Katphood Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Which ones are the best in your opinion? ...are you listening to something specific at the moment? Man...this song is eating me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TvSjLLOdiU Edited October 5, 2012 by Astiaks 2 There used to be a signature here, a really cool one...and now it's gone.
HoonDing Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Best Vidgy Game OST of all time: 1) Divine Divinity (Kirill Pokrovsky) 2) Age of Wonders (Michiel van den Bos) 3) Beyond good & evil (Christophe Héral) Honourable mentions: Gothic 3 (Michael Hoenig) Dune (Stéphane Picq) Oblivion + Morrowind (Jeremy Soule) End of line. Edited October 5, 2012 by Drudanae The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Malcador Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 What no mention of Total Annihilation, Grim Fandango or Mechwarrior 2 ? Heresy. Also, there was another thread on this, buried now, but had a lot of good stuff. 1 Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Rosbjerg Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 I've always enjoyed bombastic orchestral music - so the Star Wars game's themes (especially KOTOR 2) are a favorite of mine.. Especially the leitmotif (just learned that today) pieces, which are musical themes/elements meant to portray a character, feeling or similar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DtVBD6W5_A 2 Fortune favors the bald.
LadyCrimson Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 Currently often listening to the Borderlands 2 tracks. Either in-game or outside of it. Past ones I've enjoyed were Majesty, Nox, KOtor2, Stronghold series...but almost all games that I've played a lot, I'll end up with at least one or two songs off their track that I love. eg, I can't remember most of the music from Dungeon Siege1, but I'll always remember that Main Theme. 1 “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Malcador Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 I really like the Lynchwood combat music with the timpani drums, and well any track done by Kyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqrKibjXDBA Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
LadyCrimson Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 I really like the Lynchwood combat music with the timpani drums, and well any track done by Kyd I think my fave so far is 'Ice.' In Borderlands1, I also liked the Krom's Canyon music. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
AwesomeOcelot Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) VtM:Bloodlines, the licensed tracks are great, I became a fan of several of them, and the instrumental soundtrack is really good (each Hub theme is amazing, especially Santa Monica's, Vesuvius, Mission Impossible). , Build That Wall, The Pantheon, and Spike in the Rail, I don't think they could have done a better job with a soundtrack, it fits the game so well, and there's no weak points. Other notable soundtracks: Fallout 1 & 2 & 3 & New Vegas, Deus Ex & Human Revolution, Bioshock 1 & 2, PoP: Sands of Time, Portal 1 & 2, World of Goo, Gish, Super Meat Boy, Streets of Rage 2, Unreal Tournament, Half-Life 2, Portal 1 & 2, Diablo II, Red Alert (mostly just for Hell March), the original Tomb Raider. Edited October 5, 2012 by AwesomeOcelot 1
Apatia Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 American McGee's Alice and The Binding Of Isaac have good OSTs. 2
Freddo Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Here's a list of my favorite video game music. 1983 (0:20) 1984 (linking to the 1985 sequel here, but they sound pretty much the same) 1985 1986 (starts at 0:20, the morse code are the names of the 3 devs) 1987 (doesn't really start until 1:05 and then only gets better and better!) 1988 1989 Shadow of the Beast - Forest 1990 (released in 1993 here, but Japan got it 1990) 1991 Streets of Rage - Violent Breathing (the is truly excellent as well) 1992 1993 (the diary theme is better) 1994 Final Fantasy VI - Opening Theme Super Metroid - Brinstar Overgrown with Vegetation Area Super Metroid - Brinstar Red Soil Swampy Area Super Metroid - Norfair Ancient Ruins Area 1995 Chrono Trigger - Secret of the Forest Chrono Trigger - Corridors of Time Chrono Trigger - Schala's Theme Suikoden - Forgotten Days 1996 1997 Final Fantasy Tactics - Prologue Movie 1998 Xenogears - Shevat Metal Gear Solid - Discovery Dune 2000 - Under Construction 1999 Outcast - Oriental Spirit The Longest Journey - Shark Discworld Noir – Piano Bar Song 2000 Suikoden 2 - Battlefield without Light Final Fantasy IX - Place of Memory 2001 Ico - Castle in the Mist 2002 Unlimited SaGa - Unlimited SaGa Overture Unlimited SaGa - Battle II (arguably the best battle song ever made) (especially at the harpy bit that starts at 0:38)Suikoden 3 - Stupid Ducks 2003 Freedom Fighters - Freedom Fighters 2004 Castlevania: Lament of Innocence - Dark Palace of Waterfalls 2005 Shadow of the Colossus - Prologue Shadow of the Colossus - Violent Encounter Shadow of the Colossus - Revived Power Republic Commando - Vode An Jade Empire - Main Theme 2006 Suikoden V - One Peaceful Moment Suikoden V - Tactican Suikoden V - The Extreme Deep Suikoden V - Counteroffensive Final Fantasy XII - Eruyt Village Yakuza 2 - A Scattered Moment (was released in 2008 here, but released in Japan in 2006) 2007 (Especially when the harp kicks in around 2:37 to the end) Mass Effect - Uncharted Worlds 2008 Mirror's Edge - Solar Fields 2009 (the from 1988 is awesome too)Ys I & II Chronicles - Palace (the is from 1987) 2010 NieR - Temple of Drifting Sands 2011 Radiant Historia - Mechanical Kingdom Radiant Historia - Blue Radiance Radiant Historia - The Red Locus Xenoblade Chronicles - Main Theme Xenoblade Chronicles - Satorl, the Shimmering Marsh / Night Xenoblade Chronicles - Mechonis Field Xenoblade Chronicles - Imperial Capital Agniratha / Night Skyrim - Secunda 3
Gorth Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Here's a list of my favorite video game music. 1983 (0:20) Those were great days to be a gamer Surprised that nobody likes (warning, click at your own risk to your sanity). One of many personal favourites from the time “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
