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Originally Posted by LiquidAcid
Huh? There is a lot of good stuff from him that comes after an cinniùint. Let's see, we have:
- Xenosaga
- Sailing to the World
- Hako no Niwa
- Moonlit Shadow (although completly different from his usual style)
- ARMODYNE
I agree that Soma Bringer isn't the best score though  |
Sailing to the World is fantastic. I must have thought it came before Tsugunai, or maybe I just hadn't heard it enough back when I made my initial post to preach for it. The other albums, I can't say I'm attached to, but perhaps a couple re-listens are in order.
Anyway, after re-listening to SH2, I am reaffirming my statement that Mitsuda is the main draw here. The five tracks he worked on (six counting "The 3 Karma") are all outstanding pieces, and clearly the best on the album.
Hirota composes some wicked good battle themes, as usual ("T3K" included). Unfortunately, most of the album is far too ambient and/or dull for my tastes.
Ito's work here falls flat for me. I didn't find it up to his usual standards. Nevertheless, "Glint of Light" (both versions) is pretty good, and his section in "T3K" is the best part of the track.