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Uematsu Critiques Game Music: Calls for Creative Freedom

9/15/2025

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Nobuo Uematsu critiques modern video game music for its lack of creative freedom, citing excessive control from directors and producers.
He observes a trend towards cinematic scoring that mimics John Williams, which hinders originality.
Uematsu recalls a more eclectic past in game music, contrasting it with today's predictability.
He urges composers to blend genres, particularly orchestral and electronic music.
Despite his concerns, Uematsu remains hopeful for innovative indie composers to reshape the industry.

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Nobuo Uematsu critiques modern video game music for its lack of creative freedom, citing excessive control from directors and producers.
He observes a trend towards cinematic scoring that mimics John Williams, which hinders originality.
Uematsu recalls a more eclectic past in game music, contrasting it with today's predictability.
He urges composers to blend genres, particularly orchestral and electronic music.
Despite his concerns, Uematsu remains hopeful for innovative indie composers to reshape the industry.