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explod2A03
Приєднався 11 кві 2008
Hey there! Welcome to explod on youtube.
This channel is dedicated to chiptune-era video game music. I am uploading complete soundtracks with the intent to celebrate this music and appreciate the peculiar sound synthesis and hardware involved.
I am uploading selections that I rip and prepare myself-- there are no "official" soundtracks here. This allows me to share titles that never had OSTs released, as well as avoid CD releases with post-production untrue to the systems' sound quality.
I also try to keep everything as easy to browse and navigate for the viewer as possible! Annotated links are included to skip through tracks in order.
Download links are typically in the video information for 'track 1' of each soundtrack. If it's available in FLAC and MP3, that means it was sampled from hardware. Let me know if anything is missing, I still haven't updated all of my older uploads yet...
Unrelated, here are some game gifs I'm compiling: tinyurl.com/6zm8otm
Hope you enjoy!
This channel is dedicated to chiptune-era video game music. I am uploading complete soundtracks with the intent to celebrate this music and appreciate the peculiar sound synthesis and hardware involved.
I am uploading selections that I rip and prepare myself-- there are no "official" soundtracks here. This allows me to share titles that never had OSTs released, as well as avoid CD releases with post-production untrue to the systems' sound quality.
I also try to keep everything as easy to browse and navigate for the viewer as possible! Annotated links are included to skip through tracks in order.
Download links are typically in the video information for 'track 1' of each soundtrack. If it's available in FLAC and MP3, that means it was sampled from hardware. Let me know if anything is missing, I still haven't updated all of my older uploads yet...
Unrelated, here are some game gifs I'm compiling: tinyurl.com/6zm8otm
Hope you enjoy!
Cheap Dinosaurs 8/3/17 - Zillion & Stroll
Cheap Dinosaurs performs a cover of Zillion's main theme (Sega Master System), and an original composition, Stroll.
Performed 8/3/17 @ Boot & Saddle
Bit Brigade w/
Cheap Dinosaurs (NO CARRIER on visuals)
Performed 8/3/17 @ Boot & Saddle
Bit Brigade w/
Cheap Dinosaurs (NO CARRIER on visuals)
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Cheap Dinosaurs 8/3/17 - Yu-No (Crisis)
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Cheap Dinosaurs' cover of Crisis from the PC-98 game Yu-No. Original composition by Ryu Umemoto. Performed 8/3/17 @ Boot & Saddle Bit Brigade w/ Cheap Dinosaurs (NO CARRIER on visuals)
The Best Way to Learn NES Music: NSFplay
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If you're interested in covering or arranging NES music, one of the best tools out there is NSFplay. It comes with a keyboard display that allows you to see the parts as they play in real time. You can isolate the different voices (from the audio mix and/or the keyboard display), and halve the tempo (up to 8x). I think one of the most popular methods people use is to open MIDI files in music no...
Dark Souls - Gwyn, Lord of Cinder (8-bit)
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A cover of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder using authentic NES audio. Composed by Motoi Sakuraba for the Dark Souls soundtrack. Download MP3: tinyurl.com/d4xxhza Download NSF: tinyurl.com/cwvgkno
NES Audio: The Arpeggio Effect
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ A classic effect in chipmusic is briefly examined, using examples from both the C64 and NES: Sphere Brain [C64] - Tero & Toni Hilpenin Magician - Neil Baldwin M.C. Kids - Charles Deenan Darkman - Jonathan Dunn Silver Surfer - Tim & Geoff Follin Asterix - Alberto González Skate or Die 2 - Rob Hubbard Bee 52 - Gavin Raeburn Overlord - Jeroen Tel
NES Audio: Rob Hubbard DPCM Sawtooth
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ In this video, a unique trick for generating a sustained melodic sound from the sample channel is examined. Example: The Immortal (Rob Hubbard).
NES Audio: Sunsoft Bass and Melodic Samples
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ The corresponding tumblr post will have to wait a day or two. It'll include a famitracker instrument download for the sunsoft bass samples, and more detailed information. :) There is also a way to generate a sawtooth waveform with the sample channel, but I'll save that topic for its own video.
NES Audio: Duty Cycle Modulation
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ A quick explanation of the 4 duty cycles and how they can be used. Examples: Gremlins 2 Alien 3 Bad Dudes Other audio used: Wai Wai World Ferrari Grand Prix
NES Audio: Triangle Kick Drum
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com Pitch bends can be used to create heavier drum sounds with the triangle channel. examples used: Hero Quest (Neil Baldwin) Silver Surfer (Tim Follin) Robocop 3 (Jeroen Tel) The Smurfs (Alberto González)
Neil Baldwin Single Channel Echo
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ Here we demonstrate another single channel echo, created by Neil Baldwin for Hero Quest. He has a detailed retrospective of his work as an NES composer @ dutycyclegenerator.com/ Thanks for watching!
NES Audio: Brief Explanation of Sound Channels
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ Before jumping into more details, I wanted to take a step back and share a quick review of the Nintendo's sound channels. Some details are left out, like the frequencies available, why the system is mono, samples that aren't DPCM, etc. But anything I left out has potential to be explored further in a separate blog post. :) Audio Credits: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles S...
Single Channel Echo by the Follin Bros.
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ A demonstration of single channel echo used by Tim and Geoff Follin in their NES music. For more detailed information, visit the tumblr. There is a similar sound used in Maniac Mansion (David Warhol- sound programmer), but I left it out because it uses hardware fades (I06 in famitracker if I recall correctly), and that prevents me from recreating it without informatio...
