Yeah... the most underlooked teenage-pop infested final fantasy soundtrack? I think so.

However, there WERE some tracks that stood out to me, that I liked. What are some of your favorite tracks on the *cough* X-2 soundtrack?

To be honest I think this soundtrack was hated by a lot including myself because it didn't have any of the recurring Final Fantasy themes. So what if Uematsu left, he wasn't around for XII yet they kept the Chocobo theme, the prelude, the fanfares... X-2 didn't have ANY of those, I think ruined it. However, I played X-2 again recently paying close attention to the soundtrack (I've been playing all the games lately again this time going on a "soundtrack crusade") and I found that some tracks are actually pretty high-ranked and comparable to Uematsu's work:


Eternity Memory of Lightwaves! - Sure there is no prelude, but I actually find this better than the recurring prelude. Same with the band performance version on it.

Guadosalaam - Better than X's Guadosalam, that's for sure. I still can't figure out how X's Guadosalam made the piano collection.

Under Bevelle - This is high up there as well, and definitely could pass for one of the "Hurry" tracks from previous games, as it is defintely comparable to them. (not to be confused with "Bevelle's Secret", which is the slow temple-ish music. This is the fast chase music played during the Paragon fight and for some reason in the Cactuar Nation in Ch 5 when Angra Mainyuu attacks.)

Gullwings March - I couldn't care less for the other two Gullwing themes, but I loved this one.

Mi'hen Highroad - It's repetitive-ish, but it's catchy. Sometimes I forget it's even from X-2.

Summoned Beast - GREAT boss music. Best battle theme in a while.

"Infiltration" and "Labyrinth" - Two different tracks, but very similar like the first 40 seconds of them are identical up to a certain point. Either way, perfect Cave music.

Leblanc has Everything - Catchiness.


~Zak

ZOMG IT DOESN'T RECYCLE OLD MUSIC SO IT MUST BE CRAP :rolleyes:

Way to completely ignore the second half of my post. :)

I hope you're not taking me for one of those idiots that despises the game because of "nostalgia fanboyishness" like most people who hate X-2, because X-2 is actually one of my favorite games.


EDIT: And also, it's not really about not recycling old tracks, it's the fact that most of the tracks here sound like teenage pop. I mean, do you actually LIKE "Real Emotion"? No problem if you do, but while I see many reasons to defend this game (much like you do), "Real Emotion" is not one of them.

I liked some of the music, but much of it was too repetitive and mindlessly upbeat. Plus the whole mood of the game was a bit too light-hearted for my tastes (though I'm hardly a brooding emo kid either).

As for the tunes that I did like, though I'm not aware of all their names I'll try to give a brief description.

1) The main menu theme; this is self explanatory.

2) Bevelle Theme (as in the theme which normally plays in the city itself) and also 'Bevelle's Secret', though the latter sounds extremely clunky in MIDI form.

3) The music that plays at Clasko's Chocobo ranch.

4) The piano theme that plays while you fight Bahamut at the end of Chapter 3 (?).

5) Zanarkand Ruins theme.

To be honest I'm going to have to play this again now next time I go back home, as it's been a long while since I've done so and there are very possibly some notable tracks I'm missing from this little list.

4) The piano theme that plays while you fight Bahamut at the end of Chapter 3 (?).

Heh, you realize that's the exact same theme played most of the times when Yuna is reminiscing ("Yuna's Ballad")? and it's Chapter 2.

ZOMG IT DOESN'T RECYCLE OLD MUSIC SO IT MUST BE CRAP :rolleyes:

X2

• Eternity Memory of Lightwaves
• Yuna’s Theme
• Sir Rupuran Has Everything!
• Besaid
• Rikku’s Theme
• Under Bevelle
• Yuna’s Ballad
• Nightmare of a Cave
• Vegnagun Starting
• Epilogue (Reunion)

I don't know why the FFX-2 soundtrack has such a bad reputation. All the above tracks are great and most of the ones I haven't listed were at least pretty good. I think the only really low-quality track is 1000 Words and even that has some decent piano arrangements.

Heh, you realize that's the exact same theme played most of the times when Yuna is reminiscing ("Yuna's Ballad")? and it's Chapter 2.

As I said, it's been a long time since I've played X-2.

the first battle theme? i think its called YRP1 or sumthing. that one was ok, i guess...

