I started playing saxophone when I was in 6th grade like any normal band kid growing up in Texas. I wasn't very good. Then in 10th grade I began playing the bassoon, which I continued to play for 10 years until 2004. I started playing the theremin less than two years ago. Not sure if this information makes it any less intriguing. I will say that bassoon is also one of the most difficult instruments to play in the world. not very many people would believe it though.
Beautiful, this is my favorite theme from all the FF games, i would go to sleep humming this and the song of spira when i was playing it, absolutely amazing.
Thx! I played two other instruments before theremin, and it seemed like practicing was never this much fun. Experimentation has got to be the key. I invented my own way of playing. Theremin playing is one gigantic logic puzzle and if I can solve it completely I'll be able to really shake souls with my music.
This must be one of the most touching instruments for the player himself on this planet, I mean - the motion of your hand becomes sound. At least its different as hell
I'll just say: Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Like people have mentioned below, the theremin DOES give it a warming, cozy tune to this song, and I believe this is he sort of music a theremin would fit perfectly into.
This video popped in my head and I had to come see it again. And what do you know, this is the ninth year anniversary of this video. I'm listening to it while I update my display driver.
All i can say is before tonight i had never heard of a theremin but i have been researching and find them facinating. And to have that much skill must have taken an insane amount of time. I am a musician myself.
I've never been into Final Fantasy, I was just looking up videos on the Theremin since I am interested in learning to play it, then I found you, and I have to say... the way you played this and the melody itself is just breathtaking, it made me want to weep... so incredibly beautiful!!! You are a true artist, you have made me FEEL through your music, and that is what defines true music to me, when it makes you FEEL something! BRAVO!!!
Speachless and got very cold of these beautiful theremin playing. My playing really SUCKS now I hear yours again... I can listen 1000 times to this so fine and perfectly played piece... You're god.
years later this is still probably one of my favorite versions of To Zanarkand. Not only is it so cool to see the theramin actually *used* but it just ends up so pretty with this song!! I always share this whenever I come back to re-listen to it which is at least once a year
Theremin is a monophonic synthesizer with no keys, played completely by ear and muscle memory. Learn about it on wikipedia when you have a chance. it's amazing.
Thanks so much! I'll keep the two songs in mind. I've got a very large list of songs I'd like to do, but the hard part is finding or building good sounding accompaniment. Cheers!! and goodluck!
This thing produces one of the most lamenting, interesting sounds I've ever heard, and your ability to play such a strange device is none but amazing. Congratulations, and I look forward to more great Theremin music.
I've only just started browsing thereminist videos tonight but you seem to have the most physical and emotional control of this sensitive instrument. Your pitch and vibrato are superb.
There are two antennas, one vertical and one horizontal. The pitch is determined by your hand's proximity to the vertical antenna. The closer your hand, the higher the pitch. The volume is determined by your other hand's proximity to the horizontal antenna. It's extremely hard to play it as well as he does in this vid, but it looks and sounds absolutely magical!
i personally was amazed when i first saw it myself. i went out and bought one. its on its way right now and i plan to perfrom infront of an audiance soonn
As much as I love the original version of the song. This tops it to no end, I added it to my favorite's I like it that much. It adds a whole new outlook on the song for me. Thanks for posting.
I've watched you play, and I've watched a child try to play it... I want to play it myself, but, I don't think I'll ever get to such beauty. Such shame and sadness.
A theremin is an electronic instrument with two antennae that operate according to where your hands are in accordance to the specific antenna. Usually the right hand controls pitch, and left controls volume.
the theremin is a mesmerising organ...i wish i had one to incorporate its sound to the songs i write..good job pal you play very good..respect..keep it up..
je me tourne vers ma fenetre puis ferme mes yeux pour laisser taper la douce et réconfortable chaleur du soleil pour écouter comme il se doit cette modie magnifique jouer avec tendresse
The Black Mages is Nobuo Uematsu's band. He composed the music for most of the final fantasy games and he adapts some of the more popular songs for his rock band hence the introduction of "heavy riffs". Nobuo is usually the older fellow on the synth/keyboards.
is one of the earliest electronic musical instruments, and the first musical instrument played without being touched. To play, the player moves his hands around the antennas, controlling frequency (pitch) and amplitude (volume).
