08.04.01 - Worlock

Additions to the Music Competition: Audible Vortex! It has been brought to our attention that a new website to score all your Anime/Manga/VGM needs has come into existence and they, TokyoPop has been kind enough to sponser some prizes for Audible Vortex.

As it stands right now, the grand prize still stands with the $75 gift certificate to Electronic Botique. In addition to this grand prize, the winner will receive the following three video game soundtracks: Final Fantasy IV, Chrono Trigger, and Resident Evil Code Veronica X, compliments of TokyoPop Soundtrax.

Also, the first runner up will receive a copy of each soundtrack as well. So now you've got even more reason to get crackin' on those medleys!

Before perusing today's musical tidbits, take a gander at what TokyoPop has to offer by clicking the image below:

Most Wanted The Sound Cave Most Wanted: Castlevania Diablo II Final Fantasy (Wonder Swan Color additions) Grandia Skies of Arcadia Suikoden 1 & 2 Valkyrie Profile

Music Notes The following scribings are notes from the composers about their featured pieces in the updates. Their email addresses can be found next to their contributions, found below. MP3 Remixes "La Chocaréna - Chocobo Remix!" (Final Fantasy *.*) by Draggor The song is called "La Chocaréna - Chocobo Remix!". I called it this because the beginning kinda reminds me of the macaréna for some reason. ; ) It contains the generic Chocobo theme from the final fantasy series, but also alludes to "Mods De Chocobo" and the Chocobo RPG music from FF8, "Electric De Chocobo" and "Place your Bets" from FF7. "Garland Theme" (Final Fantasy 1) by DJ Eldeel This is a two part remix of the popular Garland theme from Final Fantasy I. The first part is a newage-ish mixture of electric piano and airy synthetic sounds, the second part is a mixture of 5 strings. Who says synths can't produce beautiful combo-strings? "Credits Theme" (Legacy of the Wizard) by DJ Eldeel This is a remix to the old NES classic, Legacy of the Wizard. This remix consists of strings, guitar, and drums. I think the three main instruments compliment each other well. Check out the different strings! ( I may be biased, but I like how the harsh and soft strings compliment each other. "Field To Tomorrow" (Lunar 2) by DJ Eldeel This is classic ice overworld song in Lunar 2. I've tried to stay close to home as the song's classical roots still remain. Classical instruments like strings, flute and pizzicato lead the song, as well as the jazzy touch of a sax. Enjoy. "Overworld Theme" (Wild ARMs) by DJ Eldeel Here's a remix to Wild Arms Overworld. The song features some nostalgic instruments, some of the kinds used in Wild Arms 2. Leads are guitar, strings and piano and the everpopular Wild-Arms-esque whistle. Hope you all like it. Digital Music "Battle Theme" (Final Fantasy Mystic Quest) by Barfington This was the worst game, with the worst sounding music. i only did this, cuz i try to be good to my fans who request songs...i just suck at getting around to making tabs for people who ask for em...

Creation Tips No Creation Tips for this week. :P

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