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Favorite game music?
CommunistGamer:
Darkworld Theme from A Link to the Past
Want You Gone from Portal 2
Sparkman's Theme from Mega Man III
EDIT: Oh and Stone Tower Temple from Majora's Mask
palmer6strings:
The end credits of mass effect 1. The song is called: M4 by The Faunts
Fallout Brotherhood of Steel has an awesome soundtrack.
scarmullet:
Alright
1) Departure on a New Trip (Shenmue II)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBatWu5WXY
The song just feels adventurous, fit for an epic tale. Its bombastic, fast tempo and fits well with a story that brings the character around the world.
2) Departure for Hope (Shenmue I)
http://youtu.be/wUO93H-4Lmc
On the other side of the spectrum, this song is so calming, fitting the scene it was in, of a man reading the last letter his father wrote to him before his death.
3) The Great Warrior (Final Fantasy VII)
http://youtu.be/lrI8bHs6Qvk
The music of Final Fantasy VII is great, the game is overhyped but the music is great as all hell. The slow tempo is just soothing in this, befitting a dramatic scene of reunion.
4) The Eight Melodies (Mother)
http://youtu.be/vpfPb_dDDpc
The song has alot of emotional weight in this melody, so much so it is used to defeat Giygas and send his ass packing. Its a love song pure and simple.
(I like this animation of it http://youtu.be/XkzAi-Lp9w4)
5) Sacrifices (Actraiser)
http://youtu.be/PdAzreSAmY8
A song made for the death of a man, and in the game is the first song ever. Its a mournful waltz, and it was made in the honor of a lowly man.
6) Woodman (Mega Man 2)
http://youtu.be/YFOuUUR0QX0
Why is this so good? The boss it represents is a tree?
7) Wind Temple Theme (LOZ Windwaker)
http://youtu.be/ROT3tJ11LSg
The song is atmospheric, and musically tied to the dungeon with an extensive use of wind instruments, and other organic sounding instruments to accompany the wind instruments.
8) Bloody Tears (Castlevania)
http://youtu.be/e2oZtvjg5oA
Castlevania II was not so good, but this quick paced song was just great.
9) The Best is Yet to Come (Metal Gear Solid)
http://youtu.be/6miaTf1gF4g
Snake is a tragic hero, Metal Gear is a tragic story. This song, in its tone works with this in mind. Obviously inspired by Celtic music, the song has a charm that does not fail to impress. I wanted to gush at the song during my MGS The Twin Snakes LP but they only play it during the credits and opening cinematic in that version.
Blumpkin:
The Suicide Mission/End Run of Mass Effect 2 is probably my favorite game song of all time.
But some other favorite gems:
Legend of Zelda Suite presented by the London Phiharmonic Orchestra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MriV_L0Hl5E
The Oath from Final Fantasy VIII: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf0aV9apxSE
Ending Theme from Final Fantasy VI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72GtbNJAX0I
Small Two of Pieces from Xenogears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faJMFBBlvJs
Bonds of Sea and Fire from Xenogears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT5qYTlgLnk
Opening Theme of Metal Gear Solid 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRB-8ErFQ1M
I Was Lost Without You from Mass Effect 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQeFvUuPNHc
Ezio's Family from Assassin's Creed II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0i6YFrSs6c
palmer6strings:
Actually, here is prolly one of my favorites from Bloodrayne Betrayal (this game has an amazing soundtrack, so check it out!)
Bloodrayne: Betrayal OST - Sanguine Nightmare
http://youtu.be/ZhUVZMDRGC8