GameXplain Themes

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)

Angel Eyes.wav

Know Your Enemy was a introspective series on GameXplain focusing individual baddies in various video games.  Only five episodes released, with the last concluding in 2015.  Before the series clearly slipped into indefinite hiatus, I started writing a theme in 2016 with hopes that it would be used in future episodes.  It was first shown to the team at E3 2016, where I autistically blasted it from my handheld speaker while hanging out with them in the west lobby.

From the very start, it was a playful jazz noir, reflecting the idea of a detective gathering information for a file on a suspect.  This naturally was inspired by the imagery of the record on the enemy of focus.  The composition started with the whole Pink Panther vibe with the acoustic bass and triangle, which evolved as a separate loop into a richer groove with moody saxophone, arpeggiated square waves, piano, acoustic bass, and brush kit.  Square lead and vibraphone layers was tested soon after, and they since have been applied officially.  Nine years later, I decided to complete this unfinished piece, even though the series is unlikely to return.  In the finished piece, I included mute trumpet, a transition from the minimalist approach to the more complex concept, concluding it with new content that ends on a minor major ninth chord, a variation of the Hitchcock chord or James Bond chord.  While this may forever remain unused, I hope you enjoy the piece that is a look into GameXplain's past and my own.

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Disclaimer:
All graphics and audio represented here are copyright of GameXplain.
Know Your Enemy art assets were created by Tom Arnold.  (https://x.com/RaginTombo)

GameXplain - Know Your Enemy (Unused Track)

Bagada

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!
https://soundcloud.com/gamexplain/sets/gamexplain-real-talk-podcast

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http://www.youtube.com/GameXplain

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)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!  (And a Very Merry GXmas, too!)  This festive, cheerful remix of the GameXplain Discussion Theme was written for their channel to use during the Christmas season.  Many thanks go to YouTube's GameGirl, who thought it would be nice if GameXplain requested such an arrangement.  GameXplain agreed!

The song went from a playful little piano performance to a robust and lively composition with traditional and synthesised instruments in just a couple of weeks.  It features jazz in 6/8 time, followed by a peaceful refrain, more jazz in 5/8 time, and a cute little ending.  We do hope you enjoy it!


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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 - Christmas Discussion Theme

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 ——

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)

Shout out to all of you Smash Bros. fans and music lovers alike!  Let's all get pumped for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with this upbeat remix of the GameXplain Discussion Theme!  Featuring in GameXplain discussions relating to the title, this composition is one of the most ambitious songs in GameXplain's official music collection.  Originally pitched by one of our very own GameXplain Patrons on the Discord server, the concept came into fruition after much experimentation.

While the orchestral piece consists of mostly of classical instruments, a daring rock-seasoned section serves as its apex.  This also is the first remix from me to arrange the middle portion of the source material.  Starting in 4/4 time and ending with a coda in 6/8 time, you may relish the dynamics of this theme inspired by the Super Smash Bros. series.  Have a Smashing good time listening to the results!

Disclaimer:
All graphics and audio represented here are copyright of GameXplain.
Original GameXplain Discussion Theme was written by Alexis C. (@acham) on SoundCloud.

GameXplain - Smash Discussion Theme

Who's ready to make and play some new courses in Super Mario Maker 2?  That's right!  In honour of the sequel title on the Nintendo Switch, I wrote an official arrangement of the GameXplain Discussion Theme a month prior to the game's release date on the 28th of June!  As of 28 May 2019, you can find this song featured in discussions relating to all things Super Mario Maker.  Many thanks to Nintendo for the original Super Mario Maker title theme accompaniment, which I sequenced entirely from scratch!

Featuring none of the melody notes of the Nintendo source material, the composition consists instead of elements from the iconic discussion theme, with slightly modified percussion, snippets from Real Talk, and a full original coda ending.  The middle section sends the track on a brief detour to play a short arrangement of in-game music blocks like those heard in the Melody Roads series.  Please enjoy this fun little piece!

Disclaimer:
All graphics and audio represented here are copyright of GameXplain.
Original GameXplain Discussion Theme was written by Alexis C. (@acham) on SoundCloud.

GameXplain - Mario Maker Discussion Theme

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)

Choose your starters!  With Pokémon Sword and Shield releasing on Nintendo Switch this week, it's the ideal time for an official Pokémon remix of the GameXplain Discussion Theme!  I wrote it for not discussions about Sword and Shield, but also past and future Pokémon games.  This time, the composition is arranged like a medley representing the various experiences you have in your Pokémon adventure.  Please enjoy this exciting arrangement!

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Disclaimer:
All graphics and audio represented here are copyright of GameXplain.
Pokéball animation was created by Jan Neves.  (https://www.youtube.com/Jan3d)
Original GameXplain Discussion Theme was written by Alexis C. 
 (@acham)

GameXplain - Know Your Enemy (Unused Track)

Peach Toadstool

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