I used to despise Wacky Workbench's theme; nowadays it's one of my favourites. I love all the moving parts and the New Jack Swing flare its got. It sounds like the beeps and grinds of a whirring, unstable machine thats about to blow. The use of the phone dial fused with the record scratches is the cherry on top. It's like we' re platforming through the inside of a modem.
Time Stamps(no spoilers) (for spoilers scroll down more) 0:00 Intro 0:29 Rang 14 1:52 Rang 13 4:19 Rang 12 6:15 Rang 11 7:54 Rang 10 9:16 Rang 9 10:56 Rang 8 12:21 Rang 7 14:00 Rang 6 15:28 Rang 5 17:03 Rang 4 18:46 Rang 3 20:07 Rang 2 22:18 Rang 1 0:29 JP/PAL Wacky Workbench 1:52 US Tidal Tempest 4:19 US Quartz Quadrant 6:15 US Collision Chaos 7:54 US Palmtree Panic 9:16 US Stardust Speedway 10:56 JP/PAL Metallic Madness 12:21 JP/PAL Collision Chaos 14:00 US Wacky Workbench 15:28 US Metallic Madness 17:03 JP/PAL Quartz Quadrant 18:46 JP/PAL Stardust Speedway 20:07 JP/PAL Tidal Tempest 22:18 JP/PAL Palmtree Panic Hope this helps :)
Tidal tempest US is actually one of my favourites, it's REALLY soothing and kinda funky to boot. But I can see why it's so low on the list, it's an acquired taste
Great video! My ranking here: #14: Tidal Tempest US: Did they actually think jazz music with a funky groove will fit an underwater level?? I mean it's not terrible. The pace needs to be slower. The song's also kinda long... #13: Palmtree Panic US: listen, I DO dig the Spanish/Mexican vibes this song gives off, but the pace needs to be way faster this time. The acoustic guitar solo is nice. #12: Collision Chaos US: I have a huge hatred for this song when compared to me ranking this in the past. All it really is is just some slap bass and guitar swells and boom! Job done! It's more ominous and therefore more suitable for a bad future. I think it will do well if it swapped places with Collision Chaos bad future JP. Speaking of Collision Chaos... #11: Collision Chaos JP: Wow, I did not expect to rank this song so low! It has a LOT more effort out into it unlike it's US counterpart... The whole song reminds me off those bouncy balls in the Zone. #10: Quartz Quadrant US: This is literally just a generic rock song. Just guitars and drums. It's not really suitable for the level... I really like 4:37 and 5:25 though! #9: Metallic Madness US: The song is kinda slow-paced which doesn't really match the chaos of its corresponding level. I love the build up though and the guitar solo at the end is class! #8: Metallic Madness JP: Now we're talkin'! This song let's you know from the get-go that things are about to get intense. Who knew a 50 year old man with a receding hairline could rap so flawlessly?! I feel like the US version fits Act 1 while the JP one fits Act 2. And also I thought the saxophone solo in Mania was completely original... Turns out I was wrong. 😔😔 That doesn't take away from this song though. #7: Stardust Speedway JP: one of the more iconic Sonic CD songs. I like it but the US one is way superior. The 'Hue Hue' guy is cool as well. #6: Tidal Tempest JP: I love the breathy sound effects, the pad and drums. Very suitable for an underwater level! #5: Quartz Quadrant JP: I love this song and all, but I don't really think it's as good as everyone claims it to be. The first half is energetic and the second half is more relaxing, peaceful and melancholic. #4: Wacky Workbench JP: yeah, I understand the low ranking but that's what makes the song suit the level so much. Was an early favourite of mine. #3: Wacky Workbench US: it was close between this and #4, but at the end of the day, this song is just more memorable overall, even if it has a completely different approach. #2: Stardust Speedway US: This song is SO underrated that it's actually kinda criminal. The song is just quick enough to fit both 'Stardust' and 'Speedway' the song is also so ethereal. I imagine lying down at night at the silhouette of a city right in front of my eyes listening to this song. Either that or I drive around late at night around the city, also listening to this song, obviously! 10:12 is definitely the best! #1: Palmtree Panic JP: This song is way too cheerful that I actually kinda like it. It definitely puts an excellent first impression for the player when they boot up this game. The ending is so good as well. No wonder why the good future used the same ending but made it even more melancholic! But anyways that's the end of the list! Have a great day! 😃🤗
@@Casual_guy1234 I mean everyone says it's a 10/10 and while I do love the song, I don't think it's nailing the coffin. If I had to rate, I'd give it an 8/10. 😀
@@LuckyStarz_ I mean, I don't think it's a terrible song. It just goes on and on. Gets repetitive quickly. Very little variety... 😢😭 5/10 for me. What about you? 🤔😄
There’s just something about US collision chaos that attracts me towards it. To me, it is both beautiful, AND strange, a perfect way of describing collision chaos’s level aesthetic and looks. There’s a beauty and strangeness in US collision chaos, and for that, I see it as a very unique take in collision chaos, and that’s why I love it. But, JP CC’s new jack swing is just addicting, I can’t help but prefer it over the US one.
Japanese Zone Names: American Zone Names (fanmade by me): Palmtree Panic Tropical Trap Collision Chaos. Casino Canyon Tidal Tempest Aquatic Airflow Quartz Quadrant. Rockwell Repository Wacky Workbench. Factory Felicity Stardust Speedway. Glamor Galaxy Metallic Madness Industrial Institute How would you rank them by fitting the zone?
3:11 Because the Bad Future tracks weren't meant to sound "sad" or "rusty" or "trashed" in the first place, since in the original Japanese soundtrack none of the tracks really convey that feeling. Instead they sound artificial, agressive, fast paced and evil even. The composers clearly wanted to put emphasis on what *makes* these locations so rusty and trashed, because ultimately the game is about "Nature VS. Harmful Technology" (Yes, specifically *harmful* technology, since the Good Futures show that technology and nature can co-exist in peace unless a psycho like Dr. Eggman is involved), so the soundtrack here is used as a tool to convey the specific message about technology being the reason for the Little Planet dying, while in the US version of the game it's only obvious because of the background and design of the Bad Futures, and the US Bad Future music doesn't sound mechanical or artificial at all, but sad, despairing and desolate instead.
Glad to find another person who prefers the original stardust speedway present theme to the one in mania. They’re both fantastic, but man does the original CD track just feel right. Also I wonder if you noticed that the JP present track for stardust speedway is actually almost a mixture of all zones? It lasts twice as long as all other stardust speedway JP tracks.
King Meteor Studios compared the soundtracks years ago until he ranked the Present, Past, Bad and Good Future, I mean people have different taste in some Video Game osts
I completely agree with the Stardust Speedway JP rating, at first i didn't actually like it too much but then it started growing on me, now it's one of my fav tracks! And this part 19:30 has to be my favorite.
I’m happy with the JP soundtracks at #2 and #1, Tidal Tempest JP sounds like I am swimming and it fits very well as an underwater theme. Palm tree Panic JP fits really well as a cheerful 1st zone in the game
I'll put my personal ranking here as well: 14. Tidal Tempest US - Some people like it, I don't. It's long, drawn out and really boring. 13. Collision Chaos US - I don't really like that one either. The Future versions improve it, but the basic tune is kinda bland. 12. Palmtree Panic US - The first level needs to set an example. Palmtree Panic US fails in its task on all timelines. 11. Quartz Quadrant US - For a soundtrack with really good guitar works, this is a very basic riff. It also doesn't fit the stage really well, which is strange for a US track. 10. Wacky Workbench JP - Similarly to Collision Chaos US, it's way too bleak for the Present, and honestly not a very good track on its own. However, it makes a really scary Bad Future. 9. Metallic Madness US - It doesn't provide the intensity needed for the final act, but otherwise it's a very interesting track. It gives the feeling of "It's gonna be tough, but you can do it!" 8. Tidal Tempest JP - A pretty low ranking for a very interesting track. I just like the others even more. 7. Stardust Speedway JP - For how iconic the stage and its Japanese tracks are, I honestly find them a little too basic at times. 6. Palmtree Panic JP - A very cheerful, tropical theme that is absolutely perfect for the first stage. 5. Stardust Speedway US - I prefer all the US tracks of Stardust Speedway over the Japanese versions. This one truly does feel like running alone in the streets at night, and all of them are great for running - even if this one doesn't play at the race. 4. Wacky Workbench US - Just a great track with an awesome groove. 3. Collision Chaos JP - This track is also very groovy and funky. Deciding between numbers 4 and 3 was really hard. 2. Metallic Madness JP - The perfect track for the final act and assaulting Robotnik's fortress. 1. Quartz Quadrant JP - A musical masterpiece.
I have no clue why The US soundtrack is so obsessed with the Kongo drums and the electric guitar; half the soundtrack is filled with either or both of these instruments
No, at least not entirely. Only the Collision Chaos and Metallic Madness tracks have actual bongo performances. Palmtree Panic also has a lot of acoustic percussion, but it's not centered around bongos like the former mentioned. Most zones' themes (Present and Futures) have kick and snare drums, as well as toms and cymbals; a regular drumset. As for the guitar, it is true. The whole soundtrack is filled with acoustic and electric guitar performances. Acoustic performances are basically part of the musical style.
