The Latin Inspiration Behind One Of Final Fantasy VII’s Biggest Songs

10 responses to “The Latin Inspiration Behind One Of Final Fantasy VII’s Biggest Songs”

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   Cinco

   March 10, 2012 at 8:54 am

   Stop writing about this terrible series.

   Nobody cares. Nobody has cared for a long time.

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      Rilian

      March 10, 2012 at 10:54 am

      The series was absolutely fine up until X-2. Yes, each of them had their flaws, but overall they were immersive games who’s character development resulted in the audiences loving the majority of their party.

      And a lot of us still care about the series. We sit here hoping that SquareEnix actually publishes a game worthy of the Final Fantasy title once again. Stop trying to put your own opinion off as the general publics.

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         Felix

         March 10, 2012 at 4:07 pm

         I agree with you there Rilian.

         Many gamers have shared fond memories with the FF series, old and new, they were a series of games that consistently offered engrossing stories, memorable moments, compelling (and unique) RPG mechanics and Value for the money you spent on them.

         I can partially understand the hate train on the FF series since the gaming populace has grown considerably since FF’s prime, but it’s clear that majority of the “haters” are those who has grown up with 8 hour long shooters, visually grandiose games with little substance and have come to see the older games as ancient relics.
         I agree wholeheartedly the series began to die off with FFX but to say no-body cares, or they ALL such is just biased and uninformed opinion.

         I am still holding out hope that a true FF game will come along in the future…Here’s looking at you FFXIII Versus…

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      gman

      March 10, 2012 at 11:19 pm

      Define “nobody”…

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   Joh Mac

   March 10, 2012 at 9:01 am

   I had to sing Carmina Burana at school, so I can see the influence, but I suppose you could also say that every epic sounding john williams piece was inspired by Carmina Burana. Nonetheless, the lyrics get very funny if you translate the further pieces (In the tavern)

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      grimbles

      March 11, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      Most of Williams’ inspiration for ‘epic’ stuff comes from Gustav Holst, particularly The Planets.

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3. 

   Lachlan

   March 10, 2012 at 10:00 am

   Cool!

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4. 

   Kid

   March 10, 2012 at 11:11 am

   Yey! New favourite reporter! 😀

   I didn’t know that One Winged Angel was inspired by Carmina Burana. How may I ask do you know Jason?

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      Kid

      March 10, 2012 at 11:49 am

      Oh and Ashcraft better move over for sure now.

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5. 

   [Razor]

   March 10, 2012 at 11:48 am

   To be pedantic I’d argue Those Chosen by the Planet was the track played at “Sephiroth’s most chilling moments”. One Winged Angel only comes in the final boss fight, and it’s amazing as the lyrics are the only words you hear in the whole game. Everything is else is bleeps and music.

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