Final Fantasy VI: Grande Finale [Import, Soundtrack]

Nobuo Uematsu (Artist), Shiro Sagisu (Artist), Tsuneyoshi Saito (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Soundtrack
• Label: Ntt Publishing
• ASIN: B000058A85
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #472,517 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Opening Theme (Tina)

2. Cefca

3. The Mystic Forest

4. Gau

5. Milan De Chocobo

6. Troops March On

7. Kids Run Through The City Corner

8. Blackjack

9. Relm

10. Mistery Train

11. Aria Di Mezzo Carattere

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible arrangement, May 13, 2003

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Zachary Gochenour (Fairfax, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Fantasy VI: Grande Finale (Audio CD)

Like many fans of game music, the Final Fantasy VI soundtrack originally got me interested in the genre. As a fan of classical music, I have always eagerly awaited official symphonic arrangements of my favorite game tunes, and Grande Finale is probably the best of said arrangements.

The music of FFVI is always emotional: sometimes brooding, sometimes hopeful, sometimes exciting. This arrangement showcases Uematsu's versatility as a composer and his cognizance of classical instruments. There are no synthesizers on this CD: only real performances with real instruments. The arrangement of the Aria is the best that has ever been done, and this CD is worth having just for that track. No track disappoints, and all should bring the nostalgic gamer back to the fun days of Super Nintendo gaming.

Not all video game lovers will appreciate this; even true Final Fantasy fans may be turned off by the soft style and lack of exciting battle themes. However, the music is well arranged, well performed, and breaks down the lines between game music and neoclassical composition. People who do not like the synthesized game sounds may appreciate Grande Finale for its imagination and simple charm. While this CD is not a must-buy for everyone, I recommend it to anyone who loved FFVI and anyone who appreciates good symphonic music.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best classical music CD, August 23, 2001

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S. Rujirabanjerd "Syd" (Thailand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Fantasy VI: Grande Finale (Audio CD)

I have the original soundtrack for FF6 But I still love this CD. Well, since it's not OST so don't expect to hear the original music you heard while playing game. All pieces are played by symphony orchestra and, as a classical music lover myself, I enjoy this CD as much as Vivaldi's Four Season!! Every song was well rearranged and perfectly presented in symphonic style...Warning!! if you're only gamers and don't think any classical music is worth listening, don't buy this CD.. But if you're classical music lovers as well, buy it..!! Whether or not you've ever played the game, the beauty of the music will make you not to regret every penny you spend..!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CHECK IT OUT BEFORE YOU BUY IT, February 13, 2001

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"tangozulu" (Grenoble,FR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Fantasy VI: Grande Finale (Audio CD)

Being a great fan of ff6,I was impatient to listen to this record.At first I thought it was impressive with the orchestra.But then the more I listened to it the more I felt a bit disapointed.I think that some songs dont grasp the original feeling of the game and that some of them dont even respect the original tunes.But you mustnt get me wrong,it still stays a wonderful record,even though it is not totally faithful to the game. Anyway the best advice I can give is to LISTEN TO SOME SONGS BEFORE BUYING IT,to avoid any disapointment.