Flame Eater and Siegfried.

Tritoch and Siegfried

Tritoch - 6
Flame Eater - 2

and

Siegfried - 4 + tie-breaker
Goddess - 4

Bracket 1 - Fight 3

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/doomgaze.gif
Doomgaze

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/tunnelarmor.gif
Tunnel Armor

and

Bracket 2 - Fight 3

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/dullahan.gif
Dullahan

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/chupon.gif
Chupon

I'm going for Doomgaze and Chupon.

Tunnel Armor
and
Dullahan

Doomgaze and Chupon, yep. :)

Doomgaze
and
Chupon

I'm going for Doomgaze and Chupon.

Tunnel Armor
and
Dullahan

Tunnel Armor

Chupon

Doomgaze
and
Chupon

Sorry guys, I was sick. I will update tomorrow, if that's okay.

It's quite all right with me. Hope you're feeling better.

Doomgaze - 5
Tunnel Armor - 3

and

Chupon - 6
Dullahan - 2

Bracket 1 - Fight 4

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Chadarnook

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/magimaster.gif
MagiMaster

and

Bracket 2 - Fight 4

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ghosttrain.gif
Ghost Train

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/wrexsoul.gif
WrexSoul

Chadarnook
and
Ghost Train

WrexSoul has more story significance, but fighting a ghost train is more memorable. Can't recall seeing a fight that silly in any other RPG.

Chadarnook
and
Ghost Train

WrexSoul has more story significance, but fighting a ghost train is more memorable. Can't recall seeing a fight that silly in any other RPG.

Chadarnoook and Ghost Train for me, also, though it's very close between it and WrexSoul.

MagiMaster
and
Ghost Train.

MagiMaster

Oh god, I don't want to make this decision :( :( :( :( :(

Phantom Train--Ride it til the bitter end.

Chadarnook

Wrexsoul
Even though I hate fighting him.

Chadarnook - 4
MagiMaster - 2

and

Ghosttrain - 5
WrexSoul - 1

QUARTER FINALS

Fight 1

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Kefka

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/tritoch.gif
Tritoch

Kefka

Kefka, easily.

Kefka

Kefka

Kefka.

Kefka - all~
Tritoch - 0

QUARTER FINALS

Fight 2

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Chadarnook

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/doomgaze.gif
Doomgaze

It's about even-- Doomgaze for the fun factor of searching the world to find it.

Chadarnook

Not even in the slightest, for me.

Doomgaze

Doomgaze.

Chadarnook

Chadarnook
XD

Doomgaze

Doomgaze - 4 + tie-breaker
Chadarnook - 4

QUARTER FINALS

Fight 3

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/siegfried.gif
Siegfried

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gif
Ultros

Ultros

Ultros

Ultros easily.

Yeah, Siegfried is amusing but doesn't have anything on Ultros.

Ultros

Ultros~

Ultros

Siegfried was a joke, and 100hp? Way too little for that point in the game.

Ultros

Ultros - everyone
Siegfried - noone, poor guy

Also:

Siegfried was a joke [...]

I'm fairly certain that this is what he was supposed to be.

QUARTER FINALS

Fight 4

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ghosttrain.gif
Ghosttrain

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/chupon.gif
Chupon

Phantom Train

Phantom Train

Phantom Train

Phantom Train.

:zillafire: Chupon.

:zillafire: Chupon.

Phantom Train

Chupon

:billymays:

Phantom Train
That thing was some funky stuff. Yup.




...
I'm fairly certain that this is what he was supposed to be...

Well... shoot me, lol

Phantom Train

Ghosttrain - 8
Chupon - 3

SEMI FINALS

Fight 1

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/kefka-finalform.gif
Kefka

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/doomgaze.gif
Doomgaze

Kefka

Kefka

Doomgaze was cool but he's no Kefka

Oh dizzamn~

Kefka, ultimately.

Kefka

Kefka

Oh dizzamn~

Kefka, ultimately.

Kefka, quite easily.

Doomgaze
no shut out here

Kefka - 8
Doomgaze - 1

SEMI FINALS

Fight 2

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ghosttrain.gif
Ghosttrain

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gif
Ultros

Phantom Train

Phantom Train

Ultros.

It's gotta be Ultros for me. This where Phantom Train finally goes off the tracks for me because it can be killed by a Phoenix Down.