Ah! I realised that, after re-watching this vid 5 times or so, I never gave my ranking of these tracks and my thoughts and feelings about them, let's fix that now! 14) Wacky Workbench JP - Even if I rank this last, I don't think it's a bad song but, it's just decent. Fits the "wacky" name of the level but I admit the sound effects can be a bit much. 13) Collision Chaos US - it's surreal and atmospheric but, not very suited to a level where Sonic is flung around all over the place on flippers and bumpers. 12) Tidal Tempest US - it's a funky song yes and it can be an acquired taste but: that last part: two words for you: 'swing rhythm' 11) Metallic Madness US - from here on, these do fit their respective levels. Cold and mechanical are apt descriptions. This one gives me the internal monologue: "Well, this is it. My greatest task at hand lies before me. The fate of Little Planet is about to be decided." 10) Palmtree Panic JP - I think this is a great song! Maybe it is just a tough too happy for the present? It will make you feel good after a bad day. 9) Startdust Speedway JP - A funky song and yeah the HUE vocal puts a smile on my face when I hear this. It's a catchy one. 8) Wacky Workbench US - HORRIBLE level, great song! Can't deny that this is another catchy one! Takes the pain out of getting through this level a little. 7) Palmtree Panic US - "Is there somewhere I can get an ice cold cocktail, or ice cream or slushee, preferably cola, lemon, strawberry or lime flavour?" Great tropical sounding song for the game's opening level. 6) Quartz Quadrant US - Can't resist that hard rock riff that hits hard, gives you the energy to blast through this mining complex with extra gusto! 5) Collision Chaos JP - funky song for a funky level. Even if I don't enjoy this level all that much but, the song, it's great. 4) Tidal Tempest JP - "I wonder what mysteries beg to be discovered here in this temple complex" is the vibe this song invokes in me. amazing song and fits the stage perfectly. 3) Quartz Quadrant JP - okay my top 3 are VERY hard to seperate because they are all incredible but, I feel like that, while this song fits perfectly in the context of a rich mineral cave, makes one want to spend their days here exploring every corner of the place. Just phenomenal. 2) Metallic Madness JP - "Alright Robotnik, show me what you got!" Is what comes to mind when I think of Sonic's view in this stage but, GAWD does this track have a catchy, infectious energy that will get you pumped to take down this mechanical fortress with every fiber in your being! 1) Stardust Speedway US - I had a hard time deciding what my number 1 is but, I had to give the very slightest edge to SS US. Why? Atmosphere: "what say you: want to race me through the speedway and see who gets to the goal plate first? Hang on!! Sure is a nice night for this, huh?" That is what I would imagine if I woke up here and Sonic were to say to me in this place. This song has a strong 80's vibe and those long descending synths at the end make it for me. Perfectly paints the picture of breezing through a huge road network in a bustling metropolis under a vast starry sky with lightshows illuminating the place for that extra surreal feeling. So yeah! Hope this analysis will be food for thought! Of course this is all my own opinion so, each to their own! Have a great day anyone who reads this to the end!
my opinion: (yes its changed) 14. Wacky Workbench JP - F teir (3.50) this placement has'nt changed much but its actually suprising to find out I acutally dont hate this track I think its just kinda meh it is annoying and it is a disaster but not the worst of all time but it is the worst sonic cd song 13. Tidal Tempest US - E teir (5.34) this has fallen down a bit but its not a bad song at all! I like this song I only have 2 problems, it doesn't suit an underwater level and its not very interesting but other than that its pretty cool 12. Quartz Quadrant US - E teir (5.50) once again, only 2 problems, it doesn't suit the level AT ALL and its not that interesting its just a rock song which I do like rock but this one is just too much rock to the point where its annoying 11. Palmtree Panic US - C teir (7.20) this is way higher than the prievious ones because its actually a fairly fitting song, its not annoying and it does the job pretty well, my only problem is that its very boring other than that its pretty cool 10. Collision Chaos US - B teir (8.37) idk how this song suits a bad future its not even close! It suits pretty well for a present its actually not annoying its a cool song + all the collision songs are amazing in sonic games (spring yard casino night carnival night collision chaos and studiopolis) 9. Metallic Madness JP - B teir (8.88) hot take, this song doesn't suck AT ALL but its weak compared to the others I do think it suits a final level very well, its just that it doesn't do anything for me 8. Collision Chaos JP - B teir (8.95) this fell down quite a bit, this turned into one of my favorite songs of all time to not one of them, I think this song is VERY catchy and deserves more respect for sure!! as a song it deserves probobly below 10th place but still its a great fit! 7. Stardust Speedway JP - A teir (9.00) does this song not wanna make you get up and start dancing? because it makes me wanna do that because MY GOD is this a phenominal track, while its not as good as the US vertion its still awesome it does fit but not that well.. 6. Stardust Speedway US - A teir (9.44) this is strangly a better fit than the JP vertion imo! I love this song because it mainly focuses on the atmosphere and is a very catchy song and MAN THAT ENDING.. THAT WAS AWESOME 5. Metallic Madness US - A teir (9.49) this used to be an early favorite of mine on metallic madness! while I still do love this song a lot I dont think its terrible at all + it suits the level and does an amazing job at it + it gives off a vibe of hope unlike the JP vertion 4. Tidal Tempest JP - S teir (9.75) man this song is so chill plus it suits the level way more than the US vertion, this will become a common trend later, what makes it amazing is that its focues on the chill side of tidal tempest and the cooling side which is amazing also it fits almost perfectly with the boss and no one's talking about that!! 3. Wacky Workbench US - S teir (9.82) this song fixes every problem I have with the JP vertion, its not annoying, its more fitting and its amazing (and focued on the slow side of wacky workbench which is what it does right) overall this song is amazing and my favorite US present theme only JP songs now! 2. Quartz Quadrant JP - S teir (9.98) my god is this song amazing it suits the level almost perfectly, its an amazing song I cant say anything bad about this song honestly! its even in my top 10 favorites at about #6! I love this song and really is such a chill song 1. Palmtree Panic JP - S teir (10.0) this song is one of the best songs ive ever heard, not only is it my favorite palmtree panic song AND my favorite present theme, its also my 3rd favorite song in the game!! This song does everything right + it's not annoying it doesn't sound stupid it actually doesn't suit a good future imo and its just a very memorable track and my god that middle part is so god damn good
For my list. Here's my biased opinion based off how much I like it and how much it fits the level. 14. 0/10 collision chaos US (I hate this everyone and their mother can agree. Even when you make a good future in palmtree panic. It still doesn't fit.) 13. 2/10 quartz quadrant US (it gets points for sounding good. Even if it's not fitting then it's still good.) 12. 4/10 palmtree panic JP (its iconic but its major flaw is it firs with a good future even better.) 11. 4/10 stardust speedway US (I might get so much hate I'm sent to the south pole. Hear me out. It fits the speedway but not the stardust part. It always felt off. This and number 12 are interchangeable. My one phrase for this. "This ain't it chief) 10. 4.5/10 wacky workbench US (now we're getting into the better themes for the present. Problem here is it NEEDS MECHANICAL NOISES! That and it's got a similar problem with number 12 on the list. It's too happy and fits a good future) 9. 5/10 Metallic madness US (I want to love it but the madness part is missing. It's an ok theme but one part creeped me out a lot. Being the wind chimes) 8. 6.4/10 wacky workbench JP (I love this. It's fun!) 7. 7.8/10 tidal tempest US (ik most of you are shocked but the voice job sounds like ghosts chilling. It's also slow to fit a water level) 6. 7.8/10 tidal tempest JP (just as good as the US counterpart) 5. 8.2/10 collision chaos JP (this screams fun. Its chaotic good in a nutshell) 4. 8.7/10 Quartz quadrant JP (it gets points for the peace vibes and the fun factor. The glass shattering is the creme de la creme) 3. 9.4/10 metallic madness JP (this sounds like you're raiding eggman's base) 2. 9.8/10 palmtree panic US (this fixes every problem with the JP version. And you may ask. Why isn't this number 1? Well...) 1. 100/10 stardust speedway JP (it's perfect! I love the funky city vibes which fits the level. Its catchy, it's good. It's fun to listen to. Its everything I wanted in a sonic level theme.)
Oof I like a lot of them but here is mine lol 1. Quartz Quadrant (JP) 2. Wacky Workbench (JP) 3. Stardust Speedway (JP) 4. Metallic Madness (JP) 5.Tidal Tempest (US) 6. Quartz Quadrant (US)
What a cool analysis of Metallic Madness US present! I never thought of it like that. I'm a huge fan of the US soundtrack overall but I kinda prefered the JP version of Metallic Madness for years, felt like the last party before the world ends. But yeah the US one sounds more like you reached an important make or break life and death situation. Still might prefer the JP Metallic Madness but now I appreciate the US one way more! also, Quartz Quadrant US is god tier, don't care if it's unusual for a classic Sonic game :D
Great video! I understand about Wacky Workbench JP being last, I mean I find it boring and odd, sorry for the people who like that soundtrack It's just my opinion.
Hey thanks for the feedback bro! But yeah WW JP is my personal least favorite present theme, and the Good and Bad Future themes for JP WW aren't that much better either. In my personal opinion, WW JP has some of the worst tracks in both soundtracks, while US WW has some of the better ones in both.
