Erutan, don’t undersell this. My wife and I walked down the aisle to this song to /your/ rendition. It’s a beautiful cover. Don’t let the haters get you down.
I miss Erutan. I hope she is well. I know she has lost her voice back few years ago. Her music had big impact on me and my life throughout the years. Now that I'm nearing 30, I wonder more and more often how her life is going.
@@chicolinceCHP Yes. When she lost her chest voice, she tried to re-learn singing by her head voice (which is when she recorded Jabberwocky and Tarts - and it was four years ago). Unfortunately, she started losing the head voice as well, as she mentioned in the update posted on her site a couple of years ago. As she is mentioning 'The three doctors that I've been to have all given me different vague diagnoses and nothing seemed to help. The last one I went to thought it might be something known as 'silent reflux' which means that acid from my stomach is creeping up and burning my vocal cords. It makes a lot of sense, however, if that is the case, the damage is pretty bad from going undiagnosed for many years.' She also mentioned trying to heal by changing the diet, and is asking for luck on her journey. But it is also the last we have heard from her.
@@pativi6643 Man, that sucks. She was really talented, and losing the voice for a singer isn't the same as for any other person. Wish her to recover, even if it's just enough for having a normal life
Ok I wanted to see what the big deal was with her cover against the original. Erutan has a sound and style that she writes and in this case, arranges in. Her voice has an soft and breathy quality, and it works for the ethereal sound she seems to go for. It works great here. The original singer has a brassy sounding voice which lends itself better to heavy orchestration because of it's piercing quality. The best song composers write for their singer's voice, and Erutan's star singer is herself, so she rearranged it for her voice type. I feel that criticizing someone's artistic vision is unfair, because there is no right and wrong with something that subjective.
Wait... there's no point in criticizing something subjective? Lol. Ok lets all just completely ignore literal centuries of art criticism and the objective measures of quality, and whether or not something worked. I don't mind this version it's pretty decent. But to say that all criticism is invalid because it's subjective is either incredibly intellectually dishonest or plain idiotic.
Totally agree. Was a stupid comment OP made. He needs to distinguish that criticism based on "this is different, so it's bad" or "this is different that I would have chosen to do it, so it's bad" are unfair and useless.
@@TheRhysStreams if you don’t get the point he was making you may not have the firmest grip on the English language but if you do then damn that’s rough
This is not a fail. The original Answers was like Mother Hydaelyn crying for her children in a time of great pain. Yours is like a young mother Hydaelyn singing raising and nurturing her children in more peaceful, better times. There is an innocence to your version that is very beautiful. This is not a fail. This is a triumph. You did not just do a cover. You made this your own.
This interpretation of the song also has a powerful new emotion thanks to Endwalker. I could absolutely see Hydaelyn appreciating this take on it because a big part of the lyrics is about her telling us that the suffering we endure in life is a fundamental part of it, and that from it comes the vitality and purpose of life. This simple, hopeful take is a beautiful way to support that message.
This is a 2 year old video so nobody is probably going to even read this comment but I don't think you need to apologize for this cover at all. I've loved FFXIV for years and Answers is one of my favorite scores in the game and, while very different in tone from the source material, this cover should stand just as proudly. You have a lovely voice and great instrumental talent and you did a wonderful job making this cover your own while still remaining faithful to the original. you've earned one more subscriber from this alone and I can't wait to look through your other works!
All I want to know is what happened to her... 2 years without a new video... I remember when I first heared her voice, in a vocal cover for the theme of Aerith from FFVII...
I abhor the use of the word “weak” when referring to a delicate voice that has beautiful tone and control.. There are many voice types, and it is best to either choose songs (or arrangements) that are suited to one’s unique voice. You have done so! :-) No disclaimers needed, dear!
I think she used the word "weak" for her voice because it is, in actuality, weak. Not the way it sounds; soft is not the same as weak. She has been having major medical issues that make it difficult for her to speak, let alone sing. Her voice is, objectively speaking, "weak" when she recorded this, and still to this day 8 years later. The damage to her voice is apparently quite severe. Which, in my opinion, just makes this cover all the more impressive. She put everything she had into it and then some. Working through the fear and pain just to attempt to do something she loves: music. It shows how strong she is.
The fact that the comment under the video is an apology saddens me. You should not be apologizing. It sounded absolutely beautiful. EDIT: To all the hateful people in the comments, you should be ashamed of yourself. If you don't like it, fine. You don't have to. You also don't have to be such a hateful, crappy person.
"Hi guys, I apologize for this cover....from some of the comments I've been receiving, I understand that I've kinda failed here. " Failed? FAR from it. You took this beautiful song, and made it like a folksong. I do not know if you've played Final Fantasy 14; but I could see people singing this to their children like so. Or this being a Reprise with wide angle shots in game showing people recovering and even smiling in the taverns, inns, or bustling about the Ul'Dah streets! This is not a fail. I LOVE this rendition. This is beautiful.
In my character's backstory, before the calamity, her grandfather explaines the song in a way like this; "Some think it a Limnosaian battle hymn, some think it a Twelveswood lullaby, and others, a song of desperation from the mines of Thanalan. But I believe it's as old as the world itself." Your comment just proves how wonderful this song can be to many different people.
Whoever said this was a fail should be drug into the woods, covered with honey, nuts, and bird seed, and left for the squirrels and birds to use as a chew toy. I never played the game, either, but this is beautiful.
It is a TONAL failure. The song is a lament, so singing it cheerfully is way off message. It's beautifully sung and beautifully arranged...but not at all in keeping with the meaning behind the lyrics.
@@catwhispurrer137 Because you've never played the game is why you don't understand. The song is a lamentation. The lyrics are about living with suffering and death and despair. The cheery arrangement SOUNDS nice but is jarring with the meaning behind the song.
Anyone who was "iffy" about this cover, go play Endwalker. Then With all that fresh in your mind, come back. Listen to this again. There's multiple "eras" shown in Endwalker, and honestly, this rendition of "Answers" fits in one of those eras IMO. I would absolutely love if Erutan were to cover "Flow". I really think it fits her
I don't know what to say. I discovered Erutan only recently. I had heard her Dragonborn song maybe a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it. It filled a space in my heart and mind that other songs just weren't able to at the time. I don't even remember what it was but something brought me back to her work on Spotify recently. Here I am now discovering the range of her talent, and it may sound dramatic, but my chest feels bruised knowing I am late to the party. I read on her site that she had been experiencing trouble with her voice, and it seems like that was some time ago. I can't imagine.. but I do hope that she has found a way to be happy and content. This magic she's released into the world through her musical talent is forever. Here's to hoping she lets that creative spirit loose in more areas. 🌿 If you're reading these comments, I'd just like to say thank you, and be well.
Went through the same thing you did but in 2021. For me it was The Willow Maid, her (I believe) most popular original song. Went down the rabbit hole from there and she's been my favorite artist ever since. Her lyrics for You're Not Alone are my favorite out of any song ever. Even though I'm at a point in my life where I've been feeling particularly alone, I find myself humming her lyrics and automatically feeling fuzzy, as if I have a friend with me. I wish she could know the impact she's had on me and so many other people. Even though I wasn't around when she was active I miss her terribly. I hope she's safe and thriving wherever she is, whatever she's doing, and that her autoimmune issues don't detract from her happiness. Cheers to the future & to all our hopes for her joy. We love you Erutan! 💞
Wow, what? Can a kickstarter request be made to pull the apology down? This is an amazing rendition of this song. Please stand by this cover. It's beautiful.
I usually don't comment any videos and I struggled with myself to write this one. But after reading the description and the comments, I figured I had to come back to this video and may I say that this song ultimately pushed me to play FFXIV:ARR? And I don't regret it. I heard your rendition of this song first and then, because of the description and the comments, went over to listen to the original song. Yes, your version is very different from the original, but it's not a bad thing. Your voice and instruments are very soft and very beautiful, it goes directly under my skin. I can easily see the original being some sort of battle hymn, which was sung in the midst of an epic battle, while your version of this song is something a bard would sing in remembrance of the epic battle in the past. Don't belittle yourself, please. It's very very beautiful.
+Hydine I totally agree with you. A cover is supposed to be a reinvention of the original, isn't it? That's what I expected, and that's what I got, and I enjoyed it. I feel like the original is an epic dirge sung by Hydaelyn, whereas Erutan's would definitely be more like a mortal bard's version, remembering history. Artfully done, imo.
omg yes, a bard singing this how i would describe this PERFECTLY. Retelling the story in a softer tone, where as the original was during the peak of the battle, crying for help. I love it :) thank you for putting into words, that i could not!
I honestly feel saddened that you've had to write an 'explanation' in your comments, putting yourself down and suggesting you've done a bad job. Utterly not the case!! This is the first video of yours that I've watched and despite being familiar with the original, I absolutely adore your cover!! I've subscribed in hope of hearing more of your gorgeous pieces. You've given it a very real feel and as a player of the game, I can almost imagine it as being the cover that Bards would sing. I'll certainly be listening to it more than the original and in response to what must have been comments, by other gamers, feel that *I* should apologise. Please keep singing, always!
Iluq Seriously... To add to this, I listened to this beautiful version and wanted to see how everyone else would agree. Then I ran into the description... How sad that the close-mindedness of a few overshadowed the beauty of this cover.
Honestly Erutan, as someone who is a hardcore FF fan, being someone who enjoys FFXIV ARR and continues to play now, I think this rendition is just as beautiful as the original. Yes, the original was powerful and it was to move the listener to understand the words she sang, showing the pain Hydaelyn felt, I think your rendition is JUST as strong. It is soft, like a sorrowful lullaby yet you clearly reflect the caring and motherly side of the song. It's beautiful. I think this version pulls more emotion from me than the original and there is nothing wrong with that. With how beautiful of a singer and composer you are, you made it your own version and that is what makes it beautiful. You're beautiful Erutan! Never forget that. And your songs move us just as much as the originals
Wait I just read the description... Wtf , trust me I never lie about whether I like videos or not to spare peoples feelings, I am truthful and I promise you this is beautiful and professional, the people who said that are just not used to change.
@@StinkyGreenBudClearly by your stereotype you have delineated for us some guiding proverb of your childhood. That certainly applies to street hustlers & most politicians & used- car salesmen, who are trying to gain dishonestly; but it clearly does not apply here, since the lady has nothing to gain: dishonestly or otherwise.
