Nobuo Uematsu

Acclaimed video game composer best known for his work on the Final Fantasy franchise.

Reviews

Chrono Trigger Orchestra Extra Soundtrack - December 9, 2008
Symphonic goodness from the golden era of Japanese videogame composition.

Nobuo Uematsu - Blue Dragon Original Soundtrack Review - August 31, 2007
Scales aren't just for dragons.

Final Fantasy XII Original Soundtrack (US) - October 31, 2006
Is there such a thing as 'too epic'?

News

Blue Dragon OST Goes Domestic - March 25, 2008
Sumthing Else gives more fans access to Nobuo.

Final Fantasy Soundtracks - May 10, 2005
Fan favorite music coming to iTunes.

Final Fantasy - More Friends, More Music - April 28, 2005
Tidus, The Black Mages, and others descend upon Los Angeles.

More Dear Friends - March 25, 2005
Even more live Final Fantasy concert dates added!

More Friends: More Music From Final Fantasy - March 22, 2005
Special guests converge in LA for yet another FF concert.

Final Fantasy In Seattle - March 11, 2005
Uematsu's music comes to Seatown.

Dear Friends: Music From Final Fantasy On Tour - January 19, 2005
Video game symphony travels to Northern California.

Final Fantasy In Chicago - December 14, 2004
"Dear Friends" concert series hits the Windy City in February 2005.

Dear Friends: Music From Final Fantasy - May 11, 2004
We attend the first official game music concert in LA's Disney Concert Hall. Impressions inside.

Features

Final Fantasy's Music Comes to Life - September 9, 2011
Composer Nobuo Uematsu's thoughts on music, Final Fantasy, and how composing is like making spaghetti.

Top Ten JRPG Composers - December 18, 2008
The composers for all your favorite JRPGs are here.

Top 10 Nobuo Uematsu Musical Moments - December 8, 2008
The best bits of sonic bliss from the king of Japanese game composers.

10 Great Videogame Albums - September 26, 2008
Highlighting the cream of the crop of soundtracks released on CD.

Fantasy Meets Reality - January 9, 2008
Final Fantasy Inspires New Concert Tour

Twelve Days of Final Fantasy XII: Day Six - October 23, 2006
We talk to Nobuo Uematsu about the game's score.

Twelve Days of Final Fantasy XII: Nobuo Uematsu Interview - October 23, 2006
Legendary Japanese composer discusses his work.

Final Fantasy Soundtrack Countdown - September 1, 2006
We rank the FF albums, so read on to see if your favorite made the list.

Dear Friends: Final Fantasy Concert Interview - February 18, 2005
Conductor Arnie Roth discusses bringing Nobuo Uematsu's video game music to life.

Nobuo Part 2 - July 14, 2004
The conclusion of our transcription of the Uematsu interview.

Nobuo Uematsu Interview - July 9, 2004
We chat with the Final Fantasy composer.

Music Album