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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

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This album is more than anyone could expect from Nobuo Uematsu, the one that does most if not all of the music for the Final Fantasy game series!

As if straight from the movie, you can replay each scene in your head to this music. Coming on two discs, not only does it have the piano version of Tifa's theme, Aeris's theme, and the fighting song, it also has the remix version of J-E-N-O-V-A and One Winged Angel from the movie! A lot of the songs have guitar parts in it, but also the choir like singing in the background.

This is the entire list track, the Japanese titles translated to English:

Disc 1:
1. Opening
2. The Promised Land
3. Beyond the Wasteland
4. Sign
5. Tifa's Theme [Piano Version]
6. For the Reunion
7. Those Who Fight [Piano Version]
8. Water
9. Materia
10. Black Water
11. Aeris's Theme
12. Battle in the Forgotten City
13. Violator
14. Great Northern Cave [FFVII AC Version]

Disc 2
1. Divinity I
2. Those Who Fight [FFVII AC Version]
3. Those Who Fight Further [FFVII AC Version]
4. Divinity II
5. Encounter
6. The Chase of Highway
7. Savior
8. J-E-N-O-V-A [FFVII AC Version]
9. Advent: One-Winged Angel
10. Cloud Smiles
11. End Credits
12. CALLING

This is a must for any fan of the Final Fantasy games, or anyone who likes Nobuo Uematsu!

Nobuo Uematsu is a composer I wish everyone could listen to. FFVII AC soundtrack is just incredible as everyones posted. Fans of FFVII will be taken back in time, to both the game and movie. Nonfans too can appreciate the music!

Nobuo just is a talented composer who can create any type of music fantastically, this track ranges from classical, gospel, hard rock, techno, operatic, just... he does any genre with ease.

This music and FFVII itself has a special place for me, and the music was at the forefront to make the story, characters and experience be unforgettable. Of course playing the game itself I am more emotionally attached to the music and even movie... All the characters themes, everything is here. Mostly from the game, there are original stuff here tho.

WORTH MENTIONG personally... (ending in my favorite on 2nd CD, "Cloud Smiles"

FIRST CD -

2. Promised Land - just great, gospel like, always inspiring and solemn at the same time.

3. Beyond the Wasteland - watch your house rumble! The bass beats during the first half are great. Then it turns into a great action set, gypsie like driving song, always fun to listen to!

4. (piano themes) Aerith's, Tifas... because beautifully done on piano, always takes me back to game. Just wonderful pieces by themselves, I mean Aerith, come on! =)

5.) Battle in Forgotten City - such a percussive, bass driven piece with rock and choir and Herman like violins. I can play this one over and over so fun and great.

2nd CD -

Divinity I - alwyas gives me shivers. Classic Nobuo deep choirical, operatic cinematic classical orchestral action!

Divinity II - Like I. But inpsiring as cloud flies high to save the day... and then Aerith's theme at the peak, just always gets me.

MY FAVORITE - CLOUD SMILES - This purely because it effects me emotionally everytime, takes me back to game, and then end of AC... Aerith such a big thing, just seeing how it ends now, makes you happy, and you feel exactly what Cloud does as she leaves to the music.

ANYWAYS... Long rant but just one of those things, as a fan of anything, the music makes it all come alive for ya! Anything that sends you back in time, effects you on an emotional level is worth raving about!

Nobuo Uematsu - as Barret would say, "You are the man!"

Finally, a Final Fantasy movie soundtrack. After hearing so many versions of One Winged Angel. This version takes the cake especially with the new lyrics and adding The Black Mages into it as well.

The other songs are nicely well done. Although some of them are on different albums.

Buy this CD! It's worth every dollar.

The Final Fantasy series is reknowned for having great music, and "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children" is no exception. Composer Nobuo Uematsu does some of his best work for this game, bringing together a mix of ethereal classical and pulse-racing hard rock.

The album opens with a delicate string melody, which slowly blossoms out into a full-on symphonic sound. Imagine the musical rendition of a magnificent sunrise over the mountains, and you have an idea of what "Opening" sounds like.

The music turns slightly ominous, trips through a delicate piano solo, dabbles in new-agey piano pop, and even explodes into a frenetic, gypsyish tune in "Beyond the Wasteland." Then the action starts. About halfway through the entire album, we get to "Battle of the Forbidden City," a taut rock number (backed by angelic voices and strings, but still!).

From there on, through most of the second disc, it's an even mixture of delicate classical and symphonic rock. And Uematsu throws in some sputtery techno and new agey stuff as well. The whole thing climaxes with "Advent: One-Winged Angel," a dramatic track that sounds like a musical battle of sorts, and is backed by eerie voices singing "Sephiroth... Sephiroth..."

Then it's back to the more peaceful stuff. The battle is over, the story ends, and the soundtrack concludes with some fragile, hopeful little songs. (And a techno song that seems out of place, right at the very end. "Calling" just somehow doesn't fit the finale)

"Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children" is one of those soundtracks that can be enjoyed even if you haven't played the games. But fans of the games (and the "Advent Children" movie) will probably be transported by the music -- you can almost see the scenes play out as the album goes on.

Uematsu has a talent for blending genres: hard rock, classical and a dash of techno. There are blasts of harsh guitar and synth, but then the music can instantly switch over to swelling strings and soft melodies. And of course, the piano-based songs like the bittersweet "Tifa's Theme" or the shimmering "Aerith's Theme," which seem to capture the characters' personalities. Many songs have a choir of angelic-sounding vocalists.

