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Special Features :: Interviews
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Below are the occasional interviews Square Enix Music Online has conducted. We have interviewed composers, producers, conductors, and fan arrangers and aim to give an even greater spotlight on fan arrangers in the future. Our composers section also features links to externally conducted interviews.
Japanese Productions
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Oct. 2005: Yasunori Mitsuda The works of Yasunori Mitsuda new and old |
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Nov. 2005: Yoshitaka Hirota The life of Yoshitaka Hirota and his works on the Shadow Hearts series and beyond |
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Sep. 2008: Norihiko Hibino With details about Metal Gear Solid, Etrian Odyssey, and the future of GEM Impact |
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Oct. 2008: Hitoshi Sakimoto Discussions about Valkyria Chronicles and his upcoming projects |
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Sep. 2009: Yoko Shimomura The composer talks at Sinfonia Drammatica and Symphonic Fantasies |
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Oct. 2009: Yuji Takenouchi Konami Kukeiha Club veteran discusses Demon's Souls and his giant VGM alliance |
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Oct. 2009: Tetsuya Shibata Capcom's leading composer discusses his numerous projects and going freelance |
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Oct. 2009: Yasunori Mitsuda Revisited The composer recollects his Chrono works and discusses present projects |
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Nov. 2009: Hiroki Kikuta Fascinating recollections and perspectives from the Secret of Mana pioneer |
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Nov. 2009: Go Shiina The versatile musician on his contributions to Tales of VS., Tekken 6, and God Eater |
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Dec. 2009: Yoshino Aoki An indepth look at the music for Mega Man, Breath of Fire, and Suikoden franchises |
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Dec. 2009: Nobuo Uematsu Final Fantasy legend discusses concert experiences and previews upcoming works |
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Jan. 2010: Hayato Matsuo Orchestral anime and game composer gives an extensive tour of his career |
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Jan. 2010: Noriyuki Iwadare A musical insight into Grandia Online, Lunar PSP, Gyakuten Kenji, and Amagami |
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Jan. 2010: Shinji Hosoe Electronic mastermind discusses career highlights and record label |
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Feb. 2010: Kinuyo Yamashita The original Castlevania composer discusses Konami and her numerous works beyond |
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Feb. 2010: Michiru Yamane Castlevania's main composer recollects her works and discusses life as a freelancer |
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Feb. 2010: Takahiro Nishi Game Arts lead on producing The Magic Obelisk and directing Grandia's soundtracks |
Western Productions
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Nov. 2007: Alexander Brandon Deus Ex lead discusses original albums, career highlights, and works at Obsidian |
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Aug. 2008: David Bergeaud Ratchet & Clank and Resistance composer discusses musical philosophy |
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Nov. 2008: Ari Pulkkinen Finnish composer reveals his hybridised soundtrack to Super Stardust HD |
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Dec. 2009: Jonne Valtonen Demoscene veteran reflects his early days and orchestrating Symphonic Shades |
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Feb. 2009: Fabian Del Priore German composer reflects on career and discusses Giana Sisters DS |
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Apr. 2009: Mikko Tarmia Finnish composer discusses scoring AIKA, Penumbra series, and upcoming works |
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Nov. 2009: Tommy Tallarico Veteran game composer discusses Earthworm Jim, Sonic, and Flip's Twisted World |
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Dec. 2009: John Kurlander Recording engineer for The Beatles, London Phil, and LOTR on transition to games |
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Jan. 2010: Wataru Hokoyama Orchestral composer discusses Afrika, Resident Evil 5, and A Night in Fantasia |
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Feb. 2010: Garry Schyman Experimental scoring for BioShock 2, Dante's Inferno, and Front Mission Evolved |
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Mar. 2010: Jason Graves Orchestral composer talks Dead Space, Command & Conquer, and Silent Hunter |
Concert Productions
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May 2006: PLAY! A Video Game Symphony Revealed With Jason Michael Paul, Thomas Boecker, Arnie Roth, and Andy Brick |
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Apr. 2007: Thomas Boecker Three part interview on the Symphonic Game Music Concert series, Merregnon, etc. |
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Aug. 2008: Symphonic Shades Revealed Insight from the composer, arrangers, conductor, and producer of the concert |
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Dec. 2008: Hiroaki Yura First part of a definitive interview with the Eminence Symphony Orchestra's founder |
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Jan. 2009: Symphonic Fantasies Revealed Thomas Boecker reveals that the concert will be dedicated to Square Enix |
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Feb. 2009: A Night in Fantasia 2009 Revealed Hiroaki Yura reveals a lot about Eminence's upcoming concert and album |
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Mar. 2009: Jonne Valtonen The Symphonic Fantasies arranger unveils the concert's original fanfare |
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Mar. 2009: Sinfonia Drammatica Revealed The concert conductor announces Sinfonia Drammatica and discusses Distant Worlds |
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Jul. 2009: Chris Huelsbeck The legendary composer tells us his thoughts on Sinfonia Drammatica |
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Nov. 2009: Producer's Season - Jason Michael Paul PLAY! A Video Game Symphony producer on the tour's recent troubles |
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Nov. 2009: Producer's Season - Tommy Tallarico Video Games Live founder on landmarks, controversy, and future |
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Dec. 2009: Producer's Season - Shota Nakama Founder of the Video Game Orchestra on their history and the upcoming Awakening |
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Dec. 2009: Producer's Season - Arnie Roth Director of Distant Worlds previews Chicago, San Franscisco, and Stockholm events |
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Dec. 2009: Producer's Season - Thomas Boecker Concert pioneer recollects Symphonic Fantasies and reveals Symphonic Legends |
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Feb. 2010: Super Mario Galaxy - A Musical Adventure Revealed Christoph Dittrich, Jonne Valtonen, and Thomas Boecker on the school concerts |
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Feb. 2010: Castlevania - The Concert Revealed David Westerlund and co. give an inside look at the fan-made concert |
Fan Productions
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Jun. 2007: Piano Squall Michael Gluck on his debut charity album GAME |
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Apr. 2008: Michael Huang Concerning Fantasy Reborn, other fan projects, and his professional game works |
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Jun. 2008: The Runaway Five A discussion with the founders of the jazz arrangement band |
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Aug. 2008: The OneUps We catch up with Mustin about The OneUps Volume 2 and The World is Square |
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Sep. 2008: Retro Remix Revue Vol. 1 / Sep. 2009: Retro Remix Revue Vol. 2 Blaine McGurty discusses each volume of his fan project |
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Oct. 2009: Shaun Wallace The project director discusses the site's new Final Fantasy IV and Xenogears albums |
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Nov. 2009: Joshua Morse The fan arranger discusses Castlevania: Sonata of the Damned and Chronotorious |
