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1/3/2010One of the things that I love most about video games is how much effort is put into the music. If done well, a soundtrack can pull you deep into a game. Some soundtracks are better than others. This is why I've picked five fantastic gaming soundtracks that you can obtain and listen to wherever you please.
Video Games Live Vol. 1
It may not be as good as going to the actual concert, but it's the next best thing. This album features songs from various video games (ex. Halo, Tetris, Castlevania), but performed by a live orchestra Instead of just midi's. Any fan of classical music or video games should love this.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl OST
Unfortunately, Nintendo never released this soundtrack on CD of remastered songs from a lot of their games. To to hear Brawl's glory outside of the game your only viable option is to download it from the link provided. I'm sure Nintendo won't care as they are unlikely to release their own version this late.
Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack
Mario Galaxy has been praised countless times for it's moving score. Luckily, Nintendo released an official soundtrack for this one. However, everyone outside of Japan will have to import it. This can get expensive. If you can find the CD at a cheaper price than the one in the link above, then it might be worth it.
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy
Nobuo Uematsu is known for his phenomenal work on the music of the Final Fantasy series. These works were even preformed live in concert in the same style as Video Games Live. If you want to hear this concert, then the Distant Worlds CD is for you.
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Symphony Album
The Zelda series is renowned for its amazing music, but Ocarina of Time is where everything truly shines. The protagonist, Link, was given a magical instrument to play, and with it came one of the greatest score in the history of music. The CD in question has all of the best songs in the game in orchestrated form. This was an official Nintendo soundtrack that came out around the time of the game. The link that I provided has more information, but I recommend looking on Ebay for a better deal.
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