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* From the original ''[[Disgaea]]'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCAdtd3Eknc Lord Laharl's Hymn] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q48brPFjmPw Invasion from Within] |
* From the original ''[[Disgaea]]'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCAdtd3Eknc Lord Laharl's Hymn] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q48brPFjmPw Invasion from Within] |
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** Don't forget [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ukNBxaCcXs Ah, My wonderful life], the song of Vyer's fabulous ending, with a distinct opera flavor. There's also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A-jguQH9Ao Etna Boogie] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS7ECLOBV5Y Do Your Best, Girl]. On the hot blooded front we have: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WczIu-P647A Anthem of Braves], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYNZ0DJ15RE March of the Planet Earth], and of course the spirit of rivalry condensed into musical form, the greatest song in the game, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZtkmWUY2B0 War Comrade] the anthem of the great Kurtis. |
** Don't forget [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ukNBxaCcXs Ah, My wonderful life], the song of Vyer's fabulous ending, with a distinct opera flavor. There's also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A-jguQH9Ao Etna Boogie] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS7ECLOBV5Y Do Your Best, Girl]. On the hot blooded front we have: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WczIu-P647A Anthem of Braves], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYNZ0DJ15RE March of the Planet Earth], and of course the spirit of rivalry condensed into musical form, the greatest song in the game, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZtkmWUY2B0 War Comrade] the anthem of the great Kurtis. |
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** You know what? Just [http://downloads.khinsider.com/game-soundtracks/album/soul-nomad-the-world-eaters-original-soundtrack download the whole thing]. Every track kicks ass. |
** You know what? Just [http://downloads.khinsider.com/game-soundtracks/album/soul-nomad-the-world-eaters-original-soundtrack download the whole thing]. Every track kicks ass. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5C763DED1527E161 Soul Nomad arranged soundtrack]. |
** [http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5C763DED1527E161 Soul Nomad arranged soundtrack]. |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZHqvOv3zxo Maiden of Light]", the intro to ''[[La Pucelle]] Tactics''. See also the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1m8Yi9qu_o Extended Arranged Version]. |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZHqvOv3zxo Maiden of Light]", the intro to ''[[La Pucelle]] Tactics''. See also the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1m8Yi9qu_o Extended Arranged Version]. |
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** The final boss theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjKEpJbMZE God Bless Prier!] also deserves a mention. |
** The final boss theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjKEpJbMZE God Bless Prier!] also deserves a mention. |
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** As well as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VnntX9oP_0 A Martyr's March], which usually plays during [[Big Damn Heroes]] moments and the boss battles that follow them. |
** As well as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VnntX9oP_0 A Martyr's March], which usually plays during [[Big Damn Heroes]] moments and the boss battles that follow them. |
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** Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEgS9_Gj_6w Solitaire], which pretty much manages to turn any scene into a [[Tear Jerker]]. |
** Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEgS9_Gj_6w Solitaire], which pretty much manages to turn any scene into a [[Tear Jerker]]. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLEReEjN6IA Great Wilder] (the Dark World theme), which also shows up in Disgaea and Makai Kingdom. |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLEReEjN6IA Great Wilder] (the Dark World theme), which also shows up in Disgaea and Makai Kingdom. |
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* Thinking that it'd be a good idea to toss in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_7XTALrIDY&fmt=18 Nefertiti] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7D4no-Osc&fmt=18 STIGMATA] from Gust's Atelier Iris spin-off ''[[Mana Khemia]]'' here. |
* Thinking that it'd be a good idea to toss in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_7XTALrIDY&fmt=18 Nefertiti] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7D4no-Osc&fmt=18 STIGMATA] from Gust's Atelier Iris spin-off ''[[Mana Khemia]]'' here. |
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** I'll be damned if [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEvXR8QeUW4&fmt=18 Crystalized] (yes, only one l) doesn't have an insanely catchy beat. And [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2HSSTbWVR0&fmt=18 Disruptor] is one of the most epic non-boss battle themes to exist (despite the undercurrent of slight melancholy...?). |
