Dark Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 So, hi. If you are here, you are probably interested in video game music, and if not, I suggest you either [i]get interested[/i] or leave. The only reason this is being made is because it is hard to continuously destroy and remake the video game music [i]station[/i], and this should serve as a place for intelligent discussion about video game music. I'm going to keep this really open and liberal, and I won't even bother include a "form" or a "members list" as they seem extremely extraneous for such a club. As long as your posts are on-topic and about video game music, you can go ahead and post whatever you want. That being said, let me introduce you to the three iterations of [b]The Video Game Music Station[/b]. The first thread was posted by Dark, and [url=http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/199928-the-video-game-music-station/]can be found here[/url]. Afterwards, the thread was remade by Mikhail Tal, and [url=http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/221942-the-video-game-music-station/]is located [i]aquí[/i][/url]. After a long hiatus, Clair revived the thread, and [url=http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/243795-the-video-game-music-station/]this link leads to it[/url]. Combined, the threads had, what, over 200 songs, and I think we all did a really good job of contributing. However, I found it quite illogical to make a fourth iteration after Clair's thread metaphorically "died", and this club was formed as such. I could post a speech about how video game music affects our lives, but it would be wholly useless since the majority of you know and apply that information more than enough. This was meant to be a simple thread, not something complex and intricate like you'd expect Dark to post. One thing I would like to add in this thread is a Featured Music section where I will take tracks you guys post in discussions and if I find something super-awesome, I'll [i]feature[/i] it. Just something to add that stationy feel to this thread so you nostalgic fools don't get upset with my decision to make this club. D: [spoiler=Featured Video Game Music] 1.) [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS74ixjy7PA][b]Love is in the Air[/b] from Yoshi's Story[/url], Dark [/spoiler] Have fun, post intelligent comments, and enjoy all that video game music has to offer. [u]^___^[/u] To jump-start a discussion, I'd like to know what you think of the soundtrack from Kirby's Epic Yarn. I found the piano tracks to be wholly satisfying, and it was a great soundtrack in general, but I found it too upbeat for a Kirby game. I understand it was a really calm atmosphere and a relaxing game, but it sounded as oxymoronic as Blinded By Light from the FFXIII Piano Collections. You can't turn a battle track into piano, and although it sounded nice, the emotion from the track felt kind of mixed and off. Kirby music is supposed to be that dramatic, energetic music we know and love, and I don't think the piano really bolstered that. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTZ8uhJ5hIE]I have to say, though, I am a sucker for Butter Building [i]en piano[/i].[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord200 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCQ7IeEFok8]Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, Snowpeak Ruins[/url] You can't deny that TP was an incredable game. This song is perfect for winter or a snowy area. Its so relaxing. You kind of get a sense of being wandering in a blizzard. I really don't know how to describe it. Its easily one of my favorite songs in the game. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1VEciV2Jt4]Pokemon Black and White, Looker's Theme[/url] Looker- So you'll help me find the 7 sages? Me- Yes. Looker-Thank you! Here take this Super Rod! Mom- What does that have to do with the 7 sages? Looker- Absolutley nothing! Me,Mom-..... How can you not lol? [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKA4ty5g41c]Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Dirge of the 14th [/url] Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days was my first Kingdom Hearts game, I didn't know much about the story of this game or the serries in general. I learned that this is probably the saddest game in the franchise. This music proves it. Its got some great piano playing, and has a sense of no matter what you do, your going to lose in some way. Its worthy of being final boss music though, and it suits who the final boss is. The Kingdom Hearts serries has some of the best music in video games. This is probably my favorite song in the game. Such a depressing song for such a depressing moment. When I first heard this song, the first thing I thought of was, "I'm sorry Xion." [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOXq5p1lC6I]Paper Mario 64, Tubba Blubba Boss BattleTheme/Ghost Gulping [/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woj3tx5DalQ]Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards, Factory Inspection[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWbUtdx827g]Pokemon GSC Game Corner[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-c2PUv1hLQ&feature=related]SSBB, VS Marx Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db1XootTkRQ]Pokemon Platinum Girtina Battle Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w12R_PmXHEM&feature=related]Pokemon FRLG Deoxys Battle Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTCt_JJwx-8]Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs, Arceus