Yup. I hope they don't do the full orchestra version they have for it but actually keep the guitars. When that flute hits its high notes, you can just feel the pain of a crying soul
The FF7 OST has been living in the back of my mind for years so it's always a blast seeing people exposed to it for the first time. The system limitations really forced the songs to stand on the strength of their melodies and Uematsu is the king in that regard. Also, it is hilarious that you picture a lion, as this is a variation on RedXIII's theme song.
What about Koji Kondo, the composer of Mario and Zelda songs? Dude has created the most beautiful melodies for OoT with the limitation of being able to play those melodies on the ocarina.
I was stuck on the boss in the caves as a kid, so I got really familiar with this song. It resonates with me on such a level, I cannot even describe it.
@@Scuffed_Cirno Unless you discover it by accident, the game never teaches you that this works. Unlike FF8, which straight up spells it out during the Gerogero boss fight.
"The Great Warrior" from FFVII as well reprises the core melody but has a far more somber feeling. While the story behind it makes me choke up every time you may consider giving it a listen since you loved this song so much. Depends if you want to hold off for someone to request it, but seriously, do not miss it!
@@travismann3266 great warrior goes above and beyond for me. The fact you only hear it once means it's usually forgotten unfortunately. I had high hopes for the Rebirth version but it let me down a bit
Cosmo Canyon has the perfect vibe of a folk song, the kind of thing you can imagine someone thinking up after a long day on the farm and they just want to chill out to a simple song they can play on whatever instrument happens to be available. That it is the product of a professional composer working on electronic hardware, making it for a massively popular video game is almost besides the point.
there are 2 people who put lyrics too this that I know of. one sings it. for a long time I want to do this, but i'm not a good lyricist. when the moment comes I think I have it, it's lost and just decends into gibberish/inteligable/alien language and I stop getting words.
1997 on PS1, incredible. You’ll never forget this one, no matter how much time passes and when you hear it for the first time in a while, you’ll remember how you felt when you first heard it.
It’s really good, but it’s a little bit too fast paced for my liking. I get why they did that, and it does sound good, but the slower paced version like this one just fits it better
@@captainpep3 yeah I feel that way about a lot of smash arrangements. Generally they make them too fast. I honestly thing they would be fine slower, the game doesn’t NEED crazy fast paced music
@@finestcustard5647 I agree. For whatever they do for the next smash game, if they make an adventure mode similar to subspace, I think they should feel free to make slower compositions for the levels or just keep the original slower paced music at times during it, and also have it so that you can play those songs during regular battles. It balances out
@@randallflagg1151his wording may be harsh, but I agree. The distant worlds version is inferior to the original by being "too much". Something that is very prevalent with FF7R songs.
FF7 is so nostalgic. I think I might have played it for thousands of hours back in the day. One of my favorites for sure. So much so I can't even nominate a favorite song from its OST. It was also the first time I played a RPG that I could actually fully understand(English is hard yo...).
I have a two-hour version of this I regularly listen to on long car rides and it never gets old. I frequently hum along for the whole two hours and end up with a sore throat as a result XD
"I get visions of Lions." Close enough. The character whose theme this is, is a Red Wolf with a Lion Mane and Tail. His name is Red XIII and he talks. His homeland is basically the Grande Canyon. Hes one of the most iconic characters from 7 probably. His theme (this) and "Sending a Dream into the Universe" are top emotional songs in 7.
Technically his theme is a separate song with a lot of the same melody, but it only plays when you first meet him. It's got a more reserved, mysterious vibe. And then there's the third version, The Great Warrior, which only plays in a cutscene where he finds out a personal truth. That one goes from somber to inspiring.
Such a beautiful reaction to this gem! While some may miss the best part of your reaction - it's wonderful despite that! I'm so sad that I got to hear this track so late in general. Because I once was at a Distant Worlds concert where they played it. And while it was great, I couldn't share as much excitement as the rest of the audience because it was my first time hearing it.
It's been 24 years since I heard this song the first time. I don't know why, but it makes me tear up and get emotional. Was funny to see someone hear it the first time and like it.
Always loved this one, when i introduced my wife to Final Fantasy a few years ago this still stands as her fav song from any of the games. May I suggest one of my favs from FF9 "Your Not Alone". Really appreciate your reactions!
