


It makes sense that Square Enix would proudly present such a masterfully written collection of music to its fans in orchestra halls around the world.Ĭoming 25 years after the release of the original game, the Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra World Tour more than lives up to the high expectations that come with such a prestigious soundtrack. But with complex rearrangements and new compositions that sampled the music of the original, the 2020s Final Fantasy VII Remake surpassed its 25-year-old predecessor. The Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra World Tour not only transported me to Midgar, it took me back to one of the most exciting gaming experiences I’ve ever had: sitting in the basement of my parents, escaping the fervor around a pandemic, I naively hoped not to consume a tenth of my life two years ago.įinal Fantasy VIIThe soundtrack of has long been one of the most famous and iconic in the pantheon of video games. I almost wanted to reach for my controller, before the dizzying six-story difference between me and that harp I just heard snapped me back to reality. It’s nearly empty except for a comically large sword buried in the ground and the words “PRESS ANY BUTTON TO CONTINUE”.

A light drum roll interrupts a celestial harp solo as horns and strings seep in, introducing an austere title screen.
