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so uh (again lol) school's been eating me the last 3 weeks. sorry for the delay, let's get right back to it!
Today's Winner: /u/deadeye007jon (Post Here)
Please use this form if you have any song suggestions.
How It Works
Every week on Saturday at 2:00PM EST, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song(s)
Song:
-The Concealed Four Seasons -Secret God Matara ~ Hidden Star in All Seasons
Game(s): Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons
ZUN's Commentary
The Concealed Four Seasons
This is Okina Matara's theme.
A very "This is the climax!" sort of song with a lot of strength to it. It's got a strong melody, even compared to the other songs in the game, so it might've been nice if I just went all-in and started singing lyrics to it.> It's very likely that you'd start laughing too hard to even play the game, but that might actually be the best outcome.
Secret God Matara ~ Hidden Star in All Seasons
The theme for Okina Matara (True).
Even though it's an Extra Stage, it wound up being part of the main story. Since it's your true battle with Okina, I swept away all the refreshing feeling of nature but still made it a song with a strong melody befitting of the true final boss. Honestly, getting attacked from behind is just the worst!
asi14's Commentary
The Concealed Four Seasons
I said this to a couple of friends, but this song has the most final boss-y kinda vibe to the series and does a really good job in summing up all the motifs and undertones of the game. It has that kinda feeling that screams this is it! the final result of all your efforts! you've survived through the clusterfuck that is Stage 5 and you've come this far. Give it your all! ... except it isn't, given the Extra Stage is a thing.
But yeah, the song echos a lot like a song of passion, a sentiment you can especially feel during that shitshow called Okina's last spellcard.
this is also one of my favorite final boss themes don't @ me
Secret God Matara ~ Hidden Star in All Seasons
Behold! The Ultimate, Absolute Secret God finally unveils her true power! Deck it out -- max power against max power -- in the True final battle of the game that was supposed to be Stage 6! Some say that this song is kinda repetitive, leaving them to prefer Okina's first theme or other themes altogether. From a pure technical perspective I can see where they come from. On the flip side, the song's mostly minor chords also underscores the appropriate action and turmoil that comes when a Absolute Secret God hidden for thousands of years finally unleashes her full power.
Initially I liked this theme more but as time went on I switched over to the first theme. That being said, this is a great song among other Touhou music.
Archive Link / Wiki page (un-maintained)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Touhou Music Tags on Nico Touhou Arrangement Chronicle (un-maintained)
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot (un-maintained)
Previous Winners
Part 172: Pure Furies ~ Whereabouts of the Heart
Part 171: Schrödinger's Bakeneko & Led On by a Cow to Visit Zenkou Temple
Part 170: Does The Forbidden Door Lead to This World, or the World Beyond?; Faraway 300,000-Kilometer Voyage
Part 169: The Colorless Wind on Youkai Mountain, Dimension of Reverie, & Break the Sabbath
Part 168: End of the World ~ World's End, The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected, & Into Backdoor
Part 167: A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky & Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery
Part 166: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
brrrrr it's really starting to get cold now! be sure to bundle up and check that weather!
so uh i messed up last week -- this post is the first post of the new year; so yea happy new year again
Today's Winner: /u/astronautguy (Post Here)
Please use this form if you have any song suggestions.
How It Works
Every week on Saturday at 2:00PM EST, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song(s)
Song:
-Pure Furies ~ Whereabouts of the Heart
Game(s): Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom
ZUN's Commentary
Junko's theme.
I think this song says, "now this is unmistakably the final boss!" I didn't try to make it too complicated, or to add cool parts, or just overthink it in general.
I hope you can enjoy her danmaku simply and purely.
asi14's Commentary
i HoPe YoU cAn EnJoY hEr DaNmAkU sImPlY aNd PuReLy
yea good luck with that while Junko and her song are both blasting you with P U R I F I C A T I O N to the M A X.
Archive Link / Wiki page (un-maintained)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Touhou Music Tags on Nico Touhou Arrangement Chronicle (un-maintained)
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot (un-maintained)
Previous Winners
Part 171: Schrödinger's Bakeneko & Led On by a Cow to Visit Zenkou Temple
Part 170: Does The Forbidden Door Lead to This World, or the World Beyond?; Faraway 300,000-Kilometer Voyage
Part 169: The Colorless Wind on Youkai Mountain, Dimension of Reverie, & Break the Sabbath
Part 168: End of the World ~ World's End, The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected, & Into Backdoor
Part 167: A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky & Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery
Part 166: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
good luck for college kiddos starting the new semester
happy new years, everybody! don't forget to donate to reimu's shrine, 'cause if reimu doesn't eat the youkai will!
Today's Winner: /u/VMAN4567 (Post Here)
Please use this form if you have any song suggestions.
How It Works
Every week on Saturday at 2:00PM EST, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song(s)
Songs:
Game(s): Albums: Izanagi Busshitsu ~ Neo-traditionalism of Japan & Enseki Hakubutsushi ~ Dr. Latency's Freak Report
ZUN's Commentary (So apparently ZUN's commentary for doujin albums is in the form of a story ~~ also kinda nifty if you ask me)
Schrödinger's Bakeneko
"So as I was thinking, 'where did the youkai disappear to?', I became able to see it. A world where youkai live even now."
"Perhaps that could be another brane world..."
"Another what?"
"Oh, just one of the worlds only physicists can see."
Whether for some geographical or geological reason, or even pure coincidence, places where different worlds were easily visible had been called 'holy ground' since long ago. Shrines and the like were definitely holy ground.
Merry said she saw a cat at a shrine. However, the cat never caught anyone's attention and freely passed through objects. Merry knew what it was at once. It was a youkai cat, she said, lurking within quantum gaps.
"Huh, a quantumly-unobservable cat... Until it's observed, it's both alive and dead. Just like Schrödinger's Cat."
"Although since I observed it, that determined it was alive."
Led On by a Cow to Visit Zenkou Temple
"See how that pillar at the main temple is way out of alignment from the rest of the foundation?"
"So this is the 'Earthquake Pillar'?"
After Merry was discharged, Renko and Merry decided to go sightseeing through Shinshuu as they were in the area. Their first stop was at the Zenkou-ji temple, where they planned on visiting Japan's oldest Buddha statue. There was nothing new about the main shopping street that ran through the shrine, packed as it was with visitors. As the word of souvenirs was bound by tradition, it was like time had been stopped for over a hundred years there.
