This music is, for lack of a better term, cinematic. When playing Shadow of the Colossus, it feels for a few brief moments like one is the star of an epic film. The music brings all these feelings and memories rushing back; the terror of a behemoth's hoof hovering just overhead, the fear of losing one's grip whilst dangling two stories above the ground, the shaking of the earth, the whirling of the wind. SotC was very much an experience. The music made the experience even more powerful.
This music is so satisfying and inspiring... an unparalleled orchestral score, and most certainly a must-buy.
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- Package Dimensions : 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 2.83 Ounces
- Date First Available : January 18, 2006
- ASIN : B000E8OJZ0
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2008
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2006
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This is the soundtrack to the bittersweet, yet epic PS2 game - Shadow of the Colossus by Kow Otani, and it is a beautiful soundtrack. The music is extremely rich in texture, and is filled with powerful emotions, heart breaking pathos, and an epic sense of purpose.
My favorite tracks are:
01 Prologue - To the Ancient Land
(the strings are very mournful, yet the flute and choral singing leaves you with a sense of wonder)
02 Prohibited Art
(wonderful string performances, accompanied by other instruments I can't really name, but it is a beautiful, heartbreaking track)
12 A Violent Encounter (Colossus)
(a very epic piece; the chanting chorus is my favorite part - it is very dramatic, and quite exhiliarating. It reminds me of Howard Shore's 'Minas Tirith' musical track in 'Lord of the Rings/Return of the King', but moreso)
13 Revived Power (Colossus)
(the climax to track 12; a very stirring, adventurous piece)
15 Silence
(possibly the most exquisitely haunting piece on the soundtrack; the violins really create a truly ethereal atmosphere)
21 Counterattack
(an action packed track; gives the impression of constant running; a frantic battle)
19 Creeping Shadow (Colossus)
(another beautiful use of strings - this piece gives the impression of a approaching threat that is terrible and beautiful all at once)
08 The Opened Way (Colossus)
(a very dramatic score; seemlingly indicating the turn of the tide in a david/goliath-like battle)
25 A Despair-filled Farewell
(excellent title; once again feels like there is a lot of frantic running, and even great winds blowing; it is a very epic track that fills the environment with a sweeping sense of urgency)
22 Sky Burial
(this track reminds me of Jo Hisaishi's 'Nausicaa Valley of the Wind' soundtrack; it is threatening one moment, then almost fairty tale like and romantic the next; and yet never loses the sense that pathos that is constant throughout the soundtrack)
27 Swift Horse
(I did not hear this music when playing the game itself, and it is a real gem; epic as always, and very stirring)
30 Demise of the Ritual
(the most tragic score on the soundtrack; beautiful and ominous, leaving feelings of great loss and pain, and yet also a feeling of needing to fight to the very end, regardless of the terror that is surely in store)
33 Epilogue - Those Who Remain
(the last chapter of the bittersweet tale, and the emotional sequel to track 01; it is the soundtrack's most emotional score - listening to it makes you realize the journey you have just taken, and the even greater tragedy has that come from taking it)
35 The Sunlit Earth
(this reminds me of Michael Nyman's 'The Piano' soundtrack, or Jo Hisaishi's 'Princess Mononoke' soundtrack; it leaves you with a sense of hope and moving onward, past the pain)
09 The End of the Battle
(in the game, whenever one of the terrifying colossi was slain {and you managed to survive}, all you felt was sadness at what you had just destroyed - this track captures that perfectly; it also reminds you that for your actions, there is a cost)
42 The Farthest Land (Reprise)
(life after the epilogue - very bittersweet, with a touch more of happiness)
ALSO: 06 Sign of the Colossus
(another gorgeous track, very exquisite and adventurous)
Well, those are my favorites (actually listed as they would be on my media playlist). I mentioned in my commentary of the tracks some other albums that I have in my collection - those albums are among some of my all time favorites (escpecially Shore's Lord of the Rings). I hope the fact that I compared some of this soundtrack's music with those other albums leaves a clear impression of just how wonderful the music really is. If you know and enjoyed any of the soundtracks, or are fond of richly textured, dynamic, fantastical scores , then this album is especially for you. With or without playing the game, Kow Otani's soundtrack to Shadow of the Colossus is very much worth adding to your eclectic music collection.
