I really suck at Gradius games, but this is an amazing mix. Very anxious for that MP3 download. I love how you really started it off by making me feel like I just started a new game, complete with the "start" tone and the loadout screen music.
Gradius being my favorite shmup series and II being my second favorite Gradius soundtrack next to III, this is wonderful. It's a shame this has so few views.
@peepeevagi It's not so much work as it is constantly listening to the songs over and over to make sure everything sounds good, which can be very time consuming if you're a perfectionist like me :P Thank you very much for your comment, I'm glad you liked it!
Listening to this a second time, I felt the need to research Gradius 2, and from that, I think I figured out why the Famicom version of G2 never saw an NES release. It's likely because of the mapping chip it used, which was Konami's VRC4. Since it was a 3rd-Party chip not made by Nintendo, it couldn't be used in games outside of Japan. Only 1st-Party hardware was allowed for use in the USA and Europe.
@SynobazzCircutMaster I've covered one of the songs from Super Contra called "Jungle Juncture", there's a link to it on my website. So yeah, I've done all three :D
@METAL1ON Well, that's exactly what I did. I listened to the tracks very carefully, sometimes with my headphones on. I'm pretty sure all the channels are there, but maybe they sound unclear to you because of the synths I used. Could you explain what it is you find awful about Tabidachi? Thanks for complimenting me on my music skills at least, even if you didn't care much for the music itself :)
@Desmaad I thought it was more fun this way, making it almost feel like you're listening to someone playing the game. Besides, some of the songs are just short loops and they would risk becoming repetitive if I posted 2-3 minute versions of them.
This cover is awesome! Have you considered covering songs from Contra? That game had an awesome soundtrack. If you've already done a song from Contra, you could say you've done covers from 3 of Konami's most memorable old-school series; the others being Gradius and Castlevania. (I call them old-school because it was during the NES era when these series got off the ground; plus, Konami made "ReBirth" games of all 3.)
@Gencoil Ahh, good old Super Contra... the series first step (I think) into 16-bit territory... personally, I preferred the European "Super Probotector" over the American version. Why? Because... PROBOTECTOR HAZ ROBOTZ!!! (If that didn't give enough away, yeah... I'm an absolute bot-brain. Any game with playable robots usually winds up in my collection.)
Gencoil, I think Tabidachi sounds awesome myself! It reminds me of Castlevania II Simon's Quest when you're exploring the town in the daylight hours! Burning Heat and Shooting Star are awesome too!
Respectfully disagreeing with METAL1ON here. I think this work shows that you have a true appreciation for that unique spirit of Konami's Gradius tunes. These are beautiful updates of the originals, and I feel a little silly for not checking out your non-MM arrangements earlier. Unrelated, but have you given consideration to making some Gradius Gaiden themes?
This is AWESOME, man. You ever gonna get around making the 2nd half of the soundtrack? I'd love to hear your renditions of Maximum Speed and the Boss Rushes.
Has anyone ever played the Wii remake of Teenage mutant ninja turtles, Turtles in time: Reshelled? Nintendo totally needs to start doing the older gradius games remade like that, i think. Your music would sure as hell fit right in it if they ever did!
@METAL1ON Sorry it was just my opinion of tabidachi since I listen to the original quite often I just didnt like it. Im a huge Gradius fan and tend to like it the way it is Ive come across lots of remakes of the various tunes over the years and have never liked any of them better than the originals. Dont take my opinion to heart because its just an opinion.
Personally I find your tracks superior to the originals, in the way there's more potential for greatness if sounds go beyond 16-bit. It reminds me of the way Nintendo's Smash Bros series integrates old classics into modern themes.
Tabidachi sound awful, burning heat sounds like burning heat and thats it, Ill stop there you have more music skill than i could ever hope to have but whilst you have done a great job at reproducing the tracks the originals are all better than what you have produced, sit with some headphones on listening to the originals and listen deeply to them there are a lot of channels to the original music that give the tunes their charm, keep trying ill give this a thumbs up.
