Hearthstone 8 bit Major Third 2015-01-12 | This is a Famitracker recreation of the main theme to Hearthstone composed by Peter McConnell. It uses the FDS expansion to add the channel on the far right. The video is of Famitracker playing the song and my first Hearthstone match against another human so it's not exactly high level play. Also, I blacked out the opponents name just to be safe. I love the music in this game and the game is pretty neat too.The pixel Hearthstone logo is from gerrithalfmann on deviantart.com.Download it from my bandcamp! It's free but feel free to chip in a little bit to help me out! majorthird.bandcamp.comLike it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_third
Rydeen 8 bit Major Third 2021-03-02 | Japanese Fusion like it was on the NES!Famitracker cover of "Rydeen" by Yellow Magic Orchestra off the album Solid State Survivor using the VRC6 Module.Pixel Art by Carlos twitter.com/pooplos_z#ymo #yellow-magic-orchestra #rydeen #chiptune #famitracker
Its Bugsnax! 8-bit Major Third 2020-12-21 | Because why not.Famitracker cover of "It's Bugsnax!" by Kero Kero Bonito using the VRC6 Module.Pixel Art by Carlos twitter.com/pooplos_z#bugsnax #chiptune #8-bit #kerokerobonito #famitracker #pixelart
Mazinger Z 8 bit Major Third 2020-11-18 | Famitracker cover of the Mazinger Z theme using the core NES Channels. Featured in Heroes Three Gaiden heroes3podcast.blogspot.com/2020/11/01-redline-heroes-three-gaiden-three-is.html Art by Carlos twitter.com/pooplos_zText by Warren twitter.com/UltimateWarren#mazingerz #chiptune #8-bit #famitracker
Kung Fu Fighting 8 bit Major Third 2018-03-01 | A cover of Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas using Famitracker. The Theme song to the Heroes Three Podcast! All art in the video is from the amazing Carlos (@pooplos_z on twitter).Buy this on Bandcamp: majorthird.bandcamp.com/track/kung-fu-fighting-8-bit#chiptune #8-bit #famitracker #kungfufighting #70s
Wonderwall 8 bit Major Third 2017-02-24 | Anyway, here's Wonderwall.Famitracker cover of Wonderwall by Oasis. Uses the VRC6 module.Buy this on Bandcamp: majorthird.bandcamp.com/track/wonderwall-8-bit
The Big Ones: Banjo Kazooie Major Third 2017-02-12 | This episode originally aired as a segment on Episode 30 of the Over Clocked Podcast (http://www.whalesarewhales.com/overclocked-podcast-archives/2016/7/16/30-grant-kirkhope)(http://ocremix.org/community/topic/43959-overclocked-podcast-30-grant-kirkhope) Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell me why ! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdAll music is from Banjo Kazooie and composed by Grant Kirkhope "Game Selection 1" "Main Title" "Spiral Mountain" "Mumbo's Mountain" "Freezeey Peak" "Click Clock Wood - Spring" "Mumbo's Hut" "Mad Monster Mansion" "Mad Monster Mansion - With Church Bells" "Mad Monster Mansion - Aquatic" "Mad Monster Mansion - Inside The Mansion" "Mad Monster Mansion - Inside the Toilet" "Mad Monster Mansion - Cemetery" "Mad Monster Mansion - Inside the Church" "Mad Monster Mansion - Tubular's Oujia" "Gruntilda's Lair"
Overwatch Theme 8 bit Major Third 2016-06-18 | This is a Famitracker recreation of the main theme to Overwatch composed by Derek Duke and Neal Acree. It uses the VRC6 expansion to add the three additional channels on the right (two extra square channels and a sawtooth). This was used in the Japanese version of Castlevania 3 and, more recent, in Shovel Knight. The video is of Famitracker playing the song.The pixel Overwatch symbol is from firefright11 on deviantart.com.Download it from my bandcamp! It's free but feel free to chip in a little bit to help me out! majorthird.bandcamp.comLike it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_third
The Big Ones: Donkey Kong Country Major Third 2016-06-10 | This episode originally aired as a segment on Episode 22 of the Over Clocked Podcast (http://www.whalesarewhales.com/overclocked-podcast-archives/2016/5/21/22-joe-walker). Some game soundtracks are so well loved and talked about that the VGM community kind of stops talking about it and assumes everyone knows it. This series takes a look at these soundtracks and asks why people love them in an attempt to revitalize that love.If you have any suggestions for future soundtracks, please leave them in the comments!Music in this episode. All music by David Wise with Eveline Fischer and Robin Beanland unless otherwise noted:"Simian Segue" from Donkey Kong Country"Title Theme" - Donkey Kong by Yukio Kaneoka"Title Theme" - Donkey Kong Jr. by Yukio Kaneoka"Cranky's Theme" - Donkey Kong Country"Title Theme" - Donkey Kong Country"DK Island Swing" - Donkey Kong Country"Bonus Room Blitz" - Donkey Kong Country"Voices of the Temple" - Donkey Kong Country"Misty Menace" - Donkey Kong Country"Life in the Mines" - Donkey Kong Country"Aquatic Ambience" - Donkey Kong Country"Gangplank Galleon" - Donkey Kong Country
