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This song captures the essence of all that is Final Fantasy.

Edward Chris von Muir, on the Music Box in the 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV.

"Final Fantasy", also known as "Main Theme", is a recurring piece of music composed by Nobuo Uematsu in the Final Fantasy series. It has also been called the "Opening Theme" (オープニング・テーマ, Ōpuningu Tēma?) and the "Prologue", due to it being played during the opening sequences. Because of this, along with its recurrence, it is considered to be the series's main theme.

The theme first played during the opening of the original Final Fantasy and has since appeared in most main series titles, except for Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy XIII.

The theme from Final Fantasy is basically the song I'd like to be remembered by. I think it's very soft and warm, but there's a strength to it. It's appealing and I think it's the most important song in terms of everything I've ever done.

Nobuo Uematsu[1]

Game appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

The tune plays at the Cornelia Bridge and during the credits. This version is included on the fifth disc of the Final Fantasy Vinyls collector's edition set.

The theme is also included in the Final Fantasy XV music player. It is available since the beginning as part of the Memories of FF album.

Final Fantasy III[]

"Opening Theme" is played at the Wind Crystal chamber after defeating the Land Turtle in the NES version, and after defeating Djinn in the 3D version, and briefly in the ending. The Bard also sings five notes of the tune when using the Sing command.

Final Fantasy IV[]

The theme has many recurring appearances. First played during the opening cinematic, it plays again during the prophecy of Cecil Harvey's destiny. It also plays during the game's end when the party members who do not join Cecil pray to give him and his companions strength for the final battle against Zeromus (2D and 3D).

In the Advance version's music player, the tune is called the "Prologue". In the 3D version's original soundtrack, the theme appears in the tracks "FFIV DS Opening Theme" and "Epilogue".

An arranged version of the "Prologue" is included on the Final Fantasy IV: Minimum Album. This version is also included on the Final Fantasy Mix album.

Final Fantasy V[]

The tune plays at the ending when Krile is at the Elder Tree. In the Advance version's Music Player the theme is titled "Final Fantasy".

Final Fantasy VI[]

The tune is played at the ending, mixed into the track "Ending Theme".

Final Fantasy VII[]

The tune plays during the credits, in the track "Staff Roll" at mark 3:31.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children[]

An orchestrated version plays during the credits.

Final Fantasy VIII[]

The tune appears in the "Ending Theme" of the Final Fantasy VIII: Original Soundtrack. It was arranged in form of a military march following "Eyes On Me", and plays during the sequence following the ending FMV in which both credits and a home movie style sequence are displayed, from 6:59 to 10:00.

Final Fantasy IX[]

The tune is played during the M.S. Prima Vista escape scene and during the credits, right after the song "Melodies Of Life", and also in the Final Fantasy IX: Original Soundtrack at the end of "Melodies Of Life". It is also played during the game's opening sequences when Vivi Ornitier looks into the sky and sees the theater ship. This track is called "Skies of Alexandria".

Final Fantasy XI[]

"Main Theme - FINAL FANTASY XI Version" plays during the final cutscene of the A Crystalline Prophecy additional scenario, and also after defeating Shinryu and speaking to Prishe in the Abyssea storyline. It also plays in a cutscene following the defeat of Hades in Seekers of Adoulin. It appears the final time when the adventurer finally meets the Goddess Altana in the final chapter, Rhapsodies of Vana'diel.

It is track 3 of disc 1 on the Final Fantasy XI Original Soundtrack - Plus.

Final Fantasy XII[]

The theme plays during the PlayStation 2 version intro and in the title screen, and appears on the Final Fantasy XII: Original Soundtrack as "Final Fantasy (FFXII Version)". It is also used several times during the sequences where Halim Ondore IV reads from his memoirs. As with other tracks, the theme was remastered for Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age, with the remastered version included on the Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age Original Soundtrack. However, The Zodiac Age omits the intro sequence, instead going straight to the title screen when the player starts a game.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings[]

The tune plays at the opening FMV and at the end of the game.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII[]

The tune can be heard in Yusnaan being played by the band near the monorail station

Final Fantasy XIV[]

During version 1.0, this theme was part of the song "Opening Theme".

This theme is used in the song "A World Apart", which plays when the player first takes an airship to other starting cities during the main storyline. It also plays during the conclusions of several major storylines, such as the 2.0 main quest, when a Zodiac Weapon is obtained, and the ending of the Shadow of Mhach, among others.

A piano arrangement of "A World Apart", mixed with the sound effects of the mounts, was used in the "Eorzea Symphony" trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward.

