![]() ![]() Isn’t it nice? Try this one, “Fantaisie-Impromptu,” aka “ Fantasy Impromptu.” It’s one of Chopin’s most performed works, its allegro agiato (fast and cheerful but played in an agitated manner) tempo a fine showcase of a pianist’s skill. Hearing that music, which my mother used to play when I was much younger than I am now, in a colourful anime video game, is jarring, but comforting. To me, “Raindrops” is about nature persevering through dark moments. The piece starts out light and whimsical, then grows darker and more dramatic, only to resolve in a reprise of the lighter opening tune. This piece is known for the A♭ notes that repeat throughout, which reminds listeners of the gentle patter of rain. 15,” “Raindrops” is one of Chopin’s 24 preludes, short piano pieces covering each of the major and minor keys. While veteran RPG composer Motoi Sakuraba does a fantastic job composing the game’s original music, it’s Chopin’s work, as performed by pianist Stanislav Bunin, that carries us through the adventure. The game is split into eight chapters, each centered around one of Chopin’s popular works. ![]() The constant musical references are endearing, giving the game a lighthearted tone that balances out the game’s occasional trips to the real world, where Chopin lays dying. An anime-styled version of the famed pianist fights alongside a group of colourful adventurers with music-inspired names like Polka, Allegretto, and Beat against villains like Count Waltz. It’s a 30- to 40-hour turn-based role-playing game that takes place in the final hours before the 39-year-old composer’s death by tuberculosis. That’s right, come at me.Įternal Sonata ( playlist / longplay / VGMdb) is a delightfully odd video game. This morning I am totally cheating by presenting you with tracks from Eternal Sonata, the Bandai Namco RPG that features music composed by 19th-century Polish classical superstar Frédéric Chopin. Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s ongoing hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-arse sounds they make. ![]()
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