A Psychotic Little Christmas, Day 8: Ice Caverns

Next up we have Final Fantasy IX's Ice Caverns, more of a silly song than anything but nonetheless fitting of the season. Nobuo Uematsu is renowned the world over for many of his works and compositions, but Final Fantasy IX is not exactly chief among them. Still, when Zidane and company escape the Petrified Woods and--out of the frying pan and into the freezer--venture into the Ice Caverns, it's a suitable piece of music.

Mostly relying on its minimalistic approach, the song is slow-paced and full of character. Through its use of bells, triangles and even dead silence, it's almost as if you can feel the chill of the caverns Zidane and the gang are exploring. There are several complete pauses throughout the song as well, taking the time to fully convey each idea before moving on to the next.

Not my favorite Final Fantasy, not my favorite soundtrack, but hey! It's got Vivi in it!