For those who requested it: The PC 2012 music

[ThunderPeel2001]

Although most people agree the new music (actually the old, original music) is much more atmospheric and appropriate than the version that originally came with the PC version, a small minority miss it.

Just to be clear of all the versions:

1. Original PlayStation version (1997)
Considered by some to be the definitive version.

2. Original PC version (1998)
MIDI only version, sounded horrible -- considered by just about everyone to be the worst version.

3. The Original Soundtrack CD Release
A CD release of all the original PSX music remixed with better stereo and higher quality instruments - Fan versions of the music usually use this. Often considered the best version of the music available.

4. Remastered PC Version (2012)
The original PC MIDI files (from #2) with better quality instruments -- still considered inferior to #1 and #3

5. Remastered PC Version (2013) Patched - CURRENT DEFAULT MUSIC
Due to public outcry at #4, SquareEnix patched the game to use the original PSX music (e.g. #1)

Note: The music is all the same in terms of the actual songs, the only differences are in remixing and instruments used.

Here is the promised link to #4: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzZG8hMrQocwNmxDU210Snl1R3M/edit?usp=sharing

If you want the CD version (#3), then just install Assimi's Mod:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/39140/discussions/0/846963165398928417/

[RedDawnPhoenix]

It is about time they fixed the music

[Dance Fever]

ThunderPeel, thanks so much for posting the 2012 remastered PC version. On behalf of the small minority who missed it, gracias.

[Bass-Ment™]

Many thanks for that post ThunderPeel2001 :)))

[uuuhdavid]

Thank god! I have a reason to install FF7 again to hear the music!

[ThunderPeel2001]

For the record, all the fanmade mods (Assimi's and Anxious Heart's) were taken from the CD release (#3).

[The Night's Gift]

Thank you, the music change was really bugging me.

[RSDJ]

How do I replace the music?

[Bonobi]

Steam > steamapps > common > FINAL FANTASY VII > data Then you put the music in the music_ogg folder.

If you guys use the PC soundtrack you will be missing out on the choir that's in One-Winged Angel, I suppose that was really the way that it was meant to be heard. I guess this is just the case of that music being heard first instead of the original, although I have listened to the PC version several times it just doesn't stack up to the original.

I just don't really think One-Winged Angel is the same without the choir vocals

[RSDJ]

Thanks Bonobi.

I probably might not hear one winged angel anytime soon though because i'm stuck on bizzaro sephiroth >_<.

To those using the PC soundtrack. I would recomend to change the boss theme to the orginal PS1 version of it since it sounds way better.

[ThunderPeel2001]

All the music sounds way better, lol.

[Скуфид Натрия]

Wow, thanks a lot. I was already upset i'll be playing with that remastered PS music, but #4 saved my life :3

[ThunderPeel2001]

The current music is not "remastered" -- it is the original PSX music. #4 is the remastered version of the terrible 1998 MIDI music. As long as you got that :)

[ThunderPeel2001]

Just a little bump, as some people are still unaware that the music that comes with the Steam version is the original PSX music.

[martin_cross]

Nice article, and another up i guess since it's on page 4 again...

[Blackwind121]

I was actually looking for the music from before the patch. I liked some of the stuff from that version and I wanted to listen to more of it. I might patch some of it back into the game. Thanks for this!

Also, these files apparently open with Sony Vegas HD Platinum. Thats cool.