I've been excited finally getting this out to you all even though I'll be amazed if anyone has even heard this song or played this game before. Since it is kind of short I decided each run of the song I would change it up so the first I stuck close to the actual version, then I gave it a rock feel, then a punk feel, and then I went a different direction for the end which came out so good! It's crazy how different a riff can sound by simply changing the timing of a few notes. Fans of the old school Zelda game should definitely check this game and the first one Startropics out because it's heavily influenced by Zelda.
Zodas Revenge: Startropics 2 - Dungeon | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2017-04-07 | A cover of "Dungeon" from the Nintendo game Zoda's Revenge: Startropics 2.
I've been excited finally getting this out to you all even though I'll be amazed if anyone has even heard this song or played this game before. Since it is kind of short I decided each run of the song I would change it up so the first I stuck close to the actual version, then I gave it a rock feel, then a punk feel, and then I went a different direction for the end which came out so good! It's crazy how different a riff can sound by simply changing the timing of a few notes. Fans of the old school Zelda game should definitely check this game and the first one Startropics out because it's heavily influenced by Zelda.
#projectgenesis #zodasrevenge #zodasrevengecoverFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth - The Lifestream | Cover By Project Genesis #SoundoleChillOut2024Project Genesis2024-05-30 | This is my entry for the #SoundoleChillOut2024 competition. A cover of The Lifestream from the Playstation 5 game Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Hardware/software technical difficulties, gaming, weddings, and parties have kept me away, but I'm back! I think I had music whispers trying to stop me during this cover because after recording problems with my new interface I hooked up my old one which wasn't detected by my DAW and then something happened to my new bass so I recorded with the old one and something was still not right. With all the problems this mix sounds better than it deserves to so I guess that's cool. I had fun turning off the music in the scene this plays in the game to record lifestream noises straight from the game.
#projectgenesis #soudolechillout2024Let’s do this!Project Genesis2023-06-04 | ...Donkey Kong Country - Gang-Plank Galleon(Ft. Saurus K & Chryptik) | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2022-09-27 | A cover of "Gang-Plank Galleon" from the Super Nintendo game Donkey Kong Country.
Vocals Written & Performed by Saurus K & Chryptik Guitars & Percussion by Project Genesis Arranged by Project Genesis & $PAYDAY$ Mixed & Mastered by Saurus K Originally by David Wise
10 years ago my friend had a hip hop project called $PAYDAY$ and I wanted to work with him so I had him join me on this tune. He helped arrange some of the dance like riffs, but unfortunately was about to retire so I reached out to my old neighbors and friends that also did rap for the vocals. I was blown away how good the vocals they sent were and they even added an intro skit. Years of upgrading equipment, rerecording multiple times, getting busy and forgetting, and remastering multiple times we finally were ready to shoot a video, but then Covid happened. A few weeks ago we got together for the first time in years to hang and were ready to finally finish this long overdue project.
My tones are from 2016 and I didn't have a bass when originally recorded, but we were happy with how it still sounded. I used that as an excuse to bring out my original red Gibson SG for one last video since I recorded the song with it. Sorry I've been absent for a long time like last year, but I got a new PC that I've been slowly setting up since April and had a lot of weddings, reunions, etc.
LYRICS: [Chryptik] It’s Diddy Kong coming at ya with a cart wheel, When I start feeling it, gun at ya like a car peeling, If anything’s wrong just call me and I'm already, On a carnival cart careening hard and mean speeding, If you're a party of thieves you'll be a part of the beating, When me and D target your heart and arteries armies should flee, Are you starting to see we aren't to be beat, Alarm your king, call your clan, all hands, I’ll carve through your fleet, It’s banana insanity, any croc with a hand on me, Blasted back in a battle when I'm on the saddle of Rambi, Your clan can’t see, I’m a master acrobat, Get past your Klaptrap doing handsprings, You can’t dance with me, you barely can stand, I’ll take two of you doing a handstand and flicking damn sand at you, Then when you're in a mad trance, I’ll flip and kick your bad cannon blast back at sea.
