Soaring strings and a church organ opening that immediately tells you this is something special. Bravely Default Flying Fairy on 3DS has a Revo-composed soundtrack that goes absurdly hard for a handheld JRPG. "The Bell of Battle" is one of those battle themes that makes you excited to get into random encounters, all driving violin and urgency.
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"Under a Hollow Moon" drops into this melancholy nighttime piece that just sits with you. And "That of the Name" brings this ominous weight for the Asterisk boss fights. The overworld theme "The Horizon" cycles through light and shadow like the subtitle promises.
"Caldisla, Land of Beginnings" feels like home base in the best way. Every town theme has its own distinct character. If you want a 3DS soundtrack that punches way above its hardware, this is the one.