The Music Of Final Fantasy 16: Part 2 – The Victory Fanfare

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For my money, one of the most interesting aspects of a game’s creation is the composition and orchestration of its music. With Final Fantasy, that’s doubly the case because for me, and I imagine for so many others, its soundtrack is one of its best parts. Be it lo-fi channels, new arrangements, compilations, piano versions, or something else, Final Fantasy music makes its way into many of my playlists. 

That’s why I was so excited to chat with composer Masayoshi Soken about his score for Final Fantasy XVI. You might recognize his name as he’s also the composer of Final Fantasy XIV. Still, if you don’t, there’s a chance it’s a name you come to remember following the release of FFXVI because after spending more than three hours of hands-on time with the game in Square Enix’s Tokyo, Japan, office, I’m confident we’re about to get a banger of a score. 

In talking with Soken, I wanted to speak to him about some of the major themes and melodies of any Final Fantasy game – things like the Prelude, the main theme, the Victory Fanfare, and more – and he had plenty to say. In this four-part series, I’ll be breaking down different aspects of the music that excite me and hopefully you too. 

Be sure to check out Part 1 here first. 

Much like the familiar Final Fantasy melody called the Prelude (which you can read about here), the series’ Victory Fanfare is also a well-known jingle. And similar to the Prelude, it shifts to match wherever it appears. Composed by famed Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu for the original 1987 release of Final Fantasy I, it has since appeared in nearly every Final Fantasy game. If you don’t recognize its name, there’s still a good chance you’re familiar with the melody.

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