SonicMegaDrive
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So is this. And it's glorious.
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SEGA uploading multiple tunes from Sonic Mania to YouTube
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So is this. And it's glorious.
Heya, just to clarify, While Mania was in development, Tee and I talked about a *lot* of things behind the scenes - genres, instrumentation, music theory, the different precedents of Sonic music past and present etc., but all final composition and arrangement decisions for Sonic Mania are solely his. I can't lay credit to any of the genius present. I just make it sound good.
Just so that's clear and it's not being mis-attributed.
I believe that's from the USB sticks they handed out during the 25th Anniversary event last year. Things have changed more than a little.
Tee did upload the same final version track a couple of weeks back though, but the main takeaway here from the Sonic channel is the promise of more stuff in near future.
https://twitter.com/TomFryPWG/status/875762222651322372
R_thanatos
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This song in the OP is good stuff , bring it on the other tracks.
Rodolfo Brito
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Sorry Hoobastank
sixteen-bit
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Asking the real questions.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I love it. Sonic Mania is shaping up to be the best Sonic game ever made.
The problem with Hydrocity is that it's likely supposed to evoke velocity as well since they didn't call it Hydropolis, Water City, or Hydro City. Congrats to the Mania team not calling this Studiocity Zone.
I dunno, no amount of better instrumentation would save Robotnik the Clown or speed up boss theme; and Senoue composed that awful track back during the classic era. Sonic 4's music is too repetitive yet doesn't have melodies that stick in your head. The tunes in Mania instantly catch.
sixteen-bit
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Speaking of Hydropolis, here is one of my favorite faux sonic songs
Hydropolis Act 1
Hydropolis Act 2
Diablohead
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Maybe it's me but it sounds a little better then the first release of this tune, they added more bass and some extra things in the middle.
To be fair, they didn't say Sonic music has been bad the past 20 years, just that this is at a higher level.
While Sonic games have genuinely had great music I've definitely missed the sound the classic games had and I've never really felt like the games over the past years have really captured that; even Sonic Adventure 1 with all of its Saturn remixes (but I was never a fan of those tracks in their original games). More recent games have been getting closer with more instrumental tracks and less rock.
IronicSonic
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Most accurate gif this week
Please
Sonic Unleashed, Colors, Generations, even Lost World they all have amazing OST. Probably not the "classic" feel but they are amazing on its own right
Mixed by Falk 😊
This is the way I feel about Mania
I lol'd. I like fist bump though
jasminlovesyoux
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I can't wait!!!!!!! Aaaaahhhhh so soon!!!!
Masterspeed
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All we need now is the full remastered version of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcRHBgGHtwo uploaded, then Sonic Mania will officially have the best soundtrack in Sonic.
Chemical Plant zone hits 2nd for me, but Flying Battery Zone always takes home that music gold.
Chemical Plant zone hits 2nd for me, but Flying Battery Zone always takes home that music gold.
The USA isn't? lmao
Kinda of amazing somebody even produced material on this.
True. However, I would have loved to have the whole discussion again if it were called Studiocity Zone.
The difference between this and the Sonic CD JP OST is that the latter is making me cringe.
Let me put it this way:
Sonic CD has a time travel mechanic, right? So let's say you're not doing your part in not changing the future for the better and you reach the end of the game. It's a bad future in Robotnik's fortress and everything's gone to shit (for a Sonic game): it's bleak and everything is in disarray.
So in the case, when you're going through what is basically a dystopia, you need something to fit the setting and atmosphere, right?
But if you're in Europe or Japan, you get a 90's dance party to go with your apocalypse.
What were the saturn remixes?
That's partly why I'm personally not so keen on the CD influence here because it feels too campy, given it's not the 90's anymore.
I do like some of the tracks, though, such as Mirage Saloon.
Vital Tundra
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The perfect gif. This games soundtrack is gonna be a banger.
War Raichu
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Yeah that guy does great work.
