Hmm, new area music- wait is this PSO2?

[Shadowth117]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJNVHj-R6ao


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-y-No93OTE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QgVQu-6FU

I know we've been progressively getting some better tracks and we've had a few gyms, but uh... these sound great. Theodore's actually sounds nothing like a PSO2 track to me which I have mixed feelings about, but overall just... what happened to ramp up the quality?

[gigawuts]

Woah, nice. Looks good, sounds good; I like it.

[Zyrusticae]

Well.

That IS an improvement.

Edit: For one reason or another, I'm getting serious Ragnarok Online vibes from the Mothership theme...

[BIG OLAF]

I lol'd at "Falz Anger"

EDIT: Also, the new area theme sounds like they mixed the PSO "style" and PSP2i "style" of score and ran with it.

[Coatl]

Wowie. This is pretty sexy. like..really good.

[gigawuts]

I lol'd at "Falz Anger"

EDIT: Also, the new area theme sounds like they mixed the PSO "style" and PSP2i "style" of score and ran with it.

Yeah, I noticed that; I think that's what everyone wanted the whole time. Take what worked in both and make them work together.

[Kilich]

Taiwan release? Sega deciding that they'll ride PSO2 for a decade?

[Keyblade59]

The PSO vibes from Oracle Field, I think we all can hear that

[Kondibon]

I'm ok with this. I hope the trend continues, cause I could get used to this. Did they get a new composer?

[schnee4]

new instrument, less dynamics
suddenly baby think new composer
no still great Mr. Kobayashi

[MetalDude]

Wow, a cohesive sounding song and a great sounding one at that.

[BIG OLAF]

new instrument, less dynamics
suddenly baby think new composer
no still great Mr. Kobayashi

Still pretending to be Google Translate-kun?

[gigawuts]

http://translationparty.com/#11334593

New composers of dynamics is still great Kobayashi these sudden musical baby it is.

[Angelo]

So this area is exclusive to the story quest? It doesn't have a Free Field?

Awesome music

[Maninbluejumpsuit]

EDIT: Also, the new area theme sounds like they mixed the PSO "style" and PSP2i "style" of score and ran with it.

I really can't describe it any better than that.

[yoshiblue]

Theodore's theme feels like it has a sort of Sonic Riders vibe to it. Then again, I still can't put my finger of what it reminds me of.

[Naizuya Tatzubani]

Oh my god. Someone got the Angel theme. Whoever did, I'm giving you my shop ticket.

[The Walrus]

Oh wow this music is great. I hope they keep this up for future stuff.

[Shinamori]

Did anyone get Luther's battle theme?

[Zipzo]

I'm going to be super honest. I majored in Music Education back in university so I'm pretty finely in-tune with music as an artistry...and it's not that I don't like the music posted...

...but it really doesn't sound all that different from the stuff we already have. In particular, the area theme just sounds like a different tune, but still more of the same instrument and default instrumental sounds effects as the rest of the area themes.

The Falz theme is unique but it just feels as though it was composed purposefully intimidating, and the part where the keyboard-quality operatic male voice comes in just makes it sound cheesey. All in all not really super impressive...just kind of harsh like I'm being beat over the head with an orchestra.

The third track definitely starts off unique but it ensues in to typical fashion after a minute or so...I encourage the little bit of creativity shown here though.

Overall, I don't find PSO2 music to be bad, so much as pretty samey across the board. I hardly ever listen to it as is, but there was a reason I turned it off in the first place...it just got repetitious and it doesn't keep me "in the zone" while killing stuff.

[Demon-]

Damn this new music is amazing. I just wish the whole game had music like this.

[Rakurai]

Falz Angel's theme has much more of a "final boss" feel to it then Hunar's did.

Can't wait to hear Dark Falz Loser's theme.

[oratank]

Falz Angel's theme has much more of a "final boss" feel to it then Hunar's did.

Can't wait to hear Dark Falz Loser's theme.

they'r the same dude ,aren't they

[Rakurai]

By Dark Falz Loser, I mean his true form we're going to fight in the near future.

[Maninbluejumpsuit]

Music got me thinking; abusing the time travel loop in the story at this point would leave us with one less decent character in theodore.

