Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack List ver 1.8 (Eighth version) By: Luna (squirestand@hotmail.com) =============================================================================================== This Walkthrough is written especially to the Soundtrack lovers, it is under the Original List of the FFX soundtrack. I am really giving it out a work on it so whoever wants to use this FAQ for other purposes. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH MY E-MAIL AND GET MY PERMISSION FIRST. I am protecting my work so you know this FAQ is under copyrighted by me. DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING ON THE FAQ AND SOLD IT TO SOMEONE FOR MONEY PURPOSES. This is the temporaly list that given the permission to post my FAQs in their websites: - Entity (www.neoseeker.com) - PSXcodez.com (www.psxcodez.com) ~Before It Started~ (11.5.2002) This is the almost the end of the update, With all corrections and fixing stuff done in here, I would like to say sorry to the viewers because I was very busy on the time being, Plus on my computer is Out Of Order.......I've to format my computer and do on working again, all my info's are gone so I've a very hard time finding those info's back. Anyway, This time it will be a lot of update and adding stuff on here, plus I added more on reviews on the Final Fantasy X Piano Collections and the Final Fantasy 20020220 Concert Orchestra. With this nearly last update. I can't gureentee I can update or adding more stuff in, but if I have choice, I prefer to stay with this updates and make this FAQ a sounding success. I'll try my very best. Now that I have some time, Update it!~ (P/S: To all of viewers, if you think of this FAQ needs some corrections please feel free to correct it, there is a lot of imcomplete information, So i do need your help, Thank you!) ~Luna~ written on 16.09.2002 at 13:05pm GMT currently listening to Besaid Island (FFX Piano Collections) ~~~~CONTENTS~~~~~~ 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The List ~English and Japanese~ 1.3 Lyrics (Note that it is a random arrangement) - Otherworld - Suteki Da Ne (Isn't It Beautiful?) - Pure Heart - Hymm of Fayth (Song of Prayer) - Tidus~Go Dream by Masakazu Morita - Yuna~Feel by Mayuko Aoki - Tidus and Yuna~Endless Love Endless Road by Masakazu Morita and Mayuko Aoki - Otsuki Sama ~Utiki Sama~ 1.4 The FAQs 1.5 (a) Inspiration 1.5 (b) Final Fantasy X Piano Collections and Final Fantasy 20020220 Concert Orchestra 1.6 Others 1.7 Credits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Introduction~ This is my first FAQ on soundtrack, so this is also my first FAQ, any questions and corrections; you may send it though my e-mail. I got the FFX OST a few months ago, Since in the GameFAQ there are many of them feel curious about the name of their songs so I decided to help them out. Plus, The North America version of FFX is already in sale, so you know they need help. This FFX OST consist of 91 tracks+3 (4) special tracks, so I do need someone's help on whoever knows the special track which do not included in the FFX OST Normal Edition, please e-mail me. All songs are terrific and wonderful, the main theme "Suteki Da Ne" (Isn't it beautiful?) in my opinion is the best theme song I've ever heard after Eyes On Me (FF8), and Melodies of Life (FF9). Rikki, one of the famous singers in Japan, performs Suteki Da Ne. So let's go on with the list! We will go more on downwards. In early version, I do mention about the special (bonus) tracks that consist on the FFX Limited Edition. Actually, The diffrence between the Original edition and Limited edition is just the packaging (Thanks to Jazreel Leong for the corrections), So may i know where is the special tracks are included in? Answers are welcomed. ~The List~ This is list on Disc 1 until Disc 4. Disc 1 has 26 tracks, Disc 2 has 23 tracks, Disc 3 has 21 tracks, and Disc 4 has 21 tracks, So total together 91 tracks. Now let's view it together.... (As the request of Stacey J Wimmer, I will list the length of this song) Disc One Track Name Length 01 - I want to tell everything ~ Tidus 0:06 02 - At Zanalkand 3:02 03 - Prelude 3:42 04 - Tidus' Theme 3:31 05 - Otherworld 3:12 06 - Hurry 2:37 07 - This is your story 2:17 08 - Eerie 2:48 09 - Normal Battle 3:13 10 - Victory Fanfare 1:33 11 - Game Over 0:34 12 - No dream, No hope 3:04 13 - Secret Maneuvers 1:27 14 - Underwater remains 4:13 15 - Chee is an alvedo trive 3:24 16 - Ennemy assault 2:39 17 - The men who live for Blitz 3:53 18 - Veside Island 4:44 19 - Scenery of Spira 2:45 20 - Song of Prayer 0:41 21 - Illusion 3:46 22 - The place of trial 3:30 23 - Song of Prayer - Valfor 0:42 24 - Summon 0:36 25 - The daughter of a great summoner 3:46 26 - Good night 0:06 Disc Two 01 - Yuna's Theme 3:28 02 - Omen 3:13 03 - Sending to another dimension 1:33 04 - The silence before the storm 3:10 05 - Song of Prayer - Ifrit 0:38 06 - Luca 3:41 07 - Welcome to the Eldery Maika Chief 1:16 08 - Indefatigable determination 1:11 09 - The Splendid Performance 3:29 10 - Faceoff 2:03 11 - Blitz Off 3:28 12 - Auron's Theme 2:41 13 - Mihen road 3:23 14 - Brass de Chocobo 2:49 15 - Travel Beaureau 3:05 16 - Authorised to pass 1:10 17 - Seymour's Theme 3:02 18 - Gloom 4:40 19 - Joze Temple 3:16 20 - Song of Prayer - Ixion 0:37 21 - Ride Shiparf ? 4:10 22 - Rikku's Theme 4:01 23 - Quadsalam 3:23 Disc Three 01 - Thunder Plains (Lighting Field) 3:44 02 - Ject's Theme 2:29 03 - Forest of Makalarniya 3:20 04 - Sea of mist 2:16 05 - Temple marching band 2:22 06 - Seymour's ambition 2:14 07 - Song of Prayer - Shiva 0:37 08 - The advancing men 2:11 09 - The blazing desert 3:42 10 - Danger 3:59 11 - The revealed truth 4:04 12 - Takeoff 3:25 13 - Wedding 1:10 14 - Assault 4:03 15 - Tragedy 4:03 16 - I can't fly 1:24 17 - The road to purgation 2:25 18 - Song of Prayer - Bahamut 0:38 19 - The time of Judgment 3:39 20 - The man who killed father 2:39 21 - Suteki da ne (Isn't It Beautiful?) 5:32 Disc Four 01 - Yuna's Decision 3:40 02 - Lulu's Theme 3:50 03 - Forwards with courage 3:23 04 - Song of Prayer - Youjinbo 0:39 05 - People of the north pole 4:25 06 - Song of Prayer - Ronso tribe 0:40 07 - Fluctuating flame 4:37 08 - A dream that will end some time 4:21 09 - Song of Prayer- Yuunaresuka 0:39 10 - Challenge 4:18 11 - At the end of Abyss 4:35 12 - Dread 4:25 13 - Song of Prayer - Spira 0:40 14 - Dead people smile 3:31 15 - Seymour Battle 5:46 16 - Song of Prayer - Anima 0:40 17 - Summon monster battle 5:52 18 - The final battle 5:45 19 - Ending Theme 5:30 20 - Please remember them~ Yuna 0:15 21 - Suteki da ne (orchestra version) 6:17 Japanese List This is same as what I list up there, the name are changed to Japanese language, for an original feeling Disc One 01 - Tidus~ Zenbu Hanasite Okitainda 02 - Zanarukando nite 03 - Prelude 04 - Tidus no theme 05 - Otherworld 06 - Isoge! 07 - Koreha omae no monogatari da 08 - Bukimi 09 - Nomaru Battle 10 - Shori no fanfare 11 - Game Over 12 - Yume mo kibou mo arimasen 13 - Anyaku 14 - Kaiteiiseki 15 - Chii ha arubedozoku 16 - Tekishuu 17 - Britz ni kaketa otoko 18 - Bisaido tou 19 - Supira no jokei 20 - Inori no uta 21 - Gensou 22 - Siren no ma 23 - Inori no uta ~ Varufare 24 - Shoukan 25 - Daishoukansi no musume 26 - Oyasumi Disc Two 01 - Yuna no theme 02 - Houdou 03 - Ikai Okuri 04 - Arasi no mae no sizukesa 05 - Inori no uta ~ Ifrit 06 - Ruka 07 - Maika sourousi kangei 08 - Fugyou no ketsui 09 - The Splendid Performance 10 - Taiji 11 - Blitz Off 12 - Auron no theme 13 - Milhen kaidou 14 - Brass de Chocobo 15 - Ryoukou kousi 16 - Tsukou wo kyokasimasu 17 - Seymour no theme (shimoa no theme) 18 - Yoiyami 19 - Jyoze Jinn 20 - Inori no uta - Ikushion 21 - Shipaafu noruu 22 - Rikku no theme (Ryukku no theme) 23 - Guadosaramu Disc Three 01 - Kaminari heigen 02 - Jecto no theme 03 - Makaryana no mori 04 - Mukai 05 - Jiingakutai 06 - Shimoa no yabou (Seymour no yabou) 07 - Inori no uta - Shiva 08 - Semarikuru mono tachi 09 - Syakunetsu no sabaku 10 - Kiki 11 - Akasareta sinjitsu 12 - Hassin 13 - Kekkonsiki 14 - Shugeki 15 - Higeki 16 - Watashi ha toberu 17 - Jouzai no michi 18 - Inori no uta - Bahamut 19 - Sinpan no toki 20 - Chichi no ayameta otoko 21 - Suteki Da Ne Disc Four 01 - Yuna no ketsui 02 - Ruru no theme 03 - Isamasiku susume 04 - Inori no uta - Youjinbou 05 - Kyokuhoku no tami 06 - Inori no uta - Ronzozoku 07 - Samayoi no hono 08 - Ituka Owaru Yume 09 - Inori no uta - Yuunaresuka 10 - Chousen 11 - Sinen no hateni 12 - Antan 13 - Inori no uta - Supira 14 - Sibito ga warau 15 - Seymour Battle (Shimoa Battle) 16 - Inori No Uta - Anima 17 - Shoukanju Battle 18 - Kessen 19 - Ending Theme 20 - Yuna ~ Omoidashite Kudasai 21 - Sutaki Da Ne (Orchestra Version) * As for the special tracks, I finally know what they are. There are only 3 tracks that are NOT included in the OST. They are: -Wakka's Theme -Hum of Hymm of the Fayth (Tidus) -Hum of Hymm of the Fayth (Yuna) Lulu's theme is also included into the special theme as well. But if Square Sounds brought up Lulu's theme to Original Soundtrack, but why not take Wakka's theme up? He ain't popular to the Japanese gamers, OR WHAT? I just can't explain why and I also need this question to be answered, But if you buy the Domestic version of FFX, maybe there would be Wakka's theme, Hum of Hymm of the Fayth for Tidus and Yuna included into the CD's. Lastly, how Square Sounds really careless about arrangement of tracks, yare yare.... ~Lyrics~ Finally, the Lyrics are here, there is singers perform two songs in this FFX. Rikki is the performer of the Suteki Da Ne, and the song "Otherworld", the performer is Bill "xtillidiex" Muir, but is composed and arranged by Nobuo Uematsu. And Lyrics is written by Alexander O. Smith. So let's go on with the Lyrics Otherworld Lyrics written by Alexander O. Smith Music and Arranged By Nobuo Uematsu ------------------------------------------------------------------ Go on if you want it. An otherworld awaits you Don't you give up on it. You bite the hand that feeds you. All alone cold fields you wander Memories of it, cloud your sight Fills your dreams, disturbs your slumber Lost your way, a fallen knight Hold now, aim is steady An otherworld awaits you. One thousand years--you ready? The otherworld it takes you Go into the sand and the dust in the sky Go now, there's no better plan than to do or to die Free me pray to the faith in the face of the light Feed me fill me with sin now get ready to fight You know you will You know you will You know you know you know you know that you will You know you know you know you know that you will Fight fight fight Fight fight fight Fight fight fight Hope dies and you wander The otherworld it makes you Dreams they rip asunder The otherworld it hates you Free now ride up on it Up to the heights it takes you Go on if you want it. An otherworld awaits you This song is a Heavy Metal type of song, oh, it's quite fantastic when I first hear that song, it gives us a feeling like the chaos is coming, and you tried to escape from it, Just like Tidus do when he escapes from Zanalkand from the attack of Shin. I wonder the Final Fantasy song have reached the evolution??? Now this is the Lyrics of Suteki Da Ne (Isn't it beautiful?) Suteki Da Ne Lyrics written by Kazushige Nojima Composed and Arranged