I asked myself: what could FFXVI's battle music sound like?
I can't wait to hear snippets of the Final Fantasy XVI soundtrack, but since we haven't had news in forever... I decided to write it myself.

Here's my interpretation of I think FF16's Boss Theme could sound like, based on what we heard from the reveal trailer music.
A flurry of aggressively orchestrated notes akin to an action jRPG game!

Pierce The Heavens! (Original jRPG Battle Theme)

Whenever Square Enix releases a big Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts trailer, it's now a tradition of mine to quickly re-create the music by ear overnight.
Kingdom Hearts 4's Trailer Music took a bit longer tho as I was busy this weekend.
I tried to keep it 1:1 to the original as much as possible in the very short time I spent on it, however I may revisit it in the future to fine-tune it and add my own style to it. We'll see!

Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer Music (Re-Created)

Elden Ring Main Theme (Multi-Genre Remix)

What could FF7 Remake Part 2's Trailer Music sound like?
Here's an interpretation made by mashing up and orchestrating "Let The Battles Begin", the "Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII", "The Prelude" and "Victory Fanfare".

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 Trailer Music (Imagined)

I teamed up with Jonathan Young, Caleb Hyles & Annapantsu to write an original song for Magic: The Gathering's new album - Streets Of New Capenna (Official Soundtrack).
You can check out the full album here: https://ffm.bio/MTGMusic

Magic: The Gathering - Join Us (ft. Jonathan Young, Caleb Hyles & Annapantsu)

A dance with your demons.

(Artwork by: http://maximrevin.blogspot.com/)

Epic Orchestral Battle Music

Lately I've decided to have a more personal and intimate approach towards music composition.

Up to this point, my music has always been about improving my skills instead of making art. About breaking my limits instead of inspiring people. 
That approach didn't bring me any closer to my ultimate goal.
Starting from today, I want my music to be not about just myself, but about the person who listens.

I wrote a new track to state this intention and to start anew: technically speaking it's not my best work, but it has more heart than anything I've ever worked on before. 
The song is called "Reborn", and I hope it will make you feel something as much as it did with me.
—Alex

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Reborn

Here's an Epic Orchestral  Cover of one of my absolute favorite soundtracks from Final Fantasy VIII: The Landing!

» Tutorial About This Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wI6AwFvEWM
» FL Studio Playthrough Video: https://goo.gl/pSgiDe
» YouTube: https://goo.gl/fYEDHD
» Facebook Page: https://goo.gl/Km58Df

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Final Fantasy VIII: The Landing || Orchestration by Alex Moukala

My Epic Orchestral Cover of Apocalypsis Noctis track from Final Fantasy XV, made in FL Studio.
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» FL Studio Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUPrIpSGsgc
» Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXsgPw9BIOXFsys--ylDrGqA1AzyoGKSd

Final Fantasy XV: Apocalypsis Noctis || Orchestration by Alex Moukala

The track from yesterday's orchestration tutorial. Enjoy!
Check the tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t1MNUxuG44

Cover Illustration by: http://wasteland-3d.deviantart.com/

Through The Maelstrom

Inception meets Bloodborne & Dark Souls in this re-orchestrated cover.
Tutorial & Breakdown on this track: 
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE3xEN3ESNo

» LESSONS: http://alexmoukala.com/
» CINEMATIC MUSIC COURSE: https://goo.gl/Cmbvhj
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» FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexMoukalaMusic/

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Inception: Dream Is Collapsing || Bloodborne-style Orchestration

My Orchestral cover of Final Fantasy 8's Battle Theme!
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» FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlexMoukalaMusic/

Final Fantasy VIII: Don't Be Afraid || Orchestration by Alex Moukala

My WestWorld-ish Epic Orchestral cover of Cuphead's Die House theme.
Made with FL Studio 12. Enjoy!
Artwork: https://enderwomann.deviantart.com/

Die House (From "Cuphead")

Cuphead: Die House || Orchestration by Alex Moukala

» YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnhnenNEYSE
» MUSIC COURSES: http://goo.gl/HJPXqg
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Pirates Of The Caribbean Medley (Mockup)

I always loved this cheerful tune from the Sonic the Hedgehog saga, it's a true staple in videogame music, and for good reason.
This cover was heavily inspired by John Powell's How To Train Your Dragon's score and I had a blast experimenting with this genre.
I hope you enjoy this cover as much as I did composing it! 
Feel free to use it in your non-monetized videos (just mention me and the original composer in the credits / description).

Alex Moukala:
- https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
- http://alexmoukala.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/alex_moukala/

Original Composer: Masato Nakamura.
Games in the video footage: Sonic Mania, Sonic Generations, Sonic Forces, developed by SEGA.

