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.

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Scheduling: Dawntrail Release & IRL

With the release of Dawntrail at the end of June, I will not be accepting any performance invitations until DT hype has slowed down. Please be sure to join my discord to be kept in the loop.Additionally, effective immediately, I can only accept performances that start no earlier than 8pm CST (and that's pushing it for me) and that run no later than 10pm CST Mondays-Fridays. Saturdays are hit or miss during the day but any time after 6pm CST and run no later than 11pm CST.xoxo,
Carina

Hart Recording Studios

Hart Recording Studios is home to Wind-Up Nostalgia, but is also open to other bards and bands when not in use! Stop by for a visit!Aether/Gilgamesh/Lavender Beds W 25
Lily Hills Wing 1, Rm. #21

Carina Hart

Band Leader || Editor

Carina began her career as a bard in early 2022 under the mentorship of Frentis Rageborn (Frentis & The Ragehorns), learning from him not only how to play, but how to edit and arrange her own music. In short time, Carina was on stage as a member of Frentis & The Ragehorns and playing regularly at The Maple Bear Tavern in the Goblet.When Frentis decided to take a break from performing, Carina found herself breaking out as a soloist, and for a time the sole house bard for The Maple Bear Tavern. It was her time as a soloist that forced her into the spotlight.In the early summer of 2022, Carina and Frentis opened their own lounge in the Empyreum, Carina's Heart, where they could play whatever they wanted. It was here that Carina moved from soloist to band leader of her very own band. With support and mentorship from friends and fellow bards, Kira Nyx and Jack Trader, Carina learned in the late after hours how to better her skills as an editor of a full octet band.Today, Carina enjoys performing alongside her Lalafel companions, but also as a soloist.

• roleplay biography

Roleplay: 100% Immersive
Favorite musical genre: Classical & Scores
Favorite piece: Scheherazade (Rimsky-Korsakov)

Roleplay: Immersive/Light (on and off stage)
Favorite musical genre: Everything!
Favorite piece: That's Amore (Dean Martin)

Minisa "Minnie" Misa

Stage name: Wind-Up Carina

Quirky, sugary sweet, and just a bit off, Minnie wants to make anyone she meets her new best friend. Minnie doesn't quite remember much of her early life, just that she lived on the streets of Ul'dah and made friends with the rats and stray dogs and cats. Her loveable personality and sweet smile, and probably the fact she has trouble pronouncing her "r"s, made even the most hardened merchants sympathize and offer her scraps for free. One day while looking for treasure in the trash, she came across an old brass horn. Anyone smarter in her position may have tired to trade it for some gil, a decent meal or new clothes, but Minnie knew this was something far more special. So she took to the plaza and started tooting away and was... absolutely abysmal! But she didn't hear the "boos" and "hissing" from the crowd, instead she took their heckling calls to mean that she was actually doing good!Today, Minnie remains a key member of Wind-Up Nostalgia, often tasked to take lead when Carina wants the night off.

Elelwa "Ellie" Elwa

Stage name: Wind-Up Eldarawyn

Orphaned when she was young, Ellie spent most of her life here and there in La Noscea. Making her way through life she tried to make it as a writer, but found that no one wanted her stories. One day she ventured to the city in search of inspiration and stumbled across a bard who was playing the most moving of music. The wordless melody touched her heart and made her feel there was a story hidden within the notes. And it was then that she thought that perhaps it was music that she was destined to make. With just enough gil saved, Ellie bought her first flute from a pawn shop.When she's not performing on stage, Ellie can be found with her nose in a book. She is the band's bookworm and enjoys reading stories to her fellow bards in their free time.

Roleplay: Immersive/Light (on and off stage)
Favorite musical genre: Pop
Favorite piece: Zombie (The Cranberries)

Fifike Fike

Stage name:
Wind-Up Mei'li

Roleplay: Light (on stage banter)
Favorite musical genre: Easy Listening
Favorite piece: Dante's Prayer (Loreena McKennitt)

Alalu Lalu

Stage name:
Wind-Up Alara

Roleplay: Light (on stage banter)
Favorite musical genre: Classical
Favorite piece: Gnossienne No. 1 (Satie)

Kukulai Rorolai

Stage name:
Wind-Up Ke'rii

Roleplay: Light (on stage banter)
Favorite musical genre: Rock
Favorite piece: Highway To Hell (AC/DC)

