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Title: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Abnormal Freak on July 09, 2012, 03:35:43 PM
Vampire Killer
Bloody Tears
Beginning
Theme of Simon

These are what I consider "the big four" which seem to crop up all over the place—other games, remix albums, fan lists, etc. So since I don't wanna see anymore mention of these...

What is your single favorite Castlevania tune?

For me, it's always been "Wicked Child", the original NES version. Even if the songs above were included, it'd still be my favorite. Nothing beats it.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Gecko on July 09, 2012, 04:50:44 PM
This song:
Rotating Room: Super Castlevania 4 Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntOol8Ubx00#)

It was also cool hearing the remake of it in Circle of the Moon. While Circle of the Moon was my first Castlevania game to play, I didn't get that far into it before going through Castlevania 4. There's really no other song in the series quite like it.
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Post by: Gaawa-chan on July 09, 2012, 05:06:32 PM
Probably this one:
Garibaldi Temple (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7h5wtOEYzo#)
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Post by: JR on July 09, 2012, 05:19:21 PM
This song:
Rotating Room: Super Castlevania 4 Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntOol8Ubx00#)

It was also cool hearing the remake of it in Circle of the Moon. While Circle of the Moon was my first Castlevania game to play, I didn't get that far into it before going through Castlevania 4. There's really no other song in the series quite like it.

Loved that one too.


Hard for me to choose a favorite, but it's probably Cross Your Heart. I wouldn't have such fond memories of Haunted Castle if that wasn't the first thing I heard when I played it (first time I had heard it, too).
Poison Mind is a close second. It jusr oozes Gothic horror to me.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: X on July 09, 2012, 06:23:52 PM
This tune for me...

Room of Close Associates: Super Castlevania 4 Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYm6N5aM2wI#)

Perhaps the most epic boss tune to come out of Castlevania. To me it literally speaks volumes of imminent doom as you approach Dracula's tower. And even today I have yet to hear a single fan-made version that either sounds as brilliant as this or tops it completely. It's just like the tune from Super Metroid: Lower Norfair. These two tunes have yet to be outdone by the fans. Both were brilliantly composed and I take my hat off to those whom created them.
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Post by: Ratty on July 09, 2012, 07:05:05 PM
Probably a three way tie, depending on my mood, between "Battle of the Holy" (far and away the best thing about CVA to me) "The Sinking Old Sanctuary" (especially the LoD version) and "Requiem for the Gods" which is possibly the most chilling and moving piece of gothic music I've ever heard.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: GuyStarwind on July 09, 2012, 09:39:43 PM
Heart of Fire. I enjoy all versions of it.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Neobelmont on July 09, 2012, 10:05:49 PM
Since I cannot state any of the big four I'll go with what pops into my mind
when I hear them

first is this  for it's pure badassness...ness

Castlevania: The Adventure Music (Game Boy) - Battle of the Holy [Stage 1] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbgGxQGd4I4#)

next is

Castlevania Adventure 2 (Belmont's Revenge) OST Track 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5CY9uimc9E#)

and my most listened song on my I-pod even surpassing Belmont the legend


Castlevania Lords of Shadow Music - Belmont's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Uqy9L_xtk#)


and this song goes so well with rainy weather or when the rain has stopped and the sun is starting to come out. It's crazy


Castlevania Lords of Shadow Music - Waterfalls of Agharta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmUZ8B2pgAc#)

to much songs to state, but these are some of my favorites with belmont's theme without a doubt in my mind being in the top three cv song's for me.


 



Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Lucius J. Belmont on July 10, 2012, 02:54:49 AM
Dwelling of Doooooooooom! That song just IS Castlevania, and my childhood. I really wish I saw it remixed more, and it really could stand to turn up on some more soundtracks. Also underrated in my opinion is the treasure room theme from CVIV. Much as I love 'the big four' I do think having them so prolifically remixed and reused has done a disservice to some other great tracks.
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Post by: VladCT on July 10, 2012, 05:01:26 AM
Kinda like Ratty, it's a three-way tie between these depending on my mood:
Akumajou Dracula Vol.1 OST: New Messiah ~Dracula Densetsu II ~ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eff_ry25S34#)
Akumajou Dracula Tribute Vol.2 OST: Requiem of a Starlit Night ~ Akumajo Dracula Ubawareta Kokuin ~ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5c_rdlpcVk#)
Best VGM 22 - Castlevania Curse of Darkness - Cordova Town (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BmGDtP2t7M#)
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Post by: Mooning Freddy on July 10, 2012, 07:44:49 AM
Heart of fire obviously, and Madddd forest

Castlevania, Mad Forest, guitar arranged, by goat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cxkdi30bq8#)

Also, Juste Belmont's theme is beautiful and really gives the sensation of oddness and mystery that is the castle.