by Nobuo Uematsu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- kaze ga yoseta kotoba ni oyoida kokoro kumo ga hakobu ashita ni hazunda koe tsuki ga yureru kagami ni furueta kokoro hoshi ga nagare koboreta yawarakai namida suteki da ne futari te wo tori aruketa nara ikitai yo kimi no machi ie ude no naka sono mune karada azuke yoi ni magire yumemiru kaze ha tomari kotoba ha yasashii maboroshi kumo ha yabure ashita ha tooku no koe tsuki ga nijimu kagami wo nagareta kokoro hoshi ga yurete koboreta kakusenai namida suteki da ne futari te wo tori aruketa nara ikitai yo kimi no machi ie ude no naka sono kao sotto furete asa ni tokeru yumemiru (Japanese Lyrics) Note: You need NJ star Communicator or Magic Win 98 to view it, If there problem viewing it , contact me. o-‚ª￾@Šñ‚¹‚½￾@Œ¾-t‚É ‰j‚¢‚¾￾@￾S ‰_‚ª￾@‰^‚Ô￾@-¾"ú‚É 'e‚ñ‚¾￾@￾º ŒŽ‚ª￾@-h‚ê‚é￾@‹¾‚É ￾k‚¦‚½￾@￾S ￾¯‚ª￾@-‚ê￾@‚±‚ڂꂽ ￾_‚ç‚©‚¢￾@-Ü 'f"G‚¾‚Ë "ñ￾lŽè‚ð‚Æ‚è￾@oà‚¯‚½‚È‚ç ￾s￾E‚½‚¢‚æ ƒLƒ~‚ÌŠX￾@‰Æ￾@˜r‚Ì'￾E ￾E‚Ì‹¹ ‚©‚炾￾E‚¸‚¯ ￾ª‚É‚Ü‚‚￾E -²Œ©‚é o-‚Í￾@Ž~‚Ü‚è￾@Œ¾-t‚Í -D‚µ‚¢￾@￾E ‰_‚Í￾@"j‚ê￾@-¾"ú‚Í ￾E‚­‚Ì￾@￾º ŒŽ‚ª￾@‚É‚‚Þ￾@‹¾‚ð -‚ꂽ￾@￾S ￾¯‚ª￾@-h‚ê‚Ä￾@‚±‚ڂꂽ ‰B‚¹‚È‚¢￾@-Ü 'f"G‚¾‚Ë "ñ￾lŽè‚ð‚Æ‚è￾@oà‚¯‚½‚È‚ç ￾s￾E‚½‚¢‚æ ƒLƒ~‚ÌŠX￾@‰Æ￾@˜r‚Ì'￾E ￾E‚ÌŠç ￾E‚Á‚Æ￾G‚ê‚Ä '©‚É-n‚¯‚é -²Œ©‚é (English translation) To the words that the wind has brought the heart that moved to tomorrow that clouds would carry the voice which cheered by it The mirror reflecting the swaying moon My heart shivered The soft tears Elegant, isn’t it? If we could walk holding hands with one another I want to go To your town, into your arms The chest my lean my body, and Using the night to hide my dreams The wind stopped and the word is a kind, imaginative thing Clouds tear and tomorrow is a far away voice The mirror that the moon is smeared Washed heart stars swings and dropped the tears that I can’t hide Elegant, isn’t it? If we could walk holding hands with one another I want to go to your town, to your arms The chest my body leans on to the morning, meet dreams to see The Suteki Da Ne is performed in three diffrent versions, one is the main theme, one is in Orchestra Version. And the one is included in the Final Fantasy X Singles, Suteki Da Ne~Autumm Vayjyon~ (Note that this is not in the FFX OST, so you'll have to buy it seperately) The Suteki Da Ne is sung by Rikki, the famous singer in Japan, maybe no one know her, but I'll get her information and post it here as soon as possible. The Suteki Da Ne is performed when Tidus comforts Yuna about the Ultimate Summon and Zanalkand Ruins, and they fall in love in the beautiful nights of the Makaryana lake. And this song is performed when they are kissing :) Oh! How romantic the two little couple is... The actual Suteki Da Ne songs has 4 versions, The Main Theme, Orchestra Version, Instrumental version, and Autumm Vayjon version (izzit the exact name?), The Instrumental and Autumm Vayjon version can be found at Suteki Da Ne single. Meaning to soundtrack lovers, you haven't collected all the soundtracks! :) And Square gonna release the new single CD, namely "Go Dream~Feel". The new single is performed by the vocals of Tidus and Yuna, Masakazu Morita (Tidus), and Mayuko Aoki (Yuna), So, you won't miss out those singles, Isn't it? Pure Heart This is theme of Aeris Gainsbourgh, one of the female characters of Final Fantasy 7, Before the Final Fantasy X out on sale, Nobuo Uematsu has rearranged the Aeris theme, and name the theme "Pure Heart". This theme is also sung by Rikki. But much better than the previous Aeris Theme. So it's time to write out the lyrics and let them hear the new arranged Aeris Theme.... Pure Heart Lyrics written by Nobuo Uematsu Composed by Emiko Shiratori Arranged by Jim Ediger ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ nagaku tsuzuku kono michi no mukou ni shinjirareru mono ga kitto aru kaze no naka no tabibito no you ni kita no sora wo mezashite ikeba kiekaketa atsui omoi mou ichido mune no naka de kagayaki yureru namida nante koboshitakunai no yowai jibun ni makenai tame ni kazaranai kokoro dake ga motteiru me ni wa mienai ooki na tsubasa te wo hiroge utainagara yuukyuu no toki ni dakare inochi wo tsunagu nagaku tsuzuku kono michi no mukou ni shinjirareru mono ga kitto aru English Translation (from animelyrics.com) straight on this long, continuing road there is surely something to believe in like a traveler in the midst of the wind I have my eyes on the northern sky the passionate feelings that were beginning to vanish once again sway in radiance in my chest I don't want the tears to spill as so not to lose to my weaker self in eyes holding only an unadorned spirit there are great, unseen wings I open my arms while singing to embrace the perpetuity of time to be tied to life Straight on this long, continuing road there is surely something to believe in This is one of the nice songs performed by Rikki, Actually, the original is better with it's systhenizer, But the vocal is much more artistic and old, gives us some calm feeling after this song is heard. The reason this song is choosen to be vocal is this song is voted by japanese gamers in Japan. The votes are up to 1794 volumes. So you know how nice and famous this song is. This next lyrics........Tidus << Go Dream >> Tidus ~ Go Dream Performed by: Masakazu Morita (Biosheet unknown, again...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Go Dream taiyou no koe mashita e to Ima yume no chizu dakishimete tabidatteku Go Dream mukau basho koe arashi demo Mou osorenai karada-juu kizutsuitemo Bokura ga eranda ashita e suzumou Mune no jyounetsu akaki moyashite (Instrumental break) Go Dream mamoritai koe hito no tame Ima unmei no shiren sae fuikitte Bokura wa kokoro ni tsubasa wo hirogete Donna sora demo tobikoe nareru (Short instrumental break) Bokura wa kono umi daichi wo tsukinuke Mezasu sekai e tadoritsuku no sa (ENGLISH TRANSLATION) Go Dream, sunlights at the field. Voice coming from distance Now dream and travel around the map Go Dream, go face the place with a storm , but Soon the fear will take your body We will fight for tomorrow Red chest in a haze (Instrumental break) Go Dream ,protect by the sake of mankind Soon fate will test even the unforeseen We must have peace in ours hearts What kind of sky will be if we throw ourselves into conformism? (short instrumental break) We will bring peace to this sea, my substitute land Aimmed at the world to struggle on help them ~For this song, I have to be honest, in fact, this song is only above average, Mazakazu Morita, who sings for this song, does not really sing well, But the music is fine, with the guitar rock feeling, this song is very nice to be observe, the melody is well pitched, well arranged, and but the only downside is the Electric Guitar plays the treble too loud, makes the song a bit unbalance from beginning till the end. Overall this song is, yes, only above average. They need to do a bit of working for this song. But it's a fine song after all. Now, The next one would be Yuna~Feel Yuna~Feel Lyrics written by: Composed by: Nobuo Uematsu Arranged by: Performed by : Mayuko Aoki (Yuna) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ sono te wo watashi he to azukete me wo tojite mabuta ni kuchizukete itami wo iyashimashou nemuri nasai yukkuri to... ushinau kowasa wa dare mo onaji kanashimi mayoi mo tsutsumikomu chikarazuyosa kanjitai... arasou munashisa subete no hito kizukeba kagayaku hi wa noboru sono toki made inoru kara... (English Translation) Entrust your hand to me and close your eyes Let me kiss your eyelids and I will heal your pain Sleep, please, be at ease... I want to feel reassurance that parting with fear has the same sorrow for everyone, as does being wrapped up in perplexity If everyone could realize the ineffectiveness of fighting then shining sunlight would ascend to us Until that time, I will pray, so... This song is taken from FFX Song of Prayers, Vocal by Mayuko Aoki, and the song is all translated in Japanese, I feel that this song is nice and more in japan older style of music. Vocalist also can sing. They are talented....Just need some of your help, Please check it for me who wrote this song, and arranged by who.. ok? Tidus and Yuna ~ Endless Love Endless Road (Bio sheet unknown, worse of all, there is no english translation, but I'll find it and post it if avaliable) Performed: Masakazu Morita (Tidus) and Mayuko Aoki (Yuna) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yuna: Hikarinoasa kiboo no kaoriga Afurenagara yokoga o someteiru Tidus: Nigirishimeta yubisakihahasazu Mirai no doa futarida akete yukoo Yuna: Shiawase no kane no nega soranihibiku Maiorita tenshitachi uta o utau Yuna: Aa...eienni konoai wa tsuzuku Shinjirukoto anatani chikaitai Tidus: Kujikesoona yorumoatta kedo Kimi no egao nandomo sukuwareta Yuna: Kotobayorimo taisetsunamonoga Kokoronaka hittotsuni tsuoojiatte Tidus and Yuna: Arekuruoo kanashimiga osotokimo Futarinara daijyobunorikoeteyuku Tidus: Aa...eien ni konomichi o aruku Moo nidoto...saerumonowanai Tidus and Yuna: ............mirai e tsuzuiteru........... This song is so-so. But what attracts me is the calmness of the whole melody it plays, and the song itself is attracting. Guitar plays the most attactive part of the whole song. Yuna who sangs the first part, Tidus comes later. This song is more for the love couples to sing, Try to get your girlfriend and sing this song~:) (Obviously, Voice Actor who sang for this song is only so-so) But, It'll be diffrent for you to actually comment about this song. Well, It's up to you. Next lyric, Hymm of Fayth (No Data biosheet avaliable at this moment, who knows the biosheet of staff who composed the song can contribute to me!~) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ieyui nobomeno renmiri yojuyogo hasatekanae kutamae This is the translations of the Hymm of Fayth (a.k.a Song of Prayers), It has diffrent versions of Song of Prayers according to what summon it is.....The lyrics are written vertically, but read horizontally. If you read the lyrics the right way (vertically) they would read something like "Praise be to Yu Yevon, The Fayth of Yu Yevon". ,The first FF series that has vocals performance, Good Job, Square.......(Lyrics contribution are thanks to Surf457@aol.com) Another one, Otsuki Sama~Utiki Sama~ Otuki Sama~Utiki Sama~ (Biosheet unknown, It's all in Japanese and Chinese chracters that i can't easily translate it out Please check it out for me also. Answers are welcomed) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ojuugo ya nu utiki kafusa negau Ooki na he go nu ko kage nu shita ne Kanasharu umuikana iti iti ma din natikashasa ukabu umuide yu Odayaka na kaze ni mushiti tikiyu nu akagari ni mi yuru kuru nu hana shiyukaze ni tadayou shidanami no shaami nu ne kimubuka ku nagari yuzudai yo irodoru Ten nu buribushi nu kyuto san (* Repeat) This is one of the most romantic songs for me, the song is all in Piano, the left hand (Bass clef part is played very little, and the song is also quiet, But Rikki is sugoi! she sings the song well and high pitch, Well, talented singers............ This is also one of my favourite songs of FFX singles. ~The FAQs~ Some people who are e-maling about questions are answered, only the ones which ask a good and reasonable question. 