Not sure why TH-cam decided to dump this in my recommendations eight years later, but these are some great remixes.
透明感のあるキレイなアレンジですね♪デモ曲なんて最高です！
fucking beautiful. amazing. incredible. spectacular.
Straight to my favorites. That's some amazing work here. One day Gradius will return...
"A Way Out of The Difficulty" & "A Shooting Star" is precious
You did a fantastic job.
Wow! This is like the Soul Train of Gradius Mixes! Wow! Just Beautiful .... Wow! Thanks!
このアレンジはお見事
Ahhh if only you get the full soundtrack the half of the game. Awesome work with these remixes
Maybe one of these days I'll get the latter half done, I just sort of burned myself out doing song after song in a relatively short time.
@@Gencoil aye I feel you man overall you did amazing. Up to ya but it would be real nice to hear. You did anazing!
I love it
I really suck at Gradius games, but this is an amazing mix. Very anxious for that MP3 download. I love how you really started it off by making me feel like I just started a new game, complete with the "start" tone and the loadout screen music.
This is a truly excellent rendition of the legendary Gradius tracks. Well done!
Some very nice takes on classic Gradius II songs!
Tabidachi Sounds EPIC!!
HELL YEAH, DUDES! A sequel of Gradius 2 is so called "Vulcan Venture" and its arrange version, right? DAMN IT! I'm F**KIN' GOOD!
Eric Dionisio actually Vulcan venture was the PAL name for gradius 2. that version of the game was released in the European countries.
Absolutely incredible. Would fit in perfectly with the PCE port.
Its not often I find a Gradius music remix that I like. I have heard some real travesties over the years but this is excellent well done.
I was just thinking about your songs earlier today. and to my surprise you uploaded something.
"destroy them all," etc.:they do sound corny. That's their charm, that's what makes it fun.
Is it not "destroy the core" ?
罗睿 it depends on the boss.
"Shoot at the Behind" Lol.
It's not corny, it's just good
I meant that they'd sound corny coming from me, haha.
They sound just about spot on. Nice job. 40/10 would eargasm again
yes gradius
Holy shit, this is gorgeous!
いいねコレ🎵カッコいい
I love you.
Gradius being my favorite shmup series and II being my second favorite Gradius soundtrack next to III, this is wonderful. It's a shame this has so few views.
3:43 So THIS is where Eagle Sabu came from!
This just... wow, this totally blows me away. This is so good. Now I wanna get around to beating any of them besides 1 and 3 (and kinda Rebirth).
Hey bro this gradius 2 remix was an amazing piece of work well done enjoyed it a lot
This is fire
Man, I wish you did Overheat, a song from the NES version of Gradius II. This is totally not because it's one of my favorites. :P
Great job man! Thanks!
Good job, mate, very enjoyable.
It's so good to see you upload again! Great work as always, Mr. Perfection!
Seeing this video reminded me why I subscribed to you. Keep up the great work, man.
@MMChaosVortex Thank you! You should give them a try if you like a good challenge, they can be quite brutal sometimes but that's the fun of it.
Well THAT was fucking incredible
@peepeevagi It's not so much work as it is constantly listening to the songs over and over to make sure everything sounds good, which can be very time consuming if you're a perfectionist like me :P Thank you very much for your comment, I'm glad you liked it!
The man is back, and brought us something awesome!!! Great job!!!
nicely done!
Listening to this a second time, I felt the need to research Gradius 2, and from that, I think I figured out why the Famicom version of G2 never saw an NES release. It's likely because of the mapping chip it used, which was Konami's VRC4. Since it was a 3rd-Party chip not made by Nintendo, it couldn't be used in games outside of Japan. Only 1st-Party hardware was allowed for use in the USA and Europe.