My favorite tracks are:
01 Prologue - To the Ancient Land
(the strings are very mournful, yet the flute and choral singing leaves you with a sense of wonder)
02 Prohibited Art
(wonderful string performances, accompanied by other instruments I can't really name, but it is a beautiful, heartbreaking track)
12 A Violent Encounter (Colossus)
(a very epic piece; the chanting chorus is my favorite part - it is very dramatic, and quite exhiliarating. It reminds me of Howard Shore's 'Minas Tirith' musical track in 'Lord of the Rings/Return of the King', but moreso)
13 Revived Power (Colossus)
(the climax to track 12; a very stirring, adventurous piece)
15 Silence
(possibly the most exquisitely haunting piece on the soundtrack; the violins really create a truly ethereal atmosphere)
21 Counterattack
(an action packed track; gives the impression of constant running; a frantic battle)
19 Creeping Shadow (Colossus)
(another beautiful use of strings - this piece gives the impression of a approaching threat that is terrible and beautiful all at once)
08 The Opened Way (Colossus)
(a very dramatic score; seemlingly indicating the turn of the tide in a david/goliath-like battle)
25 A Despair-filled Farewell
(excellent title; once again feels like there is a lot of frantic running, and even great winds blowing; it is a very epic track that fills the environment with a sweeping sense of urgency)
22 Sky Burial
(this track reminds me of Jo Hisaishi's 'Nausicaa Valley of the Wind' soundtrack; it is threatening one moment, then almost fairty tale like and romantic the next; and yet never loses the sense that pathos that is constant throughout the soundtrack)
27 Swift Horse
(I did not hear this music when playing the game itself, and it is a real gem; epic as always, and very stirring)
30 Demise of the Ritual
(the most tragic score on the soundtrack; beautiful and ominous, leaving feelings of great loss and pain, and yet also a feeling of needing to fight to the very end, regardless of the terror that is surely in store)
33 Epilogue - Those Who Remain
(the last chapter of the bittersweet tale, and the emotional sequel to track 01; it is the soundtrack's most emotional score - listening to it makes you realize the journey you have just taken, and the even greater tragedy has that come from taking it)
35 The Sunlit Earth
(this reminds me of Michael Nyman's 'The Piano' soundtrack, or Jo Hisaishi's 'Princess Mononoke' soundtrack; it leaves you with a sense of hope and moving onward, past the pain)
09 The End of the Battle
(in the game, whenever one of the terrifying colossi was slain {and you managed to survive}, all you felt was sadness at what you had just destroyed - this track captures that perfectly; it also reminds you that for your actions, there is a cost)
42 The Farthest Land (Reprise)
(life after the epilogue - very bittersweet, with a touch more of happiness)
ALSO: 06 Sign of the Colossus
(another gorgeous track, very exquisite and adventurous)
Well, those are my favorites (actually listed as they would be on my media playlist). I mentioned in my commentary of the tracks some other albums that I have in my collection - those albums are among some of my all time favorites (escpecially Shore's Lord of the Rings). I hope the fact that I compared some of this soundtrack's music with those other albums leaves a clear impression of just how wonderful the music really is. If you know and enjoyed any of the soundtracks, or are fond of richly textured, dynamic, fantastical scores , then this album is especially for you. With or without playing the game, Kow Otani's soundtrack to Shadow of the Colossus is very much worth adding to your eclectic music collection.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2009
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A friend and I played Shadow of the Colossus over the course of one solid day. It was a marathon experience that was very rewarding. Some the most uniquely simple and powerful gameplay and gorgeous scenery made for an amazing experience; but hands down, the most stirring and powerful part of the experience was the music. Wonderfully original and moody songs guide you through vast landscapes and make the colossus battles a huge and cinematic experience. I highly recommend this soundtrack for both fans of the game and even the most scrupulous musical consumer.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
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I've loved this soundtrack for a long time. I wasn't excited about paying $50 for a CD, but I had to have it in my collection. Besides wishing the epic tracks were extended, I wish there was a little included list of the tracks in English.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2009
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Assuming you have played the game (why else would you buy this) this soundtrack perfectly transports you to those lonely fields as you and your horse traverse the landscape. Very peaceful at times, dramatic at others, always enjoyable.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2009
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I love this soundtrack. Everytime I listen to it (which isn't that often), it reminds me of the intense game that it was part of. If you were as affected as I was with the entire Shadow of the Colossus experience, then I would definitely recommend this soundtrack.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2013
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It's exactly the same music on the game, and one of the best soundtracks I've heard in a long time.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2013
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This was just what my 15-year-old daughter wanted for her birthday. She has listened to it ad nauseum since October. I have to agree that it is absolutely beautiful music.