1. From: Nick Q: Where can I get my own copy of that soundtrack? Thank a lot. A: Actually if you don't mind, You can get it at most of all CD shops, But i get an Original copy at a CD shop from Japan (I don't stay in Japan, but I ask someone to buy it for me). If you are North America resident, you may buy it online in ebay website, or go to the nearest CD shop to ask the sales person to import it. To those Japan residents, you may buy it online from DigiCube, the original CD producer. To Asians like me, you can buy it in any CD shops. Just look for the Ever Anime production , you may be able to find it. (Unfortunately, the Ever Anime production is not original CD's, If you don't mind, you can buy the "non-original" disc.) 2. From: DAMEION138@aol.com Q: In regards to the FFX faq about the sound track i cannot find the song that is played during the movie "The spring" when Tidus and Yuna kiss that is probaly the best FF song i have heard could you tell me what it is called thanks. A: I don't really understand what does it mean, but most probaly the song you asked is called "Suteki Da Ne" (Isn't it beautiful?) 3. From: CzetchNmymail@aol.com Q: Don't you think that the melody for Suteki Da Ne is over used a bit? I mean it's in Yuna's Theme, Braska's Daughter, and A Fleeting Dream. A: Actually it depends on how you look on it. But I think A Fleeting Dream (A Dream that will end some time) is over used a bit. But actually it is nothing big deal. As long as the song is nice It won't be a problem. 4. From: Mike Q: I was wondering if you had finished it or not. If not I was wondering if you knew the name of the song in the boss battles against Seymour and Yunalesca.. A: If you fight against Seymour, the song name of last form of Seymour (Seymour Omnis) is called "Seymour Battle", And if you fought Yunalesca, the name of the song when you fought her is called "Challenge" 5. From: Shannon Mckaig a) Q: Do you have a translation of the linear notes included with the soundtrack? It looks like there are interviews with the musicians, but i can't read them! a) A: I will listed it out in the future update, But mostly it takes time to translate the whole linear notes out, So i will listed it on my last update, If lucky, it will be listed in the next update. b) Q: Also do you have the English translation of the Hymm of the Fayth and Suteki Da Ne? b) A: I have the translation of Suteki Da Ne, And I will list it out, But there is no Hymm of the Fayth in FFX, can you list this name much more detail? (Hymm of Fayth is actually another name for Song Of The Prayers. Thanks to Surf457@aol.com again!) 6. From: Jason Xtreme Q: I have a FFX music question, whats the song named that sounds like "To Zanarkin" but is like at a different beat.. Know what I mean? Thx A: I know what you mean, it will be better when you list the disc and track number out, so that It will be easier. The song you meant is either and only Omen, I presume? 7. From : Ross Corriden Q: do you know the name of the track that plays when the party visits the farplane? The same track is played later in the game at the ruins of Zanarkand after Tidus discovers that he is a dream... A: It is called "Gloom" 8. From: Lee Jung Hwan Q: Hi~~ i recently finished ff10 and thought it was a great game i especially loved the themes and the music was excellent... your faq looks great but i had a few more questions you know how you can buy music spheres in luca stadium? are they the same as the soundtrack? and even more. i saved at the absolute last save sphere before fighting braska's final aeon, and when i went back to luca stadium there were still two spaces missing for the music spheres this means i missed two? they seemed to be the last ones.. i loved the "Ending Theme" and i would like to hear it without having to finish the game each time is it possible within the game to hear it? (no money to buy soundtrack..) A: Actually this is in-depth questions on how to buy music spheres in Luca stadium, I suggest you look on Muni Shinobu's Secrets FAQ, it will explain more on music spheres. If you finished the game then it's really worth to buy the soundtrack, but please look at the ending first before listen to the ending theme, But, if you listen to the ending theme without seeing the ending is also ok, It depends on how you decide it. But listen to Ending theme without watching the Ending FMV is kinda a spoiler for me......... :) 9. From: Sauron Vulgothan Q: I have just read your FAQ regarding the music of Final Fantasy X. Very impressive. But I wonder if you could give me a little bit of information regarding how I am supposed to go about obtaining a copy of this soundtrack? I appreciate you help. . . . A: See Question 1, and you can get it at most of the shops depending on which country you live. If you can't find it, Then i suggest you buy it online, or maybe ask your releatives or friends to help you buy it. 10. From: SDChocobo@aol.com Q: I read your Final Fantasy X Orginal Soundtrack FAQ, and i have a question. You mention a re-done version of Aerith's theme, Pure Heart, with vocals by Rikki. Is there any way I can download/purchase a recording of this? I'd love to hear it. Also, where would be a good place to go for import CDs? Thank you very much for the help, and sharing this great FAQ. A: This is a good question, For original soundtracks, you may buy it at most of CD shops, but for FFX "side soundtracks (Example: FFX singles)" you may have to buy it online, or ask the CD shopkeeper to import it from Japan or Taiwan. If you need a good quality of CD package, or Best quality of sound, you may order it from Digicube Japan. If you don't mind on getting the only CD, you may buy/ order it from Ever Anime. As for downloads, you may download this song from Kazaa or Audio Galaxy. A usual good place for getting import CD's is always Tower Records. 11. From:???? (oh I've lost his info....) Q: I recently downloaded a song I can't find in any FFX sound tracks... At least... I can't find the name... I more or less have the FFX OST (dowloaded, sorry! I hope to import it soon, when I get around to it). I know it's part of FFX, because it's a fast paced song that mixes part of the Song of Prayers in near the end... The name of the file I got it from is something to the effect of "FFX Final Battle - Arrange"... Any ideas? I don't know what other info I can give you without any way to get you the song... A: If I'm not wrong, This song is from FFX Soundtrack, Disc 4 Track 17, Summon Battle. It is a nice song, Since you said "because it's a fast paced song that mixes part of the Song of Prayers in near the end..." and "FFX Final Battle - Arrange". If this song is 5 minutes and 52 seconds, then this should be the one. Or not, please give me the track length so that i would know which song it is......... ~Inspiration~ For more than 10 years, Final Fantasy's music has moving through it's series. It would be dull if the music is not there (Duh! Of course that would happend if a game with no music...), For the past ten years, Nobuo's composition of music has given us a lots of great thoughts, and his songs are nice and wonderful, all his hard work has made us buy his made soundtrack, and his work is worth it. His compositions and arrangement of music and the list are these below: -Final Fantasy I ~ II Original Sound Version -Final Fantasy III Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy V Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy VIII Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy IX Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack -Final Fantasy Tactics Original Soundtrack (Actually the songs are produced and arranged by Masaharu Iwata and Hitoshi Sakimoto, Thanks to Hunter for the corrections.) -Final Fantasy III The Long Legend (Is it the exact name?) -Final Fantasy IV Celtic Moon -Final Fantasy V Dear Friends -Final Fantasy VI Grand Finale -Final Fantasy VII Reunion Tracks -Final Fantasy VIII Fithos Lusec Vecos Vinosec -Final Fantasy IX Original Soundtrack PLUS -Final Fantasy IX Melodies Of Life Single -Final Fantasy X Suteki Da Ne Single -Tidus & Yuna~ Go Dream/Feel -Final Fantasy IV Piano Collections -Final Fantasy V Piano Collections -Final Fantasy VI Piano Collections -Final Fantasy VIII Piano Collections -Final Fantasy IX Piano Collections -Final Fantasy 1988-1994 -Final Fantasy Pray -Final Fantasy Love Will Grow -Final Fantasy Symphonic Suite -Square Vocal Collections (Unconfirmed is it composed by him, but i'll put it here) -Final Fantasy X Piano Collections (P.S If anymore soundtracks composed by him, please let me know) So as Final Fantasy songs reach the evolution, (FFI- III is created using systhenizer, FFIV-FFVI is created using a better systhenizer, FF7 is created using Yamaha RG Advance Systhenizer, Some of those CD's even performed by orchestra's , example: FFVIII Fithos Lusec Vecos Vinosec. FFVIII to FFX is using rather more great instruments merge with the systhenizers to create a beautiful melody) The songs are rather more symphonic and emotional when the music flows on with the game. So the inspiration of musics of FFX should be appreciated.(Remember, they will be some spoilers below) Disc One~ -Tidus~ I Want To Tell Everything- -Tidus~ Zenbu Hanashite Okitainda- This is only a vocal track with no music, the beginning of the first track, it says "saikoka mashenai taro, dakana, zenbu hanashite okitainda". It means "Maybe this is the end, So, I want to tell you everything". This is spoken by Masakazu Morita. -At Zanarkand- -Zanarukando nite- This is a great song! all in piano, this song is a wonderful main theme of FFX that symbolize the ruined Zanalkand song, with all of the party members grouping up together, sitting together surrounding the flames, and Tidus comforts Yuna about the Ultimate Summon, and ends with the " zenbu hanashite okitainda". Unfortunately you only heard it in the Opening scene of FFX. -Prelude- -Prelude- This is the prelude of the whole adventure, and this techno version of crystal theme supposed to be the Blitzball competition theme song, isn't it? -Tidus Theme- -Tidus no Theme- Since every character has a main theme to express the character. Tidus's theme is one of the lively theme song, and it suits Tidus character : Active, determine, and sporting person. But it is too short.....unfortunately... -Otherworld- -Otherworld- This is great~, the first heavy metal song in Final Fantasy series, when I first heard this song, i was shocked and fell off from the bed. The melody is very well arranged but a little too sharp, But anyway, this song is played when Shin attacks the Zanalkand City (before it ruinned), I remember this scene with Auron looking a huge (very huge) tidal wave, but he seems to be too calm and standing at the edge of the road, looking at the tidal wave , Cool! (But it's pity because at the time Tidus supposed to counterattack his Blitzball with his Ject shot III, but he can't make it since the invasion of Sin) -Hurry!- -Isoge!- One of the best songs, I recommended that hearing this song while playing the game, it will make you nervous, and you will feel that you are in a hurry! The rhythm is fast and well arranged, and the melody is fantastic. This song is played when Tidus is escaping from the explostion of Zanalkand city. -This is your story- -Koreha omae no monogatari da- I personally don't like this song, but it would be better if you hear this song while playing the game, This song is played when Tidus is been swollen by Sin and warped into another dimension, 1000 years later.....