The Big Ones: Mega Man 2 Major Third 2016-04-01 | This episode originally aired as a segment on Episode 17 of the Over Clocked Podcast (http://www.whalesarewhales.com/overclocked-podcast-archives/2016/3/26/17-willrock). Some game soundtracks are so well loved and talked about that the VGM community kind of stops talking about it and assumes everyone knows it. This series takes a look at these soundtracks and asks why people love them in an attempt to revitalize that love.If you have any suggestions for future soundtracks, please leave them in the comments!"Athletic" from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo"Wiley and the Deep Forest" by Diggi Dis (remix of Dr Wiley State 1, Ending, & Wood Man Stage from Mega Man 2)"Gutsman Stage" from Mega Man by Maname Matsume"Bombman Stage" from Mega Man by Maname Matsume"Ending" from Mega Man by Maname Matsume"Opening" from Mega Man 2 by Takashi Tateishi"Title" from Mega Man 2 by Takashi Tateishi"Metalman Stage" from Mega Man 2 by Takashi Tateishi"Flashman Stage" from Mega Man 2 by Takashi Tateishi"Wiley Stage 1" from Mega Man 2 by Takashi Tateishi"Crashman Stage" from Mega Man 2 by Takashi Tateishi"Ending" from Mega Man 2 by Takashi Tateishi
Undertale, Theming, and Undyne Major Third 2016-02-18 | Undertale (and especially its soundtrack) blew up and for good reason. The soundtrack is full of memorable melodies and themes that build upon themselves. This episode just takes a look at one of these through Undyne and her boss music "Spear of Justice"Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell me why! Want more? Subscribe! Have a suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is by Toby Fox from Undertale :"Once Upon a Time""Start Menu""sans""Enemy Approaching""Waterfall""NGAHHH!!""Spear of Justice""Undyne""Ruins"
Overview Castlevania pt 1 Major Third 2015-10-23 | Castlevania has had a wide variety of music throughout the years, almost all of which is great. This epsiode takes a look at the first half of the Castlevania series from the first game in 1986 to Symphony of the Night in 1997. Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell me why! Want more? Subscribe! Have a suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music:"Heart of Fire" by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terishima (from Castlevania)"Stalker" by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terishima (from Castlevania)"Poison Mind" by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terishima (from Castlevania)"Vampire Killer" by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terishima (from Castlevania)"Bloody Tears" by Kenishi Matsubara and Satoe Terishima (from Castlevania II: Simon's Quest)"Darkness" by Shigeru Fukutake, Norio Hanzawa, and Hidehiro Funauchi (from Castlevania: The Adventure)"Beginning" by H. Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, and Yukie Morimoto (from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse)"Beginning" by H. Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, and Yukie Morimoto (from Akumajo Densetsu)"Psycho Warrior" by Hidehiro Funauchi (from Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge)"Barnyard (Stage 1)" by Sotaro Tojima and Masanori Oodachi (from Super Castlevania IV)"Bloodlines" by Mikio Saitou (from Dracula X: Rondo of Blood)"Bloodlines" by Tomoya Tomita, Masahiko Kimura and Harumi Uekou (from Castlevania: Dracula X)"Intro" by Mikio Saitou (from Dracula X: Rondo of Blood)"Prayer" by Michuru Yamane, Rika Muranaka, T. Ohsono, J. Karashima and K. Okada (from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)"Dracula's Castle" by Michuru Yamane, Rika Muranaka, T. Ohsono, J. Karashima and K. Okada (from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)"Wood Carving Partita" by Michuru Yamane, Rika Muranaka, T. Ohsono, J. Karashima and K. Okada (from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night)"I Am the Wind" by Akumajou Otaku
Rare Tunes Major Third 2015-06-30 | With the Banjo Kazooie spiritual successor underway, now is a good time to talk about the former Rare composers that are working on Yooka Laylee. David Wise, Grant Kirkhope, and Steve Burke all will bring important elements to the game and this episode explores their respective compositional pasts and how it relates to the newly kickstarted game.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Jungle World" by Grant Kirkhope (unfinished track from Yooka Laylee)"Stickerbrush Symphony" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)"Downhill Theme" by David Wise (from Slalom)"Forest of Elrond" by David Wise (from Wizards & Warriors)"Battletoads Theme" by David Wise (from Battletoads)"DK Island Swing" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country)"Treasure Trove Cove" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)"Treasure Trove Cove - Captain Blubber's Area" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)"Oven Fresh Day" by Grant Kirkhope (from Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise)"Ice Mountain Onslaught" by Steve Burke (from Kameo: Elements of Power)"Jungle Challenge" by David Wise (unfinished track from Yooka Laylee)
