What happened to great music in games ?

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And a few oldies which stuck with me. Ping Pong on the Spectrum, by the iconic Martin Galway.


This one brings back memories of the golden age of arcades in the late 80s... Outrun's Magical Sound Shower.

 
This thread has no real direction because music in games is still brilliant, probably better than ever because the industry is taken more seriously and thus can employ more prestigious talent. So I'll just indulge in the nostalgia-fest

uksoldierboy said:
FFVII for me, i remember every single song, each peice matching the location on screen perfectly.

Imo it's never been bettered.

A favourite of mine is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuMNNfhaHeA&list=PL77D98F68F6DBB35D&index=46
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my favourite:


0:40 is just heavenly
 
PaddyMC89 said:
This thread has no real direction because music in games is still brilliant, probably better than ever because the industry is taken more seriously and thus can employ more prestigious talent. So I'll just indulge in the nostalgia-fest


my favourite:


0:40 is just heavenly
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Couldn't agree more, it's truly magical after 0.40.

FoxEye said:
FF7 has so many amazing themes, it's really not fair to any other game ;)

My faves include Those Who Fight Further, JENOVA, and the Gold Saucer theme.
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I think that's what's so special about FF7, i don't know if it was because i was a lot younger when it came out or not, but for instance, the gold saucer tune, when i first got there and heard that song start to play, it changed from being a game for me, all i wanted to do was play on all the rides etc:D

I don't think a game has ever had the same effect that FF7 did for me.
 
I dont think it is only about Nostalgia. Game introductions and music used to set the atmosphere. Some I was too scared to play before I even started (partly due to the fact I would have been about 8 years old)

e.g.


 
Ecco had some amazing tracks. I remember the music just as much as the game (which was **** difficult!)

Undercaves:

Ice Zone

Full OST
 
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7 year bump HOoooOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

This is one of the best game soundtracks I've heard. I spend a lot of my working time listening to game OSTs these days (as well as occasionally working).

 
probably cause much of the new stuff isnt that great. there obviously is some exceptions but it did seem to be more important back in the day to have top notch music.
 
Great necro. But still, this is still one of my most memorable moments in a game.

Call of Duty and Medal of Honour had some excellent tracks.


The Final Fantasy 7: Remake soundtrack has some absolute bangers on it as well.

 
Check out the Horizon Zero Dawn soundtrack. It's awesome.

Music in games these days is getting better than ever - more an actually integral part of the experience, v rather than just a set piece. Granted, you remember the set piece better, but the more integral method adds more to the game overall, even if you aren't always aware of it
 
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