This FF7 song will make you cry

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Күн бұрын

This song is very special to me. Holding My Thoughts in My Heart
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@littlsuprstr 10 ай бұрын

The leitmotifs in FF7 go straight to your heart.

@0num4 10 ай бұрын

Agreed. Uematsu absolutely nailed it, more so than he did on probably any other FF soundtrack. Another one who makes masterful use of leitmotif is Zack Parrish, on the OST for Valdis Story: Abyssal City. That I genuinely hold this OST up there with work from Nobuo Uematsu or John Williams should speak volumes.

@BleedForTheWorld 10 ай бұрын

I see what you did there with that reference lol

@Geth-Who 10 ай бұрын

This track from Uematsu always did what Joe Hisaishi does with Ghibli movies - somehow manages to make you nostalgic for somewhere you've never been, in a time you never saw. You've absolutely captured that here, bloody well done.

@CKVideoGames 10 ай бұрын

both of them are excellent at distilling emotion in melody

@jefersongoulart8854 10 ай бұрын

@@CKVideoGames Almost as if they have some kind os synesthesia idk

@HecVD 10 ай бұрын

That's called "anemoia"

@lauram.9892 10 ай бұрын

Hard agree. Lord, this game is so special to me. Sam is a stand up guy for giving this to us.

@coltonjones010 9 ай бұрын

@@HecVD I often get small accounts of anemoia for dreams ive had. very odd feeling. interestingly enough some of these dreams were partly fueled by ff7 music playing while i slept. anyways, thanks for reminding me that such a word existed. Cheers!

@squeakysneakers6685 7 ай бұрын

This was the 1st song my step brother taught me on piano when I 1st started. We both loved FF and hes a big reason I started playing piano. He was a concert pianist and teacher. He past away at 28. Still miss him.

@ripztubig4457 5 күн бұрын

So sorry for your loss.

@squeakysneakers6685 5 күн бұрын

@@ripztubig4457 Thank you for your kindness

@SmoothMcGroove 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Sam. Absolutely bringin' the feels T_T

@Twenteez 10 ай бұрын

biggest love to both

@dinosupes9320 9 ай бұрын

No way… SmoothMcGroove is here????? ❤❤❤

@Bsquez0129 8 ай бұрын

Sam dirty for not liking smooths comment 😤

@Ulfhrafninn 10 ай бұрын

This, Balamb Garden and Fisherman's Horizon, always make me tear up when I hear them again after a long while absentia

@The_Real_Goodboy_Link 10 ай бұрын

There’s more power in Sam’s left index finger than in any two sets of channel lock pliers. 😮

@JohnnyDarko01 Ай бұрын

im so glad someone else realized this. Though I suppose anyone who ever tried to play his tabs understands.

@rbs8654 10 ай бұрын

"Ain't no stoppin this train we're on!"

@Postumeartist 2 ай бұрын

Unless we suplex it…

@ZeCantaloupe 10 ай бұрын

The first time I heard this song as a kid, it felt like overwhelming nostalgia. Now it's double with such a wonderful rendition :)

@lauram.9892 10 ай бұрын

I was 12 when I first played 7. Still my favorite game.

10 ай бұрын

My childhood... I feel like crying.

@TheJontie 10 ай бұрын

One of my faves from the whole series, beautifully played - thanks Sam!

@__-tz6xx 10 ай бұрын

Holding My Thoughts in My Heart is my favorite track from Final Fantasy VII too!

@mx7859 10 ай бұрын

The more Final Fantasy 7 tracks you do that aren't the same basic 2-3 songs everyone covers, the happier I am. It's a 1:1 relationship of you doing FF7 deep cuts and my happiness

@roncha5425 7 ай бұрын

came here for the sound and stayed for the scarab jacket. Bonjour from France

@JohnOethGuitar 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous arrangement and performance Sam! Those voicings were absolutely beautiful.

@jfieqj 10 ай бұрын

Clicked on this instantly when it came up. One of my favorites. Beautiful! Please do "Interrupted by Fireworks" or "On That Day, Five Years Ago"!

@SlamBolts 10 ай бұрын

Between this and Littleroot Town, you've performed two of the most complicated and emotional songs in my experience playing videogames

@kjaamor2057 10 ай бұрын

Possibly my favourite piece from FFVII. Once again, Sam, you handle it absolutely masterfully. Bravo, son!

@thomasmcclusky7284 6 ай бұрын

So many memories playing the game and now seeing is played evwn better. Thank you for your skill and awsome playing

@L33PL4Y 6 ай бұрын

I would loooove to hear you do Cosmo Canyon...that's the one that gives me chills every time.

@DirtyRobohobo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Sam. Your talent makes the world a better place.

@Consolous 9 ай бұрын

From the very beginning I could already tell the title was right.

@kumarcal 3 ай бұрын

This has and always will be my favorite song from the game. This is one of the best renditions of the song I've seen. Thanks for putting it together mate.

@CaptScrotes 10 күн бұрын

Half of FF7s greatness lies in its soundtrack. This was moving, thank you.

