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Masahiro Andoh: Arc the Lad Original Game Sound Track

Arc the Lad is a strategy RPG game that was developed for the Playstation One in 1995. It was also the first video game soundtrack to be composed by Masahiro Andoh of The Square/T-Square fame. Andoh would go on to compose a multitude of game soundtracks including  the games two sequels. These were eventually released State side in a wonderful compilation thanks to now defunt Working Designs. While I enjoy the games for what they are, they aren't personal favorites but the music for the first game is fantastic. The album featured is arranged version of the protagonists themes and orchestral arrangements of the games themes. Even if you aren't familiar with the game or play games, the soundtrack is a definitely listen for any fan of Andoh. Enjoy!  



Arc the Lad Original Game Sound Track (1995)


1. Opening**
2. Arc
3. Kukuru
4. Poco
5. Tosh
6. Gogen
7. Chongara
8. Iga
9. Finale**
10. Departure**
11. Ending**

**performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Keiichi Oku 

Also featuring
Hirotaka Izumi, Hiroyuki Noritake, Toshimi Nagai, Masato Honda, Mitsuru Sudoh, Takayuki Hijikata & Jun Kajiwara

Konami Kukeiha Club: MIDI POWER ver. 5.0 SNATCHER

Lucky enough to find this one in a used store in South Korea. The Snatcher game series has some of the best music written in the video game world. This album feature tracks from the main game and it's sequel Snatcher SD in midi arrangements. The geniuses at Konami really do all the songs justice and it provides for a great listen. Wether your a fan of the game, of Konami Kukeiha Club or just wanna hear something new, I recommend checking this one out. Enjoy! Highlight track for me is definitely Faded Memories 

MIDI POWER ver. 5.0 SNATCHER (1994)

1. BIO HAZARD
2. TWILIGHT OF NEO KOBE CITY
3. Theme of SNATCHER (Part 1)
4. Theme of Jaime
5. Eternal Promise
6. ONE NIGHT IN NEO KOBE CITY
7. Theme of Katharine (Part 1･2)
8. Faded Memories
9. Factory Place
10. Difficult Move
11. Triumphal Arch
12. Pleasure of Tension〜Resistance
13. In Danger
14. Theme of SNATCHER (Part 2)
15. The Peaceful Avenue

SNATCHER: Re-Arranged Studio Albums

If you don't know Snatcher, its a very successful Japanese Konami Video Game that has been remade for 6 systems in Japan and for the Sega CD in the States and Europe. You might be familiar with its creator and head game designer, Hideo Kojima, who is responsible for the Metal Gear series. Despite its success, the most attractive feature of the game for me was the music and due to its popularity several midi and arranged studio albums were made. The two albums included are my favorites and contain some fantastic playing from studio musicians Kazuo Hashi, Yuzou Hayashi and Naoto Shibata. Highly recommended!

Kazuo Hashi & Yuzou Hayashi: The Cyber Punk Adventure Snatcher -Zoom Tracks- (1992)

1. BIO HAZARD

2. One Night in NEO KOBE CITY

3. Twilight of NEO KOBE CITY

4. Theme of SNATCHER(PART1)

5. Theme of SNATCHER(PART2)

6. Theme of JAIME

7. Preasure of Tention

8. Faded Memories

9. Eternal Promise(Good-bye RANDAM)

10. Beyond Sorrows

11. Tears stained Eyes

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Naoto Shibata Project: Perfect Selection Snatcher Battle (1995)

1. Difficult Move

2. Theme of Izabel (Part 1)

3. THE PEACEFUL AVENUE

4. Blow Up Tricycle

5. Theme of Junker

6. Twilight of Neo Kobe City

7. Coda

8. Resistance

9. In Danger

10. Theme of Snatcher

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