Sees 3:46 caption: I got that Fresh Prince of Bel-Air vibe too. It was my first favourite of the ones uploaded. My most recent with that Bel-Air intro was the Stardust Speedway Act 1 version from Mania. 20:35 I got Streets of Rage vibes from the title screen music.
Personally, I think that Collision Chaos Present US isn't that dark and is fitting of a present theme. The Guitar and slapbass are optimistic save for one section. In fact I think Tidal Tempest Present US is darker.
My ranking: 14. Tidal Tempest US: I don't exactly hate this track, it's pretty funky, but just a bit forgettable in some parts and doesn't fit the level that much. 13. Quartz Quadrant US: This bit is actually kinda underrated. It feels a bit industrial, which fits for a quartz mine, but the outside background with the waterfalls don't match at all. It also feels a bit bland and repetitive in some parts, and I'm not a fan of rock music. 12. Collision Chaos JP: The upbeat music fits with the loads of bumpers and springs in this stage. I like this track, but it is just not as good as the rest above. 11. Collision Chaos US: This track is honestly underrated. I like the guitar swells, and as for the "fits the stage" part, I think it does that with the twilight sky. There is another reason why this track oddly fits, but I just can't explain it. I get why people don't like this track though, it's not as "bouncy" as the jp version. 10. Tidal Tempest JP: The start part with the piano is really good. It fits perfectly with the stage tiles, giving it the vibe of some mystical underwater temple. It's also puts the "Tidal" in Tidal Tempest. Again, other tracks are just better in my opinion. 9. Palmteee Panic US: It fits the stage perfectly. Tropical as it should be. My only gripe with the track is that it's just less enjoyable to the jp version. 8. Wacky Workbench US: I bet some people expected me to rank this higher, and I can see why. The start part shows an industrial vibe, and then it cuts to the grooviness, which I also like. I can see what the composers were going for, but the industrial vibe kinda fades away as we get to the good groovy part, and it's why I ranked this track here. 7. Palmtree Panic JP: I like this track, it was even one of my favorites at one point. The clarinet solos are golden and the bit after that is also up there. My one main gripe with this theme is that it's too cheery, meaning if you put it as a good future track, there wouldn't be much off about it. 6. Quartz Quadrant JP: This music does a good job at fitting for the inside cave and the outside nature. The start part fits the fact that it's a quartz mine, and sort of makes an industrial vibe. Then, it cuts to describe the scenery of the glowing quartz and the outside. That clarinet part unsurprisingly captures my attention again and I want to say another thing about this track. I like how there's some sort of conflict between machinery and nature through the music. The starting parts represent the industrial-ness, which takes over in the bad future as bits of it are used there. And as for the second half of the track, some of it is also used in the good future, so it represents nature. Despire this though, the other tracks are better to me. 5. Wacky Workbench JP: I never understood the hate for this theme. It's funky and industrial, which fits the stage. Maybe some parts aren't that enjoyable to listen to, but this track suits me. 4 and 3. Stardust Speedway JP and US: Yep, I like both these tracks (hehe). I can't pick a favorite, as they both have their own flairs. JP is funky and fits the speedway part, while US is also nice to listen to and respresents the stardust part. Time to time I sometimes feel one is better than the other, but my opinion still remains undecided. 2 and 1. Metallic Madness JP and US: Another tie? Yep, these two tracks are also dope, and it's VERY hard to pick a favorite in this one for sure. JP does fit; I don't know how people think it doesn't, for a final showdown. It's also a bop, like most people think. US is a slower pace than JP, but it's also just as good. People think it fits for a dessert theme, but frankly I don't understand that take. The US version does it with the guitar swells and riffs and is totally metallic. Remember my thinking on the battle of nature vs technology in quartz quadrant jp? It's present (ha) here too, only that technology has a bit of an upper hand because it's robotnik's base after all. The guitar and metallic sounds represent the industrial-ness, and most notably the guitar more louder and present in the bad future, while the bits of bongos represent nature, as they're more present in the good future. Another thing to note is that the guitar is completely gone in the good future, to indicate nature has won. In conclusion, both Metallic Madness tracks are equally my favorite present tracks. There you have it. This comment literally toom be aboyt an hour to write.
@@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel yeah I want to mention that my opinion has really changed now, and my thoughts in this comment are basically obsolete now
@@mr.pickaxe1101 I can see your point about the middle part sounding strange but personally I find that it keeps the vibe fresh, you did give it more respect than other people have though so I appreciate that :)
@@WaterBug64 I really hate when people only, and I mean ONLY bash the US soundtrack and only praise the JP/EU soundtrack. I love the JP/EU a lot, but the US soundtrack is just as good. Although, if I want to be fair, I used to be one of those people, and uhh, yeah. Glad that I'm not that way anymore.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 😲u replied on a comment made on a video one year ago.... my ranking is biased.... cuz i never heard of the EU/JP version before until today
I think the metallic madness(us) is kind of boring.but it's ok ! I respect your opinion (btw my favourite track is tidal tempest jp) edit:I 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000% agree that stardust speedway act 1 of sonic mania is the best! edit 2:changed my mind i love the us version of MM
Yeah, I can see where you're going with that. If I want to be honest, MM US took a long time for me to appreciate it, and even then, it's not as interesting, or catchy as the JP version. (Also damn, that's a lot of zeros!)
For me: 14. Tidal Tempest US - 4.50/10 (F Tier) The only track in Sonic CD that cannot even crack a 5/10. It's not a great fit for the level, and it's really forgettable. This is my least favorite track in all of Sonic CD. 13. Quartz Quadrant US - 5.50.10 (E Tier) Just not a fantastic fit for Quartz Quadrant, which sucks since this song has potential with it's great melody. 12. Tidal Tempest JPN - 6.00/10 (D Tier) Just like it's US counterpart, it's a forgettable track. At least it fits the level better, but it's really boring. This used to be a favorite of mine over a decade ago, but I now find it to be the worst JPN Present Theme, and the worst JPN track overall, discounting Palmtree Panic Good Future and Bad Future JPN, which would score lower than this track right now. 11. Wacky Workbench US - 7.10/10 (C Tier) This used to be a HUGE favorite of mine. This track formerly held the title for my most favorite Present theme, and my 3rd most favorite song of all time. It's amazing how time can make this track age poorly. It's not a great fit for Wacky Workbench, and the melody is a mixed bag. At least it fits the timezone since it's not futuristic, but also not too primitive. 10. Stardust Speedway US - 7.50/10 (C Tier) Tidal Tempest Present US 2.0. It's a better fir for its place, but still not a favorite track to listen to, and it's also forgettable. This song does have potential to become better with a good remix. The only thing it's not doing right for me is just its melody. This track pretty much marks the least favorites category as any track that scores a 7.50/10 or less is a least favorite track of mine. 9. Stardust Speedway JPN - 8.25/10 (B Tier) It's a good track, but also kinda forgettable. It fits the city in the background more than the actual level itself. One thing I really liked about this track was the guitar in it. It's not common for the JPN OST to use a guitar, and when it does so, it's usually really good. 8. Metallic Madness US - 8.50/10 (B Tier) This was a former least favorite of mine that aged better for me as I started to appreciate industrial themed music more. It sets the tone quite well for the final level, and I think of Zone 1 when I hear this track. It's not often that I complement the US Soundtrack's present themes, and this one is quite great compared to the average. 7. Quartz Quadrant JPN - 8.60/10 (B Tier) This track used to be my favorite Sonic CD track. It's still relatively good, but not a top favorite anymore. It's not a fantastic fit for Quartz Quadrant Present, so this round is just left up to which track has the better melody, and the JPN OST destroys the US OST here. The second part of the song, which uses the Good Future's melody, is my favorite part of it. Asides from that, this song is alright, but there are much better songs in the game than this. 6. Palmtree Panic JPN - 8.70/10 (B Tier) The only Japanese Palmtree Panic track that's not an instant least favorite. This one isn't as weird, silly, or goofy as the future themes, and it has a decent first level fit even if it doesn't fit the background well. I also really like the vocals here. 5. Palmtree Panic US - 9.10 (A Tier) Currently the only winning US track in the Present themes. This is quite an ideal fit for Palmtree Panic itself, and it's quite catchy and upbeat. I may not like it as much as the Future themes, but it's still amazing, especially for a US Present Theme. 4. Collision Chaos US - 9.20/10 (A Tier) My favorite Present Theme in the official US Soundtrack. It's quite a great fit for Zone 1 when Amy gets kidnapped, and it's a great fit for the natural scenery in the background. I used to not like this one a lot, but I've really grown to love it. 3. Collision Chaos JPN - 9.40/10 (A Tier) A prime example of how great the casino themes are in Sonic games. A lot of them sound really good like this one. I love the industrial sounds in the background with the lively feel alongside how catchy and upbeat. It's a great fit for the casino theme of the level. 2. Metallic Madness JPN - 9.60/10 (S Tier) This track used to be my least favorite Present Theme in the Japanese Soundtrack, but it now my second most favorite. Just like in Metallic Madness Present US, this track is an example of my appreciation of industrial/factory based music. My favorite part of the song is actually the industrial sounds alongside the bassline in the background. This song has a really huge feel for it which fits Zone 2 more as Metallic Madness Zone 2 is the biggest level in Sonic CD. 1. Wacky Workbench JPN - 9.89/10 (S Tier) My favorite Present Theme in all of Sonic CD. This one was never in the least favorites column as I just didn't find a great reason to find it as such, but over time I really started liking the track more as I enjoyed the fast-paced melody with the machinery in the background. This is an ideal fit for Wacky Workbench Present, and it now takes the title of my most favorite Present Theme, which was formerly held by its American counterpart. Fun Fact, the main melody of this track is shaped out like a "W", which is a really ingenious reference to Wacky Workbench being an alliteration of the letter "W".