@soveoclock 10 ай бұрын

This is the track above any other from this game that always brings those old feelings rushing back. As an 8 year old at the time who'd only seen videogames through the lens of platformers and fighting games, FFVII took my sense of imagination and adventure to places I never could've dreamed. The sense of wonder I had, leaving Midgar for the first time and crossing over the Corel Mountains. It was something truly magical.

@ericshun3331 10 ай бұрын

this gave me a very intense feeling of nostalgia, oh to be able to re live those moments again. It's crazy a video game can evoke such strong feelings. ive experienced some pretty crazy things in my life(we all have) but somehow the moment you described is comparable to some of those.

@Alexx1083 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, this one always gets me. Lotta folks use Aerith's theme, but this is the song that always takes me back and puts a little tear in my eye.

@kurtdewittphoto 10 ай бұрын

I cried constantly during my play-through of FFVII remake. This song was one of the triggers. You play it beautifully.

@XCygnusX 10 ай бұрын

lol loser

@enchantgames_ 10 ай бұрын

To Zanarkand is the song to cry... but.. this one too... I'm crying

@dougcmorgan 10 ай бұрын

Seriously. Stunning! Loved every second of this. Your talent and the obviously painstaking patience it requires to Tab these beautiful arrangements out doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated! Thank you man!

@Dudldom 10 ай бұрын

Making youtube a nicer place one video at the time. 🙂

@TheHighrailer 10 ай бұрын

Heidi asked, "can you hear the wind?" as the song picked up. It was magical and perfect.

@pavlopakshyn 10 ай бұрын

Too much nostalgia for one song😢

@GuillaumeAstuces 10 ай бұрын

"Holding My Thoughts in My Heart", this title means something, espacially with this guitar version, thanks a lot Sam. This one was really emotional for me.

@gaminwith 9 ай бұрын

One of my favorite FF7 song ❤ this cover captured its nostalgic power and make me grasp some pictures from Cloud travelling in Corel’s railway. Mustybiz 🥰😉

@GuillaumeAstuces 9 ай бұрын

Merci mon Musty :) !

@JimmyOnGuitar 10 ай бұрын

One of my faves, love that moment when the ffvii world opens up to something bigger than Midgar

@dorsmap 10 ай бұрын

Even as a kid hearing this song would give me such a somber but happy vibe all at once every time I played that game. Nice work

@Fizz-Pop 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Brings me back to a better time when things were simpler or felt that way. Before the world was on fire.

@samuelcorreia1696 10 ай бұрын

I have goosebumps, people! You rock Sam!

@Kyuntanii 10 ай бұрын

It always amazes me what an incredible power music has. It brought back so many beautiful childhood memories, thank you

@iamrathercool12121 10 күн бұрын

Easily the best Uematsu covers across the whole globe. Way better than distant worlds. We need to see you at the Royal Albert Hall 🔥🔥🔥

@Weltall600 10 ай бұрын

We need a leader for our journey. 'Course that could only be me.

@tamuccal1 10 ай бұрын

Man, 1:40 - 2:11 reminds me so much of the ending to “Clowns” by Goldfrapp. You could probably play both tracks together and hear a heavenly harmony between the two. Nice going, Sam, another masterpiece! 👏🏼

@sirchubble973 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful Sam, This pierces the heart hard...

@Chrispypullen 10 ай бұрын

Yeah man this is the real deal homie feel stuff. Love you Sam

@Vigilante1717 9 ай бұрын

Such an appropriate name for this track, decades later i feel like it has a double meaning, now one of nostalgia.

@TBSkyen 10 ай бұрын

YES

@tealeweaves 5 ай бұрын

This is beautiful, Interrupted by Fireworks would also be stunning on classical guitar

@geordiemack4143 10 ай бұрын

One of the loveliest pieces of music ever written..... I could stay on that bridge forever. 🥹

@tyh7388 10 ай бұрын

The last chord is your gangster sign 😂🤟

@Jeeulye 10 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorites too! Super underrated. The buildup to the end is just in another world!

@DouglasZwick 10 ай бұрын

You uploaded this song a few weeks ago for like one second! I saw it in my notifications but by the time I was checking them, it was gone. I've been eagerly anticipating it since then, and I'm not disappointed. I would *love* for you to do more FF7 music! I think On the Other Side of the Mountain would be another really lovely emotional piece to do.

@i_dream_of_memes 10 ай бұрын

you found the chamber in my heart that holds this song and threw open the curtains, opened the windows and chased the dust away. Thank you!

@mukkduck 10 ай бұрын

The use of octaves and harmonics are insanely perfect.

@big-kinoko 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@melodygeeks3917 10 ай бұрын

Holding My Thoughts in My Heart use to make me cry when I was playing the original game back in 1997. I think was a good idea not to use the title of the song. Your arrangement and interpretation 10/10. thank you for this mate. added to fav

@B_elk 8 ай бұрын

You should do "I really want to stay at your house" from cyberpunk !!

@daty2k1 10 ай бұрын

Oh yeah when you are walking on the Mt. Corel tracks with that beautiful sky. I remember... 🥺

@MichaelGrecoGuitar 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful arrangement. Thanks sam!