** I'll be damned if [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEvXR8QeUW4&fmt=18 Crystalized] (yes, only one l) doesn't have an insanely catchy beat. And [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2HSSTbWVR0&fmt=18 Disruptor] is one of the most epic non-boss battle themes to exist (despite the undercurrent of slight melancholy...?). |
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** Have some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l1k3oJM7So vocal Nefertiti]. |
** Have some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l1k3oJM7So vocal Nefertiti]. |
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** And from the [[Mana |
** And from the [[Mana-Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy|sequel]] we have these [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1QaXnvPZrE three gems]. (Chaotic Moon, Roar of Delirium and Sacred Saber respectively) |
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*** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxqZnpMK_s op] also count |
*** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxqZnpMK_s op] also count |
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* Similarly, the first ''[[Atelier Iris]]'' game had a few pretty memorable but mellow songs toward the beginning, especially the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G76JcM3ko7k City of Kavoc] theme, but it was the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlhJS8yXdLc last boss] music that kicked an incredible amount of ass (especially since it had been hinted to musically at several points earlier in the game!) Japanese indie music demigod S.S.H. liked the song so much he felt compelled to make it ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21rNJOMgMd4 even better]''. |
* Similarly, the first ''[[Atelier Iris]]'' game had a few pretty memorable but mellow songs toward the beginning, especially the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G76JcM3ko7k City of Kavoc] theme, but it was the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlhJS8yXdLc last boss] music that kicked an incredible amount of ass (especially since it had been hinted to musically at several points earlier in the game!) Japanese indie music demigod S.S.H. liked the song so much he felt compelled to make it ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21rNJOMgMd4 even better]''. |
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* No love for [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rS2JEkyAuE Cloud Buster], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BId3-VJKMt0 Storm Bringer], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jOVSBGoPfg Sunshine Street], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYdk9sOjzY Silver Woods] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv1EGVrwgl8 The Story of Gramps] from [[Atelier Annie]]? |
* No love for [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rS2JEkyAuE Cloud Buster], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BId3-VJKMt0 Storm Bringer], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jOVSBGoPfg Sunshine Street], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYdk9sOjzY Silver Woods] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv1EGVrwgl8 The Story of Gramps] from [[Atelier Annie]]? |
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** Not to mention [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ys2jReP4kM Friday] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncfNc6OLyCI Shiny], the opening and ending themes respectively. |
** Not to mention [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ys2jReP4kM Friday] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncfNc6OLyCI Shiny], the opening and ending themes respectively. |
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* [[Disgaea 2]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2tYRBCLJjo&feature=related Sinful Rose], the intro. |
* [[Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2tYRBCLJjo&feature=related Sinful Rose], the intro. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdpFLxWvGCI&feature=related The full version of Sinful Rose]! The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu6y3xtz9Ao instrumental version], which acts as Adell's theme, isn't shabby either. |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdpFLxWvGCI&feature=related The full version of Sinful Rose]! The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu6y3xtz9Ao instrumental version], which acts as Adell's theme, isn't shabby either. |
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** That ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSmyIB-zUVs White Tiger]'' has yet to be mentioned saddens me. "AKUTAREEEEE!!!" ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8SnyemvylI&feature=channel_video_title Arranged Version]) |
** That ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSmyIB-zUVs White Tiger]'' has yet to be mentioned saddens me. "AKUTAREEEEE!!!" ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8SnyemvylI&feature=channel_video_title Arranged Version]) |
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** And then, of course, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YrKN5WpfII Visual Sensation], which plays in the battles for the chapter leading up to the final boss. Very fitting, especially given that those battles are happening inside a mansion, and the tune has a very elegant feel to it. |
