History AwesomeMusic / TouhouPC98Era

* ''Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream'' also brings us Yumemi's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdk_Hz-S-vA Strawberry Crisis!!]].

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjqVDoL15g8 Legendary Illusion ~ Infinite Being]]", Shinki's theme from ''Mystic Square''. It takes about 24 seconds for the epic to kick in.

** Even Creator/CristinaVee sung [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owFulRTR1Sc a cover of it]]! Nearly ten years later, she would team up with [=RichaadEB=] for a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xz4NV0zsbY badass metal cover]], then come full circle two years after that with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhClc6X1NIQ a Japanese version of said cover]].

** Even [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owFulRTR1Sc Cristina Vee]] has sung it! And then takes it UpToEleven with a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xz4NV0zsbY badass metal version]].

*** Active [=NEETs'=] orchestra would later collaborate with senya in a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiZp831Nn_4 brass-heavy cover]] of the remix.

*** Active [=NEET=]s' orchestra would later collaborate with senya in a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiZp831Nn_4 brass-heavy cover]] of the remix.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy9djVEaWVQ This remix]] by O-Life Japan brings the [[HolyShitQuotient HSQ]] to a whole new level.

* Kurumi's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdvYffA9BdY Scarlet Symphony ~ Scarlet Phoneme]]", is dreadfully simple (a single 14-second motif repeated over and over in different keys), but [[EarWorm catchy as hell]]. ''Time Limit ~ Momentary'' has a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJD2wv-VEK0 nice jazzy combination]] of it with the aforementioned "Decoration Battle". Like Elly, Gensou Shoujou Taisen gives us [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYl_r69D4jA Scarlet Symphony ~ Scarlet Phoneme ~ Break the Sabbath]]

** [[http://youtu.be/2PHtDx6ryRo A rendition by Marasy8]], based on the Alstroemeria Records remix. Utterly amazing.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PC5jquXoKQ Alstroemeria Records]] does their techno/vocal thing with "Civilization of Magic".

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Su8UOs0SFA Bad Apple!!]]", Elly's Stage 3 theme from ''Lotus Land Story'', and Alstroemeria Records's collaborative [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lNZ_Rnr7Jc vocal arrange]] featuring nomico. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkgK8eUdpAo And this version is a must watch for Touhou fans]]. And a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e7l2vjuOVA three-for-one]] version.

** As well as a song produced by Alstroemeria Records, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAdDGdMQBxE rhythmed by a long intro before the core of the song kicks in]].

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** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKlNjB_RHDw TanB's remix]] puts Yumeko in battle mode.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6aDJRCyhrY Fear the original Ninja Maid]]. SOUND HOLIC made the theme even more awesome.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jl6oNX2HBA This]] remix of "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lt3xlTwT3U World's End]]" by Pizuya's Cell and [=MyonMyon=] is epic.
** And if you liked that remix try [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAtMkSiHm58&translated=1 this version]] with added lyrics.
** The excellent "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpgAsJe1tqA Dream Bottom]]" from Syrufit.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyQgNqXaQnY And also a]] [[CoolTrain train]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtVDVa8dcz0 This remix]] by O-Life Japan brings the [[HolyShitQuotient HSQ]] to a whole new level.

** A Melodic Death Metal arrange, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMD0bIdUMkM Myth Logic Ignite]], by Pizuya's Cell and [=MyonMyon=] brings something epic and uncommon to the table.

** Ever wanted to know what Gengetsu's theme would sound like from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil onwards? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89XGwjaHnUQ This remastering]] gives you the chilling feeling of a church organ as you come to realization there's no escape from Gengetsu Rape Time.
** And Tutti Sound did it again. From the same album as NEO's take on Oriental Magician comes [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqnmHmWSlWg this masterpiece.]]
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BfJrr_O4p4 Dreamy Pilot]]", the unused stage 4 theme. Here are the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOqOcGcdLe8 Remastered]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPtgiCrtMgg versions]], a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmtDGQ88q0k Remix]] and another one from "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe44ubaLAbI Alstroemeria Records]]".
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkL8UKsMFWY Magical Shop of Raspberry]]", an unused Extra Stage tune from ''Lotus Land Story'', gets a rockin' makeover from Music/{{IOSYS}} for "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdVZ_xCAm7A Futatsu no Tsubasa]]". [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePGH352-R3w Another group, known as kimino-museum, has also acknowledged]] this [[DummiedOut lost track's]] greatness.

** ''Concealed the Conclusion'' gives us an epic arrangement of it named "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJfgabEWibI Dream Express ~ Red and White]]", mixing it with "Witching Dream" and "Dichromatic Lotus Butterfly ~ Red and White".

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbLN0W_YTG0 Sound Holic delivers]] a great Hardrock blend beetween Dimension of Reverie and Spiritual Heaven.

