Style: video game music, modern classical, traditional Japanese
Primary Emotions/Themes: A dramatic suite of classical music that prominently features traditional Japanese instrumentation
Thoughts: Video games sure are something else aren't they? The only qualification for something to be video game music is for it to be featured in a video game. This can mean anything from 8 bit chip tunes to full orchestral scores. It's one of the most diverse genres out there.
The music in Sekiro pushes the bombastic boundaries of what we consider video game music. The entirety of these four disks is orchestral, and we even get a smattering of traditional Japanese instruments scattered throughout as well.
The score itself balances two opposing forces well: the still of the night with Wolf sneaking around, and the climactic battles that take place all over the game. The way that they are laid out here has the soundtrack exploring the calmer side first and slowly working in the climactic battles as the album continues.
By the final disk we have massive battle after massive battle and their aftermaths. Truly the pacing on this record set is impeccable. There's rising action leading into the dramatic climax and then finally the release at the end. Expertly arranged.
This is not a record set I listen to that often. In fact this may be only the second or third time I've listened to it. I've often thought about if I need it in my collection, but whenever I do put it on I'm reminded of how well done the music is and I find myself wanting to listen to it again in the future. So whenever that moment comes to future me, I hope you enjoy it as much then as I am now.
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