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THE POWER OF WATER Sep 4, 2006 09:12 PM

Song of the Week - WEEK 67 Voting/WEEK 68 Nominating
 
Week 67 Voting is closed.
Week 68 Nominating is restricted.

Week 67 Voting
The rules for voting can be found here.

Final Result:
1st: 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
2nd: FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
3rd: Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)

Notes:
If you are a member at more than one of the forums which this event is being held at, please nominate and vote in only ONE of the forums. You may, however, comment in the threads at any of the other forums.


Week 68 Nominating
The Nominations Queue can be found here.
The rules for nominating can be found here.

Here are the links to the corresponding threads at the other forums:
- Chudah's Corner
- Soundtrack Central

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Thread once again made on orion_mk3's behalf. Hopefully he'll be back in full capacity soon! =O

Also, I had my next three nominations planned prior to the BSC break, but lately I've been feeling the groove bias something fierce. So, instead of starting the block of my best nominations ever, past, present, and future, I'm going to bump everything back a cycle and nominate some Touhou-arrange technoshitz. Sorry for the inconvenience.
  • Artist: Hyakutarou Tsukumo
  • Composer: ZUN
  • Album/Game Title: WindAge
  • Track Title: Oriental Dark Flight
  • Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
  • Track Number: 15
  • Catalog Number: FNAG-0005
  • Year: 2006
  • Additional Information: Tsukumo is a Technosoft rockmaster (in fact, he composed one of the tracks featured this week, Cyber Cave), so this is eligible under Article 2 of the Confederation.
  • Source(s): http://www.factory-noise-ag.com/disc_06WA.html

Further, Dragon God gave me a nomination last week, but I forgot to post it. :(

Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor Sep 4, 2006 10:26 PM

Ok, last week was iffy, but now I realize why everyone loves this so much. I'm not even going to vote for my nom.

(2 Points) - 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
(2 Points) - Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave
(2 Points) - FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree

I feel uncultured because I haven't heard most of this stuff before. Still, I hope mine is good enough to garner at least one point. (Probably not)

Manny Biggz Sep 4, 2006 11:18 PM

Yea, the best thing about this contest is the obscure music you run into. Last week, I didn't like any of the songs though, so I didn't even bother voting. Anyway my votes for this week to come later.

Shaolin Samurai Sep 4, 2006 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colonel Skills
I feel uncultured because I haven't heard most of this stuff before. Still, I hope mine is good enough to garner at least one point. (Probably not)

Isn't the whole point of something like this to be exposed to stuff you otherwise never would have discovered?

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My nomination from before the percussion week, reposted:

Album: Shin Sangoku Musou 3 Original Soundtrack
Title: Eve
Track Number: 18
Composer: Yasuhiro Misawa
Catalog No.: KECH-1233
Year: 2003
Source: http://www.gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=KECH-1233

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 4, 2006 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaolin Samurai
My nomination from before the percussion week, reposted:

Album: Shin Sangoku Musou 3 Original Soundtrack
Title: Eve
Track Number: 18
Composer: Yasuhiro Misawa
Catalog No.: KECH-1233
Year: 2003
Source: http://www.gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=KECH-1233

While talking with Crash Landon a week or two ago (maybe longer, I dunno), I found out by looking at past nominations that this has already been nominated. I assume no one said anything because it was so long ago that they didn't recall the song (Week 9, before my time).

Of course, since it didn't place, there's nothing stopping you from renominating it. Just thought you might want to know.

it didn't place ;____;

Crash "Long-Winded Wrong Answer" Landon Sep 4, 2006 11:39 PM

I, for one, feel that there should be a firm policy on the issue of renominations. Right now, it's far too ambiguous and people are unknowingly choosing tracks that once failed to place.

Drakken Sep 4, 2006 11:48 PM

Yeah, I agree. Perhaps allow a track to be nominated again just once, and after that, it's not allowed anymore?

but discourage that

I'm having trouble deciding on my next nom. It's either going to be a simple, feel-good song or a darker but possibly more interesting song. Hmm...I guess it's not a big deal, since I'll be able to nominate both of them eventually.

