Professional Game Composers and Amateurism

I see nothing wrong with fan arrangements. In fact, its a great way for music to be re-integrated into a more contemporary setting. There are so many amazing NES games with stellar soundtracks, but its difficult for people unfamiliar with the medium to listen to the nes and not see beyond the limitations.

Arrangements utilizing modern sound software really allows all kinds of different people to see the beauty of the music. Thats fair, as many NES soundtracks are doomed to be forgotten. That would be a crime considering the incredible breadth of insane musicality.

Then again, and as Cellius pointed out, sometimes its difficult to touch a piece of music without ruining it. I'd be lying if I said that 50 percent of amateur arrangements preserved the good standing of the original. However, its really fun that music can inspire others to give back in the same way that they initially received.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by JazzFlight

F-Zero jazz album

WHERE!??? WHO? WHEN? HOW? ...LINK PLEASE!

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by niki

TKCA-30516: F-ZERO - VGMdb beta

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Thanks for the info. This is an unexpected surprise!

Originally Posted by JazzFlight

EDIT: SHIT, beaten. Heh, well, I'll still try to upload it later.

I'd be very grateful.

Thanks fellas.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I would think smooth jazz would be right up F-zero's alley. Chillaxin music moves me too. This will be gravy.

Thanks JazzFlight.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by GoldfishX

*listens to Mute City and Big Blue*

Huh?

The chord progressions and voice leading would lend themselves well to jazz structure and harmony. F-zero has good source material and good rhythmic excitement, hence my statements. Of course, one might argue that Fzero's original soundtrack would lend itself "better" to rock.

Anyways, I am listening to the arrange album right now and its fantastic!

I was speaking idiomatically.