GencoilEverything is coming full circle, isn't it? This was the very first song I covered from the Mega Man 10 soundtrack. But I always felt that this one paled in comparison to the rest of the covers, the production just didn't have the right instrumentation and lacked energy. So here is the new, definitive version!
Go For The Score [Mega Man 10 - Fireball Strike (Strike Man)]Gencoil2022-03-13 | Everything is coming full circle, isn't it? This was the very first song I covered from the Mega Man 10 soundtrack. But I always felt that this one paled in comparison to the rest of the covers, the production just didn't have the right instrumentation and lacked energy. So here is the new, definitive version!Sinister (Arranged) - DoomGencoil2023-12-10 | Happy 30th anniversary, Doom!
From maps E2M6 (Halls of the Damned) and E4M7 (And Hell Followed) of Ultimate Doom.
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias FranzénWaiting for Romero to Play (Arranged) - Doom II: Hell on EarthGencoil2023-11-27 | From maps 18 and 27 of Doom II. Took it in a more electronic direction with some middle eastern influences. I guess you can also credit Pantera for a significant portion of the melody :)
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias FranzénSign of Evil (Arranged) - DoomGencoil2023-10-17 | From maps E1M8 and E3M4 of Doom. The choir you're hearing is a mix of Mellotron plugin and my own voice. Enjoy!
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias FranzénRunning from Evil (Arranged) - Doom II: Hell on EarthGencoil2023-08-24 | From maps 1 and 15 of Doom II. Kind of reminiscent of "At Doom's Gate" from the first game but more atmospheric.
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias FranzénThe Dave D. Taylor Blues (Arranged) - Doom II: Hell on EarthGencoil2023-07-16 | From maps 8, 14 and 22 of Doom II. But without a doubt most remembered from the iconic map 8, "Tricks and Traps".
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com cvel.bandcamp.comHiding the Secrets (Arranged) - DoomGencoil2023-06-06 | This might be the most guitar-heavy arrangement I've ever done, and that's a pretty big deal because the guitar is not my strongest suit.
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com cvel.bandcamp.comDark Halls (Arranged) - DoomGencoil2023-04-20 | First heard in Doom episode 1, "Knee-Deep in the Dead" on the level "Toxin Refinery".
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com cvel.bandcamp.comThe Demons From Adrians Pen (Arranged) - DoomGencoil2023-04-07 | First heard in Doom episode 2, "The Shores of Hell" on the level "Containment Area".
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com cvel.bandcamp.comDonna to the Rescue (Arranged) - DoomGencoil2023-03-23 | I went industrial with this song, which I guess is sort of fitting considering when this game was released. Who the heck is Donna? Well, apparently the title refers to Donna Jackson, who was the office manager of id Software at the time. This song plays on "Slough of Despair", the second level of Doom's third episode, "Inferno".
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com cvel.bandcamp.comInto Sandys City (Arranged) - Doom II: Hell on EarthGencoil2023-02-26 | This one's a bit special, it marks the first time I've covered a song from a PC game and one made by a western composer. This song plays on map 9, "The Pit". Really pleased with how the guitar parts turned out!
Originally composed by Bobby Prince Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com cvel.bandcamp.comFarewell to Ballade (Special Stage 3) - Mega Man 10Gencoil2022-02-27 | Originally composed by III Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comGet the Punk Out (Special Stage 2) - Mega Man 10Gencoil2022-02-12 | Originally composed by III Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comHeart of Enker (Special Stage 1) - Mega Man 10Gencoil2022-01-25 | Originally composed by III Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comEndless Struggle (Endless Mode) - Mega Man 10Gencoil2022-01-07 | I don't usually go for this sort of dance music style but it turned out to be pretty fun, it's got that classic 90's techno sound going on.
Originally composed by III Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comTitle screen & Stage select + start - Mega Man 10Gencoil2021-12-24 | "Mega Man 10: Reimagined" is the new title of the project formerly known as "The Unofficial Mega Man 10 Arrange Soundtrack". It is the definitive, final version of the project with added songs and a few enhanced versions of existing songs. Stay tuned for more!
Originally composed by III and Manami Matsumae Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comSector 1 [SRX] (Arranged) - Metroid FusionGencoil2021-11-24 | I played Metroid Dread recently and it made me want to go and do another cover from the Metroid series. It's been 10 years since I last did one so I'd say it's time again :)
Originally composed by Minako Hamano Arranged by Tobias Franzén
I enjoyed working on the two remixes on this single. "Road Spirit", which was a brief interlude track on the album is given new life with an extended version that's a bit faster and more energetic. "Fuji (Night Eruption Mix)" takes the song in a darker place with aggressive beats and added guitar parts.
