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MAN I love me some Star Fox. Yes, I skipped out on requests again because I’ve been wanting to do some of this music for a long while.

Even with its outdated visuals, the original Star Fox is still a blast to play, and the music has a lot to do with it too – it’s epic! Starting right as you hit the power switch to the end, the music just goes through so many dramatic phases, I love it. From the ominous intro, pop-out Title Screen music, to the pretty “control screen” part, the dramatic map screen, followed by an intense “Scramble” sequence where the Arwings bust out amidst a blaring alarm, and then BAM, upbeat orchestral-meets-rock Corneria music. So good.

I’m disappointed that Hajime Hirasawa didn’t continue a career path in game music, but nevertheless we can safely say it began and ended with a bang. I wish the later Star Fox games used his style more often, not to knock on the soundtracks of Star Fox 64 or even Star Fox Assault.

I use a lot of cymbals in these songs, which doesn’t help when recording on an old camcorder. Just more proof that I need a better recording setup. If I could only afford one! “Boss (Titania)” had to go through a few revisions because a Neil Peart-esque beat I was doing with the ride cymbal didn’t lend itself well to the song. I tried my best to enhance the bass and lower the brightness of the cymbals but there isn’t much I can do given my equipment to make the double bass more audible. Imagine it in your head :P I’m also aware of just a little timing snag in the middle of “Boss (Titania).”

Oh, and stick around for the credits. Just ’cause.

Music: “Corneria,” “Boss (Corneria),” “Boss (Titania),” & “Course Clear (Band Version).”

Music composed by Hajime Hirasawa.

Star Fox (known as Starwing in Europe) was developed by Nintendo EAD and Argonaut Software and published by Nintendo in 1993 for the Super Nintendo/Super Famicom.

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Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all that jazz.

No request this time, sorry! But I haven't forgotten about those who've emailed me. I've wanted to cover the intro music to Sparkster for a long time, but I somehow never got around to it. It just feels so triumphant and upbeat that I just HAD to cover it.

I never played Sparkster or the other Rocket Knight games as a kid, but clearly I have been missing out. It's a great couple of games with some damn good music. The first time I heard "Lakeside" was around 2 years ago and yet on the first listen it made me feel nostalgic for the SNES days. I originally wanted to just cover that, but upon listening to the intro stage of the Genesis version, I knew I couldn't pass it up. This marks the first time I've covered a Genesis/Mega Drive song, hurray!

I always imagine brentalfloss creating lyrics for these tunes. I thought up some lines of my own:

"Have you met Sparkster?
He is the Rocket Knight
Straps on his jetpack and flies
And now he's high in the sky
While I'm high as a kite"

Okay, maybe I should just stick to drumming.

Music: "Lakeside" (SNES) & "1-1" (Genesis/Megadrive)

Music composed by Kazuhiko Uehara, Masahiro Ikariko, M. Matsuhira, Michiru Yamane, and Akira Yamaoka.

Yeah, you read that correctly. Michiru Yamane, who brought us amazing Castlevania music, and Akira Yamaoka, the composer of the Silent Hill games among other great titles, both had a hand in Sparkster's music!

Sparkster was developed and published by Konami in 1994 for the Super Nintendo/Super Famicom.

Likewise, Sparkster (Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2) was developed and published by Konami in 1994 for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.

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Happy Halloween! It's a day late (I'm lazy), but here's the next request. Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a pretty fun game with the quirkiest soundtrack you'll ever hear on the SNES. I love how eclectic it is.

Am I the only one who hears a tinge of Danny Elfman's "Batman" theme in the title screen music?

I apologize for the weird transition in the beginning. I messed up the drum intro so I went back to re-record that part. Unfortunately my china cymbal drowns out the sound of my snare at certain parts. Makes me wish I had drum mics so I wouldn't have to rely on the camera's audio anymore. It's also impossible to take out the drum track to this one, as the SNES game's drum tracks were programmed into each channel of the SNES sound chip (how weird!).

The next video or two may just be my own pick this time, but that doesn't mean I haven't forgotten about any requests. Keep 'em coming!

The music was requested by Gwen S. & Matt R.

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"Zombie Panic" was composed by George Alistair Sanger.

Zombies Ate My Neighbors (Zombies in Europe and Australia) was developed by LucasArts and published by Konami (SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis) and LucasArts (Virtual Console) in 1993/1994.

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http://www.pixelitis.net/video/vgdrum-request-vii-pokemon-goldsilver-battle-trainer-johto/

When's that video embed option coming back? :P

Pokémon! A series I adored as a 4th grader, but then I sort of shunned away from it for a long time before fully appreciating it again in college. While Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow remain my favorites, playing through some of Heart Gold made me realize that I missed out on the great sequel to those games! Pokémon Gold/Silver’s battle music is just plain epic.

This was a tough song to drum to, but it was also highly enjoyable. I’m all over the place on this one, and it’s more interpretive given that there’s no real drum beat in the original GBC composition. Despite a few minor timing issues I’m really proud of this one. Now who wants to redo this one with me in a heavy metal/prog setting?

The music was requested by Erin M. B.

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“Trainer! Battle (Johto)” was composed by Junichi Masuda.

Pokémon Gold/Silver (Pocket Monsters: Gold & Silver in Japan) was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo & The Pokémon Company on Game Boy Color.

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http://www.pixelitis.net/video/vgdrum-request-vi-battletoads-double-dragon-level-1-abobo/

Still having trouble finding the video-embed option again. Oh well.

Here's a game I should have given a second chance a long time ago! I never realized just how fun Battletoads & Double Dragon is. And the music is killer! David Wise is videogame music genius. Love the beat to this one. It's simple, but loads of fun.

I wonder why Billy and Jimmy's faces and hairstyles are swapped. Odd.

This is a request made by bowbay, who does several bass guitar covers of videogame tunes. Check him out at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/bowbay

Next request is a biggie, and that's all I'm sharing with you.

I got a pair of new hi-hats, 'cause my old ones broke. Say hello to my 14" Sabian Xs hi-hats!

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"Level 1: Abobo" was composed by David Wise.

Battletoads & Double Dragon was developed by Rare, Ltd. and published by Tradewest on the Super Nintendo.

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Pixelitis.net presents: VGdrum Request V: Super Valis IV "Castle Vanity"

(Where'd the video embed option go?! :/ )

I take forever, don't I? Here I am with a request I received over a YEAR ago from Shuy Dagnino. I had never heard of Super Valis IV before, but now that I have I need to play more of it. It's got a great soundtrack.

I really want to replace my drum heads and get some good mics for future recordings. I can't say when that will happen but just know that it's in my plans!

I've got two more "learned" songs to record for you all, so hopefully the wait won't be as gargantuan as before.

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"Castle Vanity" was composed by Junta.

Super Valis IV (known as SUPER Varisu Akaki Tsuki no Otome in Japan) was developed by Telenet Japan and published by Atlus on the Super Nintendo/Famicom.

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