You Don't Know Me [Unforgettable Silhouette] - Erutan

Part of the OC Remix Final Fantasy IX tribute album! Available for free here: ff9.ocremix.org/
My second contribution to the Worlds Apart FFIX tribute album! Recorded 2 years ago :)
For those who haven't played FFIX: This song is about Freya Crescent, a Burmecian knight in search of her lost love, Sir Fratley, who went missing two years prior to the game's beginning. When she finally finds him, she discovers he has amnesia and has forgotten all about her and their time together. (Hence Freya's catch phrase 'To be forgotten is worse than death' ) Though I feel the game didn't dwell very much on this side story, it still sticks out to me as one of the sadder moments in gaming.
I will go ahead and hazard that this cover is only 'loosely based' on Unforgettable Silhouette/Freya's Theme. In truth it is more of an original song with elements of her theme, rather than the other way around. Still - written with Freya foremost in mind, and I hope you will enjoy ^w^
Lyrics, arrangement, and performance by Erutan
Art by Erutan
"Unforgettable Silhouette' composed by Nobuo Uematsu

[@-untlpmmauae]

I am Japanese. Basically, I'm a strict and dry person when it comes to arrangements. To be honest, I was listening with low expectations at the beginning of this video. But as a result, after listening to this arranged song of yours, I immediately pressed the good button on this video of yours and subscribed to your channel. I was in tears. You completely empathize into Freya. I can understand that you very love FF9. There are probably multiple similar comments already, but I couldn't help but write one. Thank you for your wonderful arrangement.

[@AzrielJuste]

God, I'm a 27-year-old man and I am crying like a baby. You have such an incredible talent for taking the scenarios from games like this and creating a powerfully empathetic link with the characters through only a few words. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@katethegreat19]

+Kristopher Sandberg Aww thanks Kristopher! @_@

[@bellafarfalina]

that‘s right,I love her empathie ❤️

[@hathus5536]

This brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it

[@Chronicler9]

okay I would listen to Erutan ALL the TIME and somehow just missed this one. five years later, I'm pulling up Erutan playlist on shuffle and it pops up and i about started bawling TT__TT dude this song is gorgeous

[@HarshDimension15]

​@@katethegreat19Erutan you have such a amazing talent your voice is incredible

[@eeickhoff4816]

My dad died this last fall and my mom has alzheimer's, the world isn't burning but the world is in turmoil from the cororavirus. There are parts of this song that just wreck me. It's my mom, drifting farther away, every day - she was my best friend growing up and I miss her. "Come back to me if I fall. Please believe you once loved me, though you don't know me."

[@sarahlpw]

I am sending you love. All ends up ok.

[@Nosferatu755]

This song is powerful in so many ways

[@lifesbrink]

K.

[@FatmaBelen]

The rain now falls Each drop an agony The war has come Without you next to me Oh, wandering love Farther with every mile Know no defeat Through ice and dragon fire Come back to me if I fall Please believe you once loved me Though you don't know me The arrows fly Points tipped in misery To ruins laid Our home, our sanctuary Smoke fills the skies All the world's a burning ember Shall our love die With no one to remember? Hold on to me and what was Please believe you once loved me💕 Though you don't know me

[@autismgeek2935]

Thx

[@KrillWhisperer]

I mean... Lyrics are just there but thx

[@FatmaBelen]

@@KrillWhisperer sometimes all we need is a calming and chill song for our souls and some days we only need those touching words.

[@foxylady5]

@@FatmaBelen bir dakika sen de türksün? :)

[@SkyShen]

Freya brings about such a quiet sadness with her through the entire game, it was heartbreaking ): You did the theme complete justice !

[@katethegreat19]

+YuXiangKelvin Thanks Yuxi @_@

[@LilacPineapplez]

+Erutan Music what your intro song?

[@bellafarfalina]

YuXiangKelvin perfect answer to this song here ^^ dear yu

[@aerithgainsborough7763]

LilacPineapplezArtz people that do songs don't have intros most of the time so people could just enjoy the song they came for.

