Evolution of the Final Fantasy Victory Theme (UPDATED TO INCLUDE XVI)

To celebrate the release of FINAL FANTASY XVI, I decided to redo my video on the evolution of the victory fanfare.
Enjoy!
This is for my baby, Aura Snowbean. Baby, you've been waiting for XVI since 2016 when you finished XV. I know you have been wanting to play this since it was announced. And now it's here...
I know you're gonna love it

[@JAY1GHOST0ELITE]

Final Fantasy: 0:37 Final Fantasy 2: 0:55 Final Fantasy 3: 1:11 Final Fantasy 4: 1:29 Final Fantasy 5: 1:47 Final Fantasy 6: 2:05 Final Fantasy 7: 2:23 Final Fantasy 8: 2:39 Final Fantasy 9: 2:55 Final Fantasy 10: 3:15 Final Fantasy 11: 3:36 Final Fantasy X-2: 3:41 Final Fantasy 12: 4:02 Final fantasy 13: 4:20 Final Fantasy 14 1.00: 4:42 Final Fantasy XIII-2: 5:02 Final Fantasy 14 2.00: 5:20 Lightning Returns Final Fantasy 13: 5:41 Final Fantasy 15: 5:58 Final fantasy 16: 6:06 TNTMinecart54: 6:14

[@MinecartWithTNT]

Thanks! I was gonna put in chapters at some point. You helped big time!

[@JAY1GHOST0ELITE]

Of course! I was taking a break with 16 anyway. I recommend you pin. Anyway have a good day bud!👋

[@mattytaco3542]

wholesome moment

[@aa-tx7th]

nice vid but no tactics? no dissidia? no ff7 compilation? no mobile spinoffs like revenant wings or 4 heroes? what are we even doing here man? no tactics... im gonna need your final fantasy gatekeepers' pass right now buddy. god damn he got 10-2 and the entire 13 trilogy and missed freaking tactics...

[@walterrose3520]

Perfect! Very much appreciated

[@psychogamer7213]

It went from a cute little jingle from the first game to really catchy in VI and VII to straight up Epicness and glory in XVI.

[@MinecartWithTNT]

100% Agreed

[@davidsam445]

Agreed! And I feel they got lost for ff13 and 15

[@Glitchedpixel5]

I kinda like ff13 Victory theme(specifically part 2)

[@claudevalentine8657]

VII just hits different.

[@MinecartWithTNT]

Agreed

[@welks13]

Some may call it recency bias but the one from FFXVI is easily my favorite

[@JordanJumpin]

the epicness,

[@MrGeorge102]

Btw the lyrics of the fanfare is in Ancient Greek!

[@OmegaEnvych]

I like how it sounds like further development from FFXIV theme (one used now) - no wonder considering same composer but man.

[@welks13]

@@MrGeorge102 Really? I'm from Greece but I didn't notice that Do you know what it says?

[@cl20v87]

Came here just for that one

[@sealguy155]

Look the "Dun dun dun dun, dun dun dun dun" will always be a classic and I get it but X-2's guitar riff fucking makes me smile every time

[@WillieManga]

One of my favorite parts about its use in 16 is that after the tutorial it is reserved for after boss fights. It makes overcoming a major milestone on your journey feel more rewarding.

[@thecedex]

everything since the beginning has lead to FFXVI's epic rendition

[@Ishin69]

too bad 16 sucks as a game, the theme is epic

[@MinecartWithTNT]

​@@Ishin69Hey ho hold on. I understand FFXVI isnt for everyone. Is it a good game? Yes! In my opinion it is, and i respect that you probably dont like it cause of whatever reason. If its the battle system, which is your favorite then? Honestly id guess your fave is either FFVI or VII.

[@Ishin69]

@@MinecartWithTNT i didn't enjoy FFXVI for various reasons (i finished the game btw), for me the combat was just mindnumbing, it was just mash mash until the enemy's guard breaks, spam skills, repeat. it got dull so fast, there was no need for strategy because even on the highest difficulty the fights felt trivial. also the lack of any rpg elements in the game just disappointed me. next was the grim story, i can see a lot of people liking it but for me it was just depressing because humor always was a big part of FF games but here it's almost non-existant. and it didn't help that clive had the charisma of a brick wall. sorry for the long text but i hope that explained my point of view

[@MinecartWithTNT]

@@Ishin69 I got you. At least we can all agree that the music was killer!

[@ignisofficialgaming]

You missed Prompto’s rendition from XV. That is tied with XVI as my favourite version of the victory theme

[@RealPhoenixFlight]

Looks like someone’s having fun - Gladiolus

[@GoddamnBatman1]

Or Barret's

[@BankaiFever]

They’re all so good it’s hard to have just one favorite especially if you’ve played all the mainline numbered games. Favorite series ever

[@LoryTheCableGuy]

Absolutely love that one

[@elwinbu5926]

Ff16 one just sounded so much more epic😍

[@MinecartWithTNT]

Hells yeah!

