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Post by commanderflint on Jul 19, 2009 18:11:56 GMT -5
What are your top ten VG songs? And they must be VG originals, so no Rockband. :L Here are mine, I tried to leave one per franchise:
1. Decisive Battle (Final Fantasy VI)
2. Iron Blue Intention (Castlevania Bloodlines)
3. Double Dragon theme (Double Dragon)
4. Ken's theme (Street Fighter II : Turbo)
5. Halo 2 theme (Halo 2)
6. Chrono Trigger theme (Chrono Trigger)
7. Bay Area (Final Fight)
8. MOTHER 3 theme of love (MOTHER 3)
9. Metal Gear Solid 2 theme (Metal Gear Solid 2 : Sons of Liberty)
10. Big Blue (F-Zero)
It's amazing what VG musicians can do.
I could probaly make a top 100 if I wanted to.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2009 23:11:23 GMT -5
Christ, only ten? Make it hard, why don't you! While these are not my top ten (I like too many to restrict that much), here are ten random ones plucked from my list: 1// Funky Radio (Jet Grind Radio) - a funky, groovy hip-hop song that works great with the stylized narrative provided by JGR's storyteller, DJ Professor K. 2// Boss Battle (Crisis, Opportunity) (Skies of Arcadia) - this song is great because of the mood; it shifts from neutral (if the battle is young and no one side is drastically beating the other), to Crisis (if the enemy is winning by a significant margin or one of the party is dead), to Opportunity (if you're close to beating the enemy team). All parts of it really fill you with a sense of being part of the atmosphere; neutral belies the urgency and weight of the battle itself, while Crisis makes you sweat a little and Opportunity fills you with hope (and makes you want to do a little jig due to how piratey it is). 3// Last Battle ~Decision~ (Tales of Symphonia) - This song plays during several parts of the long-assed final area in Tales of Symphonia as you head towards your destiny and the final boss, and it succeeds in helping to culminate all that you've had to endure to get to that point. 4// Bouy Base (Super Mario Galaxy) - Because it's epic, and it's just a side-level. 5// Dire Dire Docks (Super Mario 64) - Like Boss Battle (Crisis, Opportunity), Dire Dire Docks changes depending on your location in a level. It's very soothing, and it also has some of the best remixes ever. Of all time. 6// Three Minutes Clapping (The World Ends With You) - Just a bitchin' hip-hop song that matches TWEWY's attitude. 7// Fly like a Butterfly (Jet Set Radio Future) - I'm running out of things to say. Just listen, for crying out loud! 8// Battle vs. Gym Leader (Pokemon RBYFRLG) - Y'all know this one, I'm sure. 9// Flyin' to your Heart (Guitaroo Man) - Guitaroo Man is a game I never got into, even though it's several things I like in one: A// a rhythm game that is not Guitar Hero, Rock Band, or Dance Dance Revolution, B// has a unique stylize, C// it's a game about henshin with GUITARS. Still, the music is bitchin'. 10// Come a Long Way (PaRappa the Rapper 2) - Occasionally PaRappa games will have, you know, actual songs instead of the in-level stuff (which are awesome in their own right); this is one of the ones from PtR2, which is a nice romancey bit sung by PaRappa's girlfriend, Sunny Funny. You also hear PaRappa's voice actor rapping without his pitch being hiked up for the character. So there, ten of my favorites out of fifty smorgbillion. |
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Post by nocturnal YL on Jul 20, 2009 9:00:09 GMT -5
I don't think I can name 10 greatest songs... Maybe 10 games with the greatest songs yeah, but ... well, here's my try anyway:
Followings don't count multiple musics in the same game, but if I want to, I'll probably just pick 10 music in one single game.
I'm not numbering them. They aren't even my favourite - just ten random things I liked.
Kirby Super Star - Milky Way Wishes Ending
I like anything with high pitches with a wide range of sounds of different frequencies. This one is a very good example of it - although unfortunately, this is the only song in the game that I think got downgraded in Ultra.
Super Paper Mario - Ending
Gives you a "finally!" feel, and basically speaking, I like music filled with emotion. Really helps with my own emotions that I tend to keep them to myself too.
Super Mario 64 - Ending
Because it's upbeat. Well, a lot of songs are upbeat, but this one has clear rhythm too.
Kirby Air Ride - City
Ah. Air Ride. This one's got tons of good music. Just because of this song, I can drive around the city for an hour without feeling bored.
Fire Emblem 4 - Chapter 2: Disturbance of Agustria
Once again, emotional song. Rather fits Siglud's situation too.
Sutte Hakkun - Stage 2
Of course, you won't expect me NOT to praise this game's music, no?
