{"product_id":"nobuo-uematsu-on-the-record","title":"Nobuo Uematsu: On the Record","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinal Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomposer goes on the record in this honest and joyful account of his life and career.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most celebrated and prolific composers in video game history, Nobuo Uematsu is the original composer of the phenomenally successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinal Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e games. His work is known by millions and has been performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Uematsu had no formal training, his enduring scores advanced video game music beyond the early limitations of the medium, and he continues to push the boundaries of his art today. Here, veteran gaming journalist James Mielke explores the life, inspirations, and influences of the beloved musician, from his childhood and first forays into music to his time at Square Enix and the global success of his concert tours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawn from hours of conversations with Uematsu, as well as his wife, his peers, and industry titans such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinal Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, and fellow acclaimed composers Daniel Rosenfeld (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinecraft)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Yoko Shimomura (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStreet Fighter II\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKingdom Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuper Mario\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RPG) and Hitoshi Sakimoto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinal Fantasy Tactics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinal Fantasy XII\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eValkyria Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), this intimate biography offers a glimpse into the heart and mind of the man often referred to as the Beethoven of video game music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJames Mielke has spent over two decades leveling up in various facets of the video game industry, from journalism (Ziff Davis Media) to communications (Shinra Technologies) and development (Q Entertainment, Q-Games, Tigertron). Prior to this, he worked primarily as a freelance designer and illustrator for a wide variety of clients, including Marvel Comics, Condé Nast, Hearst Publications, Graj + Gustavsen, and Grey Advertising. James is the founder of BitSummit, Japan’s leading indie gaming event, and currently lives in Wellington with his wife and two kids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53527631135009,"sku":"9781974769407","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/8521\/9617\/files\/ontherecord.jpg?v=1789763426","url":"https:\/\/www.onwaverly.com\/products\/nobuo-uematsu-on-the-record","provider":"On Waverly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}