Grim Fandango: Presentation Perfected Major Third 2015-04-04 | Grim Fandango is one of my favorite games. Its presentation is masterful as the setting, art style, voice acting, and music all look, feel, and sound amazing. This video explores the game, its setting, the voice acting and music, and the implementation of the audio.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is from Grim Fandango and written by Peter McConnell:"Hi-Tone Fandango""High Roller""Coaxing Meche""Casino Calavera""Blue Casket Bop""Hector Steps Out""The Enlightened Florist"
Strike the Earth Breakdown Major Third 2015-03-04 | Strike the Earth is the intro stage in Shovel Knight. The track is incredible it its presentation and deceptively simple in its melody. This video dives into the tracks that inspired its creation what parts build up to make the track the incredible piece that it is.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Steel Thy Shovel" by Jake Kaufman (from Shovel Knight)"Elecman Stage" by Manami Matsumae (from Mega Man)"Crashman Stage" by Takashi Tateishi (from Mega Man 2)"Title Screen" by Yasuaki Fujita and Harumi Fujita (from Mega Man 3)"Diveman Stage" by Minae Fujii (from Mega Man 4)"Gyroman Stage" by Mari Yamaguchi (from Mega Man 5)"Password Screen" by Yuko Takehara (from Mega Man 6)"Beginning" by Hidenori Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto, Yoshinori Sasaki (from Akumajo Densetsu)"The Starlit Wilds (Campfire Scene)" by Jake Kaufman (from Shovel Knight)"Strike the Earth" by Jake Kaufman (from Shovel Knight)"Airman Stage" by Takashi Tateishi (from Mega Man 2)
Shovel Knight: Old Meets New Major Third 2015-01-29 | Shovel Knight has absolutely wonderful music and this episodes the music in a general way in preparation for the next episode all about the first level music, "Strike the Earth." The soundtrack is made using authentic NES emulation through Famitracker and the game both pays homage to the greats from the NES era (such as Mega Man and Castlevania) and creates an impact all its own.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdThe article mentioned in the episode: http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/DavidDAngelo/20140625/219383/Breaking_the_NES_for_Shovel_Knight.phpIntro music by me. All other music is from Shovel Knight:"In the Halls of the Usurper (Pridemoor Keep)" by Jake Kaufman"No Weapons Here (Village)" by Jake Kaufman"Main Theme" by Jake Kaufman"Steel Thy Shovel" by Jake Kaufman"One Fateful Knight" by Jake Kaufman"The Starlit Wilds (Campfire Scene)" by Jake Kaufman"The Requiem of Shield Knight" by Jake Kaufman"The Adventure Awaits (Map Screen)" by Jake Kaufman
Linus and Lucy Chiptune Major Third 2014-12-15 | This is a chiptune cover of "Linus and Lucy" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio from the TV Special A Charlie Brown Christmas. This cover was created using Famitracker and recorded using Screencast-O-Matic.I apologize for any stuttering or glitches in the recording. I just wanted to share what the file itself looks like, not just a static image. Enjoy the song, Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas!
Mumbos Mountain Music Mashup Major Third 2014-11-14 | Something different! Major Third unscripted. Take a look at the music from Banjo Kazooie and see how the various tracks in a single level shift when you change what area you are in.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdFootage recorded with Screencast-O-Matic.Grant Kirkhope's Bandcamp: http://grantkirkhope.bandcamp.comIntro music by me. Other music is:"Mumbo's Mountain" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)"Mumbo's Mountain - Aquatic" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)"Mumbo's Mountain - Mumbo's Hut Area" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)"Mumbo's Mountain - Ticker's Tower" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)"Mumbo's Mountain - Conga's Patch" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)
Luigis Mansion Light Hearted Horror Major Third 2014-10-31 | It's Halloween so time for something kind of spooky. Luigi's Mansion was a strange turn for Nintendo but it still has all the charm and polish one would expect. This episode takes a quick look at Luigi's Mansion, its sound design, and the main composer Kazumi Totaka.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdFootage is recorded by me from the Dolphin EmulatorIntro music by me. Other music is:"Title Screen" by Kazumi Totaka and Shinobu Tanaka (from Luigi's Mansion)"Menu Screen" by Kazumi Totaka and Shinobu Tanaka (from Luigi's Mansion)"Gameboy Horror Ringtone" by Kazumi Totaka and Shinobu Tanaka (from Luigi's Mansion)"E. Gadd's Lab" by Kazumi Totaka and Shinobu Tanaka (from Luigi's Mansion)"Mansion Lit Room" by Kazumi Totaka and Shinobu Tanaka (from Luigi's Mansion)"Choose Your Pipe" by Kazumi Totaka (from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)"Totaka's Song" by Kazumi Totaka (from Mario Paint)"Controls + Totaka's Song" by Kazumi Totaka and Shinobu Tanaka (from Luigi's Mansion)
