OverClocked ReMix releases Final Fantasy IV: Echoes of Betrayl, Light of Redemption

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News

OverClocked ReMix today released its 14th project album, Final Fantasy IV: Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption. The album consists of forty-six arrangements of composer Nobuo Uematsu’s original score to the Square Enix game Final Fantasy 1V.
The album is available for free download at http://ff4.ocremix.org.
Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption is not affiliated with or endorsed by Square Enix.
More than thirty-three artists participated in honoring Uematsu in this all-encompassing project which contains of over three hours of music. The three-disc project follows three acts; Betrayal, Strife, and Redemption. The discs correspond with the drama of the story and the tracks are arranged as a narrative, culminating in the two-part finale of act three. The musical style of the project is best classified as a rock opera, but a variety of genres are represented in the album, enhancing the breadth of the original score.
Andrew Luers, head coordinator and co-creator of the project, states, “It’s been a pleasure to work with so many excellent musicians who all share a similar passion for the original soundtrack. This is a fantastic album, and I’m incredibly excited to share our team’s hard work, dedication, and most of all talent with the Final Fantasy music fans around the world.”
About OverClocked ReMix
Founded in 1999, OverClocked ReMix is an not-for-profit organization dedicated t o the appreciation, preservation, and interpretation of video game music. Its primary focus is www.ocremix.org, a website featuring hundreds of free fan arrangements, information on game music and composers, resources for aspiring artists, and a thriving community of video game music fans.

Thanks to KyleJCrb for the news tip!