Beginning of Fantasy - Final Fantasy (FF Theme)

[KandyCarlwo60]

hihi is ja cool

[Frezaist]

THIS REAL FINAL FANTASY (THE END OF FANTASY) kwkawkawka THE BEST THEME SONG (^_^)

[sephiroth21347]

Shoulda been the finale. Even One Winged Angel couldnt top this. Ah the nostalgia

[joelpiper1]

i love this song(L)

[tigereye04]

I still remember hearing this for the first time standing on that bridge leaving Cornelia in FFI and being blown away. Uematsu is simply a genius and a prodigious talent, but this short and simple anthem is easily his most iconic composition.

[griever46]

i love this songggggggggg....... FF theme.. damn!!!

[griever46]

i love this songggggggggg....... FF theme.. damn!!!

[BazukaKasuko]

I can't hear this without thinking of Brentalfloss's lyrics for it.

[kazesousha]

It's referred to as FF Theme, Prologue, and The Crystal Theme in various games

[supersaiyan2ian]

This is now my fav FF theme!

[ndbass09]

This song is also in the OST download on iTUNES. I love it.

[VoidedNote]

1 dislike? KILL THE NONBELIEVER!!!!

[shiHoReloaded]

@VoidedNote we'll send the FF boss monsters !! XDD

[dragondook]

swear to fucking god learn your manners people, proffesional orchestra, you stfu the whole time

[vfmc77]

When and where was this song used in the games?

I know it was used in the first one and FFiv intro but what else?

[OerbaDiaVanille1]

BELLISSIMA!!!XDXDXDXD

[sacrosanct8]

it sounds different from the video game version, i think they changed a few things

[Barkereth]

i love this song

so.... so emotion have

i love it!!

[vinappleinc]

I love how this song is just called, "Final Fantasy."

[arriesdavid]

soooo epic!!!!

[LeonSylon]

1 Kefka doesn't like this song :O

[headfonez]

This tune is a sign, that even in the eighties they knew they were gonna be great. So much for the "final" in final fantasy. Quite ironic.

[icetyrant]

@headfonez

They were pretty sure it was the end though, so, yea.

[Spielkind]

Final Fantasy's national anthem. Epic.

[Fergal97]

Hey! is not this song played in the final battle in Final Fantasy II?

[magnusLordN]

@Fergal97

In fact, this "mode" (I don't know how to say it) have appeared since the first Final Fantasy game. If you don't believe me, find a channel with FFI Ost and listen to it.

[Azalealein]

GÄNSEHAUT!!! I Don't know this word in english, this feeling on your arms when it is cold or you hear something such wonderfull like Final Fantasy Music played by an orchestra!

Thank you very much for uploading!

[Nerdmeister]

@Azalealein I think you're referring to Goosebumps.

[Azalealein]

@Nerdmeister

Thank you!

[uchiha203]

This is where it started. :)

[tybonertyj12]

ff13 is soooooooooooo different when u go and compare it to classics like 1,4,5 and 6, they need to give 15 the same spirit as the old final fantasies had, if they make a 15, which i hope they will

[sonic12111]

Jeeez, FF13 was shittyish cuz it completely broke the series tradition

[ruruio]

@sonic12111 Well, I think(personal opinion) 12 did that before 13

[smilgars]

...... cant find any words atm ... very very good ..feels to poor to say

[yazidrs]

what this song is called eh?

i gonna download it.. =/

i fking miss diz song..

[martinstatic]

@yazidrs

As far as I remember it was the credits/staff roll for FF7?

Could be my memory messing up, but I'm pretty sure it was

[yazidrs]

oh..if im not mistaken..

it was the opening theme of ff1,ff4 and the ending ff9..

[martinstatic]

Yup and it was also the staff roll for ff7, if you go 3:30 into the staff roll then you can hear this start playing :)

[MissTaGoo]

@yazidrs it's simply called final fantasy :D

you can find it on the albums final fantasy n generation, more friends, 20020220 etc :D

[tigredelnorte19]

@MissTaGoo Isnt this song called "Prologue"? At least on the FFIV soundtrack it is, though i do think its considered the main theme of Final Fantasy

[evo8yellow1978]

when i first heard this music was in the 1st FF, ever since then i always waited to hear it in ever FF made since then, its amazing the kinda of rush i get when i hear it, puts me in a different state of mind

[axxuka]

@evo8yellow1978

Same like you... I'm on a rush for the XIII ( Started few hours ago. :P

[halogod5566778]

this song is pretty much to me a major reminder to the whole finaly fantasy series and its just so great that they would never change this song as thier main theme even though all the games are different this song brings them all together :D

[ronesolid]

it's EVER make me cry... TY

[dytadytadyta]

perfect, genius, amazing, epic, awesome, great

[Terradreamer]

If I hear anyone else say this track reminds them of gradiuation, I swear I'm going to scream -_-

Ah well, I guess everyone's entitled to their own interpretations I suppose. Part of what makes this music so magic.

