Lurker > rwlh

Arguments for Cuphead:

• he's able to canonically defeat every boss in his game, none of whom are pushovers!
• he has a variety of ranged weapons at his disposal, plus a cute lil plane he can fly around in
• Pauline's sort of wearing pink so Cuphead could potentially parry her

Arguments for DK:

• he can smash through any sort of terrain, which theoretically includes glass
• he can play the ranged game too, and he's fierce up close
• if DK shoots Cuphead, it's gonna hurt

Last topic Kiryu pulled off a victory in a fun, highly debatable match. Today is indie darling Cuphead, star of an infamously hard game. Does Cuphead's skill at taking down all his bosses translate into taking down DK, or will DK smash this porcelain punk to pieces?

Honestly it sounded better just now so maybe I was audio hallucinating things either way I'm glad I listened on speakers!

184 / 4140
Fire & Ice - Water World Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=837r5Wpa7nA
Jason Page
Cavedweller2000

Not A Dance of Fire and Ice, thats different.

A lovely little water theme (if you couldnt tell from the title). Like many, many water themes in vgm, its evocative of the calm yet turbulent state of being in the water. This song is a bit more haunting than most water themes; theres a feeling of isolation in the chippy notes. I really appreciate its commitment to this spooky aesthetic; I can picture exploring deeper into the water, watching the light from the sun slowly dim.

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183 / 4103
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Heavy Gear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8Gye2dFXY
Takanori Arima
@FL81

This was my original writeup:

So this song does some cool things. I like the factory noises, which is standard for me. I like the weird time signature. I like the general melody and presentation.

buuuuuuut. This would be significantly higher if it werent for the quality of the audio. This isnt a link problem I checked two other links, the song just sounds like this. The mastering is totally off. I dont really know how to describe it other than to say that this song sounds like what things sound after Ive been listening to something really loud: tinny, muffled, but out of alignment with things all over the place aurally. Its a mess. Borderline unlistenable. This might be a me problem maybe its a song I cant use headphones for? but yeah this is too much of a (literal) headache for me. Im sorry Im sure thats not satisfying for you but I have to be honest.

This is my writeup after listening on speakers:

Speaker audio quality sucks, but it makes this song sounds so much better. I thought this was cool enough to try on speakers, so Im breaking my headphones-only habit for this. Originally this was a literal 2!

So yeah. +1 for speakers I guess!

Catching up on links people have posted:

loweffortmemes posted...

You mentioned that you think you'd like it less as an instrumental, but I did wonder if you'd end up liking this version more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQWreeNCFLY
. Don't know how you feel about music box versions of songs, but maybe you'd enjoy it!

I can take or leave music box arrangements. This one's pleasant enough. The melody transitions nicely into this format, especially around the 1:00 mark. I actually think this might place even higher than the original - not sure!

Recession posted...

DID SOMEBODY SAY LIVE BAND?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ee0O-mvSBc&t=144s

Sadly this recording sounds like it's being strained through a colander but I'm sure seeing it live was great!

Run-DMC
Public Enemy
Wu-Tang Clan
OutKast

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186 / 4235
Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo Unused song 1: Bakudan tansaku-you mirai fuu / Future style for bomb search. (1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6QvBIGsi_s
Hiroyuki Mizuno
UF8

I really like the sounds in this one. The song opens with a tinkly/crystally beat and then transitions into something a bit more synth guitar. The moments when it goes back to the crystally bits are my favorites, probably because they sound a bit like chiptune. Theres also a mysterious feeling as the notes swirl around, taking their time to fade in and out. As with the other versions, this sounds totally distinct its pretty impressive that Mizuno was able to make such unique variants on the same basic song.

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185 / 4212
Resident Evil (2002) - Neptune Tank/Aqua Ring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQPksaD8p7Y
Shusaku Uchiyama, Misao Senbongi, Makoto Tomozawa
@Isquen

Spooky horror game ambience. Kind of minimalist most of the time except for some strings that pipe in near the end of the loop. I imagine tiptoeing around somewhere dark to this music, afraid of what comes next. I dont know much Resident Evil music, but if you told me this was from a Metroid game, Id have no reason to disbelieve you. Its got a nice alien quality to it, reminiscent of what Ive heard from, say, Metroid Dread. Its also very evocative of coldness, like it plays in some sort of secluded ice area or something. Pretty effective.

