NationStates

I found the music to be calming but it's not exactly my style 6.5/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ8VGZiR7KQ

Wasn't the biggest fan of the intro, but it was a pretty interesting song. Nothing I'm too crazy about it, but I have to admit that it's very well put together and was an enjoyable enough listen. Kinda catchy the more I think about it. 7/10

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Between the Buried and Me - Ants Of The Sky

Decent, 7.5/10, waaay too long tho

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AkZBjK69V ... IHJpbmc%3D

7.3/10 the start is a bit meh. but overall it's good

Mileo - You're Mine

I only found the live performance of it

Always nice to see some Eurovision content in the thread I typically wait 'til the final before watching any of the acts so I'd not seen this before - it has the appropriate mix of fun pop and whimsical staging that serves well on the night. I'll give it 7/10

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I was reminded earlier of a track I haven't heard in a fair while - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adRNP-IqBVc

It's fine, but not really my thing. Pretty average Eurobeat.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9FWgcBfs5 ... kgcGxhbiBi

i don't speak spanish, but to be honest it seems like the run of the mill romance song of the time. 5/10

Björk - Hyperballad

5/10 not great, not terrible imo

Ching chang hon chi original. Unless you want the extended version, here: Dehao Zhang - Ching Chang Hon Chi

7/10. I have no cultural frame of reference for Chinese music but the sounded good to me.

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

I guess it sounded alright. Not really my thing, and the production seems somewhat off and too static. 4/10

https://youtu.be/IslfqSzTG9w

Good stuff, solid tune. These guys know that they're doing: 7/10.

In an effort to post something besides prog, here's a tune from a band that many people have actually heard of:

Eh.7/10 it’s ok.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=lO4NOiSBITg

This is just my opinion, but when you slow down an instrumental score (keep in mind, instrumental scores are uncool enough in nature) all bets are off. Amplified for dramatic effect, I know, but it sort of sounds like shades of a mainstream pop/rock song in minor key getting slowed down for dramatic effect in a movie trailer; something like a live action remake of the Princess and the Frog or Mad Max 4. 6/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQ-wNv ... GJpEnZZRRQ

8.5/10. That really hit the spot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wubCa3JZdEk

This sounds calming, but avoid listening to the lyrics too hard- it’s also quite sad
7/10

https://youtu.be/mmCnQDUSO4I?si=YfzI9RWKAqKuWpDo

I guess I should have expected as much. Personally, I don't often listen to classical music because I'm not a nerd but it's not often I don't enjoy it when I do. Pretty solid waltz, and a pretty enjoyable song. 8/10

And now, for something completely different...


Meshuggah - New Millennium Cyanide Christ

I actually quite like it. 6/10.

https://youtu.be/zCtN16EU7ZY?si=6qZTKlKRM21e9vHY

5/10, Its ok.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N000qglmmY0

6/10 it’s decent.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv1LVYtdGGo

Assassins BrotherHoodd wrote:6/10 it’s decent.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv1LVYtdGGo

We making it out of Kamino with this one boys! In all seriousness, this is a great version of a modern classic. Can't give it lower than a 9/10 out of fear that I will be assassinated by the clone troopers under my command.

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Haken - Cockroach King

I'm feeling... a 10/10. It reminds me of Gentle Giant, and I LOVE Gentle Giant.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2uNyVrgtyUBhuyJdEMySmH?si=e4b079dc57d549b1

8.923 I never knew Sega could compose something like this, it was a good listen.

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

Decent, 7/10 the synth is funky and makes me feel funny, almost as if I can feel the fingers on the keyboard that’s playing the notes.

Ok so I’m gonna do 2 cus both if mine are really short, but imma gonna add context for both of them so to enhance the vibes

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tcxrGOaY6 ... QgZGVhdGgg

Context: The is the opening song of the final episode of “Star wars: The clone wars” Normally in the intro the logo is yellow and is playing an upbeat version of the Star Wars main theme. Now the logo is blood red and is playing this song.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xzi4eX3cO ... VhbQ%3D%3D

Context: I won’t spoil the show but this plays when a main character sacrifices themselves to save the group

Valles Marineris Mining co wrote:Ok so I’m gonna do 2 cus both if mine are really short,

Hmm... I'll allow it.

Valles Marineris Mining co wrote:but imma gonna add context for both of them so to enhance the vibes

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tcxrGOaY6 ... QgZGVhdGgg

Context: The is the opening song of the final episode of “Star wars: The clone wars” Normally in the intro the logo is yellow and is playing an upbeat version of the Star Wars main theme. Now the logo is blood red and is playing this song.

There's too much Star Wars content to keep up with properly these days, so this show is a part of the universe I have only a passing familiarity with. The music is in keeping with the soundtrack of the main movies to the extent that it sounds little different in style to that which tends to accompany any main character death. Should I mark it up for the appropriateness or down for the unoriginality? *didn't initially score this and returned after listening to the other piece* I've actually pretty much forgotten what it sounded like already - not the highest praise - 6/10

Valles Marineris Mining co wrote:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xzi4eX3cOZo&pp=ygUNZXRlcm5hbCBkcmVhbQ%3D%3D

Context: I won’t spoil the show but this plays when a main character sacrifices themselves to save the group

I've never so much as heard of the show (actually, thinking about it, I may have seen it mentioned on this very forum, but I had no idea if it was a show or game or what) so you had little to spoil It has a pleasant melody and a good singer. 8/10

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TKcz5AqcnQ

Never heard of this band before, but it's a very fun song, fantastically arranged and with great production! I guess I have a new band to discover, thanks! 9/10

For BN: https://youtu.be/dvNIVw0Ri2Y