"JENOVA" (stylized in the Japanese tracklist as "J-E-N-O-V-A") is a boss theme from Final Fantasy VII, composed and arranged by Nobuo Uematsu.
When the theme shifts to the relative major 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.
Game appearances[]
Final Fantasy VII[]
"JENOVA" serves as the eponymous boss battle theme for Jenova, and can be heard during the encounters with Jenova∙BIRTH and Jenova∙DEATH. When fighting Jenova∙LIFE, "Aerith's Theme" is played instead, and when fighting Jenova∙SYNTHESIS, "JENOVA COMPLETE" is played which does not share the same melodies as "JENOVA". "JENOVA" is also played during the battle with Professor Hojo. "JENOVA" also plays when the party descends to the core of the planet, just before the battle with Jenova∙SYNTHESIS.
"JENOVA" is track 14 of disc 2 on the Final Fantasy VII: Original Soundtrack and track 37 on the Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack Revival Disc.
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A (AC Version)" is a progressive metal arrangement of "JENOVA" by Tsuyoshi Sekito, performed by Sekito on the electric guitar. 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". It is track 8 of disc 2 on the Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Original Soundtrack.
Final Fantasy VII Remake[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A - Quickening" (J-E-N-O-V-A ー胎動ー, J-E-N-O-V-A -Taidō-?) is an arrangement by Tadayoshi Makino that plays during the battle against Jenova Dreamweaver. The arrangement has three movements; the first two are arranged with new composition by Makino, while the third resembles the original theme. "J-E-N-O-V-A - Quickening" is track 2 of disc 2 on the Final Fantasy VII Remake Original Soundtrack. It is also released as track 6 of disc 4 on the Final Fantasy VII Remake Original Soundtrack Plus, featuring improved mastering.
The opening phrase of "JENOVA" appears in a few tracks: "Cultivating Madness" (狂気の培養, Kyōki no Baiyō?) arranged by Yoshinori Nakamura, which plays when Professor Hojo tells Aerith Gainsborough his plan of breeding her; "Jenova Calls" (ジェノバの呼び声, Jenoba no Yobigoe?, lit. Jenova's Call) arranged by Yoshitaka Suzuki, which plays when Cloud is drawn up Hojo's lab by a vision of Jenova; "Cultivating Darkness" (培養される闇, Baiyō-sareru Yami?, lit. Cultivated Darkness) arranged by Nakamura, which plays when the party learns about Hojo's experiments; "Confronting Jenova" (ジェノバとの対峙, Jenoba to no Taiji?) arranged by Nakamura, playing when the party finds Jenova in the Drum; and "Hojo Observes" (監視する宝条, Kanshi-suru Hōjō?) arranged by Nakamura, which plays when Hojo watches the party maneuver the Drum.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]
Jenova Emergent
Jenova Lifeclinger
"J-E-N-O-V-A - Emergence" (J-E-N-O-V-A -誕生-, J-E-N-O-V-A -Tanjō-?, lit. J-E-N-O-V-A -Birth-) is an arrangement with additional composition by Yoshinori Nakamura that plays during the boss battle against Jenova Emergent.[1][2] It features a Bulgarian chorus by Marie Kocho and the guitar by Hiroto Kobayashi.[3][4] The arrangement has three movements and the Bulgarian chorus is featured in the first and third movements. It is track 2 of disc 3 on the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack.
Nakamura reproduced the synth of "JENOVA", from the tone to the delay timing. He also recreated this vibe with woodwinds from 4:57 to 5:17.[5][6]
"J-E-N-O-V-A - Tenacity" (J-E-N-O-V-A -生命-, J-E-N-O-V-A -Seimei-?, lit. J-E-N-O-V-A -Life-) is an arrangement by Yasunori Nishiki that plays during the boss battle against Jenova Lifeclinger from the second phase onwards, following "Aerith's Theme - The White Materia" during the first phase.[7][8] The arrangement has three movements. It is track 7 of disc 7 on the original soundtrack.
