I rank 300 VGM (2024 edition) [ranking]

200/4170
@tgs2
Shadow the Hedgehog - Prison Island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AvJHFiu_Tw

Ive heard songs from this game I like more. Like Lava Shelter does everything Prison Island does but it all lands more for meexcept Prison Island does have a runaway piano that takes over the song and the other instruments have to try to catch it. This is my headcanon for this song. I also like how the main guitars sound off but in a pleasant way.

199/4130
@PIayer_0
DJMAX RESPECT V - NEON 1989
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzSFgcdQLA

Hey its city pop! I like Plastic Love and this song covers some of those same beats for me. Sadly I dont love the singer that much (although she seems like a fun person based on the video), but the other production is all solid, very evocative of a decade that ended thirty years ago.

198/4117
@loweffortmemes
Nukige Mitai na Shima ni Sunderu Watashi wa Dou Surya Ii Desu ka? - Hijitsuzaikei Joshitachi wa Dou Surya Ii desu ka?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEdxpCjGxUM

First up on our tour of little girl music is this absurdly long titled nomination. I found this song pretty predictable (I predicted the key change) but its still enjoyable, with random chiptune segments and a brief guitar solo. This is possibly the most anime the list gets, which is an achievement Im sure some of you were shooting for!

197/4111
@JONA
SPRAWL - THE CANALS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxc7kfi9Ta4

I like parts of THE CANALS a lot, but I liked it less as it went along because it introduces unpleasant wubbiness that gives me a bit of a headache. Still, the beat is stellar and the way it progresses is very cool too. If there was a version without the dubstep, I would say to sign me up right away. I dont dislike all wubs (see #202, a song that actually places lower but that had wubs I liked more); these ones didnt sit right with me though.

196/4102
@OrangeCrush980
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Battle on the Seas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ5maG8Wd4g

This song rose the ranks from like a 3.5 up to a 6.5. Truly a mighty story of underdogs, which fits the heroic tone of the song. Its a little samey a lot of the time and I wonder the loop needs to be this long as a result, but 1:55 gives me Skyrim Dragonborn vibes and that works really well for it. I can definitely picture this as a backdrop for a ship at sea, cruising around the waves and possibly engaging in nefarious acts of piracy. Arrr!

-hotdogturtle-- posted...

Not in terms of composition but by "TOTALLY attempting to be the kind of a badass song that might be suitable for a similar purpose".

i actually meant compositionally, like it's epic but in a very uplifting and growing way.

The very long name translates loosely to "How's a girl supposed to survive when she doesn't exist?" (Nukitashi, or "How's a flat-chested girl supposed to survive on porno island?", is a very weird game. It wasn't for me though, so I can't share much more about it >_>) I could do lyrics if people want? i dunno. I'm not that high on the song >_>

I had went into this expecting the Nukitashi song to be my first drop, but it turned out to be the second, so I wasnt far off! This was my one wildcard pick for your rankings in that its a song that I dont think is something that would typically be up your alley but also something I wanted to try to see if it could get a decent score anyway. Everything else was more closely based on what I know about various songs you like, but I did think of this song based on the chippy beepy shit and child vocals elements that you listed in the nomination thread. Though, I wasnt really sure how youd treat adult vocals that sound childlike as opposed to an actual child singing something haha. I wasnt really expecting it to do very well, but I figured it could go in any direction, good, bad, or somewhere in between, and I think it makes sense that it was somewhere in between. For a song like this, Im happy to get a 6.5 out of it!

loweffortmemes posted...

Though, I wasnt really sure how youd treat adult vocals that sound childlike as opposed to an actual child singing something haha

I don't think I'd ever thought about it before this ranking! I guess the answer is "they're okay sometimes." Big commitment there.

195/4031
@bebr117
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim - Armored Bane
https://youtu.be/gYMns-Q5GS4?si=Rvt9htCAyKmEWhm-

This is a very chaotic song! I especially like the more chaotic bits, like at the start, where theres so much stuff going on. The amount of panning in my headphones sort of gives me neck pain though lol. This feels like a song that would be very polarizing to listeners; if it gets into VGMC I would expect it to lose in round 1 but keep it close. I would give Armored Bane to anyone who thinks Falcom is all guitars and violins.

