VGMdb
Go Back   VGMdb Forums > Discussion > Video Game Music Discussion > Album Discussions
Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old Apr 28, 2009, 07:08 PM
Kaleb.G's Avatar
Kaleb.G Kaleb.G is offline
VGMdb Advisor
VGM Artist
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 1,038

(I found this short review I posted at Gamingforce a few years back, and decided to edit it and post it here.)

The music style is generally a mix of orchestral and electronic; but there is a hint of jazz and some other things in here. I can't say I like every track on here, but I hardly found anything that made me switch to the next song, as even the dullest of the tracks still maintain a good background atmosphere. My favorite aspect is how epic some of these songs feel; hitting the high notes and not holding back any punches with the choirs and orchestral strings/brass.

While I'm at it, I would like to add that for the few years after first hearing it, "IDOLA" The Strange Fruits was my favorite final battle theme ever. It's got choir samples, piano, guitars, trumpets, strings, breakbeats, synth, and all kinds of stuff. It's similar to BT "ultimate" from UNLIMITED: SaGa in style (though more rock-ish), but more epic feeling.

Anyway, if you are a fan of the UNLIMITED: SaGa OST or the Panzer Dragoon soundtracks, this seems to have a similar style (as close as I can relate it at the moment), so definitely seek it out. It's currently on sale for an insanely low price at GameMusic.com.

My favorite ten tracks (in tracklist order only):
Gate -File Select-
Morgue PART1 -Morgue 01-
Special Relaxies
Ravum Aedes Sacra -Temple of Ravum-
Scenario: Courage
"LET THE WINDS BLOW" -Remix Version for "OPENING"-
Morgue PART2 -Morgue 02-
Tower of ''Caelum'' -Tower of Caelum-
Via Tubus -Via Tubus-
"IDOLA" The Strange Fruits
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old Nov 18, 2011, 04:47 PM
Meudeujeu's Avatar
Meudeujeu Meudeujeu is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: France
Posts: 46
Default

I noticed scans of booklet page 3 and 4 are actually page 3 twice, so it's missing a scan of DISC-B tracklist credits.

Maybe it's only a display bug on my end, but I wanted to bring this to attention just in case.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old Nov 18, 2011, 05:01 PM
Secret Squirrel's Avatar
Secret Squirrel Secret Squirrel is offline
VGMdb Administrator
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 8,240
Default

Looks like it's a real mistake. I found a replacement, so I've uploaded the real page 4.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
WWCE-31372~5: PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol.4 Illidan Album Discussions 9 Jul 4, 2022 09:31 AM
WWCE-31404~7: PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol.6 acidbearboy Album Discussions 5 Feb 3, 2018 03:12 AM
WWCE-31351~4: PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol.3 kirafreedom Album Discussions 1 Apr 21, 2016 12:11 AM
WWCE-31303~5: PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol.1 kirafreedom Album Discussions 1 Jul 17, 2013 11:54 PM
KDSD-00039: PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I & II PREMIUM ARRANGE KeyLogic Album Discussions 0 Nov 8, 2009 02:50 PM