Ultros

Phantom Train

ULTROS

Ultros~~

Ultros

Ultros - 6
Ghosttrain - 3, unfortunately... =/

GRAND FINALS

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/kefka-finalform.gif
Kefka
After beating Atma, Atma Weapon, Ultros' first form (who interestingly beat Kefka's Narshe form), Tritoch and Doomgaze in the previous rounds, the final boss faces off with Ultros. Who will be victorious?

vs.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gif
Ultros
Although his first encounter was defeated by Kefka already early in the rumble, Ultros' other form has made his way through Skull Dragon, Phunbaba, Pillar Part 2, Siegfried and Ghosttrain (a loss I really am sad with, as it was my favourite boss ;-; ). Will Kefka defeat the octopus once and for all, or will Ultros get the upper hand this time and keep his perfect score?

Kefka

This is it!

Ultros

Kefka

OUT OF SPITE. And, legitimately.

It's a huge tossup because they are both really great. Both actually are fairly good bosses and they're each very entertaining as well. But I'll go for Kefka also.

Ultros
Too bad. Ultros time.

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http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gif
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gif
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gif
Don't play with your food, kiddies!

Ultimate battle. Ultros must win!

Kefka

Oh man... I guess Kefka.

Kefka

Kefka - 7
Ultros - 3

THE WINNER IS....

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/kefka-finalform.gif
KEFKA!

