Gen 2 best forever. Even when gold and silver were brand new, that surf theme (and the national park theme... and azalea town's theme...) made me feel intensely nostalgic. Just exquisite.
@@Cloudey "Objectively", that's the word. It's not always nostalgia that makes GSC tracks beautiful like some people claim. There's sheer beauty within the arrangements.
@@MayuraVyamsakaHowdy. I've got a bad opinion here, I don't think they captured it properly. Some of the notes are straight up incorrect which I find weird but I'm sure it was a design choice. I don't like it though.
Gold version is by far the best... Makes a grown man wanna cry... It feels like a send off to my childhood going away and fading into a memory I'll one day won't remember anymore... 😞💔
Gen 2 Surf theme is just too good. The arrangement technique on this song is very on point. Despite being 8bit song. It is the best surf theme from all gen for me.
I remember back in the day when I was playing gold/silver. I was in some lake, then I suddenly stop moving, and then I closed my eyes just to listen to that theme. Damn! Such a blissful day back then. Right in the feels.
God Jhoto Surf theme.... you guys remember when we had to cross the sea to get to our next Gym and we saw the Whirl Islands for the first time.... wondering what was inside 🤣😂 loved it.
Hoenn, Johto and Sinnoh are the most beautiful imo, but I just love Unova's rendition so much, it's got so much energy and makes me feel excited to traverse the open seas
take me back! the first time hearing that johto surf music really hit different as a kid . i been singing that theme in my head all week. best surf theme of all the regions
My fav list: 1. Hoenn (gba) 2. Johto (gbc) 3. Bw (ds) Guess I really like the nostalgic version of the surf theme so much compared to the newer version,..
Very disappointed that they did away with the tradition of having the surf themes be a "waltz." It was a nice touch seeing gen 1-4, and 6 all be in 3/4 time
@@pokedriftthecasalive6820 Team Magma despise Team Aqua which loves water. Since surfing is all about water, Team Magma leaves because they hate Team Aqua aka water.
These themes summarized the small and wonderful memories and breaks you’ve had with your ride on your companion that you’ve been with on your entire journey on becoming a Pokémon Master, or the beginning with your companion. There are no bad surf themes in these Pokémon games because they share their own vibes in their respective regions. Hopefully, we can return to these amazing themes in future generations of Pokémon.
Gen 1: Always a simple pleasure listening to this, always giving the feeling of progress every time I'm in the water. Gen 2: The most varied of the themes, its greatest appeal. Go Ichinose really knows how to bring out that feeling of unforgettable memory with his compositions. Gen 3: This theme is so full of adventure that I just want to wear an eye-patch, hop on my Linoone, grab my Team Aqua homies and say "YAR! Give me yer booty!" "...that'd be *treasure*, ya know..." Gen 4: (Favorite #1) I have never appreciated this theme until recently, with its beautiful, majestic atmosphere. There's never a desire to stop listening to this once it starts. Recently, this theme is responsible for me learning Hitomi Sato's compositions in particular appeal to me the most. Gen 5: (Favorite #2) I've appreciated this theme from the start when I heard it for the first time. Really emphasizes the fast, action-packed nature of the surfing mechanic in the 5th generation games. Imagine my disappointment when Gen 6 onward couldn't provide that for me anymore. Gen 6: The *epitome* of the "waltz" aspect of surf themes in Pocket Monsters. Just realize that Kalos is PokeFrance, and you'll know why it sounds so romantic. Gen 7: Surf's up, dude! I just knew this theme would be radical from the moment I heard about Alola. Riding Sharpedo is always a pleasure playing Generation 7. Interestingly enough, we have yet to play a game that allows us to see the monster we're surfing on besides what was decided in this game... Edit: minor corrections, rewording, and realization of taste as of 8/3/2021.
Wakame Deku Thank you! It's just a plethora of differing opinions, that's all. It's true that there's no "best" song; the themes are just additions to each region by their respective composers. Each new game just adds more to the older games, so I never really see anything bad with them. Edit: In case you're wondering, this user expressed appreciation of me being constructive in my opinion of each theme rather than "REEEE! THIS ONE SUCKS! AND THAT ONE, TOO!" I just wish that the Pokemon Company pull out all the stops, choose a console that takes full advantage, take their time, and just make a game that uses the entire world as its setting. This gives composers a good excuse to return to their respective regions and polish their old songs satisfyingly. Remakes and even some of the recent games as of 8/3/2021 have different composers arranging them, but there's exceptions where the original composer rearranges their own song; like what Ichinose did with National Park in HGSS.
the GSC theme is just perfect cosidering the fact that GSC was supposed to be the last installement of the games, its music feels like an end credit yet sounds so heartwarming
It's interesting how each captures a unique distinctive "feeling" or "theme"; Gen 1: "Novelty" | It sounds like something you'd hear on a ferry or amusement ride Gen 2: "Freedom" | You can travel back and forth between 2 regions Gen3: "Exploration" | Lots of things you can only discover by Surfing in Hoenn Gen 4: "Curiosity" | By this point, everyone has expectations when it comes to Surfing Gen 5: "Adventure" or "Fun" | Fits the fast-paced nature of Unova and it's locations Gen 6: "Leisure" | Being able to Surf in 3D and take in the surroundings Gen 7: "Exhilaration" | You bust through rocks on a shark at top speed
R.I.P surf theme, 1996-2019 You had a good run, but you had to go for the sake of the open world (can you imagine if the music switched EVERY time you got on the water bike/Basculegion?)
Pokemon yellow was the first pokemon game I ever played. But my favorite song in any pokemon game has always been and always will be the Gen 2 surf theme in gold/silver/crystal. Followed closely by Gen 1 lavender town theme. Brings back so many memories.
I like how all the themes are beautiful, grand waltz pieces and then unova comes in and screams THIS IS AMERICA BABY and fucks everything up by having this cool energetic dudebro theme lmao
@@ultrascati95 it is. If you interested. Kanto,Johto,Hoeen,Sinnoh(first 4 gens)based on Japan. Unova(5 gen) based on New York city,Kalos on France(6 gen),Alola of course on Hawaii,and Galar based on United Kingdom.