Xenogears Original Soundtrack
145 min · 44 tracks · video game music
A sweeping orchestral score blending traditional Japanese motifs with electronic textures and haunting melodies.
Xenogears Original Soundtrack is an album by Yasunori Mitsuda. A sweeping orchestral score blending traditional Japanese motifs with electronic textures and haunting melodies. This album is notable for its critical acclaim and lasting influence on video game music, often cited as a benchmark for emotional storytelling through sound. It has been lauded for its complex arrangements and thematic depth, contributing significantly to the game's cult status and inspiring future composers in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Xenogears Original Soundtrack sound like?
A sweeping orchestral score blending traditional Japanese motifs with electronic textures and haunting melodies. Rooted in video game music.
What makes Xenogears Original Soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda notable?
This album is notable for its critical acclaim and lasting influence on video game music, often cited as a benchmark for emotional storytelling through sound. It has been lauded for its complex arrangements and thematic depth, contributing significantly to the game's cult status and inspiring future composers in the genre. The Xenogears Original Soundtrack marked Yasunori Mitsuda's emergence as a prominent video game composer following his acclaimed work on Chrono Trigger. Released in 1998, this soundtrack showcased his ability to meld classical composition with innovative electronic elements, solidifying his reputation in the industry.
How many songs are on Xenogears Original Soundtrack?
Xenogears Original Soundtrack has 44 tracks, running approximately 145 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 冥き黎明 4:52
- 2 STARS OF TEARS (OUT TAKE) 2:57
- 3 海と炎の絆 3:09
- 4 おらが村は世界一 4:04
- 5 風のうまれる谷 2:33
- 6 遠い約束 1:52
- 7 鋼の巨人 2:29
- 8 黒月の森 4:03
- 9 夢の卵の孵るところ 3:03
- 10 まどろみ（ショートバージョン） 0:10
- 11 熱砂の街ダジル 3:28
- 12 憧憬 3:09
- 13 グラーフ 闇の覇者 3:51
- 14 導火線 2:34
- 15 つわものどもが夢のあと 5:09
- 16 盗めない宝石 3:27
- 17 アヴェ いにしえの舞 1:51
- 18 侵入 3:13
- 19 死の舞踏 2:39
- 20 暗き眠りに…… 0:23
- 21 やさしい風がうたう 4:10
- 22 傷もてるわれら 光のなかを進まん 1:57
- 23 lost… きしんだ かけら 1:06
- 24 タムズ 海の男の心意気 3:51
- 25 蒼き旅人 3:12
Disc 2
- 1 悔恨と安らぎの檻にて 2:43
- 2 氷の顎 2:54
- 3 紅蓮の騎士 2:43
- 4 神無月の人魚 4:28
- 5 風が呼ぶ、蒼穹のシェバト Standout 3:32
- 6 大空と雲ときみと 2:36
- 7 夜空一杯の星を集めて 3:05
- 8 星の涙、人の想い 3:35
- 9 飛翔 4:49
- 10 翼 2:21
- 11 天上の楽園ソラリス 3:44
- 12 まどろみ（ロングバージョン） 0:14
- 13 引き裂かれしもの 5:07
- 14 祈り、人の望みの喜びよ 3:26
- 15 予感 4:55
- 16 覚醒 4:23
- 17 神に牙むくもの Standout 6:07
- 18 最先と最後 4:37
- 19 SMALL TWO OF PIECES ～軋んだ破片～ 6:20
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