This is highlighted by the next track, “The Swamp Whistler”, one of the occasional oases of calm amidst the slapstick craziness. What would otherwise deflate most soundtracks is instead leveraged to comedic effect, keeping the soundtrack fresh and unpredictable at every turn. “Medieval Dragon” comes hot on its tail with a kazoo, used in Rayman Origins during mosquito-based flight levels, and some comedy operatic singing. “Castle Invaded” introduces some groovy double-bass, again revisiting the Medieval melody, albeit with added whistling, fiddle, ukulele – and appearing for the first, but not last, time – mariachi inspirations. As the music to the Medieval world (what is this, The Crystal Maze?) begins to culminate, the music can’t help but defuse its crescendo by bringing in unconventional instruments. Of course, despite plumping for a grander sound, Héral and Martin can’t help but keep the tone playful and irreverent. The Medieval melody has the feel of a jig, evoking constant movement, a quality fundamental to Rayman Legends’ frenetic gameplay. “Medieval Theme”, the closest to a period piece on the soundtrack, plays on banquet hall stereotypes with the main melody whistled, fiddled and whooped – the start of many styles that make the soundtrack so varied and enjoyable. Wagner’s influence is clearly heard in “Mysterious Swamps” and “Babel Tower”, two tracks that set the trend for Legends’ jaunty, fully-orchestrated sound.
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The jump to full orchestra after the ukulele dominated soundtrack to Origins is a welcome one and the lean towards ‘epicness’ – in both sight and sound – is clearly telegraphed, with strains of Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries interspersed throughout the beginning pieces.
This becomes immediately identifiable with the first set of tracks (the album arranges things chronologically, mirroring the unlockable areas opening up in the game) taken from the Medieval opening section. It’s a score unafraid to drop patently obvious references, homages and winks towards both the classical and film worlds. Like the game it scores, Christophe Héral and Billy Martin’s music for Rayman Legends is as wild, wacky and tongue-in-cheek as its armless inspiration. Do the tunes match the trials? Read on to find out… Body Perhaps the icing on the cake, however, are levels set in motion to specific musical songs, choreographed to perfection.
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Rayman Origins brought a new art style and a revitalised brand of side-scrolling gameplay Legends expands on the first game with themed worlds, 3D bosses and more ingenious platform puzzles to zip through. Rayman Legends continues Ubisoft’s wild success with the rebooted franchise, with Michel Ancel’s iconic chap bounding through beautifully designed levels in this addictive sequel.
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