Disagreements I had with your list (which is still pretty good). 1: Collision Chaos JP is actually my least favourite track in the whole game. Whatever you feel about Wacky Workbench's OSTs, that's what I feel for Collision Chaos's (except the Past and Good Future JP). It may fit well but IMO a bad song fitting a bad stage is NOT a good thing. 2: I prefer Tidal Tempest US to Tidal Tempest JP. It just feels so relaxing. 3: Quartz Quadrant JP has my favourite OSTs in Sonic CD, with Present and Good Future being among my favourite songs in the franchise. I'd easily rank it as 1st. 4: I actually prefer the US Stardust Speedway theme to the JP one. 5: While the US theme is more fitting, Metallic Madness JP is too good of a bop. Not to say the US one isn't a bop too, but gahdayum. 6: Wacky Workbench IMO are both equally good IMO, shame they're stuck to by far the worst stage in the game. If I had to rank them myself I would go 14: Collision Chaos JP 13: QQ US 12: Metallic Madness US 11: Stardust Speedway JP 10: CC US 9: Wacky Workbench US 8: MM JP 7: Palmtree Panic US 6: Tidal Tempest JP 5: PP JP 4: WW JP 3: SS US 2: TT US 1: Quartz Quadrant JP
im a bit upset about the placing for metallic madness! ill be honest!! first it was tidal tempest's bad future ranking then the stardust speedway one and the bad future for metallic madness. which i get that it might be creepy. but now this one! i don't understand! the present theme for metallic madness it AMAZING. but then again...its your opinion so i respect it. but im still mad!
fun fact the wacky workbench good future has these crow animals who were being anoyying from the present thats what the anoyying sound effects are but I agree with you wacky workbench jp present and bad future are not good songs at all but the past and good future versions are great but my favorite variiation of wacky workbench jp is the good future even though I like the us versions more but the good future jp is a tie with the us version
@@Man_real_and_stupid This possibly objectively the best. However, pretty much all tracks are great, though there a general consensus that Palmtree Panic BF US and Tidal Tempest Present US are lackluster.
My list consists of: 14: Tidal Tempest US - Long and kinda monotonous 13: Collision Chaos US - Also monotonous and too dark for a Present theme 12: Palmtree Panic US - Underwhelming for a first stage, especially compared to the Japanese version 11: Quartz Quadrant US - Doesn't fit the stage and slightly annoying 10: Wacky Workbench JP - Very annoying but fits the stage very nicely, the only track worse than a stripped back Good Future remix 9: Metallic Madness US - It grows on me, but still doesn't fir the last stage of the game 8: Tidal Tempest JP - Much better than the US version, still kinda subdued 7: Palmtree Panic JP - Great first track, maybe a little too happy for a Present theme 6: Stardust Speedway JP - Amazing track but known mostly for the memes, maybe a little too repetitive 5: Wacky Workbench US - Great groove, I simply like the other four better 4: Stardust Speedway US - Fits the stage in a completely different way than the Japanese version, absolutely epic 3: Collision Chaos JP - I'm addicted to the funky beat, similar to Wacky Workbench US but even better IMHO 2: Metallic Madness JP - Ultimate theme for the ultimate level 1: Quartz Quardrant JP - Musical masterpiece, strong candidate for best track in all timelines alongside Metallic Madness GF JP and Stardust Speedway BF US
I said it didn't fit the time period because Sonic games at this time really didn't go into rock and metal until 1998 when Sonic Adventure came out. It's more of a Modern Sonic thing than a Classic Sonic thing. Classic Sonic (1991-97) never really had any rock and metal tracks except for the Sonic CD North American OST, but they did great with the tracks for the North American version. Other than that, Classic Sonic didn't really do that many rock or metal tracks.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 Oh, I see. It's true, the entire series is envolved by rock and metal since the beginning, specially when arrived in the US (the same with Ristar), but that whole thing exploded on Sonic Adventure, just like you said, and continued on SA2, Sonic Rush, Heroes, Black Knight and so on.
I always love seeing appreciation for the US version of Metallic Madness Present! It's one of my absolute favorites on the US ost. It's so atmospheric and beautiful, and perfectly captures the vibe of "this is it, the fate of Little Planet is in your hands."
Tidal tempest US is actually one of my favourites, it's REALLY soothing and kinda funky to boot. But I can see why it's so low on the list, it's an acquired taste
Part 2 has been released! You can watch it here:
ruclips.net/video/V5c8dKBpB9w/видео.html
I used to despise Wacky Workbench's theme; nowadays it's one of my favourites. I love all the moving parts and the New Jack Swing flare its got. It sounds like the beeps and grinds of a whirring, unstable machine thats about to blow. The use of the phone dial fused with the record scratches is the cherry on top. It's like we' re platforming through the inside of a modem.
@Flumptytheeggwhy?
@@flordelizhawk358 becuse Is good
It’s cool awwww yeah!
Time Stamps(no spoilers) (for spoilers scroll down more)
0:00 Intro
0:29 Rang 14
1:52 Rang 13
4:19 Rang 12
6:15 Rang 11
7:54 Rang 10
9:16 Rang 9
10:56 Rang 8
12:21 Rang 7
14:00 Rang 6
15:28 Rang 5
17:03 Rang 4
18:46 Rang 3
20:07 Rang 2
22:18 Rang 1
0:29 JP/PAL Wacky Workbench
1:52 US Tidal Tempest
4:19 US Quartz Quadrant
6:15 US Collision Chaos
7:54 US Palmtree Panic
9:16 US Stardust Speedway
10:56 JP/PAL Metallic Madness
12:21 JP/PAL Collision Chaos
14:00 US Wacky Workbench
15:28 US Metallic Madness
17:03 JP/PAL Quartz Quadrant
18:46 JP/PAL Stardust Speedway
20:07 JP/PAL Tidal Tempest
22:18 JP/PAL Palmtree Panic
Hope this helps :)
Tidal tempest US is actually one of my favourites, it's REALLY soothing and kinda funky to boot. But I can see why it's so low on the list, it's an acquired taste
personally TT US is underrated but also not the best imo
For Me, It Does A Decent Job With The "Tempest" Part IMO
Aka forcing yourself to listen to something mid
Great video! My ranking here:
#14: Tidal Tempest US: Did they actually think jazz music with a funky groove will fit an underwater level?? I mean it's not terrible. The pace needs to be slower. The song's also kinda long...
#13: Palmtree Panic US: listen, I DO dig the Spanish/Mexican vibes this song gives off, but the pace needs to be way faster this time. The acoustic guitar solo is nice.
#12: Collision Chaos US: I have a huge hatred for this song when compared to me ranking this in the past. All it really is is just some slap bass and guitar swells and boom! Job done! It's more ominous and therefore more suitable for a bad future. I think it will do well if it swapped places with Collision Chaos bad future JP. Speaking of Collision Chaos...
#11: Collision Chaos JP: Wow, I did not expect to rank this song so low! It has a LOT more effort out into it unlike it's US counterpart... The whole song reminds me off those bouncy balls in the Zone.
#10: Quartz Quadrant US: This is literally just a generic rock song. Just guitars and drums. It's not really suitable for the level... I really like 4:37 and 5:25 though!
#9: Metallic Madness US: The song is kinda slow-paced which doesn't really match the chaos of its corresponding level. I love the build up though and the guitar solo at the end is class!
#8: Metallic Madness JP: Now we're talkin'! This song let's you know from the get-go that things are about to get intense. Who knew a 50 year old man with a receding hairline could rap so flawlessly?! I feel like the US version fits Act 1 while the JP one fits Act 2. And also I thought the saxophone solo in Mania was completely original... Turns out I was wrong. 😔😔 That doesn't take away from this song though.
#7: Stardust Speedway JP: one of the more iconic Sonic CD songs. I like it but the US one is way superior. The 'Hue Hue' guy is cool as well.
#6: Tidal Tempest JP: I love the breathy sound effects, the pad and drums. Very suitable for an underwater level!
#5: Quartz Quadrant JP: I love this song and all, but I don't really think it's as good as everyone claims it to be. The first half is energetic and the second half is more relaxing, peaceful and melancholic.
#4: Wacky Workbench JP: yeah, I understand the low ranking but that's what makes the song suit the level so much. Was an early favourite of mine.
#3: Wacky Workbench US: it was close between this and #4, but at the end of the day, this song is just more memorable overall, even if it has a completely different approach.
#2: Stardust Speedway US: This song is SO underrated that it's actually kinda criminal. The song is just quick enough to fit both 'Stardust' and 'Speedway' the song is also so ethereal. I imagine lying down at night at the silhouette of a city right in front of my eyes listening to this song. Either that or I drive around late at night around the city, also listening to this song, obviously! 10:12 is definitely the best!