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This "batch" has some of the weirdest picks. I think an Oreo is probably even weirder than a generic amiibo (which means I voted for it obviously).

188 / 4267
F-Zero GX - Osc-Sync Carnival (Lightning, incl. final lap)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=limm-3Q7GGc
Hidenori Shoji
@Isquen

I really like this soundtrack! Its got such intensity to it while still generally being catchy enough to hum. This isnt my absolute favorite from the game, but I was still able to recall it before clicking on the link, which says a lot! The big moneymaker here is the ehhhh-WOH" synth effect all throughout, but I also really like the section at the end of the loop for a nice spin on the flavor. Cool pick!

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187 / 4246
Cytus II - The End Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrimgGg5pHc
Sta
bebr117

This starts off awesomebut then it doesnt quite reach those same heights for me. Its still a great song I love the overall production, grandiose and forlorn, and the specific instruments are really delightful. The vocals add a lot to the experience too. You took a risk nominating such a violin-heavy song, but I like those too! Really, theres a lot to like, even if it still doesnt measure up to the intro.

190 / 4349
Crazy Sonic - CrazyBus Remix (Another Version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_eVqr7zms
Ralakimus
@dowolf

What a fun application of the CrazyBus theme! I enjoy the CrazyBus theme a lot (its a 7) and its neat to see this tongue-in-check arrangement, which is the beginning played over top of what sounds like a concert at a high school auditorium. Big sound check vibes. It makes CrazyBus sound almost normal, which maybe you find that unappealing, but I love creative ways to reinterpret something like that.

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189 / 4307
Madou Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy - Final Boss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owDu0XexN-Y
Mochiri
TunnelScene

This is a final boss theme alright! Its very tense. Lots of big sounds. Big drums and big synths and a big choir sample. I like how chaotic it is; it keeps moving at breakneck speed. Its not a song I can see myself really returning to much its maybe a little too intense, if that makes sense? but one thing I really love is the drums. Theyre probably the biggest highlight for me. I also like the part around 1:05 where the song gets more subdued; I tend to like when intense/high-energy have little breaks like that, it makes the rest of it feel more impactful.

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192 / 4358
Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo - Unused song 2: Bakudan tansaku-you jazz fuu / Jazz style for bomb search (2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6QvBIGsi_s&t=137s
Hiroyuki Mizuno
UF8

Reminder: use timestamps for this games songs.

jazz fuu

This is jazz, alright. Specifically its the kind of jazz I struggle with: freeform and proggy. There isnt much for me to grab hold of with songs like this not to say theyre boring or bad, but I think with jazz I need something more melodic or, the opposite, weirder. This is in the middle and thus doesnt leave much of an impression on me. That piano is cool though.

A second listen, however, does this song wonders. Maybe Im enjoying it more now that I know whats coming? Either way, Im way more into it now. This is why everything gets at least two listens!

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191 / 4353
Hylics - Ruins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I74BqCTpOJY
Mason Lindroth
@Snake5555555555

Whoatrippy This is two (maybe three?) acoustic guitars strumming along, one normal, one distorted. It feels like Im underwater listening to this, maybe even upside down at the same time. Its a chill song though, something that would probably play really nicely in the background at a restaurant, or a casual party. I like dreamy songs like this. I cant really pick out specific moments or anything; the whole flows along so naturally that if youre reading this and youre curious, I would say just listen and be transported.

Newman
Frank Costanza
David Puddy
Mickey Abbott

Snubs: Estelle Costanza, J. Peterman, Jackie Chiles, George Steinbrenner

Will listen later to links posted.

