"M" FFVIII The Oath

[OXG2221]

heavenly .. :')

[pands420]

i love all your guitar arrangments for final fantasy but i was just wondering how come you never did one for the jenova song from final fantasy 7 i tried to look it up by all your videos and couldnt find it. you should make one your videps are truly amazing and i think that it would be a very good song for you to play. im also learning to play guitar and i hope im as good as you someday. :)

[MALykna]

Precious guitar, man ;)

[lonlonjp]

@MALykna haha^^

This is a reasonably priced moderate guitar but i love it so much.

In anyway, i appreciated for your kind invitation.

i accepted it instantly =D

[brightvillage]

Majestic.

[TheMmendez77]

amazing. simply amazing.

[IzzetOfGod]

you should make tabs so us less talented players can play this nice song too ^_^

[ANdyUL21]

wow this is amazing, u r the best guitar player i've ever seen....

greetings from Ecuador!!!

[jamespat10]

Well, I've noticed on Final Fantasy VIII song you haven't done. "Compression of Time"! If I may, can I request this one?

[dvsmaverick]

Perfect!

[alfabutane]

man, its fantastic! all of em!

[Axl9]

My fave song of all the final fantasy games

[delmago1]

another epic well done lonlonjp!!!! excellent arrangement and playing

[nagazel35]

I have to say you're quite good. I'm impressed with your translation onto classical guitar. As it is my favorite game of all time I was hoping I could possibly get the sheet music from you.  As it stands though I'm still very much so a novice at Classical Guitar but I hope to be able to write my own versions from games such as FF VIII or Lunar one day. Regardless, you're very skilled and I hope to see more of you!

[sacarafaga]

WOW that is so good! how long ahve you palyed guitar?

[2RandomGirls]

Dude, this is amazing!  :O

[lonlonjp]

@2RandomGirls haha^^

Thanks my friend =)

[Phailure365]

@lonlonjp dude this is a huge nostaliga bomb

[hiperbanka]

I've been hearing to your plays and you don't need me to talk they are extremelly pretty.

Tho, I must say The Oath was your "magnum opus". The way you played it embodied all the feeling, all the message passed on the game. The hammers, the sound of the steel strings... Perfect job, mate. (Y)

[sparcofish]

would you please be able to do up a tab for this song, as it is the one I have been wanting to play for ages, but cant find a tab as good as this. Thanks (:

[bocyeah]

just amazing

[ElmdorMarquis]

Also this song,when Squall and Rinoa ride down of the Lagunamov(The name of the airship in spanish game XD)

[Panthera9]

One of my favourite tunes, that was outstanding. Bravo.

[Pobles]

One of my favorite games of all time.. great rendition. Thank you.

[lonlonjp]

i appreciate your compliment ^o^

[Warhawk666]

I am a SeeD.

[Finalfo]

@Warhawk666 Great!!

Me too!!

[BleedCarnage]

Can someone tell me when you hear this, when youré playing the game?

I don't reconize this part

[TheTroubledTroubador]

when squalls gives announcements over the moving garden

maybe the other garden is attacking

[Romess1]

When squall encourages his fellow students during the garden battle and when you pick up rinoa from the sorcerer's memorial. Those are as far as I can remember the only moments in the game.

[DavidQ23]

man!!! is very good!!!! congratulation!!

[Ceza2]

FF Vlll THE BEST GAME OF THE WORLD

[MALykna]

@Ceza2 Totally agree ^-^

[eurstone]

@Ceza2 Ou pas :)

[ThePredster]

I want you and anyone else who reads this to listen to Ico-" You were there" and tell me does it sound the same to you.

[keirebu]

it does it really does

[ThePredster]

nice...very nice..

[APTEM002]

i play on guitar but i cant make tabs by my self =( but i want it so much =)

[APTEM002]

awsome!

dude tell me please where do you take tabs?

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching =)

This is my guitar arrangement :)

i did not play someone's guitar tabs.

[Popider]

Tell me, is there any way one can download this in mp3 format? This is exactly the sort of thing I'd love to stick on my ipod to go running to!