Kikimo Kimo

Stage name:
Wind-Up Akari

Roleplay: Light (on stage banter)
Favorite musical genre: Everything!
Favorite piece: The Last of the Starks
(from Game of Thrones)

Hahalai Didilai

Stage name:
Wind-Up Hoban'ji

Roleplay: Light (on stage banter)
Favorite musical genre: Country
Favorite piece: Friends In Low Places
(Garth Brooks)

Pepesamu Poposamu

Stage name:
Wind-Up Frentis

Roleplay: Light (on stage banter)
Favorite musical genre: Scores
Favorite piece: Mister Cellophane (from Chicago)

Scheduling: Dawntrail Release & IRL

With the release of Dawntrail at the end of June, I will not be accepting any performance invitations until DT hype has slowed down. Please be sure to join my discord to be kept in the loop.Additionally, effective immediately, I can only accept performances that start no earlier than 8pm CST (and that's pushing it for me) and that run no later than 10pm CST Mondays-Fridays. Saturdays are hit or miss during the day but any time after 6pm CST and run no later than 11pm CST.xoxo,
Carina

Please note that Carina works various work hours and will know her schedule and availability one week in advanced. For bookings that are more than one week out, please understand that the band may not be able to start a performance any earlier than 8pm CST and run no later than 10pm CST Mondays-Fridays. Saturdays are hit or miss during the day, but likely after 6pm CST and run no later than 11pm CST.Pricing: We do not have a set fee and go by "what you think the performance is worth". On average we receive between 1-2 million gil per hour set.Please be sure you have read the Restrictions, Terms & Conditions discussed below.Please include the following in your message:

The quickest way to contact Carina Hart is via Discord at: meimei.online
Carina can also be reached via email at: [email protected]Or, you may also use the form below:

RESTRICTIONS

WIND-UP NOSTALGIA'S AGREEMENT
Wind-Up Nostalgia will arrive at least 30 minutes before the starting time to get set up. In the rare event of a delay that will impact performance start time, the Owner of the establishment or booking agent, will be notified immediately of the delay.Wind-Up Nostalgia will play music suited to the establishment/tour booked/previously agreed upon vibe for the night. Music will be performed without any significant breaks (except if there are unexpected technical difficulties that need to be addressed), and throughout the agreed upon period of time.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Come Away With Me Tour

Ever wanted to book just Carina? The Come Away With Me Tour is simply Carina with her harp, sharing with you her favorite solo works by artists such as:

This concert is perfect for a softer, more relaxed atmosphere, cafes, libraries, or quiet parties.
Price (full concert): 1mil gil/hour
Runtime: 1 or 2 hours.

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Road Trip Jams! Tour

Road Trip Jams! Tour combats highway hypnosis with classics from the 1980s and 1990s! Enjoy hit tunes from artists like:

This concert is perfect for any venue or party!
Price (full concert): 2mil gil (negotiable)
Runtime: approximately 2 hours

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Friends In Low Places Tour

The Friends In Low Places Tour is jam packed with honky tonk classics for a hoedown vibe! This tour includes music from Country classics such as:

This concert is perfect for any venue or party!
Price (full concert): 1mil gil (negotiable)
Runtime: approximately 1 hour

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Across The Stars Tour

Across The Stars Tour is a STAR WARS power hour feature music spanning across the Star Wars films, along with series such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka, and even the video game Star Wars: The Old Republic! Popular Star Wars songs included:

This concert is perfect for any May The Fourth celebration, themed venue, or party!
Price (full concert): 1.5mil gil (negotiable)
Runtime: approximately 1 hour

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That's Amore! Tour

That's Amore! Tour features love songs to share with that special someone! This tour includes love songs by classic artists such as:

This lovely set is perfect for Eternal Bond celebrations or Valentione's Day parties!
Price (full concert): 1mil gil (negotiable)
Runtime: approximately 1 hour
Song Request: Do you and your special someone have 'your song' you want played? If I don't already have it in my songs list, I may be able to custom arrange the song for you depending on source availability. There will be additional fee for a custom arrangements determined by difficulty/time to prepare, etc.

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The Classical Series Concert (2023)

The Classical Series Concert (2023) first premiered at Carina's Heart on 30 August 2023 as a celebration of classical music in three acts. The concert series includes:

Perfect for a fancy evening, formal event, theatre venue, etc. Each piece is accompanied with an introduction to enhance the musical performance for the audience.
Price (full concert): 2.5mil gil (negotiable)
Runtime: approximately 2hours
(Individual works are available for booking)

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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!