17 years, I’ll never be subbed to him. I lost my old iTunes account where I had downloaded all his music and then remembered I had him subbed XD I’m so happy!! A life time ago, and I still love all his music!
It has been a while since my first playthrough of Final Fantasy X. It's what really brought me into gaming and became so passionate for music. To Zanarkand was the first song I learned on piano and has a special place in my heart. A few years late, Final Fantasy X-2 comes out and this beautiful arrangement came out on RUclips. It resonated so much into my soul at that time. Now, 17 years later, I watch streamers play FFX and FFX-2 for the first time and I'm reminded of the beautiful music. Then, I remember this wonderful gem. Thank you for the memories and the wave of nostalgia, Arkton! Whatever you're doing now, I wish you the best and thanks for the memories this arrangement has created for me.
don't worry it's never too late to learn!! i started playing piano for 3 months now. and i am 20 years old! but i never get tired of playing.. especially when you're matured enough to appreciate beautiful songs.. it can be more fun to play the piano once again.
I remember the first time I heard this song. I was 9 years and it made me cry, because Final Fantasy means a lot me.13 years later, in 2020, I'm still in love with the way you play the piano. Thank you so much for this masterpiece. xoxo from México.
I've been coming on youtube just to listen to this piece and today i realized that i could just download your mp3 lol! I think it's great you are sharing your wonderful talent and music so we can all enjoy! Thanks Arkton!
About a year ago, I watched this video and was inspired to really do something with the piano. From that point on, I took piano seriously and this was the first "Real" song I learned to play. Real as in I felt each note that was being played. Up until now, I've learned many new songs including most of what you have played so far and so for that, I thank you Arkton. You inspired me. Dang it I thought my thoughtful reflection would use up the entire character count! Well this would do! =)!
Thank you very much =) Well, everyone has his own taste and understanding of music. For me, Final Fantasy is the best music I have ever heard, and I'm glad if I can show people these wonderful songs.
Ahhhhhh This is like the 100th time I've listened to this it's just so good! You play it absolutely perfectly! I'm learning this song atm too but I doubt I'll ever be able to play it as beautifully as you do Hats off to you Arkton
Cant believe how old this video is. Time just flies! Nevertheless, this is the most beautiful version of this song ive ever heard. Well done! Still shocking to me why this song isnt usually ranked in all time best FF songs....
this is actually one of the nicest piano pieces i know, and i think you're one of the best pianists ive heard, i mean i can play piano but not like this =D .... not many other people on youtube can play it this well ..... i just love final fantasy and its music lol ...... WOW *_*
Beautiful, as always! You're really one of the better "Final Fantasy Pianists" on RUclips (there are so many of them nowadays). Your timing is great, the feeling you put into the song is there and the sound quality of your videos is also very nice.
You were the first pianist that i saw on youtube. It was such a special moment to me that i had to learn to play just in order to make a video like yours. Finally, today, i have uploaded my version of this theme, so i just wanted to say thank you for inspire me. Greetings, my friend.
Sounds like this makes us "flash" about all the good things and all the good people we have met so far; thus, tears may come down our cheeks Beautiful! I love FFx & FFx-2
Your playing is superb there is no disputing that I just wish I could find more people who could play like you who post videos on youtube because I'm always searching for songs to add to my playlist but I suppose I shouldn't be such a critic considering people put alot of time and effort into their work and then offer it up to the public to get some perspective.
amazing arkton. i love listen to all your vids. this particular song has got me through a rough patch. great to hear such a heart felt version of it. keep up the good work man!
I'm currently trying to learn that piece but the arrangement was done by Riulyn... Thx for uploading! your amazing playing encouraged me to play like you ^_^
So beautiful and inspiring! Actually FF-2 was the first start of my whole final fantasy stories. After finished, I went back to play final fantasy X Lolz then cry a river for a whole day Lolz
The way you play is absolutely incredible. like a modern day Mozart. You have such an incredible talent that its scary. Thumbs up all the way. Keep it up. :)
in one word; Wow. in more than one word; You are totally amazing. I put this video on my iPod, and I listen to it many times. Really awesome. Wish I could do this!
