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true_shinken
2010-12-23, 07:35 AM
I was thinking recently and there are three songs that I find really fitting for D&D classes. Impossible dream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGzqbEeVWhs) for Paladins, You're gonna go far kid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRxHHZEqwpw) for Rogues and The Assassin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ZlRUbdoa8) for assassin, obviously.
Can you think of any others? Bonus points for non-core classes.

Ryu_Bonkosi
2010-12-23, 09:01 AM
For me Ballroom Blitz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN9jTnxv0RU&feature=related) always comes to mind when the Barbarian is involved.

mucco
2010-12-23, 09:20 AM
Paladins? Emerald Sword (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye6YHQ8AZzU). But they can do fine with any song from Rhapsody, really. :smalltongue:

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-23, 09:32 AM
For me Ballroom Blitz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN9jTnxv0RU&feature=related) always comes to mind when the Barbarian is involved.

Not Bodies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgkkdiPPNo8)?

Let's see...

Rogue: Well, there's just so many to choose from... depending on what *kind* of rogue you are playing. If you're less ito shanking and more into being Party Face, this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8KvYKn9-0) might be appropriate. If you're doing the trapspringer thing, though this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYhNHhxN0A) might be more suited to your tastes.

Fighter: I don't think any other band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ0sW7KOFhU) could do them justice

Of course, there's only one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6XHePlgb-I) song that I think could be used for Monk.

Grogmir
2010-12-23, 09:36 AM
anything by the german band 'Wizard' - most likely off the Odin album? Might be appropriate for.. well a wizard?

Druid: Green River - Creedence Clearwater Revival, All The World Is Green - Tom Waits, Bein' Green - Van Morrison

Bards: Song and Dance man

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-23, 09:39 AM
While perhaps not a theme song for Bards, this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk) is pretty much what I hear every time someone mentions 'inspire courage'.

Also, for 'shanker' rogues, for some reason all I can think of is this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIMGgBLOwfg) classic.

Oh, why didn't I think of this before. The one and only Bard's Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_tORtmKIjE) as the bard's song.

toastyghost
2010-12-23, 12:11 PM
Of course, there's only one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6XHePlgb-I) song that I think could be used for Monk.
No, no, no, no, no. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0&feature=related)

true_shinken
2010-12-23, 12:23 PM
Not Bodies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgkkdiPPNo8)?

I agree, Bodies is a lot more fitting.

hangedman1984
2010-12-23, 12:25 PM
for a monk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvG8INRrWhM)

Valameer
2010-12-23, 12:32 PM
First one that popped into my head - for a Crusader: Indestructible (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSF2i0rU_Q8)

Clintodon
2010-12-23, 12:37 PM
This one would be perfect for a Chameleon! Who Do You Want to Be Today (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XxAZCfHnDs)

Kurald Galain
2010-12-23, 12:39 PM
Paladins? Emerald Sword (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye6YHQ8AZzU). But they can do fine with any song from Rhapsody, really. :smalltongue:

Yay!

And of course, for wizards, It's a kind of magic (snap, snap) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLxN0wpFoP8)

Master_Rahl22
2010-12-23, 12:41 PM
Could people post song titles in their links for those of us who can't/don't want to go to YouTube just to see the suggestions?

Druid: Metallica - Of Wolf and Man
Fighter: Almost anything by Manowar. :smallbiggrin:

I'll think of more later.

Shenanigans
2010-12-23, 12:43 PM
Factotum - "Ramblin' Man"

Swashbuckler - Probably the original Pirates of the Caribbean theme music

Zergrusheddie
2010-12-23, 12:48 PM
Truenamer or Monk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) You know you wanna click... (Do note that the song is a joke on the classes themselves being broken and weak respectively. I mean no insult to the dear readers :smallwink:)

Wizards. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qP-NglUeZU) You know you wanna click...

Drunken Master (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB3QiiQL0Oc) Flogging Molly - Drunken Lullabies

Wizards (in response to Sorcerers) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfHBPusZg6E) "Anything you can do I can do better"

Archer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE-1RPDqJAY) Their taking the Hobbits to Isengard!

Pyrokineticist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lhf9U5Wf3Q) Johnny Cash - Burning Ring of Fire.

Incan Road
2010-12-23, 01:04 PM
I once played a Fate Spinner who's theme was Tempus Fugit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78BivgombIE) by Yes. He was a progressive wizard.

