Archive: 21 posts

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Lately, music prefrences have become more mainstream, due to overwhelming interest of hip hop, rap, r&b, rock and other geners, from the mass media. Although I don't have any major problems with this, as I do enjoy many of these genres, I have come to listen to "cinematic" music a lot less. By cinematic I mean music created for games, movies or shows. I am aware that many orchestrated music pieces are originally created as "stand-alones" and later used for these movies and games, however it still tends to be where most people discover this music. After reading an old thread about: "what are you listening to", i noticed many people still listen to cinematic music. This refreshing news, i assumed, derived from the fact that most people on this site aquired this taste from the games they play and the movies they watch. Most games, and many movies, have at least one good song hidden in their soundtrack that only fans of the series may notice, and of course there are those select few that contain a whole sountrack of brilliant songs. So basically i created this thread so you guys can recommend any good cinematic music you may know of, for myself and others, so i don't have to go through every single game and movie that exists. I find that the best cinematic music are ones that can get you to play the game again just by listening to the sountrack. In these circumstances the songs where perfectly developed to set a mood, parrallel to the one of the movie/game. Here are a few songs I get goosebumps when hearing..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3PRXFLJYcw&feature=related Main song from SOTC, can't explain how much this song brings back memories. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVAWi6K0JzY&feature=related Around 2:40 is the climax if your not patient. This has got to be one of my favorite soundtracks of all time. Splinter is a series many people haven't played, mainly the younger generation due to the fact that it's no longer on ps3 and they might have been too young to play it on ps2. However this has got to be the best drumming/mixing i have ever heard. This song alone makes me want to do some espionage. If you like this check out the chaos theory sountrack, its all fantastic, or search amon tobin, however many of his songs are kinda weird. Other great amon tobin song links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbs5k90Y4Xo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9-FU-1YoUU&feature=related Jesper Kyd is most commonly known for making the soundtrack for hitman and AC2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVsjLPF5JaY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud69bu9ZxYE Jesper Kyd has a wide variety of music, and makes masterpieces of many generes. These are just a few examples of maybe the lesser known soundtracks that i enjoy. Any post will be great!

2011-05-05 11:18:00 Author: ShadowTyphoon Posts: 80

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM0QzmBCibA&feature=related And, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcdQIwSS2Sw&feature=related And, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc-DxwFS_4Y&feature=related

2011-05-05 12:11:00 Author: Maxi Posts: 1176

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu0QO1za64E I really liked this one (one of my favorite) Call me a geek, I am proud of it. One day I'm gonna be in space. You betcha. This music is epic to the max

2011-05-05 20:04:00 Author: AwesomeArnold Posts: 61

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When you created this thread you obviously knew someone was going to post this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl6RZmM77zQ

2011-05-05 20:07:00 Author: craigmond Posts: 2426

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When you created this thread you obviously knew someone was going to post this: Someone who never heard this song must go out more. Or stay in more lol.

2011-05-05 20:18:00 Author: AwesomeArnold Posts: 61

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Great songs so far guys, already got me researching some more from these composers. THX. and yes i did kno requim for a dream was coming, but i dont mind listening to it again XD

2011-05-06 00:16:00 Author: ShadowTyphoon Posts: 80

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One of the best recent soundtracks in my opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOJqicM6x84 BWAAAAAAAA

2011-05-06 00:33:00 Author: Mr_T-Shirt Posts: 1477

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I'll just leave this here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjBcNU1UZUs

2011-05-06 01:27:00 Author: Voodeedoo Posts: 724

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Anything (or rather most) by Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Harry Gregson, Alan Silvestri, John Williams and Thomas Newman is great. I'll post some of my favorites http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEj2HtTZPLQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2OD8kpsPEc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AEU5pBxY6E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HtCquBppTc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8OY5paKfkQ

2011-05-06 01:43:00 Author: comishguy67 Posts: 849

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I love dramatic/cinematic music, so I know a few too. So blarghkadfjlk: Heavy Rain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwyHwgj7kdA The Prestige http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSuWb4f-yQ8 Minority Report http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPWlH-n22UM Heavy Rain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_pzIWp5kCA Assassins Creed II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=010TZSd9s7A Medal of Honor - Frontline (PS2 Game, not that new one on PS3 and X360) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DikOOKAsLEY Crysis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCiKmXtCiw Deus Ex: Human Revolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnpREir97I Gladiator http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCevpO18t4 Edge of Twilight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFZHEvjA0NY Crysis 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdwutTf6RP4 Welcome Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2eImGiY72I The Last of the Mohicans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twepYLbAhNo Killzone 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTp9ZlK_K0w

