https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJoyVFyqHBU
As a longtime fan of both
of these fan artists and a fan of DBS, I decided to compare the themes that
they made for the characters. I am not an expert on music structure or
technical terms but I decided to do this “contest” for fun like HalusaTwin did
for one of his playlist videos…except I will rate which theme I think describes
the character the best. The remixes are worth one point, the original tracks
get two points. The one who wins the bonus round gets three extra points.
Whoever has the most points at the end wins.
First off, we have the
theme for Hit from DragonBall Super. Hit, the time-breaker assassin from
Universe 6. He is tactful, powerful, and almost never misses.
Saiyan Enigma:
At the beginning, it is
quiet and intense. A quick paced beat builds up to the main beat. The choir vocals
adds to the haunting music and mixes well with the main synth beat. Fits well
with the scene of Hit killing Goku.
HalusaTwin:
At the beginning, it
sounds like a video game sound. The “Vegeta” bells are added. The drum beats
provide energy and the background sounds make the theme sound slightly robotic.
There are vocals in there, but much softer, more ambient. The theme does a
great job with illustrating Hit’s technical nature.
Both earn two points
Second, we have the theme
for Lord Beerus, the god of Destruction.
Saiyan Enigma:
This theme for Beerus is
relaxing and sounds Egyptian like. The “foreign” vocals add a sense of culture
and the guitar beat is a nice touch to the theme. Overall, this theme reflects
Beerus’ lazy catlike regal nature.
HalusaTwin:
An ambient sound in the
beginning and the “Vegeta” bells bring a touch of royalty. The guitar and the
synths then work in sync to create a tense atmosphere. This theme reflects
Beerus’ destructive nature. There is a brief pause, then the main beat starts
again, with the bells from the beginning added in. The song finishes with the
bells and the ambient sound once again.
Halusa earns two points
because in my opinion, he portrayed Beerus’ nature better by adding a constant
ambient beat to represent his destructive nature, rather than just his lazy
nature.
The next character is
Golden Frieza, the epitome of tyrannical evil…in stylish form.
Saiyan Enigma:
The song starts off quiet
and ominous, with fractals of mystic-like beats and then three drum beats. It
gives it an outer-space like feel, with a dark tone. Soft drum-beats and melody
make it sound like it is in a movie. The violin sounds add to the ominous
atmosphere. The faint evil laugh is also chilling. The beat then gradually
starts to get faster, and the synths add to the intensity. The chants of “Frieza” and the guitar-like
sounds were perfect for the end.
HalusaTwin:
The song starts off quiet
and ominous. The ambient sound makes it other-worldy. It does not sound like
much at first, but then loud guitar and drum beats appear out of nowhere. This
would fit perfectly with Frieza in battle, fighting the Saiyan heroes.
Both get two points.
Enigma gets points for the theme sounding ominous and reflective of Frieza’s
nature. Halusa gets points for the epic guitar battle sounds for the second
part of his track.
Goku Black is the next
character on the list. He Zamasu, the self-proclaimed god who steals Goku’s
body to gain more power and complete his Zero Mortal Plan to kill all humans.
Saiyan Enigma:
Low guitar beats begin
the track, along with synths mixed here and there. Then a dark, melodic ambient
sound continues. Then loud epic guitar solo follows, reflecting Goku black’s
personality. Then the fast-paced beat enters, making it ideal for a fight
scene. Then there is a brief vocals, then outer-space sounds jump in. The
beginning low guitar beats start, followed by the vocals and then the epic
guitar solo once again. The same process repeats for a second time. The beat
gradually slows down toward the end. The piano makes the theme doom and gloom
until it ends.
HalusaTwin:
The song sounds dark,
with outer-space-like sounds. The drums start later on. It sounds slightly divine
in the middle, as if Goku Black was believing he did the right thing in a
scene.
Enigma gets two points
because in my opinion, his dark cinematic track fits Goku Black better as a
menacing character, while Halusa’s music was a bit on the repetitive side.
The Hyberbolic Time
chamber is next. This is the place where Goku and Vegeta trained with time
working differently in the chamber.
Saiyan Enigma:
The remix starts with a
violin sound and then progresses to an alien-like sound. The chime adds to the
theme. The track gets quiet and briefly dark in the middle, then the main beat
starts again. “Vegeta” bell sounds can also be heard. The guitar and violin
sound add a dramatic feel to it. The song gets quiet briefly, then the beat
starts again, but with violins mixing with the guitars, bells and vocals. The
violin sounds then play on their own, with the mystical sounds before it ends.
