Brave Wave is thrilled to unveil the Gimmick! Official Arranged Soundtrack, a new album celebrating the beloved SUNSOFT Famicom classic. Produced in collaboration with SUNSOFT and Black Screen Records, this new release will be available on CD, vinyl, and all major digital platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music. This album marks a significant return for Gimmick! and serves as the debut entry in Brave Wave’s brand-new Perspective Series, a lineup of brand-new arranged music albums reimagining timeless soundtracks.
Masashi Kageyama, the original composer of Gimmick!, revisits and reimagines eight tracks from the legendary 1992 game for the first time in over three decades. In addition to Kageyama’s stunning contributions, the album features arrangements from an all-star lineup of composers, including Manami Matsumae (Mega Man), Harumi Fujita (Tomba!), Takahiro Izutani (Metal Gear Solid, Bayonetta), Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania), and Brave Wave’s in-house rock band Super Strikers. The album cover is designed by acclaimed manga artist Hitoshi Ariga, known for his works on Mega Man and Pokémon, among other franchises.
Fans purchasing the CD and vinyl editions will enjoy exclusive liner notes from Kageyama, offering a rare glimpse into the creation of the original Gimmick! soundtrack in the early ’90s and the inspiration behind the album’s new arrangements.
Gimmick! Official Arranged Soundtrack and Brave Wave’s new Perspective Series aim to bring fans closer to the unforgettable music of classic games, revitalized by the label’s legendary composers with fresh sounds in exciting directions.
The digital edition launches worldwide on January 31, 2025, the 33rd anniversary of the original launch of Gimmick! for the Famicom in Japan.
The CD version is now available for pre-order at major game music retailers, including Black Screen Records in Europe, with shipping set for February 2025. Details for the CD in Japan will be announced in late January 2025.
The vinyl release will launch worldwide in Summer 2025 and is available for pre-order now at Black Screen Records and other vinyl retailers.
Full Tracklist:
- Good Morning — Pentadrangle
- No Limits — Masashi Kageyama
- Happy Birthday — Masashi Kageyama
- Good Weather — Masashi Kageyama
- Slow Illusion — Manami Matsumae
- Paradigm — Masashi Kageyama
- Lion Heart — Saori Kobayashi
- Cadbury — Takahiro Izutani
- Strange Memories of Death — Tee Lopes
- Aporia — Harumi Fujita
- Identity Believer — Marshall Art
- Long Tomorrow — Andrew Elmore
- Just Friends — Masashi Kageyama
- Sophia — Masashi Kageyama
- Paradox — mamomo
- Innocent — Masashi Kageyama
- Siesta — Masashi Kageyama
- Good Night — Smoke Thief
- Ultimate Medley (Gimmick!) — Super Strikers
About Perspective Series:
Perspective Series is a new lineup of soundtracks from Tokyo-based record label Brave Wave Productions, featuring new music arrangements and remixes by Brave Wave’s legendary roster of video game musicians. Each album is guided by the vision of the original game composer whenever possible, as demonstrated in this unprecedented collaboration with Gimmick! composer Masashi Kageyama. Not only did Kageyama create new arrangements for the album, but he also handpicked several guest musicians and influenced the style and genre of select tracks, ensuring a faithful and inspired reinterpretation of the original music.
About Brave Wave:
Brave Wave is a pioneering record label specializing in video game music, bringing classic and contemporary soundtracks to fans worldwide. With a roster of legendary composers and a commitment to preserving gaming history, Brave Wave creates unforgettable music experiences for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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About SUNSOFT:
SUNSOFT is the game software brand of Nagoya, Japan-based SUNCORPORATION. From planning and development to sales, SUNSOFT consistently creates original games, expressing unique worldviews with high technical skills and rich creativity. Popular SUNSOFT IPs include Gimmick!, Clock Tower and Uforia (Hebereke).
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About Black Screen Records:
Black Screen Records is one of the leading independent record labels and vinyl producers for video game soundtracks. With over 3.000 different releases from various renowned labels, Black Screen Records is also running one of the biggest specialized online stores and is distributing game/anime soundtracks and Japanese pop music to fans and record stores worldwide.
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