History AwesomeMusic / TalesSeries

* The UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} and ''Definitive Edition'' versions add various awesome new boss battles such as [[https://youtu.be/VGDEG4qTlaY The Decisive Moment, the Wandering Skeleton Theme]], [[https://youtu.be/6Qdw59p1xTA Swear by the Sword, the Sword Dancer theme]], and the [[https://youtu.be/wOgncEBLPh0 Spiral Draco Theme]].

* [[https://youtu.be/UWr6Yr4Go9A Cheer Yourself Up]], a theme in ''Zestiria'' that returns in ''Berseria'' as Phoenix the Normin's boss theme. It is an utterly epic piece fitting for a powerful rival who will kick your teeth in over and over [[RuleOfThree and over]] [[RunningGag and over]] [[OverlyLongGag and over]] again.

* ''All'' the Lords have ''amazing'' castle themes that build on the concept of dungeon themes overtaking the battle themes introduced in ''Tales of Zestiria'' that Sakuraba then took wholeheartedly into ''Berseria...'' only he's one-upped himself this time, as each of these tracks are [[VariableMix variable mixes]] that become higher energy when the party enters battle. The transitions are ''seamless,'' and all of the tracks are odes to chaotic rock and roll, just as Sakuraba loves.

* The BonusBoss, Magnadeus, comes with his own awesome music, [[https://youtu.be/CjP0b_u8FUA Vive Memor Mortis]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF_T1FplLCk Fighting of the Spirit]]. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxtPCpPUCdw version]] used in ''VideoGame/TalesOfSymphonia'' also kicks ass.
%%** Also both Sakuraba's arranged [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uozey7q7fjI version]] and S.S.H.'s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbrKFoj-lRw remix]] version of it.

%%** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsMZXl15FRU original SNES version]].
%%** Then there's the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj7liYNs6I4 Radiant Mythology 2]] version. And the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98HheyYT7aE Narikiri Dungeon 3]] version.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atadtF0Ycdo Decisive]], the Dhaos battle music and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tYg-gVMulg remix]] from ''Eternia''. It's awesome enough to make you say '''[[LargeHam INDIG]][[Narm/VideoGames NAY]][[LargeHam SHUN]]'''! The other three Dhaos themes are pretty much equally as awesome: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw6GFszSw5w Conclusion]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd9_SYJQt0I Who Is Good Or Evil?]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2MVRJBJ0Dc I Miss You.]]
* There's also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9VJFJ1l1WY Threatening Sky]], which was used for [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome Cless and Arche's aerial battle to save Midgard]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzgppdyeG0w Be Absentminded.]]
* Even the regular battle music, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c52f0_VzCfk Take Up the Cross]], deserves mention here. Same with the regular boss music, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqciyfasHYE Overcome Difficulties.]]
* The opening theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3SA9LuqQgA Yume wa Owaranai]]" ("The Dream Will Never Die"). Awesome Music indeed because it's not only catchy, but it makes ''Tales of Phantasia'' the first game ever on the SNES to have a '''title theme with vocals!''', making it double as the SNES' SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome!
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zby7ODssgfY Premonition]] deserves a nod too. It is both serene and epic.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6KHlMvpjzU Leon's battle theme]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw1h0gPxSM final boss theme]]. Both of the songs received [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFu8e5PjwWw awesome]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXe-fgJO-M remixes]] in the enhanced remake.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMahE7pwTjM Bare Its Fangs]], the battle theme, and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBcLRXc91E remix]]. Even that song got two awesome remixes in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnA5GWeKIw Ambush]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEP2gyD7SAI Surprise Attack]]. The boss music is also awesome. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J65i-J4zWoM Nightmare]] and its [=TODR=] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZZ2m2mh3c version.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nReC5279E6Y Unfinished World]], the first overworld music, gives the vibe of adventure while the second overworld music [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz0qXiAZS_A Utopia]] is ominous; fitting for that part of the game. Utopia gets a great remix in the second game called [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpQ3jBaXHug Crooked Sight.]]
* The themes you hear in the Aeropolis ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CzeUMqmkXA Aerial City]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJHHPF_aiI Concrete]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8d2kMd19CM Hidden Sorrow]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG_VZvSmyBY Scholar]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFUYu1FIvWo Botanical Garden]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IALzbyIdHT0 Attack!]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5dmDM6jJ5s Dead or Alive]]) are fitting for their respective areas.
%%* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CPQL30cgcg main theme]] of the game.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ayqrtGwG4 Common Destiny.]]
* And yet another great theme: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOjCXmbhsEU Decent]] Into [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2mULzdvVs Vice]] is underrated. Same goes with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwlJmYyvcis Betrayal]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La-4cWbBfzA Perfidious Act.]]
* The game's' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcw1h0gPxSM Final Battle]] theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXe-fgJO-M Rebel Against Destiny]], is one of the best final boss themes in the series.
* While it never appeared in a game, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya_27b13rW8 this remix]] of "Lion - Irony of Fate" from the pre-order bonus DVD for the remake of ''Destiny'' is pretty damn epic.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQomNi-hEH4 Mysteries Night]]. Mysterious, calming, and beautiful. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp7LQiFqids remix in the second game]] is even more lovely, as is the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P9iQeA0QmQ Premium Remix]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDY6G1R5gEI Mintche]]. So calm and scerene...
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQIv7b1TIDA Celestia Battle]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRdPFn2ZPhs Midboss 2]].
* While less awesome than the above two, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoiCVlUjUkU Midboss 1]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWGAg_KbpNo Inferia Battle]] are still nice. But there's also the very awesome [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2FNXEGd7kY Ability Test]], notably used in the cameo battle, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jgdknzc1bg Eternal Mind]], which also played [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4rxIaty4zM during the cameo battle]] of ''Abyss''.
** The ''Tales of Versus'' version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOLWsvJ1xKE Inferia Battle]] is just awesome. Same goes for the ''Radiant Mythology 2'' versions of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8GZ4he3jGc Celestia Battle]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GguEgBiKsrU Ability Test]].
** As well as this version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mOXlx-NR0k Eternal Mind]].
* The main theme of the game: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOuFqdrcq5k flying]] by GARNET CROW.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acj4DXay4e0 Ras' Theme]]. A badass theme for a badass character.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Es6Ic8cR9E Rem's Theme]], a mysterious theme fitting for your first battle against a Governing Craymel. There's also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XrupMzfCHI Crisis]] which doubles as the song for OSHI-moments and Shadow's Theme.
* Since we're mentioning OhCrap moments, let's go ahead and add [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug93Kg6G78U Hurry!]] which basically plays whenever Crisis isn't playing.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddQhGRXoACE Encounter]] basically just says, "Hey this guy is important, prepare for a boss battle."
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXKWlRI4iAc Regulus Dojo]], and its evil remix in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJTqdsG6c3k Heroic Shadow]].
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Dq7xmpWZA Battle Arrange]] version of Inferia Battle takes the awesome in a whole different direction...

