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Nobuo Uematsu (植松伸夫 Uematsu Nobuo) (born March 21, 1959) is a Japanese composer of video game music. He is best known for his work with game developer Squaresoft (now Square Enix), having provided scores for a majority of installments of Square's Final Fantasy series of role-playing games. Uematsu's body of work - composed, in its entirety, on keyboards - is known for its distinct eclecticism, and has secured his status as one of the most popular and beloved composers of video game music in the world.
Nobuo Uematsu was born in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. A self-taught musician, he began to play the piano when he was eleven or twelve years old, and he did not take any formal piano lessons. After graduating from Kanagawa University, Uematsu played the keyboard in several amateur bands and composed music for television commercials.
When Uematsu was working at a music rental shop in Tokyo, a Square employee asked if he would be interested in creating music for some of the titles they were working on. Although he agreed, Uematsu considered it a side job, and he did not think it would become a full-time career. He said it was a way to make some money on the side, while also keeping his part-time job at the music rental shop. His first score for Square was Cruise Chaser Blassty, released in 1986.
Uematsu enjoyed massive commercial success with the song "Eyes on Me" performed by 王菲 and featured in Final Fantasy VIII. The single sold 400,000 copies, a record for a video game song, and won the "Song of the Year" award at the 1999 Japan Gold Disc Awards. Uematsu was subsequently named in Time Magazine's list of the Top 100 Innovators - Music, and has toured Japan playing classical concerts on several occasions.
His music itself is notoriously eclectic, tracks featured skip between pop-style balladry, to fusion styles incorporating African traditions, to, in recent years, a number of Celtic-influenced recordings and releases. Many of his works also contain elements of progressive rock and hard rock. His formation of The Black Mages, a rock band, in 2003, allowed him to experiment with his own compositions, releasing band renditions of a significant number of tracks from his soundtracks. The Black Mages disbanded in 2010, but Uematsu formed a new band featuring other ex-Black Mages members and some new faces, Earthbound Papas, in its wake.
In 2004, Uematsu formed his own production company, Smile Please, to which Uematsu's compositions for CG-animated film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is credited. Uematsu continues to compose for Square Enix and other video game developers, such as Mistwalker. Notably, he worked on the soundtrack for the Nintendo crossover fighting game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, having composed its main theme.
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Nobuo Uematsu (植松伸夫 Uematsu Nobuo) (born March 21, 1959) is a Japanese composer of video game music. He is best known for his work with game developer Squaresoft (now Square Enix), having provided scores for a majority of installments of Square's Final Fantasy series of role-playing games. Uematsu's body of work - composed, in its entirety, on keyboards - is known for its distinct eclecticism, and has secured his status as one of the most popular and beloved composers of video game music in the world.
Nobuo Uematsu was born in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. A self-taught musician, he began to play the piano when he was eleven or twelve years old, and he did not take any formal piano lessons. After graduating from Kanagawa University, Uematsu played the keyboard in several amateur bands and composed music for television commercials.
When Uematsu was working at a music rental shop in Tokyo, a Square employee asked if he would be interested in creating music for some of the titles they were working on. Although he agreed, Uematsu considered it a side job, and he did not think it would become a full-time career. He said it was a way to make some money on the side, while also keeping his part-time job at the music rental shop. His first score for Square was Cruise Chaser Blassty, released in 1986.
Uematsu enjoyed massive commercial success with the song "Eyes on Me" performed by 王菲 and featured in Final Fantasy VIII. The single sold 400,000 copies, a record for a video game song, and won the "Song of the Year" award at the 1999 Japan Gold Disc Awards. Uematsu was subsequently named in Time Magazine's list of the Top 100 Innovators - Music, and has toured Japan playing classical concerts on several occasions.
His music itself is notoriously eclectic, tracks featured skip between pop-style balladry, to fusion styles incorporating African traditions, to, in recent years, a number of Celtic-influenced recordings and releases. Many of his works also contain elements of progressive rock and hard rock. His formation of The Black Mages, a rock band, in 2003, allowed him to experiment with his own compositions, releasing band renditions of a significant number of tracks from his soundtracks. The Black Mages disbanded in 2010, but Uematsu formed a new band featuring other ex-Black Mages members and some new faces, Earthbound Papas, in its wake.
