![]() ![]() Sometimes, it’s alright to admit that “fun things are fun.” It’s not a big deal, OK?!? These things happen to everyone! This game got deep down under my skin, and “Shadow World” takes me right back to the wonderful year I spent in Inaba. I want to smile, dance, and take part in, suspiciously choreographed, musical numbers. The second that harmonica kicks in, I’m completely powerless. I’m a super jaded, aged hipster, and I’ve got a reputation to protect! That’s why we’re going to keep this next bit just between us Dtoiders: I fucking love the theme song for Persona 4: Golden, “Shadow World.” Look, I pride myself in my “obscure” collection of garage rock/punk records. They should have carried on… what they believed in from the very start… Namco gave us “The Edge of Soul” and never again reached this pinnacle of video game music. Your buddy just got some fancy “PlayStation” thing, and you pop in Soul Blade. Typical game intros were little more than a title card and the developer/publisher credits. We are barely a few years removed from game music sounding like shitty MIDIs produced on sound chips. I really hope that one day Castlevania sees a resurgence (the show is helping) and it gets its own symphonic concert one day! Whether it’s the wistful sounds of “Lost Painting” or the upbeat tempo of “Alucard’s Theme,” I’m usually in the mood to partake in some portion of Symphony of the Night. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is one of the few I can’t do that with though as I’m constantly trying to experience it. It’s a little less convenient than playing it on any major media provider, but it works for me. ![]() Whenever I’m in the mood to listen to a particular theme or soundtrack, I usually just pop in that game. Whether in midi or backed by a full orchestra, it’s a stunningly powerful way to set the tone for a 40- to 100-hour adventure.ĭoesn’t that make you just want to go kill some slimes? It’s the perfect theme song, so sorry to everyone else who will all be tied for runner-up. With horns blazing, it announces its arrival like royalty before sweeping you through Koichi Sugiyama’s masterful composition. No single song does that better than the “ Dragon Quest Overture.” It perfectly captures the fun adventurous spirit of every game in the series. When you put in a cartridge, insert a disc or find your way to the arcade to check out the attract video, it’s the first thing that really gets you in the mood for what you’re about to experience. Theme songs are so incredibly important in gaming. It is, as this title implies, the “ Dragon Quest Overture.” It’s the song that, when I close my eyes, turns my boring exercise routines in a stunning adventure. My playlist changes every day, but the same song always gets me started. From the jazzy fun of Super Mario 3D World to the intense majesty of Metal Gear Solid, my walks and workouts have become a hell of a lot more epic since I’ve replaced Kanye with Koji Kondo. I am a huge fan of orchestral recordings and my plate has runneth over the past two decades with all the brilliant music that has come out. But over the years, singers like him have been replaced in my life by more and more video game music. I can’t make fun of the Halifax ginger because he’s on my iTunes. It’s also probably an Ed Sheeran song that’s playing. Stand in line at a theme park, walk around a mall, as soon as a popular song comes on the radio you should be able to look around and see people mouthing if not outright singing along. She’s right about the music, it does bring people together. There’s, like, no books about anything,” probably in that stupid fake British voice she has going on. Madonna once said, “Music makes the people come together.” She also said, “There’s, like no lessons….
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