As a kid I would often boot this game up and go to Cosmo Canyon just to listen to this music. Incredible piece. Cosmo Canyon is extremely popular when fans discuss their favorite areas in the game, or even the whole series, and no doubt this music plays a large part in that.
Also, no spoilers but if you are going to play the remake you should be warned: The remake subverts a lot of big scenes and themes from FFVII in a way that almost expects you to have played the original for it to be impactful or even, in some cases, make any kind of sense at all.
@pankobby It's not a SPOILER spoiler but you are intended to go into the remake believing that it's just that. A remake of the original, whereas it's actually a sequel based on the available information we know. In that sense, going into it knowing that it's not a 1-1 remake does change the way you are intended to experience it.
Eeee, hearing you delight in these melodies is so awesome bc it sort of rejuvenates the love for the media. Also, I absolutely love this track from Tekken, thank you for that.
I wish one day you will listen to "You're not alone" from Final Fantasy 9 = ) my favourite one in this incredible OST Great choice for this one though !
Few songs have the ability to produce tears in me and somehow cosmo canyon theme and the story of seto destroys me, I wish I could show you, I. Have a new born boy and he sometimes is inconsolable, this song calms him and puts him to sleep in a flash
Love this ost and your reaction was top notch. Im pretty sure after 2 years you still remember the melody. Considering all ost you've heard since, that's just say something.
Really good reaction as always. Keep up your good work 👍 I don’t know what the song is called because i have only heard it in a trailer for a new game that’s not out yet. The trailer I really cool and I think the music in it is really good. The game is Final fantasy XVI ( 16 ) Keep rocking and really nice work on your videos. Have a nice day.
I've always thought Cosmo Canyon started with that "we're listening to this because it's tradition and we have to" feel, and then it very quickly got awesome!
Hey it's my favorite track in FF7 and just in general. Happy to see someone else "get it" about a song that's just...special. A treat to listen to and just take in.
RUclips recommended me this video so this is the first time I've seen any of your videos. And to see you react the exact way that I did when I was a kid upon hearing this song, I just laughed. I really like that despite your tiredness, you understood the core essence of the song, from its simplicity to the lion guess. That's close enough to Red XIII, or as his true name is, Nanaki. The theme is composed by Nobuo Uematsu and his ability to evoke feelings through his music is insane, especially when you factor in the limitations of the Midi in his time. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of his music. He knows how to compose with complexity and musicality. For example, check out FF7 (Original) Overworld Theme, or FF6's Dancing Mad. Anyways, instant like, comment, and subscribe. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend playing the original FF7 in its entirety. From what I've seen online, the PS1 game is a work of art that stands the test of time because playing it for the first time in recent years have come to also see why so many of us was crazy about this game.
Now that you've listened to Cosmo Canyon you have to listen to The Great Warrior next. In terms of gameplay, it's the next song for the area of Cosmo Canyon. Other bangers are Tifa's Theme, Barrett's Theme, Aerith's Theme(Probably one of the most iconic ones), Let The Battles Begin(the main battle theme), Descendant of the Shinobi are all bangers and will keep the ball rolling on an amazing OST. FF8 has a lot of bangers too.
Most Final Fantasys have great soundtracks lol … I guess many of my personal faves are in 7 and 8 though… 6 has a lot of good stuff too though… And 4… 9… Nevermind, still all good lol.
Shout-out to the combo jazz arrangement in 7R and the Piano Opera( piano collection is also great) for being 2 amazing renditions of an already fantastic song!
Games like Ridge Racer and Tomb Raider were a big step up from 16 bit games back then but my god, playing Final Fantasy 7 was something else back in 1997. There was just so much game packed into those 3 CDs. Incredible.
*_You Can Hear The Cry Of The Planet_* is a track that will forever haunt my dreams. Love that music piece. It manages to convey so many feelings all at the same time to me: mysterious, nostalgic, peaceful, haunting, foreboding, mournful, depressing. Definitely something that was engraved in my memory forever.
Remember being in the 7th grade & just taking a little bit of extra time in the Materia menu just to let this song ride while longer Ohhh the nostalgia
I’m massively looking forward to the Remake playthrough. Your reactions to Remake’s music and scenes carry the same spirit of how people felt about FF7 back in the PS1 era. I just find that really fascinating since you have no previous experience with, or nostalgia for, FF7. Remake carries the torch of FF7 very well in my opinion.
I don't know if it's because of the association with the story that I have with the song, because it's just beautiful by itself, or a mixture of the two, but I always feel like tearing up when I hear this song.