Second place takes

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/YenoHyena/ff6/bosses/ultros2.gif
Ultros

~~~~

Now, what are we gonna do next? :>

I'm kinda wondering if Kefka shouldn't have been in it, kinda like how we aren't going to use P. Head in our enemy rumble :erm:

With the blessing of Agent I will now start with a rumble dedicated to Final Fantasy VI. Due to the fact the topic music is already in a few rumbles ongoing, I thought I would start out with something little easier to overview, and chose as first topic Espers.


Now, what are we gonna do next?

Should we do music now?

I'm kinda wondering if Kefka shouldn't have been in it, kinda like how we aren't going to use P. Head in our enemy rumble :erm:

I would've had to take another boss from the GBA version instead.

@arthurgolden:
We could do music, yea.
But I dunno, any suggestions by others?

Point taken. Point very much taken ;)

This game has a lot of good music-- we could definitely do that. There's also Memorable Quotes, though that raises the question of which script to use (if not some from both), given how heavy the retranslation ended up being.

I'm for music. One of the few OSTs that I actually know with any authority.

For memorable quotes I'd need a lot of help in selecting, I can only remember a handful. :<

Damn Ultros only got 3 votes, alas :p

I highly second a FFVI music rumble!

I'm for music. One of the few OSTs that I actually know with any authority.
same here, same here, same here



For memorable quotes I'd need a lot of help in selecting, I can only remember a handful. :<
I couldn't remember any for the life of me D:



I highly second a FFVI music rumble!
Thirded!

Yeah, 4th vote on FFVI music! How about best scene, moment for the next rumble ?:D

Yeah, 4th vote on FFVI music! How about best scene, moment for the next rumble ?:D

I'm for music as well. That makes it 5 votes. And best moments would also be a good rumble.

I couldn't remember any for the life of me D:

I remember a few, but most of them involve Kefka.

"Edgar you pinhead, why do you have to live in the middle of nowhere?! Ahem, there's SAND on my boots!"

So yea, I guess we'll do music.

Music! w00t!
*revs up chainsaw*
*slaughters everyone in the thread out of happiness*

"You sound like chapters from a self-help booklet, you son of a submariner!"

I've felt a strong urge to say it :D But i have to agree -the only quotes in my head now, are those by Kefka or tentacle rape allusions by Ultros...

I'll start in the next few days.

Sweet. Looking forward to it.

All 61 tracks are going to be voted for! However, this time around 3 tracks ("Celes' Theme", "Terra's Theme" and "Dancing Mad") have gotten free tickets into the next round in order to make everything run properly.
As usual, I will update every few days.

I will provide YouTube links to the music so you can have a listen before voting. Unfortunately, I won't be able to remember where each track is played; I will try to tell you what I remember, though!

Let's start!

ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 1

Edgar and Sabin's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyPVit8Mveo) is played as, well, character theme to the Figaro brothers, as well as the castle of Figaro itself. It's a strong and majestic theme, and one of the first character themes the player actually hears.

vs.

Magitek Research Facility (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTmfWqeTKYY) is played in the... well... Magitek Research Lab. Quite some self-explanatory music tracks this time around. With machine beats and robot sounds to boot, this theme makes a great BGM for the laboratory.


Bracket 2 - Fight 1

Victory Fanfare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB_l4AdtJds) or just "Fanfare". One of the most notable music themes in Final Fantasy's history, this music is played whenever you win a battle. Quite victorious, this rendition of the theme fits perfectly fine to the steampunk feel of the game, what with guitar riffs in the background.

vs.

Cyan's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxlXuI98NPw) is the character theme for the courteous swordsman. It is also played in Doma, Cyan's home castle that is poisoned by Kefka. Cyan's Theme is a very strong theme, with the melancholical feel of the character swinging in it as well, very well displayed by the flute.

This is one of my favorite soundtracks of all time, so I'll forgo saying, "This was a hard choice," for every single round. Thanks for running this rumble.

Magitek Research Facility
and
Cyan's Theme

Edgar and Sabin's Theme and Cyan's Theme

Edgar and Sabin's Theme and Cyan's Theme

Edgar and Sabin's Theme and Cyan's Theme

Edgar and Sabin's Theme and Cyan's Theme

Cyan's Theme for sure and...

Magitek Research Facility this one always sounded like... spitting tobacco in the metal pot :D Maybe I'm just hearing things:D

Magitek Research Factory I'm more on to BGMs than character themes.

Magitek Research Factory I'm more on to BGMs than character themes.

There are 2 songs to be voted for :)

Edgar and Sabin's Theme and Cyan's Theme
Favorites. =]

This is one of my favorite soundtracks of all time, so I'll forgo saying, "This was a hard choice," for every single round. Thanks for running this rumble.

Magitek Research Facility
and
Cyan's Theme

Magitek Research Facility (One of my favourites)
and
Victory Fanfare.

Edgar and Sabin's Theme and Cyan's Theme

Edgar and Sabin's Theme and Cyan's Theme

