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The Ace Combat series of PlayStation (except AC6, you pedants) arcade military fighter aircraft games (don't call it a simulator!) have always been in my go-to bag of music. Some of the tracks do indeed fall into the "this is just in the background so it's not gonna be too interesting" pitfall, but many of them are just great and they come in a myriad of styles and themes depending on which game they're from. Unfortunately, I'm no audiophile and my MP3s came from who-knows-where ages ago, so I can't really get a guaranteed great-quality source, so I'll have to stick to the ease of YouTube. Sorry. Some of them are apparently out on iTunes if you don't mind paying the cult. Game titles will link to the playlist followed by the style of music the game follows then links to a couple specific tracks I've chosen to stand out. I've tried to filter out ones that are too repetitive (more difficult in the early games), but if you don't mind that feel free to dig through the playlists. I love just about all the music that wasn't used for menus. Asterisks mark my favorite of each game if you want to shave the list to the minimum. (1995) and (1997); electronic synth/electric guitar rock. Generally a bit short and looped because we're talking mid-90s here. , , (this is the AC2 version, a remix of the one in the first game), , , , . (2000). The version of this game released to us English-speakers was mutilated, but its music was left intact; the techno styling means it's very repetitive by nature. , , , , . (2001). The first "modern" game. Used grand philharmonic orchestral and choral styled music alongside some retro (to the series) rock styling. , , , , , ; the game's version of a classic choral song. (2004). Continues AC4's style though more refined, often cited as the best soundtrack of the series. , (remix of "Blockade" from AC4), (same tone as Operation Bunker Shot), , (the piano and strings in this are pure beauty; if there's one song to listen to, let it be this) . (2006). Follows the orchestral styling of AC4/5 with a bit more guitar, but throws in the occasional Central American theme. Falls back into repetitivity; honestly I haven't listened to this one much. , (remixed and greatly toned down in AC6 as "Bartolomeo Fortress"), , (MOAR COWBELL), , . (2007). I haven't listened to this soundtrack at all outside of the game, but it's more orchestral and guitar. , , (this song sets the baseline for many of the other songs in the game to basically remix), , . It took me a couple hours to put all this together, so hopefully it was worth it for your birthday. Feel free to PM me with comments.