Juste Belmont (Arranged Version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcd3LhT72tE#)
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Post by: X on July 10, 2012, 09:12:17 AM
Wow! That version of Juste's theme is actually the only one I've ever heard that sounds good! Coodos to the composer! Where did you find it? I'd like to download it.
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Post by: uzo on July 10, 2012, 10:53:35 AM
Wow! That version of Juste's theme is actually the only one I've ever heard that sounds good! Coodos to the composer! Where did you find it? I'd like to download it.

Quote from: Youtube Video Description
here is the juste belmont theme in arranged version composed by geoffrey gunn.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Sul_Yong on July 10, 2012, 11:43:18 AM
My favorite song, once I first heard it, has always been the original version of Iron Blue Intention... I am always a sucker for the Sega Genesis sound, as I grew up playing it since I was 2... also this version has a certain feel to it that I can't feel from the PoR version... and I do not like the Judgement version at all...
Castlevania Bloodlines Music - Iron blue intention (Stage 4) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH9X1iRAjC0#)
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Post by: KyleVoakes on July 11, 2012, 02:28:55 PM
This is easy for me to decide. Hands down, this is my favourite, no exclusions necessary! I love the constant touch of desperation within the pacing, as if one single mistake could be your demise. The fact that it plays during one of the more difficult and memorable parts of SCV4 also adds some sentimental attachment for me personally.

Essentially, this song captures how I remember Castlevania exactly. Difficult, gothic, and stressful. Perfect.

Room of Close Associates: Super Castlevania 4 Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYm6N5aM2wI#)
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Post by: Lumi Kløvstad on July 12, 2012, 06:18:54 PM
It's a hard choice for me. There's a lot of good stuff out there.

I'd say it's Prayer of a Tragic Queen for classic games.
Castlevania Bloodlines Music - The prayer of a tragic queen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPGZJhxI4xE#)

And then Ghostly Theatre for the post-Symphony period.
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence Music: Ghostly Theatre (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEibQCsf998#)

Both represent what Castlevania means to me, at least musically.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Johnny Alucard on July 15, 2012, 10:18:58 PM
Ruined Castle Corridor from Aria of Sorrow. What's more is that none of the arranged or remixed versions have topped the original in my ears:

Ruined Castle Corridor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXi3So8S2_k#)
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Chernabogue on July 16, 2012, 05:54:07 AM
No real favorite, I love CV music in general. I'm not that fond of "Bloody Tears" though.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: shelverton. on July 19, 2012, 08:01:02 AM
It will always be "Reincarnated Soul" from Bloodlines. "Calling from Heaven" is fantastic too. My third choice is "Ripe Seeds " from Belmont's Revenge.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: NeoLiza on July 19, 2012, 08:51:21 AM
Catacombs COTM and the Arena from SOTN
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: X on July 19, 2012, 09:24:53 AM
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Catacombs COTM

It's titled 'Rude Awakening' and yes it is a kick-ass song! Definitely worth a revision for another future CV game.
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Post by: Belmont Stakes on July 19, 2012, 08:30:56 PM
Message of Darkness, Room of Close Associates, Dracula Battle from SCVIV, Within These Castle Walls, Aquarius, and Rising.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Chernabogue on July 20, 2012, 03:33:45 AM
It's titled 'Rude Awakening' and yes it is a kick-ass song! Definitely worth a revision for another future CV game.
Actually, I think it's "Awake". "Rude Awakening" is the name of one of OC ReMix's "Awake" ReMix.
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Post by: NeoLiza on July 20, 2012, 03:19:14 PM
Yeah, Awake, that's the song. Thanks.
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Post by: beingthehero on July 21, 2012, 04:24:04 PM
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia music - Albus Battle (Sorrow's Distortion) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-lrP9mX4QQ#)

Best CV boss theme.
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Post by: Havatchu on August 16, 2012, 11:42:31 PM
You all dun goofed.

Opposing Bloodlines

Rondo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORFlMEoAouE)

Dracula X (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9BTPzRwM88)

Both awesome in their own right, but if I had to pick one I would go with Drac X, if only because my ears register SNES sounds as better due to nostalgia and nothing else.

