Why is ME1's music 100 times better than ME2's music?
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#76
Posté 16 février 2011 - 09:15
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ME1's soundtrack was better because it had Richard Jacques instead of that noob idiot Jimmy Hinson. He pretty well ruined everything.
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#78
Posté 16 février 2011 - 09:18
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You can definitely tell the age gap in this thread. Who has seen Blade Runner? Really, I think if anyone enjoys, or "gets" Blade Runner, they will enjoy the music from the original game more.
As for why I think it was better: it was ambient, in the background, not in your face.
As for why I think it was better: it was ambient, in the background, not in your face.
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Posté 16 février 2011 - 10:00
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leeboi2 wrote...
What is the point of this thread? Seriously...
I got the impression the original poster honestly wanted to understand what makes "the other side" tick. Not saying it *couldn't* be throwaway flamebait, but...
Unfortunately a huge number of people can not-, or refuse to comprahend the concept of subjectivity and enjoy claiming their own opinion as a universal absolute.
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Posté 16 février 2011 - 11:32
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jojon2se wrote...
leeboi2 wrote...
What is the point of this thread? Seriously...
I got the impression the original poster honestly wanted to understand what makes "the other side" tick. Not saying it *couldn't* be throwaway flamebait, but...
Unfortunately a huge number of people can not-, or refuse to comprahend the concept of subjectivity and enjoy claiming their own opinion as a universal absolute.
The OP obviously thinks that, 'Opinions on ME1 vs ME2 soundtrack' Might have been a less flameworthy thread title...
#81
Posté 16 février 2011 - 11:39
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I like the ME2 soundtrack a lot better. I've listened to a lot of scores over the years, and I've always enjoyed real instrumental music far more than electronic stuff. This is why I don't like the ME1 soundtrack all that much. BUT I wouldn't call the ME1 score less good. Actually it IS more original. It's just not my kind of music. It fits the game well. But I'd never buy it and listen to it while lying in bed or something. The only three tracks I really dig are The Normandy, Uncharted Worlds and the goosebumps track Vigil (best scene in the game, too). The various Citadel tracks are quite nice as well. I don't like the Faunts. What's so great about that song?? Reminds me of this one Game Boy motorcycle game I once played...
While I like the ME2 soundtrack better, there aren't many tracks that stick out, either. But I noticed the music more than in ME1 where it was more or less annoying background noise, especially during combat. I HATE most of the combat music in ME1.
The first thing I take notice of when watching a movie or playing a game is the music. Some crappy films have great music (like Evolution). I'd consider ME a great game series with mostly mediocre music. By itself. While playing the game it adds to the atmosphere. So I guess the question is what makes a good soundtrack? Working well with a game/movie or well without it? I'd say a great soundtrack carries emotions without what it was composed for.
Uematsu Nobuo's music I could listen to all the time. Talking about BioWare games, I really enjoyed the DA:O soundtrack.
By the way, the ME2 soundtrack is rather electronic, too. Some tracks are very reminiscent of ME1. But yeah, ME2 feels more epic. Not too originally epic, but I prefer generic over synthesizer any day (I absolutely hate 80s music^^).
While I like the ME2 soundtrack better, there aren't many tracks that stick out, either. But I noticed the music more than in ME1 where it was more or less annoying background noise, especially during combat. I HATE most of the combat music in ME1.
The first thing I take notice of when watching a movie or playing a game is the music. Some crappy films have great music (like Evolution). I'd consider ME a great game series with mostly mediocre music. By itself. While playing the game it adds to the atmosphere. So I guess the question is what makes a good soundtrack? Working well with a game/movie or well without it? I'd say a great soundtrack carries emotions without what it was composed for.
Uematsu Nobuo's music I could listen to all the time. Talking about BioWare games, I really enjoyed the DA:O soundtrack.
By the way, the ME2 soundtrack is rather electronic, too. Some tracks are very reminiscent of ME1. But yeah, ME2 feels more epic. Not too originally epic, but I prefer generic over synthesizer any day (I absolutely hate 80s music^^).
#82
Posté 16 février 2011 - 11:40
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ME1 had two composers. They **** canned one of them and kept the other. So he was working alone on ME2.
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Posté 16 février 2011 - 11:59
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LOLbiggiantcircles wrote...
ME1's soundtrack was better because it had Richard Jacques instead of that noob idiot Jimmy Hinson. He pretty well ruined everything.
Well, I'm given to understand that Jimmy put together the Samara and Tali tracks, two of my favorites from ME2. So I'll forgive him--this time.
ME fit the game. It was conteplative, mysterious. Same with ME2, which was way more action oriented.
Better is a matter of taste, and I'm happy I don't have to chose between them. Neither will ever leave my MP3 player.
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Posté 17 février 2011 - 10:16
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Nvm bros, I forgot about the music from lotsb. Now ME1's music is 33 times better than ME2's instead of 100 times better.