(If you play the game, try to hear what Auron says to Tidus when Auron is saving Tidus, But personally I don't think he is going to "save" Tidus after all) -Eerie- -Bukimi- eiiiiirrrrr...... why Tidus is warpped into such a place? Dark and gloomy, poor Tidus, he has to find a way to survive from it. This song is gives the impression of uncalm. The melody is always repeating, so this is not a great song, but more emotional. -Normal Battle- -Nomaru Battle- This is the battle song, not too much of excitement, just the systhenizing is heavy and bass is stong enough. I like FF7 Battle song more than it. But overall, not bad at all. -Victory Fanfare- -Shori no Fanfare- Compare to the previous FF victory theme, this is much more lively. Yeah~I won the battle!!! -Game Over- -Game Over- I personally think FF7 and FF8 game over theme is better. But this game over theme gives me an impression of encouragement.. Don't you feel so? -No dream, No hope- -Yume mo kibou mo arimasen- As the name says, Tidus is in trouble, he feels no dream and no hope at all. But I don't think he is. This song is quite strong in the bass, more balance in treble and melody is heavy. But I feel that this song dosen't give me the impression as the track name says. -Secret Maneuvers- -Anyaku- Oh~ a saviour, At last Tidus is free from this dark gloomy place, but wait..... This is not right those "saviours" don't seem to be friendly, (do they attack Tidus at that time? i don't remember) and capture him. This song I couldn't express much, as this song is always repeating it's melody -Underwater Remains- -Kaiteiiseki- Do you listen to Xenogears "Omen" and Chrono Cross "Star Tower" before? If yes, then this song melody would be the same with the two songs above, ONE STRAIGHT LINE, it dosen't change the mood much, but much more giving the impression of cool and calm, as well as gloom. This song is played when Rikku ask for Tidus help to go underwater ruins to activate some kind of device. This theme is also call "Underwater Ruins" -Chee is an alvedo trive- -Chii ha arubedozoku- This is Alvedo's theme...... At least to Rikku, She is Alvedo's (Al Bhed) tribe. This melody is not important in the beginning, it shows the importance when the chorus goes on. Not much on bass, a bit of high pitch but balance. This song is played when Tidus have a conversation with Rikku, and talksabout Tidus homeland, Zanalkand, a ruinned city......... -Enemy assault- -Tekishuu- This is the boss theme, only one word, FANTASTIC and the best boss theme of every Final Fantasy series. The melody is fantastic, the song is grand, and more stress on bass. It gives the impression of fighting a real battle! -The men who live for Blitz- -Britz ni kaketa otoko- When Tidus first reach the Beside Island, this song will be played when Wakka ask Tidus to return the Blitzball to them, and Tidus show a great technique of blitzball which impress Wakka and his group. This song is lively, but not as lively as Tidus theme, but more grand. Also one of the best songs of FFX, I should say. (This song is straight tip off from Tidus theme, but it's the best arranged "Tidus Theme" yay! You also heard this game when you first step into Luca) -Veside Island- -Besaido Tou- Among all of the FFX song that I heard, this is one of the quiet songs that I've ever heard, the melody is even at first, but change after a while, then back to the beginning melody but from beginning till the end of the song, It gives us the mood of quiet and calm. This is the theme of Beside Island (this track supposed to be Beside Island right?) -Scenery of Spira- -Supira no jokei- Oh I like this song~ It's all in guitar, another one of the quiet songs. But naturally this song melody supposed to be much more up and down, so I won't think this is a quiet song after all. The song is much more "village" type. But i forgot when this song is played, Anybody knows? (This song is played in Killika, Thanks to Nedus [LikeOahu@aol.com]) -Song of Prayer- -Inori no uta- Another vocal songs, This is the first song of prayer, no music (A cappella). But strange, why i heard out that woman voice pitch is much higher than man's? -Illusion- -Gensou- Illusion oh illusion, sure this song gives us the sleepy feeling dosen't it? The melody is peaceful, much more cool compare with other songs, Nobuo did a very great job on this song. The song is played when you are in the dream of Tidus when he's sleeping at night after the summon cermony of Yuna is done........(This is also played in Macalania Snow Plains) -The place of trial- -Siren no ma- This song is played when Tidus have to do the quest to finding broken treasures on the summon dungeon. This song does not really suits the dungeon but given us much more of mysterious feeling (You may say it is wrong, but...) -Song of Prayer - Valfor- -Inori no uta ~ Varufare- This is a woman pitch of vocal. The second of the Song of Prayer, Valfore.....Her pitch is not sharp, but high enough. -Summon- -Shoukan- This song is played when Yuna first get the Valfore (Varufare in Japanese), and prepare to summon it at the first time. Actually this song is not much of comment, so i take this song as a presentation of a summon. -The daughter of a great summoner- -Daishoukansi no musume- Again, I forgot when this song is played.... But more over, this song is rather smooth and relax Melody is very flow, and the impression is very relaxing and calm. Great for someone who is in stress. Believe me, this song will cool you down. (This song is played when you and Yuna first met each other, If wrong, please feel free to correct me) -Good night- -Oyasumi- Ok, Let's go to sleep, 1, 2, 3, ZzzzZZZzzzZZZZzzz.............. ~Disc Two -Yuna's Theme- -Yuna no theme- Yuna, The main female character, plays a important role of this story, Her theme must be composed and arranged properly dosen't it? For me it's quite ok, just not much of instruments. By the way, the most impressive thing is the melody and the beat, arranged and set accordingly but the pitch is not that balance, am i listen it wrongly, or am i too sensitive? This song is played when you are preparing the journey....... -Omen- -Houdou- This is the greatest song of FFX that i've ever listen.... The melody is changed according to the mood itself, the stress on bass is very balance, i like the melody!~ Again, Please tell me, when is this song played.....|||X_X (This song is played in Djose highroad, Thanks to Surf457@aol.com once again :)~) -(For Omen, for the most time you'll heard it in the SS.Riki ship, and the way to Djose Temple Mostly this song'll play in Djose Highroad) -Sending to another dimension- -Ikai Okuri- This is the time to send hatred spirits to the world of where spirits go, Spira.....This song is played when Yuna is performing the spirit ceremony at the first time. If you see the movie, you'll know how impressed the movie it is. Vocals are performed, but the voice of man and woman are somequite merged...It is also one of the song of prayers -The silence before the storm- -Arasi no mae no sizukesa- Before storm it should be silence, Yeah, Mostly the trebles are more important, but most of it nearly touch up the bass, and this song is quite short..... But overall not bad. (This song is played in Macalania Forest, It'll be irritating after you'll run back forth Macalania for long) -Song of Prayer - Ifrit- -Inori no uta ~ Ifrit- A man's voice, grand and brave, the voice control is very balance. One of the best song of prayers. -Luca- -Ruka- If you are standing in the busy city, you will know what song suits the city, Luca is the one of the songs that express the feeling of a busy city. The melody is smooth, expression is strong enough, You will heard this song in Luca, when Tidus and Wakka along with the group tries to participate the Blitzball tourament. -Welcome to the Eldery Maika Chief- -Maika sourousi kangei- Quite a grand song, much more music on trumpet, pitch is balance. But i don't really like that song, don't ask why. This song is heard when the Maika chief, the elder of the ebon teachers, arrives at Luca. But i am not too sure about his status. Can you check it out for me? -Indefatigable determination- -Fugyou no ketsui- Here, this song gives a strong feeling on something's happend, The bass is strong, quite a nice one here. This song is played when Yuna is been kiddnaped by the Al Bhed tribe, am I right? (This song is also played when you encountered Kimahri at the first time) -The Splendid Performance- -The Splendid Performance- Nice song, the piano's performance already express the whole song in detail, the bass suports the treble well. Mostly, it has a peace feeling. This song is played when you are at the Blitzball stadium when Wakka knows Yuna is saved. So that he won't have worries against the enemy team. -Faceoff- -Taiji- A metal type song, the bass is not soo strong, So i think it should be consider as rock type. The melody is stressed, and the battle feeling is out. A very nice song, indeed. This song is played when you found Yuna, and before you have to battle the boss. (Actually this is played when you're at Blitzball stadium with Tidus and his team against the Luca Gowers, When the match about to start, this song will played) -Blitz Off- -Blitz Off- Intresting! I like the song, Very nice! The bass express much more than treble, but overall the song is wonderful. This song is played when you are in the blitzball field (everytime you play the blitzball sidequest) -Auron's Theme- -Auron no theme- Everyone loves Auron, he is sugoi, cool, good looking, have a nice abilities, most HP, Execpt that he is already dead. But this song is much more expressed romantic, and the chorus expressed the cool chararistic of Auron. Anyway, it is quite a nice song. -Milhen road- -Milhen Kaidou- When you arrived Milhen road, this song will be played. A quiet song, with some funny tune, the guitar part was the most intresting one. Is the treble part is played by flute? I heard some flute sound over there.....(obviously this song is played in the Milhen Highroad) -Brass de Chocobo- -Burasu de chocobo- Every chocobo's theme will be named according to the expression of the chocobo's song, example: Waltz de chocobo will be expressed in waltz feeling. Mamba de chocobo will be expressed in hawaiian samba feeling. In FFX, this chocobo theme is expressed in brass and grand feeling. This song is among the nicest chocobo song that I've heard along. It express grand and brass feeling. But, I wonder if there is got a Trance de Chocobo song? hehehe.......