[Saurus K] (Chorus x2) Nobody among me is a monkey and I know this, Because we’re the only ones who can even jump in a bonus.
[Chryptik] (Chorus x2) We’re barreling through you, Coming at you like a barrel threw from the top of a pharaoh’s tomb, You are barely suited to stop it any, Cause we dropping heavy like a bear in a parachute.
[Saurus K] (Chorus x2) Nobody among me is a monkey and I know this, Because we’re the only ones who can even jump in a bonus.
[Saurus K] It’s DK, what I speak may rearrange, Any ice or tree stage when I feel rage, You get sliced when I relay in a mic, And my real strength is twice the TNT crates, Swing on the jungle trees, Bring us the honey of the hungriest zingers and bumblebees, Humming one of their mysterious melodies, Bombard with Enguarde, tearing through enemies, Touch me, tough like Krusha, be scared, My style is like the company, Rare, I’m not messing with a Klomp or Kremling, I hop steady on top of Krocheads, get dropped like Necky, I’m very mad, you’re barely standing, A Barrel Cannon Canyon perilous landing, To break through the forests and caves too, To defeat the forces of Saurus K. Rool.
[Saurus K] (Chorus x2) Nobody among me is a monkey and I know this, Because we’re the only ones who can even jump in a bonus.
[Chryptik] (Chorus x2) We’re barreling through you, Coming at you like a barrel threw from the top of a pharaoh’s tomb, You are barely suited to stop it any, Cause we dropping heavy like a bear in a parachute.
[Saurus K] (Chorus x2) Nobody among me is a monkey and I know this, Because we’re the only ones who can even jump in a bonus.Teaser - DKC Gang-Plank GalleonProject Genesis2022-09-03 | Some of you have heard about this, heard samples, or heard they entire thing. After 10 years of many re recordings, mixes, and mastering we are finally ready to finish this incredible rap cover. This sample is the last mix before the final version.Updated Arcade Setup (New Monitors, Sinden Light Guns, & some new buttons!)Project Genesis2022-02-16 | Thought I'd post a quick update on my arcade stuff while I work on my next music project. I got a new monitor for the pinball machine and for my dedicated N64/PS1 PC which now includes light gun games using Sinden Light Guns that works with Arcade, NES, SNES, Wii, Sega Model 2, Sega Model 3, and TeknoParrot games. My Player 1 joystick and one of the buttons stopped working and no replacements were working so I think the controller board was messed up so I ordered another set. Turns out the company I get buttons from updated their stuff Player 1 has nicer buttons now. I figured now would be a good time to add 2 buttons for each player for modern games so I ordered a new board for the Street Fighter machine also adding an escape button and a pause button for arcade games.
Instead of buying another board for the other machine I just drilled 2 more holes for Player 2 and left Player 4 alone due to lack of space.Kingdom Hearts 2 - Dearly Beloved | Punk Cover By Project Genesis (Ft. Raven)Project Genesis2022-01-31 | A cover of "Dearly Beloved" from the Playstation 2 game Kingdom Hearts 2.
That was a long break sorry about that it was mainly because the end of 2021 was mostly a shit show of bad things, but also video games. I think I spent a month setting up stuff for my new light guns. One of the good things from 2021 was getting a new pup named Raven who is my dearly beloved so why not debut her in this video. I told myself I'd never cover this song as much as I do enjoy it because everyone and their moms have covered it already, but I really wanted to change up a song so I chose this to do a technical punk inspired cover which meant going fast. I based it mostly off elements from the Kingdom Hearts 2 version of the song.
Good to be back!
2:42 Raven encounters a guitar for the first timeLegend Of Zelda - Death Mountain | Metal Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2021-06-24 | A cover of "Death Mountain" from the Nintendo game The Legend Of Zelda.
My entry for GameGrooves quick fire challenge. Wanted to do this for a while so glad this challenge was the motivation I needed. Definitely went yin and yang on this one. Made some of the notes into major notes to lighten the mood and then went super heavy.Penguin | Original Song By Project GenesisProject Genesis2021-06-08 | An original punk/hardcore song written and performed by Project Genesis.
