Assassin's Creed II: Ezio’s Family Concert Suite (Live) | WDR Funkhausorchester 

its enough to make a grown man cry

1:19 "It is a good life we lead, brother." "The best. May it never change." "And may it never change us."

Ezio Auditore is one of the greatest game characters ever created in my opinion. This is a fitting tribute to the childhood of everyone who played AC2!

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If anyone understands the emotions that we felt as gamers while playing AC2 and listening to this track, you experienced one of the greatest moments in gaming history.

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Climbing up on the church, the dialogue, and this theme playing as the camera pans out while the title fades in will forever be one of gaming's top most iconic moments. "It is a good life we lead, brother." "The best." "May it never change." "And may it never change us." Truly legendary.

normal people:"it's just a game". me: "no, it's culture"

Sometimes I wonder if Jesper Kyd ever realises what kind of masterpiece he gave away to mankind.

The main female vocalist killed it. Everyone else did too of course but she really nailed the OG track feel.

Listening in 2023 and still, this masterpiece hits in the heart. Gorgeous work by the orchestra and choir.

Krank.... Diese Vocals.. diese Violine... dieses Orchester... Perfekt!

I find myself listening to multiple versions of this track for the last hour

No books, no wisdom, just you fratello mio (my brother) Requiescat in pace Altaïr -Ezio Auditore da Firenze

“To say that nothing is true, is to realize that the foundations of society are fragile, and that we must be the shepherds of our own civilization. To say that everything is permitted, is to understand that we are the architects of our actions, and that we must live with their consequences, whether glorious or tragic.”

The whole music gave me chills from my spine Only Assassin's Creed fan know this

1:09 This conductor _must_ have played the game. Look at the sheer joy on his face. It looks like it is the best moment of his life.

1:23 her voice actually gave me goosebumps

When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it. I had time, but I did not know it. And I had love, but I did not feel it. Many decades would pass before I understood the meaning of all three. And now, the twilight of my life, this understanding has passed into contentment. Love, liberty, and time: once so disposable, are the fuels that drive me forward. And love, most especially, mio caro. For you, our children, our brothers and sisters. And for the vast and wonderful world that gave us life, and keeps us guessing. Endless affection, mia Sofia. Forever yours, Ezio Auditore.

Her voice gave me goosebumps, just beautiful.

We deserve a remaster of AC2. It was the perfect one. Teenage Ezio going after the murders of this family, the plot thickening beyond thoughts. Fighting for his love, he is the true Assassin.

Back in the day I would come home after school, do my homework as fast as i could so that i could play ac2 till mom says to go to bed. That was such a light time, when i didn't have any worries about my future and didn't think much of a past. That was time when i still was living with my parents and uncle would come almost every evening and give me ice cream phphph even tho mom didn't like it at all. Now im university student away from home (becuz of quarantine haven't seen my family in a year). I'm really struggling with my studying and very anxious about my exams and basically about future. I just came here to remind myself of that carefree feeling and i almost feel like home now. I really want to play ac2 again but i'm afraid i'll just get so nostalgic and sad i won't be able to leave my room for days :D. But that's fine, i'll grand myself a permission to play if i finish this semester. Good luck to me and to all of u, who've read my little story. Stay strong guys.

That conductor looks like he's having such a great time and honestly I'm living for it

This is why the Ezio story will always always reign supreme. I love all the games but the heartstrings here….I feel every emotion

When i visited the Florence in 2017, i sat down on the pavement next to Duomo and listened this masterpiece. I felt like i was right next to Ezio and his big brother just like that opening scene. That's how you write a great story. Great job by the story writers of this game. This song gives me goosebumps everytime i listen it.

"when i was a young man, i had liberty,but i did not see it.I had time,but i did not know it.And i had love,but i did not feel it.many decades would pass before i understood meaning of all three".

1:35 what a passionate expression! She delivered with her emotions and goddess notes! I’m in tears 🥲

I remember the first time watching the presentation of the first AC, they were talking on how the main protagonist (Altair) climbs on the side of buildings, how he grabs every ledge, crevices he can find, how the animations were so fluid. How he walks between civilians so smoothly and goes unnoticed. The era of when PS3’s and X360’s were considered next gen. Games were original back then. The magic will never be the same.

