The magic of FINAL FANTASY Concerts
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- čas přidán 22. 11. 2021
- I sat down with Final Fantasy Distant Worlds & A New World's Eric Roth to talk about the magic of Final Fantasy's Music Concerts and his experience directing, conducting and orchestrating Final Fantasy music officially.
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- Final Fantasy A New World Concert Tickets: ffnewworld.com/#tour-schedule
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I saw Distant World's down in London a few years ago and then more recently with the FF7 Remake Orchestra. If you're a final fantasy fan and you're thinking about going then do it you will not regret it. Such an amazing emotional experience.
I regret not going, even though it is only due to the 'rona. Europe only has concerts in the middle of winter, great season in a pandemic.
I adore Eric as a person. My sister and I got to meet him. He was so invested and present in our conversation.
But my favourite memory, seeing him go have a night on the town with our local orchestra.
Truly a wonderful human being.
Edit: My sister and I LOST OUR DANG MINDS when he did the slide whistle Solo!!!
The last Distant Worlds concert i went to, i was real early, one of the first people waiting for the concert venue to open, so i could get first dibs on soundtracks at the booth.
While waiting, Mr. Uematsu walks by us. Me and the few others there thank him for his work, and he seemed so happy and waved back to us.
I attended Distant Worlds in London a couple of years ago - I saw Susan Calloway (Dragonsong - FFXIV) and Rikki (Suteki da Ne - FFX) perform, and heard Dancing Mad on the organ in the Royal Albert Hall.
It was quite the experience. I am planning to go again and I encourage everyone that is on the fence about it to go and enjoy.
Thank you for the video, Alex. I really enjoyed it!
Oh I was there too, incredible concert. Dancing Mad and Susan blew my mind
I've been in two Distant World and one A new World and I keep these memories close to my heart!
Soon I'll be going to see the FF7R Orchestra, can't wait!
Most likely expensive af so… easier said than done.
I was there too, and can't wait to go again. I was utterly desperate to hear Answers and was in tears immediately
I had the pleasure of catching Distant Worlds on the rare occassion they visited Argentina and it blew my mind! I remember when it was time for One Winged Angel, Arnie turned to the audience and told us that they couldn't fit a choir for this one but they would like us (the audience) to sing along to the iconic "Sephiroth!" part. Little did he know, we sang the WHOLE thing! And he even turned mid-performance to "conduct" us as if we were part of the orchestra. Truly a magical evening. I hope I get to see A New World someday too, sounds like a grand time!
I've been to seven Distant Worlds and one A New World, and I love it every time. I've brought along friends and family that don't game, and they always enjoy it.
My most memorable distant worlds exp. was Valla ala Flamenco from FF9. We were lucky to have a local guitarist who brought my favorite FF song alive before my eyes. The back and forth between the guitar and the rest of the orchestra was magical.
Eric's such a nice guy. Used to work for him a few years back for ANW and I gotta say he and their crew legitimately care about the Final Fantasy music and quality of the performances. They're the best ppl I could think of to be doing Final Fantasy music live.
Saw distant worlds all the way back in either 2011 or 2012 in Atlanta GA and it is still one of my most precious memories of that time. That choir man... I held it together until they started going all out in Fisherman's Horizon, and I just broke down over how beautiful it was
I've been to almost all Distant World and New World performances in South East Asia; KL, Singapore, Bangkok, and never regretted any single moment of it.
I went to a Distant World here in my country (argentina) a long time ago, and i cried when i heard the opera from FF6. It was an amazing experience that is not going to happen again, probably. I couldn't get my hand in the premium ticked and i couldnt get my disk of the FF4 ost signed and that will haunt me forever.
That opera song from FF6 is dear to my childhood.
I've had the luck, and pleasure to see Arnie Roth conduct three Play! concerts as well as two Distant Worlds in stockholm, and I think I cried each time. First probably being when they moved into Frogs theme in the Chrono Trigger/Cross section. It's magic, pure and simple.
Thank you two very much for this interview!
Been to London a few times for Distant Worlds where I did have the pleasure to hear Eric Roth's narration during the opera. It added so much to the understanding of the piece.
