Boss Music

[RaveRaze]

FF6:

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Than again, I prefer the first part more.

Dancing Mad is truly an Epic piece. Have you heard the Black Mages' rendition of it?

yes and it is brilliant

 

[Captain_Heavy]

eternity... there, I said it. deal with it.

 

[Syntax Error]

Shudder (Einhander) way back when Square still had the balls to experiment

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Haven't played P4, but here's the end to Persona 3

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And finally, a rock version of the already awesome Clash on the Big Bridge

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EDIT:
I too, also like the first parts of Dancing Mad more, but the Black Mages really outdid themselves with the very final part of it.

 

[bodyklok]

First thing that comes to mind, I'm sure I've heard better ones but hell if I know what they're called.
It's kinda poor to begin with, but it gets going just a bit over a minute in.

 

[Biek]

 

[Christemo]

Typhon in Titan Quest had a theme that really made you feel like the fate of the world (and the gods, actually) was on your shoulders.

honorable mentions go to:

The Patriarch in Killing Floor.

The Tank, because it combined with a tank on expert make me jump and make weird sounds everytime he was chasing me.

oh, and 1-winged angel, almost forgot that one.

 

[Arkhangelsk]

Spoiler: Most epic boss song ever!

Can't honestly think of any better boss theme.

 

[Worr Monger]

/thread

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZenTZfCs1rE

Secret of Evermore = Greatest Gaming music evAr.... if you have not played this game... TRY IT.

 

[RabidPotatoe]

Beyond Good & Evil:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26DILdAU-us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoQSh117Fyk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP0EdWLB-dM

 

[Akai Shizuku]

Shame on thou who hath not mentioned this.

 

[FightThePower]

The Metroid Prime series has to win for me.

 

[Arqus_Zed]

Great track that builds tension and sets the atmosphere. Also by Coldcut who I listen to anyway. It's a shame that so many people only seem to remember area 5 and the fear track from this game, buncha nerds.

Ah, yes, the epic Rez, a very nice choice indeed!

First thing that comes to mind, I'm sure I've heard better ones but hell if I know what they're called.
It's kinda poor to begin with, but it gets going just a bit over a minute in.

Oh the memories... Love it, but I like the 'Dark Messenger' theme before it (battling Trance Kuja) still a bit better.

By the way, personal favs?

SMT: Digital Devil Saga part 1, hari-hara

Shadow Hearts Covenant, The 3 karma

 

[AvsJoe]

Boss Music isn't just there to sound nice while you shoot the giant alien filling your screen. Its there to set an atmosphere of the battle, bring an sense of epicness as you fight your final battle, keep you fighting for whatever reason you are. Without good music in the background any boss battle just becomes forgettable, Hell I wouldn't even remember the ending to Super Paper Mario if it wasn't for the Ultimate Show. So yes discuss the importance of boss music to bringing a satisfying conclusion.

Music has always been under-appreciated in every form of media except the music industry (and even then...). A good song does not necessarily make a good game, but have you noticed that almost every gaming classic has a great beat somewhere in there, be it soundtrack, original score, or MIDI loop? Music, in my eyes, is essential to making a great game (as opposed to just a good one). Boss battles absolutely most especially.

And because I have to throw in my favourite boss music too, I choose the ditty from the original Sonic games when going up against Robotnik / Eggman.

 

[Mr. Fister]

More honorable mentions.

Spoiler: Shadow of the Colossus

Part 1

Part 2

Spoiler: Chrono Trigger Boss Battle 2

Spoiler: Marx (Kirby Super Star)

Spoiler: SSBB Boss Battle 1 (Subspace Emissary)

 

[RaveRaze]

Wouldnt boss music in Shadow of the Colossus just be music?

 

[Chrissyluky]

I half-expected this thread to be about music that can be described as "boss."

as did i lol.

 

[Someguynamedryan]

Persona 3 and Persona 4's Final bosses are probably some of the best I have heard, Final Fantasy VI's for Dancing Mad definitely is high on the list as well. Nocturne's Fiend battle music is quite good too.

Final Fantasy VI - Dancing Mad

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Long song yet so good!

Nocturne - Fiend's Music

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Persona 3 - Subete no Hito no Tamashii no Tatakai

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Persona 4 - The Genesis

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If you played this fight on Persona 4 you might see that the loop in the song is kind of awkward but of well.

*Honorable Mention* Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha Vs. King Abaddon - Decisive Battle

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[RaveRaze]

Im seeing alot of RPG music in here

 

[peduncle]

I reckon Final Fantasy 10 had a few gems.

amen to that