Smash Bros. 3D/U OST Contest! Round 27 - Midgar (Grading)

[God Robert's Cousin]

The other nice thing about if we do it the way they've judged us is that not only they learn what it's like to be contestants, but we learn what it's like to judge a ton of people. These guys have to sift through dozens of peoples' submissions every round. We'd only have to do 8. I think it's the perfect empathy exercise for us all!

 

[Groose]

Why'd you guys pick Skyloft? Why? Do you understand the pressure you just put me under? Imagine this: Groose losing in the Skyloft round. Do you have any idea how that would make me feel inside? Furious. Outraged! SICK WITH ANGER!

...fortunately, I think I have some pretty good tunes up my sleeve. I'm working on it now.

 

[Groose]

Skyloft is an interesting round to enter as a contestant. Why? First and most obviously, I love Skyward Sword and Zelda as a whole--just look at my freaking username. Two, I happened to grade that particular round... and I plan on making my list based on the very criteria that I used in judging you. This following quote is what I posted right after we announced the results for the Skyloft competition; I still think it holds very true to how I would judge today.

Importance: List includes important themes to SS (Sky, Skyloft, Groose, Ghirahim, etc.) as well as songs important to Zelda and Zelda in Smash as a whole.

Popularity: SS's music isn't as beloved by the fans as older music, with "Groose's Theme" (it goes with everything!), "Fi," and "Koloktos" being notable exceptions. People would like to hear the classics: ocarina music, "Temple," "Ballad of the Windfish," "Dark World," etc.

Variety: Songs should not be remixes of each other and they should come from as many different games and eras as possible. Additionally, it's best if they all have a distinctive feel to them, with different tempos, instruments, and complexities.

Fit: Songs from SS boost fit; the more they have, the higher the fit. Older songs can also boost fit as long as they sound like they belong in Smash and work well with the background of Skyloft in mind (retro-note: people did this by having different town themes on their list; unexpected, but perfect).

Track One: "Ballad of the Goddess"

• For all intensive purposes, it's the main theme of Skyward Sword.
• It's also (debatably) the most popular song the title spawned.
• Coincidently, it also fits rather well in a fighting game.
• I'm pretty sure it's a confirmed track... and if it isn't already, I'm sure it will be eventually.

Track Two: "The Sky"

• "The Sky" is essentially Skyward Sword's over world theme, like the "Hyrule Field" or "Great Sea" songs in other games--it's important to Skyward Sword.
• Although it isn't as popular as other overworld themes, it is one of the more popular songs from Skyward Sword.
• It gradually shifts up its tempo and adds enough percussion to make it worthy of battle.

Track Three: Medley of Skyloft ("Skyloft" into "City in the Sky" into "Fi's Theme" into "Groose's Theme" into "Romance in the Air" and loop)

• Medley Reasoning: None of these songs are up-tempo enough to stand on their own for long as background for a fight, but they are all noteworthy and popular tracks. Including the likes of them is high-priority, and a medley is the best way to do it.
• "Skyloft" starts things off gently, but the track slowly fade out...
• ...to be replaced by Twilight Princess's version of Skyloft's theme, "City in the Sky," a creepy antithesis to the previous track.
• "Fi's Theme" is so mystical that it kind of "restores" the medley after the eerie previous theme.
• The ever-popular and oh-so-obnoxious "Groose's Theme" completely cuts off "Fi's Theme" and does its thing before...
• ...it fades into "Romance in the Air," a popular song that was one of the first tunes from Skyward Sword revealed before its launch.
• ...and then we return things to the beginning!

Track Four: "Final Ghirahim"

• You can't tell me that this song isn't fitting for a Skyward Sword inspired Smash stage.
• Do you know how its exclusion would make fans feel inside? Furious. Outraged! SICK WITH ANGER!
• The amount of times you hear Ghirahim's theme in Skyward Sword testifies to the importance of his tunes.

Track Five: "Clocktown"

• This theme is cheerful enough to fit with Skyloft, but upbeat enough to fit with a battle.
• I linked to Theophany's version because I love the orchestration and accelerated tempo; I would expect a Smash orchestration to be similar in nature.
• It's a pretty darn popular tune that many long-time fans have ingrained in their brains.

Track Six: "Hidden Village"

• The Hidden Village is a village. Skyloft is a village. Just go with it!
• Although it isn't the most important track, it's very popular and adds some great variety when compared to other Zelda anthems.

