Celeste - Reach for the Summit [Synthwave Cover] [Beadsprite Timelapse] moonbike 2019-03-15 | Download "The Great Tale of the Little Ones Vol. 2" for FREE here:pixel-mixers.com/2019/02/24/indie-games-the-great-tale-of-the-little-ones-vol-2-tribute-albumSoundCloud: soundcloud.com/henryolson/celeste-reach-for-the-summit-synthwave-coverI'm back after quite a while with my latest contribution to a Pixel Mixers album. This is my synthwave take on Celeste's "Reach for the Summit", featuring some amazing beadsprite work by psycosulu (youtube.com/user/psycosulu).Celeste was far-and-away my favorite game of 2018 - its themes of self-improvement and overcoming anxiety really resonated with me, and it culminates in the final climb to the summit, where this track originally plays. Huge thanks to everyone in the community who gave me feedback and who continually inspire me to keep climbing ;)Arrangement / Performance: moonbike / Henry OlsonOriginal Composer: Lena Raine---Beadsprite Timelapse: psycosulu (youtube.com/user/psycosulu)Sprite originally from: deviantart.com/kentobalisto/art/Indie-Fighters-Madeline-751157582Project Director: Hashel (youtube.com/channel/UCcpgG0SRIUPuY-HSS_QWgBw)Mastering: Ro Panuganti (youtube.com/user/Swiggles1987)Album Artwork: Mordra (youtube.com/user/NikKompositor)
Kirby 64 - Aqua Star (Tropical House Remix) || moonbike ft. Dewey Newt moonbike 2019-08-28 | Summer might be coming to a close on Earth, but on Aqua Star, it's beach weather all year long. This tropical house-inspired remix was made for Pixel Mixers' August Contest by myself and the incredibly talented Dewey Newt. You should go subscribe to Dewey right now if you haven't already: youtube.com/channel/UCBoFEqKMzeXkaIbt0_CtVdQArrangement / Guitar: moonbikeBrass / Synths / Bongos: Dewey NewtOriginal Composer: Jun IshikawaSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/henryolsonTwitter: twitter.com/moonbike1
FFIX - Esto Gaza (Guitar Cover) || moonbike moonbike 2019-08-08 | Sometimes we all just gotta chill out. This is my take on Esto Gaza from FFIX, arranged and performed for the Pixel Mixers tribute album: Beyond the Mist. The full album can be downloaded for free here: pixel-mixers.com/2019/06/27/final-fantasy-ix-beyond-the-mist-tribute-albumArrangement / Performance: moonbikeOriginal Composer: Nobuo UematsuSamples from: The Notorious B.I.G - Big PoppaMastering: Ro PanugantiArtwork: Mind WakerProject Direction: HashelSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/henryolsonTwitter: twitter.com/notifications
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Amiss Abyss (Ghibli Hip-Hop Cover) moonbike 2019-07-12 | Finally got around to uploading this Nujabes/Ghibli-inspired cover! This track is featured on the Pixel Mixers DKC tribute album, Treetop Tunes, which can be downloaded for free here:pixel-mixers.com/2018/12/27/donkey-kong-country-treetop-tunes-tribute-albumOriginal Composer, "Amiss Abyss/Funky Waters": David WiseOriginal Composer, "The Path of Wind": Joe HisaishiArrangement/Performance: moonbikeMastering: Ro PanugantiArtwork: FabianMProject Direction: HashelSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/henryolson
Zelda x Persona 5 Mashup || The Days When Marin Was There moonbike 2019-06-24 | In the wake of some very exciting E3 trailers for Link's Awakening and Persona 5R, I decided to make this mashup of two of my favorite songs:"Sword Search" from Link's Awakening"The Days When My Mother Was There" from Persona 5Inspiration taken from Daft Punk's "Something About Us." Special thanks to Amanda for filming me on the beach in the freezing cold!Arrangement / Performance: moonbikeLink's Awakening Composer: Minako HamanoPersona 5 Composer: Shoji MeguroGear:* Ibanez JEM Jr* Yamaha RBX 170* Focusrite Scarlett Solo* BiasFX / VDPhat Drums / Addictive KeysSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/henryolsonSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0RsW6qusDqEg7meEwcd5Nh?si=XVQUZrDERc2vlajWwmc7EA
