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== Albums == === Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon === The ''Chocobos's Mysterious Dungeon'' games are a series of [[roguelike]] [[dungeon crawl]]s and are part of the ''[[Mystery Dungeon|Fushigi no Dungeon]]'', or ''Mystery Dungeon'' series. The three games in the ''Chocobos's Mysterious Dungeon'' series are {{nihongo|''Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon''|チョコボの不思議なダンジョン|''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon''}} which was only released in Japan, {{nihongo|''Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon 2''|チョコボの不思議なダンジョン2|''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon 2''}}, titled ''Chocobo's Dungeon 2'' in North America, and {{nihongo|''Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: the Labyrinth of Forgotten Time''|チョコボの不思議なダンジョン 時忘れの迷宮|''Chokobo no Fushigi na Danjon Toki Wasure no Meikyū''}}, released as ''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon]]'' in North America.<ref name="u-2"/> Each of the three games had a soundtrack album release, while ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon'' additionally sparked an orchestral arrangement album subtitled ''Coi Vanni Gialli'' and ''Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon'' additionally had a [[single (music)|single]] release of its theme song titled ''Door Crawl''.<ref name="u-3"/> ==== Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Original Soundtrack ==== {{Infobox Album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums --> | Name = Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Original Soundtrack | Cover = Chocobos_mysterious_dungeon_ost_cover.jpg | Cover size = 150 | Type = soundtrack | Artist = [[Masashi Hamauzu]] | Released = December 21, 1997<br />February 1, 2006 (reprint) | Recorded = [[Sound City]], [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] | Genre = [[Video game music]] | Length = 71:37 | Label = [[DigiCube]]<br />[[Square Enix]] (reprint) | Producer = | Reviews = | Last album = | This album = | Next album = }} ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Original Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack for ''[[Chocobo_no_Fushigina_Dungeon#Chocobo_no_Fushigina_Dungeon|Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon]]'', or ''Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon''. It contains all of the tracks from the game, and was composed by [[Masashi Hamauzu]] and released by DigiCube on December 21, 1997, with a re-release by Square Enix on February 1, 2006. The album included a bonus [[mini-CD]] containing two orchestral arrangements of the main theme. Both the opening and ending themes of the soundtrack are orchestrated, while the rest of the tracks use a [[synthesizer]]; the songs have been described as "very upbeat" and "fun-lovin' light-hearted".<ref name="RPGFCMD1"/> Five of the tracks incorporate the "Chocobo Theme" from the ''Final Fantasy'' series as part of the song, namely "Chocobo's House", "Chocobo Village", "After the Battle", "Let's Have a Dream", and "Courage". The release spans two discs, including the bonus mini-CD, and has a duration of 1:11:37.<ref name="RPGFCMD1"/> ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Original Soundtrack'' was well received by critics; Patrick Gann of RPGFan praised it, saying that it could be "some of the most creative musical work to come from Squaresoft" and that the album was full of "very upbeat and fun-lovin' light-hearted goodness from Hamauzu."<ref name="RPGFCMD1"/> He especially liked the included mini-CD, claiming that it made the album "a worthwhile purchase on its own".<ref name="RPGFCMD1"/> Kero Hazel of Square Enix Music Online agreed, terming the album a "solid winner" and praising its ability to be enjoyed both as background music and with active listening.<ref name="SEMOCMD1"/> Hazel also praised Hamauzu's "flexible" use of the "Chocobo" theme.<ref name="SEMOCMD1"/> Dave of Square Enix Music Online, however, while still recommending the album as a "good score", felt that the lighter themes of the soundtrack were lacking in depth, leaving the darker themes to "provide the listener with any substance".