Top 9 Music Moments in Gaming (New School Edition)

by Spoony on August 27, 2009 · View Comments

Paw’s in trouble, but don’t fear! Wherever a soul is tormented by Final Fantasy I’ll be there to save the day!

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Karin August 28, 2009 at 10:21 am: PERSONA 3 FES <3

Agreed, saddest ending ever.

You picked some really good modern choices, Xenosaga, Shadow of Colossus, Okami, Chrono Cross, and I can't blame you for the FFIX song choice, because it's a great composition. Glad to see Persona is getting put into the main stream a little more, seeing as it probably inspired your text box. I gotta say I loved the music from Eternal Sonata, Shadow Hearts: Covenant, and Valkyria Chronicles. It would've been nice to see them up there, but i'm surpised and pleased with the choices. However I would've picked Fatal Fight from Xenosaga Episode II just for its sheer epicness. Wolverines and Soul Punch? This video was such an all around win!
td260 August 28, 2009 at 10:35 am: the second i saw that other people were showing up, i was thinking to myself… “Spoony will show up… when?” then you show up. Awesome reference to the SOUL PUNCH.
xwd August 28, 2009 at 10:41 am: I didn’t like the list, but then again 1. I hate JRPGs and 2. I’m into electronic music. And besides, Jet Set Radio has awesome music.

I need a clip of Spoony saying “I will punch you in the soul!” so I can spam it while playing TF2.
Raif August 28, 2009 at 10:46 am: Two good things about this vid(grim fandango and spoony) and I only got to the first one until I read in the comments that spoony and fighting is gonna be there so I reloaded and skipped to the end. The rest was just some crappy, mostly JRPG, music. I mean where’s the good stuff, Planescape: Torment, Fallout, Arcanum, now these games have good soundtracks.
angelvahn August 28, 2009 at 11:20 am: spoony epic pwning

i got to say most of the songs i saw sucked there was no mention of any the tales of series song

fighting the spirit
the fang that wants blood

or even better songs from lost odessey

even the music from dead space he did no mention of songs from the xbox or wii and this was supposed to be modern
Yoarastrophe August 28, 2009 at 11:42 am: I must say, I agree with those who said the list itself wasn’t any good. The song choices were, in my opinion, pretty bland, only predictable in the sense that they weren’t anywhere near the top 9 of newschool game music for me. Otherwise, the video was pretty good – I don’t know who this Paw guy is, but I dig him.
Hardcore Shultz August 28, 2009 at 12:21 pm: I watched this on twtg first and i was totally hoping spoony would come to the rescue and he did!
onet August 28, 2009 at 1:03 pm: Are you people high?? The list was really good, any list that has Mr. Orange Dance of Okami it’s an instant win in my book.
Winterheart August 28, 2009 at 1:28 pm: Dunno was this guy trying to be funny, but I wasn’t much amused by his “jokes” or his clumsy double pixy-self. Atleast the video was nicely done and I always enjoy watching countdowns.
Crymsonblaze August 28, 2009 at 1:30 pm: Whatever, his choices were fine.

Cool Spoony cameo too.
Black_13 August 28, 2009 at 1:57 pm: Two words : Baten Kaitos
Vicious August 28, 2009 at 2:26 pm: LOL

“You’re too easy to please”
“And you’re too easy to shut the hell up!”
LauraRiddle August 28, 2009 at 2:37 pm: I was so fucking excited when I heard “WOLVERINES!”
I was like FUCK YEAH!
I mean, Goggles and Joe are cool, but Spoony’s cameo was teh best.
SOUL PUNCH!
like it matters August 28, 2009 at 2:37 pm: I’m actually pretty dissapointed. I share a lot of the musical tastes as Paw, well recent music and I’m happy to see him spreading the word, but this compilation is pretty bland mostly for consisting of japanese/asian production. Only Grim Fandango made this apparently great list. I know he probably isn’t serious and this is a list based on memories and taste, but still “best music in gaming”, not even close I’m afraid.

Thinking on Paw’s tastes I’m surprised he didn’t mention more adventure games, some of which deserved to be on that list.

