Save Your Valediction (Final Fantasy IX - Rose Of May, Sword Of Doubt, Protecting My Devotion)
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2022
- Arranging, Writing, Production, Lyrics by Roph
Opening "Sword Of Doubt" Arranged by Harpsibored
Harp played by Harpsibored ( / harpsibored )
Flute played by SableProvidence ( linktr.ee/SableProvidence )
Vocals sang by Dawnaria ( / dawnaria1 )
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Originally made for Dwelling Of Duels May 2022 "Battle Month", in which this track was one of the winners! 🏆
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This is easily the most monumental project I've ever undertaken, and I can't thank Harpsibored enough for the initial idea and unending motivation, both to keep making music and to see projects like this through to the end.
This began as a very different and much simpler "Rose Of May" cover in a different (wrong) key and joined onto an FFII arrangement I was writing.
When Dwelling Of Duels' May theme of Battle Month was revealed, we decided to work together on a "Sword Of Doubt" and "Protecting My Devotion" mashup/medley, since both are battle themes and Devotion features Beatrix's Rose Of May theme heavily.
Later on I wrote out the interlude one night (inspired by Ludovico Einaudi) as an instrumental break, and later still got the crazy idea to try writing lyrics for it. So began a search for a vocalist and we eventually teamed up with newcomer (to VGM, but not to singing!) Dawnaria.
This was incredibly challenging to work on from a production standpoint getting everything fitting well together, I've certainly learned a lot and the revision you're hearing is somewhere in the high 30s. I had to learn new video editing techniques to make a video more deserving of a track like this too.
I certainly hope you enjoy this song and also give some love to the other artists who contributed!
FLAC download: www.mediafire.com/file/3lb5bq...
Bonus, Harpsibored's "Sword Of Doubt" arrangement solo: www.mediafire.com/file/w20rto...
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Lyrics:
Though this may be our final fateful night
Against endless hordes of relentless mistborn evil blight
I know I'll live somehow and I'll uphold my vow with you now
At my back my ally, under wings in the sky, I know how
All this decay, but we must stay, into the fray, we'll be ok, see another day
But as fire pours forth, from the black dragon's maw, have we zeal?
Crimson red eye, up in the sky, is this now why, people must die, naught but you and I?
No regrets from this threat, I will never forget how I feel..
I always knew, that when it's true, I'd obey
My heart craves you, but I never knew how to say
That I will always be your one and only rose of may
And I promise you'll never see
The loss of me
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JP Lyrics Translated By @sujiniku On Twitter:
今宵は、私たちにとって最後となるかもしれない宿命の夜
霧から無数に生まれる邪悪なものと、熾烈な防戦が続いている
何があろうとも生き延びて、今のあなたと交わした誓いを守りましょう
背中を預けた空にあるのは、私たちを護る翼だと知っている
全てが崩壊する。だが、私たちが退くことはない。この戦いに身を置いて、私たちなら乗り越えられる。今日を超えて、また出会える
だが、黒い竜の口から吐き出される紅蓮の炎を前に、私たちは闘志を胸に燃やし続けられるだろうか？
空に浮かぶ真紅の瞳が、なぜ今、あなたと私以外の人々を死へと誘うのだろうか？
この脅威にすら、悔いはない。私はこの思いを、決して忘れはしないでしょう
いかなる時も、それが真実であるなら私はそれに従うまで
私の心があなたを求めてやまないことを、伝える言葉が見つからなかった
私はそう、5月の薔薇、その花のようにあなたの心に咲く唯一無二の存在であり続けたい
だからこそ、私はあなたに約束します。未来永劫、あなたが決してその光景を目にすることは無いと
私を、失うということを 
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"I once slew a hundred knights single-handedly! To me you two are little more than insects"
I actually started tearing up at this. Flawless masterpiece of a remake. The harp really tugs the heartstrings of what Nobou was trying to aim for with these pieces.
Thank you 😭 that is the highest of compliments!
Yep, Harpsibored's the star of the show on this track 😳💚
@@rophmusic I mean I am the harp but not the star. The star is the cuicas.
Very great work, gladly subscribed.
Now listen, I'm a Sephiroth fangirl, can't help it, got "I can fix him" vibes all over and in a way I'm sorry.
When Sephiroth was on screen, even in Remake and Rebirth now, I'm a little chilled, excited (uh, for a fight. I think), and believe I can win. Despite his best efforts, he forgets that his theme music is awesome for everyone and will help me defeat him.
When BEATRIX pulls up, I *KNOW* I'm gonna die. She doesn't have theme music, that's the world intentionally warping in order to make sure WE understand what she's felt and done, and that she no longer believes in or knows WHY. And I'm gonna drown in the rain on my own blood. And neither of us were fully sure of why.
