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| 9 | [[quoteright:350:[[Recap/StevenUniverseS2E5StoryForSteven https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/story_for_steven_029.png]]]] |
| 10 | [[caption-width-right:350:''At the moment that I hit the stage, I hear the universe calling my name...'']] |
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| 12 | Before ''Steven Universe'', Creator/RebeccaSugar was already well-known for her [[AwesomeMusic/AdventureTime amazing compositions]] on ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', so it goes without saying her first animated series contains some choice tracks. She even made sure that most of the voice cast on the show were either professional singers or have decent singing voices, because music was going to be a huge part of the experience. In fact, some fans got introduced to the music specifically [[JustHereForGodzilla as a reason to watch the show]]. The background music isn't something to shake a stick at either, as a lot of it, with the work of composers Aivi Tran and Steven "Surasshu" Velema being memorable and infectious. The fact that it's one of the few Western shows to get an officially released soundtrack of its lyrical songs really says something. |
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| 18 | [[folder:General]] |
| 19 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2WUnGVcvXI "We are the Crystal Gems"]] from the pilot. The show's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSyaXG5XsN0 theme song]] is a keyed-up, more upbeat version of the aforementioned song. It also serves as Steven's {{leitmotif}}, the most memorable of which is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E5e9YwGsDo Steven's Shield]], which plays when he first activates his weapon in "Gem Glow". The triumphant violin and piano really sell it. |
| 20 | * The show's second opening sequence includes a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiejQyVI-F8 remix of "We are the Crystal Gems"]] that is better that it has every right to be, complete with added synth, drum & bass, an electric guitar riff, and an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9-_9eBRaZo extended version]] that adds back in Steven's pilot rendition and gives us an added bridge wherein Pearl, Garnet, Amethyst, and Steven declare their purpose for fighting for Earth. Possibly to match the show's increasing emotional complexity and stakes, the finished effect feels more dark and intense but also hints at the growing strength and bonding of the characters. |
| 21 | * And NOW, we have [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL1mVMCjMe4 the version]] that played on "Change Your Mind". It's less powerful in the sense of less instruments and having a warmer tune, but considering it comes for an EarnYourHappyEnding moment after saving all the Corrupted Gems and finally making friends with White Diamond, it works just as well as the others. |
| 22 | * The credits theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8mSQ4BN0kI Love Like You]], as well as the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS38ywgJ24w lyrical version]] played after the season finale. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ej9JYZJf0 complete version]] is a beautiful love song in its own right, regardless of which character it represents, though the lyrics suggest a degree of self-hatred by the singer. Later seasons go back to an instrumental, more spatial theme... which eventually builds up back into [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hoj3OXD0E8 a gorgeous reprise of "Love Like You", chorus included]]. |
| 23 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/waltzforluma/sketch-sleep-like-you "Sleep Like You"]], though not an official part of the soundtrack, was nevertheless made by the composers. A dreamy, meandering piano interpretation of the credits music. |
| 24 | * The titular song from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJqJhv6ivLM "Steven's Song Time"]], "Still Not Giving Up" is an uplifting and somewhat grungy song about Steven's unresolved feelings about his mom and his place in the world, displaying a more confident edge to his actor's singing that ends with a quotation from the notes of the main theme. |
| 25 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDXwIvLoc4 "Being Human"]], the ending theme of ''Steven Universe Future'', is a poignant guitar-and-piano-driven tune, with Emily King's soft vocals underscoring the lyrics describing Steven's desire to find himself. |
| 26 | [[/folder]] |
| 27 | |
| 28 | [[folder:Season [=1A=]]] |
| 29 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T691mIn9Brs The Mother]] plays in the fight with the Centipeetle Mother in "Gem Glow". The energetic bassline and bits of piano combine to make a track that really makes you pumped. |
| 30 | * "Laser Light Cannon": |
| 31 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwTSZEgi2HI Dad Museum]], playing as Steven explores Greg's storage unit (revisited in "Maximum Capacity"). |
| 32 | ** [[http://stevencrewniverse.tumblr.com/post/66220500425/let-me-drive-my-van-into-your-heart-written "LET ME DRIVE MY VAN INTO YOUR HEART!"]] One of multiple songs composed by Greg, [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments for Rose.]] |
| 33 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUXcholR828 Atop the Sea Spire]], an ambient piece from "Cheeseburger Backpack". |
| 34 | * "Together Breakfast": |
| 35 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syHxu6fYetc Pearl's theme]], an elegant swing piano piece. |
| 36 | ** [[https://youtu.be/oOIlqM9Hq14 Drop The Strawberry]], with a humorous shift to [[SoundtrackDissonance dubstep]] and back again. |
| 37 | ** [[https://youtu.be/OGjT_YQs-uk Gimme Gimme]], an incredibly funky mix of jazz and the show's usual drum & bass while Amethyst chases Steven through the temple. |
| 38 | * [[https://youtu.be/ZKk-zrTNGcM Peedee's Blues]] is a reflective, somewhat wistful guitar piece played during Peedee's speech in "Frybo." |
| 39 | * From "Serious Steven", [[https://youtu.be/vs_8eJAzSns Strawberry Battlefield]] is SugarWiki/SweetDreamsFuel, reminiscent of ''VideoGame/ChronoTrigger''. |
| 40 | * [[https://youtu.be/QaKSKfIUfrA Lion's theme]], a simple glockenspiel piece. The song has a TriumphantReprise at the end of [[https://youtu.be/8gqfAEpAhfU Desert Glass]], and in "Lion 2: the Movie", receives a more energetic version in the form of [[https://youtu.be/iYxlk9HsTD0 Lion's Ocean]]. |
| 41 | * "Giant Woman": |
| 42 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPuR95X0t3k "All I wanna do is see you turn into a giant woman..."]] It's the first time we hear Steven carry a solo song on his own, and it's surprisingly good considering the actor's age. |
| 43 | ** The appropriately named [[https://youtu.be/fqBfB5nD2F4 Amalgam]], used when Amethyst and Pearl try (and fail) to form Opal. Amethyst's motif fittingly dominates Pearl's piano, and is a great way to abuse the AmenBreak creatively. [[https://youtu.be/bXMcBQfUxew Opal's theme]] likewise combines both character's signature instruments. |