Though I was a little sad not to see Dancing Mad in this concert, this was a brilliant show and I would have loved to have seen it! =)

[TheJorus]

Graduation reminder? This? This gives thought about something far more than graduation... I can't even put into words what Final Fantasy theme reminds me of, it's that much a great piece.

And I agree on Dancing Mad, but shouldn't you hear it instead of seeing it?

[paulsky1]

this tune is just true inspiring ... fills me with happiness... joy ... =D just bring a happy tear to my eye

[nuetralkid]

@Terradreamer This track really reminds me of a graduation.

[Testsubject909]

@Terradreamer I wish my graduation would involve this song.

[zanpakutogr]

nicely played, but addie could've set it a bit slower

[KailJudgement]

YAY!!!! *Fav*

[kenzoukuken]

do u know where to find the music sheet of this piece?? its so beautiful!!!

[Finalfantasypianos14]

This song is SOO difficult to find

Thank you for posting it!

[MissTaGoo]

glad you liked it =)

[em0ulli]

bei dem lied muss ich immer weinen Q.Q

so schön <3

[bamapagedesign]

The Bridge March always gives me goose pimples.

[Hiteryan]

Eargasm

[cyrinius1979]

lol teh damn camera made me think the clarinets were playing sideways.. how dare they!! :P

[cyrinius1979]

I love this song the most of all the FF music even more so than the prelude. This reminds me of IV so much. Majestic!!!

[accountfor1reason]

That was like getting a perfect score in God Mode.

[chafyman]

yo obligare a mis hijos a jugar el ff xDDD

[monsupec]

Beautiful T.T

[6ii8]

8ver.

[wongabee]

Where is this concert held anyway

[MissTaGoo]

@wongabee indonesia :)

[suckz91]

very nice addie MS!!

[juju6018]

HA a theme its a fucking FF Anthem hahahahaha

[movpe]

very nice...

[Happydude256]

Are there any other 22 year old video game songs as famous as this?

[KainHighwind21]

Mario Stage 1-1 Theme and Zelda Overworld Theme

But I know what you mean.. this song is timeless

[mouzzly]

i love FF

i love this music :D

[traveller89]

i bet the string section had so much fun playing this piece^_^

[oosaf]

When my story is over, I want this song to play during my credits. (Hint: There's a deeper meaning here.)

[HitomiLove]

Me too!

[traveller89]

meaning, you wanted this song played at your funeral or are you making movies??

[oosaf]

Lol, the first one

[mornmeril]

I take my hat off for you and I shall contribute to your credit fund, sir!

[forgottenV]

@oosaf Ah, But what if your story is dull and uninteresting? Why would a song like this play through the credits? You got to earn it.

We only get to do this once, So pick your shots, Make your mark and live life like its your very own final fantasy because it is! and if you do...

You'll get the ending you deserve.

[mezerian]

@forgottenV Drunk in a gutter to this theme ftw!

[oosaf]

@forgottenV A life is only dull if you want it to be

[lionhearte1]

@oosaf ...Auron????? :D

[oosaf]

@lionhearte1 :)

[KEH420]

I like Final fantasy XII

[Chernobog2]

that's a matter of opinion. i think it was fairly good. not the best, no, but worth playing.

[hossammilane]

your just an idiot

[Indrid1]

I would have bawled if I had been there live... This track always has that effect on me.

To me, easily one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever conceived.

[Slayton1978]

The esper summon was pretty basic, it's like replacing the "magic" menu into "summon". All systems that come after that was unique. Summons being a sub-menu of one game's system. Like "Summon Materia", then summoning through Junction, then summoning becomes a character exclusive skill from Eidolons to Aeons.

CT's a different story. But still, I was a lot more worried about getting the Triple Techs (Dark Eternal FTW!), final weapons, and maximizing the game than what the characters feel.