The theme of "JENOVA" is also present in "Aerith's Theme - The White Materia" during the transition to the boss battle of Jenova Lifeclinger. It is also seemingly present during the first phase if the battle is dragged out long enough, but this is not present in the original soundtrack.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The original version from Final Fantasy VII and the Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy arrangement are included in the music player. The original is the sixth track of the Memories of FFVII album that is available by default. The Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy arrangement is available on the Memories of Dissidia 012 FF album purchasable from Old Lestallum for 500 gil.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
"「J-E-N-O-V-A - arrange -」 from FINAL FANTASY VII" is an arrangement by Takeharu Ishimoto. It is a battle theme and is track 29 of disc 1 on the Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack.
"「J-E-N-O-V-A - arrange -」 from FINAL FANTASY VII" can be automatically selected for battles including Sephiroth, Tifa, or Cloud, or taking place at Planet's Core. It is also used as the battle theme for the final duel between Tifa and Ultimecia.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]
The arranged track from Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy and the original PlayStation version can be bought from the shop for 3,600 gil.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A" is available as a bonus Battle Music Sequence. It is first available as a Dark Note which must be unlocked at the Chaos Shrine Mode. The theme is included in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A" is an ordinary Battle Music Sequence track for Final Fantasy VII. Additionally, "J-E-N-O-V-A (AC Version)" features as a new Battle Music Sequence for Advent Children, and is one of the two songs used in the demo.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]
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J-E-N-O-V-A - TFFAC Arrangement - From FFVII
"J-E-N-O-V-A" is a playable Battle Music Sequence. It is available by default.
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[]
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"JENOVA" is included as part of the 7th anniversary medley.
Chocobo to Mahou no Ehon: Majo to Shoujo to Go-nin no Yuusha[]
An arrangement of "JENOVA" by Yuzo Takahashi appears in the OST as track 31 of disc 2 on the Chocobo to Mahou no Ehon Series Original Soundtrack.
Arrangement album appearances[]
The Black Mages[]
The Black Mages recorded a progressive metal version of "J-E-N-O-V-A" that is featured on their first album, The Black Mages, as track 7.
Piano Collections: Final Fantasy VII[]
A piano arrangement of "JENOVA" by Shiro Hamaguchi and performed by Seiji Honda was included in this album as track 10.
Final Fantasy Remix[]
The album features a trance remix of "J-E-N-O-V-A" by Ante/Ian Hartley & mattb. It is the fifth track of the album.
Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection[]
A classic guitar arrangement of "J-E-N-O-V-A" is one of the two Final Fantasy VII themes present in the Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection. It is the fifteenth track of the album.
Distant Worlds II: more music from Final Fantasy[]
"JENOVA (FINAL FANTASY VII)" was arranged and performed as an orchestral piece by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in the sequel album to Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy.
"JENOVA (FINAL FANTASY VII) [from Distant Worlds II]" appears as track 5 on the Distant Worlds and A New World Collections: music from Final Fantasy VII.
Final Fantasy VII Chips[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A" is part of the 8-bit arrangement album as track 8, arranged by (S_S).
It also appears as track 2 on the Square Enix Music Chips Selection CD.
Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy VII-[]
"JENOVA Jazz Arrangement" is a jazz arrangement by Ryu Kawamura that appears as track 9 on the album. It is performed by Ken Higeshiro (drums), Ryu Kawamura (wood bass), and Takana Miyamoto (piano).
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Acoustic Arrangements[]
When I found out I was in charge of such a beloved song, I decided to come at it with a five-string quartet—a specialty of mine.
From the get-go, I wanted to emphasize Jenova's eeriness and the song's speed and power; by doing so, I wound up with a very rich arrangement. We've got musicians wailing on all their instruments at once, intense contrabass adlibs a violin solo—there's a lot going on.
I recreated the almost-mechanical repetition of the original song's opening in arpeggio, and went on to play with this song's distinctive base line, using it as a motif throughout the arrangement. The track also features melodies from a number of other songs, all of them related to Jenova in one way or another.
