Jam of the Day: Conflict~Escape Stage by Capcom Sound Team (Rockman X7 Original Soundtrack)

Mega Man X7 is a terrible game and you should not play it. HOWEVER… it has some really sweet music. The production values were really a step up from previous games resulting in higher quality drum tracks, some really great synthesizer work, and even a handful of rock tracks. Then X8 came along and brought the sound quality back down several notches.

The composition isn’t always typical X fare, but what’s there is really enjoyable. Far more enjoyable than the game it belongs to. It’s a shame this soundtrack doesn’t belong to a better game.

There are a lot of composers listed on the OST. The ones most likely to have worked on this particular song based on my research are Yuko Komiyama, Seiko Kobuchi, Akemi Kimura, Makoto Asai, Teruo Konishi, Shuichi Mizohata, and Takuya Miyawaki.

Jam of the Day: LIFE　(生命ある者へ　REMIX) by Kosaka Daimaou (Monster Hunter Danceable ~Monster Hunter Club Mix)

We’re halfway through 2010 and I can honestly say that I’ve put more time into Monster Hunter Tri than any other game this year by a very large margin. The game has a great soundtrack performed by FILMharmonic Orchestra Prague that really fits with the large scale of the monsters.

I’m sure I’ll touch on one of those tracks at a later date. Today, though, I want to share Kosaka Daimao’s Drum ‘n Bass take on Yuko Komiyama’s memorable song, “To Those Alive”. It’s the best song on the album. Its got punchy drums, some great synth sounds, and a strong melody you just don’t find in most Drum ‘n Bass tracks. It’s a winner.