Album: Chaos Legion Original Soundtrack
Track title: Welcome to the Darkness (Stage ~Iku City~)
Composer: Hideyuki Fukasawa
Source: http://gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=CPCA-1072
File location: My comp.
Disc #: 1 (of 2)
Track #: 04
Catalog #: CPCA-1072
Year: 2005

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 5, 2006 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash Landon
I, for one, feel that there should be a firm policy on the issue of renominations. Right now, it's far too ambiguous and people are unknowingly choosing tracks that once failed to place.

We could always put a list up of already nominated tracks on the wiki somewhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakken
Album: Chaos Legion Original Soundtrack
Track title: Welcome to the Darkness (Stage ~Iku City~)
Composer: Hideyuki Fukasawa
Source: http://gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=CPCA-1072
File location: My comp.
Disc #: 1 (of 2)
Track #: 04
Catalog #: CPCA-1072
Year: 2005

Oh.

OH.

OH.

The nom I was going to make this week but decided to preempt for Oriental Dark Flight is from the Chaos Legion OST. ;_____________;

Different track, though.

nice pick <3

Drakken Sep 5, 2006 12:09 AM

Which one was it? :D

Shaolin Samurai Sep 5, 2006 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakken
Yeah, I agree. Perhaps allow a track to be nominated again just once, and after that, it's not allowed anymore?

but discourage that

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHz
We could always put a list up of already nominated tracks on the wiki somewhere.

If I may say so, I think this is a sound course of action. And perhaps set a time period that must elapse before the track is eligible for re-nomination (at least several months).

If it's allowable, I'd like to stand by my (re)nomination this time.

And to throw out some votes while I'm at it:

3 points: 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
2 points: Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks - Rush Boy -Theme from Roddy-
1 point: Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 5, 2006 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakken
Which one was it? :D

I can hear the shriek, a.k.a. "CHz's most favorite VGM vocal track of all time."

Yes, I'm crazy, but everyone here should know that already. :(

Iku City's one of the best of the "normal" tracks, so I don't mind supporting it.

TheKnightOfNee Sep 5, 2006 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHz
Also, I had my next three nominations planned prior to the BSC break, but lately I've been feeling the groove bias something fierce. So, instead of starting the block of my best nominations ever, past, present, and future, I'm going to bump everything back a cycle and nominate some Touhou-arrange technoshitz. Sorry for the inconvenience.
  • Artist: Hyakutarou Tsukumo
  • Composer: ZUN
  • Album/Game Title: WindAge
  • Track Title: Oriental Dark Flight
  • Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
  • Track Number: 15
  • Catalog Number: FNAG-0005
  • Year: 2006
  • Additional Information: Tsukumo is a Technosoft rockmaster (in fact, he composed one of the tracks featured this week, Cyber Cave), so this is eligible under Article 2 of the Confederation.
  • Source(s): http://www.factory-noise-ag.com/disc_06WA.html

Wow. When I nominated Cyber Cave, I wasn't sure if the info was even correct, because I honestly couldn't find anything else by Hyakutarou Tsukumo. But apparently there is more, and I will have to check this out.

I'll vote later, maybe in a day or two when I have a chance to listen through everything. Also, I think seven more new people should come along with nominations, just to bump Crash up yet another week. :p

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 5, 2006 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheKnightOfNee
Wow. When I nominated Cyber Cave, I wasn't sure if the info was even correct, because I honestly couldn't find anything else by Hyakutarou Tsukumo. But apparently there is more, and I will have to check this out.

Really? You'll make Dragon God cry. :(

Check out Technosoft Game Music Collection Vols. 6 (Hyper Duel OST), 7 (Blast Wind), 8 (Reverthion and Steeldom), and 9 (Neorude) for more. The album I nominated from is probably not a good choice to check out, since he only did two tracks on it.

Djinova Sep 5, 2006 04:17 AM

Hmm, where can I get that "Wind Age" album?

Duck King Sep 5, 2006 08:13 AM

Another nomination from me, seeing as everyone's in a nominating mood.

Artist: Frank Klepacki
Album/Game Title: The Legend of Kyrandia (PC Game Rip)
Track Title: Outside Brandon's Home
Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
Track Number: 6 (?)
Catalog Number: N/A
Year: 1992
Source(s): http://www.mobygames.com/game/legend-of-kyrandia, http://www.frankklepacki.com/

And great stuff this week. Votes/comments will come later.