Demonstrating Reverb/ Echo with Ducktales
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retrogameaudio.tumblr.com/ Hey everyone, I just made a new tumblr for talking about sound design in retro vgm. I decided to start by tackling a basic and simple effect: A common method for creating a reverb or echo effect works by doubling up a melody with a delayed and quieter version of itself. Here I use the African Mines theme from Ducktales to demonstrate how this works. If you have any qu...
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Ending
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Track 15 / 15 (Complete Soundtrack) Chip's Challenge Platform: Atari Lynx Developer: Epyx, Publisher: Atari Sound and Music: Alex Rudis, Bob Vieira Year: 1989 Audio sampled from emulation. Tracklist: 1 - Title Screen 2 - Level 01 3 - Level 02 4 - Level 03 5 - Level 04 6 - Level 05 7 - Level 07 8 - Level 10 9 - Level 11 10 - Level 15 11 - Level 18 12 - Level 23 13 - Level 33 14 - Level 34 15 - E...
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 34
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Track 14 / 15 (Complete Soundtrack) Chip's Challenge Platform: Atari Lynx Developer: Epyx, Publisher: Atari Sound and Music: Alex Rudis, Bob Vieira Year: 1989 Audio sampled from emulation. Tracklist: 1 - Title Screen 2 - Level 01 3 - Level 02 4 - Level 03 5 - Level 04 6 - Level 05 7 - Level 07 8 - Level 10 9 - Level 11 10 - Level 15 11 - Level 18 12 - Level 23 13 - Level 33 14 - Level 34 15 - E...
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 33
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 33
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 23
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 23
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 18
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 18
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 15
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 15
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 11
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 11
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 10
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 10
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 07
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 07
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 05
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 05
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 04
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 04
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 03
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 03
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 02
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 02
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 01
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Level 01
Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Title Screen
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Chip's Challenge Music (Atari Lynx) - Title Screen
The Wicker Man 8-bit (NES) - Nighttime Cutscene
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The Wicker Man 8-bit (NES) - Nighttime Cutscene
Exorcist 8-bit (NES) - Final Area BGM
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Exorcist 8-bit (NES) - Final Area BGM
This Boss Theme goes *HARD,* like with me and the missus! Boo-Yah! 😘
Anyone from 2024?
It was the composer's chromatic fantasy to put this song in a 4-bit gaming system...
This the type of music that plays when you're downloading a game from FitGirl
the 2013 remaster sounds lit but you always have to admire the original
Rest in peace, Geoff Follin. Thank you for your contributions to the medium.
the "cosmic keys"
0:01 when you frogot u have creative mode on and you double click the jump button
:D birthday!
Birthday balloon starts flying away. This music starts playing
insanely creative and ahead of its time, and a euphoric listening experience
I always thought this came from Kirby for some reason
Castlevania vibe
great game
Came to listen to this after watching the show on D+ Oh my god its going in my playlist rn
The Quickening 2
This is just a Yes song, but 8 bit. I have no words.
64kB = GFX + Lvls + 32min's of Music...
64kB = GFX + Lvls + 32min's of Music..
64kB = GFX + Lvls + 32min's of Music ...
64kB = GFX + Lvls + 32min's of Music .......
when you stand on either of mars' two moons and jump: 0:00
He's jist jammin
0:13: me trying to hit the high note Update I no longer have vocal cords
When it’s raining in Minecraft and I use my riptide trident 🔱
This is my new ringtone
when the baby zombie starts flying
This theme always reminds me of Cutie. <3
If the advertisement poster for Pictionary is a biker grandma & her gang with a bull dog wearing sunglasses, then Tim was down the right alley when he composed this, thank you for your work sir.
the song of L E V I T A T I O N
In Japan this is the rally song of the Yokohama Baystars baseball team, and it has words.
When i use wind burst on a mace in minecraft:
APPLE FIG PEAR PEACH PINE HAZEL WALNUT BEECH SPELT MILLET TEFF TARO SHALLOT GINGER MACA FARRO YARROW KALENDULA KOMBU CHLORELLA CILANTRO PECAN CITRON PORTOBELLA PUMPKIN RADISH ONION RICE GINGKO OLIVE MAPLE ICE THYME STRAWBERRY PAPAYA CATTAIL SHERRY MULBERRY PLUM MIMOSA ARGYREIA NERVOSA CUCUMBERS MAYPOPS SHAMROCKS What’s with the HEMLOCKS?! BOURBON APRICOT SOUR TRUFFLE SAMPHIRE FLOWER SQUASH ZUCCHINI MACARONI PORCINI VERMICELLI AVOCADO PISTACHIO CINNAMON ROYAL JELLY PERSIMMONS HEMP HEARTS GREEN GODDESS CELASTRUS PANICULATUS KOMBUCHA and ORANGES Cash only? Uh, nevermind...
What your first edible feels like... if you got good ones
The Freaks come out at NIGHT!🤪
a s c e n d i n g Jokes aside this is a great song
One of the greatest chiptunes songs ever made.Dune for the Sega Genesis is another epic one!!
I rented this game from a mom & pop store in the 90’s. I can’t believe that after all these years, it’s still an awesome game.
I still cant believe Grant didnt make it to the netflix show.
I beat the last vampire boss with fireballs all the time
My favorite part of the soundtrack
Childhood with mother right there. Tears
It's like proto Viagra Boys
I hope they put this song in Rita Rewind.
God I can't focus on the writing the music is just too good.
Not sure why this game gets the hate that it does. At least you start the game a gun. You never got to do that in Metal Gear.
i catch myself humming or doot-dooing to this song often, even after all these years.
bro i thought this was a legend of zelda song
Gimmick 2 is coming this year
Shifu: Oogway, Tai Lung has escaped! Oogway: