Leap over it. This mountain of despair. ——
The Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 for the home video game *Fuga Melodies of Steel 3*.
In addition to the theme song by “LieN,” this album features the first 55 tracks from a total of over 100 songs.
It traces the journey of the children’s struggle.
The illustration gracing the CD jacket is an original piece by CyberConnect2 artist Itsuki Hoshi!
About “LieN”
A music duo consisting of Tomoyo Mitani (vocals) and Koyo Fukuda (lyrics/composition), produced by the game development company CyberConnect2. Formed in 2007.
In addition to the opening and ending themes for *Fugue on the Battlefield*, they have composed numerous theme songs and insert songs for game titles such as *Solatorobo: Then to CODA* and the *.hack* series. They captivate many fans with their clear, resonant vocals, lyrical melodies, and lyrics that delicately express the game’s worldview and emotional nuances.
Lyrics/Composition: Koyo Fukuda
At CyberConnect2, she composes background music, theme songs, and insert songs for all titles under development. She also writes lyrics for these songs, demonstrating a talent that transcends the boundaries of game music.
Vocals: Tomoyo Mitani
She continues her musical activities without being confined to any specific genre, ranging from commercials and theme park music to classical, children’s songs, folk songs, pop, and jazz numbers.
Tracklist
Disc 1
1. An Endless Journey
2. A Turbulent Path
3. A Reunion with Destiny
4. Life Is All About Learning
5. Renew Your Spirit
6. Shake Off the Embers
7. A March Scarred by Wounds
8. A Spear That Shatters Shields
9. Raise a Victory Cry
10. Lingering Despair
11. A March by Feel
12. I’m Right Here
13. What Revives Behind My Eyelids
14. Victory Within Reach
15. A Knotting in My Chest
16. An Unacceptable Reality
17. The Laughing Emperor
18. The Final Offering
19. The Emperor’s Advance
20. Dream or Reality?
21. Half-Human, Half-Machine
22. With a Bookmark in Place
23. Sepia-Toned Illusion
24. The Soul’s Homeland
25. A Return Filled with Confusion
26. Catwalk
27. Hoist the Sails at Dawn
*Number of tracks: 27 / Total running time: 41 minutes 11 seconds
Disc 2
1. Far Across the Sky
2. My New Home
3. All Set
4. An Uncertain Tomorrow
5. Unwelcome Land
6. Blutritter
7. Mysterious Ruins
8. The Masked Gentleman
9. Rene
10. Crimson Demon Blood
11. Merging Lights
12. The Cold Cage
13. The Lost Thistle
14. The Berman Waltz
15. A Desperate Prayer
16. With Wings of Imagination
17. Reclaim It
18. The Wilderness at Dusk
19. The Elusive Princess
20. Old Soldiers Never Die
21. The Cursed Night
22. The Emperor’s Grand Command
23. Skies of Pursuit
24. Accursed Memories
25. The Broken Seal
26. The Emperor’s Rampage
27. The Skies Clear
28. Fugue of the Soul
*Number of tracks: 28 / Running time: 54 minutes 22 seconds