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The 8-Bit Big Band

Posted on April 18th, 2021 by Hitstun

The 8-Bit Big Band plays memorable video game tunes arranged for their incredible New York orchestra from the Before Times. I’m really vibing to this, so it’s a natural fit for this blog’s music pantheon. Source: The 8-Bit Big Band and YouTube and Bandcamp via andyTHPS Community Tournament #2

Tenacious D – Time Warp

Posted on October 27th, 2020 by Hitstun

Hi, y’all; I’m back! Between rounds of THPS 1+2, Tenacious D rallied the troops and recorded a cover of a classic Rocky Horror Picture Show song to get people to vote. I’ve already voted, and if you’re in the US, the whole world really needs you to vote, too. Don’t let anything stop you. This […]

Grant Kirkhope – Donkey Kong 64 Soundtrack

Posted on August 17th, 2020 by Hitstun

30-Day Video Game Music Challenge (Bonus Stage) Day 31: All 30 prompts with one game From Donkey Kong 64 (N64, 1999) Jiko points out that DK64 has a song for everything on this list. That’s a lot of music! DK64 is fun to play and fun to break. 1: Title screen music: Main Menu 2: […]

Jun Ishikawa – Staff Roll (Milky Way Wishes)

Posted on August 16th, 2020 by Hitstun

30-Day Video Game Music Challenge (Super Hard Mode)Day 30: Credits musicFrom Kirby Super Star (SNES, 1996) Our journey around the gaming universe has come back home. I had fun with this one-game-per-system restriction, and I hope some of you liked my picks. Maybe I’ve inspired someone else to try it? Please use “Super Hard Mode” […]

Wataru Ishibashi – The Merciless Savior

Posted on August 15th, 2020 by Hitstun

30-Day Video Game Music Challenge (Super Hard Mode) Day 29: Final boss music From The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC (PSP, 2007) This was my plan all along! Today, you all become Falcom fans! Behold the climax of Dragon Slayer VI: The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky – Second Chapter […]