In 2004, Uematsu formed his own production company, Smile Please, to which Uematsu's compositions for CG-animated film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is credited. Uematsu continues to compose for Square Enix and other video game developers, such as Mistwalker. Notably, he worked on the soundtrack for the Nintendo crossover fighting game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, having composed its main theme.
Lenna's Theme
植松伸夫 Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by 植松伸夫:
A One-Winged Angel Estuans interius Ira vehementi Estuans interius Ira vehement…
Ending Theme Whenever sang my songs On the stage, on my own Whenever said…
Eye to Eye Whenever I sang my songs, On the stage, On my own. Whenever …
Eyes on Me Whenever sang my songs On the stage, on my own Whenever sa…
FINAL FANTASY IX Original Soundtrack: Not Alone Lost in darkest blue Endless labyrinths weaving though Will …
Final Fantasy VIII: Liberi Fatali Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec Fithos…
Mon P'tit Chat Un petit garçon, bien sage, Aurait bien voulu savoir, Comm…
My Home Sweet Home So far away from my home, sweet home, Day by day,…
Not Alone Lost in darkest blue Endless labyrinths weaving though Will …
Otherworld Go on if you want it. An otherworld awaits you Don't you…
Tenrai ~Divinity I~ Latin Habitavit Dormivit Caelo missus rex Poena terrae motu…
「Premonition -original-」 from FINAL FANTASY VIII Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec Fithos…
「独りじゃない -original-」 from FINAL FANTASY IX Lost in darkest blue Endless labyrinths weaving though Will …
いつか帰るところ 忘れていたよね 抑えてた気持ち 苦しいのは 君の方なのに 幸せをいつも 支えていたのは やさしい瞳で 隠した涙 い…
ハーヴェスト 忘れられないよ 魔法の手が爪弾く 夏のモーテル この世界のすべてを 熱い言葉で 解き明かして 穴の空いたジーンズと い…
プレリュード 晴れた日 少し背伸びする向日葵を見た 「笑顔で真っ直ぐ行きたい」あの日の私を重ね ゆるやかな風が頬に触れた 泣きたい時…
プロローグ すべてはここで終わるらしいんだ 何一つ変わらないけどね 一杯奢るよ ビールでいいね? WINNER 終わらない歌を歌え…
片翼の天使 Estuans interius Ira vehementi Estuans interius Ira vehement…
約束の地 ～The Promised Land～ 荒野に落ちる太陽 紅く燃えながら 終わること知らない戦いに 挑んでは消える 何かを守るため存在る 君を信じてる 逆らえ…
素敵だね 風が寄せた言葉に 泳いだ心 雲が運ぶ明日に 弾んだ声 月が揺れる鏡に 震えた心 星が流れこぼれた 柔らかい涙 素敵だね …
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@vvbvgeneraltsung2913
Its a testament to Nobuo Uematsu's skills as a musician these tracks are absolutely timeless ty Square for making my childhood 😢❤
@Phantasiafan87
Every Final Fantasy game has such lovely and memorable music ❤️
@DroWarriorOfLight
Til this day, hearing this song with earphones give me an amazing experience, I love how it plays with low tunes which I never noticed while hearing it normally (and still loving it)
@mar7917
i get goosebumps, i love this track . Brings me back in my childhood.
Square Enix thank you for all this unforgettable moments ❤
@jamesellis33
Is that right? Seeing how this was not released outside of Japan for a long time. I find that impossible. lol Back then we only had FF2 and FF3 aka FF4 and FF6. So, that is quite a story you have made up. Also, they were Square Soft and this would be released in the Anthology. Man.. You need to keep your memory.
@aidangolembiewski1225
0:40 Gotta love the bass solo. So God like.
@adrielisaacs9228
One of my all-time favourite Final Fantasy tracks. Such a beautiful composition - it has a melancholic yet very peaceful/calming vibe to it, which I love. FFV is a masterpiece.
@Kretek
That bass 😍
@pockystyx4087
Always loved this theme; even if its name changes like the weather lol
@Dovei
This is so nostalgic... the OST is a big part of what keeps FFV as my second favorite game <3