The Final Fantasy series has given us more incredible soundtracks than I could possibly count, but if you asked me to pick my favorites, Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX would probably be fighting for the top spot. There is just something about hearing a familiar melody from either game that immediately brings back a very specific memory.
So imagine my surprise when I found out that legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu himself isn't particularly fond of most of his own work on what is probably the most well-known and acclaimed game in the franchise to this day!
Nobuo Uematsu Thinks Final Fantasy VII's Music Took a Step Back
Nobuo Uematsu was responsible for the soundtrack of Final Fantasy VII, which went on to become one of the most influential entries in the franchise, spawning countless spin-offs, remakes, and an entire compilation of related stories. Yet according to its composer, its music wasn't exactly his finest work.
This information comes from Nobuo Uematsu: On The Record, a biography written by James Mielke and officially released by VIZ Media on September 15, 2026. Some of the book's more interesting stories and comments have now started making the rounds among...
