[SotW] Song of the Week - WEEK 156 Voting/WEEK 157 Nominating

Song of the Week. 150 Weeks and counting.
Week 156 Voting is closed.
Week 157 Nominating is restricted.

Results:
1). [20] Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
2). [16] Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
3). [15] OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
4). [13] Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
5). [12] Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
6). [9] Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements
7). [6] Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream
8). [5] Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House

Tracks:
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)

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

Week 157 Nominating
The Nominations Queue can be found here.
The rules for nominating can be found here.

Here is the link to the corresponding thread in the other forum: Soundtrack Central

Jam it back in, in the dark.

• Artists: Youichi Tanabe, Ichiro Nakai, Kozo Suganuma, Hiroki Takeda, Masato Matsuda
• Composer: Masahiro Yuge
• Album Title: Tatsujin-Oh
• Track Title: Heavy Long
• Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
• Track Number: 1
• Catalog Number: PCCB-00094
• Year: 1992
• Additional Information: arrangements count too
• Source: PCCB-00094: Tatsujin-Oh - VGMdb

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix) Definitely more Adam West than Christian Bale, but fun nonetheless. It's got fine melody and rhythm, and doesn't overplay the disco trappings.

Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House Surprisingly accomplished chiptuney rock/jazz tune. The composer wrings an awful lot out of the hardware; this'd be a strong contender if the BCC is ever revived.

Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements Mass Effect bucks the trend toward full-on space opera in Western game scores, presenting instead a heady electronic cocktail with some acoustic aspects. The pulsing electronic beat, bright melody, and dashes of color make this a good representative of the OST and a terrific tune in its own right.

Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1) More chiptype action, this time with with a much more serious but no less accomplished sound. The synth runs really make the piece, and mesh well with the driving beat and melody.

Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream I have to admit I was expecting something more...nutty? The music is fine in its laid-back way, but frankly seems kind of dull (which may be an effect of the expectations I had from reading the title).

OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix- This, on the other hand, sounded exactly as I thought it would. Luckily it quickly expands from the basic trance sound to encompass a more expansive and melodic sound. Sure, there are some trance tropes scattered about (hello sudden cuts and synth washes!) but the package as a whole is so well-presented that it's hard to grumble.

Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies This sounds like it was the victim of botched MP3Gaining of the sort I inadvertently unleashed on the BDC--or perhaps it just needed a good gaining in the first place. It's an okay piece all around, with a nice bit of jazzy funk, but the volume was a definite minus.

Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space) A very spacy week, this! This is rather like Flood of Power in construction, but with a more bright sound and a slower tempo. Good stuff all around.

An excellent week, where the worst sin was mild boredom. Most of these could easily triumph in a lesser week, methinks. Allocation was tough, very tough.

The Point Spread
Criminal Elements - 3 pts.
House - 1 pt.
Flood of Power - 1 pt.
The Void of Space - 1 pt.
Just missed: Last Regrets, Caped Crusader

Nomination:
# Composer: Richard Beddow
# Album Title: Viking Battle for Asgard
# Track Title: Choir of Valkyries
# Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
# Track Number: 29

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Yeah, I'm not sure what happened that the Space Megaforce song is so ridiculously quiet, but that needs to be fixed.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Hi there

Artists: Planetboom
Album Title: S4 league soundtrack
Track Title: Supersonic
Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
Track Number: 2
Source: hmm, Free File Hosting Made Simple - MediaFire

I was speaking idiomatically.

Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix) It's funky, alright. I remember playing this game on my Commodore just for the music. I never beat it though I came pretty close. This track is a faithful arrangement with some improvements in the bass and the mid-range synths. That I was going to nominate it soon only speaks further for this piece.

Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House: I hold chiptunes to a high standard and this one fell slightly short for me. The melody is good but I found the choice of sounds to be too shrill and the bassline to be extremely rudimentary. For a title that came out late in the NES's lifespan, I honestly expect better harmony between layers.

Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements: This was a lot better than I expected, which was largely a dull, atmospheric drone. The tension is very palpable but not so overpowering that it becomes a typical march. I loved the blippy synth effects in the background - nicely understated. A decent track.

Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1): Some higher quality Genesis music. Yay! The melody is great and the composer paced it very well. There's a lot of positive synergy between the samples used. Makes me want to track the game down and play it. Nice choice.

Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream: This one manages to use the better half of the SNES's sound card's capabilities, though I felt the tempo was a lttle sluggish. I imagine this would have a larger impact if heard at 1.5 times its current speed. It's not bad but I think the pace needs to match the tone.

OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix- Nothing to criticize here. It's spacey, upbeat and energetic. That's the trifecta for me. This one's a keeper.

Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies: Overlooking the volume issue, this is pretty good. There's an oh-so slight Latin rhythm, but it changes things up fairly frequently and offers up a pretty groovy ride.
If someone could find or supply a copy of this with improved volume, that would be wonderful.

Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space): This one starts up auspiciously and doesn't disappoint throughout. I like the tone a lot - it's kind of spacey but not - and the melody is wonderful. Great energy and great sound. It has a lot of competition this week but definitely deserves a placement.

Points

2 Points: Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
2 Points: Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
1 Point: Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements
1 Point: OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

3 points: OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
2 points: Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
1 point: Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)

FELIPE NO

I usually find funk extremely accessible, and Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix) is no exception to that rule. Love the funk, though none of the melodies took my fancy, sadly. Still, an enjoyable track overall.

Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House definitely has some piercing elements and sounds, but the composition itself is good, so I'm happy! The start to each loop is incredibly catchy and cool and things remain fairly entertaining from there. I'd be surprised if any melody this week beat the melody showcased at the start of this one!

Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements has some awesome electronic beats, and they create a wonderful, metropolis kind of atmosphere. The melody is a bit disapppointing however; it could've done with some more variation and punch, I think. But you've gotta appreciate a piece which conjures an atmosphere so effortlessly and skillfully.

When I listen to Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1), I feel like I'm swimming down a FLOOD OF POWER!! Seriously, this is a great track. No complaints from me whatsoever; exciting drive and an ever changing, constantly engaging melody. (I think I just got raped by the FLOOD OF POWER)

Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream is a really lifeless tune, huh? It seems it just recycles a bunch of dull melodic lines back and forth to limited effect. It definitely needs a quirky edge or a more tangible icy vibe. As it stands, I don't like it. (sorry nom, not my cup of tea!)

Speaking of tangibility, I had a tough time trying to find and grasp the melody in OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-, but don't worry I got it! This is just a nice, sunny ray of cheery trance. And that's good in my books!

OMG VOLUME!!! [obligatory] Disregarding that, Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies is OK. I don't like the A section with the irksome melody, but the B section improves on that considerably with some smooth, catchy transitions and stuff. So yeah, enjoyable, but the first part hurts it.

Similar to FLOOD OF POWER, Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space) is another awesome space tune. I've got no real problems with this one either, although it doesn't engage me as much as teh power. Also, 1:07 rivals "House"'s melody. It's just that good.

FLOOD OF POINT POWER

2 points: Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
2 points: Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
1 point: Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements
1 point: Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House
5th: OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
6th: Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
7th: Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
8th: Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream

I struggled handing out the points this week, so that means it must have been a good one! I think.

Most amazing jew boots

Man you guys it wasn't that soft

(audio overload exports ridiculously quietly; this is why mp3gain exists; fixed while tagging/preparing the tracks)

Jam it back in, in the dark.

The most difficult part was determining which chip tune was going to take third place.

(3 points) Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements
(2 points) OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
(1 point) Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)

With apologies to: Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies

How ya doing, buddy?

Nom:

Album: Transport Tycoon Deluxe MIDI Game Rip
Artist: John Broomhall
Track Title: Cruise Control
Track #: 04
Year: 1995
Notes: Ripped by Rimo
Comments: A funky MIDI.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Nice week.

(2 points) Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
(2 points) OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
(1 point) Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
(1 point) Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies

Artist: Kaoru Okada
Album Title: Shining Wind Music Collection
Track Title: Five Beast Generals
Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
Track Number: 13
Catalog Number: WM-0567
Year: 2007
Source: WM-0567: Shining Wind Music Collection - VGMdb

How ya doing, buddy?

Great week, although there were some clear favorites.

2 points: Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
2 points: Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
1 point: Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream
1 point: Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies


Hey Drakken, nice choice. This was one song I was considering for SotW but never got around to it. I hope it does good as the gold-winning track with same name.