If you're getting goosebumps while watching this, you had officially played one of the best games in gaming history

When Assassins Creed had an identity

Just crying my eyes out. The greatest character ever to rule gaming world, 'Ezio Auditore'. ❤️

Director living his best life looool 4:20

The transition from Ezio's Family to Venice Rooftops at 3:13 is outstanding

If you played this game, you remember this music.

I have a deep connection the franchise and I've been playing since the first one and I play the flute, so when she played it so well, I got goosebumps

"We work in the dark to serve the light"

Even after all these years, this soundtrack is never forgotten. Anyone else miss Ezio?

When i was a young man I had liberty, but i did not see it I had time but i did not know it I had love but i did not feel it, It took me decades to understand the meaning of all three. Ezio Auditore da Firenze.

Fantastic rendition. Everyone performed great, but that soprano voice deserves special mention. So smooth, deep, and well-defined. Just gorgeous, like the singer.

The emotions that this song brings is like Ezio and his family really existed in this world. And all of us keep remembering him whenever this music plays, each and every day, forever.

Back when Assassin's Creed was about Assassins

even after a decade + 1 who else got goosebumps while listening to this? I am still shivering with this awesome piece !

Why do I get so emotional when listening to this? I know it reminds me of Christmas 2010, when I wasn't even 9yo and played AC2 for the first time, but dayum... I really really wish I could play AC2 for the first time again...

You hear this, the goosebumps start, the butterfly in your stomach come to life and your childhood memories of one of the best game series ever made come flooding back. Happy times

I’ve never seen a composer having such a good time I can’t stop smiling looking at him THATS a man who loves his job

Ezio will live in my heart till death.

The passion they put into something that I hold dear in my heart bro. Thank you guys

I genuinly think that there couldn't have possibly been a theme more fitting then this one for the Ezio trillogy, an absolute masterpiece of a theme.

If this doesn't play on my funeral, then I'm not dying

Video games are so capable of giving incredible experiences. I know they aren’t “real” but the stories and memories they leave us with surpass any other medium in that regard.

This theme is an absolute masterpiece... NOTHING IS TRUE, EVERYTHING IS PERMITTED ❤

The transition with Venice Rooftop 😭💜

"I heard your name once before, Desmond, a long time ago. And now it lingers in my mind like an image from an old dream. I do not know where you are, or by what means you can hear me. But I know you are listening. I have lived my life as best I could, not knowing its purpose, but drawn forward like a moth to a distant moon. And here, at last, I discover a strange truth. That I am only a conduit for a message that eludes my understanding. Who are we, who have been so blessed to share our stories like this? To speak across centuries? Maybe you will answer all the questions I have asked. Maybe you will be the one to make all this suffering worth something in the end."

Still listening in 2021, still get goosebumps. Such a masterpiece.

This composition fits perfectly Florence's millennial history. As an italian I'm so grateful.

my god that violin note's after her heavenly voice

This instantly made me cry. I will never forget the moments I spend playing Ezio Auditore Da Firenze. One of the best gaming moments I ever had.

Back in the days, this piece used to remind me of how the good old days of Ezio, him being with his family, have passed away for him, and that moves me every time. But after so many years, now every time I hear it, it reminds me of how the good old days of my own, when I was younger and enjoying the Ezio Trilogy, and the life had lesser things to worry about, have all passed away for me, and so it tears me down just a little bit, every time.

The joy I feel hearing this piece performed by a live orchestra is immeasurable. The harmonies, the humming of the choir, and that exquisite soloist… The blissful look on the face of the conductor. All members looks so engaged in the piece. These 2 songs are some of the most important pieces of music in my life, what a gift to see it come to life. I can’t believe how good this live rendition is, thank you so much! :’)

Damn, I still remember my first time hearing this as a 12 year old kid, it ignites my passion for AC, and more importantly my passion for history. Now I'm 19 and still interested heavily in both, I remember getting into parkour for like three years just because of the AC series, the emotions those games made you feel... Damn. I love the Ezio trilogy. It literally shaped my childhood.