| 44 | * [[https://youtu.be/BK9pJ1bSy_c The Hill]] from "Lars and the Cool Kids" and [[https://youtu.be/oNcXFlcBJy4 Rose's Fountain]] from "An Indirect Kiss" share the same pleasing, piano-heavy melody. |
| 45 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84h_7lH9AF0 Dance of Swords]], an elegant piece from Pearl's demonstration in "Steven the Sword Fighter". |
| 46 | * [[https://youtu.be/dzegoYaGaa4 Rose's Room]], from the episode of the same name, is a simple, atmospheric chiptune piece. |
| 47 | * "Coach Steven": |
| 48 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-sugelite Synchronize/Sugilite]], the background music when Garnet and Amethyst do their dance to form Sugilite and the second part is where she smashed the communication hub. |
| 49 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-strong-in-the-real-way-rebecca-sugar Strong In the Real Way]], wherein Pearl really shows for the first time that she thinks highly of Steven's abilities. Pearl really steals the show here, but Steven gets in some lovely choruses as well, and together create a very pleasant harmony. |
| 50 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-sugilite Sugilite Returns]], which includes a short yet triumphant reprise to "Strong In The Real Way" as Pearl gets her HeroicSecondWind. |
| 51 | * "Steven and the Stevens": |
| 52 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-and-the-stevens-jeff Steven and the Stevens]] and its follow-up, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-and-the-crystal-gems-1 Steven and the Crystal Gems]]. Poppy and fun, though it is more than a little bit [[LyricalDissonance dissonant]]. |
| 53 | --->"Can't you see it in my eyes? I'm the one, I'm the ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR!" |
| 54 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/battle-at-the-underwater-1 Battle at the Underwater Temple]] has a relaxed, ambient feel before an AmenBreak speeds things up. An electric guitar quickly gets intense, then gives way to a beautiful violin, before returning to ambience once more. |
| 55 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/monster-buddy Monster Buddy]] from "Monster Buddies" starts with a reprise of "The Mother" before becoming an adorable little piano piece. Also, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/fight-flight-or-love Fight, Flight or Love]] is a bass adventure, with enough abrasive tones that it almost sounds like something Ryoji Ikeda could have cooked up. |
| 56 | * "Mirror Gem": |
| 57 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-let-me-out Let Me Out]], one of the darkest pieces of background music in the series. The low throbbing base tones coupled with the [[ScareChord swelling strings]] that both build until it peaks, giving way to a furious Industrial-tinged Drum N' Base section. perfectly encapsulating Lapis Lazuli's panic, desperation, and rage while [[AndIMustScream trapped in the mirror]]. |
| 58 | ** Short as it is, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-i-am-lapis I Am Lapis Lazuli]] evokes so many emotions within the 55 seconds it plays. The chilling yet awesome suspense of the beat at the beginning and the end combined with the beautiful piano melody makes for a very atmospheric and emotional composition. |
| 59 | * "Ocean Gem": |
| 60 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-night-drive Night Drive]] is a short, relaxing piece. |
| 61 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-mirror-match Mirror Match]] is a climactic battle piece, with a segment for each Gem. |
| 62 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-lapis-tower Lapis' Tower]] is a minimalist, beautiful chiptune encapsulating the majestic, if lonely, vacuum of space. |
| 63 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-take-my-hand Take My Hand]] is a short but energy-filled number, perfect for a daring escape. |
| 64 | ** From the brief excerpt we hear in the episode, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/q-u-a-d-r-i-n-o-m-e-t-r-y-the Q U A D R I N O M E T R Y - THE SECRET OF THE WAVE LIES IN C R E A T I O N]] sounds like a random mashing of notes on a metal guitar. However, listening to the "full" version (although it's still very short) reveals that it's actually a very jazzy ProgressiveRock track. It's not exactly easy on the ears (Garnet sure didn't like it), but those who enjoy this kind of music should be able to appreciate it. |
| 65 | [[/folder]] |
| 66 | |
| 67 | [[folder:Season [=1B=]]] |
| 68 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UViYKBlpFbc Dear Old Dad]], as Steven and Greg bond during "House Guest". |
| 69 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-almost-there Almost There]], from Steven and Pearl's test flight at the end of "Space Race". Starts as energetic drum & bass, then slowly builds tension before abruptly shifting to an emotional piano piece. |
| 70 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-secret-team Secret Team!]] An upbeat assortment of montage music. |
| 71 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-be-wherever Be Wherever You Are]], Steven's solo number from "Island Adventure". |
| 72 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-watermelon-1 Watermelon Battle]], an upbeat chiptune piece from the climax of "Watermelon Steven". |
| 73 | * The first half of [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-lions-mane Lion's Mane]], from "Lion 3: Straight to Video", is the second half (Rose's {{leitmotif}}) arranged backwards, creating an oddly warm atmosphere. |
| 74 | * "Alone Together": |
| 75 | ** The episode begins with [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-fusion-disco Fusion Disco]]. A catchy, retro bit that fits with the Gems practicing Fusion dances. |
| 76 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-alone-together Alone Together]] has a certain nostalgic innocence. It also contains portions of Steven's and Connie's themes. After the two of them fuse to become Stevonnie, we get the more energetic [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-twilight-run Twilight Run]]. |
| 77 | ** The rave scene from later in the episode gives us the four-part [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-be-cool-at-the Be Cool at the Club]]. |
| 78 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=nJxhmYtesZ4 Decisive Path]], the chiptune-heavy piece from the ending to "The Test". |
| 79 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-future-vision Future Vision]], from the episode of the same name, is an upbeat rendition of Garnet's theme. Later in the episode comes [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-death-rag Death Rag]], a catchy piano number that plays [[SoundtrackDissonance as Steven ponders his own mortality]]. |
| 80 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-peridot Peridot]], which plays in "Warp Tour", "Marble Madness", and "Keeping it Together". It's mysterious and sterile, befitting Peridot's nature. |
| 81 | * "On the Run": |
