I like this rock arrangement alot (and yes, Uematsu-san is the only one that can get away with founding bands that cover music that he composed). I don't agree with the choice of the female singer either, but all 3 opera singers were likely originally handpicked by Square Enix Music for the two official orchestra concerts of "Voices" and "Tour de Japon". So, Uematsu-san decided to hire all 3 of them for the rock arrangement as well.
I actually never liked Maria's voice in here, but I just played this part a few minutes ago in FFVI and actually, this sounds a lot like "HER VOICE" in the game....
Yeah, they should've got someone like Tarja to sing that woman's part. Because Tarja is obviously a lot better. And one of the main reasons Nightwish became the most successful Finnish band around. And probably the most well-known symphonic metal band, too.
I love this song! It's really beautiful and mages play it perfectly even in live.=D They are the best!^_^
This is rare. It dousnt happen much that artist are good enough to play a song exactly the same as on the cd and these guys can do it!!
ohhhhhh I Love this song.... ahhhh it's so Awesome!!!!!
I'm a big fan of both opera and rock opera so I found both versions equally appealing
This is superb.
this is the best JP band ive heard so far
MISS TA GOO!!!
this brings memory back when we played the scene in FFVI : because is not only touching , it is also funny when you get the lyrics wrong LOL
too AWESOME!!
I love the little play they made for us.
Lol. at 1:56 I thought that mr.Goo had lost some weight.
Only Uematsu Nobuo could make a cover band for his own music and get away with it.
diz one so damn cool
I like this rock arrangement alot (and yes, Uematsu-san is the only one that can get away with founding bands that cover music that he composed).
I don't agree with the choice of the female singer either, but all 3 opera singers were likely originally handpicked by Square Enix Music for the two official orchestra concerts of "Voices" and "Tour de Japon". So, Uematsu-san decided to hire all 3 of them for the rock arrangement as well.
Nice.
Setzer, you missed your opportunity on getting her!
OMG¡¡¡ thank you thank you, i waiting for this long time =D
this isnt epic at all....its a legend that will be remembered forever
Hmm... A little annoying with the camera angles (I wanna see the performance, 'emmit) but other than that, this is awesome... Now for part 2...
if they ever remake ff6, they need the scene done out like this at the opera.
For those of you wondering where Ultros is, he's still pushing the weight over Uematsu.
Amazing, Uematsu is a genius.
but why Draco doesn't wear a shirt.
If I ever put a band together, it's going to ba a Black Mages tribute band. Also, rock opera is best opera.
@elmerion it looks like there is one now
Master Eraqus!?
THE OPERA
Yes... But why did it have to stop at the climax?
@Razorwind01 Looks like so! I also realised the same thing!
Man, if (when) this game gets a DS remake, they better leave the Opera Scene in tact, with those three singing the parts.
It’s not a DS remake (or a 3DS one) but Final Fantasy VI did get a Pixel Remaster where the Opera now has vocals.
I was going to make an Ultros joke about dislikers, but no one disliked :(
I guess Ultros is dead
@ShadowRobn yeah, and it looks awkward when the actress is shown with that voice in background
epic.opera x rock = awesome
I agree with this.
I much prefer the singing of whoever sang the Italian lyrics of this song. But still epic beyond belief
it's iven better than the studio version
Cool song Uematsu but it needs more Ultros...
it would've been better if the band and the actor are in a different stage, but its awesome anyway !!
@TheAwesomeTool And nobody spam-flagged you because it bares repeating.
I actually never liked Maria's voice in here, but I just played this part a few minutes ago in FFVI and actually, this sounds a lot like "HER VOICE" in the game....
not really exactly....but it's difficult...
Its opera, is not supposed to sound like a pop singer.
wait a tic, were they dancing the SeeD graduation dance form FFVIII there at the front at the end?
I find this one kinda ridiculous, I switched to the Distant Worlds concert version before it finished.
Kotaku brought me here.
Are you telling me they couldn't get a soprano?
Yeah, they should've got someone like Tarja to sing that woman's part.
Because Tarja is obviously a lot better. And one of the main reasons Nightwish became the most successful Finnish band around. And probably the most well-known symphonic metal band, too.
and where is the fucking octopus?
I know it's supposed to be an opera....but seriusly the woman who sang ruined the song...
Damn.. Maria's voice actress sucks in this. When I first heard it I even tought it was a dude.
and where is the fucking octopus?