Castlevania IV's soundtrack was and is a standout moment in game music composition. Even as a child, I could tell there was something special in the effort the two composers put into the game's tracks. From moody atmospheric pieces to jazz fusion, a blend of mortal danger and restless exuberance; the soundtrack took the player on a musical journey that mirrored their trek through Dracula's fantastic domain. You could practically feel the excitement the composers had in pushing the new technology (the SNES had only been out for a year when Castlevania was released) to its limits - and boy did they push. Just a wonderful effort all around.
One of the composers for this game Taro Kudo has only a few credits for game soundtracks, but if you appreciate the music of CV4 I'd strongly recommend checking out the music of another title that he composed for called Axelay, a top-down space shmup title for ths SNES that released a year after this game. The soundtrack while short I feel has some of the DNA that makes CV4 so captivating, maybe it's the drumming. I'd like to hear what you think.
@@massivive It's damn frustrating with some of these composers when they only have a few credits to their name -- like if you discovered Nobuo Uematsu today, you'd have 1,000s of hours of music to check out, but only having 1 or 2 other soundtracks to look at is sooo frustrating... :(
A slightly slower version of this track plays in the game's intro, in which Dracula comes back to life. When this starts playing as the way to the throne room opens and you slowly approach to face the Count... chills.
A true tour de force of a soundtrack. A 16 bit masterpiece. Some people will say Symphony on the night is the best but it doesnt compare to the originality of this especially in light of the limitations of the Super Nintendo and a CD console. A true classic 💪
I'm 47...and whenever I hear song (or stage one's music) I feel like I'm sitting in my best friends room playing this masterpiece. Ty for the memories.
The most magical videogame ever created. This is by far the most epic soundtrack I've listened to on the Super Nintendo. Just a few seconds away, there is that amazing smile of "wow!". Thanks.
Hi bro aloha from Puerto Rico, please do more reactions of the Super Castlevania IV OST, it's an amazing soundtrack to be honest. Also I invite you to hear the music from the first Castlevania game!
Castlevania IV was one of the first games I played on the snes as a child (probably around 1999). I never beat it but have some good memories from it, specially about the OST
I hope if Geebz ever does a group of Supercastlevania 4 OST themes that they get uploaded or I'm there for the stream. Would love to hear, in order: Stage 1 - Theme of Simon Belmont Stage 2 - The Forest of Monsters Stage 3.1 - The Cave Stage 3.2 - The Waterfall Stage 4.1 - Clockwork Mansion Stage 4.2 - Clockwork 2 Stage 5 - Courtyard Stage A - Bloody Tears (with the knowledge that it was a remix of a previous game theme) Stage B - Room of Close Associates then maybe revisit this Dracula Theme then - Ending Typing it out sounds like a lot. At least the first two tracks together would be great. I think they showcase what the SNES can do really well.
Super crispy sounding mic on this vid, if you've updated your rig it's paid off great! Always love me some Castlevania music, Castlevania 4 and Symphony of the Night have some of the best video game soundtracks of all time!
4 is my favorite cause of the music i had it as a kid...too bad he didnt hear part 2 which is simons theme cause thats the best track in the game(during his beast form)
Would like to suggest a couple of main themes frome two games that are now shut down but where my childhood. The Main Theme from FusionFall and the Main theme from Exonaut. Love your content learned a lot from it.
I didn't play anymore than like 10 minutes of any Castlevania game, but I totally respect the composition of their OSTs. Being a lil Romanian I might be a lil biased to the castles and dungeons music. You might check out "Dungeon Synth" sometime on the main channel if you haven't before. It very much captures this sort of sound, but maybe a bit slower and with more ambiance etc.
Castlevania IV's soundtrack was and is a standout moment in game music composition. Even as a child, I could tell there was something special in the effort the two composers put into the game's tracks. From moody atmospheric pieces to jazz fusion, a blend of mortal danger and restless exuberance; the soundtrack took the player on a musical journey that mirrored their trek through Dracula's fantastic domain. You could practically feel the excitement the composers had in pushing the new technology (the SNES had only been out for a year when Castlevania was released) to its limits - and boy did they push. Just a wonderful effort all around.
One of the composers for this game Taro Kudo has only a few credits for game soundtracks, but if you appreciate the music of CV4 I'd strongly recommend checking out the music of another title that he composed for called Axelay, a top-down space shmup title for ths SNES that released a year after this game.
