Board 8 > [VGMC] Day 62! Daredevil/Shevat, Mixed Melody/Secret Cave, Tenement/Magus

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banshiryuu
07/29/22 10:00:01 PM
#1:


with Round 3 fast approaching, it's time for everyone's favorite game of Will and Want!!!! So, what will retire in A1, and what do you WANT to retire?










Welcome to Video Game Music Contest 16, an annual celebration of the best of the best video game music according to the voters!

Important Links:
Bracket: https://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?tid=475935
Contest info sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_IU5iCFTM_4WEx8ZWKwznMz5v2tarCKh1Ag0mxIgAes
Contest discussion thread: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/80027411
Main bracket playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT3m7iohpL0xxfgkmGKvEyWfHvNZ53Kbn
Last years spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16XAaBMDuUnQ4c5AxQNL9ZhvD7VG5kQyrXWWZxnkrn-o
VGMC total stats sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K1XdLWiUKB2kX99qYBgnRbLU_sCz4dvZSByKKJHCT6o
Discord: https://discord.gg/WDvMS4a

Rules:
- Listen to both songs in a given match, at least through the loop time provided (to make sure you don't skip before you've heard the whole thing!)
- Please consider the loop point listed when judging the song; if a video loops one minute 5 times, don't treat it as if it's a repetitive 5 minute song
- If it's a match between your favorite song ever and a song you despise, still LISTEN TO BOTH! Votes can and will be disqualified if there is suspicion songs are not being listened to, and you may be discounted for the rest of the contest for repeat offenses.
- No alt accounts, no rallying or begging, etc., etc.... You only get one vote! Swapping votes is alright, just make clear that you've already made a vote and are swapping.
- Make clear what your voting options are! Please keep votes separate from any comments, and use the titles given in the topic post.
- Voting in all matches is not mandatory, feel free to skip matches you do not wish to vote in.
- Vote based on the links provided, and not other sources of audio. Links are specifically chosen for best quality and the like.
- Don't discuss vote tallies in this thread, or in other threads, as they may influence votes. Likewise, please refrain from looking at the running tally before voting.

Voting Period:
- Today's matches will last 24 hours from the time of posting, or 24 hours from 10pm Eastern, whichever is the later time.
- Please note this may mean that two topics will be active at the same time!
- If you anticipate being unable to vote in a given day, please send an absentee vote to @banshiryuu, or post your absentee vote in the discussion thread!

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Match 1

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Daredevil
Composer: Keiki Kobayashi
Loop Point:
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kamakazikila
07/29/22 10:07:59 PM
#2:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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Puff Stuff
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NFUN
07/29/22 10:09:01 PM
#3:


Shevat
Secret Cave
Tenement

2
3
5

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Kneel... or you will be knelt
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tgs2
07/29/22 10:29:31 PM
#4:


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Secret Cave
Tenement

No idea on match 1 right now. Other two are more clear.
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HasteDeux
07/29/22 10:37:40 PM
#5:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Tenement of the Blue Spirit


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"Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?"
"Well, you drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think."
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MargaretAnnMid
07/29/22 10:42:57 PM
#6:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted
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TeamRocketElite
07/29/22 10:52:23 PM
#7:


Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Daredevil
DoDonPachi Blissful Death Black Label Extra - Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Chrono Trigger - Magus Confronted

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My bracket looked like random picks compared to his.
Congrats to azuarc for winning the GotD 2020 Guru Contest!
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moons
07/29/22 11:00:09 PM
#8:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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HBJDubs
07/29/22 11:06:00 PM
#9:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Magus Confronted

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Save in the name of true love
~Project 1000~
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Isquen
07/29/22 11:21:32 PM
#10:


Daredevil
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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[Rock and Stone]
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MoonRunes
07/29/22 11:24:55 PM
#11:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit
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Hbthebattle
07/29/22 11:32:39 PM
#12:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

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:)
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RevolverAxolot
07/30/22 12:22:31 AM
#13:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit
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Pixelisak
07/30/22 12:28:18 AM
#14:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit
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PIayer_0
07/30/22 12:29:23 AM
#15:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

