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Final Fantasy VII OST Review:
It’s very full of nostalgic feelings. Few tunes are like omg must have on repeat, others I have to make sure the volume is turned down or skipped all together. I know how utterly blasphemous! O_o
I shall right the song from 1 - 10, 10 being omgsex while 1 shall be the least liked. So let’s begin shall we?
Disc 1:
1: The Opening -
Well there isn’t much to be said here. It’s an orchestrated version of the beginning tune from the game. I guess if I could get the surround sound working this would sound fricking fantastic. The song opens up for what you hope shall be epic and awesome. Rated 8.
2: Yakusoku no Chi - The Promised Land -
Very chanty. Has a very solemn kick to it and makes you feel like you’re visiting some sort of monk monastery in some mountains far away. It’s a very soothing tune, one that had me at the FF: AC so I could listen to the song in the background. Rated 8.
3. Beyond the Wasteland -
I instantly recognized the introduction from the game. I was so proud of myself for that. XD It still retained it’s creepyness and made you wonder if it was ever going to go into the loud part from the original. Instead it leads into a faced paced song filled with strings, percussion. It made me think of Icey’s belly dancing songs. XD Rated 7.
4. Sign -
Piano. Couldn’t recognize the song. Not sure if it was supposed to be a remake of anything. Most likely not but I’m most likely wrong. Later in the song the piano is joined by some creepy lady chorus. Wasn’t high up there in replayability. Rated 3.
5. Tifa’s Theme (Piano Version) -
Okay my bias is kicking in.... no ... no... I love Tifa. Bah. Okay moving along~ I was a little disappointed that they decided to use a piano rendition of her theme but regardless I was still okay with it. Still a fan of the original however. It’s calm and soothing. Rated 6.
6. For the Reunion -
Starts off with Piano, getting louder and louder as the introduction plays out and gets joined with some percussion and some other thing I couldn’t identify. XD I liked it. Loved when the electric guitars started to kick in. Rated 7.
7. Tatakau Mono-Tachi (Piano Version) [Those who Fight] -
This was one of those songs that definitely left me with WHY THE PIANO VERSION!? The piano rendition however still holds the upbeat and rhythm of the original although for some reason I just felt it was lacking, especially for the scene that it was used for. Oh well. I still enjoyed the tune. Love you Nobuo. Rated 6.
8. Water -
A neat rendition of Aeris’s Theme. Not letting my bias for Tifa get in the way of judging this awesome song. This was one of my favorites and have had it on repeat for a while. It has this calmness to it that just makes you sigh with contentment. I really enjoyed it. Loved the electric guitar and piano. Rated 9.
9. Materia -
Starts of with a weird creepy vibe. It feels messy. I’m not sure if that’s the right term to use. Very short. Didn’t like it. Rated 1.
10. Black Water -
This song is just full of anger and attitude. I like it. ^o^ I don’t really have much to expand on it. Loud guitars, can tell something is up to no good. It gets a little mellow then picks back up a few seconds after. Rated 7.
11. Aeris’s Theme (Piano Version)
More piano renditions~ For Aeris’s theme the piano rendition fits. It seems to just be natural (not sure if that’s the correct term to use heh). It’s precious. It’s light and still is able to hold the original feel of the tune. Still love Tifa more though. ^_^ Rated 8.
12. Battle in the Forgotten City -
Has an awesome intro that is upbeat then the percussion starts to kick in. Cue in the chorus then they fade out nicely with their creepyness. Rinse Repeat. Then it really starts to pick up with the strings. I really liked the song. You can just picture two people going at it. Rated 9.
13. Violater -
Kicks off with the electric guitar. After carefully listening to the song it sounded like a remade version of the tune when Cloud and company are climbing up the wall in the slums. You know when you climb up it and you see the damage cause from Sector 7’s collapse? I’m most likely wrong though. Still enjoyed the tune. Rated 6.
14. Kita no Daikuudou (FF7 AC Version) [The Great Cave in the North] -
Starts off creepy, feels messy but then the tune starts to kick in with the piano. Light creepy chorus feel. This sounded like it was a remake of the Meteor theme. You know once it appeared and it had that omg we’re gonna die theme wherever you traveled? The song is short but likable. Rated 5.
Disc 2.
1: Tenrai - Divinity 1 -
Starts off with a choir then the trumpets kick in followed by more chorus. Loved it when the percussion kicked in. A lot of images are conjured up. I really like songs that love to stir up the imagination helping to kick a muse in gear. Rated 9.
2. Tatakau Mono-Tachi (FF7 AC Version) -
Remember me whining about the piano version of this song? Talk about being ecstatic when treated to this gem! You can feel the excitement! Love the electric guitars and the weird techno thing they add to it. I really enjoyed this song. It just gets you in the mood to kick some butt or break a pencil! ARGH! Rated 9.
3. Sara ni Tatakau Mono-Tachi (FF7 AC Version) [Again, Those who Fight] -
I was a little disappointed with this rendition. Not sure why really. It just didn’t seem to have that same level of excitement as the previous and this is supposed to be a Boss’s theme! XD Was still likable but wasn’t one of my favorites. Rated 7.