To be honest, I didn't like the "Opera ~ Maria and Draco" when I heard it first on the recording. Then in London, when they announced it I was like "oh no.. almost 20 minutes of opera... oh well, not every piece tonight will be nice I guess..." Oh boy was I wrong. The live performance and the narration changed everything and I didn't want it to ever stop!
Also went to Germany for the A New World and loved every second of it as well! It was more intimate with only.. I think 200 people? No amps, just pure sound. Beautiful "unplugged", raw, cute in a sense but still powerful and emotional.
Listening to the recordings is one thing but live it's a very unique and different experience.
Even if you have never played a FINAL FANTASY game, the music is phenomenal and if you like "soundtracks" (movie soundtracks, game soundtracks, etc.) you will like these concerts.
And last but not least, hey CZcams! Why did you not inform me about this video even though I have the bell activated D: Going to untick and tick again. Maybe that will help~
Remember I was living in florida and was at a pretty eh point in time of life , drove like 2 hours to see distant worlds play out of a whim and it really helped give me appreciaton for music in general.
They perform once in Thailand and I don't miss the chance. Absolutely amazing.
I've been to Distant Worlds twice. First time was Baltimore 2011 and second was Seattle 2017, I think. Both times were absolutely incredible moments that will stay with me forever, and I definitely will go again if given the opportunity.
I will always always always remember going to Distant Worlds in Los Angeles with some friends and scored VIP tickets to meet/greet/sign with Uematsu-san, Sakaguch-san, and Arnie Roth. Also, yes, cried during the perfomance too. Not ashamed.
Manages to get to a Distant Worlds concert in Chicago in 2017. Two hurricanes couldn't stop me and I was SO glad I went.
I've been to many Distant Worlds concerts, and they are certainly magical! My favorite though was once I got to do a meet and greet with Arnie Roth & Nobou Uematsu! I asked them to sign my FFX CD album!
I'll never forget my first concert experience being the 2019 Distant Worlds concert in Melbourne. I hope it comes back to here again :(
You are totally right "It hits different". I cried when i heard their version of FF IX You are not alone, and after that I though I was ready for anything ... and cried again in the FF VI Opera, it is that good. The experience is something that you can´t describe until you live it.
If you loved Distant Worlds, I would like to suggest anyone check out Final Symphony (it's found in Spotify) . The approach of the music through a more traditional symphonic approach, which is rarely done with video game arrangements. One of the standouts is the entire retelling of FF7 using the motifs and themes of the game in chronological order through 3 symphonic poems. It's awesome.
Saw a new world in Québec city last month and i was very happy to have picked up tickets at the last minute. Even my brother that knew basically nothing about FF liked the show. Ty Alex and Eric for this interview.
I went 2 months ago to see Distant Worlds with my father who is a big music enthusiast but he is not a fan of videogames. He loved it, he also teared up in a couple of songs.
I love seeing these interview from a musician to a musician, because I can see your respect and appreciation for Eric Roth, and he feels that too. Specifically, your indepth knowledge of producing/arranging and Final Fantasy makes you the perfect interviewer. I'm reminded of the recent Rick Beato interview with Sting. Thanks for sharing!
I’m seeing the FFVIIR Orchestra concert in January!! Cannot wait!!
I'm a huge fan of FF and Distant Worlds. My husband and I have traveled near and far to see them live, and I can't express the wonderful range of emotions a fan of the games and orchestra experiences at these performances. I caught them in Florida with a friend, and my husband and I have seen them in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Just breath-taking each time. The FFVII Remake orchestra, personally, felt a bit weaker than the original Distant Worlds- but it's still great.
Best performance was the anniversary of FFVI we saw in Chicago. My husband and I adore the VI soundtrack. That night, they had the choir and full organ... Oh my heavens. It was such a cool trip feeling the deep vibrations of the organ in Dancing Mad. That night was magical, and it was made even more so when we finally got to meet Uematsu-San. He is beyond humble, and always very gracious to his fans.
At one Naka-Kon in KC, we also got the chance to see A New World, OPENWORLD, and the Black Mages. Just so good overall! FFXII is one of the favorites in the series, and A New World played Eruyt Village when we went. My heart was so happy ♥
If you haven't gone to Distant Worlds, save up for the next tour. You won't regret it.
