Favorite vocal theme songs in shmups?
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Think we can all agree Darius music is awesome in general.
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This was going to be my first choice. I'd also throw out a few stage themes from Viewpoint:DoomsDave wrote:Yes and it’s my favorite as well.cj iwakura wrote:Does Visionnerz count?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HErxL8ipZzA
Yes, it's all vocal samples, and such, but it's just such a good OST. Same for R-Type LEO. "3, 2, 1, let's go!" at the beginning of each song isn't much, but it's enough for me to try and low-key include it
Honorable mention to Otomedius Excellent's "Fly" - great track.
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I agree with Otomedius as well. And the Viewpoint music is kinda funny because it contains James Brown samples, especially the boss theme.
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Another vote for Fly from me.
My number one is Heading For Tomorrow, the ending theme from Saidaioujo story mode. It fits the scene really well.
I don't really think if them as vocal themes, but Violent Ruler's track from DBCS is the best final boss music I've ever heard.
Also I'll just leave this here:
https://youtu.be/_4J-xRKjDWE
My number one is Heading For Tomorrow, the ending theme from Saidaioujo story mode. It fits the scene really well.
I don't really think if them as vocal themes, but Violent Ruler's track from DBCS is the best final boss music I've ever heard.
Also I'll just leave this here:
https://youtu.be/_4J-xRKjDWE
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My favorite vocal scrolling shooter theme is Sex Pervert of a Silence from Karous.
Of course, that's just an opinion.
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Snake Eater theme from MGS3
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Gonna be honest. That music really makes me emotional inside. I actually broke down after clearing Saidaioujou for the first time.ACSeraph wrote:My number one is Heading For Tomorrow, the ending theme from Saidaioujo story mode. It fits the scene really well.
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That’s not a shmup...darth.brando wrote:Snake Eater theme from MGS3
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The stage 5 theme from Exzeal. There's a full version on the soundtrack album.
edit: How did I not notice this was posted in the thread already?
edit: How did I not notice this was posted in the thread already?
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The song so nice Fujino used it twice! I'm not sure if the full version on the Trizeal soundtrack is entirely in-game, but it is a great version of the song. That version has some extra solos/vocal parts but it might just be a bonus arrangement.Despatche wrote:The stage 5 theme from Exzeal.
The Exzeal version has a cooler, spacey intro.
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Without doubt, this:
https://youtu.be/Xj-c0L4shvw
To activate it in the Playstation version, follows the code:
" When the stage starts, push the Start button, then, during the pause: L1, L1, R2, R2, R1, L2, R1, L2, Left, Down, Right.
If you inputted the code right, you'll hear a chime, as you'll see in the vid." (Courtesy of AceNoctali)
https://youtu.be/Xj-c0L4shvw
To activate it in the Playstation version, follows the code:
" When the stage starts, push the Start button, then, during the pause: L1, L1, R2, R2, R1, L2, R1, L2, Left, Down, Right.
If you inputted the code right, you'll hear a chime, as you'll see in the vid." (Courtesy of AceNoctali)
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Different code, but yes.xxx1993 wrote:Does it work in the Saturn version?
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I gotta try this out sometime. I love how Shiori Fujisaki is singing this.
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For this and other things, "JOP ~ Forever with me" has a place in my heart.xxx1993 wrote:I gotta try this out sometime. I love how Shiori Fujisaki is singing this.
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This is Yuuko's theme, though.xxx1993 wrote:I gotta try this out sometime. I love how Shiori Fujisaki is singing this.
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If it's Yuuko's theme, then why is Shiori's seiyuu singing?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8K2R2e90-Y
I'm surprised no one's mentioned Ceramic Heart. For some reason the song is in French...
I'm surprised no one's mentioned Ceramic Heart. For some reason the song is in French...
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Guess I'll go with Darius Gaiden's Self for my current pick. It's DG's universal final stage + boss theme, one of the most uniquely zen climactic BGMs you'll find in any game. Yes, the Big Boss Whale is shitting several Hiroshimas' worth of nukes onto your head, but dust in the wind, maaan
Here she is performing a reggae-styled Ceramic Heart live with the rest of Zuntata in the 1997 Cinetique Rave concert video. <3
Ceramic Heart's a good 'un. Tamayo seems to like continental lyrics, Rayforce's ending BGM is titled "Q.E.P.D." (Que En Paz Descanse = "Rest In Peace").xxx1993 wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8K2R2e90-Y
I'm surprised no one's mentioned Ceramic Heart. For some reason the song is in French...
Here she is performing a reggae-styled Ceramic Heart live with the rest of Zuntata in the 1997 Cinetique Rave concert video. <3
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When I think of vocals in shooters I can only think of Darius Gaiden. Its very memorable.
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VISSIONERZ from Darius Gaiden is the best of the series.
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Cheating, but Do You Remember Love? plays over the final level of the Saturn game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYR3vdI2rI&t=79s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYR3vdI2rI&t=79s
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Really? Even better than every other song in G-Darius or Dariusburst?Sturmvogel Prime wrote:VISSIONERZ from Darius Gaiden is the best of the series.
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I really enjoy the opening to the Sega Saturn release of Twinkle Star Sprites. It's just stock full of 90s anime cheesiness. I'd love to see a remaster of it someday, but I doubt that will happen, since SNK has only re-released the arcade version for modern platforms.
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I heard the opening is sung by Load Ran, is that true? That opening is really cute and sweet, though.