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[YAWN]

Been playing a lot of Pokemon recently, and the D/P/Pt soundtrack is just amazing. I love Pokemon music, its always charming, relaxing, and pumping, but the 4th gen is just something else. The Jazz influence was such a way to go, its so chilled out at night and adventurous through the day.The use of high notes really portray Sinnoh's snowy region well too.

Here's some examples -

Mt Coronet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqBaDX33Eew

Eterna Forest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9KFynxBpA

Jubilife City (Night)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpkr49RioHg

Eterna City (Night)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebl51XCxRBc

Veilstone City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x66LAzrR1eA

Pokemon Center (Night)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVEDEeK0Tv8

Elite 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPQhMJ1NLXg

Champion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEvuu73sdhc

The Best Route Music Ever (Route 209)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqsgB2TZ9Ks

I love all Pokemon music, every gen has it stand out tracks, and the recent gen 6 is no exception, but I honestly can't wait for when Diamond and Peal get remade in 5 or so years. Sinnoh always seemed like the least loved region to me most places I go, but god damn if it isnt one of my favourites. Just out edged by Hoenn and Kalos, but its really close.

 

[DNAbro]

I thought gen 5 had the best OST out of all the games.

 

[Spinosaurus]

My favourite personally is the Colosseum/XD/Battle Revolution games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckYXt_BjAe0

Out of the main series though yeah, Gen 4 is up there for me.

 

[Spieler Eins]

Only one I remember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96qogC-0VjI

 

[DragonKnight]

I too like gen 5 the best but OP didnt even post the pre-cynthia battle music.

 

[batrush]

yep

 

[KarasuEXE]

STEP ASIDE

 

[JoeM86]

While Gen 4 has some great stuff, Gen 5 and 6 have amazing tracks

Unova Route 10
Sycamore's Theme
Snowbelle City
Pokémon Village
N's Castle

So many classics the list goes on.

 

[Cute Dragon Here]

Mmm, it is indeed a very nice OST. Though a lot of tracks make me want to sleep... maybe that's intentional? Quite relaxing, a lot of them.

Now, if only their sound samples were up to snuff for anything not jazz-y... HGSS and BW were a major improvement by simply not sounding... funny.

 

[Daingurse]

I loved the Elite 4/Gym, Trainer and Champion Themes. Gen 4 is when I was most into the series I think, really enjoyed it. Wild Pokemon theme actually felt kinda weak though lol.

 

[Nightbird]

Sorry, Gen 5 for me.

 

[Serenitynow]

Gen 4 is cool.

 

[The12thGripper]

I liked D/P/Pt's music a lot but I think BW1/2 had a better soundtrack overall.

 

[Chopper]

OP is correct, but missed the best track in the whole game:

http://youtu.be/oqchUsoTB2w

 

[entremet]

Gen IV has one of the soothing soundtracks ever.

I loved it. So relaxing!

My personal fav is Gen V, though. Loved the funky synth.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

Never got to play these games, sadly enough.

It's kinda bummed me out since. Eventually they'll be remade I suppose, which is nice.

 

[Tenki]

STEP ASIDE

 

[Piers]

And the best 'rival battle' music.
Which is fortunate because Lucas was the most frustrating one ever, given how often he turned up out of no where and decimated my team.

 

[Zalman]

Have to say Gen 4 has my second least favorite OST in the series (Gen 3 in the bottom). However, it's still a great OST. Pokémon music in the main series is never actually bad.

 

[everyday math]

How can you not post the Game corner music?

 

[Ultimadrago]

Where the hell is The Last Guardian Barry's theme?

 

[Grexeno]

The route themes in Sinnoh are insanely on-point.

 

[Chase17]

I really love gen 4 music although I would say that gen 5 and 6 are better overall.


Here's a Cynthia battle remix.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Where the hell is The Last Guardian Barry's theme?

This track is so underrated.

 

[SgtCobra]

I have a soft spot for the R/S/E OST in my heart, screw the trumpet haters, stuff was in one word sensational.