Great renditions, thank you VERY much RophMusic. Subscribed.
you deserve a contract to make the games music😍
Lol nah it's all just for fun ❤
Loved it, Protecting my devotion is omy favorite theme from any game or series. Its also quite a statement to live for
Beatrix's motif (as rose of may) is the first music I ever wrote some 22 years ago, it was fun to come back to it for this 😳
This caught me off guard and I must say, this was an absolutely splendid experience. You are very talented, please keep this up.
Oh wow! This is stunning, epic in scale and wonderfully put together and performed. And makes me want to play IX again.
Oh I'm honoured, thank you very much 🥰 And there can never be too many FFIX replays 😄
@@rophmusic im on my first ever playthrough of an FF game, and it's FFIX. Damn, the game is literally 10/10, never expected to like it this much, currently sitting around like 25 hours of playtime, and I feel like there is still a lot to go. Everything from the story, to the music, to the art is so good.
Before I have only played FFXIV, and I didn't get why people were raving about it so much, playing FFIX has even made me appreciate a lot of the stuff I saw in FFXIV, might go back to it one day too, but first I'll play the other older FF games.
@@JrKengu IX is a great way to start on the classics 😊 it's mine and the harpist's favourite, I've played it 12 times now 😆
@@JrKengu started the 9 when I was 7 and I loved it, I'm 28 now and I'm playing it for the 10th time and I love it more than before if possible. It becomes better run by run.
The use of Loss of Me, well played 😎
Simply splendid, the way all the part of the melody are arranged is otherworldly. A huge thank you to the musicians that composed this. I must that stripping down Sword of Doubt to its core Rose of May melody is a lovely inspiration
Aww thanks 🥰 Sword of doubt was arranged by Harpsibored, then I did Protecting My Devotion
Funnily enough Loss Of Me / Rose Of May is the first music I ever wrote (badly) as a kid 20+ years ago, so doing this version now was like a redemption in a way 😆
This is mindblowing. Great job you did there, it gave me chills.
It was a group effort, I'm so proud of harpsibored and dawnaria and Sable Providence, this couldn't have happened without them 💕 thanks 🥰
wonderful! what a pleasure listening to this come together, really well done
The reason ff9 is my favorite game isn't because it was the most well written story, it was because all the characters are relatable, they have their problems and they are beaten down and get back up and grow as the story progresses. I've never been as invested in a cast of fictional characters as much I have been with the cast of ff9. The story can get twisty and convoluted and a little weird but its the journey that made this game so amazing, not the destination. I love how they put you into the world itself with FMV's that show you how the magic works in game and how powerful the eidolons are on a world scale. The worldbuilding in this game is amazing. It really invests you in the content. The art style can be a little jarring for some, its a bit cartoony, but its timeless. The game can be upbeat or depressing or awe inspiring all at the same time, and the musical score was an absolute masterpiece. There are all these little hidden gems and conversations and things that the background characters have that elude to different secrets and just fill out the world so nicely. Overall, its a masterpiece of a game despite its flaws.
Aww 🥺 I agree, it's my favourite too 💛
If you're after more FFIX content definitely check out @FFIXAudiobook, a novelized retelling with voice acting, full sound, new IX music 😊
@@rophmusic Thank you, amazing work and I will definitely check it out.
SO INCREDIBLE! Really, really gorgeous arrangement!
Thanks for listening!!! 💖
this is amazing how well put together these 3 songs are in this medley!
Had to read the description; I knew I heard Ludovico in here!
Whole piece is great!
Wow I wasn't prepared for that when I was searching for new content about FF9 music ! Awesome !!
Oh thanks, glad you like it 😄
This is wonderful! Thank you for this
Thank you for listening 💖
This is gorgeous! I love this arrangement. Great job everyone!
Flattered 😳
Wow, this is amazing! Everybody did such a wonderful job, I love this!
Thanks 😅 I'm still proud of this one and still flattered that the others were interested in collaborating on this 🥰 And you definitely haven't heard the last of the singer Dawnaria 😄
Why is this PEARL only have 4500 views? It's a damn crime.
Thanks 😳 heh I'm only small 😅
DAMN RIGHT 💕
Absolutely wonderful.
Still not over how crazy good this turned out
Couldn't have done it without you 🥰 The only thing is... how do we top it 😳
This is awesome!!
@@ashyoung6134 thank you 💖
@@ashyoung6134 Thanks, glad you like it 💜
At first I was like whaaat? Harpsibored bringing them singing skills too? Then I read the description. 😁 This was an incredibly rich collaboration stacked with talent. Loved the overall sounds. Every artist here did a great job and FF9 is such a gem. Instant sub! 👏 👏 👏
You didn't hear it from me, but she does actually have a lovely singing voice 👀
@@rophmusic Really? I wouldn't doubt it. Some musically inclined people have the ability. Some don't. I guess she would be one that does. I'd love to hear it and request it, but... your public secret is safe with me. I will not speaketh of her secret talent. 😁😆
@@LoneTreePeak he's referring to a joke recording in which I was practicing Boundless Ocean. In place of Shea's violin I was going WAHH WAHHH WAHHHH for the melody. It's horrifying.