Would have just embedded the vids, but this is my first post, so I think it's forgiveable.  :P
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Dracula9 on September 11, 2012, 02:54:44 PM
I honestly can't say I have a single favorite track, but I will narrow it down to my top five. Not in order of favoritism, by the way.

Tocatta into Blood Soaked Darkness
House of Sacred Remains
Rhapsody of Indigo Sorrow
Don't Wait Until Night(any version)
Proof of Blood
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Post by: TheCruelAngel on September 12, 2012, 03:43:17 PM
I don't know if I could pick just one...so I'll just go with some that I could listen to forever until the end of time without any regrets.

Castlevania Symphony of the Night - The Tragic Prince
Castlevania SOTN: The Tragic Prince (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHpMdgM0Sb4#)

Castlevania 64 - Introduction (Yeah I know it's just an arrangement of Bloodlines, but damn it if it isn't my favorite!)
Castlevania 64 OST: 01- Introduction (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vgBwLE-SUo#ws)

Castlevania Lament of Innocence - House of Sacred Requim ((https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m8up7nfxAt1r71c43.png&hash=1a8ef9d99ef3b7cd93c25dce81bb848e)Dat Organ!)
Castlevania Lament of Innocence OST - House of Sacred Remain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQhLG4dOk7o#)

Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (Dat origin of all things! I don't care if it wasn't in a CV title fully, imo it's in ALL CV titles spiritually. Also shameless plug for more Baroque Organ lo~ve)
Leżajsk - XVII ct pipe organ - J S Bach, Toccata and Fugue in d minor, BWV 565 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Aej0vQJNQA#)
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Phoenix7786 on September 14, 2012, 10:34:36 PM
I love this song enough to make it my ring-tone.

Julius Belmont Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWZbpYoK96g#)
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Lelygax on September 15, 2012, 01:40:54 AM
I love this song enough to make it my ring-tone.

Julius Belmont Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWZbpYoK96g#)
At least to me its one of the more epic moments in CV and at same time one of the more well balanced fights VS a human enemy (I didnt played any of the 3D games until the end, only played 1 hour more or less, also I didnt played OOE until the end).
 If they did all bosses and enemies with a AI so good it will be wonderful.
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Post by: Phoenix7786 on September 15, 2012, 02:52:58 AM
At least to me its one of the more epic moments in CV and at same time one of the more well balanced fights VS a human enemy (I didnt played any of the 3D games until the end, only played 1 hour more or less, also I didnt played OOE until the end).
 If they did all bosses and enemies with a AI so good it will be wonderful.

*SPOILER ALERTS REGARDING ARIA OF SORROW*

Honestly "epic" gets tossed around so much it's lost its meaning, and has even been bastardized into a meme (epic [insert word]), but the Julius fight truly is one of the most epic Castlevania moments, and for so many reasons. I know some of my friends strongly disliked the pale-skinned, white-haired, glowing, effeminate-looking Belmonts and Belmont-clones, and to them Julius was a return to the ass-kicking Belmonts they grew up with, especially since Julius has such an epic soundtrack to accompany him.

From a boss perspective, I completely agree with you and honest-to-God put Julius as the best example of fighting an awesome "human" boss. There are no transformations, no minions, and no frustrating, tedious, boring, repetitive pattern to memorize. Julius on the other hand is an in-your-face, back-and-forth slugfest, and a damn exciting one at that. And, JUST when you think you've got Julius by the balls, he breaks out Grand Cross in the most epic manner since Richter, and starts using sub-weapons. And no matter how many times you face him, he's still fun. Go fight Galamoth on SotN or that giant Centaur from OoE, then compare them to the Julius fight and you'll know what I mean.

And from a lore perspective, this was another epic moment. Aria had such a delicious twist about YOU the player being Dracula, even though Soma is trying to resist that influence. Not only are players still digesting the knowledge that they are playing as the series' primary villain, they come face-to-face with a Belmont. All throughout the series we've been cheering them on, and in any other circumstance we'd be cracking our neck in preparation for the final battle. Instead, we--"Dracula"--are now facing a Belmont--the usual hero--except we';re not controlling the "good guy". To go even further with the lore, this is (as far as I understand) the first time that "Dracula" has ever won a main fight against the Belmonts, although Julius and Soma both point out that Julius was holding back.
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Post by: Lelygax on September 15, 2012, 03:27:12 AM
*SPOILER ALERTS REGARDING ARIA OF SORROW*

Honestly "epic" gets tossed around so much it's lost its meaning, and has even been bastardized into a meme (epic [insert word]), but the Julius fight truly is one of the most epic Castlevania moments, and for so many reasons. I know some of my friends strongly disliked the pale-skinned, white-haired, glowing, effeminate-looking Belmonts and Belmont-clones, and to them Julius was a return to the ass-kicking Belmonts they grew up with, especially since Julius has such an epic soundtrack to accompany him.