| 82 | ** Steven and Amethyst's duet, [[https://soundcloud.com/jeff-liu/on-the-run-official-version On the Run]]. Upbeat and catchy, though not without its share of LyricalDissonance on Amethyst's part. |
| 83 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-defective Defective]], the song that plays during Pearl and Amethyst's fight. The entire song is low piano chords; a [[SoundtrackDissonance mournful and discordant]] counterpart to "Amalgam". |
| 84 | * "Rose's Scabbard": |
| 85 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-moonlit-battlefield Moonlit Battlefield]] is the song that plays when Steven chases Pearl through the strawberry fields, and the atmosphere created by the instruments used is absolutely perfect. |
| 86 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-im-still-here I'm Still Here]], the song that plays during the silent scene with Steven, Pearl, and Lion at the end of the episode, is an absolutely beautiful and emotionally charged piece. |
| 87 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-lapis-lazuli Lapis Lazuli]] and its companion piece [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-wailing-stone Wailing Stone]], from "The Message". Short but sweet acoustic rock, highlighting Steven and Greg's musical talents. |
| 88 | * "The Return": |
| 89 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-night-drive-2 Night Drive 2]], a foreboding calm-before-the-storm piece. Of note is the end portion (which plays when Greg tells Steven why the Gems came to Earth), which is an ominous, if not downright ''sinister'' DarkReprise of Rose's theme. |
| 90 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-return-to-the Return to the Beach / Jasper]]. The first portion focuses on the Gems bracing themselves for what could be their LastStand; Jasper's {{leitmotif}} is heavy with percussion and synth, and at times is reminiscent of a war march. |
| 91 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4AJfasBRxA Stronger than You]], the song Garnet sings during her fight with Jasper in "Jail Break" is an incredible combination of a BadassBoast and an IAmSong. After having been posted on [=SoundCloud=] for ''four hours,'' it amassed ''70,000 plays.'' It hit a quarter of a million plays in only ''one day.'' In the show's art book, absolutely everyone involved with the production noted that they had a feeling this song was going to be the tipping point for the show's popularity. [[NewbieBoom And they were absolutely right.]] |
| 92 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-malachite Malachite]] is appropriately structured as a fusion of Jasper and Lapis Lazuli's themes. Their discordant fusion is matched by the off-tune piano notes, which suddenly shifts into Lapis's piano motif as she takes control. |
| 93 | [[/folder]] |
| 94 | |
| 95 | [[folder:Season 2]] |
| 96 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-full-disclosure-rebecca-sugar-jeff-liu-ben-levin Full Disclosure]] (from the episode of the same name), Steven's lament about wanting to [[ItsNotYouItsMyEnemies end his friendship with Connie to keep her safe]], cleverly working the ringtone for Steven's phone into the chorus. |
| 97 | * "Story For Steven": |
| 98 | ** The WholeEpisodeFlashback begins with a sample of Greg's former music career, with him belting out [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3M47LlGAWU Comet]] at the concert where he would meet Rose. |
| 99 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-young-gems Young Gems]] is a relaxed piece that dances between each Gem's signature style effortlessly. |
| 100 | ** Later in the episode, Greg plays [[https://soundcloud.com/jeff-liu/roses-theme-acoustic a low-key, acoustic rendition]] of Rose's theme. |
| 101 | * "Sworn to the Sword": |
| 102 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4CDnybRN7s Jam Buds]], a short yet sweet [[{{Pun}} jam session]] between Steven and Connie. |
| 103 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-do-it-for-her-rebecca-sugar Do It For Her/Him]], a duet between Pearl and Connie about swordplay and knighthood. The high-quality soundtrack version of the song features many a piano flourish and intricate string melodies not audible in the episode itself. |
| 104 | * "We Need To Talk": |
| 105 | ** A duet between Greg and Rose, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-what-can-i-do-for-you-rebecca-sugar-jeff-liu-ben-levin What Can I Do]], split evenly between an intense guitar solo and the singing talents of Susan Egan. |
| 106 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-theme-from-an-endless-romance Theme from An Endless Romance]], [[SourceMusic a rare vinyl from Greg's collection]] which he uses to great effect to set up a romantic scene with Rose. |
| 107 | * From "Keeping it Together", the incredibly discordant and unsettling [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-gem-shards Gem Shards]]. |
| 108 | * From "Chille Tid", [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-we-are-malachite We Are Malachite]], a reprise of the fusion theme for Lapis and Jasper, this time even more chaotic as their two themes clash and warp, before being combined together as Malachite begins to form. |
| 109 | * From "Cry for Help": |
| 110 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-sardonyx Sardonyx]]'s theme is a delightfully upbeat blend of Pearl's and Garnet's respective motifs that sounds like it belongs on a game show. The song for the FusionDance preceding her, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-enticement Enticement]], is also quite lovely. |
| 111 | ** Amethyst's short, little song in "Cry For Help" is both sad and sweet at the same time. |
| 112 | ** Sugilite's theme reprise is slower, harsher and bonechilling. |
| 113 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-reconciliation Reconciliation]], from the end of "Keystone Motel", is low-key and relaxed, with a subtle reprise of "Stronger Than You". |
| 114 | * "Friend Ship": |
| 115 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-strength-and-forgiveness Strength and Forgiveness]], a slow, ambient piece that plays during Garnet and Pearl's reconciliation. |
| 116 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-peridots-escape Peridot's Escape]], an upbeat blend of atmosphere and action that manages to combine the Crystal Gems' and Peridot's themes. |
| 117 | * "Sadie's Song" features, well, [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment a song that Sadie sings]]. [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-havent-you-noticed-im-a-star-rebecca-sugar Haven't You Noticed (I'm A Star)]] is short, but very catchy, and the episode has three variations of it: the "original" radio version (sung by Olivia Olson, who also provides the voice of [[WesternAnimation/AdventureTime Marceline]]), and renditions by Sadie and Steven. |
