Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Original Game Soundtrack cover

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Original Game Soundtrack

Michiru Yamane · 1997

68 min · 34 tracks · video game music

A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and gothic melodies that evoke the eerie atmosphere of Dracula's castle.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • haunting atmosphere for focused listening
  • immersive sound for late-night solitude
  • eerie melodies for gothic storytelling
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
When Michiru Yamane released the 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Original Game Soundtrack' in 1997, she was already recognized for her work on earlier titles in the series. This soundtrack marked a significant evolution in her career, showcasing her ability to blend classical composition with modern video game music techniques after the success of 'Castlevania: Bloodlines' in 1994.
Stylistic neighbors
Mayumi Iizuka· Tsunku· C418

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 変容 NO.1 1:04
  • 2 プロローグ 1:27
  • 3 幻想的舞曲 1:20
  • 4 月下の夜想曲 1:45
  • 5 祈り 0:58
  • 6 ドラキュラ城 1:53
  • 7 黄金の舞曲 1:53
  • 8 大理石の廊下 1:24
  • 9 魔霧の塔 2:47
  • 10 夜曲 2:20
  • 11 木彫パルティータ 2:44
  • 12 聖霊の扉 1:28
  • 13 しもべたちの祭典 1:51
  • 14 終焉の地 0:17
  • 15 神々たちのレクイエム 2:09
  • 16 水晶のしずく 2:03
  • 17 焉道 2:14
  • 18 虹の墓地 2:47
  • 19 静寂 0:19
  • 20 失われた彩画 1:41
  • 21 パール舞踏曲 2:31
  • 22 呪いの聖域 1:16
  • 23 魔性の宴 2:08
  • 24 さまよえる魂 2:51
  • 25 悲境の貴公子 4:04
  • 26 深淵への扉 1:47
  • 27 天界への扉 1:51
  • 28 死の詩曲 1:41
  • 29 異形の血族 1:34
  • 30 変容 NO.2 0:37
  • 31 終曲トッカータ 5:12
  • 32 黒の饗宴 2:54
  • 33 変容 NO.3 0:48
  • 34 I AM THE WIND 4:37

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