From a boss perspective, I completely agree with you and honest-to-God put Julius as the best example of fighting an awesome "human" boss. There are no transformations, no minions, and no frustrating, tedious, boring, repetitive pattern to memorize. Julius on the other hand is an in-your-face, back-and-forth slugfest, and a damn exciting one at that. And, JUST when you think you've got Julius by the balls, he breaks out Grand Cross in the most epic manner since Richter, and starts using sub-weapons. And no matter how many times you face him, he's still fun. Go fight Galamoth on SotN or that giant Centaur from OoE, then compare them to the Julius fight and you'll know what I mean.

And from a lore perspective, this was another epic moment. Aria had such a delicious twist about YOU the player being Dracula, even though Soma is trying to resist that influence. Not only are players still digesting the knowledge that they are playing as the series' primary villain, they come face-to-face with a Belmont. All throughout the series we've been cheering them on, and in any other circumstance we'd be cracking our neck in preparation for the final battle. Instead, we--"Dracula"--are now facing a Belmont--the usual hero--except we';re not controlling the "good guy". To go even further with the lore, this is (as far as I understand) the first time that "Dracula" has ever won a main fight against the Belmonts, although Julius and Soma both point out that Julius was holding back.
Yeah, you pointed all things that I liked about that, I didnt use the word "epic" for little things, for them I use "good" or "awesome" :)
 Also seeing he "teleporting" is very impressive the first time that you see that, you think that you  are winning and them he start to shoot all these subs in you lol
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Post by: Nagumo on September 15, 2012, 06:24:26 AM
Chapel of Dissonance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5tSgqPLbpU#)

Demon Castle Dracula Best 2 (Disc 1) Track 2: Dracula's Theme (Opening Demo)  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTPc0iZjtK8&feature=youtu.be)
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Post by: Phoenix7786 on September 24, 2012, 03:19:23 PM
Playing OoE again on my DS I realized how fitting the beginning theme for Dracula's castle is. Since I believe the plot leading up to the song is important, I'm going to list in spoilers with the song outside of the spoiler.

The song
Castlevania Order of Ecclesia - An Empty Tome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyXRV7wkeyo#)

The spoilers why I like it so much.

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Post by: Lelygax on September 24, 2012, 04:10:44 PM
 I played it in a emulator, its the only DS CV that I didnt finished yet (Damn Giant Skeleton in Prison entrance) but I read the spoilers anyway, I already know things (like barlowe and albus, thats my fault since I choose to play CV Fighter instead of wait until I beat the game) that Im not suposed to knows anyway lol
 I like this music too. It fits well the opening too, since its like a tome/book empty, only waiting to be written with the game story.
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Post by: Shanoa on September 27, 2012, 11:27:31 PM
The Gears Go Awry
Best VGM 143 - Castlevania : Portrait of Ruin - The Gears Go Awry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwdGO2vfAho#)

Skeleton Cave
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia music - Skeleton Cave (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tix8DRan5X4#)

Bloodlines
Castlevania Dracula X OST: Stage 1 Bloodlines (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzrvBANyArs#)
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Lelygax on September 28, 2012, 12:19:48 AM
 Welcome to this forum Shanoa.
 I think that my favorites are Bloodlines (and Opposing Bloodlines too, also the mix of the two when you battle Whip's Memory), Wicked Child, Heart of Fire, Poison Mind, Dance of Illusions and Nocturne. Since I like the majority of classic musics Im only choosing random ones that pops in my mind.

Nocturne - Castlevania Symphony of the Night OST (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0NYcrdMqb4#ws)

 My first Castlevania game are Dracula X for SNES, but since its the japanese version I didnt know the name of the game, also Richter doesnt turn in water when dies, he turns in blood. Years later I played SOTN and felt like if I have seen this blue guy before, only after that I remembered where I've seen Richter lol

 Since Dracula X is hard and in the time it irritated me easily my mom exchanged this game for another one, that same thing happened before with my Super Bros. 8 cartridge for NES, I've searched without remembering the correct name of this hack for years and only the ROM found it again 2 years ago.

