Favorite Godzilla music

[Rody]

Godzilla's 1984 theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJzDwopF2_A
Spooky. Reminds me of Starcraft.

[Space Hunter M]

Godzilla (1954) - Godzilla's Rampage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xPKolXdyiM

While it structurally pales in comparison to future renditions of the theme, the shear destructive power of it really sets up a dark and terrible atmosphere for the accompanying visuals.

[Gojira-Fan]

Godzilla (1954) - Godzilla's Rampage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xPKolXdyiM

While it structurally pales in comparison to future renditions of the theme, the shear destructive power of it really sets up a dark and terrible atmosphere for the accompanying visuals.

I never noticed, but is that just a trombone, piano and gong?

[space godzilla]

The King Caesar song from Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla.

[Space Hunter M]

I never noticed, but is that just a trombone, piano and gong?

Ifukube's early work was usually confined to smaller orchestras, so it's quite possible.

[Rody]

The Artistry of Akira Ifukube 4 — CYU, T30: RONDO IN BURLESQUE FOR JAPANESE DRUM AND ORCHESTRA

I think this is now my number-one favorite piece of music.
Epic.

[Space Hunter M]

I quite agree. It's a wonderful rendition of one of the man's most memorable themes, though admittedly I prefer the 1983 recording.

[King Ghidrah]

Most likely my favorite would have to be GMK. It's a really good mixture of orchestra style and synths. Sticks out thee most to me.

Also love the score for Godzilla 1985, have yet to see the original Japanese version (I know there's a difference of music between the the two) but I don't know how big of a difference so I'm just going with the American 85 version.

And of course, I love the music from the first 5 Godzilla movies or so. Classics IMO.

[Godzilla628]

My favorite showa soundtrack is Mothra vs. Godzilla. My favorite Heisei is Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. My favorite Millenium is GMK. They are all just so EPIC!

[tymon]

My favorite scores:

Godzilla - The creepiest and most ominous of all giant monster scores, setting the foundation for what's to come.
Rodan - more creepy yet energetic Ifukube pieces.
Varan - Crappy movie, great music.
King Kong vs. Godzilla - this is where Ifukube starts to get downright epic.
Mothra vs. Godzilla - Improves many of the ideas introduced in Godzilla and King Kong vs. Godzilla.
Terror of Mechagodzilla - Ifukube's last great score IMO. The main theme is one of his best.
Godzilla 2000 - Hattori wrote some very cool, dramatic themes for this film. Too bad his action music sucks (this was remedied in the US version with additions by J. Peter Robinson)
Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack - I would have preferred the synth being toned down a bit, but there are some fantastic themes here, even better than his Gamera scores.

[Mincecraft]

^I wish they used GMK's title screen music for Godzilla's appearance. They're the same music but I think the extra drum beats on the title would have been awesome for Big G's establishing shot.

Forgot to mention I love the whole FW soundtrack. Really gets the blood pumping!

[Carthormerr]

Honestly I pretty much like all of it minus the Cosmos stuff and Mothra's Song

[menschenjaeger]

I'm sticking strictly to Godzilla films...

"Escape from Monsterland" from DAM (Ifukube)
"Godzilla vs. Kumonga I" from Son of Godzilla (Sato)
Main title theme from DAM (Ifukube)
"Great Monster War March" from Monster Zero (Ifukube)
"Plan B - Electrocution" from Mothra vs Godzilla (Ifukube)

[JAGzilla]

It's pretty much all good, but a few standouts in no particular order:

- The Tokyo SOS Main Title. The fanfares at the beginning and end are just plain epic. This is possibly my favorite non-Ifukube G song.

- The dramatic march played when Godzilla comes ashore in Godzilla vs King Ghidorah and Godzilla 2000. Does a great job of selling Godzilla's power and violent intentions.

- The Destruction of Hong Kong. Very ominous. Says quite clearly that Burning Godzilla is Godzilla at his most dangerous.

[Rody]

Honestly I pretty much like all of it minus the Cosmos stuff and Mothra's Song

I don't know; the sacred springs song from Mothra vs. Godzilla is really pretty.

[Carthormerr]

I don't know; the sacred springs song from Mothra vs. Godzilla is really pretty.

Ehh I don't hate it or anything, I've just never been a bigg fan of the cosmos.

[Space Hunter M]

Ending - Invasion of Astro-Monster
Ending - Destroy All Monsters
Ending - Terror of Mechagodzilla
-Akira Ifukube

I was always a fan of his ending cues, but these three really stand out from the rest. They have a sort of nostalgic, sentimental quality to them.

[Godzilla165]

Am I the only one here who has Godzilla vs Tokyo by Zebrahead, as one of his favorite Godzilla music pieces?

[Carthormerr]

Am I the only one here who has Godzilla vs Tokyo by Zebrahead, as one of his favorite Godzilla music pieces?

Lol not a favorite, but like it by default. It's pretty decent. I like the sound effects and everything they had in it. I think my favorite might be the "Godzilla vs the Tanks Corps" track from MvG

[godzilla96]

Idon't realycare i love all Godzilla music Even newer ones