Now however, i’m left wondering what Spoony would pick. I’d love to see what you’d put on your list Spoony, I’ve you’d have the time to tell us.
OverunZer0 August 28, 2009 at 2:38 pm: MOST. EPIC. ENTRANCE.

EVAAAAAAAAARRRRRRR.

GO SPOONY, FTW.
“WOLVERINES!!!!!!!!!!!”
Vicious August 28, 2009 at 2:44 pm: Oh god finally got to #1 and man you are a GREAT man!! FF9’s music > any other FF! And You’re Not Alone was awesome!
Joshua August 28, 2009 at 3:08 pm: Excellent. The spoon returns in his original sprite form!

Fun stuff, glad to see you contribute
Fae August 28, 2009 at 3:08 pm: Paw + Goggles + Joe + Spoony = PURE AWESOME!

When I heard ” WOLVERINES ” I knew it was Spoony!

Man, I am so glad Persona 3 FES was on that list, love that game so much, Spoony, you should play it to! I think it should have been number one but that’s me. Loved the ” Battle for your Souls ” at the end, would have been better if you had Personas, but it was great anyway!
Razgriz0089 August 28, 2009 at 3:54 pm: Heck ya I’ll bring a gun to a fist fight. “WOLVERINES!!!!” Dynamic entry indeed! Go Spoony!
The Cheap-Arse Film Critic August 28, 2009 at 4:12 pm: Spoony in “posting-somthing-he-didn’t-make-that-people-don’t-like” shocker.
Ink August 28, 2009 at 4:37 pm: List was fine. Good music.

The ending was epic. I watched Goggles and AngryJoe come in and I was totally hoping for Spoony. And Ta-Da. There he was. Totally made everything satisfying.

We totally need an original rpg game w/ everyone on TGWTG and co.
Angevon August 28, 2009 at 4:54 pm: Everyone’s going to have their own opinions on what’s the ‘best’ music, so should try not to judge by that …
However, I must say it was obvious enough from the sprite he’s using as his avatar that his #1 would be something from Final Fantasy. At least it wasn’t “Eyes on Me” ;)

Check out some Noriyuki Iwadare (Grandia, Langrisser); I personally like many of his compositions more than ‘the best’ of Uematsu’s.

I was a bit surprised to see Wild ARMs on here. Few seem to know of it.

Paw has a nice voice. I wouldn’t mind seeing another of his videos. Mixed opinions on Goggles and Joe.

Like many of the others here my favorite part was Spoony though.
Machiavel August 28, 2009 at 4:58 pm: Okay, so let me get this straight…

Spoony comes in with a machine gun. Angry Joe makes a joke about bringing a gun into a fist fight, and Spoony makes a point that guns are superior to fists.

Then, when everyone pulls off their ultimate death beam attacks, Spoony joins the attack… with his bare hand.

There is no continuity. There is only Insano.
One Mans August 28, 2009 at 5:02 pm: This is the saddest video I’ve seen in a while, regardless of musical taste. Have some dignity, man.
datatroll August 28, 2009 at 5:08 pm: I don’t have the time to play games that I once did, so I freely admit to not having played at least two thirds of his list.

That said, having a list of recent awesome gaming music and leaving out the closing credits from portal, “Still Alive” is a travesty in my opinion.
ecksarmy August 28, 2009 at 7:05 pm: Fuckin WOLVERINES!!!!!! get’em spoony!!
Yoshisuds August 28, 2009 at 7:46 pm: Spoony, this video disappointed me greatly. I didn’t even have the heart to wait 15 minutes for this “EPIC” finale featuring you. This guy was just so dull and unfunny that I couldn’t bear to continue watching. I have never seen an online personality have such a slow pace in a video before. Why did everything need to be spoken as well as typed out? Why did half the screen need to be filled with random shit? why did an annoying message pop up when he got done with one number? From someone who exposed me to the Cinema Snob, who I enjoy greatly, it was disappointing to watch this piece of shit. I am still a fan and I will always be a fan but this video hurts me in the soul :(
Zalaralith August 28, 2009 at 10:29 pm: That FF parody ending sequence made that video go from as bad as cancer to worse than cancer.
mike August 29, 2009 at 12:57 am: i love cross overs, its so exciting to see them get together and make some thing epic. oh and spoony always knows how show up in fashion. wolverines!!!!!!!!! spoony rocks!!!
IdiotsWithGuns August 29, 2009 at 1:11 am: Seriously, wtf. NO Jet set radio AT ALL? bullshit.
and frankly the number one gaming song of all time is “late goodbye” from Max Payne 2.
Tim August 29, 2009 at 2:23 am: Sooooooooul Punch!

