The Black Mages 3 site opens (w/ clip of "Opening - Bombing Mission" from FF7)

omg rite · (01-21-2008, 06:12 AM)

http://www.dogearrecords.com/tbm3/

Sounds great. Didn't think they would ever pick that to put on one of these albums, but I like the clip.

RagnarokX · (01-21-2008, 06:12 AM)

Originally Posted by omg rite:

http://www.dogearrecords.com/tbm3/

Sounds great. Didn't think they would ever pick that to put on one of these albums, but I like the clip.

Oh I hope this one is better than their 2nd album...

omg rite · (01-21-2008, 06:32 AM)

Originally Posted by RagnarokX:

Oh I hope this one is better than their 2nd album...

The 2nd was still good, but yeah, the first was better.

Jirotrom · (01-21-2008, 06:34 AM)

what are these? Are these the guys that did the advent children Sound track?

RagnarokX · (01-21-2008, 06:35 AM)

Originally Posted by Jirotrom:

what are these? Are these the guys that did the advent children Sound track?

This is Uematsu's personal rockband. He plays keyboard.

batbeg · (01-21-2008, 06:38 AM)

:o

Sounds pretty good. I admit I haven't ever actually listened to TBM despite being a big Final Fantasy fan - is it easy to get ahold of their stuff, and is it worth it?

ninj4junpei · (01-21-2008, 06:44 AM)

Originally Posted by batbeg:

:o

Sounds pretty good. I admit I haven't ever actually listened to TBM despite being a big Final Fantasy fan - is it easy to get ahold of their stuff, and is it worth it?

The first CD is definitely worth it. I haven't heard the second one yet, though.

Jirotrom · (01-21-2008, 06:46 AM)

Originally Posted by ninj4junpei:

The first CD is definitely worth it. I haven't heard the second one yet, though.

can you give me the tracklist, and are they from the final fantasy games. Did this group aid do the Advent Children Soundtrack, I love that soundtrack.

brandonh83 · (01-21-2008, 06:49 AM)

That was pretty awesome. Am excite!

I want them to do Legendary Beast so bad.

Fireblend · (01-21-2008, 06:49 AM)

:O awesome news! Their albums are amazing; Final Fantasy + Prog. Metal = awesome; can't wait for this

I didn't even know they were working on a new album.

ninj4junpei · (01-21-2008, 06:53 AM)

Originally Posted by Jirotrom:

can you give me the tracklist, and are they from the final fantasy games. Did this group aid do the Advent Children Soundtrack, I love that soundtrack.

1. Battle Scene (Final Fantasy I)
2. Clash On The Big Bridge (Final Fantasy V)
3. Force Your Way (Final Fantasy Viii)
4. Battle, Scene Ii (Final Fantasy Ii)
5. Decisive Battle (Final Fantasy Vi)
6. Battle Theme (Final Fantasy Vi)
7. J-E-N-O-V-A (Final Fantasy Vii)
8. Those Who Fight Further (Final Fantasy Vii)
9. Dancing Mad (Final Fantasy Vi)
10. Fight With Seymour (Final Fantasy X)

According to wikipedia they did at least one song for Advent Children.

Teknoman · (01-21-2008, 07:08 AM)

BLACK MAGES 3!!

Keeping my eye on this. Was hoping another would come around.

Also if they EVER do an actual PS3 FFVII remake like everyone clamors about all the time, they've gotta use the Black mage versions of the different battle themes. Seriously, the Jenova and Those who fight further covers are great.

Jimmy Stav · (01-21-2008, 07:13 AM)

The first album is definitely worth listening to for a fan, but the second one is kinda shitty.

JayDubya · (01-21-2008, 07:25 AM)

Pfft. The Skies Above was just as good as the first, if not better.

Bring on ze third!

Rentahamster · (01-21-2008, 07:33 AM)

Is it gonna have more Mr. Goo Engrish vocal sensations?

I'm so there.

OH IIIII WANT TO FRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

-WindYoshi- · (01-21-2008, 07:42 AM)

Originally Posted by JayDubya:

Pfft. The Skies Above was just as good as the first, if not better.

Bring on ze third!

Ain't it the truth!

