![]() ![]() ![]() “Summer in Lanseal,” on the other hand, was a track that I was greatly looking forward to, and while it is beautifully arranged with a light and airy atmosphere, I couldn’t help but want something more jazzy and ‘cool.’ I would have likely skipped this track if it had featured a more straight-forward arrangement, so it’s a joy to hear it take such an interesting turn. Here, however, the piece takes on a seductive tango-esque vibe that really sheds a whole new light on the piece. “Theme of Valkyria,” while a key piece in the series, has never been one of my favorites. This was always one of my favorite battle themes, and Ormond does a great job with the arrangement and performance, getting into a pretty impressive stride about midway through before breaking it down and coming back with some classy pizazz. ![]() Next, “Desperate Fight” is a rather whimsical battle theme from the first game that doesn’t sound all that ‘desperate’ (the translation of the track title is still up for debate, actually). I hadn’t realized just how much this main theme had grown on me until I heard the arrangement here. The first portion of the song, voiced by classy live flamenco guitar in the original, is transformed into a softer and more seductive version here before the defiant main theme takes over. “Valkyria Chronicles 3 Main Theme” offers a great start with its opening exotic elegance. Not only are his arrangements varied and interesting, but his performances are heartfelt and dynamic. Casey Ormond passes this test with flying colors. We’ve covered the Valkyria franchise extensively here on OSV, so let’s dig into the first official arrangement album from Basiscape Records!įirst of all, I know the suspense is killing you. Hitoshi Sakimoto’s work on the Valkyria Chronicles series is regarded by fans as some of his best, so how would this young and relatively untested arranger and performer live up to everyone’s expectations? It’s finally here! People have been excited for the Valkyria Chronicles Piano Pieces album ever since it was announced, and I think the surprise announcement that Australian pianist Casey Ormond would be responsible for the arrangements and performance of the album drew even more interest among fans. ![]()
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