(Well, My friend said when you're in the Chocobo race to get the Sun sigil [sorry if I spoilt it], This song is extremely annoying until you'll instantly mute off the television. But if you enjoy this song, you won't really get annoying, It depends on your choice.) -Travel Beaureau- -Ryoukou kousi- If you travel along so far, And you can't pass through the Milhen passing lane (I forgot what is it exactly called) You will hear this song. This is also a quiet song. Oh my, This song can sooth your soul, because no stress on bass and treble, it gives me a lazy feeling when i hear this song. -Authorised to pass- -Tsukou wo kyokasimasu- This song is quite eerie. and short, I won't comment much on that song. It is played when Seymour appears to let them pass through the gate. I love this words when he said " I will be responsible for everything". Nice talk Seymour. -Seymour's Theme- -Shimoa no Theme- Seymour is one of the main villian of this FFX, so his song must be evil. Yes, this song gives us an evil feeling, and his personality is dangerous. But I like his hair style, and his cloths is nearly same as Sion Barzath's from The Bouncer. And he is a Guado tribe. Controls Anima summon.......and many more..........heh -Gloom- -Yoiyami- This is a very dark and very sad song. It gives me that "any problem would forever won't be solved" feeling. I don't like the song much, gives me much of horrible feeling. But this song has a strong emotion. I only remember this song is played when Tidus reavels that he is only a "dream" of Zanalkand citizens. He is only appears in dream, When ones dream is gone, he will be dissappeared. (This is also played in the second area of Inside Sin) -Djoze Temple- -Jyoze Jinn- I only know this song gives me an sneeky feeling. Funny but more importantly this song has nearly no bass at all. It is played when you arrived Djoze temple to get the Ixion Summon -Song of Prayer - Ixion- -Inori no uta~ Ikushion- Another man's vocal, For me, it is nearly out of tune, This vocalist's voice is quite lazy but strong expression. -Ride Shiparf ?- -Sibafuu noruu- Shiparf, on the way! This song is played when you ride an elephant(?) or whatever. To pass on the moonflow. I like the chrous part, it express the beautiness of the song. -Rikku's Theme- -Ryukuu no theme- I like Rikku, A 15 year old Al Bhed girl. She's pretty, and cheerful, I like her personality. So her theme must be cheerful enough. The guitar is smooth, and support most of the theme. The piano has a nice and elegant tune. A very nice theme overall. (I tried to play this song in piano, but it is too hard!!) -Quadsalam- -Guadosaramu- I love this song because this song express the scenery of Quadsalam, Quadsalam is the place of Quado's tribe, Seymour's hometown. This song is also quiet, bass is strong, treble is very balanced. But low treble sound makes that the bass nearly possess the whole song. I hope this song would be longer, I really addicated to this song......... ~Disc 3~ -Thunder Plains (Lightning Field)- -Kaminari heigen- This song is played when you pass through Thunder Plains, The song is very relax compare to the atmosphere of the whole scenary of the lightning field (eh? It supposed to be a horror song dosen't it?). I like the very beginning part of the song, It use the clock sound (tick,tick) The piano sound rather sounds like organ for me...... -Ject's Theme- -Jecto no theme- Ject is Tidus's father, is also the main trigger of this story - He is actually Sin after Braska, Yuna's father use The Ultimate Summon to defeat Sin, and before Sin is dead, He possess Ject's body to born as another new Sin. Well, bad for Tidus, who always thought Ject is the one who's responsible for his mother's dead (anyway Tidus mother always care for his husband but not Tidus) This song is more simple than Scenary of Spira, It's really ALL ON GUITAR, yes, only guitar. For me, the song is express in some kind of western mexico feeling. Quiet but happy...Mambo!~ (Donald B said that this song is much more sounds like a blues/jazz fusion tune. As the rhythm sounds like something B.B. King would play. Well, you may say that, but jazz is a bit incorrect if blues is ok.......) -Makaryana Forest- -Makaryana no mori- Makaryana forest is one of the most beautiful places on entire FFX scenary. Unfortunately, This scenary you rarely seen it on reality. It's a romantic place. This song is express in the romantic way, The treble's are very smooth flowing. The melody is somewhat copied, maybe from Xenogears? But anyway, you will hear this song when Auron is here to get the Sphere Video. -Sea of Mist- -Mukai- This is not a song, There is no melody at all.......and the music is always repeated. Somewhat copied from Parasite Eve 2. And it's emotion is expressed nervous about something. -Temple Marching Band- -Jiingakutai- This song, When i first hear this, The melody is nearly the same but diffrent pitch. sometimes loud and sometimes soft, and back to the loud melody again. This is more on feeling, If you feel the song well, You should be able to hear it well. This song is played when Yuna is welcomed by Guado's when Yuna accepts Seymour's marriage. -Seymour's Ambition- -Shimoa no yabou- Finally Seymour's evil plan is entirely revealed, He is the one who is killing his own father, possess his father's summon, Anima, and tries to change the Ebon teachings and born himself as Sin to destroy mankind. Of course, The party would try to stop him no matter at what cost... This song is entirely taken from Seymour's theme, the bass is strong, Treble is expressed in strong and anxious form. The melody is more relax compare to his theme. This is played before you fight Seymour for the first time. -Song of Prayer - Shiva - -Inori no uta ~ Shiva- When you first hear this vocal, you will notice something, The vocal is nearly as same as Valfore's pitch. Hear it carefully, and you will notice that Shiva's vocal is more grand than Valfore. Apparently, This one is better. -The Advancing Men- -Semarikuru mono tachi- This song is a bit blur for me. Yes, the bass is out of tune, but it's nice to hear and suits the mood of this song, I don't know how to comment on this song, because it's melody is a bit blur....This song is played when you tried to escape after defeated Seymour. (This song is also played in the First Area of Inside Sin) -The Blazing Desert- -Syakunetsu no sabaku- HOT.....Very hot...... oh~. This song gives me in such a hot impression, imagine yourself in the very high degree celcius of a desert, this song must be quiet rather than giving angry tune. For me, the treble is very light, and the bass is almost as light as a feather. But overall, this song is a bit special because even a quiet song must calm someone down, this one is making us rather hot because this song is imaginable. -Danger- -Kiki- The style of this song is somewhat copied from Vagrant Story.... Somehow this song is much more grand and orchestral. And gives a very dangerous feeling. The bass is very heavy, The treble is much more ancient. It uses somekind of old-japanese instrument, makes the song more imaginable. (Just imagine when you are at the japanese old war times). This song is played when you followed Rikku to her hometown, and her hometown is burned down to ashes. This song is also played when Sin launches an attack to the whole earth, and if you see the movie, you will be impressed. -The Revealed Truth- -Arasareta sinjitsu- When the truth about one summoner has to risk own life to defeat Sin...... This song will be played. For me, It has only one layer of melody. And the treble's is very heavy compare to bass I personally don't like this song, but it gives me a very strong feeling. I wonder? -Takeoff- -Hassin- Yes, finally, it's the airship theme. My most favourite songs. Compare to FF9's airship theme ( Hildagale 3 and Invisible), this is much better. The bass very stress, strong and balance. The treble is very strong, too. If you see the FMV of when the airship is ready to fly, with the airship has never fly for measly 1000 years, this would be one of the best FMV's of FFX. Plus the function of this airship is cool compare to FF8's Ragnarok... But the melody is the most beautiful part of the beginning to the end.It gives me of you are really in the airship type of feeling. Although I don't really know how to describe it. Oh, can someone tell me, what is the name of the airship? -Wedding- -Kekkonsiki- This is not a happy wedding day.....Seymour forced Yuna to marry with him (what kind of this guy he is?). His purpose is to stop Yuna for finding the Ultimate Summon (Ones summoner is married, The journey to defeat Sin will be an end). So it is kind of evil marriage. The melody is arranged properly. So it expressed out the feeling well. -Assault- -Shugeki- This is also a nice song, it is taken from the airship theme, and the melody is faster. The FMV is great when this song is played (also one of the best FMV's). But this FMV is not logic to me. Why? Because when Tidus and party tries to interupt the wedding, they slide to the Beville temple with normal shoes (what i mean is when you slide through a place in a rope with only normal shoes and not skating shoes, and such a great height, and you still can change direction, wow...) The melody is express nervous and treble has a higher pitch. The bass is express in a special tune. Plus the piano is play in a faster way. Anyway, also one of my favourite songs. (How the heck can you play this song in Piano!? I love this song in Piano more than original soundtrack!) -Tragedy- -Higeki- When you can't save someone or stop the evil marriage with your own hands. This song is played But if you want to know is this song nice, then you have to see the FMV first, then only you can feel the song. This song is sad, bass is higher than treble at first, when chorus, the treble will be higher than bass. So it's sideway down. and this song is long enough to express the whole tragedy, Plus on the melody of last part of this song is repeating. -I can't fly- -Watashi ha toberu- When Yuna forced to escape the temple with only herself, she decides to commit sucide and jumps from such a high place, of course it's a trap to Seymour and others. Valfore comes to rescue and saved Yuna from the high place. The melody is silent at first, but will turn on grand at the middle till the end. Treble and bass is nearly the same, balance and strong. -The Road to Purgation- -Jouzai no michi- Same to Ject's theme, It's all in piano. yes, PIANO, this time, one piano playes the whole song So it's nothing to say about the bass and treble. But the melody is sad and holy. This song is played when you are in the Beville Temple. To get the King of The Aeons, Bahamut. -Song of Prayer - Bahamut- -Inori no uta ~ Bahamut- I thought the song will be sung by a man with grand voice, actually........||| this song is sung by a child..... and it's out of tune......, but if you see the child, he is the one you see in the beginning of the game, and he is the one who knows about Tidus identity... -The Time of Judgement- -Sinpan no toki- The wrong judgement to the Yuna and her friends is absolutely nonsense. The Yevon's teaching is utteraly corrupted, why? But back to the song, the melody is a bit grand, the bass is heavy compare to the treble, the intresting part is, this song is also taken part from suteki da ne! -The Man Who Killed Father- -Chichi wo ayameta otoko- It's actually reffering to Seymour. The treble's and bass are seperated according to the melody flows (meaning to say the treble is much higher than bass at first, when the chorus on, the bass will show the important part). The melody is quite eerie. This song is played when Seymour face the dead Maika chief......and talks about Yuna the betrayal (that's what Seymour calls Yuna, How dare he, Isn't Yuna is Seymour's wife??) -Suteki Da Ne (Isn't It Beautiful?)