Trumpet: 菅坂雅彦, 荒木敏男, 横山均
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Trumpet: 菅坂雅彦, 荒木敏男, 横山均
Trombone: 広原正典, 片岡雄三, 山城純子
Tuba: 佐藤潔
Flute: 旭孝, 木津芳夫
Clarinet: 星野正, 大浦綾子
Keyboards: 美野春樹
Harp: 斎藤葉
Percussion: 春名 禎子, 草刈とも子, 金山功
Strings: 篠崎正嗣グループ
·Chorus·
Soprano: 宮部小牧, 濱渦真津恵
Alto: 篠倉千恵, 加賀ひとみ
Tenor: 滝口裕和, 鈴木淳
Bass: 中西勝之, 山上武
Liberi Fatali
植松伸夫 Lyrics
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Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Excitate vos e somno, liberi mei
Cunae sunt non
Excitate vos e somno, liberi fatali
Somnus est non
Surgite
Invenite
Veni hortum veritatis
Horti verna veritatis
Ardente veritate
Urite mala mundi
Ardente veritate
Incendite tenebras mundi
Valete liberi
Diebus fatalibus
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
The lyrics to "Liberi Fatali" by 植松伸夫 are in Latin and the words are intriguing and enigmatic. The lyrics are repetitive, with the phrase "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" repeated multiple times throughout the song. The song starts with the cryptic phrase "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec," which is an anagram of "Succession of Witches," a significant plot point in the game. This phrase seems to be the incantation or invocation for a ritual or summoning.
The song seems to be a chant to awaken the "Liberi Fatali," which may be interpreted as the ancient spirits or the forgotten deities. The lyrics implore the listener to awaken from their slumber and arise to the call of the ritual. The free ones (Liberi) are called upon in the days of fate (Diebus fatalibus). It is also said that they should come to the garden of truth (Hortum Veritatis) and burn the evils of the world with the fire of truth (Ardente veritate).
The overall meaning of "Liberi Fatali" is ambiguous and can be interpreted in several ways. The song's Latin lyrics create an atmosphere of mystery and mysticism, adding to the fantastical nature of the game. The song has a haunting quality to it, reminiscent of ancient chants and rituals, and combined with its fantastical subject matter, it creates an enduring impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
Repeating magical incantation used to awaken and summon powerful beings
Excitate vos e somno, liberi mei
Wake up, my free (powerful) ones, from your sleep
Cunae sunt non
Your cradles are empty, symbolizing their power and freedom from any constraints
Excitate vos e somno, liberi fatali
Wake up, my fateful (destined to bring about change) free ones, from your sleep
Somnus est non
Symbolizing their lack of slumber and constant state of vigilance and power
Surgite
Rise up, as in an epic call to action
Invenite
Find and discover the truth and power within yourself
Veni hortum veritatis
Come to the garden of truth, an idyllic and pure place of peacefulness and power
Horti verna veritatis
Symbolizing the seasonal rebirth and growth of truth and power within oneself
Ardente veritate
With passionate and intense power of truth
Urite mala mundi
Burn away the evils of the world
Incendite tenebras mundi
Ignite the darkness of the world with your powerful light
Valete liberi
Farewell, my free ones, as they go forth to fulfill their destinies
Diebus fatalibus
On days of fate and destiny, symbolizing their roles as agents of change
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
Repeating the magical incantation to reinforce the power and awe of the summoning
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
Repeating the magical incantation to reinforce the power and awe of the summoning
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
Repeating the magical incantation to reinforce the power and awe of the summoning
Fithos lusec wecos vinosec
Repeating the magical incantation to reinforce the power and awe of the summoning
Writer(s): Uematsu Nobuo, Nojima Kazushige
Contributed by Carson L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DanielWelchMusic
One of the best Final Fantasy themes ever! I can’t believe this was the first piece Nobuo Uematsu ever wrote for a real orchestra… just magical
@AnaverdGaiden
Nah, this one is just okay. I think people are wowed by it because of the vocals, but it pales compared to most other FF songs. It sets an appropriate tone, but it's not much to listen to.
@ff.mychael
@@AnaverdGaiden maybe subjectively, but this Liberi fatali is a very evocative and powerful song, it' s the perfect opening song. You hear it and never again. With the video editing matching the music and viceversa is a masterpiece, considering also the year of release.
@sebastianbronowicki7073
@@ff.mychael You actually DO hear pieces of it again in The Extreme (final boss theme). It is, however, only the very beginning part of it and heavily distorted
@ff.mychael
@@sebastianbronowicki7073 yea i know
@SirAuron777
@@AnaverdGaiden “not much to listen to” bro, clean your ears
@Fassads_Interpretor
The cutscene that blew the minds of millions of kids back in 99
Imagine putting the disc for the first time expecting just a game and seeing a work of art
@AnaverdGaiden
...and then actually playing FFVIII and cursing the devs for every bad decision they made
@SkyrushFanboy
@@AnaverdGaiden painfully spends 90% of the game drawing magic and being in the junction menu
@wirecxre
@@SkyrushFanboyy’all over hate fr