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 5, 2006 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djinova
Hmm, where can I get that "Wind Age" album?

http://www.quiteajolt.com/temp/WindAge.zip

I didn't rip it; I got it from a filesharing-site link off of a Japanese forum which has since dried up. Did tag it in English, though.

KyleDunamis Sep 5, 2006 01:42 PM

2 points - 3rd GIG #Crescent - I think my very first SotW nom was Holders of Power from Ys Book 1&2. This song reminds me of that in that its a great rockin remix of an excellent song.

2 points - Zero Wing - I'll spare everyone the standard Zero Wing joke, but this is a good shooter tune that doesn't wind up sounding generic. Just a high quality chiptune.

2 points - Riviera - Almost sounds like giant robot anime music at times, but that's ok, because it's very likeable.

Crash "Long-Winded Wrong Answer" Landon Sep 5, 2006 06:28 PM

Nothing leapt out at me as a clear favorite this week, which is sometimes good, as it indicates a potentially close race.

3rd GIG #Crescent - Quite a good track, really. It's no surprise, however, as it's a MintJam offering and that almost always means quality. So, there's no "WHOA" factor, as I expected it to be solid.. (I first heard the track a couple weeks ago when CHz asked me what I thought, which is when these opinions were formed.) Quite a lot of noodling, and that's bound to upset the chagrin of a few usual SotW participants, but I don't mind the shredding when it's flavorful and backed by equally aggressive elements. Lotsa rockin' goodness here.

Anno 1602 - A nice changeup after the MintJam track, Dreamer has a lot of character. Although it teeters on the edge of "militant march", it's not so generic that I'm bored. It's a simple, yet effective piece. However, it's also the sort of "consistent" quality that tends to be easily overshadowed by more exotic nominations.

Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks - And back to rockin'! But it goes in a slightly different direction than the MintJam track. A few of the notes seem to be stretched out for no reason other than to show off, but eh, what the hell? The whole of "Rush Boy" isn't quite as memorable as "In Search~", but I liked the showmanship this track possessed, just the same.

Firefly Studios' Stronghold - I appreciate the reflective, sparse nature of this track, but I'm a person who gravitates toward full, layered effects. "Under An Old Tree" is very serene, definitely, but it feels a little mundane. Changing it would ruin the whole effect, so I'd leave this track untouched. It just doesn't excite me because it's not meant to; I think that's the roadblock I'm hitting. I prefer energy over introspection, in my music.

Loaded - Some nice synth grooves going on here. Kinda murky and mysterious, but in a way that's quite welcome. I'm a big fan of digi-blips when used with care and they fit in wonderfully with the progressive ambience. Throw in some sweeps, drone pads and a pulsing bass, and I'm your friend. I don't believe everyone here will dig this track, but I think it's pretty cool.

Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - This one's vaguely reminiscient of a lot of the stuff from "Jets 'N' Guns", only not quite as moving. Cyber Cave tries to do a lot, and it used a lot of the right tools, and even some of the proper methods, but it still comes up feeling somewhat overworked. There were sections in which I would've liked individual elements to have more presence; pieces felt "piled on". Not a bad track, but it needs less of...something.

Riviera - I've heard this soundtrack before and my impressions were fairly neutral. It's not god-awful but it doesn't make me sit up either. "The Angels Foretell~" is probably the best track from the album, though. Still, it's not as impressive as other choices this week.

Zero Wing - Chiptune lovin'. And boy, can you tell it was on the Genesis? The samples make the fact a clear giveaway. As chiptunes go, it's workable. I'm a very tough critic on chiptunes, though, since the really good ones are amazing and all others tend to become perceived as imitators. "New Day for Me" is still quite good, and doubly so for being from the Genesis, but it didn't blaze any new territory when it was composed. But that's just me nitpicking. To most people, this tune should be pretty kickass.

Victory Lane

2 Points:
Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6
2 Points: 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
1 Point: Anno 1602 (Game Rip) - Dreamer
1 Point: Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)


A wide point spread for me this week, which means there was a lot of nice stuff. Seemed to be a ROCKIN' week, definitely. The "Blaster Master" track would've gotten a point too if I had one to spare.

Good choices, folks.