** And then, of course, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YrKN5WpfII Visual Sensation], which plays in the battles for the chapter leading up to the final boss. Very fitting, especially given that those battles are happening inside a mansion, and the tune has a very elegant feel to it. |
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** Let's not forget [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYJHmFZ1qWc Disgaea Rhapsody], which plays during the battle between {{spoiler|Rozalin? and Laharl}}. |
** Let's not forget [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYJHmFZ1qWc Disgaea Rhapsody], which plays during the battle between {{spoiler|Rozalin? and Laharl}}. |
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* Sure, the music in the first ''[[Ar |
* Sure, the music in the first ''[[Ar tonelico]]'' wasn't that great, but frankly, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaTVI89qFn0 RE=NATION] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMCalugLGNI Chronicle Key] made up for it. The cutscene where these two songs are played are the moment that makes the game. |
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** ''[[Ar |
** ''[[Ar tonelico]]'' 2, with generally better music brings us [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJzi2p93igk Replekia], a CMOA that you can bring out at your discretion, and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCm5eOyvrr0 Implanta]. |
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*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwsT7mY2W0Q METHOD_METAFALICA/.] is arguably the best out of the three Metafalica hymms. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytJ8jcBw5E0 EXEC_HIBERNATION/.] also gets a mention for being a creepily epic ten-minute ''counting song''. |
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwsT7mY2W0Q METHOD_METAFALICA/.] is arguably the best out of the three Metafalica hymms. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytJ8jcBw5E0 EXEC_HIBERNATION/.] also gets a mention for being a creepily epic ten-minute ''counting song''. |
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** Can't forget about Ar Tonelico 2's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ec1UPLOG-Q EXEC_DESPEDIA.] Creepy vocals sung by the resident [[Dark Magical Girl |
** Can't forget about Ar Tonelico 2's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ec1UPLOG-Q EXEC_DESPEDIA.] Creepy vocals sung by the resident [[Dark Magical Girl]] Jacqli coupled with drum beats and guitar riffs and used as the background music for a battle with a giant robot? It that's not awesome, then I don't know what is. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86b7Kjoe0_8 All] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWklryXp88 three] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzgDPzl8RoY parts] of Sublimation. Now ''that's'' some awesome final boss music. |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86b7Kjoe0_8 All] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWklryXp88 three] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzgDPzl8RoY parts] of Sublimation. Now ''that's'' some awesome final boss music. |
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** This Troper feels the need to add [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T0ZkAxFTGE Rustling Throb]. It's the only song in a game to date that makes him want to not progress further if it means the music will stop. |
** This Troper feels the need to add [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T0ZkAxFTGE Rustling Throb]. It's the only song in a game to date that makes him want to not progress further if it means the music will stop. |
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** From Ar Tonelico 3, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4QIp2Yfj0s EXEC_COSMOFLIPS/.], which is one of the most epic video game songs this troper has ever heard. |
** From Ar Tonelico 3, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4QIp2Yfj0s EXEC_COSMOFLIPS/.], which is one of the most epic video game songs this troper has ever heard. |
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** Let's face it: '''''any''''' song on any of the Hymmnos Concerts has the potential to be a music of awesome. It all depends on a person's tastes and preferences. |
** Let's face it: '''''any''''' song on any of the Hymmnos Concerts has the potential to be a music of awesome. It all depends on a person's tastes and preferences. |
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** Once you get past the [[Nightmare Fuel|bowel-voidingly scary part]], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTDAVnFXWsg XaaaCi.] is ''beautiful...'' {{spoiler|and, [[ |
** Once you get past the [[Nightmare Fuel|bowel-voidingly scary part]], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTDAVnFXWsg XaaaCi.] is ''beautiful...'' {{spoiler|and, [[Gaia's Vengeance|once you understand what it's about, heartbreaking.]]}} |
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* ''[[Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure]]'' has several awe-inspiring tracks, but special mention goes to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S8gkQVPKSU Beauty Castle], the final dungeon theme. |
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* ''[[Makai Kingdom]]'': |