Airplane
Airplane
Steve Reich

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-Abraham Lincoln
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Prince46
07/30/22 1:31:47 AM
#16:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Magus Confronted

Well, Tenement is actually a bit better than I remembered, but yeah, it doesn't beat Magus for me.
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HidekuniHorita
07/30/22 1:37:07 AM
#17:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

Secret Cave was never really a favorite of mine from Raiden V, but it's hitting me really hard today for some reason, particularly 0:50-1:00 and 3:53-4:27

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Omniscience lies beyond the void, beyond decay!
I am one with the Akashic Records!
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FL81
07/30/22 2:49:08 AM
#18:


Xenogears - The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
DoDonPachi Blissful Death Black Label Extra - Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Chrono Trigger - Magus Confronted

ah yes the best Mitsuda song Magus

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Thanks to Proofpyros for the sig images
https://i.imgur.com/Nv4Pi1v.jpg https://i.imgur.com/N43HJYv.jpg
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Sceptilesolar
07/30/22 6:18:36 AM
#19:


Daredevil
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

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Just killing time until the world ends.
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Tked
07/30/22 6:21:07 AM
#20:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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th3l3fty
07/30/22 6:28:50 AM
#21:


Xenogears - The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Raiden V - Secret Cave
Caravan Stories - Tenement of the Blue Spirit

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thelefty for analysis crew 2008 imo -transience
I have a third degree burn in flame-o-nomics -Sir Chris
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andylt
07/30/22 6:59:11 AM
#22:


Wow that is a bizarre set of tracks left in A1 considering what was originally there >_>

The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

Not the strongest day tbh

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Very slowly becoming a Final Fantasy aficionado.
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Raetsel_Lapin
07/30/22 7:34:46 AM
#23:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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I'm not who you think I am
And even if I thought you'd known, I never would have told you so
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Prody_Parrot
07/30/22 7:40:02 AM
#24:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
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tennisboy213
07/30/22 7:40:36 AM
#25:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Magus Confronted

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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Fivda
07/30/22 8:07:23 AM
#26:


Xenogears - The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
DoDonPachi Blissful Death Black Label Extra - Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Caravan Stories - Tenement of the Blue Spirit
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sergiocornaga
07/30/22 9:04:56 AM
#27:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit
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Aakadarrr
07/30/22 9:42:06 AM
#28:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Magus Confronted
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xx521xx
07/30/22 10:50:21 AM
#29:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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Optimism is the first step to disappointment.
xx521xx
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MaxGalactica
07/30/22 11:05:40 AM
#30:


I'm actually quite surprised at the amount of people that strongly dislike Daredevil here. Like, this song has everything. Great buildup, really good melody, great production, and just a really cool overall sound to it. Really, really good song. Shevat is really good Mitsuda, but I definitely am gonna favor Daredevil in this matchup.

Mixed Melody is pretty fun. Secret Cave is also good, but the bad mix holds it back rather significantly. Mixed Melody gets the advantage here.

(this is my plug for y'alls to listen to Music for 18 Musicians if you haven't) Tenement of the Blue Spirit is minimalism at its best. If match 1 weren't a thing, this would definitely be my favorite song of the day. Magus Confronted is alright, but it's honestly a rather weak theme for Mitsuda. Melody isn't nearly memorable enough for me.

Very good day today all things considered.

Votes:
Daredevil
Mixed Melody - Stage4
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

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Don't trust everything that you read on the Internet.
-Abraham Lincoln
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PabloSmith
07/30/22 11:10:38 AM
#31:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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We schlitty
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rwlh
07/30/22 11:17:52 AM
#32:


Wow, what a day! This is easily the best contest day this year for me so far. Everything is 7.5 or higher! That's really incredible. I won't mind any combination of winners here (though I'm secretly pulling for Tenement - shh!).

abstain
Secret Cave
Magus Confronted
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DanKirby
07/30/22 12:11:24 PM
#33:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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(>'.')>
"The problem with the future is that it keeps turning into the present." -Hobbes
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golden009
07/30/22 12:12:05 PM
#34:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Tenement of the Blue Spirit
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TheArkOfTurus
07/30/22 1:19:58 PM
#35:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