Your gentle, "weak" voice is purely beautiful. It gives the song an entirely different feel. It is a cover, it is supposed to give a different feel and sound different. If your voice was a power house like Christina Aguilera, others would like it. But with your voice that you personally have, a whole different group of people like it. You can't please anyone. Don't ever apologise for anything you do. You do everything so uniquely and magnificently. You play so many instruments and that's amazing. What I'm trying to say is that this rendition of this song is just... I love it. And so do others. Feel confident in your talents, lovely. I just found your channel and I am so glad I did. Can't wait to buy your albums! Keep going, beautiful girl.
This is not a Fail, this is a folk cover of a song that was cast in heavy rifts of electric guitar. The original is overly dramatic where this is relaxing and enjoyable to listen to, it show cases your multiple talent with instruments and voice, THANK YOU for sharing.
the difference - that I love - between the original and your cover is that your cover is a plea, and a prayer. The original is a battle cry. They're both good. I love this version.
Never listened to Erutan before. Love this version. I still think I prefer the original, but this has changed the song and has transformed into something else... a prayer, as you pointed out. The skill to properly undertake such a transformation successfully is such a big deal... The result is lovely. I'll definitively add it to my "magical songs" playlist ;)
"not everything must be a battle", but the message of the original was only that because it was FOR a battle, in the original game ;) so this song here is just ... well... a whole different song i guess lol not the same message and couldnt be played in the same time like the original, where a war is raging and the world is being destroyed and all this one rather sounds like the peaceful time after all happened and the world is recovering, and then i wouldnt be sure if the lyrics would match the situation
Maybe the message is a bit different than the original, but I believe it can still be played in the same time. The versions both ask for "Answers", but in different ways. The first one is as stated above a battle cry, that calls to people to fight for their answers. It gets people hyped for war and shows why one should go to war. This one however displays the hope for a new beginning, the prayer that all will end well. They have similar meanings and messages and can be played in the same time although the effect it has is different.
No one's sparing your feelings -- this is amazing. It does something new and awesome with the song, and in the wake of Endwalker, seems incredibly appropriate -- almost prophetic. I haven't been a regular of yours in the past, but I discovered you with this song, and it hooked me immediately. It's amazing, and while I can't find the original comments, what I gather from what *is* here is that a bunch of small-minded jerks on the internet with no imagination attacked your cover because it wasn't going for the same thing as the original. And that's both stupid and messed up. Seriously, *seriously*, I keep coming back to listen to this. You've won a new subscriber.
Anyone else came here to listen to this after finishing Endwalker cause this version is more spot on than all the haters claimed otherwise years ago. Knowing the true meaning of the song just amplifies how perfect this cover is.
Just noticed your disclaimer in the comments. Can't BELIEVE anyone gave you crap for this. This is expertly produced and super beautiful. Screw the haters. I'm a FFXIV player and I say this is a great arrangement! >Cody
none can go upper his enegery , because if she did that's when it would be messed up ... she didn't and it's super fine i guess haters mostly don't get this type of stuff :(
Don't apologise for this cover, it's fantastic! The great thing is that it's neither better nor worse than the original, but instead you've given it a different flavour and made the song your own. I enjoy both versions equally, and IMO that's the mark of a great cover.
You are so talented. In this day and age it is rare to find a true bard that is the embodiment of not only the music but the spirit and storytelling of the craft. I commend you for bringing this lost art form back and thank you for bringing us back to a time where a bard was reliant not only to provide entertainment but to get people through harsh climates and the hard times we face ahead even in this century. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, I'm not lying when I say there are times that your music has gotten me through some difficult times. I can't thank you enough for the joy and peace you bring to my soul.
Thanks Lark *_* That is so sweet of you to say...and I'm glad if any of my music has helped you in the past. That's what musicians are here for, after all! :D
From my understanding, the point of a "cover" is to be one's own personal rendition of another musical piece and that's EXACTLY what this is. To be honest, as much as I love the original version, I truthfully think this version is just as good! The overall tone and musical dynamics (diversity of instruments and supporting vocals) of this version equally capture the essence of the original's emotional meaning on top of adding an additional element of folk and spiritualness which in and of itself is something to be proud of to be able to master. Truly exceptional Erutan, please continue to follow this passion and make more music, be it covers or originals!
this is the true definition of a cover. it is a beautiful breakdown of a very complicated, powerful song. you did a fantastic job of making it your own
While I love the original (it's just so powerful, intense and desperate), yours is a beautiful variation in itself (more mystical and sad). If I had to build lore around it, I'd say that the original fit the moment (aka, the world is GOING DOWN 'RIGHT NOW') while yours works with the current situation (it's a thing of the past, most can't remember it clearly, parts of it become blurred by myths and legends already). Both are perfectly valid in their own existence. So DON'T take the whining of some assholes to heart. If you would have simply made the song as in the original 1:1, then why cover? The beauty of covers is that someone takes a original and makes it their own. If I listen to a cover, I WANT it to sound different or else I'd listen to the original to begin with. Be proud of this song, I personally enjoy it a lot!
Kai Mango I have a jazz voice so singing as quiet and angelic as Erutan is impossible the things she makes are mysterious and make you feel entranced almost nobody else I know can make me remember the actual GOOD parts of my childhood like her.
My Dear, having been a resident of Eorzea for the last few years, I feel obligated to comment on this wonderful piece of music. Those who do no appreciate this, comparing it to the original, have missed the point entirely... To this Miqo'te, these words are a prayer. One that when heard from such a humble voice, with such modest instruments in accompaniment, is more impressionable than that brutish war chant... It is those "little folk instruments" that make this ballad just as powerful as the original, if not a tiny bit more... I thank you for giving me this alternate view on such a one sided piece of music.
If the original was the goddess Hydaelyn singing to the people of Eorzea in the midst of destruction, this is the magical and sorrowful voice of a Bard singing to a captivated tavern audience. Every bit as a beautiful as the original, in a very different way.
(Lyrics) To all of my children in whom Life flows abundant To all of my children to whom Death hath passed his judgement The soul yearns for honor, and the flesh the hereafter Look to those who walked before to lead those who walk after Shining is the Land's light of justice Ever flows the Land's well of purpose Walk free, walk free, walk free, believe... The Land is alive, so believe... Suffer (Feel) Promise (Think) Witness (Teach) Reason (Hear) Follow (Feel) Wander (Think) Stumble (Teach) Listen (Speak) Honor (Speak) Value (Tell) Whisper (Tell) Mention (Hope) Ponder (Hope) Warrant (Wish) Cherish (Wish) Welcome (Roam) Witness (Roam) Listen (Roam) Suffer (Roam) Sanction (Sleep) Weather (Sleep) Wander (Sleep) Answer Sleep on Now open your eyes while our plight is repeated Still deaf to our cries, lost in hope we lie defeated Our souls have been torn, and our bodies forsaken Bearing sins of the past, for our future is taken War born of strife, these trials persuade us not (Feel what? Learn what?) Words without sound, these lies betray our thoughts (See what? Hear what?) Mired by a plague of doubt, the Land, she mourns Judgement binds all we hold to a memory of scorn Tell us why, given Life, we are meant to die, helpless in our cries? Witness (Feel) Suffer (Think) Borrow (Teach) Reason (Hear) Follow (Feel) Stumble (Think) Wander (Teach) Listen (Blink) Whisper (Blink) Shoulder (Blink) Ponder (Blink) Weather (Hear) Answer (Look) Answer (Think) Answer together Thy Life is a riddle, to bear rapture and sorrow To listen, to suffer, to entrust unto tomorrow In one fleeting moment, from the Land doth life flow Yet in one fleeting moment, for anew it doth grow In the same fleeting moment Thou must live, die, and know
Powerful lyrics. I do not believe we were made to die, but mankind have lost our place in the garden the Creator made to live with us and the curse for rebellion has made our lives finite and broken. We were the only creature made to know God and were made to live with him forever, but we have all disobeyed him. Even the land is broken and the world is unjust although the beauty it was made with remains. The Lord deals with us in his holiness and punishes rebellion. But he is also merciful. He longed for restoration to us but since we could not approach him in his holiness God the Father sent his Son to be a man. So God came and walked with us. He witnessed to us who he was and to admit our rebellion and turn from it. But he also came to live, roam, hurt, suffer and die taking on our curse of death so that we might be given hope and be released. When he rose from the dead we finally see that we are no longer lost, for though we may die we will live again. Many have wandered, listened, reasoned, strived, worked, tried, to take back something we may not realise we had lost. Our glorious identity as those made in the image of God has been forgotten and we have become broken images. And we lost our place as children of God. Despite our effort there is nothing we can do to undo the curse ourselves, we live and die hopelessly. Yet now there is a reason to hope for by the death of God's Son we can be restored, partly in this life and fully when we live again. If you were listening to this beautiful song and you read this and are interested by the epic we really live in: you can find the story of the garden and the curse at the start of Genesis, after creation. An account of the life of God's Son Jesus is in the book John.
If the original Answers is Hydaelyn’s song, this version is Venat’s. That it works this well recorded eight years ago is miraculous. This is a lovely cover.
I know how it feels when it comes to taking iconically powerful songs when your particular musical style has a more gentle sound. After all, I don't have a notably 'strong' voice and the instruments I play also complement the softness of my vocals. If there is anyone who can take such a song and strip it down into something so raw, natural and beautiful, it's you. In the 8 years that my ears have been blessed by your songs and I have been fortunate to accompany you on your musical journey in your party of now, 80,000 (congratulations by the way!!), I've experienced you really master and own your sound. It's truly inspiring. With anything that deviates so far from the original, there's an added risk that people are going to more strongly prefer either the original or the deviant. When David requested this over Kickstarter, I'm sure he had every faith that you would put all of your talents and honesty into your rendition of this too; and he was right! Over the years, the enjoyment and security that I've felt whenever I'm transported into the world you create with your melodic vocals, your otherworldly harmonies, your medieval strings, your vehement percussion... I can't thank you enough for it. This is definitely up there, for me, as one of my Erutan favourites! What did David think of this? I'm sure he was so thrilled! *Hugs!*
Thank you Jordi - you're such a sweet guy I don't know what to do. :3 Thank you for your enduring support and friendship over the years. David seemed to like it a lot! I'm very thankful for that ^_^
*looks at Erutan's description* Uh... There isn't a thing wrong with this version. I have like four of five different versions of this song. This one will go with them. It is absolutely a perfectly suitable version. In fact, I like that this one is so different from the others. Variety is the spice of life, after all. Erutan. I understand you have to be critical of yourself to improve. However, I think you are critical of yourself here in error. Your version is beautiful and I love it. You should be proud of it.
