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Interview explores Yasunori Mitsuda's creative process and influences in video game music, highlighting his contributions to iconic RPG franchises.
This interview features renowned composer Yasunori Mitsuda, conducted by CoolJapan.es during the MOSMA event in Málaga, July 2019. Mitsuda, celebrated for his work on legendary RPG franchises such as Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and the Xeno series (Xenogears, Xenosaga, Xenoblade Chronicles), shares insights about his career, creative process, and experiences composing music for video games. The discussion covers his approach to character-driven composition, influences from orchestral and Celtic music, challenges of integrating vocal tracks, and collaborations with other composers. The interview also touches on his reflections regarding the evolution of video game music and upcoming projects, including the 20th-anniversary celebrations of Chrono Cross. This resource is valuable for scholars of video game music, Japanese popular culture, and interactive media studies.Originally published in Spanish on CoolJapan.es.
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