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One of my favorite arcade racers would have to be Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune series.  Not only do you get to race on the wondrous roads that make up Tokyo’s Wagnan, but it’s a blast to play with friends or the random people you will encounter while playing the game at any arcade.  Besides the enjoyment one gets from playing the game, another level of satisfaction comes from the perfect mood setting music that echoes around you while you race.  For me, besides driving a real car, nothing is quite like sitting behind the wheel of a WMMT racing cabinet, music blaring, friends taunting, hands sweating and your heart pounding.  Yes, I know it’s only a video game, but really, when you’re playing, it feels like so much more.

Today, like we all know, is Tuesday, and because that is so, I wanted to share with you some WMMT tunes that not only do I enjoy while playing the game, but listen to constantly while driving…in real life.  If you love driving, then you’ll love these tunes.  I suggest listening to them at night, when the roads are dead and you feel the need for speed.  Believe me, this music encourages you to drive faster.  Whether or not that is a good thing, well, I’m not sure.  Please, just drive safely.

Okay, I’m done with this text garbage.  Time for some music composed by the Great Yuzo Koshiro (古代祐三).

First up, and quite possibly my favorite WMMT song ever.  A few come close, but when it comes down to it, I always come back to this song for a good pick me up after I have lost a few matches.  n_n

Title: Love to Rise in the Summer Morning

Album: Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3 OST

The name of this song says it all.  It really is a delight and I can’t say anything more about it.  Actually, it’s a great tune to play in the morning on the way to work, especially in the spring/summer when the sun is rising.  Yup!

Title: Driver’s Delight

Album: Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 2 OST Disc 1

Please don’t cry when you hear the next one.  There are actually two versions of this song.  My favorite of the two being the one that was not on OST that you can buy.  The original is awesome, but the remix is oh so nice.

Title: Stream of Tears

Album: Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 2 OST Disc 1

Title: Stream of Tears (More Tranced Remix)

Album: N/A Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune

This one is a double header.  Perfect for that rainy/dreary night on the freeway.  Good for getting in touch with your emotions.  aha

Titles: Last Utopia & Holy Land Anthem

Album: Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 2 OST Disc 2

My last pick for today is a newer song from the WMMT 3DX.  There are just so many songs to choose from, it makes it hard to decide which ones to show you guys.  Either way, if you are intrigued by any of this music, just search YouTube for more or your favorite online import store for the CDs.  I definitely recommend them.  I own both.  \(^_^)/

Title: Enjoy the Process

Album: N/A Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3DX

“I love to rise in the summer morning to a driver’s delight.  I break into a stream of tears when I see the last utopia and the bellowing of a holy land anthem.  I enjoy the process and look forward to it again tomorrow.”