Square Enix officially releases official interviews with folks who worked on their games. The latest involved FFVII Remake and Rebirth composer Masashi Hamauzu who discussed his work on the game and, in particular, creating “Jessie’s Theme” song.
Hamauzu noted that “Jessie’s Theme” is a song that was originally new to FFVII Remake, due to the character’s increased role in the remake. When he first discussed the track and taking charge of creating the piece, he noted, “Many composers took part in Final Fantasy VII Remake, but there was a distinction of roles, such as me being in charge of basically the new characters and themes. It wasn’t an absolute rule, but I was put in charge of the newer parts.”
After that, Hamauzu went over what he was trying to “say” about Jessie when composing her theme. He noted it was more about implying who she was, then connecting with the listener. Here’s his full statement from the interview:
Actually, when I’m composing a piece, I don’t think about what I want to communicate to fans at all. The priority for me is the scene or how to portray a character, so I think about what kind of song I personally would want to hear if I was a viewer or player.
I feel you really need to pursue that point, otherwise the music won’t come across to players in a good way.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come out for the PS5 on February 29, 2024. The exclusivity deal with Sony ends on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is currently available to play on the PS4, PS5, and PC.
