Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Cover of The Decisive Battle from Final Fantasy VI, by Nobuo Uematsu.
FF6 is undoubtedly one of Uematsu's most exemplary soundtracks - no small feat, considering the immense body of work he has contributed to video game history. From Dancing Mad to Aria di Mezzo Carattere, it's a fan favourite for good reason, and is one of the most meticulous and ambitious soundtracks ever made. So it's only fair that I do some more covers from this game!
The Decisive Battle is one of my favourite battle themes from Uematsu. It's short, but infinitely listenable; the electric organ and prog rock influence are so quintessentially Uematsu, and the melody is strong and memorable despite its length.

I played the synth and organ parts by hand - I woke up the next day with a sore arm from how much I was playing and practicing it! But it was worth it, as I really think I did a good job with this one.
Happy 30th anniversary, FFVI!

Here’s the track on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/7HbvxpR4IwDfqwcBDOSMJZ

(Also known as Kessen 決戦 in Japanese.)