Edgar's and Sabin's Theme - 7
Magitek Research Facility - 5

and

Cyan's Theme - 10
Victory Fanfare - 1


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 2

Aria di Mezzo Carattere (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knI4nYlLt0Y) is the best-known song from the Opera part in the game, and shares the melody with Celes' Theme. Just like the other opera songs, it has a synth played as voice, and it's not even half bad. It's a song about the lost love of the singing character portrayed, and a very strong piece.

vs.

Balance is Restored is the very long ending theme to the game, and plays along the credits. It's a medley of many of the game's themes, as it shows the characters' stories after the fight against Kefka, if I recall correctly. Due to it being a medley, there's little to say about it.
This is a multi-part link due to its enormous length:
Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgHq4w0u-Js)
Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCqqz9-yNxw)
Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xztIK06IsCw)


Bracket 2 - Fight 2

Techno de Chocobo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxdbJBoH9I0) is one of the many many Chocobo themes in the series, and is played when riding a chocobo. It takes the original melody and makes it an electronic sounding song. A very interesting theme, to say the least.

vs.

Kids Run Through the City (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZPH9W8ARYo) is used for most towns in the game. It has a very relaxing feel to it, and is definitely one of the better town themes in the series. I especially like the flute here.

Aria di Mezzo Carattere
Kids Run Through the City

Honestly, the Opera and the most tranquil piece of music I have EVER heard. These are reason enough to make this soundtrack the greatest EVAR.

Aria di Mezzo Carattere
Kids Run Through the City

Balance is Restored
and
Kids Run Through the City

Aria di Mezzo Carattere
Kids Run Through the City

Balance Is Restored (I'm always a sucker for medleys)

Kids Run Through The City (and I prefer mellow over techno in this case)

Balance is Restored
and
Kids Run Through the City

Aria di mezzo Caraterre
and
Techno de chocobo

Aria di mezzo Caraterre
and
Kids Run Through the City

Balance is Restored
and
Kids Run Through the City

Aria di Mezzo Carattere

Kids Run Through the City (Sliding down hand rails :D:D:D:D:D getting told of by that old man :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D)

Aria di Mezzo Carattere - 6
Balance is Restored - 4

and

Kids Run Through the City - 9
Techno de Chocobo - 1


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 3

Setzer's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSQ4hcevUxI) is the character theme of Setzer, and used when flying with his airship, the Blackjack. This is a very heroic theme, that however manages to shove in the gambling nature of the character it displays. Overall, one of the most fitting character themes in this game.

vs.

Battle to the Death (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_1_dKYiEqk) is used in only a few boss battles, like the battle against Atma. Unlike the other boss theme, Battle to the Death is an extremely threatening theme that displays the extreme power of the enemy you are facing here. A very good piece of music.


Bracket 2 - Fight 3

Kefka's Tower (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsfEMkIOu6w) is the theme played in... well... Kefka's Tower, and a very atmospheric tune. It has this feeling of "You entered the lair of the villain, and you will not make it out of here alive...", if you get what I mean. Easily one of the best themes for a final dungeon in the series.

vs.

The Serpent Trench (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTS0Qncarho) is played when travelling with the Serpent Trench. Since this thing is under water, the theme has a typical "underwater" touch, being rather calm and deep. One of the more relaxing songs in the game, as well, The Serpent Trench is a very nice piece in this soundtrack.

Setzer's Theme on the first one, but it's quite close. Definitely The Serpent Trench for the second one, though I get the feeling I may be in the minority on that one.

Setzer's Theme

The Serpent Trench

Setzer's Theme

Kefka's Tower

Definitely The Serpent Trench for the second one, though I get the feeling I may be in the minority on that one.

I actually enjoy it more, as well.

Setzer's Theme
and
The Serpent Trench

Battle to the Death
Serpent Trench

Battle to the Death (it's so wonderfully intense, although Setzer's Theme isn't bad at all)

Kefka's Tower (slightly prefering it)

Setzer's Theme

Kefka's Tower

Battle to the Death
and
The Serpent Trench

This is a somewhat hard decision between Battle to the Death and Setzer's Theme. Both are favorites.

Setzer's Theme - 5
Battle to the Death - 3

and

The Serpent Trench - 5
Kefka's Tower - 3


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 4

Forever Rachel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwT_wT6CgsE) is played in Locke's flashbacks involving his dead lover Rachel. It shares the same melody as Locke's character theme, and is one of the most melancholical themes in the game. One of my personal favourites.

vs.

The Prelude (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JH4O-OpVH8), the theme song that is ported from Final Fantasy to Final Fantasy since the first game. It's been a very good and calming theme since its very first iteration, and is the same in this one.