Top Five Songs in Games You Forgot About Major Third 2014-10-02 | There are hundreds of games released every year. Some of these are good. Some of these are big hits and some don't really leave a mark. However, a lot of incredible music came from these games so this episode takes a look at five songs in games I feel have been under represented in the world of video games.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdFootage from youtube.com/watch?v=0ncmkbUM7Lc "Nintendo 64 - BomberMan Hero Intro (HD)"youtube.com/watch?v=ww6OxfO_e9g "Medievil -03- Cemetery Hill"youtube.com/watch?v=uzycOCva6z0 "Let's Get Nostalgic - PS2 - Shadow Of Rome - Episode 1"youtube.com/watch?v=k1atrmoPObc "Advent Rising Xbox Trailer - Theatrical Trailer"youtube.com/watch?v=K_WrKSdnIsM "Mercenaries Playground Of Destruction (Playstation 2) Game Play"Intro music by me. Other music is:"Pirate Lagoon" from Diddy Kong Racing covered by Insaneintherainmusic (youtube.com/watch?v=9hFz3_cOFc8)"Monogenic" by Jun Chikuma (from Bomberman Hero)"Cemetery Hill" by Andrew Barnabas and Paul Arnold (from MediEvil)"The Tavern" by Yoshino Aoki and Kota Suzuki (from Shadow of Rome)"Bounty Hunter" by Emmanuel Fratianni, Michael Richard Plowman, Laurie Robinson, and Tommy Tallarico (from Advent Rising)"Hidden Valley Bunker" by Michael Giacchino and Chris Tilton (from Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction)
Firelink Shrine 8 bit Major Third 2014-09-11 | This is a cover of "Firelink Shrine" by Motoi Sakuraba from the 2011 game Dark Souls by From Software. I created it through Famitracker with the FDS module (which adds an extra channel with a wave table). The picture is from 72Pins, a site that sells NES cartridge versions of modern video games and movies http://www.72pins.com/products/794135-dark-soulsLike it? Like it! Hate it? Tell me why! Want more? Hit subscribe and tell your friends! Have a suggestion? Tell me in the comments!Follow me @major_third on twitter.
Pokemon Gen 1 Music Fun Major Third 2014-08-16 | Pokemon has a long history of incredible music and great sounds. This episode dives into the first generation of Pokemon (Versions Red and Blue) and explores the inspirations for the music as well as the cries of the various Pokemon.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music is:"Opening and Title Screen" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)Invention No 10 in G BWV 781 composed by JS Bach (from Bach 2000)Sinfonia No 08 in F BWV 794 composed by JS Bach (from Bach 2000)"The Rite of Spring" composed by Igor Stravinsky (as performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra)"Firecracker" by Yellow Magic Orchestra (as performed on Soul Train 1980)"Rydeen" by Yellow Magic Orchestra"Trainer Appears (boy chapter) by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"Battle (vs. Wild Pokemon)" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"Battle (vs. Trainer)" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"Battle (vs. Gym Leader)" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"Last Battle (vs. Rival)" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"Victory (vs. Gym Leader)" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"Guidepost" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"The Road to Cerulean from Mt. Moon (Route 4)" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)
Gusty Garden Galaxy Breakdown Major Third 2014-07-31 | This week an analysis of sorts on "Gusty Garden Galaxy" from Super Mario Galaxy. See just a few of the musical techniques that make this piece of music so incredible.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music is:"Overture" by Koji Kondo (from Super Mario Galaxy)"Gusty Garden Galaxy" by Mahito Yakota (from Super Mario Galaxy)Footage is from:"Super Mario Galaxy Playthrough - Part 20" on Kenny's Awesome Playthrough Channel youtube.com/watch?v=dzkcmCS-7GU"Super Mario Galaxy - Orchestral music video - Gusty Garden Galaxy" on HeroProc's channel youtube.com/watch?v=qKlJmUg5uZU
Final Fantasy XIII 6 The Promise Major Third 2014-07-14 | NOTE: This ISN'T the version Square Enix made for their "recap" of FFXIII. This is a version of "The Promise" by Masashi Hamauzu from Final Fantasy XIII recreated using the instruments from Final Fantasy VI. The song is arranged by me using samples from the Final Fantasy 6 Soundfont (http://www.williamkage.com/snes_soundfonts) created by Vienna Master The picture is from an April fools joke in 2010 about remaking FF13 like an SNES game on the blog http://swordmachine.blogspot.com which I'm not sure still exists but the site is still up.Like it? Like it! Hate it? Tell me why! Want more? Hit subscribe and tell your friends! Have a suggestion? Tell me in the comments!Follow me @major_third on twitter.