4. Tenrai - Divinity 2 -
The introduction helps shove a muse into a chair and start producing some works of her own. Loved the horns and the strings. I will say I didn’t really care all that much for Aeris’ theme being thrown in the mix. It felt a little out of place even though I know it has to do with what’s going on. When it comes to an end I was disappointed. Rated 6.
5. Encounter -
53 seconds of build up. That’s all there is too it. Rated 2.
6. Chase of the Highway -
Starts up very upbeat! Electric guitars, percussion. It’s all there. I think the highlight of the song for me was when it got to about 3:18 and boom the Turk’s theme. If I can find a way to edit the song to just have that on repeat I will be a very happy Winde. Rated 8.
7. Savior -
Starts off with strings and some percussion seeps in. Then it goes crazy. After a bit some electric guitar kicks in. It had this suave?-way of coming in and I loved it. Rated 7.
8. J-E-N-O-V-A (FF7 AC Version) -
I can not rave more about this version. I think this is definitely one of my favorites. Nobuo and the Black Mages really out did themselves on this one. Rated 10.
9. Sairan: Katatsubasa no Tenshi -Advent: One-Winged Angel-
O_O New lyrics. They definitely fit the movie. Now the placemen t for this song I felt was a little weird in the movie but regarding who it pertains to it is totally forgivable. ^_^ It starts off in the usual orchestra but then the electric guitars decide to join in and I melted in rapture. Now when the singers kick in they have this... echo to their voices and it’s just creepy that it’s awesome! Now the other renditions I never really cared for the song personally, but this rendition is definitely a favorite. I love how the song at 3:20 continues on. So good. Rated 10.
10. Cloud Smiles -
It’s the happy theme. I have nothing against Cloud smiling but this song? O_o It just felt out of place. It’s still likable but wasn’t up there in the favorite department. It’s warm, full of awe and cuteness. Rated 5.
11. Ending Credits -
What Final Fantasy ANYTHING would be complete with out this gem? It’s not my favorite rendition of it however. Rated 6.
12. Calling -
A Japanese 80’s song that was a hit and was picked as Advent Children’s Image song regarding the film’s theme of family. It’s uh okay. Reading over the lyric’s I didn’t get the family feel but more like change. Moving on from one thing to another. I could be wrong on the interpretation. Not to much I can say. ^_^; Rated 5.
Okay this ends Winde’s take on the soundtrack. This was just one person’s take on it and has like uh no merit or anything.
Winde
It’s very full of nostalgic feelings. Few tunes are like omg must have on repeat, others I have to make sure the volume is turned down or skipped all together. I know how utterly blasphemous! O_o
I shall right the song from 1 - 10, 10 being omgsex while 1 shall be the least liked. So let’s begin shall we?
Disc 1:
1: The Opening -
Well there isn’t much to be said here. It’s an orchestrated version of the beginning tune from the game. I guess if I could get the surround sound working this would sound fricking fantastic. The song opens up for what you hope shall be epic and awesome. Rated 8.
2: Yakusoku no Chi - The Promised Land -
Very chanty. Has a very solemn kick to it and makes you feel like you’re visiting some sort of monk monastery in some mountains far away. It’s a very soothing tune, one that had me at the FF: AC so I could listen to the song in the background. Rated 8.
3. Beyond the Wasteland -
I instantly recognized the introduction from the game. I was so proud of myself for that. XD It still retained it’s creepyness and made you wonder if it was ever going to go into the loud part from the original. Instead it leads into a faced paced song filled with strings, percussion. It made me think of Icey’s belly dancing songs. XD Rated 7.
4. Sign -
Piano. Couldn’t recognize the song. Not sure if it was supposed to be a remake of anything. Most likely not but I’m most likely wrong. Later in the song the piano is joined by some creepy lady chorus. Wasn’t high up there in replayability. Rated 3.
5. Tifa’s Theme (Piano Version) -
Okay my bias is kicking in.... no ... no... I love Tifa. Bah. Okay moving along~ I was a little disappointed that they decided to use a piano rendition of her theme but regardless I was still okay with it. Still a fan of the original however. It’s calm and soothing. Rated 6.
6. For the Reunion -
Starts off with Piano, getting louder and louder as the introduction plays out and gets joined with some percussion and some other thing I couldn’t identify. XD I liked it. Loved when the electric guitars started to kick in. Rated 7.
7. Tatakau Mono-Tachi (Piano Version) [Those who Fight] -
This was one of those songs that definitely left me with WHY THE PIANO VERSION!? The piano rendition however still holds the upbeat and rhythm of the original although for some reason I just felt it was lacking, especially for the scene that it was used for. Oh well. I still enjoyed the tune. Love you Nobuo. Rated 6.
8. Water -
A neat rendition of Aeris’s Theme. Not letting my bias for Tifa get in the way of judging this awesome song. This was one of my favorites and have had it on repeat for a while. It has this calmness to it that just makes you sigh with contentment. I really enjoyed it. Loved the electric guitar and piano. Rated 9.
