FFXII: The Zodiac Age OST The Archadian Empire ( Draklor Laboratory )

[@Zarocaz]

Everytime i hear this theme i picture myself as a judge walking with my absolute badass cape flowing behind me.

[@KhalilSiddeeq]

Darth Vader: "I have the coolest evil empire theme" Dr. Cid and the Archadian Empire: "Hold my nethicite"

[@ComradeOgilvy369]

I can't believe hold my nethicite isn't a meme at this point but I guess 12 wasn't as popular as it should be

[@alphawolf2067]

@@ComradeOgilvy369 no 12 got a lot of hate. Still does. I think imo people got scared that fights became more dynamic. Even though that’s a better model imo. I don’t think it’s the best but it’s for sure up there and deserves more credit. Maybe if the story was a bit stronger.

[@mbern4530]

@@alphawolf2067 I think it was the story that scared people away. It's less cliche love story and world ending, and more political with local consequences. I was the perfect age to appreciate a political story when it released, but how many teenagers cared about politics to appreciate the story in this game? I think as people have gotten older they have come to like it as they can now enjoy the politics.

[@GamerCentricc]

Dr. Cid and the Archadian Empire: "Hold my nethicite" Sephiroth: "Hold my materia"

[@commissarkordoshky219]

@@mbern4530 tbh as you enter giruvegan wasn't there a kabal of god-like or self styled gods that tried to always influence the world that you had to defy? I thought the story was one of defying fate, much like final fantasy 13

[@NymphieJP]

Hear me Basch; do not think killing the kingslayer will win you back your honour. When you abandoned home and kin, your name was forever stained with blood. I love you, Gabranth. What a chad.

[@Touchybanana]

I had a lot of fun with FFXII.

[@issacjones5116]

Square: Uh, guys, can you tone down on the strings just a little bit? Matsuo: I'm sorry, I didn't hear you. Did you say MORE STRINGS?!

[@-curtiscamp]

Lol

[@saber7534]

we do have to string this show along, don't we?

[@jchea1764]

Matsuo?! Isn't it Hitoshi?

[@krisrussell3480]

I dunno. Think the brass is giving the string section a run for their money on this track. :P

[@ChibiNinjaVT]

"Yet without power, what future can you claim? What good a kingdom you cannot protect?!"

[@bopdog111]

"Then I will defend queen, and kingdom both!"

[@ChibiNinjaVT]

@@bopdog111 "Grhhh... HAH! Defend?! *_YOU?!_* You who failed Landis AND Dalmasca!? What can shame hope to keep safe?! Your shield is shattered!! *_Your oaths POISON those you would protect!!_* "

[@ChibiNinjaVT]

@@bopdog111 "Hear me Basch! Do not think killing the Kingslayer will win you back your honor! When you abandoned home and kin, your name was forever, stained with blood!"

[@bopdog111]

@@ChibiNinjaVT "Aye, this stain is mine to bear. But I will bear it willingly, knowing that I did all that I could...for hope!"

[@ChibiNinjaVT]

@@bopdog111 "Preen and strut as you like, in the end we are the same! Blood thirsting carrion birds, HELL BENT ON REVENGE!!"

[@Matt-br4td]

"The only reason you roam free Bounty Hunter is because the Emperor wills it"

[@Ety04]

The game quotes (Gabranth quotes in particular) in the comments made my day

[@ventus5th]

Quotes you can hear O_o

[@misterpayah7723]

The Archadian leitmotiv is truly amazing. So distinct and recognizable. I can definitely see it as being part of the Archadian anthem or something.

[@whiterunguardnazeem]

This could be a legitimate new star wars vilain theme

[@821lancevance]

If only star wars was good

[@riodemark9999]

Star wars doo doo though

[@Vayne_Solidor]

@@821lancevance FF12 is definitely better than any Star Wars, and Ivalice has more wonders and secrets than all SW galaxy.

[@Barrobroadcastmaster]

Didn't use to be that way. But now, I long to return to Ivalice and see Rozzaria.