Unlike many composers, Uematsu is equally adept at both rock and neo-classical. But the most impressive aspect of the music is that it's so evocative. Some music is for battles, and some is for slow, meditative scenes, and listeners can almost feel the emotions in those scenes.

Even if you've never played "Final Fantasy" games, the soundtrack of "Advent Children" is an outstanding mix of styles and feelings. A must-listen.

This soundtrack is just AMAZING. For anyone who loved the music from the FFVII videogame and wish the sound quality was better, well here it is! There's full orchestra, techno mixes, and even choruses parts in some tracks.

This soundtrack has an incredible mix of old and new themes. You're not going to find a better revamped "J-E-N-O-V-A" or "One-Winged Angel" (two of my personal fav tracks). The "Divinity" tracks are amazing as well as the fight songs and "Chase of the Highway." Most of the tracks are fast-paced and with strong background beats.

I wish that "Aerith's Theme" was full orchestra instead of just piano, but it still sounds as wonderful as always. However, every single track is strong in this mix--no fillers! I strongly, highly, definitely recommend this soundtrack to anyone who enjoys Final Fantasy or likes techno-ish music.

Like all the reviews for the FFVII Advent Children Original Soundtrack, I have nothing but positive things to say about it! It is truly a work of art.

Nobou Uematsu did a phenomenal job with the music, capturing the audience with an amazing blend of instrumental and vocal pieces. The first cd of this two disc collection contained more of the songs I was familiar with-- (I had only seen the subtitled "Advent Children" once and did not own the Playstation game)-- but the first notes of each track immediately brought back memories from the movie as well as a flood of emotions solely from hearing such delicate, detailed arrangements.

The songs on both cds contain a perfect combination of sounds ranging from strings, haunting Latin vocals and a grand piano (played by an incredibly gifted pianist) to synths/keyboards, upbeat techno tracks, and electric guitars.

Even the placement of each song on their respective cd was obviously thought out, resulting in constant flowing melodies from the depths of my Bose cd player. The first disc is the disc I consider "softer." It has the more familiar songs on it, features more piano, and to me is much more relaxed than the second disc. The high energy tracks of the second disc are all captivating and driving. "J-E-N-O-V-A (FFVII AC VERSION)" is one of my favorites on the second disc. When I listened to that song the first time, the hair on my arms stood up.

I am a musician: I appreciate musical talent when I hear it. Everyone involved with writing, recording, and ultimately producing this cd possessed the amazing ability to bring the movie back to life and to provoke emotions even for people who haven't yet had the opportunity to watch "Advent Children." Even the most critical of critics will be able to find at least three songs they like on both discs-- at least three.

I highly, highly recommend this cd! Anyone who appreciates music will absolutely love it.

This gorgeous 2-CD set is stunning. The movie itself is beyond greatness, but the music defies description. For example, I already greatly enjoyed the track "One-Winged Angel" from the game, never expecting there to be a better version than the original.

I was proved wrong. And by a rock remix, no less... a genre of music I normally greatly dislike! The songs sound like they were carefully chosen, composed with care. The reused songs all received a facelift, while the new compositions complement the old. Naturally, the highlight of them all is "Advent: One-Winged Angel", the rock remix of the classic theme with new lyrics that follow the theme of the dialogue between Cloud and his expected opponent during that scene, the climax of the movie and the soundtrack.

Of course, it's not just one song, as only one stellar song and many mediocre ones would not be good. New themes such as "Water" and "Cloud Smiles", as well as the hauntingly beautiful vocals of "The Promised Land" and the raw energy of "Divinity"'s chorus shine just as brightly as classics like "Tifa's Theme (piano)", "The Great Northern Cave (AC remix)", and, dare I say it, "Aeris's Theme" and "Opening".

Nobuo Uematsu has outdone his original work with these melodies. I strongly recommend them for any fan of Advent Children, FF7, or even just videogame-related music in general.

This CD blew me away. I have the Advent Children movie and hearing the soundtrack relived some of the more intense moments in the movie. Theres no need to go into a deep review about this CD. This music is obviously not for everyone - and only those who appreciate a mix of "industrial" and "classic" combo. Final Fantasy fans eat this up - but so do people who are looking for more "riff-rock vs. techno vs. Orchestral" type of music.

There are some really intense songs on this CD. Songs like "Black Water" "Savior" "JENOVA" "One Winged Angel" "Violater" have some heavy hitting guitars and drums that will kick your ass. One of Nobuo Uematsu greatest traits is the ability to make hard music without guitars. Songs like "For the Reunion" "Those Who Fight" and "Great Northern Cave" are dark, eerie, energetic, and emotional - his piano playing is awesome!

Whether a fanboy or just looking for something different and innovative. Try this CD. I recommend it.

I cannot think of any type of words to describe how wonderful this C.D. is. Its style of Orchestra/techno is outstanding. Even if you have NO idea what Final Fantasy is you could just listen to the music and fall in love with it. The "Promised land" song has to be one of my favorites for it is just wonderful. The way the orchestra sings this is Heaven to me. Also the revised song of "One Winged Angel" is just remarkable. It has a electric guitar that plays with it and just makes it wonderfully unique. I rate this C.D. a 10 Stars if they had it! I would defintaly consider anyone to buy this who is a Final Fantasy Fan or just someone who just loves this type of music.

In short, This is an absolutly amazing CD with Uematsu at his best, a great soundtrack for anyone from new to the genre to people who already love it.