A remake of the first song I wrote that I was truly proud of back in 2011. I knew I had something when I showed this song to a few people I worked with at the time and they immediately started sharing it with everyone at work. The bridge is still one of my favorite riffs I ever wrote it's so fun to play the lead and the rhythm. Made a few changes like adding leads, slight strum differences in the chorus, and an added part at the end. I used to give my songs ridiculous names I figured I'd keep this one as Penguin haha.Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Chaotic Battlefield | Metal Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2021-05-22 | A cover of "Chaotic Battlefield" from the PSP game Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7.
Long over due for a cover from this awesome game especially since it was the inspiration for my name Project Genesis. Had to tune down to drop B for the first time on this one. Loved playing this song because it's focused more on rhythm which is my kind of song. I bought a PSP just for this game and it was totally worth it.Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - Boss Theme | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2021-05-16 | A cover of the "Boss Theme" from the Sega Genesis game Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.
This is one of the most bad ass boss themes and it's in a game you wouldn't expect. Actually never played this game it looks fun.Mega Man X Corrupted - Opening Theme (X) | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2021-03-31 | A cover of "Opening Theme X" from the fan game Mega Man X Corrupted.
I learned about this fan game in 2013 when I stumbled across an awesome cover of one of the stages. Never payed much attention after checking out the soundtrack until this last December a video showcasing the latest update popped up in suggested videos. I checked it out and was immediately blown away by the updated version of the opening stage. I listened to it so much these past few months I knew I had to make my return with it seeing as it fits my song choice style. I hope this game gets finished it looks awesome so check out JKB's channel if you are interested in this game. JKB Games: youtube.com/channel/UCBQbixkIa8FYRvS18w9DcYQHomemade MAGFest 2021 & Arcade GameplayProject Genesis2021-01-21 | My homemade MAGFest which was basically playing games, eating expensive takeout, listening to vgm bands, hanging out with fellow youtubers on Twitch, hanging with my bf Whitney, and drinking for 5 nights in a row. It was a nice filler for not being able to go to MAGFest and my friends I usually see at the event streaming helped make this ridiculousness feel a bit more real haha.
MAGFest shenanigans 0:00 VGM friends on Twitch 1:06 Arcade/Virtual Pinball/N64 & PS1 PC Gameplay 4:20
#magfest #arcade1up #arcadePrototype | Original Song By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-30 | An original punk/hardcore song written and performed by Project Genesis.
I've been slowly working on this since 2016 due to writers block with leads, but it was worth it because it is a lot better than what I would have settled with. I've teased the chorus a few times so you may recognize it. I figured I'd end the year finally finishing this song. 2020 was tough for a lot of the world, but for me this was honestly one of the best years I've had in a long time. Some of us got put into a creative quarantine and the majority of us took advantage of it to create wonderful things.The Mandalorian - A Friend | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-22 | A cover of the "A Friend" from the show The Mandalorian.
This is one of the best new Star Wars songs I've heard since the original trilogy so I knew I had to cover it. It is as epic as the finale of season 2. May the force be with you.Super Street Fighter 2 - Cammy | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-20 | A cover of "Cammy's Theme" from the Arcade game Super Street Fighter 2.
Been wanting to do this song for ages and what better way to break my new bass in. Cammy has always been one of my better characters in Street Fighter. Always loved her stage and music too.The Mandalorian - Main Theme(Ft. Eric Renner) | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-18 | A cover of the main theme from the show The Mandalorian.
I got a new bass from the Mandalorians so I did a cover of the main theme of the show. Had my buddy help me out with the video since I knew he had Mandalorian armor. He is good at making costumes for himself. We decided to go more goofy with this video which worked out because even though Mr. Renner is an actual great bass player he could not see or hear great with his helmet on. This is the way.Final Fantasy VII Remake - Hand Over Hand | Hardcore Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-14 | A cover of "Hand Over Hand" from the Playstation 4 game Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Originally by Nobuo Uematsu, Mitsuto Suzuki, and Masashi Hamauzu
I refer to this song as Tifa's second theme.This is another of my favorite tracks from this game. Congrats to the composers for a well deserved win for 'Best Score and Music' at the 2020 Game Awards. Even though I've always not been able to stand that stupid show that is still pretty sweet.Cool Spot - Bonus Level | Punk/Hardcore Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-13 | A cover of "Bonus Level" from the Super Nintendo game Cool Spot.