Great work lonlonjp, I'm a big fan of all your final fantasy and zelda based work. I'd love to hear a rendition of the Metal Gear Solid theme tune from your style of playing! It's just as inspiring as this tune. But I'm more than content with your contribution to my ears so far :)

[furytanka]

yeah it could be sweat to go running with these songs ! really not a bad idea ^^

[Gewdion]

Google this: DVD Video Soft Free Studio

Go to the first website.

Under description, look for "Free YouTube to MP3 Converter".

Download and install it.

[predeturd]

@Popider Why would you ruin this with MP3 (dis)quality?

[ImprovMW2]

@Popider nobody tell you so i will. google convert youtube to mp3 ;).

[tinyerea]

Dude amazing guitarist you are, so beatuful, I need to have a drink with you one day

Joe. UK.

[lonlonjp]

Can i have a pint of "Bass Pale Ale" please?

cheers*

lon

[nightkult]

This is absolutly stunning. As a fan of this particular EP, and this song, I just love this cover.

This is done perfectly, the bluesy tone gives it a new atmosphere.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching this video and your nice comment ^-^

[Danashin]

What a truly amazing piece, it never fails to leave me awe struck; whether played from keyboard, an orchestra or by your guitar. Final fantasy or not this is a deep soulful work. Bravo Nobu!

And bravo lon! I admire you for taking time out of your life to reminisce with us and share your skill, even through all you receive in return are words.

I hope life treats you well (and that maybe we could share sake one day!)

Daniel. UK.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks very much indeed, Daniel ^-^

i really appreciate your kind comment =)

[Blackbeast123]

How come you named your videos "M" or "H" ?

Why not lonlonjp ver ?

[lonlonjp]

My videos are now under construction ^-^

Now that almost all my new videos are "lonlonjp version", it is not necessary to put it on the title... instead i add "Difficulty level" for those who would like to play my version on their guitar.

"M" means "Moderate", while "H" Hard, "E" Easy.

cheers

lon

[Blackbeast123]

aha. Guitarlanguage :P

This looks "H" to me.. lol :P

[qazwsxasdedc]

That was inspiring, sorrowfull yet kind.

Very special.

I think only you can do it this way.

[prutsikas]

magic

[RapsagLeizar]

beautiful and great

[lonlonjp]

Thanks very much indeed ^-^

[Hardstylen00b]

wow....how the )(@* did u manage to play this on the guitar man. awesome .

[lonlonjp]

Thanks listening to this video ^-^

[MetallicAFreaK1993]

everytime i read a title of your videos i think "is it possible to play this song on guitar that it sounds like in the game". and you play it every time so awesome

im jealous xD

sorry for my bad english

[lonlonjp]

i am proud of your comment ^-^

[TempusTransit]

Have you had any requests yet for "Shuffle or Boogie" or "Timber Owls"? Those two are particularly "jazzy", with lots of room for improvisation. "The Successor" is another grand piece. I'm not begging, or even requesting those tunes. Just a suggestion. We'd all love to hear 'em, and you're the only man for the job! Honestly!

[lonlonjp]

i have just lisened to your 3 suggestions.

i am interested in "The Successor" ^-^

[TempusTransit]

If this were a purely original song by Mr. Lon (or by anyone), you know you would all cry. Myself, on the other hand, have four fingers and a thumb, and I'm crying!

[METALTRON89]

yeah it is pretty sad but it reminds me of sad times in ff8 and dats y it upsets me!!!!!!!!!!

[RobPrewer]

Excellent, keep up the good work.

[sewbernard]

i just realised how sexy your guitar looks XD what brand is it?

[lonlonjp]

It's an Ibanez guitar, a Japanese brand made by Hoshino Gakki^^

[sewbernard]

ooh!i have an Ibanez electric guitar! Its a really good guitar brand, but unfortunately my classical guitar is not Ibanez

[DeividStrife]

Always perfect, great job lonlonjp!

