Tiger King

"Hard Reset" by Pixelh8

The creation of the new album titled "Hard Reset" is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of Pixelh8, who utilized a myriad of vintage platforms, including the BBC Micro, ZX Spectrum, Nintendo Gameboy, Nintendo NES, and Commodore 64 to craft an authentic chiptune experience. Eschewing traditional digital audio workstations, Pixelh8 embarked on a journey of exploration, delving into the inner workings of each platform to harness its unique sonic capabilities.

By writing entirely new software or accessing the chips directly, Pixelh8 was able to coax out the raw, unadulterated essence of chiptune music. Each platform served as a canvas, with Pixelh8 meticulously programming melodies, rhythms, and textures to evoke the spirit of classic video game soundtracks, while providing something entirely new. From the warm, nostalgic tones of the Commodore 64 to the crisp, digital chirps of the Nintendo Gameboy, every chip contributed its own distinct voice to the sonic tapestry of "Hard Reset."

The album stands as a celebration of both the timeless charm of chiptune music and the enduring legacy of these iconic computing platforms. Through the skilful manipulation of hardware and software, Pixelh8 has crafted an immersive auditory experience that transports listeners to a bygone era of pixelated adventures and electronic euphoria. "Hard Reset" is more than just an album; it's a homage to the creativity and innovation sparked by the technology of yesteryear.

Hard Reset

Plot Armour

Mirrour - Twosome. 
Braidwood - Wasn't meant to be.
Lyn-Sey - Be the change. 
Alice Cooper - Billion dollar babies.
Mark Morton feat Mark Lanegan - Axis.
Sekrement - Draw breath. 
Ozomatli - Cut chemist suite. 
Brass Against - No more tears.
The Puncturists - 55. 
The Sovereigns - Do you wanna (yeah I wanna).
Northern Lyrics - Midnight hour. 
GayLips - From here to absolute.
The Mighty Redox - Sweet zombie horse. 
Tenderhooks - To the wire.
Mogli - Earth.
Charlie Pace - The looks of two ghosts.
Carol Martini - Bring your heart back to me.
Darwin, Simon Phillips, Mohini Dey, Greg Howe - Distorted mirror.
Mammoth  - One of a kind.
Red Recluse, Stu Art Gray, James McCann - Midnight Moses.
Matthew Applegate - Underneath the flowers.
Marty Denton, Cherie Alen, Jimbo Higgin - You are my everything.
Steve Heathcock - This town. 
Curved Air - Back street luv.
Ben Rose - Holdin' on.
The Henry Ford Band - If it ever gets back to you.
Ruby Brown - Stranger.
Anita Abram - The jackdaw man.

Emergent Unsigned Radio Show #167

TITLESCREEN and TUTORIAL LEVEL music from "Cross Side" released March 11th, 2013

Cross Side is the second mind bending puzzle game set in the world of “OCARBOT”. Featuring 50+ infuriating puzzles, you can save one LO-BOT but this time you have to save two. Featuring cameos by DBOT and OCARBOT as well as a host of achievements and silly costumes to unlock and wear Cross Side will have you coming back again and again. Cross Side is the first in the “2nd Generation” of Room 1 Studios games offering English, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish language options.

01 Title Screen and Tutorial Zone

Sky Zone music from 

"Cross Side" released March 11th, 2013

Cross Side is the second mind bending puzzle game set in the world of “OCARBOT”. Featuring 50+ infuriating puzzles, you can save one LO-BOT but this time you have to save two. Featuring cameos by DBOT and OCARBOT as well as a host of achievements and silly costumes to unlock and wear Cross Side will have you coming back again and again. Cross Side is the first in the “2nd Generation” of Room 1 Studios games offering English, Japanese, Mandarin, German, French, Portuguese and Spanish language options.


05 Sky Zone

The Boy with the Digital Heart

Girl Fight

Segue 18

Meet Me in the Arcade

We Can All See Rainbows

The Master

Internationally renowned chip tune musician Pixelh8 makes his music from reprogramming vintage computer and video game systems.

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