Super Smash Bros Melee - Hyrule Temple
I just looooooooove the music in Melee. Brawl's can't even compare. Brawl's Melee music are far worse than the original.
Super Mario Galaxy - Atheletics
You know, that SMB3 remix. A lot of music in Galaxy are good, but this one got the most of my attention. It's like a sweetened version of the original. Probably it's because of the situation Mario is in, but I think this music tastes sugary.
Kirby 64 - Pop Star
You know, the first stage music. This game's got a lot of upbeat songs too.
Now, for songs not related to Ninty:
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) - Marble Zone
You know, if anything, Sonic's still got some good music, even now. And you know, I don't really understand the whole rant about this series. Isn't he supposed to look cool and stuff instead of being a simple run-and-jump guy? I personally prefer this guy with story than not.
Zero Wing - *insert song here*
Now, this game's music is just made of pure epic winness. It's got a lot of catchy songs, especially ocnsidering this is, in fact, just a generie scroll-shooter. If I am forced to pick one out of those songs, then maybe the Area 7 music?
EDIT - that's 11 choices. Oh well. A simple top 10 won't do any justice.
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Post by Wildcat on Jul 20, 2009 14:01:36 GMT -5
Ten all-time favorites, eh? That'll be tough, especially with the one song per game rule we seem to be working with, but here's what I've come up with. They won't be in any real order, though. Wicked Child (NES, Castlevania) - Man, how I do love me some Wicked Child. Definitely one of the finest NES compositions, this tune captures the frantic pace of the third section of the game perfectly. With its tough foes (especially the Fleamen, whose random hops manage to tie into this tune very well), high amount of pits, and the ambiant scenery of scaling the castle’s walls and towers, this is a lovely example of how to properly set up a tense mood with your gaming music. I wonder why Konami hasn’t brought back this classic into the modern Castlevanias…scared of living up to the awesomeness of the original, perhaps? You're Not Here (PS2, Silent Hill 3) - Silent Hill games have some very interesting music in them. In terms of the survival horror genre, I don’t think any game can top the aural frights that Akira Yamaoka can provide (or any game of any genre, really, to be honest). But this song is not all that creepy.  I love the melodic guitar work, the pounding drums, and the excellent singing that Mary Williamson pours out of herself into the pulsing intro to Silent Hill 3. It quickly gives you a bit of a peek into Heather’s mind with its lyrics and imagery, and the disturbing images the intro slides in between appearances of Heather is a bit of a contrast to the upbeat feel of the music. The lyrics also combat the music, repeating “I feel your stress” over the beating guitar/bass/drums. It’s a blend of pleasant and unpleasant; pleasant to listen to, yet unpleasant to truly comprehend its somewhat depressing message. And that’s what Silent Hill games do so well. Balancing the good and the bad in some sort of twisted teeter-totter, from the beginning to its end, letting players find out which side is the heavier weight on the character they control. And it’s quite clever that this balancing act can be found in the musical score itself, too. Awesome song that I loved from when I first heard it. Protoman's Whistle Concert (NES, Mega Man 3) - This is my absolute favorite gaming song of all time. When I first heard Protoman’s whistle in game, I loved the way it sounded. When I finally beat the game, my happiness kicked into overdrive. Protoman’s Whistle Concert is beautiful. It captures the mystique of Protoman’s character perfectly. It stands tall among the NES compositions, to me easily at the top. But ultimately, the song is just well composed. It fits the mood following MM3’s conclusion. It helped me love the character of Protoman. It’s one reason I love MM3 in general. And it’s just a great, great song. Dire Dire Docks (N64, Super Mario 64) - Super Mario 64 took the basic tunes that Koji Kondo first crafted in the 2D Marios and pushed many of them into new frontiers, but Kondo’s finest reinvention is easily the haunting music that backs the game’s water stages. The music is ideal for swimming around vast, open environments, and its melody blends with the caverns, secret bases and deserted villages that these stages represent. Just a beautiful piece all the way around, and one of my favorite tunes in all of gaming, easily. Midna's Lament (GC, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) -A pounding piano begins the song, while a second adds in a more touching, but still tense, melody. Strings come in later on, adding to the feeling of desperation. As you hear this, Midna is slowly dying, and as Wolf Link, you have to rush her to Princess Zelda in an attempt to save her life. The tension it created while scrambling around the Twilight Realm was incredible, and this scene is the one I remember most from Twilight Princess. It captures sadness, but also has a hint of some hope in it. A masterful song, and a highlight from Zelda’s long line of musical greatness. Spirit Temple (N64, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) - Many people consider Gerudo Desert to be the defining music from OoT, but I'd have to say that the Spirit Temple theme is also an excellent