LadyCrimson Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Here's a list of my favorite video game music. Is that all? I remember that Baldur's Gate song, now that I hear it again. Right up my alley. I don't think I've played too many of those games on your list, so going to be fun going through all the links a bit at a time. Surprised that nobody likes (warning, click at your own risk to your sanity). Snake Rattle n Roll, baby. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Gorth Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Snake Rattle n Roll, baby. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
arrowhead Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) VtM:Bloodlines, the licensed tracks are great, I became a fan of several of them, and the instrumental soundtrack is really good (each Hub theme is amazing, especially Santa Monica's, Vesuvius, Mission Impossible). Yep, one of my favorite game soundtracks. Others I've enjoyed: no specific tracks but generally music from Final Fantasy VII-X, Silent Hill 1-3, Mirror's Edge, some tracks from Alan Wake Edited October 6, 2012 by arrowhead
Humanoid Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Heresy I know, but music is something I probably take note of least in a typical game, except a few that really grab me, or tickle the nostalgia bone: Interstate '76 Wing Commander 1/2 The Curse of Monkey Island There was a really cool African sounding track on Civ:Call to Power, no idea what it's called and it's literally the only good thing about that mess of a game. Then there's Baba Yetu, everyone loves Baba Yetu right? Hey it won a Grammy? Fake edit: Wow, Snake Rattle and Roll is a game that it seems gets lost when talking about classic NES games - which I won't blame anyone for because I tend to forget it myself. One of the earliest games I've played no doubt - alas too hard for a fat fingered kid. L I E S T R O N GL I V E W R O N G
alanschu Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 What no mention of Total Annihilation, Grim Fandango or Mechwarrior 2 ? Heresy. Also, there was another thread on this, buried now, but had a lot of good stuff. I feel compelled to post: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ0LAs9KiXc I like Fight On from FF7 (I think mostly due to nostalgia now, but it just fit so well with the boss fights). This track is probably a key cog for the scene that converted me back to a PC gamer back in 1999. I think Bloodlines had some catchy ones that seemed to fit the scene so well. There's something about that has some tracks that I for no particular reason! And while many may feel it reminds them too much of something they didn't enjoy, is a great piece IMO.
Freddo Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Those were great days to be a gamer Indeed Surprised that nobody likes (warning, click at your own risk to your sanity). I remember after I just got Bubble Bobble I played it with a friend of mine and he got absolutely crazy about the song and would hum it lots and lots for weeks, or maybe months even. Went on for quite some time in any case. One of many personal favourites from the time Good stuff Is that all? Actually, no When I started on that list I put up some rules so it shouldn't be too much. Over time I kinda went overboard with it anyway, but stuff is still missing, especially from the C64, SMS and NES times. Not to mention those I didn't find on Youtube or somehow forgot about while doing the list I remember that Baldur's Gate song, now that I hear it again. Right up my alley. I don't think I've played too many of those games on your list, so going to be fun going through all the links a bit at a time. Cool, hope you enjoy them Hope you know at least Snake Rattle n Roll, baby. Hehe, my neighbour had that one, we used to play it lots.
Yes Man Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) Persona 4 has some really damn catchy music. (Now if only I could make out half of what they're saying.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzFl6sWHmXI S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Shadow of Chernobyl also has a really cool (And depressing) menu theme that I love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7O6LasKHfM Edited October 6, 2012 by Yes Man 1 "Well, there's many things they have forgotten sitting in their bowls. Friendship. The thrill of discovery. Love. Masturbation. The usual." -Dr. Mobius
Katphood Posted October 6, 2012 Author Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) The Darkness had an awesome soundtrack(Gustaf Grefberg): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9EquofPtRQ also... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KCGvmCmhG8 Edited October 6, 2012 by Astiaks There used to be a signature here, a really cool one...and now it's gone.
Serrano Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) silent hill homecoming ost - one more soul silent hill homecoming ost - alex theme Deus Ex: Human Revolution Soundtrack - 01. Icarus - Main Theme Edited October 6, 2012 by Serrano
Yes Man Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Deus Ex: Human Revolution Soundtrack - 01. Icarus - Main Theme "Well, there's many things they have forgotten sitting in their bowls. Friendship. The thrill of discovery. Love. Masturbation. The usual." -Dr. Mobius
Freddo Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 (Gustaf Grefberg): I sure should play this game some time, it's been in my backlog for a number of years now. Not to mention I used to be a huge fan of Gustaf Grefberg back in the mid-90s and it would be interesting to hear what he sounds like nowdays.
Apatia Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 1985 Everything Rob Hubbard did with SID is pretty frickin' awesome imo. One Man And His Droid Theme
Katphood Posted October 6, 2012 Author Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) Man, the N64 version of Forsaken had an awesome Soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=relI1rEyCP4 The game had an entirely different soundtrack and set of levels from that of the PSone and PC versions. Edited October 6, 2012 by Astiaks There used to be a signature here, a really cool one...and now it's gone.
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