Final Fantasy VII - Cosmo Canyon | Reacting To Video Game Music! 

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Cosmo Canyon is like this perfect blend of Native American, Old Western and Gospel.

FF7 has so many bangers, but honestly this has always stood out as my favourite. I CANNOT wait to hear the full FF7 Remake rendition of this

The FF7 OST has been living in the back of my mind for years so it's always a blast seeing people exposed to it for the first time. The system limitations really forced the songs to stand on the strength of their melodies and Uematsu is the king in that regard. Also, it is hilarious that you picture a lion, as this is a variation on RedXIII's theme song.

"The Great Warrior" from FFVII as well reprises the core melody but has a far more somber feeling. While the story behind it makes me choke up every time you may consider giving it a listen since you loved this song so much. Depends if you want to hold off for someone to request it, but seriously, do not miss it!

Trust me dude the music goes so well with the area location in ff7 its one of my fav places to visit

I was stuck on the boss in the caves as a kid, so I got really familiar with this song. It resonates with me on such a level, I cannot even describe it.

Ah Cosmo Canyon, one of my favourite ost tracks of all time

This is one of those songs I could happily leave on repeat all day.

Cosmo Canyon has the perfect vibe of a folk song, the kind of thing you can imagine someone thinking up after a long day on the farm and they just want to chill out to a simple song they can play on whatever instrument happens to be available. That it is the product of a professional composer working on electronic hardware, making it for a massively popular video game is almost besides the point.

One of the most underrated bangers on the FF7 OST is this one right here. Still gives me chills.

NANAKI MY BOY 😭

Yoko Shomomura re-arranged this track for Sephiroth's DLC in Smash Ultimate. It is GREAT.

the instrumentation and composition in this song is really good for its well-positioned use, its never too much, never too many instruments at once and never too dramatic, and its this lack of dramaticism that makes this song SO good to me - contingent on the meaning. the meaning of this song doubles, if not triples the potency of how it makes me feel. it's about a dry dusty place where there is life, an oasis in a desert, but a song of a people with burning wills who are nonethless subject to great evil. but more specifically, it is the theme of the desperate struggle of that people and singularly the sacrifice of a father for their child. imagine walking forward into certain death to save your children, even if they hate you for the abandonment, or cherish you for the heroism - it doesn't matter. maybe this song is like courage and pain crystallised together, a bittersweet end with the promise of life continuing even if its without you

"I get visions of Lions." Close enough. The character whose theme this is, is a Red Wolf with a Lion Mane and Tail. His name is Red XIII and he talks. His homeland is basically the Grande Canyon. Hes one of the most iconic characters from 7 probably. His theme (this) and "Sending a Dream into the Universe" are top emotional songs in 7.

Masterpiece of a track, rent free in my brain for eternity

The distant worlds full orchestra version is on another level, highly recommend giving that a go too

This is the best video I’ve ever seen Edit: this video is still the best I’ve ever seen

1997 on PS1, incredible. You’ll never forget this one, no matter how much time passes and when you hear it for the first time in a while, you’ll remember how you felt when you first heard it.

FF7 is so nostalgic. I think I might have played it for thousands of hours back in the day. One of my favorites for sure. So much so I can't even nominate a favorite song from its OST. It was also the first time I played a RPG that I could actually fully understand(English is hard yo...).

This is such a textured rhythmic soulful tune. One of my favourites.

I have a two-hour version of this I regularly listen to on long car rides and it never gets old. I frequently hum along for the whole two hours and end up with a sore throat as a result XD

Also, no spoilers but if you are going to play the remake you should be warned: The remake subverts a lot of big scenes and themes from FFVII in a way that almost expects you to have played the original for it to be impactful or even, in some cases, make any kind of sense at all.

1:24 that underwear change moment

It's been 24 years since I heard this song the first time. I don't know why, but it makes me tear up and get emotional. Was funny to see someone hear it the first time and like it.

Have you ever heard the Piano Collections arrangement of this? One of my faves! Would love to see your reaction on it!

lmao, why is this just a 5 second video of Jesse burping? EDIT: Ok its fixed now, but apparently I wasn't the only one.

Even better in the context of the game. Bloody amazing song.

Few songs have the ability to produce tears in me and somehow cosmo canyon theme and the story of seto destroys me, I wish I could show you, I. Have a new born boy and he sometimes is inconsolable, this song calms him and puts him to sleep in a flash

I've always thought Cosmo Canyon started with that "we're listening to this because it's tradition and we have to" feel, and then it very quickly got awesome!

I wish one day you will listen to "You're not alone" from Final Fantasy 9 = ) my favourite one in this incredible OST Great choice for this one though !

awesome to see such a pure and heartfelt reaction to one of my favorite pieces of video game music there's a reason Nobuo Uematsu is a legend

I always kept a save file at Cosmo Canyon, so I could listen to this on the ps1.