"It's supposedly one of the after effects of the Zenkou-ji Earthquake."
The Zenkou-ji Earthquake struck the northern part of Shinshuu in the fourth year of the Kouka era (1847). Zenkou-ji temple was famous for publicly displaying its private Buddha statue only once every seven years, and during that time the temple would be flooded with people from all over the country. Since the Zenkou-ji earthquake struck right in the middle of the ceremonial unveiling, the damage dealt by that powerful earthquake was catastrophic, and it is said that the dead numbered in the thousands.
"Are they trying to say that just this one pillar shifted in the earthquake? Is that even possible?"
"Well, the truth is that the pillar dried out and twisted that way over time. However, everyone decided that in order to convey the fearsome power of earthquakes to later generations, they should call it the 'Earthquake Pillar', and the name stuck."
But Merry had seen it. She had seen a landscape wrought by a frightening earthquake that could easily have twisted that pillar.
asi14's Commentary
Schrödinger's Bakeneko
This song has a kinda let's vigorously walk down a really mysterious-looking park, something that albeit sums up the plot of most Touhou games in a nutshell. But this song in particular amps up the mystery factor, especially with the bass and the spectrum of synths ZUN uses that add a kind of techy flavor to it. I dig it.
Led On by a Cow to Visit Zenkou Temple
This would be the perfect song to play if you for whatever reason did an undercover visit to Reimu's shrine. (to donate, I presume. Unless you're Marisa in which case you're probably trying to steal said donations) The chimes the song starts with and continues throughout, along with the whole melancholic chord the song takes, yields a sorta traditionalist flavor, the kind that would blend well with a Neo-traditionalist Shinto shrine of Japan.
Archive Link / Wiki page (un-maintained)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Touhou Music Tags on Nico Touhou Arrangement Chronicle (un-maintained)
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot (un-maintained)
Previous Winners
Part 170: Does The Forbidden Door Lead to This World, or the World Beyond?; Faraway 300,000-Kilometer Voyage
Part 169: The Colorless Wind on Youkai Mountain, Dimension of Reverie, & Break the Sabbath
Part 168: End of the World ~ World's End, The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected, & Into Backdoor
Part 167: A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky & Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery
Part 166: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
doing doujin albums is an interesting change from doing touhou 15 and 16 for 3 weeks lmaoo
banter aside, recent /r/Touhou's Favorite Arranges! posts really are getting fewer responses. (more like nonexistent) Maybe it's cause the songs I pick are relatively very new. Maybe I'm not presenting the songs right. How strange. Might as well see how things go as months start to go by.
happy holidays everyone, and best wishes on your finals! (even though they probably already happened)
Today's Winner: N/A (No Submissions)
Please use this form if you have any song suggestions.
How It Works
Every week on Saturday at 2:00PM EST, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song(s)
Songs:
-Faraway 300,000-Kilometer Voyage
-Does the Forbidden Door Lead to This World, Or the World Beyond? (As requested in the Google form!)
Game(s): Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom & Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons
ZUN's Commentary
Faraway 300,000-Kilometer Voyage:
The fifth stage theme. Some minor variations to the mood make this a fast-paced, romantic tune. It's a stage where you can move forward (and rack up a huge score) at a good pace. Feels real nice. I hope you feel a sense of flight, and the resolve to travel far.
Does the Forbidden Door Lead to This World, Or the World Beyond?:
This is the Stage 5 theme. A world that's creepier than anything in Touhou thus far. Although, when you consider the fact that all those doors are connected to people's backs, I guess you could call it convenient in a way. They seem like they'd be kind of lukewarm, those doors.
asi14's Commentary
Faraway 300,000-Kilometer Voyage:
This in my opinion is one of the mode scenic songs of Touhou and could probably stand strong in its own right. As ZUN says, it indeed has a kinda romantic tune to it, albeit one that gives the impression of an easy boss fight ... an unfortunate bait-and-switch for the player, as anyone who's played Clownpiece knows all too well.
Does the Forbidden Door Lead to This World, Or the World Beyond?:
Compared to the last stage theme, (Illusionary White Traveller, not selected as of this post) this song has much less aloof-ness and makes it clear to the player it's time to get to business, a useful heads up since Mai and Satono's battle isn't a walk in the park either.
Archive Link / Wiki page (un-maintained)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Touhou Music Tags on Nico Touhou Arrangement Chronicle (un-maintained)
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot (un-maintained)
Previous Winners
Part 169: The Colorless Wind on Youkai Mountain, Dimension of Reverie, & Break the Sabbath
Part 168: End of the World ~ World's End, The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected, & Into Backdoor
Part 167: A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky & Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery
Part 166: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
alas, even finals got the best of me. (which explains my 3-week absence) Now that finals are done, I should be free to actually stick to my release schedule for once.
destroy dick december may be in season, but remember the fbi is always watching ...
Today's Winner: N/A (No Submissions)
Please use this form if you have any song suggestions.
How It Works
Every week on Saturday at 2:00PM EST, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song(s)
Songs:
-The Colorless Wind on Youkai Mountain
Game(s): Touhou Kaikidan ~ Mystic Square, Touhou Gensoukyou ~ Lotus Land Story, & Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons
ZUN's Commentary
The Colorless Wind on Youkai Mountain:
This is the Stage 2 theme. In contrast to Stage 1's unending cheer, I added a sort of melancholy to this one and brought out an autumnal feel. Tailoring the music to sound uniform across the whole game, even as the seasons change, is kind of fun.