194/3997
@loweffortmemes
beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUAL - Chrono Diver -PENDULUMs-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtwJ1M5gZXg

Into the top 4000! Great job everybody. I used the -fragment- version of Chrono Diver in a guessing game. This isnt my favorite Nekomata Master, but like Hideki Naganuma, even Satos off songs are still generally winning picks for me. This shows off his energetic/frenetic side, though without the bombast that characterizes something like Despair of ELFERIA. Also big bonus points for ticking clocks. I think thats the first appearance of ticking clocks, but it certainly will not be the last.

193/3982
@banshiryuu
MUSYNX - Life is PIANO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf9vXkvjRro

A peppy dance song that attempts to back up its bold claim that life is, indeed, piano. Remember what I said about ticking clocks? Heres another song that uses them, this time for a brief interlude halfway through. This is a big pop song that I can picture a choreographed dance routine to.

192/3926
@Paratroopa1
Phantasy Star Online - Tricktrack Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pioIQLRfzuw

This is a fascinating song for me because I love how it starts with those foggy samples coming in, but then it focuses on a melody I dont care for, probably because of the samples. I think if this song had a different melodic line or even straight up cut out the melody altogether, Id like it more. Which is a shame, because it does a great job at being atmospheric and evocative and all those things I like. Like around the 1:45 mark is when the song peaks for me because that pesky melody isnt there and the rest of the song has room to stretch and breathe. Still cool though!

191/3882
@NBIceman
Arc Rise Fantasia - Unexpected Fight
https://youtu.be/pBwYmG7bU2U?si=vYaX8sTi4TR-oLUn

File this under did not expect to like as much as I did. My relationship with guitars is questionable at best, but NBIceman gave me a song with guitars that soundedwell, maybe not real, but unique. That opening note is killer, and I love how the song circles back to the specific sound of that guitar. The actual composition feels pretty by the numbers, but the guitar gives it a really visceral quality.

rip the best song nominated tbh

my (probable) top 2 defeated!!!

i actually totally thought life is piano would be my highest rated of my picks, but I think I know for sure which one will now maybe probably not who knows!!!!

Neon was my modern-sounding pick where the 1989 version is faster and more electronic than the original, probably to make it fit better into DJMAX. Yukika is an interesting case where she was originally from Japan, but moved to South Korea and mostly sings in Korean. Her city pop aesthetic also feels very "K-pop" in the sense of repackaging a trendy genre with a new sound. She retired a few months ago unfortunately, after just one album and two EPs!

Could've sworn I commented about RTRO earlier but apparently not.

It's probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite from the Sonic Rush soundtrack behind Raisin' Me Up (which you'd already heard) and potentially Wrapped in Black. I love every piece of it from the rockabilly guitar riff, to the drums that kick in around 23 seconds, to the sexy trumpets. I can definitely see why it would annoy people, especially given how prevalent and repetitive the vocal samples are, but I think they accentuate the fun, positive vibes I get from the song. God, the Sonic Rush soundtrack is such a gem. Can't believe I never listened to it until this past year.

The most aggressively annoying vocal sample on the album is in either Ethno Circus or Ska Cha Cha, neither of which were nominated, unfortunately. Those kick ass too.

NFUN posted...

rip the best song nominated tbh

Ehh, I kind of expected Armored Bane to be the next of mine to drop. Although I thought it would be at least a 7... Oh well, seems like 6.5 is at least "definitely positive" tier. I'll take it!

When I saw ticking clocks on your nomination thread, Chrono Diver -PENDULUMs- was the first song that came to mind. It also ticked the piano that leads to big chords box, and I believe there were several Nekomata Master songs in your list of 9+/10 songs, so I figured from that, it was a good choice. I actually nominated it last year for VGMC, but I think I did so on day 3 so it mightve gotten buried in the nominations playlist, and in any case, it wasnt on your list of songs youve already heard. Glad you liked it!

bebr117 posted...

