Brief
Composer Nobuo Uematsu calls most Final Fantasy VII tracks “boring”
Uematsu says the majority of the original game's soundtrack was designed to stay in the background.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to Gonintendo, famed composer Nobuo Uematsu explained that he intentionally wrote most of Final Fantasy VII’s music to be "boring" so it would not distract players from the story. He said the visual improvements in the PlayStation era meant a catchy melody could pull attention away from gameplay, prompting him to keep the soundtrack subdued. Uematsu noted that only a few pieces, such as the iconic "One‑Winged Angel," remain fan favorites, while the rest were crafted to take a backseat. He added that this approach began with VII and continued into Final Fantasy VIII, as the visuals became strong enough to convey narrative without heavy musical support.
Key facts
- Nobuo Uematsu said most Final Fantasy VII songs were deliberately made "boring" to avoid distracting from the story. (gonintendo.com)
- Uematsu cited visual improvements as the reason catchy music could interfere with gameplay. (gonintendo.com)
- "One‑Winged Angel" is an exception that remains a fan favorite. (gonintendo.com)
Sources
- [1] gonintendo.com — originally reported as “Final Fantasy VII composer says most of the game's songs are "boring" as to not distract from the story”
