(EXTENDED) Favorite VGM #38 - Sonic CD - Tidal Tempest Present (JP/PAL)

Lord, thank You for allowing me to upload these songs that have moved and inspired me, so that others might enjoy them. I pray that the people who listen to these songs might be able to draw something from them just as I have, and I pray that somehow You would use something even as small as VGM uploads to bring glory to Your name,
Amen.
This song is just amazing. I'm able to get lost in another world when I listen to it. It makes me wonder more still how the Sonic series has become such a laughing stock. What triggered it all, I wonder?
Art is from www.brawlcustom... . It is #124.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN OR CLAIM TO OWN THE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SERIES. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG IS © SEGA.

[@ParodyPictures]

The fact this video is over a decade old and people are still coming to listen to this masterpiece really says something about how good sonic music really is.

[@Lefthandman-iq4vi]

Yeah I love sonic music it is so amazing 😌👌

[@isamuokashii]

ugh my god... that beginning is just outstanding...

[@eddie9487]

Well in game it starts at 0:09

[@McBoccher]

Eddie ok boomer

[@reddodeado301]

@@McBoccher r/im14andthisisokboomer

[@Nic_2751]

ElPenguinMann nigga...

[@dmv.paul09]

No u

[@TheIdiotz_]

Fun Fact, I fell down a pit like 2 months ago while listening to this and when I looked around the place. It was an abandoned viaduct with waterfalls and streams, and the beginning of the song was playing when I looked around the place, perfect timing

[@hillsongaming2822]

Dang really. I trust your alright now kinda lucky but at the same time glad your safe.

[@bossk9756]

Do you have any pictures?

[@nicnac1929]

Bro fell into the underground 💀

[@SomeGamerDude30]

@@nicnac1929 did he meet toriel?

[@ZeytinciDevleti]

imagine if the intro thing from sonic cd appeared lol

[@GloriaLOrtiz-fo8gz]

Tidal Tempest > Labyrinth Zone

[@spro394]

@GUSTAVO666BR Error1010010101010 Aquatic ruin = Hydrocity zone

[@radioactiveseaotter]

Literally every thing is better than labyrinth zone

[@MarigoldIsMelancholy]

@@radioactiveseaotter except Hill Top zone's music, that's just... disgusting

[@radioactiveseaotter]

Gameboy Advance I think it’s still ok in sonic music standards, not that much better than the other songs in sonic 1

[@quebecorsumn5012]

Stupid Dumb Animal oil ocean =metropolis=labyrinth

[@ThatOneShyguyCartoons]

Say what you will about the quality of the games but this series always has great music.

[@Lyubimov89]

Truth be told, old games were pretty dang solid. Modern stuff, alas, less so

[@vinpie]

Caleb Montes you're*

[@chipseater9369]

Caleb Montes and what the fuck does that make you then?

[@assadmuhammad2416]

[MEME REVIEW] 👏 👏

[@calebproductions1264]

Oh shit, I forgot I was part of this comment section. Sorry about my attitude, don’t know what I was thinking.

[@LightningCayo]

The best water zone in Sonic history. So peaceful and enjoyable. And not nearly as stress inducing with finding air bubbles.

[@prywatne4733]

Hydrocity is better IMO but this has better music

[@Spacebarr928]

If you are good at 2d sonic games you would find aquatic ruin, this zone and hydrocity easy.

[@vividcolorandrichaudio6134]

@@prywatne4733 and Aquarium Park

[@eduardosennatomao700]

Aquatic mine Sonic Adventure 2

[@parapparappa3578]

​​@@prywatne4733ydrocity is pretty good and it's hard to choose over which one is better because with tidal tempest you have the beautiful music and the fact you have the option to stay above the water. But hydrocity is good because of the fast pacing of the level which is really good especially since it's a water level.

[@toamatoro570]

Music like this makes me want to go explore watery regions. Yeah I've always had an adventurous nature, these songs enhance it.

[@theobserver4214]

Dang, your old avatar’s gone. Hey, this is actually my oldest comment still up! What a surprise.

[@lanecurry3687]

+Toa Matoro You'd like to explore watery regions, but your profile pic is Patrick Star with a flag in his butt . and Patrick lives in a watery region. (Though he's not real)

[@XularusXIII]

+Toa Matoro >your profile pic Never change it.

[@chrisnazar5124]

how could you change your profile picture you heathen

[@Smashlander]

I always play Sonic Music in my head when I'm in a place that's kinda like a sonic zone

[@calcifieddirt4120]

That. Piano.

