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2[[caption-width-right:350:Dante sure knows what music gets the demon-slaying party going.]]
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10One reason the party's always so '''cuhrayzee''' in ''Devil May Cry'' is its selection of music.
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14[[folder:''Devil May Cry 1'']]
15* "[[https://youtu.be/rnGPTR228hw Public Enemy]]", the first battle theme, has an unmistakable ''Franchise/ResidentEvil'' vibe, owing to the game's initial concept and creating a tense atmosphere during the enemy encounters.
16* "[[https://youtu.be/dCrR2j3CGdo Lock and Load]]", the second battle theme, is more energetic than the preceding one, indicating that Dante is becoming more fearsome to the demons he faces.
17* "[[https://youtu.be/pz7U9Ga5v5Y Psycho Siren]]", the miniboss theme for the first half of the game ''screams'' DemonicSpiders; it's frantic, tense and scary, perfect for the [[BossInMookClothing infamous Shadows and other dangerous demons you will face to this music.]]
18* The Castle's revisit towards the endgame is absolutely terrifying and "[[https://youtu.be/irfjUv95aE4 Karnival]]" [[NightmareFuel helps the atmosphere greatly]].
19* "[[https://youtu.be/EFB6fhGGeQ0 Anarchy In The U.W]]", the miniboss theme for the final stretch of the game, is just as amazing. Its tribal tone and the roars in the instrumental drives home that yes, ''you are in Hell'' and you are fighting the most horrific creatures it has to offer.
20* As Dante descends deeper into the bowels of the Underworld, the droning "[[https://youtu.be/kJLg_PEmCN4 Final Penetration]]" creates a sense of looming dread that surrounds him.
21* "[[https://youtu.be/pGCLFwpzgB8 Legendary Battle]]", Mudnus' first boss theme. It really gets your blood pumping for the final boss.
22* "[[https://youtu.be/atGcliA-HNw Ultraviolet]]", the theme of Nelo Angelo. From symphonic organs to rock and then back, it's the perfect theme for an [[WakeUpCallBoss earnestly strong opponent that you face four missions into the game]]. "[[https://youtu.be/saafticAJnE Super Ultraviolet]]", the alternate version, isn't too bad either.
23* "[[https://youtu.be/FTWL5En7HN0 Trish's Theme]]" is a beautiful piece, really fitting for the development Dante goes through at that point in the game. Its partner, "[[https://youtu.be/VmdtXPv6ijs Eva's Theme]]" fits for just about the same reason.
24* "[[https://youtu.be/8rVsgJ28qt0 Statue Of Time]]," the Divinity Statue's theme, an almost mystical sounding theme to accompany [[MundaneMadeAwesome you buying items and abilities.]]
25* Phantom's theme "[[https://youtu.be/dP-Yr_VWN6s Red-hot Juice]]" is yet another winner in the boss theme department.
26* Capping off the game overall comes "[[https://youtu.be/XwaF0oSmEZw Dante and Trish: Seeds Of Love]]", a credits theme that starts off with the rock and flare of the battle and boss themes before transitioning to a vocal variation of Eva and Trish's theme.
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29[[folder:''Devil May Cry 2'']]
30* "[[https://youtu.be/gT4XPzJ1JUk Darkness Instinct]]," the theme of the [[NightmareFuel suitably terrifying]] Argosax the Chaos manages to be both [[ScareChord scary]] and AWESOME. Shortly following it, "[[https://youtu.be/UjqdhnJeBXo Ragnarok]]", the final boss theme, packs emotion, awesomeness, and just overall sounds incredible.
31* "[[https://youtu.be/j7NFYH35hgQ Blasphemy]]" just '''screams''' VeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon.
32* There's plenty of winners in the cutscene department too, including "[[https://youtu.be/9AEIDWvKI9E Please Kill Me]]," "[[https://youtu.be/zHRm-WcGdLo Chaotic Gloria]]" and "[[https://youtu.be/sVtpgWpQAVw Jackpot!]]"
33* While the boss itself is laughable for many a reason, the Infested Chopper's theme "[[https://youtu.be/9hQgiV2hyEc Assault]]" is surprisingly good.
