Shenmue

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  VGM Vinyl Talk with Data Discs (Interview)

  August 3, 2015 | Brenna Wilkes | 3 Comments Share this VGM Vinyl Talk with Data Discs (Interview)

  

   

  Last month, I took a look at the recent prevalence of video game music being released on vinyl records. The idea that older game music is being re-released onto a audio medium that was on its way out by the time the NES was dominating the gaming market was a fascinating concept, and I wanted to look deeper into it.

  I was fortunate to be contacted by the fine people of Data Discs, who pride themselves as being the first record label solely dedicated to releasing video game soundtracks to vinyl. Having recently released licensed record OSTs for Streets of Rage and Shenmue, I was curious to learn more about this business and what goes into the process of getting classic game soundtracks onto a classic format such as vinyl, and they were gracious enough to answer some of my questions.

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• Experimental, Indie Music

  Celebrate Shenmue 3’s Kickstarter with some Funky Tribute Music

  July 23, 2015 | Shawn Sackenheim | Comments Off on Celebrate Shenmue 3’s Kickstarter with some Funky Tribute Music Share this Celebrate Shenmue 3’s Kickstarter with some Funky Tribute Music

  

  Having officially wrapped up their Kickstarter with 6.3 million dollars in funding, it is now assured that Shenmue 3 is going to happen. When and in what form it’s released will be closely watched and reported on over the next two years. But for today I’d like to take this time to celebrate the crowdfunding success, and the history of the series, with some great and peculiar tribute music.

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  Soundtrack of the Month 12/2009: Shenmue chapter 1 -yokosuka- Original Sound Track

  December 2, 2009 | Audun Sorlie | 5 Comments Share this Soundtrack of the Month 12/2009: Shenmue chapter 1 -yokosuka- Original Sound Track

  

  December is here, Christmas is approaching, and when I look outside the window of my little office space, I see snow falling signaling that winter has indeed arrived. I live in a small harbor town south of Oslo, with a small local community, ships docking into port daily just down the street, and friendly narrow neighborhoods where everyone knows everyone. You might be wondering what the significance of this is, but maybe some of you already know where I’m going with this: my town has some strong similarities to Yokosuka, the town in which Shenmue takes place.

  Seeing that the snow has fallen and winter is showing its cold rear end, I found myself drawn to play and write about this game. And in doing so, I was once again reminded of the masterpiece that is Shenmue. Few games have offered such a sense of realism.  Every character has a purpose, a reason of being who they are. Yokosuka feels like a place that is alive, not only because of polygons or special effects, but because of real emotions. All your feelings and senses are triggered in this game, and one of the main reasons behind this is the amazing score by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, Yuzo Koshiro, Osamu Murata and Ryuji Iuchi.

  So join us in getting chills to the sounds of Shenmue chapter 1 -yokosuka- (more…)

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  Shenmue Music Returns After 8 Years Via Sonic and SEGA All Stars Racing

  October 15, 2009 | Audun Sorlie | 2 Comments Share this Shenmue Music Returns After 8 Years Via Sonic and SEGA All Stars Racing

  

  On October 7th, SEGA revealed the newest character added to their Sonic and SEGA All Stars Racing roster to be none other than Ryo Hazuki! Ryo is of course most well known for being the hero of the Shenmue series, SEGA’s masterpiece on the Dreamcast. Most fans believed this announcement would never happen, but not only did their wish come true, but Ryo will also use his forklift from the dock sequences! Alex Kidd and Ryo playable side by side, a dream come true for my little heart.

  This marks the first time Ryo has been playable in any shape or form since 2003. And like Sega Superstar Tennis , this game seems to sport arrangements of classic SEGA music from the different games the stages and characters are taken from, so this will also be the first time in many years we might get some new Shenmue arrangements! The last CD I can think of that arranged Shenmue music was SEGA Piano Nocturne released back in 2005. Looks like we got a lot to be excited for with this game, both in the audio and gameplay department! Richard Jacques was responsible for SUMO’s last crossover title, SEGA Superstar Tennis , so chances are high on him returning to arrange for this game as well.

  The game is scheduled for release Spring 2010 on all platforms.

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