I take umbrage! the 3.x music is much better not only as individual pieces, but much of the music actually holds together as suite. The primary "Solid" theme is reworked and reimagined in several of the pieces, creating a unified whole throughout the story. Additionally, the orchestral composition invokes strongly ecclesiastical musical themes (organs, choirs, spinnet piano), and colors the backdrop for a story which equally invokes religious themes.

There is also continuity from 2.xx. Nidhogg and Hraesvelgr share a musical theme with Midgardsormr from KoL. This adds a musical element to the shared narrative of the Great Wyrms.

Further, there are small things that weave together narrative and place Notice that when you enter Zenith, the music changes to a somewhat slowed, mournful version of "Dragonsong." How fitting for Hraesvelger's home!

3.xx has wonderful music OP