[@dawildrydahx]

90's piano

[@gamesergeanthd]

Sonic CD Soundtrack is majestic.

[@ceasinghornet40d40]

mmmMmMMm piano

[@jaywarudo]

@@gamesergeanthd yeah because the sega cd is way better at producing sound then the sega genesis, if Genesis games had the cd sound chip then s3&k would basically be the best sonic game in terms of music

[@fang7083]

@@jaywarudo Sonic 2 too coz it has a heck of a soundtrack

[@jahhz5]

WHY IS THIS SO DAMN GOOD

[@theblazingpyro5914]

water

[@Aeroshogun]

Because Sega + 1990s == Pure excellence. And also, water.

[@Zonefire15]

90s... nuff said.

[@JimmyKudo93]

I miss everything back then times was a blast

[@lapisFarm]

I am an early bird, waking up at 6:00 and this fits perfect with the morning time were I live. Beautiful and a vibe I will never lose.

[@XularusXIII]

I've found a nice chip-tune-ified version from an obscure Sonic 1 hack that I think you might enjoy, but for the life of me I can't remember the video title that plays it. I might upload it just so you and others can listen to it.

[@lapisFarm]

+XularusXIII Thanks man I appreciate it, I think that would be a good upload :)

[@PROGAMER-qm9fe]

This is so calm that I was crying

[@fancetheperson3394]

PRO GAMER No you weren't.

[@santiagoarro1198]

How do you know ey?

[@jonathanreyes6373]

@@fancetheperson3394 your like the rest of them so shut up

[@vvx600]

@@jonathanreyes6373 you shut up

[@jytvreal]

@@fancetheperson3394 egg man started a comment fight

[@SpiralPegasus]

This is the best Sonic theme ever written. _Yes, you read that right_

[@bouba9126]

wouldn't really call it best, call it most beautiful

[@DJTREMADEIT]

It’s hard to choose because there are so many amazing Sonic tracks, but my favorite of all time is Mystic Cave from Sonic 2.

[@stormcutter59]

Its up there in the Top 5 for sure. If we ever could make a Top 5 songs from Sonic music that is.....

[@MichaelTrustsGod]

No I read that left.

[@goldinho]

Word

[@reckjay211]

One of the greatest underwater themes of all time, this whole vibe is amazing sonic music was way ahead of its time, i mean hearing this i feel like I’m just flying across the ocean watching the sun rise, if that makes sense lol

[@brabbythegutman9183]

Makes so much sense

[@theaveragegamer8413]

I Heard this song for the first time at night like 1 or 2 .am while i was looking for random VGM to use in my upcoming videos... I was literaly in another world, and then had the greatest sleep of my life. this music is so good especially when you're in a public transport or in a car looking at the window to see the landscape on a rainy day or on the subway when you're alone, quiet and wanna just chill or thinking... FUN FACT: When i downloaded the game on Steam, i also played the stage at night... lol

[@catherinehigueros8142]

The Average Gamer Lol

[@DJTREMADEIT]

So true!

[@tovi3280]

These replies depress me

[@thiagolc1438]

Boa reflexão!!

[@rodmod]

16:54 is the worst part, no debate.

[@notbadsanta]

Like doctor suess said "Don't cry because it's over, be happy beacause it happened" :)

[@NinXuS]

Angel Gonzalez But there is a rewind button still with good music still coming out though

[@dfunnyitc2]

55:00 Is The *VERY* Worst Part.

[@kobaltsteel6418]

FRICK THAT PART!!!! RUINS THE SONG!!!!!

[@powerONdelta]

I know right?

[@dopeysonic2438]

0:10 can't describe how beautiful this is

[@XaneMyers]

Ah, Tidal Tempet; I came here beause for ome reaso, the Japanese soundtra's Tidal Tempest Preset wasn't in BrawlBRSTMs3's Sonic CD playlist; Good thing you uploaded an extende version that actually USES the beta loop!

[@FAZEDIE56]

me too

[@Duif420]

Xane Myers are you missing keys on your keyboard or something

[@XaneMyers]

I believe I was using one of my previous laptops at that time and the keyboard was messed up, yeah.

[@B1LLY-X]

rip i'm sorry if you go through this far

[@Nic_2751]

I know right

[@theshinylucariomaster836]

I'm glad there's no drowning jingle in Sonic CD, otherwise, that jingle would ruin this majestic song.

[@gabethebomb3610]

Its just an alert sound but still scary

[@FontaineSlug]

Alot of the sonic cd soundtrack was way ahead of its time

[@FluffyOfTheMoon]

God bless you for putting the prototype starting point of the song.

