Original soundtracks of Final Fantasy VI

There have been two different releases of the original soundtracks of Final Fantasy VI, corresponding to the original release and the release of the Pixel Remaster version.
The original soundtrack of Final Fantasy VI was released in Japan and North America as two separate compilations respectively called Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version and Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game.
The last of the soundtracks to be issued for the 16-bit generation of consoles, the album is the longest recorded for said generation of Final Fantasy games. For Nobuo Uematsu, the music of Final Fantasy VI marked the end of a stage in his career, which was well-grounded by then in the video game music industry.
The music was subsequently included in two arranged compilation albums: Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale and its respective Piano Collections album. The Original Soundtrack of Final Fantasy VI has received raving reviews, being hailed more than once as one of the best video game soundtracks. The game features numerous fan favorites such as "Terra's Theme" and the "Aria di Mezzo Carattere".
When Uematsu started composing for Final Fantasy VI it marked the moment he could start experimenting for the first time. Square had more technological possibilities available, and at the time the team was still quite small, so there was a strong feeling of cooperation and trying to build something ground-breaking.Nobuo Uematsu Remembers 20 Years of Final Fantasy Soundtracks — IGN.com
== Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version ==
Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version is the name of the three disc set containing all of the tracks from Final Fantasy VI in their original sound versions. A remastered version, called Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Remaster, was also released.
=== Track list ===
Final Fantasy VI has three English track lists
*One included with the booklet of the Japanese Original Sound Version. This same tracklist is used in Doremi's accompanying sheet music book with a few typos. Themes named after characters and locations use the same translations found in Japanese guide books of the time.
*One with the English Kefka's Domain release. This utilized the same tracklist but changed names to use the North American localization.
*One used on English-language digital releases such as Apple Music. Minor changes were made from the Kefka's Domain tracklist, mainly bringing the titles closer to the Japanese titles. This tracklist was later used in the booklet of Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Revival Disc and its website, which also fixed some typos and grammar.
This list prioritizes the digital English track titles first, with the OSV English titles listed second (when different). Kefka's Domain English titles can be found below.
Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Revival Disc only uses one disc and therefore the track numbers are continuous from 1-61. It has three bonus tracks.
==== Disc 1 (58:11) ====
# / Opening Theme — 4:15
#: The opening theme. A part of it was mixed into the final boss theme. One of the several themes that include a part of the central melody of "Terra's Theme", which plays during Terra's awakening at Arvis's house. The song's beginning has organ music slowly growing louder before synthesized vocals kick in that sing something twice that vaguely sounded like "Kefka", before eventually settling for harp strings playing.
# / Colliery Nalsh — 2:48
#: The theme of Narshe.
# — 1:41
#: Plays when Terra has a revelation. Becomes the theme of Mobliz in the World of Ruin after Terra rejoins the party.
# / Lock — 2:01
#: The theme of Locke Cole.
# / Battle Theme — 1:59
#: The battle theme. It was arranged as a heavy metal mix and included in the Black Mages' first eponymous album.
# / Fanfare — 0:39
#: Plays when the party wins a battle.
# / Edgar & Mash — 2:32
#: The theme of Edgar Roni Figaro and Sabin Rene Figaro. Plays in Figaro Castle.
# / Cefca — 2:43
#: The theme of Kefka Palazzo.
# / Mt. Coltz — 2:30
#: Plays in mountainous locations like Mt. Kolts, Esper Caves, and Mt. Zozo. It also plays in Duncan's Cabin in the World of Ruin.
# / Returners — 2:42
#: The theme of the Returners. Plays in the Returners' Hideout and in Figaro Castle before defeating the four Tentacles.
# / Shadow — 1:53
#: The theme of Shadow.
# — 1:56
#: Plays whenever the party engages the Empire or walks around an Imperial base.
# / Cayenne — 2:21
#: The theme of Cyan Garamonde. Plays in Doma Castle.
# — 1:23
#: Plays during tight situations such as Sabin's battle with Vargas, Siege of Doma, and in the Crumbling House in Tzen.
