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noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:20:00 +0000

I decided to merge this blog and my other blog to make things easier for myself. I made things a bit neater and also a lot more visually pleasing. It took some work and time, but everything is a go for the site. Posts here will be ceasing and continuing over at the new site. I just didn't feel like managing many blogs/sites at once, so I just made it easier and combined them to one.

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Legend of Zelda OoT- Saria's Ragtime Jazz

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:54:00 +0000

I'm on day 1 million of cleaning the room. My trumpet and flute is down here, just want to finish up with moving some stuff out of the basement. I'm here today to plug one of Kento's Zelda arrangements. I'm a fan of Jazz, so this arrangement was pretty boss.

Legend of Zelda - Saria's Ragtime Jazz (Ocarina of Time on Piano)

Ragtime greatness. If you've never got a chance to play Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, then you probably would never of heard the original. For those people, I give you the original version.

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Lost Woods

Mhm, good song for its time. I was planning on leaving after this video, buuuuuuuut I think I'll leave another one. Now for something completely irrelevant.

Disgaea - Tomo Yo

Alone in the Dark [2008] - Killing the Fissure

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:19:00 +0000

Where the heck did I disappeared to? Work and uploading writing to The Gamer Studio's new site. It's been really busy and I'm going all over the place. What's The Gamer Studio? A gaming site that I'm a part of and helping to make look pretty with the piece editing and stuff, especial great help with the editing from cousin as well. Here's a link to the blog we have in it's place until we do launch.

What track am I leaving you today? I'm leaving you "Killing the Fissure", composed by Olivier Derivier, who is he? CLICK ME RIGHT NOW.

Alone in the Dark [2008] - Killing the Fissure

I would desperately want to see this live, great and exhilarating music. Want to know another track that's cool? It's not from Alone in the Dark's soundtrack, but from Afrika! Here's Safari for your listening pleasure.

Afrika - Safari

Yes, if you haven't figured out, orchestral works are my favorite genre of music. I just find them to be exciting and just amazing. If you're an orchestral lover like me, you might want to subscribe to this blog, really you have nothing to lose and you'll more than likely love what I post in the future.

That's all for today, I'm still on the fritz wit moving things to my basement. I finally got everything down hair...it's cleaning up the left overs. Oh! I also have a workstation to work on my Gameboy systems. Time to solder solder solder!

Muchi Muchi Pork - Doki Doki in the Sky

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:17:00 +0000

I did say I was going to post the music, so here I am. The music comes from Muchi Muchi Pork. Enjoy.

Track 01 0:00: Doki Doki in the Sky
Track 02 3:07: Hamu Hamu Pepper
Track 03 6:20: Ura Ura Uranium

"Doki Doki in the Sky" is a personal favorite of mine, I just love its upbeat mood. For those who never heard or seen the game in action, here's a vid of the first stage.
The other game I wanted to bring up was DeathSmiles, which is another one of Cave's games. This one is on the Gothic side, so we're flipping all those upbeat tracks upside down.

Track 01 0:00: Rebellion of the Lake Village
Track 02 4:11: Trembling Mad with Hatred in the Game of Death

Different, huh? I loved Muchi Muchi Pork's soundtrack a lot more. I guess I should give DeathSmiles the same treatment and let you see Stage 1. Here ya go.
Sorry for poor quality on both parts, but I just wanted to get across what kind of games they were from what you listened too...if you did listen? Right?

ost/album review tonight at VGTO! Reviews. It'll more than likely be short and to the point, which is that the album/ost was a pleasure to listen too and you should take a listen as well. Check what it is tomorrow.

EDIT: Movie Maker is causing the videos to be pushed time between tracks a tad, times may vary? Sorry.

Eternal Sonata - Pyroxene of the heart

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Eternal Sonata [Trusty Bell] is one of the few games I enjoy on the Xbox 360. It was actually quite moved by the soundtrack and decided to purchase it when it was $30-40. Now it's hiked for higher it seems? First track of the soundtrack was great, listen.

Eternal Sonata - Pyroxene of the heart

Not your cup of tea? There are other awesome tracks on the album that I'm sure you'll like. I'm pretty sure that Youtube is littered with all the tracks on there. People like to do those Soundtrack Playlists. Thank those you find the music under I guess. Here, have another track, but from Legend of Mana.
Legend of Mana - Earth Painting

Hah! I win this battle HD!

