Final Symphony

To go along with the Patrick Doyle's beautiful score from Monday, I thought that some music from the popular video game franchise Final Fantasy would be perfect. The album Final Symphony is a collection of the music and you have to hear it first before saying anything.

I know just about nothing about Final Fantasy, but absolutely love the music in this album. The structure of the tracks and overall sound definitely leans toward the classical side, but only considered a classic in the game industry. The complexity of the themes is astounding, giving this the name of best video game music is history.

Yes, there is some great game music out there, but this transcends it all. Being probably one of the most creative game scores I have listened to (and the most classical sounding), from the soothing piano, to the beautiful strings, and everything playing in perfect harmony, this is not traditional game music.

Final Fantasy tends to rely on the strings for the majority of the themes, but in the Symphonic Poem, there are several instruments that add a fullness and very curious sound. It is in no way serious, as it flies down paths that make you chuckle. The main theme is heard throughout the entire piece, although not frequent. The rest is made up of various other themes and sounds/techniques.

Encore: Final Fantasy X is another beautiful piece that presents some themes that create a state of absolute peace and joy. The epic action and length return with the Symphony in Three Movements which is 41 minutes total of extra music.

Now, I hope that you are ready to listen to this noteworthy compilation.