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.
Why this album works
The soundtrack is celebrated for its innovative integration of various musical styles, which helped set a new standard for video game music. It has influenced numerous composers and is frequently referenced in discussions about the artistic merit of video game soundtracks, leading to its inclusion in various top video game music lists and retrospectives.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks haunting atmosphere for focused listening immersive sound for late-night solitude
- 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
- C418· Randy Edelman· Hans Zimmer
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 Standout 1:45
- 5 祈り 0:58
- 6 ドラキュラ城 Standout 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 Standout 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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