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Line 1: {{trope}} This is the [[Awesome Music]] page for [[PSPlayStation 2]], Xbox, GCN, Dreamcast, GBA ---- * The ''[[Sly Cooper]]'' series has pretty laid-back music for the most part, French lounge lizard Dimitri's own musical theme "Greasy Sweet" is pure CMOA. Two versions in particular stand out, the boss mix (which doesn't seem to be on Youtube), and the "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT3K8Z5anQE the special remix]", which can be found as an [[Easter Egg]] in Sly 2, and in music video form as a reward for [[~~Hundred-Percent~~100% Completion]] in Sly 3. It's worth it. Just the boss mix alone (which also plays during the mission where you tail Dimitri) was awesome enough to convince this troper to pick up the series. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjqF6JNjKZA Enjoy the greasy sweetness of Dimitri], [[Jive Turkey\|crackerbox]]. Are you picking up on what I'm throwing down? *** The first game has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3jqEzOT5BY A Strange Reunion], for the final battle against [[Big Bad]] [[Complete Monster\|Clockwerk]]. * Despite being a clear example of why [[The Problem ~~With~~with Licensed Games\|Licensed Games Suck]], the ''Eragon'' video game has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwOJZCSn5rk damn nice music]. * The video game version of ''[[Harry Potter and ~~The~~the Order of ~~The~~the Phoenix (video game)\|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' has some of the best soundtracks in the entire ''[[Harry Potter]]'' franchise, films included! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwOJZCSn5rk Dumbledore VS Voldemort] It goes down, especially the redone version of the classic soundtrack at 1:12. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m79Y_6M07o0&feature=related Wand Combat] The way it starts off jolly, and then turns much darker and cooler at 0:45 * ''[[Star Wars: Republic Commando]]''. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiNyQD5Yq3E Vode An]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsMRHu1GhbY Gratua Cuun]. For your convenience, the above two and Kar'ta Tor packaged together in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wirkuuCjLCY one video]. * The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GMMFJc-mUo regular] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT2s4RkzbtI final boss] themes of ''[[~~Skies of Arcadia (Video Game)\|~~Skies of Arcadia]]'', which morph from conventional battle music to [[Last-Note Nightmare\|nightmarish dissonance]] to beautiful epic melodies depending [[Variable Mix\|how close you are to victory or defeat]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGyxDMYEJpY Ramirez] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVdUo8BoaV0 The Most Awesome Music for Ship combat] Line 25: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTB0nsfw0EA&fmt=18 The Credits Theme] Is there anything on the soundtrack that ''doesn't'' qualify? * So, so much from ''[[Beyond Good ~~and~~& Evil (~~Video~~video ~~Game~~game)\|Beyond Good and Evil]].'' It's made even more impressive when you consider the fact that every vocal effect in the music was made by the [[Do-It-Yourself Theme Tune\|composer and his family]] [[Talking to Himself\|doing different voices in a sound studio]]. Just [https://web.archive.org/web/20110917032832/http://gamemusicjukebox.com/?id=9 listen to the whole soundtrack], but if you If you want to cut straight to the most epic... "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUUGVVQjUNk Dancing with Domz]." [[Ominous Latin Chanting\|Ominous Made Up Language Chanting]] yay! "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ9jbLd-AdY Fun and Mini-Games]." Olé olé! Line 39: A favorite song of [[Shinra\|This Troper]], from Zone of the Enders 2 is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9vzoAyVp38 Descending Aumaan] and last but not least....[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz9g-CaDMpE ALOIVIA]. * Subverted in ''[[~~Killer 7~~Killer7]]'', where possibly the most uptempo and exciting piece of music in the entire game, "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul0QUksWmfw Rave On]", is heard only during a brief interstitial scene in which a character climbs a flight of stairs -- without facing any enemies or obstacles whatsoever. It could possibly be considered a sort of prelude theme to each level's upcoming [[Sub Boss]] fight, but it's still funny to have a completely uneventful trip through a stairwell scored by blood-pumping ass-kicking techno. ** And it goes for four minutes twenty nine seconds, too! * The soundtrack for ''[[Eternal Darkness]]'' was just as excellently creepy as the gameplay. Listen to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH0mU-Gdrg8 The Chosen One], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxYHLw1WFrU The Gift of Forever], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNdpx2wfx2c Black Rose]. ** Don't forget about other excellent songs like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRlm2IVuF04 Gateway To Destiny], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0vyAqjPUg The Somme], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbJTJxood-o Snake Princess]. * The ''[[God of War (~~Video Game~~series)\|God of War]]'' soundtrack. Particular music of note would be [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRftE8qtVA Zeus' Wrath Divine], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIeOXBedKIQ The Minotaur Boss Battle] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kMlZ111Rj8 Isle of Creation]. ''II'' soundtrack contains Junkie XL's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8pwbYOTaXI remix of the Colossus theme]. