History AwesomeMusic / GuiltyGear

* Sol's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awUdBZVkcKI Find Your One Way]]", is the kind of song that makes one wonder if Ishiwatari wasn't challenging himself to crank the attitude and intensity of "Keep Yourself Alive" and "Give Me a Break" up to eleven. As usual, the song is 100% in line with Sol's character, with intense fret-slide licks, pounding bongo rhythms, and, as usual, the iconic riff from "Keep Yourself Alive" making a cameo.

* Outrage's singer Naoki Hashimoto stepped onto the mic for the vocal tracks of ''Xrd''. Fitting that a Metal singer would take part in a Metal soundtrack. Needless to say, Daisuke's music benefited from this:

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyjhTcmbh3Q Sheep Will Sleep (If You Become Fatigued)]] is a shared theme of Sol and Ky (and I-No, but this music fits them more).
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCSOWUHlQT8 Drumhead Pulsation]], is a shared theme of the Japanese fighters (well, more like two Japanese and one weaboo) Baiken, Anji and Chipp.

%%%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5vM9Njq0q0 Quicksilver]], the theme for the new character A.B.A.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfbO-hwFmRI The GOD Bites Own Lip In Chagrin]], enough said.

* Johnny, the captain of Jelly Fish Pirates, got a kickass music in form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itONTyE0p4w Liquor Bar & Drunkard]]. Also kickass in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8v9DnZBc-Q XX version]].

* You clamored for it, and your prayers were answered. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k78UfZP6iE They finally performed it live]], and with extra-Music/IronMaiden flavor, to boot!

* Potemkin's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok0aoYRBOl0 Armor-clad Faith]]", is a militaristic, heavy rock track with subdued eastern elements. The vocals of this one tell the story of Potemkin's past as a slave, and how he holds onto his past as a reminder of his strength as well as his pride.

* Leo's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viMmWyHvBXM Hellfire]]", has a fittingly regal intro, absolutely intense, fast paced guitar riffs mixed with some awesome bongo rhythms. Perhaps the highlight of the theme, however, would be the surprisingly somber and tragic lyrics, dealing with Leo's [[AFatherToHisMen compassion for his soldiers]], his fears of outliving them and being unable to keep them safe, and how he will make sure to [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge take down any foe who harms them]]. The chorus of the song is especially poignant, practically being the embodiment of TheLastDance in musical form.

** Some have pointed out how much Hellfire sounds like a song from Music/Sabaton, who are also a metal band focused on the history and tragedy of war.

* Bridget's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K2N-zwp_Bg The Town Inside Me]]", is an upbeat pop/R&B track and another Aisha solo that describes her conflicted feelings on her own identity and how he wants to be himself for himself. All of it makes for a fun song about self acceptance that becomes more funky and bombastic towards the end.

* Bridget's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K2N-zwp_Bg The Town Inside Me]]", is an upbeat pop/R&B track and another Aisha solo that describes her conflicted feelings on her own identity and how she wants to be herself for herself. All of it makes for a fun song about self acceptance that becomes more funky and bombastic towards the end.

* The TokenMiniMoe May's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mNVAN2aKc0 Unidentified Child]]. It just makes you wanna jive at the beach. The Complete Sound Box bonus disc 8 [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3n4q01NO_k remix]] amplifies the metal UpToEleven. This and the other remixes from the bonus disc will play if you're fighting against Order Sol in Accent Core.

* The credits theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgl6rw5f7ME The Cat Attached To The Rust,]] is possibly THE BEST credits theme ever. So relaxing, yet epic at the same time. Made even [[UpToEleven better]] in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnz5FP6uDE0 GGXBB Music Live version]].

* Sol's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awUdBZVkcKI Find Your One Way]]", is the kind of song that makes one wonder if Ishiwatari wasn't challenging himself to crank the attitude and intensity of "Keep Yourself Alive" and "Give Me a Break" UpToEleven. As usual, the song is 100% in line with Sol's character, with intense fret-slide licks, pounding bongo rhythms, and, as usual, the iconic riff from "Keep Yourself Alive" making a cameo.

* Testament's theme, the oddly named "[[https://youtu.be/nmMpQ12-lI4 Like a Weed, Naturally, as a Matter of Course]]", is Daisuke turning the thrash metal dial UpToEleven and not stopping even once. Naoki's performance does a surprisingly good job at replicating the vocals of [[Music/{{Testament}} Chuck Billy]] himself. All of this builds up to an absolutely beautiful ending, signifying that after decades of inner torment, lasting hatred, and longing for atonement, Testament has finally found peace.

** Verging on TearJerker, the song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN2pTV_9lPg All I Can Do]] plays during the mid story credits and really drives the idea that this series really is- love and the power of human bonds.

** The Arcade ending credits theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlI3enBpu8Y Lily]], basically one big tribute to Music/{{Queen}} as if Freddie Mercury rose from his grave for one last concert with his bandmates.

** The Home Release of Xrd gave us [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kwqyckF4a8 Big Blast Sonic]], with a MetalScream: GET DOWN TO ROCK![[labelnote:click me]]Get up to burn! [[DareToBeBadass Stand with your pride! Never fear your desire!]][[/labelnote]] It's so awesome, [[WebVideo/SwordArtOnlineAbridged Lizbeth forges weapons to it.]]

** The Console Version ending credits theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6w0MZlqfWU Icarus]], is also a huge homage to Music/{{Queen}}.

