Game Music - Distant Worlds Music From Final Fantasy The Celebration [Japan BD] SQEX-20011

For anyone who's been to a Distant Worlds concert before, for anyone who tracks their website, waiting for the next concert in their area to be announced, this DVD is a must buy, and you will for the most part be happy with your purchase. This concert DVD faithfully recreates the experience of attending Distant Worlds. Let me be clear, this is a good DVD to own... but as a fan I mainly see only how it could be even better.The problem is that it just happens to be a less impressive concert than the ones I remember attending in person: many important songs are included, but it feels as though just as many are left out. I think most fans will agree from a glance at the program that XIII and XIV are given far too many songs (9 between the two games, all in a row) while other titles go ignored. Thankfully, not all of the songs from the new games are duds: (in my opinion) Blinded by Light and Blade's Edge both sound fantastic performed by a full orchestra, and Navigator's Glory blew me away, even though I've never played XIV. They are great additions to be sure, but what are those other 6 songs doing here? For that matter, why was XII snubbed? Honestly, the only reason I can think of for why they have such a dominating presence is for the scandalous reason to shamelessly promote for these games, which reviewed much lower than expected. What's more, these songs, being from a more advanced consoles, aren't as impressive to hear in concert compared with the many deserving songs from the SNES, NES, and PS1 days that have yet to appear in Distant Worlds.The new songs included outside of XIII and XIV are solid efforts for the most part. Clash on the Big Bridge is stirring song, but (in my opinion) failed to live up the energy of the original. And the new Chocobo medley sounded really good, until I realized it was a medley of two: a remix of the chocobo theme, followed by Brass/Swing de Chcocobo from X, which has appeared as it's own song in Distant Worlds concerts before: it doesn't really feel so much like a brand new song, as a reworked piece from other concerts. Personally, Ukulele de Chocobo (from IX) and Cinco de Chocobo (from VII) both would have been great mixes to be included. The Medley of Final Fantasy I-III has also been reworked, and though the differences are relatively minor, it sounds better for it.Undoubtedly, you'll watch the Returning Home, and you'll notice all the songs you love that made it in, as well as the songs you love that didn't. Personally, I don't see how they can have a concert without Liberi Fatali from VIII, and I missed not having the Theme of Love from IV. I also wish that Returning Home had been a little more Japanese: seeing Suteki Da Ne performed in the original Japanese on Distant Worlds would have been amazing, but it was rejected, perhaps because they had planned to release the DVD worldwide. Still, given that it was the Japanese version that the entire world originally fell in love with, it feels like a lost opportunity.This review is filled with my personal preferences, and undoubtedly after watching it, you'll have formed your own. However, with the right home theater set-up you will feel like you've just been to a Distant Worlds concert after watching it, and that makes it worth the money, and a great value. The picture and sound are great, and the included cds containing the concert are a nice bonus, though many songs have already been released in the previous two Distant Worlds albums in better quality.

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Final Fantasy, Distant Worlds, the world travelling Final Fantasy concert, gives us a new concert experience: The Celebration. In every possible way, this concert is superior to the first video release on DVD, Returning Home. Now on Blu-ray the picture is crisper, the music is fuller, add to that a newer and better song selection, fresher and exciting arrangements, and everything is better this time around. While the concert itself may be shorter, 120 minutes vs. the 151 minutes for Returning Home, it feels more like an experience. It's the next best thing to being there in person. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who loves Final Fantasy, or anyone who is curious about how people can love game music so passionately.This Blu-ray has a booklet inside, mostly Japanese, containing track listings, pictures, singer, composer and performer profiles, a message from Nobuo Uematsu and the words to "Answers" and "Eyes on Me". The concert begins with a quick video history of dates and scenes of the Final Fantasy games as "Prelude" is played, and ends with more scenes as "Prologue" is played.Song List:1. Prelude [FF History Movie]2. Final Fantasy I-III Medley 20123. Battle with the Four Fiends4. Main Theme of Final Fantasy V5. The Phantom Forest6. One-Winged Angel7. Don't be Afraid8. You're Not Alone9. Zanarkand10. Chocobo Medley 201211. Procession of Heroes ~ Vana'diel March Medley12. The Dalmasca Estersand13. Blinded by Light14. Answers ~ English15. Theme of Love16. Eyes on Me ~ English17. Opera "Maria and Draco" Full Version ~ Japanese18. Battle & Victory Theme Medley19. Prologue [FF Closing Movie]