[Slayton1978]

FFVII being overrated? that's too much of a half assed comment. It ushered the series into newer, graphical dimensions. presented storytelling in video games as something that does not have to be too kiddy. And the game evoked emotions totally unheard of, or even possible, in video games back then. It featured characters as more than just pixels, but as real "characters" a player totally gets fixated to. Just like when one reads a comic book or watches a movie.

[lockecole645]

OK, FFVII is a fun game, but it's totally overrated. First off, the storyline in VI was, for the most part, a much more mature storyline than VII's, dealing with suicide, teen pregnancy and betrayal (VII one-ups VI by introducing the "Gwen Stacy" of the series, you know what I'm talking about). Also, the gameplay was watered down from the previous games. Finally, Locke, Terra and Celes are way more substantial than Cloud. I'm not hating. I love VII, but I'll be the first admit it's overrated.

[DuckzOwnz]

Rofl, it had one of the best gameplay but saying ushered in new emotions in video games? Try FF VI or FF IV or Chrono Trigger. Face it, it is overrated. It got most of it gamelay from ff6 as well, the materia system is sort of like the esper system if you look at it. And Seph's last form is alot like Kefka's. There was tons of games before it that had greater and more mature storylines at the time than FFVII, just that was the one that had the most attention, thus it was a sucess.

Overrated.

[Slayton1978]

nope, pixels that represent a character's head that just bows down don't invoke any emotion at all. If it weren't for the dialogue, I would've thought that the character saw an ant in the ground instead of conveying the thought of sadness.

[moldyspore]

That is such a typical thing for people who are spoiled by today's graphics to say. Back before games could pass as by merely adding more pixel shaders, games like Final Fantasy IV, V, VI, and Chrono Trigger were evoking more emotion than any of the last 6 FF's.

Also, I loved FF7 and what it did for the franchise, but compared to Cecil, Cloud is second rate in terms of attachment and character development. Aerith's death was the only thing that came close to FF VI's many moments like that.

[Tehchamp999]

Sephiroth is actually probably one of the best FF villains simply because he had a good motive for destroying the world and because he actually tried. Kefka just kinda destroyed a few towns, even though he had virtually infinite power...

Anyway, this piece is about EVERY FF, and what a piece it is.

[DuckzOwnz]

Have you even played the game, he tore the world and jumbled it all up! :o.

Sephy is just a gray-haired Momma's boy.

[Slayton1978]

Played the game? I owned it. Tore the world and jumbled it is a mere kid in a sandbox. Now, going all loony thanks to a revelation in one's existence and then deciding to call down a meteor. Now that's upping the ante. Wait, if I remember correctly the events at the floating continent, did Kefka actually had a direct involvement in the sundering of the world?

[bryanbhu]

I thought 7 was brilliant, but 7 isn't the only one. At worldwide perception, I think 7 came on top because it was the 1st 3D FF and it being a playstation game, it was their first FF experience. NES/SNES FF1-6 were only well known among the enthusiasts. FF7 was the first one that broke into mass market. So in terms of the head count, FF7 is most likely to be the one which made an impression on many people. In that respect, it's plausible that it's overrated. It's still a great game though.

[lockecole645]

Also, the marketing for VII was phenomenal. Remember the commercials that only showed the FMVs and pretended like those were the real graphics? Overall I love VII, but for me, it's on the lower tier. That's OK though, they went on a 10 game streak without any stinkers, which is pretty impressive for a videogame series.

[jomo999]

i agree. i'm not saying that 7 is the best rpg ever made, but it is an excellent game and was revolutionary for its time.

in fact pretty much all of the final fantasy games are terrific games, so instead about arguing about which one is best we should just be happy that the series continues to be producing quality game after quality game.

[OldEvilEye1280]

Agreed, masterfully said

[bryanbhu]

I wasn't arguing which 1 is the best. My gripe has more to do with the fact that some people don't see the fact that most installments of earlier FF were "revolutionary for its time" (to use your own phrase) and credit FF7 so much blindly. I think a lot of people share this sentiment and in doing so, end up expressing that FF7 is 'overrated'. Really, we all appreciate FF7 like everybody else. Only that the others don't appreciate other FF as much as FF7. Therein lies the problem.

[mornmeril]

I second that! I -love- FF7. I adore FF7. I re-play it a lot. But I do that with F6 and FF9 as well, because to me those three are the most awesome FF games. Not just FF7.

[nifTm8]

It does very little to call it a "theme" song. More like an anthem.

