Kiss Me Good-Bye [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] Customer Reviews

I think everyone has already said what I wanted to say. Santa Fe` is the star track on this single, and I agree with someone from a previous post, that it would have made an incredibly killer single by itself. Over all, it's still a great selection of songs.

This single is a great package. The title track (both versions, Japanese and English) are beautifully composed and written while they are (surprisingly) differently arranged. Both composed by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu while penned by Angela Aki, the two tracks have a certain nostalgic quality to them. The two B-sides included are not just fillers. Both are distinctly Angela Aki, revealing her simplistic yet expressive style. The included DVD is a bonus treat, especially for us fans of the Final Fantasy series. It showcases the music video of the title track, including some scenes from the game Final Fantasy XII. A definite must-have!

It's no wonder why Nobuo Uematsu chose rising star Angela Aki to bring his latest musical masterpiece to life. She is incredibly talented and in possession of the ability to captivate listeners with her powerful and unique sound. The bonus DVD, an absolute must-have for any collector, contains a full-length musical video featuring "Kiss Me Good-Bye." This beautiful single makes a great addition to any musical library.

The obviously-repetitive cover aside, Angela's third single is quite good -- both versions of "Kiss Me Good-Bye" are distinctively different enough, although the Japanese version is a bit overwhelming at times. "Santa Fe" could have made a killer single on its own, and her cover of Procul Harum's "A Whiter Shade of Pale" displays her vocal range, even if she gets a bit "shouty" at times. All in all, not perfect, but nearly so.

I can see now why this CD sold-out so fast (at least the Limited/First Editions). Angela Aki has a very beautiful voice!! I look forward to hearing her voice in FF-XII when it comes out in America!! I'm definitely going to look for this song!!!!

Angela Aki has a beautiful voice, worthy for a Final Fantasy Song. Her English is perfect. I loved both the Japanese version and the English version. Since this melody was created by Mr. Nobuo Uematsu himself, with the lyrics by Angela Aki, it proves that Mr. Uematsu is still on top. The DVD is a wonderful addition to the single and helps enhance the experience. If you are a Final Fantasy Fan, Mr. Nobuo Uematsu Fan, or just a fan of great music, you need, NEED, to get this cd. You will not be disappointed.

An absolutely amazing song and very worthy of being a Final Fantasy image song. Both Japanese and English versions of the song (which are included with this single) are well sung and well written. Also, the English version does not suffer from bad translation as some other RPG-related songs have done in the past. This single is highly recommended - a must for any game music fan!