This is my third version of this amazing song I'm glad I decided to do it again. I took parts from my older versions and mixed them with new stuff including the actual synths from the game. This game is amazing and the soundtrack is just as fantastic. This tune stands out from the rest of the songs and is good motivation to unlock the bonus levels.Little Monsters - Montage | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-04 | A cover of the music during the montage from the movie Little Monsters.
Originally by David Newman, Mike Piccirillo, and Roxanne Seeman
One of my all time favorite movies. I've watched this movie way to many times this year mainly because of it being on Netflix and it just came out on Blu-Ray a few months ago with new special features. This song does not exist on the internet so I had to record the scene on my phone, upload it to my computer, and learn it that way which luckily the song is simple. Also I'm never rocking out in a giant leather biker jacket ever again that got super hot real quick. Got em got em need em!Final Fight Streetwise - Westside District | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-03 | A cover of "Westside District" from the Playstation 2 game Final Fight Streetwise.
I've been playing the lead riff from this song on guitar since this game came out! This is technically a cover of a remix. Despite the hate this game got I enjoyed it there were a few things if fixed would of made this game fantastic. I loved the melee combat and chose this game over The Warriors because I cant stand to this day how bad Rockstar is at melee combat it is always so clumsy like how it feels when you fight in a dream haha.Final Fantasy VII Remake - Home Is Where The Heart Is | Post Hardcore Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-12-02 | A cover of "Home Is Where The Heart Is" from the Playstation 4 game Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Originally by Nobuo Uematsu, Mitsuto Suzuki, and Masashi Hamauzu
This song is an awesome take on Tifa's theme I knew right away I was gonna cover it. A much sadder version. It was nice doing some post hardcore riffs for this one although I was reminded why I started playing in Drop D many many years ago. If I do chords that low on the neck my hand can get an arthritis type cramping which makes it very hard to keep playing. I love how raw the rhythms sound it was fun coming up with the riffs.Battle Arena Toshinden - Dukes Theme | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-11-30 | A cover of "Duke's Theme" from the Playstation game Battle Arena Toshinden.
This song was one of the first I put on my to do list in 2012. Good to finally have covered it. This was the first game I ever played on Playstation. I learned to be good at using Duke mainly to hear his awesome song all the time. Cyclone!Virtual Pinball Running Pinball EmporiumProject Genesis2020-11-04 | Showing off my new virtual pinball bar top/cabinet I made with tons of help from my dad and my childhood friend Nate.
#projectgenesis #virtualpinball #pinballemporiumHocus Pocus - Sarahs Theme | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-10-28 | A cover of "Sarah's Theme" from the movie Hocus Pocus.
Haven't seen this movie in a long time. My nephew had it on while I was getting water and this song started to play reminding me how much I loved this song. Thought I'd try something different for a video so I had Ro Panuganti give me some tips for shooting in cinematic mode which I normally avoided because I move too much causing trailing. Also decided to try the lighting behind me to make it dark for Halloween. It was actually fun doing the actual finger placement on brooms.The Killing Tree Tribute Medley | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-10-02 | A medley of songs by Michael Jackson.
Originally by Tim McIlrath, Todd Mohney, Geoff Reu, Timothy Remis, and Laura Cahill.
If you like punk, hardcore, and/or metal genres you will love this band. This was a side project of Tim McIlrath from Rise Against and Todd Mohney former Rise Against guitarist on their second album. I discovered them in 2002 and they have been my favorite band ever since. They have had a huge impact of how I play, for example, they are the reason I play mainly in drop D tuning. My best friend's cousin filmed them at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago and I am one of two people who uploaded live footage of them to YouTube which you can watch the whole show on my old channel latinoheatllama.