Track Seven: "Temple"

• It's a Smash-classic stage, and it simply needs to be in the next in installment somehow.
• Before you get all on me for putting dungeon music on a stage with a peaceful town backdrop: Skyloft hides some dark secrets. Play Skyward Sword.
• Oh, and the Temple stage in Melee magically floated like Skyloft itself. It fits, OK?

Track Eight: "Ballad of the Windfish" (song begins at around 1:45; please note the epic section at around 4:15)

• This is it--the clincher, the deal-sealer. I was blown away when people used it in their lists all those months ago, and I think it simply needs to be here.
• Not only is it perhaps the single most important song in the Zelda franchise (it cemented the importance of music in the games), it is also pretty darn popular.
• Oh, and did I mention the Wind Fish himself plays a big role in Skyward Sword?
• I heard this song in concert, and I give you my word--it really, really, really would work in Smash with the right arrangement.

BREAKDOWN: Three songs and the majority of a melody from Skyward Sword to provide homage to the game the stage is referencing. Four popular songs from games past that fit pretty well with the stage at hand and add variety. Two songs that have made it into Smash games past and have been popular picks then; several songs that are really deserving of finally getting the Smash treatment.

I anticipate that he majority of your criticisms will be of my medley. Just mark this--it contains a lot of popular and important songs that would struggle to stand on their own. Just because you can't imagine it flowing well doesn't change that.

 

[Jumpman84]

Why'd you guys pick Skyloft? Why? Do you understand the pressure you just put me under? Imagine this: Groose losing in the Skyloft round. Do you have any idea how that would make me feel inside? Furious. Outraged! SICK WITH ANGER!

...fortunately, I think I have some pretty good tunes up my sleeve. I'm working on it now.

Is this one of them?

EDIT: Just saw your list... There doesn't appear to be enough Slam or Jam in it. XD

 

[BridgesWithTurtles]

Hey Swamp, how exactly do you expect this whole group judging to go down? Are we supposed to pick 4 judges among ourselves, for example, or are you expecting as many people in the thread to judge as possible?

 

[FalKoopa]

Why'd you guys pick Skyloft? Why? Do you understand the pressure you just put me under? Imagine this: Groose losing in the Skyloft round. Do you have any idea how that would make me feel inside? Furious. Outraged! SICK WITH ANGER!

...fortunately, I think I have some pretty good tunes up my sleeve. I'm working on it now.

If we had picked Kid Icarus, it would have be stressful as well.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Okay folks!

Here's my go at it!

[collapse="Swamp's Amazing List for Skyloft!"]

I had four goals making this list.

1. Follow the judging criteria!
2. Represent the game that the stage is based on (Skyward Sword) sufficiently.
3. Represent the sense of adventure that the Zelda series is know for.
4. Represent the domestic theme of the stage.

It took some doing, but I feel that this list covers all of those goals! What do you think?


Ballad of the Goddess - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii, 2011)

This one is confirmed, so its required! Regardless, its a given. The main theme of Skyward Sword! It's iconic and popular! No reason not to have it!​

Skyloft - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii, 2011)

The theme that plays in the place where the stage is based off of. It just makes sense to play here. Not to mention, it's popular and iconic in its own right.​

The Sky - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii, 2011)

The theme that plays while Link flies around the sky on his loftwing! It really gives a feeling of adventure and wonder! I feel this piece is similar to the Great Sea and Hyrule Field themes in the past Smash games. It's an iconic and popular overworld theme. What more do you need?​

Ghirahim Battle - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii, 2011)

Ghirahim's battle theme. He's a really popular character and his theme is a really popular theme. It's one of the favorite tracks from Skyward Sword. I couldn't forget this piece.​

Clock Town - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64, 2000)

One of the more iconic town themes! It's upbeat and catchy making it perfect for a fight! It's also one of the more popular themes from Majora's Mask. The link I listed is the Day One version though the version doesn't really matter.​

Shop / Inside a House - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64, 1998)

I can't believe these themes were never used. This is a medley using two of the most iconic themes in the Zelda series. They fit the "domestic" theme of the stage as well. As you can tell, this is a medley. I see the shop theme playing from 0:00 - 1:00. Then it would switch over to the Inside a House theme. The new theme would play from 0:00 to 0:28. Of course both themes would be remixed a bit!​

Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda) (Brawl) - The Legend of Zelda (NES, 1987) / Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii, 2008)

