Introducing Musical Monday: “Inner Universe” (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), composed by Yoko Kanno

Sorry, guys, still no major update — not only is my computer still out of commission, but I’ve been feeling under the weather for the last week. I have written most of a post on squad-level strategy and tactical RPGs, but ’til it’s ready, I thought I’d tide you over by kicking off a new series: Musical Monday. Every Monday, I plan to highlight the soundtracks that make my favourite games, movies, TV and anime what they are — and first up, I’ve chosen one of my all-time favourites, “Inner Universe”. Soaring and angelic, it perfectly accompanies the opening credits to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex:

 

 

A longer, five-minute version appears on the first soundtrack CD. Back in the day, I used this as background music for Freelancer:

 

 

Enjoy, and stay tuned for more next week!

 

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Track: “Inner Universe”

Source:  Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex soundtrack – OST CD #1

Credits: Composed by Yoko Kanno, lyrics by Shanti Snyder & Origa, sung by Origa.

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