* ''Tales of Destiny 2''[='=]s first battle theme, aptly named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHMrbZ03NBc Theme of Battle]], another great piece by Motoi Sakuraba. Then... there's also Barbatos' {{Leitmotif}} [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHglMq4PZIk Coup de Grace]], as another proof that he's just that damn awesome for a villain. The ''Tales of Versus'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkt-zufYLu4 version]] cranks it way up. The ''Narikiri Dungeon 3'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9ga-W3txd4 version]] is also really catchy.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5QiP4W3jyE Dona Nobis Pacem]], the last standard battle theme of the game, definitely deserves a mention here.
%%* The boss theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYOrfFS250k Zealot]] is very good.
* Really, any piece with a religious name/motif in this game is excellent, such as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdvFOs3wm6c Holy Judgment]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c8d7aqd0lk Fortuna]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX9NBUoXXRo Fortuna's Shrine]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z_sw3eeXcs Holy Place]], provided you like organ music.
* The final battle themes of the sequel. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUKTzwiYVy8 Wheel Of Fortune]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-DNGQuoYpY ~Last Judgment~.]]
%%* For something that's not boss music for a change, how about [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP14seysUlo Whisper Of Silence?]]
%%* How about [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co5AoNZ9g6g Timeline]]?
* Or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKgmu1BM3Po Lion ~ Fate Repeated?]] or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iAPi0t3WUg Water's Memory?]] Any piece of music associated with Leon tends to be good.
* The BonusBoss, Magnadeus, comes with his own awesome music, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjP0b_u8FUA Vive Memor Mortis]].

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIfbQ4D7tAo When]] Mithos saves everyone from Rodyle's ranch.
%%* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGaWOUZ3ALk music that plays]] when Botta sacrifices themself to allow the players to escape.
%%* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNpKOHZ2fl8 Decision]] version of "The Last Battle". And [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upDySvovAYA the arranged version]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFwsQ50Au4k The Land of Sylvarant]], Sylvarant's world map music, really captures a sense of adventure and naivete, and the percussion (which has a lot more weight in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TFZxNKzpYA original Gamecube audio]]) adds a determination and confidence to it. Perfect for a group of naive adventurers out strongly believing that they are saving the world.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3QQsNVVwL4 Yggdrasill's theme]], with its organs and ominous chanting, is haunting and powerful, lending serious gravity to this villain. This track is used in the scene where it's revealed that your companion is, indeed, the final boss, making the horrifying realization sink in all the swifter.
* The final boss song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG3QgQCXyUo Final Destination]] is epic, especially given the main villain's backstory.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GfXJLjd_34 It Can Waver and Fight]], a remix of the villain's theme, which plays on the penultimate battle with him and is just as epic.
%%* The songs played at the end of the game, namely [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX1HGzqQzUs Harmony]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwoNBXNhzN8 Revival]], and of course [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYUAs4Qp_qU Ending Staff Roll]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy83wRrFNg0 Fatalize]]. ''Radiant Mythology 2'' has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwmMjMKh5E8 this awesome version of it]]. Heck, even ''VideoGame/SoulCalibur Legends'' has an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEYZw2EJHPA epic remix of it]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N2tbS9ctbQ Beat the Angel]], which is just perfect for epic battles against angelic beings.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaZCIUpOLng Dry Trail]]. It gives you the feeling that you are on a epic journey with friends.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr3zW2hR3TQ Sylvarant Dungeon Theme]] is decent, but is turned on its head when you hear the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA00PC9nM3M remixed version from Tethe'alla]].
* It is only played twice in the entire game and is never heard from again, but you have to love [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoYP7rXajnI Moonlight.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uehFijXHMgI Keep Your Guard Up]], which may or may not be the first boss music in the game. High-energy rock in complex meter: something for everyone!
* ''Symphonia'' had an amazing {{Leitmotif}} for pretty much every major character. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ9DbHaza0s Presea]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtIqc4fntKc Sheena]] in particular had awesome themes. Presea's theme also has a reprise, which plays as Ozette burns down. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PMJdDZMhoQ Zelos]]' theme is also great, but only if you're into that sort of thing. "Fatalize" incorporates bits of Sheena's leitmotif as well - it plays when you're fighting her as an enemy.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQCjm7ZOEbk Kratos's theme]] is really catchy. There's also the alternate version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUVttp4TlxE Zelos's' theme.]]
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw3KD0E6-FM Ozette]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzWutUND1cU Like A Glint of Light]], the Tethe'alla battle theme.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avzki2cRcqg Starry Heavens (Heroic Mix)]] from the Japanese release of ''Tales of Symphonia''. [[NoExportForYou Not present in the American release]].
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAT5rSO7RS0 Symphonia Suite]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOKSxOxNY6E heroic version]] are awesome too, though.
** And [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlETckktlk4 the full version of Starry Heavens]] is worth a mention as well.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zecf3oXr9qo The Law of the Battle]] always works for those pesky Grand Cardinals, but Yggdrasil's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjA3Rmt6Mw8 It Can Waver and Fight]] is the right amount of overbearing for such a foe - you can't let him off easy.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USS-MUxvvls Shining Dew]]. This song requires no words.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIN80qKYx1s Ymir Forest]]. Simultaneously conveys "magical place of wonder" and "prelude to an epic fight" in the same track.
%%* The serious version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nyh0sImiMs Raine's Theme]] doesn't get nearly enough love.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnwWPN7evSc Full Force]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxtPCpPUCdw Fighting of the Spirit]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7GZw87Nds8 The End of a Thought]]. The ''perfect'' music for the climatic duel between Lloyd and Kratos.

