About two dozen musicians have come together to pay tribute to the classic N64 (and Nintendo DS) game Diddy Kong Racing. More specifically, we get an electric dance party of a tribute to Diddy Kong Racing. Is this a bad time to say I don't like Diddy Kong Racing?
New York based composer Spencer Bambrick has released a collection of music from the currently in development indie game BestLuck. The album bio describes BestLuck as, “...a story-driven puzzle game set in a dreamworld. The narrative is beautiful and emotional, with a soundtrack to fit the mood.” The soundtrack we are discussing right now. The bio continues, “The music features a string quartet and solo soprano voice. This chamber ensemble sets the tone, and highlights the heartfelt events that occur in BestLuck.”
A lot of variety on display here. Digging the track choices, especially that FF 3 and 4. Also a smooth mash up of Sonic 2. Even some Steven Universe inspired tunes to close things out.
Eclectic sounds this week. Soulful remixes by BeatmakerKelz on Deadlines. Indie game sounds in the SUPERBEAT: XONiC Extra Soundtrack and the Bacon Man: An Adventure (Original Game Soundtrack). Then game rearrangement albums Reprisal by Harry Lode and Glory to Metal (A Symphonic Metal Tribute to NieR: Automata) from Ferdk.
The show for game music and hip hop is back! I've got a ton of hot new tracks from 8-Bit Jazz Heroes, Dual Core, James Landino, 2 Mello, ANTWON, SublimeCloud, Tudd, Emrls, Stettes, and Blipperactive.
I had the chance to catch these folks performing at MAGWest last year, and have been looking forward to this album for a minute. Glad to finally share this smooth collection of classic game sounds. Fans of Nintendo soundtracks better listen up. Super Mario and Legend of Zelda get some special attention, along with a tribute to Metroid along with the original Tetris.
