Motion Picture Soundtrack Covers

Back for more classic NES-inspired Trekkie badassery?!  Here's one most might remember - it's the last to feature the entire '60s cast, released months after the death of the series creator (RIP Roddenberry)!

So let's all "Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!" [the ever-so-flamboyant, Shakespeare-boasting General Chang (Plummer)]

Original Composition: Cliff Eidelman/MCA Records/Paramount, CBS Studios [As usual - NO PLAGIARISM INTENDED]

'Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered Country' Overture (8-Bit Cover)

I'd like to dedicate this to all John Hughes fans everywhere - by now everyone should be familiar with the story (a high-school girl's Sweet Sixteen turned to utter crap all because her family forgot all about it, the guy of his dreams doesn't even know she exists, and the class clown/geek is putting the moves on her, etc., etc.) - can you believe it's already 30 YEARS OLD?!  

This is the alternate theme, used in place of Kajagoogoo's original opening theme at the beginning after Baker declares that her family "....f__king forgot [her] birthday", heard in both an earlier edited-for-TV rendition, as well as in the 1992 MCA/Universal VHS reissue of the movie.  Enjoy, fellow Bratpackers!

Original Composition: Ira Newborn/Kajagoogoo (Courtesy Universal Pictures, MCA Records 1984) [NO PLAGIARISM INTENDED]

'Sixteen Candles' Alternate Opening Theme (8-Bit Cover)

[Why this never made 'The New Batch' by Sunsoft a long-time ago is anyone's guess....then again, everyone should be familiar with Sunsoft's composition policy....nothing personal]

Anyway....who doesn't remember this familiar ending tune from Spielberg & Dante's widely-acclaimed sci-fi/comedy film series?  Not to mention, the 3 basic [yet somehow ignored] rules when keeping the title pet around - no exposures to bright lights (instant death); no wetness (multiplication); and most importantly, no after-midnight meals (ghastly transformations)?!  Happy 30th anniversary to that timeless-as-f__k classic....oh, and MRS. DEAGLE CAN GO STRAIGHT TO HELL!!

Original Composition: Jerry Goldsmith [RIP('Can't believe it's been close to 10 years since he passed away!)] (Courtesy Warner Bros./Amblin, with Geffen Records 1984) [under FAIR USE, NO INFRINGEMENT/PLAGIARISM INTENDED]

"Gremlins" Theme/Rag (8-Bit Cover)

To all followers - heartfelt apologies for deleting the last attempt (technical error had to be rectified, nothing personal....)!

Once again - "Hey dude, this is NO cartoon!" No sh__, Mikey...and it sure as hell ain't NO video game, either! By now, that familiar tagline should jog everyone's memory....(I mean, it's been close to 1/4-of a century since Eastman & Laird's ever-so-popular crime-fighting reptilian quartet first got their taste of box office bravado, and HELL NO, that recent Michael Bay abomination DOES NOT FRICKIN' COUNT) and so should this familiar-ass theme!

Original Song: John DuPrez (Courtesy New Line/Golden Harvest/Northshore Investments; TM Mirage Studios/Viacom International 1990) [under FAIR USE, NO INFRINGEMENT/PLAGIARISM INTENDED]

The TMNT Movie (1990) Theme (8-Bit Cover)

What better way to celebrate the holidays (though, they're already past, belated...etc.) than a more dedicated and true homage to Columbus & Hughes' ever-so-cherished film franchise?  Everyone should be familiar with the story by now [God help me if I meet someone who isn't - NOTHING PERSONAL]....not to mention this familiar quote - "You guys give up, or are you thirsty for more?!"

Original Song: John Williams (Courtesy 20th Century Fox/Hughes, RIP 1990) [under FAIR USE, NO INFRINGEMENT/PLAGIARISM INTENDED]

"Home Alone" (1990), Main Titles (8-Bit Cover)

As we're all aware of by now - it's been over a month since the death of ol' "Ziggy Stardust / Major Tom / Starman / Goblin King Jareth"...and considering how I'm a month overdue for what I'm presenting to you all this week, what better time than today to pay the best possible tribute?

Inspired by not only his legacy alone, but that of the combined efforts of Lucas & the late Henson - why not recreate its opening theme in the usual, tried-and-true NES format right?  Speaking of which, there was a Japan-only Famicom adaptation of Labyrinth by Tokuma, Atlus & Activision - which for the record, DID NOT include this song AT ALL.  

Original Song: David Bowie (RIP, Courtesy EMI) [under FAIR USE, NO INFRINGEMENT/PLAGIARISM INTENDED]

David Bowie's "Underground" (8-Bit Cover)

"You cold-blooded b_____d, I'll tell you what I think of it.  I live to see you eat that contract, but I hope you leave enough room for my fist because I'm going to RAM IT INTO YOUR STOMACH, AND BREAK YOUR G__DAMN SPINE!!"  Hopefully that quote rang a bell, and so will this song!

Alternative Title: 'We Bring You Joy, We Bring You Strife'
Original Composition: Jackie Jackson & Glen Barbee (courtesy Siggy Music, Taft/Barish Music & The Production Network) [under FAIR USE, no PLAGIARISM/INFRINGEMENT intended]

The Running Man - Paula's Theme for ICS Network (8-Bit Cover)

A continuation of my last station (8Bit_KY2k13).  Basically, just like the aforementioned previous sound bank - this one's packed with WAY more NES-inspired [8-Bit] covers of various indie and mainstream [no infringement/pirating intended] rock/ska/folk songs, as well as non-NES arranged tunes!  Also, as with the previous sound bank, my duration's running very short, so be on the lookout for the last one!


IMPORTANT NOTE (heartfelt regards/apologies to all 'brothers' who happen to come across it): I will NOT cover any dubstep, hip-hop/rap and/or R&B songs - AT ALL!

Motion Picture Soundtrack Covers

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