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Phantasmagoria

Nobuo Uematsu · 1994

50 min · 11 tracks

A lush tapestry of orchestral melodies interwoven with whimsical and ethereal soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • whimsical soundscapes for daydreaming
  • ethereal melodies for reflective moments
  • immersive orchestral journey
  • background warmth for creative work

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced energy
  • need immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Phantasmagoria marked Nobuo Uematsu's transition from video game composer to solo artist, following his success with the Final Fantasy series. Released in 1994, this album came after the massive acclaim of Final Fantasy VI, showcasing Uematsu's ability to craft intricate compositions outside the gaming context.
Stylistic neighbors
Yasunori Mitsuda· Masashi Hamauzu· Koji Kondo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 雨の日、子供達は 4:05
  • 2 ANGEL HANDS 5:28
  • 3 おきざりの ちいさな… 4:13
  • 4 優しい経験の復活 5:21
  • 5 DOGS ON THE BEACH 4:20
  • 6 PHANTASMAGORIA 5:21
  • 7 深い海・ブルー 5:56
  • 8 マヤの民 4:50
  • 9 MIRRORS 3:03
  • 10 FINAL FANTASY 3:55
  • 11 アガスティアの葉 4:01

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