Posts made in May, 2010
Sega Tunes – X-Men 2: Clone Wars
From the “Sega Tunes” arranged album set, this is the X-men 2 entry with music by Kurt Harland. Prior to working on video games, he experienced popular success with his band Information Society. Harland is also well-known for his sinister Soul Reaver score. This X-Men 2 album consists of technoish electronic music and contains sounds not alien to certain InSoc songs.
Read MoreBurning Road (PSX)
An arcade-style racing game released on the PSX and developed by the French company TOKA. Rock is the key word for the soundtrack, featuring lots of guitar riffs and solos. In addition to the original European music, the American version featured new tracks by Tommy Tallarico and friends.
Read MoreAmerica (PC)
America is a strategy game set on the continent of the same name during the 19th century. It offers the possibility to play as either Native Americans, Mexicans, Outlaws or Americans. The soundtrack features an orchestral and vocal main theme as well as new age and world music in-game themes. It sounds more modern than the era of the game with the use of synths and contemporary beats. While melodies aren’t aplenty, the music has relaxing qualities.
Read MoreTotal Annihilation (PC)
Jeremy Soule is among the best orchestral composers in the realm of VGM. His talent was obvious even in his early works. Total Annihilation was composed in 1997 and is regarded as one of his masterpieces. The themes are epic and the great performance is credited to the Northwest Sinfonia orchestra.
Read MorePipemania 3D (PSX)
The soundtrack to this remake of the old game concept is a mixed bag of moods and instruments. While there is a jazzy attribute to many tracks, the genres are quite diversified to support the various locations. Simple, catchy fun!
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