There's a variation on this theme in a moment in this game, it's even more emotive, more noble than this and the story that's happening while it plays is powerful. If you play the game it's the "Seto" part of it. Grown man and it still makes me well up to this day, and brings even more meaning to this song.
Uematsu did an arrangement for this song in his FF Brass and Woodwinds arrangement album called FF: Brass de Bravo, it instantly became my favorite version of this song.
You're kind of reminding me of myself. I'm 36 and was brought up on oldies and classic rock (and video games, of course). I just learned about the ridiculous contributions to the human race that David Bowie put forth for nearly his entire life about two years ago, an I'm actually mad I didn't know sooner, like my earlier life actually feels somewhat more hollow in a way now that I know there was something huge missing from it. I've been devouring everything I can find on him to try to make up for it, but man, it's a hurt 😭
Final Fantasy has a reputation, thanks heavily to Uematsu, for building these massive lush songs with a beautiful melody and more instrument layers than you or your grandmother can handle. Then you have this; it sounds like some traditional drums, strings, and woodwinds being played by a few people around a campfire at dusk regardless of actually being soundfonts and synths. It's not complex, it doesn't require an entire orchestra to play, and yet it gets you.
I've mentioned it before, but there are official piano OSTs for various Final Fantasy games. There is one for FFVII and it has Cosmo Canyon on it. It's awesome to listen to and awesome to play, I can vouch for that =)
I love this song, I'm trying to learn the piano collections version - which is great - but somehow I actually prefer the original with flute and synths.
This song plays in Cosmo Canyon, home of Nankai. Me and my brother were born in 87, we were 10 when we first played this. We played it for years. Nanaki was his favorite, so we always renamed him "Jake". Three years ago I woke up to a facebook message telling me he had died the night before. This song was the first place I went for some reason. I still cant hear this song without crying. Its great, and is going to fucking ruin me in the remake.
Here's some of my favourite sound tracks of all time which i highly recommend you check out: Blue Destination - Trails of Cold Steel II Cloaca Maxima - Ys 9 The Extreme (FF14 Version) - Final Fantasy XIV Restoring the Light, Facing the Dark - Ori and the Blind Forest Eyes That Gaze into the Nexus ~ The Ones Who Gather Stars in the Night - Bravely Default II
Love the music. Red XIII is an awesome character, cosmo canyon an incredible place, I would love to visite in real :-D can't wait for XIII in Ff7 remake - rebirth and relive cosmo canyon and its incredible music! Thanks for your reaction to it!
You pretty much reacted how I did when I was like 12 playing through this in my bedroom. I think I left a dialogue window open from an NPC, just turned up the TV and banged my head with my eyes closed. Didn't even play till I got my "fill" lol. Awese seeing your reaction these days
FF7 was actually my first game and the music Uematsu composed helped me through some dark times in my childhood. They actually do an orchestra called "Distant Worlds" and I've met Uematsu san at a few of them. They did a full live orchestral version of this one and it's a personal favorite.
Recently learned to play it as a Bard in FF14. Not the full melody, just the main driving one, but still. Always loved the Native American feeling in it.
Mandela effect
I preferred that 6 seconds of PERFECTION
Cosmo Canyon is like this perfect blend of Native American, Old Western and Gospel.
Nice mix!
Needs some of that native singer wailing.
@@TallicaMan1986 maybe with remix.
@@wolfwing1 nah... I would tear up instantly.
FF7 has so many bangers, but honestly this has always stood out as my favourite. I CANNOT wait to hear the full FF7 Remake rendition of this
This is one of those pieces that truly demonstrates Nobuo's genius
This and cids theme from 7 stand out for me
💯
Damn! Waiting for years now!
Yup. I hope they don't do the full orchestra version they have for it but actually keep the guitars. When that flute hits its high notes, you can just feel the pain of a crying soul
The FF7 OST has been living in the back of my mind for years so it's always a blast seeing people exposed to it for the first time. The system limitations really forced the songs to stand on the strength of their melodies and Uematsu is the king in that regard.
Also, it is hilarious that you picture a lion, as this is a variation on RedXIII's theme song.
Uematsu is a contender for the best composer of his generation, only the likes of John Williams could ever hope to beat him out.
@@Zenn3k Liberi Fatali > Duel Of The Fates
@@Zenn3k In the world of critically acclaimed composers, I find Zimmer highly underrated.