Bracket 2 - Fight 4

Spinach Rag (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXY_Xglp4xM) is used whenever Kappa talks about Gau's special abilities, as well as in the entrance to the Opera. One of the more lighthearted themes in Final Fantasy VI, Spinach Rag has a very casino-ish feeling.

vs.

Umaro's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2f2R1Pbmhc) is the character theme of Umaro, one of the 3 secret characters in the game. Just like its opponent being one of the more lighthearted songs, Umaro's Theme represents the character it displays very well.

Forever Rachel

Spinach Rag

And, um, what do you mean 3 hidden characters? Was there one in the Advance Copy that I know nothing of because I didn't do anything that wasn't canon?

Mog, Gogo, Umaro.

Mog appears in the main story in the caves of Narshe right in the beginning, but him actually joining the party is a secret event you have to trigger first.

Since when is Mog hidden?

Since when is Mog hidden?

I dunno, I don't think that it is naturally bound to the story that you go into the Caves of Narshe in WoR and look for the Moogle Cave again.

He's in the moogle battle at the beginning of the game.

Didn't see your edit, til now. Oh well, not really important.

Forever Rachel
and
Spinach Rag

He's in the moogle battle at the beginning of the game.

Yea, I know. But if you don't specifically go after him in the WoR, you will never know he is an actual playable character. If you have this train of thought, the ghost on the Phantom Train is a non-hidden playable character, and so are all the other moogles, as well as Wedge and Biggs.
Oh, and Banon, too.

He's in the moogle battle at the beginning of the game.

Didn't see your edit, til now. Oh well, not really important.

Alright. Maybe we have a different view of what a secret character is. =P

No, you made a perfectly valid point in your last post. I've just always conceptualized the game as having 2 hidden characters. Was more curious than anything if say they had actually let you have Leo in Advance ;)

As far as I'm aware, the GBA version has no new characters, only a few minor changes, the biggest being new Espers and new dungeons.

Forever Rachel - I can easily see myself voting for this in later rounds. And Spinach Rag. (I could be mistaken, but isn't this one also used in the Coliseum?)

You want me to clean up this conversation when it comes time to count the votes, just let me know.

Spinach Rag. (I could be mistaken, but isn't this one also used in the Coliseum?)

Possibly, yes. As said, it's been a while since I played the game, so I most likely have forgotten some of the places and occasions a theme is played.


You want me to clean up this conversation when it comes time to count the votes, just let me know.

Nah, it's okay. That's why there's the bolding after all. :3

Forever Rachel
and
Spinach Rag

Forever Rachel

Spinach Rag

The Prelude

Spinach Rag

Forever Rachel

Umaro's Theme

Forever Rachel (heavy melancholy, love it)

Umaro's Theme (yetis, fuck yeah)

Forever Rachel

Spinach Rag

Forever Rachel - 7
The Prelude - 1

and

Spinach Rag - 6
Umaro's Theme - 2


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 5

What? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAr2lmfmZBs), or also called "!?", is a rather goofy track and played in several comical or strange cutscenes. One of the few light-hearted tracks in VI.

vs.

From That Day On... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeRQDUxBRes), also called "The Day After", replaces Kids Run Through the City after the World of Balance turns into the World of Ruin, making it the new town theme. It's a very sad theme that expresses the despair and devastation of the survivors of Kefka's attacks.


Bracket 2 - Fight 5

The Veldt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhA6yN6-jd4), also known as "Wild West", is played in the wide plain called the Veldt, Gau's home. Here is the only place where Gau can learn his special monster abilities. It seems to be a bit inspired by Native American music, what with its strong emphasis on drums and its very tribal feeling. A very good and memorable theme.

vs.

Phantom Train (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AIkF73tOws) is played on the Ghosttrain. Easily my absolute favourite piece in this game, Phantom Train expresses the exact feeling of what boarding a train full of ghosts would be like. It's a slow and melancholical theme, and I especially love the intro with the train starting to move.

From That Day On...

Phantom Train

From That Day On

The Veldt

From That Day On...
and
The Veldt

You guys not voting for Phantom Train. You... you have no taste. >:O

From That Day On... (a.k.a. "The Day After") although I really do quite like "What?" And, sorry, but I too have to go with The Veldt on this.

I got ur back, Sherlock <3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahdMMvHe5rA

Also try Elvis Costello's Ghost Train.

From That Day On

The Veldt

What?

Phantom Train just because it's not getting many votes. I like them both equally.

From That Day On

The Veldt

What?

Phantom Train The Veldt is just annoying

What?!

Phantom Train, yeah, The Veldt gives me headaches.

From That Day On... - 6
What? - 3

and

The Veldt - 5 (I hate you all SO MUCH. ;; )
Phantom Train - 4 (Noooooooo! T_T)


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 6