The main theme! You can't have Zelda without the main theme.​

Main Theme (Twilight Princess) - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii / NGC, 2006)

The main theme from Twilight Princess! I was originally going to use the TP Hyrule Field Theme as they are mainly the same song, but the few differences made me choose the version used in Brawl. I wanted a theme that showed a sense of adventure! And this theme fit the bill perfectly. Some may say it doesn't fit the stage, but I think it does. Imagine this theme playing while the platforms fly around the sky!​

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Hey Swamp, how exactly do you expect this whole group judging to go down? Are we supposed to pick 4 judges among ourselves, for example, or are you expecting as many people in the thread to judge as possible?

Well... We're asking for all of you to judge using the same criteria.

However, we'll also have a poll for your convenience. The poll is ultimately what the winner will be decided by but we encourage and prefer you grading lists like we do.

 

[Groose]

Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda) (Brawl) - The Legend of Zelda (NES, 1987) / Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii, 2008)

The main theme! You can't have Zelda without the main theme.​

Dur hur hur. I just did, Swamp. I just did. And I'll probably lose for it.

 

[Superyoshiom]

Wait, can anyone be a judge in this round? Or did you have to sign up beforehand?

Edit: Read Swamp's post. I suppose I'll work on grades after school then.

 

[Jumpman84]

Wait, can anyone be a judge in this round? Or did you have to sign up beforehand?

Edit: Read Swamp's post. I suppose I'll work on grades after school then.

For those who want to judge, please send a PM to APC99 so you can join the official judging thread. We'll be keeping track of who our judges are in here, as well as providing a place to post your grades. When all the grades are in, we'll tally them up to determine the round's winner and the spokesman for the judges will post the results as well as the grades (much like how Swamp does it for the real contest).

 

[LF2K]

Since I'm not really good with Zelda music, I'll just sit back and watch.

 

[Superyoshiom]

Haha! I'm now a judge!

 

[Deleted member]

I'll be judging this round.

 

[God Robert's Cousin]

I'm apparently the head judge in the PM.

Which means I get to do all the work of counting the points by myself hahahahaha ****

 

[Jumpman84]

@ Groose

Your link for City in the Sky takes me to Skyloft. Would you be kind enough to fix it?

 

[Swamp Sensei]

You're all kinda judging....

What's this about a PM?

 

[AEMehr]

It's a shame this isn't going to be Viridi's Reset Bomb Forest, I actually wanted Hades to have a chance.

Regardless he's going to win and you know it.

You're all kinda judging....

What's this about a PM?

Absolutely nothing no need to worry about it hahahahahahaha!

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Absolutely nothing no need to worry about it hahahahahahaha!

You guys better invite me to this PM.....

 

[AEMehr]

You guys better invite me to this PM.....

Even if it existed, that would be cheating! Probably.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I'm not editing my entry.

I just want to see that you are allowing everyone to have fun.

Again. Everyone who wants to is grading. Not just a few select people.

 

[Jumpman84]

I'm not editing my entry.

I just want to see that you are allowing everyone to have fun.

Again. Everyone who wants to is grading. Not just a few select people.

Don't worry, Swamp. Everyone who has expressed interest in judging is going to. No mistake. Basically, the PM is just a place where everyone can post their grades. Then we'll tally up the points and GRC will make the post consisting of everyone's grades and the final results. Basically, he's our version of you.

Admittedly, we're running into some difficulties with the PM system and trying to ensure everyone gets a chance to be in on it. And there was some confusion on how the judging process was gonna work that you have since cleared up that caused some miscommunication. I'd like to apologize for that and assure you that we have no intention of excluding anyone from being a judge. Right now, we're working on a resolution to our problem.

Once that's done, I'll make sure you get admitted in so you can provide oversight aka watch us make fools of ourselves trying to figure out how to grade track lists. Hopefully, that will ensure fun for all...

 

[AEMehr]

I'm not editing my entry.

I just want to see that you are allowing everyone to have fun.

Again. Everyone who wants to is grading. Not just a few select people.

Rest assured Swamp, we've got everything and everyone covered!

But if you really want to see what's to make sure of it, we can invite you to the conversation so you can see for yourself!

...We just gotta do a little bit of reorganizing first.