The soundtrack while short I feel has some of the DNA that makes CV4 so captivating, maybe it's the drumming. I'd like to hear what you think.
@@massivive It's damn frustrating with some of these composers when they only have a few credits to their name -- like if you discovered Nobuo Uematsu today, you'd have 1,000s of hours of music to check out, but only having 1 or 2 other soundtracks to look at is sooo frustrating... :(
A slightly slower version of this track plays in the game's intro, in which Dracula comes back to life. When this starts playing as the way to the throne room opens and you slowly approach to face the Count... chills.
This OST had some of the finest compositions I've ever heard from a video game.
Castlevania has some of the best music, across any franchise. Every tune just slaps. Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Geebz! Do more!!
A true tour de force of a soundtrack. A 16 bit masterpiece. Some people will say Symphony on the night is the best but it doesnt compare to the originality of this especially in light of the limitations of the Super Nintendo and a CD console. A true classic 💪
I'm 47...and whenever I hear song (or stage one's music) I feel like I'm sitting in my best friends room playing this masterpiece. Ty for the memories.
Likewise same age as you mate, and same feelings of nostalgia.. wonderful stuff 👍
Baz, London
@@bsmith6646 That's awesome, Baz! ❤️❤️❤️
The most magical videogame ever created. This is by far the most epic soundtrack I've listened to on the Super Nintendo. Just a few seconds away, there is that amazing smile of "wow!". Thanks.
One of the best videogame soundtracks ever. The whole OST is great.
Hi bro aloha from Puerto Rico, please do more reactions of the Super Castlevania IV OST, it's an amazing soundtrack to be honest. Also I invite you to hear the music from the first Castlevania game!
Castlevania symphony of the Night, favorite for many years. The composer is insanely talented and I wish I had her mind for the complexity for music.
Castlevania IV was one of the first games I played on the snes as a child (probably around 1999). I never beat it but have some good memories from it, specially about the OST
Same I downloaded it on my wii years later to beat it on my own
Finally Geebz is listening to a good ost again! About time! Castlevania4 is the best
That game goes hard as every entry in the series, starting on the first level with those bass lines
This game had some of the best OST. Still listen to it occasionally.
You can Hear a Lot of Isao Tomita Influence in the Ost
Mixed With Bach
A true Masterpiece.
I hope if Geebz ever does a group of Supercastlevania 4 OST themes that they get uploaded or I'm there for the stream. Would love to hear, in order:
Stage 1 - Theme of Simon Belmont
Stage 2 - The Forest of Monsters
Stage 3.1 - The Cave
Stage 3.2 - The Waterfall
Stage 4.1 - Clockwork Mansion
Stage 4.2 - Clockwork 2
Stage 5 - Courtyard
Stage A - Bloody Tears (with the knowledge that it was a remix of a previous game theme)
Stage B - Room of Close Associates
then maybe revisit this Dracula Theme
then - Ending
Typing it out sounds like a lot. At least the first two tracks together would be great. I think they showcase what the SNES can do really well.
Super crispy sounding mic on this vid, if you've updated your rig it's paid off great!
Always love me some Castlevania music, Castlevania 4 and Symphony of the Night have some of the best video game soundtracks of all time!
If you wanna try out a Castlevania game IV is probably one of the easiest (1-3 are brutal). Great music
4 is my favorite cause of the music i had it as a kid...too bad he didnt hear part 2 which is simons theme cause thats the best track in the game(during his beast form)
Would like to suggest a couple of main themes frome two games that are now shut down but where my childhood. The Main Theme from FusionFall and the Main theme from Exonaut. Love your content learned a lot from it.
It's not really the final boss music, I think it plays at the beginning of the fight. Anyway it's an epic moment, before, along and after the fight...
It's the first phase of the final boss, then the classic Simon's Theme plays during phase 2.
As fantastic as every castlevania soundtrack is you must do Symphony of the night
Orchestrated Main Theme th-cam.com/video/tecbD0cD7H8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_2EJyrsag1yrDk0O
I didn't play anymore than like 10 minutes of any Castlevania game, but I totally respect the composition of their OSTs. Being a lil Romanian I might be a lil biased to the castles and dungeons music. You might check out "Dungeon Synth" sometime on the main channel if you haven't before. It very much captures this sort of sound, but maybe a bit slower and with more ambiance etc.
this version being reacted has a heavy stereo chorus effect not present in the game original.
U should react to castlevaina rondo of blood soundtrack please