“what if you forget.... or get lost?” “then we can regroup on the moon, silly! right on the rabbit’s tummy :)” *tries not to cry* *cries a lot* *sobs for eternity*
I lost count of how many years it's been since I played this game, and still somehow I keep coming here from time to time. What a beautiful experience it was.
I really need to play it again even that I know I'd struggle to finish it a 2nd time. Even the soundtrack brings tears to my eyes. Eff... This game is the absolute best example that modern graphics, gameplay, etc. don't matter!
Thank you to everyone for watching this, it is incredible to see the response to this, and I'm glad you all love the soundtrack as much as me! I never expected these kinds of views! Anyway, keep listening, and keep enjoying, thank you!
The most tragic part of this story is that river died without john ever rembering the first day they met which I think is the most valuable moment of rivers life.
Even after all these years, where I've basically forgotten the game, listening to this still brings me to tears, despite me not knowing why. I think it's time for a replay.
Same here, I only played it once about 5 or 6 years ago. I remember so little of the game, but instantly broke into tears, I guess it really touched our souls
As a twin whose twin died, this line broke me. From the moment it was revealed why Johnny didn't remember River, the whole game broke me. ....And that's why it's one of my all-time favorite games.
ThePissedCanadian The singer's name is Laura Shigihara, and she has composed the song herself. :D Check her out, she also composed the sountrack of Plants Vs. Zombies.
I finished playing To the moon last night and I can't find the words to describe the impact it has had on me. It broke my heart. So many painful details ... She lived all her life next to John trying to awaken a memory he had lost and ... in the end he really lost his life with River trying to reach her. They never met on the moon, at least not in reality. They didn't even meet on the tummy of the many bunnies she created in vain to make herself understood. I hope you all have the good fortune to meet your River or John and never get lost.
Many years ago, in 2013, my old girlfriend and I were listening to this soundtrack on the balcony of our apartment in london. We were planning to go to china to see the world. We did, and made many friends who we don't see anymore, as they all went back to their respective countries and lives. We went to thailand, italy, america. Slowly, as can happen, we grew apart as our priorities changed and little damages in our lives tugged us apart. We don't talk anymore, and I have a daughter with my current partner and her one with hers. Life is a funny thing. Things come and go, love, friendships, family, but it always goes on, and you move on from it through pain and change, and in time you look back at your younger self, so full of hope and wonder, and perhaps you smile, or perhaps you cry. Life is, very often, about adapting to loss. Enjoy what you have, and cherish the things of youth, before gracefully surrendering what you must. Whatever happens, it's still a beautiful world.
If To The Moon was an anime movie, it would be one of the greatest and yet saddest movies of all time. I would cry like a little baby 2x, just like in the game.
That's true, i'm good with both. Robert Friel I just feel animations are more ''real'', because there are no actors ''pretending'' (of course, i'm not saying acting is bad)
I know I'm late to the party but seeing this album cover is simple but telling. Both John and River are next to each other and complementary and it tells the story of the game. John is extroverted as his arms are outward. River is introverted, as her arms are crossed and inward. The moon is boundary, dividing their "worlds" but is also used as a joining point, where they will be in the end. It looks like a triangle, where John and River have their own side, their own "point" of view or human differences ("normal" vs Aspberger's). The moon (albeit provided by Rosalene and Neil) is providing that closure, both literally and figuratively. I think that's awesome.
To the moon, through the stars There we'll find a place to be Close your eyes, all these wonders In the dark we saw them shine You and me - That's all we saw in the end
Did you have to get Shigihara's permission to post and keep this up? I'm beginning to work on a serious studio cover and was wondering if you had been in touch with her?
markiplierSINGSbadly Your video turned out amazing, the cover had me crying, it was just so beautiful! Congrats Mark for 6 million subscribers, and thanks MarkiplierSINGSbadly for making that video!!!
13 years later, this game is still a landmark of an interactive storytelling - an absolute masterpiece. It has one of the most beautiful, powerful and saddest stories I have ever experienced in any media, especially because mental health problems have been very familiar to me and my family. Playing this game felt almost too painful, but at the same time, therapeutic and cathartic. Every time when I hear "For River" I cry. It feels like that song contains a human soul. Or a spirit. Some cluster of eternal energy, beauty and perishableness.