I learnt a different version of this song originally but seeing this video made me learn the piano collections version. Very very well played that's an awesome talent you have there :)
that's so beautiful when i was younger i had the chance to learn how to play piano, but i was bored after a short time... now i wish, that i hadn't stop... (i'm from germany) you can play it so wunderful
awesomeness. your dynamic rockz the world and your tempo is just perfect. the song flow to my ear so smoothly. now u make me miss my piano even more D: but anyway, thx for awakening my passion of piano. ^^
so very touching i like the way you play with emotion i try so hard to do the same but i could never get it to this level i have been playing pino for 7 years but your truly very talented you made me cry its so peachul keep giving it your all &heartsfav
Thank you very very much! It means a lot to me. Concerning the quality: I try to get the best possible out of my digital piano ^^ I have already spent many hours in the past resolving problems with transmitting the audio from the piano, but I think it was worth the work :)
Amazing. Theres alot of tones which i normally don't really like from the original. But you jumped them over and made something beautiful out of it instead.
Nice interpretation! Its better to play slow and right! alot of people posting piano vidz seem to focus a little bit to much on playing fast and sloppy! the most entertaining ones to play from FF is indeed a 1000words but also "Eternity..."(Noriko and Takahito version) im trying to perfect that one right now! Keep it up!
13 years. Arkton, 13 years. And this is still a beloved interpretation. Idk if you still operate this channel, but if you do, I freaking love you! :)
17 years, I’ll never be subbed to him. I lost my old iTunes account where I had downloaded all his music and then remembered I had him subbed XD I’m so happy!! A life time ago, and I still love all his music!
Definitely play the piano again! I'm always sorry to hear that someone stops playing an instrument.
I'm glad to hear you like my performance =)
2019 , anyone ? Can’t get over the way Arkton plays this song 💕👏
Still beautiful after all these years. Thanks for still being here!
It has been a while since my first playthrough of Final Fantasy X. It's what really brought me into gaming and became so passionate for music. To Zanarkand was the first song I learned on piano and has a special place in my heart. A few years late, Final Fantasy X-2 comes out and this beautiful arrangement came out on RUclips. It resonated so much into my soul at that time. Now, 17 years later, I watch streamers play FFX and FFX-2 for the first time and I'm reminded of the beautiful music. Then, I remember this wonderful gem. Thank you for the memories and the wave of nostalgia, Arkton! Whatever you're doing now, I wish you the best and thanks for the memories this arrangement has created for me.
Beautiful
Same! I could have sworn I wrote this comment haha. FFX inspired me to learn piano and To Zanarkand was the first song I learned as well.
don't worry it's never too late to learn!! i started playing piano for 3 months now. and i am 20 years old! but i never get tired of playing.. especially when you're matured enough to appreciate beautiful songs.. it can be more fun to play the piano once again.
brah i still watch this, ten years later
Toan Nguyen same
I remember the first time I heard this song. I was 9 years and it made me cry, because Final Fantasy means a lot me.13 years later, in 2020, I'm still in love with the way you play the piano. Thank you so much for this masterpiece.
xoxo from México.
still listen to this version today...best cover!!
This is beautiful. Your playing incorporates all of the emotion from the original and then some. Please keep playing.
Thank you!
I played keyboard 11 years and have been playing the piano now for 3/4 a year. That means I had ~5 years more practice, so don't worry =)
I've been coming on youtube just to listen to this piece and today i realized that i could just download your mp3 lol! I think it's great you are sharing your wonderful talent and music so we can all enjoy! Thanks Arkton!
so happy you included the word emotion in there. you absolutely need that to play a song like this that well with heart.
how could anyone think this isn't well performed?! it's so beautiful!!
you did an amazing job!
About a year ago, I watched this video and was inspired to really do something with the piano. From that point on, I took piano seriously and this was the first "Real" song I learned to play. Real as in I felt each note that was being played. Up until now, I've learned many new songs including most of what you have played so far and so for that, I thank you Arkton. You inspired me.
Dang it I thought my thoughtful reflection would use up the entire character count! Well this would do! =)!
Oh man the transition at 3:04 is so subtle and smooth. Amazing!! Your great!!! Keep up this work!
Oh my goodness........you made this feel so heartfelt. I felt the swarm of poetic emotion swell within my very being! Bravo ma cheri!
