Search - Yoko Shimomura :: Legend of Mana

Beautiful.

R. Dauthi | Texas | 08/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When people think of "The Legend of Mana", they usually think of the game. When I think of LOM, I think of the music.Why? Well, the game was great but one thing stood out in my mind more than anything else. The amazing soundtrack. The opening theme dazzles you, and it certainly wouldn't have to same dramatic effect if Yoko Shimomura's Theme of Mana wasn't there for us to listen to. And the tragedy of the Jumi just wouldn't be as sad if The City of Flickering Destruction wasn't playing for you.I find myself humming along with some of the songs while playing the game. And I don't do that often, not even with tracks as great as those from the Final Fantasy series. This game's music can only be described as beautiful and artistic. Anything else would be a lie."

Track listing

J-Man | 12/28/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Disc One (63:47)

1) Legend of Mana ~ Title Theme 2:24

2) Beloved Song 3:32

3) World of Mana 5:06

4) Song of Mana (Opening Theme) 2:49

5) There's a Place in My Heart 1:32

6) Hometown Domina 2:44

7) Didol's Organ 0:55

8) Path of Journeymen 4:32

9) Pain in the Universe 3:22

10) Cliffside Town Gato 2:52

11) Beautifully Colored World 4:26

12) Marginal Beast 1:37

13) Moonlit Town Roa 2:11

14) A Dream of Distant Days ~ Seilehn's Song 2:31

15) Across the Ocean 2:46

16) Harbor Town Porporta 2:24

17) A Dream of Distant Days 1:27

18) Calmer Generations 1:50

19) Bedight Orbit 3:36

20) Singing Wind, This Journey 2:00

21) Magic District Geo 2:36

22) Quickly Returning Memory 2:02

23) The Darkness Nova 4:21



Disc Two (66:50)

1) Pastorale 1:44

2) On the Farm 1:14

3) Maker's Galopp 1:08

4) Dreaming of Fruit 1:17

5) Things are Good 0:06

6) Let's Play the Organ! 0:13

7) Let's Play the Organ! (A Second Time) 0:17

8) Nocturne 0:39

9) Digger's Song ~ Song of Spelunkers 0:55

10) Peaceful Song 0:36

11) Sorrowful Song 0:30

12) Joyful Song 0:29

13) Mysterious Song 0:42

14) Where Truth Can be Found 3:06

15) Two Feelings ~ Lusheima 3:49

16) Irwin on Reflection 2:53

17) Distant Truth 2:17

18) Overlapping Destinies 3:51

19) Bondage Bestowed 1:53

20) Fiery Castle 2:37

21) Scarlet Dragon Emperor 2:08

22) Led by Destiny 3:07

23) Blue Gloom 2:35

24) Jewel Thief Sandra is Called On 0:44

25) Sparkling City Destroyed 3:23

26) Treasured Love 3:40

27) Of Glittering Tears... 3:06

28) Memories of Approaching the Distant Mana Tree ~ Theme of Mana 2:13

29) Holy Palace of Mana 3:32

30) The Gloaming 3:32

31) Nostalgic Song ~ Ending Theme for Mana's Story 1:33

32) Song of Mana (Ending Theme) 5:59

"

Beautiful.

H. Stoltz | Louisville, KY USA | 09/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Legend of Mana is a game that I feel has always been snubbed or brushed aside by much of the video gamers out there. Despite the completely non-linear storyline (which doesn't necessarily mean that there's a lack of plot), this game has always been one of my favorites, and much of this is owed to the beautiful soundtrack that accompanies the game. The music, composed by Yoko Shimomura (who is known much more recently for doing the Kingdom Hearts soundtracks) is without a doubt some of the best game music I have ever heard. Yoko Shimomura is able to capture so many emotions - happiness, sadness, melancholy, excitement - in such simple songs.



The first disc is definitely the stronger of the two; most of the music for the towns, boss battles, and dungeons is featured on this disc. There are a number of boss battle tracks featured throughout the game, ranging from grinding rock (Marginal Beast, track 23) to a softer, yet more intense sound (Bedight Orbit, track 19). The second disc features more of the shorter tracks (most of the tracks on this disc are under 1 minute), and I think the inclusion of some of these tracks makes it weaker than the first disc. "Play the Organ" & "Play the Organ Pt. 2," for example, are essentially the same songs except for the pauses in the latter, which make it 4 seconds longer. At the same time, though, disc 2 has many of my favorite tracks on it: "City of Flickering Destruction," "Those Who are Shining," "Silence of Time," and of course the theme song, "Song of Mana," song by Annika (which is sung in Swedish, by the way. Why that language was chosen, I don't know, but the song is absolutely beautiful.)



The Legend of Mana soundtrack is one that can definitely stand on its own, and is recommend even if you haven't played the game. If you want to hear more of Yoko Shimomura's music, or if you're looking for a soundtrack with a range of emotions on it, or even if you just want some music that's easy to listen to (this is one of my favorite soundtracks to listen to when studying), I highly recommend this one."