FFXIV OST Dravanian Forelands Day Theme ( Painted Foothills )

[@SenaBryer]

I loved every second of the journey with Alphinaud, Estinien, and Ysayle. It was so much like a traditional Final Fantasy adventure, traveling dangerous wildernesses with your team of four

[@SephC]

Could have done with out Alphinaud but otherwise totally agree with you.

[@NOXXism]

I did too, didn't know it at the time but I got nostalgic the moment Alphinaud mentioned it. What a journey, almost feels like they were simpler times compared to the shitstorm that came after. Camping by the fire with Ysayle, Estinien, Alphinaud and Moghan was awesome

[@juitz88]

I agree, it reminded me of the Final Fantasy companionship in the past FF games, the adventure to save the world.

[@loomingdeath1758]

I love the alphinaud and Estinien combo Alphi looked up to him like an older brother and the banter was hilarious if you ask me.

[@xXShizukanaXx]

I really find Alphinaud to be annoying but agree other than that

[@1000Tomatoes]

This is the first time you really enter "enemy territory" in 14 and leave the familiarity of the city states. The nostalgic, melancholy of this song knocks any expectation of the scary land of malevolent dragons right out of your head.

[@bluesrike]

The first thing I thought to myself was "You're a long way from Gridania, sprout."

[@VostokApollo]

This song actually made me stop everything I was doing and have a moment when I first heard it.

[@AffinityRespawn]

same! i had to put headphones on it was beautiful!

[@commentingchannel9776]

Just revisiting older zones to see if my ReShade adapts well enough... Or so I thought. When I got to the Forelands I was staggered by the atmosphere and the music. I remembered how it was my favorite place in Eorzea.

[@ravyndarkthief]

Same here omg, so moving!

[@MadViking82]

Same! This could be the best FF song I’ve heard since the FFVII overture. This would work really well in single player main series as well. The tale and journey with them three finally totally sold FFXIV to me. First time played this part in 2021 July! I’ve been hooked ever since. Absolutely fantastic music and writing, gameplay is super fun in dungeons and raids.

[@RokkitGrrl]

The clarinet at the very beginning really gave it such a classy touch.

[@NoContextOasis]

Can safely say that the journey you take with Ysayle, Alphinaud and Estinien here was fucking incredible, It felt like a different game, the pacing was amazing, you never knew what was going to happen in the story, the huge trek into the clouds the music, the characters and their banter back and forth... I've never seen anything like it in an MMO

[@greciabarandiaran8634]

welp, you'll see that kind of stuff in the final fantasy series

[@saturn7348]

the conversation by the fireplace about how the journy changed their perpectives, like it was unreal

[@GreyMASTA]

And then people ask for flying mount activated by default not understanding how much it would break such precious moments that are an integral part of the pacing of the story.

[@Nelzpruit]

Best expansion ever. Magic turned into gaming.

[@M3gaM4nZero]

@@GreyMASTA I never used my mount during the story parts of the game, while it was time consuming it was also worth it to be immersed in this part of the game to be running in the fields while this played

[@dio7288]

I don't know why but from all the sad Heavensward OST this one makes me reaaallly think about life, past, etc.. it makes me everytime really nostalgic, i can't explain. This melody, those trumpets/saxophones omg.. truly a masterpiece imo

[@Mangoekaki]

I just got to Heavensward recently...and considering all the cutscenes my WoL went through, this theme embodies all of that. It's like my little potato had his naive adventuring spirit sobered. Out alone in this dragon filled field, he's approaching his travels with a purpose even bigger than himself and ARR.

[@Yvanne]

This is my favourite FFXIV zone OST. period. something about it screams melancholy and calm to me. its mysterious, ancient, and largely uninhabited. i love it.,=

[@Mutepoet379]

It’s my favorite too! It’s just such a tragic song and it really captures the sorrowful emotions of the dragonsong war (especially the piano version on the nighttime track)

[@Yvanne]

@@Mutepoet379 yes! thank you

[@ComicalConqueror]

Uninhabited? There are like 4 civilizations here

[@NidoKnight]

