Let's hear it people, post links and/or tell us why you think this game has the best game Soundtrack?

For me, Nobuo Uematsu (sp?) was the first that got me interested in listening to video game music ever since I played FFVII the first time, the recent FF series were ok but not as memorable as FFVII (One Winged Angel anyone?).

Next would be Jeremy Soule, as they say, only Jeremy Soule could put Soul into video game music. His works in Guild Wars and Oblivion were some of his best works for me.

I could name more but they aren't considered best in my opinion.

So what about you guys?

Yes to Uematsu. And though not a video game series, Joe Hisaishi (for Hayao Miyazaki movies). I love Japanese composers.

While I don't have a favorite video game composer...


I just need to chime in that my favorite composer of all time is Katsuhiko Maeda. I fell in love with his work the first time I heard it and he remains my favorite ever to this day.

Metal Gear Solid takes the cake for me...not sure which though, they all have some really good music to em...

+1

Though, I grew up in that 8-bit era. Let's face it, who doesn't believe the Zelda or original Mario Brothers soundtrack is among the most memorable video game tunes. The band "minibosses" re-presents the 8-bit songs of yesteryear in s type of shred progressive. Love it! Check out the band with downloadable MP3's here:

http://www.minibosses.com/

I just like the music from Halo 3, the piano score from whatever mission that is that opens with a cutscene over a bunch of water. So great.

See also: The Advantage.

And if you're more into that sweet 8-bit sound than particular video game melodies: Anamanaguchi

And even though I know it's totally predictable for me to say Star Fox 64 has my favorite soundtrack (not necessarily the best), I'm saying it anyway. I mean, come on. And how can I resist the fully orchestrated versions? Man. I'm sure the nostalgia has something to do with it.

Other favorites include Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Final Fantasy X, and Wind Waker (which has so many great original tunes, but also makes liberal use of familiar melodies ).

MODERN WARFARE 2, YEA!!

Specifically, the Boneyard and the moment before it (also known as the Saddest Moment).

While I like a lot of video game composers, my favorite music is, far and beyond, found in Chrono Cross and Trigger (in that order). Therefore, my hat is off to Yasunori Mitsuda.

The very first video game I ever played was Donkey Kong Country, and I still love the music. It's just fun and is way too easy to get in your head. DKC Returns does a great job in recapturing that nostalgia for me and throwing in some new songs that match perfectly with the atmosphere of the game (DK's voice actor on the other hand...). Absolutely agreed on the Uematsu/FF series music too.

I also really liked the music to the Myst series too, probably more for the ambiance it evoked while playing the game.

Whoever the artist was who did the opening themes for both Kingdom Hearts console games. Love that song!

Also, the orchestra that does the World of Warcraft login theme. OMG I rock out to that all the time when I feel like racing home on the highway. Best stuff EVER!

You people and your Final Fantasy. Here is some real music.

Jesper Kyd's work on Assassin's Creed 2

Earth

Venice Rooftops

Flight Over Venice

This is particularly funny. The composer captured the...essence of the location with this piece.


Michael McCann in the upcoming Deus Ex game.

Icarus. This reminds me of Blade Runner and my projects.

Download it here


Heroes of Might and Magic 3

Main theme (unfortunately I could not find the operatic version)


And of course, the warrior chant for Skyrim

Thanks for sharing this, been added to my favourites. But I also feel incredibly mellow and somewhat depressed now too.

EDIT: But not from this one. This was pretty epic.

Not bad, not bad. But I'll take your 'Earth' and 'Venice Rooftops' and raise you Time's Scar and Dreams of the Shore From Another World

Amen haha. Earthbound too!

Oh yeah, I forgot about those, sheesh it's as if I never grew up with Mario or Zelda in my childhood! Ty for reminding me.



I never played Halo but I've heard the music and if I remember it correctly, the music director is the same from Bungie's earlier works, Myth the Fallen Lords and Myth II: Soulblighter.

Myth The Fallen Lord Intro

Myth: TFL Siege of Madrigal

Myth II: Soulblighter - Gate of Storms



*Points at Sig* if you just want to chant along while listening to it

I think I really remember liking the Arkham Asylum music.

Beyond Good & Evil

(Propaganda!)

Eh. I vaguely remember this. The melody is too repetitive, the violin (?) a bit too blaring and the 'pulsing' sound (1:02-1:10) is distracting for my taste.



This. This is exceptional. The flute and the guitar and then how they increase tempo with the other instruments? Masterwork.

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What are you recommending now chief?

Planescape:Torment

Smoking Corpse Bar Alternate.
You can pick it up on Good Old Games. Worth every penny.


American McGee's Alice

This game made the transition from video game to art.

My all time favorite, it is a sequel to Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass if a LSD fueled Tim Burton and HP Lovecraft wrote the script. Nightmare and Wonder given form, this is Alice's phantasmagorial journey into Wonderland, and her own guilt. This game has mix of literary references, emotional impact, psychological imagery and (sometimes difficult) gameplay that I've never seen before or since.

So what about the music?

Developed by Chris Vrenna (of NIN and Marilyn Manson fame) the soundtrack complements the psychotic, haunting mood of the levels perfectly. Here are the highlights:

Main Theme

Dementia A Twisted Waltz.

Pandemonium

Flying on the Wings of Steam

Didn't think they could improve on something that haunting? Try the remix.

But that's not what makes this composer great. After I listened a few times I realized that some of the pieces can be analyzed. Some of the sounds a physical object found in a scene/level could make were incorporated into the music. In other cases, some of the sounds were symbolic of the plot.

Taking Tea in Dreamland

This blew my mind. In this level a very small Alice has to navigate the table of a giant Tea party. Listen to the sounds.

That rattling sound you hear at the beginning sounds like a porcelain cup and saucer tinkling together. The 'marching' sound at 0:16 is likely muffled chewing. The sound at 0:30? Dishes crashing. He incorporated a tea party into the soundtrack

Pool of Tears



The rhythm of breathing is incorporated into the background. Fitting for an underwater level where you have to chase the Mock Turtle and breathe off the oxygen he provides lest you drown.

Time to Die

At the climax of the game, Alice's sanity is slipping away. Listen closely how this is reflected in the sounds of eggs falling and splitting open.


Don't have Alice? Here is the Lets Play

Dear lord. I've heard people rave about American McGee's Alice, but I've never actually looked it up before. That soundtrack is incredible; wonderfully creepy and atmospheric.