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

Skyloft

Song List​

Track 1: Songs of Skyloft
Skyloft
Knight's Academy
Bazzar
The Godess Sword

Status: Default, Starter

The "Songs of Skyloft" is a compilation of section specific songs that are cued when the stage arrives at a particular location. Considering that Skyloft is mostly a touring-type stage, it would make sense for them to be included in the default song. The main song featuring in the "Songs of Skyloft" and serves as bases of of the medley is "Skyloft". It is played as the stage moves from one section to the next and well as sections that do not include a particular song. Upon entering a section, the volume is lowered and the tempo adjusted to fit in with that sections song. The sections are as follows:

Knight's Academy: "Knight's Academy"
Bazaar: "Bazzar"
Statue of the Goddess: "The Goddess Sword"
Origin: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS

Other sections that does not include a theme song and, instead, uses "Skyloft" includes:

Batreux's House
The Bridge
The Lighthouse
Waterfall Island

At these sections, "Skyloft" wlll be featured predominately without any change to volume or tempo. Overall, it is a song that truly captures the essence of Skyloft and the differences in locations.

Note: I also wanted an excuse to throw in "The Goddess Sword". That is an amazingly beautiful song.​

Track 2: Ballad of the Goddess
Status: Starter
Origin: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Confirmed and locked in.​

Track 3: Wing Ceremony
Status: Starter
Origin: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

A lively and upbeat track that is sure to get fighters bloods pumping and the spirit of competition alive. It is an important part of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and the events afterward. I added this track because I feel its truly captures the feeling of fly and the excitement one gets from zooming through the wind. Seeing as how the stage does just that, I feel this would work best on Skyloft.​

Track 4: Romance in the Air
Status: Locked
Origin: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

A more serene and graceful song as opposed to some of the more aggressive tunes. This portrays gliding through the air while enjoying the time with those you love. While it may seem strange for this song to appear on a fighting game, one can start a friendship with those they battle with: respecting each others strength. I feel this track is a foil for some of the more aggressive tracks as adds a more graceful appeal to the stage.​

Track 5: The Sky
Status: Starter
Origin: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

A must have for any track lift for Skyloft and one that could arguably fill the role of a default song. It fills in so well into the stage to the extent that it seems to be an extension of it. In addition, the way the song is put together will fits in with the other parts of the stage; occasionally shifting tempo and style. Overall, a great track that needs to be included.​

Track 6: Forest Haven
Status: Locked
Origin: Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

A strange yet rustic song from Wind Waker, a complete polar opposite to "Skyward Sword". While the game has many great songs, I feel this best captures a rustic yet traditional lifestyle that is enjoyed by many Skyloftians. While a bit slow considering the stage, I feel it would fit in well with the stage and provide an interesting backdrop music wise.​

Track 7: Malos's Mart
Status: Locked
Origin: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

A very strange and whimsical song that is fast enough to keep up with the stage and whimsical enough for players to have fun. It is notable for its cheery attitude and....goofiness once Malo Mart is expanded into Hyrule Castle. Given the light heart nature of Skyloft, I feel this stage fits right in.​

Track 8: Hyrule Castle Town
Status: Starter
Origin: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

A light-hearted song that has a general happiness to it. Given the happy feelings of Skyloft and both locations being the central location of their respective regions, it makes sense to include this song. As well, it has a lot of nolstalgia for many people who grew up on Ocarina of Time.​

Note: I chose all of my music from a console version of Legend of Zelda. I tried to stray away songs that are obvious (which the exception of "The Sky" and "Sky Loft" and selected songs that might be overlooked at first.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Hm....

If you're all grading like we are...

Then why not have two winners?

One using your grades? And one using the poll.

I guess it depends on what you guys are doing in that mystery PM.

 

[Hades the Magnificent]

Hades' Infernal Skyloft Tracklist
1) Groose's Theme
It goes with everything, and muh popularity. Still, I hate Groose--he's as arrogant as Pyrrhon!

2) Silly Groose
I really hate Groose with a passion (that hair is so yesterday!), but I can't deny that he's got good taste in music.

3) Romantic Groose
Nothing is better than the theme song that plays while Groose humiliates himself. Have I mentioned that his hairstyle is obnoxious?

4) Heroic Groose
I can't believe they call that preener heroic. Song title aside, it's actually an epic track.

5) Dejected Groose
Ha ha! Ha ha! I love when this song plays. That fop deserves all of the punishment he takes.

