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2237294 No.2237294 [Reply] [Original]

Post yer top 10 best songs on the Mega Drive, anons. Mine:

10) Shinobi 3 - Whirlwind (Morihiko Akiyama)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaW4ZYzVHI

9)Ecco: Tides of Time - Title Theme (Gábor Foltán)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32S2oJuANxo

8) Contra Hard Corps - Hard Corps Blues (AKI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cGSzy_QRpk

7) Langrisser 2 - Leon (Noriyuki Iwadare)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvkCRCJyrus

6) Battle Mania Daiginjou - Twilight Express (Yasuyuki Hamada)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI9n3qro6tg

5) Thunder Force IV - Stand up Against Myself (Toshiharu Yamanishi)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObJVuRTIIS4

4) Master of Monsters - Black Dignity (Hitoshi Sakimoto)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDmIiHKictU

3) Alisia Dragoon - 1-1 (Fumihito Kasatani)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShmM6VKDR4M

2) Streets of Rage 2 - Spin on the Bridge (Yuzo Koshiro)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_8TlVx9P8

1) Alien Soldier - Runner/AD2025 (Kazuo Hanzawa)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sSgMfR4gyo

>> No.2237317

>>2237294
>that Alisia Dragoon track

My nigga I thought I was the only one

>> No.2237323

All of the MJ covers on Moonwalker.

>> No.2237448

>>2237317

nigga no, we been knowing that track, it's fucking sick.

>> No.2237912

You have great taste, OP.

Here are ten songs I like a lot.

Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf - "BGM 1" - Tokuhiko "Bo" Uwabo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrFknFeaYYc

Sword of Vermilion - "Last City" - Hiroshi Kawaguchi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSrsQ1549ag

Herzog Zwei - "There is No Time to Lose" - Tomomi Ootani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEf-jS4qwYM

Road Rash - "Grass Valley" - Rob Hubbard (The drum solo bit just out of this world)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJTRo-w00Tw

Arcus Odyssey - "Opening Theme" - Motoi Sakuraba (Sure, the X68000 version may sound better, but I love the instrumentation used here by Sakuraba, along with the rest of those Wolf Team Genesis games.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1iSECtvHf8

Mick & Mack as the Global Gladiators - "McRock" - Tommy Tallarico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcKAX7aYlz4

Jewel Master - "The Gate of Delirium" - Motoaki Takenouchi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rNC7YRW60g

Ecco the Dolphin - "Ice Zone" - Andras Magyari, Brian Coburn, Spencer Nilsen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UMIIqK_ovg

Mega Bomberman - "Slammin' Sea" - Jun Chikuma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ugqPshMtoM

Pulseman - "Stereo Protect" - Junichi Masuda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rCyPKnU0ZA

>> No.2237940

>>2237912

Well, I linked the wrong song for Road Rash. It's "Sierra Nevada"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eV1kudRbt0

>> No.2237979

Dune 2 - The Lego Tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMUQCvW_VUI

X-Men 2: Clone Wars - The Clone Wars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlesP9j64o0

>> No.2238010

Columns III: Column Drive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDvyVijohOM&list=PL3A09E446E57BDD10&index=11

Revenge of Shinobi: Ninja Step - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bYFpg02me0&index=10&list=PLC80D8D317B885DF3

Phantasy Star IV: King of Terrors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti7EvIVRePQ&index=36&list=PLBE883CEF707F65F0

Crusader of Centy: Battle 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj5_KdMNHvI&index=10&list=PLirSddeMOYZ4EFvn0BF07WogiCc3b8fnR

Vapor Trail: Freedom Fighter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-7gP2CrtK4&list=PL777C83918D01EF44&index=10

Shining Force II: Elven Town: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taoVgN_izJ4&list=PLEEC0D764EB9074BD&index=9

Streets of Rage 2: Dreamer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlb8UYuSIp8&list=PLB7F9A5456C337B43&index=9

Golden Axe: Old Map - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXPMq0sbmMk&list=PLA37D25F1B9888952


Phantasy Star III: Dark Force - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8gfQ3lWjaA&list=PLM61SnQMU4vwMazsDHXSyuB2Vy1i2MpHO&index=30

McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure: Space - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svk1zZm6dvQ&index=15&list=PL78FFD81589713E06

>> No.2238117

10. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
9. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
8. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
7. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
6. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
5. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
4. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
3. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
2. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik
1. McDonalds Global Gladiators - Title Screen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QuX4y4Mlik

>> No.2238121

I don't have a top 10 list, but here's some gems I like. Goes to show that in true arcade tradition intros and first stages usually have the best tunes.

