Here are five of the greatest composers who made an impact on fantasy as a whole! Nobuo UematsuAerith key art - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth/ Image Credit: Square Enix. One such reason is the soundtrack of these games, which are all beautifully composed by Nobuo Uematsu. His impact on video games is well known, often being referred to as the "John Williams" of the industry. (Courtesy of Fathom Entertainment)Howard Shore's work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than enough to explain his impact on fantasy media.