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Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Announces Retirement | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)

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Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, has announced his retirement from composing full game soundtracks. Over a 38-year career, he contributed to 21 Final Fantasy games, leaving an indelible mark in the realm of video game music.

He last completed Fantasian Neo Dimension and remains open to working on smaller projects or individual pieces in the future.
His physical and mental health are cited as reasons behind his retirement from major soundtracks.
Uematsu's contributions have elevated video game music to a respected art form, inspiring countless composers.

"Watch this special message from #FantasianNeoDimension composer Nobuo Uematsu.

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[–] ramble81@lemm.ee 10 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I’ve been conditioned to fear the worst when reading a headline that starts with someone’s name. Glad to hear he’s just retiring. One of the best composers of all time.

[–] Lampenoel@feddit.org 4 points 9 hours ago

My thoughts exactly, especially in combination with the black and white picture...