Those looking for an authentic recreation of the sounds of 17th Century Japan won't find it here.
The reprise of "Receive You" is especially unexpected. I'm not sure why they were placed here, but they're still quite emotional. Surprisingly, the last five tracks are surprisingly trance mixes by Hiroyoshi Kato, though. These are incredible in context and round off the dramatic arch of the soundtrack. Towards the end of the soundtrack, a more epic tone is also reflected with the orchestral anthems "For Will" and "Melody of the Patriot". Other orchestrated highlights include Keisuke Ito's impressionistic beauty "Dream Shop" and Hidenori Shoji's passionate flamenco "Baile con la Mariposa". The only major difference is the percussion sections tend to be composed of traditional Japanese instruments such as the taiko drums. For example, "Shy" and "Danger" are twists on the action format of most Hollywood scores - propelling tense brass sections and string crisis motifs against percussion rhythms. Of all the Yakuza soundtracks, Kenzan's has the greatest orchestral influence. A few other compositions are essentially entirely composed of percussion, such as "Non-Blade Sword" and "The Leading Man". Meanwhile "Ancient Japanese Dance Music" is an exceptionally enjoyable fusion of shakuhachi and trance beats. Elsewhere in the soundtrack, Hiroyoshi Kato's "Mark That Drifts" is more reminiscent of Norihiko Hibino's work on the series, juxtaposing shakuhachi infusions against percussive furore.
It is a very atmospheric depiction of the character, curiously blending traditional Japanese parts with urban jazz influences, and has since recurred on the Ryu ga Gotoku 3 soundtrack. However, perhaps the most iconic theme in this regard is Takumi's theme. The result sets the scene perfectly in context. Though Hideki Sakamoto's "Mourning" is similar in mood to other Yakuza tension themes, it is primarily built around traditional percussive elements and the occasional exotic wailing woodwind. Nevertheless, many compositions focus on the historic setting of the game.
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We gave ourselves license to make contemporary rock styles the basis of the soundtrack. The final line is that it's entertainment. In the end, strict historical accuracy was not the number one priority. The only significant absence are any vocal themes, which carried the soundtrack releases for previous Yakuza series. It seems this was ultimately more important to the music team.
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I'm not sure whether tracks like these are appropriate, but they do ensure a compelling overall soundtrack release and ensure that the core audience of the series are not alienated. The awesome "Blood Maker" and "Brand-New Japanesque" even adds some funky solos and hip-hop voice samples along the way. While the thrashing guitar influence isn't predominant here, it still recurs in pieces such as "Water & Melon", "Dive to the Mess", and "Sneakin' Drive" with a few historical twists along the way.
However, pretty much nothing is ruled out in this score. An adaptation of Yakuza's trademark title themes, Shoji scores this one mainly in a new age style and rejects the electric guitar altogether for once. The album opens in a subtle and contemporary fashion with "Cry of the Elder Dragon". Can the score possibly fit the game and come together as a whole? Body Nevertheless, score leader Hidenori Shoji and his Noisycroak assistants still maintained the contemporary rock and techno style of the series at many points. The change in direction is reflected in its music, which demonstrates clear influence from traditional Japanese music. Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! surprisingly took the Yakuza series back to the 17th century for a historical drama.
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