My Top 5

While I appreciate their attempt at casual small-talk bonding, when people ask me "What music do you like?" its never an easy answer.  I usually also never know any bands that they mention.

While the list that is my top 5 songs is an ever-changing tapestry of new game/movie/trailer-album releases, I do have some that I always come back to.

Brace yourself for my top 5 favorite songs!

 

 

1. Atlas

(Power of Darkness) - Two Steps from Hell

 

Oh boy, on full volume, this undergarment-shrinking beast of a trailer track is what I consider to be "My Jam". I wish I could buy any and all rights to this song and have it play when I attempt to catch the tube.

2. Beowulf Theme 

(Beowulf) - Alan Silvestri

 

This used to be "My Jam" before I found out about Atlas. This track by Alan Silvestri channels monster slaying, ale horns, and ample testosterone like no other. This was actually the music I played during my high-school graduation, I'm just saying. 

3. Shards of the Exodar 

(World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade) - Russel Brower, Derek Duke, and Matt Uelmen

 

Don't underestimate the power of World of Warcraft music. Even if you don't play the game, the soundtrack is still something you need to make yourself familiar with. If you're ever at the spa, walking on the beach, or recovering from flappy bird, then this is the song you need. Also get some wind chimes for gods sake. 

4. High Charity  

(Halo 2) - Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori 

 

Yes, I love ambient stuff, and this one is a beach favourite of mine. You feel destiny's grip as you look up at the wispy blue sky and behold the moon, like some surreal painting. We'll get to Halo one of these days.

5. Unyielding

(Halo 2) - Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori

 

Man, this song makes me miss my keyboard. (Piano that is, my old computer keyboards suck.) One day I want to sit in Heathrow and play it on one of the pianos they seem to keep around there. JUST BECAUSE.

Great song, simple but effective and I love energetic piano.