Board 8 > [VGMC] Day 70! NdlssDesert/ASDolph, Yusnaan/PassingForest, ST~DotCoGH/CIntoFrevr

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banshiryuu
08/06/22 10:00:16 PM
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WILL and WANT Bracket inB4 edition!!!!










Welcome to Video Game Music Contest 16, an annual celebration of the best of the best video game music according to the voters!

Important Links:
Bracket: https://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=475935
Contest info sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_IU5iCFTM_4WEx8ZWKwznMz5v2tarCKh1Ag0mxIgAes
Contest discussion thread: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/80027411
Main bracket playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT3m7iohpL0xxfgkmGKvEyWfHvNZ53Kbn
Last years spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16XAaBMDuUnQ4c5AxQNL9ZhvD7VG5kQyrXWWZxnkrn-o
VGMC total stats sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K1XdLWiUKB2kX99qYBgnRbLU_sCz4dvZSByKKJHCT6o
Discord: https://discord.gg/WDvMS4a

Rules:
- Listen to both songs in a given match, at least through the loop time provided (to make sure you don't skip before you've heard the whole thing!)
- Please consider the loop point listed when judging the song; if a video loops one minute 5 times, don't treat it as if it's a repetitive 5 minute song
- If it's a match between your favorite song ever and a song you despise, still LISTEN TO BOTH! Votes can and will be disqualified if there is suspicion songs are not being listened to, and you may be discounted for the rest of the contest for repeat offenses.
- No alt accounts, no rallying or begging, etc., etc.... You only get one vote! Swapping votes is alright, just make clear that you've already made a vote and are swapping.
- Make clear what your voting options are! Please keep votes separate from any comments, and use the titles given in the topic post.
- Voting in all matches is not mandatory, feel free to skip matches you do not wish to vote in.
- Vote based on the links provided, and not other sources of audio. Links are specifically chosen for best quality and the like.
- Don't discuss vote tallies in this thread, or in other threads, as they may influence votes. Likewise, please refrain from looking at the running tally before voting.

Voting Period:
- Today's matches will last 24 hours from the time of posting, or 24 hours from 10pm Eastern, whichever is the later time.
- Please note this may mean that two topics will be active at the same time!
- If you anticipate being unable to vote in a given day, please send an absentee vote to @banshiryuu, or post your absentee vote in the discussion thread!

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Match 1

Alto's Odyssey - An Endless Desert
Composer: Todd Baker
Loop Point: 5:37
Genre: ETERNAL DUNES
https://youtu.be/Ia4CTx-Zi7o

pop'n music 10 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Composer: Hiroki Koga
Loop Point: 3:10
Genre: HEALING FUSION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW6YO4wyAGk

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Hbthebattle
08/06/22 10:01:20 PM
#2:


An Endless Desert
Passing Through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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tgs2
08/06/22 10:02:54 PM
#3:


An Endless Desert
Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever
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MoonRunes
08/06/22 10:04:08 PM
#4:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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quantumB
08/06/22 10:10:34 PM
#5:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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PIayer_0
08/06/22 10:26:29 PM
#6:


An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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-Abraham Lincoln
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Place
08/06/22 10:38:42 PM
#7:


Alto's Odyssey - An Endless Desert
Threads of Fate - Passing through the Forest
The Blackwell Convergence - I Can See Into Forever

Best day in a while(!), with condolences to Southern Twilight. The first half of that track is already great and then it goes full Sonic Unleashed outta nowhere. Still can't compete with what is probably my favorite discovery of the year. Today's strata:

[9.5] I Can See Into Forever
[9.0] Passing Through the Forest
[9.0] An Endless Desert
[9.0] Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
[8.5] The Glittering City of Yusnaan
[8.5] Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

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Hi. I wanna play you something.
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DoctorJimmy133
08/06/22 10:44:52 PM
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Desert
City
Cape

