Xenogears Original Soundtrack

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Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2

UPC: 498801103431
EAN: 0498801103431
ASIN: B000BD0C5E

Xenogears Original Soundtrack

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Track List - Disc One: 1. Light from The Netherworlds 4:51 2. Stars of Tears 2:56 3. Bonds of Sea And Fire 3:08 4. My Village Is Number One 4:03 5. The Valley Where Wind Is Born 2:32 6. Faraway Promise 1:51 7. Steel Giant 2:28 8. Forest of The Black Moon 4:02 9. Shattering Egg Dreams 3:02 10. Back To Sleep 0:09 11. Daijiru: City of Burning Sands 3:27 12. Emotions 3:08 13. Graaf, Emperor of Darkness 3:50 14. Fuse 2:33 15. Leftovers of The Dreams of The Strong 5:08 16. The Treasure Which Cannot Be Stolen 3:26 17. Ave, The Ancient Dance 1:50 18. Invasion 3:12 19. Stage of Death 2:38 20. In A Dark Sleep 0:22 21. Singing In The Gentle Wind 4:09 22. The Wounded Shall Advance Into The Light 1:56 23. Lost... Broken Shards 1:05 24. Tamasu, The Man of The Sea 3:49 25. The Blue Traveler 3:12 Disc Two: 1. Ship of Regret And Sleep 2:42 2. The Jaws of Ice 2:53 3. Knight of Fire 2:42 4. June Mermaid 4:27 5. Shebat: The Wind Is Calling 3:31 6. The Sky, The Clouds, And You 2:35 7. Gathering Stars In The Night Sky 3:04 8. Tears of The Stars, Hearts of The People 3:34 9. Flight 4:48 10. Wings 2:20 11. Solaris: Eden of Heaven 3:43 12. Back To Sleep 0:13 13. The One Who Is Torn Apart 5:06 14. Pray For The People's Joy 3:25 15. Omen 4:53 16. Awakening 4:21 17. One Who Bares Fangs At God 6:05 18. The Beginning And The End 4:36 19. Small Two of Pieces 6:20

Customer Reviews:

A Review.......2006-06-17

I bought Xenogears OST knowing exactly what to expect, having played the game. While the game stunned me with its complexity, the musical score stunned me even more. Yasunori Mitsuda created a masterpiece in Xenogears.

I have heard people recommending this soundtrack on the basis of "if they liked Chrono Trigger", and I must say that is a horrible comparison. Yes, some of the compositions are similar; for example, the beginning of "Shebat: The Wind is Calling" is reminiscent of the Enhasa theme from CT (not to mention they are both the themes to floating countries). However, the overall feeling to each soundtrack is vastly different. Chrono Trigger is a very light-hearted game, Xenogears is not. Heavy in religious themes, this is reflected in the soundtrack itself, with beautiful choral as well as organ pieces scattered throughout the two discs.

Altogether, the arrangement of the CD is excellent as well. Lighter musics (town and character themes) are mostly centered in the first CD, which overall has a soothing effect. For example, "Leftovers of the Dreams of the Strong" is beautifully done with its marching, upbeat and heroic theme, which along with the similar but more wistful "Bonds of Sea and Fire" reflects the character of the prince, Bart Fatima. Most of the town themes are very bouncy, with lots of upbeat drumming and nice voice samples woven into the songs that create the atmosphere of a busy marketplace, or a sea ship.

The second CD focuses more on the darker aspects of the game. "June Mermaid" is simply beautiful, and it accurately reflects Emerada's wistful character. "The One who was Torn Apart" and "Omen" are eerie and portray the stunning revelations that unfold throughout the course of the game. My favorite track, "One who Bares Fangs at God", is one the strangest and the most beautiful boss themes I have ever heard. The ending song, "Small Two of Pieces", is a beautiful touch and is wonderfully sung, while the other song that can really be termed "vocal", "Stars of Tears", is a nice bonus.

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