The Patreon Podcast - Episode 34 - The Best 20-ish Music in Video Games

I honestly don't know why but this exact episode is my comfort episode. I listen to it time and time again when I'm ill or down. Given how soundtracks have absolutely been knocking it out the park the last 5 years would love to hear an update!

Daniel Shenton

Where was the newest DOOM soundtrack in this?

Peter Words

One a lot of people miss, perhaps because it's a shooter, but oh man the original battlefield bad companies song, that string section is just, *tingles*

Arran

MATT IS A TWAT BUT NOT REALLY BECAUSE HE IS A SMART BOY AND HE IS RESPONSIBLE AND DOES NOT FALL ASLEEP AFTER MAKING A PODCAST

Dean Chambers

I'm surprised Planet coaster's theme didn't make it

Daniel Bennett

When Far Away started, it was the only time I've ever cried playing a game. The Mexico mission was SO hard for me (I'm shit at games) and I finally did it. I was exhausted and utterly elated that I had done the mission. When that song started, it was just perfect.

Mr. H.

Quite a few of these are on the London Philharmonic orchestra ‘greatest video game music’ albums.

Definitely would have added Dearly Beloved from Kingdom Hearts

Chris Ivison

For all Americans: register to vote! Registration deadlines are coming up for the midterms in November. The importance of this election cannot be overstated.

Benjamin Poulson

Hey Dan, Netflix just recently added all of the Monty Python films and flying circus, I’m a huge python fan and I just wanted to know what you thought about their stuff

Alex Bonilla

Good choices! The only shock for me was the complete lack of Star Trek Online main theme, considering you've called it the best Star Trek theme music previously. Lots of 'there it is!' moments; Mirrors Edge, Shadow of the Colossus etc. Final Fantasy & Uncharted were pleasant surprises. Well i'm off to listen to a few of these I think

Jack Kudryl

Gran Turismo 4 Moon over the Castle... my god the nostalgia. This first featured on the Japanese version of GT1!

Powerjugs

It's been three days and I still have Super Sonic Racing stuck in my head because of this post.

Christopher Kennard

Howdy Dan, I just finished watching Breaking Bad (At your recommendation) and I was wondering what you thought about the ending. I see a lot of people upset that Walt doesn’t seem to get punished for all the terrible things he did. Would you have written it differently?

How do you plan on signing thousands of books? (Like how in the world is that going to be possible)

Sean Scott

Any tips on finding cheap Lego sets?

D&D Lemur

Are there comedians who you think are overrated but who are successful. I know about Amy Shumer, but are there any others?

Mathieu Marlaire

Given your obsession with Spider-Man PS4, I assume you're also SO DAMN EXCITED for the animated 'Into the Spider-Verse' film?

Dan at least try the new Eminem album. It's really good. Nothing like his last one

Mathieu Marlaire

Ding dong, your still alive based opinion is wrong.

Addison Reilly

Hi Dan, if you love that Red Dead song by Jose Gonzales, you might love the skateboard scene in Walter Mitty that uses the faster version of the song. It's a wonderful film. We had our honeymoon in Iceland just because of this movie: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kurY9aSolo0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kurY9aSolo0</a>

Naomi P

Great list. MGS 3's Snake Eater would be my only addition :D

I think the one thing missing was the Minecraft ST, It's just so beautiful and ambient and it so perfectly fits the feeling and spirit of the game. Maybe Dan didn't like it as much because it's definitely a little melancholy.

Jonathan

No Banjo Kazooie? That whole soundtrack is pure joy!

Matthew Barus

Requesting a playlist of all of these songs!

Pantscada

How do i download this?

Dip Cheesus

I would have added anything from UNDERTALE. Also god damn it Dan with the Portal Bait

Dylan Parry

hey dan what can you tell us about Ashens' new movie?

Kloovt

This better have some witcher 3 in it. I am not mad, i'm just disappointed. Studiopolis and Dr. Feel Good Crue Ball edition make up for it.

Malachy Hamilton

It's totally Chloe's theme, and that closing to your series totally made me cry. Fallout 4 was my first completes series with you and I suspect it will always be my favorite. (even the building episodes) I also think I've said it before, but your Bastion video and championing of the soundtrack made me buy my first game since high school, so yeah, that one wins, too.

Diane Frank

Did Papers, Please cross your mind when thinking of soundtracks?

Bastion is the only video game soundtrack I've ever really cared about which is why it's one of my favourite games. Also I feel like you could have just cut the FTL song after that first note and everyone would know it :P

Narmatonia

I would have put Legend of Zelda Twilight princess -Hyrule field in it. It is so epic when you're riding on Epona and then this song plays.

Owen Portier

I’m an idiot and just pledged a second time to get the audiobook... not knowing that you can just upgrade your original pledge... oh well more money for you!

For a second I thought the sims theme sounded like O Canada.

Jellex

I got goosebumps a lot throughout this video

Henry

Great selection! I would add two - Starship Titanic (maybe not a great game but excellent music) and Terraria

Agrajag

If you ever want Piano lessons I'd be happy to give them for free! I'm a professional musician with a degree in music from Leeds conservatoire.

Chris Camm

My heart is hurting for the one true "still alive"

Captain_Cone

Thx Matt, appreciate ya

Scott

Dan, I'll have you know that I listened to this while eating dinner, so hah! Also, if I had to pick some of my favourite video game music... I'll go with 5 because any more than that requires too much work. As a way too big WoW nerd, Stormwind's theme: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPjeNWDsszw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPjeNWDsszw</a> Just massively gets me in the mood for that game. For a taste of massive nostalgia, Sonic 2's boss music: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBS9He25v30" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBS9He25v30</a> I played that game so much as a kid and this music is stuck in my head forever For a bit more nostalgia music for me, the Zanarkand theme from Final Fantasy X: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-0G_FI61a8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-0G_FI61a8</a> I play this game a ton with my brothers as well to try get that damn near 100% completion (I don't think we ever got Penance unlocked because we kinda gave up because of how much effort it was and my older brother and I wound up moving out of home). I might have to get the Switch version if it's the same version of the game and then remember why I hated the grindy bits. Going back to WoW music, the Grizzly Hills theme: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IV1ekaMKyc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IV1ekaMKyc</a> It fits the zone so well and is just so chill and well made. And to round out my list... Blue's Champion theme from Pokémon : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5s4VYC9xR4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5s4VYC9xR4</a> (This video is the music from the Pokémon Origins mini-series but I think it's the best version of it) It's some pretty damn great final boss music and I love that there's been a version of it in nearly every generation (I think Gen 2 is the only version that doesn't have it somewhere), even in Gen 6 where you can't battle Blue but the music is used for the World Championship finals so it's in the game anyway. Also gotta have an honorary mention to Diantha's theme from Pokémon X/Y (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpgQa-TOk0M)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpgQa-TOk0M)</a> because those were the games that got me back into Pokémon and screw you it's also awesome music.

Christopher Kennard

I haven't even played Sonic Mania and I knew instinctively that that was a song from Sonic. I'd also just like to say that the Mario Odyssey livestream sold me on getting a Switch.

Arcade Cat

GOOD JOB MATT -NOT MATT

The person reading this is sexy and epic

Good job matt, thanks for the thing to listen to while I scramble to get my assignments due monday finished

Collin Regalia