I just feel a little... cheapened? 'If we use big-name English singer we will appeal to a broader fanbase' ? FF is produced with a western audience in mind, but, fundamentally it is a Japanese game, made in Japan, originally dubbed in Japanese. I much prefer Japanese soundtracks, not because I think it will make me look more harcore, but simply because I want to enjoy the music as it was originally intended. I like it, and it provides an excellent translation exercise. When the songs are dubbed into enlish at least they usually pick relatively unknown british or american artists and are sensitive to the original feel of the song. If the song is coming straight off her album ,I'll be upset, because it seems like a cheap quick-fix not keeping in with the spirit and mood of the franchise. Ooh, but I think Squeenix did a wonderful job withthe english version of 'Passion' from KH2. Not a strict translation but a great vocal match ^^