6) Grooseland
What kind of self-centered twit has the nerve to name a whole country after himself? Why, I would never refer to the Underworld as Hades... Owait, I would. Oops.

7) Groosenator
...that stupid contraption reminds me of something Dyntos would build. ...and we all now how much I hate his contraptions...

8) Ghirahim Medley (Ghirahim's Theme, Ghirahim Battle, Second Ghirahim Battle, Final Ghirahim)
Ghirahim and I are actually planning on teaming up to crash Smash 4 together. He needs his theme song and all of its derivatives on his own stage, darn it!

@ God Robert's Cousin You're the head judge, eh? You can call the competition off now. It is quite clear that my list is the best. Just so you know, I want my face carved into solid gold for my trophy.

Hm....

If you're all grading like we are...

Then why not have two winners?

One using your grades? And one using the poll.

I guess it depends on what you guys are doing in that mystery PM.

No. There is only one winner, and that winner is me! Just don't do the poll and let them handle their own judging.

 

[APC99]

Hades' Infernal Skyloft Tracklist
1) Groose's Theme
It goes with everything, and muh popularity. Still, I hate Groose--he's as arrogant as Pyrrhon!

2) Silly Groose
I really hate Groose with a passion (that hair is so yesterday!), but I can't deny that he's got good taste in music.

3) Romantic Groose
Nothing is better than the theme song that plays while Groose humiliates himself. Have I mentioned that his hairstyle is obnoxious?

4) Heroic Groose
I can't believe they call that preener heroic. Song title aside, it's actually an epic track.

5) Dejected Groose
Ha ha! Ha ha! I love when this song plays. That fop deserves all of the punishment he takes.

6) Grooseland
What kind of self-centered twit has the nerve to name a whole country after himself? Why, I would never refer to the Underworld as Hades... Owait, I would. Oops.

7) Groosenator
...that stupid contraption reminds me of something Dyntos would build. ...and we all now how much I hate his contraptions...

8) Ghirahim Medley (Ghirahim's Theme, Ghirahim Battle, Second Ghirahim Battle, Final Ghirahim)
Ghirahim and I are actually planning on teaming up to crash Smash 4 together. He needs his theme song and all of its derivatives on his own stage, darn it!

@ God Robert's Cousin You're the head judge, eh? You can call the competition off now. It is quite clear that my list is the best. Just so you know, I want my face carved into solid gold for my trophy.


No. There is only one winner, and that winner is me! Just don't do the poll and let them handle their own judging.

Sorry guys, the contest is over. Hades wins by default.

 

[God Robert's Cousin]

Hm....

If you're all grading like we are...

Then why not have two winners?

One using your grades? And one using the poll.

I guess it depends on what you guys are doing in that mystery PM.

Makes sense to us! We'll be using the old point system you and the other judges used, by the way, so we'll have a "highest-average" winner and "most preferred" winner, going off our points and the poll respectively.

@ God Robert's Cousin You're the head judge, eh? You can call the competition off now. It is quite clear that my list is the best. Just so you know, I want my face carved into solid gold for my trophy.

All we can afford on our trophy budget is some crayons and a rock, so we'll have to make do with that, your gnarliness.

 

[Shorts]

Track One: Skyward Sword Medley ( Ballad of the Goddess - The Sky - Main Theme - Fi's Farewell )

Track Two: Ghirahim's Theme

Track Three: Faron Woods

Track Four: Lake Hylia (Twilight Princess)

Track Five: Hryule Field Medley ( Morning - Main - Night )

Track Six: Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)

Track Seven: Hilda's Theme (A Link Between Worlds)

I tried to keep the music akin to the settings (Lush, green, bright, more whimiscal, less mysterious) or from Skyward Sword. I think these seven tracks fit the bill.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

So we can do medley's, awesome. I shall be back to edit this post.

Uh...

You're not being judged right now...

 

[Groose]

@ Groose

Your link for City in the Sky takes me to Skyloft. Would you be kind enough to fix it?

Oops. I'll be fixing that up in one quick jiffy. I appreciate that you let me know!

...and if I were judging this round, the scores would resemble:
Groose: 40
Swamp: 39
Venus: 37
Frost: 36
Hades: 10

Of course, I'm not grading this round, so my opinion counts for nothing. Still, I'm predicting that things will be relatively close and all contestants (bar Hades) will have a chance, with Old Man Swamp probably winning. Although I give myself the highest score, that's just due to the fact that I based my list off of my old grading criteria; of course I'd make something I think would warrant a 40! Still, because everyone has different opinions, I doubt mine will go over so well with other people.