It has been years since playing this game but finding the OST once again is like unearthing deeply repressed memories. The transition between Launch and the Ending version of To The Moon leaves me as an emotional puddle on the floor. I can still hear the heartbeat flatline. What an amazing game!
"........................" No words can truly describe this game......this soundtrack......these feelings I feel after finishing the game...........all I can say is........thank you (everyone responsible) for allowing me to experience this game,this soundtrack,these feelings.I know that I will certainly never forget it. Thank you.
The Last Of Us and To The Moon are the only games ever that have made me cry. I'm usually not emotional, but this... music... is just... something words can't describe. Music is something that makes me cry so much. Especially piano and indie ;-;
You know, people keep saying that this should be an anime or live action movie. But I would not mind if Dreamworks or Pixar took their spin on it. Especially after seeing Up, I think they could handle the touching/serious moments as well as the funny moments of this movie.
***** I'm not quite sure what you are trying to say with this. Is there swearing in the game? Some but not really. Some of it is implied but that can easily be replaced with anything else. I mean at one point Eva says, "What the corncob." So either this is a poor attempt at starting an argument or an implicit way of saying that you don't agree with my opinion. Either way, have a good day!
CarrionSpirit actually this just would be perfect if it was one of myazaki´s movie from gibli studios.....T^T Only him could bring this story to the screans and make people die in tears...
Neves7Tiago totally agree. But imo a movie (specially an animation one, wich have 90 - 100 min. Of average duration) maybe isnt enough for represent the game, because has deeper characters (and history) than a normal movie. Maybe a trilogy... But one single movie will make me feel it isnt complete. Sorry for my english, im spanishxD
Amazing game and an amazing soundtrack, hope you enjoy! To The Moon-Main Theme - 0:00 Between A Squirrel And A Tree - 4:56 Spiral Of Secrets - 6:15 For River - Piano (Sarah & Tommy's Version) - 7:21 Bestest Detectives In The World - 10:20 Too Bad So Sad - 11:36 Teddy - 11:45 Uncharted Realms - 12:28 Having Lived - 13:36 Moonwisher - 14:57 Born A Stranger - 17:08 For River-Piano (Johnny's Version) - 18:50 Lament Of A Stranger - 20:30 Everything's Alright (Music Box) - 21:36 Moongazer - 22:16 Anya By The Stars - 24:32 Take Me Anywhere - 26:47 Warning (AKA Best Track Ever) - 27:47 Beta-B - 27:57 World's Smallest Ferris Wheel - 29:04 Once Upon A Memory - 29:39 Once Upon A Memory (Piano) - 32:05 Everything's Alright - 33:40 Everything's Alright (Reprise) - 37:06 Tomorrow - 38:05 Launch - 40:15 To The Moon-Piano (Ending Version) - 42:13 Eva's Ringtone - 47:30 Trailer Theme-Part 1 - 47:34 Trailer Theme-Part 2 (feat. Laura Shigihara) - 49:18 Trailer Theme-Part 2 (Instrumental) - 51:08
To me, to the moon was a story. Not a game. About a man in his final moments wanting to live a moment that was happy and hopeful to make up for the sadness and denial and agony in his life. The two doctors made his wish come true but instead of deleting River from Johnny's memory they instead add her to his final moment of the moon. This story is beautiful, sad, confusing, and something I don't fully understand. To this day it leaves me thinking, why did Johnny really want to change his memory in his last moments. Why not just die with the happy thoughts of love, and of River. R. I. P. Johnny. You'll be with River again soon.
He wanted to go to the moon because, in his senility and old age, he was subconsciously remembering the promise he made to River as children. He didn't want to go to the moon because he wanted to be an astronaut.😂 He wanted to go to the moon because was starting to remember he promised he'd meet River on the moon. 🥺🙏👍❤️
it has been a year since i played this game and i remember i was playing this game from 3 am till 6 and crying for a whole 2 hours after i finished and listening to this just brings back so many memories of such an amazing game i think i might just play it again and thank you for uploading this
Just the music alone brings up strong feelings and memories of the game, seeing the two of them staring at the moon is a much bigger symbol than you would think before playing the game. I absolutely cannot wait for the sequel!
Indigo199517 The next game coming out is called "A Bird Story" and it will actually lead up to the sequel of To The Moon. Think of it as a prequel to the sequel :P freebirdgames.com/games/a-bird-story/
Having not even played the game, I think a lot of the "Emotion" that people feel from the game comes from the music itself. "Trailer Theme" Part 1 and 2, so wonderful
definitely. The music adds so much to this game it's astounding. Kan Gao is a genius. Also, you should totally play this game. It's amazing. Play it. Play it now.
