So its been a while since a made a proper list. I like to go back from time to time and look at gaming and its ability to create unique experiences. The time has come for music again. This time I´m doing it with a twist tho. I´m going to single out specific tracks instead of whole soundtracks. I´m going to look at the song´s composition, its placement within the game, its ability to create a certain mood and the power of being remembered.
As usual theres really no right way to create such a list so keep in mind that this is only one version of a list that might have looked differently had I made it at a different date.
Ive also tried to not pick the most obvious ones. It remains to see however, if I will succeed at this or not.
But I´ve thought long and hard and my hope is that it will at least be interesting.
Feel free to add your own aswell !
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Number 4:
The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, PC, Main Theme
Number 3:
Mega Man 2, NES, Dr Wily Stage 1
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Number 2:
Doom, PC, E1M1 Hangar
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Number 1:
StarCraft, PC, Terran Theme 2
It works both inside and outside of the game and its Blizzards music staff at their peak and its a song that will never get old.
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Check out Part 1 (20-15), Part 2 (14-10) and Part 3 (9-5) if you missed them.
Special mentions goes out to Hell March from Red Alert, the original Super Mario Bros 1-1 Theme, the Tetris Theme and Russel Shaw who should have had more than one track (Dungeon Keeper) on here with his fantastic work on games like Black & White, Theme Park and Fable 2.
Of course there are many many more that deserves a spot on a list like this, but thats how its always going to be.
Dont forget to create your own lists !
Spread the joy of videogame soundtracks !
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