However, what many people don't know is that it was also a last minute addition to the first Final Fantasy game - Uematsu claims it took almost no time at all to compose. Prelude is prolific and whimsical to listen to - that much is obvious.
Uematsu was actually the lead composer for an uninterrupted streak from the first game right up to the 12th. The track was originally composed for the first Final Fantasy game by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu, who has scored nearly every single mainline game in the series since. It's been remixed and replayed in every way imaginable, but the enchanting melody and its iconic motifs always find a way to sound familiar. While every new game typically has its own set of songs associated with it, this song could, in a sense, be considered the overarching theme of the whole franchise. Also referred to as the Crystal Theme, this track has made an appearance in almost every single Final Fantasy title to date.
If you've played any Final Fantasy game, there's a pretty good chance you've heard Prelude.