I got two tickets for the Distant Worlds event in Düsseldorf, Germany right in front of me. can't wait for April :D
I've been to Distant Worlds twice in Vancouver, far apart, but New World came relatively often, and I loved both experiences for their variety in mood and musical selection. I hope they're able to come back soon! My favourite memory was the Distant Worlds were Uematsu was there playing the organ piece for Dark World from FFVI, which I never would have guessed would be a choice in anyone's mind. I feel like a big dumb crying baby just remembering it lol. :)
I teared up the first time as well. I got extremely lucky and met Arnie Roth, Susan Calloway AND Nobuo Uematsu in person, the same night! (Then Soken at a FanFest) I can die happy 🥰 I really hope they come back to B.C., Canada. Great video! 👍🏼👍🏼
a few years back a friend and i went to a distant worlds show a few states away. turns out Arnie and Eric were at the same hotel. we saw them after coming back to the hotel after dinner. my friend wanted to let them be but i said "NO WAY DUDE, WE ARE GONNA GET IN THAT ELEVATOR WITH THEM" and it was nice, we both said how great the show was, shook hands and all. great times
I have been to Distant Worlds twice now, I love em. I want to go again. I love them so.
I attended the Distant Worlds orchestra conducted by Arnie Roth in Malaysia years ago.
Now I'm moved to Arizona, US and I'm going the upcoming FF7 remake at Phoenix 2022 March with my husband. Can't wait!!
I feel you bro.
I went to Distant Worlds when they were in NYC, I also cried during Terra's Theme.
Thanks Alex for another fantastic interview! It was great to hear from Eric about his process and the points he tries to emphasise when coming up with the orchestration. I've also been listening to the A New World album since watching your video and the arrangement of Fight With Seymour really is great fun!
I attended the one in Dallas Texas, it is such a awesome experience, in the true sense of the word.
Been to all of them that came into my region, since the first tour to the latest. Even went to Final Fantasy 7 remake concert when it came to town. They are amazing concerts, if you can go, get on it! I must also mention Video games Live, another great show!
Saw the one in Boston recently. It was such a good time.
Literally flying to Hawaii for the Nov 30 concert. This is cool
Holy shit, one of these is coming to Ann Arbor next year and I will try and buy tickets TODAY! I wouldn't have known about it without this video! Thank you!!
You won't regret it!!
It would be such a dream to attend one of these concerts. Hopefully they come to Florida.
My first distant worlds concert holds a special place in my heart ❤️ I was just getting back into final fantasy on my own as a teenager (my parents used to play them when I was young) but I had like little to no concert etiquette, so I cheered and clapped for so many things and I dont think it was very appropriate but it was my true emotions, I was very excited ❤️
I saw this here in the US live and it was an absolutely AMAZING production. Total dream for a Final Fantasy fan!
This is a good year to attend Distant World for the 35th Final Fantasy Anniversary
I love Distant World music. I’m from a country where there’s no distant world tour so when I was in North America I drove from Connecticut to Chicago and watched the concert back in Sept 2019. It was awesome with Susan and Rikku in the performance.
Thanks for this interview! I've been blessed to have several great experiences of this in Florida. At the St Petersburg showing a few years ago, I got to get my picture with Nobuo Uematsu. I also enjoyed seeing the 3 FF7 Orchestral performances in Orlando and St Pete the last two months. I've also flown to LA for that first ever all FF7 orchestra performance.
In all of these shows, I get to relive so many great moments in the brilliant takes of the local orchestras on these electric scores. And in the case of Distant Worlds, it's amazing to experience the games I have yet to play
Went to a Distant Worlds concert with my mom in Amsterdam a few years ago and it was MAGICAL. Even my mom, who doesn't know FF music at all, had a great time and I had the time of my life. It was so good.
This looks exciting, I never saw A New World, but I did watch Distant Worlds 3 years ago, I loved it
I saw Distant Worlds a few years ago and was blown away by how emotional it was. I cried so much!
Thanks Alex and Eric for the interview. That's some interesting insight on how they work the midi music to orchestral version without losing the identity of the soundtrack!
Amazing, love this interview!
I went to the A New World performance here in Chicago 2019 just for Kugane's theme being on the program.
It was great.
I've seen that Distant Worlds is coming to my city next year and I immediately grabbed tickets before they were gone. I can't wait. Hype.
One day... One day I would love to attend one of their concerts... For now, I can still feel the magic in their music...
