Contemplating from afar

I planned to make a review of Ys Seven; but decided to forget about it since I wouldn’t be able to create decent video of gameplay as it’s a PSP game. Instead I will focus one of the renowned aspect of the franchise, the music which was the first reason why I decided to play the game. Though to understand the music, it’s better to get acquainted with the game. So I will cover a bit the game, then the music of game I have played. Just to warn, it’s world apart from Shikata Akiko and Kanon Wakeshima’s song, expect rocky music!

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In the middle of all the art related articles, here is one on music. I think that people discovered Shikata Akiko with Umineko no Naku Koro ni‘s opening, either the anime or the sound novel. In fact, the anime opening is the first anime related single she has ever released. Her previous works involve commercial album, OST of Ar Tonelico, and doujin music under the name VAGRANCY. Since it was requested by icie, I released a torrent of what I have from her, and I really like it so I hope you will enjoy, and I’m also taking the opportunity to make a blog post about her compositions and some of my favorite tracks. Samples are included, so get your favorite headphones, and the torrent for the FLAC! [Torrent]
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