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Well, yous saw our unwrapping video yesterday, and now we have our review of the album to go on with the official street appointment in Japan. Terminal Fantasy Gaiden -Iv Warriors of Low-cal- features Naoshi Mizuta, who most people know for his work on Final Fantasy 11, simply don't let that atomic number 82 you down the path to thinking 4 Warriors of Light sounds annihilation like Final Fantasy Eleven.

This soundtrack is distinctly retro, withal modernistic, if that makes any sense. I think we have arranger and synthesizer operator Mitsuto Suzuki to thank for the amazing quality sounds hither, but Mizuta really shines with his upbeat themes for this lighthearted hazard.

See what I hateful in our review of the Concluding Fantasy Gaiden -Four Warriors of Light- Original Soundtrack later the bound.

Then, first off, there are 41 tracks on this album, significant that about of them volition run quite curt. That's quite alright though, every bit there are a number of bang-up tracks here to enjoy. The anthology opens with "The Four Warriors of Light Primary Theme," a triumphant orchestral track that works in chip elements that work amazingly well together. If this description sounds familiar, that's because it's the runway that was featured on the Square Enix Music Sampler CD Vol. 4 that we reviewed subsequently TGS 2009. It's a lovely opener, and really gets the retro fantasy vibe going right from the beginning.

The next track, "Horn, Home of the Air current" is some other retro 1 with a sweet bit flute that calls out into the distance while the other elements sort of bounciness along to create a cheery notwithstanding subdued foundation. There's likewise a nighttime version that follows, which is much more peaceful and is also a wonderful heed. The twenty-four hour period and nighttime bike can also be heard with "Walking the Globe," a funky and "skippy" overworld theme that takes the master theme and makes it even more epic. Next, "Royal Palace Melody" is surprisingly mellow. I estimate measured is the word I'd use to describe it, but it nigh sounds like one of the night themes heard elsewhere on the anthology.

Unfortunately the battle themes, titled "Battle with Demons" and "Strong Enemy" aren't quite as riveting. They also combine chip and orchestral elements, just aren't virtually as catchy every bit the remainder of what'due south hither. "Cavern of Wraiths" and "The Witch'due south Mansion" are minimalistic dungeon themes that get the dark and mysterious atmosphere down. The onetime doesn't actually offer a whole lot to keep listeners interested, but the latter provides a cracking, spooky feel.

Information technology's so back into day and night town themes, starting with "Magic Kingdom Gura" that I swear sounds like something correct out of Last Fantasy XI with its Celtic-inspired audio. "Liberté, the Capital of Art," on the other mitt, sounds low-cal and dainty, which is pretty funny given how pretentious the town'southward proper name is. I prefer the dreamy, drawn-out night version of this theme all-time. "Trading City Urpes" is the catchiest of this set of three, working in guitars and a whimsical flute melody that plods along at a walking pace.

"The Legendary Whale" is a majestic track with some great orchestral work, while "Airtight Off-Invidia" stands out mostly for its 4:39 length, which is near 2-4 times longer than most of the tracks on the album. It'due south an otherworldly piece that moves forth slowly and contemplatively, packed with reverb on the scrap and belltone instruments to give it a afar sound. "Riding the Dragon" is a cute slice that really drives home the image of flight with its airy melody with an ascending harp melody that eventually gives fashion to a rapid bass section that gets the blood pumping.

"Heavenly Supervia" sounds similar a quiet identify with its sparse, minimalistic approach. "Cursed Boondocks" sounds every bit empty, simply manages to piece of work upwardly quite a sense of spookiness with its arpeggiated synth leads and melancholy flute melody.

Getting to the final stretch, "Close Call" is very intense with its stabbing synth lead, wide and repetitive bass section, and tense string section, while "Some other Dimension" sounds absolutely dreadful with its dawdling bass that sits in expect throughout the majority of the slice, and a mournful flute melody that hints at what's to come. "Heartbeat of the Devil" is a powerful slice that sounds determined and resilient before the heavy-hit "Last Boxing" comes in sounding as tense as y'all'd expect from a final battle theme. Information technology's not overly active like many oldschool battle themes, but is rather controlled and foreboding.

With the final boxing out of the fashion, we're treated to the absolutely gorgeous "Journeying'due south End" which marks the first advent of the pianoforte, which is backed up with a cute cord melody to create a lovely ballad. It sounds like this piece wanted to accept vocals, but if anything, this track makes me look back to a simpler time when composers had no problem writing emotional pieces of music that didn't have to rely on the human vox. Finally, "The Journey Never Ends" is quite a whopper at six:16, and is a triumphant fanfare that works in many of the all-time themes from the game, including the main theme and "Horn, Home of the Wind." It'south a corking manner to close out a great soundtrack.

So there you have it. From our video yesterday, you already know that the packaging is amazing. There'southward lots of great pixel art of various items in the game, and also of the game's characters in different job outfits. The album is out today in Japan, and even if you're not the biggest fan of Naoshi Mizuta, I recommend checking this 1 out, as information technology just may alter your mind. I'm looking forward to hearing more of what he'southward capable of in the future. You can purchase information technology at present at Play-Asia.

Practice yous take an opinion one way or the other well-nigh Naoshi Mizuta's music? Take you been looking forward to the release of the Concluding Fantasy Gaiden -Four Warriors of Calorie-free- Original Soundtrack?

[Special thanks to Brandon Robison and Shota Nakama for additional track championship translation]

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