zircon

Imagine a beautiful summer day flying over the water. Even though we're on other sides of the planet, everything is going to be OK. Inspired by Madeon, Porter Robinson, and Daft Punk.

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Across the Ocean

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Level Bounce

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Funky big beat / glitch hop track inspired by my favorite Sega Genesis games & soundtracks. Uses some classic FM leads & bass and even old school 12bit drum samples. 

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Sunshower

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Firecracker

An atmospheric, progressive dance/trance remix of "The Prophet" from one of my favorite SNES games, Lufia 2! This mix will be part of an upcoming remix EP covering many songs from the game. A bit old-school, influenced by some of my favorite classic trance artists. Enjoy!

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Revelations [Lufia 2 - The Prophet Remix]

My take on the epic Sinistrals battle theme from Lufia 2 on SNES! The style is driving drum + bass mixed with synth / power metal influenced by artists like Revo, SSH, and Pendulum. Way over-the-top. You can tell when I'm having too much fun with music :-)

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Searing Aggression [Lufia 2 - Sinistral Battle Remix]

Icy cold, atmospheric glitch/neuro hop created LIVE on Twitch.tv/zirconmusic! HUGE THANKS to everyone who tuned in and watched this come together, despite technical setbacks, creative roadblocks, and cat-related interruptions.

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Ice Lock

Music written for the game TANGLEDEEP - a game I'm creating! (Not just music, but code and design too!)

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Tangledeep OST: Dungeon Theme 3 (SNES)

Tangledeep OST: Dungeon Theme 2 (SNES)

Tangledeep OST: Dungeon Theme 1 (SNES)

Tangledeep OST: Dungeon Theme 1 (Modern)

Boss music created for my upcoming game TANGLEDEEP, using 100% Super Audio Cart!

Tangledeep: Boss Theme 1 (SNES / Classic)

A selection of tracks from my album "Unearthed", available at:

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Just Hold On (feat. Jillian Aversa)

MASS MEDIA CONSTANT is a 21st century drum n' bass odyssey for the networked generation. By drawing influence from such sources as LTJ Bukem, Photek, BT, Pendulum, and The Sims, zircon ensures no two tracks sound alike. His signature electro-organic style, developed over the course of four previous breakbeat and trance albums, has morphed and evolved with the fast tempos and scintillating colors found throughout this album. 

As you listen, imagine a scene conceived by the artist during the album's creation - walking through a super-stylized version of Times Square at midnight on a Saturday, looking at all the billboards, bathing in neon light, hearing music coming from bars and restaurants, and watching cars and buses fly by. 


Necromancy

I've been an avid fan of Street Fighter since my involvement with HD Remix, so you can imagine my delight at the announcement of Super Street Fighter IV. Among the new characters, one just really stood out for me - Hakan! When I first saw his reveal trailer, I was hooked. Everything about him is hilarious and awesome, from his special moves, to his backstory, voice acting, physical appearance, and, of course, his music.

    I got the inspiration for this remix after hearing the OST version of his theme on YouTube. I listened to it a few times over the course of a few days, during which I was coincidentally listening to a lot of Infected Mushroom, perhaps the most famous psytrance group. Inspiration struck at breakfast one morning when I imagined how Hakan's theme would sound with a psytrance beat.

    So, I got to work on the mix and finished it in about three days. I can honestly say working on this was the most fun I've ever had making music. I interspersed my long mix sessions with watching SSFIV videos to keep myself in the zone, and one night was so excited about both my track and the game itself that I could barely sleep, waking up at 6am to continue working.

    As for the musical content of "Time to Oil Up", it's completely over-the-top psytrance. I used a huge ensemble of Middle Eastern and European stringed and wind instruments, world percussion, and custom synth sounds I made from scratch just for this track. I also had a lot of visual imagery in mind while working on it; for example, I imagined the massive drum breakdown at 2:25 to be Hakan or his fans actually playing his giant wooden barrel of oil. The icing on the cake though is the vocal part, provided by my wife Jill. I wrote it out on a synth, pitch bends and all, and was blown away that she completely nailed the Arabic style I had in mind.

    Anyway, I hope this remix puts a smile on your face. I had an absolute blast making it, and can't think of a better way to pay tribute to an amazing game, series and soundtrack, fit for the king of Turkish oil wrestling himself!

Time to Oil Up (SSF4 Hakan's Theme Remix)

My friend and fellow producer PrototypeRaptor called this "cinematic dubstep" when he first heard it. I agree with that genre! I wanted to combine really dark and atmospheric elements reminiscent of monster-infested lava caves on an alien world with heavy dubstep rhythms, beats, wobbles and my own personal flavor. Hope you enjoy the result.

Ashes to Ashes (Super Metroid Lower Norfair Remix)

Quite possibly my most popular remix ever, this one is certainly a fan favorite. I was inspired to remix this theme after hearing another artist’s take on the material as a judge on OCR. It’s such an epic melody and progression that I just wanted to take it to the next level and go over-the-top with suspenseful pads, choir and strings, sound effects and a full orchestra (film score style.) With big beats and heavy guitars, of course. Even though I made this in 2007, I’m very proud of it! 

Super Mario World - Monstrous Turtles!

Massive 80s/funk/electro-influenced remix of the classic video game theme "Vampire Killer", from the original NES Castlevania. I was really inspired on this one and finished it within 24 hours. GET THAT PORK CHOP

Castlevania - Electro Killer 6000

From my 10th album Identity Sequence, available now on Bandcamp!
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Colossus

This is my vision of the future - cybernetic clublife. Enveloping atmospheres, huge bass/beats, and a big chip hook. Enjoy!

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zircon

Niklas 'Jordis' Jorfeldt