While most people jumped on the Murasmasa soundtrack as a source of excitement at the announcement of Basiscape’s in-house record label, Basiscape Records, their debut release (BSPE-1001) is actually the Kumatanchi soundtrack for the DS. You’re probably with me in having no idea what this is (it was only released in Japan as far as I know), but it’s a Vanillaware title whose soundtrack you’ll definitely want to avoid judging by its cover (or its first track for that matter).
What’s here is an hour of music by Kimihiro Abe and Mitsuhiro Kaneda that is playful, quirky, and whimsical. It has a distinctly “gamey” sound with moments that will have you thinking of Secret of Mana, and others that will remind you of Basiscape’s own amazing score for Opoona. In fact, based on the style of music featured on the Kumatanchi soundtrack, I get the feeling that Abe and Kaneda were likely responsible for some of my favorite tracks from Opoona.
Find out what I mean, and if the Kumatanchi soundtrack is worth your time in our review of Basiscape Records’ first album release after the jump. (more…)
