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 == Umbran Studies ==
 This track was specifically showcased and interviewed by its lead composer and director via PlatinumGames' [https://www.platinumgames.com/official-blog/article/13238 Umbran Studies blog].

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	== Umbran Studies ==		== Umbran Studies ==
	This track was specifically showcased and interviewed by its lead composer and director via PlatinumGames' [https://www.platinumgames.com/official-blog/article/13238 Umbran Studies blog]. ~~Here~~		This track was specifically showcased and interviewed by its lead composer and director via PlatinumGames' [https://www.platinumgames.com/official-blog/article/13238 Umbran Studies blog].

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	== Thoughts ==		== Thoughts ==

Ha1vorsen at 18:57, 5 September 2023

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	== Thoughts ==		== Thoughts ==
	Similar to ''[[Beautiful World]], Al Fine'' is Chess Galea's rendition of melancholic devotion, used as the main theme in the video game ''Bayonetta 3.''		Similar to ''[[Beautiful World]], Al Fine'' is Chess Galea's rendition of melancholic devotion, used as the main theme in the video game ''Bayonetta 3.'' The instrumental was composed and arranged by Hitomi Korokawa and Naofumi Harada of PlatinumGames.

	I can make a fully featured article about the placement of a single accordion motif. I eagerly replay the song to focus on each individual instrument, vocal piece, and arrangement decision made with this track. Everything sounds perfectly crafted that I have a hard time finding a reason to stop listening to the song. On every listen, there's something new to focus on. Phonetically, this song is one of the only songs that nears perfection for me.		I can make a fully featured article about the placement of a single accordion motif. I eagerly replay the song to focus on each individual instrument, vocal piece, and arrangement decision made with this track. Everything sounds perfectly crafted that I have a hard time finding a reason to stop listening to the song. On every listen, there's something new to focus on. Phonetically, this song is one of the only songs that nears perfection for me. When writing arrangements, composers can get carried away with adding instruments simply to fill a gap. Al Fine is a composition where every instrument has a distinct purpose and is intentionally crafted to compliment the tonality and the surrounding instruments. Compared to other main themes in the Bayonetta series, Al Fine also is composed with a live instrumental instead of using an electronic composition.

	From the beginning of the song, with the strings setting a morose tone in the backing, an unexpected jolt of accordion gives a hopeful and playful sense of juxtaposition. During the scenario of the game, comes to make sense given that this song is played from the perspective of the title character ''Bayonetta'' descending into Inferno, or a version of Hell, with her lover. Despite the finality of the situation, they are shown to have mutual infatuation and end up caring for nothing but each other's company, ignoring their own demise. Overall, Al Fine (a Latin term meaning ''"to the end"'') discusses this endless commitment, one that is so strong, that it transverses across the boundaries of living.		From the beginning of the song, with the strings setting a morose tone in the backing, an unexpected jolt of accordion gives a hopeful and playful sense of juxtaposition. During the scenario of the game, comes to make sense given that this song is played from the perspective of the title character ''Bayonetta'' descending into Inferno, or a version of Hell, with her lover. Despite the finality of the situation, they are shown to have mutual infatuation and end up caring for nothing but each other's company, ignoring their own demise. Overall, Al Fine (a Latin term meaning ''"to the end"'') discusses this endless commitment, one that is so strong, that it transverses across the boundaries of living.
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	Rekindle this flame		Rekindle this flame
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	\|A hundred miles away, I feel your heart		\|A hundred miles away, I feel your heart
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	We will fly into faraway galaxies, just you and I		We will fly into faraway galaxies, just you and I
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	\|~~Oh my God, this~~ alliterative genius somehow makes "galaxies" have the same assonance as "fly" and "faraway".		\|This alliterative genius somehow makes "galaxies" have the same assonance as "fly" and "faraway".
	~~And whatever instrument~~ chimes on after "wings"~~... it's beautiful~~.		More accordion chimes on after the word "wings" and a keyboard finishes off this phrase.
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	\|And when this ends, hold on tight		\|And when this ends, hold on tight
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	''Shine on, shine on''		''Shine on, shine on''
	\|The background vocals take this already-intense section to another level. This is my singular favorite part of the song due to how chaotic, yet passionate and articulate everything is arranged at this moment.		\|The background vocals take this already-intense section to another level. This is my singular favorite part of the song due to how chaotic, yet passionate and articulate everything is arranged at this moment. Even though the song is ending, the background vocals and lyrics carry a sense of positive momentum.
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	\|Ocean blue		\|Ocean blue
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	''But you''		''But you''
	\|The somewhat heavenly background vocals really help calm down the previous section and sets up great for a loop.		\|The somewhat heavenly background vocals really help calm down the previous section and sets up great for a loop.
	Also, holding the word "side" so strongly for over five seconds while the instrumental climaxes truly is the ultimate showcase of charming chaos.		Also, holding the word "side" so strongly for over five seconds while the instrumental climaxes truly is the ultimate showcase of charming chaos.
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			== Umbran Studies ==
			This track was specifically showcased and interviewed by its lead composer and director via PlatinumGames' [https://www.platinumgames.com/official-blog/article/13238 Umbran Studies blog]. Here

