What is your favorite track from a PC Engnine CD game?

Kitsunexus · 07/27/2007, 01:12 PM

Mine is "Koisuru Otome wa Makenai" from Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon.

Here's an MP3:
ftp://j-fan.com/pub/turbo/smpce1.mp3

What's your favorite?

Tatsujin · 07/27/2007, 01:12 PM

GoT Stage 3 - mines!

td741 · 07/27/2007, 01:24 PM

Off the top of my head, Stage 5' in Dracula X.

I used to listen to Shadow of the Beast music while studying in university.

Kitsunexus · 07/27/2007, 02:09 PM

Quote from: td741 on 07/27/2007, 01:24 PMOff the top of my head, Stage 5' in Dracula X.

I used to listen to Shadow of the Beast music while studying in university.

I like the SNES and Amiga arrangements respectively better, but the PCE's are great too.

Tatsujin · 07/27/2007, 02:14 PM

Quote from: td741 on 07/27/2007, 01:24 PMI used to listen to Shadow of the Beast music while studying in university.

that's for sure an amazing one. and superior to any other versions on any other platforms. i like to listen to it almost weekly. just guess what i'm listen to at the moment

tim wright is the man!!

D-Lite · 07/27/2007, 03:00 PM

Since it's CD thread, I'd have to say the first stage in Lords of Thunder always fires me up.

But on a Hu, got to be Devil's Undulate.

spenoza · 07/27/2007, 05:41 PM

I'm with Tatsujin. GoT 3rd stage. Disco Heavy Metal FTW.

nat · 07/27/2007, 05:57 PM

Sapphire has my favorite overall soundtrack. Lords of Thunder and Rondo of Blood close seconds.

esteban · 07/27/2007, 06:53 PM

Valis II -- Music for the first stage. Bittersweet, yet catchy. Brilliant.

Of course, I love many, many other songs from various games, but the music for the first stage in Valis II is still gorgeous. If only more games had synth-pop of this sort, I'd be in heaven. Oh well.

D-Lite · 07/27/2007, 07:01 PM

Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 06:53 PMValis II -- Music for the first stage. Bittersweet, yet catchy. Brilliant.

Of course, I love many, many other songs from various games, but the music for the first stage in Valis II is still gorgeous. If only more games had synth-pop of this sort, I'd be in heaven. Oh well.

Would that be the heaven of the upside-down sinners?
/obscure movie quote

Keranu · 07/27/2007, 09:01 PM

Any track in Ys.

spenoza · 07/27/2007, 09:09 PM

Indeed, the Ys games are all great, but I think I like Ys III's soundtrack the best.

CrackTiger · 07/27/2007, 09:10 PM

As I said in the thread from a couple months ago:

Tengai Makyou Fuun Kabuki Den: Garp's Theme

bust3dstr8 · 07/27/2007, 09:37 PM

Track "13" from Ai Chou Aniki, its so wacky...so Japanese I can't help but love it.
I really like Track "16" from Kaze Kiri too.

Here are some good game covers by Chris Kline.

For the LoT fans, Dezant

https://www.vertexguy.com/music/tributes/CPKLoTDezant.mp3

Here's my favorite......Contra Jungle Jam

_{► /tributes/CPKcontrajunglejam.mp3}

He has a few more here

http://www.vertexguy.com/music/subcat.htm

esteban · 07/27/2007, 10:18 PM

Quote from: D-Lite on 07/27/2007, 07:01 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 06:53 PMValis II -- Music for the first stage. Bittersweet, yet catchy. Brilliant.

Of course, I love many, many other songs from various games, but the music for the first stage in Valis II is still gorgeous. If only more games had synth-pop of this sort, I'd be in heaven. Oh well.
Would that be the heaven of the upside-down sinners?
/obscure movie quote

For some reason, I can only think of "Hellraiser" when I read that line, but that's hardly an obscure movie and it certainly isn't a movie I want to associate with my cherished music

.

Hmmmmm.... how could you not love that song

.

