Final Fantasy I, II, & III | Warriors of Leitmotif
1,551The Final Fantasy series is famed for its extensive use of leitmotif in their soundtracks. Lets take a look at the origins of this process in the original trilogy of titles on the NES, and how video games can use leitmotif in new and inventive ways.
This is the first episode of Warriors of Leitmotif, a new video series on Game Score Fanfare. We're going game-by-game through the Final Fantasy main series, studying its use of musical themes and leitmotif.
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Huge thanks to Sideways for his help with the script for the video! He is the Leitmotif King on YouTube, and his videos have very much helped shaped my idea of it. His channel:
http://www.youtube.com/sideways440
Watch our 40 minute conversation about leitmotif and its use in video games here:
https://youtu.be/zbGPdvne0vE
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Game footage used in this video, in order of appearance:
Coming Soon
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All music used in this video is from Final Fantasy games, and was composed by the legend himself, Nobuo Uematsu. Tracks in order of appearance:
Coming Soon
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SOURCES:
Most in-game footage was captured by myself, however there are a few additional sources.
FF5:
"Final Fantasy V (SNES) (English) - Full Walkthrough - Part 4/8" from iPlay Retro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYdIz92yf2M
"Super Nes - Final Fantasy V (J) [Translated] Intro (HD)" from King Arthur Pendragon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRVlBQucBRg
FF6:
Opera scene footage was provided by the channel Into the Score. Here's his video analysing Terra's Theme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xca877OPCdU
FF7:
"ff7 all gold saucer dates" from noobtuber26.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuCUZdfWLTQ
"Upscaled Final Fantasy 7 Opening FMV (4x Resolution)" from CaptRobau.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LF8e1cYzjM
"Final Fantasy VII Walkthrough Part 43 - Aerith & Sephiroth: When Light Meets Darkness" from dansg08.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3O6XEDtRLM
FF8:
"The Movie - FINAL FANTASY VIII HD (Game Movie) 1080p HD 60fps" from Final Fantsy YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62KdvEXfFDU
FF9:
"Final Fantasy IX - Cinematic Cutscenes Collection [1080p HD - Steam Version]" from Stoney Woney.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okkYd7s06jU
FFX:
"Final Fantasy X HD Remastered PS4 intro (original soundtrack option)" from Xfactor1111.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0x1Rr6fxvQ
"Final Fantasy X HD Remaster PC - Walkthrough Part 19 - Cid Airship & Yuna Wedding [4K UHD]" from Shirrako.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfgQO0JeA9o
"Final Fantasy X HD Remaster PC - Walkthrough Part 32 - Final Boss & Ending [4K UHD]" from Shirrako.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ScwdGydIS0
"Final Fantasy X HD Remaster PS4 - Walkthrough Part 5 - Kilika Sending" from Shirrako
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AoNcd-IDWM
FFXIII:
"Final Fantasy XIII - Walkthrough Part 3 - Anima Boss Fight [4K 60FPS]" from Shirrako.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzEj6kzlKVQ
"Final Fantasy XIII - Walkthrough Part 12 - Aster Protoflorian Boss [4K 60FPS]" from Shirrako.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3HqExm-HG8
FFXV:
"FINAL FANTASY XV - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 15 - Altissia, City on the Sea (PS4 PRO)" from Shirrako.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-2JOzjKSR8
"FINAL FANTASY XV TGS 2014 TRAILER | PS4" from Playstation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUyVRC52RZ8
Other games:
"Let's Play The Legend of Zelda (NES) Part 20: Finale - Ganon" from Crashpunk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEOhmJ78k0
"NES Game: Super Mario Bros. (1985 Nintendo)" from Old Classic Retro Gaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZuhSB64quY
"Arcade Longplay [256] Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja" from World of Longplays
Non-game footage:
"FFVII: Reunion (arr. for harp, strings, winds)" from Patti Rudisill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw3DcmRRN5U
"USA synchro duet free 2004"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38mmmvsBA1Q
"디스턴트 월드 파이널 판타지 25주년 콘서트 / Distant Worlds music from FINAL FANTASY THE CELEBRATION" from onoff23.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0t7-CPvUuk
"The Role of Role Play | Diggin' in the Carts | Red Bull Music" from Red Bull Music & Culture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUrcYA-TkzQ
"The Adventures Of Robin Hood part1" from MovieCon Movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvCVANGQXls
"The musical secrets of Wagner's Die Walküre" from Royal Opera House.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwxvfC5DWhE
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