Kenichi Tokoi, Fumie Kumatani, and Jun Senoue on Sonic Adventure Remix:

9. Unknown from M.E. (Theme of “Knuckles”)

Tokoi: The bamboo rhythm is utilized. It might be irresistible for the fans of minimal music. (?)

Kumatani: I’m a little disappointed at the beginning in Japanese. But this atmosphere like looking for something, and the learnable elements are greatly filled.

Senoue: When I listened for the first time, I ended up laughing unintentionally. The rhythm’s sequence is doing a rather interesting job, isn’t it? And then I wonder if it’s the solo of the soprano sax with the feeling like floating….

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