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). Much as players hate these two scheming Jester Twins, Zorn and Thorn are certainly a colourful pair of characters (Thorn: "colourful character pair are we indeed"). Their villainous, dubious and mischievous ways command centre stage and boast impish authority. Just keep them away from summoners and their Eidolons, thieving extracting pests that these Twins are (Thorn: "These Twins, thieving and extracting are we"). Enjoy, HJ out!

Jesters Of The Moon

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

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). Hauntingly beautiful, full of melancholy, despair and mystery, Gizamaluke's Grotto is fabulous set piece in the varied tapestry of the masterpiece that is Final Fantasy IX. When you reach the grotto, soldiers from Burmecia are found dead outside the entrance and within, the party comes face to face with the culprits. Upon reaching the heart of the cavern, its guardian, Master Gizamaluke is enraged and attacks the party...hope you brought your extra tents along. Enjoy the hauntingly beautiful halls of the grotto...HJ out.

Gizamaluke's Grotto

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). Kuja's other villain theme, he's that good of a villain that he deserves two themes plus a battle tune. I love how sinister this makes Kuja seem, I recall him flying upon his Silver Dragon towards the Iifa Tree to watch upon the war he has pulled the strings of in order to capture the destructive Eidolon, the King of Dragons, Bahamut. Enjoy plotting your diabolical designs of world domination and rule...HJ out.

Immoral Melody HJ Version

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

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.

To me, Face Shrine is the turning point in the game/story, Link realises the nature of Koholint island and what would happen to it if the Windfish wakes - emotions are brought to the front and it starts to overwhelm him...

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

Level 6 Face Shrine

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

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I've always wanted to do my own versions of the tunes from the second game and...here they are! 

My approach to this project was that I wanted to evoke a sense of retro-gaming nostalgia mixed with some of my own electronic elements to bridge over play-loops. I hope they take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through games.

Feel free to listen, enjoy and leave a comment. Follow me if you like and if you're a content creator and like to do features on Sonic the Hedgehog and would like to use some rearranged music then feel free, just remember my name and Masato Nakamura's plus Jun Senoue.

So, sit back, start your journey of West Side Island. After hearing a cheery title theme, start by: seeing the sights of Emerald Hill Zone, avoid the rising sludge in Chemical Plant Zone, be wary of crumbling ground in Aquatic Ruins Zone, gamble away your well-earned rings in Casino Night Zone, descend gondolas in Hill Top Zone, go spelunking in Mystic Cave Zone, don't splash in the gunk of Oil Ocean Zone, tech out in Metropolis Zone, go flying in the Sky Chase Zone, feel the military vibe of the Wing Fortress Zone, battle an eggy doctor in his destructive machines and save your animal friends, whizz along the twists and turns of the Special Stage and maybe...dream a little in the Hidden Palace Zone.

Oh, and because I think it's one of the best villain theme songs, my own version of E.G.G.M.A.N, if you don't mind my vocals...haha. I'm outta here!

SONIC BREEZE 2

CONFRONTING DANGER IN THE DEATH EGG ZONE

OH ROBOTNIK AGAIN

MARVELLING AT THE TECHNOLOGY OF METROPOLIS ZONE

TEARING THROUGH CHEMICAL PLANT ZONE

Title Theme

Another cover album project I am working on, I remember finally getting to this place in P5R and I was stunned by how hauntingly beautiful the music was, it even made me well up with emotions as I explored Tokuto Maruki's Palace (Maruki Takuto Cognitive Laboratory - Garden of Eden) further and thoroughly. I aimed to recreate the mysticism of the palace and feel like you want to explore the corridors of the human pysche even more. Enjoy fellow Phantom Thieves.

Side note, the mp3 exceeded 30MB so hence why on here...got carried away.

Gentle Madman's Kindness HJ Hollow Core

I'm going to say it, I love Robotnik's theme in Sonic 2 (and it's my fave) but I just fricking love his theme Sonic 3. My word, it's an electronic vamping dream with a sense of desperate emotion driving it. The theme sounds like you have to really beat him and I love Dr. Robotnik in general, he's easily one of my fave video game villains ever. Enjoy people!

