| Final Fantasy X-2: Original Soundtrack | 
 enlarge | Label: Avex Trax
Category: Music
Buy New: $83.99
New (6) Used (3) from $18.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 96204
Format: Import, Limited Edition, Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 4988064172542
ASIN: B000087EQP
Release Date: March 4, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks
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 Really, really great July 20, 2008
It's a distinct diversion from the typical Nobuo Uematsu FF soundtracks of the past games (which I also love). The style is completely different, poppy but not too much so. As strange as this sounds, it's almost like a modern soundtrack for life, with different tracks applying to different feelings and situations. The feel and instrumentation of each track is varied and interesting, with a lot of synth work mixed with live instruments. Very much reccomended.
 Could have been better December 21, 2007
Ok, I know this has been said NUMEROUS times, yet here it is again: its not Nobou Uematsu, but its good. Actually, to me it was just OK. For what its worth, I did like the music enough to buy the CD, but I only really like about half of the CD. The music isnt BAD, its just that its the type of score that doesnt sound as good outside the game as it would when you are playing it. I think this can be attributed to the fact that this guy is a newbie to the FF music production, and obviously he has sizable shoes to fill in Uematsu's absence. Truth be told, this is pretty good for a first effort, but in the end, the music just didnt live up to the legacy left behind by Uematsu. There are definaly some good, stand out tracks on this CD, theres no question about that. I especially like listening to the newly composed scores to Guadosalam, Mt. Gagazet, Besaid, and a good few of the action tacks.
Obviously, you should buy this CD at your own discretion. If you are a true and faithful Final Fantasy fan, and a lover of its music, then you should have this in your collection just for the hell of it. There is enough here to keep you at least mildly satisfied. However, if your a super hardcore Nobou Uematsu fan (meaning you wont like it unless its him) then i wouldnt suggest you buying this one, because you might end up being mad that you did.
The True Essence of A Final Fantasy Soundtrack April 10, 2007
Personally, I have nothing against ANY of the reviews I read but I don't think anyone really has a very consistent opinion about this soundtrack. Basically, it is what it is. A video game soundtrack. Which means, that every song will be entirely related to the events presented throughout the song. We cannot even begin to compare this soundtrack to the one from the previous Final Fantasy because the composers are different. We cannot compare Uematsu's work to these newcomers, who by the way, did an excellent job in delivering a new fresh sound, and took a big risk evolving the sound us gamers of Final Fantasy are used to. It was a bold move, a solid effort and a big sucess. It is a jewel to add to your collection of soundtracks if you wish. You would not regret, but truth be told, it is music that is solely different to anything you have ever heard before.
Not Uematsu (tired line, I know), and just not that great August 11, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Matsueda and Eguchi give the untraditional sequel an untraditional sound, which was nice in a way. However, the new sound isn't usually as good or well-written as Nobuo Uematsu's sound. Something I HATED about the music is that it doesn't use any of the themes from FFX! Even the tune of "Suteki Da Ne" just a few times would make me much happier. And it's not just the failed use of themes from X, it's no traditional themes from any of the Final Fantasy games. The music was a little too different.
Aside from that, the music is actually fairly good for the most part. The songs performed by Kumi Koda, 1,000 Words (Sen no Kotoba) and real Emotion (Kanjo Genjitsu), are by far the best. Her voice sounds very American, but she is still a great Japanese (Nihonjin) singer. These tracks get five out of five. There are far too many boring fillers, however, and the genre doesn't change enough; most of the filler tracks are upbeat Jazzy/70s sounding.
There are some more great pieces, such as the orchestral "Epilogue - A Reunion" and "FFX-2 Ending Theme," as well as several good background songs that give this soundtrack three out of five. It's not necessarily that the music isn't Uematsu, but that the music just isn't as good as his. Still good though, and worth the Import King's low price.
Full track listing December 28, 2005
28 out of 30 found this review helpful
Disc One (66:30)
1) Eternity ~Memory of the Light and Waves~ 2:37
2) real Emotion (FFX-2 Mix) 2:33
3) YuRiPa Fight No. 1 1:29
4) Yuna's Theme 2:52
5) YuRiPa Fight No. 2 2:00
6) Mission Complete 1:36
7) Sphere Hunter - The Gullwings 2:47
8) Mission Start 2:55
9) Mt. Gagazet 3:38
10) YuRiPa Fight No. 3 1:45
11) Game Over 0:17
12) Anything Is Possible With LeBlanc! 1:44
13) I'll Give You Something Hot 2:08
14) Shuyin's Theme 3:41
15) Besaid 2:48
16) Kilika 2:16
17) Luca 1:45
18) Mi'ihen Highroad 2:18
19) Mushroom Rock Highroad 1:55
20) Youth League 2:38
21) Machina Faction 1:56
22) Guadosalam 1:42
23) Thunder Plains 1:15
24) Macalania Forest 2:55
25) Bikanel Desert 1:53
26) New Yevon Party 1:36
27) The Calm Lands 1:52
28) Zanarkand Ruins 2:31
29) Sphere Hunter 1:53
30) Temple 1:14
31) Tension 1:49
Disc Two (72:06)
1) The Gullwings March 2:32
2) Great Being 1:31
3) Good Night 0:17
4) Anxiety 2:10
5) Infiltration! LeBlanc's Hideout 1:43
6) Rikku's Theme 2:08
7) Chocobo 1:48
8) Paine's Theme 2:39
9) Bevelle's Secret 1:14
10) Under Bevelle 2:00
11) Yuna's Ballad 3:00
12) The Gullwings to the Rescue 2:21
13) Now It's Our Turn 2:58
14) Mystery 1:43
15) Confusion 1:41
16) Summoned Beast 1:06
17) Otherworld Abyss 2:23
18) Eternity ~Memory of the Light and Waves~ (Band Member Musical Performance) 3:33
19) 1000 Words (original mix) 3:53
20) Nightmare of the Cave 1:19
21) Akagi Team 3:04
22) Vegnagun Starts Up 2:31
23) Clash 1:34
24) Struggle 1:22
25) Destruction 2:58
26) Demise 2:33
27) 1000 Words Piano Version ~Feelings That Crossed Time~ 3:44
28) Ending ~Until the Day We Meet Again~ 2:10
29) 1000 Words Orchestra Version 6:29
30) Epilogue ~Reunion~ 3:28
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