Most Atmospheric SNES Music: #4 - Still of the Night (Pure Lands) - Secret of Mana

It's pretty obvious that Secret of Mana is one of my favorite games of all time, and much of that has to do with the expansive, imaginative game world which you're thrust into. However, the one part in the game which to me, blows every other part out of the water is an area near the end called the Pure Lands. Home to the Mana Tree, the Pure Lands is this haven of lush vegetation, crystal lakes and drifting fog that left the 8 year-old version of me literally speechless. It's been more than a decade and this song still brings me back. Nothing else has ever topped this place for me.

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[mig79atPzArtLehrBtl]

da kommen Erinnerungen hoch

[ElliotCarver]

A word of advice. You need to play about 3-4 hours or more into the game before it becomes truly excellent. The game's very odd initial setting is only a prelude to a much grander story.

[Batmaaaan23]

This song is excellent. I always remember being so nervous when first entering the Pure Lands, because most of the regular enemies could totally destroy you in just a hit. You needed to do a bit of leveling and get money to buy the new armor to survive in here. This song brings back all those memories.

[mjkittredge]

@rabbitmickey82 I think they're afraid to remake these brilliant classics because it could be so easy to completely f*** them up. One changed system or mechanic or scene and the whole fanbase is in an uproar. But I'm all for having the same game with just ultra-modern graphics updates.

[robloxfan459]

when thanatos shot that lazor down on the tree...this was my face

D8

then i went beserk...

[rabbitmickey82]

@Happytreefriendsfan3 i don't know if 50% fps games will be good on these consoles but a remake does not necessary means a bring over if this is your understanding. Graphics can be improved, may be an online multi-player mode with trophies. But of course a similar story line and remaining certain crucial elements that brough it's success; great music and game plots, puzzles.

[Happytreefriendsfan3]

@rabbitmickey82 remake for xbox360 or ps3? you mean nintendo wii? what the fuck would a nintendo game thats so awesome do on a console with over 50% of fps games?

[skifi1]

one of the most amazing artworks I have ever seen :)

[rabbitmickey82]

i won't mind a remake version onto the Xbox360 or PS3 platform. Always love this game brings back fond memories. it was in 1996 for me too.

[aleksandur]

Secret of Mana has to have some of the most aesthetically pleasing music I've heard. I love Nobuo's music, but Hiroki made this game very memorable.

[SRZsmack]

@robloxfan459 enix had nothing to do with this game but awesome summary! oh how this song has inspired me to make music....

[galti111]

One of the hardest slogs in the entire game, six bosses to defeat, finally we make to the Mana Tree and then...

THANATOS! YOU CUNT!