Morrowind or Oblivion theme? : The Elder Scrolls Series Discussion

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:09 pm

Morrowind was far more superior to Oblivion when it came to being a RPG.
Skills played an important part regarding player Accuracy
Spell and Weapon variable damages made combat that little bit more interesting

The only thing that Oblivion was "better" at was appearance.

It really didn't take long for someone to open this can of worms, did it?

Anyway, I voted for neither. I like both, but I can't pick one over the other.

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:05 pm

Morrowind was far more superior to Oblivion when it came to being a RPG.
Skills played an important part regarding player Accuracy
Spell and Weapon variable damages made combat that little bit more interesting

The only thing that Oblivion was "better" at was appearance.

We're comparing main themes, not games. Don't try to start unnecessary arguments.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:13 am

Did Shivering Isles have its own music?

No.

And I'm voting in favour of Morrowind. Oblivion's theme starts very well, but then turns flat and nearly boring. While my only disapointement with Morrowind's theme is its being too short.

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:52 pm

Morrowind hands down. I am a big Oblivion player but Morrowind has its....well better not start another M/O war XD

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:43 pm

When I first heard MW's theme song, I'll admit, I was pretty awed at first but after the 800th time I was tired of it. Oblivions however still gives me an adventurous feeling inside. When I wanna feel cheered up I listen to the OB theme song. MWs theme is amazing yes, but for whatever reason,i personally enjoy OBs more. But then again each theme fits each game quite well. ;+s is mysterious, slow, majestic, while OBs was familiar, inspiring, and adventurous

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:39 am

You should have a "both" option.

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:06 pm

I love the Morrowind theme. It's actually one of the main reasons I bought the game.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:19 am

Oblivion's theme is like Morrowind's with a different beat.

I liked Oblivion for the string instruments.

I liked Morrowind's because it was called "Nerevar Rising", and it was calming.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:58 am

Morrowinds, but Oblivions is great too. They both fit their respective games, I just prefer Morrowinds

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:42 am

Liked TES 2 theme music better then both of them. If "neither" wasn't an option I would of voted for Morrowind.

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:48 pm

Oblivion's sounds like a Pirates of the Carribean rip off. Morrowind.

This...I once launched the game and a friend of mine asked me if we were going to watch a Pirates of the Caribean movie :facepalm:

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:35 pm

I was talking about the theme songs. Sorry that I wasn't clear enough.

I do agree that Morrowind's version of Reign of the Septims was more mystical, but Oblivion's version was a little more triumphant.

I personally think the best of the three versions is Epinikion's version.

PS - I will add a Both option, as I hadn't thought about that before.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:23 am

Looking at nothing but the theme songs as they are presented in the game, I'd easily pick Oblivion. That song gives me chills every time I hear it. While I love the Morrowind theme, it's never had that effect on me. That said, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPEEp5R_pOo off the special edition soundtrack does have that effect on me and is a better song, in my opinion. But, it's technically not from the game, so I don't think it counts. :shrug:

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:10 am

On topic, I prefer the Morrowind theme. The softer tone of it is a lot more appealing to me than Oblivion's take.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhk8T1ejU9g

This. Daggerfall's music overall is amazing. I dunno if that's the newness of it because I just recently started playing, but it ranks high in my all time favorite game soundtracks.

Jeremy Soule did an amazing job with both Morrowind and Oblivion's soundtracks as well. The music in these games is fantastic and it's one of the things I'm most excited about for in TES V.

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:15 pm

Morrowind was far more superior to Oblivion when it came to being a RPG.
Skills played an important part regarding player Accuracy
Spell and Weapon variable damages made combat that little bit more interesting

The only thing that Oblivion was "better" at was appearance.

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu180/Skyflyer231/lolwut.jpg I thought we were talking about theme songs?!? :rofl:

Anyways, I liked both. I think they represented both of their game styles very well, though they were very much the same theme.

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:55 pm

Many call it Morrowind/Oblivion theme for a reason. My ears tell me they are the same theme, different arrangement. Maybe a musician around could comment on it.

PS. I am specifically talking about main title/opening theme. Sorry for confusion.

I hear the same thing.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:29 am

Many call it Morrowind/Oblivion theme for a reason. My ears tell me they are the same theme, different arrangement. Maybe a musician around could comment on it.

PS. I am specifically talking about main title/opening theme. Sorry for confusion.

Well they are the same notation, and pretty much the same note duration. The only real difference is the time signature, and the instruments involved.

Morrowind is in 4/4 timing and is made to sound more mystical (almost even more archaic), and Oblivion is in 3/4 or 6/8 timing which is usually associated with "pirate" or "sea" music timing, which generally makes Oblivion's theme more triumphant sounding (especially because of the orchestral arrangement).

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:01 pm

I think both suit the theme of their respective games. Morrowind being more slow and building into a grand quest as to Oblivions urgent epic struggle.

As far as personal taste is concerned I vote Morrowind.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:29 am

No.

Too bad. It needed its own track.

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:46 pm

I love both themes for what they are. I think they are both fitting for their separate games. But when it comes down to which one I prefer, it's Morrowind. Not by much, though, I do really like them both.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:26 am

I love both themes for what they are. I think they are both fitting for their separate games. But when it comes down to which one I prefer, it's Morrowind. Not by much, though, I do really like them both.

This, both themes are great for the games they are for. It would probably sound pretty stupid if they switched the two themes.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:56 am

I'm gonna go with both, because they each suit a specific feeling, and are both amazing.

» Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:12 am

I love both themes for what they are. I think they are both fitting for their separate games. But when it comes down to which one I prefer, it's Morrowind. Not by much, though, I do really like them both.

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» Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:16 am

I voted for morrowind music.....its the best game music i've ever heard.
I like it that much ,i hope if & when they do a new elder scrolls,that they use that music.
I actually listened to that yesterday on youtube,it brought back good memories

» Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:03 pm

I don't think using that song at all, in any time count or orchestration, would be lore friendly for the next game.

{SPOILER WARNING... err... somewhat}

The song is called The Reign of the Septims, and if the Septims no longer rule Tamriel, it would have to be changed to Reign of the Medes.