In terms of vocal themes, Sony artists are featured prominently, with “Black Song” acting as a nice bridge between orchestral and rock, opening with just piano and vocals before pumping electronics come in with a typical Japanese pop sound (Emi Evans sings a version of this as well). My favorite of the bunch is “Leap Wishes / Egregori,” with its great guitar solos and heavy metal sound. They’re very well done, with ethereal female vocals added, chugging guitars and thumping percussion, and reminded me a bit of the direction that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance or the NieR Gestalt & Replicant 15 Nightmares & Arrange Tracks album took. The album’s second disc is going to draw a lot of attention for its vocal themes and alternate versions of the battlefield themes, mostly in styles including metal, electronic, and sometimes both combined. Not to forget that this is Drag-On Dragoon, however, the chaotic “Exhausted” theme from titles past makes an appearance, here with vocals. “The Forgotten” brings Western-style guitar and throaty male chanting that will remind you of NieR, while the somber but beautiful “Fallen God” and “Empty Tone” featuring Emi Evans have that tragic vibe that was so pervasive throughout that score. The ambiance continues with the electronic signals and tones of “Biased Crime,” the tribal percussion of “Turning Back,” and the droning pads and creepy female vocals of “Deep Darkness.”īut that isn’t to say there won’t be moments that remind you of NieR. There are also a number of ambient tracks featured, including the opener, “Better End,” which lets you know you’re in for something new with its minimalist approach and the sound of birds chirping. To mention a few, I enjoyed the particularly ominous “Redeemed Invasion” with its unsettling vocals, the horrifyingly dark and brassy “Uncertainty” with its swells that sound almost like sirens, and the marimba and bell-laden “The Odd Soul.” There’s lots of rolling orchestral percussion, big brass, big strings, and lots of female choral singing. Half of the soundtrack is dedicated to bombastic orchestral battlefield themes, much in the same vein as the first two Drag-On Dragoon games, without the chaotic use of sampling. So, will the Drag-On Dragoon 3 soundtrack live up to your expectations? Hit the jump for my review.Īs much as all of us want this album to be a repeat of NieR, Drag-On Dragoon ( Drakengard) is a very different game, and thus, the music reflects that. The entire team is back for more, including vocalist Emi Evans, so I certainly had high hopes. After MoNACA’s amazing work on the soundtrack to NieR, we have all been looking forward to their return visit to the Drag-On Dragoon universe. I think this is easily one of the most anticipated soundtracks of 2014 for soundtrack enthusiasts.
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