[Album] FINAL FANTASY XII Original Soundtrack (SVWC-7351~54)

I havent listened all of the tracks, but I must say Hitoshi Sakimoto's composition is really classical and grandiose on this OST. my only favorite so far is 125 Giza Plains.

None of the tracks are memorable. I eventually got sleep already when listening to the CD.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

in short... overrated?

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Originally Posted by Mr. Maul

The thing with Sakimoto is that all his works usually shine really well upon closer inspection. It's really easy to find them unmemorable at first, because they're not exactly melodically pronounced, but familiarity can be really revealing. I remember listening to FFTA, Soukyugurentai, and Sword Maniac at first, often regarded as his worst soundtrack releases, and not being impressed, yet then one day, for each and every one of them, it clicked; I fell in love with them and decided to review them all in some detail.

I agree with you. Usually I appreciate certain soundtrack after listening them twice (DoC, Unlimited Saga). I guess you couldn't treat Sakimoto's work as melodious as Uematsu. I'm sure I will appreciate this soundtrack later as the time being, after listening for two or three times.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Cellius

Might this be the work of EWQLSO ? That's the highest quality library I can think of at the moment.

Holy crap, that software is amazing. Sorry for off-topic, but I'm curious. Cobalt, do you use the legit? The price of that software is ridiculous. Now finally I understand how VGM composers use synth in their work.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Maul

Excluding Dirge of Cerberus, I'd say the synth is the best of any Final Fantasy score, though I agree the string samples are a little weak.

Agreed as well. I also compare the string used in this album with Unlimited Saga, which IMHO, more superior. Your post make me realized that it's true Sakimoto dont use a real high quality sample for this album, which might resulting this album doesnt show its real potential.

The harp, and flute instruments synth samplings are better, though.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Try the 128 Giza Plain. It's my favorite track in the entire album. But I admit that, the quality of the string is low.

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