Music you wish they'd put in a Shmup

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:42 pm

I personally am a big techno/J-Pop/Mecha/Shmup fan, so I tend to like anything they put in most recent shmups. Except that Atmospheric junk they put in R-Type Final (stage 4, Anyone?) That stuff is too quiet for me.

Anyway, some possible candidates for (or composing for <3) shmups.

Two-Mix/Koh Otani (of Gundam Wing fame)
DJ-Tripper (did an awesome mix for Eurythmics Sweet Dreams)
Disco Dan (he's done some excellent Megaman remixes at www.ocremix.org, particularly Megaman 2 'Heat Man Rapid Fire')

And I think we need more Top Gun-esque Heavy Metal music in shmups too.

And, on a side note, I do believe it's quite possible to turn your fav music tracks to .ogg and actually put them in the PC Shmups out there in some cases.

Elixir · Post by **Elixir** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:48 pm

I wish there were shmups with music that actually related to the story. Ikaruga's music seems to fit the story, but the whole "god-like"-ness of it scares me.

As for music, Raiden DX already has the best music. I'd like to see Rammstein/Dimmu Borgir for a "boss" sequence, and possibly Ayreon/Nightwish for others.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:49 pm

I like hearing anything a bit unusual in a shmup, really...in Game Paradise 2, for instance, even though I don't like the game itself that much, I fondly remember one point where you fight a certain boss with a full theme song, vocals included, playing in the background, in true "cheesy old robot anime" fashion; offhand I can't think of any other shmup (besides its predecessor) that has vocals going in the background of the music (aside from a choral "ahhhh" or something like that). Parodius's wonky renderings of classical (and everything else) are some of my favorites too, I'd love more stuff like that.

On a more "serious note" I also like slower-paced stuff in moderation; Gradius Gaiden's stage 5 track, with the acid-trip style sitar and whatnot, is one of my favorites. Don't know if I could take a whole game of it though.

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:22 pm

More symphonic bombast ala Giga Wing 2,RSG and Soukyugurentai. Less souless, techno dribble...please. I also kinda dug the more ambient tunes like the ones in R type final although they really don't seem to go with the frantic action of a shooter.

brand1bil · Post by **brand1bil** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:02 pm

Slayer - so I can hear, see and feel the destruction in it's true form... Seriously - techno is not that suitable for blowing things up and shooting stuff - metal is more raw and hard and stuff I think...

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:28 pm

I'd like to hear the Pixies in a shmup. I heard that one of their songs made it onto the XBox version of Burnout 2.

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:18 pm

Compile and Technosoft was almost always right on point with their music. SNK's products (shmups) are usually of high quality. I prefer the techno/electronica stuff to rock music or atmospheric stuff.

Music that has a sense of "urgency" is very cool. For example, Giant ship stage of R-Type Final has a sense of urgency I'm talking about, to me that fits perfect.

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:31 pm

I want to hear the Biohazard Battle music in every other game.

Ever.

dai jou bu · Post by **dai jou bu** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:59 pm

Falcom needs to make a shmup and have their JDK band do the music for it.

Edge · Post by **Edge** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:05 pm

What I don't like in many shmups is, that all the level themes in one game are really alike. I think it would be better if each level would have some other kind of atmosphere and so has to be the music. From fast and heavy Rock, to creepy & quiet, to dramatic symphonic & a bit of experimental stuff of music.

I personally wouldn't like to listen to vacalized themes (except in a fun shmup) or any techno music. Though I wouldn't mind if the music had some electronic roots, but please no pure techno.

But I'd love to hear some instrumental "Nightwish" music, I think it would suit perfect for a dramatic final stage. And maybe for a stage with a strange but somehow beautiful landscape could have some "Panzer Dragoon" music or something else unusual. But you could put many different types of music in the game, it just have to appeal to the level and to the feeling of the game. (Meaning a middle Age shmup with techno music would be feeling really wrong)

Well, but that's only my humble opinion.

Vexorg · Post by **Vexorg** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:16 pm

The one group that comes to mind that I'd want to have doing shmup music would probably be Rush. They've got a number of songs that sound like they'd be right at home in a shmup, provided you dump most of the lyrics.

druuna · Post by **druuna** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:40 pm

Psytrance, in particular something from Logic Bomb.
http://www.logicbomb.se
I think this kind of music should be perfect for a space shmup.

the2bears · Post by **the2bears** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:10 pm

Vexorg wrote:The one group that comes to mind that I'd want to have doing shmup music would probably be Rush. They've got a number of songs that sound like they'd be right at home in a shmup, provided you dump most of the lyrics.

Good call on Rush.

A song I'd love to shmup to is "Sinner Man" by Nina Simone, or at least the instrumental percussion and piano section.

Bill

SheSaidDutch · Post by **SheSaidDutch** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:27 pm

professor ganson wrote:I'd like to hear the Pixies in a shmup. I heard that one of their songs made it onto the XBox version of Burnout 2.

