When a song is good, Jesse talks about what the instruments do. When a song is great, Jesse talks about what the composer was doing. When a song is phenomenal, Jesse talks about life and says "in summary, yeah good song" 😂 stand tall my friend 🤘

God, this hits even harder having finished Endwalker.

@XelaShade

2 жыл бұрын

going back to listening to Answers was hardest thing for me after finishing Endwalker, I can never hear it the same way again...

@rptrrwr

2 жыл бұрын

Now that we know everything, answers kills

@SMNtheNight

2 жыл бұрын

I...had a really hard time sitting through this. I can't hear this, or any other emotional song in this game the same way ever again. God, I'm glad to be alive.

@dizheng7913

2 жыл бұрын

It answered question on why Emet helped us in the 5.3

@chrys_stone8716

2 жыл бұрын

I think its pretty on the nose now. The title... answers lol but yeah it hits differently

'I hate to make this about me' Man, that's music. It's about you, and me, and the guy down the street. It's about whoever hears it, whenever they hear it.

When she opens up for that second time with *STAND TALL, MY FRIEND* with the reverb and extras added...I still tear up. It's like seeing the sun come up after a dark night. 🌅

@Thatoneassclown

Жыл бұрын

The piano going absolutely nutty in the background 😭

It's terrifying reading the lyrics and seeing just how well everything's been put together from Answers to this and further. This story has to be a once in a lifetime experience.

@Kanamon22

2 жыл бұрын

I really wish i can use one of those things from Man In Black to erase my memories of the game only to experience those again for the first time.

@OmegaMetroid93

2 жыл бұрын

It really is. If you're interested in more long-term narrative rpgs, I can recommend the Trails series, starting with Trails in the Sky. They have a lot of the same appeal that FFXIV does. Fun dialogue, character-focused stories with politics shown from the perspective of the individual, a long-term narrative that spans 10 games (and counting), interesting and in-depth world building, and fantastic music throughout. It's a good thing FFXIV isn't ending, but if you want more like it, then there you go.

@chrys_stone8716

2 жыл бұрын

I think christopher koji-fox has to work alongside natsuko ishikawa for these lyrics. It cant just be a coincidence lol

@Exel3nce

2 жыл бұрын

The thought of it being a Compact Story Game....that would bring the whole game to another lvl

@GuNsXAndXCrOsSBoWs

2 жыл бұрын

@@OmegaMetroid93 Only thing about that is that you don't have a fully customizable protagonist in those games, and that's part of the massive appeal of FF14, seeing your own character interacting with the world and forging bonds with the characters. It's good to hear the games are enjoyable, but imho, I doubt they can ever be near FF14's towering heights, or at least not in the same way.

FFXIV, and especially the last two expansions, has been a story about finding the strength to carry on even when all strength has left you, to find joy even in the darkness.

@BaithNa

2 жыл бұрын

And if you can't, stand tall and be a beacon of light for others because those who walk before lead those who walk after.

@ms.mittenz

Жыл бұрын

"Know this my children. There is more ugliness than beauty in this world. To live is to suffer. To drink of calamity and drown in anguish. To toil and be tested, always and ever. 'Tis a perilous path you walk. Death lurks in the dark, and is the sole promise that awaits at journey's end. You will tremble with terror. You will weep tears of anger and despair ...but do not avert your eyes. See your life for what it is. Then you will see how the hardships make you strong. Every doubt reforged as scales for your armor. Every agony to temper your blade." Yes, this is saved in my phone, for me to read it sometimes. Love this prayer and what it means for life

My eyes started to tear up at "Our journey will never end." Endwalker has changed my perspective to a lot of the music's lyrics.

Please, for the love to Hydaelyn, make Jesse listen to "Flow" from Endwalker. He must make this path with us till the end 🥲

@darkmirror21

2 жыл бұрын

He definitely needs to hear it after this one at some point. Both piano and band version are just a punch in a gut in more ways than one

@siencrosse3400

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@InsaneChair

2 жыл бұрын

I've went through all main story quite calm, just having itchy pain in a ribcage and when I've got orchestion and turned in on my house it literally started to rain inside. Even if Jesse doesn't know context of this song and ffxiv story, he probably will feel this vibe through language of music.