HalusaTwin:
In the remix, an ambient
sound starts first, adding a sense of wonder about the place. The familiar
electronic beat then starts accompanied by drum beats. The bells do the beats
instead of the chime. The soft guitar-like sound blends well with the rest of
the sounds. The ambient sounds mixes with the bells at the end for a nice
touch.
Halusa gets one point.
This was hard to decide, but the bells in Halusa’s theme added a nice touch to
the theme.
Pikkon is the next
character.
Saiyan Enigma:
The remix starts with
mystical magic chimes with a choir, which increases. This can reflect the
Namakean’s spiritual natures. The main
beat then kicks in at a fast pace, ideal for describing a battle. The same
process repeats for a second time. The choir then begins again, adding a divine
touch, then the fast beat starts again with drums to back it up. The song gradually ends with the same
mystical chimes and an outer space sound.
HalusaTwin:
The remix starts with
mystical sounds, except without choir sounds and more of a fast-paced drum
beats shortly after. It brings a more constant beat to represent a battle. The
fast-paced sound then starts up, sounding more “electronic,” in comparison to
the previous remix.
Enigma gets one point for
a slightly better version of the theme due to more emotion that is expressed.
Super Namek remixes are
next. They are themes for the spiritual, powerful Namaken Piccolo.
Saiyan Enigma:
The remix begins with a
church-like opening, with low vocals and an ambient sound, to match the
spiritual nature of Piccolo and his race. Then an alien-like sound accompanies
the ambient sound. Then bells and guitar blasts out of nowhere, reflective of
his powers and no-nonsense nature in battle. There is a brief break with the
ambient sound, then the guitar starts up again. The song ends with the ambient
sound once more.
HalusaTwin:
The cover starts with
several bell sounds. The drums and chimes kick in for the main beat. It gains a
cinematic fell toward the middle.
Enigma gets one point for
his beautiful melodic theme and more intense fast beat in the middle.
Super Saiyan Vegeta god
theme
Saiyan Enigma:
The track starts with a
choir with the sound of bells, making the theme heavenly and regal. It then
sounds somewhat melancholy with the piano in the background. Then the guitar
and the bells kicks in, as if to signal the start of a battle. The music continues, reflecting Vegeta’s
nature. Then the fast guitar plays, adding a fast-paced intensity. The song then
slowly gets calmer before it ends.
HalusaTwin:
The song starts softly
with bells added in. Then the piano adds to the emotion. A choir also adds to
emotion. A violin-like sound then starts before the main beat with the guitar.
It is easy to imagine Vegeta transforming and fighting to this theme. Then the
piano comes in again to finish the track.
Both gain one point for
the emotional melodies, a mix of instrument sounds and of course the great use
of the bells in the themes.
Gokhan ultimate theme,
themes for a fusion of Goku and Gohan.
Saiyan Enigma:
Not counting Scott Morgan’s
guitar solo, this first sounds ambient and a theme for hope in hard times. The
softer guitar mixes well with the mystical sounds.
HalusaTwin:
It starts with a cinematic
ambient sound, bringing a sense of wonder and hope. The guitar starts and adds
more fuel. Then the drums join the guitar beats, while still keeping it somewhat
mystical. The catchy beat makes it sound Falconer-ish, a great way to keep the
audience engaged.
Halusa gets one point for
a more passionate sound portrayal of Gokhan.
Bonus round: Collaboration
songs with Scott Morgan.
Saiyan Enigma: “Dragon
Ball Z Gokhan’s Theme (Ft. Scott Morgan)
The remix starts off with
an ambient theme, with a guitar screech-like sound. Then Scott Morgan does a
fantastic job, bringing more flavor to Enigma’s mystical background music. The
song sounds heroic, a perfect theme for Gokhan.
HalusaTwin: “DDS FusionZ:
Ascended Infinity: HalusaMorganTwin [Scott Morgan and HalusaTwin]
The song starts off
ambient and the guitar sounds by Scott Morgan provides a great introduction.
The beat turns cheerful and inspiring, perfect for an ascendance song. The
drums help add to the beat, makes the audience want to dance.
Both get three points
because they did a great job with Scott Morgan and it is too hard to decide.
Final scores:
Saiyan Enigma: 12
HalusaTwin: 12
There you have it. Both
of them are incredible musicians and I highly recommend you check both of them
out. Whether you prefer Enigma’s dark and moody themes, or Halusa’s catchy
cheerful themes, it is great to be a fan of a show that people have loved for
so many years. Will Saiyan Enigma return when he is ready? What does HalusaTwin
have in store for the future? How will the tie breaker be settled? Find out next time on fan reactions!
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