Although not as prominent as the score of Shadow of the Colossus, the music in ICO adds to the subtle atmosphere and brings out that sense of ethereality during some of the most emotional moments in the game.
In case you didn't get the OST yet, you should start thinking about what you're missing. And if it helps you make up your mind here's a sample song: the amazing "You were there" (Decompressing Password: projectnico).
Below you'll find the tracklist and the lyrics of the sample song. They may help you whet your melodic appetite till I upload the full ICO Soundtrack Guide, which hopefully will be online early next week.
Tracklist
01 - prologue
02 - coffin
03 - impression
04 - Castle in the Mist
05 - beginning
06 - Who are you?
07 - darkness
08 - heal
09 - The Gate
10 - Queen
11 - continue
12 - déjà vu
13 - Shadow
14 - Entity
15 - collapse
16 - ICO ~ You were there ~
Total Running Time: 25'35''
Lyrics: ICO ~ You were there ~
Composed by Michiru Oshima
Words by Lynne Hobday
Performed by Steven Geraghty
The island bathes in the sun's bright rays
Distant hills wear a shroud of grey
A lonely breeze whispers in the trees
Sole witness to history
Fleeting memories rise
From the shadows of my mind
Sing "nonomori" - endless corridors
Say "nonomori" - hopeless warriors
You were there
You were there
Am I forever dreaming
How to define the way I'm feeling
You were there
Countless visions they haunt me in my sleep
You were there
Though forgotten all promises we keep
Slaves to our destiny
I recall a melody
Sing "nonomori" - seasons lit with gold
Say "nonomori" - legends yet untold
You were there
You were there
Happiness follows sorrow
Only believing in tomorrow
You were there
Countless visions they haunt me in my sleep
You were there
Though forgotten all promises we keep
The island bathes in the sun's bright rays
Distant hills wear a shroud of grey
A lonely breeze whispers in the trees
Sole key to this mystery
Useful Links
Official Michiru Oshima Website: http://www.michiru-oshima.com
Official ICO Japanese Website: http://www.i-c-o.net
Those interested in the CD may leave a comment and I'll gladly give a link or two.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Prologue to ICO
ICO is the tale of a cursed boy, lost in a place of shadows and a ghostly girl, consumed by sorrow and loneliness.
Together, they must find a way to escape a vast castle which holds many secrets. Every twisting staircase, every creaking door and towering pillar is part of a larger puzzle. Each torch and shaft of light only serves to illuminate another mystery. The path ahead is dark and treacherous. But somehow, they know they will find a way out, a way back to the light...
Together, they must find a way to escape a vast castle which holds many secrets. Every twisting staircase, every creaking door and towering pillar is part of a larger puzzle. Each torch and shaft of light only serves to illuminate another mystery. The path ahead is dark and treacherous. But somehow, they know they will find a way out, a way back to the light...
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