I actually made this because I think the version in Mega Man Maker sounds bad.  Seriously.  That's the entire reason this exists.

Petty?  Maybe.  But, I like what I like.  v:

Mega Man 7 - Wily Stage 1 (2A03 Arr.)

This one was made because the track in Mega Man Maker is unfinished.
Specifically, the part from 34s to 44s is completely missing.
Good job, fellas.  v:

Honestly, my take sounds the way it does because I couldn't figure out how to do orchestral hits with square and triangle waves.  I know there's a way – I'm just too dumb to figure it out.  The way I did it kind of makes the song sound more tense, too, in my opinion.

Mega Man 8 - Mid Boss (2A03 Arr.)

What if Epyx had obtained the rights to a home conversion of either the NES or the arcade version of Punch-Out!!?  Well, if it had the "training montage" theme, it probably would've sounded something like this.

(Blame Strong Bad.  He "made me" do it.
 https://youtube.com/watch?v=IDUcMB68h64#t=254 )

Punch-Out!!

Punch-Out!! (NES) - "Training" (PC Speaker Arr.)

This is another case of me not appreciating what was done to the music in Mega Man Maker and deciding to make my own version.

I mean, I have the tools and the ability, so why not~?

Mega Man 8

Mega Man 8 - Theme of Super Bass (2A03 Arr.)

MORE INFO + ALBUM DOWNLOAD:
https://josephinelithius.bandcamp.com/album/mega-man-christmas-carol-the-leftover-cold-cuts

Once upon a time, I made music for Christmas-themed Mega Man games.  During this tenure, I made some music that ended up not being used.  This track, Track 6 of the album mentioned above, is one of those tracks.

It's come from exactly where you think it does.

Mega Man Christmas Carol: The Leftover Cold Cuts

Mega Man Christmas Carol: The Leftover Cold Cuts - "The Hate's Carol"

Might and Magic V: The Darkside of XEEN - "Visitors from Beyond the Stars" v1.5
Originally by Takeshi Abo
This MIDI by Josephine Lithius
"So...I recently (as of 2008) ran World of XEEN using the Roland/GS setting instead of the Sound Blaster or Adlib setting for sound effects and music.  Much to my astonishment, the song played when poking around the crashed escaped pods changed on me!  I suddenly heard drums where there once was none!  As such, I decided to redo this particular MIDI from scratch.  Don't worry, though!  The original version (now known as the 'Dramatic Arrangement') is still available right along side this one!"
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2022 Commentary:
"A lot of things have happened between the first version of this song and this latest.  One such thing is that Xeen Music found a rarely-hear version of this song from the Macintosh release of the game.  One thing led to another and bam, Mr. Takeshi Abo found the original song and shared it.  He's awesome, like that.
Anyway, I felt it was high time to update this tune with the newfound bridge and some other tweaks.  So, here it is!"

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MIDI Series #3, MIDI File #58
Originally composed on Sequenced on 2008, March 18
Revised to v1.5 on July 09, 2011 #2
Revised to v1.8 on January 28th, 2022 (!!)
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Originally composed and programmed by Takeshi Abo (http://valsound.com).
Music ©1993 Andrew Harrington (Xeen Music). Used with permission.
Original MT-version version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=IzJalC1pWMw

Might and Magic: Darkside of Xeen

Might and Magic: Darkside of Xeen - "Visitors From Beyond the Stars" MIDI Arr. v1.8

This track wasn't made out of spite, but out of necessity.

Specifically, I made it to use in one video for about 15 seconds.

I sure know how to use my time well.

Mega Man in Dr. Wily's Revenge

Mega Man (GB) - Boss (Z80-to-2A03 Arr.)

It probably comes as no surprise that most of my Mega Man 2A03 arrangements have come from being dissatisfied with Mega Man Maker updates.  This is no exception.

The original track used an overabundance of vibrato (or arpeggio…?), making it sound very grating.  My version, however, mixes tracks in an intelligent way so that the gist of the original song is there without compromising the overall sound quality.

I'm actually really proud of this one.  I hope other people enjoy it, too.

Rockman & Forte

Rockman & Forte - Crystal Gate Stage (2A03 Arr.)