This song saved my FFXIV experience, which is only one of many reasons it’s my favorite in the whole game. I was speeding through the game bc I bough the complete version of it, all the way to ShB. ARR really drained the excitement out of me pre-new patch that lets you finish ARR twice as fast. Big fetch quest simulator, so I quit the game and fell behind my group of friends. I didn’t play it for a year and when I got back I sped through everything without remorse and skipped every cutscene in ARR and i was gonna do the same with HW but then I heard this... and finally took a breather in the middle of the field. This song made me realize that I should just enjoy the game at my own pace and do the things I wanna do while on my way to the level my friends are at, so now I do all the things I like doing in these types of games and while I wait for Duty’s I do MSQ and actually appreciate the story like I should’ve been doing, atleast as far as Heavensward is concerned. This song is what made me realize that, if I would’ve powered through without giving a shit I would’ve missed out on this masterpiece. I’m currently on a grind to craft it so I can add it to my Orchestration Log, god this song is amazing.

[@HermeneuticallySealed]

Glad you found a way to enjoy the game on your terms! There's SO much beauty to be found here and it's wonderful you get to experience it. Totally understand about the ARR slog though. While I'm glad they fixed some of it with the 5.3 patch, it still seems like they could do better. Hope you enjoy the wild ride to come!

[@RokkitGrrl]

When I first tried FFXIV halfway through the Battle for Azeroth expansion of World of Warcraft, I absolutely hated it. I played the free trial for half an hour a night for a week. Hated the graphics. Hated that I was only 18 and all I had was a rock spell and an "Aero" DoT. Hated the GCD. I thought, how am I going to get to the level cap at this rate and do all the cool stuff that's gated at the end of the game? I quit and went back to WoW but then eventually quit WoW several months later. I was done with MMOs and was forever boycotting Blizzard. After watching the Fanfest 2021, I decided to give FFXIV another try. Rolled a Gladiator this time around. Decided that I was just going to take my time, to get the most out of my free trial. Read every quest dialog. Watched every cinematic that I was shown. Gradually, I was forming a bond with the game without even realizing it. When I experienced the lengthy cinematic that was The Parting Glass, I was completely stunned. I was shocked. How could the story have taken my friends away from me like this? All I had left was Alphinaud and Tataru as we escaped into the cold embrace of Ishgard. Right then and there, I knew that I loved Final Fantasy XIV. I bought all of the expansions and subbed. Now, I'm a L90 omnicrafter. Slowly working my way to a full omni 90. Well, I was until I started speedrunning the Island Sanctuary. LOL

[@StrikerTVFang]

This is my favorite field theme in the game right now. It matches the environment perfectly.

[@Silversky1113]

Probably my favorite overworld theme from the game. It's beautiful and majestic and i love when it picks up towards the end. I feel like this could have been the main theme for a totally separate game. I still come back to dravanian forelands to just fly around and listen to this beautiful theme.

[@cosmosofinfinity]

This song really gave me the feel of an ancient land of dragons virtually untouched by man for a thousand years... I think this is actually my favorite overworld theme in the whole game now. It never gets old, it fluctuates so much. And then when you actually manage to hear 3:56... God DAYUMN.

[@NoContextOasis]

The start sounds more like reminiscing on times gone by... also betrayal and sadness too

[@Sheikah92]

3:56 I had to literally stop every time and Sprint my way across the field EVERY, FUCKING, TIME. Thank you Soken, instant classic.

[@babyyoshi9476]

I'M GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE

[@Rewwgh]

Over the years this particular zone music has really grown on me. Especially the more hectic part can just get stuck in my head for ages. Whereas the beginning melody perfectly encapsulates the feeling that I am beckoned on yet another adventure. Eorzea overall is still filled with mysteries that could all deserve to be action packed and lore filled side content for many many years. I wish they will revisit mysteries especially related to Dravania and Avalonia in the future.

[@nao61_08]

A theme that gives a heavy melancholy even when a hero who has lost everything passes through a painful blizzard

[@xin-xvi]

This is my new Grizzly Hills, Dravanian Forelands reminds me of my favorite WoW zone and of an amazing time. I'm thankful for this song.

[@Koutouhara]

I was thinking the same thing! This hits that poignant spot in my soul 💙

[@Luipaard005]

beautiful use of clarinet and french horn in this piece.

[@Squeenix1]

When I think of heavensward, this part of the expansion is the first thing that comes to my mind.