Thank you very much =)
Well, everyone has his own taste and understanding of music. For me, Final Fantasy is the best music I have ever heard, and I'm glad if I can show people these wonderful songs.
Ahhhhhh
This is like the 100th time I've listened to this it's just so good! You play it absolutely perfectly!
I'm learning this song atm too but I doubt I'll ever be able to play it as beautifully as you do
Hats off to you Arkton
this makes me feel so sad yet hopeful at the same time
I was looking up this song so I could show my friend this song, and you play it wonderfully! Good job!
Cant believe how old this video is. Time just flies! Nevertheless, this is the most beautiful version of this song ive ever heard. Well done! Still shocking to me why this song isnt usually ranked in all time best FF songs....
I been playing the piano ever since i can remember, and I still can't play anything like this. This is amazing, i am so envious. Great job!!!
Happy 20th anniversary to X-2, I had to come and listen to my favorite piano cover of all time for the occasion ❤
this is actually one of the nicest piano pieces i know, and i think you're one of the best pianists ive heard, i mean i can play piano but not like this =D .... not many other people on youtube can play it this well ..... i just love final fantasy and its music lol ...... WOW *_*
Thanks for telling me =) I'm very glad that I could inspire you this way!
Beautiful, as always! You're really one of the better "Final Fantasy Pianists" on RUclips (there are so many of them nowadays). Your timing is great, the feeling you put into the song is there and the sound quality of your videos is also very nice.
You were the first pianist that i saw on youtube. It was such a special moment to me that i had to learn to play just in order to make a video like yours. Finally, today, i have uploaded my version of this theme, so i just wanted to say thank you for inspire me. Greetings, my friend.
Sounds like this makes us "flash" about all the good things and all the good people we have met so far; thus, tears may come down our cheeks
Beautiful!
I love FFx & FFx-2
This is still the best 1000 words piano performance here on RUclips.
Your playing is superb there is no disputing that I just wish I could find more people who could play like you who post videos on youtube because I'm always searching for songs to add to my playlist but I suppose I shouldn't be such a critic considering people put alot of time and effort into their work and then offer it up to the public to get some perspective.
This is my fav song for amvs, and most songs with games and such . It is played well and you should be proud of your work.
i can feel alot of emotions in this song and the way ur playing it.
i remember watching this video years ago....... i'll never EVER forget this and the feelings that go through me each time i hear it.
Thumbs up! The emotions and style portrayed in your playing is spot on!
Arkton, you've done it again! Simply amazing. Keep up the good work.
amazing arkton. i love listen to all your vids. this particular song has got me through a rough patch. great to hear such a heart felt version of it. keep up the good work man!
I never get sick of this video. (:
I hope you become one of the world's most accomplished pianists. (:
I appreciate how you did your own rendition of this song.
I'm currently trying to learn that piece but the arrangement was done by Riulyn...
Thx for uploading! your amazing playing encouraged me to play like you ^_^
Even a thousand of words will not be enough to describe the feeling that i have behind this great cover of that marvellous song :)
This is by far the best piano piece I've heard in RUclips. Trust me the piano sheets are somewhere on the internet. I found them =)
So beautiful and inspiring!
Actually FF-2 was the first start of my whole final fantasy stories. After finished, I went back to play final fantasy X Lolz then cry a river for a whole day Lolz
wow thats beautiful i couldn't drag my self away i had to listen to it about 20 times
just AWESOME man!
inspiring music, inspiring playing
Oh man, this is such a pretty rendition!! Love it!
The way you play is absolutely incredible. like a modern day Mozart. You have such an incredible talent that its scary. Thumbs up all the way. Keep it up. :)
Your power level is OVER NINE THOUSAND!!!111one
Always loved FF X-2's 1000 words, and you just made me love it more lawls
yo your piano sounds freakin amazing and you are an extremely talented pianist
in one word; Wow.
in more than one word; You are totally amazing. I put this video on my iPod, and I listen to it many times. Really awesome. Wish I could do this!
An amazing job!!! It was great :D I hear this song over and over and never get tired.
This is stunning and gently stirs the emotions really well. If RUclips still had the star system I'd give it a 5/5, easily.