** "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2dDwdYw3gw Le Cirque de Sept Couleurs]]", as done by Unlucky Morpheus, is ''amazing''.
** "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXLBH65TXhg Hisoutensoku]]"[='=]s remix of "The Grimoire of Alice" is pretty awesome.

** Rei of Oriens delivers the awesome with "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awNf71_qKhE Alice in Wonderland]]" and "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49BI87Eo54Y Sealed Sword]]", the latter being an epic orchestral arrange of "The Grimoire of Alice".

** Alstroemeria Records does it again with a vocal remix of Mai's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGfDTsXQdPQ Real Intension]]", portraying Mai's feelings for her counterpart, Yuki. [[http://kafkafuura.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/real-intension/ Judge for yourself]].

** As well as a song produced by Alstroemeria Records, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpFJP_QQ3DM rhythmed by a long intro before the core of the song kicks in]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgg-dwNEDIY Sound Holic]] and 709sec. add a lot of awesome to an otherwise overlooked theme.
** Sound Holic gave this song a second go around, this time with Nana Takahashi's vocals. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt4nOFkiECw The result]] speaks for itself with the title: "Quod Erat Demonstrandum".
** Demetori's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTwWJR2Lk0M amazing rock remix]] is truly a masterpiece.
** When someone wanted to hear how it would sound in one of the newer games, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQYfLocXPI this]] was the result.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkrdoraWgFo ZUN's arrangement of Sleeping Terror]].
** This [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ5mYOlXqYc remaster]] is pretty sweet.

** And "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeFT6TafSW8 Dream Land]]" (Stage 6 theme). Yes, Yuuka has four themes in ''Lotus Land Story''. Four and a half if you count the latter parts of Gengetsu's theme. Bump it up to five if you count the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wraYbJHSbQI first version]] of "Faint Dream" that remained unused in the final game and sports an even more sinister melody.

*** "Inanimate Dream" translates awful well as a memorable opening, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ3tmbSpooc Yu-mu]]", for Kinema Kan 2nd Curtain through Kishida Kyoudan & the Akeboshi Rockets.

*** Nana Takahashi from SOUND HOLIC rocks out with "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ody8sDpQZrw Dream Refrain]]", with the circle releasing [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2U7cSwHNsU an equally awesome PV]].

*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE2v9VTSjrA SOUND HOLIC]] delivers again - this time with 709sec.'s help.

** Here's what it would sound like remixed for one of the fighting games: "[[http://dizzy.pestermom.com/music.php?file=RNL-Dreamworld.mp3 The Inevitably Forbidden Game ~ Icemilk Magic and Innocence]]", from ''Webcomic/TouhouNekokayou''.

** [[http://youtu.be/JchgYpYzPtY This version]] didn't make the game, but showed up in ''Akyuu's Untouched Score''.
** And because IOSYS apparently just couldn't pass up the opportunity for a {{Pun}}, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QPjyU69aw0 Bad Apple & Good Orange]]".
* The Stage 2 theme for the Lake of Blood, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxjV8k0P9aY Break the Sabbath]]". Tutti Sound turned the epic up to eleven with "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANdZmbbm_J0 The Abyss]]".

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Su8UOs0SFA Bad Apple!!]]", Elly's Stage 3 theme from ''Lotus Land Story'', and Alstroemeria Records's collaborative [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD3GHYuMJwM vocal arrange]] featuring nomico. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkgK8eUdpAo And this version is a must watch for Touhou fans]]. And a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e7l2vjuOVA three-for-one]] version.

** And now, with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fgJJwXCQWA a mashup of every appearing character's theme]].
** Now comes in a delicious [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT1hi9clRIg clubroom flavor]]!

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EJyl6iOdFA Koakuma Ringo]], Yuuhei Satellite's take on the original Bad Apple!!.
*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AhINts96xQ Little devil]], sung by the same vocalist but with charming English lyrics.
*** And the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeL74ZC-JAI Eurobeat remix]] of Koakuma Ringo, which one probably shouldn't listen to while driving on their daily commute.

** Here's [[http://youtu.be/YqH3QDU_w_4 Hachimitsu-Lemon's relaxing arrangement]], mixed with a bit of Spring Lane from the later games.

** The awesome [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfkSFk0OXrM EWI arrangement]].

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbjMJm2dGLE Kana Anaberal's]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuAXwRcg-fU haunting]] "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7kVi_WCB2w Vanishing Dream ~ Lost Dream]]"! Her [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccYC1ea2pHc theme]] is very spooky and sad, and shows off ZUN's ability to awaken emotions within his fans.

** There's also some very good Hardcore Techno for the fans of it, produced by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaaWARvEEtg chiArosCuro of Black Onyx]].

* Yumemi's assistant Chiyuri has a pretty cool theme of her own, and it's called "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJucbV0BSfA Sailor of Time]]". Cue the [[Franchise/SailorMoon Pluto/Setsuna]] jokes. Here's a pretty rockin' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rje-g2kJhyw arrange of it]].

