What is your favorite shmup music?

[ChainsawGuitarSP]

Flying Shark stage 2 plus Truxton stage 1 mixed together to create a song that sounds better than both!

[nZero]

Xeno Fighters R- Ship Select

This one?

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

Xeno Fighters R- Ship Select

This one?

Yes, it is that one. I love that song, it's awesome I assume you composed it, right, because it shows your name in the credits in the game.

[Ed Oscuro]

nZero, you've been holding out on us!

I just went and had a listen to this (actually it's just finishing) and oh man

Next time I play Vimana I'll just imagine that's playing. I have something like fond feelings for the Raiden Fighters games.

A personal favorite just recently discovered is the Air Duel stage 6 music. Really unusual stage.

[BPzeBanshee]

Raiden DX- Gallantry is my all time favorite

It's actually a ripoff of a track from Flying Shark.

Which Flying Shark stage is it from?

I have a feeling our informative Op Intensify has misconstrued a detail with his elaborate statement.

It's closer to Fire Shark/Same Same Same's stage 1 theme than what I've heard in Flying Shark. Lightning War on the other hand is quite similar to Flying Shark's stage 2 though. Similar, but not 'ripoff' quality - that title goes to some of IGS's titles which is known to have stolen music. Maybe Mr Intensify might be a champ and recall some of the games I'm referring to but have forgotten the specific names of?

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

If anyone knows of any songs that have an awesome sad feeling and that are similar to Ashura Blaster- Stage 1, S1945II- Devil's Tower, S1945III- Another Side, S1945III- Turn Red, RF2-Name Entry, R2/DX- Name Entry, Raiden DX- Gallantry, VP1- Stage 8, Raiden III- Dawn of Sorrow, and Under Defeat- Tears Which Died, please let me know.

[Op Intensify]

That was anything but an elaborate statement, you jolly old country gentleman cad. I was going on hearsay based on a tidbit I'd read multiple times on the internet about Raiden's music.

I think the term "swiping" would be more accurate. After actually comparing them myself, Flying Shark's Stage 2 theme has strong similarities to Gallantry, but isn't close enough to be a copy.

[BPzeBanshee]

awesome list of music

You sir are awesome. You are now my favourite man of the moment.

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

I have a feeling our informative Op Intensify has misconstrued a detail with his elaborate statement.
It's closer to Fire Shark/Same Same Same's stage 1 theme than what I've heard in Flying Shark. Lightning War on the other hand is quite similar to Flying Shark's stage 2 though. Similar, but not 'ripoff' quality - that title goes to some of IGS's titles which is known to have stolen music. Maybe Mr Intensify might be a champ and recall some of the games I'm referring to but have forgotten the specific names of?

Hmmm... Those do sound similar, but I don't know why I just am in love with the music from Raiden DX, especially Gallantry. The first time I ever played Raiden DX, that song was just stuck in my head all day, even when I fell asleep that night I just couldn't get those images of the Raiden MK-II fighter jet out of my head, with Gallantry playing all night in my head. It was awesome

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

awesome list of music

You sir are awesome. You are now my favourite man of the moment.

Thanks, do you honestly like the songs I chose?

[BPzeBanshee]

That'd be the joke, Mr Statistical.

The bullshit hearsay likes to pick on Gallantry a bit but I think if you listen to these tracks (excusing the enemy sound effects that pop up later in the first one):
Flying Shark - Stage 2 / Raiden - Lightning War
It'd be more accurate to say that Raiden's Stage 2 'swiped' some musical composition from Flying Shark's stage 2.

As for the original crap, do these:
Fire Shark - Stage 1 / Raiden - Gallantry really sound like clones?

Frankly I don't think they're swiped but rather inspired by what was being published around the same time, which I think if you listened the radio these days is a common phenomenon. Regardless, I love them both: I swear by the Raiden series as the best example shmups of all time but of course that has about as much standing as a Cave fanboy saying the same about Mushi Futai.

[BPzeBanshee]

I do! Unlike most lists on this thread there isn't a single track on that list that I disagree with. Raiden FTW.

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

That'd be the joke, Mr Statistical.

The bullshit hearsay likes to pick on Gallantry a bit but I think if you listen to these tracks (excusing the enemy sound effects that pop up later in the first one):
Flying Shark - Stage 2 / Raiden - Lightning War
It'd be more accurate to say that Raiden's Stage 2 'swiped' some musical composition from Flying Shark's stage 2.

As for the original crap, do these:
Fire Shark - Stage 1 / Raiden - Gallantry really sound like clones?

Frankly I don't think they're swiped but rather inspired by what was being published around the same time, which I think if you listened the radio these days is a common phenomenon. Regardless, I love them both: I swear by the Raiden series as the best example shmups of all time but of course that has about as much standing as a Cave fanboy saying the same about Mushi Futai.

I agree with you, they don't sound like clones at all, the Raiden music does sound inspired by earlier Toaplan games, just like you said.