[lonlonjp]

Thanks for your encouragement^^

[poisonedcake]

Awesome playing! I love the sound of your guitar. What type of wood is the top, back and sides?

[lonlonjp]

It's called as an "Ibanez" Exotic Wood Series

Top, back and sides were made from "Ash", an exotic wood.

[NOWwarrior]

Holy free holy, that's amazing.

Well done. Very well done.

Very impressed.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks listening to this video and your nice comment^^

[SalemJake]

hey lonlon whats your favorite ff soundtrack?

[lonlonjp]

Good question! Very hard to choose one XD

"Theme of love", "Those who fight" "Final Fantasy" are among them.

[CasClair]

eh when it comes to this stuff i just end up improvising anyhow...i cant get anyb good sound quallity off my laptopbbut ill start uploading some stuff eventually...not as good as yours though...props

[lonlonjp]

Thanks posting your comment on this video^^

Please inform me when your version is ready =D

[CasClair]

eh e-e i suck at arranging...

[CasClair]

oic,...thanks anyways my friend...im not good at all reading music..so ill tab it myself...still sounds great

[lonlonjp]

Thanks very much indeed for your understanding^^ you are a true musican =D

[CasClair]

any tabs man? sounds good

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching my guitar video^^

This is my guitar arrangement. i did not play someone's guitar tabs. What i played is my hand-writing sheet music with notes, not guitar tabs with number. i do not write and use guitar tabs.

cheers

lon

[polski966]

You wrote this out? Do you think you could scan it and mail me? If you have any other pieces of yours (like Ponyo). I'll gladly pay you. I can mail you cash, or do paypal... but I'd prefer to do cash. Either way :P

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching this video and your compliment^^ yes i wrote this, however,

this is just for my personal enjoyment and i do not intend to earn a penny from my music works =D Hope this video would be of some help to you.

cheers

lon

[Terraval]

Yay lonlon! I'm trying to tab this out from sound but it's bloody difficult! Great arrangement mate.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks listening to my arrangement^^

[ZerofactionWC]

I wish I could play this on guitar. One of my favourite FF songs and you played it perfectly.

I need to find some tabs for this ^_^

[lonlonjp]

This is my original arrangement. i think you will never find it except on this website =D It is not so tough, try covering it by your ears and eyes.

cheers

lon

[injunsamurai]

ff8 is my favorite gg game and the oath is a fantastic tune and you made it even better thanks man

[lonlonjp]

Thanks listening my video =D

[niab85]

hi lon, i was wondering if u ever actually played all of the ff series yet since u can play each ff piece so well. keep it up.

[lonlonjp]

not yet. i am looking forward to arranging and playing so many fine songs =D

[xeffer12345]

REALLY well done!

I would love to find some of these tabs one day ^^

[Strifezilla]

absolutely fantastic. Pure nostalgia

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching my video =D

[228ANDY]

Beautiful guitar!  Beautiful sound!

It's very good to know that you keep going on with your own fine music.

I am trying to pursue my own music, too, (only if it can be called "music" in my case, though).

I think we are on the same track, for the same precious joy of music.

Let's keep going on together!

God bless you ! And, God bless music !

[lonlonjp]

Thanks Andy, my friend^^

Let's play together sometimes, shall we?

With music, wine and dine, we can talk each other ever more =D

cheers

lon

[228ANDY]

Thanks, lon ! That's a great idea !

Let's make it someday soon. I will get my Martin ready then.

Keep in touch !!

[cloudi87]

Lonlon... i think this is one of my favorite pieces!

it's another piece of art just like im used from u!

good luck matey!

cheers,

cloud

[lonlonjp]

Thanks coudi87, my friend =D

i really appreciate your comment.

[loos15]

Beautiful! wonderful job again!

[mizukuu]

驚くほどの！この歌大好き！美しい黒ギターよ！

それは美しい、それに新しいギターですか？

[lonlonjp]

恐縮至極に御座候☆

新しいギターです♪

[guillom69]

This makes me feel good... :)

That is some awesome sound. Just another great arrangement. Hey do you do bad arrangements? lol

Well I think it wouldn't make sense hehe

Continue like this forever dude!