[@SUPERSONICGIRLIFY]

I genuinely treasure the adventure with Alphinaud, Estinien, and Ysayle. 💖

[@neomargs]

Trumpets in this always give me goosebumps.

[@joelm3549]

Man, what a masterpiece, was speechless hearing this for the first time. I miss experiencing Heavensward for the first time.

[@SubTXT_]

Just experienced Heavensward for the first time and it was a damn joy. I absolutely fell in love with this track (among many)

[@M3gaM4nZero]

In the post story part of HW and it was really an experience. I really loved it and can't wait to start Stormblood.

[@metzieee]

Square really knocked this expac out of the park with the music, immersion, and story... Idk what it is, but I have never been so immersed in an MMO world until now (at least not since Wrath of the Lich King). I am so glad I decided to not fly through the main scenario like I did in vanilla, and am actually taking my time in each zone.

[@kbpld]

I love how it bursts to life around the final minute with the violins, it's a shame that part didn't last a bit longer.

[@SenaBryer]

Wouldn't be as powerful if it did.

[@NidoKnight]

It’ll last forever in our hearts and in our Orchestration Log

[@Mangoekaki]

I recently got to Heavensward for the first time and just started to run around exploring the new maps... this was the first song in a long while out in the overworld that made me slow down and avoid mobs as much as possible just to listen to the music as I ran around lovely area. It sounds so beautiful, somber, and sublime...it feels like I'm in a movie. There is definitely a quality change from ARR and I'm glad that I've been taking my time 🥺

[@anatoliasmercenary.]

Traveling with Alphinaud, Ysayle and Estinien was so comforting, it felt like a classic and traditional high fantasy tale, I wish we could have journeyed more with them, the campfire scene is still so comfy to me.

[@megamanx2261]

love this theme starts slow and keeps getting more and more epic as you stand there (or walk/fly/run)

[@ninetailedfox579121]

Every time I go into this zone for the beast tribe quests I never want to leave because of this song.

[@mahmudfarizuddin]

One of my fav themes in FFXIV. It is surreal.

[@bogdangevko9680]

3:57 is so epic, I think they should have made that the battle theme for the area

[@cattyclove]

Bogdan Gevko I agree

[@kittypetro6621]

that part when it goes from this nice calm and soothing thing to a full on badass thing with the bass trombones and full on orchestral background, I just... *chef's kiss' I could listen to this song for ages... in fact I have, every time I que up for msq with a dps I just stand hovering in the dravanian forelands to have this playing while I wait

[@brianbaratheon]

This song does to me what Serenity (The Black Shroud) did to me in 2.0, and Twilight Over Thanalan did to me in 1.0.

[@brianbaratheon]

@Just a Human yeah it's only rarely played in game, but you can get it as an orchestrion roll

[@fawfuls]

I played through Heavensward this year and I already feel nostalgia for it. Had so much fun with a friend playing through it!

[@debleb166]

Dravanian Forelands is definitely my favourite area ATM... it's such a nice, peaceful feeling place, and the music is great.

[@Castisto]

the experience i had when i first entered this region for the first time was epic. Very few times i get the chills when playing mmo rpgs but this one got me. amazing music and world

[@WackoJacco01995]

I'm grinding my DoH jobs at the moment in my down time, and I always go to one of the big mesa-like rocks near tailfeather if I need to chill out and craft a bunch of things in bulk. This music just brings me so much peace

[@shironerisilk]

This is my favorite area theme, hands down. I ended up almost crying a few times randomly going through this place lol I feel it captues so well all the pain and tragedy of the Dragonsong War, so achingly beautiful and sad at the same time.

[@aisx]

it blew my mind doing side-quests for massive dragons

[@LagunaLeonhart]

Just got to this part and I love this theme. Heavensward is amazing

[@HorusDeathtouch]

I closed my second playthrough of FF16 to come back to 14 for a but and set my island sanctuary craft schedule, and came here because a S rank hunt was called... And I don't know what FF16 did to my ears, but after multiple playthroughs of the FF14 story, it was like I had just truly discovered this music for the first time. How did overlook this? It made me feel things I never have before. Even now I hold back tears. And there goes one down my cheek...f**k What a masterpiece.

[@stars-and-clouds]

God they really hit the spot with this expansion. It's almost perfect.

