Born 5 July 1968 in Tokyo, Ito became interested in music at the early age of 4. By the time he began composing at the age of 10, he had learned to play alto saxophone, clarinet, and piano. During March 1990, Ito was recruited by Square.
His first project was a co-effort between himself and Nobuo Uematsu for the Game Boy title, Final Fantasy Legend II (SaGa 2). Shortly after in 1991, he composed the complete soundtrack for Final Fantasy Adventure (Seiken Densetsu), another Game Boy title. Beginning in 1992, Ito would have the Super Nintendo's 8 channel sound chip to rely on as he began composing music for the SaGa trilogy. This includes all of the music for Romancing SaGa 1, 2, and 3, as well as SaGa Frontier (a PlayStation title).
1997 marks the beginning of several smaller contributions to video game music made by Ito. Two tracks were contributed to Tobal No. 1, as well as the opening and closing themes of Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon. An original vocal track along with some arrangements of Nobuo Uematsu's older works were made by Ito in 1999 for Chocobo Racing. He left Square in 2001 to become a freelance composer. Shortly after, he composed his magnum opus for the dreamcast title, Culdcept II, along with various other works for Dark Chronicle Premium Arrange and Shadow Hearts II.
In 2002, Ito announced that he'd received work from Square again, updating his compositions for Final Fantasy Adventure for its remake on the Game Boy Advance, Sword of Mana. Ito's recent works with Square Enix include the latest SaGa title, Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song-, and Hanjuku Hero 4 ~The 7 Heroes~., as well as upcoming Seiken Densetsu DS: Children of Mana and Seiken Densetsu 4.
Overture
伊藤賢治 Lyrics
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Force あなたには強さが 似合う
Days 涙は夢をみて
Stage 未来を描(えが)いては 掴(つか)む
世界中 風さえ在(あ)るのなら
どこまでも ぼくらは飛ベると誓い合う
絆が見えた
ダイアモンドから 夢を放つペルセウス
まだ見ぬチカラを その瞳(め)に秘めて
光の翼が 虹をかけてゆく Field of dreams
輝く あなたを信じてる
Voice 孤独をつつみこむ
Stay 声の波の中で 祈る
Grace あなたの悦(よろこ)びが
Stars 私の悦(よろこ)びに 変わる
鮮やかな 目映(まばゆい)い矢のように
走りだす あなたは嵐をくぐり抜け
扉をひらく
サザンクロスさえ 越えてゆけるペルセウス
かざした右手に 願いを込めて
震える想いが 呼び覚ます奇蹟 Dreams come true
見つめる彼方に辿りつく
世界中 風さえ在(あ)るのなら
どこまでも ぼくらは飛べると誓い合う
絆が見えた
ダイアモンドから 夢を放つペルセウス
まだ見ぬチカラを その瞳(め)に秘めて
光の翼が虹をかけてゆく Field of dreams
輝く あなたを信じてる
輝く あなたを信じてる
The lyrics of "Overture" by Kenshi Ito talks about overcoming challenges and chasing dreams. The first verse mentions the sun in the sky and the strength that suits you. It speaks of days and tears that are but a dream, but you need to grasp the future. The second verse talks about making a pledge to each other, that if the wind exists everywhere in the world, they will keep flying endlessly. The bond between the two is evident, and they can see it.
The chorus of the song talks about a Persian dreamer who releases his dreams from diamonds. He has the power to change the unexplored, his eyes full of secrets. The light wings he wears over a field of dreams create a rainbow; the singer believes in this person who shines and trusts him. The third verse has a voice that wraps up loneliness, prayers in the middle of the sound wave, and happiness that changes the singer's happiness. The fourth verse praises the person who passes through the struggles like a dazzling arrow of light and the door that opens. However, they can overcome the southern cross, which is a problematic and confusing constellation. The right hand that they expose includes deep thinking, calling upon miracle dreams to come true. The final chorus repeats the theme of the future and the bond between the singer and the Persian dreamer.
Line by Line Meaning
Rise 空には太陽が
The sun rises in the sky
Force あなたには強さが 似合う
You have the strength to overcome obstacles
Days 涙は夢をみて
Grief can turn into a dream
Stage 未来を描(えが)いては 掴(つか)む
Clasp onto the future you've envisioned
世界中 風さえ在(あ)るのなら
If the wind exists throughout the world
どこまでも ぼくらは飛ベると誓い合う
We promise to fly anywhere
絆が見えた
I see the bonds that tie us together
ダイアモンドから 夢を放つペルセウス
Perseus releases a dream from the diamond
まだ見ぬチカラを その瞳(め)に秘めて
Keeping unseen strength in your eyes
光の翼が 虹をかけてゆく Field of dreams
The wings of light travel across the rainbow in a field of dreams
輝く あなたを信じてる
I believe in your radiance
Voice 孤独をつつみこむ
Your voice envelops loneliness
Stay 声の波の中で 祈る
Praying amid sound waves
Grace あなたの悦(よろこ)びが
Your happiness
Stars 私の悦(よろこ)びに 変わる
Becomes my happiness
鮮やかな 目映(まばゆい)い矢のように
As dazzling as a sharp arrow
走りだす あなたは嵐をくぐり抜け
Running, you overcome the storm
扉をひらく
Open the door
サザンクロスさえ 越えてゆけるペルセウス
Perseus can even traverse the Southern Cross
かざした右手に 願いを込めて
Making a wish with a held right hand
震える想いが 呼び覚ます奇蹟 Dreams come true
Trembling thoughts awaken miraculous dreams come true
見つめる彼方に辿りつく
Reaching the horizon you've been gazing at
輝く あなたを信じてる
I believe in your radiance
輝く あなたを信じてる
I believe in your radiance
Writer(s): Kenji Ito
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dlmj7189
30年経ってもこの曲を聞くたびに震えるし、感動する。
@kazyxx1312
もうね、曲の入りが神がかかりすぎです。2023年10月のロマサガオーケストラでこれが最初に演奏され感激して涙が出ました。本当に素晴らしい演奏！
@user-yf5ku3kz7d
私も行きました。実際にこの曲を聞くと、この曲以外あり得ないと思う程の感動でした。
@goofysk8erlife
私も行きました。鳥肌立つし、涙堪えるのに必死でした。あんなに感動を与えてもらってほんとに感謝です。素晴らしい演奏でした。
@user-zk8mv9xe3n
私も昨日の福岡公演にいきました😊予習で車の中で聴いてましたが…いや、生のオーケストラは演奏は全然違う❤とても素敵な時間を過ごすことができました✨
@bekako-yade
団塊ジュニアはロスジェネとか言われてホント大変なこと多かったけどDQ、FF、ロマサガ、etc…をリアタイできたことはこれめっちゃ幸せなことなんだよなあ
@panther2728
伊藤賢治さんはなんという曲を生み出してくれたのか……ずっとずっと継がれていってほしい……
@komihideko
去年の公演の初っ端でこれにやられました
涙溢れました😭
@user-py4bs6zp3j
暗雲に雷光と共に浮かび上がる三邪神の姿がはっきりと思い浮かぶ
思い描いた理想のロマサガ1のオープニングが聞けて感無量ですわ…
@kazu8598
この動画見ただけで泣きそうになった。
現地で生音聞いたら絶対に泣く