A small project that pays homage to Loz LA. I loved playing this game on the original gameboy as a kid and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I loved exploring the mysterious island of Koholint and piecing together the abstract story of Link's situation on the island itself. Every part of it was incredible, from the stormy seas at the beginning to eventually meeting the enigmatic Wind Fish at its end. The music throughout was and still is superb in every way possible. Since the remake of the game on the Nintendo Switch, I've once again been introduced to that love I had for the game way back when and with the remade soundtrack I was particularly impressed with the game's notorious dungeon themes. It dawned on me that each dungeon's theme emphasises the game's overall theme on dreams and nightmares - where each dungeon tune describes a different state of sleep. From the uncertainty of Tail Cave to the erratic/chaotic feel of R.E.M sleep that describes Turtle Rock. It's funny that within the game there is a place called the Dream Shrine where Link can fall asleep and wake up in the Shrine proper to obtain the ocarina - a pure inception moment. 
Dream states of the dungeon themes:
Level 1 - Tail Cave (Uncertainty)
Level 2 - Bottle Grotto (Fear)
Level 3 - Key Cavern (Shock and ease)
Level 4 - Angler's Tunnel (Haze and unease)
Level 5 - Catfish's Maw (Fear and chase)
Level 6 - Face Shrine (Realisation)
Level 7 - Eagle's Tower (Isolation)
Level 8 - Turtle Rock (Panic)
Level 9 - The Wind Fish's Egg (Chaos) 

Themes used in each track:
1. Sword search - secret - tail Cave
2. Bottle Grotto - mini boss
3. Kanelet Castle - Key Cavern 
4. Dream Shrine - Opening the dungeon - angler's Tunnel- boss battle
5. Catfish's Maw 
6. Southern Shrine - Face Shrine - Colour Dungeon
7. Eagle's Tower - Boss Battle reprise
8. Battle the Turtle - Turtle Rock
9. Ballad of the Wind Fish - Inside the Wind Fish's Egg - Nightmare Battle - Wind Fish awakes.
Homage to Nintendo, Kazumi Totaka, Minako Hamano & Kozue Ishikawa for the legends you truly are.
Album art by me.

LoZ LA DitN Project

Continuing my little Persona 5 project (dedicated to one of my best friends) this is my version of Life Will Change. I loved it when you're going to take down the ruler of the distorted Palace in the metaverse and this track kicks in knowing that the Phantom Thieves of Hearts mean business. I've tried to capture that cool and slick feeling throughout. Enjoy and leave a comment if you like.

Persona 5Xtra

Life Will Change (Apocalypse Version)

Since completing my Persona 5 project, I have embarked on creating my own versions of some of my favourite tunes from the classic ps1-era of Final Fantasy games (VII, VIII & IX). Final Fantasy IX is my all time favourite Final Fantasy game and although starting the game as kid way back in 2000, I didn't finish it until a couple of years ago (kept getting stuck on Tiamat...haha...). The first VG OST I ever owned physically was FF9 and I remember hearing this tune and thinking...this is creepy and amazing at the same time. It's one of my favourite final battle themes of all time and it has a place in my surreal old heart. I have tried to capture that creepy yet amazingly epic vibe. Enjoy, HJ out! Side note, I love Amano's artwork of Necron!

Necron The Final Battle HJ Version

Since completing my Persona 5 project, I have embarked on creating my own versions of some of my favourite tunes from the classic ps1-era of Final Fantasy games (VII, VIII & IX). This tune is quite possibly one of my favourite tunes in the whole franchise and I have vivid recollections of imagining an epic battle raging in the skies and this tune delivered. I have tried to capture that epic feel as your party of eight weave in between hundreds of white dragons on there way to Memoria via the gateway above the Iifa Tree to be confronted by their leader, the Nova Dragon. I really hope you enjoy this tune and leave a friendly comment, HJ out!

Assault Of The White Dragons HJ Version

It's been a while since I uploaded/completed a piece from the current project so don't panic here is the music for dungeon #5. I was really inspired by Skyward Sword's Earth Temple theme composed by Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama.  Skyward's fire dungeon theme had asian and oriental influences and it is one of my overall favourites. 

