Series Spotlight: Final Fantasy

For the second installment of "Series Spotlight", Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved Final Fantasy series! The guys play 1 track from each of the 16 mainline entries, and also present 3 segments about different Final Fantasy topics. Enjoy!!

Final Fantasy I - Nobuo Uematsu - Opening Theme

Final Fantasy II - Nobuo Uematsu - Castle Pandemonium

Final Fantasy III - Nobuo Uematsu - Into the Crystal Cave

Final Fantasy IV - Nobuo Uematsu - Fight 2

Final Fantasy V - Nobuo Uematsu - Tenderness in the Air

Final Fantasy VI - Nobuo Uematsu - Terra

Final Fantasy VII - Nobuo Uematsu - One-Winged Angel

Final Fantasy VIII - Nobuo Uematsu - Force Your Way

Final Fantasy IX - Nobuo Uematsu - Vamo' Alla Flamenco

Final Fantasy X - Nobuo Uematsu - To Zanarkand

Final Fantasy XI - Naoshi Mizuta - Battle Theme

Final Fantasy XII - Hitoshi Sakimoto - The Dalmasca Estersand

Final Fantasy XIII - Masashi Hamauzu - The Sunleth Waterscape

Final Fantasy XIV - Masayoshi Soken - On Westerly Winds

Final Fantasy XV - Yoko Shimomura - Stand Your Ground

Final Fantasy XVI - Masayoshi Soken - My Lady

Episode 483: Final Fantasy XV

In this Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the outstanding soundtrack to Final Fantasy XV! Composed by the legendary composer Yoko Shimomura, this score is diverse, expressive and full of excellent melodies. Enjoy a taste of the best music from the most recent Final Fantasy entry!

Final Fantasy XV - Yoko Shimomura - Square Enix - PS4/Xbox One - 2016

-Crystalline Chill

-Hammerhead

-Stand Your Ground

-Relax and Reflect

-Urban Chrome

-Love Lost

-Galdin Quay

-What Lies Within

-Veiled in Black

-Valse di Fantastica

-APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS

-Melancholia

-Invidia

-Omnis Lacrima

-NOCTIS

-Home Sweet Home (Episode Prompto)

-Altissia

-Luna

Episode 452: The Ivalice Series

In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the Ivalice Series of games! This subset of Final Fantasy titles, starting with Final Fantasy Tactics, showcase the amazing compositional style and power of Hitoshi Sakimoto. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy Tactics - Hitoshi Sakimoto - Square - PS1 - 1997

-Desert Land

-Trisection

-Hero's Theme

-Ovelia's Theme

-Battle on the Bridge

Vagrant Story - Hitoshi Sakimoto - Square - PS1 - 2000

-Undercity

-Ifrit

-Staff Roll (edit)

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance - Hitoshi Sakimoto - Square - GBA - 2003

-Main Theme

-Putting Words Together (A2 Version)

-Green Wind (A2 Version)

-Companions That Surpassed Their Tribe (A2 Version)

-Signpost (A2 Version)

Final Fantasy XII - Hitoshi Sakimoto - Square - PS2 - 2006

-Streets of Rabanastre

-Penelo's Theme

-The Dalmasca Estersand

-Rebellion

-Eruyt Village

-On the Riverbank

Episode 438: Final Fantasy XIV

In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the massive and multi-faceted score to Final Fantasy XIV! Led by composer Masayoshi Soken, this MMORPG score has gone through quite an interesting journey. Enjoy this spotlight on some great FF music!

