. But that lack of emotion actually shows a lot of emotion...

[@expectingdifferent1425]

sounds like a mild form of Autism, sorry to break the news

[@SaltyEike]

Edgy.

[@sarahage3828]

ikr lol xD so eandomderp

[@sarahage3828]

or maybe i just don't fucking care

[@PeacefullJourney]

We just hold all the emotion inside. To hold the gate . Otherwise it will overflow and take over

[@user-ye7wk1uw9l]

英語版あったんだね これは名曲だし海外でも愛されてるのは嬉しい

[@gergoudvardi2737]

I’m an orphan.And this game helps me in my hardest part of my life.Sorry for my english….

[@WellImNuts]

This game helps me too, friend. And your English is very good :)

[@micshaz]

even if, your english sucked - which it does not; bless you

[@WebFun1000]

The game creators dont knows how that important this game of a few people in the world

[@RYNOking5ify]

This song really made me cry when I heard it first time

[@morbentfel]

how come

[@nyonelove7617]

morbentfel I think without this video the song would be less sad. For some reason when Eiko plummets down to Garnet to save her and aid her in summoning Alexander, something only they are capable of doing, it's a really sweet moment. I don't think enough people care for the Eiko character. I'm very fond of her.

[@tommyjudd81]

me too

[@rineit]

pobre eiko, tenia un amor no correspondido

[@Videomonstrik2]

RYNOking5ify Если бы я знал, о чём в ней поётся, то наверное тоже бы всплакнул. Не слышал эту песню с русским переводом.

[@josevanreyes]

If i ever have a son or a daughter the first thing i'll do when they come of age is play through Final Fantasy IX with them on my ancient PS1. I'll sit back and watch them play through all the moments and experience all the memories i had been through when i was their age with a tear in my eye.

[@jedschrock7636]

Any kids of mine NEED to play this game.

[@bachnguyen_narcissus]

Melodies of life Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark. For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart. To weave by picking up the pieces that remain. Melodies of life --love's lost refrain. Our paths they did cross, though I cannot just say why. We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye. And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told? Let them ring out loud till they unfold. In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me. Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name. A voice from the past, joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life. To the sky beyond the flying birds --forever and beyond. So far and away, see the bird as it flies by. Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky. I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings. Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings. In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me? Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind? A voice from the past,joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life. To the sky beyond the flying bird --forever and on. If I should ever leave this lonely world behind. Your voice will still remember our melody. Now I know we'll carry on. Melodies of life, Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts, as long as we remember Những giai điệu của cuộc sống Cô đơn một thời gian dài, em vẫn cứ mãi tìm xuyên màn đêm tăm tối Những dấu vết của tình yêu anh đã để lại trong trái tim cô đơn của em Được dệt bởi những mảnh vụn của miền ký ức Tạo nên những giai điệu của cuộc sống, dù đã mất đi điệp khúc tình yêu Con đường mòn của chúng ta họ đã đi qua, em đã nghĩ ko thể nói tại sao Chúng ta đã gặp, chúng ta đã cười, chúng ta đã gần nhau nhanh đến vậy, để rồi sau đó hai ta nói tạm biệt Và liệu có ai nghe thấy âm vang của những câu chuyên chưa bao giờ được kể? Hãy cứ để chúng vang lên đến khi chúng được bộc lộ (biết đến) Trong kí ức thân thương nhất của em, em thấy anh vẫn đến bên em Mặc dù anh đã đi rồi, em vẫn tin rằng anh có thể gọi tên em Một giọng nói từ thẳm sâu quá khứ, hoà chung giọng hát của đôi mình Thêm vào những thanh âm của bản hoà ca Và cứ thế giai điệu ấy vang mãi Tới bầu trời xa thăm thẳm vướt qua cả tầm những cánh chim đang bay, mãi mãi và thăm thẳm... Ở nơi kia xa lắm nơi những cánh chim cất cánh bay xa Lướt qua những hình bóng của những đám bây lãng đãng trôi trên bầu trời Em đã sắp xếp hết những kí ức và ước mơ của em lên những đôi cánh đó Để chúng đi bây giờ và chờ xem những gì ngày mai mang tới Trong kí ức thân thương nhất của anh, anh có nhớ đã từng yêu em? Có phải nó đã được sắp đặt trước là hai ta đến bên nhau rồi thì bây giờ bỏ em lại phía sau? Một giọng nói từ thẳm sâu quá khứ, hoà chung giọng hát của đôi mình Thêm vào những thanh âm của bản hoà ca Và cứ thế giai điệu ấy vang mãi Tới bầu trời xa thăm thẳm vướt qua cả tầm những cánh chim đang bay, mãi mãi và thăm thẳm... Nếu em để cái thế giới cô đơn này ở đằng sau Thì giọng hát của anh vẫn mãi trong kí ức về giai điệu của đôi ta Lúc này em đã hiểu rằng ta sẽ vẫn mãi hát Giai điệu của cuộc sống Chạy vòng quanh và khắc sâu trong trái tim của đôi ta Càng sâu thì hai ta càng nhớ.

