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.
"Watch this special message from #FantasianNeoDimension composer Nobuo Uematsu.
What’s your favourite piece of Final Fantasy music?
He’s the John Williams of video games.
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.
Awakening has been my ringtone for years.
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.
My thoughts exactly, especially in combination with the black and white picture…
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.
He is an inspiration. Take some time for yourself. You earned it.
I always liked the Black Mages.
Me too. It didn’t mention that side of things, but I doubt he is up for more Black Mages either.
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