34* Nefasturris' theme, "[[https://youtu.be/7NZZczu31QU Evil Tower]]", is actually an extended version of the game's already awesome intro theme, "[[https://youtu.be/YiT619aLWTI Dance With The Devils]]."
35%%* "[[https://youtu.be/K8aZjBd8sN8 Cursed Giant]]" is another winner for the boss theme department.
36%%* As is "[[https://youtu.be/Z2ylxPeqWiM Cry To The Moon]]", the theme of Arius.
37* "[[https://youtu.be/Y0HRANvzHBI Shoot The Works]]", the second of Dante's regular battle themes, keeps the hard rocking of the first game and turns it up several notches.
38* After completing both Dante and Lucia's campaigns, you're allowed to listen to "[[https://youtu.be/ACZIvqaWYwE Heads Or Tails]]", a song rather similar to that of Seeds of Love from the original game: Starting off hard rocking but breaking down into something much more mystical.
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41[[folder:''Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening'']]
42* "[[https://youtu.be/GZUN89RaP60 Devils Never Cry]]", the game's main theme, snippets of which play throughout the game. It has become a BootstrappedLeitmotif for Dante outside of his series, but nobody is complaining. It's ''that'' iconic.
43* "[[https://youtu.be/B7JzrrnJor0 Divinity Statue]]" uses the choral part of "Devils Never Cry" to set the tone for Dante's fateful clash against his brother.
44* "[[https://youtu.be/EvzbD5_QrII Dante's Office (7 Hells Battle)]]" is the perfect track to get you pumped for a hyperkinetic battle in the Devil May Cry office. Especially considering it's the opening stage, the game really starts off with a bang.
45* "[[https://youtu.be/5mhYtdvOuD8 Taste the Blood]]" and "[[https://youtu.be/OwC5gdetu5c Divine Hate]]", the game's battle themes are among the best of the whole franchise.
46** Vergil gets his own remix of "[[https://youtu.be/EK5W0hZ7eNw Taste the Blood]]" and "[[https://youtu.be/K26mi_cSAkA Divine Hate]]."
47** "Taste the Blood" crosses over with both SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome and SugarWiki/FunnyMoments when Dante gets the Nevan weapon--a literal electric guitar--and tests it out by performing [[https://youtu.be/1vy2zl9fgPk a hilariously over-the-top rendition of]] the aforementioned song. Complete with sounds of an audience cheering (though no actual audience is seen) and stage pyrotechnics.
48* Cerberus's boss theme, [[https://youtu.be/EMuYyM0XCVQ "Suffer",]] sung with such a deep voice it's like Cerberus himself is singing the lyrics.
49* [[https://youtu.be/mdQyHt0ReyU Vergil's]] [[https://youtu.be/tSsiLDd2AjI boss]] [[https://youtu.be/dzCXb3AaSp8 themes]] create a tragic and adrenaline-filled atmosphere to fight your brother to. The second one has become so iconic that Vergil's every appearance outside of his home series has it as his BootstrappedLeitmotif.
50* [[https://youtu.be/FuWZWsHHyAU Lady's boss theme]] stands out among the rest of the soundtrack due to its more techno-driven sound, fitting as she's Dante's only human opponent on his journey.
51%%* [[https://youtu.be/4wZIfnsnd3U Cerberus]], [[https://youtu.be/TvG4he36V8g Gigapede]], [[https://youtu.be/iqJFIt0Hw4g Agni and Rudra]], [[https://youtu.be/57wK_BB7ix8 Nevan]] [[https://youtu.be/60EXwLA8eYw and the second half of Arkham's battle theme]] aren't slouches either.
52* As with the second game, the cutscene music lineup even manages to be strong, hits including "[[https://youtu.be/TOjjMVXuzaY Lady's Appearance]]", "[[https://youtu.be/F4MXsZikibc Demon Awakening]]" and "[[https://youtu.be/DXsn8ahcLCA Conclusion]]", the song succeeding the final battle with Vergil.
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55[[folder:''Devil May Cry 4'']]
56* The opening song, "[[https://youtu.be/rXk2XGGkD-Y Out of Darkness]]", fits in with the church setting that Kyrie's singing for, given that the Order of the Sword worships Sparda.
