Ninja Ryukenden Original Soundtrack Complete Collection Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album This 2-CD set, originally released in Japan, combines "Ninja Gaiden The Definitive Soundtrack Vol. 1" and "Ninja Gaiden The Definitive Soundtrack Vol. 2" into one package.



Disc 1 features the soundtracks for Ninja Gaiden (NES) and Ninja Gaiden (Arcade). Disc 2 features the soundtracks for Ninja Gaiden II (NES) and Ninja Gaiden III (NES). In Japan, the games were released under the title "Ninja Ryukenden" (忍者龍剣伝).



Includes a special Japanese "obi" strip and a booklet with art and liner notes. Please note that the liner notes are written in Japanese only.



NOTE: CD files are identical to the 2017 English releases.



Includes unlimited streaming of Ninja Gaiden The Definitive Soundtrack Vol. 1 + 2 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Sold Out

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Ninja Gaiden, of the most iconic and beloved 2D action game series ever created, was first released in the arcades in 1988, while making its console debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) later in the same year. At the time of the console release, Ninja Gaiden was renowned not only for its deep storytelling beautifully visualized by TECMO’s unique “cinema scenes,” but also through its legendary chiptune soundtrack, whose unique rock-’n’-roll sound and drum beat instantly became a formative musical experience for players who were only just getting into video games.



Ninja Gaiden: The Definitive Soundtrack is divided into volumes. The first, Ninja Gaiden Vol. 1, features the music of both the NES title and the Arcade game, both titled Ninja Gaiden. The follow-up, Ninja Gaiden Vol. 2, features the music of both Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. This bundle includes BOTH Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 at a special price. These legendary soundtracks have been digitally restored under the supervision of Keiji Yamagishi, one of the original series composers. The booklet includes a comprehensive roundtable discussion among several members of the original development team, including the director, producers, artist and composers; an essay by game historian Ray Barnholt; and original archival artworks. Read more about our new remastered soundtrack here: bravewave.net/genseries/003/ Ninja Gaiden, of the most iconic and beloved 2D action game series ever created, was first released in the arcades in 1988, while making its console debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) later in the same year. At the time of the console release, Ninja Gaiden was renowned not only for its deep storytelling beautifully visualized by TECMO’s unique “cinema scenes,” but also through its legendary chiptune soundtrack, whose unique rock-’n’-roll sound and drum beat instantly became a formative musical experience for players who were only just getting into video games.Ninja Gaiden: The Definitive Soundtrack is divided into volumes. The first, Ninja Gaiden Vol. 1, features the music of both the NES title and the Arcade game, both titled Ninja Gaiden. The follow-up, Ninja Gaiden Vol. 2, features the music of both Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom. This bundle includes BOTH Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 at a special price. These legendary soundtracks have been digitally restored under the supervision of Keiji Yamagishi, one of the original series composers. The booklet includes a comprehensive roundtable discussion among several members of the original development team, including the director, producers, artist and composers; an essay by game historian Ray Barnholt; and original archival artworks.

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released April 13, 2017



NINJA GAIDEN SERIES MUSIC COMPOSITION AND ARRANGEMENT

NINJA GAIDEN ORIGINAL STAFF (TECMO LTD.)

Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden III)

Ryuichi Nitta (Ninja Gaiden II)

Mayuko Okamura (Ninja Gaiden II)

Kaori Nakabai (Ninja Gaiden III)

Rika Shigeno (Ninja Gaiden III)



NINJA GAIDEN SERIES DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION

NINJA GAIDEN NES VERSION ORIGINAL STAFF

Hideo Yoshizawa (Producer and Director)

Masato Kato (Graphic Design, Art Director, Game Stage Director)

Takashi Yamashita (Cinema Display Programmer)



ALBUM PLANNING/DESIGN/COMPOSITION/EDITING

BRAVE WAVE PRODUCTIONS

Keiji Yamagishi (Executive Producer)

Mohammed Taher (Creative Director)

Lauren Guardia-Lucas (Assistant Director, Editor)

Marco Guardia (Recording Engineer for NES)

Haruhisa "hally" Tanaka (Recording Engineer for Arcade)

Dan Suter (Mastering Engineer)

Alexander Aniel (Project Manager)

Brett Elston (Concept Planner)

Ray Barnholt (Essayist)

Ben Sifel (Designer)

Cory Schmitz (Generation Series Designer)

Daniel Tang (Composer Photography)



SPECIAL THANKS

KOEI TECMO GAMES ALL STAFF

Yosuke Hayashi (Team NINJA Producer)

Koji Harao (Executive Producer)

Rira Oi (IP Promotion and Management)



NINJA GAIDEN and NINJA RYUKENDEN are trademarks of Koei Tecmo Games. ⓒKOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd. owns the rights to all NINJA GAIDEN and NINJA RYUKENDEN products. Licensed for use by BRAVE WAVE PRODUCTIONS.



Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos were originally released in Europe and other PAL territories under the titles Shadow Warriors and Shadow Warriors II: Ninja Gaiden II, respectively.



Disclaimer: The included music was created when each music supervisor was affiliated with TECMO LTD. and the music was composed as work for hire.

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