Thank you so much for putting this together, your interviews are always on point!🎶🎤🎶🎤🎶
This was so wholesome and I honestly couldn't stop smiling the entire interview. Love to see you interacting with your heroes, Alex. Keep it up!
seeing them march in seattle, cant wait!
I went to Distant Worlds concert in Sweden some years back. And I cried so hard! I brought tissues, I knew what was coming. BUT DAMN, it still wrecked me! I love that the name of the concert, comes from a song, from my fave mmorpg and ff game. Never fails to make me cry.
Saw Distant Worlds in 2015 with my now wife. We are really hoping they come back to Pittsburgh so we can experience it again. I cried when the prelude played I just couldn't help it.
Alex you GOD bringing up Almighty Bhunivelze.
I went to a Distant Worlds concert in 2017. It was the most emotional, brilliant concert I've ever been to.
Loved this interview, Distant Worlds is awesome and I still can't believe it came to our little city years back. Been waiting for another visit since!
I don’t know what I love more, your videos, or your outfits.
I mean damn man…
I saw them in New Orleans omg I loved the show
While I have yet to go a distant world concert (on bucket list) I was able to meet uematsu in person thanks to one being close by during the week the anime convention I went to in 2013 (he attended as a special guest - a moment I always cherish)
My first concert ever was the Distant Worlds in Chicago, right before the release of FF7 Remake. It was such a wonderful experience to be in a room with fans who also admired Final Fantasy. Everyone cried and sang along to Sephiroth's theme song xD Aerith's theme song made me cry and Zanarkland's piano piece made my friend cried. Great experience!
I've been to DW 4 times and A New World once, as well as Earthbound Papas concert once. I cried at each one. Every one that is FF fan, please go to these orchestras! We aren't lying when we said we teared or cry at them, it is that amazing and beautiful. Hope these concerts comes back to malaysia soon! covid sucks
Great interview! I'm lucky to have been able to go to Distant Worlds twice now - once in San Jose with a small string quartet and once in South Korea with a full orchestra!! So amazing!! Arnie Roth conducted and Nobuo was in the audience! I cried too when certain songs came up.. I saw the Samba Slide Whistle too!! It was fun!
This is great, thanks for doing it! I have been to, I think, every Distant Worlds presentation that has occurred in Toronto (like 7 times I think?) and I get excited going to it every time. The first time it was just so incredible to be in a space that was celebrating these games and their music as much as I always was on my own, I couldn't believe it.
Aye Distant Worlds was pretty fun. Went to one a couple years back that was one of the last tours Susan was a part of and had the opportunity to met her and Arnie in person. Really humbling experience and the only unfortunate part about that (but understandably so) was not being able to meet Uematsu-san as he wasn’t feeling good then.
Owww, that's great! Thanks for this interview. Gonna listen to New World now :D
Ahh I missed one in September? I really want to go to a Distint Worlds show. I've no idea when it'l lbe back in the UK but I'll have to keep my ear out.
I literally just bought my ticket to their show in San Francisco in April! This and Kingdom Hearts world orchestra are both on my bucket list, so it’s really feelzy that I’m finally scratching one of them off the list.
If you're a fan of orchestral concert renditions of Final Fantasy songs, I'd *HIGHLY* recommend listening to a recording of the "Symphonic Suite Final Fantasy", a Japan-only concert from 1989 which features music from Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II. That concert has probably the most gorgeous rendition of the Final Fantasy II Main Theme that I've ever heard, and it brings me to literal tears every time I listen to it.
Had the chance to go to multiple Distant Worlds events.. and I can say that it's freaking magical
Best memories that i had of all of them is when Uematsu-san also came to Paris to participate to a music with the orchestra (even though he didn't do that much in the orchestra haha)
A couple days ago, I went to a FF7 remake concert, it was amazing, I got chills. I went to distant worlds a couple years ago, and Nobuo Uematsu himself was there too!
I've seen Distant Worlds twice and A New World once. All shows were amazing, but the show in Dallas where I heard the FFVI opera was the best. The music is what makes FFVI my favorite, so it was a true joy to hear it come to life.
I wish A New World came to the UK I'd absolutely love to hear that FFXII medley with it being one of my favourite games. Also glad to hear you mention Almighty Bhunivelze I absolutely love that track!
