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R1: #6 The Oath (FF8) v. #11 Cid's Theme (FF7)

 
Which song is your favorite?
The Oath [ 5 ]  [41.67%]
Cid's Theme [ 7 ]  [58.33%]
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Posted: 6th November 2017 20:57

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Two more newcomers to the brackets this time around, starting with The Oath from Final Fantasy VIII. While not the most-often-heard track in the game, it's often played in times of emotional content between Squall and Rinoa, leading it to become a favorite of those who enjoy the game.

In a very different vein, Cid's Theme is a bold and confident character theme with a lot of fanfare-style horns, appropriate for the man himself. You'll hear it for the first time when he cusses you out for trying to borrow the Tiny Bronco, if you're so inclined.
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Posted: 6th November 2017 20:59

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The Oath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCGo5ztB-g8
Cid's Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJzfOA9uV6E

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Posted: 10th November 2017 22:42

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Two more newcomers to the brackets this time around, starting with The Oath from Final Fantasy VIII. While not the most-often-heard track in the game, it's often played in times of emotional content between Squall and Rinoa, leading it to become a favorite of those who enjoy the game.

Hate to be picky, but "The Oath" is actually played during moments when Squall has to be a leader, such as when he gives the speech before the big fight with Galbadia Garden. (It was definitely on my initial list of 15, hah)

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Posted: 10th November 2017 22:49

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Won't be the last time I'm wrong in writing one of these. I had to do a lot. smile.gif

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Posted: 11th November 2017 00:55

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Won't be the last time I'm wrong in writing one of these. I had to do a lot. smile.gif

I completely understand and I appreciate your hard work. I'm having a nice Friday night voting on some of these flag-red.gif

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Posted: 11th November 2017 03:42

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I've heard neither in-game but I'm more familiar with Cid's Theme.

The Oath seems to be a sort of solemn orchestral piece, but I've listened to it a few times now and it doesn't seem to be catching me very well.

Cid's Theme, on the other hand, has an extremely strong melody, half expressing a hint of self-doubt and the other half expressing a confident overcoming of that self-doubt.

I feel a bit bad about voting against something just because its melody isn't as interesting, but Cid's Theme is just that much better.

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Posted: 11th November 2017 19:50

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I love both, and they both pluck at my heartstrings, but...goddammit, Cid... cry.gif

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Posted: 11th November 2017 23:50

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Cid's theme strikes me as kind of generic in its uplifting, heroic tone, and I fail to see how it fits Cid specifically. The Oath, on the other hand, has a bittersweet tone that I find more moving.

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