Whilst browsing the internet recently, I discovered that the guitarist for one of my favourite bands is a bit of a gamer geek. The chap in question is Ol Drake from the thrash band Evile. His channel has a few heavy metal re-imaginings of video game tunes but this rendition of the Jungle Zone theme from the 8-bit version of Sonic 1 really stood out:

I feel so happy right now.

[Source: Ol Drake’s YouTube Channel]

Tags: evile, game gear, master system, ol drake, sega tunes, sonic the hedgehog 8-bit

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sonicyoda

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SEGA Touring Car Championship is a bloody difficult game. You can’t make any mistakes. It’s one of two things I’ll always remember about this game. The other is it’s amazing dance soundtrack. The game’s final course is backed by the song ‘So High’ by the artist Channel X and it’s pure 90s floorfiller action. Get your glowsticks out, this is one pumping tune:

Tags: channel x, sega saturn, sega touring car championship, sega tunes, so high

This entry was posted on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at 10:46 pm and is filed under News & Updates. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Cyber Troopers Virtual-On is a game where you pilot mechs and duel with other mechs TO THE DEATH. This concept has been used hundreds of times in many, many games but SEGA were onto something incredible with their duel-stick controlled series.

The soundtrack is wonderfully nineties; all bubblegum pop with dance elements thrown in the mix. Very Japanese indeed but not quite what you’d expect from a game that sees giant robots FIGHT TO THE DEATH. This juxtaposition between gameplay in soundtrack is actually quite funny when you see it in action.

Have a listen to the 1st stage theme. You’ll come away feeling like everything in your life is great:

Tags: cyber troopers vitual-on, sega saturn, sega tunes

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Let’s Tap is an under-appreciated, mini-game masterpiece. Yuji Naka and his Prope studio developed one of the most intuitive and interesting control schemes seen on the Wii which has to be played to be believed. The game also has one of the most enduring soundtracks I’ve come across and the Rhythm Tap mode contains a selection of incredibly upbeat and poppy anthems for you to tap along to.

My absolute favourite has to be Kung-Fu Disco which you can hear below. You’ll have this one stuck in your head for days!

Tags: kung-fu disco, let’s tap, sega tunes, wii

This entry was posted on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at 2:13 pm and is filed under News & Updates. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

sonicyoda

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Let’s not beat around the bush here; SEGA games have always had the best music. End of. There is no argument. SEGA composers and musicians have always got the absolute best out of their limitations (back in the pre-32 bit era) and have gone on to make fantastic compositions worthy of greater attention. Why game music is not regulalrly on sale in the West is beyond me because things like Video Games Live have proven there’s an audience.

Enough. This update is about SEGA music. Songs like Skies of Arcadia’s title theme show exactly why game music should not be frowned upon. This piece is beautiful.

Tags: sega tunes, skies of arcadia

This entry was posted on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 5:23 pm and is filed under News & Updates. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Now here’s a strange little piece! This song is called Hey Hey Why? and it was developed specifically for the SEGA Ages version of Fantasy Zone on the SEGA Saturn. It’s essentially a studio version of first stage theme from Fantasy Zone but it uses female vocals in place of the main synth from the original track. It’s a fun, poppy and typically Japanese take on the original song but be warned, you will not be able to get it out of your head after you’ve played it once!

If you’d like to own it, you can find it on the readily available SEGACon: The Best of SEGA Game Music 02 which can be found here. 3 discs of SEGA music? Erm, yes please!

Tags: fantasy zone, hey hey why?, segacon 02, vocal covers

This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at 7:20 pm and is filed under News & Updates. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Webmaster and lead writer at SEGADriven. Likes old games, heavy music and too much pizza. Follow on Twitter @kronkblats

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