Sakuraba had to follow up one of the most beloved Tales soundtracks and honestly pulled it off better than the game itself did. Dawn of the New World's OST carries over motifs like "Water Symphony" and "Rovers" while building Emil and Marta's identity through tracks like "From Darkside" and "Smile."
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"Knight of Ratatosk" opens with this aggressive energy that sets a completely different tone from the original. "Avenger - Richter" goes full prog-rock Sakuraba, layered synths and driving rhythm. The character themes do real work here.
"Off-Key" is weirdly charming. Even "Derris-Kharlan ~A Far-Off Star~" manages to recontextualize a familiar location with new emotional gravity. If Symphonia meant anything to you, the sequel's music deserves a fair listen on its own terms.