Good Music For An Evil Creator Of The Universe?

[Leliel]

As you all know, I have a passion for creating villians that are either (A), anti-heros that subvert the "I'm evil, and proud of it" image of fantasy villians, or (B), a truly evil despot in a traditionally "good" role (such as the cleric of Pelor whose fanatical enforcement of his god's commandments makes him eviler than most other villains who embrace their "bad boy" image).

Recently I decided to take (B) to it's natural conclusion and feature a creator of the universe who has the general qualities you wouldn't want in a creator of the universe, and since he needs a battle theme....

Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JBn6-ID7-E) it is!

[Tengu_temp]

Why did I immediately thought of Xenogears myself? Instead of them I'll suggest some SRW:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1S-KPziNOU

[Tadanori Oyama]

I like the Xenogears theme. Just make sure the players aren't long time RPG players or they might recognise the music. I know alot of mine would know right away where the theme was from.

[Telonius]

At work and can't access the YouTube links, but "Night on Bald Mountain" could work quite well.

[Leliel]

You know, I thought of another example for myself.

Honestly, you can't do better if your music actually comes from a boss fight with God. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhdgqC3Wrig&feature=related)

[Kaelaroth]

The opening segment of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Something very imposing and classical.

[Devin]

You know, I thought of another example for myself.

Honestly, you can't do better if your music actually comes from a boss fight with God. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhdgqC3Wrig&feature=related)

I was going to suggest something from Shin Megami Tensei; I know they like to do that kind of thing.

[AslanCross]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=394jMLFcjNk
Awesome ominous music from an unlikely source.

[tbarrie]

The opening segment of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Something very imposing and classical.

Yeah, that's what I was going to suggest:

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

Though your players may find this particular piece overused. But something classical that would sound religious to modern ears is definitely how I would go.

[Fan]

Cant go wrong with the themes from the best game series ever made.
:smallbiggrin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5st0b3ln5U
or you could go FF 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIxaFDlUPKM&feature=related
or you could just ottaly rock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRTBBXtSHw4&feature=related

[Falrin]

Tool seems quit appropriate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjG47gtMCo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiV_ue-PbL4


Depending on style, some of The Doors will work also, just keep away from the happy stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMvfAYEaE8c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI24HgwK4m0&feature=related


In my oppinion your looking for dark, heavy, building music. Just keep in mind you don't annoy the hell out of your players.

[Nerd-o-rama]

Mahler's Symphony #8 Movement 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfp5UPCFsNM) (this video is the last third of the movement, since that's the one with the appropriate lyrics).

Generally, the more powerful the bad guy, the more upbeat I want the music. And this one is about the creator of the universe.