KyleDunamis Sep 6, 2006 09:46 AM

Hmm, out of boredom I was putting together a file with all the nominees from all weeks of SotW, but there's a huge gaping hole after week 18 and before week 50. Does anyone have the nominees from thsoe weeks?

http://www.celestialbridge.net/advan...20nominees.rtf

value tart Sep 6, 2006 07:54 PM

:( No time for comments.

3 points for 3rd GIG
2 points for Zero Wing
1 point for Riviera

Kaleb.G Sep 7, 2006 02:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleDunamis
Does anyone have the nominees from thsoe weeks?

I don't know how many times I have to keep telling people this, but I have every nominee in SotW history in a dedicated folder on my computer. I also have an FTP set up for people to access it. Here's the directory listing.

TheKnightOfNee Sep 7, 2006 02:38 AM

No time for comments now, must go back to studying for a test! So just points. Very good week this week, some tough choices, and after much thought, I still feel like I'm ripping off some tracks. But it had to happen.

2 points - FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
2 points - Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6
2 points - Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave

Dr. Uzuki Sep 8, 2006 03:51 AM

Wow, well met this week, sirs.

3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-

This track lands itself square in the middle between standout and standard. I'm not detecting much originality in its form, sounds or ideas, but what MintJam's doing here, it does right. An almost great track.

Anno 1602 (Game Rip) - Dreamer

Dreamer, while failing to do anything flashy or ambitious, is slightly captivating and very pretty. Not particularly as moving as I assume it aims to be.

Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks - Rush Boy -Theme from Roddy-

A bit of fun but without any substantial qualities to appreciate. The accompaniment feels lax. The lead melody is what Rush Boy has going for it. It entertains but doesn't floor.

FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree

Oooh, those soft drums and wandering strings. My bias track of the week for sure, I'm falling for the sound, I'm defenseless against it. It feels fairly generic otherwise, but <3 the serenity and flow.

Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6

I really like how this is layered and how it progresses. It's got style and groove nothing else in the group touches.

Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave

The only meh selection of the week for me. Certain sound selections are a little off putting, namely the sort of echo effect in the melodic center of it, would it be the hook or what? (the section starting at 1:13)

Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise

Slightly too brief to reward this above some of the other choices of the week, but what is there in this short burst of a song kicked my ass.

Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)

I hate it when the tail end of the week ends up being noteworthy. Throws a wrench in my likely point spread. New Day is solid and feels like a complete whole more than most of what's here. The melody is consistent instead of relying on a single impressive passage and everything really gels.

It was hard cutting some of these out of points.

2 points - 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
2 points - FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
1 point - Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)
1 point - Anno 1602 (Game Rip) - Dreamer

isdapi Sep 8, 2006 09:40 AM

Solid and tight week.

(2 points) 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
(2 points) Anno 1602 (Game Rip) - Dreamer

(1 point) Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave
(1 point) Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6




My nomination will come later.

Double Post:
Album: Kukeiha Club Pro-fusion ~Tokimeki Memorial~
Track title: The Ambition of Cultman
Artist: Konami Kukeiha Club
Source: http://chudahs-corner.com/soundtrack...alog=KICA-7873
Disc: 1 (of 1)
Track #: 2
Catalog #: KICA-7873
Year: 1997

It was time to nominate something from Konami. Thanks to Slightly Dark.

Uploaded.

Elorin Sep 8, 2006 09:37 PM

Very quick votes here; comments later.

EDIT: Pretty cool week. A lot of surprises, Zero Wing being one of the biggest ones for me; it's a really good chip tune.

(3 points) 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
Well, this is Mintjam, after so wuality is more or less expected. And this one doen't disappoint at all. Very nicely crafted and easily my top pick this week.

(2 points) Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise
I heard Riviera's music was pretty good. And if the rest of the soundtrack is as good as "Angels," I'm sold.

(1 point) Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2 Legrous)
One of the better chip tunes I've heard so far. Quality all around.

Duck King Sep 8, 2006 10:54 PM

Best week I've had with SotW so far. Let's see now.

3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
Wow. An awesome, rocking track to start off things. Great guitarwork and those subtle vocals spice things up nicely. I guess it's safe to say that this track would appeal to a lot of people and is going to be this week's winner.

Anno 1602 (Game Rip) - Dreamer
Nice march music type of track, though average and nothing really that grabs my attention.

Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks - Rush Boy -Theme from Roddy-
Another rocking track. I do appreciate the awesome riffing, but this speed metal type isn't really my thing.

FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
I like medieval flair this track imbues, with the acoustic guitars and flutes. And the part at 2:17-3:11 is just beautiful. Definitely a new favorite of mine.

Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6
Groovy synth action, creating a somber, yet very pleasing atmosphere for me. Sounds like something I would have on loop for a while, especially when I'm not in very jovial mood.

Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave
Great shmups music here (you can say that I'm a fan), though this one does sound a little too dramatic at certain points. Still a really good listen.

Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise
A truly kickass track. Also sounds like something Naruke would compose. My only gripe is its short length and sounding like half a track.

Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)
Genesis chiptunage at its best! Im addition to the game's wacky translation, the soundtrack was quite catchy. This track in particular stuck with me over the years, and it's just plain can of awesome from beginning to end. I'm giving it extra points for being the only, not to add exceptional, chiptune this week and for being my (first) nomination.


Points spread:

(3 points) Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)
(1 point) 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
(1 point) FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
(1 point) Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6

Aardark Sep 9, 2006 01:29 AM

1 point: Track 6
2 points: Dreamer
3 points: Under An Old Tree

I actually think this isn't nearly as strong a week as the previous one, but I quite like these three tracks (one of them being my own nomination). Dreamer is an especially nice surprise.

TheKnightOfNee Sep 9, 2006 01:49 AM

Ok, so I want to nominate a song, but I can't find the Game Rip, I just know the song because I actually own the game. I know a game rip exists somewhere though, as another song from this game has been nominated before.

Here is what I know/am guessing:
Artist: Tim Follin
Game Title: Solstice (NES, game rip)
Song Title/number/etc.: The in-game music, not sure what the game rip may call it though. If someone can point me to a rip of this game, I can verify the track and clean up this nomination.

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 9, 2006 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheKnightOfNee
Ok, so I want to nominate a song, but I can't find the Game Rip, I just know the song because I actually own the game. I know a game rip exists somewhere though, as another song from this game has been nominated before.

Here is what I know/am guessing:
Artist: Tim Follin
Game Title: Solstice (NES, game rip)
Song Title/number/etc.: The in-game music, not sure what the game rip may call it though. If someone can point me to a rip of this game, I can verify the track and clean up this nomination.

You should get NotSoFatso to be able to play the NSFE emulated audio format, snag the Solstice NSFE, and tell me which track it is. I think you're after track 2.

Crash could probably confirm this one too.

Elorin Sep 9, 2006 02:38 AM

Sorry, Manny (apologies for getting you worked up over uploading your nomination) and ikkei, but in a twist of fate, I think your nominations will be delayed until Week 69. I just saw a new nomination over at Chudah's. CHz, hope I didn't bungle on this. :P

And two Funcom games in the same week isn't funny. :( "The Hospital Room" is gorgeous.

TheKnightOfNee Sep 9, 2006 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHz
You should get NotSoFatso to be able to play the NSFE emulated audio format, snag the Solstice NSFE, and tell me which track it is. I think you're after track 2.

Crash could probably confirm this one too.

Ah, thanks CHz. The one I'm after is labeled as "Main Theme" in that file. I don't see actual track numbers appearing on the plugin though.

Crash "Long-Winded Wrong Answer" Landon Sep 9, 2006 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHz
You should get NotSoFatso to be able to play the NSFE emulated audio format, snag the Solstice NSFE, and tell me which track it is. I think you're after track 2.

Crash could probably confirm this one too.


Track 2 (Main Theme) on the NSFE is definitely the in-game music heard as the player moves Shadax about the labrynth.

On a related note, I nominated Track 6 (Title) during Week 56, the "Tim Follin Tribute Week". It placed a respectable 4th, missing 1st place by only a few points. It was a very tight race.

Kanji Sep 9, 2006 10:20 AM

Yeah, definitely a good selection of tracks this week. Props to all the nominators. :)

In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu- is a pretty awesome track. Mintjam doesn't disappoint with this awesome rockin' tune.

Dreamer is decent pretty track. I like how the melody changes from somber to more upbeat and heroic. I enjoyed it.