[Valimer]

Since there happens to be a topic about the music on the front page, I thought I'd share something I found.

This artist makes music that reminds me of PSO1, so I thought I'd share it.
https://soundcloud.com/george-and-jonathan

[PrinceBrightstar]

Too easy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpbpyZu5_T4

http://youtu.be/KpbpyZu5_T4

[oratank]

by the way what the story of MR. quad city dj. why there are so many mix of his to anything?
who is he?

[PrinceBrightstar]

This should answer most of your questions.

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/slam-remixes-vs-quad-city-djs

[Kietsu]

Is this... field music that doesn't sound like it was created entirely by random button-mashing a keyboard?

Impressive.

[Zorafim]

...no. Sorry. It's not much better than what we already have. It's new, which is probably refreshing for some people. The style's different than what we've seen. But it still has the same problems as PSO2's other songs.

[Sparzyle]

Found some of the sample tracks/inspiration BGM or whatever it's called

Oracle Field (Watch at minute 2:12)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJNVHj-R6ao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOiB8_XcqHs (Play this one at 0:15)
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Theodore's Theme
[SPOILER-BOX]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QgVQu-6FU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgEdjWVu_-s (this one is at the very beginning of the Theodore's Theme)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpf5LL43j7U(this one is at 2:15 at Theodore's Theme)
[/SPOILER-BOX]

I totally love this, it's like when PSO Ep2 and Ep4 when they did sampled the original PS saga

[Blizz3112]

...no. Sorry. It's not much better than what we already have. It's new, which is probably refreshing for some people. The style's different than what we've seen. But it still has the same problems as PSO2's other songs.

I see no problems... it must be you

[jooozek]

all i hear is kitsch jrpg music

[Lostbob117]

I like Luther's Theme

[Renvalt]

I like Luther's Theme

You do? Well guess what...?

I have taken the liberty of making a BGM pack that I think you're sure to love.

Ya want it? Here ya go (http://www.mediafire.com/download/s374rphjw09cxnh/Unreleased.7z).

It has a lot of stuff that the first two OSTs don't. Credits go to Yogamoanyo Lbdnd, CrysteonSnowflake, TUKA P of Nicovideo, Suirano; and of course last but not least, SEGA and the genius that they hired to do the music for this game and this patch.

[phireblast]

Is this a story quest only area?

This determines whether I patch or not.

[gigawuts]

Is this a story quest only area?

This determines whether I patch or not.

Yes, you have to get to matter board 16.

[phireblast]

Yes, you have to get to matter board 16.

Guh. Oh well.

[GoldenFalcon]

I'm just bugged by the man that's going all "ooh ohoo ohoh oohuhuuuhuhuuh huuuuuu" for the entire Falz song. I never liked hearing that.

[PrinceBrightstar]

Agreed, it's 2014. Seriously Kobayashi-san, stop using those crappy midi vocals. The purpose of ADX is to let you use a live vocalist. (Or is that Take-san singing? That would explain it.)

[Shinamori]

Luther's battle theme reminds me of Moody Goddess.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpbQi5ABgrU

[Miles064]

Wait am i the only one that loves all the pso2 music ive heard so far? I listened the the oracle theme for 2 seconds and liked it but scrolled down to some music hate. Blu's theme, ruins action, seabed action, kitties theme, quartz theme, seabed action, hunar theme, even the mining base theme ive stuck on my zune the moment i could. Even the tunnels action theme which sounded random i have grown to like. Not counting the calm no enemy (which i wasnt a fan of in psobb) there isnt a single song in this game i dislike. Sure i dont have all of then on my mp3 but it sounds like you guys dont like them at all? I wonder why.

[Suirano]

Luther's battle theme reminds me of Moody Goddess.

Moody Goddess - Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Music Extended - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpbQi5ABgrU)


I am glad I wasn't the only who got that vibe during this battle. Ironic given the same names.

[AlaskanKactus]

The music is definitely getting better! Dat Falz Angel theme.

I mean its not that great but its a good improvement from stuff like S.Tunnels and Desert.

[PrinceBrightstar]

The only other track I'm not really a fan of is V.Caves, but then again I wasn't a fan of Caves in PSO either.