What about Koji Kondo, the composer of Mario and Zelda songs?
Dude has created the most beautiful melodies for OoT with the limitation of being able to play those melodies on the ocarina.
Trust me dude the music goes so well with the area location in ff7 its one of my fav places to visit
This exactly. The area and everything that happens there.
The area and the overall mood over it. It all works together so well to create the magic
I was stuck on the boss in the caves as a kid, so I got really familiar with this song. It resonates with me on such a level, I cannot even describe it.
the totem mask dude? you can 1 shot him by throwing a phoenix down at him.
@@Scuffed_Cirno Yeah, I know that now. But as a little snot whose first FF was 7, I couldn't have possibly known that detail.
@@Scuffed_Cirno Unless you discover it by accident, the game never teaches you that this works. Unlike FF8, which straight up spells it out during the Gerogero boss fight.
Not using X-Potion for the easy win just so you can hear this masterpiece again and again
"The Great Warrior" from FFVII as well reprises the core melody but has a far more somber feeling. While the story behind it makes me choke up every time you may consider giving it a listen since you loved this song so much. Depends if you want to hold off for someone to request it, but seriously, do not miss it!
@@travismann3266 great warrior goes above and beyond for me. The fact you only hear it once means it's usually forgotten unfortunately. I had high hopes for the Rebirth version but it let me down a bit
@@blackrat1228 whenever the great warrior scene plays i can't not tear up, lost my dad last year abruptly and it hits so hard every damn time.
Ah Cosmo Canyon, one of my favourite ost tracks of all time
This is one of those songs I could happily leave on repeat all day.
Other such songs:
Chrono Trigger - Corridors of Time
Xenogears - Shevat, the Wind Is Calling
Wild Arms - Town Theme
Wild Arms - Port Town theme
Cosmo Canyon has the perfect vibe of a folk song, the kind of thing you can imagine someone thinking up after a long day on the farm and they just want to chill out to a simple song they can play on whatever instrument happens to be available. That it is the product of a professional composer working on electronic hardware, making it for a massively popular video game is almost besides the point.
there are 2 people who put lyrics too this that I know of. one sings it.
for a long time I want to do this, but i'm not a good lyricist. when the moment comes I think I have it, it's lost and just decends into gibberish/inteligable/alien language and I stop getting words.
One of the most underrated bangers on the FF7 OST is this one right here. Still gives me chills.
Same. It's a fantastic piece of music.
I don’t think it’s underrated. Everyone knows this this a banger
1997 on PS1, incredible. You’ll never forget this one, no matter how much time passes and when you hear it for the first time in a while, you’ll remember how you felt when you first heard it.
Masterpiece of a track, rent free in my brain for eternity
Yoko Shomomura re-arranged this track for Sephiroth's DLC in Smash Ultimate. It is GREAT.
She did such a good job on it as well.
It’s really good, but it’s a little bit too fast paced for my liking. I get why they did that, and it does sound good, but the slower paced version like this one just fits it better
@@captainpep3 yeah, I get you buy out was arranged to fit a smash game so...
@@captainpep3 yeah I feel that way about a lot of smash arrangements. Generally they make them too fast. I honestly thing they would be fine slower, the game doesn’t NEED crazy fast paced music
@@finestcustard5647 I agree. For whatever they do for the next smash game, if they make an adventure mode similar to subspace, I think they should feel free to make slower compositions for the levels or just keep the original slower paced music at times during it, and also have it so that you can play those songs during regular battles. It balances out
Have you ever heard the Piano Collections arrangement of this? One of my faves! Would love to see your reaction on it!
Instant subscribe. One of my all time favorite songs from the series and I knew you would appreciate it.
The distant worlds full orchestra version is on another level, highly recommend giving that a go too
100% agree on this. i love that track so much i'd lose my mind if i were to hear it live
@@ssstoma I did see it live at distant worlds in London 2017 - it was every bit as good as you csn imagine!
No. It isnt. It sounds like fruity, Disney garbage. That version is complete and utter trash, AND ITS FROM THE ORIGINAL COMPOSER TOO!
@@BadCookies1234 this take is complete and utter trash
@@randallflagg1151his wording may be harsh, but I agree. The distant worlds version is inferior to the original by being "too much". Something that is very prevalent with FF7R songs.