[@Jagoancobex]

Hell yeah!!

[@imhangryforpizza9053]

Sounded something like skyrim

[@loganthevillager9176]

@@imhangryforpizza9053 Kinda does. But that’s what makes it badass and epic!

[@loganthevillager9176]

@@omardelmar Wrong.

[@Dcali1]

The ones before 16 sound like success music when I win In rock paper scissors, and 16 sounds like I just killed an elder God

[@consumerjtc5835]

When it plays after defeating(or killing) an eikon after a long battle it feels cathartic.

[@Oddfosshaugbagi]

@@consumerjtc5835not neasecery that but basiclly a boss like a big one that takes long, but why the hell dident it play when we killed ultima

[@williamsanborn9195]

FFIX is my all-time favorite. Even for as iconic as FFVII’s rendition is. I also like FFV.

[@KagusakiUrufu]

FFVI will always be my favorite cause it got that disco feels to it due to the four on the floor beat

[@lpstweetytv5242]

Yeah! I love going to the disco after every fight :)

[@jinn8465]

14 (2.0) is by far my favorite tbh. Especially when you've just nailed a hard fight with a friend or two. It's so damn satisfying. Not to mention hearing the start every time you level up. (VII is also a fuckin' bop, of course.)

[@ArthurTheQuasar]

Yup - that is also one of my favorite ones. Aside from X, that is 😉

[@Miyao05]

I didn't realize how very close 16 was to 14... similar to the whole voice thing. Nice touch Yoshi p and Sokken :)

[@OceanSSShark]

I love FF16's victory theme, but the classics are always a joy to hear

[@MinecartWithTNT]

I agree

[@thexreaperx4201]

I enjoy them all from 6 onwards

[@LoryTheCableGuy]

The ones from X-2, XIII-2 and Lightning Returns are my all-time favorites

[@igm1571]

VII and XVI seriously hit different.

[@arkane9b]

XIII is like: "Look, mom! I'm special! Mom:...yes. Yes, you are...

[@LelloDalamiq]

I think of the most established, FF V is probably the most developed version of the Victory Fanfare. It makes sense that S-E would use this version in later retro cameo moments like the Data Install success for Dissidia FF on the PSP. I think FF XVI's new fanfare is short but captures the traditional touch.

[@soobawoo392]

bruh ffxvi feels so grand

[@AnotherCamilo]

You had to include the fanfare from FFVII Remake: Barret singing "Dah-dah-da-da da da da dah-DAHHHH!!!"

[@animefan8591]

Introduce him to Prompto. Also Yazoo's ringtone in Advent Children

[@MariusBoss11458]

6:06 for FF16

[@zyedelric]

I like it when I can bop with the Victory theme, IV, VI VII gives me that 😄

[@adrianridgway4333]

I was surprised, but this was my time hearing the victory theme from both major versions of 14 and I can't lie, I think the v1 was my favourite of them all! So bombastic!

[@megamanblack4309]

14 (2.0) & 16 are my favorites!

[@darkwinter8]

The amount of hours I spent on FFXIV (2.00), I will always love that victory theme.

[@theghostgam3r269]

It is my favourite game and the soundtrack always floors me no matter how much I hear it example being steal reason the theme for garlean leader boss fights

[@happymago1]

FFXII theme is the best without a doubt

[@DiegoSilva-lc8pv]

I totally agree with you ♥

[@arumea5418]

the results half of VIIIs always hits for me, that jazzy feel is so good. but also IXs return to the original style after VII and VIII changed the results half is a breath of fresh air.

[@Yanquii]

My favorite ones are LR and FFXVI (it’s like barbie and oppenheimer being next to each other)

[@jaromx57]

Anybody else hoping that they would've included Prompto singing the victory theme for 15? 😂

[@MinecartWithTNT]

I kinda wanted to. But my rule was one per game, unfortunately. I didn't want this video to drag on for so long

[@DoeRecompense]

@@MinecartWithTNTDrag it on dude we don’t care. We’re Fanatics!!!

[@thekiss2083]

Or Barret from 7 Remake?

[@DKS3A]

Or yuffie from ff7 intermission

[@quocbinhvo6084]

@@MinecartWithTNTwe have timestamp man dw. Also 6 minutes is too short for greatness

[@Gtboy_Editz]

Ff7 gotta be my personal favorite

[@AresLodin]

16 hard to top man. That shit is too good

[@thecedex]

Also not sure why 13 was so hesitant to use the FF fanfare nor any of the pieces the franchise was known for. It was as if the developers decided not to include them in fear of being compared to the songs from previous games in the franchise

[@MinecartWithTNT]

My guess is because it was a new generation of consoles at the time (X360/PS3) and they were trying to change things up for the newest game. Now that I think about it, Final Fantasy VII did the same thing and then they said Final Fantasy IX was returning to the series roots. Maybe the same idea here? Not sure entirely

[@jaedenriley3409]

i thought all the 13s were so so good even tho they strayed from the source material

[@EX7Sonic]

I didn't know whose idea it was to not have the classic victory theme in the FF 13 games but that, like most of the game, was yet another shitty decision. Shame too cause the OST in general is pretty good.

