Hamauzu's start with Square Enix came by creating a small handful of tracks (along with other composers) for Front Mission: Gun Hazard (1996) and Tobal No. 1 (1996). Later collaborations include Final Fantasy X (2001) (with Nobuo Uematsu [[artist]植松伸夫] and Junya Nakano [[artist]仲野順也]) and Musashi: Samurai Legend (2005) (with Junya Nakano, and Takayuki Iwai & Yuki Iwai [[artist]岩井由紀 ] of Wavelink Zeal).
His solo works include Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon (1997), SaGa Frontier 2 (1999), UNLIMITED: SaGa (2002), and Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (2006). Hamauzu provided the entire score of Final Fantasy XIII in 2009, and returned for its sequel, XIII-2 in 2011. Hamauzu has also produced arranged albums for a few of his works, including Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon ~Coi Vanni Gialli~ and Piano Pieces "SF2" Rhapsody on a Theme of SaGa Frontier 2. He also prepared the piano arrangements for Final Fantasy X Piano Collections and Yasunori Mitsuda (光田康典)'s Sailing to the World Piano Score. From SaGa Frontier 2 onward, Hamauzu has primarily worked closely with synthesizer operator Ryo Yamazaki (山崎良).
In addition to his solo and video game compositions, he is also co-leader of the band IMERUAT with vocalist Mina Sakai.
サンレス水郷
浜渦正志 Lyrics
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Chase the tender light, borders let's cross over
Ready to define the mists inside your heart?
Take a breath and start your life
Waves of a new day
Clear all the gloom away
Hope is what we simply need to proceed
Clear all the gloom away
Hope is what we simply need to proceed
The lyrics to 浜渦正志's song The Sunleth Waterscape encourages the listeners to explore new perspectives and take a chance on a better tomorrow. The line "Step into the rainbow, find another view" suggests that one must break away from their usual routine and immerse themselves in new experiences. The following line "Chase the tender light, borders let's cross over" emphasizes on the importance of taking risks and not being afraid to venture into unknown territories. The song then urges the listeners to confront their own fears and face their inner demons by asking "Ready to define the mists inside your heart?".
The chorus of the song, "Waves of a new day, clear all the gloom away. Hope is what we simply need to proceed", suggests that even in the darkest of times, hope is a powerful force that can help us move forward. The waves of a new day metaphorically represent a fresh start or a new beginning, and the gloom represents the obstacles that we may have to overcome. The song encourages people to hold onto hope and persevere in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Step into the rainbow, find another view
Explore different perspectives and broaden your understanding
Chase the tender light, borders let's cross over
Pursue the gentle illumination of insight and overcome limitations
Ready to define the mists inside your heart?
Are you prepared to confront and clarify your inner doubts and uncertainties?
Take a breath and start your life
Take a moment to reflect and then courageously embark on your journey
Waves of a new day
The beginning of a fresh opportunity
Clear all the gloom away
Eliminate any negativity or hindrance from your path
Hope is what we simply need to proceed
Maintaining a positive outlook is critical to moving forward
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Masashi Hamauzu, Frances Maya
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