tune that captures the essence of the desert. The song creates a haunting, melancholy atmosphere, one of heat, loneliness and despair. Fitting, given its status as the last major temple before battling Ganondorf. It pushes Link to the max, with plenty of tough enemies, puzzles and its labyrinth-sized map. The music's subdued gloom works well for such a decrepit tomb and its perils. Home Sweet Home (GC, Beyond Good & Evil) - This is a perfect track to begin a game with. After Jade’s initial battle with the DOMZ, you can freely roam around the Lighthouse, and then this tune starts, and it’s majestic. What Christopher Heral crafted here captures the solace the Lighthouse represents to Jade marvelously. It’s a spot to meditate, to ponder, to feel at one with the world and the kids she watches over. Just a beautiful song, and easily one of my favorite slow pieces to listen to. When I put it on, I as well can relax and feel soothed. Awesome stuff. Memories of Green (SNES, Chrono Trigger) - Chrono Trigger is loaded with fantastic music. But this one song has stuck with me more than any other. As you lead Crono off into the present age wilderness he has barely discovered, this song captured the curiousity, the fleeting fear, the sense of going out on your own for the first time. It pushes you to explore further, but it also brings out a slight dreariness. All key emotions that one would feel leaving home to become an adult. Maybe I'm looking at it too deeply, but Memories of Green is that to me. A song that embodies the feeling of adventure's beginnings. Lower Valua (DC, Skies of Arcadia) - Depression seaps into every pore of this piece. It is the eptiome of unbreakable dire. Lower Valua is a desolote slum, and the dirt, trash, and isolation that it encompasses is wrapped up into this song incredibly well. The music is a mirror reflection of the people's hopelessness. I don't know if I've heard a song that is can better represent this feeling better than this one song. It's incredible. Into the Thick of It (SNES, Secret of Mana) - This fantasy-fueled overworld theme is the first one you hear when you step outside of your now-forbidden village. It captures both the sadness your hero feels, being denied the past he had dearly, and the bolstering aspect of exploration. It's not a particularally happy or sad song, but it rides the line between these emotions gracefully. It fits the forest you're wandering around in wonderfully, and has tinges of hope attached to it. A beautifully well-written score. |
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Post by 8bitretroshit on Jul 23, 2009 6:24:01 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2009 10:20:17 GMT -5
Nice selection, 8Bit. I haven't heard most of these songs before! ;D you posting the links was incentive for me to listen. Okay, here's ten more, since I'm bored. Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.) - Sometimes, the simpler songs are the most awesome. Dream Chaser (F-Zero X) - Every song in F-Zero X (while racing) is fast-paced and heart-thundering, but this is the most intense of the lot. I totally dig the synth-horns, too. Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog) - I can never make it far in the original Sonic the Hedgehog, so Green Hill Zone is the music I know the best and most. Cutman Theme (Megaman Powered Up) - I love the original Cutman theme, and the MMPU remix is just so cheery and awesome, really fits the atmosphere set by the game's visual style. Elecman Theme (Megaman) - It's catchy? I dunno, I've just liked it. Aquaman Theme (Megaman 8) - It's a very serene song that picks up for a little bit before dropping down again. It's not like any other Megaman music so far as I know XD At Dawn (Sonic Adventure) - Sonic Adventure had a lot of good tunes, but At Dawn is my favorite. It's kinda funky, and a little upbeat at the same time. Phendrana Drifts and Phendrana Drifts [Edge of Phendrana] (Metroid Prime) - The lack of bass in the first one really gives you the feel of a desolate snowy wasteland, very cold and isolated. The second one picks up a bit, making it a bit more action-y. King Dedede's Theme (Kirby's Dreamland) - Kirby's Dreamland was the first video game I ever beat ever, so Dedede's theme has a lot of significance for me. Star Wolf (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) - The Star Wolf theme has always been catchy, but I've preferred the pace of the N64 version over the slower, "Star Wolf Goes West" tempo from SFAssault. So when they remixed the N64 version for Brawl, I was very giddy; while it sounds mostly the same, it has a few subtle changes that make it even more thrilling than the original. |
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Post by Hiker of Games on Jul 23, 2009 12:27:21 GMT -5
