We're a music label dedicated to exploring the interplay between video games, music, and nostalgia
Our composers hail from the most renowned and beloved video game franchises and companies, blending a multitude of styles under one roof, from chiptunes and electronica to blazing rock and even full-fledged orchestra. We're capable of producing music that fits any desired niche in the entire spectrum of musical styles, and we're known for skillfully managing projects to completion, be it solo albums, compilations, or soundtracks.
Manami Matsumae
Mega Man, U.N. Squadron, Mega Man 10, Dragon Quest Swords, Shovel Knight, Mighty No. 9
Keiji Yamagishi
Ninja Gaiden (NES), Tecmo Bowl, Captain Tsubasa Vol. I, Captain Tsubasa Vol. II, Dynasty Warriors, Onimusha Tactics
Saori Kobayashi
Panzer Dragoon Saga, Panzer Dragoon Orta, NiGHTS into Dreams, Crimson Dragon, Sonic Drift 2, AKANE
Yoko Shimomura
Street Fighter II, Kingdom Hearts series, Final Fantasy XV, Street Fighter II, Parasite Eve, Live A Live
Harumi fujita
Gargoyle's Quest, Mega Man 3, Ghosts ‘n Goblins, Bionic Commando, Strider, Final Fight
Ryuichi nitta
Ninja Gaiden 2, Ninja Gaiden, Solomon's Key 2, Onimusha Tactics, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
Kaori Nakabai
Ninja Gaiden 3 (NES), Dynasty Warriors, Radia Senki, Captain Tsubasa 3
Masashi kageyama
Gimmick!, various Sunsoft titles
TAKAHIRO IZUTANI
Metal Gear Solid 4, MGS: Peace Walker, Bayonetta, Yakuza 2, Shinobi 3D, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Akari Kaida
Resident Evil, Mega Man Battle Network, Onimusha 3: Demon Siege, Breath of Fire III
David Wise
Donkey Kong Country, Star Fox Adventures, Yooka Laylee, Battletoads
...our other composers have worked on games such as Spelunky, Super Hexagon, and more.
Your favorite game soundtracks, revisited
The Generation Series is a sub-label of Brave Wave that stands for definitive editions of legendary video game soundtracks.
For the first time ever, we're releasing your favorite soundtracks in comprehensive digital, CD, and vinyl collector's editions.
Restored, remastered, and often in unprecedented quality.
Full-Length Albums
We love creating original music to share with the world, and we hope you enjoy listening to it.
Look no further than our original albums, composed by several of the most famous video game musicians in the world.
Dugo is the alias of Bayonetta and Metal Gear Solid 4's co-composer Takahiro Izutani. Ten years in the making and with an international assembly of artists — guitar players, violinists, photographers — Dugo's Lingua Franca is the culmination of Izutani's grand vision of what an independent solo album can be.
Terra Magica is a love letter from Saori Kobayashi to her fans. Featuring the same rich, melodic tones that defined the iconic soundtracks of Panzer Dragoon Saga and Panzer Dragoon Orta, Kobayashi invites listeners to enter the world she has created, while encouraging them to create their very own story to match the progression of the music.
After a year of exhaustive work, Ninja Gaiden composer Keiji Yamagishi is back again with the followup to his debut Retro-Active Pt. 1. The new album finds him exploring various styles and genres, in addition to a special collaboration with Ninja Gaiden II composer Ryuichi Nitta.
Heart Beat Circuit is an album five years in the making. After completing his Master's degree in music performance in 2010, George "Smoke Thief" Baker began to conceptualize what would take shape into his first album. He mixes genres from ambient to jazz, and fuses electronic elements with instruments such as saxophone. Features famed video game composers Manami Matsumae, Saori Kobayashi, and Takahiro Izutani.
Keiji Yamagishi is a Famicom-era pioneer and has composed music for some of the most beloved gaming franchises, notably Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl, Captain Tsubasa and Gitaroo Man. Inspired from his Famicom days and fueled with more passion and directness, Keiji Yamagishi sends us all into a "futuristic emotional chiptunes world", as he himself has described it.
After a hiatus of 7 years, Saori Kobayashi (of Panzer Dragoon) and Yumiko Takahashi (of Suikoden) returned with their musical ensemble AKANE. Journey features new original music inspired by the Panzer Dragoon series of games, compositions from Crimson Dragon, Crimson Dragon: Side Story, and a special appearance by legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu (of Final Fantasy).
IN FLUX is an East-meets-West music album that merges the two sides together in an unprecedented way, featuring the musicians of Evanescence, Mega Man, Ninja Gaiden, Silent Hill, Panzer Dragoon, Sworcery, Spelunky & more. The union of Japanese artists alongside their Western friends shine through the album, sidestepping the language gap and communicating entirely through the universal understanding of music.
"World 1-2: The Complete Collection" contains "World 1-2" and "World 1-2: Encore". It includes both original music and video game remixes. Musicians include Video Game Orchestra, Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill), Manami Matsumae (Mega Man), Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden), Austin Wintory (Journey), Eirik Suhrke (Spelunky), Ben Prunty (FTL), Stemage, Danimal Cannon, Monomirror — and more.
Bandcamp (Complete Collection)
iTunes (World 1-2) | iTunes (Encore)
Label News
About Us
Brave Wave is a music label based in Japan, dedicated to exploring the interplay between videogames, music and nostalgia. The dual-natured label produces and publishes music albums, both solo and compilations, as well as composes music for video games. It is run by Kuwait-based Mohammed Taher, with operating duties handled by Tokyo-based Alexander Aniel, plus special co-directing from Manami Matsumae and Keiji Yamagishi.