D/P/P is definitely the runner up, Dialga/Palkia, Arceus, Giratina, snowpoint city, Galactic hideout are all themes that come to mind.

Edit: oh yeah, totally forgot this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Egwloq6Lk
Soooo good.

 

[NotDreamcast]

I can agree with this. ORAS and BW are close behind.

I really loved the version of Jubilife City heard in XY. If the music in the eventual DP remakes resembles that, then my soul will smile.

 

[Mr-Joker]

Honestly speaking the Pokémon always had good music across all the generation.

Though gen 4 had the best, toughest and sexy champion so it wins by default. ;p

Where the hell is The Last Guardian Barry's theme?

I love Barry, he was the last good rival with a full team.

I can agree with this. ORAS and BW are close behind.

I really loved the version of Jubilife City heard in XY. If the music in the eventual DP remakes resembles that, then my soul will smile.

I will just go crazy when they finally announce the Sinnoh remake, it's my favorite gen and region.

 

[Xenoboy]

Gen IV has such a calm OST, it really fits the whole game too I feel.

 

[Chase17]

If we count the ORAS versions I'd also have to give gen 3 the nod over gen 4.

-Rival Battle Theme

-Wally Battle Theme

-Zinnia Theme!!!

-Zinnia Battle Theme!!!!

Lots of good route/town stuff too.

 

[Vanille]

God no. Shit is so bland.

Colosseum has the best overall OST. B/W for the mainline games.

 

[ar4757]

Route 201
And the already posted route 209 are beautiful

 

[Daingurse]

I'm listening to the Trainer Theme extended to 30mins. I really do love this one in particular lol.

 

[maxcriden]

I haven't played a Pokémon mainline game other than RBY and a few mins of Black or White. I don't remember which. I love Nintendo's OSTs, though. Is this considered the best one to check out for Pokémon games?

 

[Wichu]

The route themes in Sinnoh are insanely on-point.

Yes. They're all great. Sinnoh and Johto are tied for best route themes IMO.

 

[Joqu]

This is true.

 

[DiegoPonga]

Nothing but the 2nd generation...

 

[Babymario26]

While it does have the best bike theme, gen 3 is the better music pick.

 

[Anura]

I agree with this.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

Gen 3 has the best OST hands down.
Nothing can beat those trumpets.

I actually don't like Gen 3 all that much, but fuck me if the soundtrack isn't goddamn amazing.
I actually have to get the clean version of it still. And the Alpha/Omega OST too.

 

[Pics_nao]

Nah, fam. BW reign supreme. RSE come in second with BW2 coming third.

 

[Berordn]

A gen 4 music thread without frontier brain?

For shame, GAF.

 

[Regiruler]

No lies detected.

 

[Icyflamez96]

Well, anything is better than gen 3's

But seriously, Idk what is my favorite. Gen 4 is REALLY good though, but so is Gen 1 and 2.

Haven't played 5 and 6.

 

[Ultimadrago]

A gen 4 music thread without frontier brain?

For shame, GAF.

yaaas

 

[True Fire]

I always preferred Hoenn's warm atmosphere and brazen French horns, but I'm having some serious nostalgia for Sinnoh's long snowy mountain paths and pianos.

 

[Azuran]

We need some anime music in here:

Route 201 (Day)
Wild Pokémon Battle
Eterna Forest
Route 206 (Day)
Gym Leader Battle
Route 210 (Day)

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Some of the tracks are okay but the Champion's Theme from these games was one of the best in the series.

 

[L.O.R.D]

And the best 'rival battle' music.
Which is fortunate because Lucas was the most frustrating one ever, given how often he turned up out of no where and decimated my team.

nah , best Rival Battle music goes to Gen 5 too
Black2/White2

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

 

[Paltheos]

I really like DP's soundtrack too. Allot of people also like Route 216, but my favorite track from the game is probably Route 210:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGs829KmRp8

It builds a great sense of excitement and adventure!

 

[Sciz]

RSE's music reigns supreme now and always, but DPP's was still solid work. After that it fell off a cliff and hasn't recovered, remakes notwithstanding.