I love this band.
The Music of Golden Sun
May 26, 2008 at 2:45 pm (Golden Sun, Music, Video Games)
I wanted to touch on this because, aside from the amazing environments, great story, and lovable characters, the music of Golden Sun is what makes it truly outstanding. Recently I came across a great YouTube video of a “Vale” remix, and the description was so perfect I had to post it here:
“The game is amazing enough on its own, but the soundtrack masterfully manages to weave the unique tale of Golden Sun in our minds without visual crutch, but beautiful melodies alone. When the synth kicks in, I can’t help but see Vale in all its magical and archaic splendor, its golden straw rooftops reflecting the sun’s brilliant rays.
I’m not aware of many, if any songs in the compendium of musical composition that captures the essence of such serenity and arcadia so perfectly. Sakuraba is, no holds barred, my favorite composer of all time.” -xRisingForcex
I honestly could not agree more. Songs like Aqua Rock, which aurally project the sense of water into our minds with such mystery and power, to songs like The Elemental Stars, which bespeak the magnificence of the cosmos in a simple melody, bring a kind of second sense to our experience of this series.
The Myth of Laerad would have this experience. In an ideal scenario, Sakuraba would fully orchestrate for it, along with a little collaboration with Joe Hisaishi.
Here is a link to xRisingForcex’s YouTube page, as well as the video I spoke of.
You know what would be awesome?
May 12, 2008 at 10:06 pm (Golden Sun, Ideas & Thoughts, Music, Video Games)
If Joe Hisaishi, composer for all of Studio Ghibli’s films and Hayao Miyazaki’s films, collaborated with Motoi Sakuraba (composer for Golden Sun, Tales games, Star Ocean, and more) on Golden Sun III.
Pendulum’s New Album – In Silico
May 8, 2008 at 4:15 pm (Music)
I just had to post this, since I am enjoying the album so much. The official release doesn’t come out until May 13th, but a single has been released, called Propane Nightmares. I guarantee that this song will be a major summer anthem; it’s already one of the top songs I’ve listened to this year.
Most of the other songs are just as incredible. “Mutiny” is like punk rock mixed with D&B, and it’s awesome. “The Other Side” is wicked, I’ll leave you to hear it to decide for yourself. “9000 Miles” is a really cool track with an acoustic guitar; great driving song that leaves you with that expansive feeling of freedom. “The Tempest” is f**kin’ EPIC, with guitars and amazing vocals; strong candidate for my favourite on this album. The other songs are amazing too! IN SILICO: look for it, next week!
A note, however: hardcore drum & bass fans will probably not like this. It’s a new sound, far from pure d+b.
But, I agree with this random guy on YouTube: “Great way to end an album. I love In Silico, it’s different from Hold Your Colour but its a good different. They are moving on from their roots and now exploring.”
