Castlevania: Lament of Innocence - Sound Test Quotes
By LordKarasuman
This Guide (Copyright 2003) was made entirely on the experiences of
LordKarasuman. This Guide may not be altered in any way without my
consent, and may not be distributed without my name as author on. This
FAQ may be distributed, but not sold.
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Table of Contents
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1. Guide History
2. Lament of Innocence's Composer
3. The Composer's Sound Test Quotes
4. Final Words
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1. Guide History
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11/14/03: Edited and resubmitted this guide.
11/9/03: Created this guide.
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2. Lament of Innocence's Composer
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Michiru Yamane is the composer for the music in some Castlevania
games. She has composed for the PSX Castlevania SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT,
the GBA Castlevanias HARMONY OF DISSONANCE and ARIA OF SORROW, and the
Genesis Castlevania BLOODLINES. She has also been known for doing the
music in Rocket Knight Adventures (1993), Nemesis (1990), Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan (1990), and especially
the Konami game Twinbee/Stinger (1986), where her music was first
especially recognized. Ms. Yamane has gained recognition even in
America nowadays for her work. Here is a list of the notes she made
that are listed in the sound test as you play music.
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3. The Composer's Sound Test Quotes
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ELEMENTAL TACTICIAN. The Elemental Bosses' Theme
"A powerful and beautiful enemy music piece. One of my favorites."
STONE KING GOLEM. The Golem's Theme
"It is solid and all, but the actual movements are kind of cute, which
is what I find charming about it."
DEATH FLOWER SUCCUBUS. The Succubus' Theme
"I wonder if there are a lot of people who would enjoy having their
life force sucked out. Understandable mistake, though."
SNAKEHEADED MEDUSA. Medusa's Theme
"I dislike attacks that turn me to stone, but Medusa herself cures
that."
MELANCHOLY JOACHIM. Joachim Armster's Theme
"It's dangerous to be holding a knife, Joachim. Perhaps he is still
just mentally young."
DARK NIGHT TOCCATA. Walter Bernhard's Theme
"As a vampire beloved by the night -- granted it's power -- Walter is
very striking."
EVIL'S SYMPHONIC POEM. Death's Theme
"Of all Deaths throughout the ages, this one is the most gorgeous and
smooth!"
PRISON OF ETERNAL TORTURE. Forgotten One's Theme
"Intestines, stomach, liver and heart, all messy and gory. This is
cool."
BIZARRE ROOM. The Undead Parasite's Theme
"Meaty and tasty! So they were the culprits."
CASTLEVANIA REINCARNATION. Joachim Armster's Boss Battle Theme
"Remix of music from Castlevania's Symphony of the Night."
Specifically, they're remixes of Dracula's Castle and Black Toccata
from SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT. The theme plays when you fight a boss as
Joachim.
TRACES OF MALEVOLENT SOULS. Special Enemy Theme
"There were lots of cool enemies -- even the weak ones."
RESONANCE OF MALEVOLENT SOULS. Doppleganger's Theme
"I almost died at times from just looking at them and forgetting to
fight."
The theme also plays for special enemies.
PRELUDE TO THE DARK ABYSS. Castle Entrance Theme
"When standing at the abyss, we all want to investigate once."
GHOSTLY THEATER. Ghostly Theater First Floor Theme
"I wonder if Walter likes music? I want a hall like this too!"
ARIA OF NIGHTMARE. Ghostly Theater Second Floor Theme
"So this was where the Opera took place. Ghostly vocalizations."
ANTI-SOUL MYSTERIES LAB
"Mysterious and devious looking equipment bubbling. I wonder what they
are making?"
MISTY MOON PAGODA OF THE DEMON REALM. Misty Moon Pagoda of the Demon
Realm First Floor Theme
"The start of the climax: reaching the throne room."
LAMENT OF INNOCENCE. Leon's Theme
"Once of Iga's favorite tunes. A piece that shows Leon's grief and
anger."
The theme is also played for the second floor of the Misty Moon Pagoda
of the Demon Realm.
DARK PALACE OF WATERFALLS. Dark Palace of Waterfalls First Floor Theme
"The music in this area is ambient, however, the enemies are tough."
GARDEN FORGOTTEN BY TIME. First Garden Forgotten by Time Theme
"It is a Castlevania-like tune. What do you people think?"
FOG-SHROUDED NIGHTSCAPE. Second Garden Forgotten by Time Theme
"This is such a beautiful area that you forget you are supposed to be
battling."
HOUSE OF SACRED REMAINS. House of Sacred Remains First Floor Theme
"A beautiful temple, but in an underground cavern. There has to be
something nasty hanging around."
STATUES BORN OF DARKNESS. House of Sacred Remains Second Floor Theme
"The statues are different from the ones on the higher floors. Kinda
creepy."
OLD MAN'S COTTAGE. Rinaldo Gandolfi's Theme
"Somewhere to return to and let your guard down. Rinaldo's home, that
of a friend and sympathizer."
CURSED MEMORIES. Accessing Games Theme
"A cursed voice recalling cursed memories."
ADMIRATION OF A CLAN. Ending Theme
"The famous 'Vampire Killer' song from the series motif is part of
this music."
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4. Final Words
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Just want to give special thanks to Konami for making Lament of
Innocence. An excellent second foray in 3D.
Special thanks to Ms. Yamane for making this awesome, amazing music.
Special thanks to the Social Board and FD gang (you know who you are!
=D), Mike, Ryan, and the others.
And thanks to everybody who are keeping Castlevania strong.
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Castlevania: Lament of Innocence - Sound Test Quotes
By LordKarasuman
