To Zanarkand - Final Fantasy X (Piano Cover)

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • To Zanarkand may be one of the most beautiful piano ballads in all of video game history. This arrangement is one taken from Final Fantasy X Piano Collections, arranged by Masashi Hamauzu.
    I have long been a huge fan of the remarkably arranged Final Fantasy Piano Collections series, and this has to be one of my favorites throughout the entire collection.
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Komentáře • 385

  • @pauliano
    @pauliano  Před 4 lety +924

    Listen to my story. This may be our last chance.

  • @vroomkeys
    @vroomkeys Před 8 měsíci +126

    33 year old man now, but the music of this game and Kingdom Hearts holds a special place in my heart

    • @WaldoCarmen
      @WaldoCarmen Před 4 měsíci +2

      Yup

    • @JB-xl2jc
      @JB-xl2jc Před 3 měsíci +4

      This theme still brings a tear to my eyes, two decades removed...

    • @Hoppit07
      @Hoppit07 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I am also 33 and final fantasy music brings such mad emotions to my heart, I still cry to Areith theme to this day whenever I heard. I remember being a kid to this game and when I knew it was coming out and it was the first ever fully voiced final fantasy i was so hyped I ran home everyday to play it

    • @shaneabalos3354
      @shaneabalos3354 Před 3 měsíci

      Same ill be 34 in June and FF music will always hold a special place especially FF8, 9 and 10.

    • @ashleyheylen
      @ashleyheylen Před měsícem

      31 and exactly the same my friend.

  • @christophertrent869
    @christophertrent869 Před 3 lety +347

    You made me feel like I just turned on my ps2 and I’m getting ready to play the best game ever all over again. This made me feel beautiful inside. Thank you 🙏🏾

    • @alexloffer5497
      @alexloffer5497 Před 2 lety +8

      Best game ever made !!!

    • @sandimaree
      @sandimaree Před 2 lety +5

      I absolutely feel the same

    • @ajtriggaa
      @ajtriggaa Před rokem +8

      Just imagine a FF 7 like remake from the ground up, that thought alone 🥺 i would take sabbatical for that lol

    • @thefinalgamer2243
      @thefinalgamer2243 Před rokem +1

      Facts

    • @alucarus6
      @alucarus6 Před rokem +5

      Until you're dodging lightning strikes in the fucking desert. 😂

  • @Gio_web
    @Gio_web Před 3 lety +189

    This song reminds me of my cousin... He played all the final fantasy titles. Shortly after he passed away and every time I listen to this song I feel bad because it reminds me of him.

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 3 lety +26

      I love this. I think we would have gotten along really well! So sorry for you loss. Thank you for watching!

    • @misterbauzer
      @misterbauzer Před 3 lety +9

      I know the meaning of this song - truly one of the best emotionally and I would like to send you and your family nothing but the best os love and good fortune brother. RIP.

    • @shizbang
      @shizbang Před 2 lety +6

      Whenever I die, I'm gonna have this played at my funeral

    • @jasminechen7099
      @jasminechen7099 Před rokem +1

      Sorry for your loss

    • @SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam
      @SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam Před rokem +2

      Same here man. I had an older cousin that was like a big brother. A huge part of my childhood was influenced by him with regards to gaming, anime, movies, and much more, although I really didn't fully realize it until he was gone. Both him and his younger brother died from covid in 2020. They were only in their mid 40s. I think for the rest of my life I'll think of them whenever the old games and anime experiences I shared with them come up. Things have hit differently and will continue to do so, To Zanarkand and FFX as a whole included. To our cousins. May we see them again in the next life.

  • @roguecivilian6958
    @roguecivilian6958 Před rokem +163

    This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

    • @BigHuff-sq9hb
      @BigHuff-sq9hb Před rokem +11

      It's so sad. I can still hear it. "Listen to my story"

    • @CsWillofDD
      @CsWillofDD Před 9 měsíci +2

      Via Purifico (also from FFX) said hold my beer! Seriously one of the best games of my life!!

