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Xenogears Original Soundtrack

Yasunori Mitsuda

145 min · 44 tracks · video game music

A sweeping orchestral tapestry intertwining ethereal melodies with dynamic rhythms, reflecting the epic narrative of a beloved RPG.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    SMALL TWO OF PIECES ～軋んだ破片～ — This track encapsulates the emotional core of Xenogears, combining haunting melodies with intricate arrangements that reflect the game's complex themes of identity and conflict.
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    グラーフ 闇の覇者 — Serving as a pivotal theme for one of the game's central antagonists, this piece blends dark orchestral elements with a sense of impending doom, perfectly illustrating its character's malevolence.
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    飛翔 — This soaring track evokes a sense of hope and freedom, capturing the spirit of exploration and adventure that defines the player's journey throughout the game.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • sweeping soundscapes for deep focus
  • haunting melodies for introspective moments
  • epic orchestral arrangements for immersion
  • wave-like pacing that captivates attention

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • want quick, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon its release in 1998, the Xenogears Original Soundtrack marked a significant moment in Yasunori Mitsuda's career, following his earlier work on the acclaimed Chrono Trigger. This soundtrack solidified his reputation as a leading composer in video game music, showcasing his ability to blend classical influences with innovative soundscapes suited for storytelling in gaming.
Stylistic neighbors
Nobuo Uematsu· Masashi Hamauzu· Koji Kondo
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • 星の涙、人の想い

    The transition from soft piano motifs to a full orchestral swell represents a shift from introspection to a grand declaration of human emotion.

Tracklist

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

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 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 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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