Some of you already know that I really like Game Music and am always on the search for more great Game Albums to add to my collection.
But what about classic game music remixes? Chip tunes from the 8-bit and 16-bit era remixed into full orchestral or rock performances.
Who has heard of "Press Play On Tape"?
Check this performance out for a start. It is a remix of Monty On The Run from the C64.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ht7uQYCCj1I
Keep watch right to the end for a great violin performance (even though some moaned it was out of tune - well you can't please everyone).
There are also loads of similar ones on youtube from "Press Play on Tape".
Another couple you will all love are:
Monkey Island -
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w7_sfWXnwVI
Outrun -
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=d_zzkzFEr54
And you have to watch the following one of Cannon Fodder. It is mad because of the devices they are using to play the tune. Plus a special guest appearance. You just have to see it.
Cannon Fodder -
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hLWw1OpDrpI
And their official site is found at
http://www.pressplayontape.com/
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There's also
Machinae Supremacy who play more metal version remixes.
http://www.machinaesupremacy.com/
If you like the tune from
Giana Sisters go to
this link. I don't have the mp3 of their SIDology anymore, but it seems that it's available for
Guitar Hero, so
here's a link to the video, if you only want to listen to the music, a C64 medley, it's just great.
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You can get a lot of Machinae Supremacy's early music from their site for free, including those Sidology tracks. Most of their music is original and not remixes though. Still, worth getting:
http://www.machinaesupremacy.com/compilations.php
As for other remixes, you can't go far wrong with the three
Immortal albums which contain remixes of Amiga games. I've bought all three, and they're definitely worth it.
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