Screw Attack's best VGM List

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http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41663.html

I whole-heartedly agree with most of these selections, especially #1 and #2

[Wedge]

No Mitsuda = Fail =<

[copulatingduck]

"Best Classic Video Game Themes" would've been a more apt title. Seriously. I can agree with calling it "A list so controversial that none can be correct" but in this case it just feels like a cop-out for donning the retro goggles.

[Dave]

megaman 3 intro > wileys theme.

[ScottyGrayskull]

"Best Classic Video Game Themes" would've been a more apt title. Seriously. I can agree with calling it "A list so controversial that none can be correct" but in this case it just feels like a cop-out for donning the retro goggles.

Well, two of them are more timeless than classic, since they're still being used (the FF and Zelda themes).

Honestly though, I don't blame them for going retro. How much music from current games to you still remember? There is some real great stuff that gets put out, but just not as much. and most of it really just isn't that memorable. I will agree that nostalgia likely plays a big part in this, but there is still a reason that probably every single one of those songs gets constantly remixed in mp3s and youtube videos.

I actually like the "you might not agree with our list, and that's okay" that they've done for their top 10s for awhile now. Seems like it's a bit of a cop out, but it is true... It's their personal picks, not ours.

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[quote author=CopulatingDuck link=topic=1636.msg45558#msg45558 date=1224786409]
"Best Classic Video Game Themes" would've been a more apt title. Seriously. I can agree with calling it "A list so controversial that none can be correct" but in this case it just feels like a cop-out for donning the retro goggles.

Well, two of them are more timeless than classic, since they're still being used (the FF and Zelda themes).

Honestly though, I don't blame them for going retro. How much music from current games to you still remember? There is some real great stuff that gets put out, but just not as much. and most of it really just isn't that memorable. I will agree that nostalgia likely plays a big part in this, but there is still a reason that probably every single one of those songs gets constantly remixed in mp3s and youtube videos.

I actually like the "you might not agree with our list, and that's okay" that they've done for their top 10s for awhile now. Seems like it's a bit of a cop out, but it is true... It's their personal picks, not ours.
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Honestly, I just think that music doesn't really compare as much now a-days. The only thing that really stands out to me from the last several years is 'Still Alive' (which I think should be on the list) and some of the music from Mother 3. I think part of this is due to the fact that less games use original music, a lot of it is music from regular artists and not made specifically for that particular game. The other part is that in the past I think more emphasis was placed on music due to the limited ability of graphics to set the mood.

If you can't set the mode and atmosphere with great graphics, use music and sound effects to do it.

[Wedge]

Actually, now that I think of it, everything about that list fails for not having the credits song from God Hand.  That is easily one of the greatest game "theme's" EVER.

[ScottyGrayskull]

Lol... "God power keep my pimp hand strong"

+1!

[s0lesurviv0r]

I'm really surprised that Yuzo Koshiro's stuff (Actraiser, Streets of Rage) didn't make that list.

[JoKeRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR]

I put the Duck Tales song on the same level as the songs from Mega Man 2 so I don't see how it made the list.

As far as more modern music goes this and this could easily be in the top 10.

[Squishy3]

I put the Duck Tales song on the same level as the songs from Mega Man 2 so I don't see how it made the list.

As far as more modern music goes this and this could easily be in the top 10.

needs more of this

[[fr31ns]Karrde]

Yeah, that's a really damn solid list.  Again, yeah, it's hard to make a legit top 10 since there's so damn much awesome VG music out there and tons of series weren't even mentioned there.  This is more a list of notable themes.  IE while the Secret of Mana Theme (Fear of the heavens) is good, Meridian Child (SD3/SoM 2 - never released in the US) and other songs from the same series were at least on par.  But a good list no less.  Also, sole, is that "2 hands" in your sig?

[Dave]

[quote author=JoKeRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR link=topic=1636.msg45805#msg45805 date=1224949785]
I put the Duck Tales song on the same level as the songs from Mega Man 2 so I don't see how it made the list.

As far as more modern music goes this and this could easily be in the top 10.

needs more of this
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YAY!!

[cannedpeahes]

All the wrong choices from those games, and they could have happily thrown in some modern stuff: the Half-Life games have excellent music, if no consistent theme, and I personally would have put the Battlefield theme on there.

Also, the way they do videos just annoys the hell out of me.

[[fr31ns]Karrde]

Oh, yeah, also, Dave's totally right.  MGS2 had some really damn good music regardless of what you thought of the game (I liked it).  And everything Koh Otani (Shadow of the Colossus, other games, and a ton of anime) touches is instant gold.  Think I'll liste to the SotC OST now

[K2]

I put the Duck Tales song on the same level as the songs from Mega Man 2 so I don't see how it made the list.

As far as more modern music goes this and this could easily be in the top 10.

If we can only pick one song per franchise, I have to go with this for Shadow of the Colossus. Or maybe this. Or this. Or possibly this. Dammit, this game has too much great music.

[Ianki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajMRQnhQ9zU

[Wedge]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajMRQnhQ9zU

Ha ha, fuck yeah Wild Arms theme.

[KarthXLR]

Karrde link=topic=1636.msg45821#msg45821 date=1224954208]
Oh, yeah, also, Dave's totally right.  MGS2 had some really damn good music regardless of what you thought of the game (I liked it).  And everything Koh Otani (Shadow of the Colossus, other games, and a ton of anime) touches is instant gold.  Think I'll liste to the SotC OST now

The Metal Gear Solid 2 theme is IMO the best song in the entire series.

I can just picture it being reworked on a violin solo. Beautiful.

[ScottyGrayskull]

As far as more modern music goes this

Oh shit! How could I have forgotten MGS! My god that had some epic music, and that theme is unmistakable. Even the music that plays at the main menu for MGS4 is memorable.

Also, I'll probably catch some shit for this... but Halo's theme is pretty sweet and memorable (the original, not the more guitar heavy remix).