Yasunori Nishiki on arranging Final Fantasy 7 music

There's not much to say about Nobuo Uematsu's iconic Final Fantasy 7 music that hasn't already been said by people much more qualified than me, but veteran JRPG composer Yasunori Nishiki is in the unique position to offer genuinely novel insights.

Nishiki, primarily known as the main composer for Octopath Traveler, also handled various arrangements for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, including Rebirth's versions of One-Winged Angel and Hollow Skies. He recently opened up to RPG Site about what it was like having a hand in adapting such a beloved score.

"Black coffee – especially unsweetened – is what I typically reach for whenever I'm buried in paperwork. On the other hand, a sweet latte usually means I'm gearing up to tackle a crucial battle theme, one I expect will be an uphill battle."

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