American actor Nick Apostolides recently shared his morning routine. Although he provided the voice and likeness for Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 Remake, the music that wakes him up every day isn't from those games, but rather "Lifestream" from the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack.
Nick mentioned on the BAFTA Games podcast that he has long set "Lifestream" as his phone alarm and played the track directly during the recording session. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu, this piece is one of the iconic tracks from the Final Fantasy VII series, linked to the planet's spiritual energy cycle within the game's worldview.
In Nick's view, ordinary alarms are often shrill and stress-inducing, whereas "Lifestream" is calmer, sounding like a slowly rising chime that makes the transition from sleep to getting ready feel more comfortable. He also recommends listeners try a similar approach.
This personal habit subsequently sparked discussion on social media. Some praised Nick's taste in game music, while others joked that such soothing melodies might just make people keep sleeping.