There are basically two facets to this threads, so I'll list them as separte questions:
1.) Is anyone aware of an interview, or even an online comment on social media, where Tokuhiko "BO" Uwabo (who did the music for Phantasy Star II ) indicated that the band Yellow Magic Orchestra were a pivotal inspiration?
VGMDB's forums even located BO's facebook account, so maybe somebody who can speak Japanses could ask him directly?
http://ja-jp.facebook.com/people/Tok...00001911583963
2.) The specific reason I'm asking, is due to the similarity between the song "Rydeen" by Yellow Magic Orchestra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv5jMLJQ9f4
And both the "Rise Or Fall" battle theme, as well as the boss theme "Place Of Death":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5hQn3nh198
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWacjSk52pA
Which, to my ears, bear a strong influence to the earlier song from the late 1970s.
So, hopefully, without any negative connotations, I can bring this up in a respectful fashion.
After-all, once I was introduced to "Rydeen", I enjoyed it BECAUSE of the similarity to the heroically propulsive battle-themes!
"Rydeen" feels even more triumphant & self-confident, if that's possible!
Anyone else feel the same way?
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