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Posted: 23rd April 2010 20:21
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I have to say that this song is the best rpg song i have ever heard in my life.
I would not be far by saying it as the mixture of post apocalyptic feel and gothic feel is amazing. Obviously not everybody liked bach or music that sounds like church music. I don-t think the game would work if it had been any other way because the style itself suits the era perfectly of late 1700-s early 1800. -------------------- We are stardust.Our bodies are made from the guts of exploding stars. Neil Degrasse Tyson. |
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Posted: 24th April 2010 03:40
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I really like Bach. He's one of my favorite composers: the first song from Fantasia (Toccata and Fugue in D minor), and this.
Dancing Mad is a great piece of music, maybe the best I've heard in a video game. The transition into the church style music at the top tier is amazing. It's a perfect song to end the game on. -------------------- |
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Posted: 24th April 2010 12:31
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My personal favorites in rpg music themes are from:
FF9 FF4 and ff6 There is just something amazing about ff6 themes which are put in brilliantly Also:There are other songs like one winged angel which are about on par with the kuja theme. dancing mad is just 1 or 2 levels higher than the rest and it shows with the fine mixture. I don't think uematsu has come close again for a boss theme,although the heavy metal song from FFX is really good. If you like music on piano blitzsage,do you like new orleans music like:Doctor john? Do you like modern classical music? -------------------- We are stardust.Our bodies are made from the guts of exploding stars. Neil Degrasse Tyson. |
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Posted: 24th April 2010 17:02
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I also really liked Dancing Mad: so much that I printed off the sheet music for it on piano (ffshrine.org, if anyone's interested). It took a little while and I still am pretty finger tied on a few of the really crazy bits, but it sounds really cool on piano.
As for modern classical, I'm very into modern choral music. Of the composers considered within this genre, I'd have to say my favoirtes are Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and John Tavener. Just about anything they do sounds great as far as I'm concerned. Each has their own interesting way of blending harmony: Tavener with a great eerie, echoing sound, Lauridsen with a great technique of alternating melody and Whitacre with his famous dissonance. This post has been edited by Death Penalty on 24th April 2010 17:12 -------------------- Currently Playing : Final Fantasy V Most Recently Beat : Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Favorite Game : Final Fantasy X The newest CoNcast is up! Have a listen! |
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Posted: 24th April 2010 17:26
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Dancing Mad sets the mood for the final battle perfectly. When I first heard it, I couldn't believe a song like that could be on a SNES game hahaha, and I still don't get why One Winged Angel gets all the hype...
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Posted: 24th April 2010 17:40
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For mid evil sounding music:I love the incredible string band.
It is all mid evil instruments of simple string instruments and flutes and sounds just perfect. Along with that is singing. Death penalty:If you plan to play dancing mad on piano why not link it here? Let us get a little taste. crims0nf0rtune:One winged angel is a pretty good song,but yeah it is a little overrated like everything that relates to ff7. This post has been edited by Magitek_slayer on 24th April 2010 17:41 -------------------- We are stardust.Our bodies are made from the guts of exploding stars. Neil Degrasse Tyson. |
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Posted: 24th April 2010 21:41
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Quote (Magitek_slayer @ 24th April 2010 12:40) For mid evil sounding music:I love the incredible string band. Wow, really? I didn't know anyone else knew ISB, that's great! You ever hear Shirley and Dolly Collins, Magitek? Dolly did a lot of ISB's arrangements. But yeah, Dancing Mad holds a special place in my heart since FFVI was the first game in the series I had beaten (I played I and IV prior, but I don't think I understood the FF system well until 93-94). It's so epic and yeah, Uematsu cribbing Bach is a match made in heaven. If anyone hasn't heard it, check out Michael Huang's piano arrangement at http://www.fantasyreborn.com/ff.html And as far as One Winged Angel goes, I prefer Liberi Fatali as far as "songs where Uematsu took elements from Carmina Burnana" but both are pretty good pieces. -------------------- "If art doesn't risk upsetting expectations and challenging its audience, it can only stagnate." |
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Posted: 28th April 2010 22:26
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Quote (Magitek_slayer @ 24th April 2010 08:31) If you like music on piano blitzsage,do you like new orleans music like:Doctor john? Oh yeah, I love Doctor John. I'm a big fan of jazz in general. They're all just great musicians. There's a group called Fourplay, which is awesome. Great piano song here. I have not really listened to modern classical music (kind of an oxymoron, lol, but I digress). Probably the newest piece of classical music that I love is Rite of Spring. But when you think about it, most film music is classical, and Uematsu's music is done in a classical way as well. Quote (crims0nf0rtune) I couldn't believe a song like that could be on a SNES game hahaha, and I still don't get why One Winged Angel gets all the hype... A possible answer is that the PSX just had better sound quality, so Uematsu could use an orchestra. I've always said the same thing about FFVI vs. FFVII: it's the spectacle. People got caught up in the spectacle of Final Fantasy 7, and didn't look at the substance. -------------------- |
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Posted: 29th April 2010 20:18
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I never heard of shirley colins.