57* "[[https://youtu.be/PMxysjfVMDE The Idol of Space and Time]]", which plays at the Divinity Statues, is a calm, soothing track that provides the much needed respite from constant battles.
58* "[[https://youtu.be/cLBAFJWbd30 The Time Has Come]]", Nero's battle theme, and by association, "[[https://youtu.be/xIIYt5lcq3A Shall Never Surrender]]," the closing credits. "The Time has Come", being a battle theme, is very in tone with the music of the past games, whereas the second half, "Shall Never Surrender", is more soothing, almost displaying how Nero's come to terms with his demonic side, as has Kyrie, and his relationship with Dante being much closer than at the start of the game.
59* "[[https://youtu.be/dwi2pXpiQu4 Blackened Angel]]" and "[[https://youtu.be/A7b4Ew0RIxo Forza del Destino]]", Dante's boss themes. The first one helps establish Dante's status as TheDreaded, who only plays around with Nero because it amuses him. "Forza del Destino" plays during the second battle, where Dante stops pulling his punches and becomes the ultimate test of Nero's mettle before confronting Sanctus.
60* "[[https://youtu.be/CWA9Jzglllk Lock and Load (Blackened Angel mix)]]", Dante's battle theme. A remix of the battle theme from ''DMC 1'', it adds lyrics from "Blackened Angel" to show that Dante has grown stronger and wiser during the time between two games while still retaining his laid-back outlook.
61* "[[https://youtu.be/a7RYBgMOatk Sworn Through Swords]]", the theme of Berial, would fit right in with the OST of the third game. But then, the vocals ARE by Shaun [=McPherson=], vocalist of the tracks in said game.
62* The criminally underused "[[https://youtu.be/eVVfQ6lzczY Baroque and Beats]]" plays when Nero first encounters the Order's Angelos. A haunting blend of organ music and techno gives off a sense of both sanctity and dread as the angelic warriors ruthlessly annihilate everything in their way.
63* "[[https://youtu.be/bTjS1H4zxGU Swipe of Sword]]" is almost the successor to the original game's "Ultraviolet".
64* ''[[GaidenGame The Last Judgement]]'' (a Pachislot version of ''4'') has "[[https://youtu.be/86pn7wtgBW0 Dream Out Loud]]", an absolutely rocking song with vocals provided by Yosh of Survive Said The Prophet, made exclusive to this version of the game that wouldn't sound out of place in an anime opening.
65* Another Pachislot adaptation of ''4'', simply titled ''CR Devil May Cry 4'' or ''Out Of Limit'', brings forth a new theme for Nero titled "[[https://youtu.be/8ldhZEpVWkY Devil Bringer]]". Many had called it a very ''Franchise/PowerRangers''-esque theme that some feel better sums up Nero's personality than the already catchy "The Time Has Come" to the point where they wished this was the theme made for the base game.
66* ''CR'' also gives Vergil a new ballad in the form of "[[https://youtu.be/gOElsguxpOM Devil Moon]]", a shonen-sounding theme that really exemplifies Vergil's motivations and brings additional context to his personality in ''3'', especially once the ''Visions of V'' manga is taken into account.
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69[[folder:''Devil May Cry 5'']]
70* "[[https://youtu.be/xIUJfiQqHs0 Legacy]]", sung by Ali Edwards and composed by Kota Suzuki, is the main theme of ''Devil May Cry 5''. There's a haunting quality that fits with the underlying grief and sadness that's been subtly present since ''1'', as well hinting the passing of the torch.
71* The [[https://youtu.be/JtaNEPzf14M theme that follows the official recap of the games and TAS]] features short remixes of one of each entry's tracks, going from [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry3DantesAwakening "Devils Never Cry"]] to [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry1 "Public Enemy"]], then [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry2 "Dance With the Devil",]] before ending with a absolutely bonechilling rendition of [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry4 "Shall Never Surrender".]]
72* "[[https://youtu.be/-WpnPSChVRQ Devil Trigger]]" sung by Ali Edwards and composed by her husband Casey Edwards, Nero's battle theme, is an incredibly fast-paced and energetic theme that fits Nero like a robo-murder-arm. Main version not guttural and demonic enough for you? Then check out this heart-stopping [[https://youtu.be/pZJqWFXCDEg metal cover]] by Little V Mills. As a bonus, try both versions [[https://youtu.be/8IJccbxUWrI mixed together]].