This Final Boss theme is awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJvOLGG2Jl8
AtomicShroom
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Lights! Camera! ... Action 52!!!
ProgenitorCastle
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Eh...to me, it sounded decent...not good, not bad. Lacks something...memorable to me. Might grow on me in time though
Avenger54321
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Sounds pretty good, Can't wait for this game... 32 days is going to feel like a extra 3 months.
Sebastian Suola
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Am I the only one who doesn't like this at all? Doesn't sound like Sonic to me. I adore Sonic 1-3 soundtracks, and this game seemed like it was going the old school route, but the music sounds like some generic anime dating game soundtrack. I don't want to sound like an ass, but this is my honest opinion
Someone in this thread mentioned that it sounds like Sonic CD, and I can agree. I also hated that game and its soundtrack (both the US and the JP soundtracks...).
So maybe this game/soundtrack is just not for me then?
Someone in this thread mentioned that it sounds like Sonic CD, and I can agree. I also hated that game and its soundtrack (both the US and the JP soundtracks...).
So maybe this game/soundtrack is just not for me then?
Omegasquash
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I really don't see how I'm not buying this on a few systems just so that I can play it wherever I want. Good lord this sounds fantastic.
PapaEmeritus
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This is so 90s its great.
While there are some new tracks some classic remixes are going to be present so you might like those. On the whole though, Mania is treating itself as though it would have released in the Sega Saturn era. CD quality music was hot back then for consoles, so it's drawing some influence from Sonic CD. I'd expect it to be more modern.Am I the only one who doesn't like this at all? Doesn't sound like Sonic to me. I adore Sonic 1-3 soundtracks, and this game seemed like it was going the old school route, but the music sounds like some generic anime dating game soundtrack. I don't want to sound like an ass, but this is my honest opinion
Someone in this thread mentioned that it sounds like Sonic CD, and I can agree. I also hated that game and its soundtrack (both the US and the JP soundtracks...).
So maybe this game/soundtrack is just not for me then?
hmmm, now that I'm hearing it, it seems like it has a slightly different arrangement compared to the old rip, more richer in sounds.
It sounds way better if you ask me.
for sure, they added extra piano starting at 9 secs, also at 0:40 a 16-bit sounding motiff, for example.
It sounds way better if you ask me.
for sure, they added extra piano starting at 9 secs, also at 0:40 a 16-bit sounding motiff, for example.
TheKastorian
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Absolutely love the high energy and '90s vibes on this track. Feels nostalgic yet so fresh!
Mania is like taking the visual and aural quality of Sonic CD and making a good Sonic game with them
but the music sounds like some generic anime dating game soundtrack. I don't want to sound like an ass, but this is my honest opinion
man what dating sims do you play
Both of these were in present the version from a year ago.
Japanmanx3
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Music definitely reminds me of childhood Sonic, so that's great!
Question though, I was looking through Best Buy for a physical pre order of the game, but could only find the Collector's Edition. Is there a reason why they're not coming out with a physical edition? Even the Collector's Edition is a digital code...
Question though, I was looking through Best Buy for a physical pre order of the game, but could only find the Collector's Edition. Is there a reason why they're not coming out with a physical edition? Even the Collector's Edition is a digital code...
Dead End Irony
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A Sonic game might be my GOTY the same year Persona 5 released. The hell is going on?
I'm going on blackout, but I'm really looking forward to hearing Studiopolis Act 2 and Mirage Saloon Act 1 when the game releases.
I'm going on blackout, but I'm really looking forward to hearing Studiopolis Act 2 and Mirage Saloon Act 1 when the game releases.
Just checked and you're right, I guess it's because of the higher quality rip that I didn't notice until now.
exmachina64
Banned
Studio City
The Japanese version is fantastic. It's weird and it's subtly creepy. The lyrics are a fantastic touch and add an entirely new layer to the track.
Sonic is a video game about a blue hedgehog saving animals (or flowers) from robots. It doesn't need to sound apocalyptic and grim. I think the Japanese soundtrack in CD is dead on tonally