ANÚNA アヌーナ "Ever Come to an End" (by Yasunori Mitsuda from Xenoblade Chronicles 2)

Описание: From the EP "Ever Come to an End" http://www.anuna.ie/evercometoanend
On all streaming services June 20 2025.

Ever Come to an End
Soloist: Lauren McGlynn

Shadow of the Lowlands
Soloist & Guitar: John McGlynn

Our Eternal Land

We Are The Chosen Ones
Soloist: Þórhallur Auður Helgason

Directed & Produced by Michael McGlynn
Music Recorded by Michael McGlynn & Brian Masterson
"Ever Come to an End" (from "Xenoblade Chronicles 2”),
Written by Yasunori Mitsuda
© 2017 Septima Ley Co., Ltd.

光田康典様より「Ever Come to an End」についてコメントを頂きました。

光田康典氏の言葉によると、メインヴィーカルのLaurenとはこれまで何度も一緒に作品を作ってきました。最近ではダンジョン飯（Delicious in Dungeon）というアニメにも参加してもらっています。彼女の歌声は美しくも非常にダークな側面を持っていて、私か常に作品に必要としている、明と暗」を持ち合わせているアーティストだと感じています。彼女は所々にアイルランドのテイストを織り交ぜて歌ってくれていますが そうしたニュアンスはどこか切なくもあり、力強くも感じます。この「Ever Come to an End」は「Xenoblade 2 Chronicles 2」のルクスリアという街で使用された楽曲で 光なき雲海の底で長い年月耐え忍んでいる民たちへ、光射す大空へ向けて歩み始めよう、という 意味が込められ曲になります。彼女の歌声は闇から光り射す世界へ、という想いを感じ取ることができ、この楽曲にまた違った世界、意味合いを持たせてくれた気がします。

今、私たちの世界はひどい状況であり闇の中にいます。多くの人は耐え忍んでいる状態かもしれません。だけれど、一人一人が微かな光の先を見つめ、一歩ずつ進んでいけば必ず道は開ける。今まさにこの曲は世界の人々に届けなければいけないと感じています。このビデオが多くの人に届くことを願っています。

Yasunori Mitsuda has written a note for us about the song “Ever Come to an End”.

"I've worked with Lauren (McGlynn), the main vocalist, on numerous pieces over the years. She's recently been part of the anime 'Delicious in Dungeon'. Her voice is both beautiful and carries a dark aspect, embodying the 'light and dark' elements I often need in my compositions. She blends Irish musical nuances into her singing, which adds a touch of melancholy and strength.

The song 'Ever Come to an End' from 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' is set in the city of Theosoir. It's about people enduring in a lightless cloud sea, starting to walk towards a sunlit sky, a metaphor for moving from darkness to light, from past to future. Her voice adds new dimensions and meanings to this song.

Our world is currently in a dire state, engulfed in darkness. Many might be enduring and persevering. But, if each of us focuses on the faint light ahead and takes steps forward, a path will surely open. I feel this song, this sentiment, must reach people globally now more than ever. My hope is that this video will reach and resonate with many."
Filmed on location in Wicklow, Ireland
Audio Recorded Sundlaugin Studio, Reykjavík, and Soundscape Studio, Dublin

© Visuals & Recording Michael McGlynn/ANÚNA Teoranta 2023 & 2025