I should say, my progress on this instrument is not normal. It is an extremely challenging instrument to learn. I've spent a lot of time with it over the past two years.
This is one of my favorite songs. I subscribed a while ago, but what a surprise today, you covered this awesome tune. Keep these videos coming--they are awesome.
My super genius friend built his own theremin last weekend, after seeing your videos, after I see it to see how well it works I may ask him to help me build one!
Having any intrumental experience will help. The thing that will help the most is if you are good with logic. Learning theremin is all about problem solving.
I love this game, and this song almost makes me cry, so f-ing beautiful, and like FrailPumpkin said a few posts ago, if you did concerts, I'd go there and watch. Awesomeness!
wow... just wow... I'm definitely gonna go buy a theremin now... it's a got a beautiful sound that I adore and would prolly help put me kiddie to sleep at night... heh
The original normally gets me (whoever composed it already manage to make it tear-jerking) and nothing really gets to me (as if people don't say that enough in this thread). This was that and then some. I commend you. Great work!
Only the constant sound is generated by the theremin. There's a keyboard track, but on a theremin the left antenna controls volume and the right (vertical) one controls the pitch. Great instrument and really simple to build from scratch at home.
thx, hehe, it was indeed recorded live. I did add a bit of reverb and harmonic coloration. I use Protools as my audio workstation. the plugins on the theremin were Digidesign EQIII, Digidesign Eleven and TL Space.
When my wife and I got married we had this song play in our wedding.
This song is definitely one of the best Final Fantasy songs ever made.
I started playing saxophone when I was in 6th grade like any normal band kid growing up in Texas. I wasn't very good. Then in 10th grade I began playing the bassoon, which I continued to play for 10 years until 2004. I started playing the theremin less than two years ago. Not sure if this information makes it any less intriguing. I will say that bassoon is also one of the most difficult instruments to play in the world. not very many people would believe it though.
idk why people wouldn't believe it nor why i'm commenting a 13 yo comment, but i have to say that you made good use of your knowledge from what i see
Beautiful, this is my favorite theme from all the FF games, i would go to sleep humming this and the song of spira when i was playing it, absolutely amazing.
Thx!
I played two other instruments before theremin, and it seemed like practicing was never this much fun. Experimentation has got to be the key. I invented my own way of playing. Theremin playing is one gigantic logic puzzle and if I can solve it completely I'll be able to really shake souls with my music.
Tidus: "AH HA HA HA.."
Yuna: "Hehehe."
Tidus: "HA HA HA HA HA HA"
Tidus and Yuna: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH"
This must be one of the most touching instruments for the player himself on this planet, I mean - the motion of your hand becomes sound. At least its different as hell
You know a game is good when just hearing a song from the game hits you so hard on an emotional level.
this song is so beautiful. it's one of my favourite scores to just listen to. thanks for this. i love this song especially.
That is.... that is... that is... one of the most beutiful ways to interprete such a great song! simply amazing!
Wow. Just, wow. The theremin is a beautiful instrument when known how to be used.
It's so beautiful, it almost made me cry.
I'll just say: Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. Like people have mentioned below, the theremin DOES give it a warming, cozy tune to this song, and I believe this is he sort of music a theremin would fit perfectly into.
This video popped in my head and I had to come see it again. And what do you know, this is the ninth year anniversary of this video. I'm listening to it while I update my display driver.
All i can say is before tonight i had never heard of a theremin but i have been researching and find them facinating. And to have that much skill must have taken an insane amount of time. I am a musician myself.
yep, I will eventually make a CD, and I'll totally let everyone know about it here on the youtube channel. Thx!
its good to see someone using the hand technique instead of just moving their arm all over the place - keep up the good work
This should get featured. This is by far the best video I've seen and heard on youtube in an extremely long time.
That is so cool. I love the fact that every little detail is performed via your hand & fingers. It's almost as if you're conducting a mini orchestra.
pure talent. able to play a instrument with only the air and its soundwaves
WHOA
that was amazing. *___*
made me wanna cry. absolutely beautiful.
I've never been into Final Fantasy, I was just looking up videos on the Theremin since I am interested in learning to play it, then I found you, and I have to say... the way you played this and the melody itself is just breathtaking, it made me want to weep... so incredibly beautiful!!! You are a true artist, you have made me FEEL through your music, and that is what defines true music to me, when it makes you FEEL something! BRAVO!!!
