Line #3 AwesomeMusic/SoulSeries


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8	[[AC:Soul Edge/Blade]]
9	* The perky and near anime-like yet mood-setting opening theme that is "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOivIkPx4TI The Edge of Soul]]". [[LetsPlay/TheOnlineWarrior Shine on, doods]].
10	* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKnbxDrwYCI Epic Calling]]", the original character select screen, a triumphant and heroic piece perfect for one ready to choose their fighter to search for Soul Edge with.
11	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oq25f2CaN8 The absolute best possible theme]] for a mad soul-draining pirate, and its name is "Bravely Folk Song." It's the absolute perfect seafaring war theme for a guy like Cervantes.
12	* What better theme for the vengeful Li Long than [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC0-vuoqt5w Dragon's Call,]] the perfect theme for when one travels by raft down a raging stream lying in wait for a mortal enemy.
13	* One would think a near disco-esque track mixed with Japanese flavour wouldn't work for Taki, but then you'd listen to "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFZeYoCdfIo Future Dancin']]" and find out how and why it works.
14	* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAZj30aLJxc "Soul and Sword]]", the melancholic theme of our favourite German knight, Siegfried. The fake-heroic marching drums and tunes mixed in with European war chanting fits an angry avenger or rather, murderer well.
15	* And for the English born Native American giant Rock, we have the amazing, Conan-esque "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY5j74JiQ-Q Recollect Continent]]".
16	* Hwang's original theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4rS7B9-_rQ Horangi Arirang]]", an uplifting, heroic and almost patriotic theme for the Korean national hero.
17	* Mitsurugi wasn't about to show up without his incredibly tough, adventurous and strength-seeking theme "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgAQQKESKcQ The Wind and Clouds]]".
18	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFbwWncx0Y Tiny Amulet,]] Seong Mi-Na's KSS theme. It's just cute and perky enough to fit a rebellious runaway student like her.
19	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddmUJ_KQiAI Yellow Sands]], Hwang's optimistic and heroic KSS theme, unleashing the best in Korean style instruments you can get.
20	* "[[https://youtu.be/nlXhpjmaMWs/ A Desperate Struggle]]," the coliseum theme, is equal parts epic and chilling.
21	%%* Basically, anything from the Khan Super Session soundtrack.
22	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjg9FTX3B3E Moonlight Shadows.]]
23	%%* And then [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJM-cB285FE A Haunting Wind.]]
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25	[[AC: Soulcalibur]]
26	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLq6bBbgNCI Sacrifice]] was [[{{Sampling}} sampled]] by Music/{{Eminem}} to make [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdS4ln9N3vs Hellbound]]. Yes, you read/heard that right.
27	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N_UQTs-_Wc Wings of Faith!]], especially how it just kicks in like that.
28	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nYVSyhn6V8 Beyond the Horizon]], Hwang's theme, carries the spirit of wild adventure with it.
29	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A83-bSV-TMw Bloom and Harvest]], Xianghua's theme, sounds like an excerpt from an energetic Chinese opera. The explosive opening draws you in ''instantly.''
30	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stscdm9IxsY Unblessed Soul]]. The harpsichord introduction especially sells Ivy's noble upbringing, and the fast pace of her determination in her mission to destroy Soul Edge.
31	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOe18uGzOn8 Immortal Flame]], Inferno's theme and the soundtrack of the final battle in the hellish void created by Soul Edge unleashed. It sounds like the whole world has gone mad and is on the brink of collapse!
32	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFc8zrzxm_E Chasing Downstream]], Yoshimitsu's theme. Fighting the mad ninja on a raft that races through an underground waterway, this could be a boss theme in any lesser game.
33	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4OIb586v9M Eye to Eye, Blade to Blade]].
34	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omj1qf1yvPE In the Name of the Father]], the theme of Nightmare (and by extension Siegfried), filled with the fallen knight's remorse over his crimes, conveyed through a grand orchestral bombardment.
35	* The original version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n3gGGpqwic The New Legend]], Kilik's Theme. The new legend begins right here, in the training grounds where Kilik learned from the Edge Master.
36	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQt1N6UpNdA Sail Over The Storm]], Maxi's theme, conveys the experience of crashing through the roaring waves with the nunchuck-wielding pirate.
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38	[[AC: Soulcalibur II]]
39	* [[https://youtu.be/qVk7LC130P8 Hubris.]] And the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0jC3O3uiNs reprise]] is just... amazing.
