🚨NEW SHORT🚨 How the overworld music for Final Fantasy IV uses jazzy, happy/sad chords to help convey the central themes of the story:

Don't fight with me. Fight with him.

Some of the dumbest people I’ve ever met own or run companies. Rich people, the “boss” class, KNOW they have failed upward and stolen most of their wealth. It’s one of the few things they DO know. Having money allows you to be uncurious and shields you from the consequences of being an idiot.

🔫FFVIII: "The Man with the Machine Gun" 🎹A paradigm-shifting piece of music for the game/franchise & a fan favorite to this day! 🎶 @airship-overdrive.bsky.social guides us thru synth sounds/theory including classic movie/TV themes & Blue Man Group! 🤘Plus we FINALLY listen to some Black Mages!

Final Fantasy is better than anything else in the world at making me go "WOW"

Needs more Zelda imo

DJT AND MTG ARE BREAKING UP!!!

The Top 10 Intros in the #FinalFantasy multiverse which includes Kingdom Hearts, Chrono Trigger, and Chrono Cross!

Which #FinalFantasy character do you think is the most meticulous/obsessive about taking care of their weapon(s)?

TRUE FINAL FANTASY FANS Prefer non FF to FF and EVERYONE KNOWS THAT Sigh lol. I ALMOST feel bad for these people. Almost.

I apologize for nothing

Final Fantasy IX: The Festival of the Hunt We explore Lindblum, Steiner and Dagger practice their lying, we ponder the meaning of a mysterious song, participate in the Festival of the Hunt, and head out to the Qu Marsh to find Quina!

Elia, Maiden of Water, from FFIII is absolutely beautiful and also reminds us of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (I sing in this...)

For the first time in a WHILE I don’t think I played any of the big games that will win awards this year. Been on an old school kick lately. Despite (gestures broadly) I still think E33 is at the top of my list of contenders to try. Then DS2 but gotta finish DS1.

My favorite traversal system EVER One of my favorite combat systems in a long time A thoroughly enjoyable story for non-cynics Extra points for centering a story around non-white women while not having racism or sexism exist as core themes Baller soundtrack Cute cats Definitely worth $10

All these companies suck. But I don’t know how else we get our show out to people. I just want Final Fantasy fans to have a show that focuses on the themes and politics and messages of the series and doesn’t revolve into the same toxic nonsense every time. But nobody knows it exists lol. …sigh.

The ability to pause and save whenever I want

When Final Jeopardy! is a real mind blower!

You’re not too busy for primaries.

Never miss a chance to listen to Terra’s theme

This is a message both to those who are elected and to those who do the electing

The way to stop getting your ass kicked isn’t to stop fighting.

How the overworld music for Final Fantasy III uses a hyper engaging rhythmic riff combined with uniquely voiced chords to create a fantastic tapestry of sound:

I will never forget the time I got in trouble from my former boss because I accurately called this guy a white supremacist. That boss would later go on to fire someone for very mundane Charlie Kirk comments. Progressive have to stop giving money to these right wing and fascist companies.

What is the biggest “pleasant surprise” in #FinalFantasy history?

The game industry is literally 5 minutes away from completely collapsing. For the last 15 years.

@airship-overdrive.bsky.social guides us through the epic-in-scope overworld music for #FinalFantasy VII, the odd and alien music of "Blue Fields" for FFVIII and then we "Cross Those Hills" into FFIX. Plus, we hear more Studio Ghibli, Chrono Trigger AND Cross, and BATMAN!

Phoenix Downbeat: Overworlds VII | VIII | IX #ffvii #ffviii #ffix

The Eras of #ColoradoRockies Baseball

What app do YOU listen to podcasts on?

@airship-overdrive.bsky.social guides us through the epic-in-scope overworld music for #FinalFantasy VII, the odd and alien music of "Blue Fields" for FFVIII and then we "Cross Those Hills" into FFIX. Plus, we hear more Studio Ghibli, Chrono Trigger AND Cross, and BATMAN!

The 10th Episode of The Phoenix Downbeat arrives today! While we choose individual pieces of music to focus on each episode, you'll see that we QUICKLY branch out to include a lot more. We have already listened to and commented on 73 songs!!! The Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

I explain my theory on the FF7R Ending which might be boring compared to others but I don't believe anything major has changed.

Gaming doomerism sucks. Capitalism also sucks and YES it infects every single company including the one(s) that make your favorite stuff. Unionize. It’s the best first step. In the meantime, stop harassing people whose crime is enjoying art and finding some meaning in it.

Our EIGHT YEAR Anniversary Exspecialganza! Part 1 We celebrate 8 years of our podcast (or some version of it) by looking back at some of our biggest changes and points of growth and take a look at some stats. Then we begin to answer your questions on the state of Final Fantasy and our show!

I think I got myself banned. Probably for the best. Anyway, Final Fantasy is anti fascist and not particularly subtle about it. For more incredibly obvious insights like that check out our YouTube channel I guess www.youtube.com/shorts/YGL05...

Hit a bees nest of MAGA “Final Fantasy fans” on Facebook. My brain is utterly broken. I’m normally not for gatekeeping but if you are using slurs and supporting fascism you are NOT a Final Fantasy fan.

🎶Overworlds VII | VIII | IX🎶 🎼Ryan guides us through the epic-in-scope overworld music for Final Fantasy VII, the odd and alien music of "Blue Fields" for FFVIII and then we "Cross Those Hills" into FFIX. 🎹Plus, we hear more Studio Ghibli, Chrono Trigger AND Cross, and BATMAN! Patreon is just $1

Hooray for Muslim Socialism, my favorite kind!

🎶Overworlds VII | VIII | IX🎶 🎼Ryan guides us through the epic-in-scope overworld music for Final Fantasy VII, the odd and alien music of "Blue Fields" for FFVIII and then we "Cross Those Hills" into FFIX. 🎹Plus, we hear more Studio Ghibli, Chrono Trigger AND Cross, and BATMAN! Patreon is just $1

Fingers crossed that it's going to be a good week 🤞 Keep pushing forward, traveler. My own take on Nishiki's amazing "Octopath Traveler Main Theme" recorded 100% on live guitar and percussion. Starts soft, ends strong. #guitarpedals #gamemusic #octopathtraveler

Oh boy! Who is ready for another round of… “HOW TO PROPERLY MOURN SOMEONE WHO HATED YOU!”

Hell is just a little bit more crowded today

Love #FinalFantasy Music? Check this out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie4m...

We are about to record a special episode with a Q&A segment for our anniversary. If you’ve got any questions about Final Fantasy or our show/channel please ask away and we will answer on the show!

Reviews are IN!!! “If you love the music of this series, you will love this show.” “Nobuo Uematsu himself would be impressed” “I am completely uneducated when it comes to music … and I love the analysis!” Subscribe to the Phoenix Downbeat on YouTube! #finalfantasymusic

If you voted for Donald Trump because of the economy, you’re an idiot If you voted for Donald Trump because “he doesn’t to wars” you’re a fool If you voted for Donal Trump because you want “mass deportation” you’re a racist If you voted for Donald Trump, you are responsible for fascism