I listened to all of the Kingdom Valley songs I could find on YouTube, and none of them sound remotely similar. EDIT: But if what Mykonos says is true, then it's more likely that both just used a stock vocal effect.
<!--quoteo(post=397037:date=Jan 17 2010, 11:07 PM:name=Mykonos)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mykonos @ Jan 17 2010, 11:07 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=397037"></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->EDIT: For anyone who runs to the Wiki Music section to compare, go to about 1:22 (82 seconds).<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Err no, 4:13 and 5:24.
I guess it's just a (loose) coincidence. I've heard many songs using these vocal samples before, even before Sonic '06 was even released. Heck, even I have these samples, amd a soundfont that have the voices in lots of different pitches. Nothing surprising in there. 2005 game Shadow Heart II: Covennant featured these samples in the Asmodeus boss battle music if I'm not mistaken. Too busy to be bothered to check right now.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XrDr-CPHZI#t=1m20" target="_blank">Almost Akuma's theme from Streetfighter</a>
Here are some classic ones that are pretty famously overused. "Jump" (Which in turn is a sample of House of Pain's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwQbPgouUYo" target="_blank">"Jump Around"</a>): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYfCBQMtHSw" target="_blank">Bitter Dance - SO:3</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKsyY7Mnhmg" target="_blank">Iwatodai Station - Persona 3/PSFES</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4JEpbHEuuM" target="_blank">Everybody Jump Around - Jet Set/Grind Radio</a> "The Lyrical Paragraph": <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyITEQDiJq4" target="_blank">Shudder - Eïnhader</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLSD8SMfE4U" target="_blank">Let It Go - Ollie King</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl4N34NcWUg" target="_blank">Bonus Stage - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike</a> As it was established, sampling melodies and lyrics is very common in VG music. It's far less expensive (if at all priced) than getting the rights to the original songs.
<!--quoteo(post=397434:date=Jan 18 2010, 05:44 PM:name=Søda the Junker)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Søda the Junker @ Jan 18 2010, 05:44 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=397434"></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYfCBQMtHSw" target="_blank">Bitter Dance - SO:3</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKsyY7Mnhmg" target="_blank">Iwatodai Station - Persona 3/PSFES</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->You sir, have my kudos, for mentioning my favorite games/musics of all times! Wait a minute... what? Fuck! It's the same lyrics!! I never noticed it until now!
Janet Jackson - Lets Wait Awhile: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKhDiNME4E" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKhDiNME4E</a> Green Hill Zone: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFHvxuuOymo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFHvxuuOymo</a> The chord progression is damn near identical in the verse. Edit: Soda: That Einhader track sounds like it was ripped right out of Sonic CD.
Seems Unleashed can do MJ justice too! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6scQkKVbYkg&feature=related" target="_blank">Beat It - Holaska Day</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gteVNmUAB6g&feature=related" target="_blank">Smooth Criminal - Arid Sands Night</a>
BUMP for relevance: <!--id1--><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/flYPAWwQqmE&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/flYPAWwQqmE&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><!--id2--> Definitely similar to Splash Hill Zone in here. So much so, that I don't even need to point it out. Just have a listen. <!--id1--><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-dyhhBXXoeQ&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-dyhhBXXoeQ&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><!--id2-->
<!--quoteo(post=447441:date=Apr 25 2010, 03:27 PM:name=Lobotomy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lobotomy @ Apr 25 2010, 03:27 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=447441"></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->BUMP for relevance:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> That is just... "Sonic 4 music is a rehash!"
<!--id1--><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BtsQxUYHXbw#t=01m47s&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BtsQxUYHXbw#t=01m47s&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><!--id2--> At the 1:47 mark, this song sounds just like the special stages in S2, albeit only for about 8 seconds. But still, that similarity is so obvious during the brief time it's there. edit: fixed
<!--quoteo(post=448747:date=Apr 28 2010, 11:19 PM:name=Covarr)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Covarr @ Apr 28 2010, 11:19 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=448747"></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><!--id1--><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BtsQxUYHXbw#t=01m47s&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BtsQxUYHXbw#t=01m47s&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><!--id2--> At the 1:47 mark, this song sounds just like the special stages in S3K, albeit only for about 8 seconds. But still, that similarity is so obvious during the brief time it's there.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I think you meant to say Sonic 2's special stage.
Point Blank 2 Arcade Menu: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LdGMMFaoi4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LdGMMFaoi4</a> Sonic 1+2 Theme/Invicibility: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf7ybkpMBNQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf7ybkpMBNQ</a> Also anyone here the end of Labyrinth's riff in the chorus of this?: T Pau Heart and Soul: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZfFgQDy38I" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZfFgQDy38I</a> Labyrinth Zone (MD/Gen): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsbDNvnEWjY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsbDNvnEWjY</a> Even more evident in the slower 50hz speed: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MXwqHLKA8c" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MXwqHLKA8c</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWggYivjh8" target="_blank">Hooverphonic - Mad About You</a> -> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IEtABdURp0" target="_blank">Labyrinth Zone (8-bit)</a> Emphasis on the chord progression and on the bassline. When I told this to Puto, he even made a mockup. The two songs overlay almost perfectly (once LZ is slowed down like hell).
Sonic 3's Endless Mines + 1000 Endless Miles = <a href="http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/sega/genesis/s3vs_vc1000_rmx_ztp.mid" target="_blank">1000 Endless Mines</a>
<!--quoteo(post=456567:date=May 20 2010, 06:24 AM:name=RGamer2009)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RGamer2009 @ May 20 2010, 06:24 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=456567"></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Sonic 3's Endless Mines + 1000 Endless Miles = <a href="http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/sega/genesis/s3vs_vc1000_rmx_ztp.mid" target="_blank">1000 Endless Mines</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> You've been beaten to it : <!--quoteo(post=331963:date=Jul 18 2009, 05:22 PM:name=Mercury)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mercury @ Jul 18 2009, 05:22 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=331963"></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Plus, someone has made a mash-up midi of 1000 Miles by Vanessa Carlton and Endless Mine <a href="http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/sega/genesis/index-sz.html" target="_blank">here.</a> It's listed under Sonic 3, just scroll down.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Also, vgmusic doesn't like direct linking.
I can't believe I found a good Sonic music comparison in a Ridge Racer soundtrack of all places. This is what I'm talking about. Ready your ears for 0:28-0:55. <!--id1--><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ra_VONfCkO4&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ra_VONfCkO4&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><!--id2--> Unleashed players should recognize this right away, but here's that track in question for comparison. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDhIJV8L_sI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDhIJV8L_sI</a>
Oh wow, I didn't even have to listen to the original track, I recognized it instantly. Probably just a coincidence though. :>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU_DXVriI8Y#t=0m54s" target="_blank"> You know SRA's Haunted Ship and Frogger 2's gold mines had the same sample? I think I found the source.</a> Spread it around.