Ehh, I kind of expected Armored Bane to be the next of mine to drop. Although I thought it would be at least a 7... Oh well, seems like 6.5 is at least "definitely positive" tier. I'll take it!

try again

Thought Unexpected Fight may hang around a tiny bit longer, but I'm not surprised Wisdom of Rage is going to be my best finisher.

NFUN posted...

try again

No ur just wrong

bebr117 posted...

No ur just wrong

try again

190/3875
@loweffortmemes
Heaven Burns Red - Before I Rise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReJsfzGeIXE

This might be a surprisingly early drop, as Ive seen this song talked about occasionally in the community. I love the weird timesig (I always enjoy it when I cant follow the timesig). The song takes a curious turn into a dance number pretty quickly, which always surprises me when I listen, as I assume its going to stay contemplative and slow-paced. Its pretty. I dont know. Maybe Ill relisten for VGMC and get really into it; for now, 6.5 is a good fit.

189/3856
DeviDoesNothing
Geometry Dash - Dash
https://youtu.be/uLgpk2Vc2Tk

My notes say fun enough song I guess and thats it. Its catchy with a good beat and it does a thing where it fades out and then fades back in again, so thats cool. I could do without the man telling me what game its from though. Weird that it fades out when it does I wouldve liked to hear more.

188/3852
@MaxGalactica
opoona - At Tokione
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGp2F3gJswk

A very, very pretty song. I love how it opens with solo piano and then opens up into this world of possibility: bright synths, spacey effects, subtle bass and drums. Its cool. Its only this low for the highly subjective reason of Im just not that into it. The 6.5s are full of songs like this: cool experiences that I dont have any desire to seek out again. So yeah, this is great to listen to right now, but once its over, its over. I do need to go through this soundtrack at some point and figure out the keepers.

187/3829
@NFUN
Panzer Dragoon Orta - Legacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv-cdV9PZBs

Legacy has a pretty slow but promising start. I love those big drums that come in and ground the song mixed with a flute-type instrument and an overall tribal vibe. I dont love this but Im very immersed in it, maybe more than any other song so far. Its very compelling. I especially like the bit at 3:20.

186/3817
@Chaeix
Teamfight Tactics - Maestro x Disco x 8 Bit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mi5XNYjfMI

As with some of the other nominations that are comprised of multiple songs, I can only judge this by the overall package. This song is split between Early and Late sections. Early is pretty whatever to me; by itself it might not even make it to a 5. The strings really irritate me in Easy. Late, howeverby itself Late is probably a 7.5. Late has a fast-paced Celtic vibe to it that really resonates with me; the strings are much more tolerable here. Theres probably no way to separate the two not that youd even want to but thats the risk you take with composite songs like this.

life is piano has a fantastic opening but then proceeds to have an UNACCEPTABLY LOW AMOUNT OF PIANO. well i mean there's a piano like constantly but it doesn't feel like it's in the limelight. I was expecting Wings of Piano and instead got EDM, is what I'm trying to say I guess.

NO BEFORE I RISE COME BACK! Also how have i still not done a lyrics video for this song i should get on that. The words really do give the song that extra oomph. Also you should listen to the acoustic version if I somehow haven't shoved it down your throat yet, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-P3qkHAogY

I like title drops.

At Tokione is really pretty. It definitely grabbed me today. Definitely feels like a song you have to be in the mood for, though.

8 Bit Maestro I am kinda the opposite, I prefer Early quite a bit over Late.

185/3801
@handsomeboy2012
A Dance of Fire and Ice - Pulse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR3sxQ8Lh9Q

7/8 time The instruments here all feel super fake, but thats not necessarily a bad thing. I like how this feels like a genuine prog song, with long, meandering passages and a little drum solo at the end. Again, not something Im aching to go back to any time soon, but I enjoy listening to it well enough.

184/3789
@Hbthebattle
Bravely Default - That Person's Name Is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNDmLA5a5zg

Intense violin action. Im pretty sure this is one of the highest songs in the ranking that I can say this isnt really my thing about. I dont love strings like this and the song sounds like its being played through a wall and there even dips and peaks in volume that make me dizzy. But dangit, it actually sort of works for me. I think its the intensity of the composition. I can really feel Revos intent here, and that sort of overrides my general distaste for the style.

