Eternal Wind (theme)

"Eternal Wind" is the main theme of Final Fantasy III. It was originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu.
A popular theme within the series, "Eternal Wind" was called "quite possibly be the best world map music" in a video game by an online source.RPGFan Soundtracks
==Game appearances==
===Final Fantasy III===
"Eternal Wind" was first released in the original version's soundtrack, of which it was the seventh track.
It was subsequently re-recorded for the original soundtrack of the 3D remake on the Nintendo DS, of which it is the ninth track. It was also included in the theme for the 3D remake's introduction video, "Zephyr Memories - Legend of the Eternal Wind" , orchestrated by Hiroyuki Nakayama and the first track of the original soundtrack.
"Eternal Wind", being the main theme, plays on the world map of both the Floating Continent and Overworld. It does not play in the world map of the submerged Overworld. Its theme is also included in the ending theme.
"Eternal Wind" was later remastered and released on the Final Fantasy I・II・III Original Soundtrack Revival Disc.
"Eternal Wind FFPR Ver." is a rearrangement by Shingo Kataoka for the Pixel Remaster remake. It is track 8 on the Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack.
===Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII===
In the bar in Ruffian a singer performs a vocal arrangement of "Eternal Wind", titled "Eternal Winds - The Dead Dunes". It was arranged by Naoshi Mizuta who also wrote the lyrics. The vocals were performed by Prasertvithyakarn Prasert for the Japanese version and Kenneth Pinyopusarerk for the English version. The guitar was performed by Yuya Ebisawa.
Both Japanese and English versions appear on the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS.
====Lyrics====
The official lyrics for both Japanese and English versions were released on the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS.
=====Japanese Ver.=====
;Japanese
:はるかな風　どこからか
:砂漠の海　なでていく
:まぶしい闇　ときはなつ
:永遠の　かがやき
:秘密の言葉に　みちびかれ
:今夜　旅にでよう
:焼けつく空　乾く雨
:ひびけこの声　どこまでも
;Rōmaji
:Haruka na kaze doko kara ka
:Sabaku no umi nadete iku
:Mabushī yami tokihanatsu
:Eien no kagayaki
:Himitsu no kotoba ni michibikare
:Kon'ya tabi ni deyō
:Yaketsuku sora kawaku ame
:Hibike kono koe doko made mo
=====English Ver.=====
:Feel the wind eternal, sweeping 'cross the land
:Over sea and desert, stirring waves and sand
:Lost within the darkness, I am blinded by light
:A radiance that brings endless night
:Now a secret beckons, let it show us the way
:Together we will find the break of day
:Beneath a fiery sky, where the rain runs dry
:Let my song be lifted by the wind on high
===Final Fantasy XIV===
A rearranged version of "Eternal Wind" plays in the ending cutscene of the Crystal Tower storyline. It was arranged by Masayoshi Soken.
It is track 57 on the Before the Fall: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.
====Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers====
Another arrangement of "Eternal Wind" appears in "Shadowbringers", the main theme of the Shadowbringers expansion.
A piano arrangement called "Eternal Wind (Shadowbringers)" plays near the end of 5.3, before confronting Elidibus and before G'raha Tia's full crystallization at the Crystal Tower in the First. Players can get craft an orchestrion roll of the soundtrack with a Blank Grade 3 Orchestrion, Enchanted Dimythrite ink, and Faded copy of "To the Edge".
"Eternal Wind (Shadowbringers)" was arranged by Daiki Ishikawa and is track 45 on the Death Unto Dawn: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.
===Final Fantasy XV===
The original version and the Dissidia Final Fantasy arrangement appear in the music player. The original is the third track of Memories of FFIII purchased from Coernix Station - Alstor for 100 gil. "Eternal Wind -arrange- (from FINAL FANTASY III)" appears in the Final Fantasy XV music player as part of the Memories of DISSIDIA FF album bought from Old Lestallum for 500 gil.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)===
An arrangement of "Eternal Wind" by Takeharu Ishimoto plays in the Destiny Odyssey III storyline stage boards. Known as "Eternal Wind - Arrange (From FINAL FANTASY III)", it is the fourteenth track of the first disc of the original soundtrack.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
The Dissidia arrangement of "Eternal Wind" is used as the Onion Knight's world map theme.
