Ys II Extra Soundtrack

[xcalibar]

Thanks to a friendly PM by shadesofblue, I decided to finish updating my alternative to the alternative music pack, the Ys II extra soundtrack : www.4shared.com/file/80685937/e9703cc1/YsIIComplete-ExtraSoundtrackv2xpart1.html
www.4shared.com/file/80686245/56df8b25/YsIIComplete-ExtraSoundtrackv2xpart2.html

Thanks to a message requesting part 1 of this be reuploaded; I remembered that I had started work on a version 3 of the alternative music pack, the Ys II extra soundtrack :
www.mediafire.com/?dm6yjl55vvokbs6

And there it is! I haven't tested it, but I checked everything and it should be good.

I might add ANOTHER YouTube video of example music when I get a chance.

Unfortunately, this ALPHA release does not contain POS files for all songs, and I didn't get to check doujin songs, and all the fan creations. So, if I get around to a FINAL version, then that'll take the cream of the crop.

Here's a piece of the readme :

README!

Ys II Complete
Ys Perfect Soundtrack for Ys Eternal 2~ [version 3.x ALPHA]
Edited and Compiled by Lexar~
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This is an UNOFFICIAL and UNLICENSED version of the
soundtrack for Falcom's Ys II Complete for Windows PCs.

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Filename Trackname Source
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01ys248.ogg To Make the End of Battle Windows PC version x Ys Chronicles version
02ys236.ogg Lilia Ys Chronicles version
03ys205.ogg Too Full with Love Ys II Perfect Collection
04ys225.ogg Apathetic Story Ys Chronicles version
05ys226.ogg May I Help You? Windows PC version
06ys228.ogg Feel Blue Ys Chronicles version
07ys201.ogg Ruins of Moondoria Ys II Perfect Collection
08ys220.ogg Noble District of Toal Ys Heaven's Sanctuary JDK Band
09ys249.ogg Rest in Peace Ys II Perfect Collection
10ys241.ogg Cavern of Rasteenie Ys Chronicles version
11ys244.ogg Protectors Ys Chronicles version
12ys242.ogg Ice Ridge of Noltia Symphony Ys
13ys203.ogg Inside the Ice Wall Ys Heaven's Sanctuary JDK Band
14ys243.ogg Moat of Burnedbless Ys Heaven's Sanctuary JDK Band
15ys232.ogg Tender People Windows PC Version
16ys240.ogg Palace of Solomon Ys Heaven's Sanctuary JDK Band
17ys233.ogg Subterranean Canal Windows PC Version
18ys245.ogg Campanile of Lane Very Best of Ys
19ys223.ogg Pressure Road Windows PC Version / Music from Ys II Renewal
20ys235.ogg Don't Go so Smoothly! Windows PC version
21ys234.ogg Feena (Harmonica Version) Ys Origin
22ys246.ogg Termination Ys Origin / Ys Book 1 & 2
23ys221.ogg A Still Time Falcom Ending Collection 87-92
24ys207.ogg Stay With Me Forever Ys Heaven's Sanctuary JDK Band
25ys218.ogg So Much for Today Ys Piano Collection
26ysn001.ogg Colony of Lava Windows PC version
27ysi001.ogg Open Your Heart Ys Chronicles version
28yss003.ogg Feena Heaven's Sanctuary JDK Band / Ys Dramatic Concert / Very Best of Ys
29ys124.ogg Battleground Windows PC version
30ys121.ogg Over Drive Ys Origin Super Arrange Version
31ys116.ogg Fair Wind Windows PC version

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In case you missed it here's the thread for the Extra soundtrack for Ys I. seldane.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ysI&action=display&thread=2290

[xcalibar]

I made another music comparison video, to hear the differences between the different music packs for ys2.

It goes like this :
Song plays 3 times. First time it's the original soundtrack version, second time it's the Alternative soundtrack version, and third time it's the Extra soundtrack version (this one). Then it moves on to the next song...

For high quality stereo : www.youtube.com/watch?v=luAfZmRKw0U&fmt=18
For HD quality stereo : www.youtube.com/watch?v=luAfZmRKw0U&fmt=22

[Ascended Mermaid]

Actually, your latest vid doesn't show any extra tracks. I noticed this when I'd downloaded the extra tracks, and I'm happy I did now! ^_^

// Why doesn't Battleground get any remix treatment? D: I know it's not your fault, very very many renditions of Battleground come out sounding ugly. ;D

I'm actually almost in favor of the DS version for this song, knowing full well that it's just a MODplug Tracker conversion of the Windows MIDI rendition of this song. XD

[xcalibar]

Jan 16, 2009 4:51:34 GMT -5 Ascended Mermaid said:

Actually, your latest vid doesn't show any extra tracks. I noticed this when I'd downloaded the extra tracks, and I'm happy I did now! ^_^

Huh? Do you mean, you realized there are no... "extra" tracks in my Extra soundtrack? lol

// Why doesn't Battleground get any remix treatment? D: I know it's not your fault, very very many renditions of Battleground come out sounding ugly. ;D

Ys II was MUCH harder at finding alternative songs for a music pack... I realllllllllllly wanted to replace the title song "Open Your Heart". But, I only found 2 possible choices... the one from Ys Healing [the artifcial voices were too creepy], and I think one from Ys Renewal... and decided the original was best.

