arrangers:
- link: artist/334
  names:
    en: Michiru Yamane
    ja: 山根ミチル
- link: artist/1781
  names:
    en: Rika Muranaka
    ja: 村中りか
- link: artist/7633
  names:
    en: Jeff Lorber
barcode: '4988003198107'
catalog: KICA-7760
categories:
- Game
category: Game
classification: Original Soundtrack, Vocal
composers: []
covers:
- full: https://media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-56109a4f8f85.jpg
  medium: https://medium-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-56109a4f8f85.jpg
  name: Front
  thumb: https://thumb-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-56109a4f8f85.jpg
- full: https://media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1217271569.jpg
  medium: https://medium-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1217271569.jpg
  name: Back
  thumb: https://thumb-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1217271569.jpg
- full: https://media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1217271496.jpg
  medium: https://medium-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1217271496.jpg
  name: Booklet Front & Back
  thumb: https://thumb-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1217271496.jpg
- full: https://media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1507244630.jpg
  medium: https://medium-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1507244630.jpg
  name: Disc
  thumb: https://thumb-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-1507244630.jpg
discs:
- disc_length: '68:28'
  name: Disc 1
  tracks:
  - names:
      English: Metamorphosis NO.1
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): 'Metamorphosis #1'
      English Sound Test: Metamorphosis 1
      Japanese: 変容NO.1
      Romaji: Henyou NO.1
    track_length: '1:05'
  - names:
      English: Prologue
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Prologue
      English Sound Test: Prologue
      Japanese: プロローグ
      Romaji: Prologue
    track_length: '1:27'
  - names:
      English: Illusionary Dance
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Dance of Illusions
      English Sound Test: Dance of Illusions
      Japanese: 幻想的舞曲
      Romaji: Gensouteki Bukyoku
    track_length: '1:20'
  - names:
      English: Nocturne in the Moonlight
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Symphony of the Night
      English Sound Test: Moonlight Nocturne
      Japanese: 月下の夜想曲(ノクターン)
      Romaji: Gekka no Nocturne
    track_length: '1:45'
  - names:
      English: Prayer
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Prayer
      English Sound Test: Prayer
      Japanese: 祈り
      Romaji: Inori
    track_length: 0:59
  - names:
      English: Dracula Castle
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Castle Dracula
      English Sound Test: Dracula's Castle
      Japanese: ドラキュラ城
      Romaji: Dracula Jou
    track_length: '1:53'
  - names:
      English: Dance of Gold
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Golden Steps
      English Sound Test: Dance of Gold
      Japanese: 黄金の舞曲
      Romaji: Ougon no Bukyoku
    track_length: '1:53'
  - names:
      English: Marble Gallery
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Marble Hallway
      English Sound Test: Marble Gallery
      Japanese: 大理石の廊下
      Romaji: Dairiseki no Rouka
    track_length: '1:25'
  - names:
      English: Tower of Evil Mist
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Demon's Breath Tower
      English Sound Test: Tower of Mist
      Japanese: 魔霧の塔
      Romaji: Magiri no Tou
    track_length: '2:48'
  - names:
      English: Nocturne
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Nocturne
      English Sound Test: Nocturne
      Japanese: 夜曲
      Romaji: Yakyoku
    track_length: '2:21'
  - names:
      English: Wood Carving Partita
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Carved Partitia
      English Sound Test: Wood Carving Partita
      Japanese: 木彫パルティータ
      Romaji: Mokuchou Partita
    track_length: '2:44'
  - names:
      English: Doorway of Spirits
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Fairy's Doorway
      English Sound Test: Door of Holy Spirits
      Japanese: 聖霊の扉
      Romaji: Seirei no Tobira
    track_length: '1:29'
  - names:
      English: Festival of Servants
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): The Horde's Festival
      English Sound Test: Festival of Servants
      Japanese: しもべたちの祭典
      Romaji: Shimobetachi no Saiten
    track_length: '1:51'
  - names:
      English: Resting Place
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Land of Benediction
      English Sound Test: Land of Benediction
      Japanese: 終焉の地
      Romaji: Shuuen no Chi
    track_length: 0:18
  - names:
      English: Requiem of the Gods
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Requiem to the Gods
      English Sound Test: Requiem for the Gods
      Japanese: 神々たちのレクイエム
      Romaji: Kamigamitachi no Requiem
    track_length: '2:10'
