MetaFilter posts tagged with nintendo and music

Reformat the Planet

sveskemus — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:15:02 -0800

It started with sequencing 8-bit chipsets on Nintendo Game Boys, but the Chiptune scene has now expanded well beyond game systems. Reformat the Planet is the essential introduction to this awesome new genre, and proves it's more than just a blip. This week only you can watch the feature length documentary in its entirety on Pitchfork.tv. Want to listen to some of the incredible music? Check out 8bitpeoples (previously 1, 2).

Nintendo DS: Is that a music production studio in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

lekvar — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:20:25 -0800

Looking for a new musical toy to supplement your current studio setup? You may already have a MIDI-via-WiFi-enabled* sequencer (1, 2)/drum-and-bass groovebox/audio sampler & scratcher/Mod Tracker in your pocket!
*a wired version is also available. Videos of the software in use: GrooveStep Korg DS-10 DScratch (warning: may be a little loud) NitroTracker: 1, 2 Compiled from Create Digital Music and other sources.

Mushroom Singdom!

Faux Real — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:04:47 -0800

Mushroom Singdom! Every week (ish) GameJew reviews the games downloadable from the Wii's virtual console in song form. Eps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7(?) 8 9(?)

Play that funky Wii

Mwongozi — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:57:47 -0800

Play that funky Wii (MP3), a Vanilla Ice/Nintendo mashup by DJ BC. See also

If I Spoke Japanese I Could Tell You What They Say Between Songs

BackwardsCity — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:54:59 -0800

Mario and Zelda Big Band Live. I know we've done this sort of thing any number of times before, but this two-hour clip of orchestra music from Japan may be the best of the genre. It starts with a one-guitar blugrass version of the main Mario theme and goes from there.

up up down down left right left right B A SELECT start

ninjew — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:03:18 -0800

Nintendo music. Download some of their music. Go see them touring now. Enjoy the 8-bit goodness. Previously discussed nintendo music.

MARIO 0x23 WORLD 1-1 TIME 278

Robot Johnny — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:52:15 -0800

Super Mario Brothers sound effects. Boing! Boing! CRUNCH! Ding! Ding! Ding! Whoop! Boing!

Funeral For A Son

Sticherbeast — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:54:40 -0800

The Proto-Men present a Mega-Man Rock Opera. There is nothing more to say. Ever. About anything.

NES Synth Covers

BlackLeotardFront — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 23:24:02 -0800

NES Synth covers of classic songs by those goons at Something Awful. Previous NES music stuff: 8bitpeoples' "Axel F" and "The 8 Bits of Christmas", The Video Game Pianist and his famous videos, A Capella NES Themes, SMW Soundtrack, etc. On the Marimba, too, just a few minutes ago. (via BB...via waxy)

xoc - SMW

Pretty_Generic — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 06:46:03 -0800

SMW - The complete soundtrack to Super Mario World, covered by one man using dozens of instruments. Roughly in game order, faithful to the originals, with some bizarre artistic license thrown around. A private hobby made public. Dedicated to Koji Kondo.

Video game music is teh hotness

knave — Mon, 23 May 2005 15:22:49 -0800

VGMix is a site that hosts MP3s made by video game afficionados who have remixed the tunes from their favorite video games, old and new alike. Check out the releases page and try out a few songs. You can also search for songs by a particular game system, genre, specific game, etc. (Unfortunately, search seems broken for me right now, but it usually works!) The users generally provide extensive reviews that will help you sort out the great from the mediocre before downloading.

kingmissile — Wed, 03 Oct 2001 17:55:49 -0800

Do you miss the music from your old NES games? Well if you do, be sure to check out the minibosses. They're a band that only plays the songs to classic video games from the Nintendo Entertainment System. Great stuff. I particularly enjoyed the Wizards & Warriors track amusing, since I was addicted to that game when I was younger. Also, am I the only one who thinks there should be a new console system DEDICATED to only 2D games? 3D games are neat 'n all, but I don't think enough good 2D games are being made anymore. The Gameboy Advance is probably the only system doing that sort of thing right now, but it's just a portable.