Epic orchestral music, with chorus.

I’ve recently developed an ear for epic orchestral songs, with Latin chorus (Ace Combat is good for this :D).

Right now I have:

Ace Combat 0- ZERO (sounds more like a Flamenco dance, lol)
Ace Combat 0- Excalibur (no chorus, but certainly epic)
Ace Combat 4- Megalith/Agnus Dei
Ace Combat 5- The Unsung War (=D)
Castlevania: DXC- Tu es Deus Meus (one of the best boss themes [i]ever[/])
Castlevania: DXC- Illusionary Dance
Castlevania: DXC- Ending

Feel free to add your own suggestions.

Definately, the Hymmnos songs in Ar tonelico and the recently released Ar tonelico II. I’ve played Ar tonelico and the Hymmnos songs made the battles they were played in, so incredibly epic. The chorus isn’t in Latin but in a specially created language for the game called Hymmnos.

"Communication Breakdown" – Xenosaga II (Movie Scene OST)
"Vergil 3" – Devil May Cry 3
"Divinity" – FFVII: Advent Children
"Liberi Fatali" – FFVIII
"Another Side" – Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix
"Fantasia Alla Marcia" – Kingdom Hearts II
"Metal Gear Solid 3 Main theme" – MGS3
"The 3 Karma" – Shadow Hearts: Covenant
"Lady Tears II" – Shadow Hearts: From the New World
"The Opened Way" – Shadow of the Colossus
"Gatekeeper of the Castle Ruins" – Shadow of the Colossus
"Ground Zero Funk" – Tekken 5
"Hellfire" Soul Calibur (2?)
"Gnosis" – Xenosaga I
"Godsibb" – Xenosaga III
"Promised Pain" – Xenosaga III

These don’t really have lyrics, but they do have choirs and certainly are epic.

Firstly, A Toccata in Blood Soaked Darkness from Castlevania Curse of Darkness is very powerful. The organ always creates an epic feel in any music (well, a lot of music).

Also, Gothic Neclord from Suikoden 2 (not the in game version, but rather the version found on another CD whose name I forget) is very powerful, and like in the above piece, the organ is very dramatic.

I’d post some with actual lyrics, but my favourites are the Castlevania ones you already posted (Tues Dues Meus and March of the Holy Man)

Gladiator
Troy
300
Amazing Grace

Anybody know any good demonic/religious scores like what you hear in clibe barkers jericho?

Castlevania DXC? What game/arrangement cd is that?

DXC = Dracula X Chronicles

I strongly recommend Duel of the Fates or Neodammerung. Neither are from games, and both are sung in sanskrit, but they are damn good, I think.

Don’t forget:
Super Smash Bros Brawl – main theme
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria – "Unrestrained Struggle"
Final fantasy VIII "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" and "Liberi Fatali
Final Fantasy VII – "One-Winged Angel" (I don’t particulary like this one, but it’s undeniable its powerful composition and those grandiose Latin chorus).

The score from the Fountain is quite good. Certain parts are action based

you should definitely try these :
ultima odyssey
Warriors of virtue
first knight
noein
scrapped princess
Immediate Music: Themes For Orchestra And Choir

Don’t forget:
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria – "Unrestrained Struggle"

I can’t find "Unrestrained Struggle" anywhere! help!

DXC = Dracula X Chronicles

oh. *feels stupid*. thanks!

I can’t find "Unrestrained Struggle" anywhere! help!

I love that song and, because of that, I feel obliged to share it with whoever wants to hear it:

Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria – "Unrestrained Struggle" (http://sharebee.com/e4e2fbdf)

And I’m feeling in a good mood today. For those who don’t have a PSP or the patience to look for the soundtrack, the Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles melodies mentioned in the first post of this topic:
Castlevania: DXC – "Tu es Deus Meus" (http://sharebee.com/c54609b2)
Castlevania: DXC – "Illusionary Dance" (http://sharebee.com/72c1d0b1)
Castlevania: DXC – "Ending" (http://sharebee.com/5d261652)

you ROCK! thanks–I’m LOVIN’ Tues Deus Meus!

Could you upload said Orchestra collection?

A good number of them are already in GH so there is no need to upload them.

