Enjoy ten select game-style songs in this virtual demo CD.  Two genuine originals and eight remixes of various genres are included in this special collection.

Game Style Demo CD

The music represented here is a sample of a game soundtrack I am composing with the KORG M01D software for the Nintendo 3DS.

"Other Sky", a concept by Ravenheart (Rick Buechler), is an upcoming title for iOS and Android devices.  Taking place in the protagonist's mind, the player flies through various stages reflecting the hero's emotions.  It is a spiritual journey filled with elegantly abstract visuals and empowering metamorphosis.

The Main Theme will feature as the title or menu music, setting the mood for the game. Inspired by a unique composition titled "Minimal Strings", this piece shows influences from classic anime, the Donkey Kong Country series, and Japanese RPGs.  Please enjoy, and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Disclaimer:
Other Sky logo, soundtrack, and all other game material are property of Ravenheart.

"Main Theme" ~Original~ from Other Sky

Cool Bits, GameXplain's video game trivia series, is back after its five-year hiatus!  And with its return is the debut of a new theme that was in the works for the past decade.  This one has quite the story behind it.  In December 2014, I pitched the idea of creating an original theme for Cool Bits to replace the Groovy Mandolin royalty-free theme, accompanied by an uninitialised substitution for the sound effect used at the time.  A couple of melody ideas were developed during this process.  Sadly, nothing really nailed the appropriate flavour, so I had to shelf the theme for a while.  But over the next few years, I dabbled with revamping it by transcribing it over to WarioWare D.I.Y.'s Record MakerMatic to establish a chiptune base.  The theme improved a lot from there, and I much more recently brought it back over to Cakewalk.  After significant refinement and expansion, it developed into what it is now.

The piece starts with an arrangement of Groovy Mandolin for its intro, but it soon transitions into an original melody.  Interestingly enough, this chosen melody was used in GameXplain's discontinued podcast, Real Talk, after being imagined for Cool Bits first, but this association now ties the motifs for GameXplain practically into musical lore.   Ever since being transferred from chiptune form, the composition stayed almost purely synth, with an accoustic piano as the exception.  It also retained the swung note flow.  Together, the catchy sound is the 'Cool' and the digital elements are the 'Bits'.  Imagine that!  If this is well-received, I may upload the WarioWare D.I.Y. version also upon request.  Please enjoy this theme that was ten years in the making!

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Disclaimer:
All graphics and audio represented here are copyright of GameXplain.
Cool Bits logo was created by Tom Arnold.  (https://x.com/RaginTombo)

GameXplain - Cool Bits

Remix of "Forest Interlude" and "Aquatic Ambiance" from Donkey Kong Country 1 & 2 by Dave Wise.

Artist comments here: https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03203

Ocean Lanterns (Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude Remix)

The music represented here is a song I composed for an indie game soundtrack with the Roland Fantom X6 workstation keyboard.

"Seraphim", a different kind of arcade shooter by Studio Ravenheart, is an indie title coming to PS4 and Vita in 2017.  Taking place in an abstract celestial realm, you assume the role of a great otherworldly being known only as The Seraph, defending the worlds from invading constructs with blasts from your six mighty wings.

This song features while in the effect of one of several power-ups for version 2.0 of the game.  With the temporary ability, the environment changes in appearance as a continuous dance beat plays.  I originally wanted to use Vocaloid Prima for the standard version of Our Protector, but time did not allow it.  Thankfully, the idea was implemented in this energised version of the song. Please enjoy!

Disclaimer:
Seraphim logo, soundtrack, and all other game material are ©2015 Studio Ravenheart. All Rights Reserved.

"Our Protector Empowered" ~Original~ from Seraphim

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This chill piece is the theme for GameXplain's new weekly podcast series, Real Talk!  Compared to the team's YouTube discussions regarding gaming news, Real Talk provides a more casual dialogue covering three different topics every session.  We determined it would be best to create a laid back song that incorporates both remixed elements of the GameXplain discussion theme and original melodies.