#85
Posté 17 février 2011 - 02:23
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People tend to equate "better music" to "music in which they can pinpoint specific moments of gameplay", forgetting completely about overall quality of the pieces.
Yes, Noveria's music from ME1 is good, and it's associated with only Noveria, but can you really sit here and tell me that it's better than Suicide Mission? The quality of the piece, and the overall emotional feeling you get with Suicide Mission is just so much greater.
And don't even get me started on battle music in ME1. The battle music in that game is so "thematically unified" that everything just sounds like electronic beeps and boops. I can't even remember 1 battle theme from that game other than Eden Prime's.
Yes, Noveria's music from ME1 is good, and it's associated with only Noveria, but can you really sit here and tell me that it's better than Suicide Mission? The quality of the piece, and the overall emotional feeling you get with Suicide Mission is just so much greater.
And don't even get me started on battle music in ME1. The battle music in that game is so "thematically unified" that everything just sounds like electronic beeps and boops. I can't even remember 1 battle theme from that game other than Eden Prime's.
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Posté 17 février 2011 - 02:40
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masseffectfan00 wrote...
Why?
Becuase it is not?
#87
Posté 17 février 2011 - 02:41
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Despite being an avid critic of ME2 I actually find ME2 music superior to ME1's.
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Posté 17 février 2011 - 04:49
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FlyinElk212 wrote...
People tend to equate "better music" to "music in which they can pinpoint specific moments of gameplay", forgetting completely about overall quality of the pieces.
Yes, Noveria's music from ME1 is good, and it's associated with only Noveria, but can you really sit here and tell me that it's better than Suicide Mission? The quality of the piece, and the overall emotional feeling you get with Suicide Mission is just so much greater.
And don't even get me started on battle music in ME1. The battle music in that game is so "thematically unified" that everything just sounds like electronic beeps and boops. I can't even remember 1 battle theme from that game other than Eden Prime's.
"Suicide Mission" is overwrought, and it's not even that original.
It's cheap and easy to make "epic" sounding music with simple ascending melodies. Most of the ME2 OST is good, I'm not saying it's bad, but it doesn't give one room to breathe. It's constantly sledgehammering away at one's ears. I much prefered the understated ambient elegance of the first OST, I thought it created a much more impressive and mysterious atmosphere for the whole game.
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Posté 17 février 2011 - 05:44
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But that's exactly my point! People are defining "good music" through facets like originality, overuse, domination, and linkage to specific game moments, while forgetting overall quality of the music. Who cares if it's used often, or sounds like a piece of music from something else? Shouldn't quality be the main determinant for "what is better"?marshalleck wrote...
FlyinElk212 wrote...
People tend to equate "better music" to "music in which they can pinpoint specific moments of gameplay", forgetting completely about overall quality of the pieces.
Yes, Noveria's music from ME1 is good, and it's associated with only Noveria, but can you really sit here and tell me that it's better than Suicide Mission?
"Suicide Mission" is overwrought, and it's not even that original.
If you want to say, ME1's music was "more appropriate" for the game, then fine, I can understand that (and to an extent, agree with it). However, saying flat out that "the music in ME1 is better", without tying it back to overall quality of the piece, seems silly.
To the second part of your post, I agree with you, in that it is a little overpowering. I like it that way though: I guess it's just a matter of opinion.
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#91
Posté 17 février 2011 - 05:46
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It isn't? It's cheesy, out of place, and doesn't give off good vibes. The only really good music was the stuff on Ilos and the battle of the Citadel.
Mass Effect 2's music gave off a much better impression at times, although sometimes a little boring.
Mass Effect 2's music gave off a much better impression at times, although sometimes a little boring.
#92
Posté 17 février 2011 - 06:02
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This is like arguing if rock is better than metal. It all comes down to tastes.
But anyway, ME 1 soundtrack all the way. So much memorable tracks for me. I never forget the first time I stood in Presidium with that awesome music playing in background.
But anyway, ME 1 soundtrack all the way. So much memorable tracks for me. I never forget the first time I stood in Presidium with that awesome music playing in background.
#93
Posté 18 février 2011 - 12:10
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Because its YOUR opinion,lol.
I thought ME1's music was close to what it was about. Exploring and learning, yet they threw in a nice hook when your ally dies at Virimie and when Udina gave shepard the business.
In ME2, the music was emotional. When it was hype it was hype, when it was cold and creepy, it sounded creepy, when things got dark, it had a track for eveything.
I thought ME1's music was close to what it was about. Exploring and learning, yet they threw in a nice hook when your ally dies at Virimie and when Udina gave shepard the business.
In ME2, the music was emotional. When it was hype it was hype, when it was cold and creepy, it sounded creepy, when things got dark, it had a track for eveything.
#94
Posté 18 février 2011 - 12:31
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Because you like the techno sound better than orchestral?
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Posté 18 février 2011 - 06:43
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ME1 soundtrack isn't techno, god damn. Techno is dance music. The non-symphonic parts of the ME1 soundtrack are mostly electronic ambient.