[@ApexCalibre]

I mean even 7 and 13 lovers have to admit...16's music is the best lol

[@islandboy9381]

7 got the unmatched vibes

[@lucas.lagoriaa]

Final Fantasy VIII and XV have the best soundtracks in the franchise, but XVI is in top 5 for sure

[@lpstweetytv5242]

16 is alright, but honestly, the choir is so loud I can't hear it most the time

[@doggyfizzle719]

Drums and synth too cold in 7 to be second to any of the other themes

[@glennparker7028]

6:09 I love that chanting!!!

[@MrFitzonic]

All this joy and energy in the first few games! ..then 7 and 8 take all the fun out of it lmao

[@lpstweetytv5242]

I always groove 6's disco beat XD I also really like 13-3'S victory theme

[@woljay9362]

Still love VIII’s theme. Makes me dance even ❤

[@GoddamnBatman1]

From the Nintendo era: FF4 From the PS1/PS2 era: FF7 From the current era: FF14

[@brytilaar]

I like the Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba!

[@MinecartWithTNT]

Heres mine: NES: FFIII SNES: FFVI PS1: FFIX PS2: FFXII PS3: Lightning Returns PS4: FFXIV PS5: FFXVI

[@kelzk]

XII will forever hit with the ferocity of a lion

[@jureigeeksoutoccasionally]

13 sound absolutely awesome. Like Akiba’s Beat meets Trauma Center meets Chrono Trigger

[@CanonessEllinor]

Probably an unpopular opinion, but the post-fanfare parts of VII, VIII and X sound like the backing music for the weather report on a news channel. There is something about them that just screams “you are in a hotel room in 1998 watching CNN.” I can almost see the cgi globe spinning around to give me today’s temperatures in Hanoi and Addis Ababa when I listen to them.

[@Neelo_Angelo]

FXVI IS JUST MAJESTIC

[@supermetroid009]

There ya go 16 brought the fanfare back

[@SMCwasTaken]

I prefer the classic ones over the new ones

[@darkwarrior5149]

Kingdom Hearts got me into final fantasy OBviously I played 7 and 8, and also my mom got me 10 Good stuff to always come back to Helps slow my brain down from the (what I thought was fast paced back then) combat of Kingdom Hearts 1 Waiting for ff16 pc release (dont have a ps5 LMAO) I hope its worht the wait!

[@rvmaika5815]

Of all of these, I think my favorite is the one from FF8

[@rathalos143]

My favourites were probably XIV 1.0, 3, 6 and 9.

[@Thedownliner2015]

Liked VII the best. X-2 is cool as it reminds me of the Dreamcast interface music for some reason lol.

[@Pictavienne]

I didn't know the Loporrits were using the 1.0 victory fanfare when they come out of their shell/house thing in Endwalker

[@MinecartWithTNT]

Yeah they reuse it for certain events and moments in game still. But it's not the main victory theme anymore

[@dainnbam6222]

4:20 Tonight on Primetime Square Enix News.... a Lightning storm is arriving in the overworld...

[@blazzer]

16, legendary bgm

[@darthacez]

XVI is definitely my favorite and even more if you know what the lyrics mean

[@fdsetianto8253]

final fansty X

[@Ubeenblind]

16 theme majestic AF

[@MinecartWithTNT]

@@Ubeenblind I agree

[@yeetskeet3]

X-2, xiii and XVI are my favorites

[@Waterbottlez_]

My favorites are definitely 6, 7, and 14

[@NateTheOhioan]

Man why doesn’t final fantasy X get any appreciation

[@tontj]

FF16 be like YoshiP = the player just killed some freaking eikon. We need some glorious music. Soken : say no more. Here is a glorious rendition of the iconic fanfare.

[@kirosrazer2222]

4 was my favorite.

[@abztraktt6403]

Damn I forgot how 8 used to thump!

[@sinzspades733]

3 from SNES days is my favorite growing up :)

[@Vayne_Solidor]

Prompto shall not be forgotten!!

[@MinecartWithTNT]

I know, in the latest one of these evolution videos, I added him under the bonus ones near the end. Same for Barret in VII Remake/Rebirth

[@YangBalanceYin]

16's is without a doubt the best one. There's an intense epicness to it.

