playing what we want
retirement announcement
12 April 2025
The past few months I've been living by this motto:
Visualize your highest self and start showing up for her.I'm doing just that. But what that means is that I am stepping away for however long that is... or maybe indefinitely. Time will tell. As much as I enjoy barding and gaming, I do not visualize my highest self spending my free time at a computer. This year has been all about positive changes for me personally from my health, to my social life and to my career. And I'm hitting this second quarter hard with goals in mind that no longer include gaming.I could lie and say this was a hard decision to make, but it really wasn't. It's been a long time coming.I look forward to a healthier me and a healthier life. If I do not come back, it's ok. I'm thankful for the friendships I've made through the years here. For the joy of music, art and creativity that you all let me share with you.I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing people I've met through barding, and for all of the support you have all given me over the years.I leave this website here with a full list of my songs that I have given exclusively to my dear friend, mentor and fellow bard, Jack Trader. Be sure to catch him when he does pop-ups on Gilgamesh in New Gridania or when he opens his own venue, Trade FC Jam Sessions.Sincerely,
Carina Hart
my unwavering thanks to...
additional thanks to...
WIND-UP NOSTALGIA is a light roleplay octet band in Final Fantasy XIV, on the Aether DC, that plays a range of music. We specialize in editing our own arrangements of existing songs from the 80s, 90s, classical, movie scores and more!When it comes to our performances, we play at a wide-range of venues from large to small. Though we do prefer the smaller setting, and favor immersive Roleplay venues as sometimes the band can have some silly banter while on stage.
Hart Recording Studios
Hart Recording Studios is home to Wind-Up Nostalgia! The minimalistic design makes it an ideal place to focus, stream, or even record your songs for posting on social media. Hart Recording Studios will remain open for other bards and bands to use, unless SE removes apartments for unactive players.Aether/Gilgamesh/Lavender Beds W 25
Lily Hills Wing 1, Rm. #21
Media
Follow us on YouTube!
Promotional Images
2024 Promotional Shoot
"If I Had A Heart" photoshoot
"Callin' Baton Rouge" photoshoot
2024 Valentione's Day
"Road Trip Jams!" photoshoot
Wind-Up Quartet performance ad for The Cozy Treehouse
Star Wars Day 2024
Halloween Spooktacular 2024 at The Cozy Treehouse
Halloween Spooktacular 2024 flyer
Starlight 2024
Starlight 2024
Classical Night at the Cozy Treehouse (Dec. 3, 2024)
Wind-Up Nostalgia
Recent Performances (2024)
The Gatsby (1.6.24)
Carina's Heart - Farewell Concert 1.10.24
Carina's Heart - Farewell Concert 1.10.24 (Sunbear)
Carina's Heart - Farewell Concert 1.10.24 (Sunbear)
Carina's Heart - Farewell Concert 1.10.24 (Sunbear)
Carina's Heart - Farewell Concert 1.10.24 (Sunbear)
Carina's Heart - Farewell Concert 1.10.24 (Sunbear)
Carina's Heart - Farewell Concert 1.10.24 (Sunbear)
Midwinter Popoto Fair - 1.28.24
Midwinter Popoto Fair - 1.28.24
Huckleberry Saloon - 1.30.24 by Wynter Moon
The Cactuar Cantina - Feb. 3, 2024
Archer's Den - 80s/90s Night - 2.3.24
Archer's Den - 80s/90s Night - 2.3.24
Lalafellowship Cafe - Vday Ball (2.14.24)
Port Bazaar (Scheherazade) - 3.7.24
The Gatsby (3.23.24)
Huckleberry Saloon - Classical Night (4.16.24)
Huckleberry Saloon - Classical Night (4.16.24)
Huckleberry Saloon - Classical Night (4.16.24)
Huckleberry Saloon - Classical Night (4.16.24)
Huckleberry Saloon - Classical Night (4.16.24)
Archer's Den (5.5.24 - Lala Night)
Archer's Den (5.5.24 - Lala Night)
Trade FC Jam Sessions - January 12, 2025 (photo credit: Voth)
Trade FC Jam Sessions - January 12, 2025 (photo credit: Voth)
Trade FC Jam Sessions - January 12, 2025 (photo credit: Voth)
Farewell Performance (13 April 2025; photo by Shana Fireheart)
Songs
Wind-Up Nostalgia offers a wide range of music and hopefully there is something for everyone!