# / The Mystic Forest — 3:17
#: Plays in numerous dungeons such as caves.
# / Mystery Train — 2:49
#: The eponymous theme of the location.
# / Wild West — 2:17
#: The eponymous theme of the location.
# / Gau — 1:50
#: The theme of Gau.
# / The Snake Path — 2:06
#: The eponymous theme of the location. It also plays in the Ancient Castle.
# / Kids Run Through The City Corner — 2:42
#: The theme of most towns in the World of Balance.
# — 2:26
#: Plays when Locke sneaks to the occupied South Figaro. It also plays in the towns in the southern continent in the World of Balance such as Albrook, Tzen, and Maranda, and in Nikeah in the World of Ruin.
# / Celes — 2:56
#: The theme of Celes Chere. It shares the central melody with the "Aria di Mezzo Carattere".
# / Save Them — 1:57
#: Plays during the Battle for the Frozen Esper, the escape in the Magitek Research Facility, and in battles in the Soul Shrine with the exception of Kaiser Dragon.
# — 2:01
#: The boss battle theme. It was arranged as a heavy metal mix and included in the Black Mages' first eponymous album.
# — 1:25
#: Plays during Terra's first, explosive use of her true powers. It also plays during Kefka's raid on Thamasa, and during the cataclysm.
==== Disc 2 (57:26) ====
# / Tina — 3:50
#: The theme of Terra Branford, as well as the main theme. It is the world map theme of the World of Balance.
# / Coin Song — 3:14
#: Plays during the flashback scene of Edgar and Sabin. Shares some parts of the central melody of "Edgar and Mash".
# — 1:35
#: Plays when riding a chocobo.
# — 2:51
#: Plays during Locke's flashback scene with Rachel and the subsequent events involving them. Shares the same melody as "Locke's Theme".
# — 2:20
#: Plays in Zozo.
# — 2:13
#: Plays whenever Kappa gives a tutorial, at the entrance of the Opera House, and during an auction in the Auction House in Jidoor.
# — 4:46
#: The Opera's overture.
# — 3:55
#: The Opera theme.
# / The Wedding Waltz ~ Duel — 4:00
#: The Opera act in which Ralse marries Maria. The first part consists of a waltz which is interrupted by Draco's appearance, during which a more dramatic dueling theme plays.
# / Grand Finale? — 3:14
#: The remaining part of the Opera, up until the Gambler's appearance. Plays during the second battle with Ultros.
# / Setzer — 1:55
#: Setzer Gabbiani's theme, also the interior theme for both the Blackjack and the Falcon.
# — 2:54
#: The theme of the Dragon's Neck Coliseum. The name alludes to the song "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, as they both sound the same in terms of melody.
# / The Empire “Ghastra” — 3:11
#: The theme of the Gestahlian Empire. Plays in Vector.
# / Devil's Lab — 2:32
#: Plays in the Magitek Research Facility. Also known as "Devil's Lab".
# / Blackjack — 3:04
#: The theme of the Blackjack.
# / ?? — 1:07
#: A comical theme used during the lighter moments.
# / Mog — 1:54
#: The theme of Mog.
# / Stragus — 2:29
#: The theme of Strago Magus. Plays in Thamasa.
# / Relm — 2:54
#: The theme of Relm Arrowny.
# / Another World Of Beasts — 2:37
#: The theme of the Esper World. Plays in the Cave to the Sealed Gate and the Phoenix Cave. Also titled "Another World of Beasts".
==== Disc 3 (1:12:10) ====
# / New Continent — 2:27
#: Plays on the Floating Continent and in Kaiser's Lair in Dragon's Den.
# — 2:15
#: Plays when Kefka gains the power of the Warring Triad, and throws the world into chaos.
# / The Fierce Battle — 2:34
#: Plays in tougher boss battles, such as Ultima Weapon, the Warring Triad, Kaiser Dragon, and Omega Weapon. Also known as "The Fierce Battle".
# — 0:29
#: The Game Over theme.