* Chaos' theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-h-h7hoQxg Drift]]", truly fits the character, being all over the place with elements of freeform jazz combined with headbanging speed metal and heavenly arena rock that gives it a chaotic feeling, given that Chaos himself is a mish-mash of ideas and impulses with an unbridled power in his hands. Lyrically, it does a lot to capture what truly drives Chaos, how he finds all of existence beautiful because of its meaninglessness to him, and how the conflicts he stirs up for "Drama" make their aftermaths feel that much more beautiful to him.

* Axl's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/JZU7tKBlDlQ Out of the Box]]", is both intense and chill at the same time, reflecting Axl's growth over the course of the series as well as his usual personality, and the lyrics reflect his unpredictable and lax nature incredibly well. To top it off, many fans seem to get ''[[VideoGame/{{ARMS}} ARMS]]'' vibes of all things from the backing vocals behind a rhythm reminiscent of "A Slow Waker".

* Millia's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/x2lEFKkQAMI Love the Subhuman Self]]", has an almost mystic and graceful feel to it while still carrying Guilty Gear's hard-hitting rock aesthetic, and feels befitting of a graceful, mysterious assassin. The song itself is like a fine blend of ''[[VideoGame/DevilMayCry Devil May Cry's]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Bayonetta's]]'' soundtracks, topped off with the usual Guilty Gear spice we've come to know and love. Bonus points for the backing vocals being provided by the man responsible for [[Anime/{{Aggretsuko}} Retsuko's metal singing]], Jamison Boaz.

* Testament's theme, the oddly named "[[https://youtu.be/nmMpQ12-lI4 Like a Weed, Naturally, as a Matter of Course]]", is Daisuke turning the thrash metal dial UpToEleven and not stopping even once. Naoki's performance deserves special mention as well for doing a surprisingly good job at replicating the vocals of [[Music/{{Testament}} Chuck Billy]] himself. All of this builds up to an absolutely beautiful crescendo of an ending, signifying that after decades of inner torment, lasting hatred, and longing for atonement, Testament has finally found peace.

* Chaos' theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-h-h7hoQxg Drift]]", truly fits the character, being all over the place with elements of freeform jazz combined with headbanging speed metal and heavenly arena rock that gives it a chaotic feeling, given that Chaos himself is a mish-mash of ideas and impulses with an unbridled power in his hands.

* Baiken's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d-JI53K0UQ Mirror of the World]]", is perhaps a new high for Daisuke's music. Starting off with a slow, western-sounding steel guitar with some "Hotel California"-esque riffs, it soon transitions to pulse-pounding, threatening metal mixed with the sounds of Japanese chanting and the usual heavy metal with lyrics about Baiken's grudge and how it defines her. Then it cuts to a brief interlude of traditional Japanese instrumentation before returning to insane metal.

* Baiken's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d-JI53K0UQ Mirror of the World]]", is perhaps a new high for Daisuke's music. Starting off with a slow, western-sounding steel guitar with some "Hotel California"-esque riffs, it soon transitions to pulse-pounding, threatening metal mixed with the sounds of Japanese chanting and the usual heavy metal with lyrics about Baiken's grudge and how it defines her. Then it cuts to a brief interlude of traditional Japanese instrumentation before returning to insane metal.

* Baiken's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d-JI53K0UQ]]", is perhaps a new high for Daisuke's music. Starting off with a slow, western-sounding steel guitar with some "Hotel California"-esque riffs, it soon transitions to pulse-pounding, threatening metal mixed with the sounds of Japanese chanting and the usual heavy metal with lyrics about Baiken's grudge and how it defines her. Then it cuts to a brief interlude of traditional Japanese instrumentation before returning to insane metal.

* The Arcade boss theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT4OVhAoAwA Crawl]]", is a headbanging speed metal track that fully encapsulated the grave danger the characters find themselves in, as Nagoriyuki unleashes his full might against them to test their mettle.

* The Arcade boss theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT4OVhAoAwA Crawl]", is a headbanging speed metal track that fully encapsulated the grave danger the characters find themselves in, as Nagoriyuki unleashes his full might against them to test their mettle.

* I-No's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Opm3i_jr4 Requiem]]". I-No's newest showing departs fairly dramatically from the heavier style of some other character themes, but delivers a remarkably emotional lyrical and melodic piece fitting for a story focused on I-No as a character, and as a sort of last hurrah for her character in the overarching Guilty Gear story. Goldlewis's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXLa2oiofHY The Kiss of Death]]". A heavy blues-rock number with lyrics that perfectly describe Goldlewis's character as the no-nonsense Secretary of Defense who's not afraid to stand and fight in order to achieve a peaceful resolution.

* I-No's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Opm3i_jr4 Requiem]]". I-No's newest showing departs fairly dramatically from the heavier style of some other character themes, but delivers a remarkably emotional lyrical and melodic piece fitting for a story focused on I-No as a character, and as a sort of last hurrah for her character in the overarching Guilty Gear story.]] Goldlewis's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXLa2oiofHY The Kiss of Death]]". A heavy blues-rock number with lyrics that perfectly describe Goldlewis's character as the no-nonsense Secretary of Defense who's not afraid to stand and fight in order to achieve a peaceful resolution.

* Happy Chaos's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-h-h7hoQxg Drift]]", truly fits the character, being all over the place with elements of freeform jazz combined with headbanging speed metal and heavenly arena rock that gives it a chaotic feeling, given that Chaos himself is a mish-mash of ideas and impulses with an unbridled power in his hands.