All songs have been edited and arranged by band leader, Carina Hart.Browse our songs catalog by genre!
Songs
Pop, Easy Listening, Etc.
| Artist | Song Title | |
|---|---|---|
| AC/DC | Highway To Hell | Octet |
| Bryan Adams | Summer of 69 | Solo |
| Christina Aguilera | Bound To You | Octet |
| Christina Aguilera | Loyal Brave and True | Octet |
| Tori Amos | Bells For Her | Trio |
| Tori Amos | Crucify | Trio |
| Tori Amos | Smells Like Teen Spirit | Trio |
| Tori Amos | Winter | Duet |
| Apocalyptica | Beautiful | Quartet |
| Apocalyptica | Nothing Else Matters | Quartet |
| Apocalyptica | Sacra | Sextet |
| Apocalyptica | The Unforgiven | Quartet |
| Atlanta Rhythm Section | Spooky | Quintet |
| The B-52's | Love Shack | Octet |
| The Bangles | Walk Like An Egyptian | Octet |
| Sara Bareilles | Winter Song | Octet |
| The Beach Boys | Good Vibrations | Quartet |
| The Beatles | A Day In The Life | Solo/Quintet |
| The Beatles | Blackbird | Quartet |
| Beyoncé | Crazy In Love | Octet |
| Beyoncé | Daddy Lessons | Octet |
| Beyoncé | Halo | Solo/Octet |
| Blind Melon | No Rain | Octet |
| David Bowie | Fame | Octet |
| David Bowie | Rebel Rebel | Sextet |
| David Bowie | Space Oddity | Sextet |
| Kane Brown | Thank God | Octet |
| Jeff Buckley | Halleluja | Quartet/Quintet |
| Kate Bush | Running Up That Hill (Stranger Things 4 version) | Quartet |
| Lewis Capaldi | Someone You Loved | Quintet |
| Mariah Carey | All I Want For Christmas Is You | Octet |
| Mariah Carey | Fantasy | Octet |
| Mariah Carey | Hero | Trio |
| Mariah Carey | Without You | Octet |
| The Carpenters | Close To You | Octet |
| Eva Cassidy | Fields of Gold | Trio |
| Ray Charles | Hit The Road Jack | Septet |
| Cher | Believe | Octet |
| Cher | Dove L'amore | Octet |
| Eric Clapton | Tears In Heaven | Octet |
| Petula Clark | Downtown | Solo |
| Joe Cocker | With A Little Help From My Friends | Solo |
| Commodores | Brick House | Septet |
| The Cranberries | Zombie | Octet |
| Dead Or Alive | You Spin Me Round Like A Record | Octet |
| Def Leppard | Pour Some Sugar On Me | Octet |
| Neil Diamond | Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon | Solo/Quartet |
| Celine Dion | Fly | Octet |
| Celine Dion | The Power of Love | Quintet |
| Celine Dion | Taking Chances | Quintet |
| Celine Dion | To Love You More | Quintet |
| Cass Elliot | Make Your Own Kind of Music | Octet |
| Melissa Ethridge | I'm The Only One | Septet |
| Eurythmics | Here Comes The Rain Again | Octet |
| Fat Boy Slim | Weapon of Choice | Octet |
| Fever Ray | If I Had A Heart (Vikings Theme) | Octet |
| Filter | Dose | Octet |
| Filter | Hey Man Nice Shot | Octet |
| Filter | One | Solo/Octet |
| Fleetwood Mac | The Chain | Octet |
| Fools Garden | Lemon Tree | Solo/Quartet |
| Garbage | Only Happy When It Rains | Solo/Duet/Octet |
| The Goo Goo Dolls | Iris | Octet |
| Green Day | Boulevard of Broken Dreams | Solo |
| Whitney Houston | I Will Always Love You | Octet |
| Hozier | Like Real People Do | Solo/Duet/Trio |
| Hozier | Movement | Solo |
| Hozier | Too Sweet | Quartet |
| Billy Idol | Mony Mony | Octet |
| Billy Idol | White Wedding | Octet |
| Imagine Dragons | Dreams | Solo/Sextet |
| Janet Jackson | If | Octet |
| Janet Jackson | Velvet Rope | Octet |
| Etta James | Stormy Weather | Solo/Trio |
| Jefferson Airplane | White Rabbit | Octet |
| Jewel | Foolish Games | Solo/Duet |
