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Metaphor: ReFantazio Composer Shoji Meguro Wants to Surprise Fans
Shoji Meguro, Metaphor: ReFantazio's composer, aims to surprise fans with live orchestral performances and unconventional game music.
In brief
Shoji Meguro, Metaphor: ReFantazio's composer, aims to surprise fans with live orchestral performances and unconventional game music. Shoji Meguro, composer for Metaphor: ReFantazio, plans live orchestral concerts to surprise fans with the game's music. Originally reported by NME.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Soundtrack
Metaphor: ReFantazio's soundtrack blends orchestral epic with electronic euphoria for the game's otherworldly fantasy setting.
“From the PlayStation era through the early days of the PlayStation 2, there were hardware limitations so I wasn’t completely free in terms of what I could express [with my music]”
Shoji Meguro's Approach
Meguro wants players to feel surprised by the music, then become hooked on it over time.
“When players hear a song in the game, I want them to think, ‘Wait, they can actually have a song like this!?’ and be genuinely surprised”
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Unique Sound
The soundtrack features religious chanting from Chief priest Of Myojoji Temple, Keisuke Honryo, for battle themes.
“I wanted to create something that was both religious in nature and had that distinctive Atlus edge”
Orchestral Tour Dates
The Metaphor: ReFantazio world orchestral tour will premiere in Texas on October 9 before Illinois and California.
“Later this week, the Metaphor: ReFantazio world orchestral tour will premiere in Texas (Friday October 9) before visiting Illinois (Sunday October 11) and California (Tuesday October 13)”
Meguro's Motivation
Meguro wants to surprise fans by performing the music live, not just as game soundtracks.
“I want them to think, ‘Wait, the composer is actually playing this live!?'”
Why This Matters
Live concerts help fans relive their game experiences and create emotional connections with the music.
“I think having fans hear and enjoy game music at a live concert can create a lot of emotion by allowing them to relive their experiences of playing the game”
At a glance
Shoji Meguro, composer for Metaphor: ReFantazio, plans live orchestral concerts to surprise fans with the game's music.
