Because we are continually subjected to precisely the same string section, we start to recognize it as the Final Fantasy VII string section. The small number of sound patches used also gives the soundtrack a very distinctive mood and feel. Through a working knowledge of compositional techniques, Uematsu manages to create a variety of different moods despite limited orchestral potential. The string sounds used in "Steal the Tiny Bronco!", "A Secret, Sleeping in the Deep Sea", and "Anxious Heart", just to name a few, are all identical, despite the differing moods of these tracks.
Because Uematsu has employed MIDI instead of samples, the number of patches used is actually fairly few. Indeed, it is difficult to ignore this even after thorough examination of the album. The first thing the casual listener will notice about the soundtrack is the use of the primitive synthesizer technology of 1997. However, though Uematsu draws inspiration from other genres, this is still a primarily classical mainstream soundtrack.
Many harmonies used in tracks depicting urban areas have their chords supplemented with added 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, and the like. Many of the battle themes, such as "J-E-N-O-V-A" or "Birth of God" have clear influences from the electronica and rock genres, with instrumentations to match. However, as is characteristic in the Final Fantasy series and in Uematsu's work, more futuristic, synthetic sound patches are used as well. Most of the game's music could be transcribed without much effort for a traditional symphony orchestra. Nobuo Uematsu has composed a primarily orchestral score. But is the soundtrack's popularity due to its association with the beloved game, or can it stand on its own as an artistically successful work? Bodyįirst, a general description of the soundtrack is in order, for those not familiar with it already.
Similarly, Nobuo Uematsu's soundtrack for the game has gained wide recognition: "One Winged Angel" and "Aerith's Theme" are some of his best known works, familiar to the most casual of VGM listeners. Final Fantasy VII Original Soundtrack :: Review by ScherzoĭigiCube (1st Edition) Square Enix (Reprint)įinal Fantasy VII is widely considered a classic of the RPG genre, still occupying a space of renown ten years after its release.
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