Even having so many Ys songs, there wasn't enough!


A note about the Extra soundtrack...
Feena's song is about 15 minutes long... lol I always felt for Feena, remaining trapped to her duties as a Goddess... So, I included several songs on her track. The first one is a normal Goddess pace. The second is a little more sad... And by the time the second one finishes most people have moved on to another area. Except at the ending of the game where the song plays, I included a third song, in case you leave the game on while looking at the final image... Third song is a tribute to all of the things that have happened so far.

Also "Palace of Solomon" has two songs on it as well, in case you are in that area a while.
Even "Stay With Me Forever", has a special ending. I really love that one. It fits in really well with all the cutscenes unlocked.

Well, I hope you enjoy it! There are more secrets, but I won't spoil it all. Enjoy

[Ascended Mermaid]

Jan 16, 2009 13:00:51 GMT -5 xcalibar said:

Huh? Do you mean, you realized there are no... "extra" tracks in my Extra soundtrack? lol

On the contrary! It's just that when you uploaded that music comparison video with the previews of the Windows/TG16CD/Extra versions of the soundtracks, your music comparison video itself doesn't play the Extra Soundtrack, as far as I can tell! ;D

// I must be sorely mistaken. I swear I thought that I'd only heard some of the tracks not change at all to the Extra Soundtrack.

Also "Palace of Solomon" has two songs on it as well, in case you are in that area a while.
Even "Stay With Me Forever", has a special ending. I really love that one. It fits in really well with all the cutscenes unlocked.

I'll definately give those tracks a fair listen, then. ^_^ Solomon used to be a fun song, but the original just got overplayed while I got lost in that maze, so THANK YOU, for giving it some variety! ^_^

Well, I hope you enjoy it! There are more secrets, but I won't spoil it all. Enjoy

I do enjoy it, you made some EXCELLENT selections in both Extra Soundtracks! I'll definately listen to them in full, now that I have some free time! ^_^

[shadesofblue]

I just replied to your PM, I'm sorry for not replying sooner. Thank you once again for your work x-calibar. I'm sure everyone else will enjoy it too.


Byw x-calibar this is the PS1/PS2 controller adapter I just ordered. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5NsasUPicA I used to use my original xbox controller for games, but apparently the software no longer works thanks to XP’s service pack updates. Oh well, I miss using a PlayStation controller on my PC anyway. Back in the day I had a make shift one which feed on the parallel port.

[xcalibar]

Never tried Ys I or II Complete with a controller! I bet it's a different experience I used to have a PS2 to PC adapter but it doesn't seem to work anymore... Maybe I should buy a new one

I wonder if the added voices at the beginning of Termination is liked? I thought it would tie in kind of, since the opening video was given words.

[SkyeWelse]

A cheaper Saitek Controller such as this one: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Saitek_Gamepad.jpg has worked very well for me in the past for anything I've ever needed. I have an adapter for PS2 controllers to work on a PC, but sometimes it doesn't support the same kind of compatibility as the Saitek does. Also, the Saitek makes it much easier to remap the buttons with a joytokey program since the buttons are all numbered.

That'd be my recommendation anyway if you are looking for a new gamepad.

-Thomas

[xcalibar]

Thanks for the heads up skye
Reccommendation saved~

[Vert]

Sword of Justice has an excellent rendition of Battleground on their site. It'd take some skill to properly loop, but I think it possible.
Linkage: Sword of Justice

[Ascended Mermaid]

It's certainly different, and it's not bad. So thank you very much.

[Red Hairdo]

Mar 21, 2009 19:57:58 GMT -5 Vert said:

Sword of Justice has an excellent rendition of Battleground on their site. It'd take some skill to properly loop, but I think it possible.
Linkage: Sword of Justice

It's Vert, the Ys Music Remixer dood!! Long time no see!

[xcalibar]

Cool song..! Maybe I'll play with it a bit sometime and ...

[Vert]

I'm a touch surprised none of you have heard of Sword of Justice before, they're a pretty consistent source of really good material. They also have an undying love of Valis, their released albums have quite a few remixes on there. But yeah, their version of Palace of Destruction is the one I put into my personal "Best of" collection for Ys 1 that floats around from time to time around the net. I should probably type up a text file for it and just toss it onto the net myself, but I'm considering replacing my version of Final Battle. Right now I'm using the Perfect Collection version, but then I found THIS.

[xcalibar]

Forgot to respond, but thanks for the link Vert! Enjoyed checking out that person's music

[Vert]

Always glad to provide. I've got craploads of remixes from Ys games. I just don't post a lot of them because they're from fan-released doujin albums. Given that, to the best of my knowledge, Seldane prefers that we don't post up work that doujin groups actually sell... I've been reluctant to provide them. Me no likey bans.

[xcalibar]

Just a quick update. I got messaged about reuploading one of the parts... and it reminded me I had started working on a version 3 of this replacer. I never got around to finishing it, but it now includes some choice tracks from Ys Chronicles among other changes.

I thought I'd post it here in case anyone gets the urge to play Ys II again xD
www.mediafire.com/?dm6yjl55vvokbs6

It still could use more work, and I didn't look up the doujin / other fan creations like I wanted; to see if any would be better... so if I end up doing one more release someday, that'll be the final one with that.

AND NOW I REST!