During the composing process, I had two different Roland FA instrument ideas for the original melody in the third section of the song: one using the synth sequence instrument from the first section and the other using a distortion guitar.  In the end, both ideas were used in the form of opening and ending recordings.  The difference is subtle, but that is part of the charm, yeah?  We hope you enjoy!

Check out Real Talk, GameXplain's new weekly podcast on SoundCloud!
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Disclaimer:
All graphics and audio represented here are copyright of GameXplain.
Original GameXplain Discussion Theme was written by Alexis C. on SoundCloud.  (https://soundcloud.com/acham)

GameXplain - Real Talk (Opening and Ending)

Remix of "Dearly Beloved" from Kingdom Hearts by Yoko Shimomura.

Featured on the album "Esther's Dreams" through OCRemix: https://esther.ocremix.org/

Respite (Kingdom Hearts - Dearly Beloved Remix)

ゼルダの伝説 ブレスオブザワイルドの戦闘曲がかっちょよかったのでピコピコでコピーしてみました(っ´ω`)
拍子なるほどわからん

Legend of Zelda -Breath of the Wild- Battle Theme 8bit remix / ゼルダの伝説 ブレスオブザワイルド 戦闘 8bit remix

Memories of Puyo Puyo ——

As Yoshiller from YouTube would say: Hello, humans!  Two years have passed since the start of "Ink It Up!", Yoshiller's Splatoon series.  Now the series is back again for Splatoon 2, complete with an updated version of the theme!

This lyrical composition originally was created using the Roland Fantom FA-06 in conjunction with Cakewalk Express and the Vocaloid 4 Editor.  Combining a classic American talk show theme style (maybe) with J-pop inspired by anime, this piece reflects the high energy of Splatoon with the Japanese influences of the game's design.  I wrote lyrics in Japanese to reflect those qualities and had some very famous Vocaloids perform the song.  Yoshiller and I collaborated on the subtitles presentation to give that fansubbed anime vibe.

New to the theme are the rockin' overdriven guitar, middle section with remixed elements of Inkoming and Color Pulse, English lyrics announcing the return, and overall improvement in sound quality.

I hope you all enjoy the reprise!


**********************FEATURED SONGS*********************

Chorus of Calamari County
Splatfest!
Main Theme
Inkoming
Color Pulse

*************************SINGERS*************************

Teal: Hatsune Miku
Dark Pink: Megurine Luka
Light Yellow: Kagamine Rin
Dark Yellow: Kagamine Len

Pink: Tako Luka (Octopus Luka) as Ika Musume (Squid Girl)


**************************LYRICS*************************

日本語：


貴方の武器を選んでください。
これは縄張り BATTLE です。

☆ でゲソ？！ ☆

カラーインクで由果を塗りまして。 頑張れ！

☆ OK! ☆

青、PINK や緑なあ！
どの TEAM が勝つのだろうか？

貴方は子だ！

君はイカだ！

さあ、行きましょう！


Romaji:


Anata no buki o erande kudasai.
Kore wa Nawabari BATTLE desu.

☆ De Geso?! ☆

KARA- INKU de yuka o nurimashite. Ganbare!

☆ OK! ☆

We are back!  We are back!  We're back again!
We are back!  We are back!  We're back again!

Ao, PINK ya midori naa!
Dono TEAM ga katsu nodarou ka?

Anata wa ko da!

Kimi wa ika da!

Saa, ikimashou!


English:


Please choose your weapon.
This is a Turf War (Territory Battle).

☆ De Geso?! ☆

Plaster the floor with coloured ink.  Go for it!

☆ OK! ☆

Blue, pink, and/or green!
Which team will win?

You're a kid!

You're a squid!

Well then, let's go!


************************CREDITS**************************

Yoshiller is the awesome creator of the "Splatoon 2 - Ink It Up!" series.  Check out his channel here!
https://www.youtube.com/user/Yoshiller2?&ab_channel=Yoshiller
Chris Szczesiul is the talented artist for the custom character artwork.  His works can be seen here!
https://twitter.com/ChrisSzczesiul

Special thanks go to Timaeus from OverClocked ReMix for his help in determining some audio engineering.