@Firestar0513

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunatly it is probably a bad idea for him to do that anytime soon since Square has been pretty active in taking down videos with Endwalker music in it right now.

@DayleDiamond

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Firestar0513 I'm glad for it. I had the last boss of EW spoiled for me because a channel I've never seen before got recommended to me. This was, maybe, two days after the official launch date, or a week after early access.

Having finished Endwalker, I have an idea of why these songs hit so hard even when you don’t know the context I think it’s because, looking back, the themes and ideas of these songs and stories is honestly so universal. The game deals with such relatable themes even when the topic is so fantastical, and the songs reflect that. Endwalker made me realize what the whole of the story of 14 was about, and it honestly couldn’t be more relevant to not only my life but I think so many people these days Such a beautiful game

@edeonsaint9938

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean and I was thinking the same lately. Specially since these las two years, the message of endwalker (and all the game in general) is very relatable and important.

@bbmnb

2 жыл бұрын

@@edeonsaint9938 yes relatable even to our world reality.. probably how Soken got inspired by.. our journey in life. Just a thought I could be wrong but is all I got lol

You think the songs hit hard on their own, you should experience it in the full context with it's relentless emotional weight to the story and scene they're set to.

@coconosuga5351

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Heart hurts.

If you can do another FFXIV song please do Ultima Thule Theme "Close in the Distance" with vocals.

@user-el8ds6qm3n

2 жыл бұрын

please...

@gateauxq4604

2 жыл бұрын

All three versions TBH

@juju8406

2 жыл бұрын

@@gateauxq4604 Definitely, maybe this video that has all 3 versions spliced together kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYplr9Rwg9Ouldo.html

@Adrobiel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Do this!

@BelebayChan

2 жыл бұрын

This!

"Close in the distance" and "Flow" are also some really good ones

Ff14 for many is transformative you will find out things about yourself playing it you never realized and that carries over into the music so well. Just gotta be ready to have your emotions destroyed repeatedly and say thank you another.

When you've had to bear a burden so heavy, your shoulders are dropped, your back aches... stand tall my friend ;)

This song still makes me cry when I hear it

@firedrake110

2 жыл бұрын

As we were coming back around to the second "stand taaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaall" I had to take a deep breath and brace for impact, because I knew it was coming in HARD

@FullBitGamer

2 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow and Tomorrow is on my Spotify and let me tell you, jamming to bops and enjoying the car ride becomes a moment of pure crybaby, snot bubble, sob fest when this pops up in the queue. FFXIV is a master class.

I just want you to know that there's some of us who really appreciate those moments of reflection and introspection in your videos, alright? You have a great vibe and we wouldn't be here if we *just* wanted to listen to the songs you react to. Don't shy away from sharing your personal experiences and how a song makes you feel. It's what makes you... well, you! And above all else: stand tall, my friend. :)

Dev team: OK we haven't made the audience cry a while. *insert song* I would love to see a collaboration between Amanda and Susan calloway.

It has been years and it still gets me. I cannot control the tears at that one specific moment. If you know then you know.

I still crying everytime listening to this. This song is life changing

One of the things with Soken and the songs in FFXIV, is they can gave you a lot of emotion even without the context of the game. I send a song, Flow, to a friend of mine and she got amazed and the song hit her emotionally really hard. This sing is beautiful, and you don't need to play the game to realize that.

When asked what song left the most impression while working on shadowbringers, Soken answered with this song. The first time he heard the song after the vocal recording got sent to him, he admit to cried hearing it, this song is really that strong.

The title and themes of the song reference (or arguably respond to) the famous lines from MacBeth: "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing."