Kinda. The music is just a wonderful aspect of the game, along with the amazing and sad storyline. I especially appreciated the music because I just personally enjoy it. I've had a strong connection with music for a long period of time. For 9 years, because I am 10 at the moment.
when pewdiepie first played the game 'To The Moon' I was like, "interesting, imma watch it". by the time I finished the gameplay, I never stopped listening to the soundtrack and never stopped watching the gameplay over and over again
To whoever out there who's sad, heartbroken, or depressed, or really, just about anyone who reads this, just remember, and I hope it makes your day. . You're beautiful, you're never alone. You matter. You will get through this, life is filled with these messes; it's nothing to be afraid of, someone loves you, and accepts you for who you are; you can't let that person out there down, can you? Its just life, good things and bad things are bound to happen. It only depends on you. Because, everything's alright. And at any given moment, you have the power to say,"I won't let my story end this way!" as well as the power to fufill those words. So get back up on your feet and be brave, because its a world worth living out there, and everyone, including YOU might find- no, WILL find, happiness. So just hang on! . You can do it!
I played this game who knows how many years ago, and yet every now and again it pops into my mind and I am instantly reminded of all of the feels. Now that is one hell of a story
This album has so much meaning towards it, that you do not even have to play the game to get the story. This game truly has one of the greatest stories ever to told in mankind. Probably not to some of u, but to me it does. The fact that pewdiepie played this game makes me feel very happy inside. And it should be for all of u. Well... Thats my opinion 👊brofist ~ ur the best pewds. ~lucius
Chills every single time I hear the first notes of that main melody. Truly one of the best video game sound tracks I have ever, ever heard. I know I'm gushing, but it is just that good and the game is just that moving.
Adnan Azwan i dont want graphics, for that story i only want good music and good history, why you want better graphics?, what u want to see in HD? wifes tits or wtf? XD
Guys, it's not just Ken Gao. It's also Laura Shigihara who helped create the music. And the song you hear, the one with the ACTUAL voice was from a previous song she made for the purpose of this game. And the song is "Everything Is Alright."
It is really worth it play through,an incredible adventure one of the best story of the decade,sadness,fear,hope,happiness incredibly presented with this supergreat soundtrack.
I recently rewatched playthroughs of this, A Bird Story and Finding Paradise and they all hit me so much harder emotionally than the first time round. Now I constantly have thoughts of the story, dialogue and soundtrack in my head and I can't concentrate on anything else. So now I'm just embracing that and enjoying all this beautiful music over and over. What a masterpiece.
TheCrazyGameControl Fully stacked tear.. Maybe if I sell it, I'll get more gold? I'll gladly watch out for a huge ice arrow, no one would want to get hit by that.
Caitlyn Ulted JFK everythings alright got me. it was the story relating to it if anything. its honestly the best story in video games ive ever seen and it even tops the best ever like metal gear solid, no more heroes and sonic 06. BRAVO TO THE MOON!
I don`t think that To the Moon`s story is objectively better than MGS. Of course it`s a beautiful game with great atmosphere, beautiful music and a kind of perfect story, but MGS is just a bit more in all ways.
Hey guys, can I have some real talk? I need some help. So I'm in 11th grade and I have Asperger's, the same thing that River has, it basically makes it like you want to throw up every time you talk to someone you don't know, it just feels so uncomfortable. So I've known a girl for quite a while, about a year actually and I've always liked her, I've always hung out with her and been very kind to her, I feel like she's the one person that I know that I can actually talk to without feeling afraid or uncomfortable. So this last weekend was homecoming, I asked her to it and she said yes, so we went together and had a great time, then we went back to her house and sat on the couch and watched a movie, just me and her. so today on Monday I spent a good hour after school with her and I was too afraid to ask her out at the time, so I got home and texted her asking if she thought that I was crazy or stupid since she knew about my Asperger's syndrome, she said no and I sat and thought about it for a second and told her that I loved her and asked her out, and she said that she wanted to take things slow for now. Please someone help me, I don't understand these things, I've known her for quite a while and it's not like I haven't been spending time with her, she's the only person who actually talks to me. If you don't have any help, could you at least upvote this comment so that someone who does know can help?