#1: Palmtree Panic JP: This song is way too cheerful that I actually kinda like it. It definitely puts an excellent first impression for the player when they boot up this game. The ending is so good as well. No wonder why the good future used the same ending but made it even more melancholic!
But anyways that's the end of the list! Have a great day! 😃🤗
Quarts quadrant is 1 there is no other ranking for it
@@Casual_guy1234 I mean everyone says it's a 10/10 and while I do love the song, I don't think it's nailing the coffin. If I had to rate, I'd give it an 8/10. 😀
Tidal Tempest US deserves way more appreciation.
@@LuckyStarz_ it does honestly
@@LuckyStarz_ I mean, I don't think it's a terrible song. It just goes on and on. Gets repetitive quickly. Very little variety... 😢😭
5/10 for me. What about you? 🤔😄
Wacky Workbench JP is my actual favorite cuz the crow sounds make it so good and the start is like a workshop trying to power on
HyperSonic
There’s just something about US collision chaos that attracts me towards it. To me, it is both beautiful, AND strange, a perfect way of describing collision chaos’s level aesthetic and looks. There’s a beauty and strangeness in US collision chaos, and for that, I see it as a very unique take in collision chaos, and that’s why I love it. But, JP CC’s new jack swing is just addicting, I can’t help but prefer it over the US one.
No matter what region, Collision Chaos GF is amazing!
Edit: Clearly I'm blind. I meant the Present.
Haha it’s alright my man, I already understood what you meant lol
@@NoorAdventure2007 Honestly though, every single Collision Chaos track is great. (North American and Japanese version)
Agreed
True
18:45 Get funky! Keep the beat! Get funky now hustle hustle!
It’s get funky be funky stay funky yo hustle hustle
that moment when a different regions soundtrack is better than the US version
17:07 this is the best f*cking track in the game, its number one, end of debate
also yeah I actually love wacky workbench jp
but yes , I agree that it can be anoying and even repetitive !
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Japanese Zone Names: American Zone Names (fanmade by me):
Palmtree Panic Tropical Trap
Collision Chaos. Casino Canyon
Tidal Tempest Aquatic Airflow
Quartz Quadrant. Rockwell Repository
Wacky Workbench. Factory Felicity
Stardust Speedway. Glamor Galaxy
Metallic Madness Industrial Institute
How would you rank them by fitting the zone?
3:11
Because the Bad Future tracks weren't meant to sound "sad" or "rusty" or "trashed" in the first place, since in the original Japanese soundtrack none of the tracks really convey that feeling. Instead they sound artificial, agressive, fast paced and evil even. The composers clearly wanted to put emphasis on what *makes* these locations so rusty and trashed, because ultimately the game is about "Nature VS. Harmful Technology" (Yes, specifically *harmful* technology, since the Good Futures show that technology and nature can co-exist in peace unless a psycho like Dr. Eggman is involved), so the soundtrack here is used as a tool to convey the specific message about technology being the reason for the Little Planet dying, while in the US version of the game it's only obvious because of the background and design of the Bad Futures, and the US Bad Future music doesn't sound mechanical or artificial at all, but sad, despairing and desolate instead.
JP Quartz Quadrant and Stardust speedway are my favourite present themes
Cool mines US Wacky Workbench
For wacky workbench JP questions about the sound effects, Mr. Pickaxe, no-one knows, they’re just industrially exotic sounds.
Idk somehow Pierre Bourne got a hold of em, just listen to Flatbed Freestyle by Playboi Carti that sound effect is in the background 😭
Glad to find another person who prefers the original stardust speedway present theme to the one in mania. They’re both fantastic, but man does the original CD track just feel right. Also I wonder if you noticed that the JP present track for stardust speedway is actually almost a mixture of all zones? It lasts twice as long as all other stardust speedway JP tracks.
King Meteor Studios compared the soundtracks years ago until he ranked the Present, Past, Bad and Good Future, I mean people have different taste in some Video Game osts
My list:
14 - Tidal Tempest JP
13 - Collision Chaos JP
12 - Metallic Madness JP
11 - Tidal Tempest US
10 - Palmtree Panic JP
9 - Wacky Workbench JP
8 - Palmtree Panic US
7 - Wacky Workbench US
6 - Quartz Quadrant JP
5 - Quartz Quadrant US
4 - Collision Chaos US
3 - Stardust Speedway JP
2 - Stardust Speedway US
1 - Metallic Madness US
Your hating on Japan
@@cheocohill5066because the USA soundtrack is better
@@cheocohill5066 like you guys don't hate on the US soundtrack all the time
Also, you're*
@likeag I can agree with that it’s just that Japan should not always be last. And stardust speedway USA cooks japan
And I don’t hate the us soundtrack
I completely agree with the Stardust Speedway JP rating, at first i didn't actually like it too much but then it started growing on me, now it's one of my fav tracks! And this part 19:30 has to be my favorite.
I think for this list my favorite is EU/JP Tidal Tempest
Tidal Tempest JP/EU is one of my favorite tracks overall in the game, and in the entire Sonic franchise.
I’m happy with the JP soundtracks at #2 and #1, Tidal Tempest JP sounds like I am swimming and it fits very well as an underwater theme. Palm tree Panic JP fits really well as a cheerful 1st zone in the game
I'll put my personal ranking here as well:
14. Tidal Tempest US - Some people like it, I don't. It's long, drawn out and really boring.
13. Collision Chaos US - I don't really like that one either. The Future versions improve it, but the basic tune is kinda bland.
12. Palmtree Panic US - The first level needs to set an example. Palmtree Panic US fails in its task on all timelines.
11. Quartz Quadrant US - For a soundtrack with really good guitar works, this is a very basic riff. It also doesn't fit the stage really well, which is strange for a US track.
10. Wacky Workbench JP - Similarly to Collision Chaos US, it's way too bleak for the Present, and honestly not a very good track on its own. However, it makes a really scary Bad Future.
9. Metallic Madness US - It doesn't provide the intensity needed for the final act, but otherwise it's a very interesting track. It gives the feeling of "It's gonna be tough, but you can do it!"
8. Tidal Tempest JP - A pretty low ranking for a very interesting track. I just like the others even more.
7. Stardust Speedway JP - For how iconic the stage and its Japanese tracks are, I honestly find them a little too basic at times.
6. Palmtree Panic JP - A very cheerful, tropical theme that is absolutely perfect for the first stage.
5. Stardust Speedway US - I prefer all the US tracks of Stardust Speedway over the Japanese versions. This one truly does feel like running alone in the streets at night, and all of them are great for running - even if this one doesn't play at the race.
4. Wacky Workbench US - Just a great track with an awesome groove.
3. Collision Chaos JP - This track is also very groovy and funky. Deciding between numbers 4 and 3 was really hard.
2. Metallic Madness JP - The perfect track for the final act and assaulting Robotnik's fortress.
1. Quartz Quadrant JP - A musical masterpiece.
agreed. quartz quadrant its my favorite music JP, the good future is the best music of sonic ever
I have no clue why The US soundtrack is so obsessed with the Kongo drums and the electric guitar; half the soundtrack is filled with either or both of these instruments
No, at least not entirely. Only the Collision Chaos and Metallic Madness tracks have actual bongo performances. Palmtree Panic also has a lot of acoustic percussion, but it's not centered around bongos like the former mentioned. Most zones' themes (Present and Futures) have kick and snare drums, as well as toms and cymbals; a regular drumset. As for the guitar, it is true. The whole soundtrack is filled with acoustic and electric guitar performances. Acoustic performances are basically part of the musical style.
Ah! I realised that, after re-watching this vid 5 times or so, I never gave my ranking of these tracks and my thoughts and feelings about them, let's fix that now!
14) Wacky Workbench JP - Even if I rank this last, I don't think it's a bad song but, it's just decent. Fits the "wacky" name of the level but I admit the sound effects can be a bit much.
13) Collision Chaos US - it's surreal and atmospheric but, not very suited to a level where Sonic is flung around all over the place on flippers and bumpers.
12) Tidal Tempest US - it's a funky song yes and it can be an acquired taste but: that last part: two words for you: 'swing rhythm'
11) Metallic Madness US - from here on, these do fit their respective levels. Cold and mechanical are apt descriptions. This one gives me the internal monologue: "Well, this is it. My greatest task at hand lies before me. The fate of Little Planet is about to be decided."
10) Palmtree Panic JP - I think this is a great song! Maybe it is just a tough too happy for the present? It will make you feel good after a bad day.
9) Startdust Speedway JP - A funky song and yeah the HUE vocal puts a smile on my face when I hear this. It's a catchy one.
8) Wacky Workbench US - HORRIBLE level, great song! Can't deny that this is another catchy one! Takes the pain out of getting through this level a little.
7) Palmtree Panic US - "Is there somewhere I can get an ice cold cocktail, or ice cream or slushee, preferably cola, lemon, strawberry or lime flavour?" Great tropical sounding song for the game's opening level.
6) Quartz Quadrant US - Can't resist that hard rock riff that hits hard, gives you the energy to blast through this mining complex with extra gusto!
5) Collision Chaos JP - funky song for a funky level. Even if I don't enjoy this level all that much but, the song, it's great.
4) Tidal Tempest JP - "I wonder what mysteries beg to be discovered here in this temple complex" is the vibe this song invokes in me. amazing song and fits the stage perfectly.
