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	Interview - Interview With A Black Mage // None /// Eurogamer
		Nobuo Uematsu: The reason that it happened is because we were so busy, working on so many things at the same time - but yes, I enjoyed it very much.
		Nobuo Uematsu: I guess that people might be playing in the city, which means that they're going to have to keep the sound muted.
		Nobuo Uematsu is the lead composer of the Final Fantasy game series, and recently left Square Enix to form his own music studio, Smile Please.
	www.eurogamer.net /article.php?article_id=58064 (867 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Nobuo Uematsu (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nobuo Uematsu: I guess that people might be playing in the city, which means that they're going to have to keep the sound muted.
		Nobuo Uematsu is the lead composer of the Final Fantasy game series, and recently left Square Enix to form his own music studio, Smile Please.
		Uematsu: At first, when I discussed it with the director Ito, I was told "It'd be fine if you compose tracks for the eight characters, an exciting battle track, a gloomy, danger-evoking piece, and around ten tracks or so".
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nobuo-Uematsu (3723 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu Interview
		Uematsu: At first, when I discussed it with the director Ito, I was told "It'd be fine if you compose tracks for the eight characters, an exciting battle track, a gloomy, danger-evoking piece, and around ten tracks or so".
		Uematsu: With this one, the sound source reads each piece without loading it on to memory, so I think the tone quality is very beautiful too.
		Uematsu: In regards to the theme song, the idea of Life and Death was already included in the prepared lyrics.
	www.rpgamer.com /news/Q3-2000/070800b.html (898 words)

	Walt Disney Concert Hall - Artist Details
		NOBUO UEMATSU is one of the most well-known, prolific and versatile composers working in the video game music field.
		Uematsu's scores range from beautiful, sweeping compositions with classical influences to brightly lit New Age pieces and hyper-percussive electronica, similar to songs by the '70s band Emerson, Lake and Palmer, one of his stated influences, along with Simon & Garfunkel and Elton John.
		Despite his achievements, Uematsu prefers a down-to-earth and personable approach, staying in touch with his fans through columns, listening to Irish music, watching Japanese pro wrestling, making beer, and learning how to play the fiddle.
	wdch.laphil.com /about/performer_detail.cfm?id=1895&back=/tix/performance_detail.cfm?id=1958;http://wdch.LAPhil.com/about/performer_detail.cfm?id=1895;; (487 words)

	IGN: Nobuo Part 2
		Nobuo Uematsu: To put it very simple, during the family computer era there were only three sounds that could be simultaneously emitted.
		Nobuo Uematsu: I personally like both and looking at the selection of the pieces that were played today it seems like most of them were on the slower tempoed side.
		Nobuo Uematsu: Basically I'm not a feature film composer and therefore I would probably not be able to provide scores at the level of professionalism in that field.
	music.ign.com /articles/530/530286p1.html (1078 words)

	SquareSound / Square Enix Music Online :: Nobuo Uematsu :: Composer Information
		As well as all that, Uematsu has achieved further fame recently, in the form of a series of concerts.
		In 2002, Uematsu composed what was to be his last Final Fantasy soundtrack under Square (now Square Enix).
		In October 2004, Uematsu amicably parted ways with Square Enix and founded his own music studio, called Smile Please Co., Ltd. It was the end of a great legacy, and the end of Uematsu's compositions for Square Enix.
	www.squareenixmusic.com /composers/uematsu.html (1820 words)

	G-Wie-Gorilla - Interview with Nobuo Uematsu (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nobuo Uematsu: In Japan, it's not unusual that an orchestra should play music from a game at such an event.
		Uematsu: Around this time about I year ago I was having a drink with a few colleagues from the gaming industry.
		Uematsu: I think, that was a method that was especially suitable for part six of the series.
	g-wie-gorilla.de /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=136&Itemid=18 (1581 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu Reviews
		Uematsu has been composing music for this now legendary series since 1987, and all together has composed music for over thirty game titles.
		Nobuo’s music career began when he was 22 and he joined many underground bands as a keyboardist, but after sometime decided that composing music rather than playing it was more to his liking.
		Uematsu and friends return with the second installment of Final Fantasy songs performed in a hard rock/metal style, and they’ve improved greatly.
	cp05.ionhosting.com /~joelh/nobuouematsureviews.htm (1599 words)

	Gamasutra - Postcard from GDC 2005: Dear Friends: The Music of Final Fantasy
		The Music of Final Fantasy is, for all intents and purposes, the music of Nobuo Uematsu, the musical mastermind behind the popular Final Fantasy soundtracks.
		Uematsu, a cultural icon in Japan, has written the soundtracks to over thirty video games - including the Final Fantasy series - and was present in person for the performance on Monday evening.
		Yet Nobuo Uematsu himself the star of the evening, entering the auditorium to a thundering welcome and receiving a standing ovation during his on-stage appearance after the Second Act.
	www.gamasutra.com /gdc2005/features/20050307/postcard-kane.htm (682 words)

