Myst (Video Game Soundtrack)
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Free Music Review: A truly unique atmosphere
Hit: 4 Stars
Back when Myst was just a new CD-Rom game and the franchise hadn't even begun to build up its huge fanbase Robyn Miller wrote this score to create a mood for certain scenes. Originally his idea was to have no music for the game at all, with mood only created with sound effects and ambiance. For the most part this generally worked but he experimented giving musical life to moments such as the Planetarium (or the dentist's chair as some people call it) and the tower. When he saw how his music affected things he went on to write an entire score. And it's pretty cool stuff.
It may be rather basic, lacking the maturity of the Riven (Original Score) or the class of the Myst III: Exile (Original Score), but it still manages to be provocative and force particular feelings out of you, even emotions you didn't think you were in the mood for. Though Miller did create the feel of the Myst universe with this score and it surely signals the brilliance that was yet to come. It's an interesting CD to have, but perhaps only for fans.
The CD last's just over 40 minutes and comes with a small booklet containing information about the game and Robyn Miller and contains some cool pictures. The CD case is kind of flimsy however.
Free Music Review: I'd love it if not played differently
Hit: 4 Stars
Actually it's played differently at times; several of the tracks still seem to be played the same as they were in the original Myst. For those who like those versions, these tracks are:
Treegate
Shipgate (sadly shortened a tiny bit)
Fortress Ambience (Part 1)
Fortress Ambience (Part 2)
All of Sirrus' and Achenar's Themes (excluding Temple of Achenar (see parentheses for Shipgate). Notice also (for those who have realMYST), that the only difference between the music in this soundtrack(excluding the bonus tracks (a.k.a. tracks 24 to 26)) and the music in realMYST, aside from having other tracks (3 of which composed by Tim Larkin) is that Achenar's Cache fades out halfway at the end in this soundtrack)
Compass Rose (including both parts)
Above Stoneship (Telescope Theme)
Selentic Mystgate
Finale
The rest of the tracks I didn't mention are either played a tiny bit differently and/or lengthened.
Robyn also didn't put in the music you hear when the Mechanical Age book is visible (which is logical (in reference to Treegate and Shipgate) to title Geargate) and the music you hear when you go down to the generator.
I hope that Robyn eventually makes a remake of this soundtrack, featuring all of the music in their original versions and including the two tracks I just mentioned.
Free Music Review: Prepare for immersion!
Hit: 4 Stars
Have you ever played Myst or Riven? If you have, you know that the games just wouldn't be the same without the soundtracks. If you haven't, then you've really missed something! To tell you the truth, I've never heard a game soundtrack that could be listened to all by itself. But Robyn Miller seems to have the talent to do just such a thing. Applause also for Chris Brandkamp, who did the sampling. I know how much work it takes to get a set of good samples together. You'd really believe they'd contracted an orchestra!The music is quite atmospheric, as is needed for such a visual game as Myst. Various themes keep recurring, which makes for very attractive listening. It's quite interesting following Achenar and Sirrus around the various ages from a musical perspective. The music completely immerses you in the atmosphere of each age. Interesting are also the bonus tracks which weren't used in the game. I was really very pleasantly surprised by this album!
Free Music Review: GOOD!!!
Hit: 4 Stars
A very good CD. However the "Bonus Tracks" arn't that good and it is missing the gear/clocktower theme from Myst island. But a good CD none the less.Free Music Review: Mystical
Hit: 4 Stars
If you have played the games, you will like this. If not, it is probably not for you.