[@michaelepling1608]

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[@michaelbusic4526]

This is absolutely amazing. I always imagined Freya having this kind of soft and gentle voice and air about her. Her story was by far the saddest of the entire game and I was disappointed that Fratley never recovered from his amnesia and loved Freya as he once did, even though he starts loving her all over again in the end. I was also disappointed that Square never delved into the side story all that much. But anyway, this was a great song!

[@vitamin8293]

Erutan is legit talented she isn’t just amazing at singing along with drawing and playing instruments omg 💕 🌱

[@dragonjade8853]

Does any one else have a bad habit of listening to the songs and unknowingly humming to them?

[@Ilikecatsismychannelname]

Humming, singing, keeping time with fingers or feet... All of the above really.

[@emiliaross2244]

Is that a bad habit?

[@jennifersilva9117]

Dragon Jade thats not bad i always do that... whicj reminds me... my parents said QUIET! and I'm like ooops!... (just now Tru story)

[@butterykirby]

@@jennifersilva9117 Its a great habit! Hum along. Then sing along. Then play a transcription of it on a musical instrument.

[@vitamin8293]

Omg I just randomly started humming stuff to the music and I started to harmonize with her ;-;

[@HartiaKozu]

Freya is the character I identify the most with. This song touches the deepest part of my intimacy, sort of my essence. I could say congratulations, but it's more appropriate a thank you :) It must be beautiful to be part of such amount of lifes so deeply by doing what you love most (music in this case).

[@Firestorm-613]

I honestly felt bad for Freya when her lover Fratley didn’t remember her. :(

[@ItsMelliB]

4 people don't have a soul. How can someone dislike Kate? Kate, you always astound me with your singing. I'm so proud we are friends

[@pillarsoflight2607]

Freya was always my favorite character for FFIX. This is a real treat.

[@funky8334]

I don’t know the game, but I read a fanfic based on this song. Great music!

[@ViruZ42]

I doubt you read these old comment sections but thank you. I have dug through your back catalog and found so much material for my halfling glamour bard to the point that I can't help but give her your voice. Incredibly helpful when I'm a baritone at best on a good day.

[@KingdomEllipsis]

Wow - I'm - I'm stunned. When I first saw the thumbnail and title for this in my subscriptions, I immediately blurted out, "Is that Freya?!" Oh snap. Final Fantasy IX is literally one of my favorite games / storylines, and I've always loved Freya and Fratley's storyline arc even if it wasn't exactly the focal point of the overall plot. This is absolutely marvelous, and really captures that melancholy / longing / heartbreaking feeling of these two and their interactions. Your voice is so soft and elegant as always and so atmospheric. "The rain now falls / each drop an agony" is such a forlorn yet beautiful line, and very fitting to Freya's character given that Burmecia is the Land of Eternal Rain and that rain is often heavily associated with sadness. The artwork is also wonderfully rendered - it really gives life to this sad tale, and I love how Freya fades out of the frames that have Fratley in them. It's very reminiscent of "fading out of memories" theme, and you literally depicted this entire piece so well. This is a masterpiece. I love it so much; you really did such a FANTASTIC job and it's mindblowing. Keep up the good work!

[@katethegreat19]

+KingdomEllipsis Ahhh! thank you so so much! *_*

[@gandalFFantasy]

+Erutan Music do u have instagram? 😆 u are so talented. And I am a super Final Fantasy fan. I draw from it and would like to know what you think about My drawings. So skilled My dear!

[@KingdomEllipsis]

gandalFFantasy Medhus (Why are you replying to my comment rather than making your own comment for this? xD)

[@gandalFFantasy]

KingdomEllipsis oh i didnt see it. Sorry im not very good with google plus. Maybe I made a mistake taken by the haste to write *****​ xD sorry T_T

[@Amigo21189]

I think having Freya and Fratley's romantic subplot _not_ be a focal point of the story was the best thing they could've done with it. It's one of those little things that helps to set up that these characters have lives outside of the story we see, that there's a world going on out there when we're not looking. Everybody's got their own problems. The apocalypse might wait until we're done grinding up levels to face it, but in the meantime there's still stuff happening without us. The protagonists have... character.

[@MsBigB777]

God this song made me cry. This is why Kate gives us the feels with her holy voice. Beautiful job and made your legacy be heard.

