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"Final Fantasy VI was a sort of ending point for me. Not just the music, but the whole game. I thought, if I do this work for the rest of my life, how many more games will I be able to do? With the satisfaction and excitement I felt after finishing that project, I thought I had reached my primary goal, and could quit doing game music with no regrets."
—Nobuo Uematsu[1]

The Original Soundtrack of Final Fantasy VI was released in Japan and North America as two separate compilations respectively called Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version and Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game.

The last of the soundtracks to be issued for the 16-bit generation of consoles, the album is the longest recorded for said generation of Final Fantasy games. For Uematsu, Final Fantasy VI's music marked the end of a stage in his career, which was well-grounded by then in the video game music industry.

Uematsu also stated this particular soundtrack was the most challenging Final Fantasy soundtrack he has ever worked on. The music was subsequently included in two arranged compilation albums: Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale and its respective Piano Collections album.

The Original Soundtrack of Final Fantasy VI received raving reviews, being hailed more than once as one of the best soundtracks ever composed for a video game. The game features numerous fan favorites such as "Terra's Theme" and the "Aria di Mezzo Carattere".

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Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound VersionEdit

FFVIOSV
''Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version''
Catalog # PSCN-5001~3 (original)

NTCP-5001~3 (re-release)

Composer(s) Nobuo Uematsu
Arranger(s) Nobuo Uematsu
Producer(s) Nobuo Uematsu
Publisher NTT Publishing
CD Info 3 CDs - 61 Tracks
Length 3:05:32
Release date March 25, 1994

October 1, 2004 (re-release)

Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version is the name of the three disc set containing all of the tracks from Final Fantasy VI in their original sound versions.

Track ListEdit

Disc 1Edit

  1. "Omen"(予兆, Yochō?) - 4:15
    The game's opening theme. A part of it was mixed into the game's final boss theme. One of the several themes in the game that include a part of the central melody of "Terra's Theme", which played during Terra's awakening at Arvis's house. The song's beginning has organ music slowly growing louder before synthesized vocals kick in that sing something twice that vaguely sounded like "Kefka", before eventually settling for harp strings playing.
  2. "The Mines of Narshe"(炭坑都市ナルシェ, Tankō Toshi Narushe?) - 2:48
    Narshe's theme.
  3. "Awakening"(目覚め, Mezame?) - 1:41
    Played whenever Terra has a revelation.
  4. "Locke's Theme"(ロックのテーマ, Rokku no Tēma?) - 2:01
    Locke Cole's theme.
  5. "Battle"(戦闘, Sentō?) - 1:59
    The game's battle theme. It was arranged as a heavy metal mix and included in the Black Mages' first eponymous album.
  6. "Victory Fanfare"(勝利のファンファーレ, Shōri no Fanfāre?) - 0:39
    Plays whenever the party wins a battle.
  7. "Edgar & Sabin's Theme"(エドガー、マッシュのテーマ, Edogā, Masshu no Tēma?) - 2:32
    Figaro Castle's theme.
  8. "Kefka"(魔導士ケフカ, Madōshi Kefuka?) - 2:43
    Kefka Palazzo's theme.
  9. "Mt. Kolts"(霊峰コルツ, Reihō Korutsu?) - 2:30
    Eponymous theme of the location. It is also used in a few other mountainous locations like Mt. Zozo.
  10. "The Returners"(反乱分子, Hanran Bunshi?) - 2:42
    The Returners' theme. Played in the Returners' Hideout.
  11. "Shadow's Theme"(シャドウのテーマ, Shadō no Tēma?) - 1:53
    Shadow's theme.
  12. "Troops March On"(帝国の進軍, Teikoku no Shingun?) - 1:56
    Imperial March; played whenever the party engages the Empire or walks around an Imperial base.
  13. "Cyan's Theme"(カイエンのテーマ, Kaien no Tēma?) - 2:21
    Cyan Garamonde's theme.
  14. "The Unforgiven"(許されざる者, Yurusarezaru Mono?) - 1:23
    Played during the Siege of Doma.
  15. "Phantom Forest"(迷いの森, Mayoi no Mori?) - 3:17
    Eponymous theme of the location.
  16. "Phantom Train"(魔列車, Ma Ressha?) - 2:49
    Eponymous theme of the location.
  17. "The Veldt"(獣ヶ原, Kemonogahara?) - 2:17
    Eponymous theme of the location.
  18. "Gau's Theme"(ガウのテーマ, Gau no Tēma?) - 1:50
    Gau's theme.
  19. "The Serpent Trench"(蛇の道, Hebi no Michi?) - 2:06
    Eponymous theme of the location.
  20. "Kids Run Through the City"(街角の子供達, Machikado no Kodomotachi?) - 2:42
    Theme of most towns in the World of Balance.
  21. "Under Martial Law"(戒厳令, Kaigenrei?) - 2:26
    Played during Locke's adventure during the occupation of South Figaro.
  22. "Celes's Theme"(セリスのテーマ, Serisu no Tēma?) - 2:56
    Celes Chere's theme. It shares the central melody with the "Aria di Mezzo Carattere".
  23. "Protect the Espers!"(幻獣を守れ!, Genjū o Mamore!?) - 1:57
    Played during the Battle for the Frozen Esper.
  24. "The Decisive Battle"(決戦, Kessen?) - 2:01
    The game's boss battle theme. It was arranged as a heavy metal mix and included in the Black Mages' first eponymous album.
  25. "Metamorphosis"(メタモルフォーゼ, Metamorufōze?) - 1:25
    Played during Terra's first, explosive use of her true powers. It is also played during Kefka's raid on Thamasa, and during the end of the world.