- -Suteki Da Ne- Finally, End of Disc 3 ends with the theme of FFX. This song is the most beautiful theme, compare to FF8 and FF9's main theme. It uses a lot of Japanese instrument in the treble side. the bass is balance and smooth, so overall this song is very artistic and old. But it still the best theme of FF series afterall. Rikki is doing a great job of singing this song, her voice is high pitch and well controled, although she is 30+, she still keeps her voice to the children pitch of voice, this is rarely seen . This song is played when Tidus and Yuna kiss in the beautiful nights of Makaryana Forest. So this song is rather expressed romantic and beautiful. The lyrics is up there. Have a look on it!~ ~Disc Four~ -Yuna's Decision- -Yuna no ketsui- If Yuna is decided to continue the Ultimate Summon journey, even have to sacrifice herself, no one is able to stop her determination until Sin is defeated. This song is more relax and unwind. I thought this song would be more stress and strong, but not, It turn sideway down, The treble is very smooth and flowing, the bass is nearly nothing at all. Overall, not bad, you will hear this song when Tidus pick up the video on Yuna record herself inside the sphere video. -Lulu's Theme- -Ruru no theme- A lot of people thinks that Lulu is much more pretier than Yuna, well... I think that only her dressing attracts gamers. However, her theme is cool and everlasting. Since she is cool and does not talk much, but has a caring heart and moreover a sister to Yuna. I don't like the treble since the pitch is very strong and a bit out of tune, but the bass supports the song well, But I think Nobuo has make some kind of mistake. But I'm not sure of that feeling, too. (This theme is played when Lulu fails her first and second journey of becomming a Guardian, and you'll meet her ex-teammate, and you'll have to fight her ex-teammate (summoner) with this theme) -Fowards with Courage- -Isamasiku Susume- Altough This song does not give me more impression of foward without circumstances, but i think this song is sure nice enough, especially the treble is "brass" enough. Bass is ok and rhythmic. I think this would be one of those "ok ok" song (Malaysian English style of expression) -Song of Prayer - Youjinbou- -Inori no uta ~ Youjinbou- This is cool! Odin is replaced by an aeons call Youjinbou, but i think this is releated to money Back to this vocal, his song is very deep, and pitch is dull enough, suits Youjinbou well. -People of the north pole- -Kyokuhoku no tami- This is a bit ancient, This is one of the Ronzo's theme (I presume?). The song is long enough (Because this song is quite slow), The treble is well arrange according to the beat, The bass is strong, but it will comes with silent bass at the chorus. Overall, A nice song, You will hear this song when the party tries to go through the Ronzo village. -Song of Prayer - Ronzo Tribe - -Inori no Uta - Ronzozoku- This vocal is performed by many male's voice, But i thought this song is a bit mechanic? Yeah Those male's voice is somewhat merged (am i right?) -Flunctuating Flame- (or as known as A Wandering Flame) -Samayoi no Hono- This song is very sad..... And has a very slow rhythm, And somewhat releated to death...... The treble is a bit down but the bass is a bit upwards, so this song is more cross over, But the flowing is same.... Very sad, well......... I only know that you will hear it when Tidus has to accept the truth that he is only a dream.........Oh yeah, It seems this song also plays when at the beginning Wakka tolds Tidus about the Besaid's history. -A Dream That Will End Someday- -Ituka Owaru Yume- A climax song for me, The impression of this song gives me a type of you are having a hope to save mankind, a very good impression is expressed. The treble loudness is same as bass did, it express in a louder form, so it's a bit grand. a very nice song. But I forgot when this song is played, can someone please tell me when this song is played? (But in my memory (not memory card, I don't have PS2, ok?) this song is played when you are going to fight against Sin, And Tidus is throwing away Yuna's recorded video sphere.....and this song is also played in the way to Zanarkand Ruins, before reaching the inner ruins. I just can't stop answering this questions so please stop sending e-mails about this anymore, ok?) -Song of Prayer - Yunnaresuka- -Inori no uta ~ Yunnaresuka- This song of prayer is a bit pitch changed, all of this vocal's are performed by a male..... the pitch is uptuned........but also a nice vocal performance, I like it..... -Challenge- -Chousen- I like the japanese name better. This song is very nice (Perfect work, Square). This is the second battle song espacially when you fight Yunnaresuka, (and when you fight the normal Omega Weapon, I'm not sure is it played in another battle but if yes please confirm it for me). The melody is swift hardly, It's a type of hardcore song. The treble's are quite soft, the most important part should be focus on bass, the bass is very strong and stress. If you compare this song with Chrono Cross Fate~The God of Destiny, and the Chrono Trigger's second boss battle song this is much better. (most importantly, this song is anxious enough) -At the End of Abyss- -Sinen no Hateni- I personally think that this is the last dungeon, but not. This song is played when you are on the airship after defeat Sin (first defeat) and plans on touching the Sin's heart (Ject) by asking the Ebon members singing the Spira Song (you'll see it below). This song is very calm and flow, the melody is straight to the point of the mood itself. The bass is not too strong, it's all been touched up by treble. However, this song is not that suits the mood of the game itself. But corrections can be given if i'm wrong here (don't sue me). This song is also played when you are at Omega Ruins -Dread- -Antan- Is this the last dungeon theme? NO?.... this song is a bit eerie, the bass is stronger than treble, this song has nearly no treble (except the one long line), but the bass has two layers! The melody is arranged well. Quite an intresting song for me...(this song is played in the most upper part of the Omega Ruins, when you're on the way to defeat Omega Weapon) -Song of Prayer - Spira- -Inori no uta ~ Supira- This is the Spira Song, It's among the best song of prayers of FFX soundtrack. It's grand and orchestric, The vocal's are high pitch but balance. Great job for the vocalist (more than 10 of them, I presume?) -Dead People Smile- (In a proper way, it should be called Smile of a Dead People) -Sibito ga Warau- Seymour again..... He's just don't give up, and prepare it's final moment with you.......This song is also eerie, except it's not eerie enough. The treble is high and it's played from electric piano. The bass is balance enough, But the melody is taken from Seymour's theme so it's nearly the same. -Seymour Battle- -Shimoa Battle- Finally Seymour has it's own battle song. This is the third boss battle song. And I also like it. The treble is very up and down, and changing fast. The bass is arranged is a proper way. The melody is way too cool for me, and flowing very anxiously. Good Job, Nobuo...(But why the previous battle of Seymour didn't play out this song???) -Song Of Prayer - Anima- -Inori no uta ~ Anima- This is the last song of prayer, Anima, a dangerous summon that it's overdrive will rip your heart. However, the vocal's are performed in high pitch man's voice. For me, It's good enough. Balance and attractive. -Summon Battle- -Shoukanju Battle- SUGOI! I definitely gonna like this song, this song rocks! This is the fourth battle song. And it's taken from the Song of Prayers, The longest battle song. The melody is flowing fast and anxiously. The treble has two layers, the higest layer performes the song really well and balance. The second layer of treble supports the song beautifully. The bass is strong and stress, fast and balance. And the whole song expression is nervously and fowarding. This song is played in the second last battle, Before you fight the last boss, Ebon-Jyuu (I only know the Japanese name) -The Final Battle- -Kessen- This song is genre in orchestra. It gives me a feeling of Star Wars song style, also it's a bit copy from Vagrant Story. This song is not as good as Summon Battle, The piano plays the song really well, But pity the piano is a bit soft. The second layer of treble is louder than the first layer (Piano). But this song is also express nervous and anxious, However you won't lose this battle, because this is an Event Battle (Just like fighting the last form of Sephiroth in FF7). This song also rocks. For me, It's only a but pity because the standard didn't reach the Summon Battle's standard. (Ebon Jyuu is also called Yu yevon in English. Thanks to Surf457@aol.com again!) -Ending Theme- -Ending Theme- If you listen to the Ending Theme, you will think that this Ending theme is much better than the others. Well... This is the evolution of the Square music. This ending theme is sad, it makes us cry when hearing to this song (at least i did). This song is also orchestra. This song is absolutely perfect is style of performing, The mood of this song really express what is on the ending. But at my advice, Please finish your FFX first then ONLY YOU LISTEN TO THIS SONG. Why? Because if you don't finish the ending, you won't know what the song is performed. Believe me.. Overall, A nice song, Good job again, Square. (I personally feel that this track is better than FFVIII's ending theme, although it is shorter than FFVIII's ending theme) -Yuna ~ Please Remember~ -Yuna~ Omoidashite Kudasai- This is the voice of Mayuko Aoki, Sound of Yuna, Same to the first disc first track. She says "Shitachinake, onegaiinarimasu, inakunati shimataichi totachi otoko, toki toki dehitara, Omoidashite Kudasai" means "Everyone listen to me, These peoples are fought hard with us, So i beg you, Please remember them" (Actually this is a bit incorrect, So if any corrections within the translations or what Yuna said in this track, Please e-mail me) -Suteki Da Ne ~ Orchestra Version- -Suteki Da Ne ~ Orchestra Version- This is the final track of all FFX soundtrack, The credit's roll, This song is performed in orchetra version, I feel that this song is the best version of Suteki Da Ne. The violin is performed in such a great way! The orchestra is grand and symphonic. But this song is really nothing changed much from the actual Suteki Da Ne, just the whole melody change to orchestra. Enjoy this song......The longest track of all FFX songs. ==================================================================================================== It's done, hope you enjoy the review, If any contributions or adding on information and corrections on this reviews can e-mail me. But! no flaming, no nonsense, no violence and gore. Peace is important! ===================================================================================================== ~Final Fantasy X Piano Collections and Final Fantasy 20020220 Orchestra Concert~ Before July 7 2001, Square Sounds has released the Final Fantasy X Single named: Suteki Da Ne~Rikki from Final Fantasy X. After that, OST is released. Well, If you buy Final Fantasy IV,V, VI, VIII, and