I'll be honest.  This was my attempt at making music in the style of Robert "Bobby" Prince's "Doom" and "Doom II" soundtracks.  I think it's a little too "hopeful" for that style, but I liked what I ended up with, so here it is.

There's definitely some "Into Sandy's City" in there.  But mostly, I drew inspiration from "Searcher" (or as I called it, "Cavern's Fury") from Dan Froelich's "Xargon" soundtrack.  And I do mean that; I took JUST inspiration.  For once, I didn't, like, lift whole sections of notes and reuse them.

I dunno.  This is the first original piece of music I've done since… I forget.  I'd like to think I've gotten better, but who knows…

Original Track - Solemn Vow

Twice upon a time, I tried to make a good 2A03 version of this song.

I failed.

And now, in the year 2023… I tried again.  And this time, I SUCCEEDED!!
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NOTE: This is a reupload because I forgot to change the tempo from the template I was using.  THIS HAS BEEN REMEDIED, NOW.

It kind of leans toward the "remix" side of things since I decided not to bother trying to replicate the orchestra hits, but I think this is at least marginally more "passable" than the last two tries… not to mention other peoples' attempts at this same song in this same style.  Seriously… this song kicked all our butts and I had to "cheat" to make it work.

Regardless, I'm happy with what I've made.  I hope you like it, too!

Mega Man 8 - "Vs. Mid-Boss" (2A03 Arrangement, v2.01)

It's a Portrait of Ruin-style rendition of "Ripe Seeds" from Castlevania II on the Game Boy.

It's like the other version, but mine has "Aquarius" in it, too.  Just for fun.
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"Ripe Seeds" originally by Hidehiro Funauchi 
"Aquarius" originally by Konami Kukeiha Club
Arrangement MIDI bases and background organs by Mars Jenkar
Portrait of Ruin version by Jo Li

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge - "Ripe Seeds" ft. "Aquarius" (PoR Style)

Anyone remember the Zoo of Zero Tolerance?  No?  Then, I guess you wouldn't remember Alexis Janson's killer three-part game, "Code Red".  That's a shame because it had a really good soundtrack.

This, in particular, is an arrangement of the Credits theme, done in the style of Janson's "Zeux" series.  Because I can.

Code Red (for ZZT)

Code Red (ZZT) - What a Journey It's Been

Ever wonder what the first stage of Doom would sound like it if were done on the NES in the mid-90s?

Something like this.  Maybe.

Doom - At Doom's Gate (2A03 Arr.)

Welcome to the next level.

Or... maybe previous level, given the arrangement?

Knuckles' Chaotix - Evening Star (2A03 Arr.)

I don't even know what I'm doing at this point.

I'm just doing.

Battletoads in Battlemaniacs - Pins and Fire (2A03 Arr.)

Okay, now we're just getting silly.
Re-arranging NES music as NES music...  Honestly!

Snake's Revenge - Big Bosses (Rearr.)

Whether as an Amiga ProTracker module or a Ricoh 2A03 tune, WAR! has never been so much fun!

Cannon Fodder - WAR! (2A03 Arr.)

Feel the wind through your hair?  You are the king of the road.

Even if you're a girl.

That's the power of Lotus Cars™.

Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 (Amiga) - King of the Road (2A03 Arr.)

So, this is actually a track from my Quint's Revenge soundtrack (available at Bandcamp!), but turned into a MIDI and made to sound nicer.  Not sure what else to say about it...

Mega Man II (GB) - In the Distant Hills (MIDI Arr.)

I'm sure someone else can or has done it better, but I felt the need to give it a whirl, myself.

Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake - Theme of Solid Snake (VRC6 Arr.)

Not the Tankman theme you've come to know and love, but the one that was left behind in the dust of 2009!

Dare to compare: https://youtu.be/zzgvSTA9fDo

Mega Man Unlimited - Explosive Artillery (2009 Ver. Rearr.)

I dunno.  Got inspired to do a Toadman remix.  Not sure why.

Mega Man 4 - Funky Sewer Pipes (Remix)

[Reuploaded with (... marginally...) better sound quality.]

