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Everybody’s Super Sonic Racing To Hear Planetary Pieces From Around The World (Review)

February 23, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | 3 Comments Share this

It wasn’t too long ago that we published our in-game impressions from Sonic Unleashed. We’ve finally got our hands on the official soundtrack release that hit Japan at the end of January, and while we described the majority of the music in that previous write-up, at least we’ll be able to reference real track titles and tell you about the packaging (which is great!).

Composers Tomoya Ohtani, Kenichi Tokoi, Fumie Kumatani, Hideaki Kobayashi, Takahito Eguchi, and Mariko Nanba each contribute to a varied and downright awesome album. Numerous genres abound, but the quality here is consistent and quite impressive, with a slew of session artists and even the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra performing a piece.

Join us as we take a look at the Planetary Pieces: Sonic World Adventure Original Soundtrack. (more…)
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Genso Suikoden Tierkreis Soundtrack Announced… A Troubling Trend From Konami

October 10, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 5 Comments Share this

Have I ever mentioned how much I love VGMdb? I was browsing the release calendar as I often do, and happened across this new listing for the Genso Suikoden Tierkreis soundtrack, which we we found out last month will be scored by Norikazu Miura. Well, he’s not the only one on board, as Yoshino Aoki (who we talked about in our Breath of Fire III review) and Basiscape’s Masaharu Iwata are also credited as contributors to the score. I’m particularly curious about Iwata’s involvement.

So, what’s this troubling trend that I mentioned to grab your attention? Well, just like the upcoming Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia soundtrack, this album is apparently being released as a part of a special edition set that comes with the game, an art book, bookmarks, drama albums, and other goodies. While the soundtrack will definitely make an awesome bonus, I’m already hesitant about shelling out over $100 USD for a Japanese copy of the game to get the soundtrack. Can we get some separate soundtrack releases, Konami?

How will this trend impact your ability to secure some of these sure-to-be-awesome soundtracks? What are your thoughts regarding the involvement of Yoshino Aoki and Masaharu Iwata?

[via VGMdb]
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Something Extra For Everyone: Chrono Trigger Orchestra Extra Soundtracks Spied at GameStop

September 29, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

While it was only a month ago that I was crying about the awesome looking Chrono Trigger Orchestra Extra Soundtracks pre-order bonus that appeared to be a Japanese exclusive, Square Enix has apparently heard my pleas and has decided to bring the promotional disc to the States as well. Some keen eyes have spotted the disc available to those who pre-order the game at GameStop prior to the game’s November 24, 2008 release date.

While details regarding the disc are still sparse, it will feature two tracks, including “Chrono Trigger ~Orchestral Version~,” and “Chrono Trigger Medley ~Orchestral Version~,” which contains some of my favorite tracks including “Magus Theme” and “Wind Scene.” As if you needed another reason to pre-order this game!

Are you excited about the Chrono Trigger Orchestra Extra Soundtracks disc? Any thoughts as to whether these are new arrangements or not?

[Thanks Pete!]
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Atlus Rolls Out the Spoils: Eternal Poison, Luminous Arc 2, and Persona 4 to Ship With Soundtrack CDs

September 17, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on Atlus Rolls Out the Spoils: Eternal Poison, Luminous Arc 2, and Persona 4 to Ship With Soundtrack CDs Share this

Well, ’tis the season indeed. We mentioned a couple months ago that gamers pre-ordering Yggdra Union for the PSP would be rewarded with a bonus soundtrack CD. Well, Atlus has taken this awesome promotion a step further and will be shipping every copy of some of their upcoming titles with a soundtrack CD included in the box.

While Eternal Poison, Luminous Arc 2, and Persona 4 will each be shipped with additional music discs, don’t think they don’t want you to pre-order their games. Those who pre-order will be treated to massive art books (100 pages for Eternal Poison and Persona 4)! Be sure to get out there and pre-order these games that you’re likely going to want to buy anyway, and check out the official “Deluxe Set” website for more detials. Luminous Arc 2 is going to feature some awesome music, so be sure to watch for it.

Do you think including the soundtrack with the game is a better approach than distributing it as a pre-order bonus? Are you excited about the music in any of these three titles?

Hit the jump for the official press release. (more…)
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Contest Reminder: Metal Gear Solid 4 Original Soundtrack Signed by GEM Impact

September 11, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 9 Comments Share this

This is just a reminder to those who didn’t catch the OSVchannel Episode 1 last week where we announced the details for our Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Original Soundtrack giveaway contest. We’re asking you to send us your pictures, videos, or text to explain how you enjoy the music in the Metal Gear Solid series. It can be a description of a particular track that you’ve enjoyed, a picture of you enjoying the music of MGS, or even a video of you performing you own version of the music from the game.

BE CREATIVE.

We have three copies courtesy of GEM Impact, signed by all four composers on the team, so send those entries to us at [email protected]. We will continue to take entries until midnight on September 18, 2008, at which point the editors will get together to determine which three entries reign supreme.

Are you a fan of the music of Metal Gear Solid? Are you looking forward to getting your hands on one of these signed copies?
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The OneUps Volume 2: Boomer Kuwangers and Funky Goblins, Oh My!

September 3, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

It’s been a long time in the making, but The OneUps have finally released their second album, and this time it’s a two-disc affair. Interestingly enough, the first track on the Thai Guy EP we posted about earlier today is a live performance by the OneUps, and the studio recording is featured here on this CD. Consider it somewhat of a full-length sample. There are more available on their MySpace.

Other tracks include my favorite from Mega Man X, “Boomer Kuwanger,” and one of the biggest surprises, “Funky Goblin” from King Arthur’s World. We should have a review for you guys in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, head over to OneUp Studios and buy the album. It’s amazing.

Should we bother trying to get an interview with this Mustin guy who supposedly heads the band? Are you surprised by any of the tracks they decided to perform for the album?

Check out the full track list after the jump! (more…)
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Something Extra For Japan: Chrono Trigger Orchestra Extra Soundtracks

August 29, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 4 Comments Share this

They’ve done it again! Japanese gamers will apparently be treated to a sweet looking Chrono Trigger Orchestra Extra Soundtracks CD when they pre-order the DS title this winter. The first track is titled “Chrono Trigger ~Orchestral Version~,” which sounds like it could be something we’ve already heard on other arrangement albums in the past, but Siliconera is reporting that the second track, “Chrono Trigger Medley ~Orchestra Version~” will feature segments from “Premonition,” “Guardia Millennial Fair,” “Wind Scene,” “Frog’s Theme,” “Magus Battle,” “Epilogue – To Good Friends,” and “To Far a Way Times.”

Quite an impressive list! These happen to be most of my favorite tracks from the game, and I will be extremely jealous if this CD doesn’t make it to the States. Let’s hear the outcry, and maybe they’ll listen!

Will you consider importing the game from Japan solely for this awesome looking bonus?

[via VGMdb]