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Title |
| G@me - Original
Soundtrack |
| International Title |
| G@me |
| Music By: Ken
Matsubara |
| Record Label:
Pony Canyon |
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| Running Time: 23:54 |
Discs: 1 |
| Release: May 2004 |
CD Number: PCBG-50549 |
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| Comments |
 |
Anthony
Romero |
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A re-release
of the 2003 CD (PCCR-413), this disc was packaged inside
the "Premium
Edition" box set for the G@me DVD. The
disc lacks its own cover, but fits nicely into the foldout
casing of the set. In terms of the music found on the
CD, it's a fair mix of different styles, primarily leaning
toward more contemporary pieces. There are actually a
number of interesting tracks showcased here. Leading the
way in this respect is the self-titled "G@me"
theme, which is slightly sinister although with an energetic
pacing as its led primarily by a guitar with an orchestra
to support it. "Reversi", another contemporary
track, uses a variety of instruments, which give it a
almost "tribal" like flavor. On the flip side,
the more traditional tracks are "Domino" and
"Cucu", each of which isn't particularly noteworthy
although are still slightly soothing. The CD also contains
two vocal tracks, the first of which is the infamous,
or at least should be, "It's all a G@me"
by Zeebra. The track is an over the top rap song to the
point where it almost seems like a parody, while it mixes
Japanese and English. The singer, the former front man
for the King Giddra group, does a decent job, and the
track is enjoyable in a cheesy sort of way. It's the type
of song that brings a smile to one's face, but also one
that would cause someone to leap for the stop button the
minute they heard someone else approaching that might
hear them listening to it. As for the other song, it's
a very forgettable opera style track called "Snakes
& Ladders", to which the singer is left uncredited.
The disc's biggest deterrent, though, is simply its runtime,
which is an incredibly short 24 minutes in length. Regardless,
I was fairly impressed by a number of tracks here none
the same. Due to the length, it's certainly not something
I would suggest very heavily as a standalone purchase,
but it works very well as a bonus to the "Premium
Edition" box set.
On a side note, I searched all over the DVD set for a
track listing, but turned up empty handed. So I went with
the track titles given for the 2003 CD release of the
score.
Rating:  |
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| Tracks |
- Darts
- G@me
- It's all a G@me
By: Zeebra, Composer: DJ Benkei
& Ryu-ja
- Reversi
- Domino
- Mikado
- Black Maria
- 99
- Cucu
- Snakes & Ladders
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