I am waiting to see if someone copies @ God Robert's Cousin 's list off of the OP and submits it. He DID win last time. I was actually expecting Hades to do that, but it looks like he just wanted to use his time to mock me... per usual.

 

[Starphoenix]

Well, here's this judge's list:

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Ballad of the Goddess
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Skyloft
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - The Sky
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Moldarach
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Lorule Field
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - The Hidden Village
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Ocarina of Time Medley
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - Majora's Mask Medley ( Clock Town ~ Deku Palace ~ Stone Tower Temple )

 

[FalKoopa]

Hadn't Star already participated as an entrant in the Skyloft round?

I think he's the only one who got the opportunity to enter a round twice.

 

[Frostwraith]

Hadn't Star already participated as an entrant in the Skyloft round?

I think he's the only one who got the opportunity to enter a round twice.

Not during the bonus round itself, I think.

He did a list when people waited for the results of the previous round, if I recall correctly.

 

[FalKoopa]

Not during the bonus round itself, I think.

He did a list when people waited for the results of the previous round, if I recall correctly.

I wasn't talking about that. I meant the original Skyloft round, which was held sometime last year. It was one of the earlier rounds, and IIRC Tumblrfamous and Groose were judges at that time, along with you and Swamp.

Starpheonix was a participant in that round.

 

[Starphoenix]

I was. If this were a "real" round and not an exhibition for the community, I would have excused myself, but since it's for fun I didn't think it'd be a problem. And if it is, well, Swamp told me I could!

 

[Frostwraith]

I wasn't talking about that. I meant the original Skyloft round, which was held sometime last year. It was one of the earlier rounds, and IIRC Tumblrfamous and Groose were judges at that time, along with you and Swamp.

Starpheonix was a participant in that round.

Well, that makes sense.

 

[TumblrFamous]

Okay, time to get my list done! It's been a little while!

1. Ballad of the Goddess- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
   If I didn't have this, I'd be the biggest idiot on the planet. I must use this and will not make that mistake.
   
2. Faron Woods- Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordA very simple tune, very calming and light.
   This is exactly what I can see as one of those "calmer" Zelda pieces, much like Midna's Lament: weird to have as battle music, yet definitely fits the tone and style of the stage.
   
3. The Sky- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
   I think this is pretty necessary as well. You always heard the Sky Theme, it's popular and memorable, and hey. You're literally FLYING over Skyloft. I say it's in.
   
4. Koloktos/Moldarach Theme- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
   Koloktos, one of the most memorable boss fights in the history of Zelda games. But I gues I should also give credit to Moldarach since it's his theme, too. Anyway, yeah, definitely fits as a high tension, intense song, and one of the best tracks from Skyward sword.
   
5. Bazaar Medley (Bazaar * Potion Shop * Gear Shop * Fortune Teller * Scrap Shop * Item Check * )- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
   I think the Bazaar is one of the more memorable places in Skyward Sword because you were constantly there. Personally for me, it was the first time I actually used my Rupees. I constantly kept going back there, so I was there and surrounded by the music all the time. I think that a medley of all of the shops in the Bazaar deserve a slight nod. While they are generally raher off-putting as songs for this stage, I think a bit of a remix, like with what they did in songs in Brawl, would be necessary.
   
6. Hidden Village- Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
   Ugh. I didn't want to do this song, but it was really the only one from TP that fit. I do happen to like the song, but it seems like a very popular pic for this stage so I wanted to do something different. Oh well, it still works and is rather popular in TP.
   
7. Clock Town 1st Day, 2nd Day, 3rd Day, and Final Hours- Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
   I have a lot of the towns and such from various Zelda titles. Clock Town from MM definitely fits really well into the stage when you're fighting across Skyloft. I think it's the best representation of Majora's Mask.
   
8. Song of Storms- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
   I think this song definitely fits more than other songs. I only wanted to put in one OoT song on here, and I think Song of Storms definitely fits the best out of all of them.

Joke Pic:

City in the Sky- Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Pretty much for the fact that it relates to Skyloft, as they are cities in the sky. It doesn't fit, and it's an annoying song, but I thought it'd be funny. Don't judge me for this particular song, it's just more of an honorable mention.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Looks like @ Luco is the only judge left!

 

[Deleted member]

Looks like @ Luco is the only judge left!