  - names:
      English: Crystal Drop
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Misted Crystal Ball
      English Sound Test: Crystal Teardrop
      Japanese: 水晶のしずく
      Romaji: Suishou no Shizuku
    track_length: '2:03'
  - names:
      English: Departed Way
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Abandoned Pit
      English Sound Test: Abandoned Pit
      Japanese: 焉道
      Romaji: Endou
    track_length: '2:14'
  - names:
      English: Rainbow Cemetery
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Rainbow's Cemetery
      English Sound Test: Rainbow Cemetery
      Japanese: 虹の墓地
      Romaji: Niji no Bochi
    track_length: '2:47'
  - names:
      English: Silence
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Silence
      English Sound Test: Silence
      Japanese: 静寂
      Romaji: Seijaku
    track_length: 0:19
  - names:
      English: Lost Painting
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): The Lost Portrait
      English Sound Test: Lost Painting
      Japanese: 失われた彩画
      Romaji: Ushinawareta Saiga
    track_length: '1:42'
  - names:
      English: Dance of Pearls
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Waltz of the Pearls
      English Sound Test: Dance of Pales
      Japanese: パール舞踏曲
      Romaji: Pearl Butoukyoku
    track_length: '2:31'
  - names:
      English: Cursed Sanctuary
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Cursed Sanctuary
      English Sound Test: Curse Zone
      Japanese: 呪いの聖域
      Romaji: Noroi no Seiiki
    track_length: '1:16'
  - names:
      English: Demonic Banquet
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Demonic Banquet
      English Sound Test: Enchanted Banquet
      Japanese: 魔性の宴
      Romaji: Mashou no Utage
    track_length: '2:09'
  - names:
      English: Wandering Ghosts
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Wandering Souls
      English Sound Test: Wandering Ghosts
      Japanese: さまよえる魂
      Romaji: Samayoeru Tamashii
    track_length: '2:52'
  - names:
      English: The Tragic Prince
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Pitiful Scion
      English Sound Test: The Tragic Prince
      Japanese: 悲境の貴公子
      Romaji: Hikyou no Kikoushi
    track_length: '4:05'
  - names:
      English: Doorway to the Abyss
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Gates of Hell
      English Sound Test: Door to the Abyss
      Japanese: 深淵への扉
      Romaji: Shinen e no Tobira
    track_length: '1:47'
  - names:
      English: Doorway to Heaven
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Gates of Heaven
      English Sound Test: Heavenly Doorway
      Japanese: 天界への扉
      Romaji: Tenkai e no Tobira
    track_length: '1:51'
  - names:
      English: Death's Ballad
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Poetic Death
      English Sound Test: Death Ballad
      Japanese: 死の詩曲
      Romaji: Shi no Shikyoku
    track_length: '1:41'
  - names:
      English: Strange Bloodlines
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): The Outcasts
      English Sound Test: Blood Relations
      Japanese: 異形の血族
      Romaji: Igyou no Ketsuzoku
    track_length: '1:34'
  - names:
      English: Metamorphosis NO.2
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): 'Metamorphosis #2'
      English Sound Test: Metamorphosis 2
      Japanese: 変容NO.2
      Romaji: Henyou NO.2
    track_length: 0:37
  - names:
      English: Finale Toccata
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): Final Toccata
      English Sound Test: Finale Toccata
      Japanese: 終曲トッカータ
      Romaji: Shuukyoku Toccata
    track_length: '5:12'
  - names:
      English: Black Banquet
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): The Black Feast
      English Sound Test: Black Banquet
      Japanese: 黒の饗宴
      Romaji: Kuro no Kyouen
    track_length: '2:54'
  - names:
      English: Metamorphosis NO.3
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): 'Metamorphosis #3'
      English Sound Test: Metamorphosis 3
      Japanese: 変容NO.3
      Romaji: Henyou NO.3
    track_length: 0:48
  - names:
      English: I AM THE WIND
      English (Dracula X Chronicles Sound Test): I Am the Wind
      English Sound Test: I am the wind
      Japanese: I AM THE WIND
      Romaji: I AM THE WIND
    track_length: '4:38'
distributor: &id001
  link: org/1251
  names:
    en: King Record Co., Ltd.
    ja: キングレコード株式会社
    ja-latn: King Record Co., Ltd.
  role: distributor
link: album/4772
lyricists: []
media_format: CD
meta:
  added_date: 2007-09-30T03:59
  edited_date: 2025-06-18T18:00
  fetched_date: 2026-01-04T18:31
  freedb: 183
  ttl: 86400
  visitors: 46326
name: Akumajo Dracula X ~Gekka no Nocturne~ Original Game Soundtrack
names:
  en: Akumajo Dracula X ~Gekka no Nocturne~ Original Game Soundtrack
  ja: 悪魔城ドラキュラX～月下の夜想曲～ オリジナル・ゲーム・サントラ
  ja-latn: Akumajo Dracula X ~Gekka no Nocturne~ Original Game Soundtrack
notes: 'iTunes and Spotify versions are missing the track 34.

