Atelier Ryza OST | Southern White Wind (Boss Theme) [Extended]

[@PhazonSpear]

A boss theme's intention is to psych you up for the fight. Many choose to use intensity to illustrate a big scary monster, but this one chooses a different direction. It's a song that says 'don't worry, you got this' rather than 'this huge obstacle is in your way!'

[@Puffy_Mario]

That's a good point. Epic boss themes are cool most of the time, but this song's feeling of overcoming something standing in your way as long as you keep at it seems much more fitting for a game like this.

[@AWanderingSwordsman]

It kind of gives me a "this is how far we've come" sorta vibe. Like, we are strong enough now, we got this. Love this song.

[@zerkai8712]

and the suddenly the boss beat the shit out of you cuz ur not prepared..

[@seifeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Isn't that the usual for most early game bosses? Well i rather say that depends on the context of the situation.

[@Dominik-K]

Yeah the vibe is so positive, like the whole game😭 so hyped for Ryza 2

[@lightcouragefake574]

There’s so many motifs from other songs in the series and even from this game that I catch in this theme. I love it so much

[@979JuJu]

Which of those other songs come to mind when you hear this?

[@8Pixels]

@@979JuJu I would say all the main battle themes in Ryza are very reminiscent of Spring Wind Skylark from Atelier Sophie. Presumably they were all composed by Hayato Asano I believe. It's a very recognisable style.

[@zoozbuh]

@@8Pixels It sounds more like his work from Blue Reflection to me, but with an Atelier twist (slightly less EDM and more folksy instruments). But you’re totally right that it’s very characteristic of Asano’s work. 👏🏽❤️

[@davidlejenkins]

You can really tell that this composer just finished writing the songs for Blue Reflection. This has a lot of those vibes.

[@cephaleeisstupid5117]

I love how in Ryza 2 you can hear bits of this song in Ashra-am Baird’s theme. Little things like that make these games even better.

[@WalkthruGuides]

I like how the first time you hear this jovial upbeat theme is when you take on an ancient dragon.

[@MickeyYeahbaby]

I've been grinding the game pretty hard, and I was surprised to hear this the first time after fighting a damn dragon.

[@tanyichun2535]

Lol

[@lTwinVampGelol]

I heard this first during the side quest at main road vs the two fairies that were causing trouble for the merchants. I was pretty hyped over the music.

[@EnjeruZafkiel]

@@lTwinVampGelol Same here

[@GSmashGaming]

This is quite possibly the most uplifting boss theme I have ever heard

[@abyssyahoo151]

“There’s no time to discuss this Agatha. Hey…if we win this How about you don’t yell at us…as a reward?” That was the moment that Agatha realised that Ryza has left the mother’s nest and that drove me to tears.

[@gwagner1380]

As someone who is trying out the atelier series for the first time, man I cannot put into words how much I'm loving the game. Feel like I'm being spoiled at every corner or step I take. Such a beautiful world, really well written characters, incredibly well thought out story among other things. Is just amazing and the music is the best as well! It hasn't stopped me from being surprised

[@hothaian9990]

A theme for fighting a dragon has no business being this upbeat lmao this game is amazing

[@40Nix]

I love this theme, thanks for extending

[@misterbin00]

OOOOOOOOOHHHHH That's why this music feels like water drops hitting my skin.

[@johnprice564]

Listen this soundtrack when playing battle in Resleriana 😅

[@almondjoy4938]

This is very wholesome for a boss theme! I love it!

[@KabutoGatack009]

Its almost similar to blue reflection overdose. Thats pree sick

[@AndrewHarfen]

Yup. As expected of Hayato Asano~ Same composer

[@aladinini5566]

Best track from that game so I'm really loving this one too!

[@jamesalexis2133]

loved that opening.

[@DoodlesD]

"Ooh a cool Dragon with a cool theme! Let's do thi-" *INCINERATION* _You lost some items in your defeat._

[@dittoford]

Some bosses in this game can seriously kick your ass if you’re not prepared.

[@zerkai8712]

@@dittoford cuz the game is gear and item dependent

[@blazingfuryoffire1]

@@zerkai8712 Every defeat lead to one major improvement: a better bomb. Fits with Ryza's character, really. Beach full of trash? let's blow it up!.

[@kinghoronaldlonowong4892]

But this game is easier than the series before

[@The0KUltra]

Sounds like something from a modern Sonic game, this slaps

[@imsanaholic1808]

thicc thighs can kill mobs

[@stargazersdance]

I set this as my standard battle theme because I didn't like how "mild" the original was. I put Vanguard and Great Enemy as my Boss BGM because they felt more like they were lighting a fire under my ass.

[@nhukuku5748]

I think we have a good contender for a top10 boss theme

[@Foulowe59]

Very neat song!!

[@evomaldonado665]

I love this track!

[@Rhysmore]

Thank u

[@nebufabu]

Since I spent time building powerful bombs, but hardly anything else boss fights were like... Either Ryza! Use your Items! Ryza! Deal Fire damage! _epicness follows_ *What boss?* Or... The boss gets off its super-attack and, yea...

[@noob1n8or]

I just cranked up my defense so high that when the boss hit me with it's charge attack I was fine.

[@naoyakundesu]

Ah yes, the "you have just hit your first major wall in this game" Jokes aside such a unique boss theme. I really love that opening riff

[@tricmagic]

Ryza just looks so smug in this picture. Die to the power of friendship chains dragon!

[@allingbrodniak8819]

I went into the Castle Dragon fight expecting something difficult... I demolished it in 30 seconds

[@Kirnale]

This sounds like an ending of an anime episode

[@yhaerysthethird6088]

Me a Dark souls fanboy going into Atelier series: *Wait, are these boss music legal?*

[@adrenali_n1607]

Welcome to the world nobody told you about, enjoy your stay!

[@huevonesunltd]

This is the kind of genre i have never played so i can't tell if it's good or not, is it a good game? would you recommend it for someone who isn't too much into rpgs?

[@mon5177]

Yeah I highly recommend it, I just bought it a week ago and have no regrets

[@edgar13469]

A really good RPG usually I only play Sandbox or platforms it's highly enjoyable

[@optimaltt6070]

Do you like combat that makes you think on your feet? Cute anime girls and bubbly visuals? This music? An intricate, in-depth crafting and progression system? If yes, go for it.

[@rubygenesa950]

Me when first played this in dragon tower : Uhmm okay good song... wait, do i really have to beat this dragoon??!!! i even can defeated easily by big puni if not prepared!!!

[@Rottypops]

When you want a Falcom Sound Team cover band to do music for your game but you only have sixty bucks and coming down with a case of the fuckit's

[@tinyt.w.i.m7291]

I love Ryza. I just wish she weren’t wearing a Loincloth for shorts.

[@yhaerysthethird6088]

Oh on the contrary, my friend ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) *tis what we want*

[@twoinone_]

@@yhaerysthethird6088 atelier thighza.

[@psykopyro]

This feels/sounds like blue reflection and I am not OK with that.

[@Trails3rdFanboy]

But everyone is so too bad lol

[@optimaltt6070]

Yes, we know you have shit taste and hearing, just keep it to yourself.

[@OmegaVitaminC]

It's amazing how the song starts with a brilliant hyped intro, and then the rest is boring and forgettable.

[@misterextender4131]

It’s not forgettable for me, but I’ve heard it a million times

[@meowtenjuice5670]

Haha...... NO

[@kinghoronaldlonowong4892]

I don’t think so

[@juro7854]

Imagine being this wrong

[@optimaltt6070]

You're boring and forgettable.