TR0N · 07/27/2007, 10:22 PM

Ys 1-3
Dracula X-btw have the official ost of that.
Lords of Thunder
Monster Lair-it does have a catchy tune to it.
Exile-I sure perfer it's ost then compare to the genesis version.

nat · 07/27/2007, 10:33 PM

Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 10:18 PM
Quote from: D-Lite on 07/27/2007, 07:01 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 06:53 PMValis II -- Music for the first stage. Bittersweet, yet catchy. Brilliant.

Of course, I love many, many other songs from various games, but the music for the first stage in Valis II is still gorgeous. If only more games had synth-pop of this sort, I'd be in heaven. Oh well.
Would that be the heaven of the upside-down sinners?
/obscure movie quote
For some reason, I can only think of "Hellraiser" when I read that line, but that's hardly an obscure movie and it certainly isn't a movie I want to associate with my cherished music .

The Hellraiser series is the single best horror film franchise ever created.

D-Lite · 07/27/2007, 10:41 PM

Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 10:18 PM
Quote from: D-Lite on 07/27/2007, 07:01 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 06:53 PMValis II -- Music for the first stage. Bittersweet, yet catchy. Brilliant.

Of course, I love many, many other songs from various games, but the music for the first stage in Valis II is still gorgeous. If only more games had synth-pop of this sort, I'd be in heaven. Oh well.
Would that be the heaven of the upside-down sinners?
/obscure movie quote
For some reason, I can only think of "Hellraiser" when I read that line, but that's hardly an obscure movie and it certainly isn't a movie I want to associate with my cherished music .

Hmmmmm.... how could you not love that song .

Quote from Big Trouble in Little China

And I do like that song in Va"r"is II. I just wanted a reason to quote BTiLC

esteban · 07/27/2007, 10:48 PM

Quote from: Keranu on 07/27/2007, 09:01 PMAny track in Ys.

Yeah, any track from Ys I & II stomps the contenders into the ground. But everyone knows this... what is your favorite non-Ys track? I would love to know

.

And, to the person who prefers Ys III's soundtrack over Ys I & II's: put down the crackpipe!

TR0N · 07/27/2007, 11:58 PM

Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 10:48 PM
Quote from: Keranu on 07/27/2007, 09:01 PMAny track in Ys.
Yeah, any track from Ys I & II stomps the contenders into the ground. But everyone knows this... what is your favorite non-Ys track? I would love to know .

And, to the person who prefers Ys III's soundtrack over Ys I & II's: put down the crackpipe!

LOL.. i like the ost for Ys 1&2 more but i got a soft spot for 3.

Still i'm let down by, Ys IV ost the most it just isn't the same for me.....

nat · 07/28/2007, 01:13 AM

Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 10:48 PMAnd, to the person who prefers Ys III's soundtrack over Ys I & II's: put down the crackpipe!

You know, after I read the first line of your message, I thought about how I was going to comment how much better the music in Ys III is over Ys I or II.

After reading this line, I couldn't hit "Reply" fast enough.

Ys III (music) kicks Ys I & II collective ass up, down and sideways.

Keranu · 07/28/2007, 01:39 AM

Quote from: esteban on 07/27/2007, 10:48 PM
Quote from: Keranu on 07/27/2007, 09:01 PMAny track in Ys.
Yeah, any track from Ys I & II stomps the contenders into the ground. But everyone knows this... what is your favorite non-Ys track? I would love to know .

Good, but hard question! I pretty much love any TG16/PCE soundtrack I hear, so it's more fun to see which games feature soundtracks I don't like

. However to answer your original question, I would probably say something like Exile, Gates and Lords, Dragon Slayer (though most of the soundtrack is nothing too special, there are a few tracks that are really amazing), Fatal Fury 2/Special, Art of Fighting and so much more! I feel bad just listing those because I know there have to be some CD games with music I prefer even more than those listed!

Quote from: steveAnd, to the person who prefers Ys III's soundtrack over Ys I & II's: put down the crackpipe!