3) Quartz Quadrant JP - okay my top 3 are VERY hard to seperate because they are all incredible but, I feel like that, while this song fits perfectly in the context of a rich mineral cave, makes one want to spend their days here exploring every corner of the place. Just phenomenal.
2) Metallic Madness JP - "Alright Robotnik, show me what you got!" Is what comes to mind when I think of Sonic's view in this stage but, GAWD does this track have a catchy, infectious energy that will get you pumped to take down this mechanical fortress with every fiber in your being!
1) Stardust Speedway US - I had a hard time deciding what my number 1 is but, I had to give the very slightest edge to SS US. Why? Atmosphere: "what say you: want to race me through the speedway and see who gets to the goal plate first? Hang on!! Sure is a nice night for this, huh?" That is what I would imagine if I woke up here and Sonic were to say to me in this place. This song has a strong 80's vibe and those long descending synths at the end make it for me. Perfectly paints the picture of breezing through a huge road network in a bustling metropolis under a vast starry sky with lightshows illuminating the place for that extra surreal feeling.
So yeah! Hope this analysis will be food for thought! Of course this is all my own opinion so, each to their own! Have a great day anyone who reads this to the end!
Tidal Tempest JP is probably my favorite present track in the game
Mines wacky Workbench us
I once did a sonic songs bracket and Tidal Tempest JP won. It's not even close to the best sonic song but goodness I love it so much.
im sorry but putting jp metallic madness that low is a sin
You gotta be smoking something strong to think wacky workbench is worse than half of the stuff that comes after it lol.
Great video!
My personal ranking:
14- Tidal Tempest US
13- Tidal Tempest JP
12- Wacky Workbench JP
11- Palmtree Panic US
10- Collision Chaos US
9- Palmtree Panic JP
8- Quartz Quadrant US
7- Collision Chaos JP
6- Stardust Speedway US
5- Metallic Madness US
4- Stardust Speedway JP
3- Wacky Workbench US
2- Quartz Quadrant JP
1- Metallic Madness JP
my opinion: (yes its changed)
14. Wacky Workbench JP - F teir (3.50) this placement has'nt changed much but its actually suprising to find out I acutally dont hate this track I think its just kinda meh it is annoying and it is a disaster but not the worst of all time but it is the worst sonic cd song
13. Tidal Tempest US - E teir (5.34) this has fallen down a bit but its not a bad song at all! I like this song I only have 2 problems, it doesn't suit an underwater level and its not very interesting but other than that its pretty cool
12. Quartz Quadrant US - E teir (5.50) once again, only 2 problems, it doesn't suit the level AT ALL and its not that interesting its just a rock song which I do like rock but this one is just too much rock to the point where its annoying
11. Palmtree Panic US - C teir (7.20) this is way higher than the prievious ones because its actually a fairly fitting song, its not annoying and it does the job pretty well, my only problem is that its very boring other than that its pretty cool
10. Collision Chaos US - B teir (8.37) idk how this song suits a bad future its not even close! It suits pretty well for a present its actually not annoying its a cool song + all the collision songs are amazing in sonic games (spring yard casino night carnival night collision chaos and studiopolis)
9. Metallic Madness JP - B teir (8.88) hot take, this song doesn't suck AT ALL but its weak compared to the others I do think it suits a final level very well, its just that it doesn't do anything for me
8. Collision Chaos JP - B teir (8.95) this fell down quite a bit, this turned into one of my favorite songs of all time to not one of them, I think this song is VERY catchy and deserves more respect for sure!! as a song it deserves probobly below 10th place but still its a great fit!
7. Stardust Speedway JP - A teir (9.00) does this song not wanna make you get up and start dancing? because it makes me wanna do that because MY GOD is this a phenominal track, while its not as good as the US vertion its still awesome it does fit but not that well..
6. Stardust Speedway US - A teir (9.44) this is strangly a better fit than the JP vertion imo! I love this song because it mainly focuses on the atmosphere and is a very catchy song and MAN THAT ENDING.. THAT WAS AWESOME
5. Metallic Madness US - A teir (9.49) this used to be an early favorite of mine on metallic madness! while I still do love this song a lot I dont think its terrible at all + it suits the level and does an amazing job at it + it gives off a vibe of hope unlike the JP vertion
4. Tidal Tempest JP - S teir (9.75) man this song is so chill plus it suits the level way more than the US vertion, this will become a common trend later, what makes it amazing is that its focues on the chill side of tidal tempest and the cooling side which is amazing also it fits almost perfectly with the boss and no one's talking about that!!
3. Wacky Workbench US - S teir (9.82) this song fixes every problem I have with the JP vertion, its not annoying, its more fitting and its amazing (and focued on the slow side of wacky workbench which is what it does right) overall this song is amazing and my favorite US present theme only JP songs now!
2. Quartz Quadrant JP - S teir (9.98) my god is this song amazing it suits the level almost perfectly, its an amazing song I cant say anything bad about this song honestly! its even in my top 10 favorites at about #6! I love this song and really is such a chill song
1. Palmtree Panic JP - S teir (10.0) this song is one of the best songs ive ever heard, not only is it my favorite palmtree panic song AND my favorite present theme, its also my 3rd favorite song in the game!! This song does everything right + it's not annoying it doesn't sound stupid it actually doesn't suit a good future imo and its just a very memorable track and my god that middle part is so god damn good
Nice list you have. 💙👍
My list:
14. Collision Chaos (US)
13. Wacky Workbench (JP)
12. Palmtree Panic (US)
11. Tidal Tempest (US)
10. Quartz Quadrant (US)
9. Collision Chaos (JP)
8. Metallic Madness (US)
7. Palmtree Panic (JP)
6. Wacky Workbench (US)
5. Stardust Speedway (JP)
4. Tidal Tempest (JP)
3.🥉 Stardust Speedway (US)
2.🥈 Metallic Madness (JP)
1.🥇 Quartz Quadrant (JP)
my secret is i love them all
except for the US boss theme, that one terrifies me
I like WW JP over CC US. I find WW JP fun in instrumentals. Putting the wacky in wacky workbench
For my list. Here's my biased opinion based off how much I like it and how much it fits the level.
14. 0/10 collision chaos US (I hate this everyone and their mother can agree. Even when you make a good future in palmtree panic. It still doesn't fit.)
13. 2/10 quartz quadrant US (it gets points for sounding good. Even if it's not fitting then it's still good.)
12. 4/10 palmtree panic JP (its iconic but its major flaw is it firs with a good future even better.)
11. 4/10 stardust speedway US (I might get so much hate I'm sent to the south pole. Hear me out. It fits the speedway but not the stardust part. It always felt off. This and number 12 are interchangeable. My one phrase for this. "This ain't it chief)
10. 4.5/10 wacky workbench US (now we're getting into the better themes for the present. Problem here is it NEEDS MECHANICAL NOISES! That and it's got a similar problem with number 12 on the list. It's too happy and fits a good future)
9. 5/10 Metallic madness US (I want to love it but the madness part is missing. It's an ok theme but one part creeped me out a lot. Being the wind chimes)
8. 6.4/10 wacky workbench JP (I love this. It's fun!)
7. 7.8/10 tidal tempest US (ik most of you are shocked but the voice job sounds like ghosts chilling. It's also slow to fit a water level)
6. 7.8/10 tidal tempest JP (just as good as the US counterpart)
5. 8.2/10 collision chaos JP (this screams fun. Its chaotic good in a nutshell)
4. 8.7/10 Quartz quadrant JP (it gets points for the peace vibes and the fun factor. The glass shattering is the creme de la creme)
3. 9.4/10 metallic madness JP (this sounds like you're raiding eggman's base)
2. 9.8/10 palmtree panic US (this fixes every problem with the JP version. And you may ask. Why isn't this number 1? Well...)
1. 100/10 stardust speedway JP (it's perfect! I love the funky city vibes which fits the level. Its catchy, it's good. It's fun to listen to. Its everything I wanted in a sonic level theme.)
I think the JP soundtrack suits the levels more, not that the US ones are bad, but JP ones seems to stick in my head more
hey we have the same favorite present theme!
Oof I like a lot of them but here is mine lol
1. Quartz Quadrant (JP)
2. Wacky Workbench (JP)
3. Stardust Speedway (JP)
4. Metallic Madness (JP)
5.Tidal Tempest (US)
6. Quartz Quadrant (US)
What a cool analysis of Metallic Madness US present! I never thought of it like that.
I'm a huge fan of the US soundtrack overall but I kinda prefered the JP version of Metallic Madness for years, felt like the last party before the world ends. But yeah the US one sounds more like you reached an important make or break life and death situation.
Still might prefer the JP Metallic Madness but now I appreciate the US one way more!
also, Quartz Quadrant US is god tier, don't care if it's unusual for a classic Sonic game :D
Here is my list
14 wacky workbench jp
13 quartz quadrant us
12 tidal tempest us
11 collision chaos aka collision pingas lol
10 stardust speedway jp
9 palm tree panic us
8 metallic madness jp
7 collision pingas jp
6 metallic madness us
5 wacky workbench us
4 stardust speedway us
3 palmtree panic jp
2 Tidal tempest jp
1 quartz quadrant jp
I love that Somecallmejohnny reference. I have to make a video with the pingas bumper sound effect.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 pingas is a meme from adventures of sonic the hedgehog the old tv show
I really like your videos, they give off a whoisthisgit vibe which I like
Thanks man. I really appreciate that.
