Battle 1 (Final Fantasy IV)

Battle 1 (バトル1) is the main Battle Theme of Final Fantasy IV. It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

Final Fantasy IV
In its debut, "Battle 1" is used as the background theme for random encounters starting when Cecil Harvey and Kain Highwind travel to Mist per order of the King of Baron. It is the eight track of the Final Fantasy IV Original Sound Version.

"Battle 1" was rearranged by For the Nintendo DS release of Final Fantasy IV by Junya Nakano. This version was released as the ninth track of the Final Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack.

In Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection, the player can choose which version to hear by selecting either the original or remastered soundtrack.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The remastered version of "Battle 1" from the Nintendo DS remake of Final Fantasy IV is used as the main battle theme of the game's sequel.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
An arrangement of this theme by Takeharu Ishimoto labeled "Battle 1 -arrange-" from FINAL FANTASY IV" appears in the prequel to Dissidia as a battle theme. It is the sixteenth track of the game's Original Soundtrack.

The track can be automatically selected for battles including Cecil Harvey, Kain Highwind or Golbez, or any battle with the Lunar Subterrane as the arena.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
"Battle 1" appears in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy as a bonus Battle track from the Chaos Scores. In order to be played, it must be unlocked by the cost of 30000 Rizpo.

Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV
A piano arrangement of "Battle 1" is included in the twelfth track of this album, named "The Battle". It was arranged by Shirou Satou.