9. Materia -
Starts of with a weird creepy vibe. It feels messy. I’m not sure if that’s the right term to use. Very short. Didn’t like it. Rated 1.
10. Black Water -
This song is just full of anger and attitude. I like it. ^o^ I don’t really have much to expand on it. Loud guitars, can tell something is up to no good. It gets a little mellow then picks back up a few seconds after. Rated 7.
11. Aeris’s Theme (Piano Version)
More piano renditions~ For Aeris’s theme the piano rendition fits. It seems to just be natural (not sure if that’s the correct term to use heh). It’s precious. It’s light and still is able to hold the original feel of the tune. Still love Tifa more though. ^_^ Rated 8.
12. Battle in the Forgotten City -
Has an awesome intro that is upbeat then the percussion starts to kick in. Cue in the chorus then they fade out nicely with their creepyness. Rinse Repeat. Then it really starts to pick up with the strings. I really liked the song. You can just picture two people going at it. Rated 9.
13. Violater -
Kicks off with the electric guitar. After carefully listening to the song it sounded like a remade version of the tune when Cloud and company are climbing up the wall in the slums. You know when you climb up it and you see the damage cause from Sector 7’s collapse? I’m most likely wrong though. Still enjoyed the tune. Rated 6.
14. Kita no Daikuudou (FF7 AC Version) [The Great Cave in the North] -
Starts off creepy, feels messy but then the tune starts to kick in with the piano. Light creepy chorus feel. This sounded like it was a remake of the Meteor theme. You know once it appeared and it had that omg we’re gonna die theme wherever you traveled? The song is short but likable. Rated 5.
Disc 2.
1: Tenrai - Divinity 1 -
Starts off with a choir then the trumpets kick in followed by more chorus. Loved it when the percussion kicked in. A lot of images are conjured up. I really like songs that love to stir up the imagination helping to kick a muse in gear. Rated 9.
2. Tatakau Mono-Tachi (FF7 AC Version) -
Remember me whining about the piano version of this song? Talk about being ecstatic when treated to this gem! You can feel the excitement! Love the electric guitars and the weird techno thing they add to it. I really enjoyed this song. It just gets you in the mood to kick some butt or break a pencil! ARGH! Rated 9.
3. Sara ni Tatakau Mono-Tachi (FF7 AC Version) [Again, Those who Fight] -
I was a little disappointed with this rendition. Not sure why really. It just didn’t seem to have that same level of excitement as the previous and this is supposed to be a Boss’s theme! XD Was still likable but wasn’t one of my favorites. Rated 7.
4. Tenrai - Divinity 2 -
The introduction helps shove a muse into a chair and start producing some works of her own. Loved the horns and the strings. I will say I didn’t really care all that much for Aeris’ theme being thrown in the mix. It felt a little out of place even though I know it has to do with what’s going on. When it comes to an end I was disappointed. Rated 6.
5. Encounter -
53 seconds of build up. That’s all there is too it. Rated 2.
6. Chase of the Highway -
Starts up very upbeat! Electric guitars, percussion. It’s all there. I think the highlight of the song for me was when it got to about 3:18 and boom the Turk’s theme. If I can find a way to edit the song to just have that on repeat I will be a very happy Winde. Rated 8.
7. Savior -
Starts off with strings and some percussion seeps in. Then it goes crazy. After a bit some electric guitar kicks in. It had this suave?-way of coming in and I loved it. Rated 7.
8. J-E-N-O-V-A (FF7 AC Version) -
I can not rave more about this version. I think this is definitely one of my favorites. Nobuo and the Black Mages really out did themselves on this one. Rated 10.
9. Sairan: Katatsubasa no Tenshi -Advent: One-Winged Angel-
O_O New lyrics. They definitely fit the movie. Now the placemen t for this song I felt was a little weird in the movie but regarding who it pertains to it is totally forgivable. ^_^ It starts off in the usual orchestra but then the electric guitars decide to join in and I melted in rapture. Now when the singers kick in they have this... echo to their voices and it’s just creepy that it’s awesome! Now the other renditions I never really cared for the song personally, but this rendition is definitely a favorite. I love how the song at 3:20 continues on. So good. Rated 10.
10. Cloud Smiles -
It’s the happy theme. I have nothing against Cloud smiling but this song? O_o It just felt out of place. It’s still likable but wasn’t up there in the favorite department. It’s warm, full of awe and cuteness. Rated 5.
11. Ending Credits -
What Final Fantasy ANYTHING would be complete with out this gem? It’s not my favorite rendition of it however. Rated 6.
12. Calling -
A Japanese 80’s song that was a hit and was picked as Advent Children’s Image song regarding the film’s theme of family. It’s uh okay. Reading over the lyric’s I didn’t get the family feel but more like change. Moving on from one thing to another. I could be wrong on the interpretation. Not to much I can say. ^_^; Rated 5.
Okay this ends Winde’s take on the soundtrack. This was just one person’s take on it and has like uh no merit or anything.
Winde