+Team Brohammer Just remember to not get too clingy. If she wants to take it slow, don't overwhelm her because that will simply make her not want to be around you. You seem like you're doing just fine by yourself, but just remember to give her space if she asks for it. Goodluck.
Bvrcode Yes, thank you for the advice, I talked to her about it and she said that she just wants to wait a few months in case there are any difficulties she wants to sort out, I'll tell you what she says in December. Thank you for your advice, I just don't understand these kinds of things
I'm also thinking that she might have had some bad experiences with dating in the past since I asked her if she's ever dated anyone before and she said she didn't want to talk about it.
+Team Brohammer I think a lot of people don't understand these things. It's okay. You don't sound like you did much wrong, but for some people, saying "I love you" is a big commitment. (For me, it can be too much sometimes and seem scary) Just take it slow, like she wanted, wait for her to get comfortable- if it was meant to happen it will. I hope it works out for you! :)
I've seen the game and I love the story but as a musician I love the music and when u combine a beautiful story and wonderful music it just brings tears to the eyes
I’m feeling so many feelings and I want them to go away but stay with me forever at the same time. I’m not sure who I am. My mom said that she feels like doesn’t know me, and as I said, even I don’t. I don’t know how to open up to really anyone but random strangers I’ll never meet on this strange thing we call the internet, but I’m glad that there’s always at least one person that will be able to relate, or give advice, or even the people that say rude things. All those people care enough to leave their mark on wha I say and knowing that others are out there make me feel so much better about myself and my journey. So, thank you. I don’t know you, so I won’t say that I love you, but I’m glad you took time to listen to what I threw into this sea of thoughts and concerns and problems larger than my own.
I like how a movie that's 2 hours is considered long, and a video game that's 4 hours is considered short. But then why on earth are movies the same or more expensive than video games? It ain't right.
Budget, type of medium, there are several reasons. You cannot compare games and movies as one is a set of events shown to the viewer, while the other is a set of events that is determined by the player. Therefore in order to get a full experience out of a game, it requires more time than a movie, as it can't just tell you things to be a good game, you need to figure it out.
GaffersMusic My purpose of the comment was to show how video games are significantly more cost effective than movies. I understand why movies are charged more, but that doesn't take away from the fact you're getting less bang for your buck IMO.
+Gamerpark555 This is a year late! But anyway, comparing content to time required to view the medium is a bit silly. You could find an encyclopedia set and it'll entertain you for hundreds of hours. The biggest sticking factor for entertainment types is medium. Some people are into non-interactive mediums like books and movies and others into interactive mediums like sports or gaming (or esports). I'll also have a hard time thinking that a newly released game would cost you the same as purchasing a movie ticket.
+Gamerpark555 Special effects in movies are more expensive and real life assets are more costly than virtual ones. The actors and director involved have bigger salaries and there are generally more people involved in the making of a film.
Usually, the game will be made and the music will be developed later to be paired with it. This is one of those happy exceptions where the music can stand out apart from the game, and give whoever listens to it the same story and feelings that the game gives. Bravo, sirs. Bravo.
This game was a rollercoaster of emotions. Everything in this is just amazing. The tears started appearing on the last part. I was not prepared for this. Have fun in heaven John and River
Kaam I am It’s such a beautiful scene, not to mention game. I bought (and beat) it yesterday. (I know, crazy to think about in 2018-) I cried when I played it again, realizing the acts are named after River’s quotes about the stars.
I haven't revisited this game since 2012 and hearing the first notes of "For River" just crushed me with all the nostalgic memories I really gotta replay this game, seeing how my perspective changed in the past 10 years on certain things would be interesting
Yesterday marked the day I played this for the first time 9 years ago, being a teenager I had never experienced anything like it, I was so obsessed with it and remember listening to this ost on repeat no matter what I was doing, but then I decided to stop listening and stop thinking about it and not touch the game or anything related to it until I had forgotten most of it so I could experience most of it like for the first time again. So, 9 years later I installed the game and tried it out, but Im not the person I used to be, at 25 Im much more dry and cynical, I found it just didnt hit the same, a lot of the jokes fell flat, the plot had no effect and the soundtrack felt melodramatic. That was until the scene where Johnny offers to build a home next to the lighthouse for River and Moongazer came on. I dont know if it was the moment in the plot or the lullaby like quality of the song, but all of a sudden I was 16 again, without all the numbness of adulthood. And the effect lasted all the way until I completed it. So thanks Kan Gao for that experience.
