Finally back in action after another unexpected hiatus - with yet another insane NES-inspired cover!  This time, it's of the opening theme from an underrated yet somehow nostalgic winter comedy film, released close to 25 years ago - created/produced by the same chap who brought us the Police Academy films (namely, Maslansky)!

It's the story of a diverse team of patrollers/instructors/etc. who intend to save their resort from the clutches of a greedy land developer!  Think I'm lying? - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100631 | http://youtu.be/pgA9BdtmoMI

Original Theme: Bruce Miller (Courtesy Epic Productions)

Theme from 'Ski Patrol' (8-Bit Cover)

Inspired by a hit from long-standing Canadian folk/alternative-rock group (not to mention Weird Al's parody "Headline News"), this originates from the former-indicated group's 2nd album "God Shuffled His Feet" as its lead single.
*My intended nickname for the song


Original Song: Crash Test Dummies (Roberts Bros., Dorge, Darvili & Reid - BMG/Arista 1993)

Crash Test Dummies' "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" (aka 'The Hum Song'*, 8-Bit Cover)

Inspired by yet another well-known hit hailing from their 2nd album "RIOT", released a decade ago - not only was this song certified PLATINUM almost 2 years ago, it was also featured as a playable track in EA & Harmonix's 'Rock Band 2.'  As always, hear it like you've never heard it before - IN ALL ITS INCOMPARABLE NINTENDO SPLENDOR!

Original Song: PARAMORE (WIlliams, Farro & York - Fueled by Ramen, 2008) [NO INFRINGEMENT INTENDED]

Paramore's "That's What You Get" (8-Bit Cover)

"He is entering her world to track down the killer she is desperate to be free of.  Murder brought them together.  Passion keeps them there."

If the tagline doesn't ring a bell after over 21 years, then maybe the following premise will - a Chicago cop vows vengeance on a Cajun crime lord after his partner gets brutally stabbed by the latter, thus fleeing to New Orleans, LA...and the mistress of the main antagonist eventually falls for the former.  

'Bet you wish the movie and its opening theme by which this cover's inspired had its own NES game adaptation, eh?

Original Score: Alan Silvestri (Courtesy TriStar Pictures / TVT Records, 1986)

Theme from "No Mercy" (1986) (8-Bit Cover)

Hailing from this legendary 4-piece emo/punk rock band's 6th studio album, 'Sing the Sorrow', from over a decade and a half - this is also featured as a playable track in Harmonix's Rock Band 2 & Guitar Hero 5 / Live, as well as in the ill-fated Tapulous' Tap Tap Revenge.  Now - as ever - hear it like you've never heard it before...MINUS ALL THAT FAKE-ASS "GXSCC" CRAP!!

Original Song: AFI [A Fire Inside] (Gahan, Gore, Wilder & Fletcher - Dreamworks Records, 2003) - under FAIR USE (NO INFRINGEMENT/PLAGIARISM INTENDED)

AFI's "Girl's Not Grey" (8-Bit Cover)

In memory of the band's recently-deceased frontman, Ric Ocasek... I've decided to whip up my usual, long-awaited NES tribute to their legacy as it was set in stone more than 4 decades ago - in their first-ever, self-titled album no less!  And don't think I've never heard it before, because I have...(I'm looking at YOU, Circuit City)

Original Song: The Cars (Easton, Hawkes, the late Ocasek / Orr, Robinson & Baker - Elektra 1978) - under FAIR USE (NO INFRINGEMENT/PLAGIARISM INTENDED)

The Cars' "Just What I Needed" (8-Bit Cover)

Ever wish that your lover "moves through moonbeams slowly, "knows just how to hold" you, and that "when her edges soften, her body is [your] coffin"?!  If those words don't ring a bell after more than a decade...maybe THIS LATEST TRIBUTE WILL!  And did I forget to mention that this was featured in a promo for the USA show House (not that I'm privy to modern media, mind everyone)?

Original Song: Ludo (Volpe, Ferrell, Convy, Fanciullo & Palermo - Island/Redbird 2008) - under FAIR USE (NO INFRINGEMENT/PLAGIARISM INTENDED)

Ludo's "Love Me Dead" (8-Bit Cover)

From their 2nd studio album from a decade and a half ago - namely, Sol-fa... what better time than today than to give this eminent, legendary Japanese alternative rock band the ultimate NES TREATMENT?  (PS - I vividly remember seeing their MV featuring this song on Anime Network's Bento Beat Box)

Original Song: Asian Kung-Fu Generation (M. Gotoh, K. Kita, T. Yamada & K. Ijichi);  KiOon/Tofu c/o Sony 2004, respectively - [NO INFRINGEMENT INTENDED]

Asian Kung-Fu Generation's "Loop & Loop" (8-Bit Cover)

Considering it's been more than half a decade since my previous attempt at recreating a familiar Hughes film soundtrack in NES sound format (hence this link - http://soundcloud.com/8bitkymkiii_apsychalypse/sixteencandles-alt-opening-8bit), why not switch gears with a different song from Sixteen Candles?  It's heard when Farmer Ted and Caroline - Jake's better half (portrayed by Anthony Michael Hall & Haviland Morris, respectively) - were out driving, causing all sorts of unexpected hijinx - ending with a random photo reel.  As always, enjoy fellow Bratpackers!

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

"Geek Boogie" (Sixteen Candles, NES Version)

Three letters to sum up my latest, long-awaited tribute... O M G (right?!)

Anyways, here's one for all the couples and all Dirty Dancing fans nationwide!  By now, this hit should ring a bell or two, as it was heard NOT ONLY near the end of the film during Castle & Houseman's final dance before every other Kellerman's attendee joined in the bash - but also the short-lived '88 TV series and every other form of media associated with the film.  

And then, just a few months back - it hit me as always...what if Dirty Dancing had an NES adaptation?  CONSIDER THIS RELEASE YOUR ANSWER!

Original Song: Medley, Warnes, Previte, DeNicola & Markowitz (RCA Records 1987) [NO PLAGIARISM INTENDED]

Theme from 'Ski Patrol' (8-Bit Cover)

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