Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This is a piece I contributed to last year's "Compose Man 3" project which involved a large group of chiptune artists. If you're interested in hearing the other parts and finding out more about the project, check out this video: youtube.com/watch?v=-r3lbTGKPB4
Now for my own comments on the track. I was tasked with arranging a piece by a classical composer, so I chose a "neo-classical" composer Nikolai Kapustin to study and arrange a piece from. "Motive Force" jumped out at me as a very energetic and intriguing piece - if you look it up, you can hear Kapustin himself perform the piece on piano!
Because it was originally a piano piece, it was a natural fit for 8bit, which has such a limited amount of voices. I tried to faithfully re-create the same progression and feel of the original, but with some slight rhythm and harmonization changes. For example, the section 30 seconds in has a more frantic feel in my version, whereas the original is a little more laid back and casual. If anyone is introduced to Kapustin's work because of this remix, I would be very glad.
Arranged by Tato
Originally composed by Nikolai Kapustin
Based on "Motive Force Op. 45" (1985)
Artwork by Valo used with permission from Compose Man 3 album.
~~~~~ *Sound Sources* ~~~~~
NSFPlay 2.4 beta 18
SC-88Pro / Roland
Sequenced in Famistudio
Using Compose Man 3 pre-created NES instruments*
*I did not add any of my own instruments, but I used some sequencing tricks to achieve some of the same types of sounds I typically use.
~~~~~ *About Commissions* ~~~~~
I only take commissions for original music composition. Requests for remixes will be ignored, please leave those in my comments instead - but I do appreciate the thought. If you have a need for original music (in a retro or modern style), email me at tatertottunes@gmail.com.
~~~~~ *How to Support Me* ~~~~~
Just subscribe and give me ideas for what remixes you want to see! Sharing my work or giving my other social media (below) a follow helps a lot!
Twitter: twitter.com/TaterTotTunes
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tatertottunes
Discord server: tinyurl.com/tatertown
~~~~~ *About Permissions* ~~~~~
You can use my covers for fan projects, podcasts, videos, etc. They cannot be re-published on their own without my explicit approval. Original music may be arranged, remixed, used in videos, but may not be used in fan projects without explicit permission.
This is a piece I contributed to last year's "Compose Man 3" project which involved a large group of chiptune artists. If you're interested in hearing the other parts and finding out more about the project, check out this video: youtube.com/watch?v=-r3lbTGKPB4
Now for my own comments on the track. I was tasked with arranging a piece by a classical composer, so I chose a "neo-classical" composer Nikolai Kapustin to study and arrange a piece from. "Motive Force" jumped out at me as a very energetic and intriguing piece - if you look it up, you can hear Kapustin himself perform the piece on piano!
Because it was originally a piano piece, it was a natural fit for 8bit, which has such a limited amount of voices. I tried to faithfully re-create the same progression and feel of the original, but with some slight rhythm and harmonization changes. For example, the section 30 seconds in has a more frantic feel in my version, whereas the original is a little more laid back and casual. If anyone is introduced to Kapustin's work because of this remix, I would be very glad.
Arranged by Tato
Originally composed by Nikolai Kapustin
Based on "Motive Force Op. 45" (1985)
Artwork by Valo used with permission from Compose Man 3 album.
~~~~~ *Sound Sources* ~~~~~
NSFPlay 2.4 beta 18
SC-88Pro / Roland
Sequenced in Famistudio
Using Compose Man 3 pre-created NES instruments*
*I did not add any of my own instruments, but I used some sequencing tricks to achieve some of the same types of sounds I typically use.
~~~~~ *About Commissions* ~~~~~
I only take commissions for original music composition. Requests for remixes will be ignored, please leave those in my comments instead - but I do appreciate the thought. If you have a need for original music (in a retro or modern style), email me at tatertottunes@gmail.com.
~~~~~ *How to Support Me* ~~~~~
Just subscribe and give me ideas for what remixes you want to see! Sharing my work or giving my other social media (below) a follow helps a lot!
Twitter: twitter.com/TaterTotTunes
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tatertottunes
Discord server: tinyurl.com/tatertown
~~~~~ *About Permissions* ~~~~~
You can use my covers for fan projects, podcasts, videos, etc. They cannot be re-published on their own without my explicit approval. Original music may be arranged, remixed, used in videos, but may not be used in fan projects without explicit permission.