Dimension of Reverie:
The patterns in this song are similar to those from last time. It starts bit-by-bit and goes pah-pa pah-pa (mysterious) It was actually pretty easy to make, so it didn't leave a strong impression (;
Break the Sabbath:
I wanted it to have a catchy rhythm... Listening to it, I guess the melody is cool, too. Well, the stage 1 song had a nice rhythm, right? So I wanted the stage 2 song to have the typical sense of speed, and this is how it turned out.
asi14's Commentary
The Colorless Wind on Youkai Mountain:
i agree with what ZUN said -- this song really does have a kinda autumnal vibe, as if you're going on a trip instead of resolving an incident
Break the Sabbath:
If we're going with early stage songs that add some pace, this song does it well. Most other stage 2 songs flow along the trip-to-exterminate-youkai vibe, whereas this song follows a let's-get-down-to-buisness kinda vibe, which is kinda cool
Dimension of Reverie:
yeah i can kinda tell where the catchiness of this song comes from lol. this song's vibe is kinda like a energetic sad story, if that makes any sense
Archive Link / Wiki page (un-maintained)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Touhou Music Tags on Nico Touhou Arrangement Chronicle (un-maintained)
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot (un-maintained)
Previous Winners
Part 168: End of the World ~ World's End, The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected, & Into Backdoor
Part 167: A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky & Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery
Part 166: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
those of you in college rn, good luck in finals
rip my gpa
if gensokyo celebrated thanksgiving, what would they replace turkeys with?
Today's Winner: /u/1314ckc4t (Post Here)
Please use this form if you have any song suggestions.
How It Works
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song(s)
Songs:
-End of the World ~ World's End
-The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected
Game: Touhou Kaikidan ~ Mystic Square, Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom & Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons
ZUN's Commentary
Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery:
This song is just for a stage to let you get some more items before the boss, so it's short. Actually, I wanted to try to do this with just a heartbeat sound, but this isn't that kind of game (lol)
The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected:
The sixth stage theme. It's the seaaa. It's summeeerr. This song is a subset of the final boss' theme. I want to go to the seaaa. I want to drink beer in a beach huuut.
Into Backdoor:
This is the Stage 6 theme. Made with an image of a high-speed stage before the boss. I think it exudes a feeling of being rushed along, regardless of the nature of the story going on.
asi14's Commentary
End of the World ~ World's End:
This song has a more conservative final boss-y kinda vibe, the kinda vibe where you walk into a big fiery mansion and there awaits Shinki, ready to utterly destroy your easy modo 1cc
The Sea Where the Home Planet is Reflected:
I can see why ZUN lamented about going to the seaaaaa, cause now i wanna go to the beach
Into Backdoor
Personally this is one of my more favorite stage 6 songs -- the minor chords build up more and more pressure ~~~ until everything fades away in an instant and the inevitable battle begins
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners
Part 177: A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky & Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery
Part 166: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
Into Backdoor's the only song I've heard in-game, primarily cause LoLK and MS both end my 1CC before stage 3 loll
attempting yet another lunatic 1cc is always a great way to start off the end of a week ~~~
Today's Winner: N/A
How It Works
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song(s)
Songs: - Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery - A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky
Game: Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom & Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons
ZUN's Commentary
Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery:
The title screen theme. This theme turned out a bit spacey and Japanese. For this game, the excitement factor could be described as "unconventional."
A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky:
This is the Stage 1 theme. I tried to bring out an "introductory" feeling, along with the exhilaration of summer. It's a pretty light theme, even by Touhou standards. Did I manage to express a feeling of speed, I wonder? With all said and done, it goes well with a beer.
asi14's Commentary
Unforgettable, the Nostalgic Greenery:
I know I said this before, but this song gives off a kinda walk in the park kinda vibe ... except a wild clusterfuck of bullets, lasers and everything in between is being thrown at you.
A Star of Hope Rises in the Blue Sky:
This song is bound to fill anyone with determination ... until mai and saotono wreak havoc 4 stages later. touhou > undertale change my mind
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners
Part 166: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
if my song choices are the reason no one's posting arranges, use this form to add some suggestions
/u/Laz14 this is for you
Today's Winner: N/A
How It Works
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song
Song: The Reversed Wheel of Fortune
Game: Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom
ZUN's Commentary
Kishin Sagume's theme. A theme song for a mysterious person who's not quite an enemy or an ally, a god or an oni. Hence, I composed it with a rather mysterious mood. Actually, she's a type of amanojaku too so that makes her the second one.
asi14's Commentary
Fun fact: I haven't gotten up to Sagume in Touhou 15 yet so I haven't actually heard this song during danmaku curse you ringo and doremy
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners
Part 165: Witching Dream and Dream Express
Part 164: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Part 163: Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
A few musings
im busy saturday, so this post goes up early
This time, its a blast from the past!
Today's Winner: /u/Quwanti (Entry Here)
albeit because he was the only submitter
How It Works
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song
Songs:
Game: Touhou Gensoukyou ~ Lotus Land Story & Touhou Kaikidan ~ Mystic Square
ZUN's Commentary
Witching Dream:
Weeell. This song turned out kind of a pretty cool one. But, it might be a little too dark. There's that drum pattern in the second half that's almost out of desperation. Just a little. Yep. Ah, well.
Dream Express:
This is a fairly rhythmical song. This song was made with the express intent of using it in a Touhou game, for once. (; I hope you'll enjoy the rushing feeling of the Dream Express during the hook.
asi14's Commentary
Witching Dream:
/u/cutienode this is for you (alice maestra was already done rip)
Dream Express:
this has a definite stage 1 kinda vibe to it, if you ask me -- its like you're walking down a park, except everything's shooting at you.
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners
I'll start uploading direct links to past posts next week, but for now they're available in the Archive/Link Page and Spreadsheet.
A few musings
idk if its just me, but i find the pc-98 games a lot harder than the windows ones. maybe my emulator's trash ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Hey /r/touhou! It's /u/asi14 again with Part 164 of /r/touhou's Favorite Arranges, now 10 hours late instead of 24 hours late! This week's selection is from one of the main danmaku games, so we should get some more entries this time!
I screwed up the numbering for the last post, so here is an updated corrected version. my bad!
Today's Winner: /u/Dot1Squall (Entry Here)
How It Works
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
The Song
Song: The Lake Reflects the Cleansed Moonlight
Game: Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom
ZUN's Commentary
The second stage theme. Making us feel uneasy with the changing situation, this song became one that wouldn't feel out-of-place in the latter half of the game. It seems like only a select few can see the pulse given off by the moon.
asi14's Commentary
This song gives off a kinda spoopy vibe, which fits well with Halloween coming around.
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners
I'll start uploading direct links to past posts next week, but for now they're available in the Archive/Link Page and Spreadsheet.
A few musings
by the looks of it the main danmaku games have more arranges than the fighting games ~ looks like i'll need a change of strategy. I also finally updated the spreadsheet with new submissions!
