Prescription for Sleep

Doujin, Miscellaneous

Prescription for Sleep: Memories of Mana Now Available Free

March 2, 2018 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Prescription for Sleep: Memories of Mana Now Available Free Share this

With the recent release of the classic RPG Secret of Mana on the Playstation 4, the gang responsible for the Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullibies series of albums have released one of the tracks from their Lullabies of Mana album free for download.

“Memories of Mana” is an original track composed and performed by GENTLE LOVE (Norihiko Hibino on saxophone and Etrian Odyssey pianist AYAKI) that is inspired by the world and themes of Secret of Mana. It was recorded after the duo had completed work on 11 arrangements from the Secret of Mana soundtrack for the Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana album, which is currently available on iTunes, Spotify, and more.

<a href="http://scarletmoonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/prescription-for-sleep-memories-of-mana-from-lullabies-of-mana">Prescription for Sleep: Memories of Mana [from Lullabies of Mana] by GENTLE LOVE</a>

Always nice to see extra love being thrown at the Secret of Mana music. You can nab the free track over on the GENTLE LOVE Bandcamp page.
Indie Music, Miscellaneous

Composer Norihiko Hibino Launches Prescription for Serenity Wellness App

May 17, 2017 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Composer Norihiko Hibino Launches Prescription for Serenity Wellness App Share this

Norihiko Hibino, composer for the Metal Gear Solid series and the producer of the Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series of albums continues the growth of his Hibino Sound Therapy Lab project along with aid from Mission One with the Prescription for Serenity wellness app.

Since 2009, Hibino has seen the Prescription for Sleep albums grow and diversify, not just with soothing game music but with a wide range of relaxation bundles. Prescription for Serenity will take high resolution music files featuring live chamber music, solo harp and piano performances, and of course, more jazzy lullabies from GENTLE LOVE, the duo comprised of Hibino and Etrian Odyssey pianist AYAKI, who have made a name for themselves with their Billboard-charting Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies albums. The library is also expandable with a subscription that will add new content as it’s recorded, including selections from the Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series.

After the success of the first two Prescription for Sleep apps, and hearing comments from people who were helped by them, we decided to do something much grander in scope this time around–a full-fledged service offering hundreds of therapeutic songs all within one app. We are proud of what we accomplished, and hope that it helps give people the relaxation they deserve. – Marc Cellucci, Mission One Founder

You can check out the Prescription for Serenity app on iTunes and Google Play. You can also check out the other Prescription for Sleep apps and albums on the Hibino Sound Therapy Lab website, and the Game Music Lullabies albums at Scarlet Moon Productions.
Doujin, Game Music

Undertale Lullabies Album Announced for Holiday 2016

November 15, 2016 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Undertale Lullabies Album Announced for Holiday 2016 Share this

Who here like Undertale? (Cue metaphorical sea of hands outstretched begin popping up as far as the eye can see.) Well how about the Prescription for Sleep video game lullabies music albums from Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino and Etrian Odyssey pianist AYAKI? Then you’ll all probably be very happy boys and girls come December 1st.

Prescription for Sleep: Undertale is a two-disc relaxation album from the aforementioned duo also commonly known as GENTLE LOVE and produced by Scarlet Moon Records. The album is fully licensed and is planned for release on December 1, 2016 in digital and limited edition physical formats from Bandcamp and other digital retailers. Even better news is that you can pre-order it now for $10.00 digital, and $25.00 for the limited edition physical release.

<a href="http://scarletmoonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/prescription-for-sleep-undertale">Prescription for Sleep: Undertale by GENTLE LOVE</a>

Undertale’s themes of friendship, sacrifice, redemption, and of course, determination, are all beautiful attributes that play well into what Norihiko Hibino is trying to do with his unique brand of healing music. Plus, Toby Fox’s score is so amazing and memorable, how could we not do an entire volume dedicated to it? – Jayson Napolitano, Scarlet Moon Records

The limited edition physical release of the album will only have 1,000 copies, and will feature 6-panel digipak with silver foil print on the cover, two discs of music, and a 20-page booklet containing featuring the character of Undertale in four comic strips and four stickers illustrated by artist Maximo Lorenzo.