Agreed. I'd also like to point out that Ys IV's soundtrack is really underrated! It takes a little different approach, but I just love the dancey style of it! I & II definitely has the best soundtrack, if for the epicness alone.

NecroPhile · 07/28/2007, 02:56 AM

Besides anything from Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder, and Ys - one of my favorite tracks is Under Sea Caves from Dungeon Explorer II.

esteban · 07/28/2007, 10:10 AM

Quote from: guest on 07/28/2007, 02:56 AMBesides anything from Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder, and Ys - one of my favorite tracks is Under Sea Caves from Dungeon Explorer II.

Yes, I like the "Under Sea Caves" track as well. I am a sucker for these sort of songs, whatever the medium the music is in.

I was surprised that more folks didn't list stuff from DE II, since it kicks ass.

For the folks who like their LoT / GoT, check out Download 2! Even the title song is pretty kool and might be up your alley.

Shadow of the Beast: the entire soundtrack is fantastic, as some folks mentioned earlier in the thread.

Anyway, I know I (we) could all start listing a billion things, but this thread wanted specific tracks. So, here are my favorite vocal tracks of ALL TIME, not limited to TG-16, but it just so happens that no other console in the history of gaming has offered us anything that can compare to the selections below:
1) Final Zone II: Bowie's Chance (Title Song)
2) Final Zone II: Song for Bowie (Momoko's Stage)
3) It Came from the Desert: Sea of Love

And no, I'm not joking about how these songs crush all other songs w/ vocals.

CrackTiger · 07/28/2007, 10:56 AM

Since we're now deviating from single CD tracks, two of the best yet almost never mentioned PCE soundtracks are Neo Nectaris and Super Darius.

As much as I've loved the Ys soundtracks over the last decade or two, I've gained enough objectiveness to dare say that they really aren't the be all and end all of PCE soundtracks. Ys I & II certainly does well quantity-wise, but not every track is 'teh best', even if they are all classics now.

TurboXray · 07/28/2007, 11:20 AM

That's a tough one. My current favorite track(s) change from time to time (and back again), but overall I'd probably have to say Valis II first stage.

esteban · 07/28/2007, 01:36 PM

Quote from: guest on 07/28/2007, 10:56 AMAs much as I've loved the Ys soundtracks over the last decade or two, I've gained enough objectiveness to dare say that they really aren't the be all and end all of PCE soundtracks. Ys I & II certainly does well quantity-wise, but not every track is 'teh best', even if they are all classics now.

Now, that is poppycock, plain and simple

. Every Ys I & II track holds its own. Ys I & II is a juggernaut that we have taken for granted, but it is QUALITY to the core, despite our jaded sensibilities. I think an honest way to explain things, at least for myself, is as follows: I have over-listened to many soundtracks, including Ys I & II, so I have sought other (sometimes under-appreciated / unrecognized) songs and soundtracks to give some love to.

I'm jaded, and I have been for a long time.

Now, let's continue to list the individual tracks we love.

So, CrackTiger, which Neo Nectaris / Darius track do you dig the most? I know it's tough, but just choose one and make a standard disclaimer like "I can't really choose one, but here we go..."

Come on folks, I know you don't want me to monopolize this thread:
1. Jim Power - Track 6
2. Double Dragon II - Track 8 "Hot, Wild"
3. Last Alert - Ending Credit song (I love it!)

runinruder · 07/28/2007, 03:56 PM

Quote from: esteban on 07/28/2007, 10:10 AMAnyway, I know I (we) could all start listing a billion things, but this thread wanted specific tracks. So, here are my favorite vocal tracks of ALL TIME, not limited to TG-16, but it just so happens that no other console in the history of gaming has offered us anything that can compare to the selections below:
1) Final Zone II: Bowie's Chance (Title Song)
2) Final Zone II: Song for Bowie (Momoko's Stage)
3) It Came from the Desert: Sea of Love

I agree that Sea of Love rules. The song that plays during Shape Shifter's end credits fucking rocks, and I dig the song at the end of CF2 as well. There are lots of great Japanese vocal tracks.

Keranu · 07/28/2007, 05:26 PM

Sea of Love was badass.

NecroPhile · 07/29/2007, 12:17 AM

Quote from: esteban on 07/28/2007, 10:10 AM3) It Came from the Desert: Sea of Love

I like this song too - it reminds me a lot of Chris Isaak's work. It's unfortunate that there isn't a couple more similar songs in the game.

esteban · 07/29/2007, 09:54 AM

Quote from: guest on 07/29/2007, 12:17 AM
Quote from: esteban on 07/28/2007, 10:10 AM3) It Came from the Desert: Sea of Love
I like this song too - it reminds me a lot of Chris Isaak's work. It's unfortunate that there isn't a couple more similar songs in the game.

Yup. If only they had ONE more song like Sea of Love... crap, that would have been awesome.

Nutribrain · 07/29/2007, 10:56 AM

Not my all time favorite, but a remarkable one: Opening song from Graduation by NEC Avenue:

web.mac .com/cwilmanns/onheavygraphicrotations/Graduation.mp3

_Paul · 07/29/2007, 11:20 AM

The Legend of Dekoboko title song looks down upon your puny choices and laughs at them.

OldTurboBastard · 10/08/2007, 04:36 PM

Quote from: Keranu on 07/27/2007, 09:01 PMAny track in Ys.

..and out of that the Boss Battle music is best. Gotta love the finger flyin' guitar solo 2/3 of the way through

Ceti Alpha · 10/08/2007, 11:50 PM

First stage in Valis II. Awesome! I want to cover that song....

....in fact, a 16 bit music cover band would be hilarious!!! haha.

and the name....drum roll........

---- "Red Book Audio" ----

I'll keep you guys post on our world tour dates.

Keranu · 10/09/2007, 12:27 AM

"Red Book Audio", what a sweet name!

Ceti Alpha · 10/09/2007, 01:08 AM

Quote"Red Book Audio", what a sweet name!

haha. Yeah. I just popped it out there, but I've really taken a liking to it. Me and a friend or starting a little synth project and I'm going to pass that name by him. It just has a ring to it. hehe Or I'm just a geek. haha

Ninja Spirit · 10/15/2007, 12:44 PM

Randy Hansen and Izak Velder music (Final Zone II).

Cleria · 10/15/2007, 02:50 PM

For myself I'd have to totally go with either:

"Last Battle" - Ys Book I and II
"Solomon Shrine" - Ys Book I and II (I actually like this song when it's stuck in my head)
"Termination" - Ys Book I and II

"Beasts as Black as Night" - Ys III: Wanderers From Ys

"Shadow Realm" - Lords of Thunder

That's so far anyways.

Ceti Alpha · 10/15/2007, 02:57 PM

The "Mechanized Cave" music in Aero Blasters is top notch as well.

spenoza · 10/15/2007, 10:59 PM

My favorite tracks are from GoT. The mining stage that goes from near-disco to heavy metal and the final stage. Oh, and Parasol Stars, almost all the tracks. And I love the Splash Lake music far more than I should.

PCEngineHell · 10/16/2007, 12:20 AM

Pretty much all the cd music in Vasteel.

Cleria · 10/16/2007, 12:56 AM

Quote from: PCEngineHell on 10/16/2007, 12:20 AMPretty much all the cd music in Vasteel.

Kind of funny - owned the game for so long and I've played it so little. Now that my sound's possibly shot...gunna have to download the tracks

Joe Redifer · 10/16/2007, 01:08 AM

Play the CD tracks in any CD player.

Tatsujin · 10/16/2007, 01:23 AM

Quote from: guest on 10/15/2007, 10:59 PMMy favorite tracks are from GoT. The mining stage that goes from near-disco to heavy metal ...

there aren't much better, that well done, BGMs on red book audio plattform widely!!

Cleria · 10/16/2007, 01:40 AM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 10/16/2007, 01:08 AMPlay the CD tracks in any CD player.

Well, it'd be nice to play the game too ya know...with sound.