This whimsical take on “The Trials” comes about as a result of my love for the tragically-lost Alexandrov Ensemble, previously (and more famously) known as the Red Army Choir. Something about the original theme felt vaguely Russian, and I decided to run with it, collaborating with lyricist (and Al Bhed linguist) Ian Luckey to craft a compelling folktale set within the FFX universe. Featuring a full orchestra, men’s choir, as well as yours truly as tenor soloist, Bemknesyka was a joy to see brought to life.
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SPIRA: Music from Final Fantasy X - Zanarkand Mix,
released August 18, 2017
UPC 00856146007270
MCOL-0040-Z
Ⓟ 2017 Materia Collective LLC
John Robert Matz: Producer, Arranger, Mixing Engineer, Production, Tenor Solo, Trumpet (I, II), Horns (I, II)
Alex Hill: Tuba
Andrew Steffen: Violin (I, II), Viola, Bass
Andrew Stern: Cello
Chris Vaughn: Clarinet (I, II)
Daniel Romberger: Trombone (I, II), Vocals
Doug Perry: Snare Drum
Emmanuel Lagumbay: Vocals
Francisco Joubert: Bassoon
Michael Garrett Steele: Vocals
Ian Luckey: Lyrics, Translation, Vocals
Ian Martyn: Vocals
Jeff Swingle: Vocals
Jesse Buddington: Vocals
HatVGM: Vocals
Kristin Naigus: Oboe
Laura Intravia: Flute, Piccolo
Lori Syngajewski: Bass Clarinet
Lucas Guimaraes: Vocals
Michael Hoffmann: Vocals
Nautilus T Party: Vocals
Nobuo Uematsu: Composer
Ryan Ike: Vocals
Stephen Froeber: Balalaika
ETHEReal String Orchestra: Strings
Careless: Accordion
Compositions:
• "The Trials"
Nobuo Uematsu (Composer)
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