| Joan Jett and the Blackhearts | I Love Rock N Roll | Octet |
| Elton John | Bennie And The Jets | Octet |
| Norah Jones | Come Away With Me | Solo/Duet |
| Scott Joplin | Bethena Waltz | Solo |
| Gary Jules | Mad World | Solo |
| Katrina and the Waves | Walking On Sunshine | Septet |
| The Knack | My Sharona | Octet |
| Lacuna Coil | Enjoy The Silence | Octet |
| Cyndi Lauper | True Colors | Quintet/Octet |
| Peggy Lee | Fever | Sextet |
| John Lennon | Happy Christmas | Octet |
| Little Richard | Tutti Frutti | Septet |
| Live | Lightening Crashes | Quintet |
| Lisa Loeb | Stay | Solo/Quartet |
| Madonna | 4 Minutes | Octet |
| Madonna | Ghosttown | Solo |
| Madonna | La Isla Bonita | Solo/Quartet/Quintet |
| Madonna | Like A Prayer | Octet |
| Madonna | Like A Virgin | Solo |
| Madonna | Ray of Light | Octet |
| Madonna | Take A Bow | Trio/Sextet |
| Aimee Mann | Wise Up | Sextet |
| Martha and the Vandellas | Nowhere To Run | Octet |
| Dean Martin | That's Amore | Quartet |
| Johnny Mathis | Wonderful Wonderful | Solo |
| Loreena McKennitt | Dante's Prayer | Octet |
| Sara McLachlan | Angel | Solo/Duet |
| Sarah McLachlan | Building A Mystery | Octet |
| Don McLean | Vincent | Solo |
| Metallica | Enter Sandman | Octet |
| Bette Midler | The Rose | Solo/Quintet |
| Glenn Miller | Moonlight Serenade | Sextet |
| Moby | One of these Mornings | Octet |
| Alanis Morissette | Hand In My Pocket | Solo |
| Alanis Morissette | Uninvited | Octet |
| Nat King Cole | Smile | Solo/Octet |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | Red Right Hand | Octet |
| Vanessa Paradis | Dis Lui Toi Que Je Taime | Quartet |
| Vanessa Paradis | Pourtant | Quintet |
| Peter, Paul and Mary | Where Have All The Flowers Gone | Quintet |
| P!nk | Glitter in the Air | Sextet |
| Pink Martini | Hang On Little Tomat | Trio |
| Pink Martini | Lily | Septet |
| Pink Martini | Ninna Nanna Marinara | Solo/Duet |
| The Pixies | Where Is My Mind | Octet |
| Placebo | Running Up That Hill | Octet |
| Powderfinger | My Happiness | Octet |
| Perez Prado | Mambo No 5 | Octet |
| Chappell Roan | Pink Pony Club | Octet |
| The Rolling Stones | Out of Tears | Octet |
| The Rolling Stones | Paint It Black | Octet |
| The Rolling Stones | Time Is On My Side | Octet |
| The Romantics | What I Like About You | Octet |
| Roxette | Fading Like A Flower | Solo/Quintet/Octet |
| Nina Simone | Sinnerman (Sofi Tukker Remix) | Octet |
| Nancy Sinatra | Bang Bang My Baby Shot Me Down | Solo/Duet |
| Nancy Sinatra | These Boots Are Made For Walkin' | Octet |
| Smashing Pumpkins | Lily (My One and Only) | Octet |
| Soft Cell | Tainted Love | Octet |
| Staind | Its Been Awhile | Octet |
| Staind | Outside | Octet |
| Mazzy Star | Fade Into You | Octet |
| Sting | Desert Rose | Solo/Octet |
| Sting | Fragile | Octet |
| Strawberry Alarm Clock | Incense and Peppermint | Duet |
| Teddy Swims | Lose Control | Octet |
| t.A.T.u | All The Things She Said | Octet |
| Tina Turner | The Best | Octet |
| The Turtles | Happy Together | Octet |
| U2 | Elevation | Octet |
| Violent Femmes | Blister In The Sun | Sextet |
| The Weeknd | Blinding Lights | Octet |
| Wham! | Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go | Sextet/Septet |
| Wild Cherry | Play That Funky Music | Septet |
| Vanessa Williams | Love Is | Quartet |
Songs
Country