I find it weird to say this but the way you played that song.. It brought tears to my eyes for the sound was so.... breath taking.
Speachless and got very cold of these beautiful theremin playing.
My playing really SUCKS now I hear yours again...
I can listen 1000 times to this so fine and perfectly played piece...
You're god.
years later this is still probably one of my favorite versions of To Zanarkand. Not only is it so cool to see the theramin actually *used* but it just ends up so pretty with this song!! I always share this whenever I come back to re-listen to it which is at least once a year
Theremin is a monophonic synthesizer with no keys, played completely by ear and muscle memory. Learn about it on wikipedia when you have a chance. it's amazing.
Thanks so much! I'll keep the two songs in mind. I've got a very large list of songs I'd like to do, but the hard part is finding or building good sounding accompaniment.
Cheers!! and goodluck!
This thing produces one of the most lamenting, interesting sounds I've ever heard, and your ability to play such a strange device is none but amazing. Congratulations, and I look forward to more great Theremin music.
Goosebumps... After 100 times I watched this...
I've only just started browsing thereminist videos tonight but you seem to have the most physical and emotional control of this sensitive instrument. Your pitch and vibrato are superb.
That was absolutely beautiful! You have to make more final fantasy videos! I would love to hear them.
The fade out at the end was a nice touch :)
That's it, this odd thing of an instrument is something I just have to learn..
And the song, so so perfect
this song is just beautiful on the piano and acoustic guitar and its just as beautiful on the theramin, good job!
There are two antennas, one vertical and one horizontal. The pitch is determined by your hand's proximity to the vertical antenna. The closer your hand, the higher the pitch. The volume is determined by your other hand's proximity to the horizontal antenna. It's extremely hard to play it as well as he does in this vid, but it looks and sounds absolutely magical!
god, that song is so beautiful it almost made me cry
This is very very beautiful.I never thought that theremin can produce so nice sound.
Thank you for making this video!
Holy Hell,
You are the only person I have ever seen who can actually play the theramin well, and such a wonderful song to have played!
5 stars!
I never realised just how beautiful the theremin could sound before hearing your playing (easily the best on RUclips). You really make it sing!
Dude, you just kicked the ass of the original song! My jaw is curently on the floor, the song is even more beautiful!
Absolutely amazing. This is crazy good. Big props to the man behind video.
Does anyone realize how beautiful this version of "To Zanarkand" is?
I want a theremin so badly.I would play it all day and night till I was good.
i personally was amazed when i first saw it myself. i went out and bought one. its on its way right now and i plan to perfrom infront of an audiance soonn
Thank you for being one of the few that play this instrument.
one of the best I've ever heard, gorgeous.
As much as I love the original version of the song. This tops it to no end, I added it to my favorite's I like it that much. It adds a whole new outlook on the song for me. Thanks for posting.
Gotta love how you vanish at the end...very appropriate to the song.
I've watched you play, and I've watched a child try to play it... I want to play it myself, but, I don't think I'll ever get to such beauty. Such shame and sadness.
Wish I could afford / be able to play one of these, love it! Such a unique instrument and so well played.
Freaking fabulous! You keep that work up and inspire people to not let this beautiful instrument go to waste.
Seriously, what the hell?
You're like, a freaking god.
Pure awesome is what is flowing through YOUR veins.
Kudos!
All I can say is WOW! There are few times that I am pleasantly surprised mu musical talent and you are one of them. Keep on rocking!
Wow, that brought back a whole wave of nostlgia.
I just felt in love for the Theremin. Man , you are great. You played it with so mach felling.
ME TOO!!! :(
Dude, you're so lucky to have a Theramin, and the fact that you actually know how to play it is amazing...
A theremin is an electronic instrument with two antennae that operate according to where your hands are in accordance to the specific antenna. Usually the right hand controls pitch, and left controls volume.
that was really good man,so far the best Theremin video i've seen. so expressive, and attentive to pitch. great job
the theremin is a mesmerising organ...i wish i had one to incorporate its sound to the songs i write..good job pal you play very good..respect..keep it up..