183/3781
@OrangeCrush980
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - Seaside Vacation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKdIhT3Feks

This is such a weird song. I feel like theres big context Im missing. But even without that, its weirdly inspirational, with a sweeping melody and bells (again with the bells) and CLAPPING I love clapping. The singer also doesnt go ham, which I appreciate. If I ever played this game I get the sense that the song would make it to like 8.5, so 6.5 is pretty good!

182/3775
Hbthebattle
Zwei: The Arges Adventure - Floating Continent Arges -Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB0NWwjoyJE

sry 4 double drop This comes dangerously close to happy town music, which I didnt say I didnt want, but I definitely didnt want. But! This ones fine. I get real Chrono Cross vibes both from the instrumentation and the composition: that woodwind sample is good, plus that synth at 1:30 is fun too. I know Ive heard that particular sound before in other games that I cant recall. Maybe I like this so much because its not happy town music at all its wistful town music. And wistful music is more my thing.

181/3765
@cakophon
beatmania IIDX 8th style - murmur twins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCXp29Gc5K0

cuddlecore is this more little girl music -me, a few weeks ago

This is a cool song with a lot of great energy and some prominent piano. Its not any higher because the mixing irritates me by doing that thing I generally dislike where the vocals get buried behind the other instruments. Change that up and its an easy 7. Ah well!

was not expecting release the seal to be my final song...

Before I Rise was largely me seeing two other Heaven Burns Red songs being songs you really liked and testing if another song from that game that I really like would do as well. It was also a way I could test out a possible VGMC nomination of mine on someone lol. Speaking of which

rwlh posted...

Maybe Ill relisten for VGMC and get really into it; for now, 6.5 is a good fit.

Stay tuned :)

Legacy is... Wow. Need to relisten to Orta.

180/3764
@Bane_Of_Despair
Kingdom Hearts - Hollow Bastion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nlCNVewMjA

Is this the most well-known song in the ranking? Its either this, Running from Evil, or CORE. I never really gave much thought to Hollow Bastion. Its very ominous and atmospheric, which I like. It actually kind of reminds me of PowerOne from Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter in a weird way? That sort of atmospheric buildup that morphs throughout but doesnt lead to a greater melody. PowerOne is a top ten song for me, so its hard to do better for comparisons!

179/3761
@PIayer_0
The Last of Us Part II - Wayfaring Stranger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvCd-9W_8Gk

VGM unplugged. This reminds me of the acoustic version of Will the Circle Be Unbroken from Bioshock Infinite, which is a 9. This is just two singers and a guitar. The singers are pretty rough are these the voice actors from the game? but that adds to the charm of the song, a stripped-down and vulnerable number. I prefer the male singer, who takes over in the second half, for his gravelly, barely-even-singing delivery.

178/3758
@dowolf
Punishing Gray Raven - Sie liebten sich beide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuOae6-GA-g

A transcription of my notes:

The opera in the beginning is neat, but Im not as into the symphonic backingbut then it changes around 1:55 and becomes um a totally different ass song? Then it changes AGAIN????? The fuck am I even listening to???? No it's okay because it keeps getting more interesting; its still not really engaging but points for variety. Movement 4 brings opera back with dubstep? What a creative song; movement 4 is my favorite.

Punctuation!

177/3755
@cakophon
Manifold Garden - Strange Worlds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpvPx-B1ilQ

Very immersive, big sounds. This reminds me of Todd Baker/Monument Valley but more grandiose and with vocals. Pretty unique soundscape, very easy to get lost in. The song does this cool thing at 1:10 that I really like.

176/3753
@MargaretAnnMid
Suikoden II - The Great Street Performers
https://youtu.be/9JSmBXlDWh0?si=iO7BfC-RI0qkNYuN

Nice and lively. I really like the instruments and percussion. This song screams Suikoden music to me if you gave it to me without any metadata and asked me to name the series, Id probably be able to do so. That main instrument I cant identify is a hallmark of this series musical identity, and it fits super well in this song.

