It's relatively common for enthusiasts for remix and remaster classic game soundtracks, but occasionally the originally composers take up the challenge. That's the case with a current Kickstarter campaign being led by Rémi Gazel, the composer for the original Rayman.
His goal is to raise funds for a soundtrack album that, on its initial target, will comprise of jazz/rock rearrangements of the original material. Stretch goals add additional performance elements and arrangements, too, and the project has the official blessing (and licensing rights) from Ubisoft.
A further video gives an idea of the approach being taken, which is certainly energetic if a little divisive.
It's a neat idea, with CD and vinyl versions in the works. The campaign is currently needing a boost in momentum, though, as it's hit roughly €13,500 of its €50,000 goal at the time of writing, with 17 days still to go.
Do you like the idea behind this project?
[source kickstarter.com]
Comments 11
The first Rayman had a wonderful soundtrack so this is very exciting indeed.
One of my all time favorite games and very attractive soundtrack.
I can't use Kickstarter though due to Amazon's requirements. I hope this reaches at least it's first goal though!
I just want a sequel to Rayman Legends .
@PlaytendoGuy Same.
It may be a redundant and obvious nostalgia cash grab destined to capture little of what made the original music great, but at least it isn't a redundant and obvious nostalgia cash grab perpetrated by some nobody fan.
@PonyoBellanote @PlaytendoGuy Technically there is, it's called Rayman Adventures.😜
The preview video sounds very strong!
Nice! Now if Yoko Shimomura would do something similar, that would be AWESOME!!
@NickOfTime90 That is not a full fledged sequel worthy of what is Rayman Legends.
Just seeing the original Rayman design being used once again is very refreshing.
@MrPuzzlez
Look up "Drammatica" and "Kingdom Hearts Piano Collections", you'll be pleasantly surprised.
I love the original soundtrack, but I'm not too keen on this jazz version. It's cool, but just doesn't appeal to me.
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