I knew most of these songs already, but some how I have been playing The Bronze completely wrong as I found out it is in drop C tuning so I got to bring back my les paul that I used to play leads with. I tried to stay true to the originals with minor adjustments like tempo changes, but due to their first E.P.'s old recording quality I changed Pillow Talk at some parts while doing my best to hear all the riffs. I picked mainly the songs that have fun riffs to play and then saved my 3 favorites for the end of the medley.
#projectgenesis #thekillingtree #thekillingtreecoverMarvels The Avengers - Main Theme | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-09-19 | A cover of "Main Theme" from the movie Marvel's The Avengers.
I'm done doing the weekly thing so when my covers are done they are out. You might get two back to back, or between 2 weeks.
#projectgenesis #theavengerstheme #theavengersthemecoverCadillacs And Dinosaurs - Pursuit | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-09-15 | A cover of "Pursuit" from the Arcade game Cadillacs And Dinosaurs.
Here's the last of my footage I shot in April. This is one of if not the best arcade beat em ups of all time. The soundtrack alone is incredible. Do yourself a favor and check this game out, or at least listen to the soundtrack.
#projectgenesis #cadillacsanddinosaurs #cadillacsanddinosaurscoverHorizon Zero Dawn - City On The Mesa(Ft. String Player Gamer) | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-09-04 | A cover of "City On The Mesa" from the Playstation 4 game Horizon Zero Dawn.
Originally by Joris de Man, The Flight, Niels van der Leest, and Jonathan Williams.
I finally played this outstanding game and after beating it I needed more it has the best soundtrack and story I've ever experienced in an open world game. It is so amazing and definitely helps make PS4 the best system of the current console generation. This song has been stuck in my head since I finished so I did a last minute cover in 3 hours. As I was finishing up I last minute asked my vgm bro Diwa if he could add his strings to freshen up the leads which he knocked out in an hour making this the fastest arrangement and collaboration I've ever done haha.
#projectgenesis #horizonzerodawn #horizonzerodawncoverMichael Jackson Medley | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-08-14 | A medley of songs by Michael Jackson.
Originally by Michael Jackson, Rod Temperton, Bernard Belle, Teddy Riley, and Bill Bottrell.
Wanted to do this earlier, but then a certain documentary came out so I was like maybe I'll wait haha. Leave Me Alone was the first Michael Jackson song I ever heard when my Uncle switched whatever was on tv at my grandparents to the music video which is still one of the coolest music videos. His album Bad was one of the first good albums of music I got into after The Monkeys and ZZ Top. Also did I really do 5 medleys this year?!
0:00 Beat It 0:20 Baby Be Mine 0:33 Thriller 0:48 Billie Jean 1:01 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 1:15 Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough 1:29 Leave Me Alone 1:42 Smooth Criminal 1:56 Why You Wanna Trip On Me 2:06 Dangerous 2:16 They Don't Care About Us 2:45 Who Is It 3:02 Give In To Me
#projectgenesis #michaeljackson #michaeljacksoncoverFinal Fantasy VII Remake Medley | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-08-06 | A medley from the Playstation 4 game Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Originally by Nobuo Uematsu, Mitsuto Suzuki, and Masashi Hamauzu
These are most of my favorite songs from this epic game. This game was so damn good I cant believe how many boring dummies in this world only wanted better graphics that's lame as hell! The combat system is so good and I didn't even realize it's full potential until I started replaying it on hard mode which I never do for any game, but there is incentive to try it. The new songs are really good and other than 3 very Final Fantasy 13 sounding sounds fit well with the original tunes. I enjoyed going back and forth with clean and distorted guitars.
I will definitely be doing more songs from this game.
#projectgenesis #finalfantasy7remake #finalfantasy7remakecoverMovie Theme Medley Part 2 | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-07-15 | A medley of some of my favorite movie themes gone punk and hardcore.