Maybe it was the circumstance,oh well. I used to listen to steely dan as a kid and still listen to steely dan once in a while. I was brought up listening to:steely dan,the eagles paul simon harry nilson roy orbison the beatles eric clapton cream blind faith. lynrd skynr tom petty and many many more. Oh yeah blues travelers bob dylan etc. I was very very young when i listened to this and moved into more complex things as i grew older and became accustomed to it. Later on i got to hear stuff i never heard before like:aretha franklin bb king muddy waters the band doctor john bb king ray charles etc. I was born in a family where music is important. And going back to the subject of ff6 to not anger the mods:I loved the grand finale in ff6,it is just so epic. Did anybody think grand finale was one of the best songs in the game? Moderator Edit Making 90% of your post off topic and then bringing it back isn't exactly enough to keep it on topic. Future posters, mark this, please. -R51 This post has been edited by Rangers51 on 29th April 2010 20:55 -------------------- We are stardust.Our bodies are made from the guts of exploding stars. Neil Degrasse Tyson. |
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Posted: 29th April 2010 21:05
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Quote (Magitek_slayer @ 29th April 2010 16:18) I used to listen to steely dan as a kid and still listen to steely dan once in a while. I was brought up listening to:steely dan,the eagles paul simon harry nilson roy orbison the beatles eric clapton cream blind faith. Oh yeah blues travelers bob dylan etc. I love Steely Dan, and Bob Dylan, a lot. In fact, Steely Dan is still one of my favorite groups, and Bob Dylan... well, he's amazing. The Band is great also, but I wouldn't say that these people are less complex, ever. Bob Dylan's probably the greatest songwriter to ever live, and Steely Dan are some of the best music arrangers ever too. Quote Did anybody think grand finale was one of the best songs in the game? I like Grand Finale, but I like Overture much better. To me, it's the perfect opening/intro for Aria. It's really a great piece of music that they put together, from Overture, through Aria di Mezzo Carattere, to Grand Finale. It does make me think of the movement style in classical symphonies. Dancing Mad is also that way, but I do think all of the Opera scene's music can rival it. -------------------- |
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Posted: 30th April 2010 01:24
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Posted: 30th April 2010 07:37
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Quote (Narratorway @ 29th April 2010 21:24) The third tier section of Dancing Mad has been my favorite piece of videogame music ever since I heard it back in '94. Easily the most astounding pieces I've heard from the era. That's the church-style part, right? If so, then I agree. It foreshadows what happens right after, and it really tops off the epic feel. You're on top of the world, at the end of a massive tower, and begin to hear that music, and it's just wonderful. -------------------- |
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Posted: 2nd May 2010 10:58
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I personally love the first and second part the most.
