This whole section, from FFVIII the ending. Call me a softy but I even like the romantic song at the beginning. Main reason I liked the game was the romantic aspect.
The orchestra in the later parts really blows me away. I LOVE this piece.
Other games that have blown me away with music:
World of Warcraft Lord of the rings online EQ2 FFXI and all other FF games(FF 8 especially) Age of Conan Warhammer - limited as the music is, their are some awesome tunes, especially the dwarf race The Zelda music(the orchestra version is the best) Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Kingdom Hearts games Dragon Warrior main theme(orchestra version) and a plethora of others I can't think of right now
edit: How do you get the link to hyperlink so you can just click on it instead of having to copy/paste?
One of my favorite in-game songs I ever heard was the "Tom Bombadil's House" theme in LOTRO. I used to log my toon out in his house so I could log in and immediately hear it each time.
Though the Might and Magic series had some great tunes as well, and of course Diablo 1.
Man, I love Settlers 1. I played it back in 93 with my sister often in split-screen mode. Good memories. ^^ And the comments on the video are right: from todays viewpoint the game was incredibly slow paced, but still in matters of fun it was topnotch.
Though the Might and Magic series had some great tunes as well, and of course Diablo 1.
Man, I love Settlers 1. I played it back in 93 with my sister often in split-screen mode. Good memories. ^^ And the comments on the video are right: from todays viewpoint the game was incredibly slow paced, but still in matters of fun it was topnotch.
I really like some tunes in Eq2 and Aion, but AoC has alot of quality music, too.
The most memorable song in a game was but a certain tune played in Teldrassil, WoW. UNfortunately I'm at a pc without speakers now, so i can't dig it out on youtube.
Though the Might and Magic series had some great tunes as well, and of course Diablo 1.
Man, I love Settlers 1. I played it back in 93 with my sister often in split-screen mode. Good memories. ^^ And the comments on the video are right: from todays viewpoint the game was incredibly slow paced, but still in matters of fun it was topnotch.
this song need to be tranced or housed by a dj
A viking-metal band picked up the tune. ^^ It's not really metal like, but turned out nicely. www.youtube.com/watch
AoC Cimmerian songs are among the best with that singer (Loreena McKennit? not sure about the name), just as some Final Fantasy tunes. Too lazy to add links at the moment.
The ease with which predictions are made on these forums: Fratman: "I'm saying Spring 2012 at the earliest [for TOR release]. Anyone still clinging to 2011 is deluding themself at this point."
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I think the music in LoTRO is really good. Also loved the music for Shadowbane. Especially the music around Khar.
I don't know whether it has been mentioned before, but the music in Saga of Ryzom has to be the best I've heard in any game, MMO or otherwise
This whole section, from FFVIII the ending. Call me a softy but I even like the romantic song at the beginning. Main reason I liked the game was the romantic aspect.
The orchestra in the later parts really blows me away. I LOVE this piece.
Other games that have blown me away with music:
World of Warcraft
Lord of the rings online
EQ2
FFXI and all other FF games(FF 8 especially)
Age of Conan
Warhammer - limited as the music is, their are some awesome tunes, especially the dwarf race
The Zelda music(the orchestra version is the best)
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Kingdom Hearts games
Dragon Warrior main theme(orchestra version)
and a plethora of others I can't think of right now
edit: How do you get the link to hyperlink so you can just click on it instead of having to copy/paste?
Guild Wars and Age of Conan had the best music for me.
The best song imo was
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41sELZvzD_s&feature=related
This was a triumph.
I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.
Aperture Science
We do what we must
because we can.
For the good of all of us.
Except the ones who are dead.
But there's no sense crying over every mistake.
You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
And the Science gets done.
And you make a neat gun.
For the people who are still alive.
I'm not even angry.
I'm being so sincere right now.
Even though you broke my heart.
And killed me.
And tore me to pieces.
And threw every piece into a fire.
As they burned it hurt because I was so happy for you!
Now these points of data make a beautiful line.
And we're out of beta.
We're releasing on time.