IX Piano Collections. I presume anyone should know there would be Final Fantasy X Piano Collections as well. As it expected, Square Sounds, and Digicube finally released the Final Fantasy X Piano Collections (I'll confirm the release date later). When I first rip off the plastic case that cover the CD box I started to feel the real ability of pianist that will play the song entirely in Piano. The song that in Piano Collections are down below: Track Name : 01. Zanarukando nite (TO Zanarkand) Length: 3:18 02. Teedusu no teema (Tidus'Theme) Length: 4:07 03. Besaido Tou (Besaid Island) Length: 3:01 04. Inori no Uta (Song of Prayer a.k.a Hymm of the Fayth) Length: 6:18 05. Ryokou Kousi (Travel Bureau) Length: 3:00 06. Ryukku no teema (Rikku's Theme) Length: 2:49 07. Guado Saramu (Guadosalam) Length: 3:08 08. Kaminari Heigen (Thunder Plains) Length: 3:21 09. Shugeki (Attack) Length: 3:28 10. Jouzai no Michi (Road of Purgation) Length: 3:13 11. Suteki Da Ne (Isn't It Beautiful) Length: 4:17 12. Yuna no Ketsui (Yuna's Determination) Length: 3:02 13. Kyokuhoku no Tami(People of North Pole) Length: 4:03 14. Kessen (Decesive Battle) Length: 3:54 15. Ending Theme (Ending Theme) Length: 5:33 When I first listen to this it was like....... what the... It's G-R-E-A-T. HOw that pianist can play the songs so well? It's like the songs are totally rearranged as just it can be! and the mood that suits the entire song is expressed so well and emotional. Totally the best Piano Collections that I've ever collected so far. But take note that the songs is somewhat rearranged, to really feel the song, listen to OST first is top priority, and then feel the beat and melody , and where should some song become loud (reached outstanding part, name "forte"),and soft ( reached the non noticed part, or soft music melody part, name "piano". Those are Italian terms of where you may learn it if you learn how to play a piano. And I'll list the song melody as Beginning, then to the main opening, then middle ,climax, and at last the ending. Piano Collections are performed by Kuroda Aki(or Aki Kuroda if you want). Arranged by Nobuo Uematsu, and the sound recording is from Digicube. I totally addicated to the piano collections of FFX already. Well, let's get on to the Inspiration of FFX - Piano Collections! Track 1 - Zanarukando nite (To Zanarkand) Well, If you didn't had enough of listening the Disc 1 second track <>, This piano version can be say is "remix" version of To Zanarkand (Well, I don't it is the remix, obviously...)the song reached the forte part when reached the chorus part and reached the piano part when the song end at the first play and second (repeat) play. Basically this song goes with the melody of soft-loud-soft. You know this song gives you a easy feeling that " wow, I arrived the quiet but beautiful Zanarkand" and the pianist did the mood out very well. Track 2 - Teedusu no teema (Tidus' Theme) This song goes loud and then go soft gradually, and it turns very soft. And until the opening part of the song it's turns to moderate tune. Until the middle (not climax) it turns to soft then uptuned forte. Then the outstanding part is performed in the climax, where the forte comes out. and at the end it goes very soft. Basically the repeat play melody is same as first. Until the near end of the whole song, this song goes moderate and suddently go loud, and soft to the very end. This song performed in a very good emotional mood. But I prefer the OST version better. Kuroda Aki plays the song sort of like the song is for performance but not for the characters personality. But it's still good. Track 3 - Besaido Tou (Besaid Island) This song is fast. Not like OST is so like slow and quiet song as ever. So the piano version of this song is the best way to describe the island in a detailed mood and perfomance. the song melody goes like this: soft all the way till the middle and climax part it turn loud and outstanding, and go soft. Repeat part is the same. the near Ending of the song is very soft, and the song ends with the happy loud tune. I love this song, it expressed in the way of jazz feeling. This is how Besaid Island in piano should be! I should have expected that long ago. Track 4 - Inori no Uta (Song of Prayer) This song has the same melody speed as OST do. This song is very soft. and long. This song can't makes me comment so much since the song always soft till the end. The opening part of the song it became moderate loudness and become sudden soft and in the middle part it turns out very loud (Is Kuroda-san bang the piano? I don't know) until the end of the first part and the repeat part goes on and on. This song is boring to me (I don't sat it's bad, so don't flame me, I have my own opinion) but if you want to compare, the song SHOULD be the boring song as it is (because of the song!) so mood is always on the quiet mood. If you like to be quiet and don't want to be disturbed, then here's your song. Track 5 - Ryokou Kousi (Travel Bureau) This song is, ok, very very quiet. Because of this song is slightly slower than the OST version, it makes the song even quieter. The melody song goes on very soft - moderate - loud - suddently very loud - moderate - and very soft - moderate - very loud - moderate - soft - moderate - very loud - moderate - very soft - moderate - soft - moderate (To feel the song, download it and hear it, if there is wrong with my melody arrangement, go ahead and e-mail me to correct it) This song is also beautiful. NOT to mention BORING! but this song is should be boring at the first place. But I feel this song can make me sleep well because the pianist who plays the song make the whole song beautiful in terms of melody and beat. Track 6 - Ryukku no teema (Rikku's Theme) This song is the fun part. it is not as happy go lucky as the OST does. but very nice arranged. It goes soft, then moderate and loud then at the end part, it goes soft... repeat part is the same. But be caution, this song is nice beat arrangement some of you may not like it. The melody jumps when the time of the song comes. That's why the song is good and fun to hear. Track 7 - Guadosaramu (Guadosalam) This song is not as nice as OST one. But it is very well emotional arranged. You hear this song, and you will feel like you were taken to the sad harmonic kind of hotel. This song is soft to moderate (from beginning to opening) the loud at the middle part, and go soft at the end part. Repeat part is a bit diffrent, just the middle goes a bit louder then the first part do. I have no comment about this song. But I am fair to give comments depends the mood of this song that expressed out. Track 8 - Kaminari Heigen (Thunder Plains) This song is good. always remain the moderate tune in the beginning and turns soft in the opening part, until the chorus it turns loud, then the repeat part, the opening is soft and suddently turns very loud at the near-middle part, and it turns moderate until the end turns to be very soft and fades till the end. Very nice song, I personally have a bit of like for this song, but not my favourite. But this gives a little of blues-jazz feeling. well.... Track 9 - Shugeki (Attack) This song is my most and very favourite of ALL. First, there is no beginning part. Secondly, the opening part is all rearranged. and soft, until the middle, it goes emotional and loud, staggering, and beat turns exciting. Until the repeat part it turns back to where the first part it is, this song repeats 2 times. the second repeat has soft until the chorus then turn moderate loud and loud till the very end. I love this song the most. In case you really don't know what song it is. The ones who own the Original soundtrack, go and look for disc 3 track 14. If don't, try to remember where you have to save Yuna from Seymour's marriage, then you glide the airship rail and jump off from the rail to save Yuna (the damm cool FMV that I mentioned about.) This song has a very nice well arranged beat that it makes me attracted to the song. (At first I thought it was the boss battle theme, silly me.) Track 10 - Jouzai no Michi (The Road of Purgation) Well well well, The road of purgation is all on Piano in OST, of course it expected to be included in the FFX PC isn't it? it's soft in the beginning, then became a bit outstanding in the opening part in moderate beat. in near chorus it remains the moderate loudness and turn soft. It goes on and on (second repeat) and finally turns chorus. the Chorus goes moderate- soft-moderate-soft-loud in 1/2 sec - moderate- soft- very soft. and the third repeat goes very slow and soft. Until the middle part turn to be slowy regain fast and moderate loudness and go very soft to the end. This song is nice, and suit the performance mood. I love the song, again, I feel really addicated to this song. Track 11 - Suteki Da Ne (Isn't It Beautiful?) This song is not long, but yet another beautiful melodic main theme. Moderate in beginning and opening part. turn soft in middle part and it goes moderate in the very middle of the chorus until the end of first part. in the beginning repeat, it's all soft. and same to the first repeat part. it's soft in opening, and goes moderate-loud this time in chorus, it goes on until the near end of the repeat it goes soft and then very soft. Back to the second repeat it turns back moderate and soft. Until the near end of the whole song it goes soft again, and soft till the end. Personally I think no main theme in piano can beat the song unless I found one. But this song is very beautiful, suits the name "Isn't it beautiful?" and I will answer "Yes, it's beautiful and gentle" Track 12 - Yuna no Ketsui (Yuna's Determination) Beginning of the song it turn out to be moderate then very soft. Opening opens with very soft voice to moderate and then very soft and goes back with moderate and then soft again and it repeats the melody. The chorus is soft and then moderate loud and then outstanding (not loud either, just a high pitch) and then go very soft to the end of first part. The repeat is nearly the same. just it plays diffrently, and goes very soft and soft till the very end of the song. Basically this song is very emotional, but the piano version makes it quiet and it has a jazz feeling. I personally not very giving notice to the song. But it turns to be perfect in sense of melody arrangement. Good Job, Nobuo. Track 13 - Kyokuhoku no Tami (People of North Pole) This song is completely had diffrent mood from OST. Beginning part is very soft. but in the end of beginning part it started go louder and louder and finally soft. The opening is so quiet and soft, until it reaches the chorus started up with a very loud (forte) tune. Until the near end of first part it goes soft and soft. And then the repeat part goes the same as first part does. This song has 2x chorus in the repeated part, the repeated chorus goes loud then slowly turn soft and soft. Until the end of the song it turns quiet and very very soft. Think about a windy tune of the music in OST and such a place (Mount Gagazet, it's snow isn't it?) suddently turn so soft and gentle in Piano Version. Don't you think it's performed well? But it mostly for performance and not suit especially for the game. So it's understandable why this song is arranged in such a way in Piano