====Dissidia Final Fantasy NT====
"Eternal Wind (DFF Arrangement)" is a new arrangement by Tsuyoshi Sekito that is available as battle music. It is track 9 of disc 1 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy -Arcade- Original Soundtrack and track 11 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Original Soundtrack. It is a default theme. The original NES version can be bought from the shop for 3,600 gil.
===Theatrhythm Final Fantasy===
"Eternal Wind" is the Field Music Sequence used for the Final Fantasy III Series Play. It is also one of the Field Music Sequences that may play in a Dark Note, with a more random assortment of marks than in the basic three difficulties. The theme appears on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.
====Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call====
"Eternal Wind" is used as a Field Music Sequence.
====Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival====
"Eternal Wind" is a Field Music Sequence that is available to the player by default.
Difficulty	 	 	 	
Beginner 	Basic	Expert	Ultimate	Transcendent
N/A 	3 	5 	9 	12
====Theatrhythm Final Bar Line====
===World of Final Fantasy===
A version of "Eternal Wind" appears as the background music in the town of Saronia, arranged by Shingo Kataoka. It is track 7 of disc 3 on the World of Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack.
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
"Eternal Wind" is included as part of the 7th anniversary medley.
==Arrangement album appearances==
===Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind===
An arranged "Eternal Wind" is present on the second track of the Final Fantasy III: Eternal Legend of the Wind album, "Following the Wind". It begins at 4:36 and ends at 7:05, with an instantaneous switch to the Final Fantasy III "Battle 1". It is the second track of the album.
===Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow===
Risa Ohki performed a vocal arrangement with the same Japanese title . It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu and Ohki under the alias Ririko Yamabuki, and arranged by Yoshiro Nakamura. It is sung in Portuguese, with lyrics written by Claudio Ramos and translated into Japanese by Nakamura. It is the second track of the album.
====Lyrics====
The official lyrics were released on the album.
;Portuguese
:Seu cabelo comprido
:Se balança no vento
:Seu sorriso lindo
:Brilha só pra mim
:Ah! ningúem pode ser feliz
:Mais que eu
:Ah! não posso viver
:Mais sem você
:Ah! quem criou essa beleza assim
:Pra mim você é a rainha
:A deusa... o amor
:Seu cabelo comprido
:Se balança no vento
:Ai que linda!
;Japanese translation
:君の長い髪が
:風の中で揺れている
:君の美しい微笑みが
:僕のために輝いている
:だれも僕より
:幸せにはなれないだろう
:君なしではもう
:僕は生きられない
:だれがこんなに美しいものを創造したの
:僕にとって君は
:女王、愛の女神
:君の長い髪が
:風の中で揺れている
:なんてきれいなんだろう
;Unofficial English translation
:Your long hair
:Flows in the breeze
:Your beautiful smile
:Shines only for me
:Ah! No one can be
:Happier than I
:Ah! I can't live anymore
:Without you!
:Ah! Who created such a beautiful thing
:To me you're a queen
:The goddess... of love
:Your long hair
:Flowing in the breeze
:Oh how lovely!
===Final Fantasy Remix===
This album features a trance remix of the 3D version of the theme by music duo Ante. It is the second track of the album.
===Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection===
A classical guitar arrangement of "Eternal Wind" was featured in this album performed by Yuji Sekiguchi. It is the seventh track of the album.
===Piano Opera Final Fantasy I/II/III===
A piano arranged version of the theme appears on this album by Hiroyuki Nakayama. It is the twelfth track of the album.
===Distant Worlds IV: more music from FINAL FANTASY===
An orchestral arrangement performed by Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus is included on this album, called "Zephyr Memories -Legend of the Eternal Wind-".
==Live performances==
===Tour de Japon: Music from Final Fantasy===
"Eternal Wind" was part of the "Final Fantasy Medley I-III 2004", a piece performed during a concert tour featuring music from the Final Fantasy series that toured Japan from March 12th to April 16th, 2004. It is the tenth track of the album of the concert's recording.
==Compilation album appearances==
===Final Fantasy Vinyls===
"Eternal Wind" is included on the second disc of this collector's edition set.
==Appearances outside Final Fantasy media==
===Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable===
An arrangement of "Eternal Wind" is included in this crossover between Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest for the PlayStation Portable. It has similarities to its remaster for the Final Fantasy III 3D release.
==References==
==External links==
*Listen to the Dissidia Final Fantasy arcade version on Takeharu Ishimoto's Soundcloud
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