Ace Combat 0 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/6727) – Zero, Excalibur
Ace Combat 4 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/1009) – Megalith/Agnus Dei
Ace Combat 5 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/1010) – The Unsung War
Ar to (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/3204)nelico (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/2531)
Devil May Cry 3 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/529) – Vergil Battle 3
FFVII: Advent Children (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/6626) – Divinity
Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/83) – Another Side
Metal Gear Solid 3 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/249) -Main theme (althought I wouldn’t call them really "chorus", when you are in the game the song does play that way)
Shadow Hearts: From the New World (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/2567) – Lady Tears II
Soul Calibur 2 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/605) – Hellfire
Tekken 5 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/859) – Ground Zero Funk
Xenosaga I (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/610) – Gnosis
Xenosaga II (Movie Scene OST) (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/2361) – Communication Breakdown
Xenosaga III (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/5509) – Godsibb and Promised Pain
Shadow of the Colossus (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/773)

And some external sites have them uploaded as well:

Final Fantasy VII – One Winged Angel
http://www.ffdream.com/?cat=downld&rub=ostff7

Final Fantasy VIII – Liberi Fatali and Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
http://www.ffdream.com/?cat=downld&rub=ostff8

Kingdom Hearts II – Fantasia Alla Marcia
http://www.ffdream.com/?cat=downld&rub=ostkh2

Only the very new ones are probably in need of that.

OH! And in case you don’t recognize them, I believe "Duel of the Fates" is from Star Wars Episode I and "Neodammerung" from Matrix Revolutions. I agree with ggctuk2005, they are excellent melodies, and they really fit here.

Thanks a lot yo! Booya man. I woulda never thought to look there, which is kinda ironic lol. Again thanks for pulling those out, will download tommorow!

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Response to OrangeC’s question of 12-09-2007, 02:40 AM:

At the moment only Clive Barker’s UNDYING Video Game with a score
by Bill Brown springs to my mind. Has the same demonic/religious tone.
The complete Game Rip is available at Galbadia Hotel for download.
Cheers!

Hey I’ve been lookin all over for the Advent Rising Soundtrack in the archived format. Does anyone have this!

I have the Advent Rising Soundtrack in MP3 format. I could post it on one of the Upload sites if ya want it.

http://www.stage6.com/user/nack/video/1148936/Rescue-Angel

The song is damn good, and cant find it anywhere /emo

"phx-1d: Noir (only Salva Nos)" Only Salva Nos? I think Canta Per Me deserves a listen as well.

I have the Advent Rising Soundtrack in MP3 format. I could post it on one of the Upload sites if ya want it.

If you could I would really appreciate it man. Plz post the link here, I have alot of troubling finding stuff among the masses of material on this awesome website haha. And btw could some1 tell me how to PM someone? I cant figure it out… and I feel really dumb now.

*Bump (sorry)*

I have the Advent Rising Soundtrack in MP3 format. I could post it on one of the Upload sites if ya want it.

Rogue_Ledr, have you already uploaded this? I cannot seem to find an announcement anywhere in these forums. Cheers.

*Bump (sorry)*

Rogue_Ledr, have you already uploaded this? I cannot seem to find an announcement anywhere in these forums. Cheers.

You can find it here. I don’t know if link is still working but it is there.

Thread 40276

You can find it here. I don’t know if link is still working but it is there.

Thread 40276

Yep, but it’s not available anymore. I should have mentioned this particular link in my above post.

I�l recommend Clash on the Big Bridge (FF XII Version, altho FFV has a more energetic version).
And Proof of Blood from Castlevania: CotM

Love this topic.

I recommend:
-> ALL the Kameo Music: DOWNLOAD IT NOW! (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/3850) (Hero’s Theme, Danger in the Sky, Ice Mountain Onslaught and many more) – Rare’s official site has more tracks
-> 113-unbreakable stained glass [ancient ruins stage].mp3 (http://gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/1520) – The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact – Yes! KoF game!
-> Fire Emblem Theme / The Legend of Zelda Theme from Super Smash Bros. Brawl – sample (FE) on the official site, but if someone wants it I can host the complete version
-> 57 – Boss – Solaris (http://www.4shared.com/dir/1385870/7a022f15/next-gen.html) – for a Sonic game, it’s quite impressive. The part 2 is fine too, but doesn’t have the chorus.

I don’t remember more at the moment.

Yep, but it’s not available anymore. I should have mentioned this particular link in my above post.

OK let me create another link for Advent Rising and post it.

Yep, but it’s not available anymore. I should have mentioned this particular link in my above post.

OK I uploaded it to Rapidshare. Here is the link:

Hopefully this will work! Here is the link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/98667047/Advent_Rising_-_Music_from_the_Video_Game.exe.html

You are a scholar!!! O:]

I am sure quite a few members here will appreciate your efforts as well!

Many thanks!

OK I uploaded it to Rapidshare. Here is the link:

Hopefully this will work! Here is the link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/98667047/Advent_Rising_-_Music_from_the_Video_Game.exe.html

Epic Choral (appropriately named!) album by Klaus Badelt. It’s been used in several tv shows and ad spots

Hey people! Let’s not forget the Lord of the Rings games (and movies)! You might want to try the rpg one first (I recommend it)!

Love this topic.