@atraxos

2 жыл бұрын

Walt Whitman's "O Me! O Life!", too, is an apt response to Shakespeare's Macbeth: "Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish, Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more foolish than I, and who more faithless?) Of eyes that vainly crave the light, of the objects mean, of the struggle ever renew’d, Of the poor results of all, of the plodding and sordid crowds I see around me, Of the empty and useless years of the rest, with the rest me intertwined, The question, O me! so sad, recurring-What good amid these, O me, O life? *Answer.* That you are here-that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." That "walking shadow"/"poor player" that is life who has "his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more" is not one who "struts and frets" vainly; after he exits the scene, "the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse."

This song causes a visceral reaction in me. I bite my knuckles. I close my eyes. I struggle to talk. Shadowbringers was such an incredible story, no...experience. Sometimes all you need is a piece of music, a fictional story, a place to be, a conversation...to change your perspective for that one moment to really appreciate all you do have. Thanks you all the videos this year Jesse, i been lingering for a long time and your videos do make me genuinely exited, to share a feeling in something.

The personal issues you speak about in the end of your video, are some of the hard questions the narrative of the story itself really explores phenomenally, just as through your own personal experience the music really pulls at your heart string weather you have gone through the struggles yourself or are so invested in the story it hits just as hard with the in game characters going through the same issues.

@Lionlicious

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 99 Runecraft

People often talk about how this song or that song, or this moment in XIV makes them cry, but this song legitimately makes me cry every time I hear it. I listen to the lyrics and think about how it applies to my life, so it really hurts on lines like the one about living on in a song and to not forget your bygone kin, because my dad never got to see Endwalker. "Stand tall" makes me think so much how I have to not let these things weigh down my mind and my life, but to let the experiences of the past drive you instead. So, even though it makes me cry every time, I love listening to this song often.

This is very much the feeling the game is going for. It plays as the characters finally finish an ordeal that literally pulled them across time and space, and return home, changed but stronger. It's simultaneously that relief of being home, but also knowing that you're stronger for having gone through what you did. I really feel like it's glowing praise for Soken's ability to communicate through song that the context of the game is not needed to get the feel, but knowing the context brings out a new weight and power to it.

Aww you're a lovable guy! It's really nice to see a guy be open about his feelings while listening to music.

Its amazing how you only listen to the songs yet still get the healing properties of the FF14 community

Never stop speaking from your heart, cause that was exactly the thing I needed to hear tonight.

Jesse I think I can speak for most of your viewers when I say; you inserting yourself to these songs is what makes watching your reactions great. Merry Christmas and please don't feel bad about "making it about yourself" :)

Makes me so happy to see you're in a position you feel like you can just be yourself. That's a gift many will never get but one that everyone deserves. And you deserve it Jesse. Keep being you duder and I'll always be coming back.

flow is another masterpiece, i think the singer is the same one who sings tomorrow and tomorrow (amanda achen). her voice is so beautiful

This song was the perfect one to hit at the end of Shadowbringers. Everything about it was just so packed with emotion, I listen to this regularly on my spotify playlist.

Imagine how these songs feel WITH context... They are beautiful but also terrible in a way. They tear at your heartstrings.... The love and loss of your companions and friends and even enemies who you've grown to understand, even if you oppose their ideals... I am glad that you found your own meaning in this piece. I love watching these videos so much and experiencing these songs through the eyes of an outsider is always a treat.

whats funny the whole speech you did about hope, lets just say this games story would speak to you so much. Highly recommend even just watching a play though of the main story quest (MSQ).

This song hit hard before I finished Endwalker. Now it just turns me into a blubbering mess of tears and emotion. Stand tall? I cant even see my feelings through the tears.

Just imagine guys this is a song that plays in the backround of an city in a video game! FFXIV is just SO insane with everything they do areas, music, gameplay etc ... literally my best life desicion so far was starting ff14 years ago. so much love to all producers of 14 they downright deserve it not just yoshi and souken i love everyone involved in creating this feelings

Ready to get punched right in the feels...

This song is powerful on its own…when the game uses it in different parts of the game where there is meaning. Where your journey with character are involved…it hits hard. It is motif’d into other songs too, it being transformed and evolved to match the every expanding narrative. As we grow as character. As our views on the world changes, so does the music.