[Ezodagrom]

Wait am i the only one that loves all the pso2 music ive heard so far? I listened the the oracle theme for 2 seconds and liked it but scrolled down to some music hate. Blu's theme, ruins action, seabed action, kitties theme, quartz theme, seabed action, hunar theme, even the mining base theme ive stuck on my zune the moment i could. Even the tunnels action theme which sounded random i have grown to like. Not counting the calm no enemy (which i wasnt a fan of in psobb) there isnt a single song in this game i dislike. Sure i dont have all of then on my mp3 but it sounds like you guys dont like them at all? I wonder why.
You're not the only one that likes most if not all of the music in PSO2. ^^
Personally, the only thing I dislike is how broken the sympathy system (the thing that makes the music random in-game) can be...

[Macman]

How long until we get OST volume 3?

[Miles064]

You're not the only one that likes most if not all of the music in PSO2. ^^
Personally, the only thing I dislike is how broken the sympathy system (the thing that makes the music random in-game) can be...

Yeah i can see that. I guess that's why the tunnels theme sounded so strange at first. I cant say i like the caves theme but that could be because it reminds me of the bb caves theme which the only reason i hated was because it was kind of slow. Ive liked the music from every phantasy star game ive played so far. Even PSU which is the one i hear the most hate from.

[Tsacar]

Oh my god. Falz Angel/Anger - is that a digital voice sample of Pavarotti? It sounds like him.

This song makes me feel exactly as FF6's opera house did when I first heard it - that the composition went beyond the technology being used to put it to wave. As much as I like it, I do wince a tiny bit, as the tools being used aren't really up to the the violent contrasts which give this piece its sense of purpose. Digital Pavarotti, in gaming terms, is like trying to model every piece of debris in a tornado within your game's engine. I'm surprised our music major hasn't pointed any of this out.

That said, I've always liked violent, energetic contrasts and symmetries in my music.

[phireblast]

Sanctum still remains as the best song in the game, sorry.

[Arkanoid]

Sanctum still remains as the best song in the game, sorry.

I think I'm with you.

[Miles064]

Going to have to say ruins or quartz theme for best. the new origin theme and the story thread makes me want to try the story though.

[Renvalt]

Surprised nobody's mentioned the theme of the Three Heroes.

Figured an upload might make people discuss it more, so....

Three Heroes Duel Theme (www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtGm5ESYyws)

[arnd]

As I originally thought, Theodore's boss fight BGM seems to be by Fukuyama. Falz Angel and Luther BGM are Kobayashi's, then.

[Zyrusticae]

May as well put this here since we can finally hear it in a decent quality:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHwH-qYACSg


I'm just bugged by the man that's going all "ooh ohoo ohoh oohuhuuuhuhuuh huuuuuu" for the entire Falz song. I never liked hearing that.
Not a big fan of it either, would rather they actually got someone to sing for it instead.

But then again, if they went that far they may as well record an actual orchestra anyway, but of course they can't do that with Sympathy being what it is...

[arnd]

Somewhat relevant: Kobayashi wrote that the Loser's BGM is called「La L'inno per il IDOLA」.

Edit: the new fight, not the Falz Angel one.

[Meteor Weapon]

「La L'inno per il IDOLA」 ( "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsYzpk2MAA#ws" )

According to google translate, it means "[The Hymn for the IDOLA]"


"Idola Have the Immortal Feather" vibe at 4:29

[Kietsu]

PSO2: Dark Falz Luther Theme Full ダークファルス 敗者 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsYzpk2MAA)

A more working sort of link. Hurrah for more PSO1 nods. Think they'll actually make an Episode 3 musical reference for the next Falz?

[Meteor Weapon]

Derp didnt realize my link was broken

[Zyrusticae]

Man, I like Luther's theme about a thousand times more than Elder's. Elder's was just kind of 'eh, alright' but I find myself listening to Luther's several times over even though I've never once fought him in-game.

It's the opposite with regards to Falz Angel vs. Falz Hunar, though. I definitely prefer the Falz Hunar theme over Angel's. Funny how that works out.

Apos Dorios vs. Falz Arms, same thing. But the Falz Arms theme is really, really hard to beat, to be fair.

Posting these for the sake of completeness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl3WY3-vnn8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB85Z50O2EM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIRZ8Y6aURs