[SotW] Song of the Week - WEEK 159 Voting/WEEK 160 Nominating

I still can't believe I haven't given the Genso Sangokushi soundtracks a proper listening to; I think I'd really like them based on the samples I've heard. Genso Sangokushi II Super Arrange Version - Continental Highway is my first foray into the super arrange soundtracks, and I've gotta say I'm mildly disappointed. The opening is wonderful, with its delicate, soothing pastoral melodies---but sadly I don't really care for the Asian-meets-orchestral-march style that persists for the rest of the track's duration. There are some nice melodic sparks and a couple of soaring developments but one the whole I didn't really care for this one.

I usually like the bubbly old-school synth found in Instant Remedy - Commando, but only when the composition itself packs a decent amount of drive and/or melodic creativity. This one doesn't do much for me at all. Far from engaging, and lacking any substantial hooks. *dusts of hands* Yes, I think that'll do.

omg hülsbeck!` RAINBOWS: Chris Hülsbeck Vol. 3 - Super Turrican II (Preview) has some really cute, cheery melodies peppered throughout, and the style of synth hit a chord with me. Nothing at all oustanding about this one, but I'll definitely be saving it. A nice, carefree, no-strings-attached kind of listen.

(I also can't believed I haven't listened to ANY Super Robot Wars stuff =.=") Super Robot Wars MX Original Soundtrack - Dancing Blue is just as solid as I thought it would be. Catchy without being overtly annoying, and it's got some really slick, agreeable instrument and synth choices. Could have done with a bit more depth, but it's solid nonetheless!

I'm not a fan of the kind of electronica showcased in Technictix Remix Vol. 2 - shake marinade dance, specifically, techno with elements of vocals. Some of the beats were catchy, but on the whole I couldn't get into this one at all.

So cliche and forced but I have to say it: The New Tetris (Game Rip) - Africa is odd. Sorry Chuckster, but I can't appreciate this one at all. Maybe a tiny bit for comedy appeal, but I don't think that was your intention!

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent (Game Rip) - Main Theme is OK considering the genre. Futuristic, dramatic orchestral stuff, I mean. It manages to keep me moderately interested in its 2-minute duration, so it must be doing something right. On paper for me, though, this one's merely average.

Sorry "Africa", but You Have To Burn The Rope (Game Rip) - Now You're A Hero takes the cake for comedy appeal this week. It's a fairly memorable tune, too. Yeah, why not, I'll throw this one a point or two! (also like how this is the last track this week; it just works)

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2 points: RAINBOWS: Chris Hülsbeck Vol. 3 - Super Turrican II (Preview)
2 points: Super Robot Wars MX Original Soundtrack - Dancing Blue
2 points: You Have To Burn The Rope (Game Rip) - Now You're A Hero
4th: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent (Game Rip) - Main Theme
5th: Genso Sangokushi II Super Arrange Version - Continental Highway
6th: Technictix Remix Vol. 2 - shake marinade dance
7th: The New Tetris (Game Rip) - Africa
8th: Instant Remedy - Commando

I was really only impressed by two tracks this week. Overall a very poor week in my eyes.

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Wow, "Commando" won? I thought it was totally forgettable. =/ "Dancing Blue"'s deserving, as is the bronze winner. Shocked that the Hülsbeck track didn't place though, I thought it was awesome. And, you know, ::hülsbeck::.

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