Stamp, the Shinra mascot song from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has become beloved by fans, but even the game’s composers can’t explain why. Composer Mitsuto Suzuki said, “‘Stamp’ was written as Shinra’s mascot theme song, and perhaps the song reflects the mismatched image of a puppy wearing a helmet.” He added, “We hope you can feel the differences in the mood with the cute nursery rhyme-like melody and the variety of arrangements. I’m also very happy to hear that there has been a ton of positive responses to the song, I wonder why that is.”
Despite its popularity, the song is unusual for an RPG soundtrack, which is why the reception to it was unexpected. The game’s score is also unusual, with a vast array of genres featured throughout. Composer Keiji Kawamori explained, “we try to create a sense of unity by arranging and directing the tracks so that they connect as smoothly as possible throughout the flow of the game… I think it’s also important to deliberately create parts of the game that have less of a cohesive feel in order to create a greater impact.”
Kawamori also noted that given the high standard of work by Square Enix’s composers and their ability to create in many genres, the team knew “we would be able to produce something of high-quality regardless of which genre we requested.” Although the composers did not reveal how long the score took to create, Suzuki did admit that “at times it was difficult to schedule and switch between recording and composing” due to the sheer volume of pieces being created.
Suzuki’s favorite piece from the game is ‘Chadley’s Theme’, describing it as a song that “makes me stop and listen.” Meanwhile, game publisher Devolver Digital has revealed that it will showcase a new game during Summer Game Fest
Read the full article on NME here: Read More