I have to say, that even though I received my DVD after the delivery date, I'm still satisfied with my order overall because this DVD is worth paying for, no matter how much it costs. And the 2 audio CD's that comes with it are just a bonus to this awesome box set! The concert in Tokyo, Japan, is so hypnotizing and addicting that, you'll actually feel like your there! I literally felt like my TV just pulled me in through the screen just because of how great the concert was! The package itself has it's own little unique scent to it (not kidding about that one). This DVD is worth every single penny, even if they published the DVD without the 2 audio CD's. And just from watching the concert, it gives you an idea of how the concerts are if you've never been to a concert before, or if you've never been to a Distant Worlds concert! I would recommend that every Distant Worlds fan should buy this box set, all other Distant Worlds CD's published so far, and all future Distant Worlds CD's too. They're worth every single penny! : )

Quality" is the word I thinkend about when finishing wieving this masterpiece. Everithings about region code has gone well with my ps4 pro EU. Shipping in 4 days from US very good. For who know the Distants world's and simply who like orchestra or opera lyrics it is an amazing experience to feel and see.

A recording of the 2010 Tokyo Distant Worlds concert, this DVD/CD collection is an excellent addition to ones collection, even if you already own both Distant Worlds CDs thus far.The DVD has the complete concert, and the 2 CDs contain all the tracks as well. This concert has new additions to the track line up, including 9 new songs from Final Fantasy XIII and XIV, a new encore track from Final Fantasy VI, and the 2010 versions of the Chocobo Medley and Final Fantasy I-III Medley.If you've never been to one of the concerts this is a must have, and if you have it certainly is a good memento (albeit with new content).Highly recommended.

What a complete waste of money. All discs are encoded for Japan only and Amazon does not state this anywhere!

ブルーレイの音と映像で振り返るFF、とてもいいです。FFは10までしかやっていないのですが、「Answers]はとても印象的でした。マルチアングルも楽しめましたが「愛のテーマ」で同じ映像を繰り返していたのはちょっと残念。「オペラ~マリアとドラクゥ (完全版)」はナレーションに驚きましたが楽しかったです。VOICESを買おうと思っていたところ、これを見つけて一緒に購入しましたが、個人的にはこちらの方が気に入りました。強いて言うなら「エアリスのテーマ」が欲しかった。

その仕上がりは良くもなく、悪くもなくといった印象。アレンジは無難に押さえられていて、良く言えば誰でも聴きやすい。悪く言えば挑戦的なものがなく、驚かされる部分が無いことだろうか。また、コーラスが下手。声が前に出ておらず、一部のコーラス員は終始下を向いていたり、ちょっとやる気が感じられない。ゲームの1シーンも少しだけでいい。しかし、管弦楽団、ピアノソロのLvは高く、聴いていて心地よい（たまにズレてたり音間違えてたりするけど…）。「クラシックは苦手でも、聞き覚えのあるホール音楽を聴いてみたい」といった要望には応えてくれるDVDになっているので、入門用にはいいかもしれない。

I've always been a huge fan of Mr.Uematsu's music, so when he releases a DVD like this one, i can't be more happier! ^^ This DVD concert is gorgoeus, all the music pieces are wonderful, and i already enjoyed Miss Maya Frances' interpretation for "Fabula Nova Crystallis", and of course Miss Susan Calloway and her interpretation for "Answers" which is a song i wanted to listen complete from a long time ago. I also enjoyed Benyamin Nuss' interpretations, he is a very well talented pianist, and of course Mr. Arnie Roth's direction is unforgettable. Plus we got 2 audio CD with the concert. It is such a gorgeous item that can't be missed by anyone! ^^

ノビヨ師匠を愛してやまない私ですが、ＣＤ２枚とＤＶＤ付きでこの値段はお得だと思います。が既にDistant WorldsのCDを持っている方はあまり魅力を感じないでしょう。仕方のない事ですがオーケストラなんでDistant Worldsで聞けた曲が多数収録されています。是非、今度コンサートをする時は曲目も一新して頂きたい所です。とは言え新しい曲も多数追加されています。ＦＦ１４の曲はゲームで聴くより壮大で感動しました。でもビッグブリッジの死闘はちょっと微妙だったなぁ。（もうちょっとアップテンポであってほしかった）私も含め、遠方の為、コンサートに行けなかった方には是非購入して頂きたいです。