I'm loving WoW: Forever, but I can't help but miss the music of my other beloved MMO

I'm finding myself entranced by WoW: Forever, yet I can't help but feel a pang of nostalgia for the music that once accompanied my adventures in other beloved MMOs. The transition into WoW: Forever has been a thrilling one, with its stripped-back, old-school charm and a dash of modernity that appeals to players like myself who don't have the rose-tinted perspective.

The ominous tones of Durotar's overworld music and the grand, foreboding sounds of Orgrimmar have already won me over. However, I find myself longing for the richly themed musical experience that Final Fantasy 14 provided, where every zone had a unique song during both day and night, and even specific music for dungeons, sub-bosses, and bosses.

The final boss of each tier boasted an impressive 15 songs, each tailored to the fight at hand. While the absence of such a diverse musical experience can feel a bit strange, I'm starting to appreciate the deliberate choice of ambiance in WoW: Forever. The silence between the sounds of orc footsteps, the whispering wind, and the squawk of an eagle adds an immersive layer to the world.

Yet, there's still something oddly satisfying about the aural feedback from combat music in WoW: Forever, a missing piece that makes the experience feel incomplete. Despite this, the music I've heard so far has been fantastic, and I'm confident that my brain will soon start reminiscing and getting giddy at the first notes of Durotar's music, transporting me back to my days playing as a Troll Shaman.