I actually don't really think it's that bad of a soundtrack. I haven't played the game in a while so I don't recall most of the tracks, but what I do remember is that a few of them were pretty catchy.

1000 Words was okay, but I really really liked the menu song; one played on the piano.

Eternity Memory of Lightwaves
rikku's theme
paine's theme
1000 words piano arrangement that plays in the farplane
shuyin's theme
anything goes for leblanc
guadoslam
lol real emotion (stays in my head)

1000 Orchestral. It`s just romantic and soulful.

1000 Orchestral. It`s just romantic and soulful.

Like freeform Jazz?

Eternity ~Memory of Lightwaves~. This is basically the only track I actually enjoyed (As in, it actually gave a lasting impression).

:rolleyes:

1000 Words was okay, but I really really liked the menu song; one played on the piano.

Yeah that one was good. Favorite of all has to be Hadashi no kiseki (full version, not the orchestral version from the game)! Took me hours to get that damn song but it was worth it!

ZOMG IT DOESN'T RECYCLE OLD MUSIC SO IT MUST BE CRAP :rolleyes:

I agree, the BEST part was before you put the disk into your PS2. That bit cycled!

Yeah that one was good. Favorite of all has to be Hadashi no kiseki (full version, not the orchestral version from the game)! Took me hours to get that damn song but it was worth it!

oh yeah that one is good It was one of the reasons I became a fan of marika matsumoto (the vocal version)

KUON / The Troupe Performs and Yuna's Ballad are possibly my two favorites.


1000 words piano arrangement that plays in the farplane
This is called "A Wish That Spans the Ages" -- I like it too. Also, "Hametsu," one of the ending battle themes.


Actually, I rather like a lot of this game's soundtrack. Sure, it was marred by some mediocre / lame tracks that really shouldn't have been in it at all, but there were a lot of good ones too.

I completely agree sure we could have done without the annoyance that was mushroom rock road but nothing is perfect. yuna's song morning glow is really good too. It's strange that if I ever had anything in common personality wise with a game/anime character it's with her yet she is not my favorite well anyway I also liked the djose temple music. I think it might be gippal's theme? Well it fits well with him either way. I personally think the soundtrack was a strong point of this game. By the way anyone else think lenne should have had a character album.(All kumi koda of course)

I agree, it's a largely mediocre album, but it had it's moments in the delightfully depressing sounds of Yuna's Ballad and KUON/Eternity or whatever the opening them was called.

Note: "Depressing" is a compliment.

The album sounded like Barbie Magic Hair Styler music to me. The only three good songs that really stood out for me were "Eternity ~Memory of Lightwaves~", "Thunder Plains," and "Zanarkand Ruins." I really wish "Wind Crest ~The Three Trials~" was on there, but I don't have the international version.

well we all know it's not the best FF game so the soundtrack tends to reflect that.

I'm gonna be really tacky and say 1000 Words.

I'm gonna be really tacky and say 1000 Words.

I'm gonna be even tackier and second that.

I remember playing Real Emotion and 1000 words on DDR at Disneyland, but that;s pretty much all of the songs I've liked (might wanna go get the OST since I haven't heard them since Disneyland >_>; )

Eternity - Memory of Lightwaves - It's a beautiful song. I can even play this on my piano.

Besaid, Yuna's Ballad, and 1000 words - Like above, it's beautiful, soothing, calming, and relaxing.

I absolutely luv the Gullwings March @-@ and all battle themes x-x

/facepalm

Yuna's Ballad
Eternity: Memories of Waves and Light
1000 Words, Orchestrated version with the full lyrics.
1,000 Words, from the cutscene

Most of all the zone music was irritating enough I couldn't stand it, as in X, but these four were pretty good pieces in my opinion.
Zanarkand Ruins was probably the worst.

Chalk one up for real Emotion. Electronic pop songs sung by women ar ea huge weakness of mine.

Also, Shuyin's Battle Music was awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T55TGp3dmH0

My absolute favorite song is Seal of the Wind ~ the three trails (this song was only included in the FFX-2 International + Last mission ost). I especially like the piano collection version.