<ref name="SEMOCMD12"/> '''Tracklist''' {{tracklist | headline = Disc 1 | collapsed = yes | extra_column = Japanese title | title1 = Prelude (Orchestra Version) | extra1 = プレリュード(オーケストラ・ヴァージョン) PURERYUUDO (OOKESUTORA VAASHON) | length1 = 1:17 | title2 = Beginning of a Journey | extra2 = 旅のはじまり Tabi no hajimari | length2 = 1:40 | title3 = Chocobo's House | extra3 = チョコボのお家 CHOKOBO no ouchi | length3 = 0:46 | title4 = The First Dungeon | extra4 = はじめてのダンジョン Hajimete no DANJON | length4 = 2:23 | title5 = A Mystery | extra5 = 謎 Nazo | length5 = 2:17 | title6 = Searching for the Illusionary Item | extra6 = 幻のアイテムを求めて Maboroshi no AITEMU o motomete | length6 = 2:31 | title7 = Whisper of the Water | extra7 = 水のささやき Mizu no sasayaki | length7 = 2:01 | title8 = Chocobo Village | extra8 = チョコボの村 CHOKOBO no mura | length8 = 3:02 | title9 = Fat Chocobo | extra9 = 太っちょチョコボ Futoccho CHOKOBO | length9 = 0:22 | title10 = Shopkeeper | extra10 = 倉庫屋さん Sōkoyasan | length10 = 2:12 | title11 = I Don't Know Which Way to Go | extra11 = 右も左もわからない Migi mo hidari mo wakaranai | length11 = 2:18 | title12 = Wooden Room | extra12 = 木造りの部屋 Kizukuri no heya | length12 = 2:24 | title13 = Scythe Man is Coming! | extra13 = 死神現る! Shinigami arawaru! | length13 = 1:26 | title14 = Let's Go Underground | extra14 = いざ 地の底へ Iza chi no soko e | length14 = 2:35 | title15 = Challenge | extra15 = 挑戦 Chōsen | length15 = 2:00 | title16 = After the Battle | extra16 = 戦いの後に Tatakai no nochi ni | length16 = 3:09 | title17 = A Brief Rest | extra17 = つかの間の休息 Tsuka no aida no kyūsoku | length17 = 0:38 | title18 = Searching for You | extra18 = 君をさがして Kimi o sagashite | length18 = 2:44 | title19 = The Unknown Place | extra19 = 未知の空間 Michi no kūkan | length19 = 2:04 | title20 = Unresting Wings | extra20 = 休まない翼 Yasumanai tsubasa | length20 = 2:13 | title21 = Atora's Theme | extra21 = アトラのテーマ ATORA no TEEMA | length21 = 2:36 | title22 = Your Subject of Research? | extra22 = 研究テーマは? Kenkyū TEEMA wa? | length22 = 2:04 | title23 = Let's Have a Dream | extra23 = 夢をみようよ Yume o miyō yo | length23 = 2:47 | title24 = God's Errand | extra24 = 神の使い Kami no tsukai | length24 = 2:42 | title25 = World of Darkness | extra25 = 闇の世界 Yami no sekai | length25 = 2:16 | title26 = Steel Warrior | extra26 = 鋼鉄の戦士 Kōtetsu no senshi | length26 = 3:01 | title27 = Where We Reached | extra27 = たどりついたところ Tadoritsuita tokoro | length27 = 2:28 | title28 = Courage | extra28 = 勇気 Yūki | length28 = 1:03 | title29 = Fight, Chocobo! | extra29 = 戦え チョコボ! Tatakae CHOKOBO! | length29 = 2:55 | title30 = Finale (Orchestra Version) | extra30 = フィナーレ(オーケストラ・ヴァージョン) FINAARE (OOKESUTORA VAASHON) | length30 = 2:35 }} {{tracklist | headline = Bonus disc | collapsed = yes | extra_column = Japanese title | title1 = Chocobo's Merry Christmas | extra1 = チョコボのハッピークリスマス CHOKOBO no HAPPII KURISUMASU | length1 = 3:09 | title2 = C/W:Dreams on Wings | extra2 = C/W:翼に夢を C/W: tsubasa ni yume o | length2 = 3:59 }} ==== Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Coi Vanni Gialli ==== ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Coi Vanni Gialli'' is an [[arrangement|arranged]] album of music from ''[[Chocobo_no_Fushigina_Dungeon#Chocobo_no_Fushigina_Dungeon|Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon]]''. The subtitle "Coi Vanni Gialli" is Italian and means "With the Yellow Wings". The album, composed by Masashi Hamauzu, is composed of 11 orchestral arrangements of songs from the ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon'' soundtrack. The pieces have been described as ranging from "fast paced and exciting" to "cute little music box-esque adaptation[s]".<ref name="RPGFCMD1O"/> The album was released by DigiCube on February 5, 1998, and spans 40:52 with its 11 tracks.<ref name="RPGFCMD1O"/> Like the original soundtrack, ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Coi Vanni Gialli'' was well received by critics. Damian Thomas of RPGFan called it "a wonderful soundtrack, blending both cuteness and energy" and claimed that "none of the tracks on this CD fall short of excellence".<ref name="RPGFCMD1O"/> Chris of Square Enix Music Online said that there was "very little to criticize about the album" and quoted the liner notes of the album in saying that the album was "the debut of a composer of genius".<ref name="SEMOCMD1O"/> He recommended the album as a good introduction to new listener's of Hamauzu's music, while also stating that "one cannot possibly be a comprehensive Hamauzu fan without listening to it".<ref name="SEMOCMD1O"/> The album was also recommended by Dave of Square Enix Music Online as superior to the original soundtrack.