14/352
@Collen
Hardcore Pinball - Retro Table
Arkadiusz Forstner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj7_-mpbSvU
Double drop This was one of the first nominations I listened to, and I immediately put it on repeat a bunch. Its so groovy and funky. I love the rhythm and the bass, theres a soaring, airy melody, and that vocal sample of JAMMIN TO THE PUNK DA FUNK or whatever the hell hes saying. Plus its a notably longer loop, over four minutes, and as Ive stated before I really gravitate toward those songs. Ive loved every 9 so far, but this feels like an obvious escalation in how much I love the songs.
13/333
@sergiocornaga
Wario Land 4 - Tomorrow's Blood Pressure
Ryoji Yoshitomi
https://youtu.be/XJNwFIMI_HY
Up next on
Is This Even a Song?
, we have Tomorrows Blood Pressure, a piece of audio which is literally nothing but industrial/factory noises. Pistons, buzzing, and a weird swirling effect. Like thats all it is.
or is it? Ive said it again and again but I like industrial noises in music, and you all really came through on that. Tomorrows Blood Pressure is the natural, maximum extension of that love. There is no melody, no notes. A clanking rhythm is permeates every second. Stuff
happens
there is certainly stuff happening, though whether there is progression in a traditional sense, that I cannot say. Whatever this is, I greatly enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the sheer audacity of giving this to me in the first place. Id expect nothing less from sergio
12/329
@FL81
Path of the Abyss - Lightning Strike - -
hasu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmIZdpzASOc
I dont know what this game is or where it came from, but it got two 9s and almost made the top ten
twice
. This is delicious FM synth. So tangibly moist and succulent, I can practically taste it. Where Tribal Hunter - Dance of Wind (#17) evoked a sense of physicality in me, Lightning Strikes evokes tactile sensations. I can perceive this song in an immediate and tangible way in a way I cant do with other music. The instrumentation is a huge part, but also the melody is very compelling too. The whole song brims with intensity. Its a rare thing to find in music
but of course, I found it again, with a different song from the same game O_O #ToBeContinued
11/250
@DanKirby
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards - Factory Inspection
Jun Ishikawa
https://youtu.be/HCIMHn5FEYQ
Factory Inspection is one of two 9+ nominations I already knew, but never added to the sheet. This was a great pick from DanKirby. Its got everything I could want in a song: clanking, offkey piano, weird trumpets, bells in the background, those Nintendo 64 sound sample hits. Despite its musical chops, I dont often think of the Kirby series (which also has one more song left! Jesus) in the same breath as other renowned vgm series, but Factory Inspection is an all-timer. Thanks for reminding me of how much I like it!
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ELIMINATION 12/59: Collen
Average rating: 8
Average ranking: 1598
Your lucky song: Chroma Squad - Monster Jam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3V3j1cgEnQ
ELIMINATION 11/59: sergiocornaga
Average rating: 7.2
Average ranking: 2920
Your lucky song: Super Mario Odyssey - Bowser's Castle 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rbRYsv4jY4
The song directly above your lucky song: Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Yeul's Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdoE53_b5Fk
10th PLACE: DanKirby
Average rating: 7.2
Average ranking: 2947
Your lucky song: Where the Water Tastes Like Wine - Miles of Smiles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHg0qKpg5zU
Thank you all for nominating!