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Retro game music covers

  • 10-06-2014 10:20am
    #1
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭


    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: 10,476 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: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


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


  • #4
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


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


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  • #7
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    Wow! You're a man of many talents!





    Absolutely love the colour in this video also!


  • #16
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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: 34,630 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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    Hiya,

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


    hope you like it
    Ollie


  • #21
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Aw man, simply LOVE that one! :D


  • #24
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 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..


  • #32
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    New cover is out. This week I'm taking a few cold ones and going back to Turrican2 on the Agmiga 500 with a cover of "Traps" .


  • #33
    Donatron
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭Donatron


    That Zelda darkworld cover is amazing, had forgotten just how much I love that tune too!


  • #34
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    Do you guys realize how Ollie's cover's would be perfect for the intro of the Irish Retro Gaming Series / Documentary that was proposed?

    I mean you can't get more Irish than banjos, and more relevant than Retro Gaming Covers.

    I would nominate this one personally for a series, if he was so kind to let us use it....
    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 ! :)


  • #35
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    waveform wrote: »
    I would nominate this one personally for a series, if he was so kind to let us use it....

    sure, use whatever you want :)
    I'll gladly help too if i can & if you want to bring me up to speed with it.. it's a long thread and it's hard to know what's been done and where it's at ...and what it's about :)


  • #36
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    LongZ wrote: »
    sure, use whatever you want :)
    I'll gladly help too if i can & if you want to bring me up to speed with it.. it's a long thread and it's hard to know what's been done and where it's at ...and what it's about :)

    Its something that has fell by the wayside for now, i think Steve plans to come back to it when he has the time to put into it.

    I think we should do something a bit more amateur and fun in the mean time, I might bump that thread soon to reopen the discussion.


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  • #37
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    amateur sounds good :)
    My own channel revolves around a borrowed, cheapest-of-cheap, banjo, a €50 mic and I record the video parts with my mobile phone :D
    doesn't get more amateur than that


  • #38
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    LongZ wrote: »
    amateur sounds good :)
    My own channel revolves around a borrowed, cheapest-of-cheap, banjo, a €50 mic and I record the video parts with my mobile phone :D
    doesn't get more amateur than that

    I think getting it done is far more important than being idealistic wanting the best cameras, putting long hours into the small details, and never getting anything done! :P


  • #39
    safetyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭safetyboy


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAFlPh7zI2M


  • #40
    Perkinstock
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Perkinstock


    wow! wonderful! i would love to hear more :) maybe some cover from fairy tail stuff :)


  • #41
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I'd love to see an album based around a single title, like OoT, with each tune done plus a video, though I know you do it all in your free time.
    I'm sure there are those here who will help in anyway.


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  • #42
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    Ollie when you started this thread, did you plan to use it solely for your own covers, or for general covers done by other people also?

    We have a chiptune thread that could be broadened a general VGM thread, and VGM covers thread for that kind of thing.

    I was practically the only one posting regularly in it, and broadening it would result in more posts i'd imagine.

    You'll probably get all polite and say you don't mind people posting other covers in your thread I'm predicting. :P


  • #43
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    well I'm a genuinely polite guy :)
    I started the thread just to post one single vid. really but when people said they liked it I asked the mods if you I could post more. But of course it's open to other VGM.
    But if there's already a VGM cover thread, we could close this one and I can post in there .

    Speaking of which, here's this week's ^^



  • #44
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    LongZ wrote: »
    well I'm a genuinely polite guy :)

    You're too soft!

    From this day forth you shall be known as Banjo Gentleman Oliver! ;)


  • #45
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Love the transition from the original music to your cover version, nicely done :)


  • #46
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    A cover of Chrono Trigger this week. This one's kinda special ...



  • #47
    Perkinstock
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Perkinstock


    cool :)


  • #48
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    hey,

    here's the last cover I just finished . Clearly in an Arcade cabinet mood these days. Outrun's another one I plan on doing soon :)



  • #49
    julan
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭julan


    Your thread is really awesome men.


  • #50
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    Hi guys,

    Here's the last cover I did. :)



  • #51
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Great job on Kokiri Forest - anything OoT is instawin :D Gerudo Valley next....?


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