That's another 25, so I've updated the playlist!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9FyX-bNcVjNDqgefrKF0BsrsFvAIzVp1

Wayfaring Stranger is an American folk song from the early-mid 1800s, I love the lyrics to this one! It's sung in the credits by the voices of Ellie and Joel - I haven't played or watched Last of Us, but I can tell that some very painful things happen. I'll say that a song like this would've broken me if it played in Telltale's The Walking Dead.

rwlh posted...

Is this the most well-known song in the ranking? Its either this, Running from Evil, or CORE.

Forest Interlude is another contender though I do believe it's behind Bastion in particular as far as recognizability goes. It's still up there though.

175/3747
@MargaretAnnMid
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time - I Am the No. 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6M_EGqy9O0

Double drop, sorry! You know, big ups to you for nominating this random-ass rodeo music. Its fun! Its fascinating to hear Sakurabas usual style in this genre of music. His usual prog organ comes out to play a few times, but generally speaking its a fairly conventional song, albeit one with a lot of spirit. The spirit of Texas, that is!

174/3746
@tazzyboyishere
Everhood - Euthanasia Rollercoaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmZsx5Uo7aU

Every time I click on an Everhood song I worry its going to sound like Revenge. Mercifully this one doesnt. Unfortunately it sounds like Hopes and Dreams from Undertale, which I also dont like, lol. But this song is more palatable for me I think it does what Hopes and Dreams tries to do in that tone of final triumph, that sense of arriving at the end of your journey and believing in the power of friendship. The drums sound like theyre being played through a sock though, holy jesus. Reading this writeup I do wonder how this song got such a comparatively high placement, but something about it just appeals to me, I gues-

*gets to 3:00*

Oh right it glitches out. Thatll do!

173/3734
@banshiryuu
KALPA -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEtf3YPcNfE

An odd song here; parts of it sound underwatery and parts sound very crisp. There is some beeping and glitchiness. I dont have a lot to say about it it does that thing rhythm songs sometimes do where itll stop halfway through and then pick up again like it started, but surge up with more intensity. A few other songs on this list do that too.

172/3729
@Prince46
Super Mario Maker - Castle (Super Mario Bros.) (Edit)
https://youtu.be/Jv4V4Cevoj4

lol points for weirdness I guess. This is a silly and surprisingly effective arrangement of the Super Mario Bros. Castle theme. It goes ham on the warbles (theres a phrase) and manages to make the most out of what is essentially a five second loop. Docking points because, while it is fun, I cant really ever see myself wanting to listen to this again, haha.

171/3721
bea
F-Zero Maximum Velocity - Tenth Zone East
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qONPNBrPkA4&

Nice melody here that fuels the song forward, very hot-blooded. I dont love the samples though. I feel like Ive been shitting on the GBA a lot so far its just that GBA samples often have this unpleasant fogginess to them that I have trouble getting around. (When that don't have this issue for me, they can be big hits, like Ultimate Card Games or the Mega Man Zero series.) Tenth Zone East falls into that trap a bit, but the melody is strong enough for me to overlook that.

Oh jeez this isn't going well!

rwlh posted...

This is such a weird song. I feel like theres big context Im missing. But even without that, its weirdly inspirational, with a sweeping melody and bells (again with the bells) and CLAPPING I love clapping. The singer also doesnt go ham, which I appreciate. If I ever played this game I get the sense that the song would make it to like 8.5, so 6.5 is pretty good!

Yeah, this song probably has more context than anything else in the soundtrack. It wouldn't be hard to write a paragraph or two about it. Do you think you ever will play the game?

movement 3 is my fave :)

"Double drop, sorry! "

WOW.

sergiocornaga posted...

Do you think you ever will play the game?

Highly unlikely. Feel free!

Six instead of five right now to bring us to the 7 tier. (Don't worry dowolf, I'll only post four tonight.)

170/3713
Revolver
Alan Wake 2 - The Road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R9ywOmJqUc

Did not expect to get a trip-hop nomination for this, certainly not from Alan Wake 2 of all things. This is very well produced I especially love the way it gradually slows down in the last half. The vocalist is also a wonderful fit for the song, smoky and a little seductive. Just put this one onto the pile of this is cool but I didnt connect with it enough/it wasnt for me.