[@SugarHue]

This was actually my ex husband and I's song. We both really really loved FF9. Ive been watching a playthrough while I do my work from home so it brought back quite a few memories. Its funny though because the lyrics actually make more sense now that we're divorced haha. But yeah, great game, my top favorite of all time. Hoping to get my hands on the art book! Come on make a remake! id LOVE to see it!

[@AC-hh1vo]

Sorry about that ): Glad to see a fellow fan though

[@shadowman7408]

yeah same here isnt it great to see just how much love is bullcrap that means nothing?

[@janelleoneill5225]

@@shadowman7408 Just because two people get divorced doesnt mean that they don't love each other. Sometimes people realize they were better as friends, or the split is very civil and they continue a friendship.

[@shadowman7408]

leave it to a woman to HAHA about a divorce.

[@shadowman7408]

@@janelleoneill5225 what are you nuts? what world do you live in

[@Aro0786]

FF IX is last Final Fantasy game on PSX and the last FF of 20th century.Its most wonderful game I've ever played:)long liveFFIX allways in my heart.Wonderful song

[@DaemonRiku00]

The most underrated FF of All time.

[@CelestialReturner]

Efren Arevalo My top underrated Final Fantasy games. 5.) Final Fantasy VIII 4.) Final Fantasy III 3.) Final Fantasy V 2.) Final Fantasy II 1.) Final Fantasy IX

[@anthonystarke893]

@@glidingfalcon4370 why are you even here?

[@notoriousafg8306]

Nah 8 is way more underrated

[@akademiks21]

You all forgot final fantasy tactics lol

[@KTMICD2]

used to feel like that a few years ago when (you posted it?) everyone was just talking about 6 and 7, but now it's finally getting the recognition it deserves

[@existentialcrisisintensifi7755]

I'm playing FF7 remake rn and this is still my favorite Final Fantasy to date. Sad how underrated this is. Games these days are all graphics but no soul.

[@jamesknapp4309]

I feel you bro

[@yuseifudo2609]

Nowadays, Money/Dlc/gacha > Game with a lesson for the players

[@yuseifudo2609]

@@JacoryG you right, but now quality often is not the priority like years ago...

[@yannispirou101]

Final Fantasy VII Remake was my first FF and it's still my favourite, but Final Fantasy IX was great 👍 Final Fantasy X was amazing as well.

[@e-volt9285]

@Bobby Bob JuSt LikE TLoU2

[@ThisNameisTakenqwq]

I love this game from the beginning until the end, i remember spending many hours just to finish the game and all i can say is that this is one of the best final fantasy game I've ever played, the soundtrack is also really good. If you don't appreciate this game then you don't have a taste at all.❤

[@MsValvee]

Being with Zidane was more important than being queen. Still makes me cry

[@MuhammadNabilAhmad]

Ff9...can't believe it that I actually fell in love with the Princess and always imagine myself as if I'm Zidane..those were the days of glory...the childhood that today's generation will never experience. The music especially did cause a great impact on the players of this game.

[@forbiddenmarch]

I love that even as an adult, listening to Final Fantasy's compositions puts me in a state of nostalgia. I feel warm and happy remembering these games, the scenes, and the lessons they taught me. Final Fantasy was more than just another video game to pass the time - it was a form of story-telling art that actually pulled at your feelings. Lessons came from the triumphs and failures of the various characters that can be applied to real life. It's a big part of why this series will always be special to me and many other fans. 😊

[@tidusflash8526]

Princess garnet , zidan , steiner and cute vivi .. my best team ... So nostalgic ... 30years old grown man crying just hearing a song ...

[@seanseah333]

Man... the story in this FF is really really romantic and embedded deep into our memories...

[@Jacques.Serrault]

Love, hatred, sorrow, and happiness... These things are the melodies of life formed into a harmony by ourselves as the composers and as the conductors. Life is just so beautiful.

[@davi1415]

I am thankful for having experienced Final Fantasy IX as a kid. The game, the story, the characters, the music are nothing less than extradiordinary fantastical and wonderful.

[@leserbeacerbe6910]

My first FF and my favorite of all times, that medieval fantasy atmosphere lulled me as a 10 yo kid

[@kelly9262]

The Memories... FFIX is the best FF for me.

[@hiederrcb]

"Im my dearest memories,I see you reaching out to me though you're gone,I still believe that you can call out my name" it's almost 2020 and still got that feeling when you listen to it, a true melody of life. forever and beyond.

[@HansLiao]

Dagger and Zidane remains to be my favourite FF series couple.

[@user-bk2ko9sv6m]

I MISS THIS SM :"(

[@anhhailamtruong]

Nobuo Uematsu is the best

[@juilescieg]

HE and Akira Yamaoka. 😍

[@mcintosh0265]

And a Yoko Shimomura

[@budakbaongsiah]

EX-Squaresoft composers are great. Fukui, Uematsu, Mitsuda, Shimomura, Hamauzu...

[@ninototo1]

@@budakbaongsiah my heroes

[@juanespinosa9024]

you're wrong, nobue uematsu isn't the best he's god, he's jesus christ , he's buda, he's ala.

[@Runarii]

Greatest game of all time.

[@ortizluis28]

my favorite final fantasy. im 40 now and still falling in love with the story and song

[@forsakenworld2264]

final fantasy game and their song never gets old..