Distant Worlds - Music from Final Fantasy

Description The first world tour of Final Fantasy music, Distant Worlds - Music from Final Fantasy celebrates the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy with a series of two hour symphonic concerts. The tour premiered in Stockholm in December 2007 and further concerts are planned for Chicago, South Kore, Australia, and New Zealand. FMVs from the games are projected to accompany the music and special guests attend some concerts. Production Produced by Arnie Roth Consultation by Thomas Boecker Original composition by Nobuo Uematsu Conducted by Arnie Roth Hosted by Arnie Roth Arrangement Shiro Hamaguchi Naoshi Mizuta & Sachiko Miyano (11) Arnie Roth (13) Hiroyuki Nakayama (14) Official Recordings Distant Worlds - Music from Final Fantasy Reviews Review of Stockholm Premiere by Nanaman Review of Chicago Performance by Johnathan Review of CD by Resk

Set Listings

01) Liberi Fatali [Final Fantasy VIII]
02) To Zanarkand [Final Fantasy X]
03) Don't Be Afraid [Final Fantasy VIII]
04) Aerith's Theme [Final Fantasy VII]
05) Final Fantasy I-III Medley [The Prelude ~ Final Fantasy I Main Theme ~ Matoya's Cave ~ Elia, the Water Maiden ~ Chocobo Theme ~ Rebel Army Theme]
06) Dear Friends [Final Fantasy V]
07) Vamo' Alla Flamenco [Final Fantasy IX]
08) FINAL FANTASY [Final Fantasy series]

Intermission

09) Opening ~ Bombing Mission [Final Fantasy VII]
10) Fisherman's Horizon [Final Fantasy VIII]
11) Memoro de la S^tono ~ Distant Worlds [Final Fantasy XI]
12) Theme of Love [Final Fantasy IV]
13) Swing de Chocobo [Final Fantasy X]
14) Memory of the Wind ~Legend of the Eternal Wind~ [Final Fantasy III DS]
15) Love Grows [Final Fantasy VIII]
16) Opera "Maria and Draco" [Final Fantasy VI]

Encore

17) Tina [Final Fantasy VI]
18) One Winged Angel [Final Fantasy VII]

Concert Listings

Stockholm, Sweden - December 4, 2007

Occurred at the Stockholm Concert Hall (Konserthuset). Performance by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and chorus.

Special guest was Nobuo Uematsu. The concert allowed a VIP 'meet and greet' with him for an extra price.

Chicago, IL - March 1, 2008

To occur at the Rosemont Theatre. Performance by the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra and chorus.

Special guest will be Nobuo Uematsu. The concert allowed a VIP 'meet and greet' with him for an extra price.

Seoul, Korea - April 2008

Further details will be announced shortly.

Australia & New Zealand Tour - January & February 2009

Further details will be announced.