    • @issacharezechias2209
      @issacharezechias2209 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Yeah, Beethoven would be impressed with this

  • @Lyds18
    @Lyds18 Před 6 měsíci +17

    One of my band directors played this in class the other day. It was really pretty, I didn’t know he played piano so well. He shared with us a deep meaning this song had to him.

  • @felipeandias3926
    @felipeandias3926 Před 2 lety +72

    it's been more than 20 years since I first listened to this, however, this masterpiece still brings me to tears. Great cover.

  • @BenSchubert1995
    @BenSchubert1995 Před 2 lety +36

    Goosebumps. I remember thinking about this song looking at the milky way galaxy on a perfect night with my friends.

  • @ComradeChrome
    @ComradeChrome Před rokem +34

    I practiced for a year to play this song like you do. It's the only song I really know. Thanks for being a great teacher!

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před rokem +6

      Congratulations on your progress, absolutely love to hear that!

    • @foobars3816
      @foobars3816 Před 5 měsíci

      @ComradeChrome show me

  • @Spider-Complexion
    @Spider-Complexion Před 2 lety +29

    I’m surprised by this game playing for the first time this year. This theme really does capture Tidus through the game and who he is. A bright soul having to deal wit a lot of pain over his dad and losing his home.
    This theme hits so hard when you finally get to Zanarkand and realize that Tidus is back home but not like the one he recognizes at all where instead it’s ruins

  • @Royoji
    @Royoji Před rokem +27

    Nobuo Uematsu is a musical genius

  • @nokoru1
    @nokoru1 Před 2 lety +25

    listening to this piece always gets me...reminding me of the greatest journey I have ever been on...when the game brought me on an emotional adventure😌

  • @jeancomte5435
    @jeancomte5435 Před 2 lety +13

    Idk if old times are better than now, but when i played this game when i was a kid and listened to this song... yeah, it feels like that past moment, that "old" moment... was just perfect. Beautiful interpretation, thank you, i really mean it.

  • @Localnonplayercharacter
    @Localnonplayercharacter Před měsícem +1

    I just want to share I remember hearing this song when I was 6 years old back in 2001 and I never forgot it. For years it never left me until one day, on my 21st birthday, I decided to go out and buy a weighted keyboard and this was the first song I learned. Complicated but worth it. Music is the closest thing to magic in this world. Like a universal language we can all experience and feel in a moment together. This song will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for sharing.

  • @felipelima4548
    @felipelima4548 Před 2 lety +10

    This composition for me was the best among all the FF franchises that hit hard on the emotional.One day I was a kid who wanted to save the world and cried hard at the end of this FF X. Still remember: Farewell Yuna...

  • @KeithBarker
    @KeithBarker Před 4 lety +60

    Loved it. Thank you Paul.

    • @adamsenseisan
      @adamsenseisan Před 3 lety +1

      Cool to see one of my CBT nuggets trainers here watching a piano vid I’m interested in lol

  • @bojnebojnebojne
    @bojnebojnebojne Před 2 lety +11

    This piece always bring me to tears.
    Such a tragic story captivated in a perfect piece.

  • @VentusXtm
    @VentusXtm Před 3 měsíci +5

    I'm not crying, YOU'RE CRYING!

  • @GoatIsLife
    @GoatIsLife Před 2 lety +11

    I'm loving the dynamics in this rendition.

  • @SyrUsThEVyrUs6187
    @SyrUsThEVyrUs6187 Před rokem +3

    2yrs later and you're still captivating everyone. A master at his craft, a diamond in the rough. A lonely bard singing his forgotten tune, you sir are a LEGEND.

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před rokem +2

      You made my day, thanks so much for the kind words!

    • @SyrUsThEVyrUs6187
      @SyrUsThEVyrUs6187 Před rokem

      ​@@pauliano You're welcome. You deserve it. Keep such a GEM alive.

