Though you can get the London Philharmonic recording of Dragon Quest I and II on the same disc, the option also exists to purchase Dragon Quest II Symphonic Suite, with the Super Famicom OST tracks, as a separate disc from Sony Records.
If you like Super Famicom synth, that’s an excellent reason to pick up this album. I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed the Music Effect Collection (track 18) on this disc. Classic noises, but 16-bit subdued instead of 8-bit grainy.
The OST half of the album breaks down a number of “medley” tracks into separate tracks, and they (the OST tracks) are given red carpet treatment. They are looped, and as a result, the total time for the disc exceeds the one hour mark. In terms of sheer quantity, this is the most Dragon Quest II you can get in a single disc!
I don’t particularly think the London Philharmonic recording of DQII Symphonic Suite is strong, and am much more attracted to the Tokyo Metropolitan recording. However, the inclusion of the Super Famicom OST makes this album a worthwhile addition for collectors.
