One listen. Threw myself into it, knocked this out. Brief moment where I stumbled early on, but kept going.

The song made me think more about Dragon Quarter‘s themes than I have in a long time, and I think that’s a good thing. I do want to write about it eventually. Did a long time ago in a way that, whilst the intent was good, revealed a lot of the writing experience I lacked at the time. I’d like to make another attempt and dig further into what the game explores.

Hitoshi Sakimoto’s (崎元 仁) “EndSector Borough” (“最下層区街”) is from Breath of Fire V: Dragon Quarter‘s soundtrack, Breath Of Fire V – Dragon Quarter: Original Soundtrack. The soundtrack was also released as part of Breath of Fire Original Soundtrack Special Box a soundtrack collection of the soundtracks for Breath of Fire I through to V.

I hope you enjoy.

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It’s a set of sad sounds wafting in. There’s a sort of acceptance for the lower lot in life, and it feels as though each day is an increasing struggle. Something shines above, and maybe it’s just a glimmer of hope. A longing for a tomorrow that will never be theirs. And so they eke out a meagre existence, and one that is slowly disappearing.

The days blend and what is desired is denied, and so living among the wreck, in the darkness, is the best that can be obtained. And the sounds weigh heavy, and little changes. It’s a low point and it’s one that is chosen on behalf of, and so surviving is the best that can be done as desire disappears when the sounds stop flowing, and the song ends.