| 118 | * "Catch and Release" has [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-little-peridot Little Peridot]], a simpler, higher-pitched variant of Peridot's {{leitmotif}}, reflecting the reduced state she finds herself in during the episode. Later on, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-peridot-and Peridot and Steven]] is a short, but calming blend of the former's synth and the latter's chiptune. "When it Rains" continues the trend with [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-peridot-in-the-rain Peridot in the Rain]]. |
| 119 | * "Back to the Barn": |
| 120 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-robolympics Robolympics]] wouldn't sound out of place on the Genesis or SNES. |
| 121 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/151009-mixdown-165bpm-pearlbot-vs-peribot Pearlbot vs. Peribot]], from the MiniMecha throwdown at the end of the episode, is an electrified synth/piano combo. |
| 122 | * "The Answer": |
| 123 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-happy-birthday-steven-5750-years-ago Happy Birthday, Steven / 5750 Years Ago...]] has three segments, starting with a low-key piece for a tender moment between Steven and Garnet, then transitioning into the WholeEpisodeFlashback with individual motifs for Sapphire and her Ruby guards. |
| 124 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/something-entirely-new-rebecca-sugar Something Entirely New]], a slow, sweet duet accompanying Ruby and Sapphire's FallingInLoveMontage. The song covers multiple subjects in less than two minutes, mostly surrounding the two Gems' newfound feelings towards each other and the situation they've found themselves in, and ends with the pair humming a CallForward to "Stronger Than You" as they perform their permanent FusionDance into Garnet. |
| 125 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-the-answer The Answer]] plays during Garnet's proper introduction to Rose and Pearl, and incorporates each character's respective motif with a slow, pleasing ambience. |
| 126 | * A really cute remix of The "Birthday Song" from "So Many Birthdays" plays at the beginning of "Steven's Birthday." |
| 127 | * "It Could've Been Great" has the catchy [[https://soundcloud.com/steven-universeonsc/peace-and-love-on-the-planet-earth Peace and Love (On the Planet Earth)]], sung by Steven as he teaches Peridot about music. Then Peridot gets a verse, and finally all the other Crystal Gems join in to show the teams' growing bond. |
| 128 | [[/folder]] |
| 129 | |
| 130 | [[folder:Season 3]] |
| 131 | * "Super Watermelon Island" kicks off the season with a showdown between Malachite and Alexandrite, with music to match ([[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-collaboration-malachite-vs-alexandrite Part 1]], [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-malachite-vs-alexandrite-part-2 Part 2]]). The theme for the fight between two {{Kaiju}}-sized fusions (following "Collaboration," Alexandrite's fusion dance theme) is chillingly awesome, and is interspersed with a TriumphantReprise of the Watermelon motif as Steven rallies his melons to battle. |
| 132 | * "Gem Drill": |
| 133 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-futurisms "Futurisms"]], which is on its own a nice catchy muzak number, but in the episode itself, thanks to a slightly more muffled and lo-fi sound (it's played through a radio) and the fact that it accompanies Peridot and Steven's descent underground, generates some very effective SoundtrackDissonance. |
| 134 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-the-clustergem-drill "The Cluster / Gem Drill"]] is made up of a constant dark beat backing disconcerting and distorted samples, perfectly matching what is easily one of the most intense scenes in the series. |
| 135 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-inside-the-cluster "Inside the Cluster"]] juxtaposes quiet ambience with incredibly unsettling textures that rival those of "Gem Shards", then turns into something rather beautiful right before it ends. |
| 136 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-lapis-flight "Lapis' Flight"]] from "Same Old World" is a beautiful and uplifting piece, with a heavy emphasis on piano and violin. It's interspersed with the bombastic sounds of Empire City and the creeping ambiance of the Galaxy Warp. |
| 137 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-hit-the-diamond "Hit The Diamond"]] from, well, "Hit The Diamond" is a fun, retro, and bubbly piece of sports music. |
| 138 | * "Mr. Greg", being a MusicalEpisode, crams ''seven'' songs into eleven minutes, highlights including: |
| 139 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-dont-cost-nothingempire-city-sugar-liu-levin-ft-callison-scharpling "Don't Cost Nothing / Empire City"]], a relaxed ballad that transitions into a rock opera. |
| 140 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGNbS81kwLY "Mr. Greg"]], an upbeat song sung by the hotel workers along with our trio. |
| 141 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-its-over-isnt-it-rebecca-sugar-feat-deedee-magno-hall "It's Over, Isn't It?"]], a sad song sung by a mourning Pearl. This is her first solo number in the series (and thus, the first solo for her voice actress, [[TheCastShowoff Broadway alum]] Deedee Magno Hall), and it is a ''showstopper''; coupled with the scene's [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome stellar visuals and character animation]], it's widely regarded to be the highlight of the episode. It even achieved some fame outside the show, being used to score a figure skating routine in Korea. After the revelations in Season 5 that Rose was Pink Diamond all along just one word - "Reinvention" - made this song a major piece of {{Foreshadowing}} to the series. The storyboarders had to ''redraw the sequence'' after hearing Deedee Magno Hall recording the vocals--Pearl's previously more understated expressions not matching up with the power and emotion of the vocals. |
| 142 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-both-of-you-rebecca-sugar-feat-zach-callison "Both Of You"]], a lovely piano solo and song by Steven. |
| 143 | * The soundtrack to "Beach City Drift" is fast-paced and reminiscent of Eurobeat, exemplified in [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-dire-dire-drift "Dire, Dire, Drift"]] and [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-the-final-drift "The Final Drift"]]. |
| 144 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-somewhere-alone-at-sea Somewhere Alone at Sea]] accompanies Steven, Greg, and Lapis' cruise in "Alone at Sea", and sets a pleasant scene. Then we get [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-this-is-between-us The Confrontation]], the chilling piece that plays during Jasper's return. The heavy bass combined with Lapis's discordant piano scarily calls back to Collusion and Malachite's theme. It reaches a head before becoming more of a quiet-after-the-storm piece. |
| 145 | * "Crack the Whip" |
| 146 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-get-loose "Get Loose"]], the upbeat melody that plays when Steven, Connie, and Amethyst hang out and, well, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin get loose]]. |