[99chikens]

final fantasy is more than just a game... *tear*

[earearman]

mine is 3 and 9

btw 7=overrated

[lordlestar]

beatiful theme

[RonnieIrawan]

the conductor is adie MS not Gutawa.. c'mon...

yeah.. i agree, it's a lil bit difrent with tour d japon, in the sound quality.. the arrangement is the sama, i believe they use the same arrangement..

[archiemouse]

never played FFVII:CC or CC

all i know is the end of ffviicc is sad and it made me cry. didn't play the game, just watched the end clip. good cgi, good song at the end too. can't really say enything about the game though.

(i have the song on my mp3; when i listen to it, it makes me cry cause it reminds me of the end clip.)

[keyenamaku]

never heard before, which of final fantasy theme??

[misterkupo]

all of them... you usually here it during each game's credits

[Chipperchocobo]

FFXII amazing game amazing music as well.

[Eidano]

Never heard before?? Lmao... this theme is used in many FF like 1, 8, 12...

[rfmaaz89]

Actually, in every single Final Fantasy, but with different arrangements. Final Fantasy VIII was the very first to feature an orchestrated version

[taroshisanzo]

Gutawa (conductor) MUST learn from Tour De Japon music orchestra... Indonesian instrument players always have 1 problem. the sound that they produced always not clean and there's always sounds like "there's something wrong with it".

The one who upload this video must be Indonesian people: denger deh suara violin sama terompetnya CEMPRENG booooo beda sama yang Tour De Japon ato orchestra professional lainnya lo bandingin deh. Tapi lumayan ud coba2. Lain kali klo mo puas undang aj Tour de Japon

[p0t4t0ch1p5]

as far as i know, gutawa is not the conductor of this orchestra.

[diegodon127]

I'll rate you up, sir.

[sephsotiroth]

for those who cant read: this is the final fantasy MAIN theme. lets see... if you have all the final fantasy games, and you put them in a box, the box would be this song. actually its sakaguchis`s theme.

[Maleficus100]

never played any ff's 6 and under ('cept 1).

ff7 - story

ff8 - *broke* :'(

ff9 - gameplay

ff10- story/gameplay

ff12- extras :P

CC - prequel for ff7... need i say more ;)

ffTactics- probably the best replay value in the ff world.

DoC - the fact that you played vincent all the way through was cool.

[qwert50]

FF6 = good FF7 = overrated

[earearman]

so true

[ThaShogun12]

FF7 wasn't overated, it was an awesome game, I love FF7 to death.

[earearman]

you can go to almost any person who plays video games and when you bring up final fantasy then 7 will most likely be the first one to come to their minds

OVERRATED!

[wa22up0]

ff7 is a good ff, but i just dont like it cause there are "fans" out there that just like it cos sephiroth is the bad guy, personally ff6 is better mainly cause kefka is just a plain bad guy, rather than something happened making him all emo etc...

[porgy29]

I feel people definitely overrate it, but not by that much. It is an awesome game, but some people put it so much higher than many of the others in the series.

[ghosty4ever]

lol, Go Zidane...

[ghosty4ever]

The best final fantasy i ever played for playstasion 1 was Final Fantasy 9 expecialy from disk 2 onwards... anyone else agree?

[Alliwoks]

For PS1?  I do :)

FFVI is my favorite though

[rfmaaz89]

A little too fast, but still beautifull... I can't stop listening

[nspinicelli]

OH WOW! So many memories! I used to play this game all the time with my big bro when I was 6. I play it today!

[fennecfox12]

Omg! me too!

I havent watched my older cousin play since I was 3 or 4.... I loved it, she was my chocobo!lol

I miss back when.

just recintly my littler cousin started playing, and it brought back memories now I want to start playing again.

Final fantasy, is like a video game legend,

its being pasted down, and I dont think it will stop for quite a while. :)

[nspinicelli]

Well I certainly hope you're right, hahahah. Hopefully future generations won't be completely dependent on graphics for entertainment. Not MY kids, lol.

[Daell06]

la primera vez qeu salio fue en FFIV, cuando te llenaban la energia para pelear contra el ultimo jefe(zeromus no recuerdo bien el nombre)

[BelumienMoon]

FF Anthem *-* what the cooooool!

[ZaLalo]

Nice.

[shikamarulez]

ok u guys are stupid. this is only on final fantasy XII. AND ITS THE MAIN THEME FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! please; beat all of them then comment

[Lv2lv2]

Nope. I COMPLETELY disagree. You should really check it out proprerly.

