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[GreatNumber]

Chrono Trigger music always felt like it was made to be listened to on the dawn after a harsh blizzard.

Yearnings of the Wind
At the End of Time
Singing Mountain

Even though I feel this is cheating some Orchestrated versions emit a more snowy/winter vibe than the originals.
Epoch - Wings of Time Orchestrated Version
Yearnings of the Wind Orchestrated Version
Singing Mountain Orchestrated Version

 

[Kalor]

I remember Froenborg from Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy sticking out when I played a few years ago.

 

[Giolon]

In a Snow-Bound Land

DKC2 probably has the best music for any type of environment.

 

[Durden77]

These are the perfect "darker" snow themes and more accurate when your stuck inside your house with no electricity.

Donkey Kong Country- Northern Hemisphere

Always adored this one. After shooting out of that barrel in the first snow stage and the snow really picks up, it was always timed perfectly with 1:13 for me. The best.

Other than that, Phendrana Drifts and Freezeezy Peak.

 

[DeadlyParasite]

While it never really "snowed" in World of Warcraft, this music that played in the dwarven snowy areas is so damn nostalgic for me. Circa 2004.

EDIT: Now that someone mentioned it, definitely Noveria from Mass Effect.

 

[Easy_D]

Mother 3 and Earthbound Beginnings' Snowman says hi.

Edit: Also in Earthbound.

Why wasn't this the OP or first post. Best Winter song

 

[Breakbeat]

Far and away the best I've ever heard. Alundra remains my favorite 2D Zelda game to this day, with no short thanks to the amazing soundtrack.

Alundra - Kline's Dream

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Frosty Village from Donkey Kong Racing.

I'm too lazy right now to list others.

 

[BluePigGanon]

For me it'll always be this:

Phantasy Star (SMS) - Dezoris

 

[HalterGratis]

Journey has some nice ones.

Nadir https://austinwintory.bandcamp.com/track/nadir

Reclaimation https://austinwintory.bandcamp.com/track/reclamation

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Why wasn't this the OP or first post. Best Winter song

Truth.

 

[wrestleman]

Snow Go, Snow Biz, and Cold Hard Crash from Crash Bandicoot 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyHvUNSJ48M

 

[krossj]

Servants of the Mountain

Mt Gagazet, FFX

 

[Shadow Hog]

I see "Diamond Dust" has been posted, and yet "Diamond Dust" hasn't been. I mean, I love the Genesis "Diamond Dust", don't get me wrong, but when I want something that's more of a warm, fuzzy, Christmasy angle, Saturn "Diamond Dust" is better.

And as long as I'm talking Saturn music, Episode 5 of Panzer Dragoon Zwei has some pretty decent stuff, as well as Astal's "Glacial Rift" and "Crystal Palace".

And for something a little more downbeat-sounding for the weather (and related to my avatar), "Battle Glacier 2" from Freedom Planet has a really nice piano.

 

[mrlion]

Earthbound - Winter Theme

IT CANT BE BEATEN

Ha yes it can.

Snowman - Mother 1

 

[batfax]

Daggerfall's got some good snow themes. Helps that the game starts in the dead of winter, so you'll be seeing a lot of the stuff until things warm up (or you head over to Hammerfell.)

Snowing
Over Snow

I was really disappointed when I heard that this stuff wasn't in ESO.

 

[NyinCanada]

Don't know how many people played it but my vote goes to Scott pilgrim vs the world: the game's first level theme.

Another Winter by Anamanaguchi

A really catchy and appropriate song to start with on the snowy streets of Toronto.
Also the game is a really good beat 'em up, worth checking out if you haven't.

 

[Nocturnowl]

All these DKC series and In a Snow Bound Land mentions yet I think we're still missing my fave.
Frosty Fruits from Tropical Freeze.

And because creating Viva Pinata OST awareness is my current thing, Snowy Blankets wooooo!

A lot of good ones have already been mentioned. I'd like to add Harvest moon: Friends of Mineral Town's winter theme:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToyPGuMtUEg

It's kind of somber but sort of fits the mood of the game.

