Style: Video game music
Primary Emotions/Themes: Some of the best music on the N64, a timeless classic that exemplifies what video game music can bring to the world of music on its own
Thoughts: I miss playing this game. I miss being young and not having a real care in the world. I miss spending countless hours on this game trying to get the best time trials possible. I spent an entire summer trying to master this game, and because of that these songs are drilled into my brain forever.
The world was a simpler place for me back then. I didn't have adult worries or adult problems. I didn't care what was going on except in my immediate sphere. It's a time I look upon fondly, and I wish sometimes that I could get back into that mindset... if even for a short while.
While that is not possible anymore, I can relive those times fondly through the magic of Kenta Nagata's music. I put these records on and I'm instantly transported back to playing this game after school. Learning mini turbos and trying to be the first one to the finish line. Hearing about all the different shortcuts and actually getting some of them to work was a wonderful experience.
With music like this it's not just about the music, there are emotions here that are tied to more than just the music. This music is a shining beacon of my childhood and as such it's got a permanent spot in my collection.
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