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11-05-2013, 05:16 AM
Junichi Yoshida, Chuji Nagaoka, Masanori Akita - Time Hollow (2008, VBR)
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Composed by
Junichi Yoshida, Chuji Nagaoka (9, 19), Masanori Akita (1)
Tracklist:
01. Masanori Akita - Time Hollow
02. Kioku no Kakera
03. Yasuragi no Basho
04. Tomodachi
05. Giwaku
06. Kooritsuku Kokoro
07. Chousa Kaishi
08. Dareka ga Miteiru
09. Chuuji Nakaoka - Tsuiseki
10. Kanashimi no Te-ma
11. Hitotoki
12. Warui Yokan
13. Taiji
14. Karamiau Omowaku
15. Tooi Omoide 1
16. Tooi Omoide 2
17. My Pace
18. Kako wo Kaero 1
19. Chuuji Nakaoka - Cafe Chronos
20. Kako wo Kaero 2
21. Akui
22. Hakanai Sekai
23. Mari Yuku Mono
24. Omoi wo Megurasu
25. Sondaishita Hazu no Yume
26. Ashita (Bonus Track)
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Time Hollow (TIME HOLLOW 奪われた過去を求めて Taimu Horou Ubawareta Kako o Motomete?, lit. Time Hollow: Search for the Stolen Past) is a Japanese-style adventure video game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo DS video game console. The game was released in Japan on March 19, 2008, North America on September 23, 2008, and Europe on February 6, 2009. The game was written by Junko Kawano, whose PlayStation 2 work Shadow of Memories also features a young man using a time-travelling device to try and alter their future.
The main theme of the game was composed by Masanori Akita, and also appeared on the Japanese PlayStation 2 version of Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova 2 and the North American PlayStation 2 version of Dance Dance Revolution X.
Time Hollow is a visual novel by Konami for the Nintendo DS that fell under the radar in 2008. It was not the greatest visual novel, but it did have a decent story and beautiful visual design. The opening anime sequence was excellent. Adding to that opening scene's excellence was one of the best opening themes I've heard in 2008. Everything about that song is fantastic. The instrumental's blend of piano, synthesizer, electric guitar, and strings is dynamic. The vocalist has an appealing voice and the English-language lyrics do not sound mangled. I used to watch the full intro every time I played the game because it was such a well done intro with a well done song. I was therefore more than happy to hear the full-length version of the song. The vocal song is fantastic and I hope it was released as a single. I would have liked a karaoke version of this song as well just to hear what it sounds like without the vocals, since the instrumental is really cool.
Unfortunately, the rest of the music does not compare to this opening theme. It's not that the multi-layered, MIDI-based compositions are offensive, but rather that they're bland, forgettable, and boring. The music barely stood up within the context of the game, and without the cool story and gorgeous character art, the music falls flat. The only positive I can say is that the sound quality is, obviously, infinitely better than what's heard on the DS.
If I were to describe the style of music in Time Hollow's soundtrack, it would be "chill out" music. Everything heard here is mostly downtempo; even the faster pieces do not give off a frantic sense of urgency and tension. Some pieces in the soundtrack, such as "Investigation Start" and "Pursuit," are reasonably engaging. Other pieces, such as "Frozen Heart" and "Somebody is Looking," tend to repeat rather short and simplistic melodies and become noticeably monotonous. A couple such as "Bad Omen" and "At My Own Pace" are over the top to the point of being cheesy. Most are in the middle in that they're unoffensive, yet forgettable.
The soundtrack to Time Hollow is analogous to the game as a whole. There are a few standout elements and tons of potential, but the final outcome is an unoffensive, plain vanilla product. Just as more intricacies could have been done with Time Hollow's storyline, more dynamism could have been brought to its music. The soundtrack itself is not bad but it's not particularly good either, except for that excellent opening song.