I liked the last but not as much as the rest. -------------------- We are stardust.Our bodies are made from the guts of exploding stars. Neil Degrasse Tyson. |
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Posted: 2nd May 2010 14:07
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I personally don't like Dancing Mad. it seemed way too dramatic and wasn't entraining at all.
And before I'm written off as a One-Winged-Angel junkie, my favorite song in the franchise is "Battle with Seymour." -------------------- "When we think there's no hope left, we keep looking until we find some!" - Claire Farron |
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Posted: 2nd May 2010 16:37
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Quote (Smash Genesis @ 2nd May 2010 10:07) I personally don't like Dancing Mad. it seemed way too dramatic and wasn't entraining at all. And before I'm written off as a One-Winged-Angel junkie, my favorite song in the franchise is "Battle with Seymour." Okay... before I go completely crazy and get needlessly angry, let me welcome you to CoN. It's always great to see new members, and I hope you have fun here.... Whaaaaaa? Just kidding, I actually am glad that you said it, at very least to break up the monotony. But I do think that I enjoy it precisely because it is very dramatic. What a perfect way to end a game that offers some of the finest storytelling in video game history. Now, maybe to defend your point, there are other songs that are not as dramatic but are more interesting in the game. Some of them, in particular, aren't some of the more popular songs but give the game character. Also, I must say, I respect the boldness that you've shown on your first day!  -------------------- |
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Posted: 2nd May 2010 19:22
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Quote (Smash Genesis @ 2nd May 2010 14:07) I personally don't like Dancing Mad. it seemed way too dramatic and wasn't entraining at all. And before I'm written off as a One-Winged-Angel junkie, my favorite song in the franchise is "Battle with Seymour." I actually liked the heavy metal piece alot from FFX I do love dancing mad as well but it doesn't mean i don't enjoy other things. Some of my favorite pieces are from FF4 ff9 and ff6. There are mixed pieces from other games that i love in musical. BTW!! welcome to cave of narshe hope you enjoy your stay. -------------------- We are stardust.Our bodies are made from the guts of exploding stars. Neil Degrasse Tyson. |
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Posted: 2nd May 2010 20:30
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Quote (Narratorway @ 29th April 2010 20:24) The third tier section of Dancing Mad has been my favorite piece of videogame music ever since I heard it back in '94. Easily the most astounding pieces I've heard from the era. OK, If we're naming specific little bits and pieces of the song, the solo organ a the very beginning of the third movement (right after the 'tolling bell') is phenomenal, I agree that I can't think of a piece in the VERY extensive genre of 'video game music' I like as much as the third movement of Dancing Mad. -------------------- "If art doesn't risk upsetting expectations and challenging its audience, it can only stagnate." |
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Post #185368
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Posted: 6th May 2010 20:28
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I was revisiting a few old piano transcriptions of mine the other day and had some fun with Dancing Mad part 3.