 Now I look to the past and realizes how stupid I have been, I exchanged some SNES games for PSX games too, I really regret that, I will stop talking random things about me now, because remembering my past only makes me more sad.

 When I play SOTN and hear the music I can sense the love of the creators, the love that they put in this game, some of the new games lack this, atleast I cant sense the same thing, the same feeling.
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Post by: X on September 28, 2012, 09:41:45 AM
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My first Castlevania game are Dracula X for SNES, but since its the japanese version I didnt know the name of the game

[North America] Castlevania: Dracula X

[Japan] Akumajō Dracula XX

[Europe] Vampire's Kiss
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Post by: Lelygax on September 28, 2012, 11:43:51 AM
Thanks, but I meant in the time that I played it as a kid. :)
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Post by: X on September 28, 2012, 06:06:04 PM
Oops! my bad.  ;D
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Post by: Dominus on September 28, 2012, 06:25:57 PM
I really like Dusk Holy Mark/An Empty Tome. And Trezire de Spirit

There's also one that I don't remember how it was called, I think it was a Clocktower song but I dont remember in which game it was

I know it's on the list but I really love RoB and CJ Bloody Tears

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Yeah, this

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Post by: Highwind Dragoon on September 28, 2012, 10:19:36 PM
My top five (For now):

Silent madness:

Castlevania 64 OST 15 - Annex - Silent Madness. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKQ6DQ8Q450#ws)

Sinking old sanctuary (LoD version):

The Sinking Old Sanctuary - Castlevania 64: Legacy of Darkness (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ9MAfF_RDk#)

Tower of execution:

Castlevania 64 OST 47 - Tower of Execution - Deadly Ambitions. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2kgxh3b8g#ws)

Caster Center:

Best VGM 411 - Castlevania 64 - Castle Center (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzLO2GpPv4#ws)

Fourth struggle:

Castlevania 64 OST 70 - Fourth Struggle - Concert of Another Dimension. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11UoPuYH_ak#ws)
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Post by: Green Stranger on September 28, 2012, 10:23:42 PM
Chandeliers from Super Castlevania 4.

It's a shame it was never featured  again, and if it has please tell me.


Super Nintendo - Castlevania 4 - Chandeliers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsSTQSAlSHg#)
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Post by: Lelygax on September 29, 2012, 04:29:24 AM
Where that "Fourth Struggle" play in CV64? It music is very cool ;D
The beginning of "Chandeliers" makes me remember Top Gear for SNES lol
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Post by: Highwind Dragoon on September 29, 2012, 08:28:25 AM
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Post by: Lelygax on September 29, 2012, 10:22:18 AM
thanks.
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Post by: Highwind Dragoon on September 29, 2012, 10:26:55 AM
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Post by: Lelygax on September 29, 2012, 10:43:39 AM
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Post by: X on September 29, 2012, 10:15:04 PM
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I definitely enjoy listening to 'Concert of another Dimension'. It's like a panic attack at the final league of the journey and you have to destroy big D or else all's lost.
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Post by: Beaumont_Belmont on September 30, 2012, 12:43:31 AM
I think mine is either Silence of Daylight or Calling from Heaven. I also really like Battle of the Holy from Adventure, and I used to have a really good metal cover of it somewhere. Haven't been able to find it for a while, though.
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Post by: Little Mac on October 04, 2012, 03:26:30 PM
Aquarius from CV3.