A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV - Masayoshi Soken - Square Enix - PC/PS3 - 2013
-Torn from the Heavens
-On Westerly Winds
-The Gift of Life
-The Land Bends
-The Maker's Ruin
Before Meteor: Final Fantasy XIV - Nobuo Uematsu - Square Enix - PC - 2010
-Where the Heart is
-Nail of the Heavens
A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV - Masayoshi Soken - Square Enix - PC/PS3 - 2013
-The Rider's Boon
-Ruby Moonrise
-Reign of Pain
-Battle Theme 1.x
-Greenwrath
-My Soul to Keep
Shadowbringers: Final Fantasy XIV - Masayoshi Soken - Square Enix - PC/PS4 - 2019
-What Angel Wakes Me
-From the Dragon's Wake
-Invincible
Stormblood: Final Fantasy XIV - Masayoshi Soken - Square Enix - PC/PS4 - 2017
-Deception
-Westward Tide
A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV - Masayoshi Soken - Square Enix - PC/PS3 - 2013
-A New Hope

Episode 418: Final Fantasy VI

In this episode, Karl & Will finally focus on one of the most beautiful video game soundtracks of all time: Final Fantasy VI! The guys discuss how Uematsu struck a perfect balance of memorable, timeless melodies and bold, exciting new musical influences. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy VI - Nobuo Uematsu - Square - SNES - 1994
-Opening Theme (part 2)
-Locke
-Kefka
-Cyan
-The Phantom Forest
-Gau
-Awakening
-The Decisive Battle
-Celes
-Save Them!
-Coin Song
-Terra
-Forever Rachel!
-Aria de Mezzo Carattere
-Devil's Lab
-Relm
-The Fierce Battle
-Dancing Mad (part 5)
-Slam Shuffle

Episode 405: Final Fantasy VII

In this episode, Karl & Will FINALLY dive in and tackle the incredibly beloved soundtrack to Final Fantasy VII, composed by Nobuo Uematsu! The guys discuss what makes this soundtrack so unique, emotional, and at times even challenging. Enjoy this long overdue episode!

Final Fantasy VII - Nobuo Uematsu - Square - PS1 - 1997
-Holding My Thoughts in My Heart
-Opening ~ Bombing Mission
-Tifa's Theme
-Fighting
-Still More Fighting
-Ahead On Our Way
-Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII
-Electric de Chocobo
-J-E-N-O-V-A
-Costa del Sol
-Gold Saucer
-Cosmo Canyon/Valley of the Fallen Star
-Anxious Heart
-Cid's Theme
-Words Drowned by Fireworks
-The Forested Temple
-You Can Hear the Cries of the Planet
-Aerith's Theme
-One-Winged Angel
-The Highwind Takes to the Skies

Episode 391: Final Fantasy X

In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the vibey and eclectic score to Final Fantasy X! The guys discuss the elements that Nobuo Uematsu, as well as two series newcomers, brought to this score to make it feel so different for the series. Enjoy!

Final Fantasy X - Nobuo Uematsu, Junya Nakano, Masashi Hamauzu - Square - PS2 - 2001

-Luca

-To Zanarkand

-This Is Your Story

-Battle Theme

-Besaid Island

-The Sight of Spira

-Yuna's Theme

-Movement in Green

-The Sending

-Calm Before the Storm

-Seymour's Ambition

-Via Purifico

-Suteki da ne (Isn't it Wonderful?)

-Beyond the Darkness

-Yuna's Decision

-Lulu's Theme

-Servants of the Mountain

-A Fleeting Dream

-Ending Theme

Episode 377: Final Fantasy XIII-2

In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the beautiful and eclectic score to Final Fantasy XIII-2! The music to this Final Fantasy sequel is both emotional and surprising. Enjoy a diverse collection of VGM from 3 composers at the top of their game!

Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Naoshi Mizuta, Masashi Hamauzu & Mitsuto Suzuki - Square Enix - PS3 - 2011

-New Bodhum

-The Promise (from XIII)

-A Wish

-Paragidm Shift

-Full Speed Ahead

-Historia Crux

-An Arrow Through Time

-Etro's Champion

-Unseen Intruder (Instrumental)

-Serendipity

-Academia

-Academia Theme

-Plains of Eternity

-Village And Void

-Warrior Goddess

-Labyrinth of Chaos

-Noel's Theme

-The Future