This song was used SEVERAL times in the course of the games. First used in either FF1 or FF2, then followed by its usage as a sung song in another subsequent FF. Then used in FF12.

[shikamarulez]

well, im sorry if im wrong, but i dont remember it in any of those but XII

[MissTaGoo]

Don't know if you played FFV or FFIX but it was used in this games. FFV OST Disk two track 20 and FFIX OST Disk four track 22 and it was even used in FFI and II like Lv2lv2 said before.

[moomba445]

It was used in every single final fantasy game during the final credits. 7 and 8 had it during the credits, 9 had it in the very beginning and during the credits, 10 had it during the credits and 12 had it throughout the entire game. i have no idea about 11 or the FF pre-playstation cause i never owned an nes or a gameboy. all i know is that its the common theme in all FF games except X-2 cause Uematsu didnt make the music for it. X-2 was a disgrace to the Final Fantasy name and was not needed.

[alessinathefencer89]

i don't think that FF X-2 was a disgrace for FF saga. It's just not good as the other chapters. however it's evident that FF X-2 missed Nobuo, He's the best musician ever!!!

[MissTaGoo]

I agree with you. I thik the problem is that everbody compares it with FFX and compared with FFX it's crap :D but I disagree with you about the music. In my opinion there are a few awesome tracks on the FFX-2 OST like Yuna's Ballad, Akagi Party, Demise, Abyss of the Farplane, Ending ~Until the Day We Meet Again~, Epilogue ~Reunion~,... ok that's enough xD

[alessinathefencer89]

I mean that I prefer nobuo's arrangement, but I like some FF X-2 songs too ("prelude", 1000 words", there are others but I don't remember their titles XD)

[MissTaGoo]

haha okay i agree with that. nobuo is better in many ways xD

[mooglebait]

It could have been MUCH worse. Remember Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest? For the Super NES? Hehehe. Not dark enough for me to enjoy really. I myself love FF1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,X,7:Crisis Core.

Did not enjoy Dirge of Cerberus though

[bjd020695]

I understand. It was played the most up-front in XII. But I think of the first game, when the screen saying that the heroes were about to start on a quest... blah blah blah.

[mightytash88]

Its in most if not all FF games usually near the end of the credits

[deadpisser88]

Well get to work on playing all the FF's then.

[c4b3]

lv2lv2 is right. see ff IX end, after final scenes, there is this song.

[alessinathefencer89]

no this song was used for many FF

[z3link]

yes, but this particular version is from the ending credits of FF8

[rfmaaz89]

You're right! Final Fantasy VIII was the first game to feature an orchestrated version of 'Final Fantasy Main Theme'

[777RandomDude777]

Every final fantasy =P

[Miyagi1616]

I'm from Polish and I love Final Fantasy. This song is wonderful. Respect for Nobuo Uematsu.

[fffreak9999]

Wasn't this originally known as the Crystal theme? or something similar

[DarkRaimundo]

Yeah. All I know is that it appears in FFV when trying to save the cristals

[4chan4evar]

It appears in a lot (But not all) Final Fantasy's. Or maybe all, I'm not entirely sure.

[SwordyG]

It appears in all of them =D not sure about 11 though O_o; never even touched that...hmmm

[4chan4evar]

Don't touch it. I made that mistake ._. .

[yamiza0408]

Well, it's Indonesia, man :D

[aozf05]

oh this is the version from FFVIII in the end credits

[barrino2]

zomg

[UchihaItachi001]

Beautiful song

[gamesensei314]

Awesome

[p0t4t0ch1p5]

God, so beautiful and so.. Final Fantasy..

[SeungHee00]

So~~~ Beautiful.

[blahmaen]

Ear sex.

No questions.

10/10.

[DirtySouthMaster]

i see thats why my ears are so freakin wet... but it feels good :)

[theabstraktintangibl]

damn right it does! :)

[Kerrandrius]

Okay, blahmaen, you just gave me a new way to describe perfect music. Thank you very much.

[SunGawdRa]

Haw! Perfect description.

[barrino2]

lolo

[swordage]

Aural sex is punnier. :D But I agree completely - I always tear up when I hear this song. So many good memories.

[swordage]

Aural sex is punnier. :D But I agree completely - I always tear up when I hear this song. So many good memories.

[DirtySouthMaster]

a game without music is like a car without an engine

[BronxDragon]

damn im only a kid so i guess i cant understand how u old people feel about it but ff still is a bad ass game and has the most bad ass music i have ever heard nobou rocks XD