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrGUlRJ4f-U&feature=related The End Begins.] In this editor's mind, nothing topped it until the third game. ** And the ''III'' soundtrack also has its fair share of gems, including [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKGfiTF5BNQ Poseidon's Wrath], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxGnDLEIdHs Rage of Sparta], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOpExGA_spI Tides of Chaos], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ4kZvSFLzw Labor of Destruction], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnCpOksKUKU End of Vengeance]. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywpqtDsNWkE&hd=1 Theme from Battery] from [[Splinter Cell]] : Chaos Theory is quite unique. * Every game in the ''[[~~Wario Ware (Video Game)\|~~Wario Ware]]'' series has at least one example: Haru-Nutsu-Aki-Fuyuu aka "Four Seasons" accompanies Kat storming a castle taken over by a skeleton samurai to save her sister and the prince/princess. Oe No [[Taday Ã]]´ Namima Made aka "Drifting Away" or "Floating Voices" accompanies Dribble and Spitz's taxi ride. Line 59: * ''[[Max Payne 2 The Fall of Max Payne]]'' has two. First, there's the transformation of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtiThcmjY80 this] somewhat unremarkable theme tune from the first game into [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HtM9pDdsvw this]. Then there's the song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atKv1JyQgV8 "Late Goodbye"] by Poets of the Fall, based on a poem by the game's writer, which plays over the closing credits; it went on to become a chart-topping hit in the band's native country. That goddamn theme song from 2 makes me cry... The wailing sorrow of the voilin, the crying pain, just... I'm sorry. ''[[Alan Wake]]'' from the same developer has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M1k1tgq87g&feature=related this] piece by the same band. Not only is it an awesome piece of music, but it is heard at what may be the game's [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]], fighting a legion of The Taken while standing on a rock stage with exploding pyrotechnics all around, not just used to enhance the mood but to fight the Taken using the light of their explosions. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSpp-yvYKGA Oh] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=519DgYR6sg4 Lord] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ_oCBV6OEU there] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4E_68jbUsk are] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47w0YzktIho so] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6H0z1dluos many] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsyPGmaDifU examples] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shYEo0w-GMw from] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y6oTD_y5U8 the] ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AfVoVfRJ4E Dragonball]'' ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOn4aBcrsLc Z]'' ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7pIkAXODDE Budokai]'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHljvRzYaqo games], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN4O3NusLQs seriously]. Dude, of all of those how did you possibly manage to miss [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7yYpeQr1mU this piece of brilliance?] Since we are in the subject of Dragonball games, here's this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f5bKiPua6s gem] from Super Dragonball Z. * ''Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee'' has mostly blah music. However, one track, used in the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvFYhj6ZSkk opening], gets to be on this page simply because it sums up the entire game: giant monsters fighting each other and causing massive destruction. ** And from ''Godzilla Unleashed,'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7hF-Ho_0ms Mecha King Ghidorah's theme.] Just...even when used in an episode of [[~~The Angry Video Game Nerd (Web Video)\|~~The Angry Video Game Nerd]], it still manages to be awesome! * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBIFaF8YjYc&fmt=18 Moon Dwelling Demon] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z-kXYZFg7c&hd=1 The Second Tower] from [[Ar ~~Tonelico~~tonelico]] II. