Ninja Gaiden The Definitive Soundtrack Vol. 2

by Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd.

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Gregory Kimbrell More ominous and claustrophobic than the soundtrack to the original NES Ninja Gaiden. Less readily likable, but also more enigmatic and haunting. Ninja Gaiden II is clearly the star, and Ryuichi Nitta is given the chance to demonstrate his potency as a composer. Favorite track: Unlimited Moment (NGII).

theaterofsalvation Ninja Gaiden II is one of my favorite games for the Nintendo. It easily shares space with other classics like Mega Man 2 and the music's a big part of that. I can't help but feel the music (especially the cut scene pieces) are what film score music would sound like done on the NES. I can't throw money at you fast enough for physical copies so I can ditch the gamerips I've listened to for years.

Also, you want me pick my favorite track? As in one? I don't think that's possible. Favorite track: Chaosium Sword (NGII).

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1.	Ryuichi Nitta - Chaosium Sword (NGII) 01:34	buy track
2.	Keiji Yamagishi - Twist of Fate II (NGII) 00:03	buy track
3.	Mayuko Okamura - Going Gets Tough (NGII) 01:04	buy track
4.	Keiji Yamagishi - Battlefield (NGII) 01:19	buy track
5.	Mayuko Okamura - Robert the Army (NGII) 00:41	buy track
6.	Ryuichi Nitta - It's Too Late (NGII) 00:03	buy track
7.	Ryuichi Nitta - Dehumanize (NGII) 00:42	buy track
8.	Mikio Saito - Interlude II (NGII) 00:11	buy track
9.	Ryuichi Nitta - Thunderstorm (NGII) 01:06	buy track
10.	Ryuichi Nitta - Overdrive (NGII) 01:30	buy track
11.	Mayuko Okamura - No End Darkness (NGII) 01:25	buy track
12.	Mayuko Okamura - Tower Lahja (NGII) 00:24	buy track
13.	Ryuichi Nitta - World Enslaved (NGII) 01:28	buy track
14.	Ryuichi Nitta - The Parasprinter (NGII) 01:20	buy track
15.	Mayuko Okamura - Irene Captured (NGII) 00:55	buy track
16.	Mayuko Okamura - The Dark Emperor (NGII) 01:04	buy track
17.	Mayuko Okamura - Hideous Relics (NGII) 01:03	buy track
18.	Mayuko Okamura - Interlude I (NGII) 00:07	buy track
19.	Mayuko Okamura - Fire Cavern (NGII) 01:13	buy track
20.	Mayuko Okamura - Shadow Diabolica (NGII) 01:03	buy track
21.	Mayuko Okamura - To the Rescue (NGII) 00:05	buy track
22.	Ryuichi Nitta - Unlimited Moment (NGII) 01:28	buy track
23.	Mayuko Okamura - Castle Demonic (NGII) 00:26	buy track
24.	Mayuko Okamura - Ryu Fights Back (NGII) 00:28	buy track
25.	Ryuichi Nitta - Lord of Night (NGII) 01:30	buy track
26.	Mayuko Okamura - Irene & Ryu (NGII) 01:29	buy track
27.	Ryuichi Nitta - A Long Way To Go (NGII) 02:06	buy track
28.	Ryuichi Nitta - Defeated (NGII) 00:03	buy track
29.	Keiji Yamagishi - All Gone (NGII) 00:04	buy track
30.	Rika Shigeno - Introduction I (NGIII) 00:23	buy track
31.	Rika Shigeno - Introduction II (NGIII) 00:35	buy track
32.	Kaori Nakabai - Introduction III (NGIII) 01:13	buy track
33.	Keiji Yamagishi - Twist of Fate (NGIII) 00:03	buy track
34.	Kaori Nakabai - Stage 1-1 / 5-1 (NGIII) 01:05	buy track
35.	Keiji Yamagishi - Battlefield (NGIII) 01:19	buy track
36.	Kaori Nakabai - Cinema Display I (NGIII) 00:39	buy track
37.	Kaori Nakabai - Cinema Display II (NGIII) 01:31	buy track
38.	Rika Shigeno - Stage 2-1 / 7-2 (NGIII) 01:08	buy track
39.	Rika Shigeno - Cinema Display III (NGIII) 00:05	buy track
40.	Rika Shigeno - Cinema Display IV (NGIII) 00:25	buy track
41.	Rika Shigeno - Stage 2-2 / 5-2 (NGIII) 01:05	buy track
42.	Kaori Nakabai - Cinema Display V (NGIII) 01:08	buy track
43.	Rika Shigeno - Cinema Display VI (NGIII) 00:58	buy track
44.	Rika Shigeno - Stage 3-1 / 6-2 (NGIII) 01:08	buy track
45.	Rika Shigeno - Cinema Display VII (NGIII) 00:27	buy track
46.	Kaori Nakabai - Cinema Display VIII (NGIII) 00:04	buy track
47.	Rika Shigeno - Stage 3-2 / 6-1 (NGIII) 01:05	buy track
48.	Kaori Nakabai - Cinema Display IX (NGIII) 01:14	buy track
49.	Rika Shigeno - Stage 4-1 / 7-1 (NGIII) 02:00	buy track
50.	Kaori Nakabai - Cinema Display X (NGIII) 00:59	buy track
51.	Kaori Nakabai - Stage 4-2 / 7-3 (NGIII) 01:30	buy track
52.	Rika Shigeno - Cinema Display XI (NGIII) 00:48	buy track
53.	Kaori Nakabai - Cinema Display XII (NGIII) 00:19	buy track
54.	Rika Shigeno - Cinema Display XIII (NGIII) 00:13	buy track
55.	Kaori Nakabai - Stage 7-5 / 7-6 (NGIII) 00:45	buy track
56.	Kaori Nakabai - Epilogue (NGIII) 01:41	buy track
57.	Kaori Nakabai - Credits (NGIII) 01:54	buy track
58.	Keiji Yamagishi - Game Over (NGIII) 00:04	buy track
59.	Keiji Yamagishi - Twist of Fate (Reprise) [NGIII] 00:03	buy track

