An
"orchestral version" refers to a musical piece originally composed for instruments other than those typically found in an orchestra, but that has been rearranged and adapted to be performed by a full orchestra.
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Opening with a fantastic live
orchestral version of the Zelda theme, it is clear that Nintendo is going to open with their...
While this is a bit of a disappointment, as this is my favorite portion of the piece, it's still awesome to have a
live orchestral version of Chrono Cross music on CD.
It's a
synthesized orchestral version but it often sounds like a cheap MIDI project; those who loved the original can opt to listen to the original SNES version.
The nostalgia factor is in full swing with the castle, the torn painting, the rose and
an orchestral version of the well - known songs from Alan Menken.
Leave the CD playing to hear
the orchestral versions at the end.
It featured vocal arrangements from the Final Fantasy series, including an a capella doo wop medley,
orchestral versions of the series» ballads, and an «orchestra meets chorus meets rock band» finale.
How about an additional stretchgoal at let's say 350.000 to allow Jake to create
an orchestral version of the soundtrack like in the trailer!
Masashi Hamauzu hopes that with
these orchestral versions people will pay more attention to the themes: «this is an important thematic element that becomes subconsciously imprinted on the player throughout this long game.»
Hamauzu remarks that «there were
no orchestral versions of FINAL FANTASY XIII tracks that I was really satisfied with and I wanted to create a symphonic arrangement that would be truly ground - breaking.
If yes, check out this post if you're interested in listening to
the orchestral version of several songs from Splatune!
I had only played Dragon Quest VIII before which, despite not managing to please me in the gameplay department, had an enjoyable soundtrack which would eventually turn into a great orchestral album (note: the Japanese edition of the game was completely midi, whereas the US localization used
the orchestral version).
The stars have finally lined up to create
an orchestral version of the original music.
The second soundtrack was released on August 23, 2000, and just had
the orchestral version.