Song of the Week - WEEK 91 Voting/WEEK 92 Nominating

This was an extremely good week. I don't think my scores are normally higher than this.

3pt: Genso Suikoden Music Collection ~Celtic Collection 2~ - Emotional Theme ~Genso Suikoden~ (9/10)
I can explain why this song indeed may be a "grower" to a few other people. The reason I chose this song was because it had some hidden qualities that only careful listeners can find. First, songs like this, including the Asian Collection to Genso Suikoden, desperately need a high quality bass subwoofer with extremely clear treble. The sleigh bells in the background, along with the xylophone, become very crisp with a high quality sound system. It's like hearing the instruments being played in a concert hall. Honestly, my favorite part of the song are the bunches of notes from 1:33 to 2:00 that are extremely sharp and crisp (and form a bridge to the major theme). The climax of the theme proves that there's actually a story to the song.

1pt: Trigger Heart EXELICA OriginalSoundtrack - SOUND ANCHOR - STAGE 1 ~Exelica, Dancing at Dawn~ (8.5/10)
I have in fact loved Megaman themes in the past, and this song really relates to one or two of the themes from the X series for me. I was especially attracted by the piano; however, the piano is not the only reason why I particularly like this song.

1pt: Boomshine (Game Rip) - Excremental Intermission (Boomshine Mix) (8.5/10)
The piano is sometimes an extroardinary instrument that can both provide a complex background "rhythm" along with an inspiring melody. This song begins simple, but does a tiny bit extra in order make me feel completely satisfied. The cliffhanger ending is not something that this track should in any way be voted down on, particularly because this is a gamerip. The ripper probably just didn't include a fadeout at the end.

1pt: Atelier Iris ETERNAL MANA 2 Original Soundtrack - Gentle Breeze and the Earth (8/10)
I think this song accomplishes a lot by staying simple, but this song could still do a tiny bit more in terms of the melody. I'm immediately attracted by the simple broken chords in the background, which sound like quick percussion hits on a light instrument. However, for this song, the beginning is the best because it sounds "new" right then and there.

Way of the Samurai 2 Original Sound Track - Souls Bonded and Split (7.5/10)
I do especially like oriental themes, particularly because I'm intrigued by the different instruments that are not commonly used in Western themes. However, I think this song does lack one major problem. in the second part of the theme when the background instruments become more intense, I keep waiting for the melody to go somewhere and hit a climax, but nothing serious truly happens. I feel that this song could simply do more.

Ragnarok Online 2 The Gate of the World (Game Rip) - Intro Theme (7.5/10)
I think my ultimate issue with this theme really is the voice. I understand Kanno's decision of using this particular voice in order to convey the opening theme, but I honestly think the song would sound deeper and move involved if the voice was less innocent. Kanno's instrumentation is spectacular, which is to be expected from her.

Fortune Quest Roll the Dice - Dash de GO!! (7/10)
That really is one of the weirdest openings to a song I've heard in a long time. The melody is something that I'm somewhat attracted to, but the song does remain a bit repetitive. It's a good song and all, but I feel that this week has music that is even better.

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun Soundtrack - Pharotek (6.0/10)
Honestly, this is the one song this week that I don't feel particularly attracted to. This song is more ambient, even though ambiance doesn't usually contain Egyptian instruments and beats. I've heard better ambient songs.

NOMINATION:

Artist: Kemmei Adachi, Manabu Abe
Album: Battle Gear 4 + Battle Gear 4 Tuned Original Soundtrack
Track Title: To a distance
Disc number: 1 (of 1)
Track Number: 12
Catalog number: KDSD-00124
Year: 2007
Sources: http://www.gamingforce.com/audio/gfa-albums.php?id=3948

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Wow, I never expected to win first place this week. I guess there's a first place for everyone!

Finally! my first song that people actually liked =P

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