as everyone knows, or should know, most of the games we know and love (ex: baldur's gate II, morrowind, etc.) have incredibly wonderful music throughout their entirety.
however - can it be improved upon? have you ever heard an artist who's music would fit perfectly into an rpg? even if it may just be one song?
who?
as for me, i've heard several groups / people that would work: (if you've heard of these, good for you.. )
dargaard, mortiis (specifically the stargate,
stoa, in the nursery, juno reactor, shinjuku thief,
delerium (older stuff), ...i could keep going...
what do you think?
...and - apologies if this thread actually exists elsewhere...
Well I think the song "19" by Paul Hardcastle should fit in every game....if only we were so lucky.
“Caw, Caw!” The call of the wild calls you. Are you listening? Do you dare challenge their power? Do you dare invade? Nature will always triumph in the end.
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
Originally posted by KidD01 Hmmm I guess "Pump Up the Volume" is also on your list then
ACK! That song is craptacular!
“Caw, Caw!” The call of the wild calls you. Are you listening? Do you dare challenge their power? Do you dare invade? Nature will always triumph in the end.
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
Originally posted by KidD01 LMAO Picture this as example : Every time we play BG2 during hostile anemy encounter the song plays.............
That would be worse than Minsc reading the Bible on tape!
“Caw, Caw!” The call of the wild calls you. Are you listening? Do you dare challenge their power? Do you dare invade? Nature will always triumph in the end.
[color=sky blue]I know that I die gracefully in vain. I know inside detiorates in pain.[/color]-Razed in Black
Imagine, just after Koveras kills Gorion in BG, when you an Imoen set off, the game starts up with "its a hard nock life" from that musical, Annie.
If I asked, would you answer? Its your problem. Its a deep, deep problem. I have no way to ask about that... I have no elegant way of stepping into your heart without tracking in filth. So I will wait. Someday, when you want to tell me, tell me then. -Bleach
Originally posted by Zelgadis Imagine, just after Koveras kills Gorion in BG, when you an Imoen set off, the game starts up with "its a hard nock life" from that musical, Annie.
Originally posted by Mr Sleep ...Music converted to a game, it would depend entirely on the game, what genre did you have in mind?
really anything that you can think of. for myself, i was thinking along the lines of the games i mentioned in the 1st post - baldur's gate, morrowind, others like that.
The Hunt for Red October Theme
The Bridge of Khazad Dum, from LoTR
Gladiator Soundtrack
O Fortuna by Mozart
The Halo Theme (Xbox)
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Soundtrack
Duel of the Fates
Black Hawk Down Soundtrack
Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's if you get back up."
I'd like to see more games with European medieval/Renaissance settings use music of, say, 1200-1500. There's a lot of it out there, and it's extremely atmospheric. There was one music type in resident at Microprose, about a decade ago, who had studied the period, and made a point of using it flavorfully. It gave a sense of realism to products like Darklands and the original M:TG.
To the Righteous belong the fruits of violent victory. The rest of us will have to settle for warm friends, warm lovers, and a wink from a quietly supportive universe.
Originally posted by VoodooDali Hey Fable - I'd like to see some modern classical music. Listening to Terry Riley right now - you know him?
Not personally, but yes. I think Riley would make great accompaniment, but especially in some weird, alternate-world graphical adventure. I remember playing one about three years ago (can't recall it's name) where you moved among four worlds, one of which was patterned after Dali, while another looked like op art. Riley would have fit right in.
To the Righteous belong the fruits of violent victory. The rest of us will have to settle for warm friends, warm lovers, and a wink from a quietly supportive universe.
