Could have done with out Alphinaud but otherwise totally agree with you.

I did too, didn't know it at the time but I got nostalgic the moment Alphinaud mentioned it. What a journey, almost feels like they were simpler times compared to the shitstorm that came after. Camping by the fire with Ysayle, Estinien, Alphinaud and Moghan was awesome

I agree, it reminded me of the Final Fantasy companionship in the past FF games, the adventure to save the world.

I love the alphinaud and Estinien combo Alphi looked up to him like an older brother and the banter was hilarious if you ask me.

I really find Alphinaud to be annoying but agree other than that

same! i had to put headphones on it was beautiful!

Just revisiting older zones to see if my ReShade adapts well enough... Or so I thought. When I got to the Forelands I was staggered by the atmosphere and the music. I remembered how it was my favorite place in Eorzea.

Same here omg, so moving!

Same! This could be the best FF song I’ve heard since the FFVII overture. This would work really well in single player main series as well. The tale and journey with them three finally totally sold FFXIV to me. First time played this part in 2021 July! I’ve been hooked ever since. Absolutely fantastic music and writing, gameplay is super fun in dungeons and raids.

The clarinet at the very beginning really gave it such a classy touch.

It’s my favorite too! It’s just such a tragic song and it really captures the sorrowful emotions of the dragonsong war (especially the piano version on the nighttime track)

@@Mutepoet379 yes! thank you

Uninhabited? There are like 4 civilizations here

welp, you'll see that kind of stuff in the final fantasy series

the conversation by the fireplace about how the journy changed their perpectives, like it was unreal

And then people ask for flying mount activated by default not understanding how much it would break such precious moments that are an integral part of the pacing of the story.

Best expansion ever. Magic turned into gaming.

@@GreyMASTA I never used my mount during the story parts of the game, while it was time consuming it was also worth it to be immersed in this part of the game to be running in the fields while this played

I just got to Heavensward recently...and considering all the cutscenes my WoL went through, this theme embodies all of that. It's like my little potato had his naive adventuring spirit sobered. Out alone in this dragon filled field, he's approaching his travels with a purpose even bigger than himself and ARR.

Glad you found a way to enjoy the game on your terms! There's SO much beauty to be found here and it's wonderful you get to experience it. Totally understand about the ARR slog though. While I'm glad they fixed some of it with the 5.3 patch, it still seems like they could do better. Hope you enjoy the wild ride to come!

When I first tried FFXIV halfway through the Battle for Azeroth expansion of World of Warcraft, I absolutely hated it. I played the free trial for half an hour a night for a week. Hated the graphics. Hated that I was only 18 and all I had was a rock spell and an "Aero" DoT. Hated the GCD. I thought, how am I going to get to the level cap at this rate and do all the cool stuff that's gated at the end of the game? I quit and went back to WoW but then eventually quit WoW several months later. I was done with MMOs and was forever boycotting Blizzard. After watching the Fanfest 2021, I decided to give FFXIV another try. Rolled a Gladiator this time around. Decided that I was just going to take my time, to get the most out of my free trial. Read every quest dialog. Watched every cinematic that I was shown. Gradually, I was forming a bond with the game without even realizing it. When I experienced the lengthy cinematic that was The Parting Glass, I was completely stunned. I was shocked. How could the story have taken my friends away from me like this? All I had left was Alphinaud and Tataru as we escaped into the cold embrace of Ishgard. Right then and there, I knew that I loved Final Fantasy XIV. I bought all of the expansions and subbed. Now, I'm a L90 omnicrafter. Slowly working my way to a full omni 90. Well, I was until I started speedrunning the Island Sanctuary. LOL

I'M GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE

I genuinely treasure the adventure with Alphinaud, Estinien, and Ysayle. 💖

The start sounds more like reminiscing on times gone by... also betrayal and sadness too

Just experienced Heavensward for the first time and it was a damn joy. I absolutely fell in love with this track (among many)

In the post story part of HW and it was really an experience. I really loved it and can't wait to start Stormblood.

I was thinking the same thing! This hits that poignant spot in my soul 💙

Wouldn't be as powerful if it did.

It’ll last forever in our hearts and in our Orchestration Log

@Just a Human yeah it's only rarely played in game, but you can get it as an orchestrion roll

Bogdan Gevko I agree

+Alexandria Schlegel the trumpets in this song remind me of Wolf's Rain - Strangers

Parts of the song remind definitely remind me of Lufia's intro theme.

This sounds almost identical to Davy jones’ theme from pirates of the Caribbean

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Davy Jones theme or Chimera Ants arc from HxH

Uematsu did not compose this song. He did the music for version 1.0 of the game, Before Meteor. He did a few pieces for 2.0, and he has 2 or 3 in Heavensward (The Mushroomery, Zenith)

god...even when Uematsu's not composing anything many of you are still praising him...Just leave him alone and praise the real talents behind the musics you like. Soken is a freaking beast and can do sometimes better then Uematsu, he has already proven it.

Noctoregis. Don't care if Soken is a beast. Obvioisly this song is inspired by chinese traditional music. Uematsu or Soken, this song is regarded as the least original composing. I love the Sohm Al version more tho

send me the music you are refering too then, like wtf. First you're being rude there, second : just because this violin and this flute are used doesn't mean he ripped off a chinese muisc as you seem to be defending. Cause if being inspired means having no originality then most of the music you hear, are not original.

"Don't care if Soken is a beast" means "I don't care about your opinion mine is better" to me, but whatever I'm talking for nothing here I believe x)

Vanir Florentine if you wish it will surely come back to you I was very pleasantly please to be able to start this back up again after 4 years

U didn’t play it during quarantine?

thats what i thought too.

same haha

I totally thought the same thing yesterday when exploring this area

How did you find or hear about that just out of curiosity?

​@@hunterstarmech Years ago, a friend showed me a song by that artist, and then I came across this piece, which sounds somewhat similar. How nostalgic! You have unlocked a very good memory for me, thank you. 😌

Neil Weaselboots Yeah it'll be up tomorrow, sorry for the wait!

i wish mount and battle music would be turned off by default because it really ruins the immersion and its the same music everywhere you go lol while the zones music changes and really makes the immersion amazing.

I turned off mount and battle music and it’s been a much better experience imo

@@Kizzainpleh 10000% it sucks to think theres some people out there who play through the game with mount music and battle music on xD

I prefer on because the battle music fits the theme of the story Heavensword's battle music, in particular, beautifully expresses the struggle in a difficult situation.

Yeah, there's something about the traditional "adventuring feel" that was lost since 3.5, especially now with all the Trans-Dimensional Aetherial Fuckery and the Light and the Darkness and the Hydaelyn and yadda yadda yadda.