Originally by John Du Prez, Ray Parker Jr, Harold Faltermeyer, Maurice "Praga Khan" Engelen, Oliver Adams, Klaus Badelt, Hans Zimmer, Gerard McMahon, David Newman, John Williams, James Horner, Trevor Jones, Howard Shore, Harry Gregson-Williams, Jon Fiore, Michael Sembello, and Cyndi lauper.
This is my favorite of the two parts. It was a lot easier and has more of my favorite songs. Also has anyone seen The Heavenly Kid before? I only know of my family and old neighbors even knowing it exists. This one is a little less on the punk and more on the hardcore. Wash your hands and keep it high and tight!
#projectgenesis #moviethememedley #moviethememedleypart2Movie Theme Medley Part 1 | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-07-12 | A medley of some of my favorite movie themes gone punk and hardcore.
Originally by John Williams, Danny Elfman, Jerry Goldsmith, Craig Safan, John Morris, Alan Silvestri, Marc Shaiman, Howard Shore, Bruce Broughton, James Horner, Hummie Mann, and Graeme Revell.
Got a new guitar for leads! I got inspired by Josh Gad's youtube series reunited apart to finally do this medley. This part 1 is easily the most difficult thing I have ever worked on musically. Honestly glad its done. I recommend not doing most of these themes at punk speeds it is not a smart idea haha.
Part 2 will be out a few days later hopefully. It's my personal favorite of the two medleys.
#projectgenesis #moviethememedley #moviethememedleypart1Ultimate Double Dragon Demo 0.3 For OpenBor - A Closer Look | By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-06-17 | Get the demo & please support the cause by donating on the official website where you can also get the LEGEND OF THE DOUBLE DRAGON (ver 1.5) and learn about this ULTIMATE DOUBLE DRAGON project at: www.openborgx.wordpress.com
A closer look at the new demo of the best beat em up game Ultimate Double Dragon on my arcade1up mod.
#projectgenesis #ultimatedoubledragon #openborAnitta - Paradinha | Rock Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-05-29 | A cover of "Paradinha" by Anitta.
Originally by Larissa Machado, Umberto Tavares, and Jefferson Junior
Had this cover done for 2 years and finally shot video for it in April. I discovered Anitta in a funny video of someone in a cow costume doing a hilarious dance in a grocery store and her music was in the background. The song was super catchy so I looked into it more and next thing I know I have a bunch of Anitta songs on my to do list haha. Make sure to check out the original version too!
#projectgenesis #anitta #anittacoverD-Force - Seaside | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-05-24 | A cover of "Seaside" from the Super Nintendo game D-Force.
This game is not good, but this stage 1 song is pretty catchy. Main riff reminds me of Sam Cooke's song Wonderful World "Don't know much biology." I filmed this in the beginning of April which is why its darker and I'm beardless. Next 2 covers are also shot from early April and then I'll be back on track.
#projectgenesis #dforce #dforcecoverThe Alan Parsons Project - Sirius (Chicago Bulls Theme) | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-05-17 | A cover of "Sirius" aka "Chicago Bulls Theme" from the band The Alan Parsons Project.
What better motivation to finally cover this then the documentary The Last Dance. I used to love this song and obviously always got pumped when the Chicago Bulls would come out to it. That documentary is really making me miss basketball. I stopped watching in 1999 the last of what I now call the NBA Jam days. I didn't stray much from the original other than changing the rhythm guitars a bit at the second half.
#projectgenesis #thealanparsonsproject #chicagobullsthemecoverSoundole Chill Out 2020 Medley | Cover By Project Genesis #SoundoleChillOut2020Project Genesis2020-05-13 | This is my entry for the #SoundoleChillOut2020 competition. A medley of some of the best video game songs with a calmer take.
Originally by Yoko Shimomura, Isao Abe, Junko Tamiya, Manami Matsumae, Yoshihiro Sakaguchi, Yasuaki Fujita, Hiromitsu Takaoka, Harumi Fujita, Kazunaka Yamane, Minae Fujii, Masato Koike, Sasaki Masayoshi, Masako Otsuka, Yasuhiro Misawa, Kenji Nakajo, Masanori Hikichi, Masayuki Nagao, Tommy Tallarico, and Mark Cooksey.