Disc 2Edit

  1. "Terra's Theme"(ティナのテーマ, Tina no Tēma?) - 3:50
    The theme of Terra Branford, as well as the game's Main Theme. It is the World Map theme of the World of Balance.
  2. "Coin of Fate"(運命のコイン, Unmei no Koin?) - 3:14
    Played during the flashback scene of Edgar and Sabin. Shares some parts of the central melody of "Edgar and Mash". It was included in Final Fantasy VI's Piano Collections album.
  3. "Techno de Chocobo"(テクノ・デ・チョコボ, Tekuno de Chokobo?) - 1:35
    Played when riding a chocobo.
  4. "Forever Rachel"(永遠に、レイチェル, Eien ni, Reicheru?) - 2:51
    Played during Locke's flashback scene with Rachel and the subsequent events involving them. Shares the same melody as "Locke's Theme".
  5. "Slam Shuffle"(スラム・シャッフル, Suramu Shaffuru?) - 2:20
    Zozo's theme.
  6. "Spinach Rag"(スピナッチ・ラグ, Supinacchi Ragu?)- 2:13
    Played whenever Kappa gives a tutorial as well as at the entrance of the Opera House.
  7. "Overture"(序曲, Jokyoku?) - 4:46
    The Opera's overture.
  8. "Aria di Mezzo Carattere"(アリア, Aria?) - 3:55
    The Opera theme.
  9. "Wedding Waltz ~ Duel"(婚礼のワルツ～決闘, Konrei no Warutsu ~ Kettō?) - 4:00
    The Opera act in which Ralse marries Maria. The first part consists of a waltz which is interrupted by Draco's appearance, during which a more dramatic dueling theme plays.
  10. "Grand Finale"(大団円, Daidan'en?) - 3:14
    The remaining part of the Opera, up until the Gambler's appearance. Played during the second battle with Ultros.
  11. "Setzer's Theme"|セッツァーのテーマ|Settsā no Tēma}} - 1:55
    Setzer Gabbiani's theme.
  12. "Johnny C. Bad"(ジョニー・C・バッド, Jonī Shī Baddo?) - 2:54
    The theme of the Dragon's Neck Coliseum.
  13. "The Gestahl Empire"(ガストラ帝国, Gasutora Teikoku?) - 3:11
    Played during the party's journey into Vector.
  14. "Magitek Research Facility"(魔導研究所, Madō Kenkyūjo?) - 2:32
    Played during the party's journey across the Magitek Research Facility. Also known as Devil's Lab.
  15. "The Airship Blackjack"(飛空挺ブラックジャック, Hikūtei Burakkujakku?) - 3:04
    The Blackjack's theme.
  16. "What?"(ん?2, N? 2?) - 1:07
    A comical theme used during the game's lighter moments.
  17. "Mog's Theme"(モグのテーマ, Mogu no Tēma?) - 1:54
    Mog's theme.
  18. "Strago's Theme"(ストラゴスのテーマ, Sutoragosu no Tēma?) - 2:29
    Strago Magus's theme.
  19. "Relm's Theme"(リルムのテーマ, Rirumu no Tēma?) - 2:54
    Relm Arrowny's theme.
  20. "Esper World"(幻獣界, Genjū Kai?) - 2:37
    The theme played in the Land of Espers.