Troops March On (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B2YyHPJcLg) is played mainly in situations involving the Empire's troops, or their camps. It's a very militaristic theme and is supposed to show the superiority of the Empire's power.

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Gogo's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHJymBuBvkM) is the character theme for the secret character Gogo who is found inside of the Zone Eater. There's many mysteries resolving this mimic's identity, and even gender. Gogo has a slightly goofy theme, which is very fitting to the odd character. Easily one of my favourite themes in the game.


Bracket 2 - Fight 6

Relm's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VUWrf_sk0s) is the theme of the character Relm, known for her sketching abilities and the odd connection to the mercenary Shadow. The theme is very calm and melancholic, although it probably doesn't suit the sassy personality Relm displays most of the time all too well. Nevertheless a beautiful theme, and I like the bagpipe-like instrument here the most.

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Slam Shuffle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyJH9tmppWU) is used in the rogue's town of Zozo. The track has heavy rain in its background, just like Zozo is always haunted by rain. It's a very interesting theme, not particularly goofy or lighthearted, but still not one of the "typically" dark or sad themes FFVI usually uses. It's a great and memorable song and has a very casino-ish feeling to it - perfect for a town filled with cutthroats.

Gogo's Theme

Relm's Theme

-----'s Theme ;)
Slam Shuffle

----- ;)

Oh you imp! :>

Troops March On
and
Slam Shuffle

Troops March On

Slam Shuffle This is actually one of my favorites from the soundtrack.

Troops March On
and
Slam Shuffle

Gogo's Theme

Relm's Theme

Troops March On

Relm's Theme

-----'s Theme ;)
Slam Shuffle

Gogo's Theme and Relm's Theme

Slam Shuffle - 5
Relm's Theme - 4

and

Gogo's Theme - 5
Troops March On - 4


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 7

The Decisive Battle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZqazbULRRA) - the standard boss theme. A very quick tune, ideal for emitting hurry onto the player in the style of "If we don't defeat it quick it'll kill us for sure!". Just like most other boss themes, it's a very memorable tune.

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The Empire Gestahl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNKumgJ_UPY) is played when the party travels into Vector, the capital of the Empire, as well inside of Vector. It's a very Saturnian and threatening theme, and perfectly portrays the dark power of the Emperor and the cruelty of his actions.


Bracket 2 - Fight 7

Epitaph (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hwnlkf7krY) is, if I recall correctly (though I can be horribly wrong as I don't remember where it played exactly and FF Wiki has no info on it too D: ), played in the flashbacks of Setzer involving his lost love Daryl. It's a very touching theme, very beautiful and, unlike most of the more melancholic themes in the game, not depressing, but with this more positive undertone.

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Esper World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY4Lf3pYKPY), also called "Another World of Beasts", is played in the world of the Espers. This means the one flashback with Maduin, but also when the heroes enter the destroyed world. Mysterious and dark, this song fits perfectly into the game.

The Gestahl Empire

Epitaph

The Empire Gestahl and Epitaph (and yes, you are correct about when it plays. It's one of my favorites-- I can easily see myself voting for it in later rounds.)

The Decisive Battle

Epitaph

The Decisive Battle
and
Esper World

The Decisive Battle

Epitaph
I really like Esper World too.

The Decisive Battle

Epitaph

The Empire Gestahl

Epitaph

The Decisive Battle
and
Esper World

Decisive Battle - 5
The Empire Gestahl - 3

and

Epitaph - 6
Esper World - 2


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 8

Omen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDH4pLa7TI0), or more commonly known as "Opening", is the... well... theme of the opening cutscene. The narration of the world's history, as well as Terra and her 2 guards walking through the snow of Narshe. It's actually a medley of 3 individual themes, the first one being original, it then heads over to "Catastrophe" which hasn't been up for voting, and closes with "Terra's Theme", which already advanced into Round 2 by default. Since two of this song's parts are themes that are going to show up eventually, I'll leave my commentary out and just talk about the first part. It's very eerie and cold... not much else to say since it's only about a minute long and doesn't have any other uses.

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The Fanatics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5YmkblgkA) is used in the Fanatics' Tower in the World of Ruin. The Tower is a place where followers of the Cult of Kefka gather. These are purely magicians. The theme displays the insanity but also the temple-feeling very well. The eerie choir in the background and the heavy emphasis on drums and organs makes this song to one of those that send a cold shiver down your spine...


Bracket 2 - Fight 8

