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Title: ICO (PS2 Game Soundtrack)
Review: If you liked the game, you will love the soundtrack. If you have have no idea about what ICO is, think something along the lines of Myst or Riven. ICO has been clearly inspired by those two creations, but takes the idea to new heights.The soundtrack is incidental and atmospheric music from the game. The incidental pieces come from the various set-pieces you encounter, and can be quite dark. The atmospheric pieces are lighter, with a very minimal quality; just one or two strings. I would call this music 'ambient' but not in the Brian Eno style, nor Enya's style. It is a world away from 'relaxation' music. The closest albums I can think of are the soundtracks of Myst and Riven, but probably 'Gone To Earth' by David Sylvian is a better match. If you like David Sylvian, you might like this.Overall, I like it. A lot. It has been in my CD deck regularly over the past 4 weeks since I bought it. Not a '5' though, '4' because it is a little under 30 mins - too short!
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