Great C-sharp major glorious angelic action there I gotta say. It's just dripping with irony, and I like it that way. -------------------- Check the "What games are you playing at the moment?" thread for updates on what I've been playing. You can find me on the Fediverse! I use Mastodon, where I am @[email protected] ( https://sakurajima.moe/@glennmagusharvey ) |
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Posted: 6th May 2010 21:50
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Quote (trismegistus @ 2nd May 2010 16:30) OK, If we're naming specific little bits and pieces of the song, the solo organ a the very beginning of the third movement (right after the 'tolling bell') is phenomenal, I agree that I can't think of a piece in the VERY extensive genre of 'video game music' I like as much as the third movement of Dancing Mad. I've found very few video game pieces that actually have movements like the songs in FFVI, at least as well constructed. Do you mean that part right before the third movement? I love that part, because it perfectly sets up the third movement. -------------------- |
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Posted: 12th June 2010 03:34
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQZ1Fk8Vj5I
The guy needs a little practice, but come on! He's playing on a grand organ.  -------------------- The meaning of life is life itself. We were put on this earth to follow our dreams unabated. |
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Posted: 12th June 2010 07:18
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Quote (PendragonKuro @ 11th June 2010 23:34) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQZ1Fk8Vj5I The guy needs a little practice, but come on! He's playing on a grand organ. Yeah, sure he messes up a bit, but it still sounds great. He seems pretty young. That shows how great FFVI's music is, because it sounds as if it fits in with other classical compositions. -------------------- |
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Posted: 13th June 2010 00:54
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Quote (BlitzSage @ 11th June 2010 23:18) Quote (PendragonKuro @ 11th June 2010 23:34) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQZ1Fk8Vj5I The guy needs a little practice, but come on! He's playing on a grand organ. Yeah, sure he messes up a bit, but it still sounds great. He seems pretty young. That shows how great FFVI's music is, because it sounds as if it fits in with other classical compositions. Uematsu really was a genius. The new composer for the thirteenth installment is just as good, if not better than him.  Don't believe me? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzFwo3K4OUk *CAUTION* this link may include spoilers for those who haven't played FF XIII. -------------------- The meaning of life is life itself. We were put on this earth to follow our dreams unabated. |
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Posted: 15th June 2010 02:48
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Quote (PendragonKuro @ 12th June 2010 17:54) The new composer for the thirteenth installment is just as good, if not better than him. Don't believe me? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzFwo3K4OUk *CAUTION* this link may include spoilers for those who haven't played FF XIII. It's bombastic enough, but better...fraid not. Good for what it is though. -------------------- |
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Posted: 15th June 2010 03:43
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Quote (PendragonKuro @ 12th June 2010 20:54) Quote (BlitzSage @ 11th June 2010 23:18) Quote (PendragonKuro @ 11th June 2010 23:34) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQZ1Fk8Vj5I The guy needs a little practice, but come on! He's playing on a grand organ. Yeah, sure he messes up a bit, but it still sounds great. He seems pretty young. That shows how great FFVI's music is, because it sounds as if it fits in with other classical compositions. Uematsu really was a genius. The new composer for the thirteenth installment is just as good, if not better than him. Don't believe me? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzFwo3K4OUk *CAUTION* this link may include spoilers for those who haven't played FF XIII. A kid doing an imperfect version of Dancing Mad is better than a perfect version of any music in FFXIII. -------------------- |
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Posted: 15th June 2010 06:17
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^ Ahaha, that's true.
I don't like XIII's soundtrack (or game) at all >.> But I do happen to love the musis of 6.  Best FF music I've ever heard...then it would be 9 and 7, of course lol  -------------------- |
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Posted: 16th June 2010 03:33
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Really? I love XIII's soundtrack. I agree it's no Dancing Mad, but it deserves a little more love than what it gets.
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Posted: 7th July 2010 04:04
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This turned out to be a very interesting read, and pretty damn insightful.
If you like Dancing Mad or Final Fantasy VI at all, read it. http://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-v...is-157570.phtml -------------------- I fear my heart and fear my soul Life goes on, it surely will, Without me and I wonder: Will I ever see light again? Life goes on... |
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Posted: 12th July 2010 18:01
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WOW cool.
Another guy who agrees that kefka is the best ff villain ever. YEAH THATS RIGHT!! i think he's the best He's insane but he also has a backstory. -------------------- We are stardust.Our bodies are made from the guts of exploding stars. Neil Degrasse Tyson. |
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Posted: 21st July 2010 14:44
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Thanks for the link, Sherick. That was a very thought-provoking read. I enjoy pretty much all the FF music, but Dancing Mad is, hands down, my favorite piece of video game music ever. And now that I see (or hear, in this case) all the leitmotifs in the various movements, I love it even more. Seems only fitting that the best FF villain also has the best music.
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Posted: 21st July 2010 18:48
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Aah my second favourite Final boss theme in Final Fantasy. Second only to the
Dark Messenger (Darkness of Eternity) from Final Fantasy IX -------------------- Stay Free |
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