Jam of the Day: Magoichi Saika’s Theme by Kow Otani, Masahiro Aoki, Chamy Ishi, Rei Kondoh, Yasutaka Hatade, and/or Sara Sakurai (Sengoku BASARA 3 Original Soundtracks)

This is one of those instances where a lot of people are credited for a soundtrack, but I can’t actually find who is responsible for each specific song.

I just started playing Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes, a game based on Japanese history, but with magic and robots. Much like the how the game’s concept meshes real history and absurd fantasy, the soundtrack blends traditional Japanese instrumentation with more modern styles of music.

Throughout the soundtrack, you’ll find classic Japanese styles mixed with rock, electronica, jazz, and in this case, flamenco. It creates some interesting hybrids that are worth checking out.

Jam of the Day: Wanderer on the Offensive (Live Edit) by B33J, Cerrax, Sixto Sounds, and nonsensicalexis (OverClocked ReMix)

I’ve had Shadow of the Colossus on the brain a lot lately since the new HD collection for PS3 was finally confirmed. I always enjoyed the epic feel of Kow Otani’s music during the battles with the colossi. The music felt as big as the creatures themselves.

“The Opened Way” is a song I’ve had stuck in my head more times than I can count. In this super collaboration, it’s combined seamlessly with “Counterattack” to make a truly excellent arrangement. You can download the track for free here.