| 147 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-ill-protect-you "I'll Protect You"]] pits Jasper's "harsh" sounds (drum and synth) against Stevonnie's more "organic" set (piano, flute, strings), contrasting the two excellently. |
| 148 | * "Bismuth": |
| 149 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-bismuths-forge "Bismuth's Forge"]] is where the eponymous Gem's electric guitar-heavy {{leitmotif}} is allowed center stage, creating a powerful, industrial piece befitting the character. |
| 150 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-thats-a-little-intense "Show Me What You Got"]] and [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-stevens-rituals "Steven's Rituals"]] complement each other. Bismuth's motif dominates the first song, while still giving the other Gems' sounds room to assert themselves; the second song flips this around, integrating Bismuth's sounds into a softer piece. |
| 151 | ** Everything comes to a head in [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-the-breaking-point "The Breaking Point"]], a tense, discordant, and dramatic piece accompanying the episode's climax. It's also the series' longest single track to date, [[EpicRocking clocking in at over six minutes]]. |
| 152 | * "[[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-meep-morps Meep Morps]]" (from "Beta") is a completely serene piece, beautifully mixing Lapis and Peridot's instruments together. |
| 153 | * From "Earthlings", [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-smoky-quartz "Smoky Quartz"]] is an incredibly upbeat and playful [[{{Pun}} fusion]] of Steven's chiptune melody and Amethyst's bouncy drum beat. |
| 154 | [[/folder]] |
| 155 | |
| 156 | [[folder:Season 4]] |
| 157 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-consolation-smoky-meets-sardonyx Consolation/Smoky Meets Sardonyx]] begins "Know Your Fusion" by giving us Smoky's fusion theme and a reprise of Sardonyx's theme. |
| 158 | ** The ContinuityCavalcade on ''[[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-consolation-smoky-meets-sardonyx Sardonyx Tonight]]'' is accompanied by short, jazzy renditions of [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-hit-that-bird Opal's]], [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-you-like-that-little-man Sugilite's]], and [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-jorges-bandbreath-of-fire Alexandrite's]] respective themes. |
| 159 | ** We get [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-one-big-super-right One Big Super Right]] for Smoky's [[BigDamnHeroes Big Damn Hero]] moment. |
| 160 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHg50mdODFM "Here Comes a Thought"]], sung by Garnet and, singing for the first time in series, Stevonnie. Both sing their individual parts and then perform a duet. The whole message of the song really hits home, especially with viewers who deal with anxiety or stress-management issues. The song is about how moving past negative thoughts and bad memories of the past can help a person grow and really, it's such an amazing message to teach to younger viewers. |
| 161 | * The use of Mike Krol's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_hCS56NL4E "Fifteen Minutes"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYUDVum5GRY "Like a Star"]] in "Last One Out of Beach City" really sets the tone for the episode's late 1990s indie RomanticComedy film vibe. |
| 162 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-andys-flight?in=aivisura/sets/steven-universe Andy's Flight]] is a high-flying action piece from the climax of "Gem Harvest." |
| 163 | * Yellow Diamond's VillainSong, [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-whats-the-use-of-feeling-blue "What's the Use of Feeling (Blue)?"]] from the episode "That Will Be All", serves to add another dimension to Yellow's character by painting her as a emotionally stressed and heartbroken ruler, aggrieved by the murder and death of Pink Diamond, who bottles up her feelings and destroys everything in sight that reminds her of her dead family member because she feels it's her only way to cope, all while she's trying to snap Blue Diamond out of her grieving obsession with Pink and get her to move on. Adding to its awesomeness is Deedee Magno-Hall, who not only manages to voice two different Pearls at once, but gets them to perfectly harmonize while keeping them vocally distinctive. Vrai Kaiser, discussing the episode [[http://www.themarysue.com/steven-universe-recap-that-will-be-all/ here]], talks about the song. |
| 164 | --> [=LuPone=] goes above and beyond in selling what's probably the most initially off-putting song thus far on the soundtrack. It's one of the only songs set in a minor key (possibly the first, unless my memory is failing me) and certainly the most aggressively discordant, with the use of the Pearls as an octave-higher backing setting one even more on edge. It's not warm and rousing in the vein of "Stronger Than You", or even raw and belting like "It's Over Isn't It". [=LuPone=]'s voice soars and then hits high notes that are sharp-edged and punching rather than cathartic, and the refrain doesn't properly finish, breaking off instead into a hum of the Diamond Authority leitmotif.\ |
| 165 | But absolutely none of that describes what a compelling piece it is, yielding layers the more one picks at it. [=LuPone=]'s voice has an implacable gravitas about it, and true tenderness fights its way out in the seconds when Yellow commiserates with Blue over their shared grief (at which point the music warms accordingly, a reprieve before that almost-shriek of a final high note). |
| 166 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-storm-in-the-room "Storm in the Room"]] goes from funny to intense, just like the episode of the same name. |
| 167 | [[/folder]] |
| 168 | |
| 169 | %%The broadcast on the CN site was an accident, thus posting about it here breaks spoiler policy. However, you can edit an externally hosted rough draft with the following link that will be copied to the recap page after the official airing |
| 170 | %%https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nh55mSDl-ToUX6Rx7DsPo-0lYGJo4azxKi3HTJjOSIQ/edit |
| 171 | |
| 172 | [[folder:Season 5]] |
| 173 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kANQi3NU1pQ "The Working Dead"]] from "Sadie Killer", the product of Steven and the Cool Kids attempting to find their sound as an emerging band and Sadie venting her frustration with her dead-end job. Combines sampled horror score and drum loops and a dub-style bassline and verse hook with angsty, macabre horrorpunk lyrics and a guitar-driven chorus. It almost sounds like something Music/{{Gorillaz}} could put out. This jam session will go on to form the foundation of Sadie Killer and the Suspects. |