YOU RULE lon!!!

[lonlonjp]

Thanks guillom69 for your nice comment =D

i was really moved and honored.

To tell you truth, i did bad arrangement more often than not... sometimes the videos were soon removed XD, including "chocobo theme" etc

[Cervan]

awesome guitar love it! :D

[sanchos7meat7hat]

love the new guitar lon

[tommyk77]

Good choice! I love this piece. The harmonies are so good. Very personal, even to every person in the world.

[RtotheOY]

fantastic!!! a lot of the ff8 theme's are so relaxing :)

great job lon! 5*

cheers roy

[lonlonjp]

Thanks roy, my friend =D

[SokyMogil]

That's amazing, lonlon =)

Do you like spanish guitars?

Creo que lo escribí mal U.U

[lonlonjp]

Yes, i like spanish guitar so much.

[widowmaker8086]

good job man

5/5 i love this song.

[SalemJake]

Hey lon lon the quality of your videos is nice. two questions. how long does it take you to upload this videos?¿How much the files weight?

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching my new video.

Regarding your question, it took me about 3 hours to arrange, practice and record this song on my guitar. It weights 72.1MB.

[polski966]

Wow, I was not expecting you to do this song (^_^) Very nice :D

[Godofthemyths]

lovely work. You keep on impressing me with every new song. Thanks for brightening my already ultimatly perfect day.

[Solitaryhowl]

Excellent work! Amazing arrangement, thank you!

[qazwsxasdedc]

Beatiful play...

Reminds me lonely times on this game...

Yo...

As i espected, Excellent work Lon...

Take care

[lonlonjp]

Thanks quzwsxasdedc for your lovely comment ^^

My hard work has been rewarded by your every word.

cheers

lon

[jorgedart]

XDDD i love this song!! FFVIII FOREVER!! XDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!

[Xxfinalfantasyx]

Wow another amazing performance...Altho what else could we expect from you! Great job!

[Alacress]

Another amazing arrangement! I can't figure out how you're able to arrange them so quickly and flawlessly lol.

I hope to be that good one day ^^.

[th1rdeye462]

Another incredible arrangement and performance, as expected!

[twise95]

Wonderful job Lon!

That Ibanez sounds awesome, keep it up!!

[gillesva51]

i love the way how you speed up smoothly but still keep the mood.

staggering arangement again.

[shinrapower]

epic as always nice and thankyou for da upload you are great and u did my fav final fantasy squall forever

[mizzissippiblues]

great arrangement and beautifully played

[lonlonjp]

Thanks mizzissippiblues for your nice remark =D

[pongopigmayiss]

Incredible! One of my favorites from FFVIII.

[fendermac]

Beautiful lon.*****

[KeunT4e]

you allways pic the best ones ! simply awesome :)

[EJPal]

yesss more ff8!

[lonlonjp]

Thanks EJPal, my friend.

i will arrange a bit more.

[Kikenio10]

Thank you, thank you !!!

I was waiting for your version of this beatiful theme.

5 stars

[3fingerguitar]

yet another fantastic piece of music

[Janilainen]

Awesome as always! =)

[devilboi17]

???? how do u learn stuff this quick???

u must have the power of nature with you

[yuna1987]

agree !

[k2self]

awesome as always^^

[finalepitaph]

dear lord, this is perfect.

[999Morgoth999]

really awesome!

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching my new video, 999Morgoth999 =D

[thatguy431]

This is great! I envy your ability to learn/arrange songs so (seemingly) quickly and easily! I just did a To Zanarkand arrangement for uke that i arranged/learned only a few hours ago, but i cant learn songs perfectly that easily....

By the way, i really really enjoy your videos and you actually have been a pretty big inspiration when it comes to arranging music to be played solo :D

[lonlonjp]

Thanks^^ thatguy431, my friend, for your kind comment =D

i am now off! but my summer vacation is soon over.. haha.. anyway i really appreciate your support and am looking forward to seeing your new uke videos.

Aloha!

lon