So after listening to this version about 20 times, I finally read your description and was appalled that you think this is a failure. It is in NO way a failure. From one musician (though not as well versed as yourself) to another, I can assure you that this rendition is absolutely amazing. The feeling is different than the original but I don't think that same feeling can be captured without doing a direct emulation. This is much more a hymn, reiterating the feeling of the game itself, and serves as a wonderful retelling of the Realm Reborn chapter. While the original served fantastically for the opening cutscene, this variant would better serve the credits, offering fond and nostalgic memories of the journey. I appreciate your concern for your fan's thoughts and responses but never take a musical endeavor, whether well received or not, as a failure. Rather, see it as just another experience to grow and better your craft. But, more importantly, it's music; the message you wish to portray and speak is yours to tell. Not everybody will like what you say all the time but it's still yours to speak. Keep up the great work and I love every album you have put out! You're one of my favorite artists of all time!
As a hardcore FFXIV fan, I'm in love with this interpretation of the song. It absolutely feels like something Hydaelyn would love, and the sort of thing sung by folk singers deep in the forests of Girdania. You've done amazingly. Thank you so much!
Adding to the chorus of "this is not a fail, and is even better after playing Endwalker". Very glad to see it get a second life recently, thank you for making it!
As someone who has been in the world of FFXIV for quite some time (since the first launch), let me say that I think you are selling yourself way too short here. In game, I have heard this song covered in several different ways from the original, and so you are not alone in putting a new spin on it. This arrangement makes it still fill familiar while adding new dimensions of emotion and musicality to it. I think you should be very proud of this piece, indeed. If there are haters out there, they are just those who don't understand the concept of an arrangement and that not every song has to be an exact duplicate of the original score. You've done something wonderful here. I realize I am late to the party on this one, but I could not just sit idly by after hearing it and realizing there were those that were giving you trouble for it. Keep it up and know that your work is terrific! I applaud you!
It's different but extremely beautiful. I think you did the spirit of the song justice. Creative and just gives me chills. Thank you for honoring Hydaelyn, her beloved Etheirys, and all her children.
Oh I'm so glad you reopened the comments on this. I loved it back then and I love it now. I always thought of your cover as a bard's performance, the way it would be sung if someone were speaking for Hydaelyn herself. Endwalker only made it better.
"Tell me this and tell me true. Has your journey been good? Has it been worthwhile?" I'm yet another voice in the chorus of "this hits differently after Endwalker" - it's like you could divine the deeper meaning in Answers years in advance! The original is a powerful lament in the face of overwhelming destruction, and this is a more gentle invitation to consider the sufferings of life and pledge to carry on. I adore it.
After listening to both the original and this cover I believe both are equally good in their own right. The original showed rawness and desperation for answers that can never be found. This version has an ethereal feeling like the hero has fallen to their lowest point but slowly gains hope throughout the rest of the piece until finally reaching a place of rest, leaving the rest of the journey to those following. Erutan, your strength lies in your ability to tell stories with your songs, while it may not be the same story that was shown with the original it is still a beautiful story that many (including myself) thoroughly enjoyed listening to! You DID NOT fail here! You succeeded in telling a story which in my opinion fits better than the original! Be proud of this! There will always be people who enjoyed the old over the new, this is life, what you can do is take their criticism with a grain of salt to see if there is anything you need to improve upon for later. You did another wonderful piece here, Erutan. I pray your voice recovers and that we will be blessed once again with your wonderful melodies. tl;dr - Erutan is awesome and both versions were wonderful.
As a diehard FFXIV player (since 1.0 to current), I am intimately familiar with Answers. Hearing it brings tears to my eyes, without fail, every single time. No, this is not Susan Calloway's powerhouse version. But reading you say that you have failed breaks my heart, because you are incorrect. Your voice has a pure, ethereal quality, and the instrumentation is tender and beautiful. Please forgive those who criticize you as this song is almost sacred to the heroes of Eorzea. But you have done it no injustice, you have rightly honored it.
As a player of this game for many years, I was moved to tears when I listened to your version of Answers just as the original had when I first heard it. It struck me as part of the world that I had grown and loved for a long time now. Thank you so much for your fantastic vocals and wonderful music. You just made a new fan. :)
I have to be honest here. I have no ideas what others have told you but as one of the people who've been there since the beta of the game I teared up. This is so absolutely beautiful. I love everything about this- The amount of love and feelings you put into this, the harmony, the melody, the video, the scenery- my hearts is bleeding because it gives me flashbacks to first playing this game and I love you so endlessly for this. Your voice is so absolutelt stunning and I think I just found my absolute favourite cover of this song next to the original.
I don't think you should have to APOLOGIZE for this. It's a cover, it's bound to sound different. This gentler approach still manages to convey the dread of Answers, but in a ghost-like, whispery way. People are bound to have preferences--I prefer the bombastic approach of the original performance--but this song is still a treat to listen to. Don't apologize for your vision or your art.
My absolute favorite thing about your originals/arrangements is how immersive they are. Every song on this channel creates it's own unique and incredible world, brimming with culture and people and history. It's as good escapism as any novel; in fact, listening to your music brings back memories of my childhood, spent reading the great fantasy classics (lord of the rings, inheritance cycle, etc). It's obvious how much of yourself you put into these pieces, and I really appreciate that. Every time I listen to your music, it feels like I'm falling in love with music and fantasy all over again, and that's something very few artists and writers achieve. I truly believe your music is magical.
2019, anyone still hearing this beside me? i'm fan FF14. and find this song is amazing... its different than original song, but I like this on diferent way. :)
More than 23 000 likes and only 554 dislikes, this shows that the negative comments are not what the majority of people think. While I really love Calloway's original interpretation, I really appreciate Erutan's too. It shows us a celtic/folk inspired rendition with a voice as soft as honey, which is really soothing and relaxing.
This is such a beautiful version. Please don't ever feel like you've failed. You are you, and there are no others like you. How you share you is truly one of the greatest gifts this world has received.
This is a wonderful rendition! Wow. It sounds exactly as if I walked into a fantasy tavern, and a troupe of performers were singing. It's a different vibe, more folk-ish and raw. I like it! Wow this is six years old now. This is one of the best all time FF songs too. Well done.
Saw your disclaimer in the description and as a huge fan of FFXIV with at least 2000 hours of playtime I felt that I had to share my opinion: Especially after 'Endwalker', this cover hits a lot different than the original one. Sounds like something the first sundered could have sung together to lament, but also uplift each other (my fellow Warriors Of Light know what I'm talking about ;D). Really enjoyed your interpretation, whoever calls this a fail has not understood the core message of the 'Answer'.
I just watched the original and then yours right after so I agree with previous comments. Your voice has a breathy, delicate quality to it that makes the song sound dreamy and ethereal. The original suited the apocalyptic nature of the song, but this sounds like nostalgic, a whisper of the world of back then. I love both versions. The original has the drama and emotion and this one has that sad quality, like looking back on all that was lost, but wispy, like a half-forgotten memory. Both versions are very good. This is part of your artistic vision, never apologize for that. It isn't your responsibility to worry about their feelings. Do what you love. Though I have to commend you for taking such a difficult song and managing to make it fit to your voice so well, especially with how different it is from your voice type. Well done.
And ... what you call a "weak voice", I call it angelic. What a purity and beauty. I am just only discovering you, and I am feeling touched by you. Thank you so much :o)
I play Final Fantasy 14 since A Realm Reborn. And I love the game, it's universe, the lore, the storytelling. Especially now, after the last expansion, THIS song got so much more meaning to it. This is absolutely no fail, dear Erutan. This is amazing. Your Voice is amazing. Don't let any so called "Hardcore-fans" tell you that you have to apologize for this cover. Thank you for singing this.
i just started playing ffxiv recently, and when i heard this, i immediately thought it was a perfect song to add to my d&d bard's repertoire-but she's just one bard, not an entire orchestra, (and she doesn't have so big a voice,) so i went to youtube looking for covers of the song to better reflect how my bard would perform it. as SOON as i saw you'd done a cover of the song, i KNEW it was going to be exactly what i was looking for, and i'm NOT disappointed! your voice is beautiful, it's raw and natural and it's positively enchanting. SO happy i found this, even a few years late. wonderful work as always, erutan!
I nearly screamed when I saw this, I was so excited!! THIS IS MY GAME!! THANK YOU FOR COVERING IT!! I'm sorry to hear that people have been giving you hell over this, because I think this is an absolutely beautiful re-imagining!!
I am a huge fan of the original Answers by Susan Calloway. It's intense, strong, and evokes strong feelings - not exactly "easy listening." I am thrilled to have this beautiful cover (and a cover is a RENDITION, not a duplication, haters!) that I can listen to before I drift of to sleep, or just when I'd rather hear something calmer. I love your choice in instruments and what you've chosen to do to honor the original song. I know hateful comments are difficult to ignore. Everyone's a critic. I just hope you don't let it hurt you too much. For every cruel person, I know there are more than a handful of good ones. Just wanted to add my encouragement to the mix.
Covers are never meant to be 100% recreations of the songs they're based on, no two singers or bands ever have the same sound or style, you have no reason to apologize for your rendition of the song, because it's your version, it's not you singing like Susan Calloway.
Ya..she playing instrument herself..arranging following her style of singing..if you think of it that way..the people who criticizes her have no class..
Dear Erutan, Imagination has always been a huge part of my life. And while I invented stories, epics journeys, unspeakable terrors and grand adventures in my mind, a feeling of unequalled wonder would fill my heart and soul. Your music, your style, is the only one that makes me feel that exact type of wonder I had back during my youth. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. I will always cherish it.
I have been playing FFXIV for a few years now and when this song first came out it blew me away. The way it was orchestrated into the cinematic of a battle was ingenious and perfect. Just wanted to get that out of the way before I start commenting about this video.Please do not ever belittle yourself again. Your description in the video is what made me click on the link, it got me curious. The way you did your rendition of this song was perfect. Flawless vocals, clear instrumentals, very fluid and extremely soothing. I have to admit that I enjoyed listening to your version just as much as I enjoy listening to the original. It's completely fine that the two are not similar. Your version is just as good as the other. People weren't expecting the differences I guess. Hats off to you, was a great video.
