KEY FEATURES

• 2xLP pressed on Neon Green 180g Vinyl
• Official Arranged Soundtrack celebrating the beloved SUNSOFT Famicom classic
• A Release by Brave Wave Productions in collaboration with SUNSOFT and Black Screen Records
• Also available on CD and on all major digital platforms
• Masashi Kageyama, the original composer of Gimmick!, revisits and reimagines eight tracks from the legendary 1992 game for the first time in over three decades
• In addition to Kageyama’s contributions, the album features arrangements from an all-star lineup of composers, including Manami Matsumae (Mega Man), Harumi Fujita (Tomba!), Takahiro Izutani (Metal Gear Solid, Bayonetta), Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania) and Brave Wave’s in-house rock band Super Strikers
• The album cover designed by acclaimed manga artist Hitoshi Ariga, known for his works on Mega Man and Pokémon among many others
• Vinyl and CD editions include exclusive liner notes from Kageyama
• Debut entry in Brave Wave’s brand-new Perspective Series, a lineup of brand-new arranged music albums reimagining timeless soundtracks

RELEASE DESCRIPTION

Brave Wave is thrilled to unveil the Gimmick! Official Arranged Soundtrack, a new album celebrating the beloved SUNSOFT Famicom classic. Produced in collaboration with SUNSOFT and Black Screen Records, this new release will be available on CD, vinyl, and all major digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music. This album marks a significant return for Gimmick! and serves as the debut entry in Brave Wave’s brand-new Perspective Series, a lineup of brand-new arranged music albums reimagining timeless soundtracks.

Masashi Kageyama, the original composer of Gimmick!, revisits and reimagines eight tracks from the legendary 1992 game for the first time in over three decades. In addition to Kageyama’s stunning contributions, the album features arrangements from an all-star lineup of composers, including Manami Matsumae (Mega Man), Harumi Fujita (Tomba!), Takahiro Izutani (Metal Gear Solid, Bayonetta), Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania), and Brave Wave’s in-house rock band Super Strikers. The album cover is designed by acclaimed manga artist Hitoshi Ariga, known for his works on Mega Man and Pokémon, among other franchises.

Fans purchasing the CD and vinyl editions will enjoy exclusive liner notes from Kageyama, offering a rare glimpse into the creation of the original Gimmick! soundtrack in the early ’90s and the inspiration behind the album’s new arrangements.

Gimmick! Official Arranged Soundtrack and Brave Wave’s new Perspective Series aim to bring fans closer to the unforgettable music of classic games, revitalized by the label’s legendary composers with fresh sounds in exciting directions.

TRACKLIST

1. Pentadrangle – Good Morning
2. Masashi Kageyama – No Limits
3. Masashi Kageyama – Happy Birthday
4. Masashi Kageyama – Good Weather
5. Manami Matsumae – Slow Illusion
6. Masashi Kageyama – Paradigm
7. Saori Kobayashi – Lion Heart
8. Takahiro Izutani – Cadbury
9. Tee Lopes – Strange Memories of Death
10. Harumi Fujita – Aporia
11. Marshall Art – Identity Believer
12. Andrew Elmore – Long Tomorrow
13. Masashi Kageyama – Just Friends
14. Masashi Kageyama – Sophia
15. mamomo – Paradox
16. Masashi Kageyama – Innocent
17. Masashi Kageyama – Siesta
18. Smoke Thief – Good Night
19. Super Strikers – Ultimate Medley (Gimmick!)

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