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194 / 4464
Mortal Kombat: Deception - Onaga's Theme (The Dragon Has Left the Building)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1m6L8PjGPS4
Chase Ashbaker, Richard Carle, Brian Chard, Vincent Pontarelli
MegaWentEvil

Ooh, I really like the cool-sounding drums. Theyre probably the big selling point for me, especially with how prominent they are. I do love a good percussion-based song. Honestly if this was only the drums, Id be fine I dont think the other aspects, like the background strings or the singing, add much to me. Im a percussion junkie give me that hit!

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193 / 4410
Death Stranding - I'll Keep Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrGMHhnqrw
Low Roar
@-Chaos-Zero-

I dont know what that prominent sound effect throughout is. It sounds sort of like a slot machine or a gun cocking (and really whats the difference between those two things). That sound is enough to keep my interest, at least in the first half; otherwise the song feels pretty plain to me. Songs in this moody style often have to work extra hard to impress me. The second half adds some country flair, which is neat. If anything the slot-gun sound becomes distracting when the song fills up with more instruments. Maybe the mixing is weird on headphones? I guess I like the extra sound more when the song is sparser, so maybe thats a sign that Id prefer if it wasnt there in the second half. I dont know. This song is one of many in the ranking thats improved by a second listen; I got much more into it the second time around, everything came together better for me (though I still stand by my comment about the mixing being a little weird).

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Today's puzzle did something I've never seen before: the first two words sequentially were part of the purple category. Normally they're spaced out more.

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196 / 4534
Alien Breed - Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLcbXvHuk5A
Allister Brimble
JONA

I love long vgm. As I say in at least one other writeup (Im doing these out of order so bear with me if the timings a little wonky!), longo songos are a great way for me to get invested. The Main Theme to this Amiga game certainly goes through multiple phases. It starts out slow and ominous, then picks up speed, then segues into something mournful, then turns into a funky tuneit keeps changing, staying with one movement for anywhere from 1.5 to 3 minutes. It has no shortage of musical ideas across its 16:38 runtime.

It's very impressive to hear a song like this from 1991. The Commodore 64 and Amiga werent as well-known in the US, so many American gamers are unfamiliar with this complex and captivating music. Like I have nothing against the Super Mario Bros. theme, but in 1985 Rob Hubbard composed the theme to Monty on the Run for the C64, which blows Mario out of the water. But Mario is from the more popular game, so thats the song everyone knows. The same is true for some of these Amiga classics. In 1991 the Super Nintendo was launching worldwide with classic soundtracks like F-Zero and Pilotwings, but meanwhile composers like Chris Hulsbeck and Allister Brimble were coming out with these epics that were just as compelling but that your average person doesnt know.

I made a project on Rate Your Music called Sound Test, which offers 1000 vgm in an essential list. (Now its actually more than 1000!) I tried, with help from some folks, to really stretch the scope of what vgm had to offer. Thus, the Amiga stands proudly alongside its contemporaries. (Brimble is represented by Spellbound Dizzy for the ZX Spectrum and Project-X for the Amiga.) Shameless plug: if you want to view the list, you can check it out here:

https://rateyourmusic.com/list/pl4/sound-test-1000-essential-video-game-songs-from-pac-man-to-pizza-tower/

Anyway, back to Alien Breed. This is a cool song but as much as I love long vgm, it doesnt really hold my interest all the way through. Its more one of those songs I respect more than enjoy. Its still reasonably high on the list 7/10 is certainly above average but I dont think its a keeper for me. Though I like parts of it a lot, particularly the last 30 seconds.

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195 / 4470
Amplitude (PS4) - Recession
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH4GDbPI_Bo
Jeff Allen feat. Noelle Leblanc and Naoko Takamoto
Plasman

Lots of weird timesig stuff! I dont adore this song but it does some things I really appreciate. I like the overall feel of things; the song sounds busy but not cluttered. It also sounds like a live band recording in a studio (because it probably is?). The intro in particular feels like youre moving down off the highest peak on a roller coaster and you better strap in for the ride. Neat song!