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBXj_uraq5M&hd=1 God's Footprints] is great as well. Just about any of the hymns from the series in general qualify as [[Crowning Music of Awesome]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiP27_rHp9g&fmt=18 Rustling Throb] is also pretty great * ''[[Time Splitters]]''. Made by same guy who made the music to [[~~Golden~~GoldenEye ~~Eye~~007 (1997 ~~(Video~~video ~~Game~~game)\|Golden Eye 1997]]. Almost all levels in the games contains music like this. There are so many that should be mentioned here, but from the second game you have the [[~~Golden~~GoldenEye ~~Eye~~007 (1997 ~~(Video~~video ~~Game~~game)\|Golden Eye 1997]] throwback [http://tsmusicbox.com/music/ts2/Siberia.mp3 Siberia], a [http://tsmusicbox.com/music/ts2/Wild%20West.mp3 wild west] theme that gives Ennio Morricone a run for his money, a thick and heavy techno theme of [http://tsmusicbox.com/music/ts2/Return%20To%20Planet%20X.mp3 Planet X]. In multiplayer there many other goodies such as the haunting [http://tsmusicbox.com/music/ts2/Circus.mp3 circus theme], the theme rom [http://tsmusicbox.com/music/ts2/TS2%20Streets.mp3 streets], which starts slow and then builds up, [http://tsmusicbox.com/music/ts2/Ufopia.mp3 ufopia] that is a mix of techno and 50's theremin driven sci-fi themes. But nothing beats [http://tsmusicbox.com/music/ts2/Anaconda.mp3 this]. While being a throwback to the old 8 bit themes, first it sounds fun, but then you will just fall in love with it! Just go to the [http://tsmusicbox.com/ main site] and pick your choice! A little piece from the third game called [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcmKvtfsjXk Scotland the Brave] here. It just so happens to be THE BEST piece in the game. The only question is... how are Free Radical (or Crytek Nottingham, nowadays) going to top it? * The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_7nV0KrTGM&feature=related boss theme] in the same level. * The entire ''[[Shadow of the Colossus]]'' soundtrack, but most especially... [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm8vd9Yge_o&fmt=18 To The Ancient Land], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iv1o6Lzf1Y Prohibited Art], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3PRXFLJYcw The Opened Way]. The first two are before the ''first <s>boss</s> enemy '', mind you. Back when this game was just concept videos, there was [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxF-9rRtG6c&feature=related The Farthest Land], which plucks gently at your heartstrings. What about [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQBjnhctlgQA Despair-Filled Farewell]? Especially when you're fighting Avion (the bird) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ungASYe3OF0&fmt=18 Revived Power] is also epic. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARW91qriEqw Swift Horse] only plays in the PAL version (or the HD remake) of the game [[Wasted Song\|very briefly.]] But it sure is a lively song. Line 85: Hey man, don't diss Orpheus. or for that matter, Over The Counter Culture, Everyone Alive, or Independence Day. on the other hand, Lazy Generation could have been switched out... ** ...says you. * ''[[~~Klonoa (Video Game)\|~~Klonoa]] 2: Lunatea's Veil'' has a relatively catchy soundtrack, but most of the mindblowingly awesome music occurs in the second half of the game, where the tone of the music becomes a good deal darker than the more light-hearted tones near the beginning of the game. Memorable tracks include [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ_AKIDPElA Cursed Leorina], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DwcrrG46n0 King of Sorrow], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRCIgFpHJ6I The Sorrow Revives], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfGRZPbkdUY Hyuponia], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-NwCdHJ5DQ Mirage]. ** Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_6jipjKyY Stepping Wind/Wahoo Stomp]. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy46_eSPpM8 The Tower of Dawn] from ''[[Prince of Persia]]: Sands of Time''. In fact, a significant portion of that game's OST could qualify, as witness the backlash when ''Warrior Within'' replaced Chatwood's orchestrated themes with generic grunge rock. ** Judging from the newest game's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tlYNfbmbsg main theme], they seem to have corrected this mistake. '''A lot.''' * ''~[[Star Ocean Till The End of Time~]]'' had some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a0OShumCCE&fmt=18 awesome] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFj-zNYb9n4 battle] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn4F8l8ptfQ music], but [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGB7ZkooOMc Reflected Moon], the theme of the Royal Palace of Aquaria, is awesome for a different reason: it could sooth a raging bull. ** It's a shame that the two battles where you could hear [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BVMp_6b5EI Influence of Truth Appearence] were [[Wasted Song\|so short]]. * ''Kessen'' is unfortunately not a very well known game series, but the soundtrack of the entire series is [[Crowning Music of Awesome]] for anyone who likes sweeping orchestral fanfares for battles mixed with muted character themes for cutscenes. Although it's quite hard to find the soundtrack on youtube ([[This Troper]] may upload it just to have it more available), [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SADsCg0cVkk this is a medley of many of the first game's themes], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuZwgzKDkUM here is one of the battle themes from the same game]. * ''[[Rhythm Heaven ~~(Video Game)~~\|Rhythm Tengoku]]'' for GBA has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04knfFaJmWY Remix 6], which is [[Final Exam Boss\|a medley of all 25 songs]]. Its DS sequel follows its lead with its own megamix of