Splatoon 2 is copyright of Nintendo.

Yoshiller's Splatoon 2 Series, "Ink It Up!"

"Splatoon 2 - Ink It Up! Opening" ~Remix~ from Yoshiller's Splatoon 2 Series, "Ink It Up!"

極上パロディウス — Gokujô Parodius Goemon Theme 8-bit [2A03]

Remix of 'Forest Temple' and 'Title Theme," with cameos from 'Saria's Song' and 'Deku Tree' by Koji Kondo from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. 

Artist Comments: https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03774

Forest Wraiths (Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Forest Temple Remix)

Remix of "Innocent Sea" from Seiken Densetsu 3  by Hiroki Kikuta.

Featured on the album "Songs of Light and Darkness" through OCRemix: https://sd3.ocremix.org/

Arrangement: Emunator
Acoustic Guitar: Ergosonic
Additional Production: Theophany

ReMixes

A Moment of Innocence (Seiken Densetsu 3 - Innocent Sea Remix)

Remix of "Fear Factory" from Donkey Kong Country. Original composition by David Wise. 

Track artwork by Samuel Cazetta: https://www.artstation.com/cazetta

Artist comments here: https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03931

Fearless (Donkey Kong Country - Fear Factory Remix)

This remix enhances and expands upon Cranky's Dojo from Donkey Kong Country 3 on the Game Boy Adavnce.  It is one of the 77 remixes featured in the DKC3 OverClocked ReMix album, "Double the Trouble!"  Cranky's Mojo is found on Disc 4: Track 4.  Please download for best quality!

If you like this remix, please share with those who may enjoy listening.  Also, check out other remixes from the "Double the Trouble!" album!

Background:

Late in Summer 2010, a well-respected OCR community member informed me of the DKC3 album project and suggested that I contact Emunator, despite the fact that all of the tracks were reserved at the time. I was told that a track likely would be dropped, and in this case, it was Cranky's Dojo. It was an excellent opportunity that I was honoured to seize, especially since I had no posted ReMixes on the site.

I selected the Roland Fantom X6 workstation keyboard to remix the track, and began compiling various samples from Roland's World Collection and Complete Orchestra expansion boards. Being a past MIDI transcriber, I wanted to sequence Cranky's Dojo accurately and build from there. My initial WIP was nothing more than a transcription of the source with an improvised synth lead, but the director accepted it. This simple recording was the beginning of a long line of ideas for the remix I dubbed "Cranky's Mojo."

My original plan was to have a bit of a dance section and mix in a Chinese-Japanese refrain, but the dance part became sort of a synth rock hybrid. While performing a trumpet solo improv overlay on Yoshi's "Tropical Island" from Mario Party, I got the idea of using the sample for a jazzy section of the piece, and it was then that I realised I would separate my remix into movements. A new chord progression for the source melody came to mind and I went on to use it for the aforementioned East-Asian part of the arrangement.

After many hours of labour, I was quite pleased with the results. A moody first movement, an upbeat rock section with a lot of source, an Oriental part, and a 1940s sassy swing made this remix very dynamic. However, it had much room for improvement.

An opportunity arose to enhance Cranky's Mojo, which the director for the album approved. With some advice, I implemented a richer piano arrangement for the opening movement, a more realistic rock drumline using Yamaha Motif ES8 keyboard samples, and a myriad of smaller refinements. The outcome of the extra effort feels much more polished than the previous recordings.

Many thanks go to Bahamut, Nutritious, Emunator, Cody Wedel, DragonAvenger, Flexstyle, and all those who helped make this possible.

Song Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJCWt6oWDjQ
"Double the Trouble" Remix Album: http://dkc3.ocremix.org/

Disclaimer:

Customised Screenshot by Cody Wedel
Transitions and visual stylisation by Peach

Donkey Kong Country 3 is copyright of Nintendo and RARE, Ltd.

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