For my Fire themed Zelda dungeon, I too based it on oriental/indian themes forged together in the mass of fire and blazing lava. In the middle of the dungeon stands a fiery pagoda connecting the lava riddled floor to the cavern ceiling. This is a dungeon that means serious business and I am pleased with the overall result. As usual please like and comment!

The Legend of Zelda is an official trademark of the Nintendo Gaming Company. I am (and always will be) a loyal fan.

Fire Mountain Dungeon

A small project that pays homage to Loz LA. I loved playing this game on the original gameboy as a kid and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I loved exploring the mysterious island of Koholint and piecing together the abstract story of Link's situation on the island itself. Every part of it was incredible, from the stormy seas at the beginning to eventually meeting the enigmatic Wind Fish at its end. The music throughout was and still is superb in every way possible. Since the remake of the game on the Nintendo Switch, I've once again been introduced to that love I had for the game way back when and with the remade soundtrack I was particularly impressed with the game's notorious dungeon themes. It dawned on me that each dungeon's theme emphasises the game's overall theme on dreams and nightmares - where each dungeon tune describes a different state of sleep. From the uncertainty of Tail Cave to the erratic/chaotic feel of R.E.M sleep that describes Turtle Rock. It's funny that within the game there is a place called the Dream Shrine where Link can fall asleep and wake up in the Shrine proper to obtain the ocarina - a pure inception moment. 

Part I - Wake
1. Tail Cave - As the eyes close to begin the sleep sequence, the uncertainty of what is going to happen in the realm of sleep starts.

Enjoy folks and please feel free to comment.
PLUS NOTE: album art by me.

The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening Descent into the Nightmares

Level 1 Tail Cave

A small project that pays homage to Loz LA. I loved playing this game on the original gameboy as a kid and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I loved exploring the mysterious island of Koholint and piecing together the abstract story of Link's situation on the island itself. Every part of it was incredible, from the stormy seas at the beginning to eventually meeting the enigmatic Wind Fish at its end. The music throughout was and still is superb in every way possible. Since the remake of the game on the Nintendo Switch, I've once again been introduced to that love I had for the game way back when and with the remade soundtrack I was particularly impressed with the game's notorious dungeon themes. It dawned on me that each dungeon's theme emphasises the game's overall theme on dreams and nightmares - where each dungeon tune describes a different state of sleep. From the uncertainty of Tail Cave to the erratic/chaotic feel of R.E.M sleep that describes Turtle Rock. It's funny that within the game there is a place called the Dream Shrine where Link can fall asleep and wake up in the Shrine proper to obtain the ocarina - a pure inception moment.

Part II - NREM 1
2. Bottle Grotto - The sleeper is now detached from the world of awake to the realm of sleep, a sense of isolation and anxiety begins to pulsate around the psyche.

Enjoy folks, feel free to comment and album art by me.

Level 2 Bottle Grotto

A small project that pays homage to Loz LA. I loved playing this game on the original gameboy as a kid and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I loved exploring the mysterious island of Koholint and piecing together the abstract story of Link's situation on the island itself. Every part of it was incredible, from the stormy seas at the beginning to eventually meeting the enigmatic Wind Fish at its end. The music throughout was and still is superb in every way possible. Since the remake of the game on the Nintendo Switch, I've once again been introduced to that love I had for the game way back when and with the remade soundtrack I was particularly impressed with the game's notorious dungeon themes. It dawned on me that each dungeon's theme emphasises the game's overall theme on dreams and nightmares - where each dungeon tune describes a different state of sleep. From the uncertainty of Tail Cave to the erratic/chaotic feel of R.E.M sleep that describes Turtle Rock. It's funny that within the game there is a place called the Dream Shrine where Link can fall asleep and wake up in the Shrine proper to obtain the ocarina - a pure inception moment.

Part III - NREM 2
3. Key Cavern - The sleeper is now faced with less awareness of their surroundings in this dream world and it is terrifying - they begin to wander around in a slow low-reflex state. The cavern itself is confusing and the only way forward is to obtain the keys to access the deeper stages of sleep.
4. Angler's Tunnel - The sleeper's body temperature drops and the heart rate slows. The cold waters of the tunnel and the unnerving calming vibes seeps through this stage. 

Enjoy folks, feel free to leave a comment and album art by me.