Gaiares - Mission 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paqFtJX-Psg

Mega Turrican - Stage 1-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdY4EKAcW4Q

Elemental Master - Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwetnr_t16k

Batman - Gotham City Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qmI21OowO8

Comix Zone - Night of the Mutants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAyRic3ZW0Y

The Ooze - Stage 1-A/B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRxgL1UGF4A

>> No.2238128

0 results for Flood of Power from Midnight Resistance? The fuck is wrong with you people.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7-AHModlMA

>> No.2238164

In no particular order...

Phantasy Star 4 - Meet them head on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9IovJpMKeQ

Phantasy Star 4 - The End of The Millennium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMplusdva5k

Phantasy Star 2 - Advanced
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCoQKJk1xwI

Phantasy Star 2 - Death Place - Nei :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2thohedmteQ

Warsong - Player Phase 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBMYnjWBpIM

Warsong - Enemy Phase 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVMe0Alp8hw

Shining Force - Battle 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOeE-i3b-Vs

Shining Force II - Mitulas Shrine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xG8s2twIyg

Shining Force II - Final Battle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qvudKHKozc

Streets of Rage 2 - Go Straight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCaRxoZtDHI

>> No.2238208

>>2238128
This nigga gets it. I remember renting that game and my ears damn near melting. The Genesis version had way better music than the Arcade or the Amiga versions.

Alright, posting my two favorites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOagvSmosBg
Hitoshi Sakimoto, same guy responsible for Final Fantasy Tactics' soundtrack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uLXeQP_yCE
An alright game with a fucking amazing soundtrack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTCWUJkbntg
Honestly though, my favorite track is the pause music.

and finally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKJsfwHObvw
Michiru Yamane is my fucking waifu. Every soundtrack she graces ends up being one of my favorite soundtracks. She was the best thing to ever happen to Castlevania.

>> No.2238302

>>2238164
Phew. Almost forgot

Phantasy Star 4 - Pressure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJiYLeP8gFw

>> No.2238312

>>2237294
>no sonic tunes

0/10 list

>> No.2238318

>>2238302
You meant to put Phantasy Star II obviously. But yeah, great choice, my favorite track from that game.

>> No.2238371
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2238371

Fuck yeah, Genesis song thread.

I'm partial to Ranger X's tunes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPxC47Dsic
Kickin' tune for a first stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=024bSkzjklA
Kickin' tune for a final stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBfyORsH4QQ
Kickin' tune for approaching the final boss.

Aaaaaand my favourite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qsOs0jgle4

What a goddamn good game.

>> No.2238379

>>2238312
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh2WTCQZkdg

>> No.2238398

I have very eclectic tastes in Genesis music.

Toejam & Earl - Toejam Jammin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=301acFz0a_A

The Ooze - Stage 1-A/B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRxgL1UGF4A

Columns- Clotho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=admQ2Ideh0M

2 Player vs. - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t9HvMXU2wo

Launch Base Zone, Act 1 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k4HSSVPATY

Mystic Cave Zone - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJNXTAX0adY

Rise From Your Grave - Altered Beast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N91jhELYuB4

Splash Down - Ristar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3QpGzUdCGw

Evening Star - Knuckles' Chaotix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4IMRl3pVe4

>> No.2238408

Some of my favourites:

Shinobi III - Idaten
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADC0G_7CsYw

The Adventures of Batman and Robin - Gotham by night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-j_3Ays_a0

Thunder Force IV - Omake 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD8Mf7Wu914&list=PLEeAvoMXmmr9jges_dqefRL8JMidHI---&index=3

Streets of Rage 2 - Expander
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6pXNHFYv0w

Super Monaco GP - Hold in Check
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSmE-9Upm1M

Ristar - Star Humming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uZrpi1MSSg

>> No.2238419

They've been done to death yo, let other games shine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkrf_7taDfw

>> No.2238463

>>2238398
Awww yeah, The Ooze! I fuckin' love that soundtrack!