Alright!
I have judged everyone thus far. So... Luco is the only person left! (unless Luco can't post, meaning that my judging is complete)

 

[Luco]

Gee, thanks guys for putting the burden on me of having to do a stage from a game I haven't yet PLAYED. I mean GOSH.

Also, looks like i'm last as usual, so let's get this started!

1. Name: Skyloft
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH4T38gw6Wk
Game: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: I'm pretty sure this one's a staple. As well as that, the relaxed feel of the spanish guitar presents an airy feel that goes with the surroundings. I feel the theme could be slightly redone to seem slightly grander or could be shown the way it is to represent relaxation in the same way that a few of Brawl's tracks do (Melee's Pollyanna for example).

2. Name: The Sky
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRbROTdOgj0
Game: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: A grandiose feeling added to the air that represents flare and passion. Certainly a fitting theme for the meeting of Nintendo's greatest fighters. The orchestrated feel of it also adds a feeling of flying (kinda appropriate, don't ya think? :3)

3. Name: Ballad of the Goddess
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN1vFESbfZk
Game: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: I'm reasonably sure this one's as good as confirmed. In any case, it's an incedibly heroic theme that represents bravery, courage and will. The setting is moderately paced to conform both to a fighting atmosphere as well as the majestic nature of the setting. Fits really well, I reckon!

4. Name: Ghirahim Battle
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1OgurYq28
Game: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: I was poriginally going to make this Koloktos' theme but after listening again I felt this theme fit the stage better as it is whilst also encompassing the menacing and dire. It really perfectly fits the players battling and is critically important as a track to the stage (as it's the final boss theme and... you know... that's important n' stuff....)

5. Name: Majora's Wrath battle
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_yBLZFGR3o
Game: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: This one took me SO long to figure out. I decided against Clock Tower because I felt that in terms of tone and mood, it served almost the same purpose as the Skyloft tracks. Therefore I went for the other incredibly important MM track - the final battle. Although menacing, like Ghirahim's battle, I feel this one differs in how very fast-paced it is. That alone for me made it stand out and work in ways the others hadn't.

6. Name: Legend of Zelda main theme remix (Brawl)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_wsF_mNd0I
Game: Legend of Zelda (Super Smash Brother's Brawl)
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: I wanted to differentiate myself from Swamp a little here haha. But basically I think the grand return of this theme would work really well on a stage that is meant to fit it. Skyloft works really well because the height of the isles symbolically puts everything below into perspective which is similar to this theme (it's hard to explain but perhaps its similar to the final scene of SSE/opening of Brawl where the characters are looking out across a wide expanse at sunset. THAT'S the feel i'm looking for in this track). Grand and heroic and a little menacing at times, it kinda represents Zelda in its entirety. It's a really great track.

7. Name: Lon Lon Ranch
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsPS5ubApoE
Game: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: I was honestly so proud of myself when I thought of this theme. It's the contemplative track Skyloft could really use. Simaltaneously great for the battle and also a slower, calmer view of the background. One could almost hear this song and an accompanying breeze and feel entirely at peace.

8. Name: Song of Storms
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkYEJXN2QWk
Game: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Series: Legend of Zelda
Reason: A really whimsical and almost silly theme. Song of Storms also happens to be ridiculously popular and important in its association with OoT. Aside from that, it has a carousel-like image attached to it and works really well for airy places. I think it's PERFECT for this stage and adds the variety it really needs.

There's my list! An honourable mention to this theme though:

Name: Castle Hyrule
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CADHl-iZ_Kw
Game: Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Series: Legend of Zelda

I debated on that one for a while but decided I needed some more variety in the contemplative and fun areas so I decided it wasn't crucial. It is one of my all time favourite Zelda tracks though and if there's a LBW stage in the 3DS version i'm gonna bet my money that some variation of this theme will be in there, so my fingers are most certainly crossed.

Anywho, I hope you like the list! I apologise sincerely to Swamp because after reviewing it I realised my first 4 songs were identical to his (co-incidence, even though for SS I was picking and choosing from other lists so far ).

Also my apologies for being the last judge to make a list. I do confess I didn't read properly and understand the purpose of the first bonus round. Still, it's fun and I know now so please, i'd love there to be more (You all get to SUFFER judging us!).

And remember, I can penalise you when I next come in to judge, so you'd better give me a good mark... KIDDING!

Thanks guys!