Video Game Music

The music in Genshin Impact never disappoints.

Here, the London Symphony plays the main theme of the nation of Fontaine (#1) as well as a battle theme (#2). Fontaine is a water-themed nation ruled by the Hydro Archon and heavily inspired by France, from its environmental design to a story that appears to heavily focus on justice, mystery, and stage magic, and I think both pieces expertly capture these thematic elements:

1. Use of the glass harp and glass harmonica, both of which need water to function, to create a sense of mystery.
2. Many cascades of notes throughout both pieces resembling waterfalls.
3. Highlights of traditional instruments, like the accordion, to elevate that French influence.
4. Rapid and unpredictable tempo to create that sense of mystery and underlying tension. Many parts recall Harry Potter or stage magic tricks.