Wasn't going to do this, but while working on another medley this idea popped in my head. Hadn't busted out the old Fender in a bit. These are my favorite parts of some of the best video game songs and also my favorites. I've actually covered all except two songs many years ago. Since I already knew the leads I plowed through that recording and then built the music around them which is different from how I normally arrange.
#projectgenesis #soudolechillout2020Rockman Battle & Chase - Opening (Over The Top)(Ft. bboynoe & Misty) | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-05-09 | A cover of "Opening Demo (Over The Top)" from the Playstation game Rockman Battle & Chase.
One of the first songs to make it on my to do list when I first stumbled upon it many years ago. Always had an idea like this so I figured bboynoe would be perfect since he's one of my oldest vgm pals and fellow Mega Man fan. I picked this song to make it easy on him and he got so motivated that he had me extend it so he could add a solo. This is twice he has got me excited for a collaboration I started I love it! Luckily I got Misty yawning on tape so decided that would be perfect for the choir instead of showing nothing.
This song is awesome and the game I finally played is pretty good its like Crash Bandicoot racing.
#projectgenesis #megamanbattleandchase #megamancoverTetris - Music 3 | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-04-30 | A cover of "Music 3" from the Nintendo game Tetris.
This is my favorite Tetris song because it is the best one hands down. I remember playing this at my cousin's house when I was little and having no idea how to play, but the music was awesome! Wasn't until I played this game on an emulator in High School that I played and got good. I had the drums done for this in 2015 and finally got my lazy ass to finish it. Also I got a new logo.
#projectgenesis #tetris #tetriscoverHis Dark Materials - Main Theme | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-04-22 | A cover of the main theme from the show His Dark Materials.
I love this theme it is the replacement I needed for the Game Of Thrones epic tune. I had to film this and a couple other covers in the basement because my sister in law and nephews were staying with us for a couple weeks. This is also a really good show I cant wait for the second season. I would of had this out sooner, but you know..........Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Also I like when the song picks up the arcade wheel starts spinning almost on beat.
#projectgenesis #hisdarkmaterials #hisdarkmaterialscoverFinal Fantasy VII - Cosmo Canyon | Punk Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-04-07 | A cover of "Cosmo Canyon" from the Playstation game Final Fantasy 7.
Think this will be what the battle version is like in the remake? Wanted to do this for a long time so figured I would add to the flood of Final Fantasy covers coming our way. I should have gone faster. I could have gone faster. One of my favorite songs from this perfect soundtrack. Also I really hate youtube's bright/contrast settings it has been making my lighting look too bright.
#projectgenesis #finalfantasy7 #cosmocanyoncoverMega Man 4 - Dr. Cossack Stage 3 & 4 (Redux Cover Contest Entry) | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-02-29 | A cover of "Dr. Cossack Stage 3 - 4" from the Nintendo game Mega Man 4.
My entry for the Game Grooves Redux Cover Contest. This song was the third cover I ever recorded back in 2008. You can hear that version at the end of the video since I never posted it before. Thanks to my job being insane this month I basically had to do everything in three nights which is draining. I actually forgot that I wanted to redo this tune and this contest reminded me.
Easily one of my all time favorite tunes. Mega Man 4 has the best and most flawless soundtrack in the entire series and yet barely any covers outside of Skull Man exist it seems like. This was a lot of fun to take riffs from the original cover and spice it up with punk and hardcore riffs. The end was my favorite part.
#projectgenesis #megaman4 #drcossackstagecoverKid Icarus - Underworld | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-02-08 | A cover of "Underworld" from the Nintendo game Kid Icarus.
This was a request from a good friend of mine. He's been patiently waiting for me to do this for about two years. I'm actually not a fan of this game. I've given it plenty of shots, but it is just so evil and clunky that its not fun for me haha. I got another video game cover recorded from an awesome arcade beat em up and a cover of a Brazilian pop star's song I just need to shoot the videos.
#projectgenesis #kidicarus #kidicaruscoverStreets Of Rage - Intro | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2020-01-12 | A cover of the intro theme from the Sega Genesis game Streets Of Rage.