Hey /r/touhou! It's /u/asi14 again with Part 163 of /r/touhou's Favorite Arranges, albeit a whole day late. No one submitted anything last week (there was one submission for the 7.5 version of the song, not the 15.5 version) so I couldn't declare a winner.
How It Works
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
華狭間のバトルフィールド ~ Battlefield of the Flower Threshold
Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_g8mN9f2eM
ZUN's Commentary
None
asi14's Commentary
A bit of trivia: this song appears in both OSTs of Touhou 14.5 and Touhou 15.5. (A number of other songs do this too) It's pretty good too. It's also an original song from the fighting game. (many songs are typically themselves arranges of songs from ZUN's danmaku games, like last week's entry)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners
I'll start uploading direct links to past posts next week, but for now they're available in the Archive/Link Page and Spreadsheet.
A few musings
I can't figure out if there's a certain order /u/Gopherlad selected songs, but for now I guess I'll go with songs I like more
Hey /r/touhou! I'm /u/asi14 and, after some talks with /u/Gopherlad, I'll be continuing the /r/Touhou's Favorite Arranges series from where he left off! We've got five Touhou games and two CDs to cover since the last time /r/Touhou's Favorite Arranges was released, so let's get right to it. I'll try and update the Spreadsheet and Archive Page if I get permissions.
How It Works
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
- If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
夜が降りてくる ~ Evening Star (Night Falls ~ Evening Stars)
Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbN-W7dfDC0
ZUN's Commentary
None
asi14's Commentary
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners
I'll start uploading direct links to past posts next week, but for now they're available in the Archive/Link Page and Spreadsheet.
A few musings
If you're interested in how I discovered this series, I stumbled upon it while trying to find arrangements of The Concealed Four Seasons. I'm probably not gonna initially be as in-depth as /u/Gopherlad was, so bear with me as I get things going again.
And yes, I posted an hour early for the first time.
Mima for 2hu 17 pls
Basically, I have a list of really good Touhou arranges that I'd love to share and talk about with everyone, but I don't want to just spam the subreddit with posts if nobody wants to see them and if there's some rule against them. The idea is, I'll post up an arrange link with a detailed description / analysis on why I enjoyed the arrange so that hopefully we can have some discussion, plus I feel like this can help new fans and veterans alike to explore new and old arranges and circles. I also try to find versions where the lyrics are translated (if there are lyrics) as the words in conjunction to the music can say more about the story or idea the arrangement conveys than just the music alone. The arranges cover a vast range of genres from rock to classical to jazz to electronic and are new and old alike. The arrangement details + translator credit will always be included for future reference. I was also thinking about posting up PVs as well but will always prefer the full arrangement if it exists.
Now, I did some homework to make sure I'm not just repeating an existing thread and found out that there was a huge /r/Touhou's Favorite Arranges thread series that ended more than a year ago that was kinda similar (posting favorite / well-liked arranges). The main difference here is that instead of getting a huge conglomerate of arranges for one base theme it would be just singular arranges with more emphasis on discussion, likes / dislikes of specific parts of the arrangement, etc... It won't be a popularity contest with voting, just an arrange which I'd like to share my thoughts and feelings about and others can too. Plus I'm open to suggestions for an arrange to highlight (depending on the arrange I might have a lot or very little to talk about).
I don't know why the old thread ended (it could just be that Ghopherlad just got busy or we ran out of base songs), but if it was for some other reason related to arrange sharing that I don't know about, this thread basically allows the mods to tell me no before I start posting stuff and violating something as well as getting some feedback from the rest of the community.
There's also the Arrangement Extensions thread series by runixzan but it doesn't quite fit with what I had in mind.
Thoughts and ideas?
Forgot to give Kanako the spotlight.
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. This is a one-time thing. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information. No need.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
The Venerable Ancient Battlefield ~ Suwa Foughten Field
Original: https://youtu.be/uXlqR94K0sM
Appeared In: TH10 ~ Mountain of Faith - Boss 6
ZUN's Commentary:
This is Kanako Yasaka's theme.
This is a strange god who makes all human and youkai her friends with an overwhelming power.
I composed a part which makes you feel awe towards a god, and a part which makes you feel the gravity of history.
Anyhow, it's a playful tune which possesses ample reckless abandon. There's a huge difference compared to Sanae in the melody, but maybe this is the difference between gods and humans.
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Format for submission
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
Was looking through old song threads and I noticed I never updated the spreadsheet, so I did that but then I noticed the blank spot where a link was supposed to be. Turns out I never actually made a thread for this song, so here we are.
SORT BY NEWEST FIRST FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE
Also try not to upvote or downvote the base comments so that those on mobile can maybe also enjoy some semblance of organization.
This is the final one, so I've made it simpler. If there's any song you want to share at all, post it here. Whether it's your favorite, your least favorite, one that makes you happy, sad, makes you horny, as long as it's touhou-related go ahead. Even if you've posted it before, share it again! Let's have some fun :)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot (no longer being maintained)
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate link for when you find something you like.
Previous Interlude Threads
- Season 1 and 2 Interlude Thread
- Season 3 Interlude Thread
- Season 4 Interlude Thread
- Season 5 Interlude Thread
- Season 6 Interlude Thread
- Season 7 Interlude Thread
Also try not to upvote or downvote the base comments so that those on mobile can maybe also enjoy some semblance of organization.
SORT BY NEWEST FIRST FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE
And with this the curtain falls.
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Kid's Festival ~ Innocent Treasures
Original: https://youtu.be/whQiOgsz9dg
Appeared In: Changeability of Strange Dream
ZUN's Commentary:
None
Goph's Commentary:
This song actually has lyrics, but ZUN never got a vocalist to sing it.
I joked over 2 years ago that I should use this as the final song for this series. Here we are. It's been quite a journey.
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
rulle with sound sepher's 空の帰り道 ~ Sky Dream
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
PorkiPanda with TatshMusicCircle's JACKs
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
Part 153: Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper, Welcome to Youkai Temple, & A Shadow in the Blue Sky
Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper [Fighty]
hazuzumi with Floating Cloud's 旅路の終わり
Welcome to Youkai Temple [Approachable]
PorkiPanda with サリー's 狂った果実
A Shadow in the Blue Sky [Breezy]
Part 154: Thunderclouds of Magical Power, Unknown X ~ Unfound Adventure, & Shinkirou Orchestra
Thunderclouds of Magical Power [Thunderous]
Gopherlad with Sally's Addicted!