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198 / 4574
Tonka Space Station - Housing Module
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqlJ4LtzeOY
Brian Jones, Jane Scolieri, Andre Temkin
Fluttershy_Pony

Pretty straightforward and short rocker. I dont think this song really does anything super exceptional, but its fun and a little goofy, rather charming. It reminds me of a PS1 platformer with its aggressive digital guitars. Real vibes on this one not much to say, it squeaks into the back end of the 7s from being so disarmingly charming that I cant help but like it.

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197 / 4565
Dungeons of Hinterberg - Magical Monster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWEtNEZWFcU
Wobblersound
Simoun

Love that thunder clapping that keeps the tempo. This would be higher even if its only for that but nothing really happens in the second half? It feels like the song needed to stop thirty seconds prior to the ending. That said, the first half is cool enough that I can overlook it. In addition to the clapping, I also enjoy the way the backing synths swell. Neat song!

I have edited the metadata, thank you!

Arrows (Dance Dance Revolution)

~ 7/10 ~

200 / 4622
Senko no Ronde - Feldherrn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm2ZflH6vLQ
Yasuhisa Watanabe
R-Man

Sad Yack is sad Ive never heard a slower song from this series before. Everything Im familiar with is high energy. And true to form, this picks up around 1:40, with an accordion no less. At 2:40 it goes back to the soft, contemplative side and stays there for the rest of the song. There are dissonant bells at the end, maybe suggesting an uneasy peace? I like this song. I dont think its especially memorable to me like I probably wont remember it in a few minutes but I enjoyed listening to it twice and got something solid out of it each time, and thats enough for a 7.

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199 / 4612
Kula World - Mars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19KjDEtCzlA
Twice A Man
paulg235

An industrial song, in both a genre sense and a literal sense theres a lot of whirring and drilling going on here. With live instruments I could hear this on some metal/industrial album (I am not great at genres but hopefully you get what I mean). There isnt much melody here, its almost entirely factory vibes, which is fine by me, though I was kind of hoping for more variation throughout the runtime. Still, the industrial noises go a long way!

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202 / 4716
Final Fantasy IX - The Final Battle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IXijnKO8Ow
Nobuo Uematsu
MacArrowny

You know, Igenuinely dont think Ive ever heard this before. And Ive been missing out! Uematsu rocking out with his Playstation organ over here. The Final Battle starts with an extended intro that gives way to something grander in scope, a real opus of a final battle theme. Its great to be swept along there are even people moaning in pain at one point but the thing is, the actual song just isnt as memorable as, say, The Extreme (which I have as a 7). Its still a good time and I imagine it hits harder in game, but I prefer Messenger of Destruction to this (its a 7.5).

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201 / 4685
The DOG Island - Beyond the Sky (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-neNAuq5g0s
momo feat. Melody Chubak
Place

Okay, I know I said I liked child vocals, but this ones testing my limits. Its almost a little too cute? Its the same problem I have with the childs version of DREAMS DREAMS from Nights Into Dreams, which Ive never even been able to listen through all the way. Beyond the Sky is almost too much cutesinesswhich is weird, because its not a happy song! Its kind of sad actually, if you listen to the lyrics. For example:

I always think of you and I'll try to cross the emerald ocean
As long as the stars are guiding me
I don't know how much time I need
It's a miracle that we could find each other in this world

You could interpret this as somebody looking for someone, naturallyor, as is suggested in the comments, as a dog! Which fits in with the game, which is apparently about dogs. So in that sense, the song is a success. Im not really into the vocals but I do think the overall message is strong; that averages out to a 6.5, I guess? Tough one to rate.

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That's it for the 6.5s! Next up: the top 200, starting with our first 7/10 song! Congratulations to everybody for having at least one song this high

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I got nervous when I saw today's but it was cute.

204 / 4767
Myth: The Fallen Lords - The Siege of Madrigal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hTgvNsqb9Y
Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori
handsomeboy2012

Hey its that song at the end of the Halo soundtrack! This is a really soft but impactful and emotional piece. Lots of piano and those trademark oohs. I dont really have a lot to say about it its short but highly effective, though I admittedly dont know how much Id remember it if it wasnt at the end of the Halo theme!