Composed by Tobias FranzénIce Scream [Planet Freon / Round 5-2] (Arranged Final Mix) - RistarGencoil2021-10-10 | This is an updated version of my arrangement from early 2019. Some of the changes include: - New intro - Added percussion and other flourishes - Changed synths to sound a bit less identical to original - Made the snare drum slightly less prominent in the mix - Added new original sections near the end
Originally composed by Tomoko Sasaki Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com3-Prayers (Arranged) - Alien SoldierGencoil2021-08-29 | Originally composed by Norio Hanzawa (NON) Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comHeadquarters [Stage 3] (Arranged) - Journey to SiliusGencoil2020-12-27 | Last one for 2020, and this is something I've been working on for quite a while. I went totally 80's with this cover, even going as far as emulating the iconic tubular bells of the Yamaha DX7. There's also a bit of old-school Depeche Mode in there with samples of metal objects being struck to get that clanky robot feeling.
Originally composed by Naoki Kodaka Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comGravity Man (Arranged) - Mega Man 5Gencoil2020-12-05 | Here's an early Christmas present to all you Mega Man fans :) I recommend listening with headphones!
Originally composed by Mari Yamaguchi Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comCrossing the Sea of Clouds (Arranged) - Detana!! TwinbeeGencoil2020-11-14 | Stage 2 from "Detana!! Twinbee", also known as "Bells & Whistles" outside of Japan.
Originally composed by Konami Kukeiha Club Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comSearching for Friends (Arranged) - Final Fantasy VIGencoil2020-10-04 | Oh boy, this was a tough one. When you're covering Final Fantasy you want to make sure you get it right. I wanted to try doing something from an RPG for a change, which allowed me to make more use of orchestral instruments.
Originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comTheme of Seven Force (Arranged) - Gunstar HeroesGencoil2020-09-05 | You asked for it and here it is! This is sort of a combination of various renditions of the song while also adding my own flavor on top of it. Hope you enjoy it :)
Originally composed by Norio "NON" Hanzawa Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comCold Man (Arranged) - Mega Man & Bass / Rockman & ForteGencoil2020-08-15 | One of my favorite songs from this somewhat hidden gem which even Capcom themselves tend to overlook. This version has more of a house/disco feel while keeping the jazzy vibe of the original.
Originally composed by Akari Kaida Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comHeavy Metal Corridor [Level 3] (Arranged) - R-Type IIIGencoil2020-08-01 | Composed by Ikuko Mimori Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comAcid Creature [Level 2] (Arranged) - R-Type IIIGencoil2020-07-17 | Every good shoot-em-up has at least one organic level :)
Composed by Ikuko Mimori Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.com!!!...Shade... (Arranged) - Alien SoldierGencoil2020-06-15 | Such an odd little tune that starts out chill then just goes bonkers... and then chill again. And that hypnotizing time signature, brilliant stuff.
Composed by Norio Hanzawa (NON) Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comKingdom of Devotindos (Arranged) - Rocket Knight AdventuresGencoil2020-03-08 | Ugh, that was hard work :) This song has a lot of layers and little details that are hard to nail but I feel like I pulled off a pretty good re-interpretation.
Composed by Konami Kukeiha Club Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comHeart of Icegrave [Ice Pyramid] (Arranged) - Monster World IVGencoil2020-02-16 | Composed by Jin Watanabe Arranged by Tobias FranzénHebe in the Sky (Arranged) - Hebereke/Ufouria: The SagaGencoil2020-02-09 | I can't claim to be a huge fan of this quirky little series but I do enjoy some of the music from the first game and didn't see a whole lot of covers out there.
Composed by Naoki Kodaka Arranged by Tobias FranzénMain Theme [Rapadanga City] (Arranged) - Monster World IVGencoil2020-01-26 | The original song is a bit short so I wanted to expand upon it and give it a grander, slightly orchestral feeling. What do you think? :)
Composed by Jin Watanabe Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comThe Sky Line [Air Raid] (Arranged) - Thunder Force IV / Lightening ForceGencoil2020-01-05 | A personal favorite of mine from this amazing soundtrack. Most people tend to prefer the songs that lean toward metal but I think these smooth, prog-rock tracks deserve some love too.
Originally composed by Takeshi Yoshida & Toshiharu Yamanishi Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comImmigration Ship L-229 (Arranged) - Blaster Master Zero 2Gencoil2019-12-01 | I thought I'd give this highly underrated track the cover treatment it deserves. If you haven't listened to the Blaster Master Zero 2 soundtrack then by all means do, it has some really nice songs and overall feels like an improvement over the previous game.
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comGalaxy Desert (Arranged) - Alien SoldierGencoil2019-10-09 | Another Alien Soldier track that plays a bit later in the game in an epic assault on Z-Leo's base. Really gets you pumped after defeating uh... Five Force? That don't sound right. Anyway, enjoy!
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comThe Foggy Cave In The Darkness (Arranged) - Contra: Hard CorpsGencoil2019-06-09 | This is one I've been wanting to do for a long time and with the Contra Anniversary Collection out now, what better time to do it, right?
