Song of the Week - WEEK 62 Voting/WEEK 63 Nominating

I'd think Suikoden would be too well known as well, but not Tobal. In fact, I think Tobal No. 2 is even more underrated and less recognized because it doesn't have the same big name composers as the first.

If I remember correctly, even though a game can be popular, in some cases its music might not be and hence would be eligible for nomination. However, if the game was little known but it's music very popular, material from the game's soundtrack would be ineligible. Can't remember the examples that were given but I guess that applies to an extent for MechWarrior 2. I've always heard praises for the game but hardly anything about the music.

Might as well post a new nomination. This is likely to be on the chopping block for being too ambient and lengthy but I like it enough.

Album: Anarchy Online Original Soundtrack Vol 02
Artist/composer: Morten Sørlie
Track Title: Shadowland Battle Music (Remix)
Track Number: Track 11
Year: 2003
Sources: https://funcom.asknet.com/cgi-bin/show/P13383 ; http://www.mobygames.com/game/window...wlands/credits
Miscellaneous: This is a remix from the Shadowland battle theme from the Anarchy Online: Shadowlands expansion pack by Funcom. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a catalogue number for the soundtrack. This remix also incorporates some melody lines from the Anarchy Online main theme. Incidentally, Sørlie composed some tracks for The Longest Journey as well. A mistake I made earlier was to associate him with the jukebox tracks which are actually done by Tor Linløkken.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Nice week. With surprises to boot.

(2 points) Tobi Tsukihime Soundtrack - Stage 5 - amVirus - Avatar of Nightmare -
This was a pleasant surprise. For a rock track, it's very listenable with a good melody and great instrumentation. The electric guitar never becomes overbearing and, together with the percussion, gives the track a lot of character.

(2 points) Jazz Jackrabbit 2 (Game Rip) - Pull Back the Bass
Very, very nice. I particularly liked the texture of the track and the layering. Bonus points for an interesting melody.

(1 point) CHAOS SEED ~Fuusui Kairouki~ GM-PROGRESS 6 - Alex's Theme
Another good piece. "Alex's Theme" is a fluid track with a nice melody and some good development as well.

(1 point) Tyrian (Game Rip) - Tyrian, The Song
I loved the game a great deal but seriously can't remember much of the music. :P So I was highly anticpating this track to see if it can jolt some latent memories. Unfortunately, my memory must be getting worse by the year because I don't remember this one. It's a neat song that gets more interesting as the song progresses. But I did think the ending could have been a tad stronger.

And the rest...

Lagoon - Moonchild
I thought this was kind of neat but I would have preferred if some sections had a bit more bite and oomph. Nice melody, though.

Langrisser - Hikari no Matsuei (Game Rip) - Descendants from Elthlead
When I first heard this I couldn't help but think of anime. Certianly sounds like it could be an opening track to one minus the vocals. I do think the piece is rather robust and doesn't simply rely on a catchy melody to sound good. Just missed out on points, though...

Mother 1+2 Original Soundtrack - Eight Melodies
"Eight Melodies" is very uplifting and wistful. The fist half has this surreal dreamland imagery going for it that gives way to an unexpected upbeat section that brings to mind the break of a new dawn full of hope and promise. The music box bit at the end was a nice touch. Highly suspect this song to be some sort of ending or credits theme.

WILD ARMS the 4th Detonator Original Score - Yet Another Ex. File
The chip tune-like melody was certainly surprising. It's very pleasant but somehow not quite as compelling as I thought it could be despite the nice melody.

There's nowhere I can't reach.