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Alexander
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warum muss so etwas importiert werden??
Reviewed in Germany on October 23, 2012Verified Purchase
Oft habe ich schon nach verschiedenen Soundtracks (vor allem von Spielen) gesucht und es gab sie nicht. Auch dieser hier musste aus Japan importiert werden und ist, dem entsprechend, teuer. Warum, frag ich mich? Wäre "Shadow of the Colossus" ein Film, wäre ihm der Oskar in der Kategorie "Original Score" sicher gewesen! Die Musik ist einfach über jeden Zweifel erhaben und von vorne bis hinten ein Meisterwerk.
Klassische Musik ist sicherlich ein wenig Geschmacksache, zumal es hier manchmal ziemlich bombastisch zugeht aber das passt. Für Liebhaber klassischer Musik und für Fan's des Spiels, meiner Meinung nach, ein Muss!
Also liebe Plattenlabel-Bosse, mal etwas mehr Mut was das Herausbringen von Soundtracks, gerade von japanischen Filmen und Spielen, angeht. Die finden auch in Deutschland sicherlich genug Käufer.
Klassische Musik ist sicherlich ein wenig Geschmacksache, zumal es hier manchmal ziemlich bombastisch zugeht aber das passt. Für Liebhaber klassischer Musik und für Fan's des Spiels, meiner Meinung nach, ein Muss!
Also liebe Plattenlabel-Bosse, mal etwas mehr Mut was das Herausbringen von Soundtracks, gerade von japanischen Filmen und Spielen, angeht. Die finden auch in Deutschland sicherlich genug Käufer.
User
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kolossaler Soundtrack zu einem kolossalen Spiel!
Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2014Verified Purchase
Absolut toller Soundtrack, jeder der das Spiel kennt und die Musik toll fand, sollte hier zurgreifen.
Hier werden 75 Minuten Musik aus dem Spiel geboten.
Auf Youtube findet man einige der Tracks zB. auf dem Klavier gespielt, oder von der bekannten Taylor Davis auf der Violine gespielt.
Hier werden 75 Minuten Musik aus dem Spiel geboten.
Auf Youtube findet man einige der Tracks zB. auf dem Klavier gespielt, oder von der bekannten Taylor Davis auf der Violine gespielt.
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Klasse
Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2014Verified Purchase
Der Soundtrack ist einfach genial.
Wenn man sich die Stücke anhört kommt man gar nicht drum rum, sich vorzustellen wie man einem solchen Titanen gegenübersteht.
Generell auch gut Abends zum Entspannen oder gar beim lesen.
Wenn man sich die Stücke anhört kommt man gar nicht drum rum, sich vorzustellen wie man einem solchen Titanen gegenübersteht.
Generell auch gut Abends zum Entspannen oder gar beim lesen.
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