Unknown X ~ Unknown Adventure [Fishy]
Randy96 with Ecriss' Existing Unknowingly
Shinkirou Orchestra [Forlorn]
Part 155: The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air & Youkai Temple
The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air [Radiant]
herrhoedz with dBu music's 空へと沈む鬼と針の城
Youkai Temple [Sublime]
Part 156: Inchlings of the Shining Needle ~ Little Princess, Spirit of Avarice, & Flower Viewing Mound ~ Higan Retour
Inchlings of the Shining Needle ~ Little Princess [Monumental]
WRYYYPulsor with Demetori's 「輝く針の小人族 ~ Counter-Attack of the Weak」
Spirit of Avarice [Emblematic]
Anseriform with Studio "Syrup Comfiture"'s Ten Desires
Flower Viewing Mound ~ Higan Retour [Exemplary]
Part 157: A New Wind At The Shrine, Desire Dream, & Reverse Ideology
A New Wind at the Shrine [Placid]
Oops, no submissions :(
Desire Dream [Delicate]
rulle with EastNewSound's effulgence
Reverse Ideology [Inverted]
hazuzumi with Demetori's リバースイデオロギー ~ The Antinomy of Ideology
Part 158: Strange, Strange Instruments, Starry Sky of Small Desires, & The Scenery of Living
Strange, Strange Instruments [Eccentric]
Oops, no submissions :(
Starry Sky of Small Desires [Enticing]
hazuzumi with サリー's enn~淵~
The Scenery of Living Dolls [Dainty]
Oops, no submissions :(
Part 159: Youkai Back Shrine Road, Primordial Beat ~ Pristine Beat, & Mysterious Purification Rod
Youkai Back Shrine Road [Chummy]
Amnseriform with TUMENECO's ナイトエンド
Primordial Beat ~ Pristine Beat [Drummy]
james7132 with 埼玉最終兵器&Aether's 始原のビート
Mysterious Purification Rod [Strummy]
Format for submission
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
Thanks for everything everyone! I'm getting unexpectedly teary as I write this -- I feel like a chapter of my life is closing or something. It's been an incredible, music-filled, touhou-themed 3-and-a-bit years all thanks to you guys. Many many hours were passed or made tolerable thanks to these threads. Most of all I'm proud of myself for having the integrity to follow this through to the end. So thank you again everyone! :D
But hey, it's not entirely over. There's still (what I'm going to call) the after-party thread, which is just an interlude thread for like everything. Next week will be the last-last edition of /r/Touhou's Favorite Arranges. Join me and reminisce, eh?
Edit: Also feel free to submit however many songs you want. Last thread anyway.
I can almost taste it.
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Chummy
Youkai Back Shrine Road
Original: https://youtu.be/9YrLegahyTE
Appeared In: TH13 ~ Ten Desires - Extra Stage
ZUN's Commentary:
The extra stage theme.
You never know what kind of retro youkai might pop onto the road with this song. Youkai always seem to have such fun no matter the circumstances.
That's probably because they're enlightened by knowing exactly what their purpose in life is.
In that case, there's one way to be sure to enjoy life. Accept whatever you've got now.
Drummy
Primordial Beat ~ Pristine Beat
Original: https://youtu.be/ioQLlX2ELbg
Appeared In: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Extra Boss
ZUN's Commentary:
Raiko Horikawa's theme.
I wanted to make the song feature drums prominently, but
in the end I just didn't have the courage. In terms of the game's image.
The drums play a main part for a short interlude section of the song.
As a side note, her shoes are probably made so she can swing her feet
to hit the bass drum.Notes:
The words "pristine" or "始原 enphasizes a long history of Raiko or of the drum. But the naming of the music seems to be just a pun — the words have very similar meaning to "ancient/very-old", and there is a Japanese word "ancient" (太古 taiko), which shares the same sound with "drum" (太鼓 taiko).
Strummy
Mysterious Purification Rod
Original: https://youtu.be/j1i0U6Vjn5Y
Appeared In: TH14 ~
ZUN's Commentary: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Menu Theme
The title screen theme.
It's the same as usual, but since there's so many up-tempo tracks this time,
I intended to make the title screen more subdued.I wonder if it worked?
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
rulle with sound sepher's 空の帰り道 ~ Sky Dream
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
PorkiPanda with TatshMusicCircle's JACKs
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
Part 153: Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper, Welcome to Youkai Temple, & A Shadow in the Blue Sky
Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper [Fighty]
hazuzumi with Floating Cloud's 旅路の終わり
Welcome to Youkai Temple [Approachable]
PorkiPanda with サリー's 狂った果実
A Shadow in the Blue Sky [Breezy]
Part 154: Thunderclouds of Magical Power, Unknown X ~ Unfound Adventure, & Shinkirou Orchestra
Thunderclouds of Magical Power [Thunderous]
Gopherlad with Sally's Addicted!
Unknown X ~ Unknown Adventure [Fishy]
Randy96 with Ecriss' Existing Unknowingly
Shinkirou Orchestra [Forlorn]
Part 155: The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air & Youkai Temple
The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air [Radiant]
herrhoedz with dBu music's 空へと沈む鬼と針の城
Youkai Temple [Sublime]
Part 156: Inchlings of the Shining Needle ~ Little Princess, Spirit of Avarice, & Flower Viewing Mound ~ Higan Retour
Inchlings of the Shining Needle ~ Little Princess [Monumental]
WRYYYPulsor with Demetori's 「輝く針の小人族 ~ Counter-Attack of the Weak」
Spirit of Avarice [Emblematic]
Anseriform with Studio "Syrup Comfiture"'s Ten Desires
Flower Viewing Mound ~ Higan Retour [Exemplary]
Part 157: A New Wind At The Shrine, Desire Dream, & Reverse Ideology
A New Wind at the Shrine [Placid]
Oops, no submissions :(
Desire Dream [Delicate]
rulle with EastNewSound's effulgence
Reverse Ideology [Inverted]
hazuzumi with Demetori's リバースイデオロギー ~ The Antinomy of Ideology
Part 158: Strange, Strange Instruments, Starry Sky of Small Desires, & The Scenery of Living
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Format for submission
CHUMMY or DRUMMY or STRUMMY
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either CHUMMY or DRUMMY or STRUMMY depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
Last one next week! Any guesses?