Battle Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWWdQnKF6zY]Paper Mario TTYD Magnus von Grapple Battle Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KFFPdF-KY8&feature=related]Paper Mario TTYD Doopliss Battle Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AABuX4UDrN0&feature=related]Pokemon DPP Lake Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVWet6YEMqQ]Pokemon Black and White, Emotion[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b7BYar8j_w]Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explrers of Time and Darkness Primal Dialga [/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyogowO4VW8]Super Smash Bros. 64 Master Hand[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH_B1JBzi8s]Super Mario Bros. 64 Ultimate Koopa/Bowser[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9w0Ro_2Zws]Touhou 13 Ten Desires, Yoshika Miyako's Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBeRAvKT19U]Touhou 3 Phantasmagoria of Dim. Dream, Mima's Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCFgrxQaRfE]Kirby Epic Yarn- Yin Arn Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4BWUjPebmE&feature=related]Touhou 11 Subterrian Annerism, Koishi's Theme[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazooie Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 ...[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg8_U8ybMwI&feature=related]I've always been a big sucker when it comes to calm tracks[/url], in particular songs like what was found in Kirby's Epic Yarn (Which I haven't really listened to), but this is one that really got to me. I guess in a game like [i]Heavy Rain[/i], tracks like [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocM4lJLpHh0&feature=related]The Chase[/url], [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH4-FeNO_3Q&feature=related]The Bulldozer[/url], and [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAp7kwPJ0Uo&feature=related]The Hold Up[/url] become the norm, but then you hear something like Redemption. Even in a game as fast paced as Heavy Rain can be, it still has those calming tracks. I love Heavy Rain, so maybe it's just me. Anyway, like I said, I haven't listened to Epic Yarn's soundtrack much. From what I've heard though, I do like it. Maybe it isn't perfect, but I think it was executed well considering the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 This isn't really a "request" type thread, so we don't need a ton of music in every post. But hey, if all of those are your favorites, I can't say anything. I would recommend we keep the volume of music down to a managable level, since we're supposed to be having discussions, not mindlessly posting music. :[b][/b]D One thing you posted, though... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVWet6YEMqQ Wow, when I first heard that song, I found it quite awkward for Pokemon games to have "cutscenes". It was super-fitting, and I've considered that the best song in the entire soundtrack since that moment. I know that's a really high claim to make, and it's an opinion at best, but I can't find a single song that tops the [i]emotion[/i] that piece invokes in me, and I implore you to find a track that is composed as well and brings out emotion as well as Unwavering Emotions. Maybe it's just my bias towards the piano as an instrument, but anything that includes a piano track either makes me feel a sense of sadness or depression, or it makes me feel extremely upbeat. I think the piano is the best instrument at conveying emotion in a musical piece. Also, it's the extended version so I can listen to that while doing physics homework. <3 [i]Heavy Rain[/i] Yes, I think Layton or someone was bugging me about listening to the OST for this. Thank you for posting tracks from it so I can sample the OST before I take a deep bite into it. In fact, I have a few OSTs I have yet to evaluate. Heavy Rain, I have to redo Minecraft, err... PilotWings Resort. These next few weekends should be fun. 8D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazooie Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 [quote name='Dark' timestamp='1304992304' post='5200028'] [i]Heavy Rain[/i] Yes, I think Layton or someone was bugging me about listening to the OST for this. Thank you for posting tracks from it so I can sample the OST before I take a deep bite into it. In fact, I have a few OSTs I have yet to evaluate. Heavy Rain, I have to redo Minecraft, err... PilotWings Resort. These next few weekends should be fun. 8D [/quote] Those probably aren't the best examples The Hold Up I really like, but I would put these over the other two. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRFeePVoX2s&feature=related]Last Breath[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys11lCc_4_c&feature=related]Ethan Mar's Theme[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk8M_zywSeI&feature=related]Scott Shelby's Theme[/url] Put of those three, Shelby's theme is my favorite, but Ethan's pretty much has the largest following. >Pilotwings I need to listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I have been very fond of the song that's in my sig, 'A Fate you have Accepted'. It is such a beautiful song, it just frustrates me that it doesn't play during the final battle, where it totally would have fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I believe that Juni'chi Masuda, Koji Kondo and Jun Senoue are all brilliant composers. Juni'chi has such ability with bringing a fusion of musical elements and genres (with a bit of a larger focus on Techno) into his music. My favorite generic track from him is [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evEROXg2IJE]Celestial Tower/Dragonspiral Tower/Giant Chasm from Black & White[/url] just because they evoke a mysterious, silent feeling like being out during a heavy snow day and no one else is around. Koji Kondo is one of the greats of VGMs. He not only has a vast amount of experience, but also has a wonderful ear for music, making sure all of the quality of his music is the best. I would have to say that [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkBlw28gx8Q]Melty Monster Galaxy[/url] and [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8jD6NLwy50]Bowser's Galaxy Generator[/url] would be among my favorites with the Main Mario Series. Jun Senoue takes a more aggressive turn when it comes to his VGMs. He just really goes all out with everything. Some of my favorite tracks from him would be [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVHWmbbC7q4]Starlight Carnival Act 1[/url] and [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=issOCNluAIg]Lost Labyrinth Zone Act 1[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSS Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Gonna post all of this awesome music once again oh and i found some really kickass pokemon techno tunes ;D [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoyLvhCa0k4&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Quatera Woods"[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L3xt2KN_ag&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Ultramarine Deep" [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEQDXjOvTpY&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Reconciled People" [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drbodH8Hctw&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Mountain Zone" [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsxJsTgX09E&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Zemeth Sanctum"[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVL34JQkW6Q&"][GEN] Ys Origin - Water Prison[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Iw8g9gLuk&"][GEN] Ys VI: The Ark of Naphistim 'The Pirate Ship"[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0KbYMIpv_Y&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Defend and Escape" [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQRgnTCu2DM&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Large Whirlpool Restored"[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6G_nFcAjDk&"][GEN]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "The Ruined City Kishgal" [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yag16MwcV2Q&feature=related"][GEN]Ys: The Oath in Felghana "Valestein Castle" [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ9A4Fq_sqI&"][GEN]Mana Khemia : Alchemist of Al-Revis : Sailbird [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEFPmIRelDI"][GEN]Mana Khemia : A Young Man's Worries[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DfzxdyfRO4&"][WCA]Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim "Mighty Obstacle"[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NyvvCGxRes&"][WCA]s VI: The Ark of Napishtim "The Depth Napishtim"[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipNKfOEdDDM&"][WCA]Mana Khemia : Alchemist of Al-Revis - Stigmata [Final Battle][/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaeoKzosrjo&"][WCA]Mana Khemia : Alchemist of Al-Revis : Halucinate Bell [/url] [url=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLLLYuHX2vc&"][WCA]Mana Khemia : Alchemist of Al-Revis : Impending Conspiracy [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SyRxxvi3Vs&"][WCA]Mana Khemia : Alchemist of Al-Revis : The Menace [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_An-4qRp0"][WCA]Mana Khemia : Alchemist of Al-Revis : Disruptor[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2guiRH2FsSk"][WCA]Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis : Nefertiti[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0m_S8tyZiY][RR]Pokemon G/S: Team Rocket Battle[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl8_R4cBEQs"][RR]Pokemon R/S/E : Champion Battle [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKRM2BK_leU"][RR]Pokemon G/S : Tin Tower[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHB3qAZZKtE"][RR]Pokemon R/B/Y : Pokemon Mansion [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poiqPQpiTN0"][RR]Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2: Primal Dialga[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUiRkPxQTlU"][RR]Pokemon D/P : Giratina [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Iy8H7cWNk"][RR]Pokemon D/P : Cynthia Battle[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL3FzvMwOZw"][RR]Pokemon Mystery Dungeon : Sky Tower [/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUDyMfgd1SM"][RR]Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 : Temporal Tower[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhPWPScjq68"][RR]Pokemon G/S/C : Tin Tower (2nd Remix) [/url] P.S. : Copy/Pasta from my posts in Clairs thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I want to start off saying the VGM made me appreciate the music in video games so much more than I did previously, and I am grateful. Dark, how can [i]anything[/i] be too upbeat for a Kirby game? I had played through Pokémon White mostly at school, with the volume down, so I unfortunately didn't hear Emotion for quite a bit. But when I did, I teared up a bit. In general, I love boss music. They're always so epic and get my blood pumping, or very silly and I love it because of that. Examples... Epic: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Fcd2uKDew]Galacta Knight[/url] (Now this doesn't seem like Kirby music, IMO, but I still love it.) [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey4JY8aox4E]Masked Dedede[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOjozoFTF0]Dark Bowser/Dark Star Core[/url] Silly: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNZq_0kvtxk]Koopa Bros.