Deltarune - Rude Buster (Full Band Cover) || Torby Brand ft. moonbike & Tremendouz moonbike 2019-06-07 | Finally got around to uploading this cover Torby, Tremendouz, and I did of the insanely popular battle theme from Deltarune. I like to think we took a different spin on it though :)Torby's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJOCM908-1AyEuJT0w1CyrwTremendouz's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCM-Wd8B12a2oVh-3gZURwRAArrangement / Guitar / Bass: moonbikePiano: Torby BrandDrums / Mixing: TremendouzOriginal Composer: Toby FoxListen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/2uO6rztlSzTe5uujIe91gf?si=ItPcaanCS0K3QhseTUi6VAListen on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/henryolson
Sonic Mania - Mirage Saloon Act 2 Guitar Cover (ft. Torby Brand) moonbike 2019-05-28 | Good song from a good Sonic game, we tried to do it some justice :DTorby's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJOCM908-1AyEuJT0w1CyrwArrangement, Guitar, Bass: moonbikePiano: Torby BrandOriginal Composer: Tee LopesDownload this track on Soundcloud:soundcloud.com/henryolson
Cave Story - Gestation / Safety Cover || Torby Brand + Moonbike moonbike 2019-05-16 | Torby and I are back at it again with a medley from the indie classic, Cave Story!Torby's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCJOCM908-1AyEuJT0w1CyrwArrangement/Piano: Torby BrandMixing/Guitar/Bass: MoonbikeOriginal Composer: Daisuke "Pixel" AmayaSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0RsW6qusDqEg7meEwcd5Nh?si=FPanCPBPRiiiaCK5ViAU3ASoundcloud: soundcloud.com/henryolson
Dustforce - Cider Time (Guitar Cover) || moonbike moonbike 2018-10-26 | Here's my latest cover, from one of my favorite games of all time! I used to spend countless hours practicing levels in Dustforce, and the theme of continual self-improvement resonated with me long after I put my controller down. Now, I'm applying that same mindset to music, and working to make better content every day. Thanks to everyone who has supported me, and here's to many more covers in the future!Original Composer: Lifeformed (Terence Lee)Arrangement and Performance: moonbike (Henry Olson)soundcloud.com/henryolson
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood - Cemetery [Guitar Cover] moonbike 2018-09-27 | This is my first official track with the PixelMixers community, as part of their recently-released Castlevania tribute album, Scarlet Night. The album features covers from all the old-school Castlevania games and can be downloaded for free here:pixel-mixers.com/2018/09/07/castlevania-1986-1996-scarlet-night-tribute-albumThis track is a fusion/metal guitar cover of the Dracula X / Rondo of Blood Stage 3 song, Cemetery. While the original is a frenzied, evil-sounding tune, I decided to deviate from that arrangement and throw in some more melodic elements.Arrangement and Performance: moonbikeOriginal Composers: Akira Souji, Keizo Nakamura, Tomoko Sano, Mikio SaitoMastering: Ro PanugantiArtwork: OzoneOne, MindwakerProject Director: Hashelsoundcloud.com/henryolson
Mega Man X3 - Gravity Beetle (Jazz Cover) moonbike 2018-08-02 | New month, new Mega Man cover. I decided to do a jazz rendition of one of my favorite songs from Mega Man X3, with some help from EpicNico on the saxophone! Let me know what you think :DEpicNico's channel: youtube.com/user/3P1CN1C0Download this track on my SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/henryolsonOriginal Composer: Kinuyo YamashitaAll Mega Man X3 content, including the original composition and gameplay videos, is copyrighted by Capcom.
VGMA Challenge - Day 10 - Densetsu no Senshi moonbike 2018-07-11 | For Day 10, I decided to do the "Samurai" theme. This song would play when an elder is telling an ancient tale of a powerful Samurai, and the battles he fought.
VGMA Challenge - Day 9 - Game Over moonbike 2018-07-10 | For Day 9, I decided to do a lighthearted game over theme in the vein of DKC2 and Rayman. Enjoy!
VGMA Challenge - Day 8 - Venom Sunrise moonbike 2018-07-09 | Day 8! I decided to follow the "Forgotten Beats" theme and throw in some synthwave and guitars, because why not. This track might play during an intro.
VGMA Challenge - Day 7 - Jungle Chase moonbike 2018-07-09 | Day 7: drums only! I tried to make a frantic, jungle chase theme.
VGMA Challenge - Day 6 - Distant Wish moonbike 2018-07-09 | Day 6: music box theme! I wanted to make a sad, nostalgic theme that might play when a main character dies.