Libraries used & PC Specs: 
- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, 8Dio Century Brass
- Choir: Oceania
- Woodwinds: CineWinds CORE
- Percussion: Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion, 8Dio Epic Toms & Epic Dhol
- DAW: FL Studio 12.5
- PC Specs: 3.4 GHz i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD + Extra HDD

Project Files

Sonic The Hedgehog: Green Hill Zone || Orchestration by Alex Moukala

The Orchestral track from my late How To Write Trailer Music Tutorials. Inspired by Interstellar and "The Verge" by Lightfarm Studios (the artwork image). 

If you missed them, you can find the tutorials on this track here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXsgPw9BIOXEcGnpbyzmkntt7rgc442dD

Orchestral Stems

Verge To Infinity

Here's something to fight the Kingdom Hearts 3 Hype with.
I publsihed it on YouTube on my birthday, the 20th of October, but forgot to upload it here!

Kingdom Hearts 2: Lazy Afternoons || Orchestra Cover

Here's my cover of Saber's Edge from Final Fantasy XIII, composed by the absolute genius Masashi Hamauzu.

» Orchestral Project Files + MIDI: https://www.patreon.com/posts/24173987 
» Live Composing - Saber's Edge: https://youtu.be/UC-cqrFwSiM 
» Artwork by: RaikoArt (https://twitter.com/raikoart) 
» Original Composer: Masashi Hamauzu (https://youtu.be/jLbULEiuFgo)

Final Fantasy XIII: Saber's Edge (Mockup)

MIDI Visualizer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc811i-kD8k

My FL Studio remake of MARVEL'S Thor: The Dark World theme, originally composed by Brian Tyler.
I actually rewrote this Epic Orchestral piece last November and posted a WIP here on SoundCloud, but didn't complete it 'cause the mix wasn't too good. 
Worked a bit on it this morning and voilà!
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» 1 Hour Breakdown of this track: https://youtu.be/aADt0K_2AB4
» Orchestral Project Files + MIDI: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala
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» PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
» PRIVATE LESSONS: https://alexmoukala.com/
» MUSIC COURSES: http://goo.gl/HJPXqg 
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Follow me:
- http://instagram.com/alex_moukala/
- http://twitch.tv/alexmoukala
- https://www.facebook.com/AlexMoukalaMusic
- http://twitter.com/alex_moukala
- https://soundcloud.com/alex-moukala
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Desktop PC Specs:
- 3.7 GHz Intel Core i7 8700k / 32GB DDR4 RAM / 2TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
Laptop Specs:
- Asus ROG GLW752
2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ / 16GB DDR4 RAM / 1TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
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Libraries I use most:
- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts, Jaeger
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, Century Brass, Jaeger
- Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion
- Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
- Solo Vocals: Jaeger, Vocalisa
- Guitars: Guitar Rig
- Trailer SFX: Juggernaut, Cinematic Trailers Designed, Scenes From The Multivere Vol.1, Shredders, AVA Instinct
- Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Ozone, ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, FL Studio Plugins 
- DAW: FL Studio 20

Thor The Dark World: Main Theme (Mockup)

My FL Studio remake of None Shall Live by Two Steps From Hell's Battlecry album. This specific track was originally composed by the absolute genius Thomas Bergersen. I listened to it and rewrote it by ear with my libraries.
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» Orchestral Project Files + MIDI: https://www.patreon.com/posts/24671028
» Tutorial on This Track: https://youtu.be/hX2kX6A1K-o
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» PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
» PRIVATE LESSONS: https://alexmoukala.com/
» MUSIC COURSES: http://goo.gl/HJPXqg 
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Follow me:
- http://instagram.com/alex_moukala/
- http://twitch.tv/alexmoukala
- https://www.facebook.com/AlexMoukalaMusic
- http://twitter.com/alex_moukala
- https://soundcloud.com/alex-moukala
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Desktop PC Specs:
- 3.7 GHz Intel Core i7 8700k / 32GB DDR4 RAM / 2TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
Laptop Specs:
- Asus ROG GLW752
2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ / 16GB DDR4 RAM / 1TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
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Libraries I use most:
- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts, Jaeger
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, Century Brass, Jaeger
- Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion
- Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
- Solo Vocals: Jaeger, Vocalisa
- Guitars: Guitar Rig
- Trailer SFX: Juggernaut, Cinematic Trailers Designed, Scenes From The Multivere Vol.1, Shredders, AVA Instinct
- Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Ozone, ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, FL Studio Plugins 
- DAW: FL Studio 20