<ref name="SEMOCMD12"/> {{tracklist | headline = Tracklist | collapsed = yes | extra_column = English translation | title1 = Prologue | extra1 = "Prologue" | length1 = 0:22 | title2 = Wodan | extra2 = "Fight! Chocobo" | length2 = 4:07 | title3 = La Nymphe | extra3 = "Whisper of the Water" | length3 = 4:38 | title4 = In Dem Untergrund | extra4 = "In Search of the Mysterious Item" | length4 = 3:46 | title5 = The Action | extra5 = "The First Dungeon" | length5 = 3:53 | title6 = L'illusion | extra6 = "Unresting Wings" | length6 = 3:56 | title7 = Theme M | extra7 = "Chocobo Village" | length7 = 2:46 | title8 = Le Petit Prince | extra8 = "Atora's Theme" | length8 = 3:55 | title9 = La Prorhétie | extra9 = "Riddle" | length9 = 3:36 | title10 = La Magie | extra10 = "Searching For You" | length10 = 3:56 | title11 = Coi Vanni Gialli | extra11 = "After the Battle" | length11 = 5:57 }} {{-}} ==== Chocobo's Dungeon 2 ==== ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon 2 Original Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack for ''[[Chocobo's Dungeon 2]]''. It was composed by [[Kumi Tanioka]], [[Yasuhiro Kawakami]], [[Tsuyoshi Sekito]], and [[Kenji Ito]], with reprises from [[Nobuo Uematsu]]. It was released by DigiCube on January 21, 1999. The album contains all of the tracks from the game, as well as two tracks used in television commercials for ''Chocobo's Dungeon 2''. The album has been described as "light-hearted", with "no real driving songs".<ref name="RPGFCMD2"/> The album is 45 tracks on only one disc, and has a duration of 1:05:40.<ref name="RPGFCMD2"/> ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon 2 Original Soundtrack'' was moderately well received by reviewers. Patrick Gann said that despite the flaws of the game, the soundtrack "held strong" and claimed that anyone could enjoy the album, "given the right atmosphere".<ref name="RPGFCMD2"/> Chris of Square Enix Music Online termed it "a decent effort" and a "coherent and thorough work".<ref name="SEMOCMD2"/> He especially praised the contributions of Sekito and Ito, though he was termed the tracks from Kawakami and Tanioka "unmemorable". He concluded that while there were no poor tracks on the album, several of the themes were "limited thematically and emotionally" and he could not recommend the soundtrack to a wide audience.<ref name="SEMOCMD2"/> {{tracklist | headline = Tracklist | collapsed = yes | extra_column = Japanese title | title1 = Prelude ~ Premonition of a New Journey | extra1 = 序曲〜新たな旅立ちの予感 Jokyoku ~ Arata na Tabidachi no Yokan | length1 = 2:26 | title2 = Dungeon Discovery! | extra2 = ダンジョン発見 Danjon Hakken | length2 = 0:56 | title3 = Treasure Hunting! | extra3 = お宝さがし! Otakara Sagashi | length3 = 2:08 | title4 = Shiroma's Theme | extra4 = シロマのテーマ Shiroma no Tēma | length4 = 1:29 | title5 = Good Night | extra5 = おやすみ Oyasumi | length5 = 0:07 | title6 = Fat Chocobo's Theme | extra6 = デブチョコボのテーマ Debuchokobo no Tēmu | length6 = 1:49 | title7 = I'm not Afraid! | extra7 = こわくなんかないさっ Kowaku Nanka Nai Sa | length7 = 2:08 | title8 = Skull Hammer | extra8 = スカルハンマー Sukaru Hanmā | length8 = 1:12 | title9 = Whisper of Time | extra9 = 時のささやき Toki no Sasayaki | length9 = 1:49 | title10 = Partner Moogle | extra10 = あいぼうモーグリ Aibou Mōguri | length10 = 1:19 | title11 = Monster Village (Version 1) | extra11 = モンスター村 (ヴァージョン1) Monsutā Mura (Vājon 1) | length11 = 1:08 | title12 = Enter Cid Tank! | extra12 = 登場!シドタンク Tōjō! Shido Tanku | length12 = 0:36 | title13 = Mechanical World | extra13 = 機械じかけのせかい Kikai Jikake no Sekai | length13 = 2:18 | title14 = Cid's Theme | extra14 = シドのテーマ Shido no Tēma | length14 = 0:55 | title15 = Old Cid's Castle | extra15 = シドおじさんのお城 Shido Ojisan no Oshiro | length15 = 2:51 | title16 = Spirit of Truth | extra16 = 真実の言霊 Shinjitsu no Kotodama | length16 = 1:57 | title17 = Imp Robo Boss | extra17 = インプロボボス Inpu Robo Bosu | length17 = 1:52 | title18 = Advance!? Cid Mariner | extra18 = 進め!?シドマリナー Susume!? Shido Marinā | length18 = 1:28 | title19 = Story of the Bottom of the Sea | extra19 = 海の底の物語 Umi no Soko no Monogatari | length19 = 2:23 | title20 = Illusionary Place | extra20 = 幻の空間 Maboroshi no Kūkan | length20 = 2:05 | title21 = Time of Trial | extra21 = 試練の時 Shiren no Toki | length21 = 2:03 | title22 = Mysterious Corridor | extra22 = なぞの回廊 Nazo no Kairō | length22 = 1:22 | title23 = Theme of Love (Piano Solo) | extra23 = 愛のテーマ (ピアノ・ソロ) Ai no Tēma | length23 = 1:37 | title24 = Orthros | extra24 = オルトロス Orutorosu | length24 = 1:48 | title25 = Wind of an Unexplored Region | extra25 = 秘境の風 Hikyō no Kaze | length25 = 1:22 | title26 = Monster Village (Version 2) | extra26 = モンスター村 (ヴァージョン2) Monsutā Mura (Vājon 2) | length26 = 1:09 | title27 = Full of Interesting