8:53 Oh boy, Jesse picks up on everything.

Always loved this one, when i introduced my wife to Final Fantasy a few years ago this still stands as her fav song from any of the games. May I suggest one of my favs from FF9 "Your Not Alone". Really appreciate your reactions!

It doesn't quite hold the emotional signifance (at least for me) as Price of Freedom or Aerith's theme, but it's certainly up there. Never forget Bugenhagen!

This, corridors of time,radical dreamers,some xenogears pieces and some more chrono trigger pieces are just master pieces.

As a kid I would often boot this game up and go to Cosmo Canyon just to listen to this music. Incredible piece. Cosmo Canyon is extremely popular when fans discuss their favorite areas in the game, or even the whole series, and no doubt this music plays a large part in that.

You pictured a lion while listening to it. Red XIII (the character this music is related to) is, somewhat, a Lion 😂

My favorite song in FFVII by a wide margin, its so perfect.

The smash bros cover over Cosmo Canyon is amazing btw

Such a deep-felt response!

When I made it to this area, I didn't want to leave. This track was beyond anything I have ever heard.

Now that you've listened to Cosmo Canyon you have to listen to The Great Warrior next. In terms of gameplay, it's the next song for the area of Cosmo Canyon. Other bangers are Tifa's Theme, Barrett's Theme, Aerith's Theme(Probably one of the most iconic ones), Let The Battles Begin(the main battle theme), Descendant of the Shinobi are all bangers and will keep the ball rolling on an amazing OST. FF8 has a lot of bangers too.

This track ALWAYS puts a huge smile on my face, one of my favourite themes from FF7, I love it!

Games like Ridge Racer and Tomb Raider were a big step up from 16 bit games back then but my god, playing Final Fantasy 7 was something else back in 1997. There was just so much game packed into those 3 CDs. Incredible.

Such a simple song in comparison to many and its so good. I listen to this on hikes cause it just keeps me going

I´ve listened to this for many hours... and probably will for many more^^ love this song and enjoyed your reaction of it^^

Such a beautiful reaction to this gem! While some may miss the best part of your reaction - it's wonderful despite that! I'm so sad that I got to hear this track so late in general. Because I once was at a Distant Worlds concert where they played it. And while it was great, I couldn't share as much excitement as the rest of the audience because it was my first time hearing it.

This song almost feels like it's telling the legend of a bygone hero.

Eeee, hearing you delight in these melodies is so awesome bc it sort of rejuvenates the love for the media. Also, I absolutely love this track from Tekken, thank you for that.

This song is nuts, there's a jazz combo version on the remake too. It's pretty nice as well

recently played through this again. love this piece

Now go listen to this song from FF7 Rebirth! I almost cried from sheer nostalgia

It’s really cool to go back and see these reactions before you played the game. I hope you’re going to get Rebirth brother!

Shout-out to the combo jazz arrangement in 7R and the Piano Opera( piano collection is also great) for being 2 amazing renditions of an already fantastic song!

RU-vid recommended me this video so this is the first time I've seen any of your videos. And to see you react the exact way that I did when I was a kid upon hearing this song, I just laughed. I really like that despite your tiredness, you understood the core essence of the song, from its simplicity to the lion guess. That's close enough to Red XIII, or as his true name is, Nanaki. The theme is composed by Nobuo Uematsu and his ability to evoke feelings through his music is insane, especially when you factor in the limitations of the Midi in his time. Don't be fooled by the simplicity of his music. He knows how to compose with complexity and musicality. For example, check out FF7 (Original) Overworld Theme, or FF6's Dancing Mad. Anyways, instant like, comment, and subscribe. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend playing the original FF7 in its entirety. From what I've seen online, the PS1 game is a work of art that stands the test of time because playing it for the first time in recent years have come to also see why so many of us was crazy about this game.

this is one of my favorite songs 😭 it makes me so happy

Nice reaction video, 10/10

Yo, my guy is nearly in tears! The story matches the sentiment of the music, you felt it ^_^

This song plays in Cosmo Canyon, home of Nankai. Me and my brother were born in 87, we were 10 when we first played this. We played it for years. Nanaki was his favorite, so we always renamed him "Jake". Three years ago I woke up to a facebook message telling me he had died the night before. This song was the first place I went for some reason. I still cant hear this song without crying. Its great, and is going to fucking ruin me in the remake.

