Jenova (theme)

"J-E-N-O-V-A" is Jenova's theme, from Final Fantasy VII. It is played during the battles with Professor Hojo, Jenova∙BIRTH, and Jenova∙DEATH, as well as during a stage at the end of the game.

It is notably absent during the fight with Jenova∙LIFE, during which "Aerith's Theme" is played instead. When the theme shifts to the major mode for the "fanfare" section just before it starts over, the chord progression is either identical to or a transposition of the second half of the Prelude, depending on the relative keys of the two themes.

The Black Mages
The Black Mages recorded a progressive metal version that is featured on their first album, The Black Mages.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
The soundtrack of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children includes another progressive metal arrangement of "J-E-N-O-V-A", performed again by the Black Mages. This version plays during the battle between Cloud Strife and Kadaj and, in a similar manner to the game, appears before the final battle with Sephiroth to the music of "One-Winged Angel".

Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VII
The Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VII album includes a version of this track played in a piano.

Final Fantasy Remix
The album Final Fantasy Remix, features a trance version of "J-E-N-O-V-A".

Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection
A classic guitar arrangement of "J-E-N-O-V-A" is present in the Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection.