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[Lights and Waves]

The nominees:

Final Fantasy VIII: Eyes on Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNefNLOHVYk

Final Fantasy IX: Melodies of Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUP-UW_ynQc

Final Fantasy X: Suteki da ne? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzex3484-FE

Final Fantasy X-2: Real Emotion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDQxs__0tg0

Final Fantasy X-2: 1000 Words - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U_BDbruQ-s

Final Fantasy XII: Kiss Me Goodbye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozmM61ji6uw

Final Fantasy XIII (USA): My Hands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfcSw14HXec

Final Fantasy XIII (JPN): Kimi ga iru kara - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQWOreArKbs

Final Fantasy XIII-2: New World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1vd0z3SLYo

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Personally, I'm partial to 1000 Words' orchestral version, which is why I included it as opposed to the original. I think it's just such a moving song and I enjoyed the way it was incorporated into the game's soundtrack.

Eyes on Me comes in second place, but loses a few points for the non-sensical engrish lyrics. Kimi ga iru kara and My Hands are pretty cute too.

Note: By vocal, I mean songs by pop singers. Fithos Lusec and One Winged Angel don't count.

 

[Grim Patron]

Why no Answers from FFXIV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b96rrbo-_Ik ?

I'd still pick suteki da ne though. That song and game = magical for me.

 

[SnakeLinkSonic]

This list cannot be considered legitimate without Answers.

 

[KZXcellent]

Answers from FFXIV ARR will always be my favorite.

e; Beaten. Not surprised cause this song is spectacular.

 

[Macstorm]

Answers is great, but so is Distant Worlds from FFXI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVYhcXmXSB0

 

[Kagari]

You're missing the best one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b96rrbo-_Ik Answers (FFXIV)

And even stuff like Distant Worlds (FFXI) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVYhcXmXSB0

Dragonsong (FFXIV) is also pretty great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtuwltmTp9I

 

[Ouren]

It's Distant Worlds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwi-QOXtQGY

EDIT:
It's so funny that it's a fight between two MMOs


Also, what's with the lack of the full recorded (20 minute) version of FF6's opera?!!??

 

[kuroneko0509]

OP isn't listing Answers... pls

 

[Meowster]

The orchestral version of 1000 Words and Answers.

 

[Falk]

Answers

Answers.

Answers

Answers

Answers

Answers.

Answers.

OP has a lot to answer for judging by these replies.

It's Distant Worlds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwi-QOXtQGY

You're the odd one out!

 

[TheMoon]

Somnus because it's part of what made me care about Versus XIII to begin with. Also ...Yoko Shimomura.

edit: what? songs by pop singers? why not just say that. "vocal songs" definitely doesn't imply that.

 

[Blablurn]

wild card

the dream within from final fantasy: the spirits within

 

[Dombrowski]

FFXV's is the best.

 

[Ochibi]

And also :

Kaze no ne : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b6mkTELUGU

Starry Moonlit Night : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7F4wuIof8w

 

[Gentleman Jack]

XI's vocal tracks deserve more respect from the OP.

Is 'Crazy Chocobo' considered a vocal track?

 

[Giran]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO97B50j8BE

I used this as BGM a lot in Dissidia.

Edit: now that I think about, I like this a lot more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imEd_McU7c8

 

[sublimit]

Does Final Fantasy Pray:The Promised Land counts?

If not then Melodies of Life.

 

[Falk]

p.s. speaking of "by pop singers"

Historia Crux - FFXIII-2

RIP ORIGA

 

[BrokenIcarus]

Suteki Da Ne is beautiful.

 

[Ochibi]

There are also Zero, Utakata, Why and the main song of Dissidia Arcade !

 

[Manu]

Yeah, it's gotta be Answers.

 

[Gnomist]

What an incredibly narrow definition of "vocal" song. And neither of the XIV themes were even listed. What about Crystal Chronicles? C'mon now...

Answers was the best recent one but I have to go back further to find my favorite vocal tracks of FF songs.

Home Sweet Home from their second vocal collection album is probably my favorite, followed by the Prelude on the same album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDORqqZ3mss&index=5&list=PLD0F3545490566724

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAjMy5-tkKs&index=1&list=PLD0F3545490566724

 

[AdmiralMikey]

Is 'Crazy Chocobo' considered a vocal track?

Absolutely. And it is the undisputed greatest.

 

[Coolsambob]

Just me voting Eyes On Me? Shocking.

 

[Kagari]

Can't be talking about Answers without remembering the End of an Era video played at the closing of FF14 1.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j5v8jlndM

The first time I saw this I thought to myself... "THIS is Final Fantasy".

 

[Waluigilicious]

Crazy Chocobo.

 

[jett]

I like Kiss Me Good-bye the best actually. Melodies of Nice is nice too.