It upset me to read that you felt the need to apologize after criticisms from others. I would like to share my thoughts on the differences between the original and your cover. Yes the original is more and raw and powerful-- to me it reflects the piece in the present, at it's conception at the height of devastation and loss. Your version feels like a memory, handed down; A legacy. A new generation remembering and singing the story for comfort rather than a rally. I could see it morphing into a lullaby over the years. I can imagine your version being sung to orphans or small children, or around a campfire at the end of the day years later. I think it is beautiful.
I was wondering if you would do Dragonsong in this same gorgeous style? It just feels so authentic to the world. As you were really a bard in Eorzea. ♥
Kate, our earth-bound angel, you have nothing to apologize for... you move me... sometimes even to tears. I am unfamiliar with the original, and this is all I could possibly want... such beauty... such majesty.
Nice version, brings back memories, I was there and took part in the final battle, after that we just stood there, seeing Dalamud grow larger and larger, while this was playing in the background, like some haunting song. Then we got a system message, saying that we lost contact, we were all alone, the 8 of us, then the end of an era cinematic played and we knew it was all over. That moment was one of the most emotional ones in gaming that I've ever had the privilege of experiencing. This song brings some bittersweet memories, thank you for your beautiful version of it.
I routinely come back to this song almost every year, as the anniversary of FFXIV comes around. Currently, in 2023, It is the 10th anniversary of this beloved game, and the original version of Answers plays in the towns as it does every year during The Rising. Every year, every expansion, this song hits different. And now, at the end of Endwalker, the end of the Hydaelyn saga, version gives a special feeling, and feels so very fitting to the endcap of this journey (I'll not elaborate due to spoilers, but those who have reached Endwalker will understand) Thank you, Erutan. I hope you are well, and I hope you know that there are those of us in the FFXIV community who absolutely adore you wonderful cover of such a core song. May you ever walk in the light of the crystal.
M-m-m-hm, just listened to the original song for comparison. The mood in this version is somewhat different from the original. Erutan's voice is softer, feels more like a bard singing a ballad of ye olde times while the original somewhat reminded me of an... anthem, perhaps. Both versions are really good, though truth be told I like the tone of this one more. Then again, I've never played the game so I only consider the song, not the game events others might associate with it. Beautifully performed as usual, thank you for your works of art.
For the game and for the meaning of the lyrics, the original is FAR superior. Not saying this cover is bad, on the contrary I quite like it, but the original song is a lamentation of futility and dispair.
Your cover was fantastic, as if it were its own song. I am a huge fan of FFXIV (player too) and have to say that comparing it to the original isn't fair. You did well Erutan :)
After listening: Yeah, there are some considerable changes, but this is a lovely cover and it was a pleasure to listen to. I can definitely enjoy both the original version of the song and your cover. Thank you for posting this!
What??? Your apologies fell on deaf ears, for me. I LOVED what you did. Maybe I don't know the original. All I know is this was so beautiful, and I don't have to "spare you feelings" to tell you this. It is so peaceful and wonderful. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I am a huge new fan--instantly.
Thank you for this. My daughter loves this song, and wants to hear it every night before sleep. I love this version better than the original. Love the medival instruments, I could only strive to be able to play them all like you. Thank you again for a lasting experience.
I don't know about the original until I listened it by myself after seeing your version. Personally, you do have a beautiful interpretation in this cover. Please do not say sorry, this is how you do art in music. Keep on making! I love your other cover, I already followed your Spotify Channel also! Thanks for this beautiful arrangements and creative cover💖💖
Answers (Final Fantasy XIV Main Theme) ファイナルファンタジー (Final Fantasy) To all of my children in whom life flows abundant To all of my children to whom death hath passed his judgement The soul yearns for honor, and the flesh the hereafter Look to those who walked before to lead those who walk after Shining is the land's light of justice Ever flows the land's well of purpose Walk free, walk free, walk free, believe The land is alive, so believe Suffer (feel), promise (think), witness (teach), reason (hear) Follow (feel), wander (think), stumble (teach), listen(speak) Honor (speak), value (tell), whisper (tell), mention (hope) Ponder (hope), warrant (wish), cherish (wish), welcome (roam) Witness (roam), listen (roam), suffer (roam), sanction (sleep) Weather (sleep), wander (sleep), answer (sleep on) Now open your eyes as our plight is repeated Still deaf to our cries, lost in hope we lie defeated Our souls have been torn, and our bodies forsaken Bearing sins of the past, for our future is taken War born of strife, these trials persuade us not Words without sound, these lies betray our thoughts Mired by a plague of doubt, the land, she mourns Judgement binds all we hold to a memory of scorn Tell us why, given life, we are meant to die, helpless in our cries? Witness (feel), suffer (think), borrow (teach), reason (hear) Follow (feel), stumble (think), wander (teach), listen (blink) Whisper (blink), shoulder (blink), ponder (blink), weather (hear) Answer (look), answer (think), answer together Thy life is a riddle, to bear rapture and sorrow To listen, to suffer, to entrust unto tomorrow In one fleeting moment, from the land doth life flow Yet in one fleeting moment, for anew it doth grow In the same fleeting moment thou must live Die and know
Beautiful, as always. I come back to this rendition after a few years, to hear this softer singing, and just to hope that you, Erutan, are doing well, after all the befell you years prior. Stand tall, my friend. Have faith and all shall be well.
I'm 25 I'm a big fan of FF since long time ago I love the original Song. I don't know much about music but I can say that I really love this version, so I don't know why someone would say that you "killed"...something -.-. I Think you gave us a new emotion for this song. And like you said .. this is a COVER. And I think that you made a really good version of the original song. I Also can't believe that you wrote an apologize for people that didn't like the song... I know everyone has their opinion but ... jezz... you did an amazing job here! don't believe what those comment say! (sorry if my English is bad my main language is Spanish :>)
Every August there is an event in FF XIV called "The Rising", celebrating the re-launch of the game as A Realm Reborn. Last year, standing in the event area you could hear the distant singing of the original version of the song, a callback to the final hours of the original version of the game. It is astoundingly easy to imagine walking by a group of NPCs in the 2021 Rising event, all sitting with instruments out and a Miqo'te lass at the front, singing and playing your version of the song. Whereas the original was a song with a feeling of pleading to survive, your version has a feeling of optimistic hope. It is truly a fantastic cover and I'm so glad you made it.
This cover became one of my favorite songs thak you so much. It helps me every time I felt lost, or when I need to keep concetrated. No words can express how delightful it is, and how many emotions makes me feel.
I've only been playing FFXIV for about a year now, and my friend sent this to me today. Whoever said this was a failure or that you have a weak voice are wrong! This is an amazing rendition. I love the vibe it gives, thank you for blessing us with this!
Wow, I've just stumbled on your work here on UA-cam and have to say I'm stunned by what a beautiful vocal artist, instrumentalist, arranger, composer and overall inspiration you are! You're an artist in every sense of the word. Please tune out the negativity that you encounter here and remember there are so many people who are moved by what you do. My favorite quote from Jean Sibelius, "Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.”
there is no failure with your cover. It's gorgeous. Anyone who said to the contrary is just being a troll. nothing more. Never apologize for your art. Opinions are like assholes: we all have them and most stink.
failed, what on earth are you talking about? this is an incredibly creative arrangement, and of course it goes without saying the vocals are absolutely beautiful. i was really impressed by the third section, the liberties you took with it were definitely necessary for the changes in instrumentation and i think you really nailed it
Just coming to the comments to say that I listened to you for YEARS before your current username and before this song even happened, and now that I've finally had a chance to play FFXIV, you have NOTHING to apologize for! I loved it before I had the context, and I love it even more, now that I do! 💜
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Erutan, don’t undersell this. My wife and I walked down the aisle to this song to /your/ rendition. It’s a beautiful cover. Don’t let the haters get you down.
The Dave!, amen. 🙏🏻
I'm sorry but why would she have haters?
Because fanboys are jerks. It wasn't exactly like the original so she got a lot of bad comments on it. I think it's beautifully done.
Johannes because people are assholes. I love the original but this is beautiful imo
@@someonerandom8552 exactly. It's beautiful in a unique way. The toxicity of various fan bases is disgusting tbh
I miss Erutan. I hope she is well. I know she has lost her voice back few years ago. Her music had big impact on me and my life throughout the years. Now that I'm nearing 30, I wonder more and more often how her life is going.
Big same... I come back to her music every few months and just miss them
Same for me, I really hope she is doing alright
Did she lose her voice? That's such a shame to hear, i wondered why she stopped posting.
@@chicolinceCHP Yes. When she lost her chest voice, she tried to re-learn singing by her head voice (which is when she recorded Jabberwocky and Tarts - and it was four years ago). Unfortunately, she started losing the head voice as well, as she mentioned in the update posted on her site a couple of years ago.
As she is mentioning 'The three doctors that I've been to have all given me different vague diagnoses and nothing seemed to help. The last one I went to thought it might be something known as 'silent reflux' which means that acid from my stomach is creeping up and burning my vocal cords. It makes a lot of sense, however, if that is the case, the damage is pretty bad from going undiagnosed for many years.'
She also mentioned trying to heal by changing the diet, and is asking for luck on her journey. But it is also the last we have heard from her.
@@pativi6643 Man, that sucks. She was really talented, and losing the voice for a singer isn't the same as for any other person. Wish her to recover, even if it's just enough for having a normal life
Ok I wanted to see what the big deal was with her cover against the original.
Erutan has a sound and style that she writes and in this case, arranges in. Her voice has an soft and breathy quality, and it works for the ethereal sound she seems to go for. It works great here.
The original singer has a brassy sounding voice which lends itself better to heavy orchestration because of it's piercing quality.
The best song composers write for their singer's voice, and Erutan's star singer is herself, so she rearranged it for her voice type. I feel that criticizing someone's artistic vision is unfair, because there is no right and wrong with something that subjective.
I think this was when she started to have voice problems that took out most of her range, too.
Wait... there's no point in criticizing something subjective? Lol. Ok lets all just completely ignore literal centuries of art criticism and the objective measures of quality, and whether or not something worked. I don't mind this version it's pretty decent. But to say that all criticism is invalid because it's subjective is either incredibly intellectually dishonest or plain idiotic.
@@NiennaFan1 Ohhhh yeah, I thought that too
Totally agree. Was a stupid comment OP made. He needs to distinguish that criticism based on "this is different, so it's bad" or "this is different that I would have chosen to do it, so it's bad" are unfair and useless.
@@TheRhysStreams if you don’t get the point he was making you may not have the firmest grip on the English language but if you do then damn that’s rough
I bet Nobuo Uematsu himself would absolutely adore this amazing cover.