40	* And then [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFdjmDDJcQ Brave Sword, Braver Soul]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxVj2Gxv_bk History Unfolds]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAmIEjQkTko Guided By the Wind]], for a real pick-me-up.
41	* [[https://youtu.be/Tvbfs6reWhk Ordinary Pain]] for that feeling of falling down something... really matches the stage.
42	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wntotA1WnTE Unwavering Resolve]] is a soaring, driving, heroic song that works perfectly for [[ThePaladin Sophitia's]] default stage.
43	* And the [=GameCube=] version had, for a very long time, the most epic version of the ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkzFDiUQuIM Overworld Theme]] ''ever''.
44	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piIBaoySmIA Hellfire.]] In a word, EPIC!
45	%%* The intro theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLZVM2zjyvs Under the Stars of Destiny]].
46	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJNNNftkZ4E Raise Thy Sword]], the Ostrheinsburg Chapel theme. A suitably orchestral battle march that is the perfect fit for the foreboding and gothic atmosphere of the arena. Even more so during the Destined Battles that take place there.
47	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkcN4N-UbKU Confrontation]] was such a winner that it got to come back in the next game, blaring forth in a heroic ring of brass.
48	* The epic and sinister [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfhWKFS3fH8 Chasing Death]] has subtle notes of "Maze of the Blade" toward the end.
49	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_UyLbu29Lw No Turning Back.]]
50	%%* "Brave Sword Braver Soul" made it into the [[NoExportForYou Japan-only]] ''VideoGame/NamcoXCapcom''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6CJHxSLShQ Have a listen!]]
51	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sYnap5IFFo Healing Winds]] is excellent.
52	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EF6uD9tSBE Evil Reborn.]]
53	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv2_6P4wYwI Destiny Awaits No One]], ''hands down''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR3FXzZHPNo Sword of the Patriot]], too.
54	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVdD7Y3WVgo Maze of the Blade]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I1Igc3BP4s Labyrinth of Moonlight]] from the Weapon Master dungeons.
55	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xTZx2ejYWg Eternal Struggle]] perfectly captures the swashbuckling Cervantes' energy and power.
56	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzDJh8oxA4o Nothing to Lose]].
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58	[[AC: Soulcalibur III]]
59	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gq0GYZk4UI Courage Ablaze]]. Cassandra and the Burning Gallery of the Old Toledo get a good theme--despite being also the theme of ThatOneBoss in Chronicles of the Sword mode.
60	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CpCCSPJm_8 The Blade Seeker]]. Suitable for a badass {{samurai}} like Mitsurugi.
61	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFbXWrkRq-Q World Distortion]], the horrendous, terrifying theme of [[SNKBoss Night Terror]]. How fitting.
62	* For more subdued music, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQkDIJ-xrkI Radiant Souls]], from character creation and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIvyEZ5oWTY Healing Winds]], from the Gallery, have you covered.
63	* The beautiful music for Xianghua's Lotus Garden stage, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkdXUCdNnd0 Water Dance]].
64	* Even the ugly Astaroth gets one in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhIFfrKCXf8 Bred From the Gap]].
65	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I708kypFGHY Through Molten Caves]], an engaging piece to set the tone for battles against Yoshimitsu in the [[LethalLavaLand Lava Bed]] of the Sacred Mount Fuji.
66	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqN3BPlGN2M Fearless Eyes]], the theme for the splendor of the Eurydice Shrine, Sophitia's stage.
67	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9xv4J-TgDM The New Legend]], theme of the Proving Grounds. Kilik's stage theme is s great as it was on ''I'',
68	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtoHEbwCahA Forsaken Sanctuary]]. The Lost Cathedral gets a swelling piece that just ''screams'' climactic battle. Like Siegfried and Nightmare clashing with each other in a cutscene in the Tales of Souls mode, your fights become 100% more epic with this arena and its theme.
69	* Another one that's neglected is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxCVpfBaXis Ephemeral Dream.]] Setsuka's theme is a majestic, beautiful oriental-flavored theme with an undercurrent of tragedy. A perfect representation of her character and story arc.
70	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MA0Iq1jOk8 Pure Breeze,]] the Water Mill Valley theme, is beautiful with a tinge of the innocence and carefreeness of Talim.
71	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3moNFLFCQI The Cursed Image.]] Taki gets a great remix of her ''I'' theme, bringing the traditional Japanese instrumentation of her theme for the Underground Buddhist Sanctum.
72	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POhS-YsSXJY No Regrets.]] An adventurous and sea-faring melody for Cervantes and his stage, Pirate Raid.