169/3710
@pyresword
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Cliffs of Morytha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIn82wCRrHY

I hear the Brawl theme around 0:40 I appreciate you going for the factory theme with this pick. Theres a lot that I would normally like: mechanical sounds like whirring and pistons, a crunchy industrial soundscape. I think I just wasnt into the overall presentation? I dont know. Its hard when a song does lots of things you like on paper but comes up short on execution. I do appreciate this pick for attempting to cater to my tastes though!

168/3706
@UF8
GROOVE COASTER WAI WAI PARTY!!!! - SHUKUSEI!! RORI GAMI REKUIEMU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci_zad39Uhw

Apparently this is a uhproblematic song. I enjoy it because its cute and bouncy. I also like how it changes into a darker flavor halfway through before coming back around to the bubbly tone. Its interchangeable from most other songs Ive found like this, but thats okay because I tend to like the genre. I did not really watch the video and did not interpret the lyrics, so uhyeah. >_>

167/3703
@Not_an_Owl
Guilty Gear Xrd - HEAVY DAY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPE5UUCPHyY

Some really nice hard rock. I have no idea what the vocalist is even saying except I think theres a heavy day at one point (which I only recognize because of the title). Thats okay: I normally like memorable vocalists, and NAOKI songs always stand out for the unique vocal delivery. Here he even has a bit of country twang to him.

166/3698
@failgirlema
Jojo's Fashion Show: World Tour - Barcelona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1C68yGX_xo

I want to gush about the soundscape in this song. DS games often have some of the most atmospheric and immersive sounds Ive come across. Barcelona conveys a strong sense of being in a dimly lit, densely packed room, possibly like some sort of catwalk or runway. The vocal samples and funky beats lend a sense of majesty to the track. Very cool!

165/3694
@Anagram
Your Turn to Die - Majority Rules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXEzdeh7xTQ

Short loop (under a minute) and very bare bones, with a hypnotic series of notes played on strings, broken up occasionally by other passages. Thats the song. This is the highest 6.5 (only two songs from a 7!) because Im very captivated by its simple melody and structure. The nominations from this game youll hear me echo this when they drop are what I wish Ace Attorney music was like.

ELIMINATION 58/59: pyresword
Average rating: 5.5
Average ranking: 4639
Your lucky song: REFLEC BEAT colette - Lilieze to enryuu Laevateinn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-gCackdMks

Thank you for nominating!

Jojo's Fashion Show: World Tour is PC only i think, but YEAA the soundscapeee. This was prob my fav song I nominated (and the main song I wanna get in VGMC) lol.

failgirlema posted...

Jojo's Fashion Show: World Tour is PC only i think, but YEAA the soundscapeee. This was prob my fav song I nominated (and the main song I wanna get in VGMC) lol.

oh oops. Maybe I just assumed because you're a big DS person. But it does sound kinds DS-y to me lol

rwlh posted...

oh oops. Maybe I just assumed because you're a big DS person. But it does sound kinds DS-y to me lol

I feel it's a bit too high quality for DS but I understand stylistically. I'm honestly not SPECIFICALLY a big DS person it's just that's where a LOT of shovelware is so by proxy I guess I end up being a DS fan LOL. Wii and PC has a lot of good shovelware too ofc so those are where most of the non-DS songs I end up loving come from

(also kinda insane my lowest is a 6.5 considering I just chose random songs I liked + pork and didn't try to follow the things you said you liked LOL)

I have been slain

Can't say I'm too surprised. I thought there was a decent chance you might like the HSR song and the Xenoblade one but the others I wasn't confident in at all, and I never really had a great handle on your taste to begin with.

rwlh posted...

Apparently this is a uhproblematic song

The lyrics of loli kami requiem are about an elementary school age girl basically domming a bunch of older men. I think it's supposed to be funny?

It's also an *insanely* popular song. I like it, but every time I listen I feel a little uncomfortable.

pyresword posted...

I have been slain

Can't say I'm too surprised. I thought there was a decent chance you might like the HSR song and the Xenoblade one but the others I wasn't confident in at all, and I never really had a great handle on your taste to begin with.

It's funny because IIRC our mini collab went super smoothly. Ah well, I appreciate your nominations regardless!

bebr117 posted...

