Fan Musical Final Fantasy 9

Musical Theater Solo / Ballad – a character-driven number that expresses inner thoughts, emotions, and personal journey rather than external action, It’s introspective and emotional, designed to reveal character and advance story, --- Characteristics: 1, Emotional Arc: Starts with wonder and curiosity, moves to hope and excitement, and ends in loneliness and defeat, Clear character-driven storytelling through lyrics and dynamics, 2, Vocal Style: Verses: Soft, tender, reflective—wide-eyed innocence Chorus 1: Builds to brighter, more hopeful tones—slightly stronger and more open vocal delivery, Final Chorus: Stripped down, quiet, and melancholic—vocal fragility emphasizes isolation, Bittersweet, reflective, innocent, with moments of hope giving way to stark melancholy, Emotional pull comes from empathy for their smallness in a large, vibrant world

Character Introduction / Action Song / "Street Kid Anthem" Tempo: Allegretto (moderately quick, 110-120 BPM) - energetic, moving Time Signature: 4/4 (straight time - grounded, practical rhythm) Key: G Major (bright, optimistic, cheeky) Vocal Range: Boy Soprano/Alto (high, nasal, street urchin quality) Vocal Quality: Nasal, sharp, talk-singing with attitude (Gavroche meets Dodger) Instrumentation: Opens sparse: pizzicato strings, snare drum (sneaky, playful) Builds: accordion or concertina (street music feel) Woodwinds join for movement Never too heavy - stays nimble and quick Musical Theater Comparison: "Consider Yourself" (Oliver!) meets "Master of the House" (Les Mis) Emotional Arc: Mockery → Amusement → Generosity → Mischief

Dark Heist Ballad / Dramatic Pre-Mission Anthem Core Identity A Dark Heist Ballad, blending the tension of a covert operation with the emotional weight of rescuing someone trapped, Stylistically similar to: Les Misérables’ “Red and Black” (serious planning tone) FFXII / FF Tactics strategy-scene music energy A subdued, pre-battle theme where every word matters, Musical Characteristics 1, Tone & Mood Serious, grounded, no comedic flair, Heavy atmosphere: low strings, quiet drums, muted brass, A feeling of danger, urgency, and moral weight, 2, Vocal Style Lead voice (Baku) is deep, gravelly, steady, conveying command and experience, Ensemble voices join in low harmonies when needed (never playful), Almost militaristic in its structure—calm but deadly

I Want to Be Your Canary Song 3 - Marcus (as King Leo) & Blank (as Sir Roland) (Duet) Song Characteristics Song Type: Play-within-a-play / Theatrical Duel / Romantic Tragedy Tempo: Moderato with Agitato sections (100 BPM, increases to 140 BPM during sword fight) Time Signature: 4/4 shifting to 6/8 during combat (creates urgency) Key: E♭ Major (theatrical, grand) modulating to C minor (conflict) Vocal Range: Marcus (King Leo): Baritone (rich, commanding, theatrical) Blank (Sir Roland): Tenor (passionate, heroic, desperate) Vocal Quality: Both are PERFORMED - big, theatrical voices with exaggerated emotion Over-the-top drama (this is a melodrama within the story) Instrumentation: Grand orchestral: harpsichord, strings, brass fanfares Sword fight: percussion, rapid string ostinatos Deliberately old-fashioned theatrical style Musical Theater Comparison: Opera pastiche meets Pirates of Penzance - deliberately theatrical Emotional Arc: Theatrical posturing → Genuine conflict → Tragic n

dramatic Symphonic Pop/Rock, Broadway-style Power Ballad

Dramatic Cinematic Power Ballad / Rock Opera Aria, The music must sound like a full-throttle escape scene from a film, mixing driving rhythm with emotional swells

Knight’s Oath Anthem / Symphonic Battle Aria Characteristics: Operatic, powerful, and knightly, This is Steiner at full emotional and moral volume, Structurally and emotionally similar to: A Final Fantasy boss theme with vocals, A heroic opera aria, A paladin’s vow song from an epic musical, Musical Style Big orchestral backing: pounding timpani, brass fanfares, and sweeping strings, A strong 4/4 march rhythm, evoking military discipline, Vocals: bold baritone or dramatic tenor, projecting unwavering conviction, Tone Serious, unyielding, and honor-driven, Even when emotional cracks show, the song retains its iron backbone, Feels like a knight declaring his life's purpose before battle, Themes Duty vs, chaos Honor, loyalty, lifelong vows A knight who sees the world through absolute moral clarity Protective love (platonic, paternal, unwavering)

A dark, powerful villain song in the style of a Disney theatrical antagonist, Rich orchestral arrangement with brooding strings, heavy timpani, dark brass, and eerie harmonies, Female vocalist delivering controlled fury that escalates into tyrannical power, Mix of spoken venom and sung authority, Tone similar to “Poor Unfortunate Souls” but more militaristic, imperial, and ominous, Dramatic crescendos, sharp rhythmic accents, and a sense of unstoppable determination, Villainous, operatic, commanding—fit for a queen ordering an airship to be hunted down, Cold intensity, dramatic pauses, and a rising sense of obsession and menace

🎭 Rock Opera / Theatrical Epic Large emotions, shouted lines, spoken interjections High-stakes storytelling Ensemble references (crew, Princess) Big, dramatic finales 🎸 Symphonic Rock / Cinematic Rock Heavy orchestral crashes, engines roaring, chaos High-energy verses that escalate into soaring choruses Action-driven pacing 🎶 Crisis Ballad / Heroic Ballad A character pushed beyond limits Emotional confessions (“I’m sorry boys…”) Final stand energy