Most of the music from FoMT was adapted from PS1's Back to Nature so there's also this version of the same winter theme.

Dust: An Elysian Tail - The Blackmoor Mountains

Not only an amazing snow song, but just a beautiful, dynamic, and captivating track all together.

I feel comforatble saying this is the best piece of music is Dust's soundtrack.

Chrono Trigger music always felt like it was made to be listened to on the dawn after a harsh blizzard.

Yearnings of the Wind
At the End of Time
Singing Mountain

Even though I feel this is cheating some Orchestrated versions emit a more snowy/winter vibe than the originals.
Epoch - Wings of Time Orchestrated Version
Yearnings of the Wind Orchestrated Version
Singing Mountain Orchestrated Version

Funny you should mention a snowy version of Yearnings of the Wind/Wind Scene, Square did actually tackle that themselves.

Also those links to Blake Robertson's stuff reminded me that his version of the Twinklies theme from Banjo-Kazooie was great,alas I can't find it on youtube so the original theme will do.

 

[lightchris]

Heroes of Might & Magic IV - Snow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gNtmef_c-Y

It sounds nice (though it shares too many similarities with the other themes in the game for my tastes).
I like Heroes II's snow theme even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlmRlGfiDZ8

 

[dlauv]

Richard Jacques' Diamond Dust Christmas Extravoganza.

The Genny ver is good too, by ol' Jun.

 

[cheez124]

Slipshod Slopes from Wario Land: Shake It is one of my favorite snow themes ever. wario land games in general have some surprisingly beautiful tracks.

 

[Stormhammer]

Shenmue - Christmas on Dobuita St.
FFXI - Starlight Celebration
FXIV:ARR - Starlight Celebration
WoW - Storm Peaks

 

[True Fire]

Mt Coronet is my absolute favorite. It sounds so cold and isolated.

 

[Red Arremer]

It sounds nice (though it shares too many similarities with the other themes in the game for my tastes).

That's on purpose. They tried to make it so that any different terrain background theme is able to blend in with the main theme. If you pay attention while playing the game you might notice how the main grasslands theme gets cut out and replaced by the theme of the respective terrain if you start getting into it.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

I look forward to this thread every year.

My picks are usually the same. But it's hard to go wrong with snow music.

 

[georly]

I look forward to this thread every year.

My picks are usually the same. But it's hard to go wrong with snow music.

I knew it had been made before, but I didn't wanna necrobump it. Plus, I wanted to see what NEW music people thought up, and undertale's is a good choice, I think.

 

[Shadow Hog]

Richard Jacques' Diamond Dust Christmas Extravoganza.

The Genny ver is good too, by ol' Jun.

Genesis "Diamond Dust" was done by Tatsuyuki Maeda, actually. As was both "Rusty Ruin"s, both "Volcano Valley"s, both "Gene Gadget"s, "Panic Puppet 2" and "Boss 1", while we're at it. He also collaborated on Skies of Arcadia, Astal and Dragon Force. I rather like his work.

Anyway, other than "Final Fight" (which was by Masaru Setsumaru), Jun Senoue did the rest.

 

[alvis.exe]

I was just thinking about making this thread right now.

Xenoblade Chronicles X - Sylvalum Theme - More crystal than snow, but it conveys the bleakness of winter.

The piano version is pretty awesome too!

But yeah, not really snow. Still kind of winter-y though.

 

[lightchris]

That's on purpose. They tried to make it so that any different terrain background theme is able to blend in with the main theme. If you pay attention while playing the game you might notice how the main grasslands theme gets cut out and replaced by the theme of the respective terrain if you start getting into it.

I know, but personally I still like the more varied terrain themes of HoMM 2 better, especially (but not only) when listening to them outside the game.

 

[jariw]

Yoshi's Woolly World

Frozen Solid and Chilled:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd6kCcnYOYU

A Little Light Snowfall:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFucLBImrW0

 

[Red Arremer]

I know, but personally I still like the more varied terrain themes of HoMM 2 better, especially (but not only) when listening to them outside the game.