The label is known for bridging the gap between Western and Japanese creators, best evident in the video game Shovel Knight (by Yacht Club Games) which Manami Matsumae was able to contribute music to, as well as our mega-hit World 1-2 album, which hosted a wide array of composers from all over the world. This marriage between Western and Eastern cultures is unique to our label and the foundation of our vision.
MOHAMMED TAHER
Chairman, Creative Director
As the founder and creative force of the label, Mohammed's job resides in crafting music albums from their inception, both solo and compilations, as well as coordinating work between composers and developers to deliver music as needed and on schedule.
ALEXANDER ANIEL
CEO, Business Development Coordinator
Alex manages all aspects of business development and accounting, working on the Japanese side of things as well as our day-to-day operations. Having previously worked at 8-4 and LAND HO, Alex is well-versed with how the gaming industry works and is focusing on the growth of Brave Wave.
MARCO GUARDIA
Associate Director, Mixing Engineer
With over 15 years of experience, Marco built a name for himself by producing music for the likes of Flutlicht, S.H.O.K.K, DJ Tatana, and many more. His technical expertise is leading the way our music sounds pre- and post-production, as well as helping plan and direct releases.
Message from Mohammed
Brave Wave began from my passion for both video games and music. This is evident in all of our albums — the blood of video games runs through them, as most of the participating artists are video game composers. It's a great honor to be working with people who made music for some of gaming's most prestigious franchises, such as Mega Man, Ninja Gaiden, and Silent Hill, among others. Ever since I started working on the label, my mission has been to simply make good music, and support those who create it. In addition to funding our artists' songs and albums, they receive up to 70% of our sales, which is unheard of in this industry. I believe that supporting artists and art would make the world a better, happier place, because in turn artists would be able to delight many people through their work. We're trying to create our own little utopia, in which artists are treated well, music is made with no compromises, and love is shared generously with everyone. This is our main goal. This is the wave we're riding on.
We make exceptionally good music, on demand.
Having worked on games since the Nintendo Entertainment System era, our musicians are capable of composing everything you need — from joyful chiptune to hard-hitting rock and moving piano ballads. We experiment with all genres of music, we play all types of instruments, and we deliver work on time.
Contact us using the form below. Please note that we are not currently accepting any applications for new composers to join Brave Wave, nor are we accepting offers for publishing original non-video game albums. Inquiries regarding publishing of official soundtracks for released or upcoming video games are welcome. We also cannot comment on any products that we are not involved with. Please note that we cannot reply to any emails regarding the aforementioned subjects.
Purchasing Brave Wave Products
Brave Wave products are available from the following websites:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which store should I purchase physical goods from?
It is most ideal to purchase from the store serving your part of the world. While both BigWax and Limited Run Games will ship to almost any global address, your location will affect shipping costs, delivery times and potential customs and import taxes levied by the government of your country of residence. Note that some items may be in stock in one shop, but not in others.
Does one shop offer better pricing than the other?
We strive to maintain uniform pricing on all of our products worldwide, but please understand that with currency exchange rates changing every minute of every day, as well as variations in fees charged by each respective store, it is impossible for prices between two different shops to be exactly the same.
Digital Products - As our digital products are available globally through different digital distribution providers, pricing will differ from region to region. All Bandcamp purchases are denominated in US Dollars and conversions to any other currencies are for reference only.
Physical Products - In most cases, BigWax and Limited Run Games will offer pricing that is similar after exchange rates, but in Euros (€) (BigWax) and US Dollars ($) (Limited Run Games) respectively. However, there is no specific formula used to determine pricing for any particular product. Brave Wave (via Bandcamp), BigWax and Limited Run Games reserve the right to adjust product pricing accordingly based on drastic currency fluctuations between the US Dollar and Euro that may happen from time to time, without prior notice.
What are the purchase and return policies on Bandcamp, BigWax and Limited Run Games?
The Help/FAQ pages for each site are available below. Please note that separate return policies are governed by Bandcamp, BigWax and Limited Run Games separately.
Do you ship worldwide?
BigWax and Limited Run Games will ship most physical goods worldwide. There are exceptions that will be noted if you attempt to purchase a region-restricted product from a covered country/territory. Please keep in mind that depending on where you live, there may be customs or import fees you’ll have to pay. These cannot be waived, nor can BigWax or Limited Run Games reduce declared product values under any circumstances.
I need help with my order. Whom do I contact?
Please contact the following following, depending on where you ordered:
Bandcamp: genseries@bravewave.net
BigWax: order@bigwax.fr
Limited Run Games: Click here to open a Support Ticket.
Who processes orders and payments?
Our direct sales are processed through Bandcamp, while payments are done through PayPal. You can use your PayPal balance or an assortment of credit or debit cards that PayPal accepts. BigWax and Limited Run Games accept an assortment of credit cards and other payment options as well. Please consult with them regarding their policies.
Are your album releases officially licensed products?
Yes. We work with all major game publishers, developers and rights owners to develop and manufacture our vinyl and CD products.
Why are you taking preorders for vinyl?
We’re a small and independent label, and manufacturing vinyl—plus storing the heavy stock in a warehouse with a dedicated shipping team—is a very costly procedure. We want to ensure that we don't over-stock (or worse, under-stock) the release.