15k Views Edit: Wow. I always saw this as just one of many videos on the Ultima Thule Theme, like a “star in its sea”. When I uploaded it, I just meant it for it to be in this channel and nothing more. I never imagined it would get this many views, but, more importantly, I never imagined I would get to interact with so many people through the comments and sharing that same passion for the game and its music. Thank you so much, and I wish you a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it! 🙂
All the variations of the soundtrack that plays in the last zone of Endwalker, which, in my opinion, is one of the most memorable “last area” of any mmorpg. The events that take place, the references and the surroundings, not to mention the theme itself. Soken is a god and I so much wish to hear this played at a Distant Worlds’ Final Fantasy concert.
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00:00 – Close in the Distance – Muffled Instrumental
02:40 – Close in the Distance – Instrumental
06:07 – Close in the Distance
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Finally, I wanted to hear the difference!
What I wouldn't give for the first version in HD and set for perfect looping. The only versions of it that exist on YouTube are these phase comparisons / compilations.
It wasn't until my 2nd playthrough of Endwalker that I realized the first version was just a subdued, voiceless version of the third version. And when I realized that… even hearing the subdued version made me want to tear up, because it reminded me of all that happens.
Wish they released all three as orchestrions.
Thanks, but is it just me or the sound is really low?
Can we get a muffled version by itself? That's my favorite version ;o;
Thanks for this! Someone else before you made a video with all three but now it’s gone… I listened to it to help me fall asleep 🙂 Absolutely love all three variations and the build up to each one is just a joy to the ears.
Phase 3 of the song…. That broke me hard in game. That transition from Tomorrow x Tomorrow to Phase 3. I kept crying until the very end.
TwT
The second version of this song destroyed me. It's by far my favorite.
What progression triggers the changes? I remember zoning in and thinking how bare/boring it sounded but feeling there was something there, then realizing it was great BGM while AFKing in the Omicron area to the second version, then that last version playing with the A&A escort and it feeling so impactful for the rest of the zone.
I wish the different areas of Ultima Thule played the different themes.
Some of you asked for longer/looped versions of the individual tracks and they are now ready! The links are at the end of this comment. They are unlisted videos for now, since it seems that some videos of the tracks are being taken down. Hopefully nothing happens, as the only purpose of these videos is to share these amazing tracks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cr955GXpjI – Muffled Version Loop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Bm1n4Z40Q – Instrumental Version Loop
I want the pic used xD
It was interesting/heart wrenching that they didn’t actually let the lyrics for the song kick in until after certain “things” disappeared.
omg thank you so much for uploading all the variations of this 💚
I felt goosebumps when I first heard the muffled version, but it wasn't until I made the connection to the launch trailer that I felt this unreal chill run down my spine and I just stopped for like 5 minutes.
The muffled version puts me in a tense mood, the clear version puts me in an exploration mood, and the clear lyrical vision puts me in an empowered mood. Thanks for the music. 🙂
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<3 thank you!
Whispers, falling, silently drifts on the wind
But I hear you
Our journey, now a memory fading from sight
But I see you
Unbroken promises we made so long ago
You're still here
Unspoken requiem for the river of tears
Flowing, winding, to an eternal sea
And yet our hope remains
Guiding, lighting our way
No time for morning rises on the land reborn from the ashes
In the heavens' true sunset
Blood-red skies tranquil after the storm
Blessed Shadow
Turning, wending, always night follows day
The sun will shine again
Walk on, never look back
Through you we live
Tales of loss, and fire, and faith
Everywhere on our hearts engraved
In the dark you will not stray
Forge ahead, 'til the end, we pray
(Edited the lyrics just a bit to my own interpretation as the other ones I had cut off at weird places.)
Holding W has never been this difficult.
Imagine this at a Distant Worlds Concert along with Flow or Footfalls 😭
damn, too bad this isn't a good recording… this is what I was looking for was this mix 🙁
I hate how amazing this msq was. Legit have post-msq depression. The final curtain has fallen.