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203 / 4723
The Vortex: Quantum Gate II - Veil Nebula
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSmMS20fgxI
Candice Pacheco
MoonRunes

This started out really cool! I like the sci-fi/glitchy type noises. Its staying around a 6.5 though; the rest of it didnt quite keep that exciting hook that the beginning had. That said, I really like the atmosphere and general vibe. It feels like a unique take on all these factory-adjacent songs; its got that 90s sensibility and production quality. Cool song, even if it wasnt quite a keeper.

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So um purple was a total shot in the dark and I was right even though it wasn't even remotely the correct category. I just thought they all sounded like celebrities' last names. Never would've gotten blue in a million years.

206/ 4786
Shadow Hearts - S.S.C.~ Special Shortcuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcwrqN1R1Z8
Yoshitaka Hirota
Haste_2

Pretty weird song! Lots of glitchy static and horns and chanting samples. Its short due to the lack of loop; I couldve stood to hear it a bit longer. Its certainly a unique piece that evokes dark images: fractured minds, post-apocalyptic wastelands. The somewhat abrasive static is definitely a big selling point, at least for me; it gives the song a lot of personality. Overall, not bad.

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205 / 4777
Pokmon Sword/Shield - Gym Leader Battle (Full In-Game Version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quYjN57Tycg
Minako Adachi
Bitto

This is catchy but kind of indistinguishable from a lot of fast-paced, poppy EDM. Its got great bass, particularly in the middle. It sounds like it wouldnt be out of place in a DDR game with slightly faster tempo, or an Ace Attorney game with slightly slower tempo. This seems to be an all phase mix of sorts the last part, around the 4:30, is kind of unintentionally funny because the audience making the crowd noises sounds so bored and low energy, haha. Its fine above average and it definitely improved on a relisten, though the last stretch drags it down a bit.

208 / 4848
Kaizen: A Factory Story - Tasty Plastic Task Force
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCHti7Z9WRE
Matthew S. Burns
maple_violet

Quirky little indie game song in that way that quirky little indie game songs often are. Charming is another word for it. Its pretty chill, with floaty synths and a methodical drumbeat. It reminds me of Airport CEO meets Lena Raine, even though I think that comparison is mostly nonsense. Matthew S. Burns is one of those composers I think Id enjoy a lot of if I checked them out; I have a song from Eliza (which I think I found from you) at an 8.5. Tasty Plastic Task Force isnt quite at that level, but its still, as I said, charming.

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207 / 4810
Wonderful Everyday - Aboard the Ship Naglfa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol0CsPr0ueU
Pixelbee
@loweffortmemes

I like some of this. I like the shoegaze style thats also present in other SubaHibi songs. I especially like the chorus, when it shifts into a minor key (maybe?) and becomes extra emotive.

but man, I cannot get behind this singer. She sounds like she struggles to hit some of the high notes sometimes? Its kind of painful to listen to. I can be very picky about vocals, sadly. But I actually think Id like this even less as an instrumental its these specific vocals that spoil it for me, not vocals overall.

That said, the rest of it is pretty enjoyable. After two listens I dont even mind the singer all that much, really. Its a decent song with a wistful vibe that I suspect will linger with me for a while.

rwlh posted...

Eggs
Cereal
Pancakes
Smoothie

Remove smoothie for coffee

Eggs
Cereal
Pancakes
Smoothie

Smoothie is a good call. It can be the "modern rep"!

210 / 4909
UFO 50 - Vainger - Theta Sector
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEQ24rCNU3I
Eirik Suhrke
tazzyboyishere

I love that crunchy bass thats also present in other UFO 50 tracks. This ones got a catchy melody but I ultimately find myself drawn more to other songs in the soundtrack; last VGMC had Porgy - Abyss which was a keeper, and then I also like the weird Mini & Max themes. I havent been through the entire vast soundtrack though. Back to this specific song, I think the selling point for me is that bass, which is clocking overtime hours. Beyond that, its okay, but I keep thinking Im going to like it more than I do.