| 174 | * "The Big Show" expands the Suspects' repertoire slightly, giving them two new songs: a poppy uptempo horrorpunk IAmSong ("Sadie Killer and the Suspects") that seems to act as their set opener, complete with [[StylisticSuck DIY props and costume]] that nonetheless impress Greg enough to become their manager, and [[https://youtu.be/4kFywSnB8ao "G-G-G-Ghost"]], a passionate, angst-ridden ska-punk ballad about a recently deceased girl rising from the grave to realize nobody can see her; they perform it at Sunshine Justice's venue in Empire City, with a significant increase in costume/stage effects budget thanks to Greg. |
| 175 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX8RI83GU4Y "That Distant Shore"]] from "Can't Go Back" gives us our first ever Lapis song, a short but heartwrenchingly beautiful number encapsulating how much her desire to live in peace with her newly found family is at odds with her past trauma and fear, which make her doubt it could ever be possible. |
| 176 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/aivisura/steven-universe-no-one-can-know No One Can Know]], the music composed for "A Single Pale Rose", when Steven discovers the truth that his mother, Rose Quartz, and Pink Diamond, were both one and the same person, really hammers the point home that this is an event of finality; Pink Diamond, in spirit, will die, replaced by her alter-ego, Rose Quartz. What makes it even more poignant is that Pearl's memory at that point does not follow Pink Diamond, nor Pearl herself (in the false shape-shifted form of Rose Quartz), out of the palanquin, to the point where they perform the deed of faking her shattering, as if to hammer in the gravity of Pink Diamond's fate further. If it weren't for the fact that there is more story to the series, one could confuse this episode with a series finale. It's THAT heartbreaking, relieving, and final at the same time. |
| 177 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvN6m2oeQSI "Ruby Rider']] from "The Question" is a country song sung by Ruby, where she talks about life on the frontier, and how she no longer needs Sapphire (though it eventually turns out not to be the case). |
| 178 | * "Reunited" introduces the longest ''Steven Universe'' song to date: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYYMgR0thFA "For Just One Day Let's Only Think About (Love)".]] It is a very sweet song mostly sung by Steven (with most of the others joining in near the end) about not worrying about the past or future and to just look forward to the wedding. It has a very Broadway/Disney-esque feel to it, and is one of Zach Callison's best songs, especially with his amazing vocal range and holding the final note of the song for '''nearly ten seconds.''' |
| 179 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCXllbPV2HU 'Familiar']], from the episode of the same name, is a beautiful, slow song about Steven realizing how Pink Diamond's relationship with the other Diamonds [[NotSoDifferentRemark was the same as his relationship with the Crystal Gems back on Season 1]] and how he can use everything he has learned since then to help the grieving Diamonds. |
| 180 | * [[https://twitter.com/surasshu/status/1080608527754747905 The music at the Ball]] in "Together Alone", consisting of heavily-distorted, lyricless singing and synth, and uses endless circle-of-fifth movement and extended resolutions to sound never-ending and alien. Combined with the dancing of gear-like Gems, it perfectly fits the oppressive society of the Gem empire. |
| 181 | * After over a year after being shown off by Rebecca Sugar herself, the song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqv9BW6XwYE "Escapism"]] finally debuts in the eponymous episode with a lovely trio between Steven, Connie, and Stevonnie. |
| 182 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-o2vmlCOM "Change Your Mind"]], the song sung by Steven at the end of the episode of the same name, is a short but beautiful song about [[BeYourself self-love and the desire to be accepted by others]], perfectly placed after Steven had the bad experience of confronting [[TheCorrupter White]] [[WhyCouldntYouBeDifferent Diamond]]. Rebecca Sugar wrote the song for herself [[RealitySubtext after being faced with similar issues]]. |
| 183 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XLWd_x6ADY "Obsidian"]], the titular fusion's theme song, is a mixture of Steven, Garnet, Pearl and Amethyst's musical elements. It is absolutely epic, and it has been compared to music from ''VideoGame/ShadowOfTheColossus'', which is appropriate, considering it involves ''climbing a giant robot''. |
| 184 | [[/folder]] |
| 185 | |
| 186 | [[folder:''Steven Universe: The Movie'']] |
| 187 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbvOke7y0i8 "The Tale of Steven"]], performed by Christine Ebersole, Lisa Hannigan, and Patti [=LuPone=]. Sung over the opening credits, its majestic melodies and angelic harmonies bring to mind the openings to the classic fairy-tale films of Creator/WaltDisney. |
| 188 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pA-OPaC72k "Let Us Adore You"]], though quite short, features some ''gorgeous'' harmonizing from the Diamonds, and is a good indication of how the Diamonds have not only become more benevolent, but how they've learned to come together as a family again. It also gets a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iToG7boxo64 reprise]] that mixes it with "Found" when Spinel is adopted by the Diamonds. |
| 189 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-1FAgZ06Gs "Happily Ever After"]] has Steven and the Gems giving an ExpositionDump of their stories and how they have grown. Gets an equally awesome reprise in the ending and is used as the theme of Steven Universe Future. |
| 190 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTrMZEmQ8Zk "True Kinda Love"]], performed by Estelle and Zach Callison. A soothing R&B number that leaves one feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Sung during the climax of the movie, starting at Garnet's triumphant return from her amnesia, and playing throughout the evacuation of Beach City. |
| 191 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v_KfioWSf4 "Other Friends"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmBB_-2hFqY "Drift Away"]], the {{Villain Song}}s of the movie, sung by the movie's BigBad Spinel. The first is a punchy, rambunctious ElectroSwing song, fitting of her wild personality and her InkblotCartoonStyle design, with wild, expressive vocals from Sarah Stiles that show off her incredible range. The second is a slow, mournful, and synth-instrumentaled VillainousLament about Pink Diamond telling her to wait at the garden, how she waited for 6000 years, her self-doubt about wondering if she's done something wrong, and her revelation that her waiting was AllForNothing when Steven's announcement showed that Pink was never going to come back for her. How awesome is "Other Friends"? ''It was the #1 trending video on [=YouTube=] the night of the movie's premiere.'' |