Version. I gave this song thumbs up! Track 14 - Kessen (Decesive Battle) Whoa, this song is way outstanding than OST does (too bad that Summon Battle didn't included in the Piano Collections). Again, this song has no Beginning part. Opening part opens with a loud (forte) tune until the end it turns a bit moderate, but still loud. The repeat part is rather intresting, the chorus is slow and flowing and from soft to loud and then back to soft. and the end of the chorus it turns loud, and then soft, and suddently goes loud. and the second repeat it goes the same, until the end of the song it goes the chormatic chord and broken chords way (If you learn Piano, you should know this term, if don't , is some sort like using first, third, and fifth finger to play a smooth down notes, and repeat. Well, I don't really know how to explain it. Will you guys help me if you can?) and it always loud at the end, but the rhythm is turning slow then fast at the end of whole song. This song is better than OST version. While the pianist expressed the song in such a arranged and balanced tune of the whole song. And uses some of the piano skills to end the song. If you want to really immitate how Kuroda Aki plays the song. It gonna take forever to learn it. I love this song better than OST version. Honestly (But you should have diffrent minds and opinions, don't you?) Track 15 - Ending Theme This song will end the CD. Well, It expected. the fifteen song is the Ending Song. The song goes on like this : From slow to fast, in the soft to moderate tune and soft again, and then turn very loud, and then soft again (you can feel it with the OST version). and then from slow again to fast rhythm, with soft to loud tune. The opening part opens with a soft tune and slow rhythm (the hymm of fayth part). and it started to go a bit faster, but still in soft (Piano) tune. then until the chorus part, it still soft, but fast. then the middle chorus part (To Zanarkand part), it is soft at first with diffrent major key now, and then turn from moderate, and then turn very loud. 2nd middle chorus part is intresting, fast and balancing with loud tune it is defintely the best to express the chorus of the whole song. And the end of chorus ends up with a soft tune. Until the near end of the whole song, it turns soft, to moderate, and from slow to fast, and turn back slow and soft again, and this ends the whole ending theme. This is good, It basically as the same to the OST version of Ending Theme, but in more quiet way. This song is better in OST version (because it's orchestra, hehheh). But the pianist managed to merge the feeling of the whole orchestra feeling with the piano voice, makes the song have more emotion and well performed. But this song can be more better if the song is not straight from OST (Rearranged Version, I mean). It ends the whole CD very well. But what about you? ----Phew! Finally finish the review again. Those songs makes me addicted, and I even cried when the Ending Theme is played, luckilly I managed to wipe my tears, and finish the review in time. My final words for this CD is : This CD is worth for you to buy it. Import it from www.amazon.co.jp, or if you stay in Japan, but it from Digicube. However, who does not really in intrest on the music genre : Piano, it is advisable to not buy this CD since most of the songs are quiet and you may even sleep after listen for quite a while. But this CD is very good, and suitable for Grade 6 and above to actually "immitate" the plays of the pianist. If you do, send praises to Kuroda Aki, Masashi Hamauzu and Nobuo Uematsu! They deserves more than a credit.--- CREDITS FOR Piano Collections FINAL FANTASY X Produced by: Nobuo Uematsu All Arranged and Directed by : Masashi Hamauzu Composed By: Junya Nakano (Track 7), Masashi Hamauzu (Track 3,5,8,9,13,14) and Nobuo Uematsu (Track 1,2,4,6,10,11,12,15) PERFOMED BY : Aki Kuroda (by the courtesy of Victor Entertainment, Inc.) Recording Engineer: Toshiyuki Yoshida Assistant Engineer: Teruyuki Takatsu Recording Studio: Victor Studio, Tokyo Piano Technician: Mikio Wantanabe Mastering Engineer: Hiroyuki Hosaka (Columbia Akasaka) Art Direction: Tadashi Shimada (Banana Studio) Design: Tadashi Shimada, Norie Kadokura (Banana Studio) Photography: Hiroshi Shibaizumi, Toshio Sazaki (Hand Made) Object: Toshio Hayashi (Hayashi Bijitsu) A&R Director: Emiko Funahashi, Tsuyoshi Takemura (Digicube) Assistant Director: Yosuke Ikeda, Soushi Yoshida (Digicube) Sales Promotion: Saiko Fukui (Digicube) Sakes Devolopement: Osamu Abe & Mio Yamamoto (SMD) Executive Producers: Kensuke Matsushita & Keiji Hamada, Fumio Kurokawa & Kishio Ozawa (Digicube) Supervisor: Susumu Arai, Masamichi Someno (Digicube) Special Thanks to: Takeshi Watanabe (Victor Entertainment. Inc) Presented by : SQUARE SOUNDS CO, LTD www.playonline.com (FINAL FANTASY 20020220 ORCHESTRA CONCERT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT UPDATE, STAY TUNE~~~) To be continued......... ~Others~ This is one section of most of the e-mailers talking about the soundtracks. Most replies are answered here. So it is welcomed. In future I will list up the linear notes of the soundtrack staff, so stay tuned!~ 1. A mail from Peter Spina "Hi, I wanted to talk to you about your faq. I think it's great. I love the music! One of my favorites (along with Suteki Da Ne) is Besaid Island when your exploring. Great job!" Thanks for the praise, I will do my best to do the FAQ, and answer all the questions. For me it is only the first time I do the FAQ, so i don't have too much of experience, But anyway, I will made it to the top. Thank you. 2. Mail from James Weatherlight "It seems to me that since you made a gamefaqs guide to the FFX music you might be intrested in this. The 'Tidus's theme' is derived from 'Dali Village theme' of FFIX. 'Yuna's Theme' is familar, and when I went through my FF music I found it sounds like a recompisition of 'Aeris Death' from FFVII. Several other songs I could swear I've heard before in previous FF titles. The battle music reminds me of something (can't place it just now...) from Final Fanasty Tactics or FF Trilogy. Heh, your prob wondering what kind of gaming freak I am to be able to qoute game music from memory. Just thought you should know. Replies are nice." I agree with you. When i first heard the soundtrack, I've noticed that most of the song style is "copied" For me the Summon Battle song style is somewhat copied from FF Tactics. For us as a gamers, We do hear a lot of music, What musics we heard are somewhat nice, but most of the gamers won't notice too much, as long as the song is nice, they wouldn't care about it, But we are addicated to musics, we know what songs are nice, what songs are not, which one is copied etc etc... Anyway, It is relief that you noticed it. Good job. 3. One part of the mail from LikeOahu@aol.com "But I am not sure of something. I have heard the song Suteki dan ne and i don't think the lyrics you have are right. (Pure Heart is fine.) i'm feeling lazy, so most of this message will be lowercase. everywhere i look the song starts with 'kaze ga' but the song I have start with 'teri kagayaku (??? daioto? maybe dai yoto...)" The Suteki da ne that you have it now is not the theme from FFX. There are two version of Suteki Da Ne, the song that you have is another song that has the same name, but diffrent melody, Hope that you understand. To be specific one is from FFX and one is not from FFX. Well? 4. Mail from Alina Rionda "Hi! I was reading your faq music in hope I would find what I am looking for. I play games in my spare time but I also play the piano and I fell in love with that last theme song of FFX the one that is played in piano. My question is, where do I get the sheet music, I would like very much to play that song is so beautiful, I find even more beautiful than the other one that is sung. You only discuss the songs and give the lirics and I want the music itself, the written music so that I can play it myself, do you think you can help me on that or suggest something?" Uh, that's a tough one, If you want the lyrics you may go www.nobuouematsu.com to get the lyrics but if you want to play that song, I suggest you play it along with one of Violin players, because the lyrics is orchestra lyrics, means you have to play the song with a violin, and a vocal. That's all i know. 5. Mail from Orion83110@aol.com "Hey man, good work with the translations of the songs but I would have to say that the final battle with Seymour is the best or Contest of Aeons. Ah what the hell, they both awesome. Also, about 90% of all the songs in the game are derivatives of Suteki da ne if you really listen closely. But i dont mind at all cuz this is the best soundtrack for a game and THE best Final Fantasy period. I love it." Thanks, but mostly, the song are not entirely derivatives from Sutek Da Ne, i found only a few.. Hmm. Yeah, I don't care at all since i really love the songs so much until i forgot the usual style of mine...criticize. So, who cares? As long as FFX songs nice, It rules! ~Credits~ Thanks to: Squaresoft and DigiCube (www.squaresoft.co.jp, www.playonline.com or www.digicube.co.jp) -For making such a great design on the FFX soundtrack package -For doing this fantastic PS2 game, It hits the highest selling rate of the PS2's market Nobuo Uematsu, Mashashi Hamauzu, and Junya Nakano -For composing such a great songs and give us a great inspiration on FF music for the 10 years long. CjayC (www.gamefaqs.com) -For doing such a great FAQ site, without you, this FAQ would not be done, Thanks a bunch! CDDB Service on Winamp (www.winamp.com) -For letting me scanned out the Japanese Soundtrack list on FFX, Thanks a bunch! Jazreel Leong (jezleung@hotmail.com) -Thanks for his corrections on the limited edition of FFX contents, thanks a lot! Nedus (LikeOahu@aol.com) -Thanks for his answer about the when the scenary of spira is played -Thanks for letting me know that Alvedo is also known as Al Bhed Anime Lyrics (www.animelyrics.com) -For the lyrics of Pure Heart, and others. Thanks a lot! Surf457@aol.com -For the contributions of Hymm of Fayth (Song of Prayers) Lyrics and also for telling me the another name of Song of Prayers -Thanks for his answer on when Omen is played -Also thanks for the Ebon Jyuu's translation in English. Donald B -Thanks for his comment (corrections, whatever) about the Ject's Theme. Hunter (hunter@intrex.net) -Thanks for his corrections on FFTactics soundtrack composer and arranger. Aki Kuroda (http://kuroaki.net) - For playing such a great and beautiful melody tune of Final Fantasy in Piano. I'm looking foward to see her playing in the next FF series. A big thanks to her Because of you, you made the song even more fantasic, I admire you, Kuroda-san. -------------Last Words---------------------------------------- I am regret of the lost of Final Fantasy X OST, so maybe I can't even update the credits for the FFX OST, woo-hoo-hoo.......I may have problems but I'll manage to make the credits for FFX OST posted up here as soon as possible. For the meantime, pray... This FAQ is not done yet, I may update always, until it is over, so if any questions contact me at: squirestand@hotmail.com or Xenoserphia in the GameFAQs message board This document is Copyright 2001,2002 by Luna