Rush Boy -Theme from Roddy- is cool stuff. The melody is really addictive and enjoyable. A fun track, but not totally amazing. As Dr. Uzuki nicely put it, "It entertains but doesn't floor."

Under An Old Tree is definitely my favorite nomination of this week. It starts off a little slow, but I love what it develops into. I dig that lax, controlled atmosphere that it evokes. Sounds like it'd make an excellent forest theme in an RPG. :p

Track 6 has a fairly simple and addictive melody, which I enjoy a lot. Sounds like it could be a theme for a factory, or something. I want to say it's industrial-esque too, but I don't know if that's a proper label for the track. :x Quality stuff, in any case.

Cyber Cave is also made of quality, but there's something about it which makes it unmemorable. Of all the tracks this week, I have the most trouble with remembering this one. Not bad at all, but I just find it underwhelming in comparison to this week's other offerings.

The Angels Foretell Their Demise is a great track, albeit a little on the short side. Were it more developed, I think it'd unquestionably be one of the strongest tracks this week! I still love it though; sometimes short and sweet really works well, and this track is proof of that. :)

Whoa, what happen? I wasn't expecting much out of New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous) at all (guess I assumed that the music would be as bad as the translation :p), but it ended up being a pretty fun track to listen to. Solid stuff.

3 Points ~ FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
1 Point ~ 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
1 Point ~ Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6
1 Point ~ Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise

orion_mk3 Sep 9, 2006 02:28 PM

My access is still on the fritz; I have to get online from the campus library. Hopefully a solution is looming; I'll try to jump in and get next week's voting thread up between classes.

3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu- Not bad in terms of the genre--over-the-top guitar power ballads. There's some noodling in the second half that I really don't like (surprise, surprise) but the first half is pretty solid.

Anno 1602 (Game Rip) - Dreamer The synth could be a little better here, but the tune becomes more complex and satisfying as it progresses. It's got a nice downbeat sound that's also a little militaristic.

Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks - Rush Boy -Theme from Roddy- Wasn't Blaster Master on the NES? I take it this is an arranged version, then, or perhaps something from the PS1 sequel. In terms of synthy, up-tempo guitar action, this tune's got a lot going for it it: a solid melody, very little horrible noodling.

FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree Definitely a medival-style tune, as befits a game like Stronghold. It's a pleasant tune, rather ambient and a bit dull at times, but very authentic to the period and listenable.

Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6 Definitely a techno vibe from this track. It's the nicekind of techno that I can wrap my eardums around--not really funk, but still a light touch in addition to the darker bits like the deep male chorus. A little long, but I dug it.

Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave In keeping with the techno theme of the last track, this tune has a bit more melody and variation, but worse synth. It's a little repetitive, but I found myself liking it as well.

Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise I get a vaguely Mega-Man-esque vibe from this track--it could be the synthy bits. It also reminds me a bit of the better Ys track in the BSC. In any event, the track's plenty enjoyable.

Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous) I'm utterly surprised at the lack of "all your base" jokes. The tune itself is pretty vanilla chiptuneage, and doesn't rock my socks.

The Point Spread
Riviera - 2 pts.
Lost Technology - 1 pt.
Dreamer - 1 pt.
Loaded - 1 pt.
Under an Old Tree - 1 pt.

Nomination
Composer: Hiroki Kikuta
Album: Lost Files
Song: Mysterious Story of the Island of Souls Part 4
Track: 14

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 9, 2006 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by orion_mk3
Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks - Rush Boy -Theme from Roddy- Wasn't Blaster Master on the NES? I take it this is an arranged version, then, or perhaps something from the PS1 sequel.

The latter. Even though the PS1 sequel is called "Blaster Master: Blasting Again," its soundtrack release was just "Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks."

Liontamer Sep 10, 2006 12:31 AM

3 points: Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave
2 points: 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
1 point: Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise


Should have let me know when the dealie started up again.

Excrono Sep 10, 2006 02:16 AM

This was a pretty solid week. Just about every nomination was enjoyable.

3 Points - 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
2 Points - Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)
1 Point - FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
Runner Up - Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise

Lolman Sep 10, 2006 02:54 PM

Here's my nomination:

Rogue Galaxy Premium Arrange <Takayuki Aihara> - [04] The Labyrinth

Kaleb.G Sep 11, 2006 02:25 AM

I'm quite sorry, folks. I was supposed to fill in for CHz in tallying this week's results, but due to recent happenings, I simply lost the time in which to do it. I will try to tally the results during Monday, if they have not been tallied by then.

Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor Sep 11, 2006 02:30 AM

Even though Riveria didn't do that well, I'm glad some people liked it. At least my first nomination wasn't a total failure, and I hope I turned some people on to the rest of the album. =o

Drakken Sep 11, 2006 09:49 AM

Wait! I want to get my votes in before it's closed. :D

Then, I'll get the songs for this week ready. I was busy all yesterday.

EDIT:

2 pts. - New Day For Me - My favorite song this week. I like the drum fill used at 1:28. I think the song should have just looped once instead of twice.
2 pts. - Cyber Cave
1 pt. - Dreamer
1 pt. - The Angels Fortell Their Demise

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 11, 2006 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaleb.G
I'm quite sorry, folks. I was supposed to fill in for CHz in tallying this week's results, but due to recent happenings, I simply lost the time in which to do it. I will try to tally the results during Monday, if they have not been tallied by then.

That's it, you're fired from Song of the Week.

On a lighter note, voting is closed!

1). [29] 3rd GIG #Crescent - In Search of the Holy Sword -Seiken Densetsu-
2). [19] FireFly Studios' Stronghold (PC Game Rip) - Under An Old Tree
3). [17] Zero Wing (Sega Genesis Game Rip) - New Day for Me (Stage 2: Legrous)
4). [14] Lost Technology ~ Thunder Force Sound Track - Cyber Cave
5). [12] Anno 1602 (Game Rip) - Dreamer
6). [11] Riviera ~The Promised Land~ Full Arrange Soundtrack - The Angels Foretell Their Demise
7). [10] Loaded (Red Book Audio) - Track 6
8). [2] Blaster Master Original Sound Tracks - Rush Boy -Theme from Roddy-

Crash "Long-Winded Wrong Answer" Landon Sep 11, 2006 06:49 PM

How do you exactly fire the person who hosts the songs and SotW site?

Darkcomet72 Sep 11, 2006 07:10 PM

Only 2 points for Rush Boy? Shame.

I didn't vote, because although this week was good, I just didn't feel any of it. If I did, guess what, it wouldn't've changed anything. It would've been

3 points: Cyber Cave
2 points: Rush Boy
1 point: Stage 2 theme

Eh. I must be one of the extremely few who prefer last week, at any case.

plus I hate predictable results

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 11, 2006 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash Landon
How do you exactly fire the person who hosts the songs and SotW site?

Facetiously!

Manny Biggz Sep 11, 2006 11:53 PM

Where's the new week? I'm feenin dammit! >_< I missed out on this vote due to a terrible week, and having the window crash on me after typing 80% of my thoughts. (which was a lot)

Jurassic Park Chocolate Raptor Sep 12, 2006 04:25 AM

Hah, if I voted for my own nom I could have gotten it to 4th. Oh well.

Can't say I'm surprised here. Quality stuff all around.

Duck King Sep 12, 2006 07:20 AM

ALL YOUR THIRD PLACE VOTE ARE BELONG...
 
Sorry, couldn't resist. :D

Still, good results, and it was a pretty close race for most of the tracks in the middle.

On to the next.

Elorin Sep 12, 2006 10:47 AM

Interesting results. Close fight between songs 4th to 7th. Also a huge jump from 2nd to 1st. Certainly one of the more clear-cut winners in SotW.

TheKnightOfNee Sep 12, 2006 01:34 PM

Okay, fixing up the nomination to make it more correct.

Solstice (Game Rip) <Tim Follin> - [2] Main Theme

And 4th place for my nomination, not bad for a first try.

orion_mk3 Sep 12, 2006 03:51 PM

Incidentally, the late thread creation isn't the fault of my fritzy connection this time--the WEEK 68 folder hasn't been generated on the FTP yet, so there's nothing to link to.

THE POWER OF WATER Sep 12, 2006 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion_mk3
Incidentally, the late thread creation isn't the fault of my fritzy connection this time--the WEEK 68 folder hasn't been generated on the FTP yet, so there's nothing to link to.

Drakken was busy last night and couldn't get the tracks up, but they're up now, so thread away.


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