| 192 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX3iW8pgxD0 "system/[=BOOT.PearlFinal=](3).Info"]] a graceful, classy, and almost jingle-like ditty, sung by Pearl, with spoken-word interjections by Greg and Steven, after she, and the rest of the Crystal Gems get reset to their original base state after being poofed by a Rejuvenator; about her introducing herself, and explaining the original functions of the other Gems as they reform one by one. A song that is, like its strange title, offputting and uncomfortable, as Pearl has essentially been forced back into her orignal slavish self, swearing her eternal servitude to her [[AccidentalMisnaming "Um-Greg-Universe"]], casually remarking how only one Ruby is strange, and cheerily remarking how [[InnocentlyInsensitive Amethyst is not the best example of what an Amethyst should be, and how "something is clearly wrong"]]. |
| 193 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmi_K8umKFo "Independent Together"]], sung by a fusion of Steven and Greg to help remind a rejuvenated Pearl of who she really is. It works like a charm, and halfway through the song, Amethyst and Pearl fuse, leading to a spectacular duet between Steg and Opal. The best part is, Steg and Opal's voice actors (Ted Leo and Aimee Mann) are an actual musical duo in real life! |
| 194 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcFT_dZ_rOU "Who We Are"]] starts with Steven singing a DarkReprise of "Happily Ever After" after the Crystal Gems get rebooted to their original base selves. Then Bismuth gives her funky and awesome version of the Crystal Gem song in the form of a BadassBoast, backed by the reprise of "Bismuth's Forge," and the two songs mix in epic harmony. |
| 195 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGkiOGe7FdU "Change"]], a climactic epic ballad sung by Steven during his [[IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight I Know You're In There Somewhere]] FinalBattle with Spinel, about how you can change your world for the better and make a difference if you understand that you can make changes happen, that you can be a better person if you understand that you are the only one who controls how you are. |
| 196 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9_wACQvhys "No Matter What"]] is a jaunty, upbeat little duet between Steven and Amethyst as they reaffirm their friendship for one another and help Amethyst recover her identity. It's catchy, charming, and fun with heartfelt lyrics and amazing vocals. |
| 197 | [[/folder]] |
| 198 | |
| 199 | [[folder:''Steven Universe Future'']] |
| 200 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cvcr0tvYHM "Why So Blue?"]] from the episode of the same name is a soothing little song sung by Lapis, and it details how Lapis grew as a person and also has her try to convince the Lapises to see the beauty of Earth. |
| 201 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUoskKoT4XM "My Little Reason Why"]], sung by Blue Diamond, is a beautiful short song about how Blue Diamond has finally moved past her grief over what happened to Pink Diamond, and has learned how to use her emotional powers for good. Fans have been waiting for Lisa Hannigan's chance to sing, and she ''delivers''. |
| 202 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cUE9Jom0o4 "I'd Rather Be Me With You"]] is an endearing song that Steven sings to Connie. Although it has the sad subtext of Steven wanting to fuse permanently with Connie because of fear of her leaving him behind to pursue her studies, it can also be interpreted as the expression of everything Connie represents to him and how he wants to be a part of her life in the future, feeling that Connie clearly reciprocates by her reaction to the song. |
| 203 | [[/folder]] |
| 204 | |
| 205 | [[folder:Remixes and Fanworks]] |
| 206 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djUy3req2zA A cover of "We Are the Crystal Gems"]] by Purple Roselyn. |
| 207 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94yYC-SFCzs A chiptune version]] of the main theme by James Roach. |
| 208 | * [=MerryberryMusic=]'s cover of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHOiPwLZfcA "I Am Lapis Lazuli"]] in music box format, just as beautiful as the original. |
| 209 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/cyrilthewolf/80s-rock-lapis-lazuli-extended An extended version of "Lapis Lazuli" and "Wailing Stone"]] from Cyril the Wolf. It reworks the lyrics and melodies from both songs, including Lapis's leitmotif to craft a [[EpicRocking 6-minute]] prog-rock jam. Warning: spoilers for "The Return" and "Jailbreak" in the lyrics. |
| 210 | * During a point in "Stronger Than You" where Garnet isn't singing, dialogue occurs, with one of [[InsufferableGenius Peridot]]'s lines matching the rhythm perfectly. [[https://soundcloud.com/katerinu/stronger-than-you-feat-peridot A fan remix giving Peridot a guest verse was inevitable]], with the actress giving a good Peridot impression and lyrics that fit quite well. |
| 211 | %%* "Stronger Than You" has received numerous fan mashups, including combinations with Bill Withers and Grover Washington, Jr's [[http://picosong.com/2pTJ/ "Just The Two Of Us"]] (sharing similar rhythms and themes), Music/DaftPunk's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORLdHlt9Uo0 "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"]] (being easy to mashup with and complement other songs), and eventually [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0w-UJkTVFU all three songs together]]. |
| 212 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wd9WxS5_nc A Symphonic Metal Tribute to Steven Universe]] from the L-Train; a [[EpicRocking 12-minute-long]], 13-song medley.[[note]]"Intro", "We Are the Crystal Gems", "Pearl's Theme", "Let Me Drive My Van Into Your Heart", "Drop the Strawberry", "Alone Together", "Strong in the Real Way", "Opal", "Sugilite", "I am Lapis Lazuli", "Stronger Than You", "The Ocean Returns", "Love Like You"[[/note]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=993ux35t1H0 Now with Lyrics]]! |
| 213 | %%* Similar to the L-Train, kaylawontkillcolin13 made a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvDK7fhSJXk&t=0m32s ukulele medley]] of some of the show's songs. [[note]]"We Are the Crystal Gems", "Steven and the Stevens", "Strong in the Real Way", "Be Wherever You Are", "Let Me Drive My Van Into Your Heart", "Giant Woman", "Steven and the Crystal Gems"[[/note]] |
| 214 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU7pOR2Sfzg Do You Dream of Me?]], is a rather sweet piano ballad from Pearl's perspective. Although the recording quality leaves a little to be desired, the piano and vocal melodies definitely make up for it. |
| 215 | * Yet another medley, [[http://uselesslesbiancommandr.tumblr.com/post/124953189932/this-is-a-steven-universe-medley-semi-arranged-by courtesy of Tinygaymanny]], which is, in essence, a longer, cleaner take on the ukulele medley mentioned above. |
| 216 | * And yet another, by [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vhcc6chX4M Rlemon17]], offering a pronounced 60s pop aesthetic. |
| 217 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUNi14fTesE A punk-rock cover]] of the full extended theme! [=PunkNerd=] has now also covered [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8tbglx341U everyone's favorite.]] |
