FS-176 Alpha Starway [SPC700] @DeweyNewt
FS-176 Alpha Starway [SPC700]  @DeweyNewt
Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
An original track written using high quality versions of Super Metroid's samples. Some samples were not available and thus approximated instead.

🎶Song Links: song.link/s/6SduRvv2x22AQhbmmsA3tK🎶

So, the origin of this track starts with the opening chord of "Aqua/Ocean Twists" from LakeFepard's XF Extreme Formula. I had been listening to that track (and the rest of the OST) a lot, so I was in a DnB mood. DnB worked well with Serris, so why not try it again with an original? I was also wanting to tackle some kind of boss theme, so maybe it'd work out! On top of that, I wanted to loosen the channel limitations Super Metroid tends to have just a bit and really utilize all 8 channels to their maximum.

The A section of the track really just fell out from that opening 9 chord. I can't really explain my decision making, but the track just flowed! Choir 9 chord hits, eighth note bass line with a few fills, fairly basic DnB drum pattern, glockenspiel lead, a counter-melody part, a riser using some crazy chord, the works.

Of course, I've gotta namedrop RRThiel again lol. I really liked his use of C to D chords in his SMW underwater track (aka Space Felony). It's such a warm sound and has just a tinge of that "hero" vibe that I like, haha. Of course, can't have "hero" without a horn!

The C section was tough to come up with. I needed to loop back to the beginning, but my "just write it" approach left me with a "How do I get back to C# from C?" lol. I eventually settled on the stair step chord change approach with another choir crescendo to get back!

Like with Thoha Ruins, I don't have all the Super Metroid samples available to use. I once again approximated those through synths or I used samples from other Metroid games (aka the Prime choir). I heard a lot of inspirations while I was writing this, haha. F-Zero, Star Fox, Chrono Trigger, even some FF7. I think the end result ended up a bit closer to something from a racing game instead of Metroid, haha. Hopefully you enjoy my experiment all the same!

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