%%* ''Every battle theme''. Here's a specific example: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m1Oq1J3wPs The Trial]] which plays whenever you fight one of the Sacred Beasts.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj5SjMWtMu8 The Edge Of An Oath]], the theme that plays when you battle [[BestBossEver Milhaust.]]
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hC0_WcSzZ8 Scutum Fang]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svoqJlhFzH8 Scutum Decisive Battle]]. The battle themes of the Four Stars.
* All three normal battle themes are really catchy. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB1EWLzyHyI Battle Organization]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiawY91YMCw Dogfight]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-50MdqcRuE The Die Is Cast]].
* The boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTwUd6l00Rg Desperate Battle]], is quite catchy.
%%* The main theme song of the game, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03WUg4obNoc good night]] by Every Little Thing.

* ''VideoGame/TalesOfLegendia'', despite being the red-headed stepchild of the series, has a pretty damn fine soundtrack. The soundtrack is composed by Go Shiina, as opposed to the series's regular composer resulting in a absolutely beautiful audio experience. Such tracks include the hauntingly beautiful [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQn8EVX6TIs Legendary Sourceror]], the super awesome military theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fir6zvf7YPE March]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuyCy3HIr4g The Birds Chirp I Sing]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlWvhskTRVU To Deliver the Feelings]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eogOtGX24Hc Walter's theme]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU1C5O8cWAU the theme for important boss fights]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxPaoROk9XI the theme of the final dungeon]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVQOxLrjJgc the theme of the last boss]], which qualifies as an infinity plus one remix.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU1C5O8cWAU Seeking Victory]] was already an awesome song. But the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haSY2n4REjs version in VS]] cranks it way up.
* The main theme song of the game, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_OoJ8uI0LU TAO]] by Do As Infinity is pretty freaking sweet.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpT2ju4N4mQ Battle Artist]], the normal battle theme, is really good and catchy.
* Vaclav is a pretty generic villain, but he has an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSF_K4AgrrA awesome battle theme.]] Why the hell was this not included on the soundtrack?!
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmISQ4Cj180 Short Circuit]] is one of the best tracks in the game.

* [[http://youtu.be/-SHM-7qMiDs Meaning of Birth]], which is an orchestral remix of their already awesome opening theme Karma. And along with those two versions there's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzJVksIuG8 Mirrors]]. Same tune with the TearJerker taken up to infinity.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CnUeGzeZk0 Finish the Promise]], an epic final boss theme that actually works in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzlYsDpYvfY Grand Fonic Hymn]] (a tune you'll hear frequently in battles if you use Tear, and an important storyline thing as well), making it all kinds of awesome. Also the theme for the first part of the final battle, [[http://youtu.be/Wk9fbj4q-i0 Time To Raise The Cross.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlfCIBZy4Yw The Edge of a Decision,]] the second normal battle theme of the game, which has a pretty dang awesome [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-6BiQLA_LM remix/arrangement.]]
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm0_dHJZmNc Awkward Justice]], the boss music used when fighting the Six God-Generals.
%%* And then even some more ambient non-battle themes, like [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXhoa62K7Vw Mt. Roneal]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQk1a3BykHU Sheaf of Soul]], which also has a piano version [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoU5xkX3Ios here]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-N4wwYv5ag Happiness in my Hand]], which has TWO other versions, one an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNvJdpelCiU arrangement with a bit more background to it]], and the other [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-m96rRhu14 a piano version]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obELLqq-hQo The Look of That Day,]] the credits music. You must feel something when you watch it. If there is no pulling at the heartstrings; if the pictures don't get to you, and if the piano doesn't get to you, and if the events that happened don't get to you, there is something wrong with you. Or maybe you're just Jade. (Who still felt ''something'' after all was said and done.)
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgSpUf2R5Go Crimson Pride]]!
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3owepj5BuhY Fangs Which Want Blood]], bitches! Work them shreds!
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DasKfnqF3qM Everlasting Fight]], the cameo battle theme. "Bare its Fangs", "Inferia Battle", "Dona Nobis Pacem", and "Take Up the Cross". Four of the best battle themes mentioned on this page. Combined into one. And remixed for maximum '''awesome'''.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxrLjWJYfv8 The Arrow Was Shot]]. It's only the first battle theme of the game. Heck, there's even an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RUSzE4b5GU 8-bit version]] in ''VS''. And then Motoi Sakuraba got a cameo in the ''VideoGame/TalesOfDestiny'' remake, performing an epic [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytrveWpzKTo piano version]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqAJi3eDEFQ Oracle - Coercion]] which plays the first time you fight Asch.
* Although it's played fairly often, the track [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGhqH2s_vAk Wish and Sadness]] is very beautiful and also very fitting in the scenes it plays in.
%%* As for the obligatory ThemeSong, we get [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTdcxQZcQAE Karma]] by BUMP OF CHICKEN.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MChYuSUDnhI Time For Farewell]] is a song fitting for the major BossBattle it plays in.
* The God Generals are well set up as PsychoRangers to the party and are typically among the most challenging boss fights in the game, so its only fitting that fights with them come packed with one of the most intense boss themes out there, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WghlqJqqyKs Awkward Justice.]]

* ''VideoGame/TalesOfTheTempest'' isn't a fan favorite VideoGame/TalesSeries game, but it has some awesome music. Try out [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06xHslNeQoc Sincerity is Solemn]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aLS9JEymxY Encounter]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN-Q44GIXV0 Confrontation]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-Vghp79EXU Difficult Situation]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IupxZ7h3A2Y As For Me, National/I Am The State]], and its main theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6tsIn-lEFM VS.]]

