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Happiest Music in Gaming?
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GreatestHits
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Oh yeah - I got spurs that Jingle - Fallout NV
pixelation
Member
This gem right here makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. I used to go to norune village all the time and just hang around listening to this tune just because (Dark Cloud).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMNfhlXs5Do
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMNfhlXs5Do
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Boy Wander
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It has to be this, surely
Double cherry theme
Double cherry theme
Original Katamari soundtrack was amazing, one of my all time favorites in gaming, I still get some of the songs (including the above) stuck in my head for the entire day.
TranceKuja
Member
The first song you hear in Yoshi's Woolly World, it just welcomes you with open arms.
Also Clawdaddy Beach intro. Clap, clap clap!
Also Clawdaddy Beach intro. Clap, clap clap!
pixelation
Member
T_T
Despite Pikmin having some really dark tones
it has some really happy music
Forest of Hope
Pikmin 3 Title Theme
Pikmin cries of agony are the worst
Forest of Hope
Pikmin 3 Title Theme
Blissful from de Blob Exactly what it says on the tin.
Same here- game was (arguably) just foreground for the bright and wonderful music. Baby game for babies? Maybe. But the soundtrack is full out fun.
Super Mario Land overworld theme came to mind as well. Lots of Mario music is bouncy and happy, but that one is quite cheerful and fun.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb33Qnbw520
Cramoss
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Joeshabadoo
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This track always gets me super happy, then it gets quite pretty and maybe a tad somber but then chills out. Honestly its a god damn masterpiece, shame its for a game that sold 5 copies (one of them to me)
Best VGM 1376 - Magnetis - Solo:
https://youtu.be/vtTk81cIJlg
Best VGM 1376 - Magnetis - Solo:
https://youtu.be/vtTk81cIJlg
Furenlazor
Member
Papaya dance from Radiata Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8qtmrYAPBU
Unmasked Ferret
Member
It's so uplifting.
Most of LBP
There's a bunch of happy songs in Person 4 as well. Even its less happy songs can be kind of nice in a bittersweet sort of way.
User 479360
Banned
The Super Mario Bros. Ground Theme, plus lots of other songs from that franchise.
A couple songs from games already mentioned come to mind.
Loco Roco - Dadhi Dado Da
LocoRoco 1 Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve0Iy7T4Crw
LocoRoco 2 Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGeelGp9Jfg
What I like about the second one is how it starts off somewhat lonely and then halfway through all his friends show up and it turns into a party.
Katamari Damacy - Scorching Savanna
Animal Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ucXQ6SamLE
Marching Band Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyMlorp6PgY
It's just so silly and ridiculous it makes me smile. The second song loses the personality and quirkiness of the original, but it's still a medley of songs from the first game so I enjoy it!
Loco Roco - Dadhi Dado Da
LocoRoco 1 Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve0Iy7T4Crw
LocoRoco 2 Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGeelGp9Jfg
What I like about the second one is how it starts off somewhat lonely and then halfway through all his friends show up and it turns into a party.
Katamari Damacy - Scorching Savanna
Animal Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ucXQ6SamLE
Marching Band Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyMlorp6PgY
It's just so silly and ridiculous it makes me smile. The second song loses the personality and quirkiness of the original, but it's still a medley of songs from the first game so I enjoy it!
Lizard with a ladder
learnin' with the blacks!
Krauser Kat
Member
Katamari is my vote.
Here's my clear favourite. It's kind of crazy to me that this wasn't posted yet.
LittleBigPlanet - Gardens Theme Music
LittleBigPlanet - Gardens Theme Music
Shadow_FFVI
Member
Same here.
Earthbound Beginnings - Pollyanna for sure. Never fails to bring a smile to my face. Lyrics:
I believe the morning sun
Always gonna shine again, and,
I believe a pot of gold
Waits at every rainbow's end, oh
I believe in roses kissed with dew,
Why shouldn't I believe the same in you?
I believe in make believe,
Fairy tales and lucky charms and,
I believe in promises,
Spoken as you cross your heart, oh,
I believe in skies forever blue,
Why shouldn't I believe the same in you?
You may say I'm a fool,
Feelin' the way that I do
You can call me Pollyanna,
Say I'm crazy as a loon,
I believe in silver linings
And that's why I believe in you!
I believe there'll come a day,
Maybe it will be tomorrow.
When the blue bird flies away,
All we have to do is follow.
I believe a dream can still come true,
Why shouldn't I believe the same in you?
You may say I'm a fool,
Feelin' the way that I do,
I believe in friends and laughter
And the wonders love can do,
I believe in songs and magic
And that's why I believe in you!
