"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" (ファイナルファンタジー IV メインテーマ, Fainaru Fantajī IV Mein Tēma?, lit. Final Fantasy IV Main Theme), also known as "FFIV Main Theme", is the main theme of Final Fantasy IV and one of its leitmotifs. It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu and rearranged by its original composer and other artists many times.
The tracks are arrangements of this track, played during emotional scenes and whenever the player travels across the Underworld respectively.
Game appearances[]
Final Fantasy IV[]
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" plays as the player travels the Overworld world map. It is track 7 on the original soundtrack.
The main theme plays out at the beginning and in the end, and this key point is something the game's scenario writer, Takashi Tokita, feels most proud of. In the section with the Tower of Babil where everyone comes together, the developers initially wanted to use the main theme, but it was decided it wouldn't give the same effect, so it was cut out from that section and kept for the ending.[1]
It has also several arrangements and its theme is included in some tracks.
"Sorrow and Loss" (哀しみのテーマ, Kanashimi no Tēma?, lit. Theme of Sorrow) is one of the earliest arrangements heard, and plays during mournful moments, such as the death of Anna; "The Paladin" (パラディン, Paradin?), which plays when Cecil Harvey is converted into a Paladin, is a short arrangement; and "Land of Dwarves" (ドワーフの大地, Dowāfu no Daichi?), which plays at the Underworld's world map, is another arrangement of the main theme. "Epilogue" includes several elements of this theme.
The tracks were remastered and released on the Final Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack Remaster Version and later on the Revival Disc.
In Final Fantasy IV Advance, "Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" was rearranged for the Game Boy Advance and was released as track 7 of disc 1 on the Final Fantasy Finest Box. The above tracks were also rearranged and released on the album.
The above tracks were further rearranged by Junya Nakano for the 3D remake on the Nintendo DS, with the exception of "Land of the Dwarves" which was rearranged by Kenichiro Fukui. "FFIV Main Theme" and the other tracks were released on the DS version of the original soundtrack. The main theme was also included in the game's opening theme, "FFIV DS Opening Theme", arranged by Nakano as well.
The DS version of "FFIV Main Theme" was also released as track 16 on the Final Fantasy IV & The After Years Sounds Plus, enclosed with the Japanese limited edition of Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection for the PlayStation Portable.
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV FFPR Ver." is a rearrangement by Yuko Komiyama and Hidenori Miyanaga for the Pixel Remaster. It is track 7 on the Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The main theme of Final Fantasy IV and its arrangements return in the sequel. The theme itself and "Land of Dwarves" remain as background themes for the world maps of the Overworld and Underworld.
The final boss theme "The Battle for Life" (生命の戦い, Seimei no Tatakai?) and the ending theme "Epilogue II" use the melodies of the main theme and were composed and arranged by Junya Nakano. They are tracks 8 and 11 respectively on the Final Fantasy IV & The After Years Sounds Plus.
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The theme used for the "Zero's Domain" area is an arrangement of "Sorrow and Loss" from Final Fantasy IV by Saya Yasaki, being a slower and more sombre piano arrangement of the original.
"Sorrow and Loss (Endwalker)" is track 72 on the Growing Light: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.
Similar to the Archfiend trials in Endwalker, an arrangement of "Battle With the Four Fiends" by Saya Yasaki plays in 
The Voidcast Dais during the fight against Golbez, titled "Voidcast Savior". Notably, the theme also arranges Final Fantasy IV's main theme.
"Voidcast Savior" is track 6 on the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker - EP4 digital mini album and track 71 on the Growing Light: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The original version appears in the music player as the second track of Memories of FFIV purchased from Hammerhead for 100 gil. "Main Theme -arrange- (from FINAL FANTASY IV)" from Dissidia Final Fantasy appears on the Memories of DISSIDIA FF album bought from Old Lestallum for 500 gil.
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" is also available as track 35 on the limited edition Blu-ray disc of the Final Fantasy XV: Original Soundtrack. "Main Theme Of Final Fantasy IV - arrange - from FINAL FANTASY IV" is track 207.
Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]
An arrangement by Takeharu Ishimoto plays in the Destiny Odyssey IV storyline stage boards. Known as "Main Theme Of Final Fantasy IV - Arrange (From FINAL FANTASY IV)", it is track 18 of disc 1 of the Dissidia Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
"Main Theme Of Final Fantasy IV - Arrange (From FINAL FANTASY IV)" returns as Cecil's world map theme.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (NT Arrangement)" is a new arrangement by Takeharu Ishimoto that is available as battle music. Both the arrangement and the original SNES version can be bought for 3,600 gil from the in-game shop.
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (NT Arrangement)" is track 4 of disc 1 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Original Soundtrack Vol. 2.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]
The "Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" is the Field Music Sequence selected for Final Fantasy IV series play. The theme appears on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]
Two Moons
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" recurs as a Field Music Sequence for Final Fantasy IV.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]
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Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV
"Main theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" returns as a playable Field Music Sequence. It is available to the player by default.
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[]
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"Sorrow and Loss" is arranged by Yuzo Takahashi and appears in the game. It is track 22 of disc 1 on the Chocobo to Mahou no Ehon Series Original Soundtrack.
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Final Fantasy IV: Celtic Moon[]
This theme was included in the album performed in the style of Celtic music. It was arranged by Máire Breatnach and it is the fifth track.
Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV[]
A piano arrangement of the theme by Shiro Sato is found on this album as the fifth track, performed by Toshiyuki Mori.
Final Fantasy Mix[]
A remix of the theme is included on this album, called "Main Theme of Final Fantasy IV (phat stylee remix)", and is remixed by Phat Stylee. It is the third track of the album.
Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow[]
Only computers remained for him after the end of human kind and the planet. He abandoned Earth with a rocket... faster than light. Reversing time, he entered eternity, just as he witnessed the birth of the blue planet Earth. The beauty of the single planet in the darkness could not be expressed in words. Only then did "loneliness" overcome his heart. Imagine such a story. The scenes will come up in front of your eyes.
Liner notes to "Long Distance" on Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow album
"Long Distance" is a vocal arrangement of the main theme of Final Fantasy IV featured in the music album Final Fantasy: Love Will Grow, performed by Risa Ohki. The lyrics were written by Ohki under the alias Ririko Yamabuki and it was composed by Uematsu and Ohki. It was arranged by Masatsugu Shinozaki. It is sung in Japanese and is the first track of the album.
Lyrics[]
- Japanese
- 闇の彼方 光の届かぬ果てに
- 今もひとり 孤独な旅を続けている
- 壊れ行くこの星に
- 鋼鉄の心は
- ひとり別れを告げて 光より速く
- 時の流れを 遡る
- 星が生まれ やがて死ぬ事を知った
- そしてひとり 永遠に手が届く頃
- 絶望より冷たく
- 深い闇のなかに
- 青い星が生まれて 静かに光った
- ああこの時を 伝えたい
- ああ誰かに 伝えたい
- Rōmaji
- Yami no kanata hikari no todokanu hate ni
- Ima mo hitori kodoku na tabi o tsuzuketeiru
- Koware yuku kono hoshi ni
- Koutetsu no kokoro wa
- Hitori wakare o tsugete hikari yori hayaku
- Toki no nagare o sakanoboru
- Hoshi ga umare yagate shinu koto o shitta
- Soshite hitori eien ni te ga todoku koro
- Zetsubou yori tsumetaku
- Fukai yami no naka ni
- Aoi hoshi ga umarete shizuka ni hikatta
- Aa, kono toki o tsutaetai
- Aa, dareka ni tsutaetai
- Unofficial English translation
- At the far reaches of darkness, the limits where light does not reach
- Now, too, alone, continuing a solitary journey
- On this disintegrating star
- Hearts of steel
- Informing us of this single parting, faster than light
- It climbs upstream in the flow of time
- A star was born and, by and by, knew death
- And then, alone, a hand reaches out forever
- Colder than despair
- In the midst of deep darkness
- A blue planet was born and shed its light silently
- Ah, I want to tell of this time
- Ah, I want to tell someone
Guitar Solo Final Fantasy Official Best Collection[]
A classic guitar arrangement of this song by Yuji Sekiguchi was featured in this album. It is the ninth track.
Piano Opera Final Fantasy IV/V/VI[]
A piano arrangement by Hiroyuki Nakayama of this theme is included in this album as its first track.
It was also released again on the Piano Opera Final Fantasy I-IX.
BRA★BRA Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 2[]
An arrangement of "Main Theme Of Final Fantasy IV" by Tsutomu Narita was conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by the Siena Wind Orchestra and was recorded on the album.
Final Fantasy IV -Song of Heroes-[]
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV (Song of Heroes Version)" is an arrangement by Junichiro Taku which is included on this vinyl album commemorating the game's 30 anniversary. It was performed by Reine Takano (harp) and Taku (quena, ocarina, flute, alto flute, bass flute, contrabass flute, programing). The album also contains the original version of the track.
Modulation - Final Fantasy Arrangement Album[]
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV -Modulation ver- from FINAL FANTASY IV" is an arrangement sampled and reconstructed from the original sound source by composer Nobuo Uematsu himself. It is track 3 on side B of the album.
Distant Worlds VI: more music from Final Fantasy[]
"FINAL FANTASY IV: Main Theme" is an orchestral arrangement medley performed and recorded on October 28 and 30, 2022 at the Dvořák Hall of the Rudolfinum in Prague, Czech Republic. It was conducted by Arnie Roth and performed by the FILMharmonic Orchestra Prague. It is track 15 on the album.
Live performances[]
Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy Coral Live CD[]
"FINAL FANTASY IV : Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" was orchestrated by Hiroyuki Nakayama and performed live for the concert celebrating Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary, recorded live as track 4 of disc 1 on the album. It was conducted by Arnie Roth and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic.
Compilation album appearances[]
Potion: Relaxin' with Final Fantasy[]
The piano arrangement of this theme from the Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IV album is included in this compilation of arrangements as the eighth track.
Final Fantasy Vinyls[]
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" is included on the second disc of this collector's edition set.
Final Fantasy Heroes[]
"FINAL FANTASY IV : Main Theme Of Final Fantasy IV" is track 7 on the album.
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Composers' Selection CD[]
Celebrating Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary, "Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" was selected by composer Kumi Tanioka for the album.
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Tracks 1987-2017[]
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" appears as track 27 of disc 1 on the album celebrating Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary.
Heroes and Villains[]
"Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY IV" is track 2 on side A of the Heroes and Villains First album.