Coin of Fate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jottceqkv1M), sometimes referred to as the "Coin Song", is the melancholic arrangement of Edgar & Sabin's Theme. It is used in cutscenes of either of the brothers involving memories, mainly of their childhood. Just like the other variation of this song, Coin of Fate is a very powerful song and where the character theme has the strength, this theme has the pain the brothers suffered.

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Mog's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR37PtzE7uE) is the character theme for one of the 3 secret characters. Mog would show up in the very beginning of the game along his moogle friends and help Locke save Terra. Mog would later join the party if sought out in the Narshe mines. The theme is an arrangement of "Critter Tripper Fritter", the moogle theme of Final Fantasy V, and would be the first recycle of it. It's a very light-hearted theme and fits to the character of Mog very well.

Omen

Coin of Fate

Omen

Coin of Fate

Omen

Coin of Fate

Omen

Coin of Fate

Omen

Coin of Fate

Though I would have prefered to have been able to choose Coin Song AND Mog's Theme.

Same as everyone else, Omen and Coin of Fate (which I've always known as "Coin Song"), though I also am quite fond of Mog's Theme and hate to see it go out now.

The Fanatics

Mog's Theme

Easily.

Slam Shuffle won? What the actual fuck. Hang heads. Shame.

Omen

Coin of Fate

The Fanatics (come on, it's so mentally intense)

Coin of Fate (simply prefering it over the moogle tune)

The Fanatics (come on, it's so mentally intense)

Coin of Fate (simply prefering it over the moogle tune)

Omen - 9
Mog's Theme - 1

and

Coin of Fate - 7
The Fanatics - 3


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 9

Shadow's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kENEx5bwLow) is one of the many character themes in the game. It's a very melancholic and lonely song utilizing whistling and a jaw harp. Considering the character it displays, it's pretty accurate, although the slight Western feeling of it doesn't really display Shadow's class. But that's just a little tidbit of myself, I guess. Yet another one of the many great tunes in this game.

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Wedding Waltz - Duel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTokrnXI1Ro) is one of the scenes in the Opera, and actually has two parts. The first is a stereotypical ball waltz, a very cheerful and nice tune if you like that kind of music. The second part is the duel, where the hero and the villain of the opera's story face each other and fight over Maria, the character Celes is playing. It's a nice tune for the scene. Overall, I don't think it's one of the best songs in the soundtrack, but it's not bad by all means.


Bracket 2 - Fight 9

Locke's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QazWtO7wZg) is yet another character theme. It's a strong and heroic theme with a nice melody, fitting to the thi... treasure hunter Locke and his personality. It has something of this "dashing hero entrance theme". Not much else to say about it, I guess.

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Mines of Narshe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpsgQvMnaL0) is used in the... well... Mines of Narshe, heh. It's the absolute first in-game theme you hear after the opening. Therefore, it probably holds a lot of memories to many of us. The theme itself is dark and eerie, yet not enducing fear. I especially like the light jazzy undertone of it, and the use of the piano. One of my favourite songs in the game.

Wedding Waltz, Mines of Narshe

Shadow's theme
Locke's theme

Shadow's Theme
Locke's Theme

Tough choice there in the second bracket. I love both tracks.
As far as the waltz, I'm so used to the orchestrated version from Game Music Concert 4 (where I first heard it, actually) that I just can't care for the actual game track, lol.

Shadow's Theme
and
Mines of Narshe

Shadow's theme
Locke's theme

Wedding Waltz - Duel

Locke's Theme

Shadow's Theme
and
Mines of Narshe

In both it was not so easy to decide...

Wedding Waltz - Duel (tough choice!)

Mines of Narshe (not a tough choice. Locke's theme song isn't bad either, but not as intrigueing)

Woah I kinda forgot about this one. Is it gonna be updated?

Not before I vote, tyvm~


Wedding Waltz - Duel

Locke's Theme

I can has votes, too!?

Shadow's Theme
Locke's Theme

Sorry, I've been thinking that the Shrine was still down. I will update soon. =)

I GOT DIBS ON TERRA.

.. perhaps a threesome between me Terra and Celes... ;D

WOT?

Don't mind me. Please go ahead.
:popcorn:

Now I need Shattered Memories therapist gifs. gjgj <3

Shadow's Theme - 6
Wedding Waltz - Duel - 4

and

Locke's Theme - 6
Mines of Narshe - 4


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 10

The Magic House (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUp2aBnTICM) is one of the more interesting songs on the soundtrack. It is played in Owzer's mansion, the place where Relm is held captive in the World of Ruin. However, this track is actually a rearrangement of one of Final Fantasy II's dungeon themes. It is a very sneaky and mysterious theme, yet a little goofy. I like it a lot.

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Awakening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCiZZVqhAQ) is an arranged version of Terra's Theme, and played whenever she has a revelation or a flashback. Not much to say because it's very similar to the original, just the intro is different and makes it a little happier than the actual theme of her.


