Assassin's Creed 2 (Original Game Soundtrack)

Jesper Kyd | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: November 16, 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Ubisoft Music
• Copyright: 2009 Ubisoft Music
• Total Length: 1:53:00
• Genres:
  • Soundtracks
• ASIN: B002TURE9E
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,490 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best soundtracks of the year December 30, 2009

By Suzanna Grace

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am already an avid video gamer (maybe less now, with so much school and work) and definitely a big Assassin's Creed fan--I was very thrilled that Ubisoft/Jesper Kyd noticed people actually -liked- AC music enough to want it, and released it pretty much around the same time as the video game release...unlike the first one, hence fans were literally down on their knees begging for it to be released (and after nearly two years it did, thankfully).

I have yet to play the game as I'm still waiting for it to be released on the PC. However, I couldn't wait any longer to get the soundtrack, and the minute I had spare cash, I got it. The very second I listened to it--heaven to the ears. I am not exaggerating.

I have a attune ear for music. I am somewhat a musician and hold a large library of many genres. When I study music and wish to write a review, I really dig down into that soul of the song(s). With this soundtrack, it didn't take a minute into the first track to realize I was so drawn into it and fascinated. Now, this is all my humble opinion...but I could not imagine anyone disliking this. Not your favorite, yes, but heaven forbid hating. That's about a horrid thought as disliking Beethoven or the Beatles. You just don't dislike those.

The quality was crystal clear. I could hear every little guitar strum and beautiful vocals. It has a classic Renaissance feel with the singing and the Spanish guitar. It gives a sense of ease and relax--like it does when I listen to Jazz on a lazy day. There are plenty of songs though, that give you a sense of suspense and excitement; there is a perfect balance. This has more depth to it, another level of music hides in its layers--there is a definite impression of Electronica/Trance. Some parts just blow me away and give me the shivers. It's giving a sense of matrix, mysteriousness, and a futuristic intertwining into the 16th century. A surreal sensation I can't explain, but it's extremely inspiring, especially if you are a artist of any kind.

The only thing I am disappointed in...that there aren't more songs! Of course, I am very thankful they gave two discs worth of it. I'm so excited to play this game with this wonderful music playing in the background.

This is a perfect soundtrack if you're looking for something that isn't too distracting, but still has a lot of variety to it. It's fresh, the tunes and rhythms are as memorable as the Star Wars' themes. Even people who are not interested in gaming or have a clue what Assassin's Creed II is will love it. Some underestimate gaming music...this COMPLETELY proves them wrong.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and unexpected diamond December 28, 2009

By Martin Paternoster

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased this after borrowing a copy from a friend, and found this to be an excellent listening experience outside of any game.

Disk 2 does seem to be largely a darker repetition of material presented on the first disk, but grat work nonetheless.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully Orchestrated November 16, 2009

By A. SANDOVAL

Format:MP3 Music

This Sweeping & Breathtaking Soundtrack is a perfect example of how Video Games have now become the main form of entertainment & quite obviously a learning experience for all ages. Talk to your kids people! Get involved! Video games have become far more than Pac-Man & Donkey Kong with their bee, bee, bee, bee, beeps!!!! They have a soul now & this soundtrack is a shining exhibit of how this form of artistic expression has turned a simple & fun way to pass the time, into something with depth & heart to be passed on to future generations. Video Games today give people of all ages & from all walks of life, a voice that might not otherwise have been heard until now.