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azuarc is quite good at predicting GameFAQs bracket battles.
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kamakazikila
08/06/22 11:31:00 PM
#9:


An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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Puff Stuff
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UF8
08/06/22 11:33:49 PM
#10:


https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/9/3/AARWb-AADiXZ.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/9/4/AARWb-AADiXa.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/9/5/AARWb-AADiXb.jpg
no promises i don't just take back my 2nd vote that is easily one of the hardest matches so far this contest tbh

also i cheated and didn't use uncharted waters fanart please forgive me
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Arti
08/06/22 11:34:57 PM
#11:


Alto's Odyssey - An Endless Desert
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - The Glittering City of Yusnaan
The Blackwell Convergence - I Can See Into Forever

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http://backloggery.com/articuno2001/sig.gif
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HasteDeux
08/06/22 11:59:02 PM
#12:


An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

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"Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?"
"Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think."
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MacArrowny
08/07/22 12:17:49 AM
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An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever

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All the stars in the sky are waiting for you.
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HBJDubs
08/07/22 12:33:44 AM
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Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

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Save in the name of true love
~Project 1000~
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MargaretAnnMid
08/07/22 12:49:22 AM
#15:


An Endless Desert
Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever
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banshiryuu
08/07/22 1:00:45 AM
#16:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

how does my opinion on ICSIF keep going up so much every time i listen to it jesus
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Prince46
08/07/22 1:18:20 AM
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An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

I'd like to say that between Yusnaan, Dewprism, Good Hope and Forever we have four excellent retirees :)
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Janus5k
08/07/22 1:24:09 AM
#18:


Dolphin
Forest
Forever

who's ready for match 3 to tie twice only for Southern Twilight to get 90% of the vote the third time

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A hero cannot be defeated simply by making him die.
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DeadTaffer
08/07/22 1:40:55 AM
#19:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever
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TeamRocketElite
08/07/22 3:18:14 AM
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pop'n music 10 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Threads of Fate - Passing through the Forest
The Blackwell Convergence - I Can See Into Forever

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My bracket looked like random picks compared to his.
Congrats to azuarc for winning the GotD 2020 Guru Contest!
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Akkrillic
08/07/22 3:42:11 AM
#21:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

match 2 makes me sad :(

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Mihark
08/07/22 5:13:38 AM
#22:


An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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Prody_Parrot
08/07/22 5:30:14 AM
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Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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HidekuniHorita
08/07/22 6:12:00 AM
#24:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever

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Omniscience lies beyond the void, beyond decay!
I am one with the Akashic Records!
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KCF0107
08/07/22 6:14:24 AM
#25:


Endless
Passing
Twilight

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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
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tennisboy213
08/07/22 6:23:01 AM
#26:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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andylt
08/07/22 6:27:32 AM
#27:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

Match 1 is pretty close between two songs with a similar vibe, I like Dolphin more than I remember. 2 and 3 are much easier but only because Yusnaan and Twilight are both top tier to me, their opponents are still good.

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Very slowly becoming a Final Fantasy aficionado.
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Sceptilesolar
08/07/22 6:39:11 AM
#28:


An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

All matches fairly close.

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Just killing time until the world ends.
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Raetsel_Lapin
08/07/22 8:04:49 AM
#29:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

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I'm not who you think I am
And even if I thought you'd known, I never would have told you so
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Collen
08/07/22 8:39:21 AM
#30:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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But there's a hole in my head and that's where I see and hear and dream through
Seems like that leaks out and I forget all the wonderful things escape me now
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th3l3fty
08/07/22 8:39:42 AM
#31:


Alto's Odyssey - An Endless Desert
Threads of Fate - Passing through the Forest
Uncharted Waters - Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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thelefty for analysis crew 2008 imo -transience
I have a third degree burn in flame-o-nomics -Sir Chris
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sergiocornaga
08/07/22 10:08:14 AM
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An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever
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rwlh
08/07/22 10:51:33 AM
#33:


Alto's Odyssey - An Endless Desert
BAKER'S DOZEN

pop'n music 10 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
THE PORPOISE OF LIFE

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - The Glittering City of Yusnaan
HEDONISTIC FEAST

Threads of Fate - Passing through the Forest
SUNLIGHT PASSING THROUGH THE TREES

Uncharted Waters - Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
WORLD OF GOO

The Blackwell Convergence - I Can See Into Forever
POST-GRUNGE

I am deviating from my personal rankings in the second match. Yusnaan is resonating more with me today.

