Personally, I listen to all types of music, so I can't exactly pinpoint my favorite of all time. I used to be pure alternative, but now all the new songs sound the same to me, so I'm kinda off it now. The same thing happened to me with rap and R&B a long time ago.

If I had to pick a "genre", it would be anime, since I find myself listening to my soundtracks more than the radio, or watching MTV anymore. But occasionally I'll stick in Korn or Nirvana in my CD player. It depends on my mood.

I agree with the people saying that Nobou Uematsu is not a genre. If you wanted his music in a genre, put it in Game Music. He's an okay composer, I suppose. I only truly listen to the Final Fantasy soundtracks while I'm working, but there's really no song that I will listen to when I'm not doing something, or distracted...well, maybe besides One-Winged Angel (NOT the version played in the game). But comparing him to Beethoven? Please. He may make craploads of money for his music, but it's nothing compared to the masterpieces that Beethoven created.

Anyway, that's my take on this subject. Take it or leave it.