Aria Cadenza
The Wandering Violinist
"Consider me an easter egg on your journey through Eorzea; on stage at a favorite venue, or entertaining a private dinner for two. ♪"
The biracial daughter of Eryutian émigré, Arja Monnawesfv, & Hyuran medic, Jain Cadenza, was born near Southern Othard during a time when most who dared enter the great Golmore were to be met with death. If not for embolic damage to her temporal lobe at birth, Aria's ear for music might have grown harkening to spirit voices of the Wood. It grew instead from endless nights of her father's clinking salves and tale-telling. A streak of defiance in young Aria was nursed by encounters with former clan brethren; young, wounded jacks who'd failed to earn the title of master, now in her mother's care--torn between the choice to lead lives of extreme solitude and honor, or to be forgotten by rite of exile for seeking compassion in the arms of outsiders.In every arc, shift, and stroke of her bow, Aria pined to rise above the title of "second-class" citizen given all too freely to non-pureblood. When words failed her, music spoke. She won early, but short-lived fame through local performances in the limited circles of her native Wood. As time passed, however, news of foreign crusaders drawing ever closer to their borders wrought tearful separation and westward travel in its wake. Aria's sudden departure from Othard coincided with unsuccessful resistance to the encroaching Garlean Empire, and soon found herself in the company of myriad Doman refugees.
Fundraising performances and moving tales of the close-knit community that reared her soon drew the attention of other fellow oral historians and talent scouts for La Noseca Chamber Orchestra. The company flourished, touring the farthest reaches of Aldenard, and for some years Aria enjoyed the position of first chair. Overtime, however, she grew disillusioned with the company due to its competitive nature and artistic differences. She longed to return to the simplicity of clinking glass, cracking flames, and nomadic lifestyle she once knew.In an effort to reestablish herself, Aria made roots in New Gridania as a private instructor commissioned by the guild of archery. After years of feedback and iteration, she developed The Cadenza Collection©, a repertoire of children's music for her students and for aspiring bards. Aria's approach to learning is founded on her belief that "Musical sense is not a talent reserved for few; it is an aptitude calling out to you."
In addition to teaching, she continued composing and working to perfect her craft, making use of newly developed midi and electronic instruments lauded by countless street-performers and close friends. She hoped to explore its poetic possibilities while avoiding the more obvious ostentation and dry technicality of the Sharlyan Conservatory. On occasion, she was asked to headline community events for newcomer adventurers.Her Mih Khetto Amphitheatre debut of "The Green Word" won the adoration of many, including a few secret admirers. The love of her life courted her for years with small acts of humanity (greeting her time and again with a resounding "Lali-ho!", being there for her first hat-fitting, cushioning aetheryte expenses... a city-dweller's contrivance that she'd cherish as long as she lived). Shared interests eclipsed their noticeable differences in longevity and stature and they soon grew to be inseparable.
While some scoffed at their unorthodox romance and some unpleasantry did emerge, the couple held fast in defiance of those who would disparage interracial companionship. A mutual hero's inspired words echoed in their eternal vows; "..until the heavens fall, until our last breath!" Close friends of estranged Eruytians clinked glasses, remembering times when her parents before her faced similar prejudice and threw back their heads in laughter.Aria recently applied for and was accepted as a faculty member at the Caelum Academy's School of Arts & Sciences. There she continues her alchemy practice, orchestrion restoration, and composition, making use of newly developed technology lauded by countless street-performers! She looks forward to meeting new mentees and developing friendships with those who would carry her tune. ♪
covers by genre
HIP-HOP, RHYTHYM & BLUES“alter” (2022) - kahlani"alone together" (2014) - daley ft. marsha ambrosius"ballin" (2019) - roddie rich"killin' me softly" (1996) - the fugees