An arranged version of the theme, incorporated alongside "Kainé / Salvation" from NieR and "Thirteenth Chapter ~ Closing" from Drakengard, plays in the fight against the final boss of The Tower at Paradigm's Breach The Tower at Paradigm's Breach in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers.

"The Tale of the Star" is an orchestral arrangement that plays in the beginning of the end credits in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.

Final Fantasy XV[]

"FINAL FANTASY Main Theme (KINGSGLAIVE Version)" is a version arranged by Yoshitaka Suzuki that plays in Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, when the Niflheim delegation arrives in Insomnia for the treaty-signing. It is track 13 on disc 1 of the Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV: Original Soundtrack.

"Main Theme from FINAL FANTASY" is an arrangement of the theme by Yoko Shimomura and Shota Nakama plays in Final Fantasy XV during the after-credits epilogue. It is track 96 on the Final Fantasy XV: Original Soundtrack.

The original Final Fantasy I track, called "Opening Theme", is also included in the music player. It is available since the beginning as part of the Memories of FF album. The Dissidia arrangements are available on the Memories of DISSIDIA FF and Memories of Dissidia 012 FF albums purchasable from Old Lestallum for 500 gil.

A new rock arrangement of the theme plays during the credits of the Close Encounter of the Terra Kind quest, which is a crossover with Terra Wars.

In Episode Ignis "Extra Verse", an arrangement plays during the last cutscene called "My Humblest Desire" (臣下の本懐, Shinka no Honkai?, lit. Vassal's Long-cherished Desire). It was arranged by Tadayoshi Makino with additional composition by Yasunori Mitsuda. It is track 68 on disc 1 of the Final Fantasy XV Original Soundtrack Volume 2.

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV has an unrelated track also called "Prologue" that also appears in the Final Fantasy XV music player.

Final Fantasy XVI[]

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Final Fantasy Type-0[]

A short version of the tune can be heard in "Zero", sung by Bump of Chicken during the ending. The version of "Zero" in the Zero / BUMP OF CHICKEN single does not include the theme.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers[]

Layle hums the theme while raiding the Tribe Unity ball. An arrangement of the "Prologue" was heard in an early trailer, but it does not appear in the final game.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

The tune plays at the ending's final part, a recreation of the Cornelia Bridge scene from the original Final Fantasy. In the Dissidia Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack, it is titled "FINAL FANTASY from DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY".

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The theme plays during the ending's final part, on the Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack, it is titled "FINAL FANTASY" from DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY" and is a different arrangement than the previous version.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]

The tune is titled as "FFI Opening Theme (Arrange)", and is remixed into a battle theme.

"Final Fantasy" also appears as a new techno-pop arrangement. It is one of the default themes.

It is also the first piece that plays during the game's ending sequence.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]

The original Final Fantasy version, labeled "Opening Theme", is a playable Event Music Sequence track whose cutscenes depict events from the defeat of Bikke to the battle with Chaos and the Warriors of Light saving the world.

Additionally, "FINAL FANTASY ~FFXII Version~" appears as the opening music for the Final Fantasy XII Series Mode play.

Various versions of the theme are included on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]

The "Opening Theme" is a Field Music Sequence. It is also included on the Best of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call album.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]

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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[]

"Opening Theme", "Final Fantasy (FFXII Version)", and "Main Theme from FINAL FANTASY" all return from Curtain Call and All Star Carnival respectively.

The original medley "THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE Special Battle Arrange Medley", Opening, Ending, and menu screen feature this theme.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

The Final Fantasy main theme is included as part of the 6th anniversary special arrange medley, taken from the top 10 music from All Final Fantasy Big Vote.

It is also included as part of the 7th anniversary medley.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

An orchestral, choral version plays whenever the game downloads the data for a major update.

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin[]

"Stranger - Motif from "Opening Theme""

There are two arrangements of "Opening Theme" which appear in the game. "Sarah's Lute - Motif from "Opening Theme"" is an arrangement which is played by Sarah when she first appears. It was arranged and performed on the lute by Masahi Kuno.

"Stranger - Motif from "Opening Theme"" is an arrangement which plays during the cutscene when the Strangers set out for their journey. It also plays during the end credits. It was arranged by Naoshi Mizuta.

They are track 14 of disc 1 and track 23 of disc 4 on the Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Original Soundtrack.

Chocobo's Crystal Tower[]

The NES "Opening Theme" version from the original Final Fantasy plays at the intro.

Arrangement album appearances[]

Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon[]

This contains a selection of tracks, arranged and performed in the style of Irish Celtic music. The theme of Final Fantasy is called "Prologue..." and is the second track on the album.

Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV[]

Called "Prologue..." the album contains a solo piano arrangement of the theme.

Final Fantasy 1987-1994[]

A piano version of the "Final Fantasy" theme is included on this "best of" type album.