[@keybladesrus]

When I first played through HW, I had mount music turned on, and I was pretty much always on a mount. Now I'm playing through it again on an alt, and now I'm realizing what I missed out on. I don't think I had ever properly heard this track before tonight, and now it's one of my favorite world themes in the game.

[@Jackotoulle]

When I first arrived in Dravania with Alphinauld, Ysayle and Estinien that's when I got that trigger that it was something special and I was hooked on FFXIV, and after that I never let go of the game.

[@paytwoyaj8332]

Just barely arrive here. Absolutely love this soundtrack

[@poriii]

1:56 the woodwinds here are SO PRETTY

[@Jinxyoutoheaven]

The feels

[@LuriTV]

This theme reminds me of my first steps in Heavensward, the eery feeling of isolation and disconnection. Like a refugee outcasted and uprooted from my former home.

[@samuffert]

This song is the number 1 reason to have battle and mount music disabled

[@gany9008]

Simplemente hermoso!!

[@praneet48]

Feels very much like something composed by Yasunori Mitsuda for Xenoblade

[@NicolasSilvaVasault]

i finished the first part of heavensward, starting the second patch and this song is stuck in my head, what a gorgeous game, this expansion surpassed anything i've ever seen in final fantasy so far

[@tyrellkelley2619]

Awesome, now I miss my FC, and playing XIV with em.

[@MaxNewland_]

This track contains part of the melody of Seal's Kiss From a Rose and is therefore a certified slap

[@angelpoppunk]

This theme has me in awe every time I AFK

[@_nagazaki__]

Best heavensward theme.

[@carbuncle1334]

1:26 my favorite part

[@Red88Rex]

Def one of Soken's best. Very mature piece, almost feels like it could be Uematsu.

[@Red88Rex]

Uematsu did not compose this song. He did the music for version 1.0 of the game, Before Meteor. He did a few pieces for 2.0, and he has 2 or 3 in Heavensward (The Mushroomery, Zenith)

[@aoiyozoraa]

god...even when Uematsu's not composing anything many of you are still praising him...Just leave him alone and praise the real talents behind the musics you like. Soken is a freaking beast and can do sometimes better then Uematsu, he has already proven it.

[@sprazer]

Noctoregis. Don't care if Soken is a beast. Obvioisly this song is inspired by chinese traditional music. Uematsu or Soken, this song is regarded as the least original composing. I love the Sohm Al version more tho

[@aoiyozoraa]

send me the music you are refering too then, like wtf. First you're being rude there, second : just because this violin and this flute are used doesn't mean he ripped off a chinese muisc as you seem to be defending. Cause if being inspired means having no originality then most of the music you hear, are not original.

[@aoiyozoraa]

"Don't care if Soken is a beast" means "I don't care about your opinion mine is better" to me, but whatever I'm talking for nothing here I believe x)

[@yomilemondragon1721]

Me: calmly sitting there fishing, chillin' The music: 4:01

[@jeremymckinnon4933]

Thank-you mekkah dee. This was awesome

[@Skapie_za]

Even now in SB this is still my fav.

[@hopenixlive]

The tune sounds so damn familiar but I can't put my finger on it. Favourite music from Heavensward so far.

[@Mcezz606]

+Alexandria Schlegel the trumpets in this song remind me of Wolf's Rain - Strangers

[@Kaoren717]

Parts of the song remind definitely remind me of Lufia's intro theme.

[@christianearl2492]

This sounds almost identical to Davy jones’ theme from pirates of the Caribbean

[@susperdis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYeyf4ChgNCXnJY 1:50

[@Hibari215]

Davy Jones theme or Chimera Ants arc from HxH

[@AnimeGamerBoy3]

Dat piccolo tho 👌🏽 makes me happy

[@vanirflorentine7987]

This song makes me want to play FFXIV even more than before. Too bad I really don't have the funds or the time to spend playing.

[@yxyburke]

Vanir Florentine if you wish it will surely come back to you I was very pleasantly please to be able to start this back up again after 4 years

[@LProximus]

U didn’t play it during quarantine?

[@vikkran401]

I feel so nostalgic for this music despite it being only 5 months I did heavensward

[@Blugun87]

It gets me in the chest :’)

[@xzoraia]

Another one of my favorites

[@priceoffame]

Immaculate vibes

[@DemonjustinofPhoenix]

The start reminds me of the music box in Pirates of the Caribbean. It sounds almost identical.