While we're on awesome FF VII area bgm, I'd like to throw in Ancient/Forgotten Capitol. My personal fav among the area tracks^^

Hey it's my favorite track in FF7 and just in general. Happy to see someone else "get it" about a song that's just...special. A treat to listen to and just take in.

ah i see there's more than a few seconds now, nice. Cosmo Canyon's my fave ff7 song outside the many variations to Jenova

Final Fantasy has a reputation, thanks heavily to Uematsu, for building these massive lush songs with a beautiful melody and more instrument layers than you or your grandmother can handle. Then you have this; it sounds like some traditional drums, strings, and woodwinds being played by a few people around a campfire at dusk regardless of actually being soundfonts and synths. It's not complex, it doesn't require an entire orchestra to play, and yet it gets you.

I CANT STIOPP LAUGHING WHY IS THIS A CLIP OF UOU BURPPING

this and man with the machine gun. instant song you're never forget. both simple and catchy

Yes!! Another FFVII reaction!

And this is Jesse's version of a Rick Roll.

Now this is deep fried.

This is prolly one of, if not my fav song from any FF game, there is something absolutely magical about this tune.

Really good reaction as always. Keep up your good work 👍 I don’t know what the song is called because i have only heard it in a trailer for a new game that’s not out yet. The trailer I really cool and I think the music in it is really good. The game is Final fantasy XVI ( 16 ) Keep rocking and really nice work on your videos. Have a nice day.

all these years later i still get chills

Remember being in the 7th grade & just taking a little bit of extra time in the Materia menu just to let this song ride while longer Ohhh the nostalgia

Uematsu did an arrangement for this song in his FF Brass and Woodwinds arrangement album called FF: Brass de Bravo, it instantly became my favorite version of this song.

I don't know if it's because of the association with the story that I have with the song, because it's just beautiful by itself, or a mixture of the two, but I always feel like tearing up when I hear this song.

"Enlightening" PERFECT way to describe this song

This was one of the first songs my cousin learned to play (poorly) on his acoustic guitar when he was 16.

You thinking of a lion is very fitting given the character this song is associated with.

I love this song, I'm trying to learn the piano collections version - which is great - but somehow I actually prefer the original with flute and synths.

I’m massively looking forward to the Remake playthrough. Your reactions to Remake’s music and scenes carry the same spirit of how people felt about FF7 back in the PS1 era. I just find that really fascinating since you have no previous experience with, or nostalgia for, FF7. Remake carries the torch of FF7 very well in my opinion.

I don't know how I didn't burn the tv screen with this place's image for how long I'd just park my Cloud and listen to the music

That peak part of the melody gets you feeling frission like a mf.

You're kind of reminding me of myself. I'm 36 and was brought up on oldies and classic rock (and video games, of course). I just learned about the ridiculous contributions to the human race that David Bowie put forth for nearly his entire life about two years ago, an I'm actually mad I didn't know sooner, like my earlier life actually feels somewhat more hollow in a way now that I know there was something huge missing from it. I've been devouring everything I can find on him to try to make up for it, but man, it's a hurt 😭

This song feels like home to me, sounds very emotional. And I have no idea why, but I absolutely love it.

Honestly, potential for best FF7 song

Your FF requests makes me want to play FF games, help me go back to the way i was before

Ff7 had legendary music

1:24 the best eargasm I've ever heard

I've mentioned it before, but there are official piano OSTs for various Final Fantasy games. There is one for FFVII and it has Cosmo Canyon on it. It's awesome to listen to and awesome to play, I can vouch for that =)

The burping legend

There's a variation on this theme in a moment in this game, it's even more emotive, more noble than this and the story that's happening while it plays is powerful. If you play the game it's the "Seto" part of it. Grown man and it still makes me well up to this day, and brings even more meaning to this song.

FF7 was actually my first game and the music Uematsu composed helped me through some dark times in my childhood. They actually do an orchestra called "Distant Worlds" and I've met Uematsu san at a few of them. They did a full live orchestral version of this one and it's a personal favorite.

Love the music. Red XIII is an awesome character, cosmo canyon an incredible place, I would love to visite in real :-D can't wait for XIII in Ff7 remake - rebirth and relive cosmo canyon and its incredible music! Thanks for your reaction to it!

Uematsu is a freaking music genius

I've loved this one for sooooo long~

This song means so much to mean, I can't help but cry Every time I hear it, Cosmos Canyon is my favorite thing about FFVII and if the remake doesn't do it justice it will honestly kill the remake for me

Here's some of my favourite sound tracks of all time which i highly recommend you check out: Blue Destination - Trails of Cold Steel II Cloaca Maxima - Ys 9 The Extreme (FF14 Version) - Final Fantasy XIV Restoring the Light, Facing the Dark - Ori and the Blind Forest Eyes That Gaze into the Nexus ~ The Ones Who Gather Stars in the Night - Bravely Default II

Barrets theme and this, faves

Pretty much all the Final Fantasy games with Nobuo Uematsu as a composer are guaranteed a good few masterpieces in their soundtracks. ESPECIALLY Final Fantasy VI to X.