Do you miss Nobuo Uematsu?

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FFX was the last game to have the full score composed by Nobuo Uematsu. I don't know about you guys, but I think FFX-2 had very poor music, and you could really tell Uematsu wasn't involved. Perhaps it would be wrong to take FFX-2 seriously though, because it wasn't intended to have the same kind of impact a 'normal' FF, it was a lot more light hearted.

FFXII is a funny one in my opinion. Although the soundtrack was a lot better than FFX-2, I still felt it was lacking something.

Opinions, anyone?
 
I think there was a definite something lacking from FFXII (although it was still good), mainly because it was more just classical type pieces where in all the other titles there has been more a rock classical type element. So in that aspect I do miss him.
But at the same time SE need to experiment with other composers to see what they can come up with, and 'Somnus' from FFvXIII sounds great so if the tracks are just as good it will be an epic soundtrack. ;)
 
Nobuo Uematsu's music in FF was half the reason I played the games in the first place.

The character themes he created and other themes that were made to match the supposed mood in the story were well match and conveyed the atmosphere in each scene and such.
 
I am saddened that Nobuo Uematsu has not played an active role since Final Fantasy XI. Notably, he composed the main theme of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Maybe one day he will make an official return with Final Fantasy XVI, as well as having an active role in Super Smash Bros. 4 (if there is going to be one) .
 
I don't mind that he's left - expectedly, some of his pieces are better than the rest and there's even the odd stinker there. I wouldn't have suspected a different composer if I didn't hear that he moved on. XII was really good and, scrolling down my list, I have more XII songs there than any other single game.
 
I didn't like the soundtrack to XII all that much tbh, there was nothing memeorable about it. I didn't actually know that he didnt have anything/much to do with it, but Iguess that's probably why none of the music has stuck with me like in previous games :monster:
 
Like Riku, I wouldn't have known Uematsu had left SE if someone hadn't told me, although I liked the music in XII, their wasn't really any pieces of music that just made me go...wow. Apart from the amazing Kiss Me Goodbye of course, but I didn't think the quality of the music had decreased, their just wasn't any significantly important peices of music.
 
I already mentioned this in a thread in the music section- the main thing missing from music by other composers is character themes. That's what Nobuo Uematsu is good at, as well as epic main themes. I admit I do miss his contribution very much....

However, I think it's only right that other composers are given a chance. If SE is going to keep the FF franchise going, they have to introduce fresh talent. Composers like Sakimoto (FFXII) are just getting started imo, I think there will be better to come. FFXII, though perhaps lacking in originality, wasn't all that bad, and Tactics (by the same composer) has a pretty great score. These new people just need time, and to learn through experience what makes a good score.

I like how Uematsu's presence can still be felt, with the songs he has provided here and there (yeah I love Kiss Me Goodbye too), and I think it's great when the newer composers pay their respects to him by using some of his themes in their own work, as a nod to the master so to speak. I also like the fact that Uematsu himself is trying new things, going outside the FF world and expanding his own repertoire. Give it a chance guys, there will be some great music from them all eventually :cookie2:
 
Miss Valentine said:
I like how Uematsu's presence can still be felt, with the songs he has provided here and there (yeah I love Kiss Me Goodbye too), and I think it's great when the newer composers pay their respects to him by using some of his themes in their own work, as a nod to the master so to speak. I also like the fact that Uematsu himself is trying new things, going outside the FF world and expanding his own repertoire. Give it a chance guys, there will be some great music from them all eventually :cookie2:
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Yeah, to be honest, I don't dislike any the current composer(s). In fact, if I didn't know any better, I'm not sure I would be able to say "Ooh, Uematsu isn't composing".
 
Robbiedbee said:
FFXII is a funny one in my opinion. Although the soundtrack was a lot better than FFX-2, I still felt it was lacking something.
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XII's soundtrack is such a disappointment, considering Sakimoto did so much better in Tactics. There's hardly any moving or epic pieces in XII, most of it is so bloody ambient you forget it's even there.

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He's done a new game recently, if you're interested. Actually, all the original creators of FF were involved. It's called Lost Odyssey and it's out for the 360 at least, I know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Odyssey
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I downloaded the Lost Odyssey OST, and I must say, it's excellent. He's gotten back into the swing of things. His OST for Blue Dragon was good...but alot of it was really reminiscent of tracks he did for AC and other FFs. I'm talking I could point out sections in the song that were THE SAME as other songs, save for a key or two. But Lost Odyssey stands out fairly well and he's back to his old epic self.

Now, onto the topic. No, I don't miss Uematsu. I'm not playing FF anymore now that it's turned into a festering pile of anime DBZ shit leeching off fans. And since Uematsu is composing for Mistwalker, I'll just dl the new OSTs he makes. Besides, I think his talents are better suited to a better company.
 
I'll have to agree with the majority here. While FFXII had good music, it didn't really strike me as memorable. I think the only music I can honestly recall was the first opening scene before it shows the Game Menu. Now that was pretty damn cool and had that battle epic feel to it.

But I still miss Nobou's work in the FF series. Most of the music he's composed are just memorable for me.
 
Nobuo Uematsu did not leave Square Enix. He is actually composing for FFXIII along with Masashi Hamauzu. It's just he's kinda been off on his own. He actually composed the main theme for Super Smash Bro Brawl too.

Nobuo Uematsu is an amazing composer in my opinion. I own FFIV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX soundtracks. His music is memorable and outstanding.

XII soundtrack was alright, I have a couple of songs from it, but it sure wasn't as memorable as some of Uematsu's work.
 
i wouldnt know i stopped playing new final fantasy's after 10 minitues of ff 10-2, when i heard the next would be going online i decided against buying, luckily for me nobuo composed all the score for lost odessy on the 360 which i have and i think he did a good job so im happy
 
I was disappointed with FFXII's soundtrack, so yes...I miss his influence. The soundtrack is extremely important. If FFXII had some more memorable songs, I may have played all the way through.

Nahhhh! It sure would've helped, though.
 
I actually liked FFX-2's music, because I think it accurately fit the game and it was very lively. As far as FFXII goes, I can't remember a single song from that game, so the soundtrack is very unmemorable for me. I think Uematsu's music was far more inventive and emotion evoking.
 
Wow, guess what I'M going to say? No really, guess?!!!11 :O:O

Yeah, I thought this soundtrack was kick arse compared to some previous ones. So shoot me. I like an awful lot of songs on here, for instance the music from Phon Coast, Dalmasca Estersand..etcetc. :)
 
I miss him! You can definitely tell that he had absolutely nothing to do with FFX-2 which is why the music really sucked
 
Well, I agree with many, FFXII's was good, but not that outstanding, as revious ones... Other than that, i do miss him a lil', but nothing too great.
 
I wish he hadn't left as well.

I would go find FF piano scores after hearing his songs in a particular game. His music was really touching. :sad: I loved Rose of May and To Zanarkand the most.

Question, the last FF he wrote for was FF10, so he didn't write for FF 10-2?
 
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