Bracket 2 - Fight 10

Johnny C. Bad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv6mT5-Amt4) ... I'll be honest, I forgot where this song is played. I suppose it's somehow related to Setzer since it follows right after his theme on the OST. If someone has a pointer for me I'd be grateful. Anyway, Johnny C. Bad is obviously your standard fair casino/gambling theme, all with the jazzy groove and the piano.

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Mt. Koltz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ik1D3PzOA), obviously played on the mountain of same name and, as far as I remember, other mountain areas. A very uplifting theme, and fitting to climbing a mountain.

Awakening

and

Mt. Koltz

Awakening

Johnny C. Bad This plays in imperial watering holes, mang <3

Awakening

and

Mt. Koltz

Awakening

and

Mt. Koltz

Awakening
and
Mt. Koltz

Not an easy decision, I love them all. I ***LOVE*** Terr- er, I mean FFVI! =D
And Terra! Hellz yeah!

Sherlock is not giving out perks for posting pics. I, however, AM.

Stop by the SH rumble~

Awakening

and

Mt. Koltz

The Magic House deserves some love too

Mt. Koltz

The Magic House (very fun theme for a pretty weird level ^^)

Johnny C. Bad (or Mt. Koltz.. nah I just don't like both these themes :/)

Sorry, been sick. I'll update now.

Awakening - 6
The Magic House - 2

and

Mt. Koltz - 6
Johnny C. Bad - 2


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 11

Searching for Friends (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGwrbXGq7Tc) is the Overworld theme for the World of Ruin. It replaces Terra's Theme for this part of the game. I find this, despite the melancholic undertone, to be a very uplifting theme, very determined, somehow. I like the flute in this track very much.

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Overture (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYSUJ7stN9k) is the first song in the Opera, and used to explain the story of the piece. It's a very interesting medley, starting with an instrumental piece, following into the narration's theme which is a harp piece. This is followed by the clash of the hero and the villain, and the hero's solo, which is based off of Celes' Theme. Then a military march, and the last piece is another narrator theme, which sounds a bit like music coming from the Baroque era. I like this medley quite a bit, especially the last 2 parts.


Bracket 2 - Fight 11

Rest in Peace (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fQa-AZHyBw) is a very short piece. Only 30 seconds. But this has a reason, as it is the game over theme, when all of your party has died.

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Floating Continent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG4Ceyp2pns) or "New Continent" is played on, well, the Floating Continent, the last dungeon before the World of Ruin starts. This song is, in my opinion, very weird with its techno sounds mixed into it. I'm really indifferent about it, I kinda like it, but kinda don't.

Searching for Friends

and

Floating Continent

Searching for Friends

and

Floating Continent

Searching for Friends

and

Floating Continent

Overture
Floating Continent

Overture

Floating Continent

Overture
Floating Continent

Overture
Floating Continent

Searching For Friends

and

Floating Continent

Searching for Friends - 4 + tie-breaker
Overture - 4

and

Floating Continent - 8
Rest in Peace - 0


ROUND 1

Bracket 1 - Fight 12

Stragus' Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HU2s8a9Lh0) is played as Stragus' character theme, but also in the town of Thamasa, where the magicians hail from and you meet him, as well as his granddaughter Relm. Being a rather weird and goofy theme, this is easily one of my favourites simply because it fits so perfectly well onto a gruffy old man skilled in magic who just wants to protect his grandchild.

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Battle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBOs1VdW4og) is very easy to describe: it's the battle theme. One of the, if not THE, most commonly heard songs in the game, Battle is one of the best normal battle themes in the series, suggesting tension very well.


Bracket 2 - Fight 12

Gau's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR7musjvdTk) is the character theme for Gau, the boy raised in the wild. It's a very nostalgic song, strongly melancholic. While it is a beautiful song, I never found this theme to be fitting to the character of Gau, even less so than Relm's Theme. In fact, I find this to be the most unfitting song in the whole game.

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The Returners (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDI7_AvfTOs) is played whenever being in a base or direct contact with the rebels named the Returners who are standing against the Imperial Army. It's a very militaresque song, having the beat of a march, after all. It also displays the determination of the rebels to bring down Gestahl and his Empire.

Battle Theme

The Returners

Strago's Theme

and

The Returners

Battle Theme

The Returners

Battle Theme

The Returners

Strago's Theme (going for the weirder theme here)

The Returners (I always found Gau's theme fitting and unfitting at the same time when you vaguely know he hasn't always been a wild child, but on the other hand, mehh I know. RETURNERS AWESOME MARCHING SONG)

Strago's Theme

and

The Returners

Battle Theme

The Returners