[@AuroraShadowglen]

Look out world, another masterpiece from Erutan has come to stab us right in the feels. Time to start blaming invisible ninjas cutting onions.... Well done, Erutan.

[@greensheep4918]

I beat final fantasy 9 for the first time, I bawled my eyes out. I wound up developing the biggest crush on Freya and was really happy to see her and Sir Fratley together again in the end

[@airlineprobe3321]

This truly did make me remember my one lost love and it brang her back to me

[@TheCreepypro]

some of the most beautiful music on youtube or otherwise

[@Drgn7]

I am absolutely floored. What an effort. You have done the entire storyline of Freya and Fratley so proud. I didn't think it was possible to capture the kind of emotion borne in their lost-and-found (but always lost) relationship. I was wrong. One of your best pieces ever.

[@joannaostrowska548]

I agree with Freya's words: "To be forgotten is worse than death" because you don't die once... You die 3 time at one: 1st is in someone's memory. 2nd is in your memory, in your psyche (it's really stunning when someone dear to you really cannot remember you, thats why. And here it starts: depression, sudden deatch of your nature). 3rd is when you die with your body. So... I can say same words as Freya that "To be forgotten is worse than death". When she said it, I almost then understand, what she truely mean. Erutan, you perfectly fit in her words. You took melody perfectly in shape and make from it beautifull story about forgotten love. Congratulation from me. I'm really impressed.

[@crysmacdowall1312]

kate, i just had this thought, that you should totally cover 'far over the misty mountains cold' from the hobbit 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@willwu9585]

Or even song of Durin

[@fatihahirdinaarj2688]

Yessss, im completely on board

[@beccohh5888]

This is a song I happened upon upon a while back and I enjoy it so much that I regularly come back to listen to, and certainly one I wont soon forget :) X

[@amunkhufu]

It is the best gift I receive when I get a notification that Erutan uploaded a new video. Thank you Erutan for being a great thing in my life.

[@Vahn421]

This... song... is transcendental. It goes well beyond the physical, and into the astral.

[@RebeccaETripp]

This is lovely. You really feel strongly about FF9. ^_^ I appreciate that a lot, as it's also my favorite Final Fantasy, and possibly the game closest to my heart.

[@SarahsKnight0]

+RebeccaETripp Right on. FF9 is the best.

[@vlaknall]

+RebeccaETripp ff9 best love story

[@Ryder.Draconis]

+Greg Kuchta Nah. FF12 best love story. Ashe loved her country that much.

[@sephiroth21347]

+RebeccaETripp I agree. Final Fantasy 9 is such an enchanting story. Its always been my favorite

[@vlaknall]

Ryder Draconis lmao

[@SongoftheLute]

I love these songs which are so sensitive to the story and characters of FF9. They beautifully express the depth of character and story. A wonderful treat for any ff9 fan,

[@Brittanica24]

This is absolutely beautiful! And the fact that its FFIX related is awesome!

[@stephaniepied9991]

I just found your music and i love it it brings back memories when I Washington playing at FF9 🥰🥰🥰

[@derangedband]

I have probably listened to this song a hundred times this month. It's so well crafted and I love the harmonies so much. I love it

[@phantasagore6012]

It's been 7 months since we've seen new videos from you, I hope all is well! Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful voice Miss Kate. This is yet another lovely piece of art

[@DungNgo-xr9eo]

Gabriel Locke check her facebook page, she currently has some problem with her voice, we just have to be patient while she's recovering

[@phantasagore6012]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@19ReiSama]

I really love it - the game, Freya's story, this song. Thank's for this tribute to my heart after 15 years.

[@millenaduarte5224]

I miss Erutan's sweet voice so much. She is an incredible person! Please come back :((

[@---IAM---]

Erutan = A R T I S T !

[@nomad_composer]

I think it's always risky to put voice on these remixes, as people who listen to them love the original ones and really dislike when someone sings those songs and it's "not good enough" for such themes. But here, with this voice (yours?), it's unexpectedly perfect. Congratulations. This is incredibly beautiful, without doubt one of the best songs in the OC Remix album.