  • @jhford1234
    @jhford1234 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Still holding out hope they make this in a full cinema production/tv series

  • @AtmTuts95
    @AtmTuts95 Před 3 lety +9

    always brings me tears in my eyes whem i hear this song❤️🥺

  • @robintabois7594
    @robintabois7594 Před rokem +9

    And here I am, a 33 year old guy crying my guts out because of all the hours and hours of fond memories playing this game and all the other final final fantasies. Thanks❤

  • @achilles6445
    @achilles6445 Před 3 lety +6

    I am going to learn this beauty

  • @UndercoverCracker
    @UndercoverCracker Před 2 lety +9

    Truly one of the best piano songs of all time. I feel.......

  • @Xentrolis
    @Xentrolis Před 2 lety +35

    I started learning the piano last year. I've always loved this piece from FFX, but your video inspired me to get the FFX Piano Collection and learn this song. I can only play the first six measures right now, but working on it!

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 2 lety +8

      The whole collection is amazing! Slow and steady, enjoy the journey!

  • @provindentiae1
    @provindentiae1 Před rokem +1

    This is still the very reason I need a piano. Piano is one instrument that plays beauty from the heart and it's felt in every single note. Never can afford one..... my heart will win one day

  • @olechr4393
    @olechr4393 Před 3 lety +21

    0,75 SPEED IS MORE RIGTH ON THIS SONG

    • @misterbauzer
      @misterbauzer Před 3 lety +2

      YES. the memories brought back from this rendition are not measurable.

  • @austinmoore2319
    @austinmoore2319 Před rokem +1

    Been meaning to learn how to play piano. Revisiting this song made me realize how much I really want to learn now. So I can play the music like this that evokes such fond memories like others have shared about their play through of the game.

  • @woriakalle3223
    @woriakalle3223 Před 2 dny

    I had this on my wedding, when my bride came in the door to this song, my life was complete.

  • @daveharrison1566
    @daveharrison1566 Před rokem +4

    Absolute masterpiece of a tune and done justice by this person! Top banana.

  • @Momoterasu
    @Momoterasu Před 3 měsíci +1

    22 ans que c'est sorti en France, 22 ans que c'est toujours ma musique préférée. 29/05/2024

  • @RoboShinKen
    @RoboShinKen Před rokem +9

    You know. I love how this song could have different meanings for each person. For me: it represents all the loved ones that never got to see what I prosper. That’ll never meet my son. That’ll never got to see what I did with my life. To me that’s my Zanarkand and I wish I could show them.

  • @darrellid
    @darrellid Před rokem +1

    This theme perfectly complemented the underlying melancholy of FFX. Whenever it was played, it served as a gentle reminder that, no matter how many levels or skills your party acquired, the ending would ultimately be a tragic one.
    Thank you for your excellent rendition.

  • @EspireAnima
    @EspireAnima Před 7 měsíci

    This song always hits so hard all the feels come rushing back.

  • @carlosbarrospaixao
    @carlosbarrospaixao Před 4 měsíci

    Final Fantasy VI and VII are still my favorites, but X is another beast entirely. This music gives me the chills everytime, and a feeling of nostalgia or longing for something I never lived or had

  • @bread66611
    @bread66611 Před 5 měsíci

    This video popped up for whatever reason, amazing! Me and my cousin would play games on the ps2 together all the time, we shared a room in high school and we each had our own ps2 and would play the same final fantasy game to see who could beat it the fastest! and we'd just watch one another play too, I miss her so much.

  • @soapa4279
    @soapa4279 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I feel like crying every time I hear this ballad. I'm a 40 year old man.

  • @paganathiest6349
    @paganathiest6349 Před 9 měsíci

    for many people dragon ball or pokemon was their gateway drug to anime. this song right here was mine. and 6 years into my journey of learning this insane song im still not even half way through the 1st bridge. its one thing to appreciate this from an audience perspective its another to learn to play it. also for anyone who wants to learn it its a great song for the whole process as it teaches many many things in relative progression from chord structure to chord progression

  • @primeEmu16
    @primeEmu16 Před rokem

    My dad always enjoyed music. My sister got a ps2 and ffx and he really enjoyed its music. I often remember hearing him play this on his keyboard in his studio. He hasnt really been all there since a few years ago but just the other day i heard him listening to this again. Inreally want to get him back to where he can play music and enjoy his hobbies again

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před rokem

      That is so beautiful, thank you for sharing!

