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The battle theme used in FFIX's final showdown. The eerie tune of the organ is accompanied only by the moans of the pained—then the real action starts!

"The Final Battle" (最後の闘い, Saigo no Tatakai?) is the final boss theme from Final Fantasy IX. It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, and is mostly known for its distinguished introduction, featuring a moaning chorus.

Game appearances

Final Fantasy IX

Template:Sideicon As aforementioned, "The Final Battle" plays during the battle against Necron at the Hill of Despair. It was released as the sixteenth track of disc 4 of the Final Fantasy IX: Original Soundtrack.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Template:Sideicon An arrangement of "The Final Battle" by Keiji Kawamori labeled "The Final Battle -arrange-" from FINAL FANTASY IX" appears in the prequel to Dissidia as a battle theme. Its main difference from the original track is the absence of its signature opening. It was released as the thirty-eight track of the game's Original Soundtrack.

The track can be automatically selected as the battle theme for battles including Zidane Tribal or Kuja, or taking place at the Crystal World or the M.S. Prima Vista.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

Template:Sideicon "The Final Battle" is available as a downloadable track for the iOS version of Theatrhythm. It can be downloaded as part of Final Fantasy IX's Basic Bundle Battle Music, as well as the game's "Battle 1".

Arrangement album appearances

Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IX

A piano arrangement of "The Final Battle" by Shirō Hamaguchi, and performed by Louis Leerink, was included in this album as its thirteenth track.

The Black Mages III: Darkness and Starlight

"The Final Battle" was rearranged and included in The Black Mages' third studio album, retitled "Grand Cross", eponymous with Necron's most powerful attack. It is the album's eight track.

Final Fantasy Remix

Under the original composer's direction, a DJ duo group called Ante, rearranged this track into a club remix version and included it as the eight track of the album, called "The Final Battle".

Final Fantasy IX Chips

The song is part of the 8-bit arrangement album as its ninth track. It is the third section of a medley with the tracks "Silver Dragon" and "Darkness of Eternity", which was arranged by mochilon.

Compilation album appearances

Final Fantasy IX: Uematsu's Best Selection

"The Final Battle" was included in this "best-of" release by Tokyopop Soundtrax as its twenty-ninth track.

See Also

Template:Songs Template:FFIX Template:TFF

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