Spiryt
2010-12-23, 01:09 PM
Two rangery songs I can think of right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t52csEfqWsY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0UzUQSMrq0&feature=fvst

dgnslyr
2010-12-23, 01:27 PM
Truenamer or Monk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) You know you wanna click...


Your feeble attempt at rickrolling failed, for I was saved by the ad!

molten_dragon
2010-12-23, 01:28 PM
Warning, Several of these are NSFW (language only). You have been warned.

Barbarian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC_Z-EPSVaI)

Bard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvdSzJCcXNE): Douchey, but it fits.

Cleric (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bosouX_d8Y)

Druid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hn7xNSHGgU): Works for any shapeshifter really.

Monk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0)

Paladin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuyupBmHfVQ)

Rogue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRxHHZEqwpw)

Sorcerer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPFwBhH53zs)

Dread Necromancer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arL2BqHD42A)

Thrallherd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drTQaAaCeh0&feature=related)

D&D in general (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlT9GoL-8Yk)

I was swordsage'd on some of these.

Blackfang108
2010-12-23, 01:29 PM
Paladins? Emerald Sword (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye6YHQ8AZzU). But they can do fine with any song from Rhapsody, really. :smalltongue:

I've always found Manowar's Defender (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRWcmYLVKG0) to be better for Pallys, myself.


Oh, why didn't I think of this before. The one and only Bard's Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_tORtmKIjE) as the bard's song.
There are actually 2 Bard's Songs.

In the Forest, which you linked

and

The Hobbit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzCrAOyjF-Q)

Edit: I swear I think I'm the only one who knows that, sometimes... Also, the only one who would be happy if he never had to hear In the Forest ever again.

Crossblade
2010-12-23, 01:31 PM
Song of the NPC brother (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3eXoGnICTg) of any Tier 1 class. (Starts at 0:28)

For Druids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQOMxz-O7Sc&feature=related). Maybe?

Ranger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCebemDzaSs&feature=related). Granted, its about flying, but still makes sense.

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-23, 02:11 PM
No, no, no, no, no. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0&feature=related)

Nah, that's for swordsages. Y'see, they can actually do something.

Also, for Ur Priests: Personal Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xrNaTO1bI) by Depeche Mode

Brother Oni
2010-12-23, 02:32 PM
To me, this is the only acceptable song for a monk - Under the General's Orders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOw1SkU1NWw&feature=related).

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-23, 02:44 PM
To me, this is the only acceptable song for a monk - Under the General's Orders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOw1SkU1NWw&feature=related).

That sounds more like a CW Samurai...

Thespianus
2010-12-23, 02:54 PM
The Benny Hill Show theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpc5_3B5xdk) seems very fitting for a Swashbuckler, for some reason.

true_shinken
2010-12-23, 03:09 PM
I think make man out of you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSS5dEeMX64) is pretty fitting for a Marshall.
Also, you're the best (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXO3gKfOUN8) is the real bardic inspire courage/competence music, period.

Janus
2010-12-23, 03:36 PM
Wordplay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rfi8fcJvlQ) by Jason Mraz always makes me think of Bards (Elan, specifically).

I also tried to get my players to listen to this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-_r1Npsv5I) while making their characters. Didn't work out so well.

marius\tobius
2010-12-23, 03:41 PM
how about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60lmDCGgW9k for warblades and artificers?

Crossblade
2010-12-23, 04:03 PM
The Benny Hill Show theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpc5_3B5xdk) seems very fitting for a Swashbuckler, for some reason.

That would be Yakety Sax.

EvilJoe15
2010-12-23, 04:11 PM
Not a class, but Chaotic Neutral in general: Metallica - Escape (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTnvalPxxbY)

Warblade: Disturbed - Warrior (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_bdDi3Uz8s)

Warlock: Fear Factory - Demanufacture (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLzBo-RoZVY)

Barbarian: Metallica - Battery (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m99ybtk4QNs)

Paladin: Godsmack - Serenity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yEeQcQhqaY)

Swashbuckler: Alestorm - Heavy Metal Pirates (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GjaXszYMUo)

Mad Wizard
2010-12-23, 04:19 PM
For Inspire Courage: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/38773

Kurald Galain
2010-12-23, 04:22 PM
This reminds me of a session of Paranoia I once ran, where I kept playing The Loyalty Happiness Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCQ0vDAbF7s) as well as the Troubleshooter's Requiem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQRfBAzSzo). Good times :smallbiggrin:

Derjuin
2010-12-23, 04:34 PM
Turisas - Miklagard Overture (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwekhqAdYd8&feature=related) for the Savage Bard ACF :smallbiggrin:

ffone
2010-12-24, 03:47 AM
Dance Magic (or was it Magic Dance?) by David Bowie for bards.