  • @user-rm3kd9bj3j
    @user-rm3kd9bj3j Před 2 lety +2

    音の強弱で気持ちが大いに伝わってきて鳥肌がすごい

    • @BigHuff-sq9hb
      @BigHuff-sq9hb Před rokem +1

      Right? The old final fantasy music was life changing.

  • @alpacachino3647
    @alpacachino3647 Před rokem

    This is peak Final Fantasy music. I remember firing this up and just forgetting everything else, instantly wanting to know more about this world. Such a great game.

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před rokem

      And that killer guitar riff in the first Zanarkand cutscene...man, to go back!

  • @kristinajohnson1796
    @kristinajohnson1796 Před 4 lety +8

    So beautiful! 💚 Proud of my talented nephew!

  • @hosanajayaptk
    @hosanajayaptk Před 3 měsíci

    My ex introduced me this song when in polyphonic era (2005).. this is sweetest song like her always be the sweetest in my life

  • @minttruffles5525
    @minttruffles5525 Před 4 lety +4

    The colors came together beautifully. The sound is gorgeous. I really felt the emotion in this piece. Absolutely stunning.

  • @reeceturnbull5976
    @reeceturnbull5976 Před 2 lety +6

    Recently started learning this on the piano and it’s so hard! You’ve motivated me to keep going!

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 2 lety +1

      Amazing! Keep at it, you got this.

  • @theexpert758
    @theexpert758 Před měsícem

    This specific rendition is very special to me. I try to learn it on piano by just watching but i just listen to it all the time. Bravo my man.

  • @lilliefan1305
    @lilliefan1305 Před 7 měsíci

    This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve heard in a long time.

  • @killianhardy3703
    @killianhardy3703 Před 11 měsíci

    I don't know what brought me back here the song just popped up in my head at work song is so beautiful 🥲

  • @BigMuddyCountry
    @BigMuddyCountry Před 2 lety

    Forget one of the best video game ballads, one of the best ever, period.

  • @SquallEnix85
    @SquallEnix85 Před 3 lety +5

    love it. most underrated piano piece

  • @thunderchild1083
    @thunderchild1083 Před rokem

    I love piano it's my favourite instrument, not learning to play it is the only regret I have in life.
    I don't know how to explain it really but it's such a simple (I'm no expert so if I'm wrong please excuse me) and beautiful piece of music that it touches me deep in my soul.
    I can listen to this on repeat and I'll never get bored of it, its been played by an entire orchestra but nothing compares to it being played solely on the piano.
    I'm gonna have this played at my funeral

  • @Kim-uh2dy
    @Kim-uh2dy Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for making me feel the emotions I had when I first heard this song. It's truly touching. nostalgic, heart-wrenching, and beautiful.

  • @saintcorvic1194
    @saintcorvic1194 Před 2 měsíci

    I haven’t played a newer game where the soundtrack really hit me like final fantasy did. What a wonder these composers were.

  • @unc_gamer203
    @unc_gamer203 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for this, such a beautiful song, for such a beautiful and amazing game. I use to play this with my grandfather, and we both loved it. At the time, long ago neither got to finish it, I was too young to figure it out, and his save corrupted. He passed away and never got to finish it, so I did and I think of him everytime playing it. It's my favourite game with some of my best memories, truly appreciate this piece and you.

  • @RandomClips2485
    @RandomClips2485 Před 9 měsíci

    You make me remember the first time I finished the game and cry and at the ending. 😭😭😭😭

  • @randalthor2859
    @randalthor2859 Před rokem

    Seen a lot of these, and everyone else kicks that low crescendo off one note early. Perfectly played 10/10

  • @caesarlol1
    @caesarlol1 Před 2 lety +4

    Tidus sempre será meu protagonista preferido ❤️

  • @logan2267
    @logan2267 Před 3 lety +4

    Goosebumps! What a rendition!

