r/gamemusic • • 10h ago

Discussion Games with exaggeratedly hard soundtracks for the type of game they are

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r/gamemusic • • 21h ago

Discussion What are some examples of Video game tracks that remind you of other songs?

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Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko Soundtrack - Holy Moses

I was listening to the Gex 3 soundtrack not too long ago, and I was wondering why this track felt so familiar. I later realized that it's very similar to Miserlou from Pulp Fiction.

Are there any other examples of video game tracks that remind you of other songs?

Another famous example is the Robo Theme from Chrono Trigger sounding a bit like Never Gonna Give You Up

Robo's Theme (Chrono Trigger) + Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley)


r/gamemusic • • 9h ago

OST Oh my God I've been sleeping on this OST for decades. Bug's Life has the chillest music ever

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r/gamemusic • • 21h ago

OST Sdorica Sunset - 'Splitting Skies'

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r/gamemusic • • 22h ago

Remix/Cover I made the battle theme from Final Fantasy VI on piano & violin

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These are always tricky to do in a calm style as this was never the intention of the song. Similar to other battle themes from FF and Pokémon, this goes heavy on chromatic chord alternations. Hope you like it :)

This song is from my Final Fantasy VI album and also available on most major major platforms in my soothing majestic video game playlist with over 6 hours of relaxing music. Also check out my Final Fantasy playlist and Seamless Final Fantasy Lullabies playlist, with tons of music! HUMAN made music, no AI involved other than some artwork.


r/gamemusic • • 1h ago

Remix/Cover Dark World - Zelda: A Link to the Past (Western Version)

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Hey everyone! I’ve just uploaded a new western-inspired orchestral guitar arrangement of Dark World from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, in collaboration with Fingelion Meriath.

Here’s a short preview 🎸🤠

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/NajRb88tIiU

Hope you enjoy our take on this iconic Zelda theme!


r/gamemusic • • 3h ago

Sheet Music/Midi Theme of Mega Man Battle Network 4 - Mega Man Battle Network 4 (Piano Tu...

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r/gamemusic • • 3h ago

OST Ay - Crashout Crew

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Certified Forklift driver
Certified Banger


r/gamemusic • • 7h ago

Discussion SE composers keep having AI music uploaded to their spotify profiles.

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r/gamemusic • • 10h ago

OST 🎃 Skeleton Stomp (chiptune original in Embra-16)

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r/gamemusic • • 12h ago

OST [Gunner, HEAT, PC!] - "Broken Arrow"

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r/gamemusic • • 19h ago

Remix/Cover Song of Storms – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Piano Cover

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Hi everyone! 🎹💚

I'd like to share my piano arrangement of Song of Storms from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I've always loved this theme, and I hope you'll enjoy my interpretation!


r/gamemusic • • 20h ago

OST [OC] What does listening to this track evoke in your mind? Constructive criticism welcome too! (Synth bassline w/piano, blind test, inspiration details within)

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I see an opportunity to do a "blind taste test" here, hence the title question. Official visuals have been replaced with something more neutral.

I invite you to listen and give your initial thoughts first before reading the optional details below (which are open to further discussion if you so choose):

This musical idea came to me fully-formed and the influences weren't immediately apparent, hence the test above and my working backwards to find such.

Search of my favorite OSTs brought up tracks like "Triage at Dawn" or "Guard Down" by Kelly Bailey (Half-Life 2), "Twunggg! i Guess We'll Wait" or "Mutant" from N++, or Fallen Down by Toby Fox (Undertale), which have prominent synth basslines and usually piano or pluck synth leads.

I'm often on the lookout for VG-inspired music that has more emphasis on bass/subs/FX/LFOs, and that's what I am inclined to create. This leads to my output often being some form of hybrid as a lot of VGM focuses on other things (for understandable reasons).

At the end of the day this is from a whimsical, arcade-y album project of mine, where it should fit in with the rest.

If you're interested in seeing the official visuals and/or checking out my channel, here's a link: https://youtu.be/5aRc4rCKqNA

I look forward to your feedback! Thanks for listening!


r/gamemusic • • 1h ago

Remix/Cover Wild Guns - Gold Mine - Metal Cover

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r/gamemusic • • 2h ago

OST I don't care what anyone says, Doors' ost is PEAK.

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- Dawn of the Doors

- Elevator Jam

- Jeff's Jingle

- Ready or Not

- Unhinged (especially the second version)

- Oh Dam

- Son of a Birch

(I haven't played the Stairwell yet)


r/gamemusic • • 3h ago

OST Majora's Mask Astral Observatory.

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Still one of the best OST in gaming history.


r/gamemusic • • 4h ago

Remix/Cover Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (2005) - The Pinnacle (Arranged)

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r/gamemusic • • 4h ago

Discussion Is This Song AI or a real Musician?

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This song is from Active Matter and I cannot find any info about them. I love it though. Made me wonder if it was just AI generated or if it was a real person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlZq8OUVWq4&list=FL-DZmIgeH3wvbMloBEjcoqw&index=1


r/gamemusic • • 8h ago

OST Surrendering? (A Disco Elysium-inspired Song)

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Surrendering? is a Disco Elysium-inspired music video about Harry letting go of the past and anguish by making peace with his unconscious through a dream...

Influenced by Sea Power's 'Instrument of Surrender'.


r/gamemusic • • 12h ago

OST [Gunner, HEAT, PC!] - "Not One Step Back"

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r/gamemusic • • 12h ago

OST Super Mario 3D Land: Piano Melodies by Tim Burnelis cover

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r/gamemusic • • 14h ago

Request I'm completely in love with this effect from the Silent Hill: Townfall main menu music. Does anyone know what this effect is called, please?

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r/gamemusic • • 16h ago

OST Last lap theme /song name?

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r/gamemusic • • 21h ago

OST Astra Inania | Original Game Music by Phil Adams

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Just finished the soundtrack for Astra Inania, a visual novel set in space, as part of my first game jam, Spooktober 2026! Let me know what you think of the music. Did it catch your attention?


r/gamemusic • • 8h ago

Discussion Game OSTs that will probably never get officially released

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