These are in no particular order... Metroid II - SR388This is a song you either learn to love or you hate it. I ended up loving it as it provided a great atmosphere for the planet (even if it was for ALL of the planet). It's very catchy and I wouldn't begrudge it being included in the next SSB with an awesome remix. Zelda II - TempleThis is used as Hyrule Temple in SSB: Melee and is the version I used here. Zelda II is my favorite game and this is my favorite track from that game. It has the perfect adventurous, yet dangerous feel that made the temples in Zelda II seem so much more dangerous than in other games. Wario Land: Shake It! - Wreck TrainWario Land Shake It had a lot of great musical numbers, but none got you more into the level than this one. You really got the feeling you were in some adventurous cowboy flick, fighting goons on top of a runaway train. I wish it was a bit longer, but what's there is great. Final Fantasy VII - Cid's ThemeThe game had a lot of great tunes (Aerith's theme comes to mind), but this is probably the one I enjoyed the most. A good thing, I suppose, since you hear it all the time once you get the Highwind. It's a nice relaxing tune though, so I can gt behind that. Suikoden V - To The End of the Woven Tale of the 108 Stars - A ridiculously long name, but a wonderful song that plays at the end of Suikoden V. I think most of all I just love the opening, but the whole song is pretty great. Dr. Mario - Theme SongDr. Mario fever! This is the Melee version, but even the original song is awesome. It's energetic, fast, and the perfect kind of music you need for killing viruses. Wild ARMs - IntroThe opening theme to Wild ARMs is matched with a nice anime sequence that really brings you into the heart of the game. The whistling and guitar sounds make a nice unusual tune that I really get into. The Hobbit - Working in the MillSome nice music from an otherwise unappreciated game. I love the guitar rhythm in this particular song, though the whole game has some pretty good tunes. It's pretty sad this game didn't get more attention. Suikoden III - IntroLike the Wild ARMs opening, this one is also paired with an (even better) anime opening that showcases some of the events from the game. I guess I'm just a sucker for chanting, but at least this one is different than your usual chanting music. Donkey Kong Country - Aquatic AmbienceSometimes you gotta wonder what such amazing music was doing in a game like Donkey Kong Country and that's nothing against the game mind you. This particular tune is so peaceful and relaxing and has such a soothing sound to it. And... oh, looks like I ran out. Some other worthy mentions are the Suikoden II opening theme, the Super Mario Bros. 2 overworld music, and the Song of Healing in Majora's Mask. EDIT: I posted these at my forum in nice simple Audio tags to make it easier to go through them. You can find it here |
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Post by Spud on Jul 23, 2009 18:20:11 GMT -5
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Post by Fryguy64 on Jul 24, 2009 3:02:32 GMT -5
This is going to be a very difficult call. I'm trying to think of just 10. There's definitely SOME that make it into my list... but do I have a full list of 10 that DESERVE to be included with the others?
I'm racking my memory at the moment, but I'm sure I'll be able to put something together.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2009 8:22:26 GMT -5
This is going to be a very difficult call. I'm trying to think of just 10. There's definitely SOME that make it into my list... but do I have a full list of 10 that DESERVE to be included with the others? I'm racking my memory at the moment, but I'm sure I'll be able to put something together. You could just do what I do and make multiple lists of ten...or, alternatively, you can make a post full of as many as you want ;D |
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Post by Wildcat on Jul 24, 2009 8:53:10 GMT -5
Multiples of ten, you say? Well, I did slash a few songs off of my list, and have been in search of some more...I'll do that when I have time.  I like this thread. I suppose I should link my songs to something so they could be heard...alas, poor dial-up... |
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Post by Fryguy64 on Jul 25, 2009 19:25:52 GMT -5
I suppose I should link my songs to something so they could be heard...alas, poor dial-up... Dial-up? Now there's a phrase I haven't heard for at least 7 years. You have one retro internet connection there  |
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Post by Wildcat on Jul 25, 2009 23:36:39 GMT -5
lol Aye, I do have a retro connection, that I do. It works well enough for me, though. Most everyone else has DSL at least - freed up the 56K all to myself, I bet. |
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Post by Hiker of Games on Jul 26, 2009 8:38:18 GMT -5
Man Wildcat, you're keeping it old school. I can respect that.
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I love the melodic guitar work, the pounding drums, and the excellent singing that Mary Williamson pours out of herself into the pulsing intro to Silent Hill 3. It quickly gives you a bit of a peek into Heather’s mind with its lyrics and imagery, and the disturbing images the intro slides in between appearances of Heather is a bit of a contrast to the upbeat feel of the music. The lyrics also combat the music, repeating “I feel your stress” over the beating guitar/bass/drums. It’s a blend of pleasant and unpleasant; pleasant to listen to, yet unpleasant to truly comprehend its somewhat depressing message. And that’s what Silent Hill games do so well. Balancing the good and the bad in some sort of twisted teeter-totter, from the beginning to its end, letting players find out which side is the heavier weight on the character they control. And it’s quite clever that this balancing act can be found in the musical score itself, too. Awesome song that I loved from when I first heard it.
I like this thread. I suppose I should link my songs to something so they could be heard...alas, poor dial-up...