Various Artists – Giants (Original Soundtrack)

GIANTS is an ambitious video game concept album, meticulously crafted over six years by Tokyo-based record label Brave Wave Productions under the direction of Mohammed Taher. The colossal 98-minute album showcases the talents of legendary composers known for their iconic work on series like Mega Man, Ninja Gaiden, Panzer Dragoon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy, among others. The album is a rich tapestry of new, game-inspired compositions from these celebrated artists, paired with innovative remixes from their classic catalogue as reimagined by their contemporaries.A highlight of the album is it's emphasis on collaboration, exemplified by original tracks like Ultramarine-the first collaborative effort from Mega Man 2's Takashi Tateishi with Mega Man 3's Harumi Fujita and Sonic Mania's Tee Lopes. Another standout track, Ronin, marks a historic reunion for the Ninja Gaiden composer trio-Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta, and Kaori Nakabai-collaborating for the first time since their work on the NES Ninja Gaiden titles.The collaborative spirit extends to the remixes as well, such as Final Fantasy series composer Yoshitaka Suzuki's cinematic reimagining of Mega Man 2's Wily Stage, featuring Bayonetta co-composer Takahiro Izutani on acoustic guitars and producing, as well as Celeste composer Lena Raine's tranquil rendition of Panzer Dragoon Saga's Art Thou the Holy One, crafted in harmony with original composer Saori Kobayashi.GIANTS transcends traditional boundaries, featuring a diverse array of genres and styles brought to life by over two dozen talented musicians, making it a celebratory anthology of game music's rich history and evolution, led by Brave Wave's in-house rock band Super Strikers and a legion of legendary game composers.

Disc 1

1. Waldgeist
2. Face-Off at Mammoth Mountain
3. Wily Stage 1 ; Boss
4. Iron Whale
5. Ultramarine
6. Quick Man Stage
7. Wily Stage 1
8. Full Circle
9. Needle Man Stage
10. Wily Medley
11. Mission
12. Ronin
13. The Amazing Ryu
14. The Parasprinter
15. Stage 4-2 ; Stage 1-1
16. Terra Incognita
17. Art Thou the Holy One
18. Atolm Dragon
19. Quiet ; Falling
20. Apricot Dreams
21. Ultimate Medley
22. Echoes
23. Demo Tracks ; Early Recordings (Cassette)
24. Ultramarine (Demo)
25. Ultramarine (Arranged Demo)
26. Voice Notes
27. Ultramarine (May 2020 Demo)
28. Waldgeist (Guitar Stems)
29. Face-Off at Mammoth Mountain (Live Drums Mix)
30. RM1 Wily Stage 1 ; Boss (2018 Rough Demo)
31. RM2 Quick Man Stage (2016 Solo Mix)
32. RM2 Wily Stage 1 (2018 Demo)
33. RM3 Wily Medley (Early Demo)
34. Unused Demo
35. Stickerbrush Symphony (Unused Rough Demo)
36. Breath of Fire 3 Medley (Unused Demo)
37. Iron Whale (June 2019 Demo)
38. Atolm Dragon (Demo)
39. Quiet ; Falling (No Eyes Remix)
40. Echoes (Early Piano Mix)

Label: Black Screen Records

Catalog: 128

Genre: Soundtrack