I can't for the life of me, ever listen to this song without fucking bawling, man...

For a couple XIV tracks that are definitely different, Lakshmi's theme "Beauty's Wicked Wiles" and Titania's theme "What Angel Wakes Me". Both are battle tracks that just... don't sound like it but they're great for both of the fights.

Yey thanks for reacting to this one. This song was really emotional for us players as well. I always play this song whenever I feel down.

What a wonderful day of reactions you gifted us this holiday, thank you, from the bottom of my heart!

This one hits extra hard with context but it's still so beautiful without.. I like how you touched on the overall themes of prevailing hope even without playing it. Goes to show how good they are at getting the feelings they want to across. The central theme of this game is despair, suffering, and the human condition and how the "light" of hope for the future and an appreciation for the journey itself make it all worthwhile.

You were right to have that reaction, considering that's close to story context. This is the theme, mostly, of the world of the 1st, but it also hits on many, many points. Without going to deep, the world of the 1st, or Norvrandt as its denizens know it, had been consumed by basically the light apocalypse. One final major bastion of resistance remains: the Crysterium. A gorgeous city built off of an ancient tower. They are clinging to hope, even as their world is on the brink of collapse. It is a song of hope. Of not giving up, but also of living up to a legacy, because yes, one world did end for ff14 to begin. And this expansion is where we really start to learn about and understand what was lost. And I do agree, these themes fit amazingly well in our present state.

There is a better orchestrated "live" version published on the FFXIV KZread channel that hits even harder. I was hoping you'd react to that one, but even the in-game song is so powerful it is worth a listen. For context, it plays after the final battle of the main story of Shadowbringers and the song is a plea from the hero to the villain, so lost in darkness is he that he feels he can't stop lest thousands of years of work and grief be for naught. "Stand tall, my friend. May all of the dark lost inside you find light again."

I think this is the first comment I've made, but I've been watching your reaction videos for the last couple weeks and have really enjoyed your insight, chill demeanor, and earnest feelings towards the music I love. I think we all have those dark times in our lives, which makes that message of hope ring true all the more. I'm glad things are going so well for you and will look forward to many more reaction videos to come, Jesse!

This one never fails to bring a tear to my eyes... Sending you massive (consensual and socially distanced) hugs Jessie! Keep up the great work, have an amazing 2022!

Such a gorgeous song. And so many layers of meaning bc of the repetition of themes in the game’s writing. This applied to the first and us, the 8th umbral timeline and the exarch, and the ancients and Emet. All at once. And real life and the players, always.

Until now, I've only liked the very first part of the song which was also used in the trailer (until "who falls?") but today somehow Tomorrow & Tomorrow hit way too hard. It's just 10 am, I'm not supposed to be crying D: But seeing your slight frown at the same moment I teared up was really reassuring that I was at least not alone xD I really like how these songs are also so beautiful on their own that you feel the same without knowing the context. As always, thanks for sharing ♥

With this song and as recommended by some of the others in the comments, the end songs in Endwalker like Close the Distance, even if you have never played the game, have zero context or maybe aren't interested in the game as a whole, you can relate so much to the music. Reading the lyrics and letting it just, come over you in a relaxing wave, it really hits you and a part of you, whether past or present, that leaves you feeling emotional or hopeful. It's awesome to see people's emotions to certain songs like this because your reaction is what you feel in a moment, and every person's reaction is different and valid. I love it and isn't that what music is meant to do? Bring us all together in a way no one can explain? I would definitely check out the Endwalker music, because if you aren't crying like a baby during Close the Distance...oh boy.

From the themes, to the music, this game makes you reflect on yourself and humanity as a whole. I am glad it also touched you in the same way. That said, I wish I had the strength that you do. Keep fighting the good fight.