This is beautiful...
Arkton, I must congratulate you!
Beautiful playing. Beautiful song.
I learnt a different version of this song originally but seeing this video made me learn the piano collections version.
Very very well played that's an awesome talent you have there :)
Best Version I heard so far! Great Job.
Thanks! It's the version of the Final Fantasy X-2: Piano Collections.
It's very nice you say that, Kyle =)
I'm amazed by these numbers! It's unbelievable for me, getting so many views within such a short amount of time!
bravo, complimenti. nonostante hai suonato su un piano digitale hai fatto uscire tanta musica, ancora bravo!
Final fantasy X e X-2 mi hanno fatto sognare e tu alimenti il mio sogno in questo modo....
veramente stupendo!
that's so beautiful
when i was younger i had the chance to learn how to play piano, but i was bored after a short time...
now i wish, that i hadn't stop...
(i'm from germany)
you can play it so wunderful
you play gorgeous!
you have the offering to play in people hearts.
You, good sir, made me cry.
...And I thank you for it.
so beautiful.......so amazing great job arkton!!!!!!!!!
i cant stop listening to this
its so good
**clap**
very nice, and very well performed. Always loved the song no matter how many times its played.
why there are 69 people didn't like this??
it's so great and really relaxing.. love the music and the way you played it
This sounds almost EXACTLY as it was played on the album version. INCREDIBLE.
awesomeness. your dynamic rockz the world and your tempo is just perfect. the song flow to my ear so smoothly.
now u make me miss my piano even more D: but anyway, thx for awakening my passion of piano. ^^
so very touching i like the way you play with emotion i try so hard to do the same but i could never get it to this level i have been playing pino for 7 years but your truly very talented you made me cry its so peachul keep giving it your all &heartsfav
This is just simply amazing! You have some kind of talent there XD
4:10 was stunning!!!! I am learning this song currently and I love it, you play very beautifully! ^_^
I love this song, it's such a wonderful piece
1 of the greatest songs out of the greatest games, played greatly
This is such a great song! i love the chorus part! im defiantly gonna try to learn this one! nice job!!
Thank you very very much! It means a lot to me.
Concerning the quality: I try to get the best possible out of my digital piano ^^ I have already spent many hours in the past resolving problems with transmitting the audio from the piano, but I think it was worth the work :)
One word describes this. Beautiful.
Amazing. Theres alot of tones which i normally don't really like from the original. But you jumped them over and made something beautiful out of it instead.
Wow!!! you play the piano very well!!! I live in Mexico and i play the piano too!! thank you!! your videos are awesome!!!
omg i almost cried when i heard this ur the best man
Really? Thanks for telling me this. I'm really surprised, but truly happy, that I can touch people in that degree with my music =)
wow... amazing dude!!
u totally rule!!
i loved it...
gives me peace!
dazzling
This was magnificent!
damnnnn dude killed it at the end. Nice work dude nice!!
Beautifully played mate, amazing. keep it up
Beautiful! It's not my favorite song of FF, but is really sad, and you play it very good.
Nice interpretation!
Its better to play slow and right!
alot of people posting piano vidz seem to focus a little bit to much on playing fast and sloppy! the most entertaining ones to play from FF is indeed a 1000words but also "Eternity..."(Noriko and Takahito version) im trying to perfect that one right now! Keep it up!
This song is freakin amazing n your playing is reeeeeaaalllyyyy awesome! I wanna play like daaaaat Dx Really like it!
brilliant, truly wonderful play. 5 stars!
Thank you! I gladly share them =) In fact, I'm really happy that they get downloaded that much!
i played just the first chord and instantly went OMG I AM TOTALLY LEARNING THIS WHOLE THING
my friend can play it and im sooo jealous of her
Is a beautiful song,congruation for your interpretation
absolutely beautiful! made my heart beat falter. loved it.
Dude. You own this. Well done thank you
awesome U play this beautifully this song is guaranteed to make me cry and it did do
thank you for using a good mic and a good sound room.
love your piano, love your skills, love 1000 words, love you ... ;)
5/5 + fav because of playing it perfectly
WOW! it was really good i hope to play like that one day. keep it up bro!
beautiful i actually almost teared up. very graceful too