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