| 218 | %%* [[http://gifsandfusings.tumblr.com/post/125346706368/omg-this-is-so-excellent Piano Medley.]] |
| 219 | %%* Cyril the Wolf's [[http://gifsandfusings.tumblr.com/post/125470629813 rendition of "Full Disclosure".]] |
| 220 | %%* [[http://theflyingredpig.tumblr.com/post/115526173885/upperstories-justaboveinsanity Lapis Lazuli's Song.]] |
| 221 | %%-->And I won’t let you hurt this planet. |
| 222 | %%-->And I won’t let you hurt my friend. |
| 223 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKo5EJTS_nk Laura Shigihara covers Stronger Than You]]. YES. THAT [[VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies LAURA SHIGIHARA!]] |
| 224 | %%* "Do It For Him/Me", [[http://jackie-chaos-bunny.tumblr.com/post/122006609641/do-it-for-him-me-lapis-jasper-version Lapis/Jasper version]]. [[http://lockiin.tumblr.com/post/122059175155/perfectlyvindictive-sung-by Now in song version.]] |
| 225 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbzmGk5sXbs Sugilite is a monster.]] |
| 226 | %%* "Stronger Than You", [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj2DtPvTuJY Rose Quartz version]]. |
| 227 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEF8qK_qwTM Rose's farewell]], another version of a Rose quartz cover of "Love Like You" and "Crystal Gems". |
| 228 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk_xSogm8qQ "Stronger Than You"]] - Rap Remix/Cover by iBDL feat. Chi Chi. |
| 229 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkVbucbpZiw "Stronger Than You"]] - Rock Cover by [=NateWantsToBattle=]. |
| 230 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRmkyWVrpKQ "Stronger Than You"]] - Remix by Video Game Remixes. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFRtgtPECj8 Now with awesome visuals]] courtesy of Phoenixpen. |
| 231 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBBo1neb2U "Stronger Than You"]], the [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} Sans]] version. |
| 232 | %%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co5Zo6Ng9-c "Stronger Than You"]], from the perspective of Sans's opponent. |
| 233 | %%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rmc0mahaig "Stronger Than You"]], from a...''different side'' of said opponent. |
| 234 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9kSZKxSSos "Haven't You Noticed I'm A Star?"]] as covered by Video Game Remixes and Adriana Figueroa. |
| 235 | %%* [[http://misspeya.tumblr.com/post/137205677919/stevenbomb-swallowed-my-heart-and-it-wont-let-it This]] Chiptune of "Peace and Love (On the Planet Earth)". |
| 236 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1NdlnRPmaQ "Let Me Do This for You, Rose"]] by Awkward Marina. A song for Pearl that's light and catchy until the epic MoodWhiplash of the chorus kicks in at the 1:14 mark. |
| 237 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpBgSxpGHs "Reflect"]] by Princess Rizu. |
| 238 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcjGQCbJ5Lo Faster than You]], parodying the ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' franchise as a VillainSong mocking [[ButtMonkey Tails]]. |
| 239 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=artNshOOAh8 This]] instrumental rock cover is amazing from start to finish! |
| 240 | * [[https://soundcloud.com/hamsters/without-you "Without You"]] by [=PhemieC=]. Another Pearl song, yet its simplicity and earnest lyrics, not to mention the singer's sweet voice, make it work. |
| 241 | %%* A sugary sweet cover of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7k-FeUrRKc "Both of You"]] by Chi-Chi. |
| 242 | * [[http://gwylock1.tumblr.com/post/148911804431/if-i-could-begin-to-see-what-it-is-you-see-in-me-i This]] instrumental cover of "Love Like You" is more laid back and melancholy than the original, and sounds like something out of a coffee house band. |
| 243 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n16aTmlqgIU Nathan Sharp's "Let Me Try"]] is an entirely original rock piece, with the lyrics talking about how Steven and the Gems rely on each other, and how they can overcome anything together. |
| 244 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGful0bm4No "Stronger Than You"]], [[VideoGame/YandereSimulator Yandere-chan]] version. |
| 245 | * ''[[VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards Kirby 64]]'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUwZBgXJo_c Boss Battle Theme With The Crystal Gems' Instruments]] is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. The instruments may not be accurate (it was made before Aivi and Surasshu's AMA clarified what instruments belonged to which character), but it's still a good remix nonetheless, offering a catchy new take to an old song. |
| 246 | %%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMfS7QK-Gz8 "Stronger Than Gravity"]], an incredible Hip Hop mashup of "Stronger Than You" and ''Gravity Falls''[='=] title theme. |
| 247 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNo7B3ZlaxI "Bismuth N' Friends"]] by Blujay, a [[Creator/NickBertke Pogomix]] using spliced clips from Bismuth and various other characters. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAWBuzvS55k Here's the music video version]]. |
| 248 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/jeremy_chikenman20/rose-blujay Rose]], a sentimental track capturing all the emotion in the series caused by Rose Quartz. |
| 249 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/jeremy_chikenman20/gem-trap-blujay Gem Trap]], a fun, upbeat track with samples from the Pilot! |
| 250 | %%* A fantastic remix of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g-wKCaz36M "Peace and Love"]], courtesy of IRISHTRISH. |
| 251 | %%* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFZsngekoqI I'm Still Here, Pewter City]]" is a wonderful mashup of "I'm Still Here" and the [[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Pewter City Theme]]. |
| 252 | * Ladies and gentlemen...''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0m2P20QaNY "Steven's Secret Rap Career"]]''. With music video by [=MKatwood=], music and mixing by Cartoon Universe, and, amazingly, written and performed by ''Zach Callison himself as Steven.'' With the subject being Steven, after being driven to the edge by [[Memes/StevenUniverse Pearl's Secret Rap Career]] and the Gems not telling him that Pearl was a rap legend, coming to the conclusion that he needs to "drop the edgiest rap of all time". But, [[AllLovingHero Steven being Steven]], it's not that edgy, but it is an amazing and fun song. |
| 253 | * At an event, Deedee Magno-Hall and Susan Egan, Pearl and Rose's voice actresses perform a beautiful but utterly heartrending cover of the aptly named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5OZ2v3RJdk "The Rose"]]. The entire cover is wonderful but what really clinches the whole thing together is Deedee finishing off the song with "it's over isn't it". |
| 254 | * Cristina Vee, Jay-Ten's voice actress, preforms an edgier, sultry remix of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7sHPw8XAL0 "Other Friends"]]. |
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