[BIL]

Yeahh boyyy checkit: Super Contra - Ruined Base vs Dynamite Duke stage 1 BGM

Naughty Seibu! ;]

"Rough and Tumble" is the best song to come out of Raiden I/II/DX imo. Stoic shooting heroism x100000000

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

I do! Unlike most lists on this thread there isn't a single track on that list that I disagree with. Raiden FTW.

Thank you! I agree Raiden FTW, especially DX, that is the best Raiden game, and in my opinion the best shmup ever! I chose these songs because most of them have that slightly sad, melancholy feel to them. I just can't explain the feeling that just rushes through me when I hear music like that while I am piloting my aircraft through endless battlefields

[BIL]

I chose these songs because most of them have that slightly sad, melancholy feel to them. I just can't explain the feeling that just rushes through me when I hear music like that while I am piloting my aircraft through endless battlefields

Haha, wish I'd seen your post before I posted about Rough and Tumble in the other current music thread. That's exactly why I love it. The combination of a semi-melancholic tone with anthemic melody and pounding rhythms is perfect for take on the world gaming... especially when punctuated by the game's trademark piercing explosions.

Good call on Devil's Tower from Strikers II, as well. I love the arranged version in particular. Near-Data East levels of unashamed heroism.

[BPzeBanshee]

Rough and Tumble, amen.

Speaking of Batman Emo Fox Jet Pilot....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPCVi7z9-S4

I grew up with that game. Hard, but good stuff.

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

I chose these songs because most of them have that slightly sad, melancholy feel to them. I just can't explain the feeling that just rushes through me when I hear music like that while I am piloting my aircraft through endless battlefields

Haha, wish I'd seen your post before I posted about Rough and Tumble in the other current music thread. That's exactly why I love it. The combination of a semi-melancholic tone with anthemic melody and pounding rhythms is perfect for take on the world gaming... especially when punctuated by the game's trademark piercing explosions.

Finally, someone who understands me!

[BPzeBanshee]

Good call on Devil's Tower from Strikers II, as well. I love the arranged version in particular. Near-Data East levels of unashamed heroism.

YES

Haven't heard that one before. Nice find!

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

Rough and Tumble, amen.

Speaking of Batman Emo Fox Jet Pilot....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPCVi7z9-S4

I grew up with that game. Hard, but good stuff.

I am currently listening to it, and it's awesome. I have never played the Genesis/Megadrive version, only the game boy version, and that one was pretty hard also. After many hours of frustration, I finally beat it, though. Some of the parts in this one kind of remind me of this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJRoRt155mA

[Op Intensify]

Speaking of Batman Emo Fox Jet Pilot....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPCVi7z9-S4

You're forgetting the best part.

[BIL]

I looked for a YT clip, surprised it's not on there - the arrangement is from the Strikers 1945 I & II joint soundtrack if it helps track it down.

Got to mention the Mega Drive versions of Vapor Trail's main theme and a slightly rule-bending shoutout to the astounding MD Midnight Resistance while I'm at it. I love several of the weirder / darker / dancier / more experimental OSTs like G-Darius, Metal Black and Einhander, but goddamn. Sometimes you have to quit beating around the bush and blast the Seibu and Toaplan tunes while blowing up tanks and helicopters!

[BPzeBanshee]

Indeed! The credits was quite awesome. I thought the museum stage was pretty neat too but if I go into much more detail I might as well just link them all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKU9XjgX ... ure=relmfu

I'm not a huge fan of Mega Man as a game but I do enjoy the music from the games. Nice find there too!

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

Speaking of Batman Emo Fox Jet Pilot....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPCVi7z9-S4

You're forgetting the best part.

I like this ending better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwDAWF-X ... ure=relmfu

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

This one is awesome as well, especially 1:11-1:19. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation ... rriRhB4B3Q

[Obscura]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A3KIYjzIY4

This one is by far my favorite. Honorable mention goes to "Burn Yourself", the boss theme from DOJ.

[nZero]

I merged the two music topics together, discussion was getting pretty fragmented.

Yes, it is that one. I love that song, it's awesome I assume you composed it, right, because it shows your name in the credits in the game.

Oh, thank you Yes, I wrote it in FastTracker maybe 4 or 5 years ago, the original XM file (renamed) is up on my webspace.

I think the term "swiping" would be more accurate. After actually comparing them myself, Flying Shark's Stage 2 theme has strong similarities to Gallantry, but isn't close enough to be a copy.

I think "tribute" would be the more correct term, Raiden goes out of its way to make lots of little nods at the Toaplan library.

[KAI]

Hosoe's Tears which died from Under Defeat is a classic.

[Master O]

I personally like the music from:

Gradius I - III (AC)
Thundercross I - II (AC)
Thunderforce III - IV (Megadrive/Genesis)
Xexex (AC)
Raiga Strato Fighter (AC)
The track "Self" from Darius Gaiden (AC)
Fatty Glutton's theme from Darius (AC)
Dai Mahou Sakusen/Sorcer Striker (AC)
Raiden I and II (AC)
Hellfire (AC)

[Furry Fox Jet Pilot]

This song is awesome, even if it's not from a shmup. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A8v5V62VOE