Ha1vorsen at 17:58, 3 September 2023

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	** As I take my last breaths, I'm the happiest I've ever been		** As I take my last breaths, I'm the happiest I've ever been

	These clearly are coming from the perspective of defeat. Unlike Utada's songs, which often idealise a bright, unbreakable future, Galea's lyrics ensure that regardless of any hardship, even one that destroys Bayonetta, ~~she~~ and Luka's bonds are inseparable. It opens the possibility of turbulence and defeat, and accepts it rather than dwell upon it. It's a perspective to vulnerability that is rare to find in relationships, and represents one of the purest bonds and trust that is easy to forget that people are capable of in day to day life where relationships can tend to appear forced or performative.		These clearly are coming from the perspective of defeat. Unlike Utada's songs, which often idealise a bright, unbreakable future, Galea's lyrics ensure that regardless of any hardship, even one that destroys Bayonetta, her and Luka's bonds are inseparable. It opens the possibility of turbulence and defeat, and accepts it rather than dwell upon it. It's a perspective to vulnerability that is rare to find in relationships, and represents one of the purest bonds and trust that is easy to forget that people are capable of in day to day life where relationships can tend to appear forced or performative.

	The energy that Galea produces with the lines "We can never be apart" is yet another energetic tone setter that jolts the beginning of the song from morose to lively, especially with the introduction of the accordion in the background at this time. This is soon followed with lyrical statement confronting the unfortunate reality of their mutual demise. Background vocals [''magic surrounds you; ah, our love is true!''] follow and nearly take center stage. All the while, the bass possibly can't go unnoticed. This area of the song is ended with dramatic strings closing out this section. Al Fine is just a wild ride from start to finish, both lyrically and phonetically.		The energy that Galea produces with the lines "We can never be apart" is yet another energetic tone setter that jolts the beginning of the song from morose to lively, especially with the introduction of the accordion in the background at this time. This is soon followed with lyrical statement confronting the unfortunate reality of their mutual demise. Background vocals [''magic surrounds you; ah, our love is true!''] follow and nearly take center stage. All the while, the bass possibly can't go unnoticed. This area of the song is ended with dramatic strings closing out this section. Al Fine is just a wild ride from start to finish, both lyrically and phonetically.

	Pairing accordion within the main melody with sultry vocals is such a satisfying combo I never knew I needed to hear. Al Fine is similar to Beautiful World in that it expresses intense emotions of belonging and adoration towards another person. But it isn't an echo chamber of the singer's own thoughts bearing down on themselves - it's a confrontation of reality that takes into account the perfect imperfectness of the bond the lovers share. How her world is ending, but the mere presence of her partner allows a shared finality ~~without~~ worry.		Pairing accordion within the main melody with sultry vocals is such a satisfying combo I never knew I needed to hear. Al Fine is similar to Beautiful World in that it expresses intense emotions of belonging and adoration towards another person. But it isn't an echo chamber of the singer's own thoughts bearing down on themselves - it's a confrontation of reality that takes into account the perfect imperfectness of the bond the lovers share. How her world is ending, but the mere presence of her partner allows for a shared finality, free of worry.