In the cursed year of 2020, I found something beautiful.
Thank you.
Let's just hope a giant dragon doesn't erupt out of the moon.
@@DSXtreme09 if it did happen, the other moon would have been a bloodmoon (botw refrence), and it all would just start over c:
@@apple_blossom19 The way the world is going right now in 2024, could almost wish that had happened, we could use a reset! x.x
This is not a fail.
The original Answers was like Mother Hydaelyn crying for her children in a time of great pain.
Yours is like a young mother Hydaelyn singing raising and nurturing her children in more peaceful, better times.
There is an innocence to your version that is very beautiful.
This is not a fail.
This is a triumph.
You did not just do a cover. You made this your own.
This interpretation of the song also has a powerful new emotion thanks to Endwalker. I could absolutely see Hydaelyn appreciating this take on it because a big part of the lyrics is about her telling us that the suffering we endure in life is a fundamental part of it, and that from it comes the vitality and purpose of life. This simple, hopeful take is a beautiful way to support that message.
@@writershard5065 it's almost like she knew
@@writershard5065 This is exactly how Answers sounds in Endwalker also. So it's literally one of the renditions.
This comment has far too few likes!
This is a 2 year old video so nobody is probably going to even read this comment but I don't think you need to apologize for this cover at all. I've loved FFXIV for years and Answers is one of my favorite scores in the game and, while very different in tone from the source material, this cover should stand just as proudly. You have a lovely voice and great instrumental talent and you did a wonderful job making this cover your own while still remaining faithful to the original. you've earned one more subscriber from this alone and I can't wait to look through your other works!
Lorenzianius LeBello hi 👋
What is this game all about? I’ve heard of it but never played it.
@@elizabethculpepper4050 It's an MMORPG. It's really got quite the story, and it super fun to play ! You should give it a try.
I agree! It's always nice if someone gives their own take during a cover. That way there are more versions to choose from!
Agree! A good cover takes a new interpretation of the original. Erutan's music is gorgeous!
Also #bridge4 #windrunner 💪❤️
This is absolutely gorgeous, you never cease to amaze me!
One of my favorite singers complimenting one of my other favorite singers? Well, isn't this just the greatest day :)
I want to hear Lizz and Erutan sing together :D
Omfg. These two ❤️❤️❤️
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All I want to know is what happened to her... 2 years without a new video...
I remember when I first heared her voice, in a vocal cover for the theme of Aerith from FFVII...
I abhor the use of the word “weak” when referring to a delicate voice that has beautiful tone and control.. There are many voice types, and it is best to either choose songs (or arrangements) that are suited to one’s unique voice. You have done so! :-) No disclaimers needed, dear!
^ This!!! One of my number one pet peeves is people thinking singing in your head voice is a "weak" sound.
It speaks to an underlying assumption that there is only one type of strength, when her singing itself is proof that there are many.
I think she used the word "weak" for her voice because it is, in actuality, weak. Not the way it sounds; soft is not the same as weak. She has been having major medical issues that make it difficult for her to speak, let alone sing. Her voice is, objectively speaking, "weak" when she recorded this, and still to this day 8 years later. The damage to her voice is apparently quite severe. Which, in my opinion, just makes this cover all the more impressive. She put everything she had into it and then some. Working through the fear and pain just to attempt to do something she loves: music. It shows how strong she is.
The fact that the comment under the video is an apology saddens me. You should not be apologizing. It sounded absolutely beautiful.
EDIT: To all the hateful people in the comments, you should be ashamed of yourself. If you don't like it, fine. You don't have to. You also don't have to be such a hateful, crappy person.
"Hi guys, I apologize for this cover....from some of the comments I've been receiving, I understand that I've kinda failed here. " Failed? FAR from it. You took this beautiful song, and made it like a folksong.
I do not know if you've played Final Fantasy 14; but I could see people singing this to their children like so.
Or this being a Reprise with wide angle shots in game showing people recovering and even smiling in the taverns, inns, or bustling about the Ul'Dah streets!
This is not a fail. I LOVE this rendition. This is beautiful.
In my character's backstory, before the calamity, her grandfather explaines the song in a way like this; "Some think it a Limnosaian battle hymn, some think it a Twelveswood lullaby, and others, a song of desperation from the mines of Thanalan. But I believe it's as old as the world itself."
Your comment just proves how wonderful this song can be to many different people.
Whoever said this was a fail should be drug into the woods, covered with honey, nuts, and bird seed, and left for the squirrels and birds to use as a chew toy.
I never played the game, either, but this is beautiful.
It is a TONAL failure. The song is a lament, so singing it cheerfully is way off message. It's beautifully sung and beautifully arranged...but not at all in keeping with the meaning behind the lyrics.
@@catwhispurrer137 Because you've never played the game is why you don't understand. The song is a lamentation. The lyrics are about living with suffering and death and despair. The cheery arrangement SOUNDS nice but is jarring with the meaning behind the song.
@Cin Al I can tell you didn't play the game and so completely don't understand the meaning or emotional impact of the song.
Anyone who was "iffy" about this cover, go play Endwalker. Then With all that fresh in your mind, come back. Listen to this again. There's multiple "eras" shown in Endwalker, and honestly, this rendition of "Answers" fits in one of those eras IMO. I would absolutely love if Erutan were to cover "Flow". I really think it fits her
Listening to this version after finishing Endwalker. This version/interpretation feels prophetic.
I don't know what to say. I discovered Erutan only recently. I had heard her Dragonborn song maybe a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it. It filled a space in my heart and mind that other songs just weren't able to at the time. I don't even remember what it was but something brought me back to her work on Spotify recently. Here I am now discovering the range of her talent, and it may sound dramatic, but my chest feels bruised knowing I am late to the party. I read on her site that she had been experiencing trouble with her voice, and it seems like that was some time ago. I can't imagine.. but I do hope that she has found a way to be happy and content. This magic she's released into the world through her musical talent is forever.
Here's to hoping she lets that creative spirit loose in more areas. 🌿 If you're reading these comments, I'd just like to say thank you, and be well.
im literally going through the exact same process except for me the song was roses of may
Went through the same thing you did but in 2021. For me it was The Willow Maid, her (I believe) most popular original song. Went down the rabbit hole from there and she's been my favorite artist ever since. Her lyrics for You're Not Alone are my favorite out of any song ever. Even though I'm at a point in my life where I've been feeling particularly alone, I find myself humming her lyrics and automatically feeling fuzzy, as if I have a friend with me.
I wish she could know the impact she's had on me and so many other people. Even though I wasn't around when she was active I miss her terribly. I hope she's safe and thriving wherever she is, whatever she's doing, and that her autoimmune issues don't detract from her happiness.
Cheers to the future & to all our hopes for her joy. We love you Erutan! 💞
Wow, what? Can a kickstarter request be made to pull the apology down? This is an amazing rendition of this song. Please stand by this cover. It's beautiful.
Please never apologize what a beautiful voice
I usually don't comment any videos and I struggled with myself to write this one. But after reading the description and the comments, I figured I had to come back to this video and may I say that this song ultimately pushed me to play FFXIV:ARR? And I don't regret it. I heard your rendition of this song first and then, because of the description and the comments, went over to listen to the original song. Yes, your version is very different from the original, but it's not a bad thing. Your voice and instruments are very soft and very beautiful, it goes directly under my skin. I can easily see the original being some sort of battle hymn, which was sung in the midst of an epic battle, while your version of this song is something a bard would sing in remembrance of the epic battle in the past. Don't belittle yourself, please. It's very very beautiful.
I like your metaphor. It perfectly describes the impression I got when I listened to both versions of this song.
+Hydine I totally agree with you. A cover is supposed to be a reinvention of the original, isn't it? That's what I expected, and that's what I got, and I enjoyed it. I feel like the original is an epic dirge sung by Hydaelyn, whereas Erutan's would definitely be more like a mortal bard's version, remembering history. Artfully done, imo.
+Hydine i also have to agree. i adore the original, super epic...... and i think this version is also gorgeous in such a gentle way
Hydine your comment reminded me of the bard song from Guin Saga, it's really good, and from the same composer as Answers.
omg yes, a bard singing this how i would describe this PERFECTLY. Retelling the story in a softer tone, where as the original was during the peak of the battle, crying for help. I love it :) thank you for putting into words, that i could not!
I honestly feel saddened that you've had to write an 'explanation' in your comments, putting yourself down and suggesting you've done a bad job. Utterly not the case!! This is the first video of yours that I've watched and despite being familiar with the original, I absolutely adore your cover!! I've subscribed in hope of hearing more of your gorgeous pieces.
You've given it a very real feel and as a player of the game, I can almost imagine it as being the cover that Bards would sing. I'll certainly be listening to it more than the original and in response to what must have been comments, by other gamers, feel that *I* should apologise. Please keep singing, always!
Iluq Seriously... To add to this, I listened to this beautiful version and wanted to see how everyone else would agree. Then I ran into the description... How sad that the close-mindedness of a few overshadowed the beauty of this cover.
Honestly Erutan, as someone who is a hardcore FF fan, being someone who enjoys FFXIV ARR and continues to play now, I think this rendition is just as beautiful as the original. Yes, the original was powerful and it was to move the listener to understand the words she sang, showing the pain Hydaelyn felt, I think your rendition is JUST as strong. It is soft, like a sorrowful lullaby yet you clearly reflect the caring and motherly side of the song. It's beautiful. I think this version pulls more emotion from me than the original and there is nothing wrong with that. With how beautiful of a singer and composer you are, you made it your own version and that is what makes it beautiful.
You're beautiful Erutan! Never forget that. And your songs move us just as much as the originals
Wait I just read the description... Wtf , trust me I never lie about whether I like videos or not to spare peoples feelings, I am truthful and I promise you this is beautiful and professional, the people who said that are just not used to change.
Only lairs say "trust me."
@@StinkyGreenBudClearly by your stereotype you have delineated for us some guiding proverb of your childhood.
That certainly applies to street hustlers & most politicians & used- car salesmen, who are trying to gain dishonestly; but it clearly does not apply here, since the lady has nothing to gain: dishonestly or otherwise.