its set of songs, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq7h_9s8o-o Remix 10]. You can thank [http://www.tsunku.net/ Tsunku] for these songs. The DS version also features [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdM3ph57hn4 Remix 7], which is {{spoiler\|an extension of one of the songs in Big Rock Finish}}, and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct-F1LPR81Y Remix 9], two of just many catchy remixes in the game. * Gameplay-wise, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxs4bZ5u3ZU Remix 8], which is already a great, energetic, fast-paced song... and then, at the end, it starts speeding up to an epic finish. Line 108: * ''[[Phantasy Star]] Online'' has its share of epic music. Some examples of musical awesome (at least to this Troper) include [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coitxrHiDUU Shambertin's theme] (despite being in the PC-exclusive Blue Burst,) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3AdN80WKXw Olga Flow's phase 1 theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSUAmpgCwo4 Gal Gryphon's theme], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wzHA3QjmOk Dragon's theme]. And that's just the bosses. As for other music, this Troper enjoys [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQMZkTYszg the Mines' battle theme], the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMjxrCovPGs Spaceship's exploration theme], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UDinSt0IwQ Central Control Area's battle theme]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irqogIOQ8vk The Ruins battle theme] is one of this Troper's personal favorites. * The "IDOLA" series is used to identify final boss themes throughout the series. "IDOLA" Have The Immortal Feather is used for Olga Flow phase 1, for instance. Each stands as an example of how awesome music is one thing [[Sonic the Hedgehog ~~(Franchise)~~/Awesome Music\|Sega and Sonic Team consistently get right]]. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iI-FE_eSuM&hd=1 Wild Wind] from Napple Tale, amongst other songs. Don't forget [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=828qcS5LVzo&hd=1 Cecil's Garden], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62SF3F4Bsjw October Child], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVy5GfeXLc Rain Waltz], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGaX1hLLHYc Dreams in a Pie], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31FYpyssnRE Rabbit Bed], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEoxSpfeGZ4 Ball Jar]. All are from [[Cowboy Bebop\|Yoko Kanno]]. Line 114: On a more serious note, the music is probably the most memorable part of this game. And that is saying quite a lot. ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXOpnxxU6iA&fmt=18 Emperor Breath]'', the stage theme for the Falcon vs. Deathborn race in Story Mode, is pure racing adrenaline. The name is too punny, this is awesome incarnate. It's like a Falcon Punch of pure win. I'll be putting this in a [[~~MP 3~~MP3]] converter ** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSklc4NHgQ ZEN (Aeropolis)] manages to be driving and ethereal at the same time. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWwxvtYMLLA Infinite Blue (Big Blue)] is wicked sweet. And [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg6XUnBWCJg&hd=1 Shotgun Kiss (Vegas Palace)] doesn't just have the best name ever. Really, it's hard to go wrong with the track music from F-Zero GX. * ...No ''[[Chaos Legion]]'' examples? Really? Try [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF9u2vZjO5A&fmt=18 Now I See], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFWcQrQD-fk&fmt=18 A Way To Nowhere], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSCP-D0Xdvk&fmt=18 Feel No Fear]. Line 131: ** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpo9_5HIHTQ Behold the majestic victory parade on Jupiter!!!] * The ''[[Suikoden]]'' series. In particular, this troper always gets misty when hearing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUklWjawYno Determination ~ Tragic Battle] which you hear snips of throughout the later half of the game but only really get to hear in all its glory {{spoiler\|during the battle against Sialeeds}}. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHT4l9V1SK4&hd=1 La Mer], the opening from Suikoden4 which is pretty catchy. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBhwCjpv3-Q&hd=1 Wind and Ground], a nice track from Suikoden3 * The [[Ratchet and Clank]] games have pretty catchy songs in each of the games. Special notes goes to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6JNhWfejAQ Death to Squishies], [[Idol Singer\|Courtney Gears]]' song of [[Crush! Kill! Destroy!\|declaration of war against organics]]. Line 137: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFiTO7PX3FE Some regular level music] to the mix. No love for [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQqmM30KPTg&feature=related Veldin, Kyzil Plateau], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3HQM_RPaVA&feature=related Oltanis Orbit, Gemlik Base] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYJdIAR_ZGc Orxon, Kogor Refinery]? * ''[[~~Xenosaga (Video Game)\|~~Xenosaga]]'': ''Episode I'': Pain and Kokkoro, the ''two'' ending songs. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud4hb8eX8ps Panic] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBu9_CGpvMM Breaking Space Ship Pursuit], when things get serious, And [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAQGCM-IyOE Albedo] and the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqjCT2yB3i8 Song of Nephilim], when you get tired of [[Nightmare Fuel\|sleeping at night]]. ''Episode II'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEryKU-JHLE&fmt=18 Communication Breakdown], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgG5SEHTKgU&fmt=18 Fatal Fight (Jin & Margulis)] , [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBHlgwAx7GA&fmt=18 Lamentation] Line 148: This Troper is partial to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shy2cDw8s9c&feature=related Aisle Ten] The original game [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W-IyVcvQ9E wasn't exactly] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyIsz2xDm0M a slouch] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKpusImRA-c&feature=related in the] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho5zCGOHKgc music department] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ_xVGOP4WQ either]... * Also from SEGA, ''[[Billy Hatcher and ~~The~~the Giant Egg]]''. Sample [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2A2IqOl8xE Tumbling Xylophone], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGhMiFWMfT4 Bossa Nova of Briny Air], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvBEqLysi0Y A Jack-in-the-Box!], and especially [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbhHYNcXidw Volcanic Orchestra]; all of which reappeared in ''[[Sega Superstars\|Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing]]'' alongside [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP95m-SN79U the Final Boss theme]. Not to mention, all 3 Blizzard Castle songs-- [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDs1Jri1Ahs Sound of Fanfare], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WroZbZPfM8 Pinball-like Echo], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEGwyQDMUhY Lullaby of Snow Mountain]. The rather ambient [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM0f4RDdRhU Legendary Egg] isn't too shabby, either. * Gauntlet: Dark Legacy. A lot of tracks are quite good, but the absolute peak is the Sky Realm, all four stages - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax3evSjqazg Spire], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mz8-hXzbJw Docks], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC7q0HtJC24 Shipyard], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGFMY8Cu6OA Mothership]. * ''[[~~Psychonauts (Video Game)\|~~Psychonauts]]'' . Both [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok2D3Mcm7J8 Black] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVIEUGDeQ9E Velvetopia] themes are pretty sweet. ** Despite its [[That One Level\|Scrappy Level]] status, the music for the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwhjR9gd_Fs Meat Circus] is pretty popular. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FQ-0vqHAro You Were There] from ''[[Ico]]''. Line 161: Jak II's might be good as well, but this troper always thought that the final battle in Jak 3 was accompanied by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF_8hF3Ci8g probably the most epic music in the series]. This troper, on the other hand, prefers the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEJzpEH6xHA Stadium ruins] theme or the extremely haunting [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSbSQLMDHBk Haven City] theme in Jak 3. The latter really reminds you of the hopeless situation the place is in. * ''[[Turok (~~Video Game~~series)\|Turok]]: Evolution'' features some very good music including [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ64gedcopw Lost temple], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXF2qaaD4rM Sacrifice] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11JCvSKCX-o Airborne] Makes one wish the entire game was as good as the soundtrack. * ''[[Gitaroo Man]].'' After playing through most of the game enjoying the combination of music from many genres and batshit insane visuals (such as a space shark that transforms into a robot with turntables for nipples that sings reggae), there comes the electric guitar version of "The Legendary Theme". In fact, just about every song in the game qualifies as [[Crowning Music of Awesome]]. Line 169: The Arnhem music in ''Frontline'' always leads to some emotional moments, especially towards the end of the level when you realise most of your squad of chirpy Cockney paratroopers has been wiped out. But the music that plays during the mansion and train missions is perfect for getting you in that Nazi-shooting mood. * The OST for ''[[Odin Sphere]]''. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMR-nKpgyis Damn] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbf6JOTg98k you] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKyWO73EZis all]. * ''[[Wild ~~Arms 3 (Video Game)\|Wild Arms~~ARMs 3]]'' has more awesome tunes, particularly "FATE Breaker" and "Flying in the Mists of the Storm", though there are several dozen tracks that would easily fit this category. The ending theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uuOw8VaDLs&fmt=18 Wings], has cemented its place as the best ending song of any game, ever (only the one used in the US, though; the Japanese version is nowhere near as powerful, and the version in the US game is not available on any soundtrack; it has to be ripped from the game OST.) