Part 40: Soundtrack Discussion 3

Time to go over some notable tracks for Chapter 2. It’s hard to choose; there are just so many good ones! Be sure to point it out if I overlook something that belongs on this list.

Cursed Kusa Village You’re not in Kansas anymore! This tune has a mysterious feel, with undertones of unease and stagnation.

Kusa Village The theme for Kusa Village is peaceful and at the same time, unfamiliar. The main melody sounds windy and breezy. Very appropriate for the Village’s windmill aesthetic.

The Canine Warriors A majestic tune, suitable for old warriors protecting the land for many years. The behavior of said warriors contrasts hilariously with their theme music, same with Susano’s Theme.

The Cutters Theme *shudder* The Cutters. High-octane nightmare fuel here folks! These two give me the jibblies, big time! (But you gotta love it. )

Chun’s Theme Such a fun and silly tune! Makes you want to get up and dance to it, doesn’t it?

Boss Jamba’s Theme Another fun tune: lighthearted and bouncy. Just makes you want to get up and do the Hot Spring Hop!

Sparrow’s Inn Theme for the Sparrow Clan’s bathhouse, a place made for kicking back and washing all that stress away. A relaxing and slightly silly tune.

Digging Game Another sweet tune! Fast paced, with an air of urgency. You are on a time limit, after all!

Kokari in Trouble Another theme for Kokari, which plays before you help him fish up Whopper. It’s a tense tune, with an air of mystery. Kokari sure is growing up fast, isn’t he?

Battle with Whopper The music that plays when you help Kokari catch the fish that swallowed the moon (and also his dog!). It’s slower-paced than the usual battle themes, with an undercurrent of tension and urgency. Well, that makes sense. You’re fishing to save Ume’s life (for real this time), after all!

Making Mochi with the Moon God This is a really short one, but it’s still good. It captures the slow, swinging rhythm of Yumigami’s mallet.

Race with Ida This one is one of my favorites in the whole game! I just love it. I never get tired of listening to it, which is a good thing: Ida is tough later in the game! You’ll be hearing this tune a lot (over, and over, and over…). Good thing it’s such a sweet tune!

Boss Battle: Crimson Helm Another great track that gets you pumped to kick some boss butt! This one is very similar to Waka’s battle music, just without the flute. Not that I’m complaining. Waka’s battle music is sweet. It’s very different from the Spider Queen battle music, to be sure!

Anger Towards the Gods The theme of Susano’s self doubt, as he tries to resist being railroaded by mysterious forces. And we have nothing whatsoever to do with that. No, sir! *cough*

That’s it for now, Okami fans! I’ll post more music next chapter.