[@SamsarasArt]

This would also fit really well for the caverns in symphony of the night....this song has that same kind of atmosphere

[@matsuoka9559]

Samsara oh my god yeah i was thinking the same thing! it’s like tidal tempest and crystal teardrops are cousins or something lol

[@fer23super]

Same wth glad im not the only one

[@azurecorviknight4189]

Sonicvania: Symphony of the Rings

[@XularusXIII]

I can only take partial credit. Without the now-terminated BrawlBRSTMs, some of these extensions would have been impossible. Thank you though. I appreciate the blessing :D

[@suburbanshatters]

0:09 If you listen carefully,you can hear water

[@2dmariogamesfanatic]

literally

[@faz7719]

Cant believe they made this in 1993

[@DrSwazz]

Now THIS is flat out jazz and swing combined! How about I call it...swazz?

[@DrSwazz]

No, it's called Swazz.

[@BigCaj]

Doctor Swazz and Kongiku call it Jizz

[@cyan.6399]

YA LIKE SWAZZ!?

[@corncob5198]

Ya like Swazz?

[@unparalleledaesthetics7346]

Ya like Swazz?

[@mil3sperhour]

That intro always is so soothing

[@OdieLetegivre]

The description makes me happy.

[@varganyamuvek]

The beginning of this song sounds like a heartbeat, because You are going to a supposedly bad water level. Then the catchy part kicks in, because You realize that this is actually playable

[@ecernosoft3096]

THIS MUSIC IS AWESOME. My new favorite voiceless song.

[@brazencoronet17]

Songs like this make me wonder how anybody could even begin to think that the us soundtrack is better

[@BroodingAcorn]

i know right? the us themes are GARBAGE in comparison to the japanese soundtracks, and even yet the us soundtrack still happens to be in people's top tens.

[@Pachvco_]

Everyone has their own opinions, I like the US and Japan/EU tracks, they're both good in their own way :).

[@TheRealMr.Castillo]

they are both amazing but the jp is just way better and i feel it aged better too

[@knuckt.k.9456]

I know but. I like the US version of this song more. Because of the Mermaids singing.

[@spootymaniacs]

@@BroodingAcorn i wouldn't say garbage, yeah they dont fit at all, but theyre still pretty groovy tracks

[@therealraviable]

Makes me wanna be walking in a Japan city at night, because the song just feels like a vaporwave song.

[@spacecowboy4702]

Raviable * dude mostly all the songs from CD are vaporwave I totally agree with you haha

[@nossiro]

@@spacecowboy4702 the tracks in CD have more of a funk vibe tbh

[@ncapone87]

The Sega CD is the ultimate vaporwave console imo

[@Yuli_Ban]

@@nossiro Vaporwave, House, and future funk.

[@retrogamer7543]

It gives those aesthetic vibes

[@DJAngel_2004]

Years later and this song still stands out as the most calmest thing out there

[@Fettucci]

I listen to this song every night or when I'm pissed. this always calms me down. If you hadn't have uploaded an extended video, I would've been clicking replay on short videos , which I hate doing since I can't enjoy it properly. thanks man .

[@Fettucci]

Trevor Martin late reply but I use mobile.

[@realisticHD]

JangyFett damn hi Jangyfett you’ll prolly never respond but that reply was a year ago

[@Fettucci]

@@realisticHD Yes i responded hello how are you

[@vgf88]

@@Fettucci Anesome man

[@realisticHD]

JangyFett not too bad you?

[@guestguest4198]

The beginning hits *different*

[@hokun0n]

I really love this zone for the music, is really beautiful ❤️

[@microwave395]

Tidal Tempest Zone is the likeable Labyrinth Zone

[@RoyalSilver118]

That piano at the beginning somehow makes my heart radiate.

[@Crystaric]

i never realized how GOOD this theme is

[@sonicphoenix7]

may or may not be the best underwater theme of all time

[@wjb4578]

That description though - this song and other Sonic CD themes are as close to a religious experience I have experienced or probably will ever experience in my life. GLORY TO SEGA

[@Alex_Gamer_2134]

There is no calm day swimming and going down to the bottom to see what is under the ocean. and what you find is LOVE

[@GamingPlayer123]

No words can describe how good this is.

[@morgradation]

It starts out with a piano and a beat, which both sound great, and then the real song kicks in and it is one of the most relaxing things I have ever heard in my life

[@wolfmaster873]

just listening to this and watching you run through a underwater temple watching the water sway side to side, I can't describe how satisfying it is

[@jamsandwichman414]

This Somewhat Sounds Like It Belongs On The Dreamcast

[@morgankasper5227]

well its on the segaCD

[@jamsandwichman414]

@@morgankasper5227 You Dont Say...

