Style: Video game music, vocal
Primary Emotions/Themes: The powerful music of Fata Morgana continues with this second volume
Thoughts: The first volume of the House of Fata Morgana soundtrack was one of the best soundtrack records I heard in quite some time. It was powerful, made even more so by the inclusion of soul wrenching vocals and piano arrangements.
I had not listened to the second installment of the soundtrack when I purchased this record, I wanted it to be a bit of a surprise. When I finally put the record on my player, I was greeted with more of the same wonderful music that the first installment had.
Haunting. If there was ever a piece of music where this music fit, it would be these songs. The vocals in particular are so soft that they feel like they are almost whispered - like a ghost taking it's last breath.
The accompanying music is the perfect backing. Simple, yet not so much so that it's basic. Ethereal, yet grounded enough to keep the listener engaged.
This is the kind of music that gives me pause. I take a moment, stop what I'm doing, and reflect on the choices that led me to this place... this moment. Is this always a good feeling? No, obviously not. Is it one that is required from time to time? Absolutely. This is the power of the House of Fata Morgana.
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