Really wonderful music here. I remember mentioning in a previous post hinting about possibly uploading music from an obscure Japanese flying/shooter game. I'll do that later today, and it's not Touhou.

Secret of Mana - Meridian Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:04:00 +0000

If I was given any title, Prince Procrastinator would be it. I haven't reached the "King" status, so there is still hope. I took some time to look back at all the games I used to play when I was younger, it still seems that Secret of Mana was one of my enjoyable plays in the 90s. I celebrate with a track.

Secret of Mana [Seiken Densetsu 2] - Meridian Dance

Good stuff, right? Here's Eminence Orchestra's take on this track
Never played past Secret Of Mana, so I'm missing out on a good few in the series. I think I'll be fine, I have Wild Arms and Star Ocean to keep me busy. Oh, and I'm not done with "Meridian Dance", here's one last rendition.

Meridian Dance [Seiken Densetsu 2]
(from "Essence - Music of Mana")

Have a good one. Tomorrow looks promising, possibly more Seiken Densetsu tracks. It's either that or Eternal Sonata [Trusty Bell].

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time - Influence of Truth Appearance

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:33:00 +0000

Oh look at that, he's posting when he said he wasn't. I found time to sneak in a post and I'm certainly in a better mood now than I was yesterday. Bah. We're still keeping the Star Ocean theme going on here with posting until I find something else interesting to post about. Maybe about some Japanese top down flying/shooter games? Not talking about Touhou either, there are WAAAAAAAY too many track arrangements and 80 percent of the albums aren't even that good.

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time - Influence of Truth Appearance

The Star Ocean game I ordered and memory stick came in today! Delivery was very quick, and by different vendors. A+ service, definitely going to ace them both.

So, anyone seeing the interviews conducted by sites with Nobuo Uematsu? First one I saw was from Wired.com/gamelife. Point of interest: Nobuo is going to be on duty with Final Fantasy XIV's OST. Cool news, because I don't think I'll be playing the game. I think I hit the point in life where I don't have much time for console games, so I'm converting all my attention to Handhelds until I can't even do that anymore.

Why? Working on music all the time is tiring and time consuming (Lol redundancy). I'm working on a B.A. in music and probably going to be transferring...unless something very good happens this year. Working on Arranging, Composing and Conducting in regards to anything video game related. It's a geek's dream, but I think my arrow is shifted more towards weird than anything.

I like video game music from all over, honestly I can say my taste in music is very rounded. Even though I don't listen to death metal or hip hop, I appreciate the genre and the mood they give off. I'm speaking in relevance to video game though!

Actually now that I think about it, the only bands I listen to are Mae, Project 86 and... well that's it?! I've spent most of my life listening to video game music. I don't see much of a loss anyway. Hrmm, I meant this to be a short post and it's like I'm writing a reflection of my life and game music. VIDEO TIME!!!

Devil May Cry 3 - Dante's Office 7 Hells Battle

Time for to check on puppy, hopefully he isn't going to make me his cleaning slave.

Star Ocean: The Second Story - Dynamite

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:17:00 +0000

I recently bought Star Ocean: Second Evolution and a 2 gig memory stick. I don't have a PSP yet, but I want to be prepared and not be in those positions where I forget to calculate stuff in like tax, memory cards/sticks, wires (console relevant). I already did all the taxes and bought my game and accessories... I'm ready for this handheld.

Star Ocean: The Second Story - Dynamite

Lost internet connection all day and was stressed out why I couldn't solve the problem. That's why this post is very late and why I'm going to my bed right now full of rage. Guuuh. On the brighter note, I fixed it on the main PC without too much hassle.

No picture today, was running around my house with the whole internet thing, that and I need to dust and vacuum the room and give it its finishing touches. No dirty pictures on my watch.

No post later tomorrow and possibly Thursday...rage is still within. Grrrr

Final Fantasy IV: Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:50:00 +0000

Final Fantasy IV: Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption

It's that time of the month where I plug in a special project done by cool people in regards to game music. This time around, it's OCREMIX.ORG's Final Fantasy IV: Echoes of Betrayal, Light of Redemption.

Darn you HD! I will win this battle one day!
I think the trailer that was compiled for the promotion of this ReMixed album was done pretty well. I've only gone through some tracks here and there, but for the most part I think it's stunning. Will I conduct a review on VGTO! Reviews? Maybe, whatever I'm in the mood for, but more than likely this in the end. :-p

Will I have good things to say about this album? You'll have to read the review now that I have you at utter suspense *cough cough*.

