The cave music has been stuck in my head for a week and I'm real glad it has been. So god damn jolly and catchy.
This one too.
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RDR2 is gonna win Album of the Year, right?
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The cave music has been stuck in my head for a week and I'm real glad it has been. So god damn jolly and catchy.
This one too.
No, I haven't listened to it, you're the first I ever heard bring it up lol
And yet according to my knowledge and googling its STILL not available to stream or buy anywhere. At least in the UK.
With how prominent OSTs are in gaming now a days its fucking annoying that they dont release them day and date or near it.
With how prominent OSTs are in gaming now a days its fucking annoying that they dont release them day and date or near it.
anyone know what that spooky music is when you've killed a bunch of Murfrees? the combat music changes to this more ambient music when you're looting the bodies etc.. i NEED it. it's so good.
Exactly. That's what puts it above all other efforts this year and arguably this gen for me. It's one thing, and wholly commendable to compose a great soundtrack, it's a separate effort to implement it properly in game to where it not only elevated the moments it's utilized but also stands out on its own. For that reason alone it's the only soundtrack I would truly call superb.
American game outlets will give it best OST, but everyone knows Octopath had the best soundtrack of this year.
That's the only song with actual vocals that I enjoyed. It's a western game and those other songs felt hella country to me. The other songs from the OST are great. Even the revised version of that specific old song from the first game, but it's not the best OST of this year.
Xenoblade 2: Torna the Golden country is the the best OST for me this year. I can't wait for it to release this December.
As for the Gen... Is was listening to Nier Automata's OST and it definitely gets my vote for OST of the Gen. Crumbling lies is magnificent track.
As for the Gen... Is was listening to Nier Automata's OST and it definitely gets my vote for OST of the Gen. Crumbling lies is magnificent track.
I literally stopped what I was doing when these popped up while I was messing with the settings in the game. Was blown away by how good the music is. The first song brought back those Lord of the Rings feels.
Far Cry 5 for me, the game has 3 soundtracks and the songs lyrics also added depth to the villians or just sounded awesome. Plus different renditions of the songs
Set Those Sinners Free
Like songs like this added to Faith Seeds story. Hated the cult but loved their music
Help Me Faith
Set Those Sinners Free
Like songs like this added to Faith Seeds story. Hated the cult but loved their music
Help Me Faith
It's pretty good but nowhere near OST of the generation.
Nier Automata & Persona 5 are basically tied for that title for me. Celeste, Bloodborne, Undertale & Xenoblade 2 are all up there for me as well.
Edit: How could I ever have forgotten Gravity Rush 2?!?
Nier Automata & Persona 5 are basically tied for that title for me. Celeste, Bloodborne, Undertale & Xenoblade 2 are all up there for me as well.
Edit: How could I ever have forgotten Gravity Rush 2?!?
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honestly this year it might not even be top 10, it's been a great year for video game OST's
and lol @ any medium. nah fam, just nah
and lol @ any medium. nah fam, just nah
considering the very first line of the OP includes "..and not just in gaming", I'd say so, yes.
It being the best "In any medium" is one of the most insane things I have ever read on this forum. Have you just not listened to music this year or something?
The RDR2 OST is good, pretty solid for a game soundtrack. Maybe one of the best game soundtracks this year. In terms of albums though? It isn't even top 20.
The RDR2 OST is good, pretty solid for a game soundtrack. Maybe one of the best game soundtracks this year. In terms of albums though? It isn't even top 20.
RDR II's OST is sublime, but I'd say it's tied with Celeste and Deltarune for my favorites of the year.
What? No. These could as well be generic pop songs that you hear in the radio.
You know what's more telling about people's gaming tastes and experiences than hyperbole threads about specific games?
Yep, hyperbole threads about video game soundtracks.
But RDR2 has it in the satchel 99%, rest assured. I doubt the people assigning the award will spend many words to explain why no other OST comes close. Even if I'd secretly like to hear their explanations on why OSTs such as Smash Ultimate's (to pick one that's going to be huge AND good) don't count for a variety of reasons.
Yep, hyperbole threads about video game soundtracks.
But RDR2 has it in the satchel 99%, rest assured. I doubt the people assigning the award will spend many words to explain why no other OST comes close. Even if I'd secretly like to hear their explanations on why OSTs such as Smash Ultimate's (to pick one that's going to be huge AND good) don't count for a variety of reasons.
Highly disagree, the stunning visuals and trance like gameplay of Tetris compliment each other so well and the music is what really brings it all together. Tetris Effect has one of the most meaningful soundtracks of any game and when you're in the midst of playing (especially in VR) you go into a zen like state. The audio design is remarkable for gameplay purposes and the songs themselves are far more than "generic pop". The amount of genres crammed into this game is insane.
This is why there needs to be multiple categories for video game OST awards - there needs to be some sort of distinction between orchestral (God of War, Detroit, Red Dead Redemption 2) and non-orchestral/digital (Celeste, Deltarune, The Messenger).
Currently, my lineup for OSTs this year in my completely made-up categories would be something along the lines of:
Best Orchestral: God of War ("Of This Generation" Winner: Cuphead)
Best Digital: Celeste ("Of This Generation" Winner: Celeste)
Best Period Piece: Red Dead Redemption 2 ("Of This Generation" Winner: Cuphead)
Best Musicality: Red Dead Redemption 2 ("Of This Generation" Winner: Cuphead)
Spoiler alert: Cuphead has the best OST of the generation from a musicality/technicality standpoint, and it's not close. Like, there's not even a consideration for anything else. It's a travesty that Kristofer Maddigan isn't being touted as one of the best composers in every video game OST thread.
Currently, my lineup for OSTs this year in my completely made-up categories would be something along the lines of:
Best Orchestral: God of War ("Of This Generation" Winner: Cuphead)
Best Digital: Celeste ("Of This Generation" Winner: Celeste)
Best Period Piece: Red Dead Redemption 2 ("Of This Generation" Winner: Cuphead)
Best Musicality: Red Dead Redemption 2 ("Of This Generation" Winner: Cuphead)
Spoiler alert: Cuphead has the best OST of the generation from a musicality/technicality standpoint, and it's not close. Like, there's not even a consideration for anything else. It's a travesty that Kristofer Maddigan isn't being touted as one of the best composers in every video game OST thread.
Remember to vote later this month in Era's Soundtrack of the Year thread if you feel so highly!
Ain't nowhere near LM2 by a green country mile though
Wow, hearing that song again hit me like a ton of bricks, actually crying right now.
Yeah, definitely the best soundtrack this hear.