Nobuo Uematsu records the new Final Fantasy album: pictures

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

Group photo! Nobuo Uematsu and co outside the legendary studio.
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The score itself in pride of place on the Abbey Road console.
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

The orchestra make headway on the recording.
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.
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Uematsu and conductor Eckehard Stier plot their next move.
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The sound of Final Fantasy comes to life at Abbey Road.
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Taking a break to visit the famous Abbey Road crossing.
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Uematsu signs the wall, alongside the signatures of fellow musical legends.
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

Uematsu listens in to make sure his musical vision is executed perfectly.
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The whole Final Fantasy album gang.
13. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

Nobuo Uematsu takes a break from recording sessions to do an interview.
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A sneak peak at some cover art, maybe?
15. Nobuo Uematsu and the LSO at Abbey Road

Nobuo Uematsu takes a break from recording sessions to do an interview.
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The LSO in flying form at Abbey Road.