Octopath Traveler II Main Theme - Cello Cover

Cello cover of the main theme from Octopath Traveler II, composed by Yasunori Nishiki. This video is sponsored by Square Enix!
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If you’ve played Octopath Traveler then you’re familiar with its brilliant music. The soundtrack is an instant classic with its atmospheric instrumentation, nostalgic melodies, and memorable character themes. There’s also some lovely cello music that I regularly perform at weddings and events!
The sequel just came out, with a revamped version of the iconic main theme and 8 new characters that all have their own unique music. Thanks so much to Square Enix (‪@squareenixna‬) for sponsoring this video in celebration of the release of Octopath Traveler II!
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[@nicholasdyee]

Very honoured to be sponsored by Square Enix for this video! 💙
Check out Octopath Traveler II and enjoy all the beautiful music in the game: bit.ly/NicholasYee_OctopathTravelerII

[@Egg-no7xc]

I noticed(I think)your pinky finger locks in/is double jointed. I have long fingers and my pinky locks/flattens out when I play for a long period of time and it's very painful. Do you have any tips to improve? You're an awesome player and I want to someday learn the cello better, but its very painful to practice for longer than 30 mins at a time(this is especially bad in my orchestra when we can practice upwards of 2-4 hours before concerts).
Sorry if I assumed incorrectly and watched the video wrong, but would you have any tips as a fellow cello player?
THANK YOU AND I LOVE OCTOPATH

[@nicholasdyee]

@@Egg-no7xc You're totally right! I'm double jointed and my pinky has always gone into a weird position while playing. That being said, I don't think it's painful for me and everyone is different.
My partner is a physiotherapist and she said you could get measured for a DigiSplint, which would be a custom made splint you can wear while playing that prevents your PIP joint from hyper-extending. You can also order silver ring splints from Etsy which would have a similar effect! Over time, you can focus on strengthening that joint so that it doesn't hyper-extend or get stuck in that position as soon as you put pressure on it.
Hope that helps! I guess the only other thing I can recommend is to take advantage of rests in the music or during rehearsal to stretch and reset your hand. Wishing you the best! 🎻

[@j.evergarden]

To see such a massive company reach out for a collaboration on a series loved by many of SE’s audience is really cool. Glad you got such an opportunity!

[@nicholasdyee]

Yep I love that they were reaching out to creators for this! 🙌

[@valeska_kevinleahy]

OH YEA THATS THE STUFF

[@TransientWitch]

I'd say I'm beside myself...
But I see you've already beaten me to that. Twice. Absolutely beautiful! I will never tire of hearing Nishiki's brilliance move through so many skillful and amazing musicians!

[@shinrafirst2642]

It's been 6 years since I have touched cello but it sure hits hard when u hear it play.... Loved it ♥️

[@nicholasdyee]

So glad you enjoyed, means a lot from a cellist (once a cellist always a cellist) 💛

[@AtinPiano]

Amazing arrangement and performance Nicholas! Just saw you in the official Squeenix compilation video for all the official OTII covers. Definitely subscribing, excited to see what you'll do next :)

[@nicholasdyee]

Awe so great to hear from you, love your piano arrangements! And congrats on the sponsorship too 💛

[@jds1421]

One of the absolute best themes. What an amazing and emotional cover. Thank you!! Going to buy the game now. Thanks for reminding me.

[@nicholasdyee]

Gotta show this comment to Square Enix so they ask me to do more haha 😅 And yes these games have incredible soundtracks!

[@joanjhosuka432]

Just wow

[@starvoyager7409]

This is gorgeous! Beautiful instrument with a beautiful game, I love it

[@nicholasdyee]

Thank you so much! ✨

[@PitTan]

Mate, I randomly stumbled across this and your arrangement is sick! You really brought justice to this track! I always LOVE when a 2+ cello arrangement utilises the entire range to create SUCH a full ensemble sound. Also love the additional cello percussion I think I can hear! Congrats for being sponsored by SE as well!

[@nicholasdyee]

Oh wow thanks so much! I've definitely come across your videos before too 🤩

[@PitTan]

@@nicholasdyee *GASP* flattered and honoured! Thank you! 🤩

[@astbrnrd]

You got madd skillz 😁👍
The sound, editing, dexterity 🤯
Keep being you 😊

[@nicholasdyee]

Really appreciate you, thanks so much! 🥳

[@IndianaRoy]

I love this kind of collaborations, it leads me to find artist I didn't know before

[@nicholasdyee]

Glad you found this! 🙏

[@sarcasticmudkip]

Incredible cover!! Love discovering new musicians through these Octopath Covers

[@nicholasdyee]

Really appreciate that, glad you found this 😊

[@user-uy7xl5nt6p]

手遊びでチェロでメインテーマを引くのが好きだけど、正解をここに見せられた気がしました！❤❤❤❤❤❤
メロディは伸びやかで、刻みもわくわくして最高です！！！！！
ありがとうございます！！！
朝からこの動画を見ることができてよかった🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nicholasdyee]

Thank you so much! ✨

[@kono9460]

wow this is great! I'm a subscriber starting today!

[@nicholasdyee]

Thanks so much for the sub! ⭐

[@Leobassmusic]

mano..... que lindo musical

[@carrolly2k]

So well done Nicholas. Congratulations!

[@nicholasdyee]

Much appreciated Jim! Thankful for the opportunity ✌

[@multiplayerstringquartet6341]

Such an amazing arrangement!!

[@nicholasdyee]

Still need to do something together! 💛

[@bhj8081]

Amazing

[@ThatViolinDude]

Incredible stuff! Absolutely love how this sounds.

[@nicholasdyee]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@ZANNKImusic]

Sound so great!

[@AdamJX602]

Outstanding ❤

[@estherc3618]

Love this!!

[@natureslove2340]

Amazing 👏

[@tomtarochen]

FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@daisycarbonell]

Two new videos in a week? Setting off March to be a good month :D

[@nicholasdyee]

Haha I know this is very rare 😅

[@Newchallengestore]

Awesome

[@queti2423]

Me encanta💗

[@kpopfusion5415]

I play violin, and I really wish I picked cello instead, but keep up this amazing work!!!

[@nicholasdyee]

Awe the violin is such a beautiful instrument too! And probably makes it easier to learn cello in the future too 🙌

[@goldblst]

You make me proud to be Canadian, keep up the good work bro!

[@nicholasdyee]

Very kind of you, thanks so much! ✌️

[@im007sj]

와 미쳤다. 너무 좋아. 사랑합니다.

[@camilomango471]

Dios todos son súper buenos intérpretes

[@Newchallengestore]

Sensacional

[@LovelessTune]

Can you please do a cover of the violin song duet on the beach from Queen of the damned? Ive never heard a good version of it.

[@nicholasdyee]

Thanks so much for the suggestion, I haven’t heard of this! ✌️

[@sofiaireneramosgomez1878]

Te quiero gracias

[@giovanniaugustino6510]

Emotional damage

[@ghptkr]

아 진짜 ㅠ 최고다ㅠㅠ 😭😭

[@karanIIVVII]

Sir please play Moon Knight intro

[@marcus.guitarist]

Imagine your wife going through the pain and trouble of giving birth to and raising identical triplets, and they all turn out to be cello nerds.
🩸👂👂🩸

[@nicholasdyee]

Haha who raised them that way though 🤔