Songs to Grow On: Sulyya Springs

I can't think of much to write at the moment. I have a few Composer Spotlights running through my head, but those always take so much research and dedication, neither of which I have at the moment. I didn't just want to give a Song to Grow On though; so, I thought I'd share a song that's incredibly special to me. This is "Sulyya Springs" from Final Fantasy XIII:

"Sulyya Springs" - Final Fantasy XIII

For those curious as to why this is my favorite song (and are braced for some personal emotionality), click below.

Songs to Grow On: Zozo (by The OneUps)

This post kind of acts like preparation for my next post (if all goes as planned). In Final Fantasy VI, Zozo is a town filled with liars. The concept is an interesting one; although it's used to solve puzzles, it also transfers to the atmosphere of the town itself. While not inherently evil, it is certainly seedy, and the constant rain and enemy encounters in the area only reinforce this idea. This rendition of the town theme by The OneUps captures this lightly malevolent nature with the use of jazzy saxophone and fiddle. I hope you enjoy it!

"Zozo" - Final Fantasy VI (arranged by The OneUps)

Songs to Grow On: Nautilus

I don't know why I haven't posted more songs from Final Fantasy in this blog yet. It seems like the obvious choice when speaking of video game music. But I digress. This song from Final Fantasy XIII is played in Nautilus, an entertainment city for the residents of the game's world. As fantastic and sweeping as much of the song is, it still has a few sweeter, sadder moments, implying that not everything is as bright and innocuous as it seems. This song, written by the amazing Masashi Hamauzu, has really touched me recently, so I thought I would share it with you as well.

"Nautilus" - Final Fantasy XIII

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light - Something Old and Something New

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light came out for the Nintendo DS in America in fall of last year. While the game garnered generally good reviews, it hasn't gotten very much attention in the states. It's not a perfect game, to be sure, and perhaps the older style of early Final Fantasy games was not something that a younger generation of gamers had any interest in returning to. Or maybe the game was just too gosh darn cute.