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LA vocalist Amanda Achen never thought she would be singing songs written for a video game franchise. But she’s embraced the journey it’s taken her on.

Singing for ‘Final Fantasy’ video game brought LA vocalist success overseas

LA vocalist Amanda Achen never thought she would be singing songs written for a video game franchise. But she’s embraced the journey it’s taken her on.

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