PUNK, ROCK & METAL"life eternal" (2018) - ghost"man in the box" (1991) - alice in chains"one more time" (2023) - blink 182"the phoenix" (2015) - fall out boy"thank god for esteban" (2005) - panic! at the disco"this is the life" (2011) - dream theater"yesterday" (1965) - the beatles
TAVERN STYLE & TRADITIONAL FIDDLE"bink's brew / ビンクスの酒" (1999) - Kōhei Tanaka"dragon roost island" (2003) - wind waker ost, koji kondo"he's a pirate" (2003) - pirates of the carribean ost, klaus badelt, hans zimmer"memories of green" (2009) - chrono trigger ost"pull up a chair" (2014) - hearthstone ost, peter mcconnell, jason hayes"rose of may / beatrix's theme" (2000) - ffix ost, nobuo uematsu"sera was never" (2009) - dragon age ost, inon zur, aubrey ashburn"she moved through the fair" (1909) - first published in hughes' irish country song"song of the ancients" (2017) - NiER: Automata, keiichi okabe"wind waker: title theme" (2003) - wind waker ost, koji kondo
TOP 40's POP HITS & DISNEY SONGS"all is found" (2019) - frozen 2 credits theme, kacey musgraves"aria of the soul" (2021) - persona 5 ost, groove guitar mix"bit of rain" (2020) - empress of"jim's theme / i'm still here" (2002) - treasure planet ost, the goo goo dolls"phoenix (2019 worlds song)" - league of legends"so hot you're hurting my feelings" (2019) / "sunset" (2023) - caroline polachek"sunflower" (2018) - swae lee ft. post malone"watermelon" (2019) - harry styles
SEASONAL"away in a manger" (christmas) + "indominable" (blue kojin theme)"deck the halls / jingle bells" (christmas) + "rule the world" by 2 chains ft. ariana grande"greensleeves" (christmas) + "westward tide" (blue kojin theme)"have yourself a merry little" (christmas) + "voice of no return' (NiER: Automata ost)"o, holy night" (christmas) + "close in the distance" (ultima thule theme)"pachabel's canon" (christmas) + "sanctuary (ending)' (kingdom hearts 2 ost)"silent night" (christmas) + "slow dancing in a burning room" by john mayer"we three kings of orient are" (christmas) + "god complex" by ruban wan
video game medleys
A REALM REBORN (2013) - FFXIV"dreams" (1977) - fleetwood mac + "serenity""erase me" (2022) - lizzy mcalpine ft. cacob collier + "the waking sands""kissing strangers" (2024) - usher + "the maiden's lament / my soul to keep""nights like this" (2019 - kehlani ft. ty dolla $ign + "the gift of life""the hand that gives the rose" - FFXIV (ravana's theme)
HEAVENSWARD (2015) - FFXIV"everybody's fool" (2003) - evanescence + "painted skies""tattoo" (2023, melodifestivalen finale) - loreen + "solid""mount gagazet theme" (2001) - FFX OST + "dragonsong""won't let you go" (2022) - martin garrix + "exponential entropy"
STORMSBLOOD (2017) - FFXIV"doomed" (2015) - bring me the horizon + "procedamus in pace", "lunacy""ghost" (2022) - muse + "harmony""good enough" (1996) - evanescence + "earth, wind, & water""stay" (2020) - palaye royale + "the worm's tail""weird fishes/arpeggi" (2007) - radiohead + "drowning in the horizon""you right" (2021) - doja cat ft. the weeknd + "cradle"
SHADOWBRINGERS (2019) - FFXIV"broken pieces shine" (2021) - evanescence + "a long fall""face my fears" (2020) - utada hikaru ft. skrillex + "faerie ring", "city ruins""fly to you" (2023) - caroline polachek + "pain and pleasure" (eulmore theme)""focused" (2023) - quavo ft. young thug + "civilizations""i feel it coming" (2016) - the weeknd + "neath dark waters""kiss it better" (2016) - rihanna + "unchanging, everchanging", "kainé""ocean of tears" (2019) - caroline polachek + "a land long dead"
ENDWALKER (2021) - FFXIV"dedicated to moonlight" - mayayoshi soken (transposed for solo violin)"graveyard" (2020) - halsey + "flow" (upbeat)"lost butterfly" (2002) - rurutia + "footfalls" (serene)"yummy" (2020) - justin bieber + "footfalls" (upbeat)
DAWNTRAIL (2024) -- FFXIV"boundaries" (2022) - jamila woods + "kozama'uka night""is it true" (2020) - tame impala + "smile""jolene" (1973) - dolly parton + "lost in the deep""million dollar baby" (2024) - tommy richman + "give it all""the true promise" - raw violin instrumental"without me" (2020) - halsey + "starless skyline"
OTHER UNIQUE MASHUPS"besaid's theme" + "suteki da ne" - masashi hamauzu, ffx ost"cotton-eyed joe" - bob wills & his texas playboys + "SOUVENIR - spy x family ost, bump of chicken"cross me" (2019) - ed sheeran ft. chance the rapper + "stay gold" (2008) - utada hikaru"nature boy" (2021) - reese youngn + "nature boy" (2001) - moulin rouge ost"treasured memories" + "tidus's theme" - kingdom hearts & ffx osts
Live Violin Music Service
🎻 Venue Booking (25+ Guests) -- 1.5 mil per hour🎻 Private Party (5+ Guests) -- 750k gil per hour🎻 Date Night (2-4 Guests) -- 500k gil per hourWhat I offer can be changed to fit your needs!
