Jeremy Soule, composer of Icewind Dale and Elder Scrolls III, was a fan of video games from a young age, and felt that the scores in most games lacked drama and intensity. After completing high school, he created an experimental demo reel, showcasing what he felt video game scores were missing. This led to his being hired by Squaresoft and was promptly given the task of composing music for Secret of Evermore. The soundtrack differs from previous 16-bit era games, incorporating organic sounds like blowing wind and rain falling rain, and is considered by many fans to be a pioneering work of game music.