Demoli's Top 10 favourite Videogame Themes
Videogames always had good music, and everyone has their favourites.
This list I'm making however, will be different from other lists i made. It will have MUCH less talk, in fact, it will have almost none. The best way to demonstrate how good a song/theme is is not blabbering about it.
That being said, this is Demoli's Top 10 Favourite Videogame Themes.
Honourable mentions
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Number 10
A pirate i was meant to be- Curse of Monkey Island
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-9my0tsutw&feature=related
(skip to 2:40)
One of the funniest games around, Curse of Monkey Island also has one of the funniest songs in gaming. This is one of those themes that incapsules the game itself. It witty and humorous, just how a Monkey Island theme should be. Well Done!
Number 9
Ending Theme- Pokemon Black&White
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj5h60tnRvM
So okay, pokemon Black and White were only released in Japan for the time being, but the Ending theme is just sooo good. It also seems to convey the feeling that Pokemon has seen some real evolution for the last 10 or so years (let's face it, apart from copetitive changes, pokemon has remained the same).
Number 8
Terra's Theme- Final Fantasy 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joRZL671Esk&feature=related
Another series with a great musical reputation is the Final Fantasy series. It was not an easy choice picking up Terra's theme, but it ultimately triumphed over the ones of Victory theme and One Winged Angel. It sets the mood right in the beggining of the game, and never lets it drop.
Number 7
Ridley- Metroid Other M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBMSZpWPvDI
As i noted on my Metroid Other M review, Other M has a lackluster soundtrack. Everything takes a "ambience" approach. But then there's Ridley. For the first time ever orchestrated, Ridley's theme never sounded better. It is action pumped and makes you wana rip him apart. After you have finished having a psychological colapse...
Number 6
Final confrontation- Super Mario Galaxy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIuvjG3Egjo
THIS is how you make a good boss theme. First, the ominous and grandious drums and male choir. Then the killer strings. Top it off with an escalating combination of both and there you go. I was not expecting such a theme on a Mario game, but hey, I'm not complaining.
Fun Fact: This was the spot wher i had the most trouble deciding which theme to place here. SMW theme, Gusty Gardens, Buoy Base, Bobomb battlefield, Slide, Delfino Plaza and Final Confrontation 2 are all themes an inch below this theme.
Number 5
Meridian Dance- Secret of Mana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCfedAxfet0
Another absolutely great boss fight, the Mana beast also had one of the best themes in existence. I don't know why, but everything just... fits in with the fight. I really can't add more, because this music is just... Natural.
Number 4
Still alive- Portal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI
I'll be honest, i never really "adored" any Valve Game apart from Portal. I knew they were good, but i just couldn't get into them. Now portal was one of those game changers. And this theme pretty much sums the game. Not only that, but it also has this inocent voice singing acts that would be considered terrorist by anyone in modern society. It just adds up for so much.
Number 3
Big Blue- F-Zero X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvwgkhjVM7w&feature=related
I have this wierd thing with racing games. I enjoy them, but i suck at them. And F-Zero... is not a begginers racing game. It always had some rockin tunes though, being Big Blue my favourite. It seems as if it represents the entire racing Genre. It's so dynamic and powerfull it deserves to be this high.
Number 2
Frog's Theme- Chrono Trigger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caRKvQAyU7M
Aaaah, Chrono Trigger. One of the best games ever, and my personal choice of best RPG ever, also had one of the best soundtracks. The Frog's theme always stood out thanks to the situations it was applied, where it always transmited this Huge sense of courage and strengh, motivating you to push further. The best thing is, it seems as if this theme is the embodyment of RPG's in Music. Courage, Adventure, power, emotion, it's all in here. Truly a Masterpiece.
Number 1
Overworld/Legend of Zelda theme- The Legend of Zelda (every single one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbpXsdihJqc&feature=related
I bet you saw it coming. But there is no denial TLoZ theme is one of, if not THE most recognizable themes. It is the perfect embodiment of everything a Game can have. Joy. Fear Grandness. Adventure. It is, at least to me, the theme that represents this whole industry. It has been remade countless times throughout history, but my favourites are still the one from Link to the Past and SSBB. Specially since Twilight Princess and Wind Waker featured other main themes.
And there you go, feel free to comment on this list, make your own and subscribe to my blog. Also make any request you want for future Top 10's/Reviews below in the comments and i'll see if i can make those.
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