His discography includes:
As a Synthesizer Programmer:
Legend of Mana (1999) – with Hidenori Iwasaki, Hirosato Noda, and Ryo Yamazaki
Vagrant Story (2000) – with Hidenori Iwasaki and Hirosato Noda
All Star Pro-Wrestling (2000)
Final Fantasy X (2001) – with Keiji Kawamori and Ryo Yamazaki
All Star Pro-Wrestling II (2001)
All Star Pro-Wrestling III (2003)
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (2004)
Kingdom Hearts II (2005)
As a Composer:
World Fantastista (2002) - with Masayoshi Soken
Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII (2004)
Last Order: Final Fantasy VII (2005)
Monotone (2007)
The World Ends with You (2007)
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (2007)
Dissidia: Final Fantasy (2008)
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (2010) – with Yoko Shimomura and Tsuyoshi Sekito
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy (2011)
Final Fantasy Type-0 (2011)
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (2012) – with Yoko Shimomura and Tsuyoshi Sekito
Final Fantasy Agito (2014)
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (2015)
Rampage Land Rankers (2015)
Dissidia: Final Fantasy Arcade Edition (TBA)
Twister
Takeharu Ishimoto Lyrics
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Psycho got a high kick
Collect and select
Show me your best set
"Crystals, blisters"
It's all over now
Psycho cane
I need more candy canes
"Cold cake, cold break"
Freak got a high kick
Mr. Twister
Moist with roistering
Stick it up
Take it up
Step aside and see the world
Effect has defects
"Take a bow to the moon (Bow-wow to the moon)"
"Brain ware, main wave"
Psycho got a high kick
Collect and select
Show me your best set
"Crystals, blisters"
It's all over now
Psycho cane
You're so keen
I need more candy canes
"Cold cake, cold break"
Freak got a high kick
Mr. Twister
Moist with roistering
Stick it up
Take it up
Step aside and see the world
Effect has defects
"Take a bow to the moon (Bow-wow to the moon)"
"Morning rays, hairspray Queens"
"Get on their way to their nests, the west"
"Honest, they once had a dream"
"Belles of society, in the shells of their unity"
Cornet 'n spinet
"The sound flows, follows till they're home"
Dragged by the power of dreams
That power is yet unknown
"Morning rays, hairspray Queens"
"Get on their way to their nests, the west"
"Honest, they once had a dream"
"Belles of society, in the shells of their unity"
Cornet 'n spinet
"The sound flows, follows till they're home"
Dragged by the power of dreams
That power is yet unknown
The lyrics to Takeharu Ishimoto's "Twister" are abstract and open to interpretation, but there are a few themes that can be derived. The beginning of the song speaks to technology and the power of the human brain, as the lyrics mention "brain ware" and "main wave." There is a sense of chaos or confusion with "psycho" and "crystals" and "blisters," but it is all remedied with "collect and select" and "show me your best set," which could be interpreted as the need for organization and order in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Brain ware, main wave
The power of the brain and its activity is the main force behind this song
Psycho got a high kick
A person with a disturbed mental state is feeling exhilarated
Collect and select
Gather and choose only the best
Show me your best set
Demonstrate your most impressive collection
Crystals, blisters
Representing life's highs and lows, it's all coming to an end now
It's all over now
Things have come to an end, and there's no going back
Psycho cane
The disturbed person has an object to use as a weapon
You're so keen
You're eager and enthusiastic
I need more candy canes
I require more sweet things to keep me going
Cold cake, cold break
Something bad has happened, and you're left feeling the chill of it
Freak got a high kick
Someone unconventional or strange is feeling an adrenaline rush
Mr. Twister
A person (or perhaps a metaphorical entity) who spins things around in a chaotic manner
Moist with roistering
Damp from all the excitement and revelry
Stick it up
Put something in place firmly
Take it up
Ramp up the energy and excitement
Step aside and see the world
Take a moment to appreciate the world around you, from a different perspective
Effect has defects
Even great things have drawbacks or imperfections
Take a bow to the moon (Bow-wow to the moon)
Expressing admiration or reverence for the beauty of the moon
Morning rays, hairspray Queens
Depicting the vivid imagery of people on their way to work or start their day, using nostalgia-inducing details
Get on their way to their nests, the west
Heading back home, to the direction of the setting sun
Honest, they once had a dream
Reminding us that everyone once had aspirations, goals, and inspirations
Belles of society, in the shells of their unity
Epitomizing the cultural norms, class structures, and visible societal hierarchies
Cornet 'n spinet
Representing the musical instruments that accompany the characters, while also rhyming with the line that follows it
The sound flows, follows till they're home
Suggesting that sounds, like memories, emotions or feelings, persist and follow us even after we return home
Dragged by the power of dreams
Implying that the dreams that one has can pull you forward through life, like a motivator or driving force
That power is yet unknown
Acknowledging that there's still much to be learned about the workings of the human mind, dreams, and their lasting impact
Writer(s): Takeharu Ishimoto, . Sawa
Contributed by Max A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.