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Final Fantasy X: Suteki Da Ne

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I'll start out by saying this, I have been alway's interested in Japanese culture, but I don't speak a word of Japanese, and it doesn't matter. I bought this because I enjoyed the single "Suteki Da Ne" in the video game "Final Fantasy X' and have heard the instrumental version before and liked it. Although there's just 4 songs on this it's worth it.

1. "Suteki Da Ne" this is a true romantic classic. It doesn't need to be in english, to be good. For those who would like to know what she is saying, there are many websites for "Final Fantasy" games that can tell you.

2. "Utikisama" I had know idea what to expect from this track. It is very beautiful and is something that you will enjoy listening to. It's soft melody will stay in your head.

3. "Pure Heart" is a version of "Aeris's (or Aerith's) Theme. It is not my favorite version. But I do like it. I remember when "Final Fantasy VII" came out, thinking they should make a vocal version of "Aeris's Theme". So, I was quite revealed when they did, and it ended up being good.

4. "Suteki Da Ne (Instrumental)" A lot of people don't like this song without the singing, but I do. The track it's self is very powerful. And although the lyric's make it even more so. It still stands out as a classic.

This is a beautiful song. It's romantic and reminds anyone of a first kiss or fantasy. How can you put a price on beauty?

To many, buying a Japanese CD may seem strange, foreign and just plain odd.
But with Rikki's childlike voice and amazing arrangement of instruments, falling into the music is as natural as breathing.
I suggest those who are interested in Asian cultures and music, give this CD a chance, for those who are not, I hope you find something to match your taste.

Suteki da Ne: Superficially Deficient.
I will start off by noting that I am an avid Final Fantasy music follower, and that I have worshipped Uematsu's previous works for a long time. I must admit that at first, I was sorely disappointed by this single.

1. Suteki da Ne. Isn't it wonderful? A breathtaking song mixing Japanese folk music with Japanese Pop and other genres. The biggest note of widespread annoyance is the flat high note, which is actually intentional, and adds to the mystery of the song. It's also exceedingly complex to replicate, especially repetitively. Probably my favorite pick off this album. ^_^

2. The Moon ~Utikisama~. *Beautiful* piece. I love the sound and the altogether feel of this song. I wish Pure Heart were more like this. You can feel the raw emotions flowing through it. Very well executed.

3. Pure Heart. A vocal mix of one of Final Fantasy's most highly-regarded songs ever, Aeris' Theme from Final Fantasy VII. Again, I was initially disappointer be this track. It seems no one can do Aeris justice, her song is so reverenced in video game music circles. As I listened more, though, Rikki's style and voice grew on me more and more, and now this is probably one of my favorite Aeris Theme arrangements, second only to the Final Fantasy VII Reunion orchestrated track.

4. Suteki da Ne (Instrumental). This is the instrumental music for the first track. Very beautiful, but not as moving without the vocals. Fun to sing along to, though. ^_^

Overall, an exquisite album, though short. Yeah, I know it's a single, but...yeah. And while the instrumental track is pretty, I don't find it all that useful. *shrugs*