NANAKI MY BOY 😭
This is the best video I’ve ever seen
Edit: this video is still the best I’ve ever seen
❤
FF7 is so nostalgic. I think I might have played it for thousands of hours back in the day. One of my favorites for sure. So much so I can't even nominate a favorite song from its OST.
It was also the first time I played a RPG that I could actually fully understand(English is hard yo...).
I have a two-hour version of this I regularly listen to on long car rides and it never gets old. I frequently hum along for the whole two hours and end up with a sore throat as a result XD
This is such a textured rhythmic soulful tune. One of my favourites.
"I get visions of Lions." Close enough.
The character whose theme this is, is a Red Wolf with a Lion Mane and Tail. His name is Red XIII and he talks.
His homeland is basically the Grande Canyon. Hes one of the most iconic characters from 7 probably.
His theme (this) and "Sending a Dream into the Universe" are top emotional songs in 7.
Technically his theme is a separate song with a lot of the same melody, but it only plays when you first meet him. It's got a more reserved, mysterious vibe. And then there's the third version, The Great Warrior, which only plays in a cutscene where he finds out a personal truth. That one goes from somber to inspiring.
1:24 that underwear change moment
Such a beautiful reaction to this gem! While some may miss the best part of your reaction - it's wonderful despite that!
I'm so sad that I got to hear this track so late in general. Because I once was at a Distant Worlds concert where they played it. And while it was great, I couldn't share as much excitement as the rest of the audience because it was my first time hearing it.
It's been 24 years since I heard this song the first time. I don't know why, but it makes me tear up and get emotional. Was funny to see someone hear it the first time and like it.
Always loved this one, when i introduced my wife to Final Fantasy a few years ago this still stands as her fav song from any of the games. May I suggest one of my favs from FF9 "Your Not Alone". Really appreciate your reactions!
I´ve listened to this for many hours...
and probably will for many more^^
love this song and enjoyed your reaction of it^^
Such a deep-felt response!
As a kid I would often boot this game up and go to Cosmo Canyon just to listen to this music. Incredible piece. Cosmo Canyon is extremely popular when fans discuss their favorite areas in the game, or even the whole series, and no doubt this music plays a large part in that.
Also, no spoilers but if you are going to play the remake you should be warned: The remake subverts a lot of big scenes and themes from FFVII in a way that almost expects you to have played the original for it to be impactful or even, in some cases, make any kind of sense at all.
Nah. He’ll be fine.
@Warren Yu that’s technically a spoiler for players bro. 😂🤷🏻♂️
@pankobby It's not a SPOILER spoiler but you are intended to go into the remake believing that it's just that. A remake of the original, whereas it's actually a sequel based on the available information we know. In that sense, going into it knowing that it's not a 1-1 remake does change the way you are intended to experience it.
@@KaednKing exactly. Things play out…in certain ways
The remake is about as disrespectful to the original as it gets.
Eeee, hearing you delight in these melodies is so awesome bc it sort of rejuvenates the love for the media. Also, I absolutely love this track from Tekken, thank you for that.
8:53 Oh boy, Jesse picks up on everything.
It’s really cool to go back and see these reactions before you played the game. I hope you’re going to get Rebirth brother!
Yo, my guy is nearly in tears! The story matches the sentiment of the music, you felt it ^_^
This track ALWAYS puts a huge smile on my face, one of my favourite themes from FF7, I love it!
My favorite song in FFVII by a wide margin, its so perfect.
recently played through this again. love this piece
I wish one day you will listen to "You're not alone" from Final Fantasy 9 = ) my favourite one in this incredible OST
Great choice for this one though !
Yes!!! Not Alone is so good!
@@lindblumpickles3407 = )
Yes! I love it!
He would love necron's boss fight, last battle
Few songs have the ability to produce tears in me and somehow cosmo canyon theme and the story of seto destroys me, I wish I could show you, I. Have a new born boy and he sometimes is inconsolable, this song calms him and puts him to sleep in a flash
Love this ost and your reaction was top notch. Im pretty sure after 2 years you still remember the melody. Considering all ost you've heard since, that's just say something.
Nice reaction video, 10/10
this is one of my favorite songs 😭 it makes me so happy
Even better in the context of the game.
Bloody amazing song.
Really good reaction as always. Keep up your good work 👍
I don’t know what the song is called because i have only heard it in a trailer for a new game that’s not out yet. The trailer I really cool and I think the music in it is really good.
The game is Final fantasy XVI ( 16 )
Keep rocking and really nice work on your videos. Have a nice day.
