Cruis'n World's Music is Better Than You Remember

On the surface, the Cruis'n World soundtrack is fun and fast-paced. But under the hood, there's a surprising amount of musical nuance that elevates these songs far beyond the confines of the silly arcade racing game they hail from. This retrospective explores what makes this game's music so engaging — And how it perfectly captures the spirit of driving. It's a full music analysis - As I break down its instrumentation, tone, and musical themes. 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - Back of the Box 3:11 - Genre & Credits 5:04 - Composers 7:52 - Eurodance Tracks 16:29 - Rock Tracks 25:28 - Acid Jazz & Funk Tracks 31:31 - Worldbeat Tracks 39:56 - Outro #cruisn #gamemusic #musicanalysis #videoessay #n64