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Our eyes were removed
For our own safety
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DoctorJimmy133
07/30/22 2:06:06 PM
#36:


Daredevil
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Tenement

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azuarc is quite good at predicting GameFAQs bracket battles.
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Arti
07/30/22 2:49:15 PM
#37:


Xenogears - The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
DoDonPachi Blissful Death Black Label Extra - Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Chrono Trigger - Magus Confronted

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http://backloggery.com/articuno2001/sig.gif
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barreldragon88
07/30/22 2:50:13 PM
#38:


Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Daredevil
Raiden V - Secret Cave
Chrono Trigger - Magus Confronted

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Long live Saint Seiya!!
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MacArrowny
07/30/22 4:48:42 PM
#39:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Magus Confronted

close match 2, somewhat close match 1

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All the stars in the sky are waiting for you.
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KCF0107
07/30/22 5:15:49 PM
#40:


Devil
Mixed
Spirit

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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
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JONALEON1
07/30/22 5:33:07 PM
#41:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

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Congrats to azuarc who beat me by 1 point!
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Janus5k
07/30/22 6:00:57 PM
#42:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Magus Confronted

Match 2 was pretty close.

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A hero cannot be defeated simply by making him die.
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tgs2
07/30/22 6:14:42 PM
#43:


Daredevil

Going with my gut.
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kaonashi1
07/30/22 6:26:01 PM
#44:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit


whoops I already talked about the two tracks I would've wanted to talk about most in this set. well, let's go over a few of the other tracks:
-early on in my 'starting to look for vgm actively' phase I looked for a lot of Mitsuda (driven partially by having Melody of Aqua shown to me); for a time he was my favourite square composer. then my interest waned a bit as I felt a bit oversaturated with his style and pursued other things. in recent years I began revisiting mitsuda and found that I really liked his work, still, and maybe understood why a little better. the intro to Shevat illustrates pretty well-- very pretty polymetric ostinatos that really set a slightly mysterious mood. (the glockenspiel actually reminds me of Schala's theme, one of my favourite CT tracks.) the instrumentation has that classic mitsuda natural/forest feel-- the bongos+flute+bass is something he consistently deploys, and to lovely effect here
-I think I really like at least 30% of every raiden v track, and a lot of the time it includes the intro. kudo really knows how to make an entrance. the thing that bugs me about secret cave is that the melody that starts at 1:02 always drops me out of the track a little. the more sinister second part is cool, and I especially love the percussion at 3:37. I think part of my problem is that I'm prone to compare my enjoyment of any raiden v track to apostle's maraud or the phenomenon
-chrono trigger is a strange soundtrack for me in that I always think of it as a very good soundtrack, but I have mixed feelings about a lot of the more frequently-cited tracks on it. this includes almost every character theme, including this one; it paints a picture of menacing power that I was never completely sold on. there's still some things I enjoy about it a fair bit-- I think the high wind instrument at 0:38 is a cool touch, and I like the rhythm of the section just before the loop
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slykirby
07/30/22 6:58:58 PM
#45:


Daredevil
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted

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https://i.imgur.com/c3jEuPS.jpg
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Collen
07/30/22 7:20:04 PM
#46:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

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But there's a hole in my head and that's where I see and hear and dream through
Seems like that leaks out and I forget all the wonderful things escape me now
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Korji
07/30/22 7:21:41 PM
#47:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Magus Confronted
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dowolf
07/30/22 7:41:13 PM
#48:


The black Wind Calls to
A cavernous secret. See,
I vote for Blue Spirit

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Nonsense. "Testing" is for when you're still guessing--and now, I have no need to guess. -- Agatha, Girl Genius
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LkProd
07/30/22 8:11:18 PM
#49:


The Wind Calls to Shevat in the Blue Sky
Mixed Melody (Stage 4)
Tenement of the Blue Spirit
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skulltrumpets
07/30/22 8:15:32 PM
#50:


Daredevil
Secret Cave
Tenement of the Blue Spirit

All I'll say about today is that I'm glad that Xenogears was once my whole personality for a good few months or so >>
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