2011-05-06 01:45:00 Author: warlord_evil Posts: 4193

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The Sun's Gone Dim is epic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPH7LXPZFBo Oh, and the Killzone 3 theme tune is amazing aswell. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTp9ZlK_K0w Edit: Argh, I've been sniped, warlord_evil found the Kz3 theme music before me. Edit 2: Oh, and the Bourne theme. Like this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZTNFwHNps Edit 3: I remember this one from a while back, I wasn't keen on the game but this song... :O Shadow ftw. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgSBOqBBYKk This song's from Kingdom Hearts 2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA-np4mFMWg

2011-05-06 22:17:00 Author: abyssalassassin Posts: 717

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First of all, that is not the Bourne Theme. That is "Extreme Ways" by Moby. It's used in the Bourne movies but I would certainly say it's not the theme. The "real" Bourne themes in my opinion are even better I would suggest that this is the main theme, and the second video contains other 'important' themes (and is just overall pretty neat): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsSJAuHDh3w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e5aVQW29Aw&playnext=1&list=PLDF0480826151025A (John Powell) Some other great John Powell music... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4o5-f6dGAg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJ96LGGP6w&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReTxaMX0E7g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goJHRndCoF4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32GKCkYk-zw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw3jo6EjksA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c4i2UTOZPs&feature=related I have 619 pieces in my top rated list, pretty much exclusively film/game music I'll stop here for now with the John Powell examples, and switch to a different composer for another post later...

2011-05-11 12:26:00 Author: hilightnotes Posts: 1230

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Some of my favorite cinematic music is, but not limited to: Warhawk (On The Lookout) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAqH32s34U&feature=related), Medal of Honor: European Assault (Dogs of War) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNj0A8GX6P4), The Pacific (Honor) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E-6Qd0wJlQ&feature=related), Madagascar 2 (Zoosters Breakout) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7GC3Iwlns8), Metal Gear Solid 4 (Metal Gear Saga) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhRw3nE67aw), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Up is Down) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6560R43MnM), God of War II (Main Theme) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVljywxAjH0&feature=related) and Epic Mickey (Tomorrow City) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dUdK-CNLg&feature=related).

2011-05-11 14:28:00 Author: Outlaw-Jack Posts: 5757

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I like this one a lot, it's from I am legend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a13CYEcDVkw

2011-05-11 15:07:00 Author: Alec Posts: 3871

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This is some great stuff guys, thx! knew i could count on these forums for some quality music

2011-05-11 21:48:00 Author: ShadowTyphoon Posts: 80

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A few songs from movies I tend to listen a lot to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0kGAz6HYM8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s80vveaXhH4 (I have to listen to this now ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL6oZDB2nTo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv-Z8YCo5W4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GZA29XkNZk You can listen to the whole Amelie soundtrack, it be amazing. I have tons of other music, but I guess I'll post 'em later.

2011-05-14 16:04:00 Author: ExplosiveCheddar Posts: 978

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I reckon everyone give the first minute and a half of this song a chance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-jXMmuN5qI Once you heard that, you might like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpFPcUwqZW4).

2011-05-15 07:30:00 Author: Voodeedoo Posts: 724

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sorry i could never enjoy Bollywood music.

2011-05-16 02:27:00 Author: ShadowTyphoon Posts: 80

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Most games and many movies, at least one good song hidden in its soundtrack that fans of the series can only observe, and of course there are the select few who has a soundtrack full of brilliant songs .

2011-05-19 08:32:00 Author: Unknown User

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I can't get through the thread because my computer is choking on loading all this embedded YouTube stuff. But for amazing scores, look at: - Silence of the Lambs - Lord of the Rings - Kill Bill If what you're looking for is 'modern classical' (modern orchestral music), look for: - John Tavener - Arvo Part

2011-05-19 18:56:00 Author: roux- Posts: 379

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Already mentioned but, amon tobin. Besides the music for splintercell he did a lot more (music for InFamous for example and a lot of other great albums) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqWvheuVf6w This one still gives me goosebumps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTRIS3rmjKM cheers, misty

2011-05-19 23:59:00 Author: Mother-Misty Posts: 574

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