	~~How ironic coming~~ from a ~~game that people accuse as objectifying or one-dimensional~~.		For everything I love about this song, it does have of minor annoyance in one lyric. "I knew you could be the only one to... come and take away darkness" is a bit confusing, vague, and flat. Cereza herself is an Umbran Witch, counteracting countless angels from Paradiso, so she can be seen to be "darkness incarnate". From the events of Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2, Cereza can withstand feats of inner turmoil and came to become an icon for her steadfast "my way or no way" approach to conflict. This line, as a result, just feels very out of place.

	~~"I knew you could be the only one to... come and take away darkness" is a very flat and vague line.~~ In ''Eyes of Bayonetta 3'', it can be seen that this line was once "I knew you could be the only one to ~~come, come and take away darkness~~" (which isn't any better, but I wonder if this line had any difficulties during the lyrical creation process). To be fair, the line still ''sounds'' phenomenal, but the lyrical significance is lacking.		* In ''Eyes of Bayonetta 3'', it can be seen that this line was once "I knew you could be the only one to save me" (which isn't any better, but I wonder if this line had any difficulties during the lyrical creation process).

			To be fair, the line still ''sounds'' phenomenal, but the lyrical significance is lacking.

	Aside from that, the lyrics, interpretation, execution, and instrumentals; they're all there. The narrative context of being the theme song of a game series I enjoy is just the icing on the cake. There's so many layers of hidden details, lyrics, instrumentation, and melodies within this song...		Aside from that, the lyrics, interpretation, execution, and instrumentals; they're all there. The narrative context of being the theme song of a game series I enjoy is just the icing on the cake. There's so many layers of hidden details, lyrics, instrumentation, and melodies within this song...

Ha1vorsen at 17:09, 2 September 2023

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	== Thoughts ==		== Thoughts ==
	Similar to ''[[Beautiful World]], Al Fine'' is Chess Galea's rendition of melancholic devotion, used as the main theme in the ~~risqué~~ video game ''Bayonetta 3.''		Similar to ''[[Beautiful World]], Al Fine'' is Chess Galea's rendition of melancholic devotion, used as the main theme in the video game ''Bayonetta 3.''

	I can make a fully featured article about the placement of a single accordion motif. I eagerly ~~await for every single~~ instrument, vocal piece, and arrangement decision made with this track. Everything sounds perfectly crafted that I have a hard time finding a reason to stop listening to the song. Phonetically, this song is the only ~~song I've listened to~~ that ~~sounds ''perfect'' to~~ me.		I can make a fully featured article about the placement of a single accordion motif. I eagerly replay the song to focus on each individual instrument, vocal piece, and arrangement decision made with this track. Everything sounds perfectly crafted that I have a hard time finding a reason to stop listening to the song. On every listen, there's something new to focus on. Phonetically, this song is one of the only songs that nears perfection for me.

	From the beginning of the song with strings setting a morose tone in the backing, an unexpected jolt of accordion gives a hopeful and playful sense of juxtaposition. ~~Which, during~~ the scenario of the game, comes to make sense, given that this song is played from the perspective of the title character ''Bayonetta'' descending into Hell with her lover. Despite the finality of the situation, they are shown to have mutual infatuation and end up ~~enjoying~~ each other's company, ignoring their own demise. Overall, Al Fine (a Latin term meaning ''"to the end"'') discusses this endless commitment, one that is so strong, that it transverses across the boundaries of living.		From the beginning of the song, with the strings setting a morose tone in the backing, an unexpected jolt of accordion gives a hopeful and playful sense of juxtaposition. During the scenario of the game, comes to make sense given that this song is played from the perspective of the title character ''Bayonetta'' descending into Inferno, or a version of Hell, with her lover. Despite the finality of the situation, they are shown to have mutual infatuation and end up caring for nothing but each other's company, ignoring their own demise. Overall, Al Fine (a Latin term meaning ''"to the end"'') discusses this endless commitment, one that is so strong, that it transverses across the boundaries of living.