Spoony you are the best. XD
ElBarto August 29, 2009 at 2:33 am: People,people,people…this video is good and I like it very much. Paw knows what he’s doing and don’t forget that this list is HIS personal vgm memories. He has his own pace of telling the story and he is not Spoony which we all like:). Just remember that, everyone has his own taste and it isn’t bad jsut because it isn’t yours:).

Spoony your cameo was just great:).Especially the Soul Punch(TM) steal the show for me. It was great to see the fight at the end. Great crossover on Paw’s account, great appearance for you Spoony:)
Terk0iz August 29, 2009 at 4:59 am: Paw’s videos were always to slow paced for me but cross overs are always fun.
Bosh Depanzer August 29, 2009 at 8:30 am: Paw’s videos are actually among the most that I’ve seen. His Let’s Play’s seem to take a lot of cues from Spoony, but that is of course a good thing. Imitation is highest form of flattery I say. His choices in Top 9 are just that “his choices”. They are songs that mean a lot to him and no one else. I can respect that. For the record, Cherry Blossom Season FTW.
DStecks August 29, 2009 at 9:22 am: I pretty much agree with everyone that this list sucked. It’s all Playstation import games except Grim Fandango, I mean holy cow! No Halo? No Civilization? Come on!
Alerond August 29, 2009 at 10:05 am: The fight scene at the end was one of the most epic things I’ve ever seen.
Cobrastyle August 29, 2009 at 11:39 am: No half life.
What the fuck you.
Dg August 29, 2009 at 2:48 pm: I don’t know which was more wtf for me: Goggles’ butterfly attack or you shouting ‘I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE SOUL!’ XD yay Spoony! <3
Fonzy August 29, 2009 at 6:33 pm: This was pretty gay, the only thing worth watching was the ending.
Amber August 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm: The ending has me in tears, it was so epic.
to all the disappointed August 30, 2009 at 3:25 am: What do you expect? Pretty much every entertainer on TTWG sucks ass, but some people still somehow like them It’s exactly like Yahtzee has said about the internet… no matter how much one sucks, there’s still going to be idiots who like it, thus supporting the endless production of shit.
Dave August 30, 2009 at 6:08 am: “WOLVERIIIIINES!”

… I really couldn’t resist. How do these things work anyway? Do people on the community just put out a “hey, I’m putting a fight in the video, which of you reviewers wants in”? Or did Paw have Spoony in mind when he wrote this?
Sir Dingly Dang August 30, 2009 at 6:36 am: Didn’t like the list at all. The ending was pretty entertaining though. Off the top of my head my list would include: Arcanum, Fallout, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, One Must Fall: 2097 and the Gothic series.
Krankor August 30, 2009 at 12:27 pm: A door into Paw’s head. So suddenly Paw has become John Malkovich?
FinalGamer August 30, 2009 at 1:24 pm: Oh man that was the greatest list ever for the presentation. I’m gonna check out this PAW more now :D
Specter Von Baren August 30, 2009 at 8:30 pm: I can’t believe Paw didn’t say, “What are YOU doing here, you spoony bard?!” when Spoony came in.
Emily J August 31, 2009 at 9:22 am: GO SPOONY!!! SOUL PUNCH THAT BITCH!!!!
David Andrew Wiebe August 31, 2009 at 9:34 am: I will punch you in the soul! SOUL PUNCH!

That made me laugh. :)
carlos August 31, 2009 at 2:48 pm: thats some kick ass editing right there….
ryan August 31, 2009 at 3:22 pm: what no deus ex