Secondly, yes yes, this is all opinion, blah blah we know. I'm sorry if I left out one you liked. I'm sorry...I can't play and listen to EVERYTHING. Anyway, let's begin with the worst of the best, and forgive me if I don't know the exact titles.
Halo 4 - Jet Flying Music
Yeah, that's not the real title. I couldn't find the right one. Get used to that happening from now on.
This is only number 10 because, honestly, at this point in the game, I was actually trying to find good music in Halo 4, and I guess I settled for this.
Nonetheless, this music, though fairly generic, is surprisingly triumphant and uplifting. It actually reminds me of the credits music to Lost Planet 2 which is not only one of my favourite pieces of music in general, but is definately my favourite 'credits music' ever...ever.
Nothing too bombastic and obnoxious is happening in the score which makes the situation feel less hectic and more personal, focusing more on what Master Chief's goal is rather than the inevitable battle.
Also, this moment in Halo 4 reminds me of Lylat Wars.
Halo 4 - Haven
No it's not all Halo 4 music!
This track surprised the hell out of me. After the first few hours of the game, I had given up all hope of expecting something 'alien' to happen with the Prometheans, excluding getting sucked into a big blue circle in space. However, this track, while losing some impact by showing up too late, doesn't really sound like it would come out of a Halo game, and is as delightfully 'alien' as Halo 4 got for me...unfortunately.
Haven compliments the shifting architecture of the Promethean structures and sounds both alien and regal, oddly enough, like if an alien choir were using theremins.
Halo 4 - Credits (3:54)
Okay, this is the last Halo 4 one, I promise!
This is the only track in this list that gave me goosebumps, that I can remember, and I'm not even a fan of Halo. But, I grew up with the Halo games (I'm 20 :) ), and this is the best thing for 343 Industries to put at the end of Halo 4 to make us think they care about the series and their worthy addition to it.
I'm not entirely sure, but I think this music, remixed in Halo 4's credits, is in every Halo game. And even if it's not, it's probably the 3rd or 2nd most recogniseable piece of music that came out of the series. The first being the operatic main menu of the original, obviously
Bitter sweet and grandiose, Halo 4's credits is exactly what it needed to be. Halo.
Darksiders 2 - Guardian Boss Fight
While the game was severely disappointing, it's impossible not to acknowledge the magnificence of Jesper Kyd's score in Darksiders 2.
Unlike number 10 on this list, Guardian Boss Battle is mighty, magestic, and neccesarily 'big' to suit the giant stone creature you're shooting while on horseback.
Nothing much else to say except "This. Sounds. Awesome."
Mass Effect 3 - An End Once and For All
While the ending to Mass Effect 3 was bloody stupid, this music at least makes you think that it was important.
Unsurprisingly, this score is very delicate and almost depressing, highlighting the finality of what Shephard is doing...whatever it is he did.
It also echoes the melody of a track lower on this list. Oh...did I ruin it? Nah, you've already looked at number 1 haven't you?
More Pokémon ganes need music like this.
Bouncing with adventure and delightfully Japenese-y instruments, Map Theme 2 is undoubtedly the best track from Pokémon Conquest, and I will fight anyone who disagrees.
The melody and pounding drums in the background gives me images of hiking through the mountains of Japan, which is pretty much what the map is.
NeverDead - SangriaNeverDead is a pretty crummy game, but has amazing music. The best, or the only one I could find on YouTube, is what plays during your somewhat tedious fight with Sangria.
With it's ferociously chaotic melody and heavy chords it sounds like what the devil would play on the guitar, and also suits the battle that takes place in a church...I think...it may have been a museum...I forget.
Pokémon White 2 - Route 23
I loved this music the second I heard it.
After leaving the cavernous Victory Road, your ears are rewarded with this joyous and triumphant track, carrying you to the entrance of the Pokémon League.
I've seen people say that it contains segments from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and sadly, I just don't hear it, which is mind-boggiling since Ruby was the first handheld Pokémon game I played, and I have put 700+ hours into.
After hearing this I want to go for a run.
It's back baby!
The Team Plasma Battle music from Black/White 1 was head-bangingly awesome, and, thankfully, the remix doesn't change too much, if really anything.
The melody is catchy as hell and sounds fairly 'evil' for the villains of the game.
Daaaaaaa-da-daaaaa-da-da-dadada-newnewnew-nerrrrr!
Awesome...
I admit, Mass Effect 3 was a disappoitment, but this music...this music.
I get so sad hearing this, and not just because of the song itself. With the beautiful piano and deliciously abrupt and powerful horns, I can see how amazing Mass Effect 3 could have been if it didn't treat itself like filing paper work.
This track perfectly encompasses the tragedy and power the Reapers are bringing to the galaxy, while the rising 'beeping' of the "melody" allows small amounts of hope to spill into an overall depressing piece of music.
I love it more than the game.
