"Melodies of Life" Final Fantasy IX Daisuke Minamizawa (acoustic guitar solo) 

真面目に真面目に気どりなく、大切に、大切にいつも奏でている姿が大好きです。

一つの楽器で奏でているとは思えないくらい凄い重厚感。

This is beautiful! I don't think I've cried to a cover of a song before. But when I heard, I remember of the times when me and my 2 brothers, along with my cousin, would sit in front of the television and watch my aunt play through the entire game with us. It was such a good experience and I want to thank you for reminding me of those good times. As rough and dark as it is now, I really do want to thank you for letting me have this moment. Thank you. Truly inspiring.

7 years later, I am still listening to this rendition of Melodies of Life. DaisukeMinamizawa knows how to put feeling through his music and you can tell that from the chords. These chords and notes are very well planned and are not stale or robotic. This is a true, organic, and very humanly piece of music. Thank you forever for your hard work and dedication, friend.

LYRICS Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark, For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart, To weave by picking up the pieces that remain, Melodies of life - love's lost refrain. Our paths they did cross, though I cannot say just why. We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye. And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told ? Let them ring out loud till they unfold. In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me. Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name. A voice from the past, joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life, To the sky beyond the flying birds - forever and beyond. So far and away, see the birds as it flies by. Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky. I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings. Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings. In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me? Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind? A voice from the past, joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life, To the sky beyond the flying bird - forever and on. If I should leave this lonely world behind, Your voice will still remember our melody. Now I know we'll carry on. Melodies of life, Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts, as long as we remember.

こんなにステキな音色を私たちに届けてくれて、ありがとうございます。

アコギ始めようと思ってるけど、僕もこの人が奏でるような優しい音色が出せたらいいな。

A hammock or laying on some grass to take a nap could really could be good with this right now.

I used to play classical and this inspired me to take up plucking over guitar picks all over again. Your guitar playing is really disciplined and at the same time felt really passionate. I don't normally comment on videos but I just wanted to tell you that this made me really happy and nostalgic. Thank you for covering this song so beautifully.

こんなに弾けたらどんなにステキだろうか。 音楽はいつも私の憧れの対象です。 音色から感情さえ読み取れる。素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。

Dudeeee, that was a pretty solid arrangement, as a fellow guitar player and arranger I humbly salute you, amazing version, keep up the good work.

Wow, what a beautiful version! I don't remember having seen a video with this many views and so few dislikes before. Right now, 99.64% of all feedback is positive (2239 likes / 8 dislikes).

I love how it sounds on the steel string guitar

Amazing! Favourite song from my favourite game, I'm going to be up all night watching you play and trying to learn it too!

My daughter is named Melody, partly because this is the song that inspired me to get into music. I’ve played your version to her since she was in the womb and she loves it every time. She’s now 3 months old and last time she smiled when she heard the intro. Thank you for sharing your beautiful playing with us all.

"This is like you're talking to your soul,... From the past..." "It's so peaceful, at the same time sad from the past which can never be back..." "Life goes on, this is the reality in this lonely world behind"... "I must move on, we must, while reminiscing our sad past, which will be in our hearts and soul forever".

Still beautiful

wow! i miss playing FF9. thank you for this beautiful piece (rendition) of yours. the greatest guitar solo that i have ever heard.

The Nostalgia hit me so hard, I could die.

I usually come back and watch this when i hear bad covers of this song Good Job!

Amazing song !! Final Fantasy IX is my favorite game.

南澤さんの楽譜と演奏で人生が変わりました。 今 私にとってギターは生き甲斐です。 いつかあなたのような演奏をできる日を夢見て練習に励んでます。 本当に ありがとうこざいます。

I'M FROM 2021 i listen to this 11 years ago and here i am suddenly feel nostalgic and come here to listen to this song over again

I love this song!!

Love it! I can feel the soul :)

LOVE IT

Amazing!!

泣けます。 ありがとう。。。

Wow! Amazing!

Amazing, love it!

Amazing, one of the best guitar performances I have ever seen

That was beautiful!

so amazing thank you !

Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark, For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart. To weave by picking up the pieces that remain. Melodies of Life - Love's lostain. Our paths they did cross, though I cannot say just why, We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye, And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told? Let them ring out loud till they unfold. In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me. Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name. A voice from the past, joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life. To the sky beyond the flying birds - Forever and beyond. So far and away, see the bird as it flies by, Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky, I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings. Leave them now and see what tommorow brings. In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me? Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind? A voice from the past, joining yours and mine. Adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes, on and on. Melodies of life. To the sky beyond the flying birds - Forever and beyond. If I should leave this lonely world behind. Your voice will still remember our melody. Now I know we'll carry on. Melodies of Life. Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts, As long as we remember.

love this

Amazing!

love it

smooth, nice dynamics

amazing!

Wow relaxing

wow that was beautiful! Gave me chills throughout the entire video.

Just AWESOME ! ! !

Absolutely beautiful!

Beautiful!!!

Perfect cover!!!!!

fantastic!!!

he is a genius

True perfection in playing.

What a beautiful arrangement!!!

Perfect!

amazing

Smooth, clear and well played. :)

This is really beautiful. I can't believe I've only seen and heard this now. Thank you.

Beautiful...

Beautiful

Perfect.

This song just gets me every time. Amazing rendition

Quite simply... Amazing!

this is just incredible ..

This is amazing, you are truly talented.

really love this bro

Got goosebumps! Outstanding rendition!

wonderful

My favorite song of all time. Excellent playing and thanks for sharing to us all!

Great work!! Ur so talented!!

flawless, i'm amazed

this is simply beautiful!!!!

I'm glad I found this

That's simply amazing. Good job!

nice. love it

You're amazingg, that's a beautiful song. :)

Beautifully done

so good 最高 !!!~~~

Magic sound, beatiful memories, very good cover!

this is awesome! you deserves wayyy more viewers

Just brilliant 👏

Absolutely perfect ! It's very impressive !

Really thank you.

bravooo!!!! perfect!!!

you literally bring tears to my eyes...

So beautiful! ☺️

Perfect! Awesome playing, respect sir!

Niice. great performance!

So Great!

Nearly made me cry. Beautiful man. You are my hero right now

Amazing guitar transcription and very well played Daisuke! Love it!

Awesome!! So beautiful!!

Immediate chills.

I remember watching this when you first uploaded it, and it still sounds as good as ever! Wish i could play like this.

This is awesome. Thank you for bringing back my memories :)

great!!!

Amazing.

achingly beautiful

goosebumps

Absolutely beautiful, bravo.

beautiful soundtrack on your guitar

Your accuracy and emotion put on this piece are unbelievable

absolutely beautiful. thank you for uploading

Excellence !

beautiful..