Dear Friends

For my good and great friends, I offer thee this WEEKEND SPECIAL 1 / 2!!!


First of the two this weekend is"Dear Friends"!!! It is the name of the ending theme of Final Fantasy V, dedicated to the good friends fighting side along side to defeat the evil, not hesitate a bit to sacrifice oneself for another. (Of course due to my intense skill, none is required). It is a slow and guitar played piece, it is relaxing, and calm, as if you are surrounded by friends and safe.


And I hereby deliver "Dear Friends" to my Dear Friends, which would be all of you!


Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Dear_Friends_(Theme)


Further Hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un7fLeScug8 (Piano)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4w02Bjzns0 (Original)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYbFpt_N2tk (Guitar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0lcQLoUvUA (20020220)

Battle Scene II

Music of, Music of ,Music of the DAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
Today's piece, again, is one of my personal favourite, "Battle Scene II", from Final Fantasy II!


"Battle Scene 2" (戦闘シーン２ Sentō Shīn 2) is the major boss battle theme of Final Fantasy II, being reduced to only the Final Boss Theme heard when fighting the Hell Emperor and later, the Light Emperor, on versions after the PlayStation remake. Since its original appearance, "Battle Scene 2" has been arranged various times and included in several arrangement albums. "Battle Scene B", a boss battle theme present in Final Fantasy II remakes after the MSX version, is an arrangement of this track.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H029pBDi3FE


Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_Scene_2


Further Listening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5JVevDDiUs (PSX/DOS)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDCdOOP0x7A (NES)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am-8EgHbOGk (Symphonic Suite)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TphKu_PYdp8 (Rock)

The Place I'll Return To Someday ~ Melodies of Life

s an apology for my delays and forgetting, I will release this special edition.


This bonus edition presents, "The Place I'll Return to Someday" and "Melodies of Life".


"The Place I'll Return to Someday" is a short, melodic piece based on the D Dorian mode and is contrapuntal in nature. However, some of these elements are more or less apparent, or even non-existent, in the many reiterations heard throughout Final Fantasy IX. Despite its shortness, the theme has been included in many official arrangements and compilations and played several times during live performances. It reference directly to the Protagonist, Zidane's, forgotten home, and the terrible truth behind it.


"Melodies of Life" is the theme song of Final Fantasy IX. The song was composed by Nobuo Uematsu and sung in both Japanese and English by Emiko Shiratori. The melody is featured in many instances throughout the game, mostly in scenes involving Zidane and Garnet, or in Madain Sari. "Over the Hills" is Final Fantasy IX's Main Theme, and is an arrangement of the central melody of "Melodies of Life." It serves both as the romantic theme between thief Zidane and Princess Garnet and the theme of hope and dream. The tune, true to its name, is melodies and soothing. It calms the mind and is very beautiful. I HIGHLY recommend listening to it during high stressed Exam season.


And here presents "A Place I'll Return to Someday ~ Melodies of Life".


Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/A_Place_to_Call_Home
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Melodies_of_Life_(Song)


More:
Melodies of Life:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weE_LfHHty8 (Japanese)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye7BGnlTZmQ (English)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9k_CPAurDI (Piano)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlb0drQQ_9E (Guitar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN-LRWfHZu0  (Dissidia "Over the Hills")


The Place I'll Return to Someday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSYrRrz2oJg (Original)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy-rlIzXBu8 (Piano)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpDLO1pxC9s (Dissidia 012)


Mixed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kMLoGmhs5g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6ybI_lrlU (VOICES Live)

Elia, the Maiden of Water

Sorry for the delay. Today's music is "Elia, the Maiden of Water"!




is Aria (Elia) Benett's personal theme, from Final Fantasy III. In-game, it plays as a background theme on the Wrecked Ship, but it has been included in other versions. It has a beautiful tune, slow and calm, making stressed souls relax into place. It really gives a sense of peace and harmony by hearing it.


Without further delay, here is the music.




Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Elia,_the_Maiden_of_Water


Further Hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-uP5gdQ39o (NES)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYHm4AtEIpw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iun4RWHXMXU (Guitar)

Matoya's Cave

Sorry for the delay! One day late is too much I hope. Friday's Music of the Day!


This piece is "Matoya's Cave". It is the eponymous theme of Matoya's dwelling place from the original Final Fantasy. It plays whenever the party enters almost any cave, including Mount Duergar; the Sage's Cave; the Ice Cave; the Dragon Caves and the Waterfall Cavern. 


It's original and "Dawn of Souls/PS" remix provides a joyful and positive mood for a cave that well suites the context. Later remixes have a quiet and calming tune that makes the listener enjoy. The theme is one of the most popular early tracks of the series.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euRaT0V5bSk (Rock)


Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Matoya's_Cave_(Theme)


Further Hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUc_t3i4qwE (Dawn of Souls/PS)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA3u5PxyjVw (Dissidia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1p4mp8HtCY (Guitar)

This is once again Music of the day, and today we are introducing a piece from the new game "Dissidia 012 Duodecim Final Fantasy". Please embrace yourselves..."Cantata Mortis & God in Fire" !