It's been a while since I've made a MIDI completely from scratch... but this one turned out exceptionally well, in my opinion!  And as far as I know... it's also the first Double Dragon Neon MIDI out there.  Radical!!
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Video Game MIDI Series No. 3, MIDI File No. 81
Sequenced on March 25, 2016

DOWNLOAD LINK:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/zppy32ln3njj9r8

Double Dragon Neon - Neon Jungle (MIDI Arr.)

Here's a blast-from-the-past.  It's an arrangement of the "Battle 1" theme from the V-Jump Presentation on Chrono Trigger from 1994 and 1995, done using the Chrono Trigger samples.  If it were in the game proper, it would probably sound something like this.

And before anyone asks, no, I don't have an IT or SPC version.   This was done in FruityLoops Studio.  Sorry.

Chrono Trigger (V-Jump Presentation)

Chrono Trigger - Battle 1 (Alpha Ver., SPC700 Arr.)

A little up-tempo thing I was playing with that may or may not coincidentally sound like a remix a certain artist made in VRC6 style.
...
*cough* https://rushjet1.bandcamp.com/track/wily-3 *cough*
...
No, seriously.  I actually forgot he did one like this, too.  Oh well.

Mega Man 3

Mega Man 3 - Copies Upon Copies (2A03 Remix)

I dunno.  I was bored and wanted to do something in FamiTracker.

This took way longer than it should have.

Mega Man Powered Up

Mega Man Powered Up - Fighting Friends (2A03 Arr.)

(Arrangement/remix of "Metal Shooting!," Metalman.EXE's Mini-Game theme.)

You know, I've heard a lot of Metalman remixes… but, it seems like only Capcom knows how to keep the feeling of the original song intact.
Hopefully, I did the same, with this Memory Mapper Control 5 arrangement/extension/remix thingy.

Rockman EXE 4.5: Real Operation

Rockman EXE 4.5 - Convey Your Belts (MMC5 Arr/Ext.)

I made an F-Zero Climax-style remix of "Death Wind" from the original F-Zero.

And, yes… it was for an Edit Course.

F-Zero

F-Zero Climax - The Devil's Gale (ARM7 Arr.)

ORIGINAL: https://themegas.bandcamp.com/track/gamma-unchained

I dunno.  No one else did it, so I figured I may as well.

History Repeating: Blue

The Megas - Gamma Unchained (2A03 Arr.)

Most people don't care for this game.
I, on the other had, am extremely fond of it.
Soundtrack, cutscenes, and all~

Mega Man 8 - Title Theme (2A03 Arr.)

This, again?  Yes, this, again.  'cause… I got inspired to make another version.
(Amusingly, this was supposed to be a Rockman 8-style remix, but that didn't work out.)

And, for those keeping track?  This is, like, the fourth-or-fifth time I've remixed this particular track, but something like the third time I've actually posted it? (This is, coincidentally, also the third time I've made a Module of this song.)

Mega Man 3 - Copies Upon Copies (Module Arr.)

Sonic Drift 2 - "Carnival Come to Town"
An arrangement of Balloon Panic Course
Originally by Masayuki Nagao, Saori Kobayashi
This MIDI by Jo Li
"I recently got into a game from 2018 by the name of 'Sonic Robo Blast Kart 2.'
The game features a couple of tracks from the Sonic Drift series, appropriately
enough, and Balloon Panic is one of them.  Being the kind of person who won't
leave well-enough alone, I decided to make a replacement for the original
Game Gear tune.  Needless to say, this is it."
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Video Game MIDI Series #3, MIDI File #83 -- Sequenced on Nov. 15th, 2019

Sonic Drift 2

Sonic Drift 2 - Carnival Come to Town (MIDI Arr.)

[MUSIC CHEAT SHEET]
Rmx = Remix, Arr = Arrangment
2A03, VRC6, MMC5 = "NES-style"

[LEGAL MUMBO-JUMBO]
If you want to use ANY of my music for ANY reason, you have MY FULL PERMISSION… but, I would prefer that you contact me, first, so I can hook you up with a much-higher-quality version of whatever track(s) you want to use!  :3

Jo Li KMC

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