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzXKiwaomCU Break Through with the Sword]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7nujgtZcxA Before the Demise]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADqEbaez718 Follow the Nightingale]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPYeOc9i8eg say goodbye & good day]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6BJgVYV7w4 Releasing the Sword from Here On]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2femhvg4Po Break The Sword To Pieces]].
%%* From the VideoGameRemake, we get [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1QZ9S0i69c New Day, New Life.]]

* The truly amazing final battle theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrwXuPfx2XM "The Wilderness of Sadness"]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UbBagJNZ4I With Courage]], the standard boss battle theme. An incredible piece.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obk8b9Scwvw I'll Go]], the battle music for the Colosseum and the Ginnungagap. It's certainly good enough to rival [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmUuo_l8dMg Keen-Edged Blade]].
* The suitably ominous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caJvxocjVLw Person Who Conceives Frenzy]], used as Alice, Decus, and Brute's battle theme.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWSCdxQOxXI Richter's theme]].
* The regular battle music [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwmZuCTuN4g The More That I Try]]. It could easily pass for boss music in any other RPG. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVYOYJRy6c4 Hervest in Sanctuary]] is also a great song.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNKXvmhza2g "Eternal Promise"]], used during a certain scene in Altimira in chapter eight is a beautiful piece as well.
* The ThemeSong of the sequel, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOOFvZIJPAs Ninin Sankyaku]] is so freaking awesome it's not even funny.

* For the obligatory DuelBoss battle, we have [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wahtkLPxOXA "Fury Sparks"]], which perfectly captures the essence of Yuri and Flynn's clash. Suitably epic for such an important clash, but also it strikes just the right mood to signify that this fight is between two friends who are simply fighting to resolve their conflicts, without there being any greater stakes. "Fury Sparks" is popular enough that, aside from "Ring A Bell", it's ''Tales of Vesperia''[='=]s impromptu main theme, including showing up in both ''VideoGame/ProjectXZone'' games.
* The final boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kw1nfWLyTc "When Determination Strikes"]], which is remixed a couple of times for each of the final boss's [[SequentialBoss new]] [[OneWingedAngel forms]].
* On the non-battle side, there's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=335J-3v1J2Q "A Welcomed Turn of Events"]] which plays during many a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.
* The game's obligatory AnimeThemeSong, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65DtPZLeBzs Kane wo Narashite]] for Japan and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCsNVud0tUM "Ring a Bell"]] for everyone else, both by BONNIE PINK.
* Some dedicated fans have made some awesome arrangements: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duuec5Ybtps "Fury Sparks Arranged"]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xktmrViBGPs A Formidable Foe Stands in The Way Arrangement]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TT6ugDXV_8 Ring a Bell Battle Theme]].
* The UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} and ''Definitive Edition'' versions add various awesome new boss battles such as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGDEG4qTlaY The Decisive Moment, the Wandering Skeleton Theme]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qdw59p1xTA Swear by the Sword, the Sword Dancer theme]], and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOgncEBLPh0 Spiral Draco Theme]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-yGDMK7lIs Encounter With The Unknown]], which plays when fighting any of the cameo bosses.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIHhsU69VzQ Tenacity]] similar to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m53JRXzayx0 Indomitable Fighting Spirit]] is a good battle theme that really gets the feeling you're ''really'' about to whip some ass.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esv6U2dCqc0 A Vow of Unity]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xff-I5zD7bI The Villain's Conspiracy and the Mechanical Tower]] deserve a mention.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dDpJwQdS4Y A Formidable Foe Stands in the Way]] is so well-liked that it makes a return in ''VideoGame/TalesOfXillia2'' and has a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fsy51iyQn8 remixed version]] in ''VideoGame/TalesOfZestiria''!

* The amazing Windor-region battle theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoVytcyviSU Whet the Sheath]]", and the adorably awesome kids' version, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXVUZDmt8OU Never Let Go]]", which is played during the prologue.
* Later in the game, we have "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12HzSqozwmo Emergence at Eternity's End]]", the Celtic-sounding battle music for Fodra.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dHP3ikuJ_A Mamoritai ~White Wishes~]]" gets a special mention for not only being beautiful, but for being one of the few ''Tales'' games where the lyrics really suit the theme of the game, and not just [[AnimeThemeSong pure promotion's sake]]. It gets a depressing remix titled, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiEQdjsY3SM Unspoken Feelings]]", which plays at some of the most touching moments of the game.
* Sophie's {{Leitmotif}} titled, erm, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa7Zj-IL1KY Sophie]]", captures the protagonist's mysterious yet innocent atmosphere perfectly.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLTeDFahSZ4 Refreshing Atmosphere]]" is pretty much the ''Graces'' version of ''Vesperia'''s "Serenade of the Morning Star", in terms of beauty and tranquility.
%%* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_feA9CuyUE Dance of Madness]]", the theme that plays when you fight Emeraude.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ2N5B2RYvs Defender of Life]]" is the beautiful and mysterious theme of Arcadia Forest.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y9BB_gChDE Risk Everything]]" is a solid, blood-pumping theme that plays for the battles in the final dungeon of the Future Arc.
* The Final Boss theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDIRZngMqVI Life's Cry]]", is not only kick-ass, but really haunting, which the haunting holy music in the background.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeQSH4d2gtA Pomp and Majesty]]" is pretty awesome for a town theme. That ''opening fanfare,'' man....

** The battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekmVozqm7Ec Blazing,]] is very catchy.
** The game isn't really noted for its music. However, there is at least one song that stands above the rest. And that song is the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WEDQVMvDm4 Battle With Widdershin]].
** Once you learn of Kanonno's past, you'll have to battle her with an original theme titled [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iFd3y9AF7c 'Sad Memory']] and it fits the situation, though it is very emtional.
** Its opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2ZzyVCnSjU Hikari to Kage]] along with its animation make so epic to listen to!!