73-->All of these voices inside of my head\
74Blinding my sight in a curtain of red\
75Frustration is getting bigger\
76Bang bang bang\
77Pull my Devil Trigger
78* "[[https://youtu.be/naL1L59nyJc Subhuman]]", Dante's battle theme, composed by Cody Matthew Johnson and sung by Michael Barr of Music/{{Volumes}} fame, is a headbang worthy track that feels like a BadassBoast for Dante in {{Metalcore}} form, evoking the music from ''VideoGame/DMCDevilMayCry''. Little V Mills provides [[https://youtu.be/jsaeNKrL8nE an epic metal cover]].
79-->[[BadassBoast YOU CANNOT KILL ME\
80I AM OMEGA]]\
81[[ImplacableMan YOU CANNOT KILL ME\
82I AM SUBHUMAN]]
83* "[[https://youtu.be/1l0elvnMgfA Crimson Cloud]]", V's battle theme, sung by Rachel Fannan. Slow and ominous yet heavy and powerful at the same time, it perfectly manages to capture the mysteriousness of V and reinforces that he is not a man to be trifled with. And as always, Little V rounds out the trifecta with [[https://youtu.be/c7n0Hbw3wyE his own take]] on this theme.[[note]]Although it should be noted Little V's lyrics are wrong. Jeff Rona, who wrote the song, tweeted Little V the lyrics... after he had recorded everything.[[/note]]
84* "[[https://youtu.be/Jrg9KxGNeJY Bury the Light]]", Vergil's battle theme in ''Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition'', once again composed by Casey Edwards and with vocals from [[https://www.youtube.com/c/VictorBorbaMusic/ Victor Borba]]. It's a ''[[EpicRocking nearly 10 minute long]]'' industrial rock track that just radiates sheer badassery and power while also blending in not only Vergil's signature violin, but also incorporating elements of "Crimson Cloud" and "Devil Trigger", further establishing Vergil's connection with [[EnemyWithout V,]] [[SiblingYinYang Dante,]] and [[HeroicBastard Nero.]] It is a piece with lyrics that ooze three words: ''Vergil is'' '''back.''' If you need further proof of the song's utter badassery, [[https://youtu.be/7unNUzf4Z0Q just watch Alex Moukala's in-depth analysis]]. Or... there ''would'' be an in-depth analysis, if he didn't [[{{Squee}} spend the entire time just geeking out]]. And of course Little V Mills returned to give his own [[https://youtu.be/8HqPyp1Uq7A metal cover]] of it.
85-->I am the storm that is approaching\
86Provoking black clouds in isolation\
87I am reclaimer of my name\
88Born in flames\
89I have been blessed\
90My family crest is a demon of death!\
91Forsaken, I am awakened\
92A phoenix's ash in dark divine\
93Descending misery\
94Destiny chasing time!
95* The final battle between Vergil and Dante in Mission 20 of Vergil's campaign is set to [[https://youtu.be/FJJlpi2HWIo a remixed version of "Bury the Light"]] that kicks off with an incredibly awesome a cappella of the final chorus.
96-->Bury the light deep within!\
97Cast aside, there's no coming home!\
98We're burning chaos in the wind!\
99Drifting in the ocean all alone!
100* "[[https://youtu.be/-tUlVajJFr8 Blazing Muscle]]", the theme that plays during the boss fight with Goliath. Imposing, evil, and most importantly, ''mighty''.
101* "[[https://youtu.be/hCiQbeQO1Aw Lunatic Ray]]", the theme that plays during the fight with Artemis, is eerie, dissonant and yet somehow beautiful. It could pretty much be summed up as LightIsNotGood in music form.
102* "[[https://youtu.be/ZhWrxAMRbXI Splitting Fool]]", which plays during the battle with Nidhogg, is a hectic and fast paced techno-rock piece that perfectly emphasizes Nidhogg as the twisted, violent yet dumb parasite he is.
103* "[[https://youtu.be/HeoZDMR84rE Abyssal Time]]", which plays during the fight with the Elder Geryon Knight, is a heavy metal track that acts as a rocking ShoutOut to the Geryon of old.
