Style: Video game music
Primary Emotions/Themes: A soundtrack that encapsulates the joy and pain of every day life
Thoughts: This is a soundtrack to a game I have not played. I do know the composer though, and she has created some great music in the past. Sarah Mancuso created the soundtrack for the Snowfall portion of Heart of the Woods, one of my favorite visual novel soundtracks in the last few years.
Please Be Happy is such a beautiful collection of songs. These little ditties rely heavily on acoustic instrumentation such as a violin and guitar. God I love the interaction that these two instruments have together on this release. The music is so simple, and by keeping it simple the music resonates on a deeper level with me.
The sense I get from this visual novel is that it's a look into characters lives as they go about their daily business. If that's the case then the music has captured that feeling perfectly. I can't think of a singular soundtrack or album that I own that feels as simple and as down to earth as the songs contained in this record.
I need to play this game. I think I would greatly enjoy it based on the music. From the wonderful acoustic work throughout the album to the sung closing song by Sarah herself, it's all a wonderful trip to a place where life is just a bit simpler... a bit happier.
Written August 1st 2024
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