You may say I'm a fool,
Feelin' this way about you,
There's not much I can do,
I'm gonna be this way my life through
'Cause I still believe in miracles,
I swear I've seen a few.
And the time will surely come
When you can see my point of view.
I believe in second chances,
And that's why I believe in you!
I believe the morning sun
Always gonna shine again, and,
I believe a pot of gold
Waits at every rainbow's end, oh
I believe in roses kissed with dew,
Why shouldn't I believe the same in you?
I believe in make believe,
Fairy tales and lucky charms and,
I believe in promises,
Spoken as you cross your heart, oh,
I believe in skies forever blue,
Why shouldn't I believe the same in you?
You may say I'm a fool,
Feelin' the way that I do
You can call me Pollyanna,
Say I'm crazy as a loon,
I believe in silver linings
And that's why I believe in you!
I believe there'll come a day,
Maybe it will be tomorrow.
When the blue bird flies away,
All we have to do is follow.
I believe a dream can still come true,
Why shouldn't I believe the same in you?
You may say I'm a fool,
Feelin' the way that I do,
I believe in friends and laughter
And the wonders love can do,
I believe in songs and magic
And that's why I believe in you!
You may say I'm a fool,
Feelin' this way about you,
There's not much I can do,
I'm gonna be this way my life through
'Cause I still believe in miracles,
I swear I've seen a few.
And the time will surely come
When you can see my point of view.
I believe in second chances,
And that's why I believe in you!
Nocturnowl
Member
I had no idea this took off into a full song of jaunty goodness, the loading/splash screen version lied to me!
Yoshi's Island had a pretty happy tone
Rare N64 games like Diddy Kong Racing and Banjo Kazooie also had some really happy sounding themes.
Rare N64 games like Diddy Kong Racing and Banjo Kazooie also had some really happy sounding themes.
DragonKnight
Member
pixelation
Member
I love it but... it has a tinge of melancholy in it. It's not 100% happy... still love it though!
Haha, this is the exact track I was thinking of. Was getting bummed no one had posted it yet as I read through the thread.
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
This track from Sonic CD is the first thing that came to mind.
My favorite OST.
For largely nostalgic reasons the ending theme to Super Mario Land - it was the first game I ever completed. But the whole soundtrack is awesome. Simple, melodic, cheery, catchy.
Doesn't really get going until the 30sec mark but here you go:
https://youtu.be/xYtBAbqJO9k
Doesn't really get going until the 30sec mark but here you go:
https://youtu.be/xYtBAbqJO9k
Just realised I've never heard this all the way through. God damn is this happy
From the same game, Yoshi and Cookies. Wooly World should be cheating
Not the original, but Kokiri Forest from Ocarina gets my vote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34NLz6FljoE&list=LLLszKx7HBl1kQnGjul6S6Pw&index=165
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34NLz6FljoE&list=LLLszKx7HBl1kQnGjul6S6Pw&index=165
Ser Pounce
Member
Lagoon - Atland
Don't remember how I heard this the first time, but it's always stuck with me as great happy town music. Love it!
Don't remember how I heard this the first time, but it's always stuck with me as great happy town music. Love it!
Look! The Pie!
Member
Final Fantasy IX - The Airship, Hilda Garde
Is this the best airship theme in the series? Probably not, but to me it most captures the joyful, exuberant feeling of taking to the skies.
Xenoblade - Frontier Village (Day)
Three minutes of pure, simplistic happiness. I'm usually irritated by the "cute" races in JRPGs, but the Nopon were one of the few exceptions, and this tune is just perfect for them.
Suikoden 2 - Beautiful Morning
This is basically the feeling of waking up on a bright spring morning, leaping out of bed and throwing back the curtains to let in the sunlight, only in musical form. Plus, it's Nanami's theme.
Is this the best airship theme in the series? Probably not, but to me it most captures the joyful, exuberant feeling of taking to the skies.
Xenoblade - Frontier Village (Day)
Three minutes of pure, simplistic happiness. I'm usually irritated by the "cute" races in JRPGs, but the Nopon were one of the few exceptions, and this tune is just perfect for them.
Suikoden 2 - Beautiful Morning
This is basically the feeling of waking up on a bright spring morning, leaping out of bed and throwing back the curtains to let in the sunlight, only in musical form. Plus, it's Nanami's theme.
cj_iwakura
Member
MagicWithEarvin
Member
I love this. When I first got to this stage and heard the music, I actually cleared out the enemies before proceeding so I can loop the music.
SoldnerKei
Member
A second one for me.
https://youtu.be/8nhTQEm9n8k
I don't know about you guys, but it does makes me feel happy. Just perfect. =)
https://youtu.be/8nhTQEm9n8k
I don't know about you guys, but it does makes me feel happy. Just perfect. =)