Getting real close to the end here.
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Eccentric
Strange, Strange Instruments
Original: https://youtu.be/-YVCLjnMK6E
Appeared In: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Staff Roll Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
The staff roll theme.
A different version of the title song.
To be honest, I was thinking it wouldn't be the title, but a song for the ending.
If you look closely, the credits and the song are timed perfectly.
Enticing
Starry Sky of Small Desires
Original: https://youtu.be/FPpwwPYgoAc
Appeared In: TH13 ~ Ten Desires - Stage 6
ZUN's Commentary:
The sixth stage theme.
You're usually pretty exhausted by the time you reach stage 6, so this song is just a connector.
It's not really clear where this is, but it's probably inside the Hall of Dreams' Great Mausoleum. That mystery space.
Dainty
The Scenery of Living Dolls
Original: https://youtu.be/8ojaEhrOV74
Appeared In: TH12.3 ~ Hisoutensoku - Pre-Battle Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
None
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
rulle with sound sepher's 空の帰り道 ~ Sky Dream
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
PorkiPanda with TatshMusicCircle's JACKs
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
Part 153: Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper, Welcome to Youkai Temple, & A Shadow in the Blue Sky
Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper [Fighty]
hazuzumi with Floating Cloud's 旅路の終わり
Welcome to Youkai Temple [Approachable]
PorkiPanda with サリー's 狂った果実
A Shadow in the Blue Sky [Breezy]
Part 154: Thunderclouds of Magical Power, Unknown X ~ Unfound Adventure, & Shinkirou Orchestra
Thunderclouds of Magical Power [Thunderous]
Gopherlad with Sally's Addicted!
Unknown X ~ Unknown Adventure [Fishy]
Randy96 with Ecriss' Existing Unknowingly
Shinkirou Orchestra [Forlorn]
Part 155: The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air & Youkai Temple
The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air [Radiant]
herrhoedz with dBu music's 空へと沈む鬼と針の城
Youkai Temple [Sublime]
Part 156: Inchlings of the Shining Needle ~ Little Princess, Spirit of Avarice, & Flower Viewing Mound ~ Higan Retour
Part 157: A New Wind At The Shrine, Desire Dream, & Reverse Ideology
Format for submission
ECCENTRIC or ENTICING or DAINTY
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either ECCENTRIC or ENTICING or DAINTY depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
Curiouisly it would appear I've exceeded the character limit but it let me post anyway.
Got around to updating that past winner list again finally :P
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Placid
A New Wind at the Shrine
Original: https://youtu.be/NSZRXeTX9yc
Appeared In: TH13 ~ Ten Desires - Ending theme
ZUN's Commentary:
The ending theme.
It's a liiiiiiight ending.
You know, Reimu and company haven't been doing much incident solving lately.
Delicate
Desire Dream
Original: https://youtu.be/PWk-2HLhE_M
Appeared In: TH13 ~ Ten Desires - Staff Roll Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
The staff roll theme.
This is a different version of Desire Drive. The sense of speed has mostly been lost, but maybe it has a floating feeling now instead.
Lately I've been wondering if there's a real point to the staff roll.
Goph's Commentary: Probably should've paired this one with Desire Drive earlier. Oh well.
Inverted
Reverse Ideology
Original: https://youtu.be/hYcb854qGx0
Appeared In: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Seija Kijin's Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
Seija Kijin's theme. I wrote this while thinking of the image of an extremely persnickety youkai.
The result is pretty mischievous... well, the mood's pretty boss-like, so I'm happy.
This is a fussy boss that would take the initiative in disliking others.
Even so, she's the villain this round.Notes:
The bilingual pun is lost when the title is converted to English. To keep with Seija's ability to reverse anything, this title is written in Katakana, the counterpart to the English title of the stage itself. Thus the title is read in Japanese as "Ribāsuideorogī"
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
rulle with sound sepher's 空の帰り道 ~ Sky Dream
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
PorkiPanda with TatshMusicCircle's JACKs
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
Part 153: Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper, Welcome to Youkai Temple, & A Shadow in the Blue Sky
Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper [Fighty]
hazuzumi with Floating Cloud's 旅路の終わり
Welcome to Youkai Temple [Approachable]
PorkiPanda with サリー's 狂った果実
A Shadow in the Blue Sky [Breezy]
Part 154: Thunderclouds of Magical Power, Unknown X ~ Unfound Adventure, & Shinkirou Orchestra
Thunderclouds of Magical Power [Thunderous]
Gopherlad with Sally's Addicted!
Unknown X ~ Unknown Adventure [Fishy]
Randy96 with Ecriss' Existing Unknowingly
Shinkirou Orchestra [Forlorn]
Part 155: The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air & Youkai Temple
The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air [Radiant]
herrhoedz with dBu music's 空へと沈む鬼と針の城
Youkai Temple [Sublime]
Part 156: Inchlings of the Shining Needle ~ Little Princess, Spirit of Avarice, & Flower Viewing Mound ~ Higan Retour
Format for submission
PLACID or DELICATE or INVERTED
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either PLACID or DELICATE or INVERTED depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
3 left~
Got around to updating that past winner list again finally :P
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Monumental
Inchlings of the Shining Needle ~ Little Princess
Original: https://youtu.be/jv1yYDzvFtQ
Appeared In: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Boss 6
ZUN's Commentary:
Shinmyoumaru Sukuna's theme.
I made it a cool song fit for a small body. It's not very heavy, but I think I gave it a nice expansion that really makes her feel like a last boss. Huh? She's not small? Well, then please beat the game.
Emblematic
Spirit of Avarice
Original: https://youtu.be/_s53iSvSeso
Appeared In: TH13 ~ Ten Desires - Menu Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
The theme for the title screen.
The same melody as always. This time, I bring it with darker colors.
I tend to feel that STGs are liked more when they have a dark world view, rather than a pop one.
This game isn’t dark at all, though.
Exemplary
Flower Viewing Mound ~ Higan Retour
Original: https://youtu.be/w-zZBPxMFmk
Appeared In: TH09 ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View - Menu Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
The title screen theme.
It's the same old tune, yep.
This is probably one of the silliest parts of the game itself, but it's remained constant over time.
