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Nobuo Uematsu: Game Scores Homogenizing
Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu says Hollywood-style scores are making video games sound too similar.
In brief
Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu says Hollywood-style scores are making video games sound too similar. Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu claims Hollywood's influence is causing video game scores to become increasingly homogenized. Originally reported by NME.
Nobuo Uematsu on game scores
Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu says video game scores are becoming increasingly homogenised.
“You couldn’t survive if you can’t make robust and substantial music”
Hollywood influence on game music
Uematsu says developers hiring Hollywood-style composers are reducing individual flair in game scores.
“Moreover, the whole gaming industry was aiming for the scale of Hollywood movies”
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The big picture
Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu claims Hollywood's influence is causing video game scores to become increasingly homogenized.