  Compose             Michiru Yamane (except 3, 29, 34)

                            akiropito (29)

                            Sanoppi (3) [uncredited]

  Arrange              Michiru Yamane (29)

  Vocal                  Kahori Yamane (5, 23)

                            Hekiru Shiina (10) [uncredited]

  E.Guitar              Oyaji-sama (2, 13, 24) [as Nishimura Oh.Ya.Zi. in game credits]

                            Takayuki Fujii (6, 25)

  Rythme arrange   Akira Yamaoka (6, 25)

  Lyrics                  Masanori Oouchi (10)

  "I AM THE WIND"

  Music Written by Rika Muranaka/Tony Haynes/Jeff Lorber

  Produced by Rika Muranaka

  Arranged by Rika Muranaka/Jeff Lorber

  Recorded by Jeff Lorber/Robert Chinelli/Eric Greedy at JHL STUDIO

                  Larry Mah at MAD HATTER RECORDING STUDIO

  Mixed by Al Schmitt at CAPITOL RECORDING STUDIO

  Musicians (from game credits):

  Lead vocal, Back Chorus: Cynthia Harrell

  Keyboards: Jeff Lorber

  Keyboards: Rika Muranaka

  Bass: Nate Phillips

  Drums: John Robinson

  Guitar: Michael Tompson

  Sax: Gerald Albright

  Percussion: Louis Conte

  CD STAFF

  Producer: Shigeru Fukutake (KONAMI)

  Director: Masakazu Abe (KONAMI)

  Sound producer: Michiru Yamane (KONAMI)

  A&R: Jun Otsuki (KING RECORDS), Akio Mishima (KING RECORDS)

  Recording Studio: KCE東京Aスタジオ

  Recording Engineer: Imohore Imai (KONAMI)

  Pre Mastering Studio: STUDIO YOU

  Pre Mastering Engineer: Shigeru Yamamoto (STUDIO YOU)

  Mastering Studio: KING RECORDS

  Mastering Engineer: Seiji Kaneko (KING RECORDS)

  Art Direction & Design: CITROEN Matsuda (KONAMI)

  Illustration: Ayami Kojima

  Game Title Logo Design: 野澤由美子 (KONAMI)

  Production Managiment: Sayurin (KONAMI)

  Visual Co-ordination: Shigeru Sasaka (KING RECORDS)