Pixies

I would love to hear DJ Shadow in a shmup also

White Zombie would be funny

gameoverDude · Post by **gameoverDude** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:43 pm

A shmup with Tangerine Dream music may well be a good thing.

Their "Choronzon" is sort of a mid-tempo piece- a little atmospheric and suspenseful, yet still maintaining a feeling of urgency with a strong beat. It's the kind that could fit in either an R-Type or a DDPDOJ style manic shooter- in fact, it seems like it may have inspired DOJ's stage 4 theme a bit.

Skyline · Post by **Skyline** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:43 pm

Joe Satriani.

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:59 pm

SheSaidDutch wrote:
I would love to hear DJ Shadow in a shmup also

White Zombie would be funny

DJ Shadows faster songs would worth work VERY well with a shmup. Definitely a good call.

I think Rob Zombies video game soundtrack contribution quota was filled out a long time ago. No more please!

SheSaidDutch · Post by **SheSaidDutch** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:02 pm

Jon wrote:
SheSaidDutch wrote:
I would love to hear DJ Shadow in a shmup also

White Zombie would be funny
DJ Shadows faster songs would worth work VERY well with a shmup. Definitely a good call.

I think Rob Zombies video game soundtrack contribution quota was filled out a long time ago. No more please!

Hey thanks

btw what games have Rob's music been featured in?

I'm not a fan but White Zombie normally makes me grin.

The Bassist from White Zombie was fine though

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:05 pm

SheSaidDutch wrote:
Jon wrote:
SheSaidDutch wrote:
I would love to hear DJ Shadow in a shmup also

White Zombie would be funny
DJ Shadows faster songs would worth work VERY well with a shmup. Definitely a good call.

I think Rob Zombies video game soundtrack contribution quota was filled out a long time ago. No more please!
Hey thanks

btw what games have Rob's music been featured in?

I'm not a fan but White Zombie normally makes me grin.

The Bassist from White Zombie was fine though

I guess I was refering more to his solo stuff than his old band. That wretched song Dragula seems like it was in at least a dozen games during the late ninties.

Acid King · Post by **Acid King** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:31 am

Discordance Axis. Watching the video for their song Ikaruga makes me wish Cave would have hired them to do the DOJ soundtrack. The Venetian Snares or Xanopticon would be great too.

Acid King · Post by **Acid King** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:32 am

Jon wrote:
I guess I was refering more to his solo stuff than his old band. That wretched song Dragula seems like it was in at least a dozen games during the late ninties.

Naughty Dog used White Zombie for the soundtrack for the walking crapfest that is Way of the Warrior.

Nemo · Post by **Nemo** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:25 am

More grinding and wailing guitars.

FatCobra · Post by **FatCobra** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:29 am

It could be kinda neat of John William's stuff was used in a shmup.....(joking)

I want the music in my shmups to be epic and rocking out with metal and electric guitars, like in R-Type 3. I love the R-Type Stage 1 Remix in the R-Type 3.

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:54 am

Somebody should take a Grand Theft Auto approach to Shmups so that you can change the music on the fly based on your tastes or whatever...lol

Elixir · Post by **Elixir** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:23 am

Blade wrote:Somebody should take a Grand Theft Auto approach to Shmups

Yeah.. I don't see this happening.. ever. I want my brain cells back. The above quote is so wrong.

D · Post by D » Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:44 am

Tune of Dukes of hazzard

NOT

Galderic · Post by **Galderic** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:37 am

"Patlabor" film (anime) music and Technosoft style for example 2nd stage of Hyper Duel or Thunderforce IV desert stage (stage3 part2) , stage 4 part1 and omake4...........

Sly Cherry Chunks · Post by **Sly Cherry Chunks** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:51 am

gameoverDude wrote:A shmup with Tangerine Dream music may well be a good thing.

Their "Choronzon" is sort of a mid-tempo piece- a little atmospheric and suspenseful, yet still maintaining a feeling of urgency with a strong beat. It's the kind that could fit in either an R-Type or a DDPDOJ style manic shooter- in fact, it seems like it may have inspired DOJ's stage 4 theme a bit.

A lot of the Chris Huelsbeck stuff is similar to Tangerine Dream's stuff.

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:59 pm

Blade wrote:Somebody should take a Grand Theft Auto approach to Shmups so that you can change the music on the fly based on your tastes or whatever...lol

That's a good idea. The more customization, the better. Hell, why can't you import your own music?

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:06 pm

Andi wrote:That's a good idea. The more customization, the better. Hell, why can't you import your own music?

Imagine the mix and match possibilities...pop in a "hardcore" shmup like RSG or Garegga, and then change the music to something from Parodius!

I wonder if anyone'll ever come up with a way to mess with the sfx as well...then I could even make the bosses in the aforementioned games utter a high-pitched female "ah!" just before they blow up!

I dub thee Franken-shmup!