Square Enix Shares Official Piano Performance of “Awakening” from Final Fantasy XI
The official Square Enix Music YouTube channel recently shared a piano performance from Hiroyuki Nakayama to commemorate the Final Fantasy franchise’s 35-year anniversary, with him playing “Awakening” from Final Fantasy XI. Originally composed by Kumi Tanioka, Nakayama provides his own distinct flair with this performance.
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You can view the full celebratory piano performance of “Awakening” below:
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