* ''Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream'' also brings us Yumemi's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LDAJLiuXBY Strawberry Crisis!!]]", and Dream's Museum's [[http://www.geocities.jp/chacha_yhk1219/music.html equally rockin' version]] (downloadable from the page). Even [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT8Pa-Nff5o O-Life Japan]] tries their hand at it!

** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUS86XBVkBM remix by dBu]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z15gb09iFvU Alstroemeria Records' C87 Remix is hella catchy]]

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omovtwa9xtY Hakurei - Eastern Wind]]" is good, but usually ignored in favor of unused track below.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZk4Qr9Ze1E Its remix]] from ''Concealed the Conclusion'' may help change this. Also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGrHRxBvqQw ZUN's arrangement of Hakurei - Eastern Wind]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ybOrz-5rAU in-game MIDI version]].

* Reimu's classic theme "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SytVxfhN2bU Mystic Oriental Love Consultation]]" from ''Phantasmagoria of Dim Dream''. Both fighting games [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbk1j_IptSY have it]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nBmH70LVk4 remixed]] and they still come out awesome. The ''Hisoutensoku'' version rocks out by only playing when the one-shot kill [[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Musou Tensei]] comes out in the last round. As they say, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE6yNmTQT7I you are already dead.]]

** Unlucky Morpheus does a really rocking vocal rendition of Reincarnation with "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkqPuWx9-_A No Grudge Any More]]". [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A034f5BNrjU There's a second arrange]] of "Reincarnation" done by Unlucky Morpheus. And it's even better.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4mRsAy3Hzg Alstroemeria Records]] did a song of it with haunting vocals.

** C-CLAYS also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIcpDiw0HcA give it a go]].

** Here's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe0yiPcUjkg one]] from ''Pocket Wars Evolution''.

** Lastly, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVaG-zfEg8 Rei of ORIENS]] sends us off to the next world with his magnificent arrange.

* Kotohime's theme "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2eoPfTG3xQ Maniacal Princess]]". Arranges for "Maniacal Princess" are quite rare, but there's [[http://youtu.be/bCEBqEfHzGk this funky techno number]] and [[http://youtu.be/_y27Q6bWlAc this lively Windows-game-style cover]].

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZk4Qr9Ze1E Its remix]] from ''Concealed the Conclusion'' may help change this. And here's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHe5Y64zNDI an EDM arrange]]. Also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGrHRxBvqQw ZUN's arrangement of Hakurei - Eastern Wind]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ybOrz-5rAU in-game MIDI version]].

* One of Marisa's original themes, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pax6R6We9VQ Love-Coloured Magic]]". It's so good, her current {{leitmotif}} "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ssmxWJftyo Love-coloured Master Spark]]" is a ''remix'' of it. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmIFrcZebK0 ZUN's arrangement of Love-Coloured Magic]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbrLg6lRfC4 in-game MIDI version]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJlxCBOrw1A Check out]] what Alstromeria Records does to it!
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTDwvMTmXo4 This]] one is a ''beautiful'' arrange done by some genius from Website/NicoNicoDouga.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qOQnfIG7XA Complete Loudness]] rocks all the way out.

** Want some metal? Then the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQuKmCGr1Lk Iron Attack]] rendition should be the thing.
* The Extra stage theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RBiCUj-1YY Extra Love]]", does a good job of conveying a raid on a mechanical fortress. One of the Gods of Touhou's arranges, NEO of Tutti Sound, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaDgMZZggzU put his hands on "Extra Love"]]. The result is staggering. Try also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRGK-7kgEvo the in-game MIDI version]].

** Here is a fan's remastered version of "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ngBIlwcRhU Now, until the moment you die]]".

** The one by [=a-TTTempo=] proves able to hold its own as well.

** And RD-Sounds turns the already melancholic theme into a [[http://youtu.be/5Jt_SARkT0A beautiful arrangement]] that must be heard to be believed.

** As is the ''Toho Eurobeat'' version, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5TaULHvD3s Land of Dreams]]".

** UsefulNotes/PC98 arranges are quite rare as it is, but utter masterpieces like [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQqnfi0EKg Tutti Sound's rendition]] are even rarer.

** [=EastNewSound=] made a beautiful rocking song out of it.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzOUqOCRXOs Eternal Shr]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxgC-ZNhfco ine Maiden]]", the very first stage music, shows how ZUN was a master from the very beginning.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzOUqOCRXOs Eternal]] Shrine [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxgC-ZNhfco Maiden]]", the very first stage music, shows how ZUN was a master from the very beginning.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzOUqOCRXOs Eternal Shrine Maiden]]", the very first stage music, shows how ZUN was a master from the very beginning.

** There's also a absolutely awesome [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBtTL_IsZ5k orchestral version,]] courtesy of Cloudjumper, which itself has been in development for close to a year. Time well spent.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nua2Yo2R1Z0 ZUN's arrangement of Maiden's Capriccio]]