[@DivaDagger]

After more than a decade, FF9 is still my favorite FF game and this brought back some beautiful, bittersweet memories. Freya's story is still something I wish Square would make some sort of spin-off on because, as you say, the game didn't dwell much on it though I feel it could have been great. Gotta hand it to ya, Kate. You captured Freya's character perfectly in this and the video was so nostalgic with the rain and the fire. And gosh the song and those lyrics just resonate so well with my image of Freya too! Awesome job and thank you for putting this out here~

[@JakRizen2]

Even to this day, I still think of Freya's story and shed a tear. She really has one of the saddest stories that one can and she doesn't get enough focus to really let that shine and to overcome it all as she should. If Square ever remakes this game, I hope they focus more on her, because her tragic story could make her one of the most memorable, strong, and respectable characters in gaming, without a doubt.

[@maryd1495]

I didn’t mesh with this song originally. However, now I’ve felt this exact heartache. I couldn’t explain it to my friends, but this song describes it perfectly. This song is absolutely gorgeous and painful at the same time. Your work is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents. Your voice is magical.

[@midgelionhart]

Ff9

[@FinalGamerJames]

This is probably my favourite song of your entire work, this is absolutely beautiful stuff. The one about Daguerreo is REALLY good but this one just touches a little deeper. Very wonderful.

[@Squirble]

Why or how have I only just found this? I love FFIX, I love Freya and I really love your music too, yet this one passed me by until now. You've got such a beautiful voice and really captured Freya's story and the emotions she goes through.

[@ForumArcade]

Once more, in every way, your songs inspire emotion pure and unmistakable. Thank you for the moments and the memories.

[@LurikoVerra]

I am crying. This is such an amazing masterpiece. I love this so much

[@ValleyMermaid]

So beautiful!!! everything you do!!!! It is magic!

[@Monkeyzforever]

Beautiful song, beautiful storytelling, and beautiful artwork. :') I really want an entire game about the Burmecians, because there's so much side-story that could be used such as - How exactly did Sir Fratley lose his memory? How did Puck of all people find him before Freya? What is Puck's relationship with his kingdom, did he leave because he didn't want to be king, or because he wanted to help Fratley? (He was clearly close to them as he says he didn't want Freya to see Fratley until he'd got his memory back) Where did Fratley go after Cleyra was destroyed until meeting up with Freya once more? And of course, how does the rebuilding of Burmecia go? How does Freya manage to put aside her past feelings in order to create new ones? Can the Burmecians and Cleyrans live in harmony considering their different cultures? Can someone make a Sir Fratley game please? And make it perfect? (I can only dream...)

[@joringedamke5597]

You don't have to be a professional to create beautiful music.

[@JimmykumarMV]

Beautifully created video with music.. 🤘

[@pillarsoflight2607]

FFIX holds a special place in my heart. Freya was also my favorite.

[@DETH19952]

oh my god, I think I need to start listening to Erutan more now. This is perfect.

[@Pyrobug0]

Awesome! Freya was always one of my favorite characters from that game.

[@raphaelyujiro773]

I have no words to say , however it's amazing and make me get free from stress

[@lillyhesse5798]

Where did you go?? I miss your new content, and beautiful music! Come back!

[@MasterCrawford343]

Zidane aside Freya is easily my favorite character (bold statment, for all playable characters, even the guests, are very enjoyable) because she is a little bit of everything DPS, Tank, she even has support and healing with her abilities As always Kate, its always a pleasure to hear your angelic voice, much love

[@LaurentheFlute]

You remain one of my favorite musicians, and certainly one of my favorite musicians on KZbin. This is absolutely gorgeous. Freya's story always broke my heart so much ... it stands out even in a game full of heartbreaking and beautiful stories.

[@Sainvrier]

It's been a while

[@geminidrake]

I, too, felt like they didn't do anything with Freya, like they threw her in at the last minute because they needed another party member to fill the quota. The same can possibly be said about the others who join you post-Vivi and Steiner, i.e. Amarant and Quina. I felt bad that they never truly wrapped Freya's story up. They had multiple chances to do so, yet didn't. Thank you for showing love and appreciation toward the character. A lovely song based on a truly fantastic theme. Keep up the awesome work.