"Cantata Mortis & God in Fire" is a theme attributed to Chaos, the God of Discord, in Dissidia 012. "Cantata Mortis," is a section of Latin chanting before transitioning into "God in Fire," itself performed by the Kidneythieves and is written by Tyrone Prince.


The perfect mix of orchetra and later rock is what make this awesome piece perfectly reflect the character of Chaos. A combinations of two different songs, it is indeed a master piece (not the only one though).


Without further delay, enjoy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmo584truz8


Reference: 
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Cantata_Mortis


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Otherworld

Music of the day! For Wednesday AND today!
It is one of the other favourite choice from Final Fantasy X, "Otherworld".

It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, arranged by The Black Mages' rhythm guitarist Michio Okamiya, with lyrics by Takuya Sugimoto and performed by Bill Muir.

It is sometimes interpreted as an allusion to the journey in FF X. And due to it takes the genre of rock, a rare one in the series, it is an icon of the game Final Fantasy X.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbLQhzsJG0A

Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Otherworld

Further hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDe921qlK5I (Black Mages)

Prelude

Here is Music of the day Special Edition! As it's a Tuesday, which I don't normally post one.


Today's music is one of the classic, and the mark of the beginning of Final Fantasy. Yep, you guessed, it's "Prelude".


Every single game in Final Fantasy include "Prelude" or its remix, usually named "Theme of Crystals" or simply "Crystals", this piece marks the beginning or the end of the game. Play through a melodious music, it is the true reflection of the FINAL FANTASY.


Interestingly, Nobuo Uematsu composed the Prelude as a last minute addition to the original Final Fantasy, and took all of 10 minutes to create it. But it has become an Icon with for the Final Fantasy series.






Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Prelude




Further Hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE438C503F833685B (15 piece playlist)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqJtYdFV3To (Vocal)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzzkgacjAFk

It could be just my hormone.


Now it's today's Music, from one of people's favourite Final Fantasy X.


It's the theme of romance of this game, and it's called "Suteki da ne", i.e. "Isn't it wonderful". Through its multiple remix just within the game, the music is just as prominent as the game's main theme (which I will reveal later).


It's not just a beautiful piece of music, but a song that will calm ones soul and bring peace to ones mind. It also fully reflect the unlikely romance between the male Protagonist Tidus, and the female protagonist Yuna, as Tidus is bound to disappear.


With no further words, enjoy the piece.




Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Suteki_da_ne


Further Hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlwSPMwAqbM (FMV)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3IxVy_tuAI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdJVvyN3D04 (live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN7wxE2X-2E (Piano)

It's the lated Music of the day for Wednesday!!!
The music is one of my personal favourite, it is the main theme of Final Fantasy IV, and its name, surprisingly is...... drum roll....


"Final Fantasy IV Main Theme"!!! What a surprise. But don't be fooled by its name, it is a great piece of performance that truly embodied the concept of an "odyssey ", which is essentially what Final Fantasy IV is about.


With no more further words, please enjoy this wonderful piece of art. From youtube.








Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IV_Main_Theme


Further Hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKqFz5IZSvM (Original)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlLxN2QqDZc (DS)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfaY6tMHBRc (Piano)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZNY1j7Iyq0 (Celtic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT12DW2Fm9M (Opening)

Once again, it's MUSIC OF THE DAY!!! Today, we are discussing one of the EPIC, one of the most liked music of Final Fantasy -- Dancing Mad from Final Fantasy VI.

"Dancing Mad" (妖星乱舞 Yōsei ranbu, lit. Wild dance of a demon star) is the theme that plays during the final battle of Final Fantasy VI. The theme is divided into four separate "movements," which play during the four separate tiers, or battles, against Kefka Palazzo. Remix version also included rock mixed with orchestra with choir, my personal favourite kind of performance.

I don't have enough skill to describe the 3 minute long performance, it is up to the listener to interpret its greatness.

References:

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Dancing_Mad

Further Hearing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbXVNKtmWnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdt74rarv4g (recommended)

It's MUSIC OF THE DAY!
Today, it's "Clash on the Big Bridge"!!!

It is the official name of Gilgamesh's theme. It first appears in Final Fantasy V, and its remixes serve as the theme (if there is any) for all later appearance of Gilgamesh. It is a music have energy, excitement and a little humour, perfectly describes the warrior that is Gilgamesh. Believe solely the honour of swordsmanship (and swords), he will join sides of our heroes to combat the evil of the world, even though he was working for that same evil (i.e. Exdeath).

Reference:
http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Clash_on_the_Big_Bridge

Alternative Hearing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCHD5Qudqc0 (recommended)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxllTHj5zRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO5nr2lCMuM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knwShGme4Zk