  • @mvess3870
    @mvess3870 Před 2 měsíci

    this song make me cry every time

  • @supremeleader7555
    @supremeleader7555 Před 2 lety

    I can't start the day without listening to this.

  • @Shizzzle
    @Shizzzle Před 2 lety +12

    I'm struggling so much with the bass/left hand portion shown here starting at 2:10. I found your video while looking for help choosing the correct fingerling and such. Amazing stuff! I feel I've been making no progress with speeding it up. I watch yours at .25 speed,and that's probably a bit faster than my current. All I can do is practice, practice... Great work!

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 2 lety +3

      Amazing! Keep up the great work, slow and steady wins the race! You got this.

    • @ronaldau4357
      @ronaldau4357 Před 2 lety

      I believe the version of the sheet I have doesn't have the higher notes at 2:17... Maybe a slightly difference arrangement. Could it be?
      But honestly I love your interpretation of the song. You add a lot of colors with the p vs f and some nice rubatos.

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 2 lety +1

      @@ronaldau4357 Thank you! Yes, I took a few liberties with that last arpeggio that aren't exactly the same in the sheet, but I think that's the only place.

  • @LHSHarmon
    @LHSHarmon Před 2 lety +3

    This is beautiful....

  • @hazukifink5725
    @hazukifink5725 Před rokem +1

    To Zanarkand, and the ending theme always gets to me. It starts with Tidus and Ends with Yuna. 😭

  • @Bea_Katt
    @Bea_Katt Před měsícem

    Now that I'm learning how to play this song on piano it makes me want to play Final Fantasy for the first time :)

  • @gustavoduartt777
    @gustavoduartt777 Před 3 měsíci

    De tempos em tempos eu volto para este vídeo. É interessante ver como uma obra de arte como FF X pode impactar a vida de uma pessoa. Jamais me esquecerei da sua história Tidus (e toda a equipe), vocês estão para sempre guardados no meu coração.

  • @ghoastfalcon
    @ghoastfalcon Před 4 lety +4

    Such a beautiful piece. Very well done!

  • @j0elrpg
    @j0elrpg Před 6 měsíci

    I'm 33 and still listening to this masterpiece.

  • @floolf8041
    @floolf8041 Před 6 měsíci

    To my son, I would loved to show him this game and hear this song.
    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @BetterWithBob
    @BetterWithBob Před 8 měsíci +2

    Incredible work. One of my favourite pieces of music ever written, and you performed a brilliant interpretation of it. I ain't good with variety in terms of describing good music, but I love this ^_^

  • @SpectraTheFox1
    @SpectraTheFox1 Před 2 lety

    First time I ever heard this song my Uncle had pulled out an old piano and this was the first song he played, now i have played the games and this is definitely my favorite theme of all time from a video game

  • @kasunwickramasinghe4473
    @kasunwickramasinghe4473 Před 3 lety +2

    Since the moment that I heard Marcus Veltri played this version, I knew there should be a cover, and finally, I found it. Thank you so much, this is so beautiful!

  • @SaintEve1105
    @SaintEve1105 Před 9 měsíci

    On my 21st bday I picked up a 12 pack of Coronas and played FFX (blitzball) all day with my friends. This song made me feel wistful even back then. Even more so now ❤

  • @licantropia1512
    @licantropia1512 Před rokem +1

    È il brano più bello mai concepito in un videogioco....

  • @nickm2890
    @nickm2890 Před 8 měsíci

    Ouch. At 31 now, this song still stings like it did when I was little.
    The difference is that now I can play it, and make myself cry.

  • @mrmachinehead8059
    @mrmachinehead8059 Před 2 lety

    I don't understand what I'm seeing with the lights and stuff but god damn, it's as pretty as the song. This is awesome.

  • @Redmailnet
    @Redmailnet Před 2 lety +1

    This piece is magnificent.