I've been listening to this pretty much every night to help my baby girl fall asleep. She's 7 months old now. We may never meet, but know that by uploading this, you've helped both of our lives for the better.
3 years later and I still cry from just the soundtrack, this is one of the most beautiful stories I've ever followed. I want to replay it but I don't think I can handle it, thanks for an amazing story Freebird
Wow this is so beautiful x I watched pewdiepie play this and the story was so beautiful... I think of my beat friend when I listen to this music. I hope your happy and don't miss me and your family too much Ewan r.i.p x never forgotten, never alone
we all thought that john forgot why he wanted to go to the moon, actually he knew it in his deep mind: same song, two names, one is To The Moon, the other is For River. So he knew that he went To The Moon For River.
but river never knew that john remembered the first time they met. She died not knowing that john's love for her made him slightly remember it despite the years that passed by and all the beta blockers he took to erase a large portion of his childhood memories.
I realized finally that Tommy and Sarah represent Neil and Eva to some extent. They're two strangers who have come unexpectedly into Johnny's life and reshaped it for the better. It's best represented by how they recreate their own version of For River because they can clearly tell that it's incomplete otherwise, showing how they recreated and completed John's life after River died
It doesn't matter how i'm feeling at the moment; as soon as I hear songs like For River, or Moongazer (especially moongazer,) I get hit with the mega feels and have to fight back the tears of both sorrow, and joy. I love this game, and the music.
I think for many people "going to the moon" is a sort of "dream of any kind". You can put your own dream instead of "going to the moon" of the main character and imagine that you play for the sake of yourself. Because getting to the moon, becoming a cosmonaut is as difficult to achieve as any other person`s dream, I mean real dream, the one you have for years since early childhood. It`s important not to lose your very one dream and stick to it for your whole life. In the end - we are all the same, aren`t we?
I remember watching playthroughs of this game when it first came out, but I just wanted to return to listen to the phenomenal music. It really tugs my heartstrings.
Punchmysock I had seen that news too before the actual shutdown, if it's still not definitive then well, I just know we won't be expecting movies from them anytime soon -- Gee you give them too little credit to think 9gag is the only place that could tell you about it.
This song always gets me into tears... Every single time... Reminds of when I first saw this game... *THE* *GAME* *THAT* *MADE* *MARKIPLIER* *CRY* *HIS* *GOD* *DAMN* *EYES* *OUT*
He hecho costumbre escuchar esta playlist las noches de luna llena, en especial conduciendo de vuelta a casa. Al igual que River y Johnny, si me pierdo o me olvido, quiero reencontrarme en la luna. Después de 10 años desde la primera vez que vi algo de este juego sigo llorando con 'Launch' y 'Everything's alright'. Este juego me ha ayudado muchísimo en mi vida, llegando a ser literalmente el motivo de no quitarme la vida en multiples ocasiones. Actualmente, tengo un tatuaje con Anya, Pat pat y el conejito de papel que me recuerdan eso, a seguir en pie y buscar la forma de cumplir mis sueños aun si he olvidado el motivo de su existencia. Ojalá poder conocer a Kan algún día para agradecerle por todo.
Well, not for me. It makes me unexplainably sad and unexplainably crying. I doubt I can study with a waterfall in my eyes :/ Somebody had to call the fire and rescue to save me in my house yesterday, because I was drowning.
my favorites in order: For River (Sarah & Tommy's Version) Warning Beta-B Moonwisher Born A Stranger Once Upon A Memory Anya By The Stars Take Me Anywhere and then all the rest
I don't understand why anyone would thumbs down this music. It is beautiful and touching and even though it was a long time ago that I saw a play through, I still remember almost all the scenes these songs come from. This is a very touching game and even more touching music soundtrack.
Isaac Tovar No. You asked a question and I gave an answer. Maybe a bit loaded, but I just hate people saying "How does someone not like this? Are people stupid? You should fuck off if you don't like it!" (exaggerated in your case)
Самое удивительное , что после перепрохождения я нахожу новые моменты игры, возможно я забыл, но данный саундтрек не полный, так как в игре он присутствует в различных тональностях, что кардинально меняет настрой и темп повествования, рекомендую повторно прочувствовать этот опыт, может быть и не до слёз, но всё таки достаточно чтобы вспомнить.
