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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Hit By Uematsu, 19 Aug 2002
Listening to this CD, I realised that just like the latest member of the Final Fantasy saga has a greatly medieval feel to it, going back to the roots of earlier games. As with other soundtrack's Nobuo Uematsu has managed to create a fantastic set of musics but without making it as good as Final Fantasy VII's.Now this soundtrack has something about it, Loss of Me brings a great deal of needed sadness to the CD. As with other Final Fantasy games, a large portion of it revolves around one track, in this case, Melodies Of Life; sung by the amazing Emiko Shiratori. Crossing the Knoll is a fantastically well put together piece of music and I fell in love with the Harp track Terra. The Soulless Village (a remix of Terra) brings a sense of depression and a twist of abused sadness.
Unrequited Love takes (in my opinion) a welcome trip back down memory lane as it uses the roots of earlier games, using a slow, sad tune for a town music (used in Alexandria). You're Not Alone is simply gorgeous and within the game itself, is used to great effect. Tracks like Vamo'Alla Flamenco (Chocobo Hot & Cold) and Beyond The Door brings fun back into the soundtrack with small, fast notes and repeating tracks slowly building up.
Song Of Memory uses once again, Emiko Shiratori to hum the chorus of Melodies of Life to a Harp backing to produce Garnet's mysterious tune.
Kuja's theme brings a horrible sense of evil to the soundtrack, perfect for his job description and exceptionally well composed with the piano amidst other instruments. The ever omni-staying Moogle Theme from Final Fantasy's V & VI has returned and is in full power with it's ameliorated track.
Another of my favourites had to be Black Mage Village, because not only did it bring a sense of fun to the characters who normally spend their time killing, it also uses a small piece of music from the Alton Towers music (People living in the UK will know what I'm talkin about)!
Dark Messenger is a very nicely put togther battle theme very worthy of the game sequence, it's nasty, almost scary tune brings urgency and desperation to kill the enemy in a battle of pure adrenalin.
Finally, Melodies of Life, as previously mentioned, sung by Emiko Shiratori and the basis for many pieces on the soundtrack. The lyrics are very meaningful and its sad/happy tune and words turn this song into the perfect bitersweet love song that it deserves to be. Conclusion: Although I have to admit that I prefer the Final Fantasy VII Soundtrack, I'd have to tell anyone who even considers buying it to buy it as soon as they can, it will be a decision you won't regret. Once again, another hit by Nobuo Uematsu, a king to music!
~By Kupo Mog
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