** The normal battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHd5yvbBCHw Beginning of a Battle]] is definitely AWESOME!!
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipkdjfo-p5s A Desperate Battle]] is just as epic as the near-identically named Desperate Battle from ''Tales of Rebirth''.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6j7Mk3zdHM Into the Battle]] is nothing but awesomeness.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1hOGFQ1VkM Holy Crusade]]. The vocals on this one make it even more epic.
** If you are looking for a good boss battle theme you can always go with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0KGz9Nt5x4 Worth Dying For]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDazcZS-iQ Moscoby Desert]] is very calm but adventurous at the same time.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFr-wkXur1s Mandarge Underground City Ruins]]. Makes you wonder what lies further within....
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydIGrSBZZQQ Radiant Battle]] the official battle theme for the legendary Radiants. The moment it begins you already know it's about to get serious.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WzAIiBYQr8 Anger to Sadness]]. The third secret optional theme for the first part of the final boss. Easily the best one out of the other two secret optional battle themes for the first part of the final boss, since it captures the final bosses ambitions and reasons.
** The secret final boss theme [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic Final]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVBMyRRG9Ng Damnation]] is merely a taste of Go Shiina's capability as a composer. See ''VideoGame/GodEaterBurst'' for more evidence.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFJt89q3YW4 Deus ex Machina]]. The third secret optional theme for the second part of the final boss. Not as epic as Final Damnation , but it's still pretty cool.
** The theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s1i3ZCctpc Cave of the World Tree]], which is from the World Tree dungeon which is available in the epilogue. Makes you think that the Descender is finally visiting the location where he or she was born from.
** The theme songs, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4HANHf0k8c flyaway]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13oTjJ7t0_Q where is the future?]] are oh-so-epic.
** The remixed version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjdofu1JKQY flyaway]], with the collaboration of Kanae Ito (Kanonno Earhart's VA) turned out very awesome!
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc-gSdKHLvo Triumphant Heroes]] is really awesome and along with the other original themes for the second game, it's definitely one of the best.

** The theme song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq973zVrTXI with you feat. Me]] is nothing short of badass.
** The normal battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br2Es0JQR8o The Sword Sparks]], is probably the best normal battle theme out of all 3 Radiant Mythology games.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfzlSVlUTFQ Vital Garden]] is quite possibly one of the best final dungeon themes in the entire Tales of Series.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dph_41mGAY0 World Rules]] is an ominous theme. The bells really bring out the epic. Only problem; [[BigBad Lazaris]] is [[CuteMonsterGirl SO FREAKING ADORABLE!]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxpwYPJKsoI Creation from Zilch]], the game's final boss theme. A very [[NightmareFuel HORRIFYING]] theme to say the least.
** The ending theme song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xkzl0bRO-E Nagareboshi]] really captures the events of the story, especially the ending.
** The game has a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-7eW2gEr8Y few extra songs]], which are really good and most have a calm tone to it, which make them even better compared to the other songs in the games.

%%* The opening songs "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEAzlHqFMCw progress]]" for Xillia, and "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QohgME8ay8A Song 4 U]]" for Xillia 2, both by Music/AyumiHamasaki.
* The final boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fpyi2iTQrQ Battle for a Future to Believe In]], is just pure orchestral awesomeness.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTlVIu_F7ws Believe in Me]] deserves special mention here. It's put to good use in the Hammerzamm boss fight when Milla regains her ability to walk after being stuck in a wheelchair and joins the battle.
* Jude's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joeqabwqMz4 three]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD4fOxPkdNg battle]][[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHf4Yj0Q78 themes]] makes excellent of a rock guitar, while Milla's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eXXpKLI2Uk three]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMMXoJfJSTI battle]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYGwEDMcMIY themes]] uses the violin in a way that rivals "Blinded by Light" from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII''.
%%* The battle theme against Gaius and Muzet (when by themselves), [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0lHIw0LGYQ Indomitable Will]].
* After a somewhat disappointing absence in the first ''Xillia'', the cameo fights return in ''Tales of Xillia 2'', and the music that plays in the background, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynjeNKHP0hA Feast with Those Who Transcend Dimensions]], combines "Common Destiny" and "Unfinished World" from ''Tales of Destiny'' with the second overworld theme and "Decisive Battle" from ''Tales of Phantasia'' to create a battle theme fit for duking it out with the main hero and heroine from the respective games.
* The final boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC6J9s8Dk-w Following One's Own Purpose]], definitely gives off a vibe that pushes you to fight at your absolute best. Then, it transitions over to the ThemeMusicPowerUp, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU4qT3yEPhc If It's For You ~Song 4 U~]], and it's AWESOME.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-hKGnPk4j8 Splendid Dance Performance of a Spirit]]. Everything from that amazing orchestral intro to the fast-paced battle theme is simply fitting for the return of Milla Maxwell.
* Victor's battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zQbST8D04Y Betting on the Last Guide]]. Just when you thought combining metal with a choir couldn't get any more intense, this song happens. It definitely fits its corresponding battle since you're fighting a future version of Ludger, complete with his own [[OneWingedAngel Chromatus]] form. What further makes this song awesome is how different it is from the rest of the games soundtrack. You'd think fighting what likely is the final obstacle to saving the world so far would warrant a heroic theme? Not when you have to kill a evil version of yourself, whose also the father of the games [[TheHeroine heroine]]. Some people actually were upset that it didn't play in the games bad ending.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88qAlHwHaLE The Proof Discovered in the End of Sadness]], for taking that recurring musical theme that plays throughout the game and making it absolutely ''heartbreaking''.
%%* The music for the obligatory DuelBoss, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYHkyPSXXUo For the Sake of Mutual Proof]].
* The theme for battles with divergence catalysts, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbfahOLYMxc Break the Time Factor]], really amps up the tension.