Quick edit: The ReMixed Album is FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. That is all. :D

Dissidia Final Fantasy - One-Winged Angel -orchestra version-

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:40:00 +0000

I know I didn't show much interest in Dissidia Final Fantasy, but I do applaud the game for its soundtrack. Having listened to the whole thing, I can say the selection of music they decided to bring over from the FF series we're wisely chosen. Tell you the truth, if they didn't bring over 80 percent of the songs they did, I would have face palmed through my own head.

Track 01 0:00: The Dreadful Fight -arranged-
Track 02 3:11: The Decisive Battle -arranged-
Track 03 5:06: One-Winged Angel -orchestra version-

There are a lot of other tracks I liked and wanted to add, but uploading video on blogger takes a bit of my time in which will never be returned to me. Again I take the title of Mr Oblivious today by not noticing that if I upload a video using blogger, it can be downloaded under the RSS Feed. I take my bow for my new discovery and present you an arranged track from the Growlanser Generation Soundtrack.

Growlanser Generations OST - Consequence of the Fight
(Arranged track of "The Whereabouts of One's Victory" from Growlanser II's OST)

I may post again later, but this seems to be good for now. You get your dose of Final Fantasy and obscure JRPG. Would the Growlanser series be considered strategy? I think so, so Strategy JRPG.

Tomorrow is picture day of the finished room. I don't think there will anything too special looking about it, but the fruits of my efforts are always nice to look at to remind me that I actually did something productive. :D

Sure I'll share this too. I bought Wii Fit for my mom as a birthday gift, as well as a 4 gig micro sd card. She loved it and had fun playing the game. I could care less what anyone says, Wii for the Effing win. If a game console can make my mother happy like a child, you win the game.

By the way, you just lost the game. Enjoy your thirty minute grace period while you still can. :)

Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al- Revis - Run for Your Life!

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:13:00 +0000

Having played this right after Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny, I felt pretty at home and didn't really have to adjust much. They both share the same concept of synthesizer and things ran pretty much the same. Though I just want to look at the main theme from this game and its heir, Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy. "Run for Your Life!" is sung by the Japanese vocalist Shimotsuki Haruka while "My Silly Days" was sung by Marie. I apologize, but it seems my lurking skills are below standards on finding more about Marie. :(
I like them both, but I'm going to have to side with "My Silly Days" on which is my favorite. I'll be going through the OST for the second game when I get it, but I have a premonition that I'm going to like the first more. Who knows.

I've been going through a lot of Video Game Orchestra's videos and loving every second. I love their Sonic 2 and Donkey Kong Country 2 Melody so much! Definite thanks for doing SSBB's "Stickerbrush Symphony" version! I'm looking forward to hearing Sonic 3's Melody next, hopefully wishing here! Well, if they don't, I will write it. :D

Oh, the basement is starting to take form! I cleared out a lot of stuff and needs one more day and then the big move in. I have to buy two guitar stands though...and possibly a third one after I pick up an acoustic guitar.

Random, but I want a PSP 3000 and noticed a bundle in August that comes with Final Fantasy Dissidia *yawn*, Advent Children *scratch scratch* and a 2 gig memory stick *ZING!*. I want it to put files in it like I do with my DS. Game Related? Like 5 games total, The Star Ocean 2 remake being one of them. Well that's all. Work time and time to submit the first batch to the boss.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex O.S.T. 2 - Rise

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:07:00 +0000

Why am I posting Rise from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex O.S.T. 2? I really liked the song and has relevance to Metal Gear Solid 3, which I'm playing right now. I never realized that there was Russian text above the area's name when it's displayed on screen when you move to a different spot. I earned the title Mr. Oblivious for today. I'm also posting this song because it's just awesome :D. By the way, Origa (Ol'ga Vital'evna Yakovleva) is the vocalist in this track.

Well, now that I bring up Metal Gear Solid 3, I might as well drag in a track from the game.
Agreed that this song is one of the best from the series? Cynthia Harrell gives me the chills every time I hear her voice when "Snake Eater" is played.

Added Bonus

Super Smash Bros Brawl - Star Fox 64 - Area 6

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:13:00 +0000

My favorite stage hands down is Area 6 from Star Fox 64.
Again, I loved the original too, but I prefer the more recent arrangement of the song. I don't need to tell you where it comes from either.

