Heavensward Music Contest (NA) - Entry Thread

[CHOKKOmimi]

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsZWrw3aMVk
Title: "Confliction"

Submission Comment: In this piece I wanted to represent the anxiety and internal conflict of those living in the Brume. It is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 represents the unknown, Part 2 represents growing hope, Part 3 represents fear, and Part 4 represents anxiety/uncertainty.
This piece was recorded a cappella simply because I cannot play any of my instruments well enough to record. I wanted to make sure I used the right medium to portray my message. Arranging, vocals, editing and mixing all done and lyrics written by myself. Not all of my tracks have been video recorded simply because there was no more space for any more images. However all tracks are present in the audio, as it was recorded and created before the videos were made.

Favourite Songs from Final Fantasy XIV:
1. Serenity
2. The Hand that Gives the Rose
3. Borderless

[ChiiSoSeriouz]

[FFXIV_HW_Music_NA] Chii Soseriouz

https://youtu.be/wktKQZXOdH4
Upbeat in the Brume

I used my keyboard primarily for this arrangement. I recorded five tracks; two percussion, synth, a toy music box, and classic piano. Guitar is my main instrument but i can play others all right too.

Some favorite songs are Shiva EX battle theme, T12 battle theme, and The Pillars night theme.

[belthesar]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfHTVPPGG4Q

Title: "Rave in the Brume"

Description: I created a fun trance/dubstep remix entry for the FFXIV Heavensward remix contest. I envisioned a tune where the denizens of the Brume got down away from the prying eyes of the nobility in The Pillars. Also, when starting this tune out, I found the chord structure of the Final Fantasy standard "Prelude" fit this perfectly, so I mashed them up. Hope you enjoy!

Favorite FFXIV Tunes: As soon as I stepped foot into Azys Lla, I fell in love with the epic power of "Order Yet Undeciphered". Those organs! Of course, "Unbreakable", the theme of Fractal Continuum is a powerful reprise of the epic final zone theme. Finally, gotta throw back to Titan's final phase, "Under The Weight". Such a great jam!

Thanks for listening!

[NoxNyctores]

Video URL: https://youtu.be/aA73zzT92_A

Title: Nostalgia Night

Comments: So many talented entries that I wasn't even going to consider entering.

Favorite music from Final Fantasy XIV: Answers, Decisive Battle, and Oblivion.

[Kitasha]

https://youtu.be/DUkFysm_Cjo

"The Forgotten Night"

This is a version of "Night in the Brume" played on a sampled collection of baroque instruments, including a hurdy gurdy. I also halved the tempo for most of the piece to create a more upbeat version that I could see being played around the fire at the Forgotten Knight, either in celebration or relaxing after a hard day adventuring in Ishgard. Finally, the piece is intertwined with the Prelude Theme from many Final Fantasy games. I hope you enjoy it!

My favorite songs from Final Fantasy XIV include Tempest, Primal Timbre, and Down the Up Staircase.

[Quietman]

https://youtu.be/0ccT1Pnl4Hw

Submission title: "Through The Gates"

This is an arrangement of "Night in The Bume" for piano and violin. I recorded the piano MIDI track live and added the violin in post.

Favorite songs: "Dragonsong", "Ink Long Dry", "The Mushroomery"

[jeywhitewind]

https://youtu.be/6R5e3FFUGIk

"When the Fog Rises"

Arranging Final Fantasy music for my band to play is honestly my favorite hobby, so I couldn't NOT enter this contest. Everything was arranged by me, recorded by me on my laptop, and filmed by me on my phone. All recorded performances are single takes (that is, no comping), of course with the exception of my five vocal layers. The title suggests an image of the denizens of the Brume rising up against the nobility, as if the fog itself was rising from the Foundation into the Pillars.

Favorite FFXIV tunes have to be Twilight Over Thanalan (bring it back!!!) and Against the Wind. And who doesn't love the theme for Brute Justice!

Thanks for listening. Good luck everyone!

[TalonBishop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3KeXlKeEts

Nightlife in the Brume

Not every night in the Brume is quiet and serene. Sometimes it is exciting and fun. People might even dance. That was my first experience in the Brume as Heavensward went live in the middle of the night in my timezone so it was a hub of excitement. This is a musical attempt to capture that essence.

Favourite FFXIV Music: Brute Justice Theme

[Feroh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svlF9zjceTs

“Voices in the Brume”

I enjoy composing and arranging music and I grew up playing Final Fantasy games, so I was excited to see this contest! My partner in the folk duo I play in also plays FFXIV, so it seemed fitting to arrange something that we’d be able to perform ourselves. This is a synth version, but I’d love to record it on the actual instruments (guitar, hammered dulcimer, 4 voices) soon!

The music in FFXIV is fantastic and it’s really hard to pick favorites! The second part of the Ultima fight music is right up there for me, and I absolutely love the primal serenity of “Whisper of the Land.” My partner in the duo (Waenlona in-game) would be angry with me if I didn’t give some recognition to “Pa-pa-ya” here. We’ve had many a happy Hatchingtide infecting each other with that earworm.

[bgalbraith]

[FFXIV_HW_Music_NA] Zephan Macrae

https://youtu.be/catl-UB7xcQ

Title: Night in the Brume (Mega Moogle Mix)

Description: Eurodance-inspired remix! With dancing all over Ishgard! I wanted to try something a bit crazy and irreverent, and decided to go for a synthy dance remix based on the Manderville dance. Since it's mostly digital production, there's not much to watch there performance wise so I decided to make an accompanying music video. Had a ton of fun putting both together. Enjoy!

Favorite Songs:
Magiteknical Difficulties
Under the Weight (Super Ultra Hyper Version)
Unspoken