Your gentle, "weak" voice is purely beautiful. It gives the song an entirely different feel. It is a cover, it is supposed to give a different feel and sound different. If your voice was a power house like Christina Aguilera, others would like it. But with your voice that you personally have, a whole different group of people like it. You can't please anyone. Don't ever apologise for anything you do. You do everything so uniquely and magnificently. You play so many instruments and that's amazing. What I'm trying to say is that this rendition of this song is just... I love it. And so do others. Feel confident in your talents, lovely. I just found your channel and I am so glad I did. Can't wait to buy your albums! Keep going, beautiful girl.
i think you meant 'you can't please EVERYONE', not 'you can't please ANYONE' haha but good point
This is not a Fail, this is a folk cover of a song that was cast in heavy rifts of electric guitar. The original is overly dramatic where this is relaxing and enjoyable to listen to, it show cases your multiple talent with instruments and voice, THANK YOU for sharing.
the difference - that I love - between the original and your cover is that your cover is a plea, and a prayer. The original is a battle cry. They're both good. I love this version.
+Aloria Not everything must be a battle. Not everything is solved through violence. "Answers" can be reached through softness and words as well.
That's absolutely beautiful ^_^
Never listened to Erutan before.
Love this version. I still think I prefer the original, but this has changed the song and has transformed into something else... a prayer, as you pointed out. The skill to properly undertake such a transformation successfully is such a big deal...
The result is lovely. I'll definitively add it to my "magical songs" playlist ;)
"not everything must be a battle", but the message of the original was only that because it was FOR a battle, in the original game ;)
so this song here is just ... well... a whole different song i guess lol not the same message and couldnt be played in the same time like the original, where a war is raging and the world is being destroyed and all
this one rather sounds like the peaceful time after all happened and the world is recovering, and then i wouldnt be sure if the lyrics would match the situation
Maybe the message is a bit different than the original, but I believe it can still be played in the same time. The versions both ask for "Answers", but in different ways. The first one is as stated above a battle cry, that calls to people to fight for their answers. It gets people hyped for war and shows why one should go to war. This one however displays the hope for a new beginning, the prayer that all will end well. They have similar meanings and messages and can be played in the same time although the effect it has is different.
No one's sparing your feelings -- this is amazing. It does something new and awesome with the song, and in the wake of Endwalker, seems incredibly appropriate -- almost prophetic.
I haven't been a regular of yours in the past, but I discovered you with this song, and it hooked me immediately. It's amazing, and while I can't find the original comments, what I gather from what *is* here is that a bunch of small-minded jerks on the internet with no imagination attacked your cover because it wasn't going for the same thing as the original. And that's both stupid and messed up.
Seriously, *seriously*, I keep coming back to listen to this. You've won a new subscriber.
Anyone else came here to listen to this after finishing Endwalker cause this version is more spot on than all the haters claimed otherwise years ago. Knowing the true meaning of the song just amplifies how perfect this cover is.
Yes! Well said
Just noticed your disclaimer in the comments. Can't BELIEVE anyone gave you crap for this. This is expertly produced and super beautiful. Screw the haters. I'm a FFXIV player and I say this is a great arrangement!
>Cody
Game/Life Balance U.S. same man. same.
thought she was just being modeste never thought they actually did that -_- tasteless pathethic people
none can go upper his enegery , because if she did that's when it would be messed up ... she didn't and it's super fine i guess haters mostly don't get this type of stuff :(
I agree but one thing, what is the game/life balance you speak of? :P
Don't apologise for this cover, it's fantastic! The great thing is that it's neither better nor worse than the original, but instead you've given it a different flavour and made the song your own. I enjoy both versions equally, and IMO that's the mark of a great cover.
muito gratificante escutar uma musica que nos tras tanta paz e tranquilidade interior e bençao de Deus a voz de Erutan curto tds as suas musicas
+Bruno Ferreira lopes
brasil ama erutan
+Zack Smith yuck? grow up kiddo.
+Zack Smith your just so stupid boy,your a grown man but you talk like a 12 year old pretending to be a pro singer.
+Zack Smith fuck off,every singer have a different voice and style,so you dont like the way she sing dont listen then.simple as that.
You are so talented. In this day and age it is rare to find a true bard that is the embodiment of not only the music but the spirit and storytelling of the craft. I commend you for bringing this lost art form back and thank you for bringing us back to a time where a bard was reliant not only to provide entertainment but to get people through harsh climates and the hard times we face ahead even in this century. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, I'm not lying when I say there are times that your music has gotten me through some difficult times. I can't thank you enough for the joy and peace you bring to my soul.
Thanks Lark *_* That is so sweet of you to say...and I'm glad if any of my music has helped you in the past. That's what musicians are here for, after all! :D
@@katethegreat19 this is the best cover of this song
please don't Apologize
this is not a fail
this is a triumph
From my understanding, the point of a "cover" is to be one's own personal rendition of another musical piece and that's EXACTLY what this is. To be honest, as much as I love the original version, I truthfully think this version is just as good! The overall tone and musical dynamics (diversity of instruments and supporting vocals) of this version equally capture the essence of the original's emotional meaning on top of adding an additional element of folk and spiritualness which in and of itself is something to be proud of to be able to master.
Truly exceptional Erutan, please continue to follow this passion and make more music, be it covers or originals!
this is the true definition of a cover. it is a beautiful breakdown of a very complicated, powerful song. you did a fantastic job of making it your own
While I love the original (it's just so powerful, intense and desperate), yours is a beautiful variation in itself (more mystical and sad).
If I had to build lore around it, I'd say that the original fit the moment (aka, the world is GOING DOWN 'RIGHT NOW') while yours works with the current situation (it's a thing of the past, most can't remember it clearly, parts of it become blurred by myths and legends already).
Both are perfectly valid in their own existence.
So DON'T take the whining of some assholes to heart. If you would have simply made the song as in the original 1:1, then why cover? The beauty of covers is that someone takes a original and makes it their own. If I listen to a cover, I WANT it to sound different or else I'd listen to the original to begin with.
Be proud of this song, I personally enjoy it a lot!
Kai Mango I have a jazz voice so singing as quiet and angelic as Erutan is impossible the things she makes are mysterious and make you feel entranced almost nobody else I know can make me remember the actual GOOD parts of my childhood like her.
My Dear, having been a resident of Eorzea for the last few years, I feel obligated to comment on this wonderful piece of music. Those who do no appreciate this, comparing it to the original, have missed the point entirely... To this Miqo'te, these words are a prayer. One that when heard from such a humble voice, with such modest instruments in accompaniment, is more impressionable than that brutish war chant... It is those "little folk instruments" that make this ballad just as powerful as the original, if not a tiny bit more... I thank you for giving me this alternate view on such a one sided piece of music.
If the original was the goddess Hydaelyn singing to the people of Eorzea in the midst of destruction, this is the magical and sorrowful voice of a Bard singing to a captivated tavern audience. Every bit as a beautiful as the original, in a very different way.
(Lyrics)
To all of my children in whom Life flows abundant
To all of my children to whom Death hath passed his judgement
The soul yearns for honor, and the flesh the hereafter
Look to those who walked before to lead those who walk after
Shining is the Land's light of justice
Ever flows the Land's well of purpose
Walk free, walk free, walk free, believe...
The Land is alive, so believe...
Suffer (Feel) Promise (Think) Witness (Teach) Reason
(Hear) Follow (Feel) Wander (Think) Stumble (Teach) Listen
(Speak) Honor (Speak) Value (Tell) Whisper (Tell) Mention
(Hope) Ponder (Hope) Warrant (Wish) Cherish (Wish) Welcome
(Roam) Witness (Roam) Listen (Roam) Suffer (Roam) Sanction
(Sleep) Weather (Sleep) Wander (Sleep) Answer Sleep on
Now open your eyes while our plight is repeated
Still deaf to our cries, lost in hope we lie defeated
Our souls have been torn, and our bodies forsaken
Bearing sins of the past, for our future is taken
War born of strife, these trials persuade us not
(Feel what? Learn what?)
Words without sound, these lies betray our thoughts
(See what? Hear what?)
Mired by a plague of doubt, the Land, she mourns
Judgement binds all we hold to a memory of scorn
Tell us why, given Life, we are meant to die, helpless in our cries?
Witness (Feel) Suffer (Think) Borrow (Teach) Reason
(Hear) Follow (Feel) Stumble (Think) Wander (Teach) Listen
(Blink) Whisper (Blink) Shoulder (Blink) Ponder (Blink) Weather
(Hear) Answer (Look) Answer (Think) Answer together
Thy Life is a riddle, to bear rapture and sorrow
To listen, to suffer, to entrust unto tomorrow
In one fleeting moment, from the Land doth life flow
Yet in one fleeting moment, for anew it doth grow
In the same fleeting moment
Thou must live, die, and know
Powerful lyrics.
I do not believe we were made to die, but mankind have lost our place in the garden the Creator made to live with us and the curse for rebellion has made our lives finite and broken. We were the only creature made to know God and were made to live with him forever, but we have all disobeyed him. Even the land is broken and the world is unjust although the beauty it was made with remains.
The Lord deals with us in his holiness and punishes rebellion. But he is also merciful. He longed for restoration to us but since we could not approach him in his holiness God the Father sent his Son to be a man. So God came and walked with us. He witnessed to us who he was and to admit our rebellion and turn from it. But he also came to live, roam, hurt, suffer and die taking on our curse of death so that we might be given hope and be released. When he rose from the dead we finally see that we are no longer lost, for though we may die we will live again.
Many have wandered, listened, reasoned, strived, worked, tried, to take back something we may not realise we had lost. Our glorious identity as those made in the image of God has been forgotten and we have become broken images. And we lost our place as children of God. Despite our effort there is nothing we can do to undo the curse ourselves, we live and die hopelessly. Yet now there is a reason to hope for by the death of God's Son we can be restored, partly in this life and fully when we live again.
If you were listening to this beautiful song and you read this and are interested by the epic we really live in: you can find the story of the garden and the curse at the start of Genesis, after creation. An account of the life of God's Son Jesus is in the book John.
If the original Answers is Hydaelyn’s song, this version is Venat’s. That it works this well recorded eight years ago is miraculous. This is a lovely cover.
I know how it feels when it comes to taking iconically powerful songs when your particular musical style has a more gentle sound. After all, I don't have a notably 'strong' voice and the instruments I play also complement the softness of my vocals.
If there is anyone who can take such a song and strip it down into something so raw, natural and beautiful, it's you. In the 8 years that my ears have been blessed by your songs and I have been fortunate to accompany you on your musical journey in your party of now, 80,000 (congratulations by the way!!), I've experienced you really master and own your sound. It's truly inspiring.
