# Metaphor: ReFantazio Composer Shoji Meguro Wants to Surprise Fans

> Shoji Meguro, Metaphor: ReFantazio's composer, aims to surprise fans with live orchestral performances and unconventional game music.
- Title: Metaphor: ReFantazio Composer Shoji Meguro Wants to Surprise…
- Summary: Shoji Meguro, Metaphor: ReFantazio's composer, aims to surprise fans with live orchestral performances and unconventional game music. Shoji Meguro, composer…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/features/gaming-features/metaphor-refantazio-composer-shoji-meguro-interview-persona-concert-tour-3972651
- Published: 2026-10-08T13:56:52+00:00
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- Topics: shoji meguro, metaphor refantazio, persona, atlus, orchestral tour, game music, music, culture
## Metaphor: ReFantazio Soundtrack
Metaphor: ReFantazio's soundtrack blends orchestral epic with electronic euphoria for the game's otherworldly fantasy setting.

> From the PlayStation era through the early days of the PlayStation 2, there were hardware limitations so I wasn’t completely free in terms of what I could express [with my music]
## Shoji Meguro's Approach
Meguro wants players to feel surprised by the music, then become hooked on it over time.

> When players hear a song in the game, I want them to think, ‘Wait, they can actually have a song like this!?’ and be genuinely surprised
## Metaphor: ReFantazio's Unique Sound
The soundtrack features religious chanting from Chief priest Of Myojoji Temple, Keisuke Honryo, for battle themes.

> I wanted to create something that was both religious in nature and had that distinctive Atlus edge
## Orchestral Tour Dates
The Metaphor: ReFantazio world orchestral tour will premiere in Texas on October 9 before Illinois and California.

> Later this week, the Metaphor: ReFantazio world orchestral tour will premiere in Texas (Friday October 9) before visiting Illinois (Sunday October 11) and California (Tuesday October 13)
## Meguro's Motivation
Meguro wants to surprise fans by performing the music live, not just as game soundtracks.

> I want them to think, ‘Wait, the composer is actually playing this live!?'
## Why This Matters
Live concerts help fans relive their game experiences and create emotional connections with the music.

> I think having fans hear and enjoy game music at a live concert can create a lot of emotion by allowing them to relive their experiences of playing the game
## Key takeaway

Shoji Meguro, composer for Metaphor: ReFantazio, plans live orchestral concerts to surprise fans with the game's music.