Feeling broke? Let's haggle my asking prices!
| previous highlights | genre | date |
|---|---|---|
| "favorites from: until the heavens fall" | classical + pop medleys | 03.25.23 |
| "favorites from: the burdens we bear" | alternative rock medleys | 04.29.23 |
| "favorites from: rising from ashes" | rock and grunge medleys | 06.24.23 |
| "so hot you're hurting my feelings" | a date night request | 09.30.23 |
| "favorites from: romantic date nights" | rnb slow jam medleys | 10.12.23 |
| "ffx's 1000 words & blink 182's one more time*" | winter concert requests | 12.29.23 |
| "favorites from: eorzean mardi gras" | mixed genre medleys | 02.24.24 |
| "favorites from: dew point live!" | whatever I was feelin' | 05.04.24 |
Cinematic Services
🎬 (c) - Collaborations -- 2 mil🎬 (s) - Solo Spotlights -- 1.5 mil🎬 (v) - Venue/Housing Reels -- 1 milThere's nothing more fun that making a MUSIC VIDEO--for both those featured and those behind the scenes! My pricing accounts for pre-/post-production, as well as time spent during the shoot. Your lore, setting, and musical preferences are my inspiration! For my sanity, I limit to 3.5 mins or less. Whether your request is silly or serious, a creator attribution and 2-day turnaround is appreciated for editing and revision purposes. Please enjoy samples of my past work:
| Featured Songs & Artists | Starring | Length |
|---|---|---|
| c - "Broadway Girls" by Morgan Wallen ft. Lil Durk | Taihei Doma & Chubz | 3:05 min |
| c - "Die For Me" by Post Malone ft. Halsey | Kazino Arcana & Aria | 2:03 min |
| c - "erase me" by Lizzy McPhanse ft. Jacob Collier | aria & a special someone | 2:27 min |
| s - "what if it's not enough?" by Lubalin | grizzariah sanguinor & ku | 1:40 min |
| s - "the man" by The Killers | lundo plex | 1:21 min |
| c - "bit of rain" by empress of | coralyne styles & aria | 2:01 min |
| c - "i really want to stay at your house" by Rosa Walton | Reze & Sjofn Blackheart | 2:25 min |
| c - "summer too hot" by Chris Brown | Bhris Crown & A'li Xpress | 1:30 min |
| v - "quiet resource" composed by Evelyn Stein | Eorzean Met. Museum | 3:26 min |
| v - "lullaby of deserted hell" from 彩音 | The Apothecafe | 3:26 min |
| s - "leave me alone!" by fred again ft. baby keem | santa's baby | 1:11 min |
| c - "unbreakable" by fireflight | kaisa, onyx & otono | 3:13 min |
| c - "party" by chris brown ft. usher & gucci mane | elite & friends | 2:05 min |
| v - "monkey wrench" by foo fighters | the dew point crew | 2:07 min |
| c - "good good" by usher, summer walker, 21 savage | miscellaneous alts | 1:37 min |
| s - "all yours" by normani | dawntrail cadenza | 1:55 min |
| c - "personal" by khalid ft. normani | ari & aria cadenza | 1:32 min |
| v - "idea 686" by jayla darden | my fc apartment | 1:32 min |
| s - "mindreader" by glassface, sango & odensi | earless cadenza | 1:09 min |
age: thirty-one summers
race: biracial, Viera (Rava)-Hyur
sex & orientation: female (she/her), straight
martial status: happily bonded 💍
trade: misfit bard, omni-crafter, part-time lecturer
name day: 15th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon
guardian: Oschon, The Wanderer (wind)
family: Sigur Roth (stepbrother)
alignment: lawful neutral
color palette: deep winter
current residence: a small shirogane homevalues: kindness, intimacy, spontaneity
appreciates: subtlety, interior design, blueberries
dislikes: rushing, flaky behavior, virtue signaling, gore
interests: multilingualism, orchestrion restoration
identifiers: almond eyes, berry-red highlights
tendencies: easily-startled, forgetfulness, over-sharing
aria's alts <3
Ari Cadenza - Diabolos
Black Sesame - Rafflesia
Lalaria Cadenza - Lamia
primal | leviathan | central time
Aria is an earnest, all-embracing, seeker of "educational moments". When she isn't practicing, she spends a lot of time misplacing personal treasures, forgetting important things, and thinking of what delights people the most! Aria's languages of love are, above all else, music, mending and crafting.She's been my main character since being first introduced to FFXIV in '20 by my IRL boyfriend of +5 years--coincidentally the lucky lalafell in Aria's life :)--and was made Rava Viera without a second thought as homage to one of my favorite final fantasies (FFXII). As very short and very loud Midwesterner who loves karaoke, casual streaming, gaming, and befriending perfect strangers, Aria's height and reserved nature stands in stark contrast to my IRL personality! Despite our differences, two things we will forever share is our passion for public education and musical expression.I really love getting feedback and insight on my carrd @ariacadenza. I have learned so much from friends met along the way, and am enthusiastic to continue growing and iterating my random assortment of skills!