Back from MAGFest 2020 and am super motivated! Also the few fans I met that asked if I was still doing covers because I slacked last year is good motivation haha. Been wanting to do this song for a while and Retro Ralph (shout out to Retro Ralph check out his channel for awesome arcade modding) requested something from this series so I decided it was time. I had part of how I would do this in my head for a while and everything just kind of happened around it. Glad how it turned out and it's great to be back!
#projectgenesis #streetsofrage #streetsofragecover4 Player Head To Head Arcade1UP Mod & Top 5 Openbor GamesProject Genesis2019-10-11 | Check out my other Arcade1UP video showing more of the PC mod: youtu.be/rUBSa-L3Jis
Finally finished this video people asked for showing my 4 player and head to head Arcade1up mod. I also have my top 5 openbor games that are perfect for your Arcade1ups. Make sure to check out Retro Ralph's channel for a bunch of cool mod ideas and other great content. Check out ZVitor and mauricio herrera to learn more about their openbor games and to get updates to add ons. Back to covers until I find something else crazy to do.
#projectgenesis #arcade1up #openborMarvel Vs Capcom - Intro | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2019-08-12 | A cover of the intro theme from the Arcade game Marvel Vs. Capcom: Clash Of Super Heroes.
Since this is from an arcade game I thought I would try to film with my arcade 1 up cabinets as the background. For not knowing how I should do the lighting it came out decent. I never really noticed this song until I put this game on my modded snes classic and then it got stuck in my head. Marvel really dominated that era with not only awesome arcade games, but outstanding soundtracks to go alone with them. My next video will be one more break from music to finally show a more in depth look at what is going on behind me because it is video game heaven!
#projectgenesis #marvelvscapcom #marvelvscapcomcoverYoshis Island - Flower Garden (Ft. David Erick Ramos - Ocarina) | Punk Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2019-08-06 | A cover of "Flower Garden" from the Super Nintendo game Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island.
We had planned to do this last year, but we kept forgetting about the final steps. Luckily one of us finally remembered and at a perfect time because today is the 24th anniversary of this game so that's pretty cool. So glad to finally have work with another vgm brother. David is a good dude and he absolutely killed it in this song. Also this is the true debut of my new rhythm tone although I did add it to some of the more recent reuploads from my old channel.
Next cover is gonna be something a little different.
#projectgenesis #yoshisisland #yoshisislandcoverKingdom Hearts BBS - Black Powder | Cover By Project GenesisProject Genesis2019-07-22 | A cover of "Black Powder" from the PSP game Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep.
Well that was a long break. So many life things, gaming a lot, and a current health mystery I've been dealing with the past month. Anyways here is my track from the album Hearts of Light which you should go get like right now if you haven't yet. This is also a remake of one of the last covers I did back in the myspace days. The first part is like my old version, the middle stays more true to the original, and the end is a bunch of my styles.
I promise I will not be missing like that anymore if I can help it. Gonna finish up videos for all my recorded covers including a collaboration that was supposed to be out last year, but we kept forgetting to finish and hopefully some requests.
#projectgenesis #kingdomhearts #kingdomheartscoverQuick Update/Arcade 1 Up Mod/Music PreviewsProject Genesis2019-07-06 | Check out my new 4 Player mod: youtu.be/27XmkTi1wUU
Thought I'd do a quick video for those not following me on social media to let them know I'm still alive. Also thought since it caused a lot of my time away from music that it would be cool to show off my modded Arcade 1 Up machine. I explain a little bit of what I did, show some game play, and then at the end I have previews of some covers that will be coming soon. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions and if you have videos of your own mods post the links in the comments. Shout out to my childhood friend Nate for helping me with getting his roms onto my computer and helping me with Launchbox.
I recorded this and a few other songs for both channels about 6 months ago. Finally started filming videos. I was busy with work, getting back into playing video games, and got a little too fat for videos haha. Having to learn a song you did all over again 6 months later is not a good idea! Anyways this show is awesome and so is the soundtrack.