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped. 

Since then, I have been wanting to complete the trilogy as it were and do justice to Sonic 3. Sonic 3's scope was much grander than 2 so the game was split into Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles respectively. For this first half I will be uploading the tunes from Sonic 3 first. Then, under a new album cover, I will upload the tracks - that are currently in the works - from Sonic & Knuckles so watch that space. Also, the multiplayer/competition tracks will be uploaded with them too.

My approach to this project was once again that I wanted to evoke a sense of retro-gaming nostalgia mixed with some of my own electronic elements to bridge over play-loops. The overall scale and rhythms of Sonic 3 is a lot more complex and it was a challenge to get the notes and themes in place. Not to mention in the original soundtrack, there were elements from Michael Jackson's sound team under the banner of Brad Buxer. Now, under copyright laws, I cannot use the original sound effects from those tracks but I have done my best to replicate/replace them with sounds I have in my software. 

I hope they take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. 

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are: Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

Oh Robotnik III

When I first heard Marble Garden Zone, I didn't think of it but...over time I began to love it entirely. It just oozes funkiness and captures the essence of exploring mysterious ruins - Angel Island itself is one of the best locations in the whole Sonic franchise. Enjoy exploring people!  

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped. 

Since then, I have been wanting to complete the trilogy as it were and do justice to Sonic 3. Sonic 3's scope was much grander than 2 so the game was split into Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles respectively. For this first half I will be uploading the tunes from Sonic 3 first. Then, under a new album cover, I will upload the tracks - that are currently in the works - from Sonic & Knuckles so watch that space. Also, the multiplayer/competition tracks will be uploaded with them too.

My approach to this project was once again that I wanted to evoke a sense of retro-gaming nostalgia mixed with some of my own electronic elements to bridge over play-loops. The overall scale and rhythms of Sonic 3 is a lot more complex and it was a challenge to get the notes and themes in place. Not to mention in the original soundtrack, there were elements from Michael Jackson's sound team under the banner of Brad Buxer. Now, under copyright laws, I cannot use the original sound effects from those tracks but I have done my best to replicate/replace them with sounds I have in my software. 

I hope they take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. Please enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are: Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

AVOIDING THE DEBRIS IN MARBLE GARDEN ZONE

An epic battle against the mad Dr. Robotnik and then a phemonenal tune to close the first half of the epic that is Sonic 3 before going onto the second half in Sonic & Knuckles. I love how cool it sounds and how emotionally groovy it sounds. Enjoy people! 

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped. 

Since then, I have been wanting to complete the trilogy as it were and do justice to Sonic 3. Sonic 3's scope was much grander than 2 so the game was split into Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles respectively. For this first half I will be uploading the tunes from Sonic 3 first. Then, under a new album cover, I will upload the tracks - that are currently in the works - from Sonic & Knuckles so watch that space. Also, the multiplayer/competition tracks will be uploaded with them too.

My approach to this project was once again that I wanted to evoke a sense of retro-gaming nostalgia mixed with some of my own electronic elements to bridge over play-loops. The overall scale and rhythms of Sonic 3 is a lot more complex and it was a challenge to get the notes and themes in place. Not to mention in the original soundtrack, there were elements from Michael Jackson's sound team under the banner of Brad Buxer. Now, under copyright laws, I cannot use the original sound effects from those tracks but I have done my best to replicate/replace them with sounds I have in my software. 

I hope they take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. Please enjoy Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are: Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

The End Of Sonic 3 Or Is It?

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped.

I have also done my own version of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 but as we know, that game is divided into two halves: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 plus Sonic & Knuckles. Here is the much overdue second half of my own versions of these classic tracks. I hope you enjoy going fast and speedy along these renditions. 