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Ninja Gaiden, of the most iconic and beloved 2D action game series ever created, was first released in the arcades in 1988, while making its console debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) later in the same year. At the time of the console release, Ninja Gaiden was renowned not only for its deep storytelling beautifully visualized by TECMO’s unique “cinema scenes,” but also through its legendary chiptune soundtrack, whose unique rock-’n’-roll sound and drum beat instantly became a formative musical experience for players who were only just getting into video games.

Ninja Gaiden: The Definitive Soundtrack is divided into volumes. The follow-up, Ninja Gaiden Vol. 2, features the music of both Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. These legendary soundtracks have been digitally restored under the supervision of Ryuichi Nitta and Kaori Nakabai, two of the original composers. The booklet includes a comprehensive roundtable discussion among several members of the original development team, including the director, producers, artist and composers; an essay by game historian Ray Barnholt; and original archival artworks.

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released April 13, 2017

NINJA GAIDEN SERIES MUSIC COMPOSITION AND ARRANGEMENT
NINJA GAIDEN ORIGINAL STAFF (TECMO LTD.)
Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden III)
Ryuichi Nitta (Ninja Gaiden II)
Mayuko Okamura (Ninja Gaiden II)
Kaori Nakabai (Ninja Gaiden III)
Rika Shigeno (Ninja Gaiden III)

NINJA GAIDEN SERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION
NINJA GAIDEN NES VERSION ORIGINAL STAFF
Hideo Yoshizawa (Producer and Director)
Masato Kato (Graphic Design, Art Director, Game Stage Director)
Takashi Yamashita (Cinema Display Programmer)

ALBUM PLANNING/DESIGN/COMPOSITION/EDITING
BRAVE WAVE PRODUCTIONS
Keiji Yamagishi (Executive Producer)
Mohammed Taher (Creative Director)
Lauren Guardia-Lucas (Assistant Director, Editor)
Marco Guardia (NES: Recording, Restoration, Mastering; Arcade: Mixing, Restoration)
Haruhisa "hally" Tanaka (Recording Engineer for Arcade)
Dan Suter (Mastering Engineer)
Alexander Aniel (Project Manager)
Brett Elston (Concept Planning)
Ray Barnholt (Essayist)
Ben Sifel (Designer)
Cory Schmitz (Generation Series Designer)
Daniel Tang (Composer Photography)

SPECIAL THANKS
KOEI TECMO GAMES ALL STAFF
Yosuke Hayashi (Team NINJA Producer)
Koji Harao (Executive Producer)
Rira Oi (IP Promotion and Management)

NINJA GAIDEN and NINJA RYUKENDEN are trademarks of Koei Tecmo Games. ⓒKOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. owns the rights to all NINJA GAIDEN and NINJA RYUKENDEN products. Licensed for use by BRAVE WAVE PRODUCTIONS.

Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos were originally released in Europe and other PAL territories under the titles Shadow Warriors and Shadow Warriors II: Ninja Gaiden II, respectively.

Disclaimer: The included music was created when each music supervisor was affiliated with TECMO LTD. and the music was composed as work for hire.

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