Review by Val
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VOICES music from Final Fantasy - Final Fantasy Premium Orchestra Concert [Limited Edition]Game MusicBest concert yet
This is by far the best concert of them all. I've listened to the 2002002 CD and attended both concerts in LA in 2004 and 2005. Without a doubt, this is by far the most incredible concert of them all. For starters, nothing beats the live experience so let's not even compare that. With that said, if you never had a chance to attend the actual concert this DVD is definitely the way to go. This concert has everything that should have been in everyone of the others. It had great vocalists, great music, and aboveall a great Final Fantasy experience. If you're a FF fan or have not had a chance to attend the concert, buy the disc and hook it up to a really nice surround sound system and blast it! If this helps you to get the limited edition, Arnie Ross's interview is in English avaiable only in this version. =)
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Always Sanchome no Yuhi (Sunset on the Third Street) (English Subtitles) [Regular Edition]Japanese MovieA very heart-warming movie!
This is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. In the beginning of the movie it felt all over the place. But as you watch it I grew attached to all the characters more and more. It's not hard to predict the plot and where it was leading, but I was constantly moved by each development. At the end of the movie I found myself wanting so muuch more. Anyone who enjoys dramas should consider picking this up.
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Shinobi (English Subtitles) [Kogaban, Limited Edition]Japanese MovieGreat movie but feels a bit short
The movie is great. I love the story a lot. The action feels just right as well. This movie does seem a bit short. Maybe I didn't want the film to end or I was so attached to some of the characters. Shinobi is a must watch for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon fans.
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More Friends music from FINAL FANTASY - Final Fantasy Orchestra Concert in Los Angeles 2005Game MusicNot the same "Live" experience
The music on this disc is great. One notable mention on this disc is the FFVI orchestra scene that is being done live. If you're a fan of that scene you should definitely check it out. However, since I actually attended the concert I was quite disappointed by the decision of several things being taking out. First of all, the MC is nowhere to be found. Unlike the 2002002 version of the concert in Japan, the publisher decided to take out the MC. This kind of created a stale mood where you just hear people clapping at the beginning and end of the track. Also, there was one track they played in the concert that was taken out on this DISC. It was one of the songs I look forward to actually listening to when I bought the disc. I forgot what the track is called but it had the orchestra and Black Mages play together at the same time. The reason they took that out is probably because the two groups were out of sync in 3-4 attempts before they got it right. Nobuo Uematsu seemed frustrated and walked back stage for a few seconds before one of the Black Mage members grabbed him back out. All in all, while the music are spectacular, it is just not the same "live" experience I was looking for.