arrangers:
- link: artist/77
  names:
    en: Nobuo Uematsu
    ja: 植松伸夫
- link: artist/147
  names:
    en: Junya Nakano
    ja: 仲野順也
- link: artist/145
  names:
    en: Masashi Hamauzu
    ja: 浜渦正志
- link: artist/670
  names:
    en: Masayoshi Soken
    ja: 祖堅正慶
- link: artist/1792
  names:
    en: Nobuko Toda
    ja: 戸田信子
- names:
    en: (Film Score)
- link: artist/4007
  names:
    en: Yoshitaka Suzuki
    ja: 鈴木克崇
- names:
    en: (Film Score
catalog: SQEX-10595
categories:
- Game
category: Game
classification: Original Soundtrack, Vocal, Remaster
composers:
- link: artist/77
  names:
    en: Nobuo Uematsu
    ja: 植松伸夫
- link: artist/145
  names:
    en: Masashi Hamauzu
    ja: 浜渦正志
- link: artist/670
  names:
    en: Masayoshi Soken
    ja: 祖堅正慶
- link: artist/139
  names:
    en: Yoko Shimomura
    ja: 下村陽子
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discs:
- disc_length: '27:16'
  name: Disc 1
  tracks:
  - names:
      English: Nobuo Uematsu Selection "Zanarkand" (FINAL FANTASY X Original Soundtrack)
      Japanese: 植松伸夫SELECTION「ザナルカンドにて」（FINAL FANTASY X Original Soundtrack）
    track_length: '3:06'
  - names:
      English: Junya Nakano Selection "Yuna's Decision" (FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster
        Original Soundtrack)
      Japanese: 仲野順也SELECTION「ユウナの決意」（FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster Original Soundtrack）
    track_length: '5:02'
  - names:
      English: Naoshi Mizuta Selection "Troian Beauty" (FINAL FANTASY IV ORIGINAL
        SOUNDTRACK REMASTER VERSION)
      Japanese: 水田直志SELECTION「トロイア国」（FINAL FANTASY IV ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK REMASTER
        VERSION）
    track_length: '1:56'
  - names:
      English: Kumi Tanioka Selection "Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" (FINAL FANTASY
        IV ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK REMASTER VERSION)
      Japanese: 谷岡久美SELECTION「ファイナルファンタジーIVメインテーマ」（FINAL FANTASY IV ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
        REMASTER VERSION）
    track_length: '2:57'
  - names:
      English: Hitoshi Sakimoto Selection "Opening Theme" (FINAL FANTASY Original
        Soundtrack)
      Japanese: 崎元仁SELECTION「オープニング・テーマ」（FINAL FANTASY Original Soundtrack）
    track_length: '1:26'
  - names:
      English: Masashi Hamauzu Selection "Sulyya Springs" (FINAL FANTASY XIII Original
        Soundtrack)
      Japanese: 浜渦正志SELECTION「スーリヤ湖」（FINAL FANTASY XIII Original Soundtrack）
    track_length: '3:24'
  - names:
      English: 'Masayoshi Soken Selection "Torn from the Heavens" (A REALM REBORN:
        FINAL FANTASY XIV Original Soundtrack)'
      Japanese: '祖堅正慶SELECTION「天より降りし力」（A REALM REBORN : FINAL FANTASY XIV Original
        Soundtrack）'
    track_length: '5:13'
  - names:
      English: Yoko Shimomura Selection "APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS" (FINAL FANTASY XV Original
        Soundtrack)
      Japanese: 下村陽子SELECTION「APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS」（FINAL FANTASY XV Original Soundtrack）
    track_length: '4:12'
link: album/69671
lyricists:
- link: artist/7748
  names:
    en: Frances Maya
media_format: CD
meta:
  added_date: 2017-07-13T14:58
  edited_date: 2025-09-27T15:46
  fetched_date: 2026-01-09T07:05
  freedb: 10
  ttl: 86400
  visitors: 5899
name: FINAL FANTASY 30th ANNIVERSARY COMPOSERS' SELECTION
names:
  en: FINAL FANTASY 30th ANNIVERSARY COMPOSERS' SELECTION
  ja: FINAL FANTASY 30th ANNIVERSARY COMPOSERS' SELECTION
  ja-latn: FINAL FANTASY 30th ANNIVERSARY COMPOSERS' SELECTION
notes: 'Event-exclusive present for spending 3500 JPY on goods on the "BRA★BRA FINAL
  FANTASY BRASS de BRAVO with Siena Wind Orchestra" concert tour or at TGS 2017.

