Every Rose Has its Zorn

Well, today's the first time since I started this blog that an actual outside song struck me with inspiration instead of picking a character and closing my eyes and thinking.

Today's update brings us back to our resident crazy twin clowns, Zorn and Thorn [Final Fantasy IX]

You may remember these little guys from my post about "The Extraction," and this time they're not gonna be quite so sinister.  Creepy and a little offputting, sure, but today I bring you a somewhat more light-hearted Zorn and Thorn.

Early on in the game, Princess Garnet til Alexandros escapes the castle, and Zorn and Thorn realize this.  Their very funny introduction scene involves them bumbling around the castle not know quite where they're going and fearful that telling Queen Brahne the news will greatly upset her.

Now with that in mind, take a listen to this gem of a song.

Zorn and Thorn's introduction, maybe called "Trouble Are We In!" as a nod to the in-game dialogue (most of which I imagine could be kept for the tune.) allows the two clowns to bumble about the castle, popping out of this room and that, getting in minor scuffles with eachother and arguing, and then losing track of exactly what they were doing.

The beauty of a song like this, I think, is that it would work perfectly as a short reprise later on in the game when Zorn and Thorn are under new management and confront the group again.  Though instead of this time the song being bumbling and comic, it could be seen as somewhat more condescending and sinister since we finally know Zorn and Thorn's true potential (and it's pretty terrifying).  Call it something like "Trouble Are You In" and I think we're in business!  I think it's a really nice change of pace from something so frightening as "The Extraction" moment, and very different stylistically.  A good challenge and fun for the listener.

Sorry that was relatively short, I don't have a fully fleshed out gameplan for that song, but I think you'll manage for tonight.

Snow day tomorrow, please!