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLjmBwN-6vc&fmt=18 Blood, Tears, and the Dried-Up Wasteland ] ''[[Wild ~~Arms 4 (Video Game)\|Wild Arms~~ARMs 4]]'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxb7MBxAJtM&fmt=18 "Gun Blaze"] is an incredible normal battle theme that captures the Wild Western spirit of the games. Then there's the game's main theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dm62oNLQSg&fmt=18 "I Look Into the Sky Because You Are There"]; and another epic battle theme that actually remixes [[Wild ~~Arms~~ARMs 1 ~~(Video Game)~~\|the first game's intro]], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGaMqYYHy-k&fmt=18 "To the Edge of the Wilderness, ver. Detonator"]. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B43AuRlR1e0&fmt=18 Buried City] is an interesting song that slowly builds up and adds new instruments as it goes on ''[[Wild ~~Arms 5 (Video Game)\|Wild Arms~~ARMs 5]]'' has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBMmnmqQ9Ls&fmt=18 "On the Day The Shovel Was Named Invincible"] (aka Dean's theme), possibly the catchiest, most toe-tapping tune of any game, ever. Also, the battle theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWWUiN-pMWA&fmt=18 "When the Heart Ignites"], is one of the best "normal" battle tunes anywhere. * Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxSeEoNImuo Justice To Believe]. Nothing like kicking the final boss' ass to the tune of a [[Hot-Blooded]] [[Nana Mizuki]] sung [[Theme Music Power-Up]]. * Not to mention [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEaSQp7rjKs&fmt=18 "Terrible Monster Attacking Crew!"], possibly the most badass "normal boss battle" theme in the series. *** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztS2zqmr5gc&fmt=18 At The Frozen Depths of Heart] is a pretty great battle tune * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFbCiqpVIZ0 The Final Showdown] from ''[[Bully (~~Video~~video ~~Game~~game)\|Bully]]'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqgN8iyBfdM The Big Game] Hell, every song on the soundtrack. Line 193: * The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss4r7SMLnms&fmt=18 main theme] of ''[[No One Lives Forever]]''. * The main theme from ''[[Fable]]'' is really damned epic. Mostly because it was composed by Danny Elfman. * You can't mention epic music in ''[[~~Dragon Quest VIII (Video Game)\|~~Dragon Quest VIII]]'' without making mention of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDeDM5-BSn4&fmt=18 the final boss music]. (Note: That's a video of the final boss fight, possible spoilers) * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taVdFgxvhRg&hd=1 Heavenly Flight] from ''[[~~Dragon Quest VIII (Video Game)\|~~Dragon Quest VIII]]'' is quite nice. ** How about [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nV7uwOvpyw "Melody of Love"] from ''[[~~Dragon Quest V (Video Game)\|~~Dragon Quest V]]''? It plays exactly once ingame (twice if you play your cards right), and I often find myself going back to the location it plays in just to listen to it. My personal favorite love theme in any game. * ''[[Legacy of Kain]] Soul Reaver 2'': The main menu theme, commonly referred to as ''Kain Refused The Sacrifice''. Reminiscent of ''Ozar Midrashim'' while also having several snippets of Ariel's dialogue from the previous game. The song you're thinking of is appropriately titled ''Ariel's Lament'' Line 208: * Let's not forget the boss themes from Overkill: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RaWBXQoDXE Jasper & Brutus], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4sXf6pEsBU Nigel & Sebastian], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpOE30Nco14 Screamer & Crawler], and last nut not least [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8brU9e5iyQ The Lobber]. * Choose a song from either ''[[Space Channel 5]]'' game. Now THAT series has some awesome music! * ''[[~~Wario Land (Video Game)\|~~Wario Land]]'' has had various epic music in the past, but the only two [[This Troper]] can currently recommend are the theme tune to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUozK4yYwOY Crescent Moon Village] from ''[[~~Wario Land (Video Game)\|~~Wario Land]] 4'' and the music from the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrVFG9lqzX4 Toxic Landfill] in the same game. ''[[~~Wario Land (Video Game)\|~~Wario Land]] Shake It'' and ''[[Wario Master of Disguise ~~(Video Game)~~\|Master of Disguise]]'' has some decent music too. * ''[[R -Type]] Final'':[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK1cQPWoz-Q Creature System], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A0mN7flQJY Mechanical System], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIatn2bq9Ac Giant Warship], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYk3B_geM2s Dimension 26], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCPNm66pAZ0 Stage F-A], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtgETcgDVxs Accident And Oblivion](acid techno), [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3baURX6-98 Summer Night] (a reprise of the title theme), [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itTvl0ZOsj0 Anti-Space], and the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWsEx-CdAnY final boss theme](''[[Halo]]'' style [[Ominous Latin Chanting\|Gregorian chant]] intro) are [[TV Tropes Made of Win Archive]]. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKJ7Bcv7Rgg Strange Klug's theme] from ''[[Puyo Puyo]] Fever 2''. Epic final soundtrack while battling the [[Big Bad]]...and that is simply amazing for a puzzle action game. Just can't figure out why they use a picture of Carbuncle instead of Strange Klug. '''Bold letters ask you to listen to the song above.''' From it's predecessor, ''[[Puyo Puyo]] Fever'', we have [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POoZIjSlcV4 Popoi's theme], another great final boss theme. * ''[[Mafia]]'' is not only a very underrated game. The soundtrack is great. Besides the fantastic period songs, the written soundtrack is equally top notch. Just listen to the amazing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VURwmP6bbqs main theme]. * [[Yggdra Union]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpFW7BMdyuw Yggdra] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coqc_gldYDw Freaking] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5EQ9qD6oMo Union.] [[Dept. Heaven]] probably needs its own page now. Also, have the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpB1iXS6dUo arranged version of Yggdra Sortie!] Someone said something about [[Dept. Heaven ~~(Video Game)~~/Awesome Music\|giving Dept Heaven its own page]]? * ''Pac-Man World 2'' has probably the most epic-sounding mountain themes. Just listen to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-ouT-PbwN0 Ice River Run]. The next two levels get more intense, with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUeoKzsRlEQ Avalanche Alley] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fzh-bX45VY Blade Mountain]. * ''[[La Pucelle]]'' gives us [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1m8Yi9qu_o Legend of the Holy Maiden of Light], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8nc36GvEeM A Martyr's March], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLEReEjN6IA Great Wilder], the latter of which shows up in a number of Nippon Ichi's later games. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkJB2TrIeG4 Sinful Rose] From ''Disgaea2'', an upbeat song [[Lyrical Dissonance\|about betrayal and violence]]. Pretty much a theme for the entire series. * From the ''[[Mai -Otome]]'' [[PSPlayStation 2]] game, we have the awesome opening theme, [[Yousei Teikoku]]'s ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoeXZEjg9sI Valkyrja]''. * The little-known [[Bullet Hell]] shmup Psyvariar 2 has some of the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCSX2rugiUU most] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIU-MtnCdU incredible] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLWLNhOub8c&feature=related techno] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_9zCzqUvlU&feature=related ever]. * [[Triggerheart Exelica]]'s [[Updated Rerelease]] ''Enhanced'' greet player with shiny [[Anime Theme Song]], with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tHPqIb6Px4 GRAVITY ERROR] as OP song. Line 226: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qioamaNtBOo Theme of 1st Stage], very fit for debut mission. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kfb883HEVM Theme of 4th Stage]. * The entirety of the ''[[Freedom Fighters (~~Video~~video ~~Game~~game)\|Freedom Fighters]]'' soundtrack. One track (''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDx2gIlme3w March Of The Empire]'') can make even Mardi Gras sinister. * [[Steambot Chronicles]] has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cydi72HkBog "In your Voice"] and 4 other really great songs. But ''In your Voice'' stands out for it's amazing beat and melody that simply makes you want ''♫Sing along with us...♫'' * From Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNDZUZKhwRE&feature=related Elfsong] is quite a beautiful song, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkX0QvqBFMY It's Raining In Baldurs Gate.] The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq-eJ9M2OIM&feature=related final boss theme] is a very epic song. Other good boss songs are [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V289NMuyAWk The Orb Of Undeads] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRznnfHAimQ&feature=related Sess'sths] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYqEW0df2eI&feature=related Xantams] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxx_WRs7snU&feature=related Ciraxis'] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uyiI3V22rA&feature=related Ilavarras]. Line 233: * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__UWUFzOih4&fmt=18 Theme of Elvandia Story] from... well [[Elvandia Story]] * Much of the soundtrack of ''[[Jade Empire]]'' is amazing, particularly the haunted sound of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2iKNf4j-jg&feature=related Lost In The Wilds] and the actiony [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qNjzC75Ik4 Torment: The Way of the Closed Fist]. * ''[[~~SSX (Video Game)\|~~SSX]]'' has TONS of this. For starters, here's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhVXg-eupSU Song for Dot] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmsJsOFtaA Slayboarder, the first game's theme]. * The first [[Way of the Samurai]] had a few noteworthy tracks, particularly [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkHsJazkObw Afterglow]. The song manages to take a pan flute, piano, some strings and a guitar and utterly capture the feel of what it must have been like to be the last of a dying breed, fighting a losing battle against time and technology. ** Followed by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OZIrAW7aSY Righteous Soul]. This song makes even the good ending a heartbreaking and yet beautiful experience. * ''[[~~Okami (Video Game)~~Ōkami\|Okami]]''. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9heAWRpkVc Giving Kushinada A Ride.] That is all. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYnkRXulE6k&list=FLXRYIiN3E0plmKquzS9fkSA&index=1&feature=plpp_video Crimson Helm, Begone!] At first, it starts out like the standard battle theme, but is actually fast paced, hectic, and completely awesome [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmDRTK2PlNc&feature=related Battle of Orochi II] Line 244: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Rs3q2hApU&fmt=18 Ryoshima Coast] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24Yjac5_mE Wawku Shrine] It may be short, but [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkXJ53_u5iY& Great Divine Intervention] still deserves to be on here. Really, it's not too much of a stretch to say that the vast majority of the music in Okami belongs on this list. * ''[[Crazy Taxi]]''. [[Two Words: Obvious Trope\|Five words]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us8OhI-OTHg&ob=av2el YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH!!!] Remind me never to play [[The Offspring]] or [[Bad Religion]] while I'm driving, lest my mind suddenly [["Grand Theft Auto" Effect\|make the snow drifts look like jump ramps]]... * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlNPyClWg5s&fmt=18 Route 99] from Metal Saga * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj2rrIpbUjA The last boss theme] from The Rumble Fish Line 254: * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PT_EBzBj0I&fmt=18 Towards a Far Away Sky] from [[Sky Gunner]] one of the most peaceful yet awesome opening songs ever * ''[[Bionicle]]: The Game'' gives us [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnblCk2dkjU the Main Theme], "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G1F3YlLa3Y&feature=related Le-Wahi Area 3]" "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq7HgCPJCkg&feature=related Po-Wahi Mines]", etc. * There was a little-known, very ambitious and, sadly, commercially unsuccessful [[PSPlayStation 2]] game called "Haven: Call of the King" which boasted a "genre-defying" gameplay experience and a COMPLETELY FUCKING AMAZING soundtrack. The gameplay is a topic of some contention and many believe that it made an admirable effort but ultimately failed to deliver the "all styles in one" schtick it claimed to offer, but as the gameplay was far from horrible and the game was about USD $8.00 in a bargain bin ''8 years ago'' it's well worth picking up for the music alone. Unfortunately, as Western games seldom get proper soundtrack releases, to my knowledge there is no CD soundtrack to be had for this game. I can, however, entice you with [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVID4pOP2yk the Level 1 music]. At the time of this writing, the video comments include links to a download page for the rest of the soundtrack. The links are all "001, 002, 003" but seriously, just pick some. You're guaranteed to get something that sounds good. * [[Toy Commander]], another overlooked game for the Dreamcast, has a pretty fantastic soundtrack. One of the best songs is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdJhhR1OjFk Feel]. * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6go687cYWMg&hd=1 Anu Orta Veniya] from [[Panzer Dragoon]] Orta . * ''[[~~Arcana Heart (Video Game)\|~~Arcana Heart]]'' has some good tunes, but it really reaches the awesome when you get into the second game, even if it's mirred with [[Porting Disaster\|disasters]]. For instance, here's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBkl8vb06-k a remix of Heart Aino's theme, now used for the school background], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-jFM_YbgQQ the theme of Petra Johanna Lagerkvist in her home], or [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa64g6vLzTA the theme of new kid genius Catherine Kyohbashi] or [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWoaF4q_X3w the final song when you fight BOTH the Avallone sisters]. Be sure to check them out when you find the less-disastrous arcade versions too. * Who would of thought that a [[SpongeBob]] game would have great music? Here are some examples: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KDinwCfvcg The Poseidome theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJzo0lWyq5c the final boss theme], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IREwuXKgiS0 the Flying Dutchman Graveyard theme] from Battle for Bikini Bottom, and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDV4MbBYdko the slide theme] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wxdk9jHa24 trench theme] from the Movie Game. [[No Problem With Licensed Games\|Both are actually really good for licensed games.]]