I'm vacuuming that room and tossing out things I don't need and beginning to move my stuff piece by piece. Right now I have my guitar, Bass, Synth, and soon Speakers in there. The only thing I really lack is proper lighting. As much as I love the basement for it's coolness in temperature, it would be nice not to obtain vision impairment.

I said double feature yesterday, right? Well here ya go.

Natasha Farrow is the performing vocals for this song, and she nails every note on the head.

Guuh, this post started about an hour and a half ago, but one of my dog's puppies had a cold and had to wipe his nose for him whenever it got congested. That puppy better love me and obey my commands when he gets bigger.

That's all for now. Going to go out possibly and pick up some more music books and Episodes IV-VI of Star Wars.

Star Fox Assault - Katina

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:07:00 +0000

I'm tired and this double tea bag tea isn't helping either. Have a look of one of my favorite Star Fox tracks while I'm still up.
A bit of info about me, I love militant sounding music with a burning passion.

I like the original just as much, but this one gets the pie. Possibly a double Feature post tomorrow. For your notes, I'm arranging this puppy to hopefully be played this year, next semester at least if time works against me.

Oh phooey, just listen to this track as well. I plan on arranging it as well, slower definitely. [Damn you HD! You're making the vid go off margin!]
I'm a fan of the duo Ken Nakagawa and Daisuke Achiwa. Probably my favorite of the batch of games they workd on would be Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis. This track isn't in that game's ost, but I thought I would bring up them and my personal favorite ost they have worked on anyways.

Wild Arms the Vth Vanguard - Terrible-monster Attacking Crew!

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:30:00 +0000

Well, I can't find the CD and doubt I will until I finish up in that room tomorrow. That means you get...
One of my personal favorites.

Going to work on papers until I can't keep my eyes open anymore. By the way, Complex Time Signatures are the best. Tomorrow is Star Fox, so militant music is obvious. Where the heck did I put that CD?

drammatica - The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura - Somnus

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0000

There was something I wanted to post that was relevant to the last post, but I can't find a certain CD, so you'll get this instead. Song is from Final Fantasy Versus XIII.

Next post I'll hope to find that CD :(, if I don't I'll post about Legend of Mana or Wild Arms 5.

Room should be cleared out by this Saturday, then the "big" move of all my equipment. When everything is moved in...nonstop workload until the end of this year. Joy. :)

Zwei!! - Final Battle -Demon Vesper-

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Day four of clearing the room out, now it's business. I felt like I was lacking bagpipes this week, so I'm dropping off a song from Zwei!! here. Don't know much about the game? It's another one of those obscure JRPGs if you only play Western ones. I actually thought the name was pretty witty, because Zwei translates into Two from German, which coincidentally is how the gameplay works, between two interchanagable characters.

This track blew me out of the water when I heard bagpipes enter around halfway. For a Final Battle, I was expecting some crazy orchestral track or rock solos with my "Ah Ah Oh Oh" choruses. It doesn't matter to me, as long as it's something bad ass when I'm fighting the last boss of the game, It could be Steve Reich's "It's gonna rain" playing for all I care (Someone add some crazy choruses and percussion to that song plz?).

I don't know many Celtic bands out there in case you want something less game-like, but try Afro Celt Sound System. Stunning music. I love their "North Downmix".

Where the heck did Steve Reich come from? I'm leaving now.

Gurumin - Soaring Through the Melancholy Skies

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:51:00 +0000

Every time I find some decent game music, some girl is screaming Yatta or Desu.

Not complaining though. I thought it was worth enough to post.

Day Three

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:31:00 +0000

Day one and two already passed, so now I am day three on fixing the room to put all my equipment. I feel like there are spiders crawling up my back, but that's what to expect when you are dusting and removing webs from every single piece of furniture in there.

The room overall is quite compact and poorly lighted a of now. Hoping to have everything cleared out and have a light installed, or at least a better lamp.

I highly doubt anyone is reading these posts, but I'll just leave this here.

Blog? For what?!

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Like the description on the left says, my journey through Video Game Music. Anything I do related to Video Game Music goes here.

Here's a topic to look at for starters: Day by day update of the creation of my studio room in the basement, because of Video Game Music.

Oh Joy.

Commence chilling...Chilling commenced.

noreply@blogger.com (Marcos G) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:23:00 +0000

Oh hi there.

I am an introduction post that could be telling you why this blog was created. Well, I will not under any circumstances tell you the reason of this blog because that is to be expected. Instead, I will end this post and create another post to tell you why this blog was brought into existence. Indeed.