[@velvet_victor]

geminidrake I agree (though I disagree about Amarant and Quina, I think they did what was possible with those two). I was hoping her arc would get deeper, but it’s pretty much forgotten right after Cleyra. I was hoping she would meet with Fratley at least one more time before the end. They could have easily done that in Lindblum before we get the Hilda Garde III, but instead we just get one scene in the ending to give closure to something that wasn’t properly developed. I mean, we didn’t even know if Fratley had survived the attack on Cleyra up until that last scene, it’s kinda disappointing.

[@coolguyman16]

This is absolutely beautiful! You did an amazing job!

[@romy3449]

You are truly amazing, Erutan. Thank you for your vocals and music.

[@yami0204]

Of all the songs on the tribute album, this one makes me cry without fail every time I listen to it. Your arrangement, vocals, and the lyrics are so beautiful and full of emotion. Keep up with your amazing work!

[@hatakerayen]

Of the playable characters, Freya is one of my favorites from FF9, and I believe that even if it is loosely based on her theme, you have captured the essence of her shattered heart when she finds Sir Fratley again, only discover he does not know her. This also captures the part of the ending where they are talking, and you know a part of her wants him to just finally turn and say something that only the two of them would ever. I love your FF9 songs, and I do believe it is an underappreciated Final Fantasy game, as it is the first I played, and when I get the disks and my ps1 to work, I still play it when I can. I do hope to see more so I might listen to them as I play!

[@m63]

Celestial ❤

[@ShadowHoang]

I'm so glad that you're still doing this sweetheart. The last time we spoke (which was eons ago) and you had broken your tailbone I was like jeez...I hope this doesn't put a damper on that wonderful talent of hers. Now here you are, still going as strong as ever and singing music about one of the most underrated Characters in FFIX. I love everything you've been doing. Don't ever stop. You have a talent that will inspire millions I'm sure. One of your biggest fans. Jay

[@goprocowgirl6446]

I'm writing a book and this song fits two of my characters almost perfectly ☺️

[@MorganEAshton]

This is one of my favorite remixes/fansongs of all time. It made me cry the first time I heard it (something I have trouble letting myself do, so it's very meaningful and cathartic when it happens), and I binge-listened to it for weeks after I downloaded the ocr album it's on. If it's any indicator how much I love it, it's one of less than 100 songs in my over 5000-song iTunes library that is both rated 5-stars and Loved. So thank you for making this breathtaking piece, and also for this lovely lyric video.

[@nahirigathering1392]

Freya personality is unspeakable. 1999 when final fantasy nine came out i was 10 years old and i felt the biggest bound to freya and vivi. Just speaking about it makes my heart age.

[@cypresstree2333]

Erutan does such a godly job with her voice and editing. Why can't she have more subscribers?

[@Burneynator]

How come this doesn't have any more views? This is one of the most magically enchanting songs I've ever heard. I get goosebumps everytime I listen to it, which has become quite a number of times. Thank you for sharing this wonderful song with us.

[@yakarin]

My favorite character from FFIX has always been Freya, her story hits close to my heart, I can't believe I hadn't seen this beautiful song you created! You caught her essence perfectly, thank you so much for it.

[@paintingthePK]

Passionate and tragic and yet so beautiful. The artwork added so much clarity to Freya's story. The music expressed her courage, her devotion to her fellow warriors, her sense of chivalry, and her faith that she would once more see her beloved. Completely Erutan.

[@MiiNinja1]

I used to believe that you're the best thing to ever happen to my ears!...but then I see the sight behind the sound, and realize again that you're quite delightful for the eyes as well! Thank you for your many dimension of "beautiful!!!" Flutter on, Erutan! FLUTTER ON!!!

[@hacksignify]

That broke my heart XD such a wrenching story from nine. Great job as always.

[@shibbyxoxo]

I think this is one of your best arrangements. Absolutely breathtaking, can't stop listening.

[@TheTriforceDragon]

Final Fantasy IX was my first Final Fantasy and remains my favorite. Freya Crescent and her story always stuck out to me in the game despite her relatively small role in the overall plot and she has remained one of my favorite characters ever since. I remember finding your "You're not alone" lyrical performance years ago and followed your work on youtube since, loving that beautiful tribute to one of my favorite games ever. Now...now you made a piece about my favorite, and a very tragic character of that same game, and it is incredibly beautiful. I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw this pop up in my subscription folder, but here it is, a thing of beauty. I thank you for this piece.