Final Fantasy VI: Dancing Mad Major Third 2014-07-10 | The Finale of the Final Fantasy VI series! This week take a look at Dancing Mad, the finale boss music, and the ending music of the game. Watch the entire series by clicking here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKEzpua2NZ3iQVJHP8mr4iReBStHC1MlJLike it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music is:"Serpent Trench" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)"Dancing Mad" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)"Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" composed by JS Bach"Ending Theme" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)"Prelude" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)Stock Footage courtesy of footage island. Clips used:Walking Cartoon Figure youtube.com/watch?v=4MxX21-2FnsLiquid Marble Orb youtube.com/watch?v=1WGyVBs59-MClock youtube.com/watch?v=RIcSapc8CTE
Final Fantasy VI: Music in the World of Ruin Major Third 2014-06-14 | Part 4 of this collection of episodes on Final Fantasy VI! This week we take a look at the music in the World of Ruin and a few of the interesting scenes that occur. Check out the full playlist here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKEzpua2NZ3iQVJHP8mr4iReBStHC1MlJLike it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is from Final Fantasy VI by Nobuo Uematsu:"Slam Shuffle""The Day After""Forever Rachel""Dark World""Epitaph""Searching for Friends""Forever Rachel" (again)"Locke""Mog""Gogo""Umaro"
Final Fantasy VI Opera and the End of the World Major Third 2014-05-29 | Part 3 of this collection of episodes on Final Fantasy VI (finally)! This week we continue to look at the plot, from the opera scene to the catastrophic rearranging of the world.Check out the full playlist here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKEzpua2NZ3iQVJHP8mr4iReBStHC1MlJLike it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is from Final Fantasy VI by Nobuo Uematsu:"Another World of Beasts""Coin Song""Overture""Aria de Mezzo Caraterre""The Wedding Waltz - Duel""Grand Finale""Setzer""Under Martial Law""The Empire""Devil's Lab""Celes""Strago""Relm""Kefka""New Continent""Catastrophe""Metamorphosis"
Final Fantasy VI Hope and Overwhelming Force Major Third 2014-05-09 | Part 2 of this collection of episodes on Final Fantasy VI! This week we start looking at the plot, from the beginning to when Terra transforms, and see the introduction of several themes the reoccur in the rest of the game.Check out the full playlist here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKEzpua2NZ3iQVJHP8mr4iReBStHC1MlJLike it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is from Final Fantasy VI by Nobuo Uematsu:"Opening Theme""Another World of Beasts""Locke""Edgar and Sabin""Kefka""Troops March On""Under Martial Law""Shadow""Cyan""The Unforgiven""The Phantom Forest""The Phantom Train""Gau""Save Them"
Final Fantasy VI is an Opera Major Third 2014-04-21 | This week we start Final Fantasy VI month! This episode is a look at the game itself and at Opera so some comparisons that come in the next episodes will have some context. Check out the full playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKEzpua2NZ3iQVJHP8mr4iReBStHC1MlJLike it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music is:"Gau" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)"Epitaph" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)"Overture" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)"Imperial March" by John Williams (from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)"Coin Song" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)
Tim Follin: The Best Game Composer You Never Heard Of Major Third 2014-03-27 | This week we look at Tim Follin, his origins, and many of the soundtracks he worked on.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is by Tim Follin (with others where noted)"Title Music" from Time Trax (unreleased, Mega Drive/Genesis)"Enemy Attack 1" from Future Tactics (PS2/Xbox/Windows/Gamecube)"Title Screen" from Vectron (ZX Spectrum)"Title" from Star Paws (ZX Spectrum)"Level 1" from Agent X II (Commodore 64)"Title" from Gauntlet III (with Geoff Follin, Commodore 64)"Level 1" from Silver Surfer (with Geoff Follin, NES)"Main BGM Theme" from Solstice (NES)"Mini-Game 2" from Pictionary (NES)"Tori" from Equinox (with Geoff Follin, SNES)"Cotton Island" from Plok (with Geoff Follin, SNES)"Sleepy Dale & Plok's Town" from Plok (with Geoff Follin, SNES)"Track 2" from Starsky & Hutch (with Dave Sullivan and Matthew Costello, PS2)"Perils of the Coral Reef" from Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Dreamcast)
Hotline Miami and 80s Music Major Third 2014-03-06 | This week we look at the varied soundtrack and setting of Hotline Miami. It's pretty nuts.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is from Hotline Miami is:"Horse Steppin'" by Sun Araw"Paris" by M|O|O|N"Deep Cover" by Sun Araw"Daisuke" by El Huervo feat. Shelby Cinca"Pertubator" by Miami Disco"Release" by M|O|O|N"Inner Animal" by Scattle"It's Safe Now" by Scattle"Flatline" by Scattle"Daisuke" by El Huervo fear Shelby Cinca (again. I'm really bad at this)"Turf Intro" by El Huervo"Crush" by El Huervo
Medieval Music in Games Major Third 2014-01-27 | This week we look at medieval music, its presence in games, and how some composers match the style and feel of music from the Middle Ages.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music is:"Elves at the Mercy of Man" by Inon Zur (from Dragon Age Origin)"Gaudeamus Omnes" Introit for the Mass in honor of Henry, patron saint of Finland"Opening Suite" by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori (from Halo: Combat Evolved)"Ben m'an perdut" by Bernat de Ventadorn"Peaceful Waters" by Jeremy Soule (from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind)"A Winter's Tale" by Jeremy Soule (from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)"The First Town" by Kumi Tanioka (from Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles)"SeaSawHorse" by A Shell in the Pit (from Rogue Legacy)"Beautiful Land" by Jesse Hopkins (from Mount and Blade)"Main Theme" by Andreas Waldetoft (from Crusader Kings II)"Acre Underworld" by Jesper Kyd (from Assassin's Creed)"The Maiden" by Robert Euvino (from Stronghold)
