The aerial combat simulator launched for the PlayStation 2 home console on October 23rd of 2001 in North America, followed by the release of the Original Soundtrack. Tetsukazu Nakanishi served as lead sound designer, joining co-composers Keiki Kobayashi, Hiroshi Okubo, and Katsuro Tajima.
The sound design of Ace Combat series installment is showcased in the "Sounds in the Cockpit" video, combining music with immersive sound effects, designed by the Bandai Namco Studios Sound Team.
Project Aces held the 'Ace Combat: The Symphony 30th Anniversary' concert on January 31st of this year at the Saitama Hall venue in Japan. The concert featured Orchestral renditions of Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies themes "Stonehenge + Invincible Fleet," "Rex Tremendae + Megalith -Agnus Dei-," "Comona" and "Blue Skies."
The previous anniversary concert was held on July 27th of 2019 at Haneda Airport's Tiat Sky Hall venue. A recording of the 25th Anniversary Concert Album is hosted on Apple Music.
From the Ace Combat YouTube channel.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of SOUNDS IN THE COCKPIT: ACE1-3 EDITION" is a special audio experience that combines iconic music from the ACE COMBAT Series with powerful, immersive sound effects created by the Bandai Namco Studios Sound Team. Featuring roaring aircraft engines, authentic radio communications, and cockpit ambiance, this unique project places you directly into the thrilling world of an ACE pilot.Apple Music - ACE COMBAT 04: Shettered Sky (Original Soundtrack) / Ace Combat/s the Symphony (Special Version) - EP / Ace Combat/s the Symphony 25th Anniversary Concert Album
YouTube Music - ACE COMBAT 04: Shettered Sky (Original Soundtrack) / Ace Combat/s the Symphony 25th Anniversary Concert Album
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