View Full Version : Good Music For An Evil Creator Of The Universe?
Leliel
2008-08-08, 11:07 AM
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
2008-08-08, 11:15 AM
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
2008-08-08, 11:38 AM
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
2008-08-08, 11:43 AM
At work and can't access the YouTube links, but "Night on Bald Mountain" could work quite well.
Leliel
2008-08-08, 07:10 PM
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
2008-08-09, 07:58 AM
The opening segment of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Something very imposing and classical.
Devin
2008-08-09, 08:16 AM
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
2008-08-09, 10:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=394jMLFcjNk
Awesome ominous music from an unlikely source.
tbarrie
2008-08-09, 12:09 PM
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.
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
2008-08-09, 01:54 PM
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
2008-08-09, 07:26 PM
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.
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