You sound like a XIV player. You understood what the game is about just by listening to this song. ;)

So one fun thing, this and Hades' theme 'Invincible' don't so much share leitmotifs as 'one of these is an orchestral arrangement and the other is piano and vocals', just try singing the lyrics to this along with the music from Invincible and you'll hear it. With of course the big swell in 'Invincible' being the part that goes with 'Eternal winds from the lands ascend, our journey will never end' (and itself a lyrical callback to the use of Eternal Wind from FF3 as the Crystal Exarch's theme).

Amanda Achen is truly a treasure.

Turn 32 this year and I feel like I'm just finding myself as well man. I love seeing your reactions and your takes, especially on FFXIV music that I love. The game and story is something that I cherish so much and it brings me joy seeing other people experience it.

Thanks for providing me another reason to cry again.

You should react to endwalker's "flow" after this, its also sang by Amanda and composed by Soken And it's just as beautiful

Well, Jesse, you may not have wanted to make the video about yourself (and I don't think you did), but your words helped me tonight just as the song and your recent life events helped you. I'm disabled and chronically ill, as my own content creation often refers to, and I go through periods of flares where things are just way worse. Every time, it feels like I can't go through another one and I'm done. So, it helped to hear someone say: "Whenever you feel like nothing's left and you have no corners left to turn, you feel like no one's there... Nothing is permanent, I guess. It'll get better." Last three words being most valuable of all, and as a former career voice actor, brilliantly worded. And yeah, I'm 37. Turning 30 was a weird time. We had the same idea - content creation started as a silly little idea, something to do, and now I try and use it to help people like me.

@JessesAuditorium

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear and thanks for the words!

@LegacyArkGames

Жыл бұрын

@@JessesAuditorium You're very welcome! Your words were heartfelt and reached somebody, so I wanted you to know that the silly little pursuit made a leap in reaching somebody. :) I love how this song starts with wishing for certain things to be so, and the second portion of the song concludes by repeating those wishes having been resolved in a positive way. It hits me, too! By the way, is that a shawl you're wearing, and where do I get one if so? I can't find cool ones, but I'm a spindly little guy thanks to disability and love to both keep warm and look cool doing so. Love the design. :)

Thank you for making this channel and keeping to it. Your perseverance means a lot to so many people. May you continue to stand tall in the new year ❤️

I recently found your stuff and really enjoy listening to your reactions while at work. Im going through a playlist of all your FFXIV videos, and when I heard you say "This is Tomorrow and Tomorrow" my immediate reactions was "Fuck, Im going to cry at work" Powerful song, especially after finishing the most recent content, glad you enjoyed it!

Merry wicked late christmas my dude. I'm glad these tunes have helped you and guided you, I fucking love it, feel that warmth my friend.

This song always makes me feel hope when I hear it. It's always uplifting to hear that things will be better. You seem much happier these days and I'm glad I got to witness the progression!

Basically everything in FF14 hits so hard that it's scary - the music, the story, the characters. You are taken on such an emotional rollercoaster that all you can do is hang on for dear life. I'd suggest playing the game for yourself but I don't want it to slow you down from making these nice reaction vids. Plus, I don't think you can purchase the game right now XD

I only discovered your channel today and I love it already. Hearing you talk about life after the song almost made me tear up! I can relate a lot, my life isn't great atm, don't really have close friends, and all this was very inspirational to hear. Keep doing what you're doing, I am going to go and continue binging your videos.

Thank you again for this good time and good film. And happy X'mas and New Year. And I guess u ll get 2 FFXIV titles in ur list from someone in 6.0, "Flow" and "Close in the distance". Wish eveyone well.

Man, you've got a subscriber just from this video, I love your energy and the earnestness and understanding with which you react to stuff, both emotionally and in your musicianship. Looking forward to binging this channel soon, and to seeing more in the future

@MoonwalkSA

2 жыл бұрын

Also, to make a suggestion: "Love the Subhuman Self" from Guilty Gear Strive. All the Strive themes are amazing, but subhuman self is really a standout track in an already great sountrack.

Holy guacamole this song hits so much differently after Endwalker. Which also has a lot of amazing music, as you might imagine. I am sure you already received recommendations aplenty :) But Close the Distance is mine.