104* "[[https://youtu.be/h6CeLQy9l0Q Voltaic Black Knight]]", which plays during the boss fight with Cavaliere Angelo, is a fast paced metal piece reminiscent of Music/{{Kamelot}} that evokes the feeling of an electrifying duel to the death.
105* "[[https://youtu.be/PX9VJrG1dBs Unwavering Bravery]]" uses "Legacy"'s main leitmotif and plays in Dante's second confrontation with Urizen, and is one of the most badass tracks in the game, signifying the player now has access to both the [[InfinityPlusOneSword Devil Sword Dante]] and the [[PhysicalGod Sin]] [[OneWingedAngel Devil Trigger]], heralding that Dante has well and truly escaped his fathers shadow and is about to deliver a CurbStompBattle.
106* "[[https://youtu.be/kDY0HwIoClk Undeniable Fate]]", the theme that plays during Dante's final battle with Urizen, also using the leitmotif of "[[DarkReprise Legacy]]", and has a sense of inevitability perfectly matching its title. Adding to the tone is that Dante and Urizen treat this fight exactly as what it is: the Sons of Sparda clashing in battle once again. Dante even dispenses with the pretenses and calls him Vergil the entire fight.
107* "[[https://youtu.be/ZDvHaGDh5gM The Duel]]" serves a successor to the "Vergil Battle" series of tracks from ''DMC 3'', with a fast tempo techno beat and a heavy metal guitar riff seemingly mirroring each of the two combatants smashing against each other.
108* "[[https://youtu.be/cvOEsMFgVq4 Silver Bullet]]", an OrchestraHitTechnoBattle version of "Devil Trigger", increases the catchiness.
109-->Bang Bang Bang (Bang Bang Bang)\
110Bang Bang Bang (Bang Bang Bang)\
111Bang Bang Bang (Bang Bang Bang)\
112Bang Bang Bang (Bang Bang Bang)\
113Bang Bang Bang... Pull my Devil Trigger!
114* "[[https://youtu.be/aWerm_WtEHg Any Special Orders?]]", aka the "shop theme". While most of the songs on this list are battle themes, and as such are high energy tracks, full of bombast, this theme is a slow, relaxing jazzy piece, meant to help the player calm down before going back out into the fray.
115* Despite Nico taking on the role of the shopkeeper, Divinity Statues still feature prominently in the game, and with them comes a new soothing tune, "[[https://youtu.be/yazHHTxi35o Divinity Statue]]".
116* "MAD QUALIA" by Music/{{Hyde}} (of Music/LArcEnCiel fame). The fast-paced Oshare Kei J-Rock theme tune will definitely get your blood pumping. It has two versions: one in [[https://youtu.be/tTJxOamTkQg Japanese]] and the other in [[https://youtu.be/f1t3Za-o_lA&pp=QAA%3D English]].
117* Several themes in the game are remixes of battle themes from the original ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry1'', and are just as awesome as the originals.
118** Griffon's theme, [[https://youtu.be/FDOGUHmdzNY "Flock Off"]], which was originally designed to convey [[https://devilmaycry.fandom.com/wiki/Griffon#cite_note-4 "A Tyrannosaurus Rex landing",]] is remixed into the more techno and synth "[[https://youtu.be/k8Gjb6hfa5A Grilled Tandoori Smoke]]."
119** [[https://youtu.be/oBwJPEa_zPI "Silent Siren"]] is given a faster pace with additional instrumentals, conveying the original's frantic nature.
120** Nightmare's theme, [[https://youtu.be/KlBv6uR1IQU "Mental Machine"]], is remixed as "[[https://youtu.be/rbF_7wjAvqM Psycho Machine]]" with additional synths while keeping the original's slow and oppressive feeling, yet ups the ante by turning the original beat into a faster, head bopping beat.
121** [[https://youtu.be/EFB6fhGGeQ0 "Anarchy in the U.W. (Underworld Battle)"]] goes from an unsettling, slow piece of music with sorrowful choirs to a twisted, jumpy remix, [[https://youtu.be/RcxxSvTpPio "Anarchy in the U.W.",]] adding extra metal instrumentation while keeping the original choirs.

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