	This is heard through lyrics such as		This is heard through numerous lyrics such as

	This attempt to console Luka:		This attempt to console Luka:
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	** As I take my last breaths, I'm the happiest I've ever been		** As I take my last breaths, I'm the happiest I've ever been

	These clearly are coming from the perspective of defeat. Unlike Utada's songs, which often idealise a bright future, Galea ~~ensures that it is known~~ that regardless of any hardship, even one that destroys Bayonetta, ~~the bond is~~ inseparable. It opens the possibility of turbulence and defeat, and accepts it rather than dwell upon it. It's a perspective to vulnerability that is rare to find in relationships, and represents one of the purest bonds and trust that is easy to forget that people are capable of in day to day life where relationships can tend to appear forced or performative.		These clearly are coming from the perspective of defeat. Unlike Utada's songs, which often idealise a bright, unbreakable future, Galea's lyrics ensure that regardless of any hardship, even one that destroys Bayonetta, she and Luka's bonds are inseparable. It opens the possibility of turbulence and defeat, and accepts it rather than dwell upon it. It's a perspective to vulnerability that is rare to find in relationships, and represents one of the purest bonds and trust that is easy to forget that people are capable of in day to day life where relationships can tend to appear forced or performative.

	The energy that Galea produces with the lines "We can never be apart" is yet another energetic tone setter that ~~takes it~~ from morose to lively, especially with the introduction of the accordion in the background at this time. This is soon followed with lyrical statement confronting the unfortunate reality of their mutual demise~~, but then the background~~ vocals [''magic surrounds you; ah, our love is true!''] nearly take center stage ~~immediately following~~. ~~And all~~ the while, the bass ~~shall not~~ go unnoticed. This area of the song is ended with dramatic strings closing out this section. ~~I can (and will eventually) go on, but~~ Al Fine is just a wild ride from start to finish, both lyrically and phonetically.		The energy that Galea produces with the lines "We can never be apart" is yet another energetic tone setter that jolts the beginning of the song from morose to lively, especially with the introduction of the accordion in the background at this time. This is soon followed with lyrical statement confronting the unfortunate reality of their mutual demise. Background vocals [''magic surrounds you; ah, our love is true!''] follow and nearly take center stage. All the while, the bass possibly can't go unnoticed. This area of the song is ended with dramatic strings closing out this section. Al Fine is just a wild ride from start to finish, both lyrically and phonetically.

	~~However~~, ~~purely phonetically speaking, this song, for me, is still untouchable~~.		Pairing accordion within the main melody with sultry vocals is such a satisfying combo I never knew I needed to hear. Al Fine is similar to Beautiful World in that it expresses intense emotions of belonging and adoration towards another person. But it isn't an echo chamber of the singer's own thoughts bearing down on themselves - it's a confrontation of reality that takes into account the perfect imperfectness of the bond the lovers share. How her world is ending, but the mere presence of her partner allows a shared finality without worry.

	~~Pairing accordion within the main melody with sultry vocals is such~~ a ~~satistying combo I never knew I needed to hear. Al Fine is similar to Beautiful World in~~ that ~~it expresses intense emotions of belonging and adoration towards another person. But it isn't an echo chamber of the singer's own thoughts bearing down on themselves~~ - it's a confrontation of reality that takes into account the perfect imperfectness of the bond the lovers share. How her world is ending, but the mere essence of her partner makes her final departure fulfilling.		How ironic coming from a game that people accuse as objectifying or one-dimensional.

