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    Nobuo Uematsu records the new Final Fantasy album: pictures

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    The Japanese video game music legend oversees the recording of the ultimate Final Fantasy album with the London Symphony Orchestra at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.

    1. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      1. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Group photo! Nobuo Uematsu and co outside the legendary studio.

    2. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      2. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      The score itself in pride of place on the Abbey Road console.

    3. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      3. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Uematsu-san enjoys a cuppa in the control room.

    4. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      4. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      The orchestra make headway on the recording.

    5. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      5. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Video game concert impresario Thomas Böcker and Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu at Abbey Road studios.

    6. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      6. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Uematsu and conductor Eckehard Stier plot their next move.

    7. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      7. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      The sound of Final Fantasy comes to life at Abbey Road.

    8. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      8. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Taking a break to visit the famous Abbey Road crossing.

    9. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      9. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Uematsu signs the wall, alongside the signatures of fellow musical legends.

    10. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      10. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      The score for the ultimate Final Fantasy music experience. Oh, to flip idly through its pages...

    11. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      11. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Uematsu listens in to make sure his musical vision is executed perfectly.

    12. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      12. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      The whole Final Fantasy album gang.

    13. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      13. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Nobuo Uematsu takes a break from recording sessions to do an interview.

    14. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      14. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      A sneak peak at some cover art, maybe?

    15. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      15. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      Nobuo Uematsu takes a break from recording sessions to do an interview.

    16. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      16. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

      The LSO in flying form at Abbey Road.

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