[SotW] Song of the Week - WEEK 199 Voting/WEEK 200 Nominating

1995 Hudson Game Music Complete Works - Battle is fantastic old school fun. It kept me entertained from start to finish thanks to the engaging melodies and infectious vibe. Of particular note are those airy flute passages, which add a nice bit of contrast to the effervescent bleeps and excited synth lead.

J.B. Harold Murder Club (TG-CD Red Book Audio) - Investigation Rest instantly makes me think of something you'd here in the Sims (specifically the Hot Date expansion pack from the first game). Ultimately this easy-listening muzak is pleasant and makes for great background music, but is perhaps a bit too ordinary and placid for its own good (which doesn't help in a contest where you need to stand out to make a mark).

Sorry orion, but Jumper - Griffin's Story (Game Rip) - Network Breach doesn't do anything for me at all.

Klonoa Heroes - Densetsu no Star Medal (Game Rip) - Breakthrough is a bit disjointed and jarring for my liking, and melodically I find it's a tad weak. Admittedly by the 4:55 mark, I was getting really bored with it. Doubt this one will be scoring any points.

Being a fan of ambient music in general, I was naturally delighted with the score to Machinarium. Machinarium Soundtrack - The Bottom is indeed one of the best tracks from the game and beautifully represents all the characters, the tone and the entire artistic style of the puzzle adventure. Gorgeous ebb and flow with the contemplative finish being a particular highlight.

Mystic Towers (Game Rip) - Baldric Fun 1 is an interesting track, I'm not too sure if I like it or not but I'll keep it for future listens. All the sounds at work coalesce to create one wild and unpredictable whole---and wild and predictable music is always good in my books.

Ninja Gaiden Shadow (Game Rip) - Ending and Credits is fairly run-of-the-mill to me. Largely inoffensive, but with that comes the whole 'forgettable' thing. I imagine it's cool in-game, but it doesn't do much for me here in SotW.

Yogurting Original Soundtrack - Treading Lightly is one of my favourite tracks from the second disc of the Yogurting soundtrack. It's got a cute and adequately funky/danceable melody that goes through a few slick twists throughout. Enjoyable, but not a deep enough composition to be considered for more than one point.

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2 points: Machinarium Soundtrack - The Bottom
2 points: 1995 Hudson Game Music Complete Works - Battle
1 point: Yogurting Original Soundtrack - Treading Lightly
1 point: Mystic Towers (Game Rip) - Baldric Fun 1
5th: J.B. Harold Murder Club (TG-CD Red Book Audio) - Investigation Rest
6th: Ninja Gaiden Shadow (Game Rip) - Ending and Credits
7th: Klonoa Heroes - Densetsu no Star Medal (Game Rip) - Breakthrough
8th: Jumper - Griffin's Story (Game Rip) - Network Breach

Great week! Lots of variety, and with a 'battle' feel to the overall quality.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Definite split between the top three and the rest this week, which I honestly find surprising given the relative balance of quality. A fine end result though, chaps!

And 200 weeks, good show!

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