music Best Video Game Soundtracks

[Lateon 589]

I've recently found that some of the in-game music for League of Legends is quite amazing. Usually, I don't pay much attention to it, but...wow. The Twisted Treeline's music even scales based on the situation on the map, which I think is really cool.

 

 

Edited March 27, 2013 by HandMan

[Monocerus 36]

My favorite all time Video game soundtrack is Fallout 3. I don't really know, i''m not really intot hat kinda music i guess the music just reminds me of kicking mutant ass.

[Pisonisy 31]

I know the games are considered pretty 'old', but I love the original Spyro (1, 2 and 3) soundtracks. There's a lot of variation and all tracks suit their level really well. When I was little, I sometimes just went to a level and sat in front of the television, listening to the music without actually playing the game. These are 2 of my favorites:
 

 

 
 

[Lateon 589]

Here I am again, with another LoL track!

 

This time, I'm posting the music for the Dominion mode, played in the Crystal Scar.

 

 

Here's a tutorial on the music scaling:

 

0:00 Spawn. Buy your items, get ready to fight!

1:19 The gates have opened, the battle has begun!

4:25 A Nexus has reached 75% life. An early advantage, but it's not over yet!

6:50 A Nexus has reached 50% life. Keep pushing!/Rally, and come back from the deficit!

9:40 A Nexus has reached 25% life. Finish them!/ Give it your all! Don't let them destroy your Nexus!

12:52 Both Nexuses have reached 10% life! One Ace can decide the match!

Edited March 31, 2013 by HandMan

[Champion RD92 8,658]

Well my favorite video game music would probably be from Pokemon (the first two gens), Zelda (especially Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask), Mario, and Halo (mostly 1 and 2).

[~Chaotic Eddie~ 479]

I'd say, at the moment I like the soundtrack of Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise (AKA Rhythm Heaven Fever) above all, because not only does it fit to the beat of the minigames, it's also very good music. My favourite examples: 

 

 

 

Edited March 30, 2013 by Otakulord Rainbow Izumi

[De4th_BY_nINj4 4]

Anno 2070 has a really nice soundtrack. Would have to be one of my favourites. it is also a really nice game in general, i dont think it gets as much attention as it deserves.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q8bF5XP9pY

[Havel the Rock 4]

My favorites are Sif's and Gwyn's boss sound tracks in Dark Souls and I don't know the name of it but red dead redemption when your riding home to see your family the song that starts playing

[lobsterbob 22]

I have quite a few soundtracks I enjoy, but I'll post a few examples of what I consider to be game themes of the highest caliber.
First of all Zelda is great, but some songs in my opinion are only spectacular when heard through nostalgia... er, headphones. But this one. HNNNG.

OH ALMOST FORGOT Megaman...!

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

And that pretty much sums up my favorite soundtr-
THE PINNACLE OF ALL THINGS EPIC.

Edited April 23, 2013 by Doctor Docile

[Golurk 468]

There's three games that really stand out musically to me.

 

First and foremost, the BlazBlue games. They use themes that really match the mood of the situation, be it a certain character's personality (Catus Carnival), the danger a certain character presents (Endless Despair), a confrontation between characters (X-MATIC), or the overall intensity of the situation as a whole (Shinsou). It also has my favorite song from any video game, so it gets major points for that alone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V4h7zfoZDI

 

Another one it'd be terrible for me not to mention are the Trauma Center games. Except Trauma Team, they've got pretty limited soundtracks (I think they don't exceed 20 tracks), but this is made up for by the sheer epic they contain. Between the various Code Blue themes, GUILT and Encroaching Shadows, the "sad moments," and ESPECIALLY the final boss themes (Vulnerability, Cardia II, Twisted Rosalia, Judgement Day, and Severing the Chains of Fate), you probably wouldn't be able to tell they're surgery games via the soundtrack.

 

And, I need to make note of one of the only games that is truly more art than video game, Okami. It's got music that REALLY compliments the feel and environment of it, not to mention the superb boss themes. Giving Kushinanda a Ride, Twin Devils, Waka's Dance, The Sun Rises, I could go on forever.  I'll just let this speak for itself.