Cave Story and Its 3 Sound Tracks Major Third 2013-12-19 | This week we look at Cave Story and the various versions of its soundtrack.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. All other music is from Cave Story (soundtrack version specified) unless otherwise noted:"Mischievious Robot" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"On to Grasstown" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"Plantation" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"Plantation" by Yann van der Cruyssen (New)"Plantation" by Danny Baranowsky (Remastered)"Run!" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"Mimiga Town" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"Jenka 2" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"Gravity" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"Get Heart Tank" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (Original)"Main Theme/Plantation" by the ever talented Insaneintherainmusic (www.youtube.com/insaneintherainmusic)
Nobuo Uematsu and Prog Rock Major Third 2013-11-15 | This week, we look at Nobuo Uematsu, composer for the Final Fantasy series, his influences, the music of Final Fantasy, and what Uematsu is doing today.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter @major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music was composed by Nobuo Uematsu unless otherwise stated:"The Place I'll Return to Someday" from Final Fantasy IX"Title Theme" from Cruise Chaser Blassty"Gurgu Volcano" from Final Fantasy I"Overworld Theme" from Final Fantasy II"Prelude" from Final Fantasy I"Prelude" from Final Fantasy II"Prelude" from Final Fantasy III"Prelude" from Final Fantasy IV"Mambo de Chocobo" from Final Fantasy V"Battle Theme" from Final Fantasy VI"Main Theme (World Map Theme 1#) from Final Fantasy VII"The Empire Gestahl" from Final Fantasy VI"Dancing Mad (final movement)" from Final Fantasy VI"ODEKA ke Chocobo" from Final Fantasy VIII"Tarkus" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer (from the album Tarkus)"Aria De Mezzo Carattere" from Final Fantasy VI"Light of Silence" from Chrono Trigger"Airship" from Final Fantasy XI"Prelude" from Final Fantasy V
Green Hill World 1 Major Third 2013-11-08 | Green Hill Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog redone with the instrument samples from Super Mario World. After the Music in the 90s video I got to thinking about the differences in how game music was made between the Genesis and the SNES, so I thought it would be funny to combine these two rival games. Image and song are arranged by me. The samples are from the Super Mario World Soundfont from http://www.williamkage.com/snes_soundfonts and was created by Blitz Lunar.Like it? Like it! Hate it? Tell me why! Want more? Hit subscribe and tell your friends! Have a suggestion? Tell me in the comments (and the new comment section won't bite, I promise)!
Scary Music in Games Major Third 2013-10-31 | This week, we look at what makes music scary and the inspiration for music in survival horror games.Like it? Tell your friends! Hate it? Tell your enemies! Want more? Subscribe! Have suggestion? Leave a comment.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Dark Rooms" by Kazumi Totaka (from Luigi's Mansion)"Fly Me to the Aegis Seven Moon" by Jason Graves (from Dead Space)"The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky (performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)Opening to The Wolf Man (1941) by Hans J. Salter and Frank Skinner"Main Title" by John Williams (from Jaws)"Rising Sun" by Akira Yamaoka (from Silent Hill)"Bridges" by Mikko Tarmia (from Amnesia: The Dark Descent)"Clock Town day 3" by Koji Kondo and Toru Minegishi (from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask)"Lavender Town" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red and Blue)"And at the End of Fear" by Ron Fish and Nick Arundel (from Batman Arkham Asylum)"River Twygz Bed" by Maoko Mitome and Chika Sekigawa (from Super Paper Mario)"Life is Beautiful" by Riyou Kinugasa, Takuya Kobayashi, and Hiromi Mizutani (from Deadly Premonition)
Game Music in the 90s Major Third 2013-10-24 | This week, we look at video game music in the 90s, how it worked, and the technology that made it possible.Like it? Hate it? Let me know! Want more? Subscribe and tell your friends!Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Donut Plains (world 2)" by Koji Kondo (from Super Mario World)"Title Screen Theme" by Michael Land and Patrick Mundy (from The Secret of Monkey Island)"Beauty, the Young Serving Girl" by Chris Braymen (from King's Quest VI)"stage 1" by Yuzo Koshiro (from Streets of Rage)"SEGA chant" by Masato Nakamura (from Sonic the Hedgehog, among other things)"Birth of the People" by Yuzo Koshiro (from Actraiser)"Onett Theme" by Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka, and Hiroshi Kanazu (from Earthbound)"The Big Bug Fan Club" by Robin Beanland (from Jet Force Gemini)"Mullen" by Noriyuki Iwadare (from Grandia)"Brink of Time" by Yasunori Mitsuda, Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda (from Chrono Trigger)
Cars 8 bit Major Third 2013-10-17 | I made this a bit ago, but finished it up and decided to upload. My rendition of Cars by Gary Numan, I used Famitracker and Audacity for the fade out.Follow me @major_third on twitter.I do not own the rights to Cars. This is a cover. "Cars" is owned by UMPG Publishing and performed by Gary Numan.
