Fans of the Final Fantasy franchise know that the series' composition is right up there with the musical greats in hearts of gamers everywhere. The work of Nobuo Uematsu, famed series composer, stands neck and neck with any of Mozart, Beethoven or Vivaldi’s strongest efforts, in the eyes of the games' rampant fans. Clearly, we are quite passionate about it. This summer, the Distant Worlds concert series will be returning to the States with the Distant Worlds U.S. Summer Tour 2010. In select cities only, the music of Final Fantasy will be revived live. Want another big incentive to attend? The man himself, Mr. Nobuo Uematsu will be attending on specific dates. The glorious music of the FF series, extravagant live entertainment and all, to be enjoyed with the man himself? I see no reason to miss it. Hit the break for specific shows and cities.

Dear FINAL FANTASY Fans,Distant Worlds U.S. summer tour is heating up with concerts throughout July! SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONYTWO NIGHTS, TWO DIFFERENT PROGRAMS!July 15th and 16th, 2010 8:00 PMDavies Hall, San Francisco, CANobuo Uematsu confirmed to attend!Guest Artist: Susan CallowayThurs July 15th: MARIA and DRACO and more!Fri July 16th: DANCING MAD and more!Full set lists at www.ffdistantworlds.com/sanfranciscoSAN DIEGO SYMPHONYJuly 22nd, 2010 8:00 PMEmbarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego, CANobuo Uematsu confirmed to attend!ffdistantworlds.com/sandiegoHOUSTON SYMPHONYJuly 24th, 2010 7:30 PMJones Hall, Houston, TXNobuo Uematsu confirmed to attend!ffdistantworlds.com/houstonNATIONAL SYMPHONYWolf Trap FestivalJuly 30th, 2010 8:30 PMWolf Trap Festival, Washington D.C. (Vienna, VA)ffdistantworlds.com/wolftrap TORONTO November 27thKitchener-Waterloo SymphonyNovember 27th, 2010 8:00 PMSony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ONNobuo Uematsu confirmed to attend!ffdistantworlds.com/toronto