VG music that is similar to other VG or non-VG music

[tricosahedron]

If you know video game music that reminds you of a certain track / song that may or may not originate from a video game, you're welcome to post it here. :)

Some guidelines:

• None of the tracks is an official arrangement/remix of the other track, and there are notable differences
  
• Both tracks are from different series
  
• The composers for both tracks are different persons Tracks by the same composer are ok if there are very notable similarities

If you have suggestions to improve the guidelines, you're welcome! :)


Edit: Initially, this thread was only for comparisons between VG and non-VG music, but has been extended to include comparisons between different VGMs.

[tricosahedron]

Two recent examples from other threads:

[Doom 2] Level 10 (Refueling Base)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU3_QTSeNW0
...compared to:
Black Sabbath - After All
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdSQClUHsC4(credits go to attic)



[Shin Megami Tensei: Nine] Roppongi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPQWhFG1ruE
...compared to:
Depeche Mode - Policy of Truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIWT8enKI4I(credits go to Chinese Cartoon Character)


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Two other examples I can think of off the top of my head:

[Guilty Gear X] A Solitude That Asks Nothing in Return (Venom's theme)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bwgRtAF7l8
...or the Guilty Gear XX version...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Czf1Z7qJCU
...compared to:
Napalm Death - Breed to Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKP9aaFkEEQ


[Danmaku Unlimited 2] Einherjar (stage 5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy21-rV49Zg
...compared to:
[Star Wars: Episode I] Duel Of The Fates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzVBqBosf5w

[Chudah]

Love the idea of this thread! Gonna be busy today, but I'll add more later. This is just the first that has come to mind having played the game recently:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVUEmeOSbOw&index=31&list=PL_kp86cZLY__mGKC_JEr8UGMCJtYcMSwV

Although it's not exactly the same, it has as similar feel to the Captain America: The Winter Soldier soundtrack (one of my favorite movies ever), especially the horns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyO8ztfE8k&list=PLBqwoNRuBDz-UP4LWoSh3bofnpjePUlKV&index=9

[tricosahedron]

Originally posted by Chudah:

Love the idea of this thread! Gonna be busy today, but I'll add more later.

Cool, I'm looking forward to it! :)

Meanwhile, here's another notable example:

[Dungeons of Dredmor] Title music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdJE4tB8vhQ
[Pirates of the Caribbean] Theme Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27mB8verLK8

[FMNinja]

Here's a song that's pretty well known to be a similar to a certain pop track:

[Chrono Trigger] Robo's Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3-XY1bOGdY
Sounds like:
[Rick Astley] Never Gonna Give You Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Bonus Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEat9fB2ZbU

And another one:

[What's Michael? (PC-88/98)] Etranger of Starry Sky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zh5UlYXCwo
Sounds like:
[The Buggles] Video Killed The Radio Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTT3-vA25Zk

[FMNinja]

Trauma Center: Second Opinion - Hope Hospital
Another one that sounds a bit like Never Gonna Give You Up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzOKTpu7vX4

Super Aleste - Unknown
This one is practically a medley of New Order songs (and also notably exclusive to the Japanese version):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYMlnq1pzBk

Including but not up to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYwNLlTt3AQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSGWsmR4ipM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3XW6NLILqo


Just about all of the Streets of Rage soundtracks are influenced by early 90's R&B songs. Some examples:
Streets of Rage - Fighting in the Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEblw0SXUlA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EcjWd-O4jI

Streets of Rage - The Last Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeTe-hHoAOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN25cGQUPRI

This video sums up most of the comparisons to popular non-game music that existed around the time the Streets of Rage games were released:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUuCN3A0K0

[tricosahedron]

Here's another fun one :)

[Super Mario 64] Bowser's Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq_jS6o3OoY

Queen - We Will Rock You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk

[tricosahedron]

The opening riff is very similar:

[F-Zero X] Devil Call In Your Heart (Devil's Forest)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOnXiT6hlgc

Carcass - Heartwork
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9v5qFRA6Gw

[ChewMunchy]

Game
https://youtu.be/sRH9847Qv9s
Movie--- Sounds similar to both of these tracks.
https://youtu.be/wppq0da1Bjc
Game
https://youtu.be/_mPvVjvxaec

[FMNinja]

Lufia 2: Rise of the Sinistrals - To the Future
This comparison has been stuck in my head for years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5zoFZq3Frw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAyKJAtDNCw


Elemental Master - Staff Roll (Setting Out)
I posted this comparison when this was featured in an Old School Wednesday post months ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwXkXH0lsUI

Slow the above by 20% (or speed the song below by 25%):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=219aiv7ZLiY

The VG song at 1:15 sounds a bit like the intro of a certain Foo Fighter song (even the vibes are similar):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax6UXyAXSZo


Atelier Ayesha - Maria
A bit of a broad stroke but... cue the Ant-Man jokes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcc16o0SaY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSaNXpD49Qw

[FMNinja]

Phantasy Star IV - Behind The Circuit
Comparing Phantasy Star IV tracks to songs by relatively obscure EDM bands now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Adyn0V5SI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxNsR8veVeI

[FMNinja]

Mighty Switch Force! - Whoa I'm In Space Cuba
Whoa, this sounds like Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anw6cFmR9hM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMXG-tWSCtk

[tenshi_a]

Ok, I listen to obscure things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekBmGcFukHA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgt5ybosR0g

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ius54l96xe0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO5p-gNyVlo

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sr12hs1kzA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja7Zqu53kcA

[tenshi_a]

Actually both video game music, but...

Magical Sound Shower (Outrun)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzsqx5uXmpA
@0:59

&

Neppu! Shippu! Cybuster (Super Robot Wars Gaiden: Masou Kishin: The Lord of Elemental)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSSv6pmMRqQ
@1:05

I always feel like singing Neppu! Shippu! Cybuster in my head when listening to that bit in Magical Sound Shower.

[tenshi_a]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UARM4q7hHU

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04of4Jtb6Y

[tenshi_a]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoC4uwfKIW8
(as well as it using https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_riff ...)

&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OfM564Ya5A

(edit: me trying to find a video for Yazoo - Situation with decent sound quality)