You can check out more from the Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies on their website.
Doujin, Game Music

Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana Arranged Album Released

December 2, 2015 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana Arranged Album Released Share this

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for the Secret of Mana fan in your life, here’s something to surprise them with this season. Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of Mana is the newest of the Prescription for Sleep game music series, derived from the original game soundtrack composed by Hiroki Kikuta and arranged by Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino.

“Our first two Prescription for Sleep albums featured a variety of tracks from across all videogames, and were a great introduction to our healing game music concept. But with the third album, I wanted to try something different. I had been constantly tempted to pick tracks from Secret of Mana for our first two compilations, mainly because the music is so soothing in its original form, so I thought the next evolution of the series would be an entire album dedicated to one game.” – Jayson Napolitano; Scarlet Moon Records

The 12-track album is fully licensed and available now on Loudr. Those who purchase the album will also receive GENTLE LOVE’s tribute to late Nintendo President and CEO Satoru Iwata titled Prescription for Peace: A Tribute to the Departed at no charge, and discounts applied to the other Prescription for Sleep albums.
Game Music, Reviews

Prescription for Sleep: Volume II (Review)

May 6, 2015 | Michael Hoffmann | Comments Off on Prescription for Sleep: Volume II (Review) Share this

Last year Scarlet Moon Records released a video game music arrangement album titled Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies. The project had an interesting premise. Take some of the more mellow and relaxing tunes from video game soundtracks and arrange them as soothing lullabies for piano and saxophone. The group arranging on the album was Gentle Love, comprising of saxophonist Norihiko Hibino (composer for Bayonetta and the Metal Gear Solid series) and pianist AYAKI. The Gentle Love duo have collaborated on a few projects, primarily performing and making music to provide therapeutic relief to others after the wake of Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The original Prescription for Sleep album and this sequel is an extension of that work and mission.

The fist album consisted of well known tunes like “Dry Dry Docks” from Super Mario 64 and some lesser known pieces like “Song of the Ancients” from NieR. The album received praise from a number of reviewers, including members of the team here at Original Sound Version. Thanks in part to the success of the first album, this sequel has been released. Prescription for Sleep: Volume II sees Hibino and AYAKI return to cover music from various games in the form of tranquil lullabies. What does this latest addition cover and how does it compare to the first album? Read on to find out. (more…)
Game Music

Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies: Volume II is Coming April 27th

April 15, 2015 | Michael Hoffmann | Comments Off on Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies: Volume II is Coming April 27th Share this

Last year Scarlet Moon Records released the album Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies. It was an arrangement album that featured relaxing lullaby interpretations of game tunes from a variety of titles, including Final Fantasy VII, Secret of Mana, and Donkey Kong Country. The music was performed by Gentle Love, a duo consisting of pianist AYAKI and saxophonist Norihiko Hibano (composer for Bayonetta and Metal Gear Solid). Now the duo is back for a second round with Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies: Volume II.

This second album will be released on April 27th on Loudr and other digital retailers. If you decided to purchase both Volume I and Volume II on Loudr, you will receive a bonus arrangement album Gentle Oblivion, which covers the music of Monarch: Heroes of a New Age. A few tracks have already been revealed for this latest album. These include “The Streets of Whiterun” from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and “The Moon” from DuckTales. More tracks will be unveiled as the final release date approaches.

If listening to tranquil saxophone and piano arrangements of your favorite game music sounds like the perfect way to relax, then be sure to mark your calendar for April 27th. You can check out more information about the album at the Prescription for Sleep official website.

Prescription for Sleep – Website
Game Music, Reviews

Fill Up on Your Prescription for Sleep (Review)

May 23, 2014 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Fill Up on Your Prescription for Sleep (Review) Share this

As reported on back last month, Prescription for Sleep: Video Game Lullabies has been released from Scarlet Moon Productions for public consumption. The duo of Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid) on saxophone and AYAKI tickling the ivories have by their powers combined into GENTLE LOVE to produce an arrangement album that is equal parts soothing and simplistic in execution and make for a delightful ensemble. Utilizing music from both old classics like Donkey Kong Country and newer acclaimed scores like Nier, the album features a good assortment that should be enjoyable to a wide variety of fans.

Although I will say, the album probably should have a warning label about listening while driving at night or operating heavy machinery. It’s not lying in its title at all.

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