@jayjack6299 10 ай бұрын

Probably the best song in the game, imo. Descendant of the Shinobi (Yuffie's theme) being the 2nd. That's a tight race, though, that game also had so much good music, that the distance between the best song and the 10th best song really isn't that much. Yuffie's theme is meant for classical guitar and would be good for a video

@noahhiser 10 ай бұрын

Chills man! I am not sure how best to describe it but Sam always maintains the original score's emotion when he plays. Thanks yet again for nailing another classic.

@mowglig9382 10 ай бұрын

I knew right away what song was going to be.

@WooflerWoW 10 ай бұрын

Another fantastic performance, you're killing it Sam!

@0num4 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Sam. It's a beautiful composition which you've played with deftness and grace.

@thomasmcclusky7284 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful playing

@patshanleymusic 10 ай бұрын

Guess I gotta play this game yet again now…

@daiblaze1396 10 ай бұрын

What a beauty to watch and hear. Once more your take on these song are particurlaly touching!

@silvenshadow 10 ай бұрын

Amazing version of this. Keep up the great playing 🎉

@aaronphilips2780 10 ай бұрын

The raw power of music… and the nostalgia that it can evoke. In full force with this performance!!

@JimboHammy 10 ай бұрын

Sammie, seeing you play it on the video only adds more to the soulfulness that you bring to the song. This is also a special song to me, not just because I was the requester of it--though that also makes me so happy. Thanks so much, Sam!

@DanBanan69 10 ай бұрын

That truly is a beautiful piece of music. I have no relationship with FF7, yet I return to listen again and again.

@MindSawProductions 10 ай бұрын

Anxious is one of my favorite in the entire catalog ❤

@aruruaurynwolferson9713 6 ай бұрын

Yes, last year my mom died and I like it to drawing pictures. When I am drawing then I use this melody for inspiration.🐺

@JohnRiggs 10 ай бұрын

I'm more impressed with that you're playing this wearing that jacket than I am your fingering. Amazing work; always love to see you pop up.

@babydiz970 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! I got goosebumps dude... I'm gonna try to learn this one!

@cidhighwindgunz9833 10 ай бұрын

Incredibly well done, really had me tearing up, THANK YOU SAM

@SuperPooh64 10 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful performance of this song. Made me feel nostalgic as heck. Thank you for posting it! Hoping for a Calamari Inkantation rendition someday :D

@imtimbabay6583 10 ай бұрын

So glad you did this it’s always been one of my favs.

@davidsuppa 10 ай бұрын

Really nice dude, great choice as well, such a beautiful piece.

@metaljeremy 10 ай бұрын

This is giving me childhood memories and i havent even played ff7 or any of the final fantasy games

@adamparker2913 10 ай бұрын

Legitimately my fav track from the game. Played flawlessly. Thank you Sam.

@luislaracuente 10 ай бұрын

Sam, are you ok? Everything will be alright. Send you a big hug.

@ClarkeyPirate 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, one of the best songs from one of the all time best soundtracks!

@stahmp 10 ай бұрын

Sam, I just thought of a tune that might make for a fun arrangement. "The Veil of Night" from PRofessor Layton & the Curious Village - it's a beautiful track in its own right! Hope you'll check it out. Amazing work as always here, of course. This is one of those FF tracks you don't think of often!

@cbpowell83 10 ай бұрын

I'm actually doing another playthrough of this game, right now. My all-time favorite. This cover is perfect! Thank you!

@devinanderson5985 10 ай бұрын

That just warmed my heart bro. Thank you.

@theseus_lavender 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you-you wonderful man!

@DanJF93 10 ай бұрын

Never heard this before but I loved it. You’re amazing!

@Duhemsounds 10 ай бұрын

This is very beautiful Sam, excellent cover

@marcelominozzo5147 10 ай бұрын

At the same time I started playing FF7 remake!! pure synchrony. I really liked ! congratulations

@midastheunwise2423 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the nicest songs in the game (and all FF) but it rarely seems to get much recognition for some reason. Glad to see it get some love!

@ViewtifulSam 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful, Sam!!

@Myrkskog 10 ай бұрын

Goosebumps. Taken back to my childhood. Bravo.

@knasigboll 10 ай бұрын

your arrangements are so clean

@driss409 8 ай бұрын

Sam, you fucking genius

@Tftapodcast 10 ай бұрын

So well done! You never cease to amaze!

@gabrielpursley2812 10 ай бұрын

Amazing work! Way to bring back such fond memories

@roch6640 10 ай бұрын

Perfect, Sam! Appreciated

@peytonwinstead3412 10 ай бұрын

The surf style windbreaker tho 👀

@EvanG3D 10 ай бұрын

I love these videos. Brings me back to the good days.

@Vorteus 10 ай бұрын

This is beautiful man, GG

@TheCreepypro 2 ай бұрын

I'm not crying your crying....

@NicHeuwGuitar 10 ай бұрын

Tremendous! Just magical and really beautifully performed.

@stirringgoose4943 10 ай бұрын

Punched right in the nostalgia :( It's beautiful