[@BOchamp01]

thats what i thought too.

[@walied619]

man best one

[@TheRogueX]

2:26 gives me Star Trek vibes with the trumpet part lol

[@koskosm9484]

Still one of the best area themes in the game ....

[@bluesrike]

When I first arrived at the Forelands with Alphinaud, Ysale and Estinien, the first thought I had was: "You're a long way from Gridania, sprout."

[@crewkid52]

3:54 some epic shit

[@Ningea]

Me encanta!! Love it so much!😢

[@TheFriskyIanReturned]

Afternoon Chocobo forest reminds me of the Cerobi Steppe from XII.

[@bwehhueh5135]

I'd do anything for a chance to purge my memories of this game so i could experience it for the first time again

[@otakamerd1220]

Chill beats to collect Aether Currents to

[@galloviking4766]

The Dragon Quest VIII vibes are real.

[@crocshock911]

Every time I hear that falling triad, I think of the Terminator theme!

[@sv4271]

Always think of Ysayle when I hear this!

[@lloyfirvind3274]

This sounds really similar to "The Ark of Dawn" from Fire Emblem Echoes.

[@jeffbezos3200]

I have to say it…this song reminds me so much of the Terminator 2 theme when the chorus kicks in

[@seankkg]

The Davy Jones is real.

[@Salt_Mage]

"Painted Foothills" on the OST

[@Otch.o]

that "ow shit!" moment at 3:55

[@Adamantian9]

Man I miss heavensward and stormblood.

[@junsoo3735]

when you're waiting for a que and you just go to forelands and run around on a non flying mount

[@holyshoxwow]

This reminds me of "Kotowari", from the "Rurouni Kenshin" first series of OVA.

[@BRexxors]

I would love to find out the name of the trumpet soloist. That tone is so remarkably pure and controlled. Very beautifully done.

[@RocoPwnage]

I don't think there is any MMO expansion better than ffxiv Heavensward. Even most singleplayer RPG's don't come close.

[@gabrielretamalretamal]

it sound like "a bagatelle water" from Ryūichi Sakamoto, so beautifull

[@hunterstarmech]

How did you find or hear about that just out of curiosity?

[@gabrielretamalretamal]

​@@hunterstarmech Years ago, a friend showed me a song by that artist, and then I came across this piece, which sounds somewhat similar. How nostalgic! You have unlocked a very good memory for me, thank you. 😌

[@ms.mittenz]

Problem with this song? I always have to just stand flying in the zone to finish hearing it :)

[@Castisto]

same haha

[@egunezasca2036]

Why does this song keep reminding me FF15??

[@SuperShadow]

1:15 are these considered grace notes? I strongly feel like I've heard something similar in SNES FF games

[@matthewrangus935]

This reminds me of the song at the end of Samurai X

[@Kaoren717]

1:27, I was like why does this seem so familiar. Lufia intro theme.

[@00STGI]

mm mm so good mang.

[@khdayskh1314]

this has a serious etrian odyssey vibe

[@BenColageable]

I totally thought the same thing yesterday when exploring this area

[@QwerkPerk]

I always had mount music on so I missed a lot of these tracks. I turned it off recently and have enjoyed every track.

[@frnvito]

i wish mount and battle music would be turned off by default because it really ruins the immersion and its the same music everywhere you go lol while the zones music changes and really makes the immersion amazing.

[@Kizzainpleh]

I turned off mount and battle music and it’s been a much better experience imo

[@frnvito]

@@Kizzainpleh 10000% it sucks to think theres some people out there who play through the game with mount music and battle music on xD

[@nao61_08]

I prefer on because the battle music fits the theme of the story Heavensword's battle music, in particular, beautifully expresses the struggle in a difficult situation.

[@ILmaddog]

I'm new to the game. Where can I get this mount?. Edit: NVM I got it from MSQ :)

[@despain8726]

wow... 9 fucking years..

[@Talsbynians]

Gonna fr get a tattoo of a QR code to this banger

[@soauthentic1]

You dont have the theme when landing at Tailfeather or Falconest?

[@LeeYangDraw]

Dat oboe...