FFXIV Character Music Bits.

Yssen · January 1, 2013

So. A while back (and I mean a long long time ago) this idea wormed into the brains of me and some people that I regularly RP with. Namely, that every character has three defining songs to them. A theme song with lyrics, and instrumental theme song, and a song that the character would sing if they the world was a musical.

I thought it might be fun to take this premise and share with one another our findings. Maybe even discuss a bit. Feel free to post links. Leave us get musically inclined.

Oh! There is a 4th song! What your character's anime theme would be, but it is a side not mostly for fun. Anywho, I'll get zee ball rolling with these two.

Instrumental Theme - Norwegian Pirate, Two Steps from Hell

Lyrical Theme - Nemo, Nightwish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj5X6om515Y

If the world was suddenly a musical - Snow (Hey oh.), Red Hot Chili Peppers. Changed this to reflect ARR. Whee.

Instrumental Theme - First of the Year (Equinox), Skrillex

Lyrical Theme - 7 Devils, Florence + The Machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjIwKzBg0aI

If the world was suddenly a musical - Cosmic Love, Florence + The Machine (Do not think this needs much context. Heh.)

Okay. Your turn. Go!

Rhostel · January 2, 2013

This reminded me to put together a playlist for Rhostel. I often do that for my characters, just hadn't gotten around to her. No, I won't share the list, it has 124 songs currently, and I'm not sure it's finished.

Anyway, pared down that list to figure this out. Went with all Australian artists, because I can and it bloody well works. The singers all being female, though, was nothing but pleasant happenstance. There were certainly songs with male singers I considered, and they were eliminated for other reasons.

Also, I choose to interpret the thing about an anime theme to be a song to use in an AMV focusing on the character. Because that makes more sense than the literal.

Instrumental - Young Bodies Heal Quickly, Regurgitator

Unfortunately, I can't find a proper version of this to link. Hrrngh. There's a version with talking all over it and one from a gig in the middle of a long video on YouTube if you really want to get a listen, though.

Lyrical - The Start of War, Clare Bowditch & The New Slang

Can't explain it any better than the lyrics do themselves.

Musical - Cinders, Sarah Blasko

Picture her singing it around the middle of the period between EoA and ARR.

AMV - The Fight, Sia

It's a fighty song, but hopeful, upbeat and joyous! Oh yes we stand together!

Eva · January 2, 2013

Lyrical Theme Song:

Tarja Turunen - Damned and Divine

Instrumental Theme Song:

Sanctuary of Zi'Tah - Final Fantasy XI

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I admit I don't really watch much anime so I'm not sure what would fit. Perhaps someone else has some idea. :blush:

Folken · January 2, 2013

Interesting topic, suppose I'll contribute for my ol' Lalafell.

Instrumental -

Lyrical -

Suddenly, Muscial! -

(Drinkin' and Dancin' in a lovely pub or tavern, with no care for the 'morrow.)

Alt. Musical Piece -

(Another prime pick, no context needed.)

Animu Piece -

Yep. That should do it I think.

TheLastCandle · January 22, 2013

I always enjoy topics like this. Fun to think about it, and when you find that perfect song it always helps me to get in character for RP. Well, here goes:

Lyrical -

Instrumental -

If the world were a musical..

Tarot - "Ghosts of Me"

Anime theme -

Abingdon Boys School - "Nephilim"

No anime I'm aware of has actually used it as a theme song, but a Teveriel anime might.

Mtoto Wamoto · February 20, 2013

Stumbled across this gem of a thread and decided to throw in my character

Instrumental:

Lyrical:

"Deep in the ocean, dead and cast away

Where innocence is burned in flames

A million mile from home, I'm walking ahead

I'm frozen to the bones, I am...

A soldier on my own, I don't know the way

I'm riding up the heights of shame

I'm waiting for the call, the hand on the chest

I'm ready for the fight, and fate

The sound of iron shocks is stuck in my head,

The thunder of the drums dictates

The rhythm of the falls, the number of dead's

The rising of the horns, ahead

From the dawn of time to the end of days

I will have to run, away

I want to feel the pain and the bitter taste

Of the blood on my lips, again

This deadly burst of snow is burning my hands,

I'm frozen to the bones, I am

A million mile from home, I'm walking away

I can't remind your eyes, your face"

Anime:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z_hCwrNcLs

Musical:

Vareal · February 20, 2013

This looked like fun and I immediately knew which three songs I would choose for Isaac.

Theme song w/ lyrics:

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So young, so Brazen, so Unholy.

I come to you in painted skies.

Your broken saint, your ancient story.

The living challenge to their lies.

Trapped in the cold outside,

There ain't no shelter.

And they wanna force my hand,

Until I...

Take what I wanted,

And break all the lies,

And defeat the f*ckin' liars.

Smash all the temples,

And crawl through the rubble,

And cry to the fallen.

I'm the last of my kind.

I'm the last of my kind,

Still standing on the wall.

A wolf alone upon the hillside,

I live on what they throw away.

I go to sleep behind the eight ball,

I live to fight for one more day.

I'm trapped in the cold outside,

There ain't no shelter.

And they wanna force my hand,

Until I...

Take what I wanted,

And break all the lies

And defeat the f*cking liars.

Smash all the temples,

And crawl through the rubble,

And cry to the fallen.

Take what I wanted,

And break all the lies,

And defeat the f*cking liars.

Smash all the temples,

And crawl through the rubble,

And cry to the fallen.

I'm the last of my kind.

I'm the last of my kind,

Still standing on the wall.

The Instrumental side:

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...and a song to sing:

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Jackscarab · February 20, 2013

Sounds fun.

Instrumental: "Rabao," Final Fantasy XI Piano Collection

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Lyrical: "Rose of May," Final Fantasy IX, lyrics by Kate Covington.

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Anime: "Salva Nos," Noir

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Musical: Kannadi would not sing, but rather stubbornly stand in place for a long moment, arms crossed, before calmly walking out of sight.

Moltove · February 20, 2013

gah, I need to find a way to spread my musical vocabulary

Yssen · February 20, 2013

I have deeply enjoyed listening to all this stuff guys. Thanks for sharing! Keep it up!

***Alothia*** · February 20, 2013

Theme with Lyrics: Her Morning Elegance by Oren Lavie

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Instrumental Theme: La Valse D'Amelin by Yann Tiersen

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Musical Sing Along: Nothing Stops Another Day from Ghost

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Anime: For Fruits Basket

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Deirdre · February 21, 2013

I love threads like this but Deir's music changes so much depending on her mood/situation, so I did my best ^-^

Instrumental: Two Steps From Hell - Everlasting

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Lyrical Theme: Pendulum - Witchcraft

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Lyrics:

It’s in your eyes, a colour fade out

Looks like a new transition

It starting up and shaking your ground

Turning your head to see a new day calling

Does it feel like a head to lean on?

A snapshot from where you were born

I’m looking for your hand in the rough

You’re caught in the wire

Well, I’ll lift you out

Leading on the action

Caught in a cell phones' rays

Bleeding on the sofa

Staring at the wayside

He’s coming and she knows it

Even though she knows why

Footsteps in the hallway

Girl you haven’t got time

You gotta get out

Go far away

[x2]

Darkness in the bedroom

Maybe she's resting up

Maybe she was out late

Just come back from the club

I can’t hear her breathing

Something doesn’t seem right

Killer in the hallway

We’re living on a set time

We gotta get out

Go far away

[x2]

Musical Theme: Blackmore's Night - Empty Words

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Lyrics:

I have heard that eyes can reflect the soul

And pictures tell a thousand stories

But when I look at you

Why don't I feel it's true