Uematsu discusses Final Fantasy X audio

[02.14.01] » New music, sound, and voice acting details.

   In a recent interview, Final Fantasy series music composer Nobuo Uematsu has revealed new details on Final Fantasy X's audio. The series' first PlayStation 2 outing looks to incorporate several advancements, including stereo sound effects.

   Final Fantasy X will feature the second-greatest number of songs in series history behind Final Fantasy IX, but it will also make the most use of silence. Background music will fade to a lower volume when characters are speaking to avoid interfering with the voice acting.

   Uematsu also hinted at how several of his compositions would be used in the game. Final Fantasy X's theme song will be closely tied to the heroine Yuna, similar to how Final Fantasy IX's "Melodies of Life" was related to Garnet. Another track, "Song of Prayer," will be featured during a singing sequence, though it's not yet clear if said singing scene will be an interactive mini-game or an automated cinema scene.

   For the full text of the interview, visit Core Magazine.