Things | extra27 = おもしろいものいっぱい Omoshiroi Mono Ippai | length27 = 1:52 | title28 = Snow Field | extra28 = ゆきのはら Yuki no Hara | length28 = 2:01 | title29 = Time of Sorrow | extra29 = 悲しみの時 Kanashimi no Toki | length29 = 1:34 | title30 = Glass Goth | extra30 = グラスゴス Gurasu Gosu | length30 = 1:39 | title31 = Theme of Love | extra31 = 愛のテーマ Ai no Tēma | length31 = 1:24 | title32 = Strongest Impact | extra32 = 最強インパクト Saikyō Inpakuto | length32 = 0:28 | title33 = Monster Village (Version 3) | extra33 = モンスター村 (ヴァージョン3) Monsutā Mura (Vājon 3) | length33 = 1:14 | title34 = Eek! | extra34 = きゃー! Kyā! | length34 = 0:58 | title35 = Raise... | extra35 = あらら‥‥ Arara..... | length35 = 0:07 | title36 = Charge!! | extra36 = 突撃!! Totsugeki | length36 = 2:00 | title37 = The Last Prelude | extra37 = さいごの序曲 Saigo no Jokyoku | length37 = 0:11 | title38 = Glass Goth X ~ Glass Goth Z | extra38 = グラスゴスX〜グラスゴスZ Gurasu Gosu X ~ Gurasugosu Z | length38 = 1:35 | title39 = Illusion Destruction | extra39 = 幻影崩壊 Gen'ei Hōkai | length39 = 0:17 | title40 = Meeting Shiroma Again | extra40 = シロマとの再会 Shiroma to no Saikai | length40 = 0:51 | title41 = The Journey Continues | extra41 = 旅は続くよ Tabi wa Tsuzuku yo | length41 = 0:59 | title42 = Staff Roll | extra42 = スタッフロール Sutaffu Rōru | length42 = 1:02 | title43 = March de Chocobo | extra43 = マーチ・デ・チョコボ Māchi de Chokobo | length43 = 1:24 | title44 = TVCM part1 | extra44 = TVCM part1 | length44 = 1:48 | title45 = TVCM part2 ~Charge!!~ | extra45 = TVCM part2〜突撃!! TVCM part 2 ~ Totsugeki | length45 = 1:59 }} {{-}} ==== Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon ==== [[File:Kumi Tanioka 1.jpg|thumb|Kumi Tanioka composed the original tracks for ''Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon'' and helped compose ''Chocobo's Dungeon 2''.]] ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Toki Wasure No Meikyū Original Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack for {{nihongo|''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon]]''|チョコボの不思議なダンジョン 時忘れの迷宮|Chokobo no Fushigi na Danjon Toki Wasure no Meikyū|lit. ''Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: The Labyrinth of Forgotten Time''}}, which features remixes of various ''Final Fantasy'' music. It was arranged by Yuzo Takahashi of Joe Down Studio, a [[Hokkaido]]-based music development studio. The title track and opening theme—both original to the soundtrack—were composed by [[Kumi Tanioka]], while the final track "Door Crawl" was written and sung by [[Ai Kawashima]]. Other composers whose works were used are Nobuo Uematsu, Naoshi Mizuta, Masashi Hamauzu, Junya Nakano, and Kenji Ito. The album was released by Square Enix on January 23, 2008 with the catalog number SQEX-10104.<ref name="RPGFFFF"/> The album was well received by critics such as Jeriaska of RPGFan, who enjoyed the arrangements, particularly those of songs from games early in the ''Final Fantasy'' series.<ref name="RPGFFFF"/> He praised Joe Down Studios for not falling into the trap of "introducing a veneer of self-importance" that he felt was common in remakes of early ''Final Fantasy'' songs.<ref name="RPGFFFF"/> Chris of Square Enix Music Online also liked the album, saying that the arrangements "make many tracks sound better than they've ever sounded before".<ref name="SEMOFFF"/> His largest complaint about the album was that it does not include every track from the game, some of which he was interested in hearing. He ascribed the exclusions to the publisher's desire to release the soundtrack as a single disc, and concluded that the album was still a "very enjoyable overall experience".<ref name="SEMOFFF"/> "Door Crawl", the vocal theme song of ''Chocobo's Dungeon'', was released as a single entitled ''Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Toki Wasure No Meikyuu: Door Crawl''. The album was released by [[Toshiba EMI]] on December 12, 2007. It has a length of 14:18, and contains three tracks. The title track, {{nihongo|"Door Crawl"|ドアクロール|}}, is joined by {{nihongo|"Colorless Thing"|色のないもの|"Iro no Nai Mono"}} and {{nihongo|"Light"|灯|"Tomoshibi"}}, both unrelated to ''Chocobo's Dungeon''. The disc was Kawashima's 15th single; it reached #20 on the [[Oricon]] Weekly Charts and sold 6,520 copies in its first week.<ref name="SEDC"/> Lex of Square Enix Music Online had mixed feelings about the single, saying that "Door Crawl" was "a pleasant and laid back listen", but that "Colorless Thing" was "nothing special" and that "Light" was "ruined" by the synth instruments.