Just recently found you, I immediately subbed and watched I think 7 vids in a row already. That being said in the beginning you even said you don’t really display emotion during your vids, but DAMN I could see the pure enjoyment you got from this one! Especially when the piano hit, and I think the chorus was speaking to you and your current situation/progression. Sorry if I got personal but it lifted my spirits to see someone gain a glimpse of happiness from something I also enjoy!

My dude, you're 32? I thought like 28, but we're the same age. And these songs yeah they can hit hard in the feels, you may not play and unfortunately cant for now since they've stopped sales of the game but you got the message of the story. Without sorrow you cant find the moments of joy, carry on move forward and walk free.

After finishing endwalker this just hits different. And I have chills the whole song.

Jesse: Amanda Achen-Keenan, i dont know that name Internet: You about to, my boy

Hey man, so glad you gave FFXIV music a chance. Trust me, you have friends out here, including me! This music makes you feel so much better and lets you know that shit isn't as bad as it might be! (I'm also a metalhead too, love all these tracks!)

Great video. I love hearing the way the songs make you think instead of what you think about the songs haha

Jezus, this song hit this guy hard... Imagine how we players felt when this played at the end of shadowbringers. Mate i cried my eyes out. The ending of shadowbringers... Its just absolute perfection

Been loving all of your reactions to FFXIV music. It's like reliving my first time hearing them :) If you get a chance I think a lot of people would enjoy getting your take on "Close in the Distance" from Endwalker. Much love

Love your reactions. Happy i found this channel. I recommend Ultimas Thule - Close in the distance, hope you ll review this. Is a really powerful one. When i first heard this in game, i was simply overwhlemed with feelings, literally stunned irl, just sat there and listened to it. You are not alone! Happy holidays Jesse!

this video needs more views! Jessie my man, we are glad you are doing this. BTW, welcome to the FF universe. It's one amazing journey.

Dope words! Very humbling ✌️ Saving this one

This song gets me every time. 😭 even before EW but even moreso after it.

@Kanamon22

2 жыл бұрын

Is amazing how hard it hits after playing EW.... Seriously, the FFXIV team is on a whole new lvl

After finishing Endwalker, listening to this again, this song just made me sob so much.

The whole FFXIV community.... "We'll be your friends!!" You got me right in the heart with this one!

For what it's worth, the reasons that so many of FFXIV's songs Hit So Hard is that they build on previous themes and leitmotifs. ShB and EW had amazing tracks because they called back to events and songs from ARR, HW, & StB. There's a massive sense of, "oh, no way, that's- OH WOW!" when one of the "remixed" pieces plays and we remember the first time we Had That Experience. Our journey building on and calling back to itself. Some of my favorite tracks are ones that could not slap that hard if the source hadn't been totally heckin' amazing in the first place. But most importantly, it's the game's themes: hope and unity. Over and over we are dealing with turmoil and suffering. We do what we can, but sometimes we end up causing trouble as we're trying to fix other problems, or we are helpless to affect change. Time and again we experience loss, despair, and suffering. Over and over. But we never give up, because WE ARE NOT ALONE. All throughout our journey we encounter myriad people from all over the world, from different cultures, beliefs, customs, and more, and each time we aid them because it's the right thing to do, and those people end up coming to our aid later. We give people hope. We're strong because we don't *rely* on others, we lift them up to our side, and through that our true strength shines. And that's where EW shines, by bringing back those to whom we have extended a hand, and they lend theirs in return. Every time we fall there is someone there to catch us and make sure we're doing okay. Endwalker is a gentle reminder that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. And so many songs, especially the vocal tracks, emphasize that. There will be loss, there will be suffering, yes. But through the bonds you create with others you will stand again and forge ahead. And that so much of that can be conveyed, even to those who've not played, that's pretty impressive indeed.

