Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Announces Retirement
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Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, has announced his retirement from composing full game soundtracks after completing his work on Fantasian Neo Dimension. Over his 38-year career, Uematsu has contributed to 21 Final Fantasy games, leaving a significant impact on video game music. He is renowned for his ability to convey deep emotions through his compositions, which have become iconic within the gaming community.https://Twitter.com/Fantasian_EN/status/1846128890856800462Uematsu's decision to retire from full game soundtracks stems from both physical and mental considerations. He has expressed that he no longer feels he has the strength to undertake

Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, has announced his retirement from composing full game soundtracks. Over a 38-year career, he contributed to 21 Final Fantasy games, leaving an indelible mark in the realm of video game music.

  • He last completed Fantasian Neo Dimension and remains open to working on smaller projects or individual pieces in the future.
  • His physical and mental health are cited as reasons behind his retirement from major soundtracks.
  • Uematsu’s contributions have elevated video game music to a respected art form, inspiring countless composers.

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What’s your favourite piece of Final Fantasy music?

  • cybervseas@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    2 months ago

    What a legend. Take some well-deserved time for yourself.

    Is it cheap for me to pick “Dancing Mad” from FF6. It’s just so epic, and it feels like it so accurately represents Kefka’s madness together with the seriousness and impossibility of what our heroes are setting out to do.

  • ramble81@lemm.eeEnglish
    15·
    2 months ago

    I’ve been conditioned to fear the worst when reading a headline that starts with someone’s name. Glad to hear he’s just retiring. One of the best composers of all time.

  • Lampenoel@feddit.orgEnglish
    8·
    2 months ago

    Oh man, sad to hear but he more than earned his retirement! My favourite pieces by him are probably One winged Angel for FF7 and Answers for FF14.

  • mesamune@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    2 months ago

    He is an inspiration. Take some time for yourself. You earned it.

    I always liked the Black Mages.

    • zod000@lemmy.mlEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      Me too. It didn’t mention that side of things, but I doubt he is up for more Black Mages either.

  • Peffse@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    I thought he announced his retirement last year? or was that one of those “one more project and then I’m done” kind of announcements