Computer and video game songs

"1000 Words" is a song written by Noriko Matsueda and Takahito Eguchi for the 2003 Square Enix video game Final Fantasy X-2. The Japanese version, titled 1000の言葉 (1000 no kotoba), is sung by J-Pop performer Kumi Koda, and the English version is performed by Jade Villalon, better known as Sweetbox. Koda Kumi also released her own English versions of the songs on her CD single "Come With Me." Kumi's versions featured similar but different lyrics from Jade's versions. There are three different styles to the song as well: the band (or in-game) version, the piano version during the last scene of the game, and the orchestra version featured in the credits. ...more on Wikipedia about "1000 Words (Final Fantasy X-2)"

"Aria di Mezzo Carattere" (translates to Air of Half Character) is an aria from the opera "The Dream Oath: Maria and Draco", written by Nobuo Uematsu for the Nintendo Super Nintendo Entertainment System game Final Fantasy VI (released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in North America under the title Final Fantasy III). The English translation below, following the direct Japanese to English lyrics, is the work of the game's official translator, Ted Woolsey. The opera is mostly in the game for one's enjoyment but also features a small game element. Three times during the opera you have to pick the correct line for Celes to sing, failing to do so will get you kicked out of the opera and you must do a new attempt. Former Empire General Celes Chère must take this role to help the party get an airship from Setzer Gabbiani. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aria di Mezzo Carattere"

Baba Yetu is the name of the title song for the computer game Civilization IV. The song can be heard on the game's main menu and while walking through the game creation steps. The song is "our father" in Swahili, a rendition of the Christian Lord's Prayer. It is performed by Talisman A Cappella and was composed by Christopher Tin. ...more on Wikipedia about "Baba yetu"

"Eyes On Me" is the theme song for the video game Final Fantasy VIII, composed by Nobuo Uematsu, with lyrics by Kako Someya. There are several versions of this song, but undoubtly the most popular are the versions sang by Faye Wong, which made this Chinese singer renowned in Western culture. Though criticized as sappy at times, the song ranked as one of the best sellers in Japan, and collected a few music awards as well. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eyes On Me"

"Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" is the title of a song and the recurring lyrics in an additional song in the video game RPG Final Fantasy VIII. The words are an anagram for "succession of witches," referring to the sorceresses which appear in the story. In further reference to the themes of the game, composer Nobuo Uematsu added in an additional word to complete the anagram - love. The words appear as the title of the audio track heard during the parade sequence of the game. They can also be heard during the audio track " Liberi Fatali," which plays during the opening sequence of the game. Finally, this is the name of the Orchestral soundtrack for Final Fantasy VIII. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec"

"Girl in the Tower" is a song from the soundtrack of the computer game King's Quest VI. Mark Seibert wrote the song in 1992. The song is a love ballad between two of the game's principal characters, Prince Alexander and Princess Cassima. Accordingly, the song elaborates upon Seibert's "Princess Cassima's Theme" from the King's Quest V soundtrack. "Girl in the Tower" was digitally recorded, with Ron Delarm on guitar and Bob Bergthold and Debbie Seibert performing vocals. The vocal version of the track plays only in the CD-rom version of King's Quest VI, although even this was remarkable in 1992. ...more on Wikipedia about "Girl in the Tower"

The Hymn of the Fayth is a song composed by Japanese composer Nobuo Uematsu for the Final Fantasy X game on the PlayStation 2. In the game, the Hymn serves as a transitional song and an indicator of religious importance or solemnity, though its lyrics don't appear to have any meaning to the game's characters. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hymn of the Fayth"

Late Goodbye is a song by Finnish rock band Poets of the Fall. The song appears in the 2003 video game Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne as well as on the 2005 album Signs of Life. It was also the first single released from the album. ...more on Wikipedia about "Late Goodbye"

"Liberi Fatali" is the Latin choral opening to the Square Co., Ltd. computer role-playing game Final Fantasy VIII. It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, and is considered one of his masterpieces, if not his best work so far. It was arranged by Shiro Hamaguchi, and the lyrics were written by Kazushige Nojima and Taro Yamashita. It is also notable for being fully orchestrated, unlike most video game music at the time. This was in fact the first time Square had used a fully orchestral piece in one of its games. ...more on Wikipedia about "Liberi Fatali"

One-Winged Angel (In Japanese: 片翼の天使 Katayoku no Tenshi) is a Latin choral track featured in the Square Co., Ltd. RPG Final Fantasy VII. It is played during the battle with Safer Sephiroth and is the first music track in the Final Fantasy series to feature digitized voices. The music was composed by Nobuo Uematsu. ...more on Wikipedia about "One-Winged Angel"

Suteki Da Ne (Wonderful, Isn't It?; 素敵だね, sometimes spelt Suteki de Ne) is a notable song from the Square Co., Ltd. PlayStation 2 computer role-playing game Final Fantasy X. ...more on Wikipedia about "Suteki Da Ne"

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