Level 3 Key Cavern

A small project that pays homage to Loz LA. I loved playing this game on the original gameboy as a kid and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I loved exploring the mysterious island of Koholint and piecing together the abstract story of Link's situation on the island itself. Every part of it was incredible, from the stormy seas at the beginning to eventually meeting the enigmatic Wind Fish at its end. The music throughout was and still is superb in every way possible. Since the remake of the game on the Nintendo Switch, I've once again been introduced to that love I had for the game way back when and with the remade soundtrack I was particularly impressed with the game's notorious dungeon themes. It dawned on me that each dungeon's theme emphasises the game's overall theme on dreams and nightmares - where each dungeon tune describes a different state of sleep. From the uncertainty of Tail Cave to the erratic/chaotic feel of R.E.M sleep that describes Turtle Rock. It's funny that within the game there is a place called the Dream Shrine where Link can fall asleep and wake up in the Shrine proper to obtain the ocarina - a pure inception moment.

Part III - NREM 2
3. Key Cavern - The sleeper is now faced with less awareness of their surroundings in this dream world and it is terrifying - they begin to wander around in a slow low-reflex state. The cavern itself is confusing and the only way forward is to obtain the keys to access the deeper stages of sleep.
4. Angler's Tunnel - The sleeper's body temperature drops and the heart rate slows. The cold waters of the tunnel and the unnerving calming vibes seeps through this stage. 

Enjoy folks, feel free to comment and album art by me.

Level 4 Angler's Tunnel

A small project that pays homage to Loz LA. I loved playing this game on the original gameboy as a kid and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I loved exploring the mysterious island of Koholint and piecing together the abstract story of Link's situation on the island itself. Every part of it was incredible, from the stormy seas at the beginning to eventually meeting the enigmatic Wind Fish at its end. The music throughout was and still is superb in every way possible. Since the remake of the game on the Nintendo Switch, I've once again been introduced to that love I had for the game way back when and with the remade soundtrack I was particularly impressed with the game's notorious dungeon themes. It dawned on me that each dungeon's theme emphasises the game's overall theme on dreams and nightmares - where each dungeon tune describes a different state of sleep. From the uncertainty of Tail Cave to the erratic/chaotic feel of R.E.M sleep that describes Turtle Rock. It's funny that within the game there is a place called the Dream Shrine where Link can fall asleep and wake up in the Shrine proper to obtain the ocarina - a pure inception moment.

Part IV - NREM 3
5. Catfish's Maw - the pulsing repetitive of vibes signal the sleeper that they've entered deep sleep. The pulses signify the sleeper that they will be disorientated should they wake from this stage.
6. Face Shrine - the reality sinks into the sleeper that they must face and accept the deep sleep, knowing the REM sleep is on the horizon and that the chaos is coming.
Could the sleeper manage to be on the road to awakening or be trapped here for all eternity?
7. Eagle's Tower - the precipice of Deep Sleep and REM sleep has been reached and the previous anxieties of the earlier stages rear their heads once again from sleep clouds. An almost isolated experience where the dreamer's footsteps echo in the dream void. 

Enjoy folks, feel free to comment and album art by me.

Level 5 Catfish's Maw

After managing to escape Jupiter's stormy gravitational grip, you find yourself hurtling towards the second largest planet in our solar system, the gas giant Saturn. This planet, also known as the prettiest planet in the solar system with its rings of ice and dust, hides a secret - it too has a very large collection of storms and they reside around its northern pole. These rings are still very young in the solar system as they weren't around during the time of the dinosaurs. This storm helps to generate its own gravity grip and it forces you to travel around and around on its icy rings like a never-ending roundabout. It is another time of thinking and yet it is also a harsh reminder of the more you travel away from the sun, the colder, the more alone and more helpless you begin to feel. 
This tune also marks the ending half of the first disc of the project. Enjoy.

Project Solar System and Beyond! {1ST PHASE}

Saturn - The Neverending Cycle

I have recently delved back into my ongoing Final Fantasy music project where I have chosen a selection of tunes from the estemmed video game series (From FF5 to FF13) and am creating my own versions of the themes. I have rearranged parts of them and included my own composed elements within them that help bridge themes together. There will be 113 tunes in total for this project. I ultimately just wanted to have fun with these so please feel free to comment and listen to at your won leisure. Any support, likes and all that would be greatly appreciated.

As Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has just been released, I am uploading the tunes I have rearranged in an ongoing playlist. I have eight more tracks to do to complete my FF7 part of the project so will add those tracks when I have them completed.

This time, we have the iconic (yes it really is) boss battle theme, Those Who Fight Further or Fight On! I did this tune before I did my own version of Those Who Fight and yet I still wanted to achieve or create a style that was inspired by FF7Remake and I think it stands quite nicely with it. I particularly liked the guitar pumping vamps and the motifs that stimulate a fighting atmosphere yet also a head banging moment, that I still get from the original tune all those years ago. I am happy with how it turned out so without further ado, Fight ON!

Those Who Fight Further HJ Version

First and foremostly, I do not own the rights to the Pokémon brand/logo/original Pokémon themes. I have re-worked some of the the original themes by J. Masuda, Go Ichinose, H. Sato & S. Kageyama to fit the theme of my own Pokémon region concept. I have a lot fo love and respect to the crceators of the Pokémon franchise and wanted to create a new region concept brought to life with my own music compositions.

So, without further ado, welcome Trainers to the Makoto Region. A region located directly north of Johto that is steeped in history dating back to the eons of creation. The region is vast with a giant lake to the east; dotted mountains, rolling fields in its centre; a glorious northern coastline dominated by volcanic activity and in the west an extensive ravine-valley with sandy wastes at its southern end. What will you discover on this grand adventure? What is the premise of RISE and FALL? I have created a Facebook Page on the region, where content is going to be added that could potentially answer that burning question. The region features 169 new Pokémon designs, including a new type, plus 16 regional variants of existing Pokémon. Megas play a crucial role in this adventure and the game concept will feature brand new ones alongside existing ones (Mega Lapras, yes please).

I have had a lot of fun creating a 'taster' music album for the game concept and I truly wish for this music to get out there. I have been inspired by the Pokémon games themselves, the music from Okami, Goemon and even the more recent game Bakeru for inspiration of Japanese-inspired sounds and melodies. I love video game music, I love Pokémon and I love creating music inspired by my idols and creating worlds with music and drawing. I hope you enjoy your taster through the Super Music Selection SOundtrack to this region and game concept idea. I truly hope it brings joy to those who listen to it. Who knows, you may discover something along the way.

Post comment: I personally love the region's Gym Leader Battle theme, would love to see it in an actual game if someone wants to help make it :).  

Midoruna Town

Shirona Town

Makoto Opening Demo

Welcome to the World of Pokemon Makoto Region

Route 2

Battle! Makoto Rival

Battle! Makoto Trainer

Route 1

Battle! Rook Syndicate King

Pokemon Title Theme Makoto Version

Battle! Makoto Wild Pokemon

Battle! Makoto Gym Leader

Professor Pine's Theme

Pokemon Centre Makoto

Jaune City

Battle! Rook Syndicate Admin

Battle! Orocherpent

Sasa Pass Interior

Sasa Pass Exterior

Pokemon Gym Makoto

Biwa Castle Interior

Biwa Castle Exterior

You Defeated a Gym Leader and obtained a Badge

Battle! VanzeroWulgrav

Bamboo Forest

Battle! Rook Syndicate Pawn

Tea Tree Village

Battle! Makoto Elite Four

It's been a while but I have recently got my hands on an improved/upgraded music creation software. Considering that 'remastering' is quite the thing these days, I have decided to therefore 'remaster' the entirety of a previous project that I completed 12 years ago and bring it into a refreshed/more vibrant feel.
This project is set in my utopian world of Visara, a world where no war or strife has ever (nor ever will) occured and the races that live within it work/coincide together in harmony and peace. This tune is the theme of Visara itself. I hope you enjoy and I will be uploading the rest of disc 1 later on.

VISARA {MIDNIGHT}

Welcome To The Lightworld (Midnight Version)

Howdy all, something a little bit new here as this is track 7 of the new project idea. This project will accompany a book I'm beginning to write and this tune is the battle theme. I wrote a few lyrics for it and have tried to do them in a different way style that I'm used to (so forgive me if my voice sounds crap) but I have had fun doing this so keep watching this space. The tune describes the main character fighting the shadows. Enjoy, comment if you like and thank you for listening. Love HJ x

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