-> 57 – Boss – Solaris (http://www.4shared.com/dir/1385870/7a022f15/next-gen.html) – for a Sonic game, it’s quite impressive. The part 2 is fine too, but doesn’t have the chorus.

you werent joking either

If you want epic / choral sounds look for these two well-known composers:
Kajiura Yuki and Yoko Kanno. Kajiura’s forte is blending choral with synth and rock sounds (eg Godsibb – Xenosaga III), but Kanno is more diverse since she’s been around longer. Try stuff that she made with Gabriela Robin as the singer.

Alternatively, there’s also Nightwish (in English) and Sound Horizon with revo as the composer…

Antares from Tekken 5
and i’m not sure of it’s name or anything but during the tutorial of the First mission in sky Odyssey if anyone can find the same of it or a download that would be cool

If you like dark and epic orchestral music with awesome chorus, then I’d highly recommend Dark Messiah OST. I can upload if someone wants it…?

If you like dark and epic orchestral music with awesome chorus, then I’d highly recommend Dark Messiah OST. I can upload if someone wants it…?

please do 😉

Suzaku Dragon, you should definitely check the topic named "[discuss only] Trailer Music…".
Ok, you won’t find links there, but what you want (orchestral & choir) is exactly what we love soooo much on that topic. You’ll discover companies such as X Ray Dog, Immediate Music, Two Steps From Hell, Future World Music and tons of others. Try samples there: http://www.twostepsfromhell.com/index-home.php
(samples of Dynasty, Nemesis, Legend) and tell us if it’s what you’re looking for…
Search on the other companies’ websites too, and companies Myspaces, like
http://www.myspace.com/audiomachinetrailermusic
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=215289035
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=342335812
to hear samples.

please do 😉
Here you go:
Thread 47562

Here you go:
Thread 47562
thx buddy !

i saw some here:

Thread 69567

Disaster – day of crisis
Age of Conan – Hyborean adventures
God of War – any of them
Infinite Undiscovery
Wrath of the lion king
Crysis and all of Inon Zur stuff in general
All of them are in the forum
If the contest is open to the anime stuff then Captain Harlock

here’s a little compilation

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MYVEG5S6

and here’s a litle extra. It’s nor a game, neither an anime but it’s a great song and fits in this thread.
group : Dead can dance – new age from the 80’s.
song : summoning of the muse
link : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CAEHARQ5

i would suggest try:

divine intervention – universe at war
by fred klapaki [c&cfame]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4qxigwu3kk

if you like that, there’s also:

masari suite – universe at war
by fred klapaki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWITzydBalY

its not a game but you may like this anyway,

phoenix rises – xmen last stand
by john powell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzyxiynBfpo

Here you go:
Thread 47562

thanks.

Well, I know topic archeology is bad, but Resident Evil : Darkside Chronicles is a gold mine as far as that kind of music is concerned 🙂 You’ll definitely want to check one of these :

– Steve Monster Battle
– V Complex
– Alexia’s Forst Form
– Alexia’s Second Form
– Hilda’s Second Battle

Great soundtrack, too.

How has this entire discussion gone without a single mention of Death Note???

Death Note Theme
Kyrie
Domine Kira
Teleology of Death
Low of Solipsism
Requiem
Alert/Tactics of the Absolute
Kyrie II
Semblance of Dualism
Low of Solipsism II
Air

Although this seems to be quite an old thread, for those who are interested in this genre, I’ll point you in the right direction!

To say the least, these are the names of artists/composers, and many of their work will come from film. None are from games or anything:

Immediate Music, particularly their album Trailerhead.
Globus, and their album Epicon.
Hans Zimmer, various tracks.
Harry Gregson-Williams, various tracks.
James Newton Howard, various tracks.

From there, I’m sure you’ll find a plethora of music in this genre, however, this list is perfect for anyone wishing to delve into it!

I’m sure you’ll find a plethora

I do not think that means what you think it means.

sorry guys, it’s late.

I, er… wha– huh?

Sorry about that one, it doesn’t really relate to the thread. It’s from The Three Amigos…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6E682C7Jj4

ace combat 4 .
alone in the dark
metal gear solid 4

Joe Hisaishi’s 2008 concert: Joe Hisaishi in Budokan – Concert DVD Review (http://blog.animeinstrumentality.net/2011/04/joe-hisaishi-in-budokan-concert-dvd-review/) contains some great choral arrangements (huge choir and orchestra).

Sanctuary! from the hunchback of notre dame

Don’t forget:
Super Smash Bros Brawl – main theme
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria – "Unrestrained Struggle"
Final fantasy VIII "Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec" and "Liberi Fatali
Final Fantasy VII – "One-Winged Angel" (I don’t particulary like this one, but it’s undeniable its powerful composition and those grandiose Latin chorus).

Final Fantasy VII – One winged Angel I don’t like the original version neither but the "Reunion Tracks" version is perfect!

Try Muse from Advent Rising

John Debney’s score for "Cutthorat Island" really rocks.