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Song of the Day is a place for me to review my favorite musical pieces, to share them with anyone interested and to examine why these pieces mean so much to me. Despite the title, this blog will not be updated daily, but every now and then.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

To Zanarkand-Nobuo Uematsu

The first time I heard this song, my brother was playing it on the piano. I didn't know where it came from, but I knew it was special. Some time later I bought Final Fantasy X, and, when I discovered that it opened with this track, I fell instantly in love with the game. That feeling did not wane through the whole 40+ hours I spent playing through the story.

The Japanese are masters when it comes to storywriting, and Final Fantasy X is certainly no exception. The characters follow in the footsteps of the two leads' fathers on a quest to stop an endless cycle of destruction and needless sacrifice. Through it all, this song returns time and again leaving an impression that will last a lifetime.


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