Reviewed by: Neal Chandran (RPGFan - Extensive coverage of Import and Domestic RPGs for all platforms. (http://www.rpgfan.com))
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(http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/v6lh.jpg/)
Composed by
Junichi Yoshida, Chuji Nagaoka (9, 19), Masanori Akita (1)
Tracklist:
01. Masanori Akita - Time Hollow
02. Kioku no Kakera
03. Yasuragi no Basho
04. Tomodachi
05. Giwaku
06. Kooritsuku Kokoro
07. Chousa Kaishi
08. Dareka ga Miteiru
09. Chuuji Nakaoka - Tsuiseki
10. Kanashimi no Te-ma
11. Hitotoki
12. Warui Yokan
13. Taiji
14. Karamiau Omowaku
15. Tooi Omoide 1
16. Tooi Omoide 2
17. My Pace
18. Kako wo Kaero 1
19. Chuuji Nakaoka - Cafe Chronos
20. Kako wo Kaero 2
21. Akui
22. Hakanai Sekai
23. Mari Yuku Mono
24. Omoi wo Megurasu
25. Sondaishita Hazu no Yume
26. Ashita (Bonus Track)
https://mega.co.nz/#!n4JXiZbQ!ZDKxWQik8eeqz2KygvmskE_bZKFgd5iDnRr0tZV 5Thc
---------- Post added at 04:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:16 AM ----------
Time Hollow (TIME HOLLOW 奪われた過去を求めて Taimu Horou Ubawareta Kako o Motomete?, lit. Time Hollow: Search for the Stolen Past) is a Japanese-style adventure video game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo DS video game console. The game was released in Japan on March 19, 2008, North America on September 23, 2008, and Europe on February 6, 2009. The game was written by Junko Kawano, whose PlayStation 2 work Shadow of Memories also features a young man using a time-travelling device to try and alter their future.
The main theme of the game was composed by Masanori Akita, and also appeared on the Japanese PlayStation 2 version of Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova 2 and the North American PlayStation 2 version of Dance Dance Revolution X.
Time Hollow is a visual novel by Konami for the Nintendo DS that fell under the radar in 2008. It was not the greatest visual novel, but it did have a decent story and beautiful visual design. The opening anime sequence was excellent. Adding to that opening scene's excellence was one of the best opening themes I've heard in 2008. Everything about that song is fantastic. The instrumental's blend of piano, synthesizer, electric guitar, and strings is dynamic. The vocalist has an appealing voice and the English-language lyrics do not sound mangled. I used to watch the full intro every time I played the game because it was such a well done intro with a well done song. I was therefore more than happy to hear the full-length version of the song. The vocal song is fantastic and I hope it was released as a single. I would have liked a karaoke version of this song as well just to hear what it sounds like without the vocals, since the instrumental is really cool.
Unfortunately, the rest of the music does not compare to this opening theme. It's not that the multi-layered, MIDI-based compositions are offensive, but rather that they're bland, forgettable, and boring. The music barely stood up within the context of the game, and without the cool story and gorgeous character art, the music falls flat. The only positive I can say is that the sound quality is, obviously, infinitely better than what's heard on the DS.
If I were to describe the style of music in Time Hollow's soundtrack, it would be "chill out" music. Everything heard here is mostly downtempo; even the faster pieces do not give off a frantic sense of urgency and tension. Some pieces in the soundtrack, such as "Investigation Start" and "Pursuit," are reasonably engaging. Other pieces, such as "Frozen Heart" and "Somebody is Looking," tend to repeat rather short and simplistic melodies and become noticeably monotonous. A couple such as "Bad Omen" and "At My Own Pace" are over the top to the point of being cheesy. Most are in the middle in that they're unoffensive, yet forgettable.
The soundtrack to Time Hollow is analogous to the game as a whole. There are a few standout elements and tons of potential, but the final outcome is an unoffensive, plain vanilla product. Just as more intricacies could have been done with Time Hollow's storyline, more dynamism could have been brought to its music. The soundtrack itself is not bad but it's not particularly good either, except for that excellent opening song.
Reviewed by: Neal Chandran (RPGFan - Extensive coverage of Import and Domestic RPGs for all platforms. (http://www.rpgfan.com))
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