Yuna's Ballad
1000 Words
Vegnagun Awakes
Memories of Lightwaves (although how come it's called "memories of waves and light" on my game?)
Rikku's Theme
Paine's Theme


And I loathe the Gullwings march, if only for hearing that little sod Shinra singing "Gullwings go, la la la" or whatever...

If we're counting tracks not actually in the game then this is my favorite one from X-2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBejRS6jwWg

It's certainly nice. It's another version of "Memories of Waves and Light" (or "Lightwaves") depending on which title you prefer.

Indeed. It vaguely reminded me of the Troupe's version of the song though, obviously, with the addition of singing.

I like the piano collection of 1000 words.
In game:
Besaid
Boss Theme
Yuna's Ballad
Under Bevelle

That's it...

Wind Crest... It's just amazing. I cannot imagine why this song was left aside from the original game...

Eternity : Memories of Waves and Light is the Best Track I think. I Instantly fell in love with it when I play the game. The troupe version is great too. As well as
Wind Crest ~The Three Trails~ and A Wish That Spans the Ages. Mostly loves the mellow parts of the OST.

LeBlanc's Theme and LeBlanc's Battle Theme is super catchy as well.

You've got to be kidding me, FFX-2 probably had the best and most unique sounding soundtrack out of the whole lot. It's easily my favourite. Easily.

You've got to be kidding me, FFX-2 probably had the best and most unique sounding soundtrack out of the whole lot. It's easily my favourite. Easily.

Maybe most unique, but best? I respect your opinion, but mine is that X-2's music (haven't played the game yet, but heard most of the soundtrack already) pales in comparison to the rest of the series.

Maybe most unique, but best? I respect your opinion, but mine is that X-2's music (haven't played the game yet, but heard most of the soundtrack already) pales in comparison to the rest of the series.

I really do think it's the best. Which is funny considering how much I dislike the actual game. Of course, the rest aren't far behind. I enjoy them all. Well, except the chiptune ones.

I suppose the actual music isn't terrible, but considering it's supposed to be X's sequel, it lacks any of the original emotion or feeling of X's incredible soundtrack.

It creates the illusion of being a completely different world/game all together.

I think the best one for me was Anxiety, it was really creepy!

To me the best songs are "Thunder Plains" and "Mushroom Rock Road".

The word mediocre is too good to describe FFX-2 soundtrack.

Eternity the opening theme and the music that plays when you fight dark bahamut(Don't know the name).

Everything else wasn't that good.

and the music that plays when you fight dark bahamut(Don't know the name).
Yuna's Ballad, which is also used in any of a number of other sequences, including Yuna's "I don't like your plan, it sucks" speech and the Perfect Ending.

This game had a fine soundtrack, sorry if every song wasn't some sappy song with pianos and cellos.

Anyway I'd like to add "I'll Give You Something Hot" so fucking groovy.

This game had a fine soundtrack, sorry if every song wasn't some sappy song with pianos and cellos.

No, instead they're sappy songs with techno beats, pianos and cellos.

i actually liked this soundtrack... specially Eternity Memory of Lightwaves... as i find it something different... and 1000 words...
well, everyone has different tastes... :)
its not the best but not the worst to me either :)

I feel the same way, oblivion 84. It took me forever to download Eternity Memory of Lightwaves on WinMX back in the day, then my friend told me about torrents and ended up getting the entire soundtrack lol.

Not sure why so many people hate the OST. Maybe some people have too high of expectations, or they just simply follow others opinions.

Eternity Memory of Lightwaves, Nightmare in the Den, Resting Place.

Mine would be Zanarkand Ruins. Somehow it managed to evoke sad nostalgic feelings in me.
As for sad beautiful songs it's definitely Wind Crest ~The Three Trials~ which I even learned to play on piano, try playing this song in the morning when the sun is coming up, no word to describe that.
The last would be Macalania Forest because it felt great along with the whole theme of that place.

Memories of Lightwaves - Guadosalam

The original track that plays on the title screen is sensational, but the three musicians covering it in happy ending Guadosalam is what stole my heart.

Is this soundtrack worth buying?

Is this soundtrack worth buying?

No. None of the tracks here are anywhere near the quality of the ones in FFX.

No. None of the tracks here are anywhere near the quality of the ones in FFX.

Matter of opinion. You can listen to all the tracks on YouTube (or by other means) before making a final decision.