<ref name="SEDC"/> {{tracklist | headline = Tracklist | collapsed = yes | extra_column = Japanese title | title1 = Labyrinth of Forgotten Time | extra1 = 時忘れの迷宮 | length1 = 2:24 | note1 = | title2 = Opening | extra2 = オープニング | length2 = 2:17 | note2 = | title3 = Theme of Treasure Hunter | extra3 = トレジャーハンターのテーマ | length3 = 2:27 | note3 = "Hunter's Chance" (''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'') | title4 = Stella Ranch | extra4 = ステラ牧場 | length4 = 2:03 | note4 = "Farm Boy" (''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'') | title5 = Ranch at Night | extra5 = 牧場の夜 | length5 = 2:38 | note5 = "Rydia" (''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'') | title6 = Town of Forgotten Time | extra6 = 時忘れの街 | length6 = 1:39 | note6 = "Tarutaru Male" (''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'') | title7 = Town at Night | extra7 = 街の夜 | length7 = 1:56 | note7 = "Epitaph" (''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'') | title8 = Theme of Shirma | extra8 = シロマのテーマ | length8 = 1:05 | note8 = "City Theme" (''[[Final Fantasy (video game)|Final Fantasy I]]'') | title9 = Open Memory | extra9 = 記憶の解放 | length9 = 1:58 | note9 = "Prelude" (''Final Fantasy XI'') | title10 = Theme of Dungeon Hero X | extra10 = ダンジョンヒーローXのテーマ | length10 = 3:31 | note10 = "The Man with the Machine Gun" (''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'') | title11 = Theme of the Airship | extra11 = 飛空艇のテーマ | length11 = 1:42 | note11 = "The Big Whale" (''Final Fantasy IV'') | title12 = Memory of a Distant Day | extra12 = 遠い日の記憶 | length12 = 2:12 | note12 = "My Home, Sweet Home" (''[[Final Fantasy V]]'') | title13 = Memory of the World | extra13 = 世界の記憶 | length13 = 1:36 | note13 = "The Fierce Battle" (''Final Fantasy VI'') | title14 = Together Forever | extra14 = ずーっと一緒だよ | length14 = 2:24 | note14 = "The Day Will Come" (''Final Fantasy V'') | title15 = Mog House X | extra15 = モグハウスX | length15 = 0:55 | note15 = "Theme of the Four Old Men" (''[[Final Fantasy III]]'') | title16 = Fragment of Memory | extra16 = 記憶のかけら | length16 = 2:30 | note16 = "Over That Hill" (''Final Fantasy IX'') | title17 = Nostalgia | extra17 = ノスタルジア | length17 = 1:24 | note17 = "Chaos' Temple" (''Final Fantasy'') | title18 = Guardian of Flame 1 | extra18 = 炎の守護者1 | length18 = 1:09 | note18 = "Sealed Away" (''Final Fantasy V'') | title19 = Guardian of Water 2 | extra19 = 水の守護者2 | length19 = 2:43 | note19 = "Dungeon (Fate in Haze)" (''Final Fantasy V'') | title20 = Guardian of Light 1 | extra20 = 光の守護者1 | length20 = 2:08 | note20 = "Thunder Plains" (''[[Final Fantasy X]]'') | title21 = Guardian of Darkness 2 | extra21 = 闇の守護者2 | length21 = 4:34 | note21 = "Awakening" (''Final Fantasy XI'') | title22 = Duel Room | extra22 = デュエルルーム | length22 = 2:20 | note22 = "Force Your Way" (''Final Fantasy VIII'') | title23 = Phoenix Battle | extra23 = フェニックス戦 | length23 = 1:48 | note23 = "Battle 2" (''Final Fantasy III'') | title24 = Leviathan Battle | extra24 = リヴァイアサン戦 | length24 = 3:27 | note24 = "Battle with the Four Fiends" (''Final Fantasy IV'') | title25 = Alexander Battle | extra25 = アレクサンダー戦 | length25 = 4:01 | note25 = "Summoned Beast Battle" (''Final Fantasy X'') | title26 = Croma Battle | extra26 = クロマ戦 | length26 = 1:37 | note26 = "Only a Plank Between One and Perdition" (''Final Fantasy VIII'') | title27 = Raffaello Battle | extra27 = ラファエロ戦 | length27 = 3:08 | note27 = "Clash on the Big Bridge" (''Final Fantasy V'') | title28 = Last Battle | extra28 = ラストバトル | length28 = 3:40 | note28 = "The Decisive Battle" (''Final Fantasy V'') | title29 = Ending | extra29 = エンディング | length29 = 3:30 | note29 = "The World's Tomorrow" (''[[Chocobo Racing]]'') | title30 = Pop-up Duel | extra30 = ポップアップデュエル | length30 = 2:21 | note30 = "Battle Scene 1" (''[[Final Fantasy II]]'') | title31 = Door Crawl | extra31 = ドアクロール | length31 = 4:53 | note31 = }} ===Chocobo Racing=== ''Chocobo Racing Original Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack for {{nihongo|''[[Chocobo Racing]]''|チョコボレーシング 〜幻界へのロード〜|Chokobo Rēshingu ~Genkai e no Rōdo~|lit. "Chocobo Racing: Road to the Spirit World"}} composed by [[Kenji Ito]]. First released by DigiCube on March 25, 1999, it was later re-released by Square Enix on October 1, 2008. The album is 30 tracks and 57:00 long.<ref name="SEMOCR"/> The only original theme in the soundtrack is "Treasure Chest of the Heart", a Japanese vocal song orchestrated by [[Shirō Hamaguchi]] and performed by [[Hiromi Ohta]]. In the English version of the game, it is performed by Vicki Bell.