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Retro game music covers

  • 10-06-2014 10:20am
    #1
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    A while back I discovered the work of Smooth McGroove and decided to start something similar, ie:covering retro game tunes using my own instrument ... the irish banjo!! :) oh yes!

    I've a few done, castlevania, link to the past, secret of mana, turrican, ffvii ...
    and megaman x :)


    hope you like it.
    BGO


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  • #2
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,102 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    That's brilliant! Had a listen to Zelda and Turrican 2 aswell - excellent stuff. :cool:


  • #3
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    It's fantastic!
    What next?
    Sonic the Hedgehog on a Concertina and a Bodhran?


  • #4
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    It's fantastic!
    What next?
    Sonic the Hedgehog on a Concertina and a Bodhran?

    ... you think I wouldn't do it ?? :D:D


  • #5
    Hygro
    Registered Users Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Hygro


    LongZ wrote: »
    .u think I wouldn't do it ?? :D:D

    I'd like to request music from Crime Fighters, called "going to hell" :)


  • #6
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    don't think I know it, got a link for it ?


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  • #7
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    OMFG!!! That's awesome dude!

    Delighted to see an Irish guy having a go at this, I hope you go viral!


  • #8
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    Have you ever considered doing live gigs using a Boss Loop station type thing?

    That would be so awesome, I'd travel all the way upto Dublin just to see it! If you're living in Dublin that is!


  • #9
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    been thinking about it yeah ... need to get a loop pedal first though, and my own banjo (this one's a loan :D ) but it's feasible.
    I'm in Kinvara, Galway


  • #10
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    LongZ wrote: »
    been thinking about it yeah ... need to get a loop pedal first though, and my own banjo (this one's a loan :D ) but it's feasible.
    I'm in Kinvara, Galway

    Was only talking to a taxi driver last night about Galway and how i need to spend a weekend up there.

    Heard so much great things about the place from friends that went up there, I've only ever passed through on a bus but its a lovely spot.

    I'm probably a bit over enthusiastic, but I have serious respect for you already, I think you're extremely talented.

    And I'm really looking forward to seeing more from you in the future!

    (okay i think I've totally just "fangirled" as Mr. Vestek would say!)


  • #11
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    waveform wrote: »
    (okay i think I've totally just "fangirled" as Mr. Vestek would say!)

    :D:D thanks ;)


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  • #12
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    Became a Patreon for the first time ever!

    That was me suggesting Scrap Brain Zone on facebook btw!

    Now I think i'll stop spamming the thread and wait for more videos!


  • #13
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    quick question to the admins, would it be cool to post new covers in this thread when they're out. I make 1 every two weeks at the moment.


  • #14
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    I think you'll be fine! ;)

    This is your thread at the end of the day.

    PM Ciderman if you want full clarification!


  • #15
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    Wow! You're a man of many talents!





    Absolutely love the colour in this video also!


  • #16
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    I think Wonder Boy 3 works the best with the banjo so far, that tune sounds like it's actually meant to be played on the banjo!

    And it blends in so well with the vilage theme, its such a happy little chiptune! :)


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Hk-GNIJCM



    Never actually heard it before or played the game before this video.


  • #17
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    I would argue this game has some of the best tunes on the master system, they're so melodic and beautiful it's hard to think they came out of the SMS.
    I wanted to make a cover of this one too at some point:


  • #18
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    LongZ wrote: »
    quick question to the admins, would it be cool to post new covers in this thread when they're out. I make 1 every two weeks at the moment.

    That's fine, keep up the good work!


  • #19
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭Doge


    I've just listened to the Original village song now, and what you have done with is actually amazing. I was expecting the original to sound a bit better than it actually is, so it further shows the talent you have!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfE2IWDumYM


  • #20
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    Hiya,

    here's my latest cover: Castlevania 2 - Bloody Tears on NES


    hope you like it
    Ollie


  • #21
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    Hiya,

    Here's my latest video and 12th cover : Zelda, a Link to the past - Darkworld theme :


    Hope you like it . I've 12 covers now so I should be able to release a first full album soon ! :)


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  • #22
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    That's amazingly well done, fair dues. Any love for Earthbound? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNGY_fvXUCY :o


  • #23
    Star Lord
    Registered Users Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Aw man, simply LOVE that one! :D


  • #24
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    Myrddin wrote: »
    That's amazingly well done, fair dues. Any love for Earthbound? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNGY_fvXUCY :o

    actually never thought about it no... but I'll have to give it a listen to see if any of it is feasible. My list is growing 10 times faster than I can make them :)


  • #25
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    LongZ wrote: »
    My list is growing 10 times faster than I can make them :)

    Ha, I'd well believe it. Keep up the great work :)


  • #26
    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    Not exactly the same as previous videos but I do these sometimes;

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKrehAnOJwk


    Few more on my page, they take time but I really enjoy listening back to them. 'Fake' but honestly, I wouldn't have the patience for tracking software...


  • #27
    guinnessdrinker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭guinnessdrinker




    Check this out guys, pretty amazing metal cover version of the C64 Ocean tape loader music.


  • #28
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    LongZ wrote: »
    Hiya,

    Here's my latest video and 12th cover : Zelda, a Link to the past - Darkworld theme :


    Hope you like it . I've 12 covers now so I should be able to release a first full album soon ! :)

    I see The Game Chasers have liked this video...coming up in the world! :)


  • #29
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,592 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    cool. where did you see that ?


  • #30
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    LongZ wrote: »
    cool. where did you see that ?

    If you go to their channel, & look at 'recent activity', it's in there

    bf2hjp.jpg


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  • #31
    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    LongZ wrote: »
    Hi,

    A while back I discovered the work of Smooth McGroove and decided to start something similar, ie:covering retro game tunes using my own instrument ... the irish banjo!! :) oh yes!

    I've a few done, castlevania, link to the past, secret of mana, turrican, ffvii ...
    and megaman x :)


    hope you like it.
    BGO

    Subscribed love it,love all the retro game music have a few original cd soundtracks from years ago such as streetfighter etc..


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