Video Game Music Anyone?

[Broward83]

Bust a Groove - Shorty´s Stage
Bust-A-Groove: Kitty-N's Song (English Version)

 

[Kilroy]

If anyone is looking for handy access to NES music, I stumbled onto this person's YouTube account: http://www.youtube.com/user/GBelair#g/p

Now for a couple of personal favorites:

Mega Man 3 (NES) Music - Password Screen

Super Mario Bros 2 (NES) Music - Character Select

Startropics - Credits

 

[Kageho]

OCR02183: Super Mario Galaxy 'Gusty Piano in a Garden' OC ReMix [Wind Garden]

A fantastic piano arrangement of Wind Garden. Its definitely going on my iPod. The most amazing thing is this was Squint's (remixer's handle) first actual remix. And it was also done after only one jazz class. So while it retains quite a bit of classical, its also got a soft bit of jazz in there which actually fits well into the piece and makes it perfect. The other nice thing about this piece is you never hear the same thing twice. Simply fucking awesome.

Its songs like these that make me appreciate the original piece and what the remixer brings to the table. Because its the remixer's love of the original piece that allows this to shine so brightly.

 

[muzzington]

Diablo Soundtrack - Tristram Village

 

[xband411]

I loved playing Sim City on the SNES for hours as a kid. The music on the game is good, but this orchestral version really takes it to the next level. I agree with commenter who says it has a "John Williams feel to it".

[flash=200,200]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zi26VQnsQM[/flash]

 

[Star Ocean 2]

I'm glad those Bust a Groove songs were posted. Best non-RPG soundtrack ever

Bust a Groove - I luv Hamburgers (Long)

VEDDY VEDDY VEDDY VEDDY VEDDY VEDDY GOOD

 

[Skywarp!]

Wind Waker Unplugged (FreddeGredde)

Milk Bar from Majora's Mask on piano

Ocarina of Time: Gerudo Valley

The Adventures of Bayou Billy / Mad City Soundtrack - 02 BGM A - Street Fighting

Ninja Gaiden (NES) Music - Cut Scene 4

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) Music - Overworld 1

NES Friday the 13th - Cabin Theme

 

[NoCalMike]

That F13th Cabin music is pretty boss.

 

[muzzington]

Monkey Island Intro

Monkey Island 2 Intro (mt32 midi music)

The Curse Of Monkey Island - Opening Theme (No Speak)

 

[Star Ocean 2]

I'm convinced that these Bust a Groove songs would be massive hits if they weren't made for video games. This next one is for the PS2 sequel that never got localized.

Dance Summit 2001 - Disco 21 (God of Funk)

 

[Precious Roy]

Altered Beast Music - Level Theme 1

Final Fight Arcade Music - Metro City Subway

ROLLING THUNDER 2 [MUSIC]: Escape (1990 arcade ver.)

George Foreman's KO Boxing SNES Music - Boxer Infomation & Fight Stats

for modern games it doesn't get any better than MGS4

Metal Gear Solid 4 Theme Song-Old Snake

 

[Sex Machine Gun]

And no one's mentioned Jet Set Radio Future? Man, come on.

 

[HarleyQuinn]

One of the first games that I became aware of video game music was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time to the point that I would literally play the game just to hear the music. Bonus for the following videos including the voice part at the front.

Big Apple - 3 AM
Alleycat Blues
Sewer Surfin'

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

Green Jelly - Carnage Rules
Spider-Man & Venom: Maximum Carnage OST, T01: Carnage Rules
Genesis - Spider-Man and Venom - Maximum Carnage Intro

 

[luke-o]

Haha, when I clicked the Bust a Groove track, I instantly knew every word to the song depsite not hearing it since the game was popular.

Got to show some love for Castlevania:

Stage 1: Castlevania (NES) Music

Castlevania NES Music: Wicked Child

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Bloody Tears

Castlevania III Music (NES) - Beginning [Level 1]

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Dracula's Castle

Castlevania BLOODLINES level 1 music

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

I can't hear the MM3 password / game over music without thinking the game is mocking me now.

Mega Man 3 "Game Over" WITH LYRICS

 

[TheSSNintendo]

The Video Game Pianist: Martin Leung

Super Mario Medley


Vadrum meets Super Mario Bros. 2

Vadrum Meets Super Mario Bros 2 (Drum Video)


And Vertex Guy's Contra Jungle Jam

Contra - Jungle Jam

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

Cheetahmen Mario Paint Composer
Evolution of Video Games Epic Medley (Music from 22 video games) Made on Mario Paint Composer

 

[Kageho]

Okay, that video game's evolution of music was just fantastic. Not only because it was done on Mario Paint Composer, but each tune he picked really worked well in showing the evolution of how songs got more complex and dazzling as they went on.

And I'm even more shocked that for the obligatory Final Fantasy tune, he picked that one. Nice stuff. Thanks for posting that Venk.

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

Yeah, it's really, really well done. I just stumbled upon it by chance.

 

[Smues]

Phoenix Wright = Cheetahmen II

Can not be unheard!

 

[vivisectvi]

This is pretty awesome (fan made).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLdtHsBfImo&feature=player_embedded#at=22

 

[vivisectvi]

I downloaded every 8 bit Mega Man tune last night for my ipod.. just because I get in moods where I NEED to hear Crashman's music or I'll go nuts humming it in my head.

Anyway, while I was looking for those, I found a huge collection of NES music so I grabbed that too. I now have this oldie but goodie stuck in my head:

Rygar - Underground Cave - Music

 

[Kageho]

If you look back on the 8 Bit era, its quite amazing how some pieces of music turned out from that era. I mean, the limitations on the software to do the music meant we got some absolutely creative songs.

But you know what? I can't honestly say that I've heard many new songs that I love from the current generation of games. I mean, yes, I have a like one or two, but that's it. I'm not sure if that's because the music altogether is that much better that nothing stands out, or if we don't have that same creativity back in the 8 Bit era.

Also, I'm talking new tracks. Not tracks from older games that constantly get redone.

 

[Kageho]

Why the fucking hell did I listen to this?

Xenoblade OST - Those Who Bear Their Name

It just makes me wanna play this game even more now, and I can't unless I mod my Wii (its coming out in Europe), because those fuckers at Nintendo aren't bringing this over.

 

[SFH]

Found a handful of free apps on the Droid market allowing the user to download soundboards of various video game music and themes, and thus allowing the user to convert the sounds to ringtones/alert tones.

So far I've obtained all of the Zelda, Mario, and Mario Kart game themes from beginning to most recent. And it was free and a lot easier than trying to hack the damn phone.

 

[Kageho]

Remix Arrangement: Hiroki Kikuta - Seiken Densetsu 2 (Secret of Mana) & Seiken Densetsu 3
Lyrics: Jillian Aversa
Vocals: Jillian Aversa

Just had to share this. I think its great.

 

[vivisectvi]

This is stuck in my head again..

Loco Roco Title Song

 

[BUTT]

I just discovered the Double Dragon II arranged soundtrack. There are some real jams on that one.

http://doubledragon.kontek.net/music/files/dd2_03_low_pursuit_mission_2_.mpga
http://doubledragon.kontek.net/music/files/dd2_10_roar_of_the_double_dragon_mission_9_.mpga

 

[Skywarp!]

Friggin' wow.

Super Mario World Ending Theme sight-read by Tom Brier