One of the best soundtracks on ffX and played great 2 man. 5 stars.
je me tourne vers ma fenetre puis ferme mes
yeux pour laisser taper la douce et réconfortable chaleur du soleil pour écouter comme il se doit cette modie magnifique jouer avec tendresse
WOW. That was perfect! I love that game, song, and I love theremins. You are amazing!
Truly Beautiful, love it the more I hear it.
Awesome Sound, great player =)
Love this song and the Theremine gives it just so a special warming sound.......could listen to it all day
Still sounds as beautiful as I remembered
dude... that is the coolest thing ever, its like u r composing a voice with ur hands.. i gotta get me one of those...
Non mi stanco mai di sentirla.....stupendo!
The Black Mages is Nobuo Uematsu's band. He composed the music for most of the final fantasy games and he adapts some of the more popular songs for his rock band hence the introduction of "heavy riffs". Nobuo is usually the older fellow on the synth/keyboards.
Made chills go through my spine... oh wait never mind I'm just cold. Very good!
Very cool, the whole fade in out thing really fit in with the music.
Wow I'm amazed That was positivley the greatest version of this song I've ever heard. Well done
is one of the earliest electronic musical instruments, and the first musical instrument played without being touched. To play, the player moves his hands around the antennas, controlling frequency (pitch) and amplitude (volume).
Goosebumps were going up and down my arm!!
Sublime beauty. This is amazing!!
I wish I could play a theremin
like that. 5/5
as lonely or lonelier sounding than a solo violin, beautiful.
Wow... that is a first; a well performed alternative instrumentation of 'To Zanarkand'
I should say, my progress on this instrument is not normal. It is an extremely challenging instrument to learn. I've spent a lot of time with it over the past two years.
What a wonderful instrument !!
That is really moving... I'd love to play the theremin ! Thanks for posting !
oh man
wen i listen to this, it reminds me of the game, and the Fayth.
awesome awesome job
If any song can move me to tears...
Beautiful. It's breath taking. Great job.
This is one of my favorite songs. I subscribed a while ago, but what a surprise today, you covered this awesome tune. Keep these videos coming--they are awesome.
My super genius friend built his own theremin last weekend, after seeing your videos, after I see it to see how well it works I may ask him to help me build one!
Haunting. I've tried a lot of synthesizers and there's just nothing like it.
Having any intrumental experience will help. The thing that will help the most is if you are good with logic. Learning theremin is all about problem solving.
dude, awesome! I LOVE THIS GAME! and the theremin is a freakin trippy instrument. i wanna learn
really beautiful :) i didnt know that a theremin could make this song sound so beautiful!
Truly a Beautiful instrument I congradulate you for Playing it so Masterfully. I am enveus of your Theramin Talent, Well done
Someone get this man a medal!
This is just amazing. Well done, completely awesome!
I love this game, and this song almost makes me cry, so f-ing beautiful, and like FrailPumpkin said a few posts ago, if you did concerts, I'd go there and watch. Awesomeness!
These are the kind of videos that should be featured!
wow... just wow... I'm definitely gonna go buy a theremin now... it's a got a beautiful sound that I adore and would prolly help put me kiddie to sleep at night... heh
Whoa. Wonderful sounding instrument... FINAL FANTASY=LOVES YOU
Omg i forgot how much i love this song and the theremin really made it amazing!
The original normally gets me (whoever composed it already manage to make it tear-jerking) and nothing really gets to me (as if people don't say that enough in this thread). This was that and then some. I commend you. Great work!
you've got to have a great ear to play like that! props to this guy
Only the constant sound is generated by the theremin. There's a keyboard track, but on a theremin the left antenna controls volume and the right (vertical) one controls the pitch. Great instrument and really simple to build from scratch at home.
Amazingly performed, great song choice as well.
thx, hehe, it was indeed recorded live. I did add a bit of reverb and harmonic coloration. I use Protools as my audio workstation. the plugins on the theremin were Digidesign EQIII, Digidesign Eleven and TL Space.
simply truly amazing, kudos to you my friend
Oh man, that's flipping beautiful.
it gives me the chills! great job
The fanboy in me cried out upon seeing that you'd done this song, and he wasn't dissapointed. 5/5 :3, I'll be sure to go download it~
ya more and more often his songs get better and better. Must have a ton of patience and passion.