 

[Ferr986]

You missed the best ones OP. Answers and Distant worlds (the only good ones IMO).

 

[vainglorious]

Eyes On Me.

FF7 was originally envisioned with a pop theme song. I wonder what we'll get for the remake.

I'm still holding out for Utada Hikaru on Final Fantasy 15 since Shimomura is doing the soundtrack and Utada has come out of hiatus and is working on a new album.

PLEASE HIKKI.

 

[Geg]

lol I think my favorite is still Zero from Type-0

 

[Aureon]

Dragonsong
Runner-ups are Suteki da Ne && Melodies of Life.

Can't be talking about Answers without remembering the End of an Era video played at the closing of FF14 1.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j5v8jlndM

The first time I saw this I thought to myself... "THIS is Final Fantasy".

So much. Certain aspects of FFXIV ooze "Final Fantasy" in a way that nothing has really done, not even FFIX, as much as that really doesn't make sense.

 

[Sophia]

Can't be talking about Answers without remembering the End of an Era video played at the closing of FF14 1.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39j5v8jlndM

The first time I saw this I thought to myself... "THIS is Final Fantasy".

Yeah, End of an Era and everything it represents is like one of the best things ever to come out of Final Fantasy. Even if you don't play Final Fantasy XIV, you have to admire the fact that this entire video was made as a promise that they'd never forsake the game. And Answers is just so good.

 

[Cert.in.Death]

I can't reliably select a winner since each song is innately associated with its source work, so as good as, say, 1000 Words can be, it's connected to the travesty that is FFX-2.

Disclaimer aside, my choice is Melodies of Life or Answers. Be aware, FFIX is my favorite game of all time.

 

[Arkeband]

I like your style, OP.

FFXI and FFXIV aren't real FF entries!

Though... I'd start running in 5... 4... 3...

 

[vainglorious]

lol I think my favorite is still Zero from Type-0

It's impossible to find a streaming version of Zero online, so frustrating.

 

[Ferr986]

I like your style, OP.

FFXI and FFXIV aren't real FF entries!

Though... I'd start running in 5... 4... 3...

Yep. FFXI story is too good for 'real" FF standards.

 

[wmlk]

Ramuh - Final Fantasy XIV
I love stuff like this so much.

Not your traditional pop vocal song or melodramatic really. It just tries new things and sets a great incredible vibe and mood. It's what I want out of video game music and I think it's great at giving a sense of place.

 

[sappyday]

Eyes On Me.

FF7 was originally envisioned with a pop theme song. I wonder what we'll get for the remake.

I'm still holding out for Utada Hikaru on Final Fantasy 15 since Shimomura is doing the soundtrack and Utada has come out of hiatus and is working on a new album.

PLEASE HIKKI.

Are you confusing FFXV with KH3?

 

[K.Sabot]

Archlyte Steppe gets me bumping

So does Historia Crux

FFXIII-2's soundtrack is the god.

 

[Curry-Hakase]

I love all the Koda Kumi songs despite never playing FFX-2.
Answers and Dragonsong(my vote) are amazing too.

 

[Razmos]

God in Fire - Dissidia 012
The Beginning of the End - Type-0

 

[VARIA]

This counts as a vocal song for me:

FFVI: Aria di Mezzo Carattere

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbSDYj24eqU

 

[Ferr986]

Ramuh - Final Fantasy XIV
I love stuff like this so much.

Not your traditional pop vocal song or melodramatic really. It just tries new things and sets a great incredible vibe and mood. It's what I want out of video game music and I think it's great at giving a sense of place.

Nice choice! Love that track too. Brings an amazing mood to the battle.

I actually love what they do with vocal themes in XIV, lots of diferents genres. From Shiva, Ravana to Alexander.

 

[Roxas]

Not sure if it counts, but Home Sweet Home from FFV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVybqeHLpAw

 

[Firebrand]

Answers, as mentioned above, and Dragonsong (which grew on me after I had played through the quest and understood the meaning of the lyrics).

For all those pony runs I never grew tired of Oblivion (Shiva) either: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHkMfJBDFZM#t=1m10s

 

[Falk]

I'm still holding out for Utada Hikaru on Final Fantasy 15 since Shimomura is doing the soundtrack and Utada has come out of hiatus and is working on a new album.

PLEASE HIKKI.

...

 

[Garlador]

My answer is "Answers".

 

[Lights and Waves]

Honeys, where does it say that you can nominate a song that I didn't list?

 

[Falk]

Honeys, where does it say that you can nominate a song that I didn't list?

I outrank you. I allow it.

 

[PBalfredo]

The correct answer is Maria and Draco.

Available in English, Japanese, Italian, and ... SNES

Prince Ralse is the best in every version.