20. Grandia Xtreme – Combat 1
User: NioraptH
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First Impressions: Did we get teleported to Spain when I wasn’t looking?
Thoughts: I can safely say that I did not expect to hear a battle track, or any track really, that made me think of Spanish music. This one did so somehow. I would point mostly at the strings and what sound like castanets to me. If I am wrong there (and I could be, I am an instrument moron) then feel free to tell me what the clicking things are. If they are castanets, that is cool, because I have only heard one track that uses them that I can think of (which is, oddly enough, in Disgaea). A unique battle theme to be sure, and I like it.
Rating: 6.5/10
19. Klonoa 2 – Ark Ver. 1
User: MycroProcessor
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First Impressions: So much better than the other one I got to hear in my last topic.
Thoughts: I like the feeling this track gives me. It seems sort of mystical with a touch of space. Yes, space. It makes sense in my mind. The harp is especially lovely, and the tambourine’s an interesting touch. I believe Mycro guessed I would like this more than what he had posted before, and he is correct! As always, I loved seeing the interesting picks he made, and am glad he made it to being the eighth to have everything posted.
Rating: 6.5/10
18. Shadow Hearts: From The New World – Great Ghost Dance (With Icaro)
User: electricpiper
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First Impressions: Strings! Bells! Vocals! This track has it all!
Thoughts: The elements used in this are like a recipe to making it appealing to me. It has a lot of things that I like, and blended together, they make a good track. My main problem is that it feels too short. It does not seem like a good track for looping purposes, which leaves it sort of hard to listen to constantly. Too bad, since I would have liked that. I think electricpiper made a lot of strong choices once again, and it netted him the position of ninth to be done.
Rating: 6.5/10
17. Atelier Viorate – The Mudship Sinks At Karotte Village
User: JONALEON1
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First Impressions: I can safely say I did not expect this with a title like that.
Thoughts: Here we have a surprisingly pretty piece. The piano and wind instruments give it a nice feeling that almost seems fitting for a town theme, but could also be for a cutscene. I could see it either way, and I like it both ways. This also wins a position in the “most amusing titles” section I have. JONALEON1 seems to be good at picking out tracks I like (with the odd exception of one I hate from each band), so no surprise he lasted to be the tenth user with everything listed.
Rating: 7/10
16. Ys Origin – Genesis Beyond the Beginning
User: Ed Bellis
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First Impressions: Ys music delivers.
Thoughts: I am a large fan of Ys music in general, and this is no exception. The strings here are awesome, and I love the vocals that come in on occasion. They mix together for what sounds like a really good battle theme, even if it is apparently the opening. Maybe it goes well with the opening scenes, I would assume it has some at least. Ed Bellis really struck out with me at first, but I have to admit, they were tracks I had not heard before, even if I utterly hated that dumb dinosaur one. Good job reaching eleventh user to have everything posted.
Rating: 7/10
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