The Greatest of RPG music

[Hello_Kitty]

Hello...

Ever heard a song that just screamed "CHAAAARGEEE"

Whats your thoughts on the best roleplaying music ??

My choices are

Rhapsody Dawn of Victory
Hammerfall Heros Return
Something Enya

 

[demiurge1138]

I'm in the process (ever continuing, as I'm still running the game) of compiling a soundtrack for my Age of Worms game. I've hit up sources as different as Final Fantasy, the Hellboy movie, Full Metal Alchemist, Star Wars and the Pogues for music that sounds right.

New favorite? The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest soundtrack. Lots of good action music - the Kraken's theme is what I'll be using to introduce big bad monsters from now on.

Demiurge out.

 

[Mishihari Lord]

The soundtrack of Conan the Barbarian

 

[Imperialus]

I don't tend to play music while I'm gaming. I find it distracting, especially if I try to que up music for while we're playing, but while I'm working on stuff for the game I tend to like listening to instrumental music that matches the emotions I'm trying to convay.

On occasions that I do play music during sessions it's usually only at a praticularly dramatic moment and then I tend to pick classical orchistra music like the 1812 Ovature, sometimes the LoTR sountrack ect.

 

[Fishbone]

I'm a big fan of heavy metal during gaming. That means thrash, death, NWOBHM, you name it. Nothing says D&D to me like some good old-fashioned metal.
Edit:Older rap is a very close second.

 

[Griffith Dragonlake]

I like to use authentic early music most of the time. Dorian Recordings has some the best IMHO. However, during combat, I crank up classic metal -- Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and sometimes Metallica. I also enjoy using Clannad & Enya for some Celtic scenes. Oh and of course nature soundtracks -- waterfalls, ocean surf, etc.

Anyone ever see the movie, Kull the Conqueror? They did the same thing. Early Music contrasted with Heavy Metal. I swear the director, John Nicolella must've been a gamer. Or perhaps his experience directing 4 Miami Vice episodes influenced him. Either way I loved it. Interestingly enough, once of the reviewers complained about mixing early music and heavy metal. Some folks just don't get it. . . !

 

[reanjr]

Conan
Blind Guardian
Luca Turilli
Nightwish

 

[rgard]

Conan
Blind Guardian
Luca Turilli
Nightwish

The 'Conan the Barbarian' soundtrack is one of my favorites!

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Settembrini]

Does anybody recite the opening monologue together with their gaming group? Or is it just us?

"Let me tell you of the days of HIGH Adventure!"

 

[Azalnubizar]

I like mainly soundtracks... I use LotR, the last Mohican, Twin Peaks, Conan etc.