11-29-2018, 09:11 AM
Meet The Talent Behind Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s ‘LifeLight’ Theme Song
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<p>While not essential from a gameplay point of view, one standout moment from the final <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_smash_bros_ultimate"><strong>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</strong></a> Direct earlier this month was the lyrical addition to “Lifelight” – the main theme for the new game. Blasting our delicate ears with surprise and wonder, this new vocal element introduced itself in the second half of <em>that</em> World of Light trailer (you know, with the light beams), adding yet another dose of epicness to proceedings before leaving fans wanting more.</p>
<p>But who do we have to thank for the song? Well, game director Masahiro Sakurai has shared a tweet to reveal the stars of the show, as seen below.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="ja" dir="ltr">『スマブラSP』メインテーマ『命の灯火』を歌っているのは、古賀 英里奈さんです。なんと、きょうがバースディで18歳! 堂々とした歌声で、10代であることを感じないでしょう? 期待の新星です。 <a href="https://twitter.com/ErinaKoga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ErinaKoga</a><br />なお発表済みですが、作曲は坂本 英樹さんです。 <a href="https://twitter.com/HidekiSakamoto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HidekiSakamoto</a><a href="https://t.co/IU5ay939Zm">https://t.co/IU5ay939Zm</a></span>— 桜井 政博 (@Sora_Sakurai) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1067632603891519488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2018</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The piece was composed by Hideki Sakamoto, a Japanese composer who has previously worked on arrangements for <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wiiu/super_smash_bros_for_wii_u"><strong>Super Smash Bros. for Wii U</strong></a> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/3ds/super_smash_bros_for_nintendo_3ds">3DS</a></strong>, and also served as the composer for <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/ds/pokemon_mystery_dungeon_explorers_of_time_darkness">Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time / Darkness</a></strong>. For the Japanese version (which you can listen to <a class="external" href="https://youtu.be/qiI7wTGV6Go">here</a>) Erina Koga provided the vocals – Sakurai notes that, despite her talent and strong performance, Erina is only eighteen years of age.</p>
<p>For the English-language version, it was voice actor and singer Abby Trott who provided the vocal track. Her voice acting credits can be found on titles like <strong>Spider-Man</strong>, <strong>Halo Wars 2</strong>, <strong>NieR Automata</strong>, and <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/3ds-eshop/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_-_spirit_of_justice"><strong>Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice</strong></a> to name a few, and she’s also been involved with plenty of animated series.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">It is such an extreme honor to sing the English vocals of “Lifelight,” the theme for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! I love this song so much, and hope you do too. It is my ULTIMATE dream come true to sing a song for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nintendo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nintendo</a> ❤️ Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/greg_chun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@greg_chun</a> for expert musical direction! <a href="https://t.co/ajtYwFh9DS">https://t.co/ajtYwFh9DS</a></span>— Abby Trott (@AbbyTrott) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbbyTrott/status/1067624920807436289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2018</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>If you want to relive that trailer in all its glory (the song kicks in at around 2:25) we’ll leave it right here for you:</p>
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<p><em>Are you a fan of the vocal arrangements for the song? Are you feeling the hype for the game’s 7th December release? Tell us below.</em></p>
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<p>While not essential from a gameplay point of view, one standout moment from the final <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/super_smash_bros_ultimate"><strong>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</strong></a> Direct earlier this month was the lyrical addition to “Lifelight” – the main theme for the new game. Blasting our delicate ears with surprise and wonder, this new vocal element introduced itself in the second half of <em>that</em> World of Light trailer (you know, with the light beams), adding yet another dose of epicness to proceedings before leaving fans wanting more.</p>
<p>But who do we have to thank for the song? Well, game director Masahiro Sakurai has shared a tweet to reveal the stars of the show, as seen below.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="ja" dir="ltr">『スマブラSP』メインテーマ『命の灯火』を歌っているのは、古賀 英里奈さんです。なんと、きょうがバースディで18歳! 堂々とした歌声で、10代であることを感じないでしょう? 期待の新星です。 <a href="https://twitter.com/ErinaKoga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ErinaKoga</a><br />なお発表済みですが、作曲は坂本 英樹さんです。 <a href="https://twitter.com/HidekiSakamoto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HidekiSakamoto</a><a href="https://t.co/IU5ay939Zm">https://t.co/IU5ay939Zm</a></span>— 桜井 政博 (@Sora_Sakurai) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1067632603891519488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2018</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The piece was composed by Hideki Sakamoto, a Japanese composer who has previously worked on arrangements for <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wiiu/super_smash_bros_for_wii_u"><strong>Super Smash Bros. for Wii U</strong></a> and <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/3ds/super_smash_bros_for_nintendo_3ds">3DS</a></strong>, and also served as the composer for <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/ds/pokemon_mystery_dungeon_explorers_of_time_darkness">Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time / Darkness</a></strong>. For the Japanese version (which you can listen to <a class="external" href="https://youtu.be/qiI7wTGV6Go">here</a>) Erina Koga provided the vocals – Sakurai notes that, despite her talent and strong performance, Erina is only eighteen years of age.</p>
<p>For the English-language version, it was voice actor and singer Abby Trott who provided the vocal track. Her voice acting credits can be found on titles like <strong>Spider-Man</strong>, <strong>Halo Wars 2</strong>, <strong>NieR Automata</strong>, and <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/3ds-eshop/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_-_spirit_of_justice"><strong>Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice</strong></a> to name a few, and she’s also been involved with plenty of animated series.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">It is such an extreme honor to sing the English vocals of “Lifelight,” the theme for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! I love this song so much, and hope you do too. It is my ULTIMATE dream come true to sing a song for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nintendo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nintendo</a> ❤️ Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/greg_chun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@greg_chun</a> for expert musical direction! <a href="https://t.co/ajtYwFh9DS">https://t.co/ajtYwFh9DS</a></span>— Abby Trott (@AbbyTrott) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbbyTrott/status/1067624920807436289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2018</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>If you want to relive that trailer in all its glory (the song kicks in at around 2:25) we’ll leave it right here for you:</p>
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<div class="youtube"><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='900' height='507' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/WShCN-AYHqA?version=3&rel=0&fs=1&autohide=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=0&iv_load_policy=1&hd=1&wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;'></iframe></div>
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<p><em>Are you a fan of the vocal arrangements for the song? Are you feeling the hype for the game’s 7th December release? Tell us below.</em></p>
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