| Artist | Song Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Garth Brooks | Ain't Goin' Down Til The Sun Comes Up | Septet |
| Garth Brooks | Callin' Baton Rouge | Octet |
| Garth Brooks | Friends In Low Places | Octet |
| The Chicks | Not Ready to Make Nice | Solo/Quartet/Quintet |
| The Chicks | Top of the World | Octet |
| The Chicks | Travelin' Soldier | Octet |
| Patsy Cline | Crazy | Quintet |
| Patsy Cline | I Fall To Pieces | Quartet |
| Patsy Cline | She's Got You | Solo |
| Patsy Cline | Walking After Midnight | Octet |
| Dolly Parton | 9 to 5 | Octet |
Songs
Film, Television & Video Games
| Movie/TV/VG | Song Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Ahsoka | Ahsoka Theme (end credit) | Octet |
| Amélie | Comptine d'un Autre ete-L'Apre-Midi | Solo/Duet |
| Amélie | La Valse d'Amélie | Duet |
| Austin Powers | Opening Theme | Octet |
| Battlestar Galactica | Passacaglia | Duet/Trio |
| Beetlejuice | Main Theme | Sextet/Octet |
| Bram Stoker's Dracula | Main Theme/Love Theme | Octet |
| Buffy The Vampire Slayer (TV) | Main Theme | Octet |
| Chicago | Mister Cellophane | Sextet |
| Corpse Bride | Piano Duet | Quartet |
| The Dark Knight | Watch The World Burn | Octet |
| The DaVinci Code | Chevaliers de Sangreal | Octet |
| Doctor Zhivago | Somewhere My Love | Quintet |
| East of Eden | Main Theme | Septet |
| Fringe (TV) | The Equation | Solo |
| Fringe (TV) | Main Theme | Solo |
| Game of Thrones | I Am Hers, She Is Mine | Quintet |
| Game of Thrones | Jenny of Oldstones | Quartet |
| Game of Thrones | The Last of the Starks | Octet |
| Game of Thrones | Mhysa | Octet |
| Game of Thrones | The Rains of Castamere | Octet |
| Game of Thrones | The Winds of Winter | Octet |
| The Greatest Showman | Never Enough | Octet |
| The Greatest Showman | This Is Me | Octet |
| Halloween | Mike Myers Theme | Duet |
| Harry Potter | Prologe | Solo |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | Lily's Theme/Courtyard Apocalypse | Solo/Duet/Septet |
| Ice Castles | Through The Eyes of Love | Solo |
| Lost (TV) | Life and Death | Solo/Duet |
| Lost (TV) | There's No Place Like Home | Solo/Duet |
| Love Story | Main Theme | Solo |
| The Matrix | Clubbed to Death | Solo/Duet |
| Memoirs of a Geisha | Sayuris Theme | Octet |
| Un monstre à Paris | La Seine | Solo/Duet |
| Moulin Rouge | El Tango De Roxanne | Sextet |
| Nightmare Before Christmas | Jack's Lament | Trio |
| Nightmare Before Christmas | Oogie Boogie Song | Trio |
| Nightmare Before Christmas | This is Halloween | Quintet |
| Pearl Harbor | Tennessee | Octet |
| Phantom of the Opera | All I Ask of You | Solo/Quintet |
| Phantom of the Opera | Music of the Night | Solo/Duet/Quartet |
| Phantom of the Opera | Phantom of the Opera | Octet |
| Phantom of the Opera | Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again | Octet |
| Pirates of the Caribbean | Dead Man's Chest | Duet |
| Pirates of the Caribbean | Main Theme | Solo |
| Porgy and Bess (Gershwin) | Summertime | Octet |
| Requiem For A Dream | Lux Aeterna | Septet |
| Schindler's List | Main Theme | Solo/Duet |
| Star Wars | Imperial Medley | Octet |
| Star Wars | Disco Medley | Octet |
| Star Wars | The Force Awakens Trailer | Quartet |
| Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace | Duel of the Fates | Octet |
| Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones | Across The Stars | Solo |
| Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith | Battle of the Heroes | Solo/Duet/Octet |
| Star Wars IV: A New Hope | Cantina Band | Sextet |
| Star Wars IV: A New Hope | Princess Leia's Theme | Octet |
| Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back | Asteroid Field | Octet |
| Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back | Han & Leia | Solo/Duet/Trio |
| Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back | May The Force Be With You | Quintet/Octet |
| Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back | Rebel Fleet/End Titles | Quintet |
| Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back | Yoda's Theme | Solo/Quintet/Octet |
| Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi | The Emperor's Death | Octet |
| Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic (VG) | Iziz Cantina | Solo |
| Star Wars: The Old Republic (VG) | Clash of Destiny | Octet |
| Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi | Main Theme | Solo/Duet |
| Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi | Main Theme (rock) | Octet |
| Star Wars: Rogue One | Jyn Erso Hope Suite | Quartet |
| Star Wars: Rogue One | Your Father Would Be Proud | Octet |
| W.E. | Evgenis Waltz | Duet |
| Wednesday | Paint It Black | Solo/Duet |
| The X-Files | Main Theme | Octet |
| Young Frankenstein | Transylvania Lullaby | Octet |
Songs
Classical & Avant-Garde
| Composer | Symphony | |
|---|---|---|
| Beethoven | Moonlight Sonata | Solo/Duet |
| Debussy | Reverie | Sextet |
| Einaudi | Experience | Octet |
| Gershwin | The Man I Love | Duet |
| Grieg | In The Hall of the Mountain King | Octet |
| Khachaturyan | Adagio from Spartacus | Quartet/Quintet |
| V. Mae | Contradanza | Sextet |
| V. Mae | Storm | Octet |
| V. Mae/Bach | Toccata and Fuge in D Minor | Octet |
| V. Mae | Warm Air | Trio |
| Mahler | Symphony No. 5, 4th Movement | Duet/Quartet |
| Massenet | Meditation from Thais | Duet |
| Mozart | Fantasia in D minor K397 | Solo |
| Mozart | Sonata No. 16 | Duet |
| Orff | O Fortuna Carmina Burana | Sextet |
| Rachmaninov | Piano Concerto No. 2 | Octet |
| Rodrigo | Concierto de Aranjuez (Adagio) | Octet |
| Saint-Saëns | Danse Macabre | Septet |
| Saint-Saëns | Rondo Capriccioso | Solo/Trio/Octet |
| Satie | Gnossienne No. 1 | Solo/Duet |
| Satie | Gymnopdie No. 1 | Solo |
| Shostakovic | String Quartet No. 8 | Sextet |
| Schubert | Symphony No. 8, 1st Movement ("Unfinished Symphony") | Octet |
| Teng Yu-hsien | Spring Breeze | Duet |
| Tiersen | La Boulange | Solo/Quintet/Octet |
| Tiersen | La Dispute | Solo |
| Tiersen | Loin Des Villes | Solo |
| Tiersen | Naval | Solo |
| Tiersen | Penn arr roc'h | Solo/Duet |
| Tiersen | Porz Goret | Solo/Duet |
| Tiersen | Summer '78 | Solo/Duet |
Classical Collections
| Composer | Symphony | Completion Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade | complete (45min) |
| Saint-Saëns | Carnival of Animals | complete (25min) |
| Tchaikovsky | The Nutcracker | 6/24 complete |
| Tchaikovsky | The Sleeping Beauty | 2/32 complete |
| Vivaldi | The Four Seasons | complete (42min) |
Songs
Miscellaneous
| Song Title | Genre | |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Birthday | various | Duet/Trio/Sextet/Octet |
| Monster Mash | Halloween | Octet |
| Nearer My God To Thee | - | Solo/Duet |
| Levan Polka | Folk | Solo/Octet |