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209 / 4865
Atelier Marie, Elie & Anis: Message on the Gentle Breeze - FLASH!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joPVtkXw8Qw
Akira Tsuchiya
bea

Hm, I expected chiptune Atelier to grab my attention more than this does. Its maybe a little too weebly warbly for me. That plus I dont really love the melody all that much. Though there is a funny part in the middle that sounds Battle Against a True Hero, lol. In spite of my objections to the soundchip, I still think Id enjoy this more as a GBA song than with modern production. Though I have to respect that this is even a thing that exists I dont think Id heard anything from the soundtrack before.

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212 / 5021
Resident Evil 5 - Rust In Summer 2008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnoLhyO-4S8
Akihiko Narita
@FFDragon

It took a full loop for this song to grow on me. At first I thought it was pretty unexceptional rave music, and I do still kind of think that, but thats a genre I often enjoy. With its pulsing bass, this could belong in any nightclub. I appreciate how repetitive it is, as the best rave music often is. It doesnt really stand out very much compared with other songs of its ilk, but for what it is, it gets the job done.

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211 / 4962
F-Zero Maximum Velocity - Ancient Mesa
https://youtu.be/2km0uAV0vpY
Masaru Tajima, Mitsuteru Furukawa, Naoto Ishida
@Isquen

Top 5000 lets go

GBA arpeggios

The melody in this song isnt really anything to write home about, but the GBA production makes the whole package work. The opening drums remind me of Full Base from Great Sluggers; from there we stick mostly to the same script, culminating in those delightful GBA arps! I dont think Ive ever heard runs like that with this soundchip before. Theyre the big selling point; without them the song isnt much of anything, but with them it approximates something kind of neat.

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214 / 5160
Honkai: Star Rail - Boundless Strides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcAL64MnldA
Yj.W (HOYO-MiX)
pyresword

Theres a lot going on in Boundless Strides. Over three and a half minutes, the song incorporates guitar, strings, tribal vocals, and intricate drumming. Its a bit all over the place, and I struggle to find a consistent identity in the song. Thats not necessarily a bad thing though, as I like being kept on my toes with music. I enjoyed elements of this, particularly the vocals and drumming, and certainly wouldnt mind listening to it again.

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213 / 5029
A Dance of Fire and Ice - Go off the Vapor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_OhSH8awI0
MYUKKE.
Plasman

According to YouTube commenter clubtonberry, Go off the Vapor is a nice mash up of hardcore, synthwave, future funk and a weeny bit of vaporwave. That mostly tracks. Its a song that shifts freely between disparate musical ideas: the back half sounds like switching radio stations, which is a song trope Im not always fond of, but MYUKKE. pulls it off pretty well. The end product isnt something Im exceptionally enthusiastic about, mind I probably would enjoy this more if it stuck to one or two things, since I feel like a lot of the little bits would be neat if developed more, like the vaporwave stuff at 1:35. But this song has a different vision in mind and it sticks to it. I respect its ambition, even I do get a little exhausted by the end.

216 / 5208
Street Fighter EX2 Plus - Green Shower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G-4zVrkB7g
Ayako Saso
R-Man

I like the tropical feeling Green Shower starts as. With that marimba and catchy melody, it could pass for a Sonic song. Then it gets into its own territory with this funky bass synth that maybe is a little overpowering at times? Theres a lot going on here and I like most of it, so thats good. Theres also a whistle blown near the middle, which is kind of weird but still manages to work, and some saxophone. The song generally feels like a big party!

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215 / 5189
New Roommania - happy end is coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGrjdFvxIJU
Serani Poji
MaxGalactica

Some nicewhat genre is this, lounge funk? Sure, lets go with that. Its got the repetition of some house genres, with three-second beats strung together in a compelling background. Its smooth like all Roommania music, though its not on the level of some of my favorites from the series, like spiral da hi, My Mashu, and the VGMC classic where is smiley? Its serviceable, which by Roommania standards still means mostly good things.

rwlh posted...

Angel
Demon
Ghost
Fairy

Does the Grim Reaper qualify? If he does, swap him in for Fairy.