With anything that deviates so far from the original, there's an added risk that people are going to more strongly prefer either the original or the deviant. When David requested this over Kickstarter, I'm sure he had every faith that you would put all of your talents and honesty into your rendition of this too; and he was right!
Over the years, the enjoyment and security that I've felt whenever I'm transported into the world you create with your melodic vocals, your otherworldly harmonies, your medieval strings, your vehement percussion... I can't thank you enough for it. This is definitely up there, for me, as one of my Erutan favourites! What did David think of this? I'm sure he was so thrilled!
*Hugs!*
Thank you Jordi - you're such a sweet guy I don't know what to do. :3 Thank you for your enduring support and friendship over the years. David seemed to like it a lot! I'm very thankful for that ^_^
*looks at Erutan's description* Uh... There isn't a thing wrong with this version. I have like four of five different versions of this song. This one will go with them. It is absolutely a perfectly suitable version. In fact, I like that this one is so different from the others. Variety is the spice of life, after all. Erutan. I understand you have to be critical of yourself to improve. However, I think you are critical of yourself here in error. Your version is beautiful and I love it. You should be proud of it.
So after listening to this version about 20 times, I finally read your description and was appalled that you think this is a failure. It is in NO way a failure. From one musician (though not as well versed as yourself) to another, I can assure you that this rendition is absolutely amazing. The feeling is different than the original but I don't think that same feeling can be captured without doing a direct emulation. This is much more a hymn, reiterating the feeling of the game itself, and serves as a wonderful retelling of the Realm Reborn chapter. While the original served fantastically for the opening cutscene, this variant would better serve the credits, offering fond and nostalgic memories of the journey.
I appreciate your concern for your fan's thoughts and responses but never take a musical endeavor, whether well received or not, as a failure. Rather, see it as just another experience to grow and better your craft. But, more importantly, it's music; the message you wish to portray and speak is yours to tell. Not everybody will like what you say all the time but it's still yours to speak.
Keep up the great work and I love every album you have put out! You're one of my favorite artists of all time!
As a hardcore FFXIV fan, I'm in love with this interpretation of the song. It absolutely feels like something Hydaelyn would love, and the sort of thing sung by folk singers deep in the forests of Girdania. You've done amazingly. Thank you so much!
Adding to the chorus of "this is not a fail, and is even better after playing Endwalker". Very glad to see it get a second life recently, thank you for making it!
As someone who has been in the world of FFXIV for quite some time (since the first launch), let me say that I think you are selling yourself way too short here. In game, I have heard this song covered in several different ways from the original, and so you are not alone in putting a new spin on it. This arrangement makes it still fill familiar while adding new dimensions of emotion and musicality to it. I think you should be very proud of this piece, indeed. If there are haters out there, they are just those who don't understand the concept of an arrangement and that not every song has to be an exact duplicate of the original score. You've done something wonderful here. I realize I am late to the party on this one, but I could not just sit idly by after hearing it and realizing there were those that were giving you trouble for it. Keep it up and know that your work is terrific! I applaud you!
It's different but extremely beautiful. I think you did the spirit of the song justice. Creative and just gives me chills. Thank you for honoring Hydaelyn, her beloved Etheirys, and all her children.
Girl! Don't apologize. This was perfection!
Oh I'm so glad you reopened the comments on this. I loved it back then and I love it now. I always thought of your cover as a bard's performance, the way it would be sung if someone were speaking for Hydaelyn herself.
Endwalker only made it better.
"Tell me this and tell me true. Has your journey been good? Has it been worthwhile?"
I'm yet another voice in the chorus of "this hits differently after Endwalker" - it's like you could divine the deeper meaning in Answers years in advance! The original is a powerful lament in the face of overwhelming destruction, and this is a more gentle invitation to consider the sufferings of life and pledge to carry on. I adore it.
After listening to both the original and this cover I believe both are equally good in their own right. The original showed rawness and desperation for answers that can never be found. This version has an ethereal feeling like the hero has fallen to their lowest point but slowly gains hope throughout the rest of the piece until finally reaching a place of rest, leaving the rest of the journey to those following.
Erutan, your strength lies in your ability to tell stories with your songs, while it may not be the same story that was shown with the original it is still a beautiful story that many (including myself) thoroughly enjoyed listening to! You DID NOT fail here! You succeeded in telling a story which in my opinion fits better than the original! Be proud of this! There will always be people who enjoyed the old over the new, this is life, what you can do is take their criticism with a grain of salt to see if there is anything you need to improve upon for later.
You did another wonderful piece here, Erutan. I pray your voice recovers and that we will be blessed once again with your wonderful melodies.
tl;dr - Erutan is awesome and both versions were wonderful.
As a diehard FFXIV player (since 1.0 to current), I am intimately familiar with Answers. Hearing it brings tears to my eyes, without fail, every single time. No, this is not Susan Calloway's powerhouse version. But reading you say that you have failed breaks my heart, because you are incorrect. Your voice has a pure, ethereal quality, and the instrumentation is tender and beautiful. Please forgive those who criticize you as this song is almost sacred to the heroes of Eorzea. But you have done it no injustice, you have rightly honored it.
You'll never be able to satisfy the fanbois and the trolls. Don't ever apologize for your art.
As a player of this game for many years, I was moved to tears when I listened to your version of Answers just as the original had when I first heard it. It struck me as part of the world that I had grown and loved for a long time now. Thank you so much for your fantastic vocals and wonderful music.
You just made a new fan. :)
I have to be honest here. I have no ideas what others have told you but as one of the people who've been there since the beta of the game I teared up. This is so absolutely beautiful. I love everything about this- The amount of love and feelings you put into this, the harmony, the melody, the video, the scenery- my hearts is bleeding because it gives me flashbacks to first playing this game and I love you so endlessly for this. Your voice is so absolutelt stunning and I think I just found my absolute favourite cover of this song next to the original.
I don't think you should have to APOLOGIZE for this. It's a cover, it's bound to sound different. This gentler approach still manages to convey the dread of Answers, but in a ghost-like, whispery way. People are bound to have preferences--I prefer the bombastic approach of the original performance--but this song is still a treat to listen to. Don't apologize for your vision or your art.
My absolute favorite thing about your originals/arrangements is how immersive they are. Every song on this channel creates it's own unique and incredible world, brimming with culture and people and history. It's as good escapism as any novel; in fact, listening to your music brings back memories of my childhood, spent reading the great fantasy classics (lord of the rings, inheritance cycle, etc).
It's obvious how much of yourself you put into these pieces, and I really appreciate that. Every time I listen to your music, it feels like I'm falling in love with music and fantasy all over again, and that's something very few artists and writers achieve. I truly believe your music is magical.
2019, anyone still hearing this beside me? i'm fan FF14. and find this song is amazing... its different than original song, but I like this on diferent way. :)
More than 23 000 likes and only 554 dislikes, this shows that the negative comments are not what the majority of people think. While I really love Calloway's original interpretation, I really appreciate Erutan's too. It shows us a celtic/folk inspired rendition with a voice as soft as honey, which is really soothing and relaxing.
This is such a beautiful version.
Please don't ever feel like you've failed.
You are you, and there are no others like you.
How you share you is truly one of the greatest gifts this world has received.
Why do you apologize for this cover it's one of the best I've seen
lmao
@@TheDavid771 *slaps TheDavid771 a bit with a large trout*
This is a wonderful rendition! Wow. It sounds exactly as if I walked into a fantasy tavern, and a troupe of performers were singing. It's a different vibe, more folk-ish and raw. I like it! Wow this is six years old now. This is one of the best all time FF songs too. Well done.
"Has your journey been good? Has it been worthwhile?"
Saw your disclaimer in the description and as a huge fan of FFXIV with at least 2000 hours of playtime I felt that I had to share my opinion:
Especially after 'Endwalker', this cover hits a lot different than the original one. Sounds like something the first sundered could have sung together to lament, but also uplift each other (my fellow Warriors Of Light know what I'm talking about ;D).
Really enjoyed your interpretation, whoever calls this a fail has not understood the core message of the 'Answer'.
^ THIS
I just watched the original and then yours right after so I agree with previous comments. Your voice has a breathy, delicate quality to it that makes the song sound dreamy and ethereal. The original suited the apocalyptic nature of the song, but this sounds like nostalgic, a whisper of the world of back then. I love both versions. The original has the drama and emotion and this one has that sad quality, like looking back on all that was lost, but wispy, like a half-forgotten memory. Both versions are very good.
This is part of your artistic vision, never apologize for that. It isn't your responsibility to worry about their feelings. Do what you love. Though I have to commend you for taking such a difficult song and managing to make it fit to your voice so well, especially with how different it is from your voice type. Well done.
This is like the song Hydaelyn is singing as she is breaking down from her long journey. Absolutely beautiful.
7 years and 1.3M views later, I think people found your rendition enchanting.
And ... what you call a "weak voice", I call it angelic. What a purity and beauty. I am just only discovering you, and I am feeling touched by you. Thank you so much :o)
I play Final Fantasy 14 since A Realm Reborn. And I love the game, it's universe, the lore, the storytelling. Especially now, after the last expansion, THIS song got so much more meaning to it. This is absolutely no fail, dear Erutan. This is amazing. Your Voice is amazing. Don't let any so called "Hardcore-fans" tell you that you have to apologize for this cover. Thank you for singing this.
i just started playing ffxiv recently, and when i heard this, i immediately thought it was a perfect song to add to my d&d bard's repertoire-but she's just one bard, not an entire orchestra, (and she doesn't have so big a voice,) so i went to youtube looking for covers of the song to better reflect how my bard would perform it.
as SOON as i saw you'd done a cover of the song, i KNEW it was going to be exactly what i was looking for, and i'm NOT disappointed! your voice is beautiful, it's raw and natural and it's positively enchanting. SO happy i found this, even a few years late. wonderful work as always, erutan!
I nearly screamed when I saw this, I was so excited!! THIS IS MY GAME!! THANK YOU FOR COVERING IT!! I'm sorry to hear that people have been giving you hell over this, because I think this is an absolutely beautiful re-imagining!!
I am a huge fan of the original Answers by Susan Calloway. It's intense, strong, and evokes strong feelings - not exactly "easy listening." I am thrilled to have this beautiful cover (and a cover is a RENDITION, not a duplication, haters!) that I can listen to before I drift of to sleep, or just when I'd rather hear something calmer. I love your choice in instruments and what you've chosen to do to honor the original song.
