Album: Rift of the Necrodancer Vol.1
Game OST
Songs by: Danny Baranowsky, Josie Brechner,
Jules Conroy , Alex Moukala , Nick Nausbaum, Sam Webster
Label: Brace Yourself Games
Out now
What started out as an indie darling, lead to awesome crossovers including the Legend of Zelda series. A rhythm game where you fought the undead, and other creatures of the unknown. But in this entry, it takes on a different form. Imagine if Guitar Hero crossed over with a funky, groovy, and cool sounding soundtrack that was not just limited to rock songs. “Rift of the Necrodancer” is a unique spin of the rhythm game genre, you have never played a game quite like this.
The most wicked part of the entire soundtrack? No two songs sound alike, each one delivers a unique sound style. All 48 songs are a compilation from past game entries. Some are remixes, and original tracks exclusive to this wicked title.
Tracklist:
1) Main Title, by Danny Baranowsky
Let the music move you, and bring you in. Welcome to a sick adventure!!
2) Twombtorial, by Danny Baranowsky
Your informative screen, how to play the game. Driven by a melody that soothes the bones.
3) Disco Disaster, by Danny Baranowsky
It may be a disaster in the track title, but it feels like a lost song from an action/platformer game from the past.
4) Electrical Conduits (Intro), by Danny Baranowsky
Let’s get going!!
5) Elusional, by Jules Conroy
Feels like it would be from Silent Hill. With a guitar riff that would make the other side cry with joy. With B.B.King style licks.. it is beautiful.
6) Wight Place, Wrong Time, by Danny Baranowsky
7) Visualize Yourself, by Josie Brechner
Reminds me of Streets of Rage, that early 90’s club/rave sound, then added with synth.
8) Bend ’til the End, by Danny Baranowsky
Reminds me of the Sega Genesis, with the sound style. Catchy, but also funky at the same time.
9) Spookhouse Pop, by Danny Baranowsky
A laid back, spooky sounding lil tune. With a hint of piano, and multi layers of goodness
10) Om and On, by Alex Moukala
Streets of Rage, Ristar, and Sonic Mania style all rolled into one. Funky, groovy, and club?! Yes!!
11) Morning Dove, by Sam Webster & Nick Nausbaum
Feels like a lost Roykssop song, it is soft, sweet, melodic, almost like a dream.
12) She Banned, by Danny Baranowsky
A happy hyper beat driven tune, then it changes tone becoming more menacing.
13) Sepulcher Two-Step, by Danny Baranowsky
14) Heph’s Mess, by Sam Webster & Nick Nausbaum
Laid back, soulful, with a catchy beat. Then midway it changes into an 8bit midi track?
15) Amalgamaniac, by Alex Moukala
Castlevania / Daft Punk?! Alex you madman that was brilliant!
16) Insta-Jam, by Danny Baranowsky
A surprisingly happy vibe, with synth energy throughout. Feels like a lost Sega Genesis song.
17) Hang Ten Heph, by Josie Brechner
Something from the past, a synthy lead beach blanket bingo style too. Even with a spoofy motif, it still sounds fun.
18) Count Funkula, by Danny Baranowsky
A bit of rock, funk, and soul. Jazz? A spooktacularly good time
19) Overthinker, by Jules Conroy
20) King’s Ruse, by Danny Baranowsky
A mix of Swing, Soul, Funk, and Rock. Interlaced with a sick energy that stands out on its own. The type of song you might hear at a bar.
21) Ghostly Groove by Danny Baranowsky
Groovy, but also mesmerizing, just let the music flow through you
22) Nocturning, by Sam Webster & Nick Nausbaum
Feels like a song, Timbaland would produce. Funky, laid back, but with a catchy beat. With a hint of Ridge Racer? (disco, funk, club style)
23) Rhythm Rage, by Danny Baranowsky
24) Glass Cages, by Josie Brechner, (feat. Sarah Hubbard)
A funky, groovy, and beautiful song, with some Jamiroquai vibes (“Virtual Insanity”)
25) Unglamorous J.O.B. by Danny Baranowsky
26) Hallow Queen, by Danny Baranowsky
A crossover of Castlevania, meets Sonic, and somehow Doom?
27) Schmaltz, by Danny Baranowsky
A chill laid back style tune, but it also has some mysterious vibe within
28) Progenitor, by Jules Conroy
Imagine putting Shadow of the Beast, and Gradius together. (both are driven by guitars) And creating something that can stir emotions, making you want to wave your hands in the air. And the guitar sings
29) Quips of the NecroBanter, by Danny Baranowsky
30) Matriarch, by Jules Conroy
A song that rises from the ashes, and feels epic.
31) What’s in the Box?, by Danny Baranowsky
Orchestral but with spooky overtones, and organ battle with a guitar. This song has range.
32) Under the Thunder, by Danny Baranowsky
A melodic driven track, that sends electricity all over your body. But somehow makes it feel alive.
33) Eldritch House, by Alex Moukala
A bit of funk, disco, and house, with a Castlevania flare. Do monsters dance? Why yes, they do
34) Take A Breather, by Josie Brechner
Take a moment, breathe in, breathe out. Find your center
35) RAVEVENGE, by Alex Moukala, (feat. Aram Zero)
A heavy beat filled tune, guaranteed to get one hyped before fighting the undead with music.
36) Rift Within, by Josie Brechner
An arcade Shmup (shoot em up) style beat, fast, hard, and beat heavy with drops
37) Suzu’s Quest, by Sam Webster & Nick Nausbaum
A beat driven theme song, feels similar to Darkstalkers / Street Fighter 3. (both contained a r&b, hip-hop style vibe, which added even more energy to the game)
38) Brave the Harvester, by Jules Conroy
A flute, drums, and a guitar duet, creating a powerful song.
39) Return of the Riff, by Danny Baranowsky
40) Cryp2que, by Danny Baranowsky
Delivers a feeling of being in a cyberpunk style world. It is lit up with neon signs, cars that hover. And the fashion is wearing some funky looking shades. Electronica at its finest.
41) Necropolis, by Sam Webster & Nick Nausbaum
A spooky, but intriguing nod your head beat you feel throughout the song.
42) The King of Burgers, by Danny Baranowsky
43) Baboosh, by Danny Baranowsky & Josie Brechner
Reminds me of a track from the future racer Wip3out. Also contains breaks mid way, and shifts into a faster melody.
44) Necro Sonatica, by Jules Conroy
Another epic tune, with a guitar riff from the gods
45) Yoga Coda, by Danny Baranowsky
46) Final Fugue, by Danny Baranowsky
Another Streets of Rage inspired tune. Definitely delivers a final boss vibe. High energy, with a beat motivating you to keep going, even when it gets tougher.
47) Victory Dance by Danny Baranowsky
Funky, groovy, happy vibes. Must be the score ranking screen.
48) Portamello, by Danny Baranowsky
A spooky track, that could totally be from Silent Hill. But it also feels like its being played on a record. A song lost to time, that has so many layers.
“Rift of the Necrodancer” volume one, is an awesome collection of songs throughout the series. Whether you’re a longtime fan, or a newcomer. The music has a kinetic energy all its own. This album is available now
You can also buy the game, via Steam, and Nintendo Switch