[@olaraongee8313]

Nah ff13 goes the hardest for me🔥

[@VRLaser]

Good video. I have FF XVI fanfare as ringtone.

[@mujitomulia8743]

I though I'll hear Barret's humming from VII-R

[@MinecartWithTNT]

I only chose one from each game. And I didn't include remakes, remasters, or side games. Just mainline games and their sequels

[@Scarface1491]

8 and 16 the most epic 4sure

[@stevenhoang2239]

I know FFVII Remake is a remake of a main game but still should be included no?

[@MinecartWithTNT]

I was only including mainline, no remasters, remakes, or side games

[@thundersaAscam]

0:37 2:23 3:15 4:41 5:20 6:06 6:13

[@sian22]

Why did 7 get a totally different treatment from the rest?.. wow it hit’s differently

[@nekogamer2508]

For me 7 , 15 and 16 are my favorites

[@persefone98]

Why the oven of the kitchen where I was working had a sound like this?😂

[@renren47618]

6,7, 9 and 15 have the best ones

[@Hexstasy100]

FF12's and FF16's are the best. 16 just matches the tone of the game so well

[@monjay6255]

Prompto singing the victory fanfare on FFXV is basically us 😂😂😂

[@dummmi_balls9424]

FFX has the best victory theme. Fight me

[@MinecartWithTNT]

No objections here ;)

[@HungNguyen-vh8rp]

I think you should add the one in Monster Hunter World after Behemonth fight.

[@MinecartWithTNT]

This video was mainline games only and their sequels, no side stuff or collabs. Besides, the one used at the end of that fight is the one from FFXIV 2.0 anyway

[@CGsoufiane]

I think it's the same one as 14 no?

[@MinecartWithTNT]

@@CGsoufiane yup

[@mrmafiaism]

No cap 16 is the best! Absolute banger!

[@InfinityOnHighx1]

10 and 7 are just too good

[@blastchaos4286]

13's are all so goated damn, I should play that game

[@Tunneltoo]

You should play it. Not that I ever have.

[@NateTheOhioan]

Idk how or where, but I’m trying to remember. I never played any of the final fantasy games growing up but for some reason a version of this exact song was the victory music. It was an electric guitar sounding thing with the only real distinction being that the last 3 notes are a bit drawn out, but then the after part also was the same. It was some obscure flash game or whatever those games on random websites were called back then like agame and miniclip and armor gams. But for the life of me I can’t remember where.

[@hwanniggles187]

Might be the Dissidia games from the PSP

[@retepoteil]

Final fantasy 16…. That’s gonna be hard to top that one

[@dragoncrashhero12]

Where my FF12 fanfare boys at

[@sam.houseworth]

Man, they really lost their way after 9... but refound themselves in 14

[@devindye9072]

12 is my favorite

[@dupedick]

My top 5 would be: 1. FF7 2. FF3 3. FF16 4. FF 9 5. FF 4

[@awesomegamer5141]

7 and x and x-2 are my favorite

[@control4230]

Final Fantasy X was my first Final Fantasy and so is my favourite fanfare. I loved every "Traditional" version espescially Procto from 15 humming it out loud and woud love the newest version had the final note note been changed....it just sounds wrong to my ear.

[@crosslinezero3572]

Oh shut up

[@DrawingwithMangaSoul]

Can someone tell me which versions the ones in the Intro are?

[@MinecartWithTNT]

The intro music itself is the Prologue Theme from Final Fantasy IV DS, the first part of the Victory Theme is taken from a rearrangement done by Nobuo Uematsu for FF's 30th Anniversary I believe. And the second part is taken from the "Rivals" version of the victory theme from Dissidia NT.

[@DrawingwithMangaSoul]

@@MinecartWithTNT Thank you very much kind sir!

[@nghtspawn651]

Ff15 has a unique one for defeating Omega.

[@aeshahalarfaj5290]

I don’t know how Nintendo makes so good music like SO good especially Zelda tho

[@WildDancer101]

Sounds like 16 took a page from 14 2.0 while throwing in a British feel to it.

[@vieriraddi5584]

I know, i’m crazy. But… i like ffxiii theme!

[@shokola6660]

Nice! but you should put the time stamp one the video. easier to navigate.

[@MinecartWithTNT]

Someone did it before I did. Check the pinned comment

[@jessechen6612]

what happened to X-2? It seems to be totally different from others.

[@MinecartWithTNT]

Since it's a side game technically, SE decided to not use the main victory theme in it. I guess. I really don't know lol

[@TopHatOnline]

FFXIII's victory theme is a huge middle finger to the other fanfares. At least FFXV managed to come back to it after it switched from Versus XIII. I can tell because it *was* a spin-off for the Fabula Nova anthology series.

[@MyNameisRevenant]

Ff14 is still my favorite and i dont play 14 like i do with the others (good game btw) final fantasy 16 hits strong too.