The Nobuo Uematsu Appreciation Thread

[Konachibi]

Yes, I'm completely aware that Uematsu composed the soundtrack. That is why I'm so upset about it.

I agree with what you're saying though. Which is why I wonder why he chose to make the tracks so loopy and repetitive. Take the company themes for example; there are different stages of the pieces where the pace of the music changes and becomes a different tune for a while, then back again. That is perfect for something that's going to repeat. But for most of the themes the music just loops the same two things over. . . and over. . . and over again. What we need are longer pieces that contain more music that changes from time to time, instead of short loops. Maybe it was laziness or lack of interest in the project; maybe it was SE rushing the hell out of him (I'm guessing the latter), but either way, I believe that the musical pieces for this game are seriously lackluster for the most part. I will say, however, that it's gotten better since they've changed around some of the themes, and I know there are a lot of tracks he composed that aren't even in the game at all for whatever stupid reason; why don't they throw them in the mix?

Because they can save them then throw them in later for an expansion pack or something.

I think what's causing the music to bug people so much though isn't the repetitiveness of how it's composed but the case that you hear it ALL the time when you're playing. There aren't many zones out there so chances are you'll keep hearing the same tune 5 to 10 times a day, which begins to grind after a while.

Once the maps are revamped and new zones are added though I'm sure it'll get better.

[Rane]

Because they can save them then throw them in later for an expansion pack or something.

I think what's causing the music to bug people so much though isn't the repetitiveness of how it's composed but the case that you hear it ALL the time when you're playing. There aren't many zones out there so chances are you'll keep hearing the same tune 5 to 10 times a day, which begins to grind after a while.

Once the maps are revamped and new zones are added though I'm sure it'll get better.

This is a really good point. The lack of actual areas means you're listening to the same tracks most of the time. I also expect the situation to be much better after the area revamp.

I also love Uematsu's work, and I really hope he continues as the composer for XIV. Thank you, Nobuo Uematsu, for your general awesomeness!