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[ChaosXVI]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6fceLfjB4s&list=PL50UiFZSGFneSN1H5nJYHaaLc9qCpp-T-

So I felt like this deserved to get some recognition on GAF, as I've never heard a more perfect rendition of the original Metroid's soundtrack, to the point where I feel like these versions of the songs could be played over the game and not feel out of place, unlike most remixes which are more meant to just be listened to. I also like just how chilling these songs feel compared to the originals, and give an extra level of horror to the game, which was already easily the weirdest of the Metroid games. I'd say the best two are Kraid's Lair and the Item Room theme,

Funnily enough, these songs actually remind me a lot of Axiom Verge, which in turn was heavily inspired by the original NES Metroid more than anything else.

 

[XSX]

This is great, thanks for sharing.

 

[linko9]

Wow, this is great! I wish someone would make a Super Metroid MSU1 romhack with these songs!

 

[Ozorov]

Excellent!

 

[KingBroly]

That's pretty good, but the parts when you can clearly tell it's based off 8-bit music is disappointing.

 

[JB2448]

Has this been shown to Hirokazu Tanaka? It seems like something he'd like a fair bit.

 

[Phediuk]

Better than any of the arrangements Nintendo themselves have done of this soundtrack.

 

[ChaosXVI]

Has this been shown to Hirokazu Tanaka? It seems like something he'd like a fair bit.

I definitely would have linked him to it, but unfortunately I do not use Twitter. To me it sounds like someone took John Carpenter and made him make this. Item Room and the credits theme especially sound like that to me.

 

[Jawbreaker]

Whoa, this is fantastic. I want to replace the music from the original game with this and play through it again.

 

[lazygecko]

Mick Gordon style is also a pretty good fit

 

[SScorpio]

Very cool, but now I want to hear someone do a mix on a theremin.

 

[Brian_FETO]

This rules, thanks for sharing

Haven't played OG Metroid but I appreciate its vibes, the synths just bring them to the next level of spacey weirdness

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Zelda II: Title Theme (80s Synth Version)

I never knew I wanted this until I heard it.

 

[JusDoIt]

Easily my favorite Metroid covers ever. These takes sound like what Hip Tanaka always wanted Metroid to sound like. They're so much better than most Metroid covers, which are usually either metal or symphonic in style. Those never really capture the feel of Metroid.

 

[Wonko_C]

The original Metroid's moody music always reminded me of the legendary Jean-Michel Jarre. I've always dreamed that someday Nintendo gets him to do the music for a new Metroid game. I think OP's videos are as closes as we will ever get. Fantastic stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCN0hy_7Xwc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj7A8SX7ccI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWQb5aQ_LI
https://youtu.be/VD6OCOVigfo
https://youtu.be/POUsIMpRvhI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDCFN8WuLI0

 

[eXistor]

Holy shit that some seriously good shit right there, so eerie!

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Wow, this is fantastic.

 

[jett]

I listened to this the other day, it's pretty neat indeed. The music of the original Metroid holds up wonderfully.

 

[Toxi]

These are great. Love how Brinstar is stil triumphant but is more eerie.

 

[Jacksinthe]

Not bad, but the whole thing is compressed to oblivion. There's a time and a place for crunchy sound but holy shit a little bit of dynamic range can go a long way. A decent straight to synth style remake but it needs a lot more polish.

 

[jett]

Zelda II: Title Theme (80s Synth Version)

I never knew I wanted this until I heard it.

If you want another one along these lines there's this sweet Chrono Trigger 80s remix.

 

[Reagan's BR]

This and Zelda with an orchestra would make for some pretty great rom hacks.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

If you want another one along these lines there's this sweet Chrono Trigger 80s remix.

oh yeah!

We need a JRPG with awesome 80's synth music.

 

[Z..]

Great stuff. Bravo.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

oh yeah!

We need a JRPG with awesome 80's synth music.

Etrian Odyssey?

 

[chronic_archaic]

Ooooh, nice stuff. I love analog synthesizers and some of this could definitely fit on an album from the era.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Etrian Odyssey?

Sorry, I mean Synthwave style. Is EO like that? I don't remember sounding that way.

 

[Chucker]

The Mother Brain encounter music is MENACING.
I love it.

 

[Spukc]

such a great remake of an old synth.. i love it to bits <3

 

[rashbeep]

Analog synths are life

 

[woopWOOP]

Oh nice, heard three tracks before but I didn't know he did the whole soundtrack

 

[lazygecko]

The original Metroid's moody music always reminded me of the legendary Jean-Michel Jarre. I've always dreamed that someday Nintendo gets him to do the music for a new Metroid game. I think OP's videos are as closes as we will ever get. Fantastic stuff.

Super Mario World, Oxygene style

 

[Calm Mind]

Legit chills.

 

[Jetman]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing! Not sure if "terrifying" is a good descriptor for this though, hahaha

 

[orioto]

That's some powerful stuff

 

[Wonko_C]

Super Mario World, Oxygene style

Wow, rule 34 in full effect. (minus the porn)

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

thanks for sharing this is amazing

 

[CitizenCope]

Wow what an incredible piece of music.

 

[Pamplemousse]

Love it! Thanks for sharing this. So many remakes are bad, but this is great.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

This is awesome!

 

[Steejee]

Kraid's Lair theme still haunts me...

So many lives lost to that area.

 

[Barrow Roll]

This is so good. Thank you for sharing!

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Kraid's Lair holy shit.

 

[mariachi507]

I'm in the market for my first synth and I've been considering either the MS20 mini or the Korg Minilogue. These videos are pushing me towards the former.

 

[III-V]

Whoa, this is fantastic. I want to replace the music from the original game with this and play through it again.

That exactly what I was thinking. This is fantastic really sounds good. Item Room is perfect.

 

[Inkvoterad]

Got me thinking about the game Ghost Song which seems to be quite inspired by metroid. The soundtrack titles they've released so far is really great and work with the very isolated atmosphere it seems to be going for.

My favourite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoqtEHXvLpI

 

[JB2448]

I definitely would have linked him to it, but unfortunately I do not use Twitter. To me it sounds like someone took John Carpenter and made him make this. Item Room and the credits theme especially sound like that to me.

He's definitely seen it now:

Not even ashamed of the bump. This could go for some more exposure anyway.

 

[modsbox]

Thanks for sharing. Some of them I didn't really care for (and was surprised I didn't), but wow Norfair and Item Room are both ridiculously awesome.

I miss 2D Metroid games so much. Might be time to play through that AM2R remake, it's supposed to be excellent correct?

 

[jwillenn]

*please be at the conference*

 

[TheOfficeMut]

Metroid: Stranger Things. I like it.