Been to both and love seeing Arnie direct. Fantastic experiences Can't wait to go to the FF7 Remake Orchestra next year when it is in town.
There was a Final Fantasy Concert and album called "Final Symphony - Music from FF VI/VII/X" and then another concert with music from other games such as VIII but *no album was ever released* and it KILLS ME!!! The music was totally stunning. There's a medley of VIII music from the concert on YT but it just makes me ACHE FOR A PROPER ALBUM :'(
Ughh I've also been aching for Final Symphony II to release in some album form! I need to drive to those FF8 & 9 songs in that arrangement style! Especially since I actually just finished listening to the first Final Symphony album in the car haha
Never been this early. You are awesome Alex.
I'm a Distant Worlds fanatic. XD Flew to the world premier in Stockholm way back in 2007 (it was still a smaller affair then - scored an autograph from Uematsu-sensei and Arnie tho), and I've been to multiple shows since in Vienna and Geneva, and was lucky enough to be in Osaka when they had the FF 30th Anniversary concert there. Catharsis every time - and a lot of inspiration to keep going with my own creative work. :)
Hey I also especially loved the Fight with Seymour arrangement on the New World album, groovy strings there! The day after I made travel plans in mid-January, I got an ad for A New World in my area... with a conflicting tour date :(
Maybe next time... tho at least I got tickets for Distant Worlds in April. I remember Eric's father Arnie conducting at "Play! A Videogame Symphony" back in 2007-ish and was super moved by the Chrono arrangement. Super excited for that and whenever Mr Roth's FF7R Orchestra comes around again (I had tickets for that last year but they canceled due to pandemic)
I've yet to have a chance to catch A Distant Worlds. I had completely forgot about A New World. I'd love to catch both! Really enjoyed this interview!
Speaking of emotions, one of the three or four shows of Video Games Live I got to see... Jillian Aversa was present and sang for Aria di Mezzo Carattere! I cried. I also realized then, how much I would have loved to see FF6 story line presented as an opera. It would work SO well! For me, few games have music that touches me like FF6. So many tracks hit so hard. Amazing game, amazing art, amazing music!
Please check out the Final Symphony concerts. They are even better.
As most of the coments from the vid, I've also been in a Distant Wolrd concert and it was a great experience. 10/10 would recommend.
Eric Roth!!!!
I managed to see one here in Chile, but i remenber that few people attended, i doubt they Will return. It was amazing anyway
Hey Alex are you gonna cover any soundtrack from Arcane or League of Legends in general?
Just went to their FF7 remake orchestra on Saturday. Arnie (I think his father?) was conducting
i wish to hear your own version of FF8's Ultimecia Castle theme i love how you remade The Landing and downloaded it on Itunes as my ringtone
I’m so mad I’m out of town when they come to California next year
I just recently went to the FF7 Remake Orchestra in Boston a few weeks ago. Man, same thing for me when they did the FF7 Prelude I was crying. It was so magical and absolutely memorable as my first gaming orchestra concert. It was hilarious having the last 2 songs be Aerith's Theme and One Winged Angel. LIKE, THAT'S HORRIFYING PLACEMENT XD
I want to go to Distant Worlds, but they never come anywhere near Louisville! Video Games Live has been here, why can't Distant Worlds? TT_TT
Well, it seems like I bought two tickets for A New World just now. God dammit Alex!
i wanted to come to one of these concerts but having a baby is a challenge going to places.
Since you love Final Fantasy music and stuff, any chance you could listen and do something on The Black Mages? It was a band that Square used to have back when nobuo uematsu was still with them. They have a huge list of amazing songs. I think you will really enjoy the acoustic guitar in Vamo Alla Flamenco
While I've been to Distant Worlds a number of times, I missed A New World because the pandemic cancelled the performance I was going to attend. I look forward to the day they can perform it nearby. Edit: Looks like they'll be back here next year. Already making plans.
Is that a suit hoodie?? Where did you get it? It looks amazing
Gonna talk about it on my fashion channel at some point!
It's part of an outfit I'm slowly putting together
there're 2 things on my bucket list :
1: going to Distant world concert
2: get a signed from Uematsu san
next time they do a concert in SEA I might book a flight to whichever country it took place, I need to do it before I die man.