* Anything composed by Go Shiina, really, but of special note are [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp1aDxhF768 Competing with the Honor of the Land]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0m5-hvT9lw Existence to be Feared]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccwr6u-9U-8 New Power Awakens]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JjbuS8caTg Rising Up!]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nsDUPGU5Nw "Flaming Bonds Are Being Tested"]], an upbeat piece with a Latin flavor, plays in the Fire Trial, fitting well for both exploring the shrine and fighting the enemies it contains.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmHrdClnKtU "Melody Of Water Is The Guide In Spiritual Mist"]], the Water Trial's theme, has two parts: an elegant piano solo, and a more epic rendition with a full orchestra.
** The Earth Trial's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp1aDxhF768 "Competing with the Honor of the Land"]] opens with a OneWomanWail, which is then repeated with a full orchestra. The subdued flute part is also beautiful. Unusually, the second half features electronic music, which makes the track stand out.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D58-SqdO14 "Fight Between the Wind and the Blinking Sky"]] opens with upbeat chanting and strings that feel like a tailwind pushing you forwards, while the softer parts feel like a cool breeze.
%%* The incredible battle theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGbsp7-2W2w Rising Up]].
* And speaking of battle themes, here are the game's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrvclQWihAI three]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A6Hn8KsfiU battle]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0RYqqfI0I0 themes]]. What makes this batch of themes unique is that they all share the same melody and tune but are different in tempo. Compare the first theme, which plays when Sorey first starts his adventure light-heartedly, to the third theme, which plays when Sorey is near the end of his adventure and the stakes couldn't have been higher.
%%* Alisha gets her own [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaCfCrgWaNw battle theme]] for her DLC scenario.
* Zaveid's own {{Leitmotif}}, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5T7VT0R7G4 Zaveid the Exile]], because a badass hellion hunter deserves a badass theme. In fact, it's so iconic it returns in ''Berseria'' along with Zaveid himself.
* The Cameo Battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi1GuItsM34 Finale Where Melodies and Flashing Fists Intersect]]. It combines "The Arrow Was Shot" and "Never Surrender" from ''Tales of the Abyss'' and "Risk Everything" and "Sword-Drawing! Grind!" from ''Tales of Graces'' to form a song fit for fighting against Jade and Sophie of ''Abyss'' and ''Graces'', respectively.
* A few noteworthy themes include: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVyanDZo5NQ Blooming Flowers Of Confusion]] which plays against Maltran and Symmone, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXq2DDg08CE Beyond the Ultimate]], aka, [[BigBad Heldalf's]] boss theme, the final boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31oQscUmJTE Chaotic Calamity That's One with a God ~Awakening~]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkhOMxG8EoU Bet Everything on the Lion's Roar]] which plays when Sorey engages a DuelBoss against Heldalf to finish everything.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qSoLwky5Gw "Rising Up"]], the song that plays during the battle against the dragon Tiamat. Then there's the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQLm1uE0zSk reprise]] version that plays when you return to Glaivend Basin afterwards.
* The VeryDefiniteFinalDungeon theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38G0OyZNzqc Throne Of the God That Caused Everything]], deserves a mention for being one of the most ominous final dungeon themes in the series. It's also followed by a unique final dungeon battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSw-TGRyRNk Take Up Your Bow and Shoot Out the Truth]].
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNXogkarYSk Journey's End]] is a beautiful twelve minute piece that plays during a certain cutscene near the end of the game with a couple of variations like the unreleased instrumental version.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWr6Yr4Go9A Cheer Yourself Up]], a theme in ''Zestiria'' that returns in ''Berseria'' as Phoenix the Normin's boss theme. It is an utterly epic piece fitting for a powerful rival who will kick your teeth in over and over [[RuleOfThree and over]] [[RunningGag and over]] [[OverlyLongGag and over]] again.
* "White Light" is a hard-rock opening clearly meant to make one excited for the game. The Japanese version has vocals whilst the US version has a guitar-emphasized instrumental version. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSOMeOHgQ2A Both]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfQkGqno85Q versions]] are awesome!

* The opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfp_ubBgbc "BURN"]] by FLOW. In heavy contrast to the epic rock of Zestiria's "White Light", "BURN" seems to take a much darker tone fitting of the new protagonist, evoking a more post-hardcore style, and providing us with the most aggressive mothership opening to date.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1mRbDi9GSI Main Theme]] of the game, which has also been rearranged to be the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C5VHZK-qeQ leitmotif]] of our protagonist Velvet.
* The Cameo Battle Theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_yGqhQT9Sw Clenched Fist and the Sword Dances]], is a medley of songs from the first ''Tales of Xillia'' all rearranged to be in-line with the instruments of Berseria and to herald the return of Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell. The songs used are (in order): "Clenched Fist," "Daring Sword," "Believe in Me," and "Life or Death."
* Rokurou's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLWoogIgfx4 theme]], which notably plays in the first encounter with him and in later bits of the story where he gets to show off his stuff. A fast-paced guitar piece accompanied by a Japanese flute that perfectly represents the Daemon samurai who lives for the thrill of the battlefield. In a similar vein, there's the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDBkx77KVOs battle theme]] of his older brother Shigure. The guitar riffs and Japanese instruments are made a lot more menacing to portray the bigger threat that Shigure poses to the party.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N8OzZTFMmo The Evil Surging on Prison Island]], the dungeon theme for Titania. It perfectly encapsulates the sentence "I have returned. Let vengeance begin." in music form.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAtURzP2Dxg Justice of the Knight]], when you finally get a serious battle against Oscar. Complete with OminousLatinChanting perfectly blended with OneWomanWail, this song is meant to bring chills to the player when you realize the Oscar you're fighting is ''armatized''.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_1-4o5_xGc The Will that Opposes Reason]], otherwise known as the theme that plays when you fight Eleanor. The abrupt shift from the menacing, slow opening to a frenetic violin melody with electric guitar and choir lets you know the Abbey means business. Later on, you can unlock an alternate costume for Eleanor that replaces the battle music with this track.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVsAW31r7ho Daemon's Assault]] helps add a feeling of intensity to fights with major Daemons, such as therions. Thematically, it even sounds somewhat like a more intense version of the ''Tales of the Abyss'' theme for the Six God Generals.
%%* The theme that plays in the final dungeon, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j62-qNC-0ik The Way of the Embodied Dragon]].

