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[bomblord1]

Games can make us happy games can make us cry. They frustrate us to no end and can send us into fits of rage or makes feel elated and joyful. Behind all of this is usually an accompanying soundtrack that hopefully reinforces the feeling the game is trying to elicit

Today I would like to focus on the game music that elicits the happiest feelings in us. What games have music that elicit a warm fuzzy feeling in you?

My vote would go to Kirby's Epic Yarn's rendition of Green Greens. This song is here is distilled essence of happiness IMO. That simple melody the instruments, that recorder that comes partway in that sounds like it's being played by a young child. It's all so... Happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK8VtkhBYsA

You're turn what game music makes you happy?

 

[BadWolf]

Katamari.

 

[Castef]

Bubble Bobble.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTmJJ0lUyQc

 

[Acquiescence]

Vib Ribbon - Laugh & Peace

 

[Burgess_101]

Super Mario 3D world has some lovely happy music.

 

[Smidget]

For me the Little Big Planet theme song!

 

[amstradcpc]

https://youtu.be/NkaEKvErBTw?t=43

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf5ppzBY_Xs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9ihOmqN2bw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWJNAjDnxLw

 

[vagabondarts]

Katamari.

I don't think it gets better/happier than Katamari
https://youtu.be/U3FkappfRsQ

 

[SerTapTap]

Kirby music in general, except the more dramatic stuff. Of note is the sugar rush invincibility music of Kirby 64.

Also Neptunia Victory 2 has the world's happiest tutorial

 

[Pyccko]

The gold saucer theme was the first thing that popped into my head, so I'll go with that.

 

[orava]

Yoshi's Island Flower Garden

 

[UncleSporky]

My vote would go to Kirby's Epic Yarn's rendition of Green Greens. This song is here is distilled essence of happiness IMO. That simple melody the instruments, that recorder that comes partway in that sounds like it's being played by a young child. It's all so... Happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK8VtkhBYsA

You're turn what game music makes you happy?

Man my first thought was also Epic Yarn.

Big Bean Vine! Best new original music from that game. At least I think it was original.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S05ZgmM-UU

 

[Sensurround]

Life is Beautiful from Deadly Premonition.

 

[roytheone]

I always feel happy whenever I hear the Chocobo theme in a final fantasy game!

 

[Benzychenz]

Yoshi's Woolly World - Yoshi and Cookies

 

[BillGaitas]

Locoroco

 

[ffdgh]

Mario 64's slide theme will always be the best happy theme for me.

 

[qa_engineer]

Any game that involves Yoshi.

 

[electr8r]

https://youtu.be/fkoZCCapEyc

Too many actually. This came to my head though.

 

[Strax]

A pirate I was meant to be - Curse of Monkey Island

 

[CoyoteSpitfire]

Super Bell Hill - Super Mario 3D World

 

[Acquiescence]

For me the Little Big Planet theme song!

Everyone should listen to The Go! Team's debut album. It's a gem.

 

[Nishastra]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzT73XKYAgA

Lovely City from Lovely Planet was the first thing that came to mind for me, but it's basically bootleg Katamari music

 

[electr8r]

https://youtu.be/5HKLgm-LUto

 

[Cathcart]

Saw the thread title and immediately thought of the SMB2 overworld music. Then I thought of Katamari. So I guess one of those.

But now I'm realizing I never finished Epic Yarn. So thanks, OP. Like I didn't have enough to do this week.

 

[Parhelion69]

Another vote for Katamary Damacy, specially the first one

 

[KentBlake]

Katamari Damacy - Lonely Rolling Star (and it's the best song in the game too)

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Most of the tracks in the Outrun games are extremely uplifting and care free.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Katamari.

First thing that came to mind.

 

[Black Pewter]

Locoroco

This. Or Katamari. But probably this.

 

[bennywhatever]

The answer, of course, is:
Yoshi's Story - Super Happy Song.

Eat aaaaaaaappllllllllllllessssssssss
Eat aaaaaaaaaaaapppplllllllllllllllllesssss

 

[Liha]

Super Mario World - Overworld Theme

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Yeah; Katamari for me too. It's just so silly and happy and wonderful.

 

[kAmui-]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzT73XKYAgA

Lovely City from Lovely Planet was the first thing that came to mind for me, but it's basically bootleg Katamari music

This was the first thing that came to my mind! This always puts a smile on my face Other good songs on that soundtrack too.

 

[Lightning_Roller]

Im saying katamari as well, so awesome!

 

[RecursiveFault]

Katamari, Kirby, some Mario games.

My favorite is always Yoshi's Island

 

[Varjet]

Paper Mario: Sticker Star Title Theme

 

[Goteki_45]

Dragon Quest VIII - Boogie Woogie in the Bar

Wish this song would always play when i've just walked into a bar and kicked back with a few drinks.

 

[bennywhatever]

I'm going to add the Title Theme to Kirby's Dream Land.

 

[Ragelink26]

No love for Banjo-Kazooie? Treasure Trove Cove theme is awesome and happy!

 

[Tenebrous]

The gold saucer theme was the first thing that popped into my head, so I'll go with that.

Same here.

 

[TimorousPanda]

For me the Little Big Planet theme song!

Agreed. I can't help but smile when I hear it.

 

[zip stick]

Locoroco

This, or Bubble Bobble.

 

[Betta Lines]

No Moon Theme yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF32DRg9opA

 

[NoFoX]

MGS Peace Walker Pooyan Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKthsRtNHKk

 

[The Last Wizard]

Pokemon bicycle theme, it's like fuck yea I've got a bike. None of that slow walking anymore, then you pass by someone walking and they look at at you with envy.

 

[Sheriff_Battlesnake]

It's not out yet but fuck it. I wish Jungle World from Yooka Laylee played everytime I walked in a room.

Or alternatively if I need sex appeal. Mass Destruction from Persona 3

I suppose happiest in all is Katamari.

 

[rafaelr]

a couple of songs/stages in Hohokum are very happy (Tycho - L, or Ben Benjamin - Temporary Aztec for example)

 

[Carl]

Locoroco

This is exactly what i was going to post

 

[OnionPowder]

Katamari.

Perfection.

Here's some Que Sera Sera from the original.