Final Fantasy IX: Piano Collections [SOUNDTRACK] [IMPORT]

Nobuo Uematsu (Artist), Louis Leerink (Artist), Shiro Hamaguchi (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 24, 2001)
• Original Release Date: February 6, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack, Import
• Label: Sony/Columbia
• ASIN: B00005HTED
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,537 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Japanese soundtrack for the popular video game. 110 tracks on four discs. Includes sheet music for the track 'Melodies Of Life' & a 12 page booklet with screen shots from the game. Packaged in a standard double jewel case in a slipcase. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Piano Soundtrack Uematsu's written, August 22, 2005

By	RicoLen (Kabiakist) - See all my reviews

I almost wonder if I've been listening to the same album as 'elwen'.

You're Not Alone was one of the highlights of this album in my opinion. I understand the comments of "sounds like two songs being played at the same time: a simple melody line, and a bunch of staccato notes and chords..." but I thought they added to the musical experience, and that only plays in that manner for the first minute or so, before becoming a much more complicated and sophisticated song. Though it does return to that first section of melody a little later, it doesn't dwell on it before coming the fuller, louder melody that is what sticks in my head when I think of this song.

... Also Vama Alla Flamenco is AKA Chocobo Hot & Cold, and was only played during that mini-game, not during a sword fight.

I loved this album to death. In my opinion it's the very best piano soundtrack Uematsu has written. FFIV & FFVI's piano soundtracks sound very amaturish compared to the compilations included in the piano soundtracks for Final Fantasy 7 & 9.

While Uematsu has yet to write anything to the degree of say, Beethoven's third movement of Moonlight Sonata, this CD contains a number of quite powerful piano arrangements.

Melodies of Life is one such example. It is by far the most beautiful piano song (aside from FF7's Aerith's Theme) Uematsu has released.

Other noteworthy songs on this CD include: Place I'll Return to Someday, Sleepless City Treno, and Loss of Me.

I would recomend this album to anyone who likes listening to piano music, and I can promise you that this music will stick in your head, if not by technical merrit, then certainly on it's beauty.

4.0 out of 5 stars A very lovely and enjoyable soundtrack, February 20, 2009

By	Chung Dynasty - See all my reviews

I have come across final fantasy piano soundtracks just a few years ago and I enjoy them very much. As a piano player, I only used to practice classical music but since I have bought these I have expanded my repertoire. They are very lovely to hear and enjoyable to practice. Each time I play them I develop more and more attachments towards the characters and appreciate the people who made them possible.

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Original..., March 24, 2006

By	Lola Cabana (from next door) - See all my reviews

Ever since I played Final Fantasy IX, I've wanted to buy a soundtrack of it. I thought of buying the Original Soundtrack, but it cost more than $25, and i didn't have that much money. So I decided on this CD and it was worth it. Most of the songs on this CD are even better than the originals, and I wasn't going to listen to most of the songs on the original so... It's worth every penny.