[@balllord8580]

@@morgankasper5227 I didn't know...

[@3upgames2023]

@@morgankasper5227 no shit sherlock

[@EzekielBread-fv1xc]

we makin it outta the superb piano solo at the begining with this one🌊🌊🌊

[@BANJEXlevrai]

This sound like a lucid Dreams

[@brabbythegutman9183]

Bro the beginning sent me to another world.

[@Flinxmin]

Can you believe that they made an actually fun water level?

[@nocturneprividyenie2391]

I still remember when I got to play this at the store when I worked overnight. Co-manager actually was vibing to this, as was the rest of the stocking crew.

[@nataliacampos5776]

si se escucha de fondo en el inicio se escuchan como gotas cayendo y se escuchan como cascadas una cosa de locos creo que lo voy a poner para dormir mas rápido y relajante jejejejeje😂😅

[@Rymith]

0:00 To 0:09 Good!

[@XularusXIII]

All credit to the guy that made the BRSTM. Sadly, it's gone now, and I don't know if I have a backup...

[@Rymith]

This part has not In Version Final

[@FSAPOJake]

This music track was so far ahead of its time. It took years before video game music sounded this good on a regular basis.

[@VibesWithTorrie]

Ik Im years late typing but I was very young when sonic was around I didn’t know much but I’m glad Ik about SEGA, and how they create wonderful songs and games This song has inspired me in so many ways I listen to it everyday in school, even when I’m stressed. I thank you the person who uploaded this and those are amazing words you put in your description.

[@Danuford10HernanD]

This is one of the main reasons I´m glad to play Sonic CD Europe version instead of US version with that creepy music( boss theme and game over theme )

[@AlinktoPersona]

Sonic CD was recently rereleased on PSN, XBL, AND, etc. The port had both soundtracks.

[@XularusXIII]

Tei Citan I didn't know it had both soundtracks myself. Thanks for that!

[@theobserver4214]

+XularusXIII Personally I like the us one a bit like for tidal tempest present but I like this equally along with the US version of tidal tempest present

[@CookieThug]

one of the best songs in gaming

[@wallstaple9125]

The most masterpiece-iest masterpiece of all the gems that are Sonic VGMs.

[@ShiandeGames]

Best Sonic CD Soundtrack and one of the best Sonic's Tracks at all!

[@MrMauio]

I love that description, thank you so much for putting that in!

[@LANCER_EVO_V]

1:06 best part!

[@axtonganha]

I think the best one is 1:23

[@jaywarudo]

@@axtonganha they're the same part though the part ends at 1:43

[@axtonganha]

@@jaywarudo Ah yes

[@XChibiRoboX]

Tidal tempest is the only zone where all of the music is good (Including the Bad Future, it has a nice jam to it)

[@Taha632RMF]

This can be applied to most zones in the game too, most notably stardust speedway

[@stormcutter59]

Love that description my man. And yes, I wonder the same things too. And indeed, this music is phenomenal.

[@shadowflame099]

The mysterious yet serene tone from this zone is perfect to explore the underwater tunnels. Very fitting for the present music.

[@dolo747]

the nostalgia is real

[@ItsMoonCosmos915]

Tidal Tempest, Little planet, and Quartz quadrant themes feel like a good fever dream

[@quillion3rdoption]

If you're wondering how the Sonic series became such a laughingstock, blame modern Sonic Team for filling it with unnecessary shit that diluted the original vision of Sonic. Original Sonic Team had a vision, and stuck to it.

[@aggu7674]

The 3rd Option well our fanbase gets triggered easily so getting money from views from us fans in the fanbase would be easy just one video to make sonic fans upset and you will already have a lot of money

[@aggu7674]

The 3rd Option also you can't blame modern sonic for that some of the fans wanted what they exactly want but if it isn't there they will hate on it not giving a true opinion of the game so the games we get are starting to get a little bad because of some people but meh I think it's fine sonic mania revived the series though good job sonic mania

[@GuyWithThePie]

You could actually say the same for modern Sonic. From 2008 to 2009, Sonic Team had this great new vision for what Sonic should be. Unleashed is the game that exemplifies this the most. Then Colors came along and ruined everything.

[@myristicina.]

Tbh the should I kept the same style of sonic... I hate how modern sonic looks, this sonic was also faster and not annoying

[@supremekhi7968]

@@GuyWithThePie But I loved Sonic Colors!

