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Koukyuushi "Kibou"
Symphonic Poem "Hope"

(Final Fantasy XII main theme)

Hope

  		• Limited edition with DVD:
    HUCD-10014
    (released 3/1/06 by Hats Unlimited)
  		• Regular edition:
    HUCD-10015
    (released 3/1/06 by Hats Unlimited)
    		Composed by Taro Hakase and Yuji Toriyama
    Inspired by the theme by Hitoshi Sakimoto

    5 tracks
    Total playing time: 8:46
    Tracklist
    Buy LIMITED edition from Play-Asia
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    Buy REGULAR edition from Play-Asia
    Buy REGULAR edition from CD Japan



    "Hope" is inspired by the main theme (composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto) to the upcoming Final Fantasy XII game. Whether these songs will appear on the actual FF12 soundtrack remains to be seen.

    The first orders of both the limited and regular editions also came with an advertising poster talking about the CD single. CD Japan distributed these posters with orders; I do not know if other retailers did the same.



    Limited edition: The liner notes have the tracklist in mixed Japanese (kana) and English. Includes a DVD (region 2; Japan, Europe) with game and character FMVs and cutscenes. Comes in a regular-sized jewel case that has a double-sided tray that flips up to hold the CD and DVD. The back of the jewel case features an airship scene. Includes a sticker sheet of Vaan and Ashe; an Avex point card; and a flyer advertising other Avex-related stuff. The pictures under the CD tray feature CGI shots of some of the main characters.

    The DVD is region 2, which means you will need an all-region DVD player to view it. For those of you who watch DVDs on your computers, you'll have to disable region coding if it exists. I do NOT know how to do this, so please do not ask. The footage on this DVD is different from the ones found on the Kiss Me Good-Bye and the Kokoro no senshi DVDs, although some of the FMVs used in the video are the same.

    Regular edition: The cover and obi are different from the limited edition. The obi is a large one that covers the entire back of the jewel case and features a city scene. Includes the same Avex point card and flyer found in the limited edition. The back cover of the liner notes has a picture of someone playing the violin. The picture under the CD tray features sheet music scores.



    1Daiichigakushou - Jokyoku
    1st mov. Overture
    (First movement - Overture)    		0:59
    2Dainigakushou - Kenja no koushin
    2nd mov. March of a Wise man
    (Second movement - March of the sage)    		1:05
    3Daisangakushou - ROODO OBU HOOPU
    3rd mov. Road of Hope    		3:07
    4Daiyongakushou - ROMANSU
    4th mov. Romance    		1:41
    5Daigogakushou - ROODO OBU HOOPU~RIFUREIN
    5th mov. Road of Hope~Refrain
    (Final Fantasy XII main title)    		1:54
    ***
    DVD (limited edition only)
    		***
    1FINAL FANTASY XII PUROMOOSHON BIDEO Koukyuushi "Kibou"
    (Final Fantasy XII promotion video Symphonic Poem "Hope")    		4:06



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