<ref name="SCSOUND"/> The remaining tracks are arrangements of ''Final Fantasy'' songs. The predominant theme to the tracks selected is the Chocobo theme from the ''Final Fantasy'' series, with eight of the tracks based on it.<ref name="SEMOCR"/> The album was appreciated by Kie of Square Enix Music Online, who felt that Ito's "arrangements of classic themes are done with great skill".<ref name="SEMOCR"/> He especially liked "Mithril Mines" and "Treasure Chest of the Heart", but felt that many of the tracks did not match up to the quality of the best few.<ref name="SEMOCR"/> {{tracklist | headline = Tracklist | collapsed = yes | extra_column = Japanese title | title1 = Dash de Chocobo ~ Opening Movie | extra1 = ダッシュ DE チョコボ | length1 = 1:07 | note1 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title2 = Choose a Chocobo ~ Chocobo Choosin' | extra2 = えらんでチョコボ | length2 = 0:49 | note2 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title3 = Chocobo's Theme ~ Chocobo's Tune | extra3 = チョコボのテーマ | length3 = 1:45 | note3 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title4 = Cid's Theme ~ Cid's Sonata | extra4 = シドのテーマ | length4 = 1:29 | note4 = "Hey Cid" (''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'') | title5 = Moglie Theme ~ Mog's Muzik | extra5 = モーグリのテーマ | length5 = 2:09 | note5 = "Critter Tripper Fritter!?" (''[[Final Fantasy V]]'') | title6 = Pleasant Journey ~ Road Rollick | extra6 = ゆかいな旅路 | length6 = 1:08 | note6 = "Good 'ol Fellows" (''[[Final Fantasy III]]'') | title7 = Golem's Theme ~ Golem's Groove | extra7 = ゴーレムのテーマ | length7 = 1:43 | note7 = "Ancient Castle" (''[[Final Fantasy II]]'') | title8 = Goblin's Theme ~ Goblin's Gambol | extra8 = ゴブリンのテーマ | length8 = 2:20 | note8 = "Pirates Ahoy" (''Final Fantasy V'') | title9 = Bizarre Mystery ~ Spooky-Wooky!!! | extra9 = 奇々怪々 | length9 = 1:18 | note9 = "This Is the Last Battle" (''Final Fantasy III'') | title10 = Black Mage's Theme ~ Magician's March | extra10 = 黒魔道師のテーマ | length10 = 1:54 | note10 = "Mystic Mysidia" (''Final Fantasy IV'') | title11 = White Mage's Theme ~ Mage's Melody | extra11 = 白魔道師のテーマ | length11 = 3:13 | note11 = "City Theme" (''[[Final Fantasy (video game)|Final Fantasy I]]'')</small> | title12 = Crystal Legend ~ La-La Legend | extra12 = クリスタルの伝説 | length12 = 1:44 | note12 = "Prelude" (''Final Fantasy I'') | title13 = Fat Chocobo's Theme ~ Chubby's Bop-pop | extra13 = デブチョコボのテーマ | length13 = 1:07 | note13 = "Hello! Big Chocobo!" (''Final Fantasy IV'') | title14 = Behemoth's Theme | extra14 = ベヒーモスのテーマ | length14 = 2:12 | note14 = "Crystal Cave" (''Final Fantasy III'') | title15 = Phantom Beast Lord ~ The Esper King | extra15 = 幻獣神 | length15 = 1:51 | note15 = "Opening Theme" (''Final Fantasy VI''), "Book of Sealing" <small>(''[[Final Fantasy V]]'')</small> | title16 = Make a Chocobo ~ Chocobo Creatin' | extra16 = つくってチョコボ | length16 = 0:34 | note16 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title17 = Cid's Test Course ~ Cid's Test Track | extra17 = シドのテストコース | length17 = 1:31 | note17 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title18 = Moglie Forest | extra18 = モーグリフォレスト | length18 = 2:22 | note18 = "Town 2" (''Final Fantasy VI'') | title19 = Ruins of the Giants ~ The Ancient Gate | extra19 = 巨人の遺跡 | length19 = 1:49 | note19 = "Battle 2" (''Final Fantasy III'') | title20 = Mithril Mines | extra20 = ミスリル鉱山 | length20 = 1:49 | note20 = "Gurugu Volcano" (''Final Fantasy I'') | title21 = House of Black ~ The Black Manor | extra21 = 黒の館 | length21 = 2:04 | note21 = "Magician's Tower" (''Final Fantasy II'') | title22 = Mysidia's Sky Garden ~ Floating Gardens | extra22 = ミシディア空中庭園 | length22 = 2:09 | note22 = "Ending Theme ~ The New Origin" (''Final Fantasy V'') | title23 = Hungry Land ~ Gingerbread Land | extra23 = ハングリーランド | length23 = 1:57 | note23 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title24 = Gurgu Volcano ~ Vulcan-O-Valley | extra24 = グルグ火山 | length24 = 1:59 | note24 = "Battle 2" (''Final Fantasy II'') | title25 = Illusionary World ~ Fantasia | extra25 = 幻界 | length25 = 2:56 | note25 = "This Is the Last Battle" (''Final Fantasy III'') | title26 = FF8 Circuit | extra26 = FF8サーキット | length26 = 3:03 | note26 = "Don't Be Afraid" (''Final Fantasy VIII'') | title27 = Win! ~ Winner's Jig | extra27 = WIN! | length27 = 0:48 | note27 = "Fanfare" (''Final Fantasy'') | title28 = Lose... ~ Loser's Requiem | extra28 = LOSE… | length28 = 0:09 | note28 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title29 = The World's