Original soundtrack of Final Fantasy VI

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 Uematsu, Final Fantasy VI ' s music marked the end of a stage in his career, which was well-grounded by then in the video game music industry.

Uematsu also stated this particular soundtrack was the most challenging Final Fantasy soundtrack he has ever worked on. 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 received raving reviews, being hailed more than once as one of the best soundtracks ever composed for a video game. The game features numerous fan favorites such as "Terra's Theme" and the "Aria di Mezzo Carattere".

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.

Disc 1
1.(予兆 Yochō) "Omen" - 4:15
 * The game's opening theme. A part of it was mixed into the game's final boss theme. One of the several themes in the game that include a part of the central melody of "Terra's Theme", which played during Terra's awakening at Arvis's house.

2.(炭坑都市ナルシェ Tankō Toshi Narushe) "The Mines of Narshe" - 2:48
 * Narshe's theme.

3.(目覚め Mezame) "Awakening" - 1:41
 * Played whenever Terra has a revelation.

4.(ロックのテーマ Rokku no Tēma) "Locke's Theme" 2:01
 * Locke's theme.

5.(戦闘 Sentō) "Battle" - 1:59
 * The game's battle theme. It was arranged as a heavy metal mix and included in the Black Mages' first eponymous album.

6.(勝利のファンファーレ Shōri no Fanfāre) "Victory Fanfare" - 0:39
 * Plays whenever the party wins a battle.

7.(エドガー、マッシュのテーマ Edogā, Masshu no Tēma)"Edgar & Sabin's Theme" - 2:32
 * Figaro Castle's theme.

8.(魔導士ケフカ Madōshi Kefuka) "Kefka" - 2:43
 * Kefka's theme.

9.(霊峰コルツ Reihō Korutsu) "Mt. Koltz" - 2:30
 * Eponymous theme of the location. It is also used in a few other mountainous locations like Mt. Zozo.

10.(反乱分子 Hanran Bunshi) "The Returners" - 2:42
 * The Returners' theme. Played in the Returners' Hideout.

11.(シャドウのテーマ Shadō no Tēma) "Shadow's Theme" - 1:53
 * Shadow's theme.

12.(帝国の進軍 Teikoku no Shingun) "Troops March On" - 1:56
 * Imperial March; played whenever the party engages the Empire or walks around an Imperial base.

13.(カイエンのテーマ Kaien no Tēma) "Cyan's Theme" - 2:21
 * Cyan's theme.

14.(許されざる者 Yurusarezaru Mono) "The Unforgiven" - 1:23
 * Played during the Siege of Doma.

15.(迷いの森 Mayoi no Mori) "Phantom Forest" - 3:17
 * Eponymous theme of the location.

16.(魔列車 Ma Ressha) "Phantom Train" - 2:49
 * Eponymous theme of the location.

17.(獣ヶ原 Kemonogahara) "The Veldt" - 2:17
 * Eponymous theme of the location.

18.(ガウのテーマ Gau no Tēma) "Gau's Theme" - 1:50
 * Gau's theme.

19.(蛇の道 Hebi no Michi) "The Serpent Trench" - 2:06
 * Eponymous theme of the location.

20.(街角の子供達 Machikado no Kodomotachi) "Kids Run Through the City" - 2:42
 * Theme of most towns in the World of Balance.

21.(戒厳令 Kaigenrei) "Under Martial Law" - 2:26
 * Played during Locke's adventure during the occupation of South Figaro.

22.(セリスのテーマ Serisu no Tēma) "Celes's Theme" - 2:56
 * Celes's theme. It shares the central melody with the "Aria di Mezzo Carattere".

'''23.(幻獣を守れ! Genjū o Mamore!) "Protect the Espers!" - 1:57'''
 * Played during the Battle for the Frozen Esper.

24.(決戦 Kessen)"The Decisive Battle" - 2:01
 * The game's boss battle theme. It was arranged as a heavy metal mix and included in the Black Mages' first eponymous album.

25.(メタモルフォーゼ Metamorufōze) "Metamorphosis" - 1:25
 * Played during Terra's first, explosive use of her true powers. It is also played during Kefka's raid on Thamasa.

Disc 2
1.(ティナのテーマ Tina no Tēma) "Terra's Theme" - 3:50
 * The theme of Terra Branford, as well as the game's Main Theme. It is the world map theme of the World of Balance.

2.(運命のコイン Unmei no Koin) "Coin of Fate" - 3:14
 * Played during the flashback scene of Edgar and Sabin. Shares some parts of the central melody of "Edgar and Mash." It was included in Final Fantasy VI ' s Piano Collections album.