The lyrics of loli kami requiem are about an elementary school age girl basically domming a bunch of older men. I think it's supposed to be funny?

It's also an *insanely* popular song. I like it, but every time I listen I feel a little uncomfortable.

I didn't even realize that's what it was called, big oof

rwlh posted...

It's funny because IIRC our mini collab went super smoothly. Ah well, I appreciate your nominations regardless!

I didn't actually realize this until after I nominated but I think here I reused one of the songs from the mini collab I sent you as a suggestion and already knew at least you didn't love it oops

Haha I didn't even notice!

And here we are at the 7s. Over half of the nominations made it this far, to playlist worthy status. I really do want to thank you all again. Its been such a delight to listen to everything and revisit it for this topic. Lets move forwards, not backwards! Upwards, not forwards!

-

164/3690
@NFUN
Phantom Dust - August 31st, 1982
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvI0ozN9oOQ

We open the 7s with a song thats very spooky and evil and discordant. Theres a great drum beat at 0:55, and some Vivaldi ass shit piping up throughout. This is not a song that hurts for ideas, thats for sure. Watching it unfold is a fascinating process , especially right before the loop, where all those dark layers are peeled back to nothingness, just so it can start up again.

163/3681
@NBIceman
Furi - Wisdom of Rage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrm_kb1d-Xc

You were wise to assume this would be your top nomination. It very much appeals to my taste: the deep, crunchy bass; the soaring melody; the powerful drum. All the elements come together cohesively to make something inspiringly intense (intensely inspiring?). Thank you for this one it didnt make the top half but its still a keeper.

162/3668
@handsomeboy2012
Old School Runescape - Monkey Badness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-R04scet6s

This one was a pleasant surprise. I think every time I listen to a song like this I brace myself to be underwhelmed, but Monkey Badness is really cool! Surprisingly epic and intense, the song covers a lot of musical ground; though it stays intense the whole time, it keeps changing and adding new pieces. Also, this is a song where the MIDI format works well; I wouldnt want to hear this with, say, a live orchestra. Something about the soundchip is charming enough on its own.

161/3667
@Tked
Deo Gratias - cpculte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jjiAtwpDiY

In the pre-ranking listening party I made a comment like I hope this is all chanting. I stand by that! The effect is super creepy and immersive; the heartbeat adds to the creepiness, plus that reverb drenched ominous voice. It's a total package. Now, this is not something I'm liable to put on again any time soon. However, unlike other songs Ive said that about, I find this so effective that I have to rate it high. Consistency, am I right?

ELIMINATION 57/59: NBIceman
Average rating: 5.4
Average ranking: 4596
Your lucky song: Chunithm - The ether
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVeYJJJ9Ys

Thank you for nominating!

rwlh posted...

Highly unlikely. Feel free!

I had a look around and someone actually already wrote a piece solely about the in-game context of this song. Handy!

https://biggestinjapan.com/index.php/2020/10/26/the-nostalgic-insanity-of-13-sentinels-astounding-musical-moment/

Oh! I didn't actually read the post you quoted I guess, because I thought you were talking about Weapons Up. I'd rather not spoil myself on 13 Sentinels.

rwlh posted...

Oh! I didn't actually read the post you quoted I guess, because I thought you were talking about Weapons Up. I'd rather not spoil myself on 13 Sentinels.

The context of Weapons Up is basically that a bunch of special attacks in the game come with an accompanying 20 second loop that's a pastiche of 80s music, and for some reason Jake Kaufman decided to make a full version of only that song.

rwlh posted...

Six instead of five right now to bring us to the 7 tier. (Don't worry dowolf, I'll only post four tonight.)

<3

bebr117 posted...

I think it's supposed to be funny?

rwlh posted...

its cute and bouncy

i believe the intended phrase is "cute and funny"

okay anyway i'm glad it was the first one downed. the only thing i'm disappointed about is that this didn't get "little girl music" anywhere on its writeup

UF8 posted...

i believe the intended phrase is "cute and funny"

okay anyway i'm glad it was the first one downed. the only thing i'm disappointed about is that this didn't get "little girl music" anywhere on its writeup

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