Tomorrow ~ Happily Ever Chocobo | extra29 = 世界のあした | length29 = 1:47 | note29 = Chocobo theme (''Final Fantasy'') | title30 = Treasure Chest of the Heart ~ Ending Theme | extra30 = 心のたからばこ | length30 = 6:14 | note30 = }} {{-}} === Chocobo and the Magic Books === The ''Chocobo and the Magic Books'' mini-series comprises ''Chocobo to Mahou no Ehon'', released in North America as ''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales]]'' and literally translating to ''Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book'', as well as its to-date Japan-only sequel, ''Chocobo to Mahō no Ehon: Majō to Shōjo to Gonin no Yūsha'', translated as ''Chocobo and the Magic Picture Book: The Witch, The Maiden, and the Five Heroes''. Neither game has received a separate full soundtrack release; ''Chocobo Tales'' produced a download-only album on [[iTunes]] titled ''The Best of Chocobo and the Magic Book Original Soundtrack'', while together their soundtracks were released in full as the two-disc ''Chocobo and the Magic Books Original Soundtrack''. The majority of the tracks are either unchanged versions or arrangements of ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Chocobo'' songs; ''Chocobo Tales'' contains only two original tracks—one of which is only eight seconds long—while its sequel has 12 original tracks out of 33. The soundtracks for both games were composed by Yuzo Takahashi. ''Magic Books'' contains 61 tracks across two discs, with a total length of 1:51:57; ''Best of'''s 10 tracks span 26:16. The tracks in ''Best of'' correspond to tracks 8, 1, 3, 9, 19, 25, 12, 18, 27, and 28 of the first disc of ''Magic Books'', in that order.<ref name="SEMOMB"/><ref name="SEMOBOMB"/> While neither album has seen much attention from critics, ''The Best of Chocobo and the Magic Book Original Soundtrack'' was dismissed by Chris of Square Enix Music Online as "not a worthwhile sampler" of the soundtrack.<ref name="SEMOBOMB"/> Terming it a "truncated compilation", he criticized the track selection as including what were in his opinion some of the weakest arrangements while excluding the strongest, and concluded that the album serves no purpose given the subsequent release of the full soundtrack as part of ''The Best of Chocobo and the Magic Book Original Soundtrack''.<ref name="SEMOBOMB"/> He was much more complimentary of the ''Magic Books'' album, saying that it "confirmed that Yuzo Takahashi is a bright young composer" and calling the arrangements and original songs "both melodically engaging and stylistically versatile".<ref name="SEMOMB"/> '''Tracklist''' {{tracklist | headline = Disc 1 | collapsed = yes | extra_column = Japanese title | title1 = Odeka de Chocobo | extra1 = 『おでかけチョコボ』チョコボシリーズテーマ曲 | length1 = 1:15 | note1 = Chocobo theme | title2 = The Sure Bet Chocobo | extra2 = 本命穴チョコボ | length2 = 1:30 | note2 = ''Final Fantasy VII'' | title3 = Chocobo Village | extra3 = チョコボの村 | length3 = 4:14 | note3 = ''[[Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon]]'' | title4 = Gurgu Volcano | extra4 = グルグ火山 | length4 = 1:56 | note4 = ''[[Final Fantasy I]]'' | title5 = Legend of the Great Forest | extra5 = 大森林の伝説 | length5 = 1:29 | note5 = ''Final Fantasy V'' | title6 = Underwater Temple | extra6 = 海底神殿 | length6 = 2:26 | note6 = ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' | title7 = Makou Reactor | extra7 = 魔晄炉 | length7 = 2:23 | note7 = ''Final Fantasy VII'' | title8 = The Prelude | extra8 = プレリュード | length8 = 2:10 | note8 = ''[[Final Fantasy (video game)|Final Fantasy I]]'' | title9 = Fiddle de Chocobo | extra9 = フィドル・デ・チョコボ | length9 = 2:03 | note9 = ''Final Fantasy VII'' | title10 = Move de Chocobo | extra10 = ムーブ・デ・チョコボ | length10 = 0:56 | note10 = Chocobo theme | title11 = March de Chocobo | extra11 = マーチ・デ・チョコボ | length11 = 1:39 | note11 = Chocobo theme | title12 = Retro de Chocobo | extra12 = レトロ・デ・チョコボ | length12 = 1:07 | note12 = Chocobo theme | title13 = Battle de Chocobo | extra13 = バトル・デ・チョコボ | length13 = 1:32 | note13 = Chocobo theme | title14 = Victory Intro | extra14 = 勝利イントロ | length14 = 0:08 | note14 = ''Final Fantasy I'' | title15 = Defeat Intro | extra15 = 敗北イントロ | length15 = 0:09 | note15 = Chocobo theme | title16 = Victory | extra16 = 勝利 | length16 = 0:35 | note16 = ''Final Fantasy I'' | title17 = Defeat | extra17 = 敗北 | length17 = 0:41 | note17 = ''Final Fantasy I'' | title18 = White Mage's Theme | extra18 = 白魔道士のテーマ | length18 = 3:04 | note18 = ''[[Chocobo Racing]]'' | title19 = The Writings of the Seal | extra19 = 封印の書 | length19 = 1:28 | note19 = ''Final Fantasy V'' | title20 = Theme of the Irma Army | extra20 = イルマ軍団のテーマ | length20 = 2:26 | note20 = | title21 = Gishal's Veggies | extra21 = ギサールの野菜 | length21 = 0:58 | note21 = ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' | title22 = Theme of Sorrow | extra22 = 哀しみのテーマ | length22 = 1:44 | note22 = ''Final Fantasy IV'' | title23 = Crystal Room | extra23 = クリスタルルーム | length23 = 0:55 | note23 = ''Final Fantasy III'' | title24 = The Magic Book | extra24 = 絵本の魔法 | length24 = 0:09 | note24 = | title25 = Battle Scene | extra25 = 戦闘シーン | length25 = 2:10 | note25 = ''Final Fantasy I'' | title26 = The Decisive Battle | extra26 = 決戦』 | length26 = 2:13 | note26 = ''Final Fantasy VI'' | title27 = Clash on the Big Bridge | extra27 = ビッグブリッヂの死闘 | length27 = 2:38 | note27 = ''Final Fantasy V'' | title28 = Ride On | extra28 = Ride On | length28 = 2:27 | note28 = ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' }} {{tracklist | headline = Disc 2 | collapsed = yes | extra_column = Japanese title | title1 = The Magic, The Girl and the 5 Heroes | extra1 = 魔法と少女と5人の勇者 | length1 = 3:07 | note1 = Chocobo theme | title2 = Ronfaure | extra2 = Ronfaure | length2 = 4:06 | note2 = ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' | title3 = Ru'Lude Gardens | extra3 = Ru'Lude Gardens | length3 = 2:41 | note3 = ''Final Fantasy XI'' | title4 = Mysidia | extra4 = ミシディア国 | length4 = 1:15 | note4 = ''Final Fantasy IV'' | title5 = Battle 2 | extra5 = バトル2 | length5 = 1:35 | note5 = ''Final Fantasy IV'' | title6 = Ukule le Chocobo | extra6 = ウクレ・le・チョコボ | length6 = 1:33 | note6 = ''Final Fantasy IX'' | title7 = Electric de Chocobo | extra7 = エレキ・デ・チョコボ | length7 = 2:23 | note7 = ''Final Fantasy VII'' | title8 = A Wolf that Falls in Love First Movement | extra8 = 恋に落ちたオオカミ 第一楽章 | length8 = 1:13 | note8 = | title9 = A Wolf that Falls in Love Second Movement | extra9 = 恋に落ちたオオカミ 第二楽章 | length9 = 1:25 | note9 = | title10 = A Wolf that Falls in Love Third Movement | extra10 = 恋に落ちたオオカミ 第三楽章 | length10 = 1:09 | note10 = | title11 = The Unforgiven | extra11 = 許されざる者 | length11 = 1:09 | note11 = ''Final Fantasy VI'' | title12 = Clash on the Big Bridge | extra12 = ビッグブリッヂの死闘 | length12 = 2:46 | note12 = ''Final Fantasy V'' | title13 = Lonely Stuffed Dolls First Movement | extra13 = ひとりぼっちのぬいぐるみ 第一楽章 | length13 = 0:54 | note13 = | title14 = Lonely Stuffed Dolls Second Movement | extra14 = ひとりぼっちのぬいぐるみ 第二楽章 | length14 = 2:21 | note14 = | title15 = Lonely Stuffed Dolls Third Movement | extra15 = ひとりぼっちのぬいぐるみ 第三楽章 | length15 = 1:48 | note15 = | title16 = Searching for Friends | extra16 = 仲間を求めて | length16 = 1:54 | note16 = ''Final Fantasy VI'' | title17 = Dancing Doll Calcobrena | extra17 = 踊る人形カルコブリーナ | length17 = 1:44 | note17 = ''Final Fantasy IV'' | title18 = Palom & Porom's Theme | extra18 = パロム・ポロムのテーマ | length18 = 1:07 | note18 = ''Final Fantasy IV'' | title19 = Cornelia Castle | extra19 = コーネリア城 | length19 = 1:47 | note19 = ''Final Fantasy I'' | title20 = Dead Music | extra20 = デッドミュージック | length20 = 1:50 | note20 = ''Final Fantasy I'' | title21 = By a Hair's Breadth! | extra21 = 危機一髪! | length21 = 1:13 | note21 = ''Final Fantasy V'' | title22 = Twins Flying in the Sky First Movement | extra22 = 空飛ぶ双子 第一楽章 | length22 = 0:46 | note22 = | title23 = Twins Flying in the Sky Second Movement | extra23 = 空飛ぶ双子 第二楽章 | length23 = 1:01 | note23 = | title24 = Twins Flying in the Sky Third Movement | extra24 = 空飛ぶ双子 第三楽章 | length24 = 1:30 | note24 = | title25 = Blackjack | extra25 = 飛空艇ブラックジャック | length25 = 2:01 | note25 = ''Final Fantasy VI'' | title26 = Seymour Battle | extra26 = シーモアバトル | length26 = 3:45 | note26 = ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' | title27 = Girl Without a Name First Movement | extra27 = なまえのない少女 第一楽章 | length27 = 0:57 | note27 = | title28 = Girl Without a Name Second Movement | extra28 = なまえのない少女 第二楽章 | length28 = 1:23 | note28 = | title29 = Girl Without a Name Third Movement | extra29 = なまえのない少女 第三楽章 | length29 = 1:41 | note29 = | title30 = Tough Battle | extra30 = Tough Battle | length30 = 3:30 | note30 = ''Final Fantasy XI'' | title31 = J-E-N-O-V-A | extra31 = J-E-N-O-V-A | length31 = 2:04 | note31 = ''Final Fantasy VII'' | title32 = Glass Goth X ~ Glass Goth Z | extra32 = グラスゴスX〜グラスゴスZ | length32 = 2:08 | note32 = ''[[Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon 2]]'' | title33 = Fina le Chocobo | extra33 = フィナー・le・チョコボ | length33 = 6:14 | note33 = Chocobo theme }} {{-}}
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