I know hateful comments are difficult to ignore. Everyone's a critic. I just hope you don't let it hurt you too much. For every cruel person, I know there are more than a handful of good ones. Just wanted to add my encouragement to the mix.
Covers are never meant to be 100% recreations of the songs they're based on, no two singers or bands ever have the same sound or style, you have no reason to apologize for your rendition of the song, because it's your version, it's not you singing like Susan Calloway.
There are also times when covers outperform the original such as Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nail's "Hurt" with his deep somber voice.
Ya..she playing instrument herself..arranging following her style of singing..if you think of it that way..the people who criticizes her have no class..
Dear Erutan,
Imagination has always been a huge part of my life. And while I invented stories, epics journeys, unspeakable terrors and grand adventures in my mind, a feeling of unequalled wonder would fill my heart and soul.
Your music, your style, is the only one that makes me feel that exact type of wonder I had back during my youth.
Thank you for sharing your gift with us. I will always cherish it.
A friend just introduced me to this cover. It feels ethereal and earthly at the same time, like something Ryne would sing around the fire. I adore it!
I have been playing FFXIV for a few years now and when this song first came out it blew me away. The way it was orchestrated into the cinematic of a battle was ingenious and perfect. Just wanted to get that out of the way before I start commenting about this video.Please do not ever belittle yourself again. Your description in the video is what made me click on the link, it got me curious. The way you did your rendition of this song was perfect. Flawless vocals, clear instrumentals, very fluid and extremely soothing. I have to admit that I enjoyed listening to your version just as much as I enjoy listening to the original. It's completely fine that the two are not similar. Your version is just as good as the other. People weren't expecting the differences I guess. Hats off to you, was a great video.
It upset me to read that you felt the need to apologize after criticisms from others. I would like to share my thoughts on the differences between the original and your cover.
Yes the original is more and raw and powerful-- to me it reflects the piece in the present, at it's conception at the height of devastation and loss.
Your version feels like a memory, handed down; A legacy. A new generation remembering and singing the story for comfort rather than a rally. I could see it morphing into a lullaby over the years.
I can imagine your version being sung to orphans or small children, or around a campfire at the end of the day years later. I think it is beautiful.
I was wondering if you would do Dragonsong in this same gorgeous style? It just feels so authentic to the world. As you were really a bard in Eorzea. ♥
Tomorrow and Tomorrow! Now that Shadowbringers is out.
8 years later, and this rendition still holds such a special place in my heart.
Miss you, Kate. 💜💜💜
Kate, our earth-bound angel, you have nothing to apologize for... you move me... sometimes even to tears. I am unfamiliar with the original, and this is all I could possibly want... such beauty... such majesty.
Beautiful voice
Nice version, brings back memories, I was there and took part in the final battle, after that we just stood there, seeing Dalamud grow larger and larger, while this was playing in the background, like some haunting song. Then we got a system message, saying that we lost contact, we were all alone, the 8 of us, then the end of an era cinematic played and we knew it was all over. That moment was one of the most emotional ones in gaming that I've ever had the privilege of experiencing. This song brings some bittersweet memories, thank you for your beautiful version of it.
Never look down on it. This is one of the best covers out there. Smile and be proud, Erutan.
I routinely come back to this song almost every year, as the anniversary of FFXIV comes around. Currently, in 2023, It is the 10th anniversary of this beloved game, and the original version of Answers plays in the towns as it does every year during The Rising. Every year, every expansion, this song hits different. And now, at the end of Endwalker, the end of the Hydaelyn saga, version gives a special feeling, and feels so very fitting to the endcap of this journey (I'll not elaborate due to spoilers, but those who have reached Endwalker will understand)
Thank you, Erutan. I hope you are well, and I hope you know that there are those of us in the FFXIV community who absolutely adore you wonderful cover of such a core song. May you ever walk in the light of the crystal.
M-m-m-hm, just listened to the original song for comparison.
The mood in this version is somewhat different from the original. Erutan's voice is softer, feels more like a bard singing a ballad of ye olde times while the original somewhat reminded me of an... anthem, perhaps.
Both versions are really good, though truth be told I like the tone of this one more. Then again, I've never played the game so I only consider the song, not the game events others might associate with it.
Beautifully performed as usual, thank you for your works of art.
For the game and for the meaning of the lyrics, the original is FAR superior. Not saying this cover is bad, on the contrary I quite like it, but the original song is a lamentation of futility and dispair.
Your music is like a dream, as of a distant era
Cari Silverio Acosta THANK YOU YOU GAVE THE EXACT DESCRIPTION I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GIVE MYSELF.
hahahah! youre welcome :3
Cari Silverio Acosta :) I was trying to describe it to a friend and couldn't find the right words. :)
You already have them ^^ is magic!
Cari Silverio Acosta Yup. :)
Your cover was fantastic, as if it were its own song. I am a huge fan of FFXIV (player too) and have to say that comparing it to the original isn't fair. You did well Erutan :)
Aw
After listening: Yeah, there are some considerable changes, but this is a lovely cover and it was a pleasure to listen to. I can definitely enjoy both the original version of the song and your cover. Thank you for posting this!
I absolutely love this. It's almost 2023. No idea why people hated on you for this back in the day, but it's perfect!
What??? Your apologies fell on deaf ears, for me. I LOVED what you did. Maybe I don't know the original. All I know is this was so beautiful, and I don't have to "spare you feelings" to tell you this. It is so peaceful and wonderful. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I am a huge new fan--instantly.
Thank you for this. My daughter loves this song, and wants to hear it every night before sleep. I love this version better than the original. Love the medival instruments, I could only strive to be able to play them all like you. Thank you again for a lasting experience.
Its been four hours now. Have not been able to really move. Just... wow.
My favorite song ever... and this is such an amazing cover... :3
Awww that means a lot to me, thank you so much!
***** Is this available on your download sites? I would love to get it. :3
I don't know about the original until I listened it by myself after seeing your version. Personally, you do have a beautiful interpretation in this cover. Please do not say sorry, this is how you do art in music. Keep on making! I love your other cover, I already followed your Spotify Channel also! Thanks for this beautiful arrangements and creative cover💖💖
Answers (Final Fantasy XIV Main Theme)
ファイナルファンタジー (Final Fantasy)
To all of my children in whom life flows abundant
To all of my children to whom death hath passed his judgement
The soul yearns for honor, and the flesh the hereafter
Look to those who walked before to lead those who walk after
Shining is the land's light of justice
Ever flows the land's well of purpose
Walk free, walk free, walk free, believe
The land is alive, so believe
Suffer (feel), promise (think), witness (teach), reason (hear)
Follow (feel), wander (think), stumble (teach), listen(speak)
Honor (speak), value (tell), whisper (tell), mention (hope)
Ponder (hope), warrant (wish), cherish (wish), welcome (roam)
Witness (roam), listen (roam), suffer (roam), sanction (sleep)
Weather (sleep), wander (sleep), answer (sleep on)
Now open your eyes as our plight is repeated
Still deaf to our cries, lost in hope we lie defeated
Our souls have been torn, and our bodies forsaken
Bearing sins of the past, for our future is taken
War born of strife, these trials persuade us not
Words without sound, these lies betray our thoughts
Mired by a plague of doubt, the land, she mourns
Judgement binds all we hold to a memory of scorn
Tell us why, given life, we are meant to die, helpless in our cries?
Witness (feel), suffer (think), borrow (teach), reason (hear)
Follow (feel), stumble (think), wander (teach), listen (blink)
Whisper (blink), shoulder (blink), ponder (blink), weather (hear)
Answer (look), answer (think), answer together
Thy life is a riddle, to bear rapture and sorrow
To listen, to suffer, to entrust unto tomorrow
In one fleeting moment, from the land doth life flow
Yet in one fleeting moment, for anew it doth grow
In the same fleeting moment thou must live
Die and know
Beautiful, as always. I come back to this rendition after a few years, to hear this softer singing, and just to hope that you, Erutan, are doing well, after all the befell you years prior.
Stand tall, my friend. Have faith and all shall be well.
I come back to this video every so often, I think it's a wonderful rendition.
I'm 25 I'm a big fan of FF since long time ago I love the original Song. I don't know much about music but I can say that I really love this version, so I don't know why someone would say that you "killed"...something -.-. I Think you gave us a new emotion for this song. And like you said .. this is a COVER. And I think that you made a really good version of the original song. I Also can't believe that you wrote an apologize for people that didn't like the song... I know everyone has their opinion but ... jezz... you did an amazing job here! don't believe what those comment say!
(sorry if my English is bad my main language is Spanish :>)
Every August there is an event in FF XIV called "The Rising", celebrating the re-launch of the game as A Realm Reborn. Last year, standing in the event area you could hear the distant singing of the original version of the song, a callback to the final hours of the original version of the game. It is astoundingly easy to imagine walking by a group of NPCs in the 2021 Rising event, all sitting with instruments out and a Miqo'te lass at the front, singing and playing your version of the song. Whereas the original was a song with a feeling of pleading to survive, your version has a feeling of optimistic hope. It is truly a fantastic cover and I'm so glad you made it.
This cover became one of my favorite songs thak you so much. It helps me every time I felt lost, or when I need to keep concetrated. No words can express how delightful it is, and how many emotions makes me feel.
I've only been playing FFXIV for about a year now, and my friend sent this to me today. Whoever said this was a failure or that you have a weak voice are wrong! This is an amazing rendition. I love the vibe it gives, thank you for blessing us with this!
Oh come on, no way you've failed here. It's a fantastic cover :) It's just a different style compared to the original.
Wow, I've just stumbled on your work here on UA-cam and have to say I'm stunned by what a beautiful vocal artist, instrumentalist, arranger, composer and overall inspiration you are! You're an artist in every sense of the word. Please tune out the negativity that you encounter here and remember there are so many people who are moved by what you do. My favorite quote from Jean Sibelius, "Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.”
there is no failure with your cover. It's gorgeous. Anyone who said to the contrary is just being a troll. nothing more. Never apologize for your art. Opinions are like assholes: we all have them and most stink.
failed, what on earth are you talking about? this is an incredibly creative arrangement, and of course it goes without saying the vocals are absolutely beautiful. i was really impressed by the third section, the liberties you took with it were definitely necessary for the changes in instrumentation and i think you really nailed it
Just coming to the comments to say that I listened to you for YEARS before your current username and before this song even happened, and now that I've finally had a chance to play FFXIV, you have NOTHING to apologize for! I loved it before I had the context, and I love it even more, now that I do! 💜