Kicking off 2023 with another Furnace Tracker cover, this time going CPS-1 style (OPM+4ch samples). Hidden gems among the more.... 'cultured' games of Japan in the 90s that probably got covered to death on their shores, but relatively unknown in English-speaking places. (Also known as "Ayaka's Theme")

Created using Furnace Tracker 0.6pre3

Original composition: Naoya Shimokawa
Arranged by: James Alan Nguyen (in the style of Asuka 120% Burning Fest X68k ver, by Keishi Yonao)

FUR Module: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3p5am0vvkwbl0to/ToHeart_QoH98_TPower_Asuka120Style.fur?dl=0
VGM file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/x3f06ctc8b77phs/ToHeart_QoH98_TPower_Asuka120Style.vgm?dl=0

ToHeart / Queen of Heart '98 - Technical Power (Asuka 120%-style)

super deformed waifu time!

Just HAD to cover the best track from the game, and of course in OPL3 because the composer himself used OPM for the original track.
Some of the details I may have taken some liberties but this was mainly to prove a point about making OPL3 sound like a better FM chip.

Created using Furnace Tracker 0.6pre3

Original compsition by Takeshi Abo (https://soundcloud.com/valsound)
Cover by James Alan Nguyen

FUR module: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5wdzx0y7p2judiy/AACeOHJR6POH2Pshu9bWx9SSa?dl=0
VGM file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kskccbqnrd7s0t3/PhantomBreakerBattleGrounds_Shinjuku-OPL3_optimized.vgm?dl=0

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds - Shinjuku Stage (OPL3)

When great non-FM tracks from COMPILE's several early 90s game releases sound so good, you wish they had a Sega port.

Here's one track from the Super Famicom exclusive version of "Super Nazo Puyo 2" game, sorta in-between Puyo puyo 1 and 2.

Created using Furnace tracker 0.6pre3

Original by either BA.M, Tsuyoshi Matsushima, Einosuke Nagao or SUPERKENTA (COMPILE sound & effects division / LMSMusic / PSG Factory)

Arranged by James Alan Nguyen (in the style of Sega Megadrive Puyo Puyo)
FUR module: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rhminbge1su07mv/SuperNazoPuyo2_TrainingMode_OPN2.fur?dl=0
VGM file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kc9fdod55r9f8hb/SuperNazoPuyo2_TrainingMode_OPN2_optimized.vgm?dl=0

Super Nazo Puyo 2 (SFC) - Training Mode (FM style)

Track six on 777! The new mixtape by Mode 7 is here! https://bio.site/mode7
Nine beloved and cult classic games get the Mode 7 treatment. Hard hitting rhymes and catchy retro game beats from several seven based video games and video game music themes.

Change Form remixed and written by Mode 7
Original track “Theme of Seven-Force by Norio 'Non' Hanzawa
Published by SEGA
Developed by Treasure
Released 1993 for the Sega Genesis

Change Form (Gunstar Heroes)

Here is my new song made with a computer Windows 98 and a sound card with a real Yamaha YM262 FM chip

9 Miles Sea

Rest Well! You got a long way ahead of you! Just don't have a bad dream...

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Song by me, Vista (Legacy Chaotix v2) owned by me.

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sorte d'autiste du son, je suis musicien, facteur d'instruments à vent et de chip synth, bidouilleur, technicien studio, auto producteur, contemplateur, sensible, ajusteur.

Mode 7 is a rapper and writer from Los Angeles, California, taking hip hop to another level with his original style of clever but conscious game music inspired hip hop. Raised on a heavy diet of video games and west coast rap while growing up, Mode 7 now combines and reimagines his love of Super Metroid and Tupac into a unique sound all his own.

Mode 7's style covers a range of hip hop and subject matter. Emotion comes through strong in many ways on Mode 7's music, tackling subjects like love and heartbreak, mental health, inequality, and loss with his own irreverent, often comedic bars. Combined with Mode 7's extensive knowledge of video game history creates fun, fluid, and informative lyrics with a surprising amount of real world depth. 

Beginning his musical career in 2022, Mode 7 has already released several EPs and mixtapes via the net label Game Music 4 All, with much more on the way. Writing video game rap ranging from popular titles like Zelda and Super Mario, to niche classics like Contra and Chrono Trigger.

You can find Mode 7 rocking the stage at various conventions and events. Be sure to check here or at bio.site/mode7 for booking and event info, as well as the latest music!

The plague is a powerful source for many things, music happens to be my strong suit.

Call me Niall.
He/They.

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someone that likes video game, fm, and electronic music.

I'll probably post a few tidbits here whenever I have free time.

New tracks tagged #FM chip