Two Steps From Hell: None Shall Live (Mockup)

I wrote a STAR WARS Orchestral Medley based on "The Force Theme" by John Williams, but written in the style of God Of War's soundtrack by Bear McCreary.
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» Artwork: https://www.deviantart.com/sandara/
» MIDI VISUALIZER: https://youtu.be/gsuIO_DuXJo
» MY MUSIC TUTORIALS: https://www.youtube.com/alexmoukala 
» PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h

Star Wars: The Force Theme || Orchestral Cover

Heavy Armored Badassery

- MIDI Visualizer: https://youtu.be/IwgQ8Ab_SWU

Fire Emblem Three Houses: The Edge Of Dawn (Instrumental) || Orchestral Cover

Sekiro Shadows Die Twice's Music, but it sounds like Bloodborne.
I challenged myself to transcribe the Corrupted Monk Boss Fight musc by ear, and re-orchestrate it in the same style and with the same instrumentation as Bloodborne's soundtrack.
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🎼 FREE MP3 / PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
📚 TUTORIALS: http://youtube.com/alexmoukala/
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🐦 TWITTER: http://twitter.com/alex_moukala

Sekiro: Corrupted Monk || Bloodborne-style Orchestration

"From Pain She Rises" is a very special track to me and my favorite original orchestral composition of the ones I've made. 
I wrote it with a specific person in mind, but I don't want to disclose her name, as I think this track will tell a different story depending on who listens to it and don't want to take that freedom to interpret it away from anyone.
- MIDI Visualizer Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPEEz9khLo
- Artwork: https://www.deviantart.com/ayyasap/art/Dirt-603039943

From Pain She Rises

Here's my interpretation of what the Extended Boss Battle Music from FF7 Remake (known as "Those Who Fight Further") could sound like.
It's based on the E3 gameplay demo in some parts, while other parts are originally arranged by me based on Nobuo Uematsu's OST from 1997.
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🎼 PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
⏫ PRIVATE LESSONS: https://alexmoukala.com/
📚 COMPOSING COURSES: http://goo.gl/HJPXqg 
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🎧 MY MUSIC: http://youtube.com/alexmoukalamusic
💬 COMPOSERS COMMUNITY: https://discordapp.com/invite/tZ275cj
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📷 BEHIND THE SCENES: http://instagram.com/alex_moukala/
🐦 TWITTER: http://twitter.com/alex_moukala
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🎻 LIBRARIES & SOFTWARE I used here:
- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Studio Strings
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1
- Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion, Superior Drummer 3
- Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
- Guitars & Bass: Metropolis Ark 1
- Trailer SFX: Cinematic Trailers Designed, Scenes From The Multiverse Vol.1, AVA Instinct, 8Dio Hybrid Tools 2
- Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Ozone, ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, FL Studio Plugins 
- DAW: FL Studio 20
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💻 HARDWARE & PC SPECS:
- Desktop PC: 3.7 GHz Intel Core i7 8700k / 32GB DDR4 RAM / 2TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
- Laptop PC: Asus ROG GLW752 (2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ / 16GB DDR4 RAM / 1TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD)
- Audio Interface: M-Audio M-Track Plus
- MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49 MkIII

Final Fantasy VII Remake OST Imagined: Boss Theme ~ Those Who Fight Further

Here's my extended Orchestra Rendition or Cover of what the Final Fantasy VII Remake Battle Theme could end up sounding like.

Original Track Title: Fighting / Let The Battles Begin / Those Who Fight
Originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu.
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🎼 PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
⏫ PRIVATE LESSONS: https://alexmoukala.com/
📚 COMPOSING COURSES: http://goo.gl/HJPXqg 
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🎧 MY MUSIC: http://youtube.com/alexmoukalamusic
💬 COMPOSERS COMMUNITY: https://discordapp.com/invite/tZ275cj
🗣️ GET IN TOUCH: https://www.facebook.com/AlexMoukalaMusic
📷 BEHIND THE SCENES: http://instagram.com/alex_moukala/
🐦 TWITTER: http://twitter.com/alex_moukala
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🎻 LIBRARIES & SOFTWARE:
- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts, Jaeger
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, Century Brass, Jaeger
- Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion
- Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
- Piano: The Giant
- Solo Vocals: Jaeger, Vocalisa
- Guitars: Guitar Rig
- Trailer SFX: Juggernaut, Cinematic Trailers Designed, Scenes From The Multiverse Vol.1, Shredders, AVA Instinct
- Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Ozone, ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, FL Studio Plugins 
- DAW: FL Studio 20
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💻 HARDWARE & PC SPECS:
- Desktop PC: 3.7 GHz Intel Core i7 8700k / 32GB DDR4 RAM / 2TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
- Laptop PC: Asus ROG GLW752 (2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ / 16GB DDR4 RAM / 1TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD)
- Audio Interface: M-Audio M-Track Plus
- MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49 MkIII

Final Fantasy VII Remake OST Imagined: Battle Theme ~ Let The Battles Begin!

