Let's talk about FFIX's soundtrack because it is awesome.

Crazyswordsman · #1

Top ten songs from the game:

10. Tantalus Theme

9. Crossing the Knoll

8. Eiko's theme

7. Black Mage Village

6. Battle Theme

5. Protecting my Devotion

4. Hunter Chance

3. Vamo Alla Flamenco

2. Jesters of the Moon

1. You're not Alone

-CSM

SephirothKirby · #2

Hey, how about this crazy idea:

Let's talk about Final Fantasy IX because it's awesome.

ZeldaGirl · #3

No "Loss of Me/Rose of May," "Melodies of Life," "A Place to Call Home," or "Dark Messenger?" Really? That list is far incomplete.

Though, overall, IX had an amazing soundtrack.

SephirothKirby · #4

Oh, and yeah.

Dark Messenger is easily the best song in FFIX.

Or maybe in FF in general, I just really love DM.

ZeldaGirl · #5

^The first time I heard that song, I just kind of let the game sit there while I totally rocked out to it. Once I was done, I went back to saving the world.

SephirothKirby · #6

Same. It's easily on my top ten list of best songs ever.

Crazyswordsman · #7

ZeldaGirl wrote:No "Loss of Me/Rose of May,"

Protecting My Devotion.

ZeldaGirl wrote:"Melodies of Life,"

I didn't like the version at the end, but the motif is good.

ZeldaGirl wrote:"A Place to Call Home,"

The overtures are always beautiful, but they've never been my favorite songs from the games.

ZeldaGirl wrote:"Dark Messenger,"

Is that Kuja's theme? -CSM

heh · #8

SephirothKirby wrote: Or maybe in FF in general, I just really love DM.

Dancing Mad

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ZeldaGirl · #9

Crazysnowman wrote:Protecting My Devotion.

Not as good. NOWHERE NEAR.

I didn't like the version at the end, but the motif is good.

I am not either. You need to get the piano soundtracks - the piano version is absolutely gorgeous and moving.

Is that Kuja's theme? -CSM

Technically, Kuja's theme is just Kuja's Theme (another EXCELLENT track - pure villainy, it is). "Dark Messenger" is what plays during the FINAL battle with Kuja - it's totally rocked out and amazing!

Crazyswordsman · #10

Oh yeah. I loved that song.

But Protecting my Devotion >>>>>>> Loss of Me. -CSM

ZeldaGirl · #11

^You are wrong. So wrong. There is nothing that can match the beautiful simplicity of the piano. It is so full of emotion, and so completely captures FFIX's characters. Not saying that Protecting my Devotion isn't good (it IS), but the original is far superior.

Galefore · #12

Everyone in this topic had my undying love and appreciation.

This music is a Godsend.

Crazyswordsman · #13

ZeldaGirl wrote:^You are wrong. So wrong. There is nothing that can match the beautiful simplicity of the piano. It is so full of emotion, and so completely captures FFIX's characters. Not saying that Protecting my Devotion isn't good (it IS), but the original is far superior.

True, but still. I like upbeat battle remixes. -CSM

heh · #14

FF9 indeed has the best overall musical score, but Dancing Mad is still the best song in the series

Crazyswordsman · #15

To Far Away Times is the best song ever written for any game, but FFIX has by FAR THE BEST OVERALL SOUNDTRACK for any game, let alone sound period. It was Final Fantasy's last hurrah at a truly perfect soundtrack (this includes voice acting and sound effects). -CSM

Perrin Aybara · #16

You know, for some reason I don't remember being blown away by FF9's soundtrack. There are a few songs that I remember really liking, like You Are Not Alone and Beatrix's Theme, but I don't remember much else leaving an impression on me.

I think FF9 was just completely soured in my brain since I lost my data when I was on Disc 3. I could just never get into it again after that. I didn't fully beat it until after I beat FFX.

Anyway, my favorite FF soundtrack is still FF8. And I like CC's music better than all of them.

I really should replay one of those RPGs again from the beginning... FF9, FF8 or CC. It's been years since I've played any of them.-jay

ZeldaGirl · #17

^This summer, my goal is to replay FF9. I've been dying ever since I wrote that paper on Vivi for my English class...

Perrin Aybara · #18

The odd thing is that RPGs starting with FF7 I've never replayed. I play them once, and never touch them again.

Which is really strange, considering that I've replayed FF4, FF6 and CT, like, a billion times.

Or maybe it's not strange, since all of these new games suck.-jay

Crazyswordsman · #19

How did you do on that? Did you ever post it? I want to read it? And can I link to it? -CSM

Apollo the Just · #20

This thread is really making me want to play this game.

Video game music has a waaaay larger effect on me than it should...