Donkey Kong Music: Diddy Kong Racing to Today Major Third 2013-10-10 | This week, we conclude our look at the Donkey Kong series, from Diddy Kong racing to today. Part 2 of 2.Like it? Hate it? Let me know! Want more? Subscribe and tell your friends!Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Title Theme" by David Wise (from Diddy Kong Racing)"Everfrost Peak" by David Wise (from Diddy Kong Racing)"DK Isle" by Grant Kirkhope (from Donkey Kong 64)"Gloomy Galleon" by Grant Kirkhope (from Donkey Kong 64)"Jungle Japes" by Grant Kirkhope (from Donkey Kong 64)"Title Screen" by Mahito Yokota (from Donkey Kong Jungle Beat)"World Map 1" by Takashi Kouga (from DK: King of Swing)"Title" by Lawrence Schwedler (from Mario vs. Donkey Kong)"Mushroom Mayhem" by Lawrence Schwedler (from Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Mini's)"Bonus Room Blitz Returns" by Kenji Yamamoto (from Donkey Kong Country Returns)"Simian Segue ~ World Map" by Kenji Yamamoto (from Donkey Kong Country Returns)"Donkey Kong's Crash Course 1" by Hajime Wakai and Ryo Nagamatsu (from Nintendo Land)"DK Island Swing" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country)I didn't make any of the music besides the intro music. All of it was made and distributed by their respective persons and organizations.
Donkey Kong Music: Arcade to Country Major Third 2013-09-26 | This week, we look into the music of the Donkey Kong series from the original arcade to Donkey Kong Country 3. Part 1 of 2.Like it? Hate it? Let me know! Want more? Subscribe and tell your friends!Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Jungle Japes" as performed by the ever-talented InsaneintheRain (youtube.com/watch?v=QT6ED_SCHyM)"25m" by Yukio Kaneoka (from Donkey Kong)"Hammer Theme" by Yukio Kaneoka (from Donkey Kong)"Level 1" by Yukio Kaneoka (from Donkey Kong Jr.)"Intro" by Yukio Kaneoka (from Donkey Kong Jr.)"Interlude" by Yukio Kaneoka (from Donkey Kong Jr.)"The Infernal Galop" from Act II Scene II Orpheus in the Underworld by Jaques Offenbach"BGM B" by Hirokazu Tanaka (from Donkey Kong 3)"Title Screen Theme" by Taisuke Araki (from Donkey Kong 1994)"Bonus Room Blitz" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country)"Aquatic Ambience" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country)"Mine Cart Madness" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country)"Title Theme" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country)"DK Island Swing" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country)"K. Rool Returns" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest")"Bayou Boogie" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest")"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Colins"Primal Rave" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest")"Stickerbrush Symphony" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest")"Token Tango" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest")"Hot Pursuit" by David Wise (from DOnkey Kong Country 3: Dixe Kong's Double Trouble)"Cranky's Showdown" by David Wise (from DOnkey Kong Country 3: Dixe Kong's Double Trouble)"Wrinkly's Save Cave" by David Wise (from DOnkey Kong Country 3: Dixe Kong's Double Trouble)"Jungle Jaunt" by David Wise (from Donkey Kong Land)I didn't make any of the music besides the intro music. All of it was made and distributed by their respective persons and organizations.
Crazy Connections of Voice Actors Major Third 2013-09-14 | This week, a break from video games and music exclusively. Listen to me ramble about voice actors!Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Mr. Frustration Man" by Peter McConnell (from Grim Fandango)"Inside the Castle Walls" by Koji Kondo (from Super Mario 64)"Mabe Village" as performed by the ever-talented InsaneintheRain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe2wAahCdcc)"Street Ball" by Jim Lang (from Hey Arnold!)"Cat Blues" by Yoko Kanno (from Cowboy Bebop)"Heavenly Spirit" by Michiru Oshima (from Fullmetal Alchemist)"March of the Inmates" by Peter McConnel (from Psychonauts)"Life is Beautiful" by Riyou Kinugasa, Takuya Kobayashi, and Hiromi Mizutani (from Deadly Premonition)DISCLAIMER: All clips are from their respective shows and I don't own them. I'm using them for education purposes only under the Fair Use Act. Please support the official releases of the various shows.