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comNext Level (Arranged) - Blaster Master ZeroGencoil2019-05-11 | A slightly synthwave-y arrangement of the second dungeon theme from Inti Creates' excellent reboot of the Blaster Master series.
Originally composed by Hiroaki Sano Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comTop Man (Arranged) - Mega Man 3Gencoil2019-02-28 | I know a lot of you have been asking for more Mega Man, so here's a rockin' rendition of Top Man's stage theme!
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comSoltype (Arranged) - Alien SoldierGencoil2019-02-10 | A very tense and atmospheric track from Norio Hanzawa, a man who could truly make the Mega Drive sing.
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comGood Weather (Arranged) - Gimmick!Gencoil2019-02-01 | One of the best soundtracks of Nintendo's 8-bit machine deserves a proper treatment. It's hard trying to nail that trademark Sunsoft sound but I think I pulled it off fairly well without straight up ripping it off.
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comFeel Pleasure To The Death (Arranged) - Gofer no Yabō Episode II/Nemesis 3Gencoil2019-01-13 | Yeah, about that title... that's what the official soundtrack calls it, in all its engrish glory :) This is the song that plays in Stage 2.
For those of you who don't know, Gofer no Yabō: Episode II is sequel to the arcade game Gradius II: Gofer no Yabō (or Vulcan Venture, as it's known as outside of Japan), made exclusively for MSX. Thanks to a plot involving time travel it takes place in two different parts of the Gradius timeline.
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comIce Scream [Planet Freon / Round 5-2] (Arranged) - RistarGencoil2019-01-02 | Guess who's back? :)
So after a very long hiatus I finally feel like I have the proper setup to have a go at this music stuff again. This is a song I've been wanting to do for quite a while. Ristar's soundtrack is amazing, from both a technical and musical standpoint.
Originally composed by Tomoko Sasaki Arranged by Tobias Franzén
Check out my other music on Bandcamp: soltype.bandcamp.comRiding The Waves - Wave Man (Arranged) - Mega Man 5Gencoil2012-08-13 | I'm truly sorry for not uploading songs more often. My old computer still hasn't been fixed so in the meantime I decided to upload another oldie from 2003. Some of the orchestra hits are a bit off but it's still a pretty nice, simple rendition.
Please try not to be too harsh :)Memories of Times Past - Robot Museum (Arranged) - Mega Man & BassGencoil2011-08-29 | This one was made last year but I never bothered to upload it to YouTube. So in case you haven't visited my site, here it is :)
MP3 download: http://www.klustr.net/arrangedmusic/files/E-Tank_-_Memories_of_Times_Past_(Mega_Man_&_Bass).mp3Underground Flora - Upper Brinstar (Arranged) - Super MetroidGencoil2011-08-21 | Gotta give Samus a proper 25th anniversary celebration! Here's the third and last Metroid cover, the track that plays when entering Brinstar. I noticed that microKORG has a sound very similar to one found in the Metroid Prime soundtrack, and this track was just begging me to use it somewhere. Can you guess which one I'm talking about? :)
MP3 download:
http://www.klustr.net/arrangedmusic/files/E-Tank_-_Underground_Flora_(Super_Metroid).mp3Surface of SR-388 [Main theme] (Arranged) - Metroid II: Return of SamusGencoil2011-08-08 | Here's another Metroid cover, but this one's brand new! Don't have much to say about it really, I just thought the song had a good melody and wanted to have a go at it. Remember to give a thumbs up if you like it!
MP3 download:
http://www.klustr.net/arrangedmusic/files/E-Tank_-_Surface_Runner_(Metroid_II).mp3Kraids Lair (Arranged) - MetroidGencoil2011-07-25 | This is a really really old one that I made back in 2003. It's very simple and straightforward, but I kind of like it.Space Odyssey (Gradius II: GOFERの野望 Medley)Gencoil2011-07-20 | Oh god, it's done. After months of work, it's done. So here it is, my epic (over 10 minutes long) medley that covers nearly half of the Gradius II (also known as Vulcan Venture) soundtrack. The music of the Gradius series has always been nothing short of amazing, so I hope I did the songs justice.
Originally, I was going to add some announcer vocals shouting "Shoot it in the head!", "You need some practice!" and so on, but it ended up sounding corny so I scrapped that idea :P
Tracklist: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Equipment 01:22 - Tabidachi 02:16 - Burning Heat 03:43 - Take Care 04:25 - A Shooting Star 05:40 - Synthetic Life 07:15 - Crystal World 08:50 - A Way Out Of The Difficulty 10:01 - Game Over
Download MP3 here:
http://www.klustr.net/arrangedmusic/files/E-Tank_-_Space_Odyssey_(Gradius_II_Megamix).mp3A Brighter Tomorrow (Mega Man 10 - Staff Roll/Ending)Gencoil2011-03-14 | Oh man, has it really been 6 months since I last uploaded a song? Well, it took a longer time than expected, but here it is! Putting this together wasn't easy, it's probably the most complex piece I've done so far.