Such a simple song in comparison to many and its so good. I listen to this on hikes cause it just keeps me going
Yes!! Another FFVII reaction!
I've always thought Cosmo Canyon started with that "we're listening to this because it's tradition and we have to" feel, and then it very quickly got awesome!
Hey it's my favorite track in FF7 and just in general. Happy to see someone else "get it" about a song that's just...special. A treat to listen to and just take in.
RUclips recommended me this video so this is the first time I've seen any of your videos. And to see you react the exact way that I did when I was a kid upon hearing this song, I just laughed. I really like that despite your tiredness, you understood the core essence of the song, from its simplicity to the lion guess. That's close enough to Red XIII, or as his true name is, Nanaki.
The theme is composed by Nobuo Uematsu and his ability to evoke feelings through his music is insane, especially when you factor in the limitations of the Midi in his time. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of his music. He knows how to compose with complexity and musicality. For example, check out FF7 (Original) Overworld Theme, or FF6's Dancing Mad.
Anyways, instant like, comment, and subscribe. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend playing the original FF7 in its entirety. From what I've seen online, the PS1 game is a work of art that stands the test of time because playing it for the first time in recent years have come to also see why so many of us was crazy about this game.
"Enlightening"
PERFECT way to describe this song
I always kept a save file at Cosmo Canyon, so I could listen to this on the ps1.
Now that you've listened to Cosmo Canyon you have to listen to The Great Warrior next. In terms of gameplay, it's the next song for the area of Cosmo Canyon. Other bangers are Tifa's Theme, Barrett's Theme, Aerith's Theme(Probably one of the most iconic ones), Let The Battles Begin(the main battle theme), Descendant of the Shinobi are all bangers and will keep the ball rolling on an amazing OST. FF8 has a lot of bangers too.
Most Final Fantasys have great soundtracks lol
… I guess many of my personal faves are in 7 and 8 though… 6 has a lot of good stuff too though… And 4… 9… Nevermind, still all good lol.
@@KitsyX Final Fantasy III's Eternal Wind slaps too. And that FF14 remix of it? Ooom!
This song is nuts, there's a jazz combo version on the remake too. It's pretty nice as well
Now go listen to this song from FF7 Rebirth! I almost cried from sheer nostalgia
Shout-out to the combo jazz arrangement in 7R and the Piano Opera( piano collection is also great) for being 2 amazing renditions of an already fantastic song!
lmao, why is this just a 5 second video of Jesse burping?
EDIT: Ok its fixed now, but apparently I wasn't the only one.
Yeah I had the same issue lol
All an illusion.........
This song almost feels like it's telling the legend of a bygone hero.
You pictured a lion while listening to it. Red XIII (the character this music is related to) is, somewhat, a Lion 😂
Games like Ridge Racer and Tomb Raider were a big step up from 16 bit games back then but my god, playing Final Fantasy 7 was something else back in 1997. There was just so much game packed into those 3 CDs. Incredible.
And this is Jesse's version of a Rick Roll.
This is prolly one of, if not my fav song from any FF game, there is something absolutely magical about this tune.
This, corridors of time,radical dreamers,some xenogears pieces and some more chrono trigger pieces are just master pieces.
this and man with the machine gun. instant song you're never forget. both simple and catchy
all these years later i still get chills
ah i see there's more than a few seconds now, nice.
Cosmo Canyon's my fave ff7 song outside the many variations to Jenova
While we're on awesome FF VII area bgm, I'd like to throw in Ancient/Forgotten Capitol. My personal fav among the area tracks^^
'You Can Hear The Cry Of The Planet'
@@DJAB87 I know, but nowadays it seems more eidely known as "Forgotten capitol". Just wanted to make it a little easier on him^^
*_You Can Hear The Cry Of The Planet_* is a track that will forever haunt my dreams.
Love that music piece. It manages to convey so many feelings all at the same time to me: mysterious, nostalgic, peaceful, haunting, foreboding, mournful, depressing.
Definitely something that was engraved in my memory forever.
Remember being in the 7th grade & just taking a little bit of extra time in the Materia menu just to let this song ride while longer
Ohhh the nostalgia
The smash bros cover over Cosmo Canyon is amazing btw
Sephiroth and his music in that game got me to play ff7 for the first time. No idea what I was missing!
