Video Game Music.

[Fenra]

Getting a lot of great responses.

I know it's a probably a cliche' type of thread, but I do enjoy some appreciation in video game music.

I claimed earlier that Western games really can't ever try to compare to Japanese video game music. Sure Fable, Halo, and Mass Effect are notable mentions, and Scott Pilgrim reminds me of a better time, but nothing gets my attention like the Shadow of the Colossus music posted above. Anyone want to prove me wrong?

That's a matter of personal preference. Shadow of the Colossus is pretty much the ONLY Japanese video game with a soundtrack that's appealed to me. Though people rave about the Final Fantasy soundtracks (more so than other JRPGs or Japanese games), I find them really dull.

But from more recent games (that haven't already been posted), here are a few examples that I really like...

Nice to see sosone else appreciating Crysis 2's soundtrack, one of the games best parts, my favs being


and moving on from Crysis 2 always loved "Beyond the Bounds" from ZoE2


Also surprised it hasnt been mentioned yet (at least as I'm writing this anyhow)


And finaly something insanely cheery I can't get enough of it!

 

[BNSNightshade]

The music from Team Fortress 2 is fantastic. It doesn't play during actual gameplay, but, still.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eDGD7kwsxM&feature=related
The Halo theme is a thing of beauty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylnZSYmyaI
Still Alive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI

Edit: Added song links.

agreed on all accounts ;]

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

I too, enjoy a great deal of video game music. My iTunes is filled with nothing but video game music. I actually prefer video game music over modern music composed by artists. I can relate to it more and it doesn't sound quite as...mainstream.

It's hard to explain. Anyway,

Spoiler: Here are just a few of my favorites.

 

[Arisato-kun]

Final Fantasy IX wins for me with what I consider the best soundtrack in the history of gaming.

 

[Taham]

The orchestral version of Battlefield Bad Company 2's theme tune.

 

[Mr S]

-Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
-Phoenix Wright

'nuff said

 

[Sephael]

My last.fm profile says alot

http://www.last.fm/user/Sephael

 

[volcanblade]

I really like the Shadow of the Colossus ones and Okami but my favorite series for music has always been the Ar Tonelico series. The music ranges thoroughly. I just like it because its really far off from what I hear normally. That and they made up the language that its sung in which is impressive to me.

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[vivalahelvig]

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/CrowningMusic/HalfLife

Yes, I am so evil, I linked to TVTropes. An entire page of awesome, somewhat ambient music!

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Sure, Fallout and Assassin's creed have some really atmospheric tones, but nothing compares to that of the entire NiGHTS soundtrack or Silent Hill games.

I beg to differ! (see above link, if you daaaare!!!)

*note that I was implying that half-life's music is western and not japanese

EDIT: And for more rocking music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQs48dvebck

Never will I say that HL's music is brilliant. It's got some good tracks, especiallyfor the climatic battle at the end of Episode 1. Still, the game is usually best when they let the tone of the game speak for itself. It's got a few good tracks and a lot of them are VERY similar sounding. The post directly below yours actually has some really good examples of JP music.

Well being that most of the music i listen to is rock music and being a rock junkie, i can tell the differences between the moosics. And because HL1 is set in a futuritic(ish) place, you would assume that the music would be eletric sounding, etc etc.

And for more badass western video game rock music : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUCbflBkIgo&NR=1

Oh, and digital, I recommend you listen to these tracks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWuNf4gxwuM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3EOibiVzq4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1jbzMyFeU&feature=related

 

[General BrEeZy]

Everything Halo is amazing.
basically everything Mass Effect is amazing.
Everything Shadow of the Colossus is amazing.

too much to name!

 

[TheKmanofAwesometon]

I agree with so many aforementioned songs, so instead of just repeating one of them, I'll bring 2 unmentioned ones to the the table.

Yoshi's Island - Athletic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QmaujKyQjo

and Super Meat Boy - Dark World 4 (Hell) Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SjqzkLmmq4&feature=related

 

[estoria-etnia]

? I really like the soundtracks for the Metal Gear Solid games.

Also:




? Gotta say, Silent Hill has great music as well. It really contributes to the atmosphere of the game. And plus:
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? Tales games have some great music too. <3 Especially their themes!

 

[JaceArveduin]

The sound track to BFME2, wonderful music.

 

[Drall]

My iPod is basically ALL video game music.

I'd count certain songs from Dragon Age (Leliana's Song, I Am the One, along with its darker version, To Kill an Ogre, Challenge an Archdemon, the Camp Theme, and more recently Mages and Qunari on the Rise from the second game), Mass Effect (From the Wreckage and Spectre Induction from the first were AMAZING, from the second, the Suicide Mission theme), Modern Warfare 2 (I love all the music from that game), Crysis 2 (I haven't played it, but the track SOS New York is so freaking amazing), Monster Hunter, Bioshock...so much great music out there.

 

[Vibhor]

Bully, The Warriors, Shadow of the colossus, Katamari damacy, Doom, Duke nukem 3D
I love games with good music, gives me a reason to just keep effin around.

 

[Dr Sauce]

This:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoR_4D19W3E&feature=related

 

[HumpinHop]

Very little love for WoW in this thread. Escapist, I am disgust.

 

[Anezay]

Another VG music thread? I'll just copy my response over:
Mostly from ME1 and ME2:

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Most of this is just 4 notes played over and over again, yet it's so well done, portraying the scene, sadness and triumph perfectly.

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to quote from the top youtube comment on the video:
"Every once in a while, there's a rare magic moment in game when soundtrack, game play, and story align in sync and make for a moment of unforgettable immersion. Running through gunfire on Virmire to this track was one of those rare moments for me."

[le snip]

It is an absolute crime to mention Mass Effect music and not bring up "Vigil".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV1pPgpcAVw
That "magic moment in game when soundtrack, game play, and story align in sync and make for a moment of unforgettable immersion" happened for me at the end of Mass Effect.

 

[warfan987]

Seriously, why has nobody posted this yet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6ih8hpokyI

The Elemental Boss Theme form FF4.

 

[LuckyClover95]

The GTA Radios, the Heavy Rain soundtrack, Fallout 3 radio