  Selector''s Notes:

  1, Nobuo Uematsu Selection: Zanarkand (FINAL FANTASY X Original Soundtrack)

  "It''s been about 32 or 33 years since the first time I stopped by the Square Enix
  (formerly "Square") office in Hiyoshi, Yokoyama.

  I started with only a little bit of training and hardly any knowledge, unsure if
  I''d be able to make it or not.  Now I can say that the biggest contributor to my
  determination through those twenty-plus years of hands-on experience was the FINAL
  FANTASY series.

  FINAL FANTASY has been like a personal mentor through my musical education."

  2, Junya Nakano Selection: Yuna''s Decision (FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster Original
  Soundtrack)

  "I was involved in FINAL FANTASY titles like FFX and FFX HD.  I experienced firsthand
  how this series managed to work miracles.  That which should have been impossible
  given the time and technology constraints was realized far and beyond our highest
  hopes.  Game developers use every bit of knowledge at their disposal to puzzle through
  just what it means to create, no matter how high the hurdle.  FINAL FANTASY is what
  happens once they stretch beyond their perceived limitations.

  I imagine that the series will continue to be loved with each new development.

  Congratulations on your 30th anniversary, FINAL FANTASY.

  3, Naoshi Mizuta Selection: Troian Beauty (FINAL FANTASY IV ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
  REMASTER VERSION)

  "In terms of musicality, FINAL FANTASY titles are engrossing in every genre and
  style of song.

  As an FF composer, you can push yourself to try new things; creating an original
  experience for both you and the player.

  I hope that the series will continue to live up to its "fantastic" name in the future,
  as well."

  4, Kumi Tanioka Selection: Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (FINAL FANTASY IV ORIGINAL
  SOUNDTRACK REMASTER VERSION)

  "Congratulations to the FINAL FANTASY series for these last 30 years.  I didn''t
  play these games firsthand; instead I watched my younger brother play them.  Now,
  however, I can listen to a tune on TV or at an event and immediately recognize it
  as an FF song.  Since I didn''t play the games myself, I only have a rough knowledge
  of the titles and storylines (sorry!).  Nevertheless, songs from all the past games
  are always stuck in my head.  They''re amazing.  Every time I remember what a wonderful
  opportunity I have been given, I get a jolt down my spine.  For this release, I
  present you with the main theme from FFIV.

  I managed to complete this game on my own and whenever I hear this song, I still
  feel tears well up in my eyes."

  5, Hitoshi Sakimoto Selection: Opening Theme (FINAL FANTASY Original Soundtrack)

  "I''ve been playing FINAL FANTASY games since FFI, but to me, the series has always
  been about bringing new things to the table and surprising fans.  Its spirit prioritizes
  the innovative and enjoyable aspects of gaming even more than its already exquisite
  attention to detail.  None of the games have shaken the players'' faith in the series.  The
  face that the company can continue to produce hugely popular titles while maintaining
  its integrity is impressive.

  The shared spirit among the creators continues to be passed on to each new game
  incarnation.

  It''s amazing!"

  6, Masashi Hamauzu Selection: Sulyya Springs (FINAL FANTASY XIII Original Soundtrack)

  "Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY.

  Looking back, I was involved in the series for about 2/3 of that time.  From the
  choral arrangements in FFVII in 1997 to the musical composition of World of Final
  Fantasy last year, I''ve produced piano and orchestral arrangements for the series
  in one way or another.  I know that it has played an important role in my development
  as a composer.

  I look forward to seeing what will happen in the next 30 years.

