We dive into the overworld music of Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI (Terra's Theme!) including some alternative overworld themes that show Nobuo Uematsu's growth as a musician and storyteller.

Listening materials include Celtic Moon & Dear Friends specialty albums plus we compare once again to Studio Ghibli as well as Xenogears and Eiyuden Chronicle.

Apotheosis from Journey || Guitar Cover by Airship Overdrive
Final Fantasy 4 Celtic Moon | Main Theme
Final Fantasy 5 Dear Friends | Ahead On Our Way
Bastian's Happy Flight | The NeverEnding Story
"Path of The Wind" by Joe Hisaishi | My Neighbor Totoro
Dark World (From "Final Fantasy VI")
Young and the Restless Intro 1996
Xenogears Creid | Balto
Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes Headquarters

As our heroes learn to keep questing without Gandalf, we take a moment to consider the depiction of orcs and goblins in an otherwise overwhelmingly white trilogy, highlighting yet another reason why representation matters.

This classic piece from Final Fantasy III is one of Nobuo Uematsu's earliest musical triumphs. We listen to multiple versions of Elia or Aria, Maiden of Water, think about how they make us feel, and do our best to explain how it has stood the test of time.#finalfantasy #jrpg #finalfantasymusic #videogamemusic

We count down the Top 10 Cities from Final Fantasy and also Kingdom Hearts with some Chrono Trigger mentions! #finalfantasy #chronotrigger #kingdomhearts #top10

We continue (or truly begin) FFIX as Vivi meets Puck and they sneak into I Want To Be Your Canary. We meet Queen Brahne, Adelbert Steiner, and Beatrix!

We continue (or truly begin) FFIX as Vivi meets Puck and they sneak into I Want To Be Your Canary. We meet Queen Brahne, Adelbert Steiner, and Beatrix. Princess Garnet takes a leap of faith.

The Fellowship of the Ring continues the Quest of Mount Doom through the Mines of Moria where Gandalf has his epic and famous confrontation with the Balrog.

I count down my Top 10 Most Memorable Moments from Final Fantasy VII. Spoilers for the original game and please let me know what I missed down in the comments!

We listen to Nobuo Uematsu's overworld music from Final Fantasy 1, 2, & 3. We compare the 8-bit chiptunes to full orchestrations and even vocal renditions and hear similarities to Joe Hisaishi and Studio Ghibli music.

JACK WHITE - IT MIGHT GET LOUD - INTRO (HD)
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky - Castle in the sky
Death Shall Me Devour
Final Fantasy Pray The Promised Land FFII Main Theme
Nausicaä - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind - Opening (01)
FFXIV OST Crystal Tower Ending BGM / FF3 Map Theme ( Eternal Wind )
Final Fantasy Pray Voyage FFIII The Boundless Ocean

Our heroes arrive in Rivendell, home of the Elves, and meet Elrond and a few new companions during the great council to decide the fate of the One Ring.

Plus Elrond gets a little racist and we need to unpack that.

Chocobos, Moogles, Cid, and Crystals. These are but some of the iconic and tangible symbols that make Final Fantasy what it is. Here are my picks for the Top 10.