3.(テクノdeチョコボ Tekuno de Chokobo) "Techno de Chocobo" - 1:35
 * Played when riding a chocobo.

4.(永遠に、レイチェル Eien ni, Reicheru) "Forever Rachel" - 2:51
 * Played during Locke's flashback scene with Rachel and the subsequent events involving them. Shares the same melody as "Locke's Theme."

5.(スラム・シャッフル Suramu Shaffuru) "Slam Shuffle" - 2:20
 * Zozo's theme.

6.(スピナッチ・ラグ Supinacchi Ragu)"Spinach Rag" - 2:13
 * Played whenever Kappa gives a tutorial as well as at the entrance of the Opera House.

7.(序曲 Jokyoku) "Overture" - 4:46
 * The Opera's overture.

8.(アリア Aria) "Aria di Mezzo Carattere" - 3:55
 * The Opera theme.

9.(婚礼のワルツ～決闘 Konrei no Warutsu ~ Kettō) "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.

10.(大団円 Daidan'en) "Grand Finale" - 3:14
 * The remaining part of the Opera, up until the Gambler's appearance. Played during the second battle with Ultros.

11.(セッツァーのテーマ Settsā no Tēma) "Setzer's Theme" - 1:55
 * Setzer's theme.

12.(ジョニー・C・バッド Jonī Shī Baddo) "Johnny C. Bad" - 2:54
 * The theme of the Dragon's Neck Coliseum.

13.(ガストラ帝国 Gasutora Teikoku) "The Gestahl Empire" - 3:11
 * Played during the party's journey into Vector.

14.(魔導研究所 Madō Kenkyūjo) "Magitek Research Facility" - 2:32
 * Played during the party's journey across the Magitek Research Facility.

15.(飛空挺ブラックジャック Hikūtei Burakkujakku) "The Airship Blackjack" - 3:04
 * The Blackjack's theme.

'''16.(ん?2 N? 2) "What?" - 1:07'''
 * A comical theme used during the game's lighter moments.

17.(モグのテーマ Mogu no Tēma) "Mog's Theme" - 1:54
 * Mog's theme.

18.(ストラゴスのテーマ Sutoragosu no Tēma) "Strago's Theme" - 2:29
 * Strago's theme.

19.(リルムのテーマ Rirumu no Tēma) "Relm's Theme" - 2:54
 * Relm's theme. It has been included in the albums Final Fantasy VI: Grand Finale and Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow as a vocal arrangement performed by Risa Ohki.

20.(幻獣界 Genjū Kai) "Esper World" - 2:37
 * The theme played in the Espers' world.

Disc 3
1.(魔大陸 Ma Tairiku) "Floating Continent" - 2:27
 * Played on the Floating Continent (Final Fantasy VI).

2.(大破壊 Dai Hakai) "Catastrophe" - 2:15
 * Played when Kefka gains the power of the Warring Triad, and throws the world into chaos.

3.(死闘 Shitō) "Battle to the Death" - 2:34
 * Played in tougher boss battles, such as with Ultima Weapon.

4.(レスト・イン・ピース Resuto in Pīsu) "Rest in Peace" - 0:29
 * The Game Over theme.

5.(死界 Shi Kai) "Dark World" - 3:03
 * The World of Ruin's overworld theme, up until the party finds the Falcon.

'''6.(あの日から… Ano Hi Kara...) "From that Day On..." - 2:14'''
 * The Town Theme of the World of Ruin.

7.(仲間を求めて Nakama o Motomete) "Searching for Friends" - 2:56
 * The World of Ruin's Main Theme.

8.(ゴゴのテーマ Gogo no Tēma) "Gogo's Theme" - 2:10
 * Gogo's theme.

9.(墓碑名 Bohi Mei) "Epitaph" - 2:50
 * Plays during Setzer's memories of his lost love, Darill.

10.(からくり屋敷 Karakuri Yashiki) "The Magic House" - 2:32
 * 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.

11.(ウーマロのテーマ Ūmaro no Tēma) "Umaro's Theme" - 1:54
 * Umaro's theme.

12.(狂信集団 Kyōshin Shūdan) "The Fanatics" - 1:47
 * Played during the party's ascent on the Cultists' Tower. Also played during the first half of Kefka's speech to the players prior to the final battle.

13.(邪神の塔 Jashin no Tō) "Kefka's Tower" - 2:49
 * Played during the party's ascent on Kefka's Tower.

14.(妖星乱舞 Yōsei Ranbu) "Dancing Mad" - 17:35
 * The game's Final Boss Theme.

15."Balance Is Restored" - 21:29
 * The game's ending theme.

16.(プレリュード Pureryūdo) "The Prelude" - 2:21

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).

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.

Links

 * 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