Sonic & Knuckles starts off where the last half ended; Sonic hs to race across more zones to prevent Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman) from resurrecting the fallen Death Egg Zone. The adventure begins in the lush and dense vegetation of Mushroom Hill Zone, a labyrinth of twisted plants and bouncy fungi. Don't have too much fun, there's a diabolical madman on the loose.

Enjoy folks. I hope these tracks take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. HJ signing out.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are: 
Howard Drossin
Tokuhiko Uwabo 
Sachio Ogawa 
Yoshiaki Kashima 
Masaru Setsumaru 
Tatsuyuki Maeda 
Tomonori Sawada 
Masayuki Nagao 
& Jun Senoue.

BOUNCING ON THE FUNGI OF MUSHROOM HILL ZONE

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped.

I have also done my own version of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 but as we know, that game is divided into two halves: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 plus Sonic & Knuckles. Here is the much overdue second half of my own versions of these classic tracks. I hope you enjoy going fast and speedy along these renditions.

Sonic & Knuckles starts off where the last half ended; Sonic has to race across more zones to prevent Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman) from resurrecting the fallen Death Egg Zone. I have purposely done this tune in this part of the project to be a little in joke for me, as I know this track is from Sonic the Hedgehog 3. I swapped the mini-boss themes intentionally to add a little more flavour, enough from me here this tune plays during the boss battle sequences at the end of Act 1 levels. I like how funky this tune is and kind of doesn't sound like a fighting battle but a dance battle.

Enjoy folks. I hope these tracks take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. HJ signing out.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are:
Howard Drossin
Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

Mini Boss Time The Prequel

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped.

I have also done my own version of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 but as we know, that game is divided into two halves: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 plus Sonic & Knuckles. Here is the much overdue second half of my own versions of these classic tracks. I hope you enjoy going fast and speedy along these renditions.

Sonic & Knuckles starts off where the last half ended; Sonic has to race across more zones to prevent Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman) from resurrecting the fallen Death Egg Zone. The adventure continues with Sonic finding himself in a vast underground system with lava flows and, in the distance, the remains of the Death Egg Zone - Dr. Robotnik is using the energy of the lava to fix his giant contraption. Sonic races across the lakes of lava to try and thwart the evil scientist. I love Lava Reef Zone too, the tune feels that there is a heroic purpose but still fraught with danger and perils of heated demises.

Enjoy folks. I hope these tracks take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. HJ signing out.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are:
Howard Drossin
Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

LEAPING OVER THE HOT LAKES OF LAVA REEF ZONE

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped.

I have also done my own version of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 but as we know, that game is divided into two halves: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 plus Sonic & Knuckles. Here is the much overdue second half of my own versions of these classic tracks. I hope you enjoy going fast and speedy along these renditions.

Sonic & Knuckles starts off where the last half ended; Sonic has to race across more zones to prevent Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman) from resurrecting the fallen Death Egg Zone. The adventure continues with Sonic and Knuckles teleporting to a vast ancient structure in the sky called the Sky Sanctuary Zone. In the distance, the newly-restored Death Egg Zone rises higher and higher into the atmosphere on its way into orbit around the planet. It is a frantic dash to get there in time! I love the setting and theming of this level and found the music to be surreally beautiful. I have tried to capture the feeling of being high in the sky, where one wrong step could mean plummeting into the cloudy void below.

Enjoy folks. I hope these tracks take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. HJ signing out.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are:
Howard Drossin
Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

FLOATING ABOVE THE WORLD IN THE SKY SANCTUARY ZONE

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped.

I have also done my own version of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 but as we know, that game is divided into two halves: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 plus Sonic & Knuckles. Here is the much overdue second half of my own versions of these classic tracks. I hope you enjoy going fast and speedy along these renditions.

Sonic & Knuckles starts off where the last half ended; Sonic has to race across more zones to prevent Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman) from resurrecting the fallen Death Egg Zone. The adventure is over, the Death Egg has fallen once again and Robotnik has yielded the Master Emerald (with a little force) back to Knuckles, who has returned it to its rightful place in the Hidden Palace Zone. This finally allows Angel Island to rise up into the sky once again where it belongs, with Knuckles returning to his role by guarding the Master Emerald.
The credits tune nods back to Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 by being a medley/mash up of the game's level themes and I love how it does that. 

