Jam of the Day: A Violent Encounter ~Battle With the Colossus~ by Kow Otani (Wander and the Colossus Original Soundtrack: Roar of the Earth)

Though I didn’t know it at the time, I was first introduced to Kow Otani’s music in Gundam Wing and the 90’s Gamera movies. But it wasn’t until a decade later while hearing his Shadow of the Colossus score that I really took notice.

One of the things I love about the SotC soundtrack is that every Colossus has its own unique theme. I had a really hard time picking just one of them to share because they’re all so enjoyable. It was the bits of chorus sprinkled throughout that really sold me on choosing A Violent Encounter. This game could not have a more fitting soundtrack. I can’t wait to play the upcoming HD version.

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.