			"I knew you could be the only one to... come and take away darkness" is a very flat and vague line. In ''Eyes of Bayonetta 3'', it can be seen that this line was once "I knew you could be the only one to come, come and take away darkness" (which isn't any better, but I wonder if this line had any difficulties during the lyrical creation process). To be fair, the line still ''sounds'' phenomenal, but the lyrical significance is lacking.

	~~How ironic coming from a game that people accuse as objectifying. I'm not sure if there's anything it can really improve upon aside from one set of lyrics.~~

	"I knew you could be the only one to... come and take away darkness" is a very flat, ~~vague~~, and ~~unimaginative~~ line.

	Aside from that, the lyrics, interpretation, execution, and instrumentals; they're all there. The narrative context of being the theme song of a game series I enjoy is just the icing on the cake. There's so many layers of hidden details, lyrics, instrumentation, and melodies within this song...		Aside from that, the lyrics, interpretation, execution, and instrumentals; they're all there. The narrative context of being the theme song of a game series I enjoy is just the icing on the cake. There's so many layers of hidden details, lyrics, instrumentation, and melodies within this song...

Ha1vorsen at 03:57, 20 June 2023

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	\|These are the last parts of the lyrics I learned, since "Don't let them end" is a bit drowned out by the instrumental.		\|These are the last parts of the lyrics I learned, since "Don't let them end" is a bit drowned out by the instrumental.
	For the better half of six months, I expected them to say "To another land", when it's actually a reinforcement to keep the last things Luka and Bayonetta share alive, which personally gives this section song a more serious tone than I gave it credit for due my initial interpretation being wrong.		For the better half of six months, I expected them to say "To another land", when it's actually a reinforcement to keep the last things Luka and Bayonetta share alive, which personally gives this section song a more serious tone than I gave it credit for due to my initial interpretation being wrong.
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	\|I feel weak		\|I feel weak

Ha1vorsen at 03:56, 20 June 2023

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	We will fly into faraway galaxies, just you and I		We will fly into faraway galaxies, just you and I
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	\|Oh my God, this alliterative genius.		\|Oh my God, this alliterative genius somehow makes "galaxies" have the same assonance as "fly" and "faraway".
	And whatever instrument chimes on after "wings"... it's beautiful.		And whatever instrument chimes on after "wings"... it's beautiful.
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Ha1vorsen at 03:54, 20 June 2023

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	\|''Magic surrounds you''		\|''Magic surrounds you''
	''Ahhh, our love is true!''		''Ahhh, our love is true!''
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	\|My desire, my Achille's heel		\|My desire, my Achille's heel
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	My sorrow released		My sorrow released
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	\|		\|The dramatic halt to the song here, one-of-a-kind.
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	\|I spread my wings		\|I spread my wings
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	''But you''		''But you''
	\|The somewhat heavenly background vocals really help calm down the previous section and sets up great for a loop.		\|The somewhat heavenly background vocals really help calm down the previous section and sets up great for a loop.
	Also, holding the word "side" so strongly for over five seconds while the instrumental climaxes truly is the ultimate showcase of ~~charmed~~ chaos.		Also, holding the word "side" so strongly for over five seconds while the instrumental climaxes truly is the ultimate showcase of charming chaos.
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Ha1vorsen at 03:51, 20 June 2023

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	== Thoughts ==		== Thoughts ==
	Similar to ''[[Beautiful World]], Al Fine'' is Chess Galea's rendition of melancholic devotion, used as the main theme in the risqué video game ''Bayonetta 3.''		Similar to ''[[Beautiful World]], Al Fine'' is Chess Galea's rendition of melancholic devotion, used as the main theme in the risqué video game ''Bayonetta 3.''
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	Imagine my surprise when I discovered that this song is "merely" a recomposition of an existing song -- the ending theme of Bayonetta 3, ''"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs7Orapv0MI We Are As One]".''		Imagine my surprise when I discovered that this song is "merely" a recomposition of an existing song -- the ending theme of Bayonetta 3, ''"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs7Orapv0MI We Are As One]".''

	~~<youtube>sSw_33BzxKg</youtube>~~
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