73	* Many of the tunes found in this game originated from''Soulcalibur''. That being said, feast your ears on [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCW-pmlxLUk If There Were Any Other Way]], which was carried over from ''II''.
74	* ''III'''s rendition of Maxi's first theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz4-3IaSkJc Sail Over The Storm]] is on par with the original, conveying the stormy weather of the Indian Port.
75	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W_RxZtsnwY Endless Warfare,]] a musical translation of Raphael's madness and war against the world for the sake of Amy, is a dark theme with a hint of tragedy for the Castle Siege in the Romanian Valley.
76	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbtOAzQwLB8 Time Marches On]], Zasalamel's theme. The Clock Tower's theme perfectly conveys the image of the gears of time and their motion.
77	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItftaWF7jTg Beyond the Horizon]], a remix of the theme from ''I'' that once again marks the exotic nature of the now Silk Road Ruins and its remaining grandeur.
78	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Otrktzbwbk History Beckons]], indeed. The character select theme doesn't disappoint, beckoning the player to start another great tale of souls and swords.
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80	[[AC: Soulcalibur IV]]
81	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge1SygTDxzA Halcyon Harbor]] -- full of blasting brass and thumping wooden percussion, this filmic theme perfectly complements the ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean''-style setting and is guaranteed to lend any fight an epic quality.
82	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b5I0ZlghMM Glacial Colosseum]] makes any fight in that stage unbelievably epic.
83	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IvAXvyCow Destiny Will Tell]], both Siegfried's theme and the ultimate optimistic final battle theme.
84	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdBy5MbfcNM Phantasmagoria]] -- a trumpeting, dark waltz to complement the CircusOfFear setting.
85	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B6JCugyx4 Indomitable Warrior]], one of the catchiest tunes in the whole series.
86	* Let all those who face the Hero King Algol beware: his boss theme here is the fearful, imposing and almost monstrous theme known as "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jGwNC24P8A The Supreme Sword]]", mixing both ominous choir wailing and freakish violin and trumpets blaring let you know just want kind of warrior Algol is. And if that wasn't enough, Algol gets a much different theme when you face him in the Tower of Lost Souls. Nothing says AutobotsRockOut like [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwewEotEVAY Thanatos]] - a rock orchestra mix befitting for the final battle.
87	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULM5M7IAfqg Gigantesque.]]
88	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF_j98xaH_s Lost in the Mirage.]]
89	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozmwuFfNMQI To the Wind.]]
90	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzcLG8Ujh1c Tempered Soul.]]
91	%%* Its very own title theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8MpcPIGhTo Distant Thunder.]]
92	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS58qk_s9L4 Twilight Dwellers]], a remix of "Wings of Despair" from ''Soul Calibur 3''.
93	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB8igPh72jA Immaculate Pledge]]
94	%%* [[Franchise/StarWars The Imperial March.]]
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96	[[AC: Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny]]
97	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sbMCbj_5I0 Midnight Mystique]], Dampierre's theme, so flamboyant, mysterious and flairy it is that it still made it into ''SCV'' along with Dampierre himself.
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99	[[AC: Soulcalibur V]]
100	* ''Franchise/AssassinsCreed'' fans were given this masterpiece from Ezio's debut trailer: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_O6F5FwQ0s the ''SCV'' remix of "Venice Rooftops".]] It also serves as Ezio's theme and retains the ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII'' vibe while becoming more fast-paced to fit the ''Soulcalibur'' atmosphere.
101	* ''Soulcalibur V'' also has individual character themes. For instance, Z.W.E.I.'s theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjvKD6SdAZY "Sleepless: The Untamed Beast"]], is an absolutely ''thumping'', filmic strings/brass arrangement.
102	* Mitsurugi's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74UVtnNHDRk "The Invincible Blade"]], Xiba's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Henph8YGvpU "A High-Spirited Tiger"]], and Viola's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKc0dr9duUg "Wandering Seer"]] are more examples of awesome music. Algol's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicB0Ss0lJQ "Regalia"]] could count as well, despite how [[AutobotsRockOut different]] is is.
103	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86pinncK8XQ Mischievous Whispers,]] Tira's theme: whimsical, but with a twinge of uncertainty and sinister intent - perfect for the shadowy chessmaster she becomes.
104	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LGuKG0AulM "Samsara: The Wheel of Eternity"]]. It will help ease the pain when you're getting your ass kicked by Kilik in [[NintendoHard Legendary Souls]].
105	* Maxi's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MawZq9zuiQ8 "Let My Soul Burn"]], pays a little tribute to "Sail Over the Storm" in its intro.