No problem
I think the vocals of MM JP are a prisoner telling Sonic how scary Eggman is and an escape plan.
Great video! I understand about Wacky Workbench JP being last, I mean I find it boring and odd, sorry for the people who like that soundtrack It's just my opinion.
Hey thanks for the feedback bro!
But yeah WW JP is my personal least favorite present theme, and the Good and Bad Future themes for JP WW aren't that much better either. In my personal opinion, WW JP has some of the worst tracks in both soundtracks, while US WW has some of the better ones in both.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 yeah the US is much better, it fits the level more and its catchy!
@@mr.pickaxe1101 also i like how Quartz Quarndent JP is 4! I think its a magical.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 What’s the progress of Part 2?
@@nickytembo4112 Part 2 is nearly done. It will be out before Thursday at latest.
I’m gonna be honest. The present track is the only theme I like from the JP Wacky Workbench.
Sees 3:46 caption: I got that Fresh Prince of Bel-Air vibe too. It was my first favourite of the ones uploaded. My most recent with that Bel-Air intro was the Stardust Speedway Act 1 version from Mania.
20:35 I got Streets of Rage vibes from the title screen music.
My Ranking:
14: US Tidal Tempest
13: US Collision Chaos
12: JPN/PAL Quartz Quadrant
11: US Wacky Workbench
10: JPN/PAL Collision Chaos
9: JPN/PAL Tidal Tempest
8: US Palmtree Panic
7: JPN/PAL Palmtree Panic(Don't Get Mad At Me, It's Just My Opinion)
6: JPN/PAL Stardust Speedway
5: JPN/PAL Metallic Madness
4: JPN/PAL Wacky Workbench
3: US Metallic Madness
2: US Quartz Quadrant
1: US Stardust Speedway
I want to punch you for putting jp quarts quadrant so low
Personally, I think that Collision Chaos Present US isn't that dark and is fitting of a present theme. The Guitar and slapbass are optimistic save for one section. In fact I think Tidal Tempest Present US is darker.
My ranking:
14. Tidal Tempest US: I don't exactly hate this track, it's pretty funky, but just a bit forgettable in some parts and doesn't fit the level that much.
13. Quartz Quadrant US: This bit is actually kinda underrated. It feels a bit industrial, which fits for a quartz mine, but the outside background with the waterfalls don't match at all. It also feels a bit bland and repetitive in some parts, and I'm not a fan of rock music.
12. Collision Chaos JP: The upbeat music fits with the loads of bumpers and springs in this stage. I like this track, but it is just not as good as the rest above.
11. Collision Chaos US: This track is honestly underrated. I like the guitar swells, and as for the "fits the stage" part, I think it does that with the twilight sky. There is another reason why this track oddly fits, but I just can't explain it. I get why people don't like this track though, it's not as "bouncy" as the jp version.
10. Tidal Tempest JP: The start part with the piano is really good. It fits perfectly with the stage tiles, giving it the vibe of some mystical underwater temple. It's also puts the "Tidal" in Tidal Tempest. Again, other tracks are just better in my opinion.
9. Palmteee Panic US: It fits the stage perfectly. Tropical as it should be. My only gripe with the track is that it's just less enjoyable to the jp version.
8. Wacky Workbench US: I bet some people expected me to rank this higher, and I can see why. The start part shows an industrial vibe, and then it cuts to the grooviness, which I also like. I can see what the composers were going for, but the industrial vibe kinda fades away as we get to the good groovy part, and it's why I ranked this track here.
7. Palmtree Panic JP: I like this track, it was even one of my favorites at one point. The clarinet solos are golden and the bit after that is also up there. My one main gripe with this theme is that it's too cheery, meaning if you put it as a good future track, there wouldn't be much off about it.
6. Quartz Quadrant JP: This music does a good job at fitting for the inside cave and the outside nature. The start part fits the fact that it's a quartz mine, and sort of makes an industrial vibe. Then, it cuts to describe the scenery of the glowing quartz and the outside. That clarinet part unsurprisingly captures my attention again and I want to say another thing about this track. I like how there's some sort of conflict between machinery and nature through the music. The starting parts represent the industrial-ness, which takes over in the bad future as bits of it are used there. And as for the second half of the track, some of it is also used in the good future, so it represents nature. Despire this though, the other tracks are better to me.
5. Wacky Workbench JP: I never understood the hate for this theme. It's funky and industrial, which fits the stage. Maybe some parts aren't that enjoyable to listen to, but this track suits me.
4 and 3. Stardust Speedway JP and US: Yep, I like both these tracks (hehe). I can't pick a favorite, as they both have their own flairs. JP is funky and fits the speedway part, while US is also nice to listen to and respresents the stardust part. Time to time I sometimes feel one is better than the other, but my opinion still remains undecided.
2 and 1. Metallic Madness JP and US: Another tie? Yep, these two tracks are also dope, and it's VERY hard to pick a favorite in this one for sure. JP does fit; I don't know how people think it doesn't, for a final showdown. It's also a bop, like most people think. US is a slower pace than JP, but it's also just as good. People think it fits for a dessert theme, but frankly I don't understand that take. The US version does it with the guitar swells and riffs and is totally metallic. Remember my thinking on the battle of nature vs technology in quartz quadrant jp? It's present (ha) here too, only that technology has a bit of an upper hand because it's robotnik's base after all. The guitar and metallic sounds represent the industrial-ness, and most notably the guitar more louder and present in the bad future, while the bits of bongos represent nature, as they're more present in the good future. Another thing to note is that the guitar is completely gone in the good future, to indicate nature has won. In conclusion, both Metallic Madness tracks are equally my favorite present tracks.
There you have it. This comment literally toom be aboyt an hour to write.
Update: I want to say that Tidal Tempest US actually sucks and want to rabk it lower. It's funky, but not enough for my like.
Update 2: I want to put Wacky Workbench US below Palmtree Panic US.
I Suggest You To Listen To The Album Ver. Of QQ Present US
@@JoseGregorioValeroVillarroel yeah I want to mention that my opinion has really changed now, and my thoughts in this comment are basically obsolete now
YAS KING/QUEEN! SLAY!
Wacky workbench JP is severely underrated. It's fun, its catchy and has a bounce that wont stop!
My favourite tracks are 1. Quartz quadrant JP 2. Stardust speedway JP
I think SS US is chill and stuff
Rip tidal tempest US once again, I found it to be original, and while it doesn’t fit much, it still creates a unique vibe for the level.
Well to be honest, I don't think it's a bad track, and I do personally enjoy it.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 I can see your point about the middle part sounding strange but personally I find that it keeps the vibe fresh, you did give it more respect than other people have though so I appreciate that :)
@@WaterBug64 I really hate when people only, and I mean ONLY bash the US soundtrack and only praise the JP/EU soundtrack. I love the JP/EU a lot, but the US soundtrack is just as good. Although, if I want to be fair, I used to be one of those people, and uhh, yeah. Glad that I'm not that way anymore.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 I used to be like that too XD
US tidal tempest at 13th placing! what an abomination!
I have massively changed my opinion on the track. In the reamke video coming soon, it's bumped up.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 😲u replied on a comment made on a video one year ago.... my ranking is biased.... cuz i never heard of the EU/JP version before until today
I think the metallic madness(us) is kind of boring.but it's ok ! I respect your opinion
(btw my favourite track is tidal tempest jp)
edit:I 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000% agree that stardust speedway act 1 of sonic mania is the best!
edit 2:changed my mind i love the us version of MM
Yeah, I can see where you're going with that. If I want to be honest, MM US took a long time for me to appreciate it, and even then, it's not as interesting, or catchy as the JP version.
(Also damn, that's a lot of zeros!)
@@mr.pickaxe1101 lol yes idk why its a lot of zeros!
TIDAL TEMPESTTT JPPPPPPPP!!!!!
Tidal tempest Jp is my favorite. I risk to say is the best classic sonic theme
22:18 Palmtree Paradise
For me:
14. Tidal Tempest US - 4.50/10 (F Tier)
The only track in Sonic CD that cannot even crack a 5/10. It's not a great fit for the level, and it's really forgettable. This is my least favorite track in all of Sonic CD.
13. Quartz Quadrant US - 5.50.10 (E Tier)
Just not a fantastic fit for Quartz Quadrant, which sucks since this song has potential with it's great melody.
12. Tidal Tempest JPN - 6.00/10 (D Tier)
Just like it's US counterpart, it's a forgettable track. At least it fits the level better, but it's really boring. This used to be a favorite of mine over a decade ago, but I now find it to be the worst JPN Present Theme, and the worst JPN track overall, discounting Palmtree Panic Good Future and Bad Future JPN, which would score lower than this track right now.
11. Wacky Workbench US - 7.10/10 (C Tier)
This used to be a HUGE favorite of mine. This track formerly held the title for my most favorite Present theme, and my 3rd most favorite song of all time. It's amazing how time can make this track age poorly. It's not a great fit for Wacky Workbench, and the melody is a mixed bag. At least it fits the timezone since it's not futuristic, but also not too primitive.
