Despite this though, it flows perfectly and does not sound like it was tacked on in the slightest. It makes sense seeing as how the area that this song plays during won’t even take more than two minutes anyway. It should be noted that about half of the song in the version linked does not play in-game and the version here is from the soundtrack. Also, I will give it credit that it is far less predictable than doing the entire thing with an electric guitar, that is until about halfway through the song though. Granted one could say that it doesn’t fit for the quicker segments but that is getting really nitpicky. The use of the acoustic guitar for the melody is very effective and really works for the melody. Just about everything here manages to give off the impression of a really fun game, and gives off a laid back yet fun song that sums up what Sonic is supposed to be about.

It manages to successfully take the same approach to its music that the Genesis games did, yet also took advantage of larger instrumentation variety. The music is very vibrant and in plain sight (or hearing range… whatever) instead of just being there so the level isn’t silent. You know you have an interesting track when you manage to make an electric guitar chord sound laid back yet still energetic. This week’s VGM of the week is the first level theme from the original Sonic Adventure. Well the summer season is just about here, so I figured this week’s VGM should be appropriate for this setting.

Sonic adventure emerald coast