Everything Is Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy VIII gave us "The Man with the Machine Gun" a paradigm-shifting piece of music for the game and the franchise and a fan favorite to this day. We listen to and learn about synth sounds and theory, including some classic movie/TV themes, and Blue Man Group! Plus, we finally listen to some Black Mages!
The Man with the Machine Gun [FINAL FANTASY VIII]
Distant Worlds II: The Man With The Machine Gun
Black Mages IIThe Man with the Machine Gun (Final Fantasy VIII)

We begin with Hayao Miyazaki's directorial debut in Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro. We break down the "gentleman thief" trope, invite family to ask a few big questions, then have just enough time to watch the beautiful intro.

I count down the Top 10 Villains from Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Chono Trigger/Cross, at least in my opinion.

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!
Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY VII [FINAL FANTASY VII]
Blue Fields [FINAL FANTASY VIII]
Final Fantasy IX OST - Crossing Those HIlls

Welcome to Studio Ghibli Weekly, a new show celebrating the genius and legacy of Hayao Miyazaki and similar film makers. What makes these movies some of the greatest of all time? Let's start at the very beginning.