Enjoy folks. I hope these tracks take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. HJ signing out.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are:
Howard Drossin
Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

CREDITS AND ENDING THEME (SK)

Years ago, I did my own version of the soundtrack of the original Sonic the Hedgehog game and although I love it to pieces, it is the second game in the series that I love more fondly. I also rearranged/composed elements for my own version of the game's soundtrack last year, which turned out better than I'd hoped.

I have also done my own version of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 but as we know, that game is divided into two halves: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 plus Sonic & Knuckles. Here is the much overdue second half of my own versions of these classic tracks. I hope you enjoy going fast and speedy along these renditions.

Sonic & Knuckles starts off where the last half ended; Sonic has to race across more zones to prevent Dr. Robotnik (or Eggman) from resurrecting the fallen Death Egg Zone. Throughout my versions of nostalgic tunes, I like to compose (or rearrange) elements that bridge between the tune's themes - hence the loop de bridge title haha. I have really enjoyed making them in this project and as a bonus, I have stitched all of them together to make a sort of 'other' or 'alternative' longer credit tune. I hope you enjoy them as much as I came up with them. Oh, I just had to end it with the Super Sonic theme, I HAD TO!!

Enjoy folks. I hope these tracks take you back to a time of childhood, a time of simpler times and cracking break-through, "got to go fast" games. HJ signing out.

Honourable mentions to the Sonic Sound Team too that are:
Howard Drossin
Tokuhiko Uwabo
Sachio Ogawa
Yoshiaki Kashima
Masaru Setsumaru
Tatsuyuki Maeda
Tomonori Sawada
Masayuki Nagao
& Jun Senoue.

Loop De Bridge Medley SK

As another bonus to this project, I realised that I hadn't done my own version of the Special Stage Zone from the original/first Sonic the hedgehog game. I always found them difficult and disorientating, even with the calming music. So, here it is and I hope you enjoy it. 

Kudos to Masato Nakamura-san!!!

TWIRLING AROUND IN THE SPECIAL STAGE

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

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.

Here we have my version of Birth of a God, the tune where the party finally square off with Sephiroth in his first form, the grotesque Bizarro Sephiroth. The tune is named in relation of what Sephiroth's end goal is, to summon Meteor to wound the planet and absorb the planet's lifestream so he can ascend to being a god. The fight is fast-paced and very Uematsu like in style, in which I too wanted to capture that feeling but with my own little elements put in. I hope you enjoy the tune. More tunes are on the way so I hope you enjoy the playlist so far.

Birth Of A God HJ Version

NOTE: I do not own the rights to the original music, these tunes have been rearranged and remade by me for use of recreating nostalgia and celebrating the release of FF7Rebirth.

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. I have only just started my playthrough so will not be getting here anytime soonish.

Hear we have the atmospheric and melancholic theme that plays when the party arrive at the old ruins of the City of the Ancients, the stage upon where one of the most famous scenes in gaming history takes place. The mood is ambient and sombre, yet full of mystery and melancholia. Do you give in to it or let the waves of memories take you away? I hope I have captured this feeling in this tune. So, without further ado, sit back and relax to Can you hear the cry of the planet.

Can You Hear The Cry Of The Planet 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 :).  

Route 2

You Captured a Pokemon

Battle! Makoto Rival

Pokemon Title Theme Makoto Version

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

A Piece inspired by a crystal cavern. A piece inspired by final fantasy's crystal legacy. Track two of seven puts you the listener into a vast network of crystal tunnels, halls and caves. I really just wanted to upload this whole album for people to enjoy the stuff i create. As i might have said this is an old album. Hope you like the relaxing feel in this crystal piece.

The Crystal Chamber

My Version of a Classic Retro Game Piece. Green Hill Zone, this one's for you Mr Adam DK Kenyon!!! Hope you like!!! 

SPEEDING UP ON GREEN HILL ZONE

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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