Disc 3Edit

  1. "Floating Continent"(魔大陸, Ma Tairiku?) - 2:27
    Played on the Floating Continent (Final Fantasy VI).
  2. "Catastrophe"(大破壊, Dai Hakai?) - 2:15
    Played when Kefka gains the power of the Warring Triad, and throws the world into chaos.
  3. "Battle to the Death"(死闘, Shitō?) - 2:34
    Played in tougher boss battles, such as with Ultima Weapon.
  4. "Rest in Peace"(レスト・イン・ピース, Resuto in Pīsu?) - 0:29
    The Game Over theme.
  5. "Dark World"(死界, Shi Kai?) - 3:03
    The World of Ruin's overworld theme, up until the party finds the Falcon.
  6. "From that Day On..."(あの日から…, Ano Hi Kara...?) - 2:14
    The Town Theme of the World of Ruin.
  7. "Searching for Friends"(仲間を求めて, Nakama o Motomete?) - 2:56
    The World of Ruin's Main Theme.
  8. "Gogo's Theme"(ゴゴのテーマ, Gogo no Tēma?) - 2:10
    Gogo's theme.
  9. "Epitaph"(墓碑名, Bohi Mei?) - 2:50
    Plays during Setzer's memories of his lost love, Darill.
  10. "The Magic House"(からくり屋敷, Karakuri Yashiki?) - 2:32
    Originally a dungeon theme for Final Fantasy II. The original version can be found on the All Sounds of Final Fantasy I and II soundtrack.
  11. "Umaro's Theme"(ウーマロのテーマ, Ūmaro no Tēma?) - 1:54
    Umaro's theme.
  12. "The Fanatics"(狂信集団, Kyōshin Shūdan?) - 1:47
    Played during the party's ascent on the Cultists' Tower. Also played during the first half of Kefka's speech to the players prior to the final battle.
  13. "Kefka's Tower"(邪神の塔, Jashin no Tō?) - 2:49
    Played during the party's ascent on Kefka's Tower.
  14. "Dancing Mad"(妖星乱舞, Yōsei Ranbu?) - 17:35
    The game's Final Boss Theme.
  15. "Balance Is Restored"(蘇る緑, Yomigaeru Midori?) - 21:29
    The game's ending theme.
  16. "The Prelude"(プレリュード, Pureryūdo?) - 2:21


Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video gameEdit

FFVI-KefkasDomain
''Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game''
Catalog # PSCN-5001~3 (original)
Composer(s) Nobuo Uematsu
Arranger(s) Nobuo Uematsu
Producer(s) Nobuo Uematsu
Publisher SquareSoft
CD Info 3 CDs - 61 Tracks
Length 3:05:32
Release date July 1, 1994 (Kefka's Domain)

October 1, 2004 (re-release)

Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version album was released in North America under the name Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game. It was originally available through direct order from Square's Redmond office before they closed down. Kefka's Domain is basically the same as the Japanese release, except that song title translations were taken from the translations used in the Original Sound Version Piano Sheet Music book and based on the English release of Final Fantasy VI (which had been released under the name Final Fantasy III).

Track ListEdit


Music samplesEdit

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"Terra"
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"Decisive Battle"
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"Fierce Battle"
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"Dancing Mad"
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Sheet MusicEdit

Ff6 original sound version piano sheet music
Book cover.
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Published by DOREMI Music Publishing, Final Fantasy VI Original Sound Version Piano Sheet Music contains solo piano arrangements for the music on the Original Soundtrack of Final Fantasy VI. The arrangements are done by Asako Niwa and the pieces' difficulty level varies from beginner to intermediate.

TriviaEdit

  • The name "Johnny C. Bad" is a direct reference to the well-known song "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, as they both sound the same in terms of melody.

See AlsoEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ http://www.nobuouematsu.com/gunh.html

External LinksEdit

Retrieved from "http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Original_Soundtrack_of_Final_Fantasy_VI?oldid=1608733"
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