# — 3:03
#: The World of Ruin's overworld theme, up until the party finds the Falcon, later the theme of Narshe in the World of Ruin.
# / The Day After — 2:14
#: The town theme of the World of Ruin. Also known as "The Day After".
# / Searching Friends — 2:56
#: The World of Ruin's main theme after having obtained the Falcon.
# / Gogo — 2:10
#: The theme of Gogo. Plays in the Zone Eater's Belly.
# — 2:50
#: Plays during Setzer's memories of his lost love, Darill.
# — 2:32
#: Jidoor's theme in the World of Ruin. Originally a dungeon theme for Final Fantasy II. The original version can be found on the All Sounds of Final Fantasy I and II soundtrack.
# / Umaro — 1:54
#: The theme of Umaro. Plays in the Yeti's Cave.
# / Fanatics — 1:47
#: Plays during the party's ascent on the Cultists' Tower. Also plays during the first half of Kefka's speech to the players prior to the final battle.
# / Last Dungeon — 2:49
#: Plays during the party's ascent on Kefka's Tower.
# — 17:35
#: The final boss theme.
# / Ending Theme — 21:29
#: The ending theme.
# — 2:21
#: Plays in the title screen.
== Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game ==
Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version album was released in North America under the name Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game. It was originally available through direct order from Square's Redmond office before they closed down. Kefka's Domain is basically the same as the Japanese release, except that song title translations were taken from the translations used in the Original Sound Version Piano Sheet Music book and based on the English release of Final Fantasy VI (which had been released under the name Final Fantasy III).
Track List - Disc 1 (58:11)	 	 	
{|class="article-table" width="100%" align="left"	# 	Track Name	Duration
1. 	Opening Theme 	4:18 	
2. 	The Mines of Narshe 	2:51 	
3. 	Awakening 	1:44 	
4. 	Locke 	2:03 	
5. 	Battle Theme 	2:02 	
6. 	Fanfare 	0:42 	
7. 	Edgar & Sabin 	2:35 	
8. 	Kefka 	2:46 	
9. 	Mt. Koltz 	2:32 	
10. 	Returners 	2:44 	
11. 	Shadow 	1:56 	
12. 	Troops March On 	1:59 	
13. 	Cyan 	2:24 	
14. 	The Unforgiven 	1:25 	
15. 	The Phantom Forest 	3:20 	
16. 	Phantom Train 	2:49 	
17. 	Wild West 	2:20 	
18. 	Gau 	1:53 	
19. 	The Serpent Trench 	2:09 	
20. 	Kids Run Through The City	2:45 	
21. 	Under Martial Law 	2:28 	
22. 	Celes 	2:58 	
23. 	Save Them! 	2:00 	
24. 	The Decisive Battle 	2:02 	
25. 	Metamorphosis 	1:26 	
Track List - Disc 2 (57:18)	 	 	
{|class="article-table" width="100%" align="left"	# 	Track Name	Duration
1. 	Terra 	3:52 	
2. 	Coin Song 	3:17 	
3. 	Techno de Chocobo 	1:37 	
4. 	Forever Rachel 	2:54 	
5. 	Slam Shuffle 	2:22 	
6. 	Spinach Rag 	2:16 	
7. 	Overture 	4:48 	
8. 	Aria de Mezzo Carattere	3:57 	
9. 	The Wedding 	4:02 	
10. 	Grand Finale? 	3:16 	
11. 	Setzer 	1:57 	
12. 	Johnny C Bad 	2:57 	
13. 	The Empire "Gestahl" 	3:13 	
14. 	Devil's Lab 	2:34 	
15. 	Blackjack 	3:06 	
16. 	?? 	1:07 	
17. 	Mog 	1:57 	
18. 	Strago 	2:31 	
19. 	Relm 	2:57 	
20. 	Another World of Beasts	2:38 	
Track List - Disc 3 (1:12:03)	 	 	
{|class="article-table" width="100%" align="left"	# 	Track Name	Duration
1. 	New Continent 	2:28 	
2. 	Catastrophe 	2:17 	
3. 	The Fierce Battle 	2:37 	
4. 	Rest in Peace 	0:31 	
5. 	Dark World 	3:06 	
6. 	The Day After 	2:16 	
7. 	Searching for Friends	2:58 	
8. 	Gogo 	2:12 	
9. 	Epitaph 	2:52 	
10. 	The Magic House 	2:34 	
11. 	Umaro 	1:56 	
12. 	Fanatics 	1:50 	
13. 	Last Dungeon 	2:51 	
14. 	Dancing Mad 	17:39 	
15. 	Ending Theme 	21:35 	
16. 	The Prelude 	2:21 	
== Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Revival Disc ==
Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Revival Disc is the complete soundtrack for the SNES version Final Fantasy VI on a blu-ray disc with high-quality audio. It includes the ability to view game visuals with the music. MP3 files are also included on the disc for portable music devices. 
