I love to death almost all CV music.
I didn't like HoD at first, but then I tried to understand what the composer tried to do, and I find a cool music that doesn't fit with CV, but now I can't imagine HoD without it, and I think it's cool to listen to. It's still one of my less favourite CV soundtracks.
But I'm sure we all agree on that: Harmony of Dissonance wouldn't be the same without its own, idiosyncratic musical style.
Still, I remain convinced that Hokkai's composition would have far more successful if its audio quality hadn't been so limited. And I'm quite sure his music might have been even better if its orchestration had been slightly more... varied.
That said, there's some things I don't like...
* LoS and MoF soundtracks. The only theme I like is the MS logo at the beginning.
* I am the Wind.
* One theme from CV 4 that is in major mode and doesn't fit with the game.
Well, LoS and MoF are a different story. Personally, I don't exactly consider them to be Castlevania soundtracks. So I don't really list them here.
I am the Wind didn't exactly fit in SoTN. It didn't go well with the game's atmosphere, its spirit... or even the rest of its soundtrack. I think we all agree here.
SCIV? You'll have to tell me exactly what track you're speaking about. But I don't remember there being any track in that game that I didn't take to... It has what's probably my favorite Castlevania soundtrack to this day...
And I believe Simon's Theme, Vampire Killer and Bloody Tears are SUPER, SUPER, SUPER overrated. But I don't think they are bad. I'm just tired of them.
And now I prepare myself for the insults to come
Ah, you're actually not alone there. Vampire Killer and Bloody Tears are great, lively themes that can really take hold of you in the heat of battle. But once you get down to the tunes themselves, they're rather simplistic. I love them, but they're not my favorites.
Now, as for Simon's Theme, I
completely disagree with you. That theme is extraordinary... How dare you slander it? You imbecilic wretch! (Just kidding
)
But hey: if you don't want to get insulted for you tastes, share them here! It's one of the few places where you're safe (well, at least as long as others don't follow my example).