- Audio CD (13 May 2009)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack, Import
- Label: Japanese Imports
- ASIN: B00066W4HK
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 897,521 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Regarded as one of the best old skool game music soundtracks, the first thing you'll need to know about the Final Fantasy IV OSV is that it is made from NES music and therefore will not appeal to anyone who will not listen to music unless it has real instruments playing the songs. Instead its heavy synth's creating the catchy riffs that stick in your head for months!
Old favourites such as the chocobo song and the prelude are here too, which is great just for hearing just how the music has changed in consoles over only a decade!
Each of the 44 tracks on the CD are unique and fun. Stand out tracks for me are the solemn "Melody Of Lute", the beautiful "Rydia", the purely mad "Mysidia" and the epic "Ending" which is a 12 minute musical feast!
Its not for everyone, but if older game music or synth music is what floats your boat, I highly recommend this soundtrack!
Old favourites such as the chocobo song and the prelude are here too, which is great just for hearing just how the music has changed in consoles over only a decade!
Each of the 44 tracks on the CD are unique and fun. Stand out tracks for me are the solemn "Melody Of Lute", the beautiful "Rydia", the purely mad "Mysidia" and the epic "Ending" which is a 12 minute musical feast!
Its not for everyone, but if older game music or synth music is what floats your boat, I highly recommend this soundtrack!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
OUTSTANDING Introduction to Final Fantasy Music
13 Mar 2003
Format:Audio CD
I have been a fan of the Final Fantasy series from its beginning, but it was with Final Fantasy IV and the improved sound capabilities of the Super Nintendo that I fell in love with the music. Released as Final Fantasy II in the United States, the first title for Nintendo's 16-bit system features a masterpiece soundtrack that ranks among composer Nobuo Uematsu's best.
The soundtrack features a number of distinctive character themes, from the lighthearted "Rydia" and almost concerned and caring sounding "Rosa" to the more brooding theme of the villian Golbez, the musical score uniquely and appropriately captures the mood and character of the various peoples and lands of the game. Tracks range from adventurous and epic to dark and brooding, yet few disappoint even the casual listener; my mother used to refer to the game as "that one with the beautiful music."
As the soundtrack came out in the days before many game soundtracks became available in the US, most fans may not even be aware of the existence of this wonderful CD. Yet ignorance is not bliss but rather tragedy; if you are a fan of Uematsu's other music, please give this CD a try--you won't be disappointed.
Note: The music is the "original" version, meaning it's the same as you hear from the game itself, not an orchestrated version. Still, the Squaresoft team took full advantage of the S-NES's sound capabilities in translating Uematsu's music to the game world, and you won't be disappointed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
very interesting!
14 April 2003
Format:Audio CD
The Final Fantasy videogames without a doubt deserve their place in the videogame hall of fame. They have some of the best stories, gameplay, and challenge since the early days of epic gaming. But one important feature that is often overlooked is the music. Now, a lot of games have above-decent soundtracks, however very few have the power to move you the way a great piece of "regular" music would. This soundtrack, and the other Final Fantasy soundtracks, are just that, and that just goes to show that (most) videogame designers are artists who take their work very seriously.
From the opening track, with its harp scales, to the epic finale, the majority of the tracks on here are beautifully composed and mixed. True, it's all done on a synthesizer, but who cares!? The best tracks are Dancing Calbrena, Tower of Zot, Battle 1, Battle 2, Prologue, Golbez Clad in Darkness, Kingdom of Dwarfs, and Mount Ordeals, to name a few. If the album has a weak point, aside from the occasional hohum track, it would probably be the length of the tracks. With the exception of the finale and a few others, most of the tracks are under a minute long. It's not too much of a drawback, after all, these tracks repeat themselves over and over as you play the game, but it can still be a little bothersome.
All in all, this is a great album to listen to, so don't feel guilty just because it's not "real" music. This is good stuff.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Unique, Yet Beautiful Approach to Embolding a Classic
17 Dec 2007
Format:Audio CD
I'll admit, I am a sucker for instrumental music especially when used to do remakes for classics. Final Fantasy IV is a classic and it's music was unique for it's time that it focused more on emotional responses rather than happy-go-lucky themes that dominated games and RPGS alike during the late 80s and early 90s. To take things to the next level, musician Máire Breatnach remixed several key songs in traditional Celtic. Songs such as the Prologue and Rydia's Theme were transformed with the bouzouki, the harp and I think I heard traces of uilleann pipes.
The excellent mixture of Celtic and classic gaming music is amazing. Edward's Lute music is one of my personal favorites as is the prologue. Purists will be wooed by the amazing flow and flawless execution of this soundtrack. My only small criticism is that Breatnach probably should've had less pipes and more acoustic guitar sounds as it sometimes seems unnecessary but that could be a personal bias since I am a big fan of Paganini.
All in all, I recommend this soundtrack to all hard-core Final Fantasy fans, music lovers and anyone interested in Celtic; you don't have to be a video game fan to enjoy this selection!
The excellent mixture of Celtic and classic gaming music is amazing. Edward's Lute music is one of my personal favorites as is the prologue. Purists will be wooed by the amazing flow and flawless execution of this soundtrack. My only small criticism is that Breatnach probably should've had less pipes and more acoustic guitar sounds as it sometimes seems unnecessary but that could be a personal bias since I am a big fan of Paganini.
All in all, I recommend this soundtrack to all hard-core Final Fantasy fans, music lovers and anyone interested in Celtic; you don't have to be a video game fan to enjoy this selection!
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