* ''[[Makai Kingdom]]'': |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb3oDT5Xfok Fighting Spirit in The Heart], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PybLBdMervY Capture the Universe in This Hand], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqZDizzAYAg Rushing Out of the Land of the Demons], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azb0RX2QQhM MAKAI Fusion], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2PNnQWDrD0 Invasion of the Devil World], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UonDDiiLr-4 Salome the Traitor] |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb3oDT5Xfok Fighting Spirit in The Heart], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PybLBdMervY Capture the Universe in This Hand], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqZDizzAYAg Rushing Out of the Land of the Demons], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azb0RX2QQhM MAKAI Fusion], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2PNnQWDrD0 Invasion of the Devil World], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UonDDiiLr-4 Salome the Traitor] |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7PGnvrJlLc JOKER], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lnJwMAomPg Alexander the God of Destruction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsRvFpOrhKM Madness of the Moment], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl4NyH02zh8 Darkness Darkness], and Crowning Music of Heartwarming: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgm4N9NMBr8 Cold rain] |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7PGnvrJlLc JOKER], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lnJwMAomPg Alexander the God of Destruction], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsRvFpOrhKM Madness of the Moment], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl4NyH02zh8 Darkness Darkness], and Crowning Music of Heartwarming: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgm4N9NMBr8 Cold rain] |
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* ''[[Disgaea 3]]:'' |
* ''[[Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice]]:'' |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1m944wl_A&fmt=18 Wanderer's Poem], arrange album version. Thank you, and good night. |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1m944wl_A&fmt=18 Wanderer's Poem], arrange album version. Thank you, and good night. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lL_3fiUpsE Last World] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqu1RX_uhZA DEAD END] are also extremely awesome. (if you listen closely, you'll notice that DEAD END is actually a more dramatic version of Wanderer's Poem.) |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lL_3fiUpsE Last World] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqu1RX_uhZA DEAD END] are also extremely awesome. (if you listen closely, you'll notice that DEAD END is actually a more dramatic version of Wanderer's Poem.) |
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** This troper is partial to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCm6Uvby3Q0 Snowberry]. |
** This troper is partial to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCm6Uvby3Q0 Snowberry]. |
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** As for me, I go with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--LnS18xBMQ Game Breaker]. |
** As for me, I go with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--LnS18xBMQ Game Breaker]. |
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* Finally, [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Asagi]] gets her own spot in the limelight! The damn inspiring [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4NqsgUH0ek Asagi, GO Fight!!], which plays at the end of [[Prinny Can I Really Be the Hero|Asagi Wars]] during the final boss battle {{spoiler|and her [[Heroic Sacrifice]].}} |
* Finally, [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Asagi]] gets her own spot in the limelight! The damn inspiring [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4NqsgUH0ek Asagi, GO Fight!!], which plays at the end of [[Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?|Asagi Wars]] during the final boss battle {{spoiler|and her [[Heroic Sacrifice]].}} |
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* In [[Zettai Hero Project]], we have the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1Oe5qUK3s Unlosing Ranger's Theme Song], possibly the most [[Hot |
* In [[Zettai Hero Project]], we have the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV1Oe5qUK3s Unlosing Ranger's Theme Song], possibly the most [[Hot-Blooded]] song of any [[Nippon Ichi]] game. It's variants also deserve special mention, particularly the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TchJGYxAXK4 Mecha version] and the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUm_qSmMm6A Last Boss version]. |
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** Speaking of Last Boss, we have the final boss music [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqsDIOqmNK4 The Last Last Battle!] Yes, it's your typical [[Ominous Latin Chanting]] final boss theme, but damn, it's too epic to not like. |
** Speaking of Last Boss, we have the final boss music [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqsDIOqmNK4 The Last Last Battle!] Yes, it's your typical [[Ominous Latin Chanting]] final boss theme, but damn, it's too epic to not like. |
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* ''[[Disgaea 4 |
