[Epic] A Collection of Game Music to Enjoy with an Orchestral Sound

Gothic NeclordGensō Suikoden

[Genso Suikoden 25th Anniversary Symphonic Concert] “Gothic Neclord” [Orchestra]

In the RPG Suikoden, released by Konami in 1995, the track “Gothic Neclord” plays during the battle against the vampire Neclord.

It features a classical melody reminiscent of Baroque music and pairs exceptionally well with a full orchestra.

To celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary, the professional game music orchestra JAGMO held a concert.

The arrangement is powerful and atmospheric, with a striking opening cello solo and performances on a real pipe organ.

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Beast Ganon BattleKataoka Mao

Beast Ganon Battle

This is a piece woven from grand piano and rugged strings.

Composed by Nintendo’s Mao Katoaka, it’s the track that colored the final boss battle in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and is included on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack.

With its dynamic development, the piece is highly effective at stoking the player’s fighting spirit.

It fully conveys, through music, the climactic showdown fought on horseback.

Perfect for when you want to fire yourself up!

Main themeZenobureido

Xenoblade Studio Live Footage “Main Theme”

The piece with a beautiful piano-and-orchestra sound is the “Main Theme” from Xenoblade, a game released by Nintendo in 2010.

The violin and oboe take turns carrying the melody, and when the string section comes in, the sound expands into something grand.

In 2015, the official Nintendo YouTube channel released a studio live video featuring a chamber arrangement for piano and string quartet.

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Glimmers of Lovesugiyama kouichi

[15-Minute Endurance] Dappled Light of Love - Dragon Quest XI (BGM)

If you’ve played Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, this is a track that will set your heart ablaze.

It’s a masterpiece brimming with the warmth of sun-dappled light, beginning with delicate harp tones before the melody is passed to alto flute, oboe, and then strings—like listening to the story of life itself.

Heard during the moving scenes depicting the World Tree of Life and the bond between the sisters Veronica and Serena, it left a deep impression on many players.

It’s perfect for immersing yourself while reminiscing about the game’s most emotional moments, and just as lovely as music to soothe your daily fatigue.

Boss ThemeSonikku za Hejjihoggu

G&S – Sonic 25th Anniversary Medley

Boss Theme is the theme song of the villain Dr.

Eggman from the action game starring Sega’s popular character, Sonic the Hedgehog.

Games & Symphonies, a Spanish orchestra specializing in video game music, performed a medley to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Sonic series, which included Boss Theme.

The powerful, heavy brass sound is really cool.

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