I am listening to [...] my computers cooling device.
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I'm currently listening to Goldfinger, while contemplating which songs to get with my Ten Free iTunes Songs card that I got from the army recruiters visiting the cafeteria today. Who would've ever thought the army could do something so worthwhile?
If you aren't familiar with the sources, you'll probably find it odd and pointless.
I watched it for a few minutes once before (because I found it elsewhere), but I had the sound off then. Seriously though, it's almost hypnotic. Freaky…
Edit: a different one, with the original character from the flash animation.
Well, as for me -- VGM was the first (and the main) link in the chain of my musical interests as they developed in the early 2000's (VGM -> chiptunes -> ambient & IDM -> all other styles and genres of experimental music). Besides, for instance, Metroid Prime's music actually represents many different aspects of "normal" music I like, so I don't even see the reason to differentiate.
How can you like video game music???? Why not 'normal' music?
You didn't ask me, but I'll answer anyway...
1) Music of a game I've played reminds me of that game, obviously. I don't have much gaming time these days, especially to do the RPG replays I'd like to, but at least I can listen to a CD while I'm driving.
2) A lot of game music is intended to convey a certain mood, and sometimes that's what I feel like hearing.
3) Earlier game music interests me because it takes a certain bit of skill to compose a piece that still sounds good after thousands of repetitions, especially when you have a very limited set of options. That's why the intro to Zelda 1 is still just about my favorite game piece.
4) Well-arranged game soundtracks are just as listenable as anything else. Several acquaintances of mine have been surprised at the answer when they asked me what's playing.
5) I probably dislike most of what you'd consider 'normal' music. :P
3) Earlier game music interests me because it takes a certain bit of skill to compose a piece that still sounds good after thousands of repetitions, especially when you have a very limited set of options. [...]
4) Well-arranged game soundtracks are just as listenable as anything else. Several acquaintances of mine have been surprised at the answer when they asked me what's playing.
Totally seconded. Several SNES games like DKC 1/2/3, Super Castlevania IV and Chrono Trigger are quite famous for their beautiful arrangements that sound good even by today's standards.
Hmm, to convey your moods, that makes good sense. I just have to have vocals in my music, though, or I don't like it. I also like the idea of listening to a specific artist, and not a specific video game. I also think it's fun (whitestar...) playing along with your favorite song on guitar or something. I love the challenge of memorizing the tablature.