* ''[[Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten]]:'' |
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** The vocal themes. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHuKwXcl5Co Last Engage], the game's opening theme. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1mDDLTZPEw Voyage of a Canary "little bird in your universe"] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJw_7BkDZKk Golden Memories], beautifully sung ending themes, the latter sung in English! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp7hlT-ZaRI Pandora Ignition], the game's [[Hot |
** The vocal themes. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHuKwXcl5Co Last Engage], the game's opening theme. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1mDDLTZPEw Voyage of a Canary "little bird in your universe"] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJw_7BkDZKk Golden Memories], beautifully sung ending themes, the latter sung in English! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp7hlT-ZaRI Pandora Ignition], the game's [[Hot-Blooded]] song that acts as a second theme for Axel. |
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** Fuka takes the stage. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNqCrr8bbVE You Go Girl] kicks in. You know you're in for a good time. |
** Fuka takes the stage. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNqCrr8bbVE You Go Girl] kicks in. You know you're in for a good time. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRZ61l9fd4s Hold You Back], a worthy successor to the first game's ''Disgaea'' and the second game's ''Disgaea Rhapsody''. |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRZ61l9fd4s Hold You Back], a worthy successor to the first game's ''Disgaea'' and the second game's ''Disgaea Rhapsody''. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HK2x_55P2g Piano Sonata D No. 4], essentially the successor to the previous game's Blue Concerto. |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HK2x_55P2g Piano Sonata D No. 4], essentially the successor to the previous game's Blue Concerto. |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACvifxgDVFM Crimson Cross], an excellent song {{spoiler|for the moment where Fuka gets serve out justice against her killer.}} |
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACvifxgDVFM Crimson Cross], an excellent song {{spoiler|for the moment where Fuka gets serve out justice against her killer.}} |
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** [[Hyperdimension Neptunia|Nisa's]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyR5zPNyk5w theme] from Neptunia MkII. The most hot-blooded theme Tenpei Sato has ever created. And that [[ |
** [[Hyperdimension Neptunia|Nisa's]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyR5zPNyk5w theme] from Neptunia MkII. The most hot-blooded theme Tenpei Sato has ever created. And that [[Punctuated! For! Emphasis!|N! I! S!]] is one hell of an [[Ear Worm]]. |
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** How has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxkjOntgfs Sparkling] gone unmentioned for so long!? It's an insanely epic and upbeat battle theme! [[Twilight ( |
** How has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxkjOntgfs Sparkling] gone unmentioned for so long!? It's an insanely epic and upbeat battle theme! [[Twilight (novel)|Too bad about the title though...]] |
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- From the original Disgaea: Lord Laharl's Hymn and Invasion from Within
- Don't forget Ah, My wonderful life, the song of Vyer's fabulous ending, with a distinct opera flavor. There's also Etna Boogie and Do Your Best, Girl. On the hot blooded front we have: Anthem of Braves, March of the Planet Earth, and of course the spirit of rivalry condensed into musical form, the greatest song in the game, War Comrade the anthem of the great Kurtis.
- Hour of Darkness also gives us: "Disgaea", "Red Moon" (English version here), "Battle of Eight Beat", "One With The Stars, and "Beautiful Rondo". Lastly, Afternoon of Darkness gives us the Etna Mode credit song: "Nightmare Girl.
- Great Wilder.
- What, no mention of Planet X, Celestia's theme (or as close to a designated "theme" as any map has)?! I shall right that wrong here and now.
- It's soundtrack definitely deserves a spot here with much of the above Crowning Music beautifully arranged, including March of the Planet Earth, Disgaea~Climax, and Red Moon~Strings Night. A few of the new songs deserve mention as well, particularly Heroes Who Deserve Our Love and Sad Combatant.
- Don't forget Ah, My wonderful life, the song of Vyer's fabulous ending, with a distinct opera flavor. There's also Etna Boogie and Do Your Best, Girl. On the hot blooded front we have: Anthem of Braves, March of the Planet Earth, and of course the spirit of rivalry condensed into musical form, the greatest song in the game, War Comrade the anthem of the great Kurtis.
- Soul Nomad and The World Eaters pretty much has a Crowning Soundtrack of Awesome, but four songs that stand out particularly in this troper's mind are The Last Supper, Crying for the Dark Sky, Crash Landing, and Rock'n Rocks. The fact that these songs accompany some of the game's most epic moments (being the themes of the titular World Eaters, plus Gig's Theme Music Power-Up) merely adds to their awesomeness.