CcrooK · (01-21-2008, 07:48 AM)

Looking forward to it. Loved the first two albums.

Datrio · (01-21-2008, 07:49 AM)

I was expecting more guitar riffs. But still, cool nevertheless!

Sales +1 confirmed.

Lionheart1827 · (01-21-2008, 07:56 AM)

Originally Posted by brandonh83:

That was pretty awesome. Am excite!

I want them to do Legendary Beast so bad.

God me, too. I love that song. I hate how in FF8 there is only one time you hear that song, and you only hear like 30 seconds of it.

kenta · (01-21-2008, 08:00 AM)

The one song I'd love to hear them do is Don't Be Afraid from FFVIII, that's one of my favorite Uematsu songs of all time and it's ripe for a rock makeover

Also they should do some Sakimoto songs because his songs are better anyway

TheJollyCorner · (01-21-2008, 08:01 AM)

Originally Posted by kenta:

Also they should do some Sukimoto songs because his songs are better anyway

better at being boring!

OH SNAP!

Corran Horn · (01-21-2008, 08:15 AM)

Once on itunes = instant purchase from me

Sciz · (01-21-2008, 08:26 AM)

The first two were rock excellence. Can't wait to hear what the tracklist for this one is.

Octagon · (01-21-2008, 12:14 PM)

i liked both CDs a lot, so i am looking forward to this.

Jenga · (01-21-2008, 12:44 PM)

I hated the second one D:. Looking forward to this though.

Ceb · (01-21-2008, 12:54 PM)

Nice synth, horrible guitar.

TBM is mostly awful, I think. I hate how they mess up good compositions by turning them into guitar wankery.

Dascu · (01-21-2008, 01:17 PM)

Oh, a new Black Mages CD? Great great.

Miniboss1232 · (01-21-2008, 06:13 PM)

Originally Posted by JayDubya:

Pfft. The Skies Above was just as good as the first, if not better.

Bring on ze third!

Agreed. I would say the second took a bit more getting used to, however, since not many of the tracks were "battle music" per se. Still, Vamo' Alla Flamenco was frickin' awesome.

Do want!

Originally Posted by Ceb:

Nice synth, horrible guitar.

TBM is mostly awful, I think. I hate how they mess up good compositions by turning them into guitar wankery.

Hush you!

APZonerunner · (01-21-2008, 06:20 PM)

Need new pants

140.85 · (01-21-2008, 06:21 PM)

Huh? The second one was just as good IMO. Day one.

industrian · (01-22-2008, 07:06 AM)

If they reduce the amount of rock organ and ill-inspired vocals it's a day one purchase for me.

Why in the hell they thought that new rendition of Otherworld was a good idea I'll never know.

soul · (01-22-2008, 07:32 AM)

Cool, I wasn't even aware they are working on BM3. day one no doubt.

APZonerunner · (03-03-2008, 12:44 PM)

Reviving this thread to tell everyone they've now annonced the official Track Listing for the album:

1) "Opening ~ Bombing Mission" [Final Fantasy VII] (Kenichiro Fukui)
2) "Neo ExDeath" [Final Fantasy V - The Final Battle] (Michiro Okamiya)
3) "The Extreme" [Final Fantasy VIII] (Michio Okamiya)
4) "Assault of the Silver Dragons" [Final Fantasy IX] (Arata Hanyuda)
5) Kuraminokumo [Final Fantasy III - This is the Last Battle] (Kenichiro Fukui)
6) "Distant Worlds" [Final Fantasy XI] (Kenichiro Fukui)
7) "Premonition" [Final Fantasy VIII] (Tsuyoshi Sekito)
8) "Grand Cross" [Final Fantasy IX - "Final Battle"] (Keiji Kawamori)
9) "Darkness and Starlight" [Final Fantasy VI - "Mario and Draco"] (Tsuyoshi Sekito, Kenichiro Fukui, Michio Okamiya)
10) LIFE ~in memory of KEITEN~ (Original Composition by Nobuo Uematsu)

Nobuo says the FF6 Opera TBM version is over 15 minutes long.