* ''Tales of Arise'' is the first entry to have live orchestrated music and doesn't take long to deliver with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk27RyGZ7Zs Alphen's theme]], a rousing piece extolling his fight against oppression and hate.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63HEzDZuKH8 Flame of Hope]], Arise's main battle theme. With its epic-sounding violin and guitar, it's clearly one of Motoi Sakuraba's best works.
* Sakuraba seized the opportunity to show off his progressive rock chops with the battle themes and played the keyboard parts. An early example is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ-KlIUXxeM Gladymede Castle]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAmW2nqkexw Night & Light]], the theme of Riville Prison Tower.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUlelnP4gE0 Just Go On]], an excellent theme for climbing a huge, dangerous cliff.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MQLxrvOEYk Confession]], a heart-breaking accompaniment to the reveal of Shionne's true intentions.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQAQXbHQ6cY Impronta -vague3.rm-]], a remix of the [=TALES=] [=EXPO=] 2003 theme by Zts (of VideoGame/DJMax fame).

* ''Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave'' got some awesome theme songs in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUC615-5tpM SHINE]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gh_94n-fGo NEW DAYS]].
* ''Tales of Versus'' gives us the catchy [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L1klMDUJ8M Be your wings]] as its theme song.
* ''Tales of the World: Dice Adventure'' has a kickass theme in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW3xf1_PWMA Chizu no Arika]].

* ''Tales of Crestoria''[='=]s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C020YJgm50U battle theme]] may not be as hype as some of the Mothership ''Tales'' titles, but it is by far one of the catchiest.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63HEzDZuKH8 Flame of Hope]], Arise's main battle theme. This track with its epic-sounding violin and guitar is clearly one of Motoi Sakuraba's best works.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAmW2nqkexw Night & Light]], the theme of Riville Prison Tower.

* ''Tales of Arise'' is the first entry to have live orchestrated music and doesn't take long to deliver with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjFvewxkz0g Alphen's theme]], a rousing piece extolling his fight against oppression and hate.
* Motoi Sakuraba seized the opportunity to show off his prog rock chops with the battle themes and played the keyboard parts. An early example is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ-KlIUXxeM Gladymede Castle]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oeIOCTQfKg Night & Light]], the theme of Riville Prison Tower.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4quis8-0uzw Just go on]], an excellent theme for climbing a huge, dangerous cliff.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVVQBN6PU-c Confession]], a heart-breaking accompaniment to the reveal of Shionne's true intentions.

* For the obligatory DuelBoss battle, we have [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnOfFF_smR0 "Fury Sparks"]], which perfectly captures the essence of Yuri and Flynn's clash. Suitably epic for such an important clash, but also it strikes just the right mood to signify that this fight is between two friends who are simply fighting to resolve their conflicts, without there being any greater stakes. "Fury Sparks" is popular enough that, aside from "Ring A Bell", it's ''Tales of Vesperia''[='=]s impromptu main theme, including showing up in both ''VideoGame/ProjectXZone'' games.
* The final boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6QqYRyAG4 "When Determination Strikes"]], which is remixed a couple of times for each of the final boss's [[SequentialBoss new]] [[OneWingedAngel forms]].
* On the non-battle side, there's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuL2WhvQuOw "A Welcomed Turn of Events"]] which plays during many a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnwj__BtQz8 Tenacity]] similar to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeAlizi60_I Indomitable Fighting Spirit]] is a good battle theme that really gets the feeling you're ''really'' about to whip some ass.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFsSmoH9lxY A Formidable Foe Stands in the Way]] is so well-liked that it makes a return in ''VideoGame/TalesOfXillia2'' and has a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fsy51iyQn8 remixed version]] in ''VideoGame/TalesOfZestiria''!

* Zaveid's own {{Leitmotif}}, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rjnNlRkrbU Zaveid the Exile]], because a badass hellion hunter deserves a badass theme. In fact, it's so iconic it returns in ''Berseria'' along with Zaveid himself.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtAl5F7Jo6w Main Theme]] of the game, which has also been rearranged to be the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C5VHZK-qeQ leitmotif]] of our protagonist Velvet.

* Rokurou's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HfiG7FR8UM theme]], which notably plays in the first encounter with him and in later bits of the story where he gets to show off his stuff. A fast-paced guitar piece accompanied by a Japanese flute that perfectly represents the Daemon samurai who lives for the thrill of the battlefield. In a similar vein, there's the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDBkx77KVOs battle theme]] of his older brother Shigure. The guitar riffs and Japanese instruments are made a lot more menacing to portray the bigger threat that Shigure poses to the party.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxhmcVnl6vg Daemon's Assault]] helps add a feeling of intensity to fights with major Daemons, such as therions. Thematically, it even sounds somewhat like a more intense version of the ''Tales of the Abyss'' theme for the Six God Generals.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3QQsNVVwL4 Yggdrasill's theme]], with its organs and ominous chanting, is haunting and powerful, lending serious gravity to this villain. An important scene where it's revealed that your companion is, indeed, the final boss uses this track at the perfect time to punch the player in the gut.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3QQsNVVwL4 Yggdrasill]]'s theme, with its organs and ominous chanting, is haunting and powerful, lending serious gravity to this villain. An important scene [[spoiler:where it's revealed that your companion is, indeed, the final boss]] uses this track at the perfect time to punch the player in the gut.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXWplsKK9e4 The End of a Thought]], and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0VeLi85i48 arranged version]].

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIfbQ4D7tAo When]] [[spoiler: Mithos]] saves everyone from Rodyle's ranch.
%%* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGaWOUZ3ALk music that plays]] when [[spoiler: Botta]] sacrifices themself to allow the players to escape.

* ''Symphonia'' had an amazing {{Leitmotif}} for pretty much every major character. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ9DbHaza0s Presea]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtIqc4fntKc Sheena]] in particular had awesome themes. Presea's theme also has a reprise, which plays as [[spoiler: Ozette burns down]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PMJdDZMhoQ Zelos]]' theme is also great, but only if you're into that sort of thing. "Fatalize" incorporates bits of Sheena's leitmotif as well - it plays when you're fighting her as an enemy.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7GZw87Nds8 The End of a Thought]]. The ''perfect'' music for the climatic duel between [[spoiler:Lloyd and Kratos]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obk8b9Scwvw I'll Go]], the battle music for the Colosseum [[spoiler:and the Ginnungagap]]. It's certainly good enough to rival [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmUuo_l8dMg Keen-Edged Blade]].
* The suitably ominous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caJvxocjVLw Person Who Conceives Frenzy]], used as [[spoiler: Alice, Decus, and Brute]]'s battle theme.

