This week’s episode focuses on one of the best introductions for a JRPG: Final Fantasy VI (Final Fantasy II in the U.S.). We’re going to look at one of Nobuo Uematsu’s compositions that sets up the story and mood of the game. Afterwards, we’ll listen to several tracks from artists who cover it in their own way. And to think it was because of an article read during dinner…

The Gamer article

The FFVI gameplay


Track List

“Omen / Opening Theme (Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version)”

“Final Fantasy VI – Opening Theme / Omen Orchestrated” – by ChrystalChameleon

“Final Fantasy VI – Omen Piano Cover” – by Steven Melin

“Final Fantasy VI Opening Theme – Epic Metal Arrangement Cover” – by Cesar Ramos

 

YouTube playlist