Nobuo Uematsu

Japanese Video Game Composer

Nobuo Uematsu is a renowned Japanese composer, best known for his work on the Final Fantasy video game series. Born on March 21, 1959, in Kochi, Japan, Uematsu joined the video game company Square (now Square Enix) in 1986 and quickly became a pivotal figure in the gaming industry for his musical contributions. His compositions for the Final Fantasy series have been particularly celebrated, with the soundtrack for Final Fantasy VII being one of his most famous works. The music of Final Fantasy VII has been praised for its emotional depth and thematic diversity, contributing significantly to the game's storytelling and world-building.