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    Offline Hawking

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    Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « on: 09/03/15, 06:37:40 PM »
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    So, it came to my attention the other day as I was leveling my Sentinel that I'd basically begun tuning out SWTOR's sound design. I'd literally heard the music that I'd once loved so many times that I simply stopped being consciously aware of it. So, I went back to the main menu, and just sat there, and listened to the main theme for a few minutes, just to appreciate it once again. SWTOR's scoring is really, really damned good.

    So, it got me thinking.
    Consider this the BC.org Grammys. What soundtracks from video games do you think deserve special attention?


    The Witcher 3
    (Composed by Marcin Przybylowicz, Mikolai Stroinski, Percival.)

    Geralt of Rivia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKdRDi72Ov8
    Sword of Destiny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viM0-3PXef0
    Ladies of the Woods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8J9HXcOxrs

    Halo (Series)
    (Composed by Marty O'Donnell.)

    Halo 3 ODST - Finale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1cvcyi9oPU
    Halo Reach - Winter Contingency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM2YqbsEzp0
    Halo CE - Rock Anthem for Saving the World(The Classic!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wcqnofddtc
    Halo 3 - Never Forget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmuFBK26TtE

    Battlefield 1942

    Main Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg0Tmydj29M

    Dragon Age: Origins

    Main Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWFEVbfCcOY
    I Am The One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdKwLkEGjhg

    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

    Main Menu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uamh1l_tmeI

    Company of Heroes 2

    Western Front Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo4SQMv8J9I
    Eastern Front Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eKbJJ1I1Jg

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

    Angels of Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blCBoXKCGl0

    The Last Of Us:

    The Last of Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y97u-U0nvJM

    Spec Ops: The Line

    No Values: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMXE3fulO8g
    The Truth Revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0mC__bGcmM

    Medal of Honour (series):

    Allied Assault Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ELFxB-tGhE
    Pacific Assault Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1viZjvxH5w

    Mass Effect (series):

    Pretty much the whole thing, let's just be honest.


    I listen to a LOT of video game OSTs, so, this list would potentially go on forever.
    Looking forward to seeing your input!
    « Last Edit: 09/03/15, 06:41:25 PM by Hawking »
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    Offline Lolermelon

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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #1 on: 09/03/15, 07:23:55 PM »
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    Bully (Walking Theme): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqM8RYYgjXY

    Fallout: New Vegas Main Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcgJnbCul-0

    Agarest Generations of War 1st Generation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKNFIj0w3Ow

    Dynasty Warriors 6- Welcome to China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR90UAiXqZc

    Fire Emblem: Awakening- Conquest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdbXmyMwKxY

    Borderlands 2- Badass Crater of Badassitude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33XP2SXKivQ
                            Vs. Handsome Sorcerer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHQ11Pt-d1E
                            Raid on Digistruct Peak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft0JJZQeMlk

    I could go on all day, but Borderlands 2 OST takes the cake for me.
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #2 on: 09/03/15, 07:27:23 PM »
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    Assassin's Creed: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed: Rogue
    (Focusing on the sea shanties and tavern songs)
    Roll boy rolls
    Leave Her Johnny
    Farewell Spanish ladies
    Shallow Brown

    Mmm dem sea shanties

    Edit: Forgot to add

    Final Fantasy X
    To Zanarkand

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    Title Theme
    « Last Edit: 09/03/15, 08:22:31 PM by Dorian »
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #3 on: 09/03/15, 08:09:24 PM »
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    Hit the nail on the head with the Last of Us and the AC4 tracks.

    Assassin's Creed 3 Main Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7-dYsc-8p0
     
    You got Halo covered...

    The entire Skyrim OST, but mainly "Dragonborn" (Main theme) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWv3DfoiigM

    Killzone 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h-W1qLcTSA

    Call of Duty Black Ops zombie theme.  While I didn't enjoy the game, I did the music.(very eerie, fits the zombie theme well) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1qaWZ-UjXw

    Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3hFN8UrBPw

    I'm sure many more will pop into my head later.
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #4 on: 09/03/15, 08:09:51 PM »
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    dis thred rite here. I will second Battlefield 1942! Classic theme.

    Deus Ex - Main Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxMf4BdVq_g

    Desert Strike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmwglUSZSlw

    Tyrian - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRBs6nqsYic

    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Main theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWuNf4gxwuM

    Pirates of the Burning Sea - Pirate faction open sea travel music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh5g1WMIooE

    Dark Age of Camelot (all my <3 forever) - Main theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgBZ_X2_h9A

    Final Fantasy III (6 JP) - Boss battle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuHuD5Ahjck

    Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Hell March https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5X69vREAg
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #5 on: 09/03/15, 08:15:22 PM »
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    ...there's a lot I could suggest. ME2's Suicide Mission track being first among them, swiftly followed by Baba Yetu from Civilization IV and Arrival from Halo 4...