@@Harpsibored Oh thank you for the explanation. That's what I need to paint this audio image in my mind. My imagination is truly active, so I think I can get the idea but feel free to share your lovely vocals. 🙂😁😄😆😂🤣 🎶 🎵
More FF9 content coming just when I'm in FF9 mood, and it's so good! 😁 Harpsi, I could recognize your work even before reading the description!
Are you ever "not" in a FF9 mood 😁😂 I sure always am!
When I first heard her real arranged Sword Of Doubt instead of the boring placeholder harp one I had there before, I just sat there with chills 🥰 I have her permission so I've exported just her arrangement of Sword Of Doubt and added a link to the description as a bonus thing. Sometimes I rewind and just listen to that part again 😅
@@gideonzz Haha, true! Should have said "in FF9 super mood" lol!
@@gideonzz I feel this.
Aww thank you!!! 💖
This is a stunning arrangement! 👏👏👏
Oh I'm honoured 🥰 This was my first time mixing a real harp, it was very daunting 😅
Awesome job everyone! Really enjoyed this arrangement
It was tough and went through a bunch of revisions, you're hearing the 12th arrangement revision and high 30s production/mixing revision 😄
Wonderful ! ❤️
Glad you like it, thanks 🥰
I love the singed part
Aww thanks 😊 My first time ever writing lyrics, and Dawnaria sang them beautifully 😻
Wonderful damn it!
Die Musik ist wie immer wunderschön
well done 👍
RUclipss algorithm is doing some good work rn 🙏🙏
I'm not sure why it's getting lots of attention but it's lovely 😊
Be sure to check out Harpsibored and Shea's Violin too 😄
very splendid , i love
Thank you 😊
LOVE IT
Thanks for sitting through terrible early versions when I needed an ear
@@rophmusic Any time :)
I love this game and it's musics .
Me too, it's my favourite game 😍🥰
@@rophmusic zidane and jarnet are my favorite couple 💑 in my fantasies every night 🤗
This is it.
This is truly a masterpiece. I have only words of gratitude for all the work and tears oh happiness.
😳 Glad you like it!
This showed up on my feed and I see it's almost at 1k views so here I am, yet again! 🙂😁 See ya Roph! 🎶
Daww, nothing to upload yet but I've been busy on some FFIX audiobook stuff 👀
@@rophmusic I ain't trippin on it Roph. Never any pressure from my end. So wait a minute, you're making an audio book for FF9 or you're listening to one currently? Sorry I'm tired today. 😅
@@LoneTreePeak Look up "Final Fantasy IX Theatrical Audiobook" on youtube, or find it in the recommended channels on my page, I've made/am making music that'll appear in chapter 3 😊
@@rophmusic Wow what an honor to be involved in something as cool as that, aaaaaaannd this is why I love the internet, because unique and keys items (see what I did there) are found here untainted by money, but more from the heart and soul for the love of the source and experience muahahaha! Sorry, it's crazy hour over here. 😵💫😁😆 In all seriousness I will check that out. I always love to listen to things while doing work around and to me, that's perfect for me. I love all kinds of FF content! Thanks for the info and when you're done, I'll be there of course. Good luck on your music.
9999😵💥🗡😬
Next song is basically finished and will be up in a few days. It's related to Final Fantasy and is titled Steelheart, but no more info than that for now 😄
Beatrix for ever in my heart
She'd let you perform on her Hen Night
Sick crossfades into next songs.
Heh it's actually made all as one song in my software, but yes the changing tone and tempo help it feel more like a medley 😊
I really miss your metin videos!
Haha I'm never touching that game again
Quina hp 1% one round no limited ko Beatrix.
Beatrix is the best female character in the entirety of Final Fantasy.
This is actualy pretty epic, I still think Erutan did it better but you deffo have better production quality.. then again. 13 years between each song.
Heh we decided to not have lyrics for Uematsu's melody since it stands on its own; hence the only vocal part here is the musically new interlude
@@rophmusic I find no reason to debate that logic, Ueamatsu is of course the modern days Mozart. Also whilest I have your attenion in a comment would it be possible to try to convince you to make a version of Setos theme (brave worrior) or your not alone?
You have a lot of nerve requesting a song from Roph after telling him somebody else did a better job than him. I find no tasties in this town, so we cook you for breakfast!
@@djstona5284 Funnily enough Seto's theme has been on my list for over a year 😆
Lha kok Indonesia gembor gembor kapital pinter.
I will give my all for Alexandria