[@DirectorHMAN]

Too bad Disney has ZERO talent

[@jchea1764]

Now this is something that John Williams would be proud of.. So much...

[@AleXwern]

This is the shit! Gives more Star Wars vibes than Star Wars itself.

[@Moshenokoji]

AleXwern Inorite!? FF12 is a better Star Wars than Star Wars and I love Star Wars.

[@LeftOverRavioli]

I’m assuming you’re talking about the one scene in revenge of the sith where anakin is marching into the Jedi temple with the block of clones

[@articusramos808]

It is said 12 was the love letter to star wars. Damn impressive too.

[@YoungLeosword]

XII is like an explosion of Star Wars tributes, vastly dwarfing II, IV, VII, et cetera. Ooh, that gives me an idea for an Ivalice X Xenoblade X No More Heroes crossover. XD

[@ComradeOgilvy369]

@@Moshenokoji criminally underrated

[@commissarkordoshky219]

FUCK YEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!! I heard this and was like struck speechless for a moment before a slow smile creeped up to my face as I reckonized the theme as bigger and bolder!

[@joelcheetham1152]

Quite possibly my favourite bit of music on a game ever...

[@dragonfable66]

I thought they couldnt make this theme any more epic. I was wrong

[@pepsicola7247]

このゾクゾクする感じがたまらなく好き👍

[@GuerreiroAventureiro]

everyone: star wars me: ride of valkyries

[@gatotsu2501]

lol yeah I’m surprised more people don’t notice this section. Not like it’s one of the most iconic pieces of classical music ever sampled in film or anything…

[@Vayne_Solidor]

Oh Archadia, your glorious theme suits you well.

[@bigtimetimmyjim6486]

To everyone who suggests that this could be a great villain theme, don't forget that the first time you hear this in FF12 is when the player is introduced to Gabranth. Bonus points if you know the first time the other version of the theme first appears.

[@antonironstag5085]

You failed Landis, you failed Dalmasca... tell me brother, how can you still hold onto your honour!?

[@Vayne_Solidor]

The arrival of the new consul in Rabanastre...

[@zeableunam]

When daddy whips me real hard

[@asntsoldier9921]

@@Vayne_Solidor that was the softer part of the whole theme, so it does count

[@bigtimetimmyjim6486]

@@Vayne_Solidor That is right! The softer version is first heard while Vaan is chasing Vayne's (your :P) motorcade before he gives his big speech to Rabanastre.

[@minotaurmanuracing]

Amazing soundtrack! *When you're going to the gym with your lads, defeating some Judges!*

[@Steverogers-s8k]

The finals! Lets gooo

[@spencerdurette2859]

Probably one of my favourite themes in the game, and it doesn’t even come off to me as a villain theme. I associate it with the vastness and grandeur you get of first arriving, where you’re suddenly brought whiplash of how vastly advanced the empire is compared to Dalmasca. Just overpowering awe

[@Steverogers-s8k]

Final fantasy xii for me is the last great game of the classic franchise. You maybe not liked the story, but the combat system, the world of ivalice and the monster bestiary is the best thing. And those imperials of achades, they stole the whole show!!!

[@nicofries8078]

Very true, I for one loved the story. The aspect battle and war that wasn't there in pre-FFX games.

[@YoungLeosword]

XII’s story is basically II’s, but forty times longer, lol. Both plots are directly inspired by Star Wars, though, but eh. :3

[@deathseraph3]

I like the story. Between tactics and 12 I feel that Ivalice has a good amount of plots based on political tension and I personally enjoy both games stories for that reason. I also just find the architecture of the cities and places you go to to be quite pleasing and do I even need to mention the sound track? I love themes like this, the boss battle track and a lot of the area themes. I also think that the gambit centric combat system is quite good. Yeah its on autopilot, but you chose how it autopilots and can change that how you want to adapt to new circumstances if something you didn't expect pops up. I also like the amount of side content that game has despite how cryptic and hidden a lot of it is.

[@reazulzannah738]

@@deathseraph3 It's such a shame that the Gambits system doesn't show up in other games. Could be such a cool and fun thing for games with any extent of grinding.