Nomination:

• Album Title: You Have To Burn The Rope (Game Rip)
• Artist: Reachground (Henrik Nåmark)
• Track Title: Now You're A Hero
• Source: Reachground Blog Archive You Have to Burn the Rope
• Year: 2008

2 Points - Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
1 Point - Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House
2 Points - OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
1 Point - Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

<<3 points>> Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
<<1 point>> Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
<<1 point>> Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream
<<1 point>> Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies


Nom's coming!!

• Artist: Ichiro Shimakura
• Album Title: Star Soldier [Vanishing Earth] Original & Arranged Soundtrack
• Track Title: Shiver (Mission 5)
• Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
• Track Number: 9
• Catalog Number: PCCBX-00003
• Year: 1998
• Source: PCCBX-00003: Star Soldier - Vanishing Earth, Original & Arranged... - VGMdb
• Additional Information: It's my first stage 5 nomination, so I hope this one is to the height of such a legend.

FELIPE NO

2 points - Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
2 points - Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
1 point - Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream
1 point - OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Too many good ones this week, makes it tough allocating points.

(2 points) Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House
(2 points) Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
(1 point) Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements
(1 point) Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)

Jam it back in, in the dark.

(2 Points) Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
(1 Point) Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
(1 Point) OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
(1 Point) Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
(1 Point) Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)

This week was simply spectacular. Lots of good picks.

How ya doing, buddy?

Quick votes:

(2 points) OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol.1 - Last regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
I really should go look for the source material for this remix. I've liked the original since I heard it at one of the earlier BSCs and this remix does a nice job adding more to an already lovely song.

(2 points) Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)

(1 point) Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)

(1 point) Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

3 points: Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
2 points: Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
1 point: Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)

First time I heard The Void of Space's melody, my jaw dropped so hard it dislocated.

Never bothered to check out the Genesis version of Midnight Resistance, but I think I will now, since this version of Flood of Power is better than the original arcade version. Nice one.

Also I have to agree with the sentiments that this is a fairly decent week.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Quick vote! I got back much later than expected today.

1 point: Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
1 point: OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
1 point: Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
1 point: Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
1 point: Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
1 point: Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream

I went for a shotgun spread this time. Tons to enjoy!

I was speaking idiomatically.

This week is crazy.

House is a quaint, inoffensive, merely catchy "nothing special" chiptune that completely redeemed itself with the solo at 0:16 and break at 0:45. I did not see that coming.

Batman is comedy. I don't recognize the source if there is one, but god that melody sucks. And I love it.

The Mass Effect tune makes no sense whatsoever.

Sakimoto did some really good sound conversions for the Genesis, and Flood of Power is one of the examples that's arguably better than the original. No idea on Sakai's role, though, and I'm certain he wasn't one of the original composers.

Unfortunately none of that matters, as I already knew the point spread from just looking at the tracklist.

2 points: Ice Scream
2 points: Black Hole Anomalies
2 points: The Void of Space
(this is the only correct point spread)

What makes this week truly insane is that both Black Hole Anomalies and The Void of Space were very high on my own nomination list. Hell, those 2 sound more like something I would nominate than my own nom does.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Voting is closed and nominations are restricted!

1). [20] Verytex (Game Rip) - Act 1 (The Void of Space)
2). [16] Midnight Resistance (Genesis Game Rip) - Flood of Power (BGM 1)
3). [15] OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
4). [13] Space Megaforce (Game Rip) - Black Hole Anomalies
5). [12] Back in Time II - Batman the Caped Crusader (Radio funk mix)
6). [9] Mass Effect Original Soundtrack - Criminal Elements
7). [6] Mr. Nutz (SNES Game Rip) - Ice Scream
8). [5] Home Alone (NES Game Rip) - House

FELIPE NO

Great result! Except Home Alone...last place?!

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by orion_mk3

OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol. 1 - Last Regrets -Tsukasa Remix- ...sudden cuts and synth washes...

Can you point out the minutes:seconds where those effects appear? I want to understand better what you technically mean at all. I declare that it's not a prestage for further discussion of this matter. Does this declaration make me even more suspicious?

Originally Posted by Elorin

(2 points) OTSU Club Music Compilation Vol.1 - Last regrets -Tsukasa Remix-
I really should go look for the source material for this remix. I've liked the original since I heard it at one of the earlier BSCs and this remix does a nice job adding more to an already lovely song.

I was surprised to see that the original song (Kanon - Last Regrets) made an entry in the BSC 2004(!) when I sorted out this contest not long ago. I didn't really notice it at that time. Probably the best Key vocal song.

Jam it back in, in the dark.