Stand tall my friend. I just found your Channel and watched your reactions to the Final Fantasy XIV Songs. I am from that community and I love the game to the bits - because of the music and because of the philosophical messages every game delivers. Life is suffering. We struggle, cry and suffer - but through that pain and suffering, we find hope and strength to rise again and move on. And that is what you expierienced aswell, didn't you? I don't know you, but I hope from the bottom of my heart, that you will always find the strength again to get up, fight and get through whatever hardship life throws at you. Thanks for your videos. Like and Sub from me.

Came back to enjoy this song again and it's conveniently Christmas themed for the holidays

So awesome to see your first response to this when the song ended. That was very real and appreciated. Your response hit me as hard as the song hit you, haha.

Damn, I haven't played XIV in over a year and hearing this in the background actually made me tear up. Goes to show how immensely powerful these songs can be.

There is a reason why FFXIV is a critically acclaimed MMO that's so popular that they had to take it off the shelves to ease server loads. It is not just a game, or a story told through the game medium. It is an epic on the human condition, on our highs and our lows, our friendships and betrayals. It speaks of meetings and partings, of triumphs and despair. From the epic boss encounters, to the lowly dockworker, the music and world building, the development team has lovingly crafted not just a game, a story, but an actual world that we as the players feel like is a second home. This isn't just a game world, it is a world that is just as real to us as the one we live and work in. Every one of us is a Warrior of Light, journeying through an epic adventure that we can relate to on some level. Side note: Naoki Yoshida-san is an emotional terrorist that assaults the player base with feels, and we love him for it. I am looking forward to seeing what he'll be bringing us in the next ten years, now that we have closed the final chapter of the epic of the star.

Awesome song. I will add one more voice to advise you those 2: « close in the distance » and « flow », both from FFXIV again. Prepare tissues :3 and merry Christmas

From FFXIV "Wayward Daughter", "Beauty's Wicked Wiles", "From the Heavens", "Finality", "What Angel Wakes Me" and of course "Civilizations"

Incredible song. Also there are lots of great new tracks with Endwalker out! Flow (Band Version) is one of my favorites

I’m glad you’re happy, and that you found something now. It’s hard being in a difficult place and just surviving. Now you’re living. Don’t take it for granted. Nurture it. You are awesome. I love your videos and your reactions. Stay strong my friend.

Challenge Unlocked: “Don’t Cry.” lol.

this song was written by the composer while he was fighting cancer. specifically all of patch 5.3, which this song was a part of. reading the lyrics and knowing that, it really makes you think.

Stand Tall, my friend! :) Everything about that song is great, from emotional melodies to striking lyrics and that voice, the culmination with everything. Tomorrow and tomorrow is another marvelous piece. I love how they can manage to take you on a journey, the moment the song start, give you certain feelings, give you bit of sadness and something to reflect on, to wash it away later and reminds you about Life and Hope, and then leave you fulfilled, blissed, at the end :)

Hey man, just watched back all your 14 reactions and since you listened to Locus, Metal and Brute Metal Mode I really think you should listen to "Rise" aswell as its part of the same "raid series" and is the theme of the final boss in that raid series, not to mention its just a kickass sing in general. Big ups!

This song always gives me goosebumps. Or makes me cry. Or both.

Even when you don't know the context of the song, just hearing that opening part and then listening to that beautiful Piano play could make anyone tear up.

Shadowbringers Spoiler! This song plays for the first time in the game when you walk through a beautiful purple forest on a world that is on the brink of extinction. Most of the planet has been ingulfed in light 100 years ago, which causes life to stagnate, warp and vanish, leaving only a snow white, barren wasteland behind where nothing can survive for long. There is no night, only the brightest day at all times and you slowly make your way to a town called The Crystarium, a bastion of hope to the last surviving people in a small fraction of the world that yet harbours fertile lands. This song is also the theme of the town and represents everything it stands for: Survival and shelter for those who decided not to give in to their cruel fate while they wait for a savior that might never come. And this savior is you.

Ah this just sums up Shadowbringers perfectly. It always plays at such beautiful moments. While Endwalker does enhance Shadowbringers, i can't not think of my time playing Shadowbringers when I hear this piece.