Akumajou Densetsu Music (FC VRC6) - Aquarius (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyCXhfUqU88#)
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Post by: CircleBoi6 on October 10, 2012, 09:04:09 PM
I liked "Slash" and "Opposing Bloodlines" from RoB. I also liked "Mother Earth" (original & arranged) and "Etude to the Killer" (original) from CVC. I also liked "Nothing to Lose" from CV. I also liked "Festival of Souls" from SotN.
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Post by: Beaumont_Belmont on October 11, 2012, 04:41:23 AM
I've got to ask, is it fandom heresy if I like Castlevania 64's version of Dance of Illusions best? I dig the Danny Elfman-esque wordless choir.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Successor The Cruel on October 13, 2012, 04:22:10 AM
I am quite mesmerized by Successor of Fate from Harmony of Dissonance. It is one of those tunes that's kind of hard to explain with words, but you (or at least, I) feel I know exactly where it's coming from and what it's trying to convey. I actually feel that way about a lot of Soshiro Hokkai's tracks, with Chapel of Dissonance being another big one. They're not just the ones from HoD, but also some he did for Aria of Sorrow. Tracks like Premonition aren't standard or straightforward sounding to me at all, and they really make me ponder about the compositions, not only from a technically musical point of view, but also an emotional one; such as what the composer was trying to get across with the tunes. Cantus Motetten from Order of Ecclesia, though not a Hokkai composition, also has this effect on me, as does Serenade of the Hearth a bit. I feel that Sarabande of Healing from Curse of Darkness is also an incredibly powerful and lovely piece. It blends absolutely perfectly with the visuals from Julia's shop
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: lilshann on October 30, 2012, 11:44:54 AM
I like The silence of the daylight from Simon's Quest.... :)
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: RegalX7 on October 31, 2012, 12:01:51 AM
Dusk's Holy Mark/Empty Tome from Order Of Ecclesia.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Mike Belmont on November 02, 2012, 06:08:38 PM
It´s a really difficult decision, but I wont hesitate with my always favorite song: Clockwork from CV3 (among the CotM and Judgment ones :P).
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Camelslayer on November 19, 2012, 01:51:49 AM
Oh god. So many. Especially from Curse of Darkness.

Tocatta into Blood-Soaked Darkness is probably one of my favorite boss themes ever.

Legendary Belmondo... simply epic.

Legion and Nuculais... again, simply epic.

Then there's Room of Close Associates. I'm not sure how to describe why I like this one so much...
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Puwexil on November 21, 2012, 09:55:52 AM
I don't count any of the aforementioned songs among my favourites, anyway. Well, perhaps Theme of Simon. But! Some utter darlings:

Forest of Monsters, out of many, many sublime pieces from Super Castlevania IV. There's a strong air of meditative mystery to it, as well as a distinct sense of melancholy. A very good, active bassline offers contrast and structure to the ponderous atmosphere. I love it for its subtlety and understatedness, without falling into the mundane.

Dance of Gold, from Symphony of the Night. The grandeur of this track is palpable. It's not an empty, vacuous sort of majesty either, but a supremely confident display of sweeping motifs; the highs and the lows. The composition is allowed to breathe, and it's not chained down by a mandated action backbeat like some later Yamane tracks. It is the classiest.

Praying Hands, from Belmont's Revenge. The progressive, unfolding nature of the song is spellbinding. To be able to command such an expansive array of emotions with such limited tools speaks of some kind of genius. The intro alone has more compositional merit than the series has witnessed in years.

Moon Fight, from Castlevania Chronicles. The track and related soundtrack were already good, but Fujimori made them shine, bless his synth-humping soul. The instrumentation, then, is the main event here, with the tremendous slap bass stealing the spotlight quite effortlessly. It wasn't lost on the author either, as it's granted a fantastic solo moment towards the end of the song.

Old Enemy, from Harmony of Dissonance. The percussion is absolutely bonkers. It retains at the very least the initial breakneck pace throughout, but just as you think you've become accustomed to it, there's a sudden rise in the intensity of the rolls. It's genuinely alarming if it catches you off-guard, and kind of too good for the boss fight it accompanies.

Aria of Nightmare. Lament of Innocence always struck me as an introspective, rather solitary experience. The nocturnal setting amidst the woods has something to do with it, I guess. Anyway, since that is the prevailing mood I associate it with in my mind, I tend to treasure the songs that reflect that particular atmosphere. Aria is incredibly effective as an exercise in spooky minimalistic ambience, and refreshing amongst the (similarly good) lavish melodies of its compatriots.

Those are kind of in a descending order. At least, listed in the sequence I thought of them. Of course, I thought of more still, but, well.
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: son_the_vampire on January 09, 2013, 05:22:21 AM
its without a shadow of a doubt Nathan Graves Theme. His voice tied into each note with every swing of the Vamp' Killer.
i also like the Successor Track in HoD. I feel when i hear this in the game, Juste should only be backdashing  :D
Title: Re: Favorite Castlevania song EXCLUDING the following:
Post by: Pfil on January 18, 2013, 06:18:18 PM
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: Gaze Up at the Darkness Extended (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO2RPQLmGgo#)

"Gaze up at the darkness" might be my favourite track ever, Castlevania or not, game or not :)