Angel
Demon
Ghost
Fairy

FFDragon posted...

not even in the top 5000 yet tho oof

#211 finally broaches the top 5000. Not too much further!

Fluttershy_Pony posted...

Mostly a token nostalgia pick... I think. This port of Space Harrier was my first favorite game, so I still have a lot of bias towards SH in general these days. Since I used a track from the arcade version at NFUN's 1000 song ranking, I wanted to go with one of the ports here & after listening to all the soundtracks I could find, this is the track that most grabbed my attention. (IIRC, two other songs were in the running, but I don't recall which ones.)

As for why *this* song, I really can't be sure. It could be some ancient nostalgia, though the fact that none of the other songs from the soundtrack hit quite the same way feels odd for that explanation. Perhaps the lower sound quality leads to this song having a bit of a static-like quality that I remain drawn to? Don't know. Either way, it also did much better than I expected; I kinda love it, but I'm aware the sound is unlikely to appeal to most.

What do you think of the X68000 version posted above?

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As an aside, congratulations to these ten nominators, who still have all their songs in:

-Chaos-Zero-
bea
DireKrow
handsomeboy2012
HidekuniHorita
MacArrowny
MojojojoX
NFUN
TheArkOfTurus
xx521xx

218 / 5315
Sonic Heroes - Lost Jungle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or4kKvjxgF0
Yutaka Minobe
@Disillusion

Bro this is just Phantasy Star Online music. Am I wrong?

Theres a lot going on and I think it might be too much for me? Its one of those songs where every second there are like six separate notes. I did say I liked overwhelming music, and this is certainly an interesting song, but some modulation, a break from all the sound, would help me a lot. As is it sounds kind of messy, but not in a bad way, more like Ive had too much to eat and Im in a food coma. Thats Lost Jungle in a nutshell: a food coma.

I like that it feels like Im lost and disoriented, which probably fits the stage where the song plays. Theres also a point midway through, around 3:00, where it becomes truly lovely.

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217 / 5283
Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan - Labyrinth II - Misty Ravine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFlRSVK8GO0
Yuzo Koshiro
@Disillusion

Oof, sorry for double drop

The beginning of this really took my breath away. The instrumentation is utterly gorgeous. The actual melody is a little too repetitive for me though. I kept waiting for something to develop beyond pretty Eastern instruments. I dont need every song to develop necessarily, but with this one, a little variety would have been nice. The song is certainly helped by the arrangement for sure, but beyond that theres not too much grabbing me.

That's a great Battle Field arrangement for sure! It would place a lot higher in this ranking.

up again

Tked posted...

Oh yeah for proper composer credits:
Composer for Spin Off music is probably:
"A very special thank for Jerry from alien-logic for the SpinOff intro including music. http://alien-logic.com"
Link is dead (no archive links)

Noted!

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220 / 5330
Pokmon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team - Magma Cavern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaMre9vbkvw
Arata Iiyoshi
Paratroopa1

I know this song from Blue Rescue Team (the DS version). This is the GBA version, which is just the DS version but with crunchier audio. Thats not inherently a bad thing, but maybe its the link but I have a hard time not getting a bit of a headache from all the crunch. The GBA is a weird soundchip in that part of the appeal for some fans is its crunchy audio. There are soundtracks where thats definitely true for me, but I dont think this song in particular is one of them. That said, Magma Cavern is still a great track, like so much of PMD1! The melody is terrific and the overall arrangement is stellar. The DS version would do much better, but I know the nominator wanted to give a shoutout to the GBA, which is perfectly fine, but for me at least the crunch is too overpowering. Sorry!

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219 / 5321
Space Harrier (SMS) - Battle Field
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyZLi4dBKsQ
Hiroshi Kawaguchi
Fluttershy_Pony

I think the Master System/Game Gear soundchip is pretty underrated. Even among chiptuneheads I dont ever see it getting discussed. But here we have this song, an SMS version of an arcade classic, and itmostly works? Some of the notes are reeeeally high-pitched in kind of an unpleasant way, but the core melody is still there. As arrangements go its not bad, but Id probably rather always listen to the original.