Laced Records, in collaboration with Merregnon Studios, is set to release two vinyl editions of orchestral Final Fantasy music: Final Symphony II and a re-release of Final Symphony.
Final Symphony II showcases arrangements of iconic compositions from Final Fantasy V, VIII, IX, and XIII, skillfully crafted by Roger Wanamo, Jonne Valtonen, and Masashi Hamauzu. Noteworthy performances include pianist Mischa Cheung's standout contributions in the Final Fantasy IX suite.
This vinyl release will feature a standard edition with black heavyweight LPs, ensuring high-quality audio. The recordings took place at Konserthuset Stockholm, promising an authentic musical experience for fans. Pre-orders are now open on blackscreenrecords.com, with an estimated shipping date set for April 2024. In Germany, the distribution will be handled by Black Screen Records.
The re-release of Final Symphony brings back the timeless orchestral renditions of Final Fantasy VI, VII, and X. The arrangements by Roger Wanamo and Jonne Valtonen, along with the involvement of co-composer Masashi Hamauzu for Final Fantasy X, promise to captivate listeners once again. The standard edition includes black heavyweight LPs, and the recordings were meticulously produced at Abbey Road Studios. This edition is also available for pre-order through blackscreenrecords.com.
Final Symphony II (Music from FINAL FANTASY V, VIII, IX & XIII)
by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu & Jonne Valtonen
3xLP Black Vinyl
"Final Symphony II explores more beloved music from the Final Fantasy series. Rich, deft arrangements of Nobuo Uematsu’s work for FF5, 8 & 9 were created by Roger Wanamo and Jonne Valtonen; Masashi Hamauzu arranged a suite based on his towering original score for Final Fantasy XIII; and Valtonen contributed the mood-setting opening piece “In a Roundabout Way - Fanfare”. Pianist Mischa Cheung takes centre stage for the Final Fantasy IX suite “For the People of Gaia” and solo arrangement “You Are Not Alone”."
Track List:
SIDE A
A1. FANFARE - In a Roundabout Way
A2. FINAL FANTASY XIII - Utopia in the Sky
SIDE B
B1. FINAL FANTASY IX - For the People of Gaia - Part 1
SIDE C
C1. FINAL FANTASY IX - For the People of Gaia- Part 2
C2. FINAL FANTASY IX - You are not Alone
SIDE D
D1. FINAL FANTASY V - Library Of Ancients - Part 1
SIDE E
E1. FINAL FANTASY V - Library Of Ancients - Part 2
E2. FINAL FANTASY VIII - Mono no aware - Part 1
SIDE F
F1. FINAL FANTASY VIII - Mono no aware - Part 2
F2. FINAL FANTASY V - Battle at the Big Bridge
F3. FINAL FANTASY - Main Theme
Release notes
Standard Edition black heavyweight LPs
Widespined outer sleeve with printed spined inner sleeves
7 concert pieces incl. “You Are Not Alone”, “Battle at the Big Bridge” & “Final Fantasy Main Theme”
Music by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu & Jonne Valtonen
Arrangements by Roger Wanamo, Jonne Valtonen and Masashi Hamauzu
Recorded at Konserthuset Stockholm
Link: blackscreenrecords.com
Final Symphony (Music from Final Fantasy VI, VII & X)
by London Symphony Orchestra, Eckehard Stier & Katharina Treutler
3xLP Black Vinyl
"Merregnon Studios and Laced Records once again party up to bring the stunning orchestral music of the Final Symphony concert programmes to wax. The original Final Symphony programme explores music from some of the most popular historical Final Fantasy titles, scored in the main by Nobuo Uematsu. Roger Wanamo and Jonne Valtonen created resplendent arrangements including a Final Fantasy VI symphonic poem and full symphony based on the unforgettable Final Fantasy VII score. Final Fantasy X co-composer Masashi Hamauzu returned to that score to craft a stormy piano concerto. The album recording was made in 2014 at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra and pianist Katharina Treutler."
Track list:
SIDE A
A1. FANTASY OVERTURE - Circle within a Circle within a Circle
A2. FINAL FANTASY VII - Symphony in Three Movements
I. Nibelheim Incident
SIDE B
B1. FINAL FANTASY VII - Symphony in Three Movements
II. Words Drowned by Fireworks
SIDE C
C1. FINAL FANTASY VII - Symphony in Three Movements
III. The Planet's Crisis
SIDE D
D1. FINAL FANTASY X - Piano Concerto
D2. I. Zanarkand
D3. II. Inori
D4. III. Kessen
SIDE E
E1. FINAL FANTASY VI - Symphonic Poem: Born with the Gift of Magic
SIDE F
F1. FINAL FANTASY VII - Continue?
F2. FINAL FANTASY SERIES - Fight, Fight, Fight!
F3. FINAL FANTASY X - Suteki da ne
Release notes:
Standard Edition black heavyweight LPs
Revised sleeve design from 2016 pressing
Widespined outer sleeve with printed spined inner sleeves
7 concert pieces incl. “Continue?”, “Fight, Fight, Fight” & “Suteki da ne”
Music by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu & Jonne Valtonen
Arrangements by Jonne Valtonen, Roger Wanamo and Masashi Hamauzu
Recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios
Link: blackscreenrecords.com
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