  Special Thanks to Katsunori Owa (STUDIO YOU), 悪魔城ドラキュラX～月下の夜想曲～開発チーム & PD研究開発室'
organizations:
- &id002
  link: org/2246
  names:
    en: KONAMI
    ja: KONAMI
    ja-latn: KONAMI
  role: label
- link: org/72
  names:
    en: Konami Co., Ltd.
    ja: コナミ株式会社
    ja-latn: Konami Co., Ltd.
  role: manufacturer
- *id001
performers: []
picture_full: https://media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-56109a4f8f85.jpg
picture_small: https://medium-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-56109a4f8f85.jpg
picture_thumb: https://thumb-media.vgm.io/albums/27/4772/4772-56109a4f8f85.jpg
platforms:
- Sega Saturn
- Sony PlayStation
products:
- link: product/818
  names:
    en: 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night'
    ja: 悪魔城ドラキュラX 月下の夜想曲
    ja-latn: 'Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku'
publish_format: Commercial
publisher: *id002
related:
- catalog: KIDA-7622
  link: album/7094
  names:
    en: I AM THE WIND / CYNTHIA HARRELL
    ja: I AM THE WIND / シンシア・ハレル
    ja-latn: I AM THE WIND / CYNTHIA HARRELL
  type: game
- catalog: KMX-001
  link: album/5716
  names:
    en: Dracula X / Vampire Killer
    ja: Dracula X / Vampire Killer
    ja-latn: Dracula X / Vampire Killer
  type: bonus
- catalog: KICA-7801
  link: album/2940
  names:
    en: DRACULA X remixies
    ja: 悪魔城ドラキュラX リミックス
    ja-latn: DRACULA X remixies
  type: game
- catalog: KICA-7928
  link: album/1275
  names:
    en: MIDI POWER Pro 6 ~AKUMAJO DORACULA X GEKKA NO N...
    ja: ミディ パワー プロ6 悪魔城ドラキュラX～月下の夜...
    ja-latn: MIDI POWER Pro 6 Akumajo Dracula X ~Gekka no No...
  type: game
- catalog: OUS EP-06
  link: album/10897
  names:
    en: 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Resurrection'
    ja: 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Resurrection'
    ja-latn: 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Resurrection'
  type: doujin
- catalog: LC1659
  link: album/17110
  names:
    en: Akumajo Dracula X ~Tsuioku no Yasoukyoku~ Drama CD
    ja: 悪魔城ドラキュラX　追憶の夜想曲 ドラマCD
    ja-latn: Akumajo Dracula X ~Tsuioku no Yasoukyoku~ Drama CD
  type: game
- catalog: N/A
  link: album/40460
  names:
    en: 'Castlevania: The Nocturnal Cantata'
    ja: 'Castlevania: The Nocturnal Cantata'
    ja-latn: 'Castlevania: The Nocturnal Cantata'
  type: doujin
- catalog: KSTY0953
  link: album/115066
  names:
    en: 'MIDI from Akumajo Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku'
    ja: MIDI from 悪魔城ドラキュラX 月下の夜想曲
    ja-latn: 'MIDI from Akumajo Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku'
  type: bonus
release_date: '1997-04-09'
release_events: []
release_price:
  currency: JPY
  price: 2243.0
reprints:
- catalog: GM-006
  link: album/17379
  note: Taiwanese, Bootleg printing, 1998
- catalog: MICA-0208
  link: album/16590
  note: Taiwanese, Bootleg printing, 2004
- catalog: KO-99211
  link: album/20153
  note: Taiwanese, Bootleg printing, 2008
stores: []
vgmdb_link: https://vgmdb.net/album/4772?perpage=99999
votes: 0
websites:
  Interview:
  - link: http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=9033452
    name: 'Chiptuned (1UP): The Staying Power of Michiru Yamane''s Symphony of the
      Night'
  Review:
  - link: http://www.originalsoundversion.com/?p=2493
    name: 'OSV: Jayson''s review'
  - link: https://www.rpgfan.com/music-review/akumajou-dracula-x-nocturne-in-the-moonlight-original-game-soundtrack/
    name: 'RPGFan: Neal''s review'
  - link: http://www.squareenixmusic.com/reviews/group/draculanocturnemoonlight.shtml
    name: 'SEMO: Forum review'
