Dark type combinations

Examples of type combination songs with dark as their primary type


Dark fire

No examples to show here, although I have heard some in the past. They sound primarily melancholy and with a theme of fire or hate. Quite a specialised combination.


Dark (pure)

These songs capture the full essence of the dark type. Already described in the introduction, but there are a couple more examples here.

Legion (VNV Nation).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwZzPc-MBFg

Further (VNV Nation).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz0UEjisP1A

Oberon Mine (Parallax Software).
AWE32 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmoNs3WG-yQ
SC-55 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BrMz5hdEq8
OPL2 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMn0uKqPq5s
OPL3 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXkQhDhrXHM


Dark fighting

This is a hidden gem. It contains sort of melancholy tracks about fighting in some way. Though many dark war films actually avoid this combination (in preference for other dark combinations, to emphasise the sadness), so this is left relatively unused and rare. Examples of this combination would be these:-

Bankrobber (The Clash).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJkNstUF3GA

March to Doom (Frank Klepacki).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifLhOMK6n7g


Dark earth

Another hidden gem. This combination has a lot of potential. Some examples:-

Why? (Enigma).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuV2ID4PVgA

The Dark Empire (009 Sound System).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpp9Nl3ul_A


Dark electric

Dark songs with an electronic vibe. Quite diverse examples have been found:-

Bullet (Covenant).
Single version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qIXIHAmcKU

Veridis Quo (Daft Punk).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgcY6qlzdf8

I'm Lost I'm Lonely (Client).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSOdKY17608

Control (Covenant).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NJ0Xs8kFNY

Radio (Client).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbXqP7z-Uc


Dark ceramic

Usually suits death and defeat. Full songs with this combination appear to be censored, leaving only some remnants and instrumentals, but you can get the picture...

Punishment (343 Industries).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVW5JgYSns

Autumn of Mankind (Steve Jablonsky).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvUyPHwH4HA

Heavy Price Paid (Bungie).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoHCpa4rG7I

The Sound of Retreat (Skids).
Link not available.

The Chill of October (Client).
Link not available.


Dark oil

An unusual combination. Difficult to get right because the melancholy aspect has to dominate in this case. Examples:-

Two Brothers (Dusty Springfield).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4LI5y2QxSk

Once Upon a Time in the West (Ennio Morricone).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s0-wbXC3pQ


Dark bug

This is an even more unusual combination. One possible example I considered to be in this category, which you may be surprised at:-

Forever Young (Alphaville).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1TcDHrkQYg


Dark grass

Quite a rare combination to get right, but when it does, it cuts deep. Examples:-

Lament (Ultravox).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crCBoh_6IN4

I Can't Make it Alone (Dusty Springfield).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg-XIaz_LAU


Dark poly

Contains some real wonders.

Blue Mantle (The Aliens).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHlD_zps38

Forgotten Memories (343 Industries).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HS-xmHOdI

5.15 The Angels have Gone (David Bowie).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLlBPKjB1KY

Unforgotten (Bungie).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wulYtR_2M4A


Dark rock

When rock music's melancholy aspect dominates. So this is quite an abundant and diverse combination. Examples:-

Say Goodbye (Bonnie Tyler).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYiVntJ9pkU

Illusion (VNV Nation).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVHT-EJyqGI

Summer's Gone (Feeder).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6nwaYXBRzk

Behind Blue Eyes (The Who).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IirRKxYjjJQ

Visions in Blue (Ultravox).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HuE1bFNUGc

Grey Parade (Skids).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpzm1yfKcrU

In My Life (Bonnie Tyler).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khZG-1cspV8

Streets of Little Italy (Bonnie Tyler).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CivPzNFvNFw



Dark glass

Currently no proper examples, but 8-bit remixes of some primary dark songs will probably suffice.

Love Will Tear us Apart (8-bit version) (Joy Division).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYTTNUN4mTM

Mad World (8-bit version) (Gary Jules).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_xnkegXtXA


Dark ice

Not used much. Examples:-

The Massacre of Glencoe (The Corries).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHBTH2Steek

Ice Cap Zone (Dark version) (Sonic Team & Unknown Artist).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRSRpeGtnow

A Memory (Skids).
Link not available.


Dark steel

Dark songs with a metal aspect. This also includes some goth-ish tracks.

Watching Over Me (Iced Earth).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jGw3QXsnTY

World Falls Away (Seether).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjDY2oPtl48

All That I've Got (The Used).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgB_JwcuPg0

Take Me Away (Seether).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUZY5TeMWlk

Dark air

Not used much. Just one examples I have at the moment:-

Goodbye Milky Way (Enigma).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSdw8kYxnks


Dark space

An extraordinary but combination but it is almost never used because most attempts will fail. Also, don't get mixed up between dark space and space dark. Often the subjects can be mixed, so it is more difficult to distinguish, but the distinction is that dark space is the one where the melancholy aspect is promoted first. Good examples:-

Edge of Night (Billy Boyd).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY9dQ8hUi7U

Carbon (VNV Nation).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1socY_ptN4

Dark water

Can be quite melancholy. As a strange coincidence, all my examples here are by Scottish bands.

Turn Ye Tae Me (The Corries).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqKuBiX76fE

Dark Lochnagar (The Corries).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNPYsjs1nk

The Men of the Fall (Skids).
YouTube Link (not on mobiles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgybV6OVh6w

The Bluebells of Scotland (The Corries).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQqpeliD0Cs

Dark dragon

Very rare, but I have a really good example:-

Opium (Dead Can Dance).

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zReWPjreJzI

Dark ghost

This works together very well. So there are plenty of examples.

Love will Tear us Apart (Joy Division).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuuObGsB0No

Mad World (Gary Jules).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4

Mad World (Tears for Fears).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFsHSHE-iJQ

Reaching the End (Iced Earth).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0__c6d3wzU

And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (Skids).
YouTube Link (not on mobiles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA4SeN8xqXQ


Dark poison

I used to hate this combination, since it is meant to be sad songs with a poison message. But I discovered some tracks that fit in nicely and aren't that bad:-

Love the Way You Lie (Skylar Grey).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUY_gR_oCCk
Alternative version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbTt0a-QBgI

Ya Hey (Vampire Weekend).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-BznQE6B8U

Dark normal

This combination contains awesome. But also some variety as you can see:-

Into Dust (Mazzy Star).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Utkr8LSdc

Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana cover) (Scala).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI6CjlPF3SI

Angels (Robbie Williams).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luwAMFcc2f8

Poppy (The Beautiful South).
YouTube Link (not on mobiles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29uHNMepGvw

Sexed Up (Robbie Williams).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBhqMwOl_ZE


Dark fairy

One of the best combinations.

Bright Eyes (Art Garfunkel).
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a502RejLz8s

The Host of Seraphim (Dead Can Dance).
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iqxzURgQWg

Ode to the Fallen (Pandemic EOM version).
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvHO55vDuYs

Indus (Dead Can Dance).
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KdXjFDKVZA


Dark psychic

A very unusual combination which is rarely used.

Silent Warrior (Enigma).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB_qsKGjTrg

Descent II Credits (Daniel Wentz).
AWE32 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EPaPmy9T_Q
Midi version (?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2w1tRvfyDc


Dark light

A contradictory combination, perhaps even more than light dark, because the dark has to dominate in this case.

Wonderful Life (Black).
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/u1ZoHfJZACA

The Road to Hell (Chris Rea).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA1V7cI28hI

Wandering Star (Lee Marvin).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTymtAbaG08

Nova (VNV Nation).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbCIg3UbjNg

Dark Wave (Brusspup).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV8jBwWUbP4