Since Important Importables reviewed Final Fantasy Vocal Collections Vol. 1: Pray last week, it seems only appropriate that this week Final Fantasy Vocal Collections Vol. 2: Love Will Grow takes center stage. Once again, it is a compilation of instrumentals from Final Fantasy I-VI, only with new adaptations and vocals added.

Once again, multiple languages are employed in the new renditions of classic Final Fantasy songs, and once again Risa Ohki delivers a powerful performance that is practically impeccable. Her delivery and pronunciation is once again flawless, and you’d think she was actually able to speak Portuguese, French, English and Japanese. This time, Ikuko Nogushi joins her. It averages out to Ohki performing on half the tracks and Nogushi on the other half, with the two occasionally both performing on some songs. Her voice is equally wonderful, and her pronunciation just as precise. It’s a nice contrast, as Ohki tends to take on more of the alto parts, while Nogushi focus on soprano…

There have been a number of Final Fantasy compilation albums, featuring music from multiple entries in the series on one album. One such album is Final Fantasy Vocal Collections Vol. 1: Pray, which takes established tracks from Final Fantasy I – VI, offers a new arrangement, has a number of lyricists provide words and then has talented singer Risa Ohki provide the vocals.

Risa Ohki is especially impressive, as she manages to sing beautifully in multiple languages throughout Final Fantasy Vocal Collections Vol. 1: Pray. She sings in English on two tracks, Japanese on three tracks, Portuguese on two tracks and French on two tracks. In each, her tone and pronunciation is so perfect you’d think she’s fluent in each language. She’s a delight to listen to, and makes the album even more memorable…