VGMA Challenge - Day 5 - Blue City Zone moonbike 2018-07-09 | Day 5: A Sonic-esque level theme utilizing the Blues scale!
VGMA Challenge - Day 4 - Long Rest moonbike 2018-07-04 | Here's my day 4! I went for the nap theme and got to try out the Spitfire Labs Soft Piano. Enjoy :)
VGMA Challenge - Day 3 - Praise Alteus! moonbike 2018-07-03 | Day 3 down! For this track, I tried my hand at the "vocal melody" challenge. I wanted this track to sound evil, grandiose, and otherworldly, like your party finally gets to meet a great villain of legend and his fanatic cult.
VGMA Challenge - Day 2 - Farewell, My Desert Companion moonbike 2018-07-02 | Day 2! I decided to try out the desert theme, and had a lot of fun utilizing the "world" instruments that come with Logic by default. I imagine this theme could play when you have to say goodbye to a friend who's helped you through the desert.
VGMA Challenge - Day 1 - Captains Hideout moonbike 2018-07-01 | Day one of the 21 Day VGMA challenge complete! This one is a pirate-sounding theme, maybe for a mysterious villain.
Mega Man 8 Intro Stage (Guitar Cover) moonbike 2018-06-21 | Finally, another cover! I've been wanting to do this one for a while. Mega Man 8 has some incredible tunes, and this intro stage in particular sounded like it could work well as a tropical house song. Special thanks to Amanda for filming and letting me have way too much fun with my bass in the park :DDownload the song here: soundcloud.com/henryolson/mega-man-8-intro-stage-guitar-coverArrangement / Performance: moonbikeOriginal Composer: Shusaku UchiyamaAll Mega Man 8 content, including gameplay and cutscenes, is owned by Capcom.Sound effects courtesy of freesound.org: * Yucatan Jungle recording by folkart films * Seagull cry recording by squashy555 * Seaside ambience recording by InspectorJ
moonbike - Alpha Inverter moonbike 2018-05-01 | This is a track I made for my first browser game, Rainbow Archery. A few people were asking for the full track so they didn't have to keep the game open in a tab to listen to it, so here you go!You can play Rainbow Archery for free at:moonbike.itch.io/rainbow-archery
moonbike - Kookaburra moonbike 2018-04-28 | I made this beat on vacation and decided to turn it into a full song. A lot of the inspiration for this one comes from Nujabes and Vanilla, two of my favorite instrumental artists.
Tales of Phantasia - Be Absentminded (Guitar Cover) moonbike 2018-03-19 | My guitar cover of "Be Absentminded" from Tales of Phantasia, on SNES, PS1, and GBA. This sad song plays in a few cutscenes but never made an appearance in the other later Tales games, as far as I know. This song took a lot of effort to transcribe for every instrument (just based on the SNES soundtrack), but it was a lot of fun!Download here: soundcloud.com/henryolson/be-absentmindedGuitar: Ibanez Jem JrBass: Yamaha RBX170Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett SoloKeyboard: Alesis V49DAW: Logic Pro XOriginal Composers:Motoi SakurabaShinji TamuraRyota Furuya
Storm Eagle Stage Guitar Cover moonbike 2017-12-28 | This is an original cover I did of MegaMan X's Storm Eagle stage. Since there's no guitar video, the video comes from shogunviper's speedrun of MegaMan X, which can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=PQ3g39mzkIAOriginal Composers: Setsuo Yamamoto, Makoto Tomozawa, Yuki Iwai, Yuko Takehara, Toshihiko HoriyamaGame: MegaMan X (SNES)
Rainbow Archery Trailer moonbike 2017-07-27 | I made a game! Play it here: moonbike.itch.io/rainbow-archery
Henry Olson - A River View moonbike 2010-09-01 | I pressed some buttons on my computer and this is what happened
Henry Olson - Teal (Instrumental) (HQ) moonbike 2010-07-28 | This is just a little hip hop beat I made on my computer. It's kind of in the styles of Souls of Mischief and Atmosphere. Feel free to rap over this if you want, I'd like to see this turn into an actual song. So yeah, enjoy.
Henry Olson - Dust Around the Moon (HQ) moonbike 2010-06-02 | This is the final version of my first original song. It was originally a guitar piece, but I decided to make it electronic. Maybe I'll make some more songs...maybe...
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