- The haunting Reqiuem Of Gemini and Gig's other two themes.
- You know what? Just download the whole thing. Every track kicks ass.
- Soul Nomad arranged soundtrack.
- Maiden of Light", the intro to La Pucelle Tactics. See also the Extended Arranged Version.
- The final boss theme, God Bless Prier! also deserves a mention.
- As well as A Martyr's March, which usually plays during Big Damn Heroes moments and the boss battles that follow them.
- Also, Solitaire, which pretty much manages to turn any scene into a Tear Jerker.
- Great Wilder (the Dark World theme), which also shows up in Disgaea and Makai Kingdom.
- Thinking that it'd be a good idea to toss in Nefertiti and STIGMATA from Gust's Atelier Iris spin-off Mana Khemia here.
- I'll be damned if Crystalized (yes, only one l) doesn't have an insanely catchy beat. And Disruptor is one of the most epic non-boss battle themes to exist (despite the undercurrent of slight melancholy...?).
- Have some vocal Nefertiti.
- And from the sequel we have these three gems. (Chaotic Moon, Roar of Delirium and Sacred Saber respectively)
- The op also count
- Similarly, the first Atelier Iris game had a few pretty memorable but mellow songs toward the beginning, especially the City of Kavoc theme, but it was the last boss music that kicked an incredible amount of ass (especially since it had been hinted to musically at several points earlier in the game!) Japanese indie music demigod S.S.H. liked the song so much he felt compelled to make it even better.
- Capping off Atelier Iris-related awesome songs, AI3 didn't have too many awesome songs in the game, but the opening song is made of JAM Project-level power-metal win.
- No love for Cloud Buster, Storm Bringer, Sunshine Street, Silver Woods and The Story of Gramps from Atelier Annie?
- Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories: Sinful Rose, the intro.
- The full version of Sinful Rose! The instrumental version, which acts as Adell's theme, isn't shabby either.
- That White Tiger has yet to be mentioned saddens me. "AKUTAREEEEE!!!" (Arranged Version)
- Need more Axel theme? Dark hero days Present you Let's Dance At The Last Battle!
- Prinny My love, it is seriously the prinny's own theme dood! Also Cyber Dance and this techno remix of Laharl's hymn.
- And, of course, there's Laharl's boss theme (actually just a remix of Disgaea from the first game, which is an early indication that you are totally fucked.
- Also Etna Rock, which, as its name implies, is a rock remix of Etna's theme. Bad. Ass. There's also the bone chilling Holy Mansion, the amazing Song of the Gods, and the totally epic final boss theme, Demon's Trill.
- If this troper had his way, any and all instances of ninja activity would be accompanied by Ninja's Dance, zam.
- Sparkle to Become a Star for the shear symbolic meaning. This song amplifies a Crowning Moment of Heartwarming which doubly serves as Adell's definitive Crowning Moment of Awesome. A true trifecta of awesomeness.
- And then, of course, there's Visual Sensation, which plays in the battles for the chapter leading up to the final boss. Very fitting, especially given that those battles are happening inside a mansion, and the tune has a very elegant feel to it.
- Let's not forget Disgaea Rhapsody, which plays during the battle between Rozalin? and Laharl.
- Sure, the music in the first Ar tonelico wasn't that great, but frankly, RE=NATION and Chronicle Key made up for it. The cutscene where these two songs are played are the moment that makes the game.
- Ar tonelico 2, with generally better music brings us Replekia, a CMOA that you can bring out at your discretion, and Implanta.
- METHOD_METAFALICA/. is arguably the best out of the three Metafalica hymms. EXEC_HIBERNATION/. also gets a mention for being a creepily epic ten-minute counting song.
- Can't forget about Ar Tonelico 2's EXEC_DESPEDIA. Creepy vocals sung by the resident Dark Magical Girl Jacqli coupled with drum beats and guitar riffs and used as the background music for a battle with a giant robot? It that's not awesome, then I don't know what is.