	Neowin Forums [Powered by Invision Power Board]
		Nobuo Uematsu put togahter a rock band called The Black Mages they do rock versions of the many battle themes in Final Fantasy games everyone should check it out its pretty sweet.
		Nobuo Uematsu is a genius...I love all the music in the Final Fantasy series, particularly V - VIII
		Nobuo Umatsu as it may or may not suprise you has actually been dubbed at one point in the time the "John Williams" of video game soundtracks.
	www.neowin.net /forum/index.php?act=Print&client=printer&f=52&t=224477 (725 words)

	Musique de Final Fantasy - Nobuo Uematsu
		Nobuo started playing the piano at the age of 12 and has never been formerly taught.
		When Nobuo turned 22, he joined many amateur bands as a keyboard player, but he discover that he love writing music more than playing, so he decided to pursuit a career as a composer and sent out many demo tapes to many companies.
		In 1985, one of Nobuo's friend, who was working at a video game company called Squaresoft ask Nobuo if he wanted to write music for some of their video game and the rest is history.
	www.shinji.be /fr/ff/musiquenobuo.htm (256 words)

	Focus On: Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu // GamesIndustry.biz
		Uematsu recently left Square Enix to purse a freelance career, but will continue to work for the company - contributing tracks to both Final Fantasy XII and writing the score for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children movie, while continuing to pursue his own projects outside the firm.
		Uematsu: I guess that people might be playing in the city, which means that they're going to have to keep the sound muted.
		Nobuo Uematsu is the lead composer of the Final Fantasy game series, and recently left Square Enix to form his own music studio, Smile Please.
	www.gamesindustry.biz /content_page.php?aid=7033 (930 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu profile @ The Square Enix People Database -- Square Haven
		Nobuo Uematsu is one of the more famous video game composers in existence.
		Uematsu is responsible for composing and producing the music for Final Fantasy VIII, including the title's theme song, "Eyes on Me", performed by Faye Wong.
		The latest entry in Nobuo Uematsu's ouvre, the two-disc soundtrack for Blue Dragon, is now on sale in Japan.
	www.square-haven.com /people/Nobuo-Uematsu (596 words)

	Avalanche Online - Nobuo Uematsu
		Nobuo Uematsu, one of Japans most talented and respected music composers and the creator of the music in the Final Fantasy series.
		When Nobuo turned 22, he joined many amteur-bands as a keyboard player, but he discovered that he love writing music more then playing, so he decided to pursuit a career as a composer and send out many demo-tapes to many companies.
		In 1985, one of Nobuo's friends, who was working at a video game company called Squaresoft asked Nobuo if he wanted to write music for some of their video games and like we all know, we know what came after that.
	www.avalancheonline.com /nobuo.shtml (285 words)

	Uematsu Nobuo Guitar Tabs and Chords: 5 Free Tabs!
		Nobuo Uematsu (植松伸夫; Uematsu Nobuo, born March 21, 1959) is a Japanese composer of video game music, and one of the most well-known, prolific, and versatile in the field.
		Born in Kochi City, Kochi prefecture, Japan, Uematsu began to play the piano when he was twelve years old (his greatest role model early in life was Elton John) and is a self-taught musician.
		Uematsu is a renowned composer who has been touted as increasing the appreciation and awareness of video game music.
	www.guitarmasta.net /u/uematsu_nobuo (312 words)

	IGN: Nobuo Uematsu Interview
		Nobuo Uematsu: Well, rather than to give you my impression on Los Angeles, per se, my older sister's husband is and American, therefore I have a pretty good idea of the, perhaps the characteristics of Americans in general.
		Nobuo Uematsu: The second album of Black Mages is currently in the process of recording and the basic tracks have already been completed.
		Nobuo Uematsu: Well if you're talking about plans, unless I give you something specific, and then I would be a liar and I don't want to be a liar, therefore at this point I don't think I can give anything specific.
	music.ign.com /articles/529/529490p1.html (1228 words)

	\| insert credit \| features \| notes from FF Dog #23 \| : On attending the Nobuo Uematsu and The Black Mages concert at ...
		Nobuo Uematsu, in addition to being the composer of the music from most every game with Final Fantasy in the title, is also a cruel mistress.
		Nobuo Uematsu then illustrated his videogame music composing prowess by removing numbered plastic balls from a cardboard box.
		Nobuo Uematsu's wanted to be a rock star all his life, and now he has a band that, under his.
	www.insertcredit.com /features/blackmages (4717 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu profile @ The Square Enix People Database -- Square Haven
		Nobuo Uematsu is one of the more famous video game composers in existence.
		Uematsu is responsible for composing and producing the music for Final Fantasy VIII, including the title's theme song, "Eyes on Me", performed by Faye Wong.
		The latest entry in Nobuo Uematsu's ouvre, the two-disc soundtrack for Blue Dragon, is now on sale in Japan.
	squarehaven.com /people/Nobuo-Uematsu (755 words)