Koji Kondo: The Man Who Composed Your Childhood Major Third 2013-08-29 | This week, we look at Koji Kondo, his life, influences, and the music he's made. Like it? Hate it? Have a suggestion for future episodes? Let me know in the comments!Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music by me. Other music includes:"Super Mario Bros Main Theme (Band Version)" performed by the ever talented Insaneintherain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MT5pBOKoBs). All others are from their repective games and composed by Koji Kondo"Overworld" from Super Mario Bros"Underworld" from Super Mario Bros"Overworld" from The Legend of Zelda"Intro" from The Legend of Zelda"Goron City" from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time"Snow Mountain" from Super Mario 64Time Running Out from Super Mario Bros, Star Power from Super Mario Bros 3"Deku Tree" from Ocarina of Time"Hyrule Field" from Ocarina of Time"Temple" from Zelda II (Kondo actually didn't do Zelda II, I messed up there)"Kakariko Village" from A Link to the Past"Athletic Theme" from Super Mario World
Dynamic vs Static Game Music Major Third 2013-08-22 | This week, we look at dynamic and static music in games, and where each should be used.Intro and Outro music by me. Other music includes:"Cave Dungeon" by Koji Kondo (from Super Mario 64)"Whispering Rock" by Peter McConnell (from Psychonauts)"March of the Marauders" by Jeremy Soule (from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion)"Elizabeth I Peace Theme" by Geoff Knorr and Michael Curran (from Civilization V)"Resurrected Power" by Kow Otani (from Shadow of the Colossus)"Spiral Mountain" by Grant Kirkhope (from Banjo Kazooie)"Game Boy Horror" by Kazumi Totaka (from Luigi's Mansion)"Lost Souls' Alliance" by Peter McConnell (from Grim Fandango)"Secunda" by Jeremy Soule (from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)Like it? Hate it? Have a suggestion or question? Tell me in the comments!Like, comment, and subscribe!
Why is 8 bit Music Catchy? Major Third 2013-08-15 | This week, we look at why music from the 8-bit era is so memorable.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdIntro music is by me. Other music includes"Comet Observatory (Jazz Cover)" from Super Mario Galaxy (by the talented Insaneintherain youtube.com/watch?v=zAdnsOKe59A)"Donkey Kong's Crash Course - Course 1" by Takayuki Shimamura and Yoshikazu Yamashita (from Nintendo Land)"Gestation" by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya (from Cave Story)"In Case of Trouble" by Darren Korb (from Bastion)"Pushing Onward" by Magnus "SoulEye" Pålsson (from VVVVVV)Like it? Hate it? Have a suggestion or question? Tell me in the comments!Like, comment, and subscribe!
Musical Themes in Games Major Third 2013-08-08 | Music reinforces certain ideas or actions. This week, we look at the various musical themes in games and how they serve as motifs in the soundtrack of the game. The intro music is by me. Most of the music is mentioned based on the game it comes from.Other music in the video includes:"Super Mario Bros 2 Overworld Theme" covered by The Altered Beasts (youtube.com/watch?v=quBegiFlZxQ)"Tristram Village" by Matt Uelmen (from Diablo & Diablo II)"Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048" by J.S. Bach (as performed by the London Philharmonic)
Game Music Setting the Mood Major Third 2013-08-01 | The inaugural episode! Music changes the way we see things. This week, we look at some examples of music changing the perception of things and the types of music in games.Intro and outro music are by myself. Other music includes:"High Roller" by Peter McConnell (from Grim Fandango)"Gotta Start Somewhere" by Inon Zur (from Fallout 3)"Mighty Mighty Man" by Roy Brown (feat. in Fallout 3)"New Worlds" by Jack Wall (from Mass Effect 2)"Welcome to Columbia" by Garry Schyman (from BioShock Infinite)"Title Screen" by Unknown (from Superman 64) *NOTE* If you can find who did the music for Superman 64 I would be grateful. I couldn't find the name anywhere.Like it? Hate it? Have suggestions for future episodes? Leave them in the comments. Like, favorite, and subscribe! Do one, two, or all three!
Dota 2 8-bit Major Third 2013-04-23 | Like this? Check out my other videos! I talk about music and make some of my own.Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/major_thirdI originally made this for an intro to Papakarcher's Dota 2 streams. Visit his stream at http://www.twitch.tv/papakarcher. Also, visit papakarcher's youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/joeysmash where he has done videos on HoN and random Let's Plays (with me!).