I love any song that has that thump that only the Genesis/Mega Drive can put out. Idunno what to call it, but I love it. Things that sound Genesis-as-fuck.
I'll post some examples.

M.U.S.H.A. - Noh Specter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huu8d8GvzkY
MUSHA is always relevant.

Dangerous Seed - 1st Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma5WDLsLf-c
A shame this game is kinda generic, the soundtrack is great.

Chakan, The Forever Man - Air Dimension 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsb6MjXMSzI
I love the ending to this game, even though it kicks my ass whenever I play it.

Target Earth - Stage 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2phDLWZ5uMY
Speaking of games that are hard as fuck.

Atomic Runner - Stage 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LknixRp7eTM
Why do I like this game so much.

Asterix and the Great Rescue - Roman Galley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSnRMfsw54c
If you don't like Asterix, you can get right outta the village.

I'll top this off with some Jesper Kyd.
Red Zone - Title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LL9JmqX2a8
Sub-Terrania - Last Boss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K415jFjNHI

>> No.2238523

>>2238398
How about the Columns III version of Clotho?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQf00yLN4WM&list=PL3A09E446E57BDD10&index=13

>> No.2238554

>>2238408
>Shinobi III

Yeah pretty much the entire soundtrack.

>> No.2238721

>>2237317
>>2237448
That track is beast but the best part of the ost is how they reprise the theme in other tracks, like 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba9UcEC9lOc)) & 5-2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCWieBHDO4s).). I love that ost.

>>2237912
I (kinda) feel you on Wolfteam/Motoi. I love his shit but can't stand to hear it with the instruments they used on the MD. Arcus & FZ Axis Senki, for instance. All great tracks; all nearly unbearable to listen to after you've heard them on the X68000.
Also, dat Jewel Master. My nigga.

>>2238312
Eh. I was more worried about having no Sakuraba/Takenouchi/Kawashima or only having one song by Yuzo than having any Sonic tunes.

>>2238371
I gotta play this thing again.

>> No.2238734

>>2238554
But mostly:

Ninja Soul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEU1f2QIuE4&index=3&list=PL3DB94DBC511EB0D3

Also some Revenge of Shinobi:

Terrible Beat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNGaClSU20&list=PLC80D8D317B885DF3&index=4

Sunrise Blvd. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqcl7M3WtDk&index=5&list=PLC80D8D317B885DF3

China Town - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MuvY2YFvCY&index=16&list=PLC80D8D317B885DF3

I feel like Revenge captured more of the essence of being a Ninja.

>> No.2238782

WARNING, no Metal Squad in this list.
Metal squad is overratted.In game it's mighty fine, by itself it's not that great
10 Dick Tracy Boss theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVTxc7KElM

9 Thunder Force 4 Recalcitrance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyfCbRGL1_Y

8 Earthworm Jim Snot a problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIke0JFJ-z4

7 Road Rash 2 main theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXLiakijbxA

6 Streets of Rage Attack the barbarian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_wQZR3r43M

5 Batman & Robin not much time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48xcjwV0I6A

4 Earthworm Jim level 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdBZlJ6aYck

3 Thunder Force 4 sand hell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4xPIBHyd8A

2 Cool Spot Rave dance tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jLiXUOUv7E

1 Batman & Robin Psycho Section
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgoDjgZJWZY

>> No.2238797
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>>2237294
Ear candy. I consider myself pretty comfortable with the way the Genesis sounds and I've always wondered what people are talking about when they say everything sounds terrible in emulators. What is that?

Some games I've just never played on the actual console, maybe I should hear some console rips.

>> No.2238817

>>2238797
emus usualy don't implement the low pass filtering, resulting in metallic highs.
currently, none implement the ladder effect of the original YM2612, resulting in some sounds entirely missing. ABII jet flyby isn't hearable on any emu currently.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcKw2U_CKVA

and finaly even the dead simple PSG isn't accurately implemented.
The PSG is the same in SMS and MD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVnEQUWI2oc

>> No.2238825

>>2238817
Got a video or some samples I can hear without this guy bumbling about?

