Hitoshi Sakimoto to score Western games

Originally Posted by Zanasea

There is also another problem: the synthetic instruments he uses. I can't stand the brass he uses anymore. When it is orchestrated, it sounds brilliant, but when it is not...

I know! His synth instruments just doesn't cut it compare to other synths I have heard, like Jeremy Soule's. Or even older games like Chrono Cross.

I did a comparison audio edit of FF12 main theme last year to illustrate this point.

FF12 Opening theme Comparison between synth and orchestral - Putfile.com

In his synth version, I can barely hear the first part of the main theme half the time, but when performed by a real orchestra, it all comes together and I can hear every individual part of his texture and layered based pieces.

As to the topic, I think its a good thing for Sakimoto to work on Western games. This can help him gain more regonition. I mean, other composers like him should get some lime light too, not just Uematsu. Whether or not his style will change, or for better or worse, only time can tell.

Jam it back in, in the dark.