  Hopefully I will be involved with both fans and developers in the next generation,
  as well."

  7, Masayoshi Soken Selection: Torn from the Heavens (A REALM REBORN : FINAL FANTASY
  XIV Original Soundtrack)

  "FINAL FANTASY XIV is a particularly unique game: even though it suffered a rocky
  launch, the creators picked themselves up and put everything they had into making
  a comeback.  The resulting game is now loved by fans all across the globe.  My unpolished
  music was created in part to to motivate the FFXIV team (myself included) and jump-start
  our engines to blast us out of our slump.  It holds a lot of memories for me.

  The FINAL FANTASY series brings together the best artistic talents and cutting-edge
  technology to entertain the masses.  As a creator, you''re always aware that what
  you''re doing is pushing the envelope, be it artistic or technological.  Musically,
  the soundtrack and orchestration often get an unfair share of the limelight regarding
  the sound aspects of games.  However, there are many important parts to sound production,
  such as the physical sound engine and innumerable sound effects within it.  Though
  it''s hard to notice these small details, every single FINAL FANTASY team takes
  it upon themselves to provide their best work for the sake of the players.  What
  comes of it is the simple pleasure of an individual fan''s enjoyment.  That''s what
  has continued to power the series through the years."

  8, Yoko Shimomura Selection: APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS (FINAL FANTASY XV Original Soundtrack)

  "In my opinion, FINAL FANTASY and DRAGON QUEST have always held the top spots for
  RPGs.

  I cam to know the early FF games as a player, cursing my fate as I failed spectacularly
  against a Coeurl''s "Blaster" attack and had to start over from the title screen.  It
  riled me up and sucked me into the whole series.

  Never in my wildest dreams did I think I''d find myself in charge of the music for
  that very same franchise.  I couldn''t be happier continuing to work on the titles
  I love."'
organizations:
- &id001
  link: org/1466
  names:
    en: SQUARE ENIX MUSIC
    ja: SQUARE ENIX MUSIC
    ja-latn: SQUARE ENIX MUSIC
  role: label
- link: org/112
  names:
    en: SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
    ja: 株式会社スクウェア・エニックス
    ja-latn: SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
  role: publisher
performers:
- link: artist/7761
  names:
    en: Mina
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platforms:
- Microsoft Xbox 360
- Microsoft Xbox One
- NES (Famicom)
- PC
- SNES (Super Famicom)
- Sony PlayStation 2
- Sony PlayStation 3
- Sony PlayStation 4
products:
- link: product/192
  names:
    en: FINAL FANTASY X
    ja: ファイナルファンタジーX
    ja-latn: FINAL FANTASY X
- link: release/3585
  names:
    en: Final Fantasy X HD Remaster
    ja: ファイナルファンタジーX HD Remaster
    ja-latn: Final Fantasy X HD Remaster
- link: product/175
  names:
    en: FINAL FANTASY IV
    ja: ファイナルファンタジーIV
    ja-latn: FINAL FANTASY IV
- link: product/163
  names:
    en: FINAL FANTASY
    ja: ファイナルファンタジー
    ja-latn: FINAL FANTASY
- link: product/185
  names:
    en: FINAL FANTASY XIII
    ja: ファイナルファンタジーXIII
    ja-latn: FINAL FANTASY XIII
- link: product/229
  names:
    en: FINAL FANTASY XIV
    ja: ファイナルファンタジーXIV
    ja-latn: FINAL FANTASY XIV
- link: product/509
  names:
    en: FINAL FANTASY XV
    ja: ファイナルファンタジーXV
    ja-latn: FINAL FANTASY XV
publish_format: Commercial, Event Only
publisher: *id001
related: []
release_date: '2017-04-02'
release_events: []
release_price:
  price: Free
reprints: []
stores: []
vgmdb_link: https://vgmdb.net/album/69671?perpage=99999
votes: 0
websites:
  Review:
  - link: http://www.scarletmoonproductions.com/blog/review-final-fantasy-30th-anniversary-composers-selection/
    name: Scarlet Moon Blog