  • @lionspride85
    @lionspride85 Před 4 měsíci

    ff hands down has the best gaming music, it really is such a big part of the stories

  • @LuMartinelli
    @LuMartinelli Před rokem

    Masterfully played. Lovely rubato. Probably one of the best pieces of music ever to accompany a video game.

  • @glados4765
    @glados4765 Před 3 měsíci

    Return to Zanarkand, Tifas Theme, Aeriths Theme and Dearly Beloved are some of the best songs made for any game.

  • @IchigoMadara1
    @IchigoMadara1 Před rokem

    So many emotions...

  • @chancecarlson2023
    @chancecarlson2023 Před 3 měsíci

    FFX was always my favorite ff. The story went so hard.

  • @JakeSkyline27
    @JakeSkyline27 Před 2 lety +1

    This is actually beautiful. I want to learn the piano, lately i've been inspired its such a beautiful instrument

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 2 lety +1

      I wholeheartedly agree; it's never a bad time to start!

  • @RedBullLordy
    @RedBullLordy Před rokem

    Sod it, going to start a playthrough tomorrow, favourite game of all time! Love the Piano

  • @teddymayer7747
    @teddymayer7747 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Meu Deus Que Lindo ..
    Amei a Música...✌️🥰👍

  • @meitomiyazaki9848
    @meitomiyazaki9848 Před 2 lety +1

    the tempo is just a slight bit faster in this cover compared to the original but you have brought a tear to my eye this eve. Absolutely beautiful cover.

  • @dannynira6523
    @dannynira6523 Před 2 lety +1

    All that plays in my head when I hear this Song, is Yuna whistling over the sea waiting for Tidus 😭

  • @Manny_2K7
    @Manny_2K7 Před 2 dny

    Beautiful 💫

  • @matthewsvic
    @matthewsvic Před 10 dny

    This is beautiful. 🤍

  • @chesster423
    @chesster423 Před 6 měsíci

    holy shit.. this brought tears in my eyes

  • @ThePalatineHill
    @ThePalatineHill Před 2 lety +1

    one of the best songs ever made for the piano, and it was made for a video game
    whodathought

    • @alexloffer5497
      @alexloffer5497 Před 2 lety +1

      Not just any video game . THE REAL 🐐!!! Final fantasy X

  • @inVINCEable182
    @inVINCEable182 Před 6 měsíci

    What a beautiful piece of art you made, well done!

  • @andreavasquez4355
    @andreavasquez4355 Před 2 lety +1

    I haven't played FFX yet, but I'm planning to. I just beat FFIX last week and started VII today. I want to play through as many Final Fantasy games as I can.

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh you have a very fun journey ahead of you, friend. Enjoy!

  • @ASadTeddyBear
    @ASadTeddyBear Před 2 lety +2

    Started piano 3 months ago and finally just learned this song. The long arpeggio part is quite slow compared to you but I'm really happy to get the rest at a reasonable state haha. Thanks for showing me your fingering on the video, helped a lot as a beginner.
    I really love this song. If I ever feel down I know I can always pull this off and it keeps me at peace.

    • @pauliano
      @pauliano  Před 2 lety

      Absolutely love to hear this. Keep up the great work!!

    • @emily_black6334
      @emily_black6334 Před 2 lety

      It's absolutely amazing to hear a new pianist is able to thrive and learn. (Not to mention when they are learning my favorite song)

  • @clayk2122
    @clayk2122 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm a fan of the piano collections too, you did an amazing job!

  • @supremeoverlorde2109
    @supremeoverlorde2109 Před 2 lety

    This gave me chills.

  • @lastingimpersonation3320

    really great job. thank you.

  • @Nico_Dica
    @Nico_Dica Před 2 měsíci

    This song is the only reason I started piano when I was 14.. I'm 34 now and forgot how to play it..
    *_Starring at the synth's flycase_*

  • @HeroVaast
    @HeroVaast Před rokem

    You send that cover to an other dimension, incredible work.

  • @nicholasi7555
    @nicholasi7555 Před 9 měsíci

    I grew up an altar boy youth group Catholic normal human guy. :D this game made me renounce all that immediately, for something I hope much better.