- All three parts of Sublimation. Now that's some awesome final boss music.
- This Troper feels the need to add Rustling Throb. It's the only song in a game to date that makes him want to not progress further if it means the music will stop.
- From Ar Tonelico 3, there's EXEC_COSMOFLIPS/., which is one of the most epic video game songs this troper has ever heard.
- Let's face it: any song on any of the Hymmnos Concerts has the potential to be a music of awesome. It all depends on a person's tastes and preferences.
- Once you get past the bowel-voidingly scary part, XaaaCi. is beautiful... and, once you understand what it's about, heartbreaking.
- Ar tonelico 2, with generally better music brings us Replekia, a CMOA that you can bring out at your discretion, and Implanta.
- Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure has several awe-inspiring tracks, but special mention goes to Beauty Castle, the final dungeon theme.
- Makai Kingdom:
- Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice:
- Wanderer's Poem, arrange album version. Thank you, and good night.
- Last World and DEAD END are also extremely awesome. (if you listen closely, you'll notice that DEAD END is actually a more dramatic version of Wanderer's Poem.)
- Hot Blooded Teachere Raspberyl, a fitting, catchy tune appropriate to the final battle of the Raspberyl story.
- Blue Concerto, especially the arrange version, which manages to be both epic and beautiful.
- Nether Institute Evil Academy and A Song For You. Nether Institute Evil Academy is well-known for the dance number in it's opening, but the song itself is rather infectious and is reminiscent of A Nightmare Before Christmas, especially toward the end. A Song For You differs from most of the Nippon Ichi ending themes by being rather upbeat and broadway-ish, but that's what makes it one of the most memorable themes.
- Makai Fugue. Best evil sounding song in the Disgaea series.
- Also, the Maritsu Evil Academy Entrance Applicant Recruiting CM Song, also known as the game over theme. Never has there been a more chipper and bouncy song about the fact that you just got your ass handed to you. This troper wouldn't be surprised if the song turned out to be making fun of you for losing. Of course, given the game it's from, that's probably completely reasonable.
- How could anyone forget Rock Crystal? A great tune for any battle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_JvHu0w4LA&feature=related
- Phantom Brave has a very good soundtrack all around, but in particular, Violent Emotion and R&R Junkiee pretty much kick ass with a flourish, and Friend is exceptionally beautiful.
- I recommend Strange Wind.
- This troper is partial to Snowberry.
- As for me, I go with Game Breaker.
- Finally, Asagi gets her own spot in the limelight! The damn inspiring Asagi, GO Fight!!, which plays at the end of Asagi Wars during the final boss battle and her Heroic Sacrifice.
- In Zettai Hero Project, we have the Unlosing Ranger's Theme Song, possibly the most Hot-Blooded song of any Nippon Ichi game. It's variants also deserve special mention, particularly the Mecha version and the Last Boss version.
- Speaking of Last Boss, we have the final boss music The Last Last Battle! Yes, it's your typical Ominous Latin Chanting final boss theme, but damn, it's too epic to not like.
- Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten:
- The vocal themes. Last Engage, the game's opening theme. Voyage of a Canary "little bird in your universe" and Golden Memories, beautifully sung ending themes, the latter sung in English! Pandora Ignition, the game's Hot-Blooded song that acts as a second theme for Axel.
- Fuka takes the stage. You Go Girl kicks in. You know you're in for a good time.
- Hold You Back, a worthy successor to the first game's Disgaea and the second game's Disgaea Rhapsody.
- Unflyable Wings
- Piano Sonata D No. 4, essentially the successor to the previous game's Blue Concerto.
- Crimson Cross, an excellent song for the moment where Fuka gets serve out justice against her killer.
- Nisa's theme from Neptunia MkII. The most hot-blooded theme Tenpei Sato has ever created. And that N! I! S! is one hell of an Ear Worm.
- How has Sparkling gone unmentioned for so long!? It's an insanely epic and upbeat battle theme! Too bad about the title though...