Category Archives: GAME MUSIC

Video Game Music and Remixes

CHIPTUNE, Features, FUSION, GAME MUSIC, MUSIC

World 1-2: A Historic Collaboration Between Game Composers and Remixers

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World 1-2We’ve seen a lot of video game remix and tribute projects on this site, but nothing quite like World 1-2. This project is massive, a twenty track album of exceptionally written and produced music. But what really makes this special is the roster, it contains some of the hottest game remixers, and some of the most respected game composers.

With names like Danimal Cannon, Benjamin Briggs and halc next to Manami Matsumae (MegaMan), Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden), and grammy-nominated Austin Wintory (Journey), this project is nothing short of epic. World 1-2 is produced and directed by Mohammed Taher of Koopa Soundworks, published by GameChops and licensed by Joypad Records.

World 1-2 is now available! Order on Bandcamp and Loudr!

ALBUMS, GAME MUSIC, MUSIC, VIDEOS

Smooth McGroove Releases an Album of Awesome VGM Acapellas

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2283838841-1YouTube user Smooth McGroove has been popping up on my facebook feed a lot lately, first with the epic rendition of Spark Mandrill from MegaMan X embedded below.

Smooth McGroove does an impressive job of performing the game music he selects, and his arrangements are as creative as they are entertaining. His cat usually shows up on one of the takes, which is a recipe for internet success. From a technical standpoint, his songs are cleanly produced, properly mixed, and an all around joy to listen to. He’s offered 22 tracks for $9 from Bandcamp, and with a deal like that it’s hard to pass up! Stream the whole album for free below and click the Buy link to purchase a download. If you can’t shell out a few bucks to support this guy, follow Smooth McGroove on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.

ALBUMS, CHIPTUNE, Features, FUSION, GAME MUSIC, MUSIC

Joshua Morse | Ridge Racer Arrange

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Ridge Racer Arrange 2013Joshua Morse is a composer and remixer, with projects ranging from robust game soundtracks to expansive remix projects with Overclocked Remix. Today is the release of his newest project, a five track EP inspired by Namco Bandai’s Ridge Racer!

This mark’s Joshua’s first release with game music record label GameChops. Ridge Racer Arrange 2013 fuses chiptune and jazz together into a progressive remix EP. The album is a collaborative effort, featuring a song from Drew Wheeler, also known as halc, who runs the netlabel 9-Bit Records.

Josh and halc aren’t alone on this album. Anthony Lofton played keys and saxophone, and Tony Morgan tracked electric guitars and bass on certain tracks. Mastered by Dj CUTMAN, the resulting album sets the bar high for jazz fusion game remixes. Download Ridge Racer Arrange 2013 now!

GAME MUSIC, GAMING, MUSIC, RETRO GAMES, ROM HACKS

The Long Lost Homebrew Sega Game That Will Change Your Life Forever

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The mind-blowing game I'm about to reveal can only be truly understood by playing it yourself..
The mind-blowing game I’m about to reveal can only be truly understood by playing it yourself..

There is a Sega Genesis homebrew game so amazing that it’s very existence is half myth. Blank Sega genesis carts imprinted with the game switch hands in clandestine meetings in dark hallways. Those who have played it are never the same. It’s epic music echoes through the ears of all those who have experienced it, rendering all other audio masterpieces flat in comparison. Ladies and gentlemen, today I shall reveal this infamous cathartic game to the general public.

 

Like a fine piece of abstract art, the plot is only shown through a series of images, leaving each player to come to his own conclusion about what this game means. Tom Scripts, the writer of this game is shrouded in mystery. There is little trace of him anywhere on the Internet except for this finely crafted ROM and his company’s enigmatic logo.

 

Perhaps the biggest contribution to the gaming world that this game makes, is it’s music. Truly innovative and forward-thinking, even attempting a remix has driven the most revered members of OC Remix close to quitting. There are some songs that simply cannot be improved on, cannot be remixed, and this game contains ALL of them.

 

So without further ado, if you are ready to experience the most atmospheric, truly amazing video game in the history of mankind, click here.