Three tracks. That's it. But these three tracks basically define the entire Layton identity. "Professor Layton's Theme" with its jaunty accordion and snapping rhythm is one of gaming's most recognizable openings, period.
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"The Elysian Box Theme" deepens the palette, adding more melancholy strings and a slightly darker harmonic pull that hints at the sequel's tone shift. Then "The Unwound Future" in its live version closes things out with a performance that brings real emotional weight to what started as puzzle game background music.
Nishiura's compositions translate beautifully to live instrumentation. A sampler disc, basically. If you've never heard a Layton theme and want to understand why people get emotional about puzzle games, start here.