Digest movie with song clips etc:
http://www.dogearrecords.com/movies/TBMdigest.wmv

Kazenone · (03-03-2008, 01:04 PM)

Originally Posted by APZonerunner:

1) "Opening ~ Bombing Mission" [Final Fantasy VII] (Kenichiro Fukui)
2) "Neo ExDeath" [Final Fantasy V - The Final Battle] (Michiro Okamiya)
3) "The Extreme" [Final Fantasy VIII] (Michio Okamiya)
4) "Assault of the Silver Dragons" [Final Fantasy IX] (Arata Hanyuda)
5) Kuraminokumo [Final Fantasy III - This is the Last Battle] (Kenichiro Fukui)
6) "Distant Worlds" [Final Fantasy XI] (Kenichiro Fukui)
7) "Premonition" [Final Fantasy VIII] (Tsuyoshi Sekito)
8) "Grand Cross" [Final Fantasy IX - "Final Battle"] (Keiji Kawamori)
9) "Darkness and Starlight" [Final Fantasy VI - "Mario and Draco"] (Tsuyoshi Sekito, Kenichiro Fukui, Michio Okamiya)
10) LIFE ~in memory of KEITEN~ (Original Composition by Nobuo Uematsu)

Fuck yes. Better than the first two albums put together.

Edit; FFIX Boss Battle too? Omg yes I was hoping this would get noticed.

APZonerunner · (03-03-2008, 01:11 PM)

Three last boss themes though, which is interesting.

Already hearing bits of this album I hope it isn't the end, and I hope they extend out of FF into some of Nobuo's other stuff (Lost Odyssey in particular) seeing as Square owns the songs but not the band, and all TBM does is pay royalties to cover the songs.

Holy Order Sol · (03-03-2008, 01:23 PM)

I want a TBM version of Brawl's Main Theme.
(what I really want is Final Destination, but I think Sakuraba's involvement makes it even less likely :( )

Datrio · (03-03-2008, 01:26 PM)

Originally Posted by APZonerunner:

9) "Darkness and Starlight" [Final Fantasy VI - "Mario and Draco"] (Tsuyoshi Sekito, Kenichiro Fukui, Michio Okamiya)

TBM version of the opera scene?

YES, OH GOD, YES, ALL OVER MY FACE

Kyoufu · (03-03-2008, 01:30 PM)

I fucking love this track. Will purchase CD, Nobuo is a god.

APZonerunner · (03-03-2008, 01:32 PM)

Watching that video again, I just noticed that for the Opera Nobuo/Kitase have written new (presumably extended) lyrics.

Amon37 · (03-03-2008, 02:10 PM)

Based on the first 2 alone I would blind buy this CD.

jett · (03-03-2008, 04:30 PM)

That tracklist has potential. The Extreme better be awesome.

APZonerunner · (03-10-2008, 03:12 AM)

The site has been updated again with clips of all songs.

http://www.dogearrecords.com/tbm3/

Sooo excited.

theultimo · (03-10-2008, 03:17 AM)

Yay for FF IX stuff, underrated music from that one.

Reilly · (03-10-2008, 03:30 AM)

Oh fuck, they did the Opera? Will buy.

MedievalManIII · (03-10-2008, 03:32 AM)

It's coming out on March 19th!

OH MY GAWD I CANT WAIT FOR THIS TO COME OUT TEN DAYS IS FAR TOO LONG FOR WAITING

badcrumble · (03-10-2008, 03:39 AM)

Wow, that's a much better tracklist than the other ones.

APZonerunner · (03-18-2008, 07:17 PM)

Today is the day in Japan. Mine has shipped from Play-Asia today. Any J-Gaffers getting it?

Datrio · 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by APZonerunner:

Today is the day in Japan. Mine has shipped from Play-Asia today. Any J-Gaffers getting it?

What the.

REVIEWS!

EDIT: Just listened to the clips. So far so good, though Grand Cross doesn't sound like anything special... I couldn't even make a difference from the original song.

Teknoman · (03-19-2008, 08:23 AM)

Originally Posted by APZonerunner:

2) "Neo ExDeath" [Final Fantasy V - The Final Battle] (Michiro Okamiya)

Man I cant wait to hear this one.

Reilly · (03-19-2008, 08:24 AM)

I heard it. I don't think it's very good. In fact, I think it's the worst of the three. A few good tracks, but overall, not much there in terms of variety.