The best music in any game, ever. cannot even explain the feeling I got the first time I played AC2. I'm jealous of those who are going to experience it for the first time.

1:49 that high note though.... Amazing.

Her vice was very good and very special

The emotions that flood every millimetre of my body while listening dedicated AC fan since the first what a journey I have been on over these years and still every time I hear this i still cry

It was deleted days ago and finally uploaded again. the Soprano Ellie Gun Young An is really awesome.

4:27 We feel the joy and the passion of the conductor, that's wonderful !!

Playing as Ezio and hearing this beauty, its a part of heaven

Oh dear, I'm listening to this on loop for the past few days. I don't know why I'm tormenting myself with all the nostalgia.... The main vocalist has such a divine voice.... And boy you could see the joy and passion literally emanating from the conductor, like he's poured his soul into the game and was waiting just for this moment for a long time 😁

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1:59 when the violin kicks in...uff man!! those emotions! melts my heart! The Greatest! Period!

@1:18 just gave me chills down my spine. What a beautiful voice!

1:20 actually sent shivers down my spine, absolutely incredible.

I don't cry that often. But that music, *Ezio's Family* gets me every time.

"Wir leben ein gutes Leben, Bruder." "Vielleicht das Beste." "Möge es sich nie ändern." "Und möge es uns nie ändern."

I hadn’t played any of these games since I was a child… just started playing odyssey a few weeks ago and when I heard this theme I got immediate goosebumps. The memories😢

Ever since the Playstation / Xbox generations started, games became more and more connected to our memories Becoming big parts of our childhood and continue to be part of the memory of the younger generations

1:49 You feel Ezio's pain, suffering, love, passion and grief for his family all at once....

How can I regret the Life I have ever known? - Altair This life it chose me - Ezio

- Наша жизнь прекрасна, брат. - Великолепна! - Вот бы она не менялась... - И никогда не меняла нас.

This actually made me so emotional. Absolutely outstanding performance.

Jesper Kyd you can be proud of yourself, your music is being played by classical profesionalists :)

Hands down the best live vocal performance of Ezio’s Family.. Incredible

Requiescat in pace, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Tua eredita vive.

Divided by nations , united by the creed

La saga di Ezio Auditore da Firenze rimarrà sempre la migliore di tutti gli Assassin's Creed a parer mio,magnifico.🇮🇹

1:19 This lady is literally giving me an eargasm. I'd like to hear this show live, a really successful teamwork.

The conductor is having a good time!

Ezio’s family theme is one of my all time favorite video game tracks, so much nostalgia ❤️🎶🎧

Endlich mal gut angelegte GEZ

"no books, no wisdom, just you fratello mio" requiescat in pace ezio auditore, the greatest assassin ever lived in our heart

Tears run down and chills through my spines whenever I hear this tune. Such memories and emotions. Piece of art. Few games, movies, videos, art...all combined...have evoked such powerful, emotional, long-lasting memories in humans. Thank you to everyone who made this game and turned it into a lifelong sweet memory and, of course, to the people who have played and cherished it till today. ❤

I love all kinds of video games, but Ezio's Family will always be the most iconic theme to ever bless my ears

Okay, I'm an adult, I'm gonna do this, I will not cry.... Made it to 0:08

When a song from a game can give people chills, Thats when you know you made one of the best games ever.

Какая красивая композиция, слёзы наворачиваются от воспоминаний из юности и ассоциации этой мелодии с игрой ассасин

probably the best bgm ever created in the history of video games. one can never understand the emotions unless he has played this legendary game - Assassin's Creed 2

This piece is...Magic. Can touch all your past. All your past lifes...

Whenever I'm listening to this piece, I get goosebumps all over my body one second in. Thank you, Jesper Kyd and everyone involved in creating this masterpiece.

The art and beauty that this game brought to the world was enormous

Still playing this game to this day. Ac2 and brotherhood will always be my top AC games. Huge fan of this franchise.