Fair do.

 

[Draft]

Phendrana Drifts (Metroid Prime)

All Or None -Piano- (Remember11)

edit:

How could I fucking forget? Deserves better than second post:

Clicked on dis thread just so I could listen to Phendrana Drifts <3

 

[OldGangWarily]

Land of Immortality from Bravely Default

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oePlVIEQIw4

 

[Arc Christelle]

Diamond Dust (Sonic 3D Blast - Genesis)

Diamond Dust Classic Remix (Sonic Generations)

Diamond Dust (Mario & Sonic Sochi - Wii U)

I like Diamond Dust a lot

I'm add some more.

Cool Edge Act 2
White Acropolis - Snowy Peak
Drifting Floe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8woMLNIlmeo
Take the Snow Train
Blizzard of Coast

 

[daemonic]

Phendrana drifts was the first thing that came to mind. Beautiful track.

Also DKC2 Arctic Abyss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Z8T3skJkE

 

[kierwynn]

I've always really liked Village of Snow and Glass from Atelier Iris. I don't even really remember the game that well, but that track is one of the things I've always remembered about it.

 

[GreatNumber]

Funny you should mention a snowy version of Yearnings of the Wind/Wind Scene, Square did actually tackle that themselves.

Buying the collection, thank you for showing me this.

 

[Drac84]

Harvest Moon has great snow themes.

SNES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60ncdRzmVjA
PS1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQpbXAmRMqA

As did Croc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB6dA_I_voo

 

[BubbleBobble]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1xTThFjEI

Frappe Snowland/Sherbet Land from Mario Kart 64! B-)

 

[Mookie1515]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdfmf11Wtbo

The music that plays during the winter in Persona 4 Golden. All my other favorites have been posted! This puts me in the mood for hot cocoa near a fire.

Edit: Oh crap! This got posted already.

Ok then, Winterbliss from Castle Crashers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDHZgVf8xsU

 

[weekev]

The ones in diddy kong racing are cool. Still can whistle them from memory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvYlD-S4DQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkTC76OHoU8

Phendrana is great too.

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[Sgt.Pepper]

I'm just going to list a bunch

Tekken 2 - Antarctica / Anna

Golden Sun: The Lost Age - Tundaria Tower

Street Fighter EX 2 Plus - White Field

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse - Arctic Justice

Skies of Arcadia - Ice Dungeon

Mega Man Zero 2 - Ice Brain

Mega Man X4 - Frost Walrus

Sonic Adventure - Snowy Mountain

Ice Brain and Artic Justice are pretty fucking amazing. Glad someone posted them.

 

[0wing]

Journey has some nice ones.

Nadir https://austinwintory.bandcamp.com/track/nadir

Reclaimation https://austinwintory.bandcamp.com/track/reclamation

Can't forget Apotheosis, which is also from a snow level.

 

[ErasureAcer]

OP nailed it with "A Wish".

 

[Symphonia]

Ice Cap Zone Sonic 3

My man.

 

[Sagittal]

Not the greatest but worthy of a mention

Bomberman 64- White Ice Theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmPSqmMoMAs

 

[epmode]

If we're bringing ice/snow into the mix, then DKC's ice cave chant is my favorite. Just magical.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjZgTmVCg4

I'm not a big fan of the SNES sound chip but they really worked some magic with the DKC games.

 

[Soul Beat]

Snowflakes

Pack it up everyone.

 

[ieptbarakat]

I love winter music because of it's dangerous, desolate, and serene nature which is usually disregarded for jubilant christmas styled music in games.

Metroid Prime Hunters - Arcterra Main Theme

Majora's Mask - Snow Mountain

FFXIV Coerthas Field Theme

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

Due to how much time I managed to spend lost out in the wilds until I finally passed out and managed to progress FF7 - Buried in the Snow will always be the first that comes to mind for me. If the soundtrack wasn't so relaxed I'd have lost my mind stuck in that place. Though Ice Cap Zone would get the win in my vote.