[/url] [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0VOdF7ASFY]Majora's Incarnation[/url] (Yes, I find this silly.) [center]However, I most love, and will forever love, this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL79isTPIJU As a rule, I love Fire Emblem, but this song is my favorite. It goes from awesome trumpet fanfare one minute to a flowing violin sequence the next. The percussion can be easily missed, but one of my favorite parts of the song. I've played musical instruments, so I can fully appreciate the orchestra. It's a bonus if you've played the games, and you realize how fitting this song is for this boss.[/center] And Kondo is awesome. Super Mario Bros. Theme? Legend of Zelda Theme? F*** yeah. And Minecraft's music is so beautiful, it's quite shocking, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx-7nxIRcFI This music is pretty much awesome. Anyone agree? Anyways, this is one of my favorite musics in the game just because it is the perfect chaos of passivity and aggressiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 bump Also, 2 musics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-PjIY0cEps and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le5941dJKWE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Topic time! What game/series do you think has the best music? Strange, but I have to say Minecraft... The piano makes me almost forget about the hoard of creepers chasing me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Maybe Tales of Symphonia. Their music was pristine on so many levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 @topic - Okami or Pokemon Trading Card Game. I'm serious. Also, this is beautiful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQcZbQ6UEew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qiQ_xqNnqc]Tales of Phantasia - Be Absentminded[/url] I <3 this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Which do you guys think is better: retro or modern vgm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 It depends on how well each is executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well, in general, notwithstanding certain applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I want to bring up an interesting topic. Do you think playing or not playing the video game affects the way you think of its music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I apologize for neglecting this thread. It's the busiest time of year for me. No, playing a video game doesn't (for me) and shouldn't affect how you think of its music. I haven't touched a single Final Fantasy game in my life, yet I love all of its music. I haven't played Eternal Sonata, but I can respect its classical background. The majority of the games I get music from are games I haven't played. Conversely, I don't think of the music in games I have played any differently. Games like Super Mario Galaxy 2 have great soundtracks whether I've played the game or not. I feel, however, and this should make sense, that one is more inclined to look at music from a game one doesn't own. I don't care about the music in WiiSports because I have the game and I can listen to it whenever I damn please. Something like Final Fantasy I can only get on YouTube, and I have to search to find the better tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm with Dark. While whether I own the game or not doesn't affect what I like or dislike, it does affect how often I choose to listen to various songs. On a side note, Dark, are you going to do anymore Minecraft videos? You're really funny and at least I can say I enjoyed them, personally. Now this topic isn't really aimed at Dark, as I already know his preference on the subject, but do you guys consider vocal songs in video games true vgm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 To cite examples, do you consider things like Still Alive or Want You Gone or even Simple and Clean to be video game music? Basically anything [i]originally[/i] presented in a video game, not random crap from Rock Band 3. Also, I will not be making any more Minecraft videos. I kind of made a new account that will have all of my piano videos and maybe some Rock Band 3 FCs and maybe some random dicking around in Minecraft, but I found LPing to be infinitely boring compared to how fun it is to watch. It's not something I'd want to do again, but I'm glad I tried it. (Well, I might have a Pokemon Pinball: R&S LP... we'll see. <3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes, stuff originally in video games, like the SSBB opening, or One Winged Angel from FF. Putting a real song into a video game like Guitar Hero or Rock Band doesn't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 On the topic of my topic...My thought was that knowing what was there and what was happening during the times the music was playing added a more emotional feel. So yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonk Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 New question: How have VGMs impacted how you play Video Games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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