* Later in the game, we have "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12HzSqozwmo Emergence at Eternity's End]]", the Celtic-sounding battle music for [[spoiler:Fodra]].

%%* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_feA9CuyUE Dance of Madness]]", the theme that plays when you fight [[spoiler:Emeraude]].

** Once you learn of [[spoiler:Kanonno's past, you'll have to battle her]] with an original theme titled [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iFd3y9AF7c 'Sad Memory']] and it fits the situation, though it is very emtional.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WzAIiBYQr8 Anger to Sadness]]. The [[spoiler:third secret optional theme for the first part of the final boss. Easily the best one out of the other two secret optional battle themes for the first part of the final boss]], since it captures the final bosses ambitions and reasons.
** The [[spoiler:secret]] final boss theme [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic Final]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVBMyRRG9Ng Damnation]] is merely a taste of Go Shiina's capability as a composer. See ''VideoGame/GodEaterBurst'' for more evidence.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFJt89q3YW4 Deus ex Machina]]. The [[spoiler:third secret optional theme for the second part of the final boss]]. Not as epic as Final Damnation , but it's still pretty cool.
** The theme [[spoiler:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s1i3ZCctpc Cave of the World Tree]]]], which is from [[spoiler: the World Tree dungeon which is available in the epilogue. Makes you think that the Descender is finally visiting the location where he or she was born from.]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTlVIu_F7ws Believe in Me]] deserves special mention here. It's put to good use in the Hammerzamm boss fight when [[spoiler: Milla regains her ability to walk after being stuck in a wheelchair and joins the battle.]]

%%* The battle theme against [[spoiler: Gaius and Muzet (when by themselves)]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0lHIw0LGYQ Indomitable Will]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-hKGnPk4j8 Splendid Dance Performance of a Spirit]]. Everything from that amazing orchestral intro to the fast-paced battle theme is simply fitting for the [[spoiler: return of Milla Maxwell]].
* Victor's battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zQbST8D04Y Betting on the Last Guide]]. Just when you thought combining metal with a choir couldn't get any more intense, this song happens. It definitely fits its corresponding battle since you're fighting [[spoiler: a future version of Ludger, complete with his own [[OneWingedAngel Chromatus]] form]]. What further makes this song awesome is how different it is from the rest of the games soundtrack. You'd think fighting what likely is the final obstacle to saving the world so far would warrant a heroic theme? [[spoiler:Not when you have to kill a evil version of yourself, whose also the father of the games [[TheHeroine heroine]]. Some people actually were upset that it didn't play in the games bad ending.]]

* Zaveid's own {{Leitmotif}}, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rjnNlRkrbU Zaveid the Exile]], because a badass hellion hunter deserves a badass theme. [[spoiler: In fact, it's so iconic it returns in ''Berseria'' along with Zaveid himself.]]
* The Cameo Battle theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi1GuItsM34 Finale Where Melodies and Flashing Fists Intersect]]. It combines "The Arrow Was Shot" and "Never Surrender" from ''Tales of the Abyss'' and "Risk Everything" and "Sword-Drawing! Grind!" from ''Tales of Graces'' to form a song fit for fighting against [[spoiler: Jade and Sophie of ''Abyss'' and ''Graces'', respectively]].
* A few noteworthy themes include: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVyanDZo5NQ Blooming Flowers Of Confusion]] which plays against [[spoiler:Maltran]] and Symmone, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXq2DDg08CE Beyond the Ultimate]], aka, [[BigBad Heldalf's]] boss theme, the final boss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31oQscUmJTE Chaotic Calamity That's One with a God ~Awakening~]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkhOMxG8EoU Bet Everything on the Lion's Roar]] which plays [[spoiler: when Sorey engages a DuelBoss against Heldalf to finish everything.]]

* The Cameo Battle Theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_yGqhQT9Sw Clenched Fist and the Sword Dances]], is a medley of songs from the first ''Tales of Xillia'' all rearranged to be in-line with the instruments of Berseria and to herald the return of [[spoiler: Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell]]. The songs used are (in order): "Clenched Fist," "Daring Sword," "Believe in Me," and "Life or Death."

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAtURzP2Dxg Justice of the Knight]], when you finally get a serious battle against Oscar. Complete with OminousLatinChanting perfectly blended with OneWomanWail, this song is meant to bring chills to the player [[spoiler: when you realize the Oscar you're fighting is ''armatized'']].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxhmcVnl6vg Daemon's Assault]] helps add a feeling of intensity to fights with major Daemons, [[spoiler: such as therions.]] Thematically, it even sounds somewhat like a more intense version of the ''Tales of the Abyss'' theme for the Six God Generals.
%%* The theme that plays in [[spoiler: the final dungeon]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j62-qNC-0ik The Way of the Embodied Dragon]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU1C5O8cWAU Seeking Victory]] was already an awesome song. But the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haSY2n4REjs version in VS]] cracks it way UpToEleven.

* [[http://youtu.be/-SHM-7qMiDs Meaning of Birth]], which is an orchestral remix of their already awesome opening theme Karma. And along with those two versions there's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgzJVksIuG8 Mirrors]]. Same tune with the TearJerker taken [[UpToEleven up to infinity.]]

* Tales of Arise is the first entry to have live orchestrated music and doesn't take long to deliver with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjFvewxkz0g Alphen's theme]], a rousing piece extolling his fight against oppression and hate.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oeIOCTQfKg Night & Light]] - the theme of Riville Prison Tower.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4quis8-0uzw Just go on]] - an excellent theme for climbing a huge, dangerous cliff.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVVQBN6PU-c Confession]] - a heart-breaking accompaniment to the reveal of Shionne's true intentions.

* How did no one put [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JjbuS8caTg Rising Up!]] yet

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* ''Tales of Crestoria's'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C020YJgm50U battle theme]] may not be as hype as some of the Mothership ''Tales'' titles, but it is by far one of the catchiest.