@SynobazzCircutMaster I've covered one of the songs from Super Contra called "Jungle Juncture", there's a link to it on my website. So yeah, I've done all three :D
@METAL1ON Well, that's exactly what I did. I listened to the tracks very carefully, sometimes with my headphones on. I'm pretty sure all the channels are there, but maybe they sound unclear to you because of the synths I used. Could you explain what it is you find awful about Tabidachi? Thanks for complimenting me on my music skills at least, even if you didn't care much for the music itself :)
GREAT JOB, THANX!!!
Awesome I want to hear a remix of shoot and shoot
@Desmaad I thought it was more fun this way, making it almost feel like you're listening to someone playing the game. Besides, some of the songs are just short loops and they would risk becoming repetitive if I posted 2-3 minute versions of them.
This cover is awesome! Have you considered covering songs from Contra? That game had an awesome soundtrack. If you've already done a song from Contra, you could say you've done covers from 3 of Konami's most memorable old-school series; the others being Gradius and Castlevania. (I call them old-school because it was during the NES era when these series got off the ground; plus, Konami made "ReBirth" games of all 3.)
@peacocktheking It's always nice when something like that happens :)
Gencoil, you are my new best friend
@Gencoil Ahh, good old Super Contra... the series first step (I think) into 16-bit territory... personally, I preferred the European "Super Probotector" over the American version. Why? Because... PROBOTECTOR HAZ ROBOTZ!!! (If that didn't give enough away, yeah... I'm an absolute bot-brain. Any game with playable robots usually winds up in my collection.)
@shalpp Nope, I just picked drums that sounded similar.
@greatspaceadventure Aw, thanks :)
Tabidachi sounds like Castlevania II The Town in Daylight!
Gencoil,
I think Tabidachi sounds awesome myself!
It reminds me of Castlevania II Simon's Quest when you're exploring the town in the daylight hours!
Burning Heat and Shooting Star are awesome too!
Respectfully disagreeing with METAL1ON here. I think this work shows that you have a true appreciation for that unique spirit of Konami's Gradius tunes. These are beautiful updates of the originals, and I feel a little silly for not checking out your non-MM arrangements earlier. Unrelated, but have you given consideration to making some Gradius Gaiden themes?
Honestly, both Gradius amd Contra where the same music team. So they sound like each other, but thats a good thing.
PLEASE MAKE REMIXES FOR GRADIUS III!
This is AWESOME, man.
You ever gonna get around making the 2nd half of the soundtrack? I'd love to hear your renditions of Maximum Speed and the Boss Rushes.
@JoshuaHazelwood If you check out my website klustr.net you'll find a remix/cover of "In The Wind" (Stage 3).
Megamix Darius next =D
Gencoil Y u do so good remixes pls
Has anyone ever played the Wii remake of Teenage mutant ninja turtles, Turtles in time: Reshelled? Nintendo totally needs to start doing the older gradius games remade like that, i think. Your music would sure as hell fit right in it if they ever did!
dalfan87 Remember, it's Konami not Nintendo who made it.
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Could you please put in the description what songs start at what times?
@METAL1ON Sorry it was just my opinion of tabidachi since I listen to the original quite often I just didnt like it. Im a huge Gradius fan and tend to like it the way it is Ive come across lots of remakes of the various tunes over the years and have never liked any of them better than the originals. Dont take my opinion to heart because its just an opinion.
are these the x68k's drums?
Why couldn't you have just made these separate tracks?
Personally I find your tracks superior to the originals, in the way there's more potential for greatness if sounds go beyond 16-bit. It reminds me of the way Nintendo's Smash Bros series integrates old classics into modern themes.
Will you ever do the rest of the songs?
Tabidachi sound awful, burning heat sounds like burning heat and thats it, Ill stop there you have more music skill than i could ever hope to have but whilst you have done a great job at reproducing the tracks the originals are all better than what you have produced, sit with some headphones on listening to the originals and listen deeply to them there are a lot of channels to the original music that give the tunes their charm, keep trying ill give this a thumbs up.