Final Fantasy: Pray[]

"Pray" is a vocal arrangement of the main theme from the original featured in the eponymous music album, co-composed and sung by Risa Ohki in Japanese. The lyrics were written by Kazuko Sancha and it was arranged by Toshiro Mitsutomi. Mikihiko Matsumiya played the guitar.

Lyrics[]

The official lyrics were released on the album.

Japanese
遠く静かな星空から
あふれる命の唄が響く
幾千光年 闇を超えて
ひとつの大地にたどり着いた
そっと瞳を閉じたままで
(Close your eyes in the silent night)
遠い祈りのように
(Pray your dream with your honest heart)
いつしか夢たちが
叶うように
こんな小さな掌では
抱えきれぬほど時は長い
幾千万里の旅の果てに
やさしい笑顔にめぐり逢える
今は涙に濡れたままで
(Cross your palm in the holy night)
深い祈りのように
(Pray your dream with your honest love)
いつしか哀しみも
終わるように
遠く静かな星空から
あふれる命の唄が聞こえる
Rōmaji
Tōku shizukana hoshizora kara
Afureru inochi no uta ga hibiku
Ikusen kōnen yami o koete
Hitotsu no daichi ni tadoritsuita
Sotto hitomi o tojita mama de
(Close your eyes in the silent night)
Tōi inori no yō ni
(Pray your dream with your honest heart)
Itsushika yumetachi ga
Kanau yō ni
Kon'na chīsana tenohira de wa
Kakaekirenu hodo toki wa nagai
Ikusen banri no tabi no hate ni
Yasashī egao ni meguri aeru
Ima wa namida ni nureta mama de
(Cross your palm in the holy night)
Fukai inori no yō ni
(Pray your dream with your honest love)
Itsushika kanashimi mo
Owaru yō ni
Tōku shizukana hoshizora kara
Afureru inochi no uta ga kikoeru
Unofficial English translation
From far and silent starry skies
Echoes a song full of life.
Crossing a darkness of thousands of light years,
It finally arrives at a single earth.
With eyes closed just so,
(Close your eyes in the silent night)
Like a faraway prayer,
(Pray your dream with your honest heart)
So that one day
Our dreams will come true.
Time is so long that
These tiny palms can barely hold it.
At the end of a million-mile voyage,
We can still run across smiling faces.
Now, wet with tears,
(Cross your palm in the holy night)
As though deep in prayer,
(Pray your dream with your honest love)
So that one day
Sadness, too, will end.
From far and silent starry skies,
A song full of life can be heard.

Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection[]

"Opening Theme", it is the first track on the album, which consists entirely of solo classical guitar arrangements of tracks from the Final Fantasy main series, performed by Yuji Sekiguchi.

A New Story[]

Lyrics[]

Break into a new day
A new chapter of your story
Close your eyes and see with your heart,
your destination
Climb over mountains and sail across the ocean
Let the journey take you
to stand on higher ground
Fate has brought you here on this land
so have faith in your destiny
and burn the fire inside your soul
Feel the earth, the sky and the ocean tremble
as you realize the power
that lies deep down within your heart
Guided by the stars, shining high up in the sky
Find a way that leads to the place,
you have always dreamed of
Each and every trial is there for you to be stronger
There will be a day,
when all things become much clearer
Fate has brought you here on this land
so have faith in your destiny
and burn the fire inside your soul
Feel the earth, the sky and the ocean tremble
as you realize the power
that lies deep down within your heart
Within your heart

Beer SQ[]

The song appears in the pub-theme style arrangement album as its 1st track. It was arranged by RÄFVEN.

SQ Chips 2[]

The track appears in the 8-bit arrangement album as its 13th track. It was arranged and sound mixed by Takeshi Yokemura and performed by YMCK.

Live performances[]

20020220 music from Final Fantasy[]

"Final Fantasy" performed by Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, is included on this concert recording.

More Friends - Music from Final Fantasy[]

"Final Fantasy" is included on this live recording of an orchestral concert, performed by The World Festival Symphony Orchestra conducted by Arnie Roth at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California on May 16th, 2005.

Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival 2012[]

J.S.D.F. (Japan Self-Defense Forces) performed "Prelude" and "Final Fantasy" during the marching festival in November 17 2012 alongside the U.S.M.C. 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Band and U.S. Army Pacific Ocean Band.

Distant Worlds IV: more music from FINAL FANTASY[]

An orchestral arrangement performed by Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus is included on the album.

Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics[]

An arrangement of the theme was played during the flag parade of the opening ceremony. Arrangements of the victory fanfare and "Olympus Coliseum" from Kingdom Hearts were also featured.

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