Many of the performers on this track love FFVII, and their passion brought a lot of energy that I think every fan will be able to hear loud and clear.Atsuki Yoshida
An acoustic arrangement of "J-E-N-O-V-A - Quickening" by Atsuki Yoshida appears as track 9 on the album. It is performed by Atsuki Yoshida (violin), Erika Aoyama (violin), Mei Mishina (viola), Kirin Uchida (violoncello), and Seiya Yoshida (contrabass).
Square Enix - Airship Cruise Beats Vol.2[]
"JENOVA (Airship Cruise Beats Version)" is an arrangement by mimiiQ that appears as track 12 on the album.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestral Arrangement Album[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A Lifeclinger" (J-E-N-O-V-A LIFE 交響曲, J-E-N-O-V-A LIFE Kōkyōkyoku?, lit. J-E-N-O-V-A LIFE Symphony) is a symphonic orchestral arrangement orchestrated by Yuya Mori appears as track 9 on the album, conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. It includes a short introduction of "Aerith's Theme - The White Materia".
Live performances[]
The Black Mages Live[]
The Black Mages' arranged "J-E-N-O-V-A" was performed at the start of their first live concert in 2003.
Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Returning Home[]
"FINAL FANTASY VII: JENOVA" is included on this live recording of an orchestral concert, performed by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Arnie Roth held in Tokyo, in November 2010.
Symphonic Odysseys - Tribute to Nobuo Uematsu[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A" is included on this live recording of an orchestral concert as a part of a Final Fantasy VII -battle theme- Medley, arranged by Roger Wanamo, performed by the WDR Radio Orchestra and conducted by Arnie Roth held in Cologne, in July 2011.
Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy VII- at Billboard Live TOKYO[]
"LIVE: JENOVA Jazz Arrangement" was performed live at Billboard Live Tokyo in February 2020 and recorded as track 6 of disc 1 on the album.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour Live 2024.09.08[]
The symphony orchestration of "J-E-N-O-V-A Lifeclinger" by Yuya Mori is performed in the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth orchestra word tour. The concert held on September 8, 2024 at PACIFICO Yokohama National Convention Hall in Kanagawa was recorded live and released on the album, conducted by Arnie Roth and performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and Barzz.
"J-E-N-O-V-A Lifeclinger" is track 6 of disc 2 on the album.
Compilation album appearances[]
Final Fantasy VII: Reunion Tracks[]
"JENOVA" is included on the "best of"-type album.
Final Fantasy VII Vinyl Limited Edition[]
"JENOVA" is included as track 6 of side B of disc 1 on this collectors' edition.
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Tracks 1987-2017[]
"JENOVA" appears as track 61 of disc 1 on the album celebrating Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary.
Compilation of Final Fantasy VII: Best Selection[]
"J-E-N-O-V-A (AC Version)" appears as track 11 of disc 3 on the album.
Appearances outside Final Fantasy media[]
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special[]
An arrangement of "J-E-N-O-V-A" was included in this crossover between Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. It is mostly notable for adding heavy percussion to the theme.
Super Smash Bros.[]
The original version of "JENOVA" was added alongside 8 other tracks when Sephiroth was released as DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on December 17th, 2020.
Citations[]
- ↑ https://x.com/yossy_ny/status/1778021704402710750
- ↑ https://x.com/yossy_ny/status/1778850193578111203
- ↑ https://x.com/koch0/status/1777936468532744383
- ↑ https://x.com/manmaru1610/status/1778271065288143240
- ↑ https://x.com/yossy_ny/status/1779938034567549322
- ↑ https://x.com/yossy_ny/status/1780162135685059068
- ↑ https://x.com/yasunorinishiki/status/1778017232695775702
- ↑ https://x.com/yasunorinishiki/status/1778017410379129066
External links[]
- Complete list of OC ReMixes. There are six OC ReMixes of this track in various styles, three of which are on the album Final Fantasy VII: Voices of the Lifestream.