Maybe it's not silly enough. But this is Gensokyo.Notes:
"Retour" is French for "return".
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
rulle with sound sepher's 空の帰り道 ~ Sky Dream
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
PorkiPanda with TatshMusicCircle's JACKs
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
Part 153: Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper, Welcome to Youkai Temple, & A Shadow in the Blue Sky
Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper [Fighty]
hazuzumi with Floating Cloud's 旅路の終わり
Welcome to Youkai Temple [Approachable]
PorkiPanda with サリー's 狂った果実
A Shadow in the Blue Sky [Breezy]
Part 154: Thunderclouds of Magical Power, Unknown X ~ Unfound Adventure, & Shinkirou Orchestra
Thunderclouds of Magical Power [Thunderous]
Gopherlad with Sally's Addicted!
Unknown X ~ Unknown Adventure [Fishy]
Randy96 with Ecriss' Existing Unknowingly
Shinkirou Orchestra [Forlorn]
Part 155: The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air & Youkai Temple
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Format for submission
MONUMENTAL or EMBLEMATIC or EXEMPLARY**
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either MONUMENTAL or EMBLEMATIC or EXEMPLARY** depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
4 more!
Intro
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Radiant
The Shining Needle Castle Sinking in the Air
Original: https://youtu.be/v8xtmqN6jpc
Appeared In: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Stage 5
ZUN's Commentary:
The stage 5 theme.
I made it a song with no real meaning besides feeling sad.
It has a sorrowful melody, but a light-hearted rhythm. I feel like when this sort of song starts playing, you've entered the final part of the game.
Sublime
Youkai Temple
Original: https://youtu.be/ioR-AXXOY6s
Appeared In: TH12 ~ Undefined Fantastic Object - Ending Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
This is the ending theme.
Usually the ending is for a Shinto shrine, but this time it's for a Buddhist temple.
Temples have a much darker image than shrines. Well, calling it "dark" is kind of rude. I meant "boring" (just kidding)
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
rulle with sound sepher's 空の帰り道 ~ Sky Dream
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
PorkiPanda with TatshMusicCircle's JACKs
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
Part 153: Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper, Welcome to Youkai Temple, & A Shadow in the Blue Sky
Part 154: Thunderclouds of Magical Power, Unknown X ~ Unfound Adventure, & Shinkirou Orchestra
Format for submission
RADIANT or SUBLIME
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either RADIANT or SUBLIME depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
Only 5 more to go.
Is this not an intro?
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Thunderous
Thunderclouds of Magical Power
Original: https://youtu.be/OMU4asgN9ZY
Appeared In: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Extra Stage
ZUN's Commentary:
The second stage theme.
Normally a temple is nice and quiet in the morning.
But in a temple that Youkai live in, it’s noisier from night to daybreak.
Youkai that live in the temple... Doesn't that bring up all sorts of images?
Using that image, I made it my own sort of Japanese song.
Fishy
Unknown X ~ Unfound Adventure
Original: https://youtu.be/RVQsi0ES6UY
Appeared In: TH12.3 ~ Hisoutensoku - Last Stage Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
None
Forlorn
Shinkirou Orchestra
Original: https://youtu.be/W9W5djC6QuM
Appeared In: TH13.5 ~ Hopeless Masquerade - Title Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
None
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
[]() with []()
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
[]() with []()
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
[]() with []()
Format for submission
THUNDEROUS or FISHY or FORLORN
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either THUNDEROUS or FISHY or FORLORN depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
Nothin' to say here~
This is an intro. Yes.
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Fighty
Officially-Sanctioned Twilight Newspaper
Original: https://youtu.be/L2VS3IbiJeg
Appeared In: TH13.5 ~ Hopeless Masquerade - Staff Roll
ZUN's Commentary:
5/8 time is fun! Producing the staff roll is fun! It feels like making the images was harder than doing the song, but I'm satisfied. The newspapers in this part don't have any random parts, but they're only on-screen for about 3 seconds each, so try to time it right an—
Approachable
Welcome to Youkai Temple
Original: https://youtu.be/Ctn-ng3_O84
Appeared In: TH13 ~ Ten Desires - Stage 2
ZUN's Commentary:
The second stage theme.
Normally a temple is nice and quiet in the morning.
But in a temple that Youkai live in, it’s noisier from night to daybreak.
Youkai that live in the temple... Doesn't that bring up all sorts of images?
Using that image, I made it my own sort of Japanese song.
Breezy
A Shadow in the Blue Sky
Original: https://youtu.be/oDclLE_9z8M
Appeared In: TH12 ~ Undefined Fantastic Object - Menu Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
This is the title screen theme.
Well, it's the same feeling as always. I tried to give it a particularly affected air. I want to look up at the sky while I'm walking, but I'm afraid people will think I'm weird, so I look straight ahead when I walk.
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
Spare_sound with xi-on's 小槌の魔力
A Popular Location [Trendy]
Quwanti with フランソワさんのよもぎ畑's 人気のある場所
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
Part 151: An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) & Hellfire Mantle
An Ice Fairy in Spring (- Still -) [Frigid]
james7132 with IOSYS' 恋の氷結おてんば湯けむりチルノ温泉
Hellfire Mantle [Scorched]
Part 152: Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream, Loose Rain, & The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream [Retired]
[]() with []()
Loose Rain [Dreaded]
[]() with []()
The Exaggerated Castle Keep [Secure]
[]() with []()
Format for submission
FIGHTY or APPROACHABLE or BREEZY
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either FIGHTY or APPROACHABLE or BREEZY depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
Realized I've been neglecting to update the past winners. Fixed that now.
Putting it up early because I am running late.
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Retired
Returning Home from the Sky ~ Sky Dream
Original: https://youtu.be/N3nec9I10tA
Appeared In: TH12 ~ Undefined Fantastic Object - Staff Roll Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
This is the staff roll theme.
It ended up being an arrangement of Emotional Skyscraper.
This song has the feel of the quiet trip home after a journey.
Oh, look up there~, there's a UFO in the night sky.
Dreaded
Loose Rain
Original: https://youtu.be/0WzALopXC84
Appeared In: TH12.8 ~ Fairy Wars - Extra Stage Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
This is the extra stage theme.
It turned out feeling like being rushed uselessly in the introduction, but the whole song has a prank-like feel to it, fitting for the extra stage.
