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Into the Thick of It

The Travelers VGM

4 minutes • March 16, 2018

I have loved this theme from the original so much that I kept it in the original key. I also tried to give this a more open sound by giving the music more space and bounce. Once the bass kicks in, I wanted this to basically change the tone and color of the piece, giving it more depth and weight. Switching between light and full textures really brought out the vibrancy of Kikuta's composition. I'm hoping Mana fans will enjoy this arrangement.

 

Appears on Heart of the Forest (Music from “Secret of Mana”)

℗ 2018 Materia Collective / Materia Music Inc. under exclusive license from The Travelers VGM

credits

Primary & Featured Artists
The Travelers VGM
Performing artist
String Player Gamer
String Player Gamer
Performer
Performers
Andrew Steffen
Andrew Steffen
Violin & Viola
Andrew Stern
Andrew Stern
Cello
David Erick Ramos
David Erick Ramos
Ocarina
Ian Martyn
Ian Martyn
Bass
Joanne Moo
Joanne Moo
Harp
String Player Gamer
String Player Gamer
Violin
Trey Hodge
Trey Hodge
Guitar
Production & Engineers
The Travelers VGM
Performing artist
Ian Martyn
Ian Martyn
Mixing Engineer & Performer
John Montoya
John Montoya
Mastering Engineer
Josh Barron
Josh Barron
Arranger & Producer
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Songwriters & Composers

Recording of
Into the Thick of It (Secret of Mana)
KIKUTA HIROKIComposer
WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC, INC.Original Publisher

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