Shadowleaf
2010-12-24, 04:19 AM
Artificer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cYWfq--Nw)

Barbarian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYMLoz2PrJc)

Bard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW6p3xZSmMg&feature=related)

Neutral Evil Bardbarian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgzGwKwLmgM)

Chaotic Neutral Cloistered Cleric (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOHPWUFsc9U)

Neutral Dread Necromancer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qdcl67H1Jw)

Good Druid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvdhByrevZA)

Drunken Master (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4DeE-nzgmQ)

Fighter/Marshal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaEY7Z3QsOA)

Lawful Evil Inquisitor type (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPapzlObgfY)

Chaotic Good Rogue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3lzRkr5qv4)

Runecaster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar2p8upbjc0)

Sorcerer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ZagQLr4Xc)

Warblade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH6T40aw-Hc)

Wizard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au3-hk-pXsM)

Cahokia
2010-12-24, 05:49 AM
For your kill-first-ask-questions-later paladin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxh-FfElY0M).

Brother Oni
2010-12-24, 07:58 AM
That sounds more like a CW Samurai...

Ouch. I didn't realise that non-HK people thought so badly of Jackie Chan's singing. :smalltongue:

That said, here's a translation of the song's lyrics and why I think it's appropriate:


(Stanza 1)
Vigorous when facing the beatings of ten thousands heavy waves
Ardent just like the rays of the red sun
Having courage like forge iron and bones as hard as refined steel
Having lofty aspirations and excellent foresight
I worked extremely hard, aspiring to be a strong and courageous man (AKA Hero)
In order to become a hero, One should strive to become stronger everyday
An ardent man shines brighter than the sun

(Stanza 2)
Allowing the sky and sea to amass energy for me
To split heaven and part the earth (To create a new world) , to fight for my aspirations
Watching the stature and grandure of jade coloured waves
at the same time watching the vastness jade coloured sky, let our noble spirit soar

I am a man and I must strive to strengthen myself.
Walking in firm steps and standing upright let us all aspire to be a pillar of the society, and to be a hero
Using our hundredfold warmth, to bring forth a thousandfold of brilliance
Be a hero
Being ardent and with strong courage
Shine brighter than the sun

Lord Loss
2010-12-24, 07:58 AM
Paladin in need of atonement: What I've Done (Likin Park)

... um ...

I'll think of more later

Leon
2010-12-24, 08:19 AM
Not Bodies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgkkdiPPNo8)?


Frenzied Berzerker.

Infernum
2010-12-24, 01:22 PM
The song The March of the Swordmaster ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-TZIfpycY8 ) would fit for any sort of melee class like knight, paladin, crusader.

Ryu_Bonkosi
2010-12-24, 01:36 PM
Not Bodies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgkkdiPPNo8)?

The reason I say ballroom blitz is because it was playing when the barbarian went on his most epic killing spree. But bodies is a good fit too.

Battlefield by Blind Guardian for any tier 1 full caster.

When you are evil by Voltaire for the Tainted Scholar.

Bad Company (either the original or the FFDP remake) for any party.

My Demise by Shadows Fall for an Avenging Executioner

Nero24200
2010-12-24, 02:12 PM
Dread Necromancer/possibly Bard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BnOUOkcr9c)

Dienekes
2010-12-24, 06:23 PM
I got some for Fighters, sorta.

To me this theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLXQltR7vUQ&feature=related) is all about getting physically and mentally ready for a fight

And this song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AlEvy0fJto) is about as fighter-y as I can think.

Sdonourg
2010-12-24, 07:34 PM
When bard or someone else casts Otto's Irresistible Dance this music comes to my mind Fatboy Slim - Weapon of Choice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM1fkHQP_Pw)

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-25, 12:16 PM
For nightmare spinner... Enter Sandman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFWdMVn_lPw), covered by Apocalyptica

For that matter, Thrallherd or Mindbender or any other 'control the hordes', I can think of no more appropriate song than Master of Puppets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjXYkFzxIlU), also covered by Apocalyptica

And for Alienist... well, look no further than Sanitarium (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdp0cnBJUsc), again covered by Apocalyptica

Because Apocalyptica completely owns for doing hard rock on cellos.

