I've only sampled a few choice tracks (so I can easily rule out the format, lol), but my impression so far would be the new versions are less exciting than the originals. I remember listening to Tidus' theme and while it isn't a great composition, I preferred Uematsu's original synth from the OST. The new version just kind of meandered along, which isn't such a good thing when the original is so mediocre. I definitely preferred the original Fleeting Dream (one of my favorite OST tracks), the arrangement didn't cut it at all.
I'm sure if I fish around, something will catch my ear (the instrument samples themselves are good), but nothing so far.
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