Edited April 24, 2013 by Yosef von Uzenvard

[Jack Baker 698]

I like this one, because it's creepy and ambient. The game from where it comes from is called Siren Blood Curse, which is a really scary horror game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1zSbCFnW58

[Thunderlight 41]

Here is some:

TLoS: A New Beginning theme

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvo4S5iI8UA

 

Machinae Supremachy: Hero

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v7LvnSwstw

((Note: its both: real band and real track but will appear one game too))

 

 

Red Alert 3: Allied combat theme

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dpyg66uuEA

 

Red Alert: Big Foot

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfP6Bclf34g

 

I don't currently remember any others, but these are one of my favorite tracks

 

I hope i filled the topic

Edited April 25, 2013 by Thunderlight

[DusK 1,264]

If you haven't heard the soundtrack to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance yet, you've done yourself a massive disservice. VGM soundtrack of the year, no question.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZt11eC2L3E

[Thunderlight 41]

So... The name tells it all: have you any classic game tracks or any favorite ones? I have right here:

 

Red Alert: Big Foot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfP6Bclf34g

 

Rayman 2: The Great Escape: ((Not Revolution version)) The Teensies

 

Spyro the Dragon: Theme song

 

Crash Bandicoot: Theme Song

 

Raptor: Call of the Shadows: Track one

 

Rayman: Mr Dark: ((hes evil color is happen to deep blue. Same color what i use my OC pony form color ))

 

Well... That's my favorite ones. There is plenty more of classic tracks i like, but there was some :3

Edited April 30, 2013 by Thunderlight

[Mlpfan185 1,763]

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[Ruddboy Olaf 10,628]

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[Unpredictable Ranger 696]

Mine would be the one from Tetris.

 

 

Other than that, it's the songs from Unreal Tournament. This is among one of them.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acN8sB1wJUg

 

And not to forget, the ones from Castlevania.

 

Edited April 30, 2013 by Fluffle Puff

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

Tetris theme, best game song of all time.  It also is a good pump up song while playing the game.   I also like the castlevania theme

[Mudkip 100]

Am I really the one who has to say it? I'm kinda stunned no one put the mega man II theme down! 

Well, here it its. Enjoy every adrenaline filled second of it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=N8Ao63nmzuE

[Unpredictable Ranger 696]

@@Mudkip, I used to love Rockman game series (what you call as Megaman), my ex loves Rockman too, so now I am not into the game anymore, sadly. Both happy and sad memories along with the Rockman song(s).

[Avalionis 201]

here's one from Paper Mario 64. One of the coolest boss themes I've heard in a while really.

 

 

and of course, this classic from Chrono Trigger

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXBvYRH8yrs

 

I've got a few more, but I'll wait to post them, since I can only have two youtube links per post...and don't want to double post here either.

Edited April 30, 2013 by Avalionis

[Unpredictable Ranger 696]

I see Chrono Trigger! Well, reminds me of Chrono Cross.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnLIzZg34qI&playnext=1&list=PLE9BC9AD85F99F8CB

 

Other than that, the song from Earthbound as well.

 

 

And of course, my fave song from the Zelda games (remixed).

 

[Quilava 1,290]

One of my favourite game tracks definitely has to be Lavender Town OST from Pokémon Red/Blue, as well as the Pokémon Tower OST.

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEgk3luItjY

 

Those tracks, are just so calming. I've always loved them, ever since I was a child.

[Steel Crescent 841]

Favorite classic game track?I guess i would have to go with two of my favorite sound tracks from Super Metroid and Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time even though i like a lot of VG music.

 

Edited April 30, 2013 by Steel Crescent

[Avalionis 201]

alot of tracks from Chrono Cross was awesome...even LoZ's OoT had some good tracks. hearing the old Pokemon music, makes me want to play the original games, for old times sake...but here's a few more I wanted to post, but couldn't for some reason.

 

"Faithful retainer to his family's liege, with the courage and strength of a thousand men..."

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiLWZzeA3cY

 

"He owes allegiance to no one, and will do anything for money. He comes and goes like the wind..."

 

 

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

 

and it still won't let me upload the 3rd one...odd.

Edited April 30, 2013 by Avalionis