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'Annalisa Plays Chrono Trigger' Piano rearrangements of the classic soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda

I’ve been a long time fan of piano renditions of game music. So many great game themes translate to the instrument so well, especially in the capable hands of a wonderful musician. That is exactly what the new album Annalisa Plays Chrono Trigger is all about. After hearing Annalisa’s take on these timeless tracks, you’ll agree this music was practically made for solo piano, as she breathes such a breadth of emotions into each track. Just as the original soundtrack did in game for anyone who has enjoyed the game.

Do Mega Man X - Maverick Hunters from Noveliss & Mega Ran album review

It's 20XX (Hey, it actually is 20XX) and it's time for Noveliss and Mega Ran AKA The Maverick Hunters. The Capcom game Mega Man came out in 1987, with the spinoff Mega Man X debuting about six years later in '93. The original Mega Ran album came out in 2007, and Random has gotten questions about 'when are you going to do Mega Man X though?' from all us SNES kids for about 15 years. Now we got the debut of Zero, and the reawakening of Mega Ran, thanks to this new album from Noveliss and Mega Ran…