Final Fantasy VII Symphonic Suite: Songs of the Lifestream
Movement 6: Finale: Main Theme and The Anthem
By: Nobuo Uematsu
Arr. Jamin Morden, Lyrics by Zeynep Dilli
Following the calamity of “One-Winged Angel,” now each section of the orchestra asks: Is it over? They attempt to construct the beautiful, sweeping theme that is used as both an airship theme and the Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII itself. Strings play the very striking leap between the first and fourth notes of the melody, but skip the second and third. The horn and woodwind solos likewise manage to play only parts, and even with the help of the harp, it still isn’t quite right. The string quintet is the first to figure it out, playing a complete, if rather sparse, version of the main tune. Their music is carried on in the choir, picking up almost everyone except the brass, who, like the strings before them, manage to play the melody, but in the wrong key. It is only after a brief period of murkiness, and a little help from a friend, that the orchestra and choir are finally able to present the main theme in full glory.
What follows is a celebration of Final Fantasy VII as an individual game, as well as the Final Fantasy series as a whole, with themes from the game interwoven between statements of the Main Theme of Final Fantasy, the series (known to WMGSO veterans as “The Anthem”). Thematic material is tossed between sections, before finally bursting in a glorious callback to the fanfare from “Opening: Bombing Mission” overlaying The Anthem, bringing the symphonic suite full circle to end peacefully, confirming finally that yes, good has triumphed over evil.
A special Thank You to the Prince George's Community College Center for the Performing Arts & Humanities Department for filming and streaming our concert.
Video Producer: David Werner
Video and Stream Coordinator: Jarel Jones
Recording Audio Engineer: Josh Haas
Video and Audio Editor: David Werner
Additional Audio Assistance: Jimyo Lin, David Crisler, Scott Luxenberg
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14 окт 2024
