Eternal Wind (theme)

Template:Listen "Eternal Wind" (悠久の風, Yūkyū no Kaze?) is the main theme of Final Fantasy III. It was originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu. A popular theme within the series, "Eternal Wind" was called "quite possibly be the best world map music" in a video game by an online source.

Game appearances

Final Fantasy III

Template:Sideicon "Eternal Wind" was first released in the original version's soundtrack, of which it was the seventh track. It was subsequently re-recorded for the original soundtrack of the DS version, of which it is the ninth track. It was also included in the theme for the 3D remake's introduction video, "Memory of the Wind ~Legend of the Eternal Wind~", the first track of the original soundtrack.

"Eternal Wind", being the main theme, plays on the world map of both the Floating Continent and Overworld. It does not play in the world map of the submerged Overworld. Its theme is also included in the ending theme.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Template:Sideicon In the bar in Ruffian a singer performs a vocal arrangement of "Eternal Wind". A full arrangement of the song appears on the Original Soundtrack PLUS.

Lyrics

Japanese Kanji 遥かな風 どこからか 砂漠の海 なでてゆく まぶしい闇 遠き破裂 永遠の輝き 秘密の言葉に導かれ 今夜旅に出よ やけつく空 乾く雨 響けこの声 どこまでも	Japanese Romaji Haruka na Kaze Doko kara ka Sabaku no umi (yea) Nadete yuku Mabushii Yami tooki hanatsu Eien no kagayaki (hee) Himetsu no kotoba ni michibikare Konya tabi ni deyo Yaketsuku sora Kawaku ame (hee) Hibike kono koe Doko made mo
English Feel the wind eternal Sweepin' 'cross the land Over sea and desert Stirrin' waves and sand Lost within the darkness, I am blinded by light A radiance that breaks endless night Now a secret beckons, let it show us the way Together we will find the break of day Beneath the fiery sky Where the rain runs dry Let my song be lifted By the wind on high

Final Fantasy XIV

Template:Sideicon Template:Listen A rearranged version of "Eternal Wind" plays in the ending cutscene of the Crystal Tower storyline. It was composed by Masayoshi Soken.

Dissidia Final Fantasy

Template:Sideicon An arrangement of this theme by Takeharu Ishimoto is featured, playing in the Destiny Odyssey III storyline stage boards. Known as "Eternal Wind -arrange- from FINAL FANTASY III", it is the fourteenth track of the first disc of the Original Soundtrack.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Template:Sideicon This arrangement is reused as the Onion Knight's world map theme.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

Template:Sideicon "Eternal Wind" is the Field Music Sequence used for the Final Fantasy III Series Play. It is also one of the Field Music Sequences that may play in a Dark Note, with a more random assortment of marks than in the basic three difficulties.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

Template:Sideicon "Eternal Wind" is again used as a Field Music Sequence in the sequel to Theatrhythm.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival

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World of Final Fantasy

Template:Sideicon A version of this song appears as the background music in the town of Saronia.

Arrangement album appearances

Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind

An arranged "Eternal Wind" is present on the second track of the Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind album, "Following the Wind". It begins at 4:36 and ends at 7:05, with an instantaneous switch to the Final Fantasy III "Battle 1". It is the second track of the album.

Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow

Have a cup of cocktail while this bossa nova-style song creates an adult mood. It is fascinating how songs can change so much by an arrangement.

Liner notes to "Yuukyuu no Kaze" on Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow album

"Yuukyuu no Kaze" ("Eternity's Wind") is a vocal arrangement of "Eternal Wind", featured in the music album Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow, performed by Risa Ohki. It is sung in Portuguese. It is the second track of the album.

Lyrics

Portuguese Seu cabelo comprido Se balança no vento Seu sorriso lindo Brilha só pra mim Ah! Ninguem pode ser feliz Mais que eu Ah! Não posso viver Mais sem você Ah! Quem criou essa beleza assim? Pra mim você é a rainha A deusa do amor! Seu cabelo comprido Se balança no vento Ai, que linda!

English translation Your long hair, Flows in the breeze; Your beautiful smile, Shines only for me Ah! No one can be Happier than I! Ah! I can't live anymore Without you! Ah! Who created such a beautiful thing? To me, you're a queen The goddess of love! Your long hair, Flowing in the breeze Oh, how lovely!

Final Fantasy Remix

Template:Listen This album features a trance remix of the 3D version of the theme by music duo Ante. It is the second track of the album.

Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection

A classical guitar arrangement of "Eternal Wind" was featured in this album performed by Yuji Sekiguchi. It is the seventh track of the album.

Piano Opera Final Fantasy I/II/III

A piano arranged version of the theme appears on this album by Hiroyuki Nakayama. It is the twelfth track of the album.

Live orchestra performances

Tour de Japon: Music from Final Fantasy

"Eternal Wind" was part of the "Final Fantasy Medley I-III 2004", a piece performed during a concert tour featuring music from the Final Fantasy series that toured Japan from March 12th to April 16th, 2004. It is the tenth track of the album of the concert's recording.

Compilation album appearances

Final Fantasy Vinyls

"Eternal Wind" is included on the second disc of this collector's edition set.

Appearances outside Final Fantasy Media

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable

An arrangement of "Eternal Wind" is included in this crossover between Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest for the PlayStation Portable. It has similarities to its remaster for the Final Fantasy III 3D release.

References

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