The Mako Reactor exploration theme, recreated by ear without SFX or voiceovers.
Battle Version: https://youtu.be/LKu_vxfbTpo

Originally Composed by Nobuo Uematsu
Recreated by ear by Alex Moukala
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🎼 PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
⏫ PRIVATE LESSONS: https://alexmoukala.com/
📚 COMPOSING COURSES: http://goo.gl/HJPXqg 
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🎧 MY MUSIC: http://youtube.com/alexmoukalamusic
💬 COMPOSERS COMMUNITY: https://discordapp.com/invite/tZ275cj
🗣️ GET IN TOUCH: https://www.facebook.com/AlexMoukalaMusic
📷 BEHIND THE SCENES: http://instagram.com/alex_moukala/
🐦 TWITTER: http://twitter.com/alex_moukala
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🎻 LIBRARIES & SOFTWARE:
- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts, Jaeger
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, Century Brass, Jaeger
- Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion
- Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
- Piano: The Giant
- Solo Vocals: Jaeger, Vocalisa
- Guitars: Guitar Rig
- Trailer SFX: Juggernaut, Cinematic Trailers Designed, Scenes From The Multiverse Vol.1, Shredders, AVA Instinct
- Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Ozone, ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, FL Studio Plugins 
- DAW: FL Studio 20
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💻 HARDWARE & PC SPECS:
- Desktop PC: 3.7 GHz Intel Core i7 8700k / 32GB DDR4 RAM / 2TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
- Laptop PC: Asus ROG GLW752 (2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ / 16GB DDR4 RAM / 1TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD)
- Audio Interface: M-Audio M-Track Plus
- MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49 MkIII

Final Fantasy VII Remake OST: Mako Reactor ~ Exploration (Mockup)

Here's the new Mako Reactor Battle OST, recreated by ear without SFX or voiceovers, based on the TGS Demo.
Exploration Version: https://youtu.be/OJiZCD1soMc

Originally Composed by Nobuo Uematsu
Recreated by ear by Alex Moukala
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🎼 PROJECT FILES: https://www.patreon.com/alexmoukala?ty=h
⏫ PRIVATE LESSONS: https://alexmoukala.com/
📚 COMPOSING COURSES: http://goo.gl/HJPXqg 
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🎧 MY MUSIC: http://youtube.com/alexmoukalamusic
💬 COMPOSERS COMMUNITY: https://discordapp.com/invite/tZ275cj
🗣️ GET IN TOUCH: https://www.facebook.com/AlexMoukalaMusic
📷 BEHIND THE SCENES: http://instagram.com/alex_moukala/
🐦 TWITTER: http://twitter.com/alex_moukala
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🎻 LIBRARIES & SOFTWARE:
- Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts, Jaeger
- Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, Century Brass, Jaeger
- Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion
- Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
- Piano: The Giant
- Solo Vocals: Jaeger, Vocalisa
- Guitars: Guitar Rig
- Trailer SFX: Juggernaut, Cinematic Trailers Designed, Scenes From The Multiverse Vol.1, Shredders, AVA Instinct
- Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Ozone, ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, FL Studio Plugins 
- DAW: FL Studio 20
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💻 HARDWARE & PC SPECS:
- Desktop PC: 3.7 GHz Intel Core i7 8700k / 32GB DDR4 RAM / 2TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD
- Laptop PC: Asus ROG GLW752 (2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ / 16GB DDR4 RAM / 1TB Samsung Evo860 M.2 SSD)
- Audio Interface: M-Audio M-Track Plus
- MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation 49 MkIII

Final Fantasy VII Remake OST: Mako Reactor ~ Battle (Mockup)

I recreated the Bombing Mission OST from Final Fantasy VII Remake's E3 presentation by ear.
E3のFF7 リメイク BGM (オープニング~爆破ミッション).
Check out my other Final Fantasy 7 Remake Music Covers here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT4xkcXyvqH7QXbU-KWI8gOH7_YuU7JrM

Final Fantasy 7 Remake OST: Bombing Mission (Mockup)

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Trailer Credits:
- Avengers: Endgame
- John Wick: Chapter 2
- BEN-HUR (2016)
- Edge Of Tomorrow
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