[@starman9458]

This is so atmospheric, I’m going to float away…

[@doggowillrektyou9485]

This song sounds calm and a little mysterious. It's chilling for me.

[@pixolotl39YT]

Nice Tails Profile Pic

[@donathan2933]

wow, such heavenly aquatic music

[@XChibiRoboX]

Tidal Tempest is one of those stages where each stage has good music Edit: Including Present, G Future, B Future, Past

[@urieltheblaze]

I never paid much mind to Tidal Tempest Zone until I FULLY listened to this song. It's truly beautiful!

[@Eagles7sjn]

Has that 90s' Soul II Soul melody to it, too cool.

[@quasimodokiwi1500]

When you go swimming in your pool in the evening

[@BreadCroissant]

I ALMOST CRY FOR THIS SONG

[@adinoabiadanadyaksa7007]

Jp: Welcome To The Cave Water! Usa: You Want To Survive Water?

[@Mlchael839]

This to me fits well with Labyrinth Zone. Anyone else agree?

[@XaneMyers]

+ThEReAlMoOnMaN11 Tidal Tempest sorta resembles Labrinth Zone in a way. The music fitting? Sorta; It's better than Labrynth Zone's music in my opinion.

[@ShiitakeWarrior]

Oh, *easily.* Truth be told, I'd say this track is on par with DKC's "Aquatic Ambiance" theme in as much as it is both captivating _and_ immersive.

[@Meilybloomy]

Time tu use the SAGE 2010 Sonic 1 :D

[@gonzo4057]

JF_112 I used this song for Labyrinth Zone in Knuckles' Emerald Hunt. It fit so well!!

[@shadic1988]

You wouldn’t be wrong. Tidal Tempest Past would fit with Labyrinth Zone. Not present or good future

[@marcdaniel0321]

God bless you! Its good to find a extended version of this song :D

[@RadioactiveRahSNG]

Best part about this version you uploaded is that it loops seamlessly unlike some others that have that bit at the beginning playing like every 2 minutes:))

[@blackdragonx715]

Damn i don't know whats better. Either this or the past version. They are sooo good.

[@thebestgachatuber_69]

I just love the opening, I just wanna- *Cries intensively*

[@Zachary_TH]

This music is so calm it makes me want to fall asleep.

[@ThatOneGuy-np7sz]

gonna use this to do homework to bc it's so fire and yet so calming favorite section is right after the intro

[@TricBrosStudios]

1:06 is the whole reason I’d gotten into this particular theme. I was playing the mobile port that I hadn’t played since I was a child. I was only ever able to make it to Collision Chaos, and fell in love with the US version of that one. But on my first playthrough of recent, I decided the JP soundtrack. I finally best Collision Chaos and made it here. And I wasn’t really paying attention to the background song until 1:06, and it caught my ear. And now I love this song and a few of the other ones I was wasn’t familiar with (Not like Stardust Speedway or anything I knew that one already)

[@theshinylucariomaster836]

US Version:Fine JP/EU Version:Amazing

[@LightLife4]

This is some amazing theme music. The JPN versions always nail it exactly to perfection

[@megamaniscoolrightguys2749]

Wow. This is really good. Can't believe I'm barely discovering this.

[@ivonnesaysmiau]

The gentler younger brother of Labyrinth Zone.

[@loonietuunes]

The dripping sounds makes this sound like Sonic is exploring a cave or something of the sort. I love that.

[@MinaSmol]

Tidal Tempest = National Aquarium

[@MegoZ_]

This song is just amazing

[@munchjrgames942]

Ironic how in the JP mix, the music is all atmospheric, while the US track is actually a catchy song. Looks like the tables have turned

[@Spichgio7750]

This song is sooo relaxing to the ears 😊😌

[@noonethatspecial]

That bass yo!

[@magalireynoso7900]

This music has inspired me because I'm having a B-Day All For It !!!

[@user-hn4rc8ev9w]

now this is what u call a masterpiece

[@quippy4484]

from 0:00 to 0:09 i hear "CUT ME INTO PIECES THIS IS MY LAST RESORT"

[@pocketcheese69]

I mean your not far off

[@iexist7417]

Wow this song is extremely chill

[@ParrotMan01276]

This could easily pass for something in Streets of Rage. When I first heard it, I thought Yuzo Koshiro had a hand in this soundtrack for a minute.

[@DonkeyFilms]

Bleachlover01 Really? I see Chrono Trigger.

[@LRabbit71421]

The perfect atmospheric song doesn’t exist until this sonic came out

[@cisnerosweb4690]

How to define what relaxation feels like in a single song