[@MidnightSiren99]

*notices my jaw is now on the floor in awe and suprise* EEEEEE! Another great job done Erutan

[@laicitestudios859]

Thank you for these beautiful sound waves.

[@Lysanthe]

My goodness...I discovered your channel a few days ago and I'm so happy to find this song here. I played FF IX a long time ago and Freya was one of my favorit characters. You did a great job and the song fits perfectly! Thank you.

[@chancejones5958]

The only reason I see people disliking this is. Excuse it made them cry. This song is so beautiful, and moving. I love your voice and style and I can't wait to hear the next song when it comes out.

[@vertluc]

8 a.m here in France and I really enjoy to wake up with this cover/original song. Great work ! I still follow you and for years you catch my heart with your music ^^

[@Kaiaer]

Your you're not alone remix is literally one of my top 5 songs of all time. And I could see this getting up there. Amazing as always.

[@Mikayu1999]

I have had this on loop for a good 5 hours (as in between that was other music so I wouldn't get tired of listening to this... a palate cleanser for the ears) and I have come to not only LOVE the haunting tone of this but have come to wish there was a second part of this song that's from the point of view of her lover or whoever she's singing too...

[@MiyukiShirahime]

i really love your ff covers, espacially the ff IX! always feels so nostalgic, also i like it how you give the characters more depth with the songs! :)

[@HartiaKozu]

What a marvelous cover... FFIX fans miss you a lot. Please, come back to compose and arrange these wonderful musics!

[@nanamikado999]

Astonishing, amazing, wonderful, great as always !

[@Ravewithme21]

Just beautiful Kate, as always. Love the artwork and the song, of course. It was one of my favorites from FFIX :D. Freya's story is so sad!

[@Cloud-ws8jo]

Keep doing what you're doing, I think its lovely.

[@Kingbaibai]

I remember watching the "Roses of May," song awhile back. Then recently when I was driving back from a trip I showed my friend "come little children," on my ipod. And I had totally forgot the music and came and checked the channel out again. Needless to say a new subscriber. Haha Love Final Fantasy IX and gaming in general. Plus i dm and need some bardic sounding music. Haha Good job!!!

[@AuroraCRdz]

I really loved Freija at FFIX and to see you make such a marvelous tribute to her simply makes this song even more important to me. Excellent job, as always, I really loved your arrangements and the lyrics on this!

[@MoonlitXDream]

Kate, every song you sing is a gift. I'm honored to listen to and support you.

[@draleoxgg278]

I have been listening your songs for a while and is the first time a comment... God, seriously, your work is wonderful. I can't even describe you how I feel with every song, thank you for doing them. Keep it up!!

[@MP-ny2ek]

This is achingly beautiful to listen to; such a musical treat. Downloading the remix album and just subscribed. :)

[@nerdfreed9345]

It appears my night is to be filled with tears, thank you though for another beautiful song.

[@arie1309]

all of your cover songs ... beauty and warm

[@MeadestVikingTMV]

Final Fantasy 9. Wow. This is so incredible. Beautiful. I'm just blown away. Thank you for this, you are incredibly talented.

[@danielromero-alvarez5392]

Extremely great, thanks for sharing this masterpiece! I am in love with this magical recreation of that FF IX scene! :)

[@Xararion]

Beautiful rendition of my favourite track on my favourite FF game. I feel the instrument choice makes this rendition a lot lighter than the actual track, but the lyrics help it have the same sense of grief. Great job and thank you.

[@phoenixkh93]

As beautiful as always :) There isn't a single recording of yours that I don't love

[@wolfsangeleyes]

This is soooo sad and beautiful. Love the video as well.

[@Jihino]

Have just found your channel.. And wanted to say.. that this music is wonderful.. Can listen to it again and again.. Amazing pieces.

[@rin8310]

Freya was one of my most valued in game character especially her story. thank you for this xD

[@luminozero]

The story of Freya and Fratley is beautiful. You do it justice.