Votes:
An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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xx521xx
08/07/22 11:21:06 AM
#34:


An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

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Optimism is the first step to disappointment.
xx521xx
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FL81
08/07/22 12:00:02 PM
#35:


pop'n music 10 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Threads of Fate - Passing through the Forest
Uncharted Waters - Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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Thanks to Proofpyros for the sig images
https://i.imgur.com/Nv4Pi1v.jpg https://i.imgur.com/N43HJYv.jpg
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TheArkOfTurus
08/07/22 12:25:22 PM
#36:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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Our eyes were removed
For our own safety
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DanKirby
08/07/22 12:27:20 PM
#37:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

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(>'.')>
"The problem with the future is that it keeps turning into the present." -Hobbes
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azuarc
08/07/22 12:31:38 PM
#38:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever

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Only the exceptions can be exceptional.
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MaxGalactica
08/07/22 12:33:28 PM
#39:


An Endless Desert has nice instruments, but the actual composition doesn't keep me interested enough. Atlantic Spotted Dolphin is great as always. The call and response section between the piano and acoustic guitar at 1:55 is a really nice touch. Kinda close match, but Dolphin does have the advantage.

Yusnaan is fantastic as always. Its weakness is the lack of a strong melody. Forest is also fantastic but it has the weakness of being way too short of a loop. This is a pretty difficult match all things considered, but I think I'm gonna go with Passing through the Forest for being more aesthetically pleasing to me.

Man, Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope is so good. The development, details, and payoff are all exquisite. Without a doubt the best song remaining in bracket A. The silver lining of I Can See Into Forever beating 46-:ri9 is that it makes this match an incredibly easy choice for me. Nothing against Forever though, it just doesn't stand a chance against Kanno.

The overall quality of R3 has been significantly better than R2 which is nice. All 6 songs today were very good.

Votes:
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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Don't trust everything that you read on the Internet.
-Abraham Lincoln
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PabloSmith
08/07/22 1:08:47 PM
#40:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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We schlitty
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dowolf
08/07/22 1:34:59 PM
#41:


An Endless Desert
Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever

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Nonsense. "Testing" is for when you're still guessing--and now, I have no need to guess. -- Agatha, Girl Genius
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Fivda
08/07/22 1:48:12 PM
#42:


pop'n music 10 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Threads of Fate - Passing through the Forest
Uncharted Waters - Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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Aakadarrr
08/07/22 1:48:22 PM
#43:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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DEM1995
08/07/22 3:38:35 PM
#44:


x
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Goo
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slykirby
08/07/22 4:04:05 PM
#45:


An Endless Desert
Passing through the Forest
I Can See Into Forever

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skulltrumpets
08/07/22 5:22:58 PM
#46:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

Rather difficult match 1, usually difficult match 2 except for days when I'm a bit too "sensitive" with noise, and a reasonably easy match 3.
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Isquen
08/07/22 5:23:58 PM
#47:


An Endless Desert
The Glittering City of Yusnaan
I Can See Into Forever

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[Rock and Stone]
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JONALEON1
08/07/22 5:40:33 PM
#48:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope

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Congrats to azuarc who beat me by 1 point!
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Korji
08/07/22 6:25:56 PM
#49:


Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Passing through the Forest
Southern Twilight ~ Dance on the Cape of Good Hope
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