9 Incredible Soundtracks That Were Almost Better Than Their Games
3. Katamari Damacy (2004)
Composer(s): Yuu Miyake The soundtrack to Katamari Damacy is one of the first things anyone mentions when talking about the game. In fact, its one of the games best selling points. Imaginative and playful, Miyake's work draws influence from jazz and samba, combining those elements with more traditional video game music in order to create a sound like no other. Its that uniqueness and playful arrangement of musical styles that really elevates the soundtrack to the next level. It can be bizarre at times, merging estranged vocals with miscellaneous sounds to create a sense of joyous fun, but thats part of the reason that the soundtrack is such a worthwhile listen. Its creative, imaginative and unpredictable. For that very reason, the soundtrack to Katamari Damacy is perfect for the game, encapsulating the brilliance and humour of the Katamari universe and bringing the striking visuals of the game to life. Its so inexplicable and strange however, that it can also transcend its supporting role and very much stand up on its own - even the main theme, Katamari Nah-Nah is wonderfully catchy and addictive in its own right. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAA6hq9RL-4 Further Listening: The soundtracks to most of the Katamari games are equally strange and wonderful. It was actually very difficult to choose just one for this list. So, if you like what you hear, check out the soundtracks to We Love Katamari (2005) or Beautiful Katamari (2007).