	X111.com - Final Fantasy Music Online
		Nobuo Uematsu is the most respected name in video game music.
		Nobuo Uematsu was born in Kouchi City, Japan on March 21, 1959.
		Nobuo Uematsu currently lives in Japan and enjoys collecting musical instruments and listening to and playing Irish music.
	x111.com /ffmo/Nobuo_Uematsu (446 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy Finland
		Uematsu säveltää musiikkia Squaresoftin peleihin, joten hän on myös vastuussa Final Fantasyiden korviahivelevistä sävelistä.
		Nobuo Uematsu näki maailman ensimmäisen kerran marraskuun 21.
		Kaksikymmentävuotiaana Nobuo liittyi moniin amatööribändeihin syntetisaattorin käyttäjänä, mutta hän piti enemmän musiikin säveltämisestä, joten hän alkoi lähetellä tekemiään musiikkidemoja moniin musiikkiyhtiöihin.
	www.fffin.com /musiikki/nobuo-uematsu (195 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu - The Final Fantasy Wiki has more Final Fantasy information than Cid could research
		Nobuo Uematsu (植松伸夫) is a prolific composer of video game music, most well known for his work on the Final Fantasy series.
		Nobuo Uematsu was born on March 21, 1959 in Kochi City, Japan.
		Uematsu's Final Fantasy compositions were first performed live in 2003 by his own band, The Black Mages at the GC Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.
	finalfantasy.wikia.com /wiki/Nobuo_Uematsu (688 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Uematsu currently lives in Japan with his wife, Reiko and his dog, Pao.
		The style of his compositions range from stately classical-like symphonic pieces that are sometimes similar to the style of German composer Peer Raben, who is quite popular in Japan, to New Age, to hyper-percussive techno-electronica, similar in sound to some music by the band Emerson, Lake and Palmer, one of his stated influences.
		Uematsu is an acclaimed composer who has been touted as increasing the appreciation and awareness of video game music, not just in Japan, but also in North America and Europe.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Nobuo_Uematsu (1473 words)

	Friendster - Nobuo Uematsu Music
		Uematsu composed and produced the FINAL FANTASY VIII theme song, "Eyes on Me," which featured Hong Kong pop diva Faye Wong and sold a record 400,000 copies.
		In 1985, one of Nobuo's friend, who was working at a video game company called Squaresoft ask Nobuo if he wanted to write music for some of their video game and the rest is history.
		Nobuo Uematsu fans who really love his compositions.
	www.friendster.com /5889011 (530 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu information - Search.com
		Born in Kochi City, Kochi prefecture, Japan, Uematsu began to play the piano when he was twelve years old (his greatest role model early in life was Elton John) and is a self-taught musician.
		Nobuo Uematsu Interviewed At The Dear Friends Concert In San Francisco At The Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, March 7, 2005.
		Uematsu's music has been a large part of the Final Fantasy franchise's great popularity in the United Kingdom and the United States.
	domainhelp.search.com /reference/Nobuo_Uematsu (1319 words)

	Phantasmagoria - Nobuo Uematsu : SoundtrackCentral.com
		The book is believed to tell the past, present, and future of the lives of those who listen.
		The reader is apparently speaking directly to, or about, Nobuo Uematsu since he mentions his first name several times.
		And as Nobuo Uematsu's first published non-game music endeavor, it's a creative triumph.
	www.altpop.com /stc/reviews/phant.htm (366 words)

	Nobuo Uematsu Information
		Nobuo Uematsu (植松伸夫; Uematsu Nobuo, born March 21, 1959) is a Japanese composer of video game music, and one of the most well-known, prolific, and versatile in the field.
		Uematsu is a renowned composer who has been touted as increasing the appreciation and awareness of video game music.
		Though Uematsu has officially only been contracted to write one song, he has stated he would "definitely love to do more" if he was asked.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Nobuo_Uematsu (1282 words)

	Lost Fantasy
		Nobuo Uematsu est actuellement marié à Reiko et sans enfants.
		Nobuo en compose les musiques et en quelque sorte sauve Squaresoft de gouffre.
		Nobuo Uematsu nous a tous marqué dans ses compositions somptueuses, qui aurait cru en 1985 que le jeu de la dernière chance aurait eu pas moins d’une dizaine de suites, et que cette série serait l’une des plus connue dans le monde, et qui aurait un succès inégalé et inégalable.
	www.lost-fantasy.com /nobuo.php (831 words)

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