Nobuo Uematsu Trivia Quiz

Answer: Genesis (PC)

"Genesis" was released in 1985 by Blue Gecko Entertainment; this RPG features one of Uematsu's lesser known contributions, as does "Rad Racer," which was released by Square (the company that would later produce the "Final Fantasy" series) in 1987. The music in "Dragon Warrior" (also known as "Dragon Quest") and its sequels was composed by Koichi Sugiyama.

Answer: Final Fantasy VI (SNES)

In Final Fantasy VI, "Save Them!" is first heard during an attempt to intercept Kefka and his soldiers before they reach an esper. "Slam Shuffle" is heard in the city of Zozo, and "Catastrophe" is heard during a pivotal transformation of the world.

Answer: Hitoshi Sakimoto

In addition to Nobuo Uematsu's 51 tracks, Masashi Hamauzu provided 20 tracks and Junya Nakano composed 18 tracks for "Final Fantasy X." Shiro Hamaguchi arranged the song "Suteki da ne (Isn't It Wonderful?)" and the "Ending Theme."

Answer: The Prelude

"The Prelude" is heard in each "Final Fantasy" score in some form. The "Chocobo Theme" is not heard in the original "Final Fantasy." "Cid's Theme" is only featured in "Final Fantasy VII" and "Final Fantasy IX," and each is an entirely unique track (Final Fantasy IV also features a track called "Hey, Cid!"). The "Prologue Theme" is not heard in "Final Fantasy II" or "Final Fantasy X."

Answer: Eternity

"Eternity" is heard during boss battles in "Blue Dragon." "Bad But Bat" was performed by Etsuko Kozakura. "Happy Birthday" and "My Tears and the Sky" were performed by Ayako Kawasumi.

Answer: Dancing Mad

"Dancing Mad" is the extended, three-part, baroque-influenced final boss track from "Final Fantasy VI." "One-Winged Angel" is the final boss theme from "Final Fantasy VII," famous for its dark Latin choral chants. "Final Fantasy V" features the only Uematsu track named "The Last Battle" (although Final Fantasy III contains a track entitled "This Is the Last Battle"). "The Decisive Battle" may refer to two Uematsu tracks: boss themes from "Final Fantasy V" and "Final Fantasy VI" hold this title. In addition, there are tracks named "Decisive Battle" in "Final Fantasy Tactics" (composed by Masaharu Iwata) and "Final Fantasy X" (composed by Masashi Hamauzu).

Answer: Kingdom Hearts

Yoko Shimomura's score for Kingdom Hearts features a rendition of a "Final Fantasy" track, but Uematsu did not write an original piece for the game. Uematsu composed the main theme for "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" and composed several tracks for "Front Mission: Gun Hazard." Many of Uematsu's themes were reprised in Hitoshi Sakimoto's score for "Final Fantasy XII"; in addition, Uematsu wrote the "Final Fantasy XII" vocal theme, "Kiss Me Good-bye," which was performed by Angela Aki.

Answer: Melodies of Life

"Melodies of Life," performed by Emiko Shiratori, is the vocal track of "Final Fantasy IX." Faye Wong's "Eyes on Me" is the vocal track of "Final Fantasy VIII," "Approching Sentiment" is a vocal track written during the production of "Final Fantasy VI." "Bittersweet Romance" is a non-vocal cue from "Final Fantasy IX."

Answer: Final Fantasy II (NES)

"Final Fantasy II" introduced the Chocobo theme, which is featured in each of Uematsu's succeeding "Final Fantasy" soundtracks, with the exception of "Final Fantasy XI." "Final Fantasy II," "Final Fantasy III," "Final Fantasy VI," and "Final Fantasy X" feature one rendition of the Chocobo theme. "Final Fantasy IV," "Final Fantasy V," "Final Fantasy VIII," and "Final Fantasy IX" feature two renditions. "Final Fantasy VII" features four variations on the theme.

Answer: Otherworld

"Otherworld" is a vocal cue performed by Bill Muir. "Ominous Wind" is featured in "Front Mission: Gun Hazard," "State of Emergency" is heard in "Blue Dragon," and "Matoya's Cave" is a track from the original "Final Fantasy."

Answer: Cripper Tripper Fritter!? (Final Fantasy V)

"Cripper Tripper Fritter!?" is the first track to feature Uematsu's "Moogle theme." "Mog" from "Final Fantasy VI" also features the theme, which is also heard in "Final Fantasy IX."

Answer: Tenderness in the Air

"Tenderness in the Air" is first heard in the village of Tule. "Ahead on Our Way" serves as the main theme of the game and is first heard in the opening title sequence. "Four Valiant Hearts" is played during overworld travel. "Sealed Away" is played in the first dungeon, the Shrine of the Wind Crystal.

Answer: The Crystal Tower (Final Fantasy III)

"Ahead on Our Way," or the "Prologue" theme, from Final Fantasy is used in each of Uematsu's "Final Fantasy" scores save for "Final Fantasy II" and "Final Fantasy X." "Castle Pandemonium" from "Final Fantasy II" is heard in "Final Fantasy IX" in a track called "Pandemonium." "Let Me Know the Truth" from "Final Fantasy III" is heard in "Doga and Une," also from "Final Fantasy IX."

Answer: Tango of Tears

"Tango of Tears" is heard when the player is defeated in a Chocobo race. The full fanfare is also heard in "A Great Success," which plays after a victorious race. "Fanfare," heard when a battle is won, features only a portion of the original fanfare.

Answer: The Black Mages

Nobuo Uematsu formed The Black Mages in 2003; the band has produced three albums. Smile Please is the name of Uematsu's company, and "Liberi Fatali" is the opening track of "Final Fantasy VIII." Pink Floyd is a psychedelic/progressive rock band that is unrelated to Uematsu.