It gave an image of flight in the falling petals of cherry blossoms. :(Needless to say, I was rushed by the schedule during the composition.)
Secure
The Exaggerated Castle Keep
Original: https://youtu.be/BTRQaASsw5U
Appeared In: TH14 ~ Double Dealing Character - Stage 6
ZUN's Commentary:
The stage 6 theme. This song creates a slight feeling of being in a hurry.
Together with the last boss after this and the ending theme, there are 3 songs with the same melody.
Since I tried doing that this time around, it gives them all a sense of togetherness.
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
[]() with []()
A Popular Location [Trendy]
[]() with []()
Plastic Mind [Archaic]
[]() with []()
Format for submission
RETIRED or DREADED or SECURE
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either RETIRED or DREADED or SECURE depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
Big and small themes.
How This Works:
Every week on Sunday at 1200 US Pacific time, I pick a Touhou song (or two) to which all you beautiful users will submit arranges of in the comments*. There is no limit on the number of arranges one may submit as long as each song is given its own post. Upvote everything you like, but don't downvote anything. Please just move on to the next song if you don't like one.
The "winner" gets mentioned in next week's thread. Make sure you read the Musings section below as well for some of my random rants and, occasionally, important information.
* If your arrange contains bits of multiple songs, please only submit it if the main song is predominant. See the musings here for an example of what not to submit. Or just ask me.
MADs and covers should go under the discussion comment. Top level posts are for songs only.
Addendum as of part 77: Users are limited to 3 songs each within the first 12 hours of the post going up. After that, post however many you want.
Frigid
An Ice Fairy in Spring
Original: https://youtu.be/G_HuSIsYiOs
Appeared In: TH12.8 ~ Fairy Wars - Menu Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
This is the title screen theme.
It turned out with a pretty care-free and airy feel.
There's no particular sense of tension, and it uses the same melody as always, with a feel that adds more fairy-ness, which differs from humans.
Frigid
An Ice Fairy in Spring - Still -
Original: https://youtu.be/NHoquwHU2v4
Appeared In: TH12.8 ~ Fairy Wars - Ending Theme
ZUN's Commentary:
This is the ending theme.
This is a different version of the opening theme.
It's a little more adult-y.An adult man still talking of fairies is hopeless, right?
Scorched
Hellfire Mantle
Original: https://youtu.be/uks26L3B7_o
Appeared In: TH11 ~ Subterranean Animism - Stage 6
ZUN's Commentary:
This is the last stage's theme.
I tried to make it feel like an end-of-game song.
Flying through lava is standard fare for shooting games.
I guess if there's anything in particular I'm trying to say, it's that it's not unusual for shrine maidens to fly above lava like this. Crows, too.
Spreadsheet of all previous parts
Playlist of past winners, courtesy of /u/winterd (no longer being maintained)
Playlists of all songs in every thread, courtesy of /u/james7132 and his /u/FavoriteArrangesBot
Touhou Lossless Music Collection torrent, direct download, and alternate experimental link for when you find something you like.
Previous Winners:
Part 141: Did You See That Shadow?, End of Summer, & Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream
Did You See That Shadow? [Bold]
End of Summer [Drained]
- Oops, these don't exist :(
Eastern Memory of Forgathering Dream [Renewed]
Part 142: Rural Makai Esoteria, Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes, & Mist Lake
Rural Makai Esoteria [Idyllic]
Doll Judgment ~ The Girl Who Played with People's Shapes [Reclusive]
Mist Lake [Hazy]
Part 143: Memory of Forgathering Dream, The Flowers Remain in Fantasy, & Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream
Memory of Forgathering Dream [Wistful]
absolitud3 with Silly Walker's 萃まりしは鬼唄下
The Flowers Remain in Fantasy [Sedate]
absolitud3 with UI-70/Demetori's 花は幻想のままに
Flower of Soul ~ Another Dream [Airy]
Part 144: The Mystery In Your Town, Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain, & An Unpopular Location
The Mystery in Your Town [Snappy]
Spare_sound with SWINGHOLIC's カイジケン
Shrine at the Foot of the Mountain [Settled]
Spare_sound with はちみつくまさん's 団円 −変わらぬ神社とその風景−
An Unpopular Location [Bouncy]
- Oops, no submissions :(
Part 145: The Village in the Dead of Night, This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism, & Morning Clouds
The Village in the Dead of Night [Apathetic]
- Oops, no submissions :(
This Dull World's Unchaning Pessimism [Pessimistic]
Morning Clouds [Fatalistic]
Part 146: Fragrant Plants, Dancing Water Spray, & Darkening Dusk
Fragrant Plants & Dancing Water Spray [Spicy]
Darkening Dusk [Dim]
Part 147: Sealed Gods, Youkai Modern Colony, & Newshound
Sealed Gods [Devoted]
absolitud3 with Klang Gear and Music Lion's 賽
Youkai Modern Colony [Fleet]
Spare_sound with Gu Xiang De Ge's 如是我聞
Newshound [Scandalous]
Quwanti with Marasy's ニュースハウンド
Part 148: Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal, Sky of Scarlet Perception, & Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception
Humans and Youkai Traversing the Canal [Splashy]
Quwanti with Sally's Plaza roboscape
Sky of Scarlet Perception [Bronzed]
Spare Sound with Floating Cloud's 祭事
Eastern Heaven of Scarlet Perception [Routed]
Part 149: The Legendary Titan, Awakening of the Earth Spirits, & The Earth Spirits' Homecoming
The Legendary Titan [Colossal]
Anseriform with AQUA STYLE's 伝説の巨神 (The Legendary Titan) (track 10)
Awakening of the Earth Spirits [Animate]
Randy96 with miskyworks' 離床
The Earth Spirits' Homecoming [Recovered]
Part 150: Magical Power of the Mallet, A Popular Location, & Plastic Mind
Magical Power of the Mallet [Stricken]
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A Popular Location [Trendy]
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Plastic Mind [Archaic]
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Format for submission
FRIGID or SCORCHED
Title:
Circle:
Artist:
Album:
Link:
Musings
The usual blurb: Make sure to tag your post with either FRIGID or **SCORCHED depending on which song you submit an arrangement of. See the format or any of the many examples that will inevitably be posted below.
Hot and cold, off you go!