Maho-Tsukai
2010-12-25, 01:20 PM
I can think of no song more fitting for an evil cleric then Priest of Evil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbZO0Tkorqk) by Stormwitch.(Warning, the song has lots of refrances to satan/satanic themes....those who are bothered by such things need not click the link.) Likewise, anything that resembles gregorian chat works for clerics and that kind of music usually gives me inspiration for such characters. For Dread Necromancers, Death Masters or really any necromancer type character who is a fullcaster of some kind the song Death Magic for Adepts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlNaLz_ebmI) by Cradle of Filith comes to mind as a fitting tune.

Also, while it's been said, anything by Manowar is good for fighters. Likeawise, Many songs by Hammarfall have a distinct "Paladin" feel to them with all their talk of templars, holy wars, sminting infidels in the name of goodness ect.. Witch of the Enchanted Forest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3n4aUKmz6c) by Wizard, despite the titular character being a "witch" works as a great theme for druids with their nature based magic and love for mother earth.

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-25, 04:12 PM
Yay!

And of course, for wizards, It's a kind of magic (snap, snap) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLxN0wpFoP8)

Actually, I think there's another Queen song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ1WyBGG_Vw) that might be more appropriate for the one class who so completely dominates as to earn the title 'born to be kings'...

And for the Powergamers out there, what could be more iconic than I Want it ALL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAFjmoZyz08)

Otacon17
2010-12-27, 11:41 PM
Barbarians: Eye of the Tiger

For Inspire Courage: Gonna Fly Now. After all, listening to it lets you eat lightning and crap thunder!

grimbold
2010-12-28, 04:08 AM
wave of mutilation-the pixies
works for a barbarian
master of puppets works for an aristocrat ;)

AnswersQuestion
2010-12-28, 06:28 AM
Warblades get Battle Without Honor or Humanity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG2_kpSYxXI).

yldenfrei
2010-12-28, 07:09 AM
I say any self-respecting epic arcane spellcaster should have a copy of Lux Aeterna (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKLpJtvzlEI) on hand. When those intrepid adventurers enter your throne, let the music play even before you show yourself. Then at around 2 minutes into the music cast your bad-ass long duration area spells. Start your great speech.Then at 3:09 reveal yourself with "A God am I" pre-battle one-liner. Commence wiping your marble floor. :smallwink:

But this one's my favorite: For the Good Paladins and Divine Spellcasters standing in front of their men, waiting for the start of an epic scale war, let me direct you to Death is the Road to Awe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihF_aXi-Huk&feature=related). Pray to your gods for a good 5 minutes. Then at around 5:01 commence your pre-war speech. Time yourself, make it last only for a minute and a half. At around 6:40, start casting your buffs, make a good light show out of it. At exactly 7:31 hold your breath. All of you. count 7 seconds, then CHARGE!

Yes, I actually orchestrate encounters around a theme song. ^_^

ArcanistSupreme
2010-12-28, 09:15 AM
Dance Magic (or was it Magic Dance?) by David Bowie for bards.

It's Magic Dance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WEdcxiHRxM). Though I feel that it would better suit a sadistic wizard (albeit a silly one)and/or BBEG.

And for DFI Bards, I can't think of anything more appropriate than this version of Bolero of Fire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W43wMIMSjU).

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-28, 09:18 PM
For traveling interludes, I always hear either Gerudo Valley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUHi0pEnNtg) (if mounted), or Terra's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT9ReWDV0IU), if on foot. Also, for some unknown reason, Anywhere Is (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OvYaHtr1DI).

Lateral
2010-12-28, 09:21 PM
Pyrokineticist and Holiday or St. Jimmy.

@V: It's more the attitude.

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-28, 09:27 PM
Pyrokineticist and Holiday or St. Jimmy.

Disco Inferno...

"Burn, baby BURN!"

Psyren
2010-12-28, 09:30 PM
Soulbow gets some Bon Jovi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrZHPOeOxQQ) :smallsmile:

ShneekeyTheLost
2010-12-28, 09:53 PM
Soulbow gets some Bon Jovi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrZHPOeOxQQ) :smallsmile:

Only if you are a half-celestial with feathery wings...

KingFlameHawk
2010-12-29, 09:28 PM
Fighter: I don't think any other band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ0sW7KOFhU) could do them justice


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