[@joseperez-qf4gz]

My favorite theme in the game and the judges knights are the reasons I like ff12

[@nightwingjv2904]

Dios, como AMO Final Fantasy XII

[@BE02Raziel]

The old version of the theme still holds up quite well but it's always nice to hear a retake of the same theme. c:

[@zackfair6791]

I'm not sure if I like this version or the original more.

[@twostepequation1950]

The original is an actual orchestra this is all synthetic

[@rhafffiess8428]

time to play the game again on my switch!

[@jackmorby6001]

as a lover of this game and ff12 RW and a complete weeb for the music, i love your channel and how you make your vids

[@JeffreySmiles_]

This track always gave me goosebumps. This game in general got me interested in Star Wars, ironically 😅

[@siegfriedarmory6271]

FF12 is the best Star Wars game ever made

[@JBrander]

"Your oaths poison those you would protect!"

[@titanblindao4086]

"Your lives are forfeit, and your insurgence with them. Dalmasca will again know order. For good and all I shall bring your futile attempts at rebellion to an end."

[@elkhaqelfida5972]

George Lucas watching this : This is it, this the music of Galactic Empire in my head.

[@sethhawkins5399]

Awesome!!

[@GamerCentricc]

Dr. Cid & the Archadian Empire: "Hold my nethicite" Sephiroth: "Hold my materia"

[@OverlordZeroULTIMA]

Me just seeing Gabranth going up to Darth Vader with this theme and being like "EAT IT!!"... As much as I do enjoy Vader's theme, idk...This one has more power, imo.

[@commissarkordoshky219]

My honest to god biggest gripe with this game was the fact I couldnt deck my gurls and guys out in imperial armor and have it show ;-;

[@gabrielboorom2683]

I hated the laboratory stage but the music & Dr Cid definitely made up for it.

[@hardlycore43]

Whether it’s the mix or just the new arrangement, I feel those bass trombone quarter notes are horribly under pronounced!! One of my favorite parts of the piece. Really gives it a raw, visceral feel.

[@bupbup7659]

It's because all of the brass in the new OST is synth. They basically blew their budget on a huge string group.

[@willdantedante5205]

Uma das trilhas soras mas show do ffxii e épico

[@segafan1316]

So good

[@EkenLCH]

Excelente juego ,,, el último para despedirse de PS2

[@bootesvoid1275]

I used to hate this song when I first heard it (& FFXII when I first played it), I felt that it was a departure from Uematsu's composition style. But year after year both this game & The archadian march grew on me. FFXII is actually the last good Final Fantasy game.

[@bobbybell6114]

3:55

[@killerqueenbitthedust]

I love how ff12 is a huge reference on star wars

[@821lancevance]

Never got that. Final fantasy 12 is great and star wars is shit

[@lostinparadise7777]

Every FF has a huge reference on Star Wars franchise, a lot of easter eggs like Wedge and Briggs, they are former resistance pilot on Star Wars 4.

[@YoungLeosword]

Plus, a number of the series’ antagonists mirror Vader and Palpatine a great extent including Garland, Mateus, Golbez, Sephiroth, et cetera.

[@budakbaongsiah]

@@YoungLeosword Shame that none of the is as awesome as Palpatine.

[@TheUndyingCrystal]

​@Randy Paputungan 12 does it the most, I'd argue though. The Archadians, Fran and Balthier, Gabranth is the closest thing FF has to Vader over even Golbez.

[@ThePuzzleExpert]

it sounds so much like star wars!

[@shavooo]

which just makes this so much cooler!

[@47dxchris]

star wars = final fantasy XII

[@bigtimetimmyjim6486]

Well, before The Last Jedi, anyway >_>

[@riodemark9999]

But star wars is doo doo

[@SaintKlair]

Balthier = Han Solo

[@StooDogg]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees Star Wars in this game :)

[@lamoynebillups3665]

Yep, that was the actual goal of the game. Especially the design of the Judges and how the Archdaian empire was ran with the Emperor and imperial senators.

[@hangelluzedu]

The original version it's much better. The OST i mean.