I’m massively looking forward to the Remake playthrough. Your reactions to Remake’s music and scenes carry the same spirit of how people felt about FF7 back in the PS1 era. I just find that really fascinating since you have no previous experience with, or nostalgia for, FF7. Remake carries the torch of FF7 very well in my opinion.
I don't know if it's because of the association with the story that I have with the song, because it's just beautiful by itself, or a mixture of the two, but I always feel like tearing up when I hear this song.
I don't know how I didn't burn the tv screen with this place's image for how long I'd just park my Cloud and listen to the music
There's a variation on this theme in a moment in this game, it's even more emotive, more noble than this and the story that's happening while it plays is powerful. If you play the game it's the "Seto" part of it. Grown man and it still makes me well up to this day, and brings even more meaning to this song.
Uematsu did an arrangement for this song in his FF Brass and Woodwinds arrangement album called FF: Brass de Bravo, it instantly became my favorite version of this song.
You're kind of reminding me of myself. I'm 36 and was brought up on oldies and classic rock (and video games, of course). I just learned about the ridiculous contributions to the human race that David Bowie put forth for nearly his entire life about two years ago, an I'm actually mad I didn't know sooner, like my earlier life actually feels somewhat more hollow in a way now that I know there was something huge missing from it. I've been devouring everything I can find on him to try to make up for it, but man, it's a hurt 😭
When I made it to this area, I didn't want to leave. This track was beyond anything I have ever heard.
Final Fantasy has a reputation, thanks heavily to Uematsu, for building these massive lush songs with a beautiful melody and more instrument layers than you or your grandmother can handle. Then you have this; it sounds like some traditional drums, strings, and woodwinds being played by a few people around a campfire at dusk regardless of actually being soundfonts and synths. It's not complex, it doesn't require an entire orchestra to play, and yet it gets you.
I've mentioned it before, but there are official piano OSTs for various Final Fantasy games. There is one for FFVII and it has Cosmo Canyon on it. It's awesome to listen to and awesome to play, I can vouch for that =)
I love this song, I'm trying to learn the piano collections version - which is great - but somehow I actually prefer the original with flute and synths.
This song plays in Cosmo Canyon, home of Nankai. Me and my brother were born in 87, we were 10 when we first played this. We played it for years. Nanaki was his favorite, so we always renamed him "Jake". Three years ago I woke up to a facebook message telling me he had died the night before. This song was the first place I went for some reason. I still cant hear this song without crying. Its great, and is going to fucking ruin me in the remake.
Here's some of my favourite sound tracks of all time which i highly recommend you check out:
Blue Destination - Trails of Cold Steel II
Cloaca Maxima - Ys 9
The Extreme (FF14 Version) - Final Fantasy XIV
Restoring the Light, Facing the Dark - Ori and the Blind Forest
Eyes That Gaze into the Nexus ~ The Ones Who Gather Stars in the Night - Bravely Default II
Love the music. Red XIII is an awesome character, cosmo canyon an incredible place, I would love to visite in real :-D can't wait for XIII in Ff7 remake - rebirth and relive cosmo canyon and its incredible music! Thanks for your reaction to it!
Your FF requests makes me want to play FF games, help me go back to the way i was before
This song feels like home to me, sounds very emotional. And I have no idea why, but I absolutely love it.
This was one of the first songs my cousin learned to play (poorly) on his acoustic guitar when he was 16.
You pretty much reacted how I did when I was like 12 playing through this in my bedroom. I think I left a dialogue window open from an NPC, just turned up the TV and banged my head with my eyes closed. Didn't even play till I got my "fill" lol. Awese seeing your reaction these days
Best reaction ever
follow up with "the great warrior" / seto's theme
FF7 was actually my first game and the music Uematsu composed helped me through some dark times in my childhood. They actually do an orchestra called "Distant Worlds" and I've met Uematsu san at a few of them. They did a full live orchestral version of this one and it's a personal favorite.
Now this is deep fried.
Recently learned to play it as a Bard in FF14. Not the full melody, just the main driving one, but still. Always loved the Native American feeling in it.
Dear me this is amazing with headphones
You thinking of a lion is very fitting given the character this song is associated with.
Uematsu is a freaking music genius
the definition of eargasms
Cosmo Canyon is such an atmospheric song.
Honestly, potential for best FF7 song
1:24 the best eargasm I've ever heard
Fucking heart this fucking reaction to such an underrated theme.
I've loved this one for sooooo long~