    ...but if you want a METAL trip through a lot of different songs throughout the history of video gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8-V4yuM984

    Truly epic.
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #6 on: 09/03/15, 08:18:42 PM »
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    Adding on to the Halo, a piece of Halo 5's soundtrack leaked last month, and it is phenomenal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6-4oNADoDU
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #7 on: 09/03/15, 08:44:00 PM »
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    Bloodborne OST
    Recommended listening
    Gehrman, The First Hunter

    Full OST
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bki0PjoV14M


    I have a repertoire of OST's I love listening to. I'll compile an epic list later. :nuu:
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #8 on: 09/03/15, 09:44:50 PM »
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    Dear Esther OST (by Jessica Curry): (Odd and sad game, not much plot but a good mind-ramble)
    "The Very Air"

    Journey OST (by Austin Wintory): (Everything in this soundtrack is beautiful)
    "Atonement"

    Homeworld OST (by Studio X Labs): (Sounds absolutely celestial even with all the background noise)
    "Mother Ship Launch (Kushan)"

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion OST (by Jeremy Soule) (No one is surprised by this showing up, I'm sure)
    "King and Country"
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #9 on: 09/03/15, 10:18:51 PM »
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    * Iaera reads 'celestial'

    * Iaera bangs head on desk

    How could I forget?

    This, a thousand times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXF9I6OykBc
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #10 on: 09/03/15, 10:38:05 PM »
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    @Iaera - 'What can change the nature of a man?'

    Let's go all the way back to the '90s with the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive!  FM synthesis for the win!  Howsabout...three selections each from three of my favorite games?

    Shining Force by Motoaki Takenouchi
    Battle 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_LsIOpMMUg
    Battle 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOeE-i3b-Vs
    Ending - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xETdX9uRrQA

    Shadowrun by ?
    Title Screen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvaO3tJMRmk
    Redmond Barrens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIAhzZysz5Y
    Bar 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukjuhIG_rf8

    Castlevania Bloodlines by Michiru Yamane
    Reincarnated Soul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBr5ATbPMc0
    The Six Servants of the Devil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYxanF2hejk
    Iron Blue Intention - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH9X1iRAjC0

    Oh, and let's finish it off with some good ol' fashioned CHEESE from the PSX era, courtesy of Noriyuki Iwadare and the folks at Working Designs:

    Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete
    WINGS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C37Lxm2e118
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #11 on: 09/04/15, 01:39:13 AM »
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    Quote from: Iaera on 09/03/15, 08:09:51 PM
    Command & Conquer: Red Alert - Hell March https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5X69vREAg

    "What will you be having sir?"

    "Bring me a '96, something from the Westwood collection."

    "Excellent choice sir."

    Quote from: blingdenston on 09/03/15, 10:38:05 PM
    Shadowrun by ?
    Title Screen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvaO3tJMRmk

    Ah yes, the 2050's, as imagined by the 1990's, inspired by the 1980's. When our mohawks were pink, our sunglasses black, and Donald Trump's hair grew over his entire head...

    Let's see what we have in the Old Man's 8-track tape collection...

    Ninja Gaiden - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsm4S1EKGGc&t=0m0s

    Starfox - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93nyFTt3lQk&t=0m0s

    Master of Orion II - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K2zHG8uKKc&t=0m0s

    Call of Duty 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IO9_2D-atU&t=0m0s

    X-Wing "Combat Waiting" = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj0WNmBhbkA&t=0m0s

    Diablo "Tristram Village" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnMR6SOBa9k&t=0m0s

    Icewind Dale "Kuldahar" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y96Y2JE5F8&t=0m0s
    (This one still gives me chills, 15 years later kids.)

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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #12 on: 09/04/15, 02:32:35 AM »
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    I can only think of three songs i really like from games right now:

    Tomb Raider - A Survivor is Born: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_76AaWVQXE

    The Secret World - The Secret World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jlJYyZ9M78

    And a song by Bright September, used in The Secret World. It's called Sleepless Lullaby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2aHcANs4GE

    I'll either update this post or make a new one when i think of others i like! Also, i'm assuming this thread is only for Video Games, and not TV-series too?

    Also, this next video isn't a theme song from any game; it's a music video made for The Secret World. The song is Against the Tide by Celldweller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UheV1Ti4snw
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #13 on: 09/04/15, 11:51:16 AM »
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    The only thing closest I have seen for appreciation to what I'm about to put out there is Bloodborne. I'm disappointed; Bloodborne was after Dark Souls.

    Here is the full soundtrack of Dark Souls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffLbdhP0auc

    The entire soundtrack is incredibly well-made and is a great testament to a wonderful game that is a work of art.
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    Re: Video Game OST Appreciation Thread
    « Reply #14 on: 09/04/15, 12:07:50 PM »
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    I'm totally hearing all this OST, and never getting tired of it. NEVER. EVER.

    As for my own pick, I am going to go dragon-ish, Grey Warden, and with a Mages/Templars war, obviously talking about Dragon Age: Inquisition that, for me, stands out where Dragon Age II could, but didn't. Either way, great OST, great story, great game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9FvEhX3E0w

    Also, one of my all time favorites Fallout: New Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yy7YLOTYEs

    The main title theme is madness.
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