• Top 10 FF Character Themes: #9, Snow's Theme

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    Published on 10-04-2012 07:42 PM
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    Final Fantasy XIII is a game that's divided Final Fantasy fans, and Snow is very fitting for a game like this, as he too seems to be either loved or hated. Regardless of how you feel about him as a character or FFXIII as a game, I hope you can agree with me that he has one awesome theme.


    Pure rock 'n' roll. This song is dripping with both attitude and rebellion. Does the bold, brash nature of the piece remind you of a certain irrepressible, fiery young man who leads team NORA?

    It's not ever going to be the kind of song whose melody gets stuck in your head, but as you listen to it, I'm sure you can feel your head slowly bob up and down. It also seems like perfect driving music, be it hurtling down the highway at noon, or cruising through the city at night.

    I also want to note that it would not be out of place in a Dynasty Warriors game at all! Anyway, let's have a look at other versions.


    This is from YouTube user JillxxxValentineRE1 and I just want to say - he is phenomenal and has a huge amount of talent. This version rocks even more than the original.


    I can honestly say I'm not the world's biggest dubstep fan, but Lukeff7 has done a good job here. This wouldn't sound out of place in a CyberPunk environment and is well worth a listen.

    So to recap:

    9. Snow
    10. Bartz

    What do you think of Snow, and Snow's theme? I obviously would've plumped for the incredible Blinded By Light, just as I might've gone for Battle on the Big Bridge for V's offering, but I don't think they count!

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    1. I Don't Need A Name's Avatar
      I Don't Need A Name - 10-04-2012, 11:52 PM
      I much prefer Serah's theme
    1. Loony BoB's Avatar
      Loony BoB - 10-05-2012, 12:17 PM
      Snow's Theme starting up was always the moment in FFXIII that I remembered that there is a pretty good soundtrack there. Most of the other music never really caught your attention when it was kicking off, but Snow's Theme would manage it. It's trickier these days for music to become noticeable and 'famous' amongst fans because people are generally too busy listening to the voice acting and sound effects which naturally have to be heard over the music. Particularly in the case of XIII where characters are talking even as you move around each area.
    1. Fynn's Avatar
      Fynn - 10-08-2012, 01:52 PM
      Haven't played the game yet, but I've listened to the soundtrack a thousand times. It is definitelly one of the best FF soundtracks to date. Hamauzu is my guru
    1. Lone Wolf Leonhart's Avatar
      Lone Wolf Leonhart - 10-08-2012, 02:13 PM
      I don't care what anyone says, Snow is a great character and this theme really fits him well. I have to disagree with you on one thing though, Psy. The melody has gotten stuck in my head before. Nice dubstep version as well, I like it more than I thought I would.
    1. Jinx's Avatar
      Jinx - 10-08-2012, 02:17 PM
      Not too bad. I like it okay.

      MAN OH MAN I HOPE YOU HAVE JECHT'S THEME ON THIS LIST, PSY

      Since it sounds like a dog barking and is kind of horrible. :3
    1. Raistlin's Avatar
      Raistlin - 10-08-2012, 04:51 PM
      As much as I didn't particularly care for Snow's character and hardly ever had him in my party (he was a fairly one-dimensional Sentinel; for everything else, Fang was better), I definitely agree with this choice. Snow's theme is badass.
    1. Lonely Paper Star's Avatar
      Lonely Paper Star - 10-08-2012, 05:30 PM
      I haven't played FFXIII yet, but I have a good grasp of the characters' personalities. I never heard Snow's theme until now, but it's not bad. I would listen again and/or download it, lol. And it fits him, I think, unlike Yun Fang's theme, which didn't really fit her.
    1. Weimar Pluto Knight VII's Avatar
      Weimar Pluto Knight VII - 10-08-2012, 07:03 PM
      yea snow's theme is fun to listen to. not nearly as memorable as Aeris's or Terra's theme or Kuja's theme (just thinking of some off the top of my head) but still I enjoy listening to it while fighting battles. One of the more memorable tracks from FF13.
    1. espritduo's Avatar
      espritduo - 10-08-2012, 10:46 PM
      Snow's Theme is great. It's a shame FF has gotten away from character themes in general. Remember FFVI? Every character had their own specific and instantly recognizable theme. I loved that about FFVI, and I always like hearing character themes, good or bad. They give you a musical dimension to the character's role and personality. When a character doesn't have a theme, it just doesn't even feel like the game cares about them, like they aren't really a part of that game's world.
    1. opn184's Avatar
      opn184 - 10-08-2012, 11:16 PM
      Cool stuff!
    1. Edge7's Avatar
      Edge7 - 10-09-2012, 01:15 AM
      This song sorta starts out like the battle theme from FFX-2, 'least that's the impression that I always got. This soundtrack is catchy, but not in the memorable sense. I dunno, guess I've always been a fan of Nobuo.
    1. Nightsintodreams's Avatar
      Nightsintodreams - 10-09-2012, 02:00 AM
      I loved the soundtrack from Final Fantasy XIII myself, though I have Aeris' Theme as my picture ringtone...

      Honestly, the piece that sticks out the most from Final Fantasy XIII is probably the Paradox Chocobo theme in XIII-2. Heavy metal? Really? Lol...
    1. theundeadhero's Avatar
      theundeadhero - 10-09-2012, 04:11 AM
      You're right about the driving part. Snow's song sounds like it belongs more in a Rad Racer Wii game than FF.
    1. Tsuris's Avatar
      Tsuris - 10-09-2012, 05:32 AM
      im with (i dont need a name) serahs's is better
    1. Loony BoB's Avatar
      Loony BoB - 10-09-2012, 09:07 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Nightsintodreams View Post
      Honestly, the piece that sticks out the most from Final Fantasy XIII is probably the Paradox Chocobo theme in XIII-2. Heavy metal? Really? Lol...
      Hey man, Crazy Chocobo is great. xD
    1. Nightsintodreams's Avatar
      Nightsintodreams - 10-09-2012, 12:17 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Loony BoB View Post
      Quote Originally Posted by Nightsintodreams View Post
      Honestly, the piece that sticks out the most from Final Fantasy XIII is probably the Paradox Chocobo theme in XIII-2. Heavy metal? Really? Lol...
      Hey man, Crazy Chocobo is great. xD
      All I know is I hope a bird and BAM, metal. Wtf lol.
    1. Edge7's Avatar
      Edge7 - 10-09-2012, 08:56 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by theundeadhero View Post
      You're right about the driving part. Snow's song sounds like it belongs more in a Rad Racer Wii game than FF.
      I now have "coast to coast" stuck in my head. Actually if "Gumball Crash" played at anytime during that race scene, I'd give the game a standing ovation. No questions asked.

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