So I'm GLaD. I got burned.
Think of all the things we learned
for the people who are still alive.
Go ahead and leave me.
I think I prefer to stay inside.
Maybe you'll find someone else to help you.
Maybe Black Mesa
THAT WAS A JOKE.
HAHA. FAT CHANCE.
Anyway, this cake is great.
It's so delicious and moist.
Look at me still talking
when there's Science to do.
When I look out there, it makes me GLaD I'm not you.
I've experiments to run.
There is research to be done.
On the people who are still alive.
And believe me I am still alive.
I'm doing Science and I'm still alive.
I feel FANTASTIC and I'm still alive.
While you're dying I'll be still alive.
And when you're dead I will be still alive.
STILL ALIVE
He who keeps his cool best wins.
Jet Set Radio Future has some really good songs. Kinda like funky techno rock music.
www.youtube.com/watch - concept of love
And a Music Compolation of the Classic 8 bit game themes redone with an orchestra.
www.youtube.com/watch
Great thread...
One for the old time MMOers!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X1gC3BLq2w&feature=related
An old amiga game Captive, the intro tune was phenomenal
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I am so good, I backstabbed your face!
You are my hero, thanks.
You're quite welcome.
Video game music is so much better creatively than the music I hear these days that I can't turn it off while playing like some gamers.
That is considering the resources they had/have.
(Only classical seems to give me a secondary entertainment)
That Jade Empire theme still chokes me into tears when I really listen.
Perhaps I think too deep on it though.
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ahh yes the Armored Core series has some great music aswell as the Homeworld series.
Shadow of the Colossus had some of the best music ever.
www.youtube.com/watch
www.youtube.com/watch
One of my favorite in-game songs I ever heard was the "Tom Bombadil's House" theme in LOTRO. I used to log my toon out in his house so I could log in and immediately hear it each time.
www.youtube.com/watch
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Settles had some of the best ingame music.
www.youtube.com/watch
Though the Might and Magic series had some great tunes as well, and of course Diablo 1.
Man, I love Settlers 1.
I played it back in 93 with my sister often in split-screen mode. 
Good memories. ^^ And the comments on the video are right: from todays viewpoint the game was incredibly slow paced, but still in matters of fun it was topnotch. 
Let's play Fallen Earth (blind, 300 episodes)
Let's play Guild Wars 2 (blind, 45 episodes)
this song need to be tranced or housed by a dj
I really like some tunes in Eq2 and Aion, but AoC has alot of quality music, too.
The most memorable song in a game was but a certain tune played in Teldrassil, WoW. UNfortunately I'm at a pc without speakers now, so i can't dig it out on youtube.
max payne:
WoW:
mafia too ofc.
this song need to be tranced or housed by a dj
A viking-metal band picked up the tune. ^^ It's not really metal like, but turned out nicely. www.youtube.com/watch
Let's play Fallen Earth (blind, 300 episodes)
Let's play Guild Wars 2 (blind, 45 episodes)
Final Fantasy Advent Children's "Those who Fight" played by some crazy pianist.
www.youtube.com/watch
"Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun."
*Bump*
Renewing the thread to see if any more songs could be listed.
Bumping for any new songs anyones discovered! Wonder how the songs will be in the newer MMO's coming out!
I love this thread, many great ideas.
AoC Cimmerian songs are among the best with that singer (Loreena McKennit? not sure about the name), just as some Final Fantasy tunes. Too lazy to add links at the moment.
The ACTUAL size of MMORPG worlds: a comparison list between MMO's
The ease with which predictions are made on these forums:
Fratman: "I'm saying Spring 2012 at the earliest [for TOR release]. Anyone still clinging to 2011 is deluding themself at this point."
Not a MMO, but I really liked the opening theme(when you load game, and during game) of Mass Effect 1.
Of any song played during a game(MMO or other), it is hands down Star Wars. The theme for ESB.
Asking Devs to make AAA sandbox titles is like trying to get fine dining on a McDonalds dollar menu budget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7mBBj1spUs
best among others from vanilla wow