106	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtdLWJOk9pw Sacred Dawn,]] Elysium's theme. Despite the elegant, majestic feel of the piece, it really drives home the fact that the holy sword is [[KnightTemplar no longer the salvation it once was.]]
107	* Making its return in ''V'' from ''VideoGame/Tekken5'', "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIi3xO712XI Antares]]" accompanies the inclusion of Devil Jin's moveset and acts as a nice MythologyGag for fans of ''Soulcalibur''[='=]s sister series.
108	%%* From the story mode we get [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRdA4qD8kks "The Breeze At Dawn"]].
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110	[[AC: Soulcalibur VI]]
111	* [[https://youtu.be/jiEtYbewnCE The character select theme, "The Brave New Stage of History"]], has a reverent feel to it, as if encouraging players to embark on a great journey to challenge warriors like themselves all throughout the world. How awesome is it? Awesome enough that this was the sole fighting game theme represented in the video game music medley from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
112	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozcLne7Gohw "Under a Pledge"]] is an epic, uptempo modernized remix of the classic "Wings of Faith" from ''I'', befitting Sophitia.
113	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4idlRLogVMM "The Lionhearted,"]] an orchestral theme with Japanese flavorings, mixes together triumph with an upbeat feel.
114	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi17hkzI-vk "Undying Legend"]] is a homage to Kilik's "The New Legend" from ''I'' and ''III'' and makes one feel like a raging warrior.
115	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsN_d6MNy5o "Moon of Oblivion"]] is a beautiful orchestral piece that is as uplifting as it is mystifying, perfect for a battle set to the backdrop of the full moon.
116	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9n64Y9FPw "Standing Against the Storm"]] wouldn't sound out of place in a battle scene taking place on the high seas, maintaining a tense atmosphere throughout the piece without losing a sense of hope.
117	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-yDz-_mifo "Darkest Shadow"]] is a reimagining of "In the Name of the Father" from the original ''Soulcalibur'', keeping the same heroic but twisted feel to represent the tragedy of Siegfried's time as the Azure Nightmare.
118	* [[https://youtu.be/Golw14lbXCo "Hunt or Be Hunted"]] carries over from ''VideoGame/TheWitcher3WildHunt'' alongside GuestFighter Geralt. The theme is suitably ''epic'' and fits right in with the other songs just as much as Geralt fits in with the roster.
119	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOB_2OSmNjo "City Ruins: Soul,"]] as the name implies, takes the original "City Ruins" theme from ''VideoGame/NierAutomata'' and reinvigorates it with the classic ''Soulcalibur'' orchestra to celebrate the inclusion of GuestFighter 2B.
120	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6164talT2A "Resolute Vanguard,"]] otherwise known as the theme that plays in Hilde's trailer, transitions between a confident and triumphant piece, representing the princess's resolve to fight for her homeland, and a more somber serenade, representing the tragedy of her background.
121	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8iUSS4Wfnk "Tune of the Man - Dual Souls"]] accompanying Haohmaru takes cues from his original stage theme and revamps it with an orchestral flair, creating an amazing blend of European and Japanese instruments that encapsulates the long-awaited crossover between the ''Soulcalibur'' and ''VideoGame/SamuraiShodown'' universes.
122	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur0WevNxKU4 "Empty Vengeance."]] First appearing in Setsuka's reveal trailer, it features both Western and Japanese flutes to represent Setsuka's mixed heritage. Her Soul Chronicle further establishes it as her new {{Leitmotif}} by having two separate arrangements of it, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrvnwJNmUz4 one]] for light-hearted moments and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL4HeVopMo4 another]] for serious moments.
123	* On the softer side of things, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0K2_YoZ2_E the Museum Theme]] is a reprise of "Healing Winds", orchestrally remastered in glorious HD.
124	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HaGhieTr4 "Battleworn Soul"]], the theme that plays during Mitsurugi's duel against Shugen during Setsuka's Soul Chronicle is a remix of his original {{Leitmotif}} "Duelist" from the first ''Soulcalibur'', now sounding more triumphant than ever. As a bit of history, this is the same theme that played when ''Soulcalibur VI'' was introduced all the way back in December 2017. It is also, as of version 2.30, the regular theme for the night variant of the Murakumo Shrine Grounds stage.
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126	[[AC: Soulcalibur Legends]]
127	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEuM3Xm3ONE Eternal History]], the map theme. A triumphant and rousing piece on the same level as the other world map themes of the franchise.

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