10. Stardust Speedway US - 7.50/10 (C Tier)
Tidal Tempest Present US 2.0. It's a better fir for its place, but still not a favorite track to listen to, and it's also forgettable. This song does have potential to become better with a good remix. The only thing it's not doing right for me is just its melody. This track pretty much marks the least favorites category as any track that scores a 7.50/10 or less is a least favorite track of mine.
9. Stardust Speedway JPN - 8.25/10 (B Tier)
It's a good track, but also kinda forgettable. It fits the city in the background more than the actual level itself. One thing I really liked about this track was the guitar in it. It's not common for the JPN OST to use a guitar, and when it does so, it's usually really good.
8. Metallic Madness US - 8.50/10 (B Tier)
This was a former least favorite of mine that aged better for me as I started to appreciate industrial themed music more. It sets the tone quite well for the final level, and I think of Zone 1 when I hear this track. It's not often that I complement the US Soundtrack's present themes, and this one is quite great compared to the average.
7. Quartz Quadrant JPN - 8.60/10 (B Tier)
This track used to be my favorite Sonic CD track. It's still relatively good, but not a top favorite anymore. It's not a fantastic fit for Quartz Quadrant Present, so this round is just left up to which track has the better melody, and the JPN OST destroys the US OST here. The second part of the song, which uses the Good Future's melody, is my favorite part of it. Asides from that, this song is alright, but there are much better songs in the game than this.
6. Palmtree Panic JPN - 8.70/10 (B Tier)
The only Japanese Palmtree Panic track that's not an instant least favorite. This one isn't as weird, silly, or goofy as the future themes, and it has a decent first level fit even if it doesn't fit the background well. I also really like the vocals here.
5. Palmtree Panic US - 9.10 (A Tier)
Currently the only winning US track in the Present themes. This is quite an ideal fit for Palmtree Panic itself, and it's quite catchy and upbeat. I may not like it as much as the Future themes, but it's still amazing, especially for a US Present Theme.
4. Collision Chaos US - 9.20/10 (A Tier)
My favorite Present Theme in the official US Soundtrack. It's quite a great fit for Zone 1 when Amy gets kidnapped, and it's a great fit for the natural scenery in the background. I used to not like this one a lot, but I've really grown to love it.
3. Collision Chaos JPN - 9.40/10 (A Tier)
A prime example of how great the casino themes are in Sonic games. A lot of them sound really good like this one. I love the industrial sounds in the background with the lively feel alongside how catchy and upbeat. It's a great fit for the casino theme of the level.
2. Metallic Madness JPN - 9.60/10 (S Tier)
This track used to be my least favorite Present Theme in the Japanese Soundtrack, but it now my second most favorite. Just like in Metallic Madness Present US, this track is an example of my appreciation of industrial/factory based music. My favorite part of the song is actually the industrial sounds alongside the bassline in the background. This song has a really huge feel for it which fits Zone 2 more as Metallic Madness Zone 2 is the biggest level in Sonic CD.
1. Wacky Workbench JPN - 9.89/10 (S Tier)
My favorite Present Theme in all of Sonic CD. This one was never in the least favorites column as I just didn't find a great reason to find it as such, but over time I really started liking the track more as I enjoyed the fast-paced melody with the machinery in the background. This is an ideal fit for Wacky Workbench Present, and it now takes the title of my most favorite Present Theme, which was formerly held by its American counterpart. Fun Fact, the main melody of this track is shaped out like a "W", which is a really ingenious reference to Wacky Workbench being an alliteration of the letter "W".
I thought Tidal tempest JPN was E teir
Disagreements I had with your list (which is still pretty good).
1: Collision Chaos JP is actually my least favourite track in the whole game. Whatever you feel about Wacky Workbench's OSTs, that's what I feel for Collision Chaos's (except the Past and Good Future JP). It may fit well but IMO a bad song fitting a bad stage is NOT a good thing.
2: I prefer Tidal Tempest US to Tidal Tempest JP. It just feels so relaxing.
3: Quartz Quadrant JP has my favourite OSTs in Sonic CD, with Present and Good Future being among my favourite songs in the franchise. I'd easily rank it as 1st.
4: I actually prefer the US Stardust Speedway theme to the JP one.
5: While the US theme is more fitting, Metallic Madness JP is too good of a bop. Not to say the US one isn't a bop too, but gahdayum.
6: Wacky Workbench IMO are both equally good IMO, shame they're stuck to by far the worst stage in the game.
If I had to rank them myself I would go
14: Collision Chaos JP
13: QQ US
12: Metallic Madness US
11: Stardust Speedway JP
10: CC US
9: Wacky Workbench US
8: MM JP
7: Palmtree Panic US
6: Tidal Tempest JP
5: PP JP
4: WW JP
3: SS US
2: TT US
1: Quartz Quadrant JP
I like this
Outro music?
2 words, Quartz Quadrant.
im a bit upset about the placing for metallic madness! ill be honest!! first it was tidal tempest's bad future ranking then the stardust speedway one and the bad future for metallic madness. which i get that it might be creepy. but now this one! i don't understand! the present theme for metallic madness it AMAZING. but then again...its your opinion so i respect it. but im still mad!
okay i also respect you for putting tidal tempest's present theme in 2nd place
and for palmtree panic in first place
Ranking 8 music genre:Funk,Rap and disco
fun fact the wacky workbench good future has these crow animals who were being anoyying from the present thats what the anoyying sound effects are but I agree with you wacky workbench jp present and bad future are not good songs at all but the past and good future versions are great but my favorite variiation of wacky workbench jp is the good future even though I like the us versions more but the good future jp is a tie with the us version
20:47 THIS IS EXACTLY LIKE ME
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT I THINK IN THIS MUSIC 😲😃
My top 5 in no particular order
QQ US
CC JP
Both SS
TT JP
My favourite is quartz quadrant.
Japan version btw
@@Man_real_and_stupid This possibly objectively the best. However, pretty much all tracks are great, though there a general consensus that Palmtree Panic BF US and Tidal Tempest Present US are lackluster.
My list consists of:
14: Tidal Tempest US - Long and kinda monotonous
13: Collision Chaos US - Also monotonous and too dark for a Present theme
12: Palmtree Panic US - Underwhelming for a first stage, especially compared to the Japanese version
11: Quartz Quadrant US - Doesn't fit the stage and slightly annoying
10: Wacky Workbench JP - Very annoying but fits the stage very nicely, the only track worse than a stripped back Good Future remix
9: Metallic Madness US - It grows on me, but still doesn't fir the last stage of the game
8: Tidal Tempest JP - Much better than the US version, still kinda subdued
7: Palmtree Panic JP - Great first track, maybe a little too happy for a Present theme
6: Stardust Speedway JP - Amazing track but known mostly for the memes, maybe a little too repetitive
5: Wacky Workbench US - Great groove, I simply like the other four better
4: Stardust Speedway US - Fits the stage in a completely different way than the Japanese version, absolutely epic
3: Collision Chaos JP - I'm addicted to the funky beat, similar to Wacky Workbench US but even better IMHO
2: Metallic Madness JP - Ultimate theme for the ultimate level
1: Quartz Quardrant JP - Musical masterpiece, strong candidate for best track in all timelines alongside Metallic Madness GF JP and Stardust Speedway BF US
4:39 How the heck it doesn't fit the time period of the game? 1993 was a great year for guitar, I mean, rock and metal.
I said it didn't fit the time period because Sonic games at this time really didn't go into rock and metal until 1998 when Sonic Adventure came out. It's more of a Modern Sonic thing than a Classic Sonic thing.
Classic Sonic (1991-97) never really had any rock and metal tracks except for the Sonic CD North American OST, but they did great with the tracks for the North American version. Other than that, Classic Sonic didn't really do that many rock or metal tracks.
@@mr.pickaxe1101 Oh, I see. It's true, the entire series is envolved by rock and metal since the beginning, specially when arrived in the US (the same with Ristar), but that whole thing exploded on Sonic Adventure, just like you said, and continued on SA2, Sonic Rush, Heroes, Black Knight and so on.
At Least It Fits A Mineshaft Level!
Also, For Me, It Deserves #2
11:25 actually Sonic who rapped not Eggman
Am I the only one whose favourite is WW ?
I always love seeing appreciation for the US version of Metallic Madness Present! It's one of my absolute favorites on the US ost. It's so atmospheric and beautiful, and perfectly captures the vibe of "this is it, the fate of Little Planet is in your hands."
I guess all of the present tracks are good
Also screw your opinions on wacky workbench
20:27 exactly
Me to
Tidal Tempest US is too low
I disagree with Tidal Tempest US. It doesn’t fit the zone at all.
wacky workbench jp pal is good in my opinion
The jp version is beter than us
Only the present tho
@@lazermann112 Wacky Workbench would like to have a talk with you
@@manuelmakesartz accept ww
No.
I like wacky workbench us u just can put it at 1 but good ranking
Tidal tempest US is actually one of my favourites, it's REALLY soothing and kinda funky to boot. But I can see why it's so low on the list, it's an acquired taste
Hey man, I love it too. It's really good and one of the more underrated tracks from both OST's. Looking back, I have no idea why I put this at #13.
this track's main aspect: R E L A X I N G
I'm partial to the vocals myself. They really bring out the pop of a soundtrack made in the states.