>> No.2238827

>>2238825
just fucking watch the whole vid

>> No.2238828

>>2238827
I'm fucking hyper as hell, but aight

>> No.2238840

Great thread.
Don't have time to mull over 10 favorites, but there needs to be the daily dose of Hybrid Front.

The Hybrid Front - Theme of Mule No. 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrDkvhTmUvA

The Hybrid Front - Scarab of Glory No. 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO7eA76FM-w

>> No.2238843
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2238843

>>2238840
>Hybrid Front still not translated
thanks for the salt Anon, my wounds are forever grateful

>> No.2238848

In no real order
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve275-fAHGE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hw9JycGwmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEk9K_AVI7w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moLG-fwph0o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED2yJ-ylTJ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaW4ZYzVHI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO-kAYwgJ5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTuJ0yp4BsA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWSYuBYpKFc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FFmr_UPIKg

>> No.2239759

>>2238843
Believe me, I share your pain...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Geiymrm2inA

>> No.2239803

>>2238817
I think that bugged DAC "feature" is kinda hard to emulate because it has no official documentation. Unlike some of the "hidden" registers that do have available documentation in Japanese.

>> No.2239829

>>2238782
I understand wanting to avoid Metal Squad since it's such an obvious pick, but you'd have to be a real hipster if you don't like just because it's popular. Song is great and is a really good example of what the ym2612 can achieve.

>> No.2239836

>>2238117
fuck off rokto

>> No.2239858
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2239858

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkcU_BifAPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Vlbk5lgn0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHtApMLGnP8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZTCOcEq0U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHKBRWaxQpU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQgIETLWsA0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVEyGntyOZQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLr9v66-MBo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wPRwE6ItnQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyS3UIgQWBM

>> No.2239859

Surprised that there isn't more Hard Corps.

What a painful world - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV6jeCUJJ80&list=PL0E86AA386BD11845&index=25

The Hard Corps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYNLz8goZdE&index=24&list=PL0E86AA386BD11845

The Dawn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vVNoYKKryI&index=22&list=PL0E86AA386BD11845

The Last Springsteen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iu2ZqRyF-k&list=PL0E86AA386BD11845&index=21

This game has to have the most metal soundtrack on the Genesis.

>> No.2239916

>>2237294
I'm so glad you didn't put Metal Squad in the OP.
I also liked TF3's more consistent style better. Though Thunder Force IV was mighty damn fine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXfGEgLfO-k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcWRpJJLtpY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg7iixMTBgQ

>> No.2240056

>>2238121
>Gaiares mission 1

lord have mercy that track is catchy

>> No.2240343

This thread needs some Decap Attack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhpkUQp5Iug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gROfTMAsJ8g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-U818433TY

>> No.2240727

>>2239829
hence my "in game it's mighty fine". It takes it's sweet time to get fully instrumented and lacks some subtleness (even if that's kinda the spirit of the track)

>> No.2242125

>>2238817
The mega drive needs a byuu

>> No.2242272

Try to include recordings made on actual hardware like this one, emulators haven't quite got the sound right yet.


http://youtu.be/kfCw4tx5AME

>> No.2242283

>>2238164
Hey you! Is that me?

>> No.2242343

>>2238848
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED2yJ-ylTJ0
Never liked this track because I've only ever heard it on one of those AtGames abominations, but it's actually pretty good.

>> No.2242631

Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun - Lavapit Combat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePOHAaRxti4

Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun - Beastman Combat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rOZzG2l1II

Sonic The Hedghog 2 - OST - emerald hill zone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLAf10MBmPY

Herzog Zwei - There is no Time to Lose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEf-jS4qwYM

Mystic Defender - Scene 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBVz3b1SzcQ

Sorcerer's Kingdom - Shopping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov_YRVw0P-I

Sorcerer's Kingdom - No Fear, No Waver!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3MbC4s6vxU

Sorcerer's Kingdom - Boss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0t28NknWRs

Sorcerer's Kingdom - Hard Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBemGSm1fV4

Shining in the Darkness music - Battle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxU0ZZXsnFk