shion's Top 20 Game Musics

I made a list of my Top 20 Favourite Video Game Songs and I will be posting them here for all to enjoy :jess:

*Notes
-In order to help split up the post, I'll be posting this in 2 posts, 10 songs per post
-I might not know all of the proper song names, sorry :greenie:
-I won't be providing long explinations for my choices so that we can focus more on just listening to the awesome music! plus everyone just has different taste and music isn't really something that can be argued well. What moves one doesn't necessarily move others.
-This is a happy thread, don't be a bum or I will throw a chicken at you :colbert:
-Enjoy and feel free to share your own favourite songs :jess:

20. Corridors of Time - Chrono Trigger



I like this song because it has so many melodies attached to it. It also has the perfect Chrono Trigger feel to it, at least for me. It has some more upbeat moments in it, but then there are some very deep and serious melodies. It's also just a very pretty song!

19. Exceeding Love - Suikoden III



The intro song for Suikoden III, a very popular song for the series. Not only is it accompanied by an awesome video, but the music itself sets the right tone for the game. I didn't link the actual video with it, so we could focus more on the music itself.

18. Lenna's Theme - Final Fantasy V



Sadly a character who gets overlooked a lot, her theme is absolutely beautiful. I really like how soft of a melody it has.

17. Lost Woods/Saria's Song - LoZ: Ocarina of Time



This song has an even bigger impact in the game. It has itself more fun, upbeat purpose, you even get to see a giant Goron dancing to it, but at the same time, its quick melody in the lost woods gives a sense of urgency and mischief.

16. Deku Palace - LoZ: Majora's Mask



A fun, funky beat, that also illustrates the impulsive and tribal nature of what's happening inside the Deku Palace.

15. Blue Fields - Final Fantasy VIII



One of my favourite overworld themes in the series, I never realized how many layers it had until I played Theatrhythm!

14. Slew of Love Letters - Final Fantasy IX



A fun, quirky song that perfectly fits the silly nature of the scene it accompanies in the game.

13. Eternal Wind - Final Fantasy III



My favourite overworld theme in the series that I only heard recently thanks to often having played games on mute. Makes me want to hear the rest of the soundtrack!

12. Intro Theme - Dark Cloud



My favourite song in Dark Cloud is a song I can listen to just by popping in the disc! A great adventure song!

11. Last Battle - Xenosaga Ep. I



Not at all the type of music I was expecting to hear for a final boss battle, but its a very pretty melody and also has a very Xenosaga feel to it. A strong finish!

Small break as I get the next post ready :jess:

I approve of 17, 15, and 14.

10. Ukulele De Chocobo - Final Fantasy IX



I know, what a silly song to have but it is my favourite Chocobo theme and is the first video game song I absolutely loved. When I was 8-9 years old, it was my first time playing Final Fantasy IX, this song made me so happy. I absolutely loved it. And I still do!

9. Suteki Da Ne - Final Fantasy X



This song sadly seems to get a lot of hate, but I think its quite beautiful. It does a good job of making me feel the love and feel how they'll soon be apart. Very sad.

8. Cosmo Canyon Theme - Final Fantasy VII



My favourite song in Final Fantasy VII! It's just a joy to listen to!

7. Reminiscence - Suikoden II



One of the best things a song can do is make you feel something. Suikoden II has a lot of wonderful songs, but this one does a great job of making me feel. It is a very beautiful song.

6. Lunatic Wisdom Laboratory - Dark Cloud 2



A very pretty song that suits the night ocean atmosphere of the Luna Lab in Dark Cloud 2.

5. Song of Healing - LoZ: Majora's Mask



Another song that does a good job of making me feel. It represents something so very sad and yet so happy at the same time. It has such a heavy emotional feel and it represents the game perfectly, in my opinion.

4. The Queen's Knights - Suikoden V



My favourite Suikoden song, I love all of the different changes throughout the song and it gets me pumped up and I even have it on my workout playlist!

3. Overture - Final Fantasy VIII



One of my favourite things about Final Fantasy VIII! This song drew me in when I popped in the disc and I sometimes put the game in just to listen to this song!

2. Abel's Ark - Xenosaga Ep. III



Talking about songs that give the feels, this song gives me some very strong ones. On top of that, it is a gorgeous melody and it makes me wish I could play the piano.

AND FINALLY

1. Rose of May - Final Fantasy IX



My all time favourite video game song! I love this song, its sound, its feel. When I think of video game music, this is the song that instantly comes to mind. I love it!

And those are my top 20 favourite video game songs! I hope you enjoyed and maybe even found some new songs to listen to along the way!

Feel free to share some of your favourites as well :jess:

I always forget how good the final battle song is for Xenosaga I. Makes me want to play that game again right now.

You can probably guess I like all the Final Fantasy songs on the list. It's been way too long since I listened to Suteki Da Ne. Thanks for reminding me that song existed.

Excellent list, shion. It's a shame, but I forgot all about Rose of May until now.

Also, I now have the urge to play every game on this list. :G

So many classic songs from Square, but nothing from Secret of Mana. For shame, shion.



Also, the main theme for Final Fantasy Type-0 is just amazing, and is one of my favorite themes of the series.



While I may have a lot of issues with Chrono Cross, none of those are about it's soundtrack.



However, I actually don't want you to include any of these, because it would knock Corridors of Time off the list. :crying: So I'm just adding in some music I'm guessing you hadn't heard.

I've never played Secret of Mana!

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Originally Posted by shion

I've never played Secret of Mana!

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I could tell by the lack of music from the game on your list. Consider that a problem you need to fix at some point. :D

I've played the PS1 Mana game, does that count :greenie:

I have too many games to play before March already :colbert:

Very nice list. I approve of the Cosmo Canyon Theme ("Valley of the Fallen Star", is it?) getting some love.

My personal favorite would be the Ending theme of the game with my favorite storyline to date.



I love this song. Besides that, it might be Song for Friends or Faraway from Little Busters, or To Zanarkand from Final Fantasy X.

There is so many to name, I still have to ponder on top 5 just for you all.

Have you ever played the Breath of Fire games? They tend to have some gems in them too!

This is a great list tbh :jess:

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Originally Posted by Mister Adequate

Have you ever played the Breath of Fire games?

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Breath of Fire! :omgomg:

I have not played breath of fire!

There are tons of newer soundtracks that are so awesome and epic. Like the Mass Effect 3 soundtrack is just gorgeous!

But you have some beautiful selections here!