I remember being a big fan of Eyes on Me back in the day but I don’t think I can stomach that kind of schmaltz any more I’m afraid so, Melodies of Life, while sweet, is just too much for me. Ascendancy sounds very grand but as a standalone piece I didn’t find it that interesting overall because it doesn’t have much movement.
The Baldur’s Gate II theme has movement; it starts with a touch of menace before breaking into a gallant adventurous march, then it drops down to an eerie and melancholic passage with a glimmer of hope in the brass. I wasn’t wild about it on my first listen but have subsequently warmed to it a lot.
Alba Cavanish sounded triumphant and full of adventure which is something I can always get behind when done well. I’m not sure about the electric guitar either but I can’t help be won over by the rest of it.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Baldur’s Gate II it is then.