===Bonus Tracks===
This release includes 3 bonus mp3s of songs originally available on Final Fantasy VI Special Tracks . They are not included in the Blu-ray tracks with game footage.
== Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack ==
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack is the complete soundtrack of the Pixel Remaster version of the game. It features new arrangements of the score, supervised by Nobuo Uematsu.
Track List	 	 	
{|class="article-table" width="100%" align="left"	# 	Track Name	Duration
1. 	Omen -1- FFPR Ver.   	1:16 	
2. 	Omen -2- FFPR Ver.   	1:12 	
3. 	Omen -3- FFPR Ver.   	1:59 	
4. 	The Mines of Narshe FFPR Ver.   	6:41 	
5. 	Awakening FFPR Ver.   	1:59 	
6. 	Locke's Theme FFPR Ver.   	3:56 	
7. 	Battle FFPR Ver.   	2:04 	
8. 	Victory Fanfare FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
9. 	Edgar & Sabin's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:37 	
10. 	Kefka FFPR Ver.   	5:24 	
11. 	Mt. Koltz FFPR Ver.   	5:10 	
12. 	The Returners FFPR Ver.   	4:42 	
13. 	Shadow's Theme FFPR Ver.   	3:24 	
14. 	Troops March On FFPR Ver.   	2:04 	
15. 	Cyan's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:28 	
16. 	The Unforgiven FFPR Ver.   	1:30 	
17. 	Phantom Forest FFPR Ver.   	3:21 	
18. 	Phantom Train FFPR Ver.   	2:38 	
19. 	The Veldt FFPR Ver.   	4:37 	
20. 	Gau's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:38 	
21. 	The Serpent Trench FFPR Ver.   	4:15 	
22. 	Kids Run Through the City FFPR Ver.   	2:42 	
23. 	Under Martial Law FFPR Ver.   	4:26 	
24. 	Celes's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:59 	
25. 	Protect the Espers! FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
26. 	The Decisive Battle FFPR Ver.   	4:01 	
27. 	Metamorphosis FFPR Ver.   	2:41 	
28. 	Terra's Theme FFPR Ver.   	3:54 	
29. 	Coin of Fate FFPR Ver.   	3:14 	
30. 	Techno de Chocobo FFPR Ver.   	2:52 	
31. 	Forever Rachel FFPR Ver.   	3:45 	
32. 	Slam Shuffle FFPR Ver.   	4:15 	
33. 	Spinach Rag FFPR Ver.   	2:21 	
34. 	Overture -1- FFPR Ver.   	1:43 	
35. 	Overture -2- (JPN) FFPR Ver.   	0:46 	
36. 	Overture -2- (ENG) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
37. 	Overture -2- (FRE) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
38. 	Overture -2- (ITA) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
39. 	Overture -2- (GER) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
40. 	Overture -2- (SPA) FFPR Ver.   	0:46 	
41. 	Overture -2- (KOR) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
42. 	Overture -3- FFPR Ver.   	2:24 	
43. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (JPN) FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
44. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (ENG) FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
45. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (FRE) FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
46. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (ITA) FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
47. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (GER) FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
48. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (SPA) FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
49. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (KOR) FFPR Ver.   	4:04 	
50. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -1- FFPR Ver.   	1:55 	
51. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -2- FFPR Ver.   	0:38 	
52. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (JPN) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
53. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (ENG) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
54. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (FRE) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
55. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (ITA) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
56. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (GER) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
57. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (SPA) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
58. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (KOR) FFPR Ver.   	0:47 	
59. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -4- FFPR Ver.   	1:49 	
60. 	Grand Finale FFPR Ver.   	2:04 	
61. 	Setzer's Theme FFPR Ver.   	3:32 	
62. 	Johnny C. Bad FFPR Ver.   	5:46 	
63. 	The Gestahl Empire FFPR Ver.   	3:06 	
64. 	Magitek Research Facility FFPR Ver.   	2:15 	
65. 	The Airship Blackjack FFPR Ver.   	5:39 	
66. 	What? 2 FFPR Ver.   	1:20 	
67. 	Mog's Theme FFPR Ver.   	1:52 	
68. 	Strago's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:17 	
69. 	Relm's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:35 	
70. 	Esper World FFPR Ver.   	5:28 	
71. 	Floating Continent FFPR Ver.   	2:44 	
72. 	Catastrophe FFPR Ver.   	3:07 	
73. 	Battle to the Death FFPR Ver.   	4:51 	
74. 	Rest in Peace FFPR Ver.   	0:32 	
75. 	Dark World FFPR Ver.   	3:44 	
76. 	From That Day On... FFPR Ver.   	4:30 	
77. 	Searching for Friends FFPR Ver.   	4:23 	
78. 	Gogo's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:10 	
79. 	Epitaph FFPR Ver.   	2:56 	
80. 	The Magic House FFPR Ver.   	2:31 	
81. 	Umaro's Theme FFPR Ver.   	2:51 	
82. 	The Fanatics FFPR Ver.   	2:48 	
83. 	Kefka's Tower FFPR Ver.   	3:43 	
84. 	Dancing Mad -Act 1- FFPR Ver.   	3:52 	
85. 	Dancing Mad -Act 2- FFPR Ver.   	3:57 	
86. 	Dancing Mad -Act 3- FFPR Ver.   	3:25 	
87. 	Dancing Mad -Act 4- FFPR Ver.   	6:03 	
88. 	Balance Is Restored FFPR Ver.   	22:09 	
89. 	The Prelude FFPR Ver.   	2:56 	
90. 	Fanfare -2- FFPR Ver.   	0:08 	
91. 	Rest Well FFPR Ver.   	0:12 	
92. 	Overture -2- (No vocals) FFPR Ver.   	0:46 	
93. 	Wedding Waltz - Duel -3- (No vocals) FFPR Ver.  	0:46 	
94. 	Aria di Mezzo Carattere (No vocals) FFPR Ver.   	4:02 	
== Music samples ==
==Gallery==
FFVI Remaster slipcover.jpg|Remaster Slipcase cover.
== Sheet music ==
Published by DOREMI Music Publishing, Final Fantasy VI Original Sound Version Piano Sheet Music contains solo piano arrangements for the music on the Original Soundtrack of Final Fantasy VI. The arrangements are done by Asako Niwa and the pieces' difficulty level varies from beginner to intermediate.
== See also ==
* Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale
* Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VI
*Final Fantasy VI Special Soundtrack "Timelapse Remix"
== External links ==
* Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Remaster Version Official Site
* Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Revival Disc Official Site
*Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Soundtracks Official Site 
*Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack Page 
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* VGMdb - Final Fantasy VI Original Sound Version
* VGMdb - Final Fantasy VI Original Sound Version (reprint)
* VGMdb - Kefka's Domain - The complete soundtrack from the Final Fantasy III video game
* VGMdb - Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Remaster Version
* VGMdb - Final Fantasy VI Original Soundtrack Revival Disc
* VGMdb - FF PIXEL REMASTER: FINAL FANTASY VI Original Soundtrack
==Citations==
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