Oh jesus. Thank god this soundtrack was on the SNES. The Genesis was better at making its individual instruments sound distinct but the SNES had such a better orchestration-like quality and less farty sounding music.
I've listened to this about a hundred times, and I still can't stop. You did an amazing job on this redux, kudos for taking one of the best game scores and converting it into my fav game system music style.
The SNES chip was definitely ahead of its time, but I love it when people say it had a "sound". It was a fucking glorified sample player which wasn't well endowed with memory. Great developers worked around it and did great things- most notably the best for SNES was stuff like Chrono Trigger, light, orchestral instrumentation sounded very professional on it if done correctly. But the Genesis, it had a real synthesizer on board, and while its limiting to the grand scheme- its capable for sure.
@StarFoxAutobot I don't think that any other consoles used Frequency Modulation synthesis; you'd have to google that yourself, the SNES used Digital Signal Processing, and Pulse Code Modulation; both were used in tandem to produce analog sounds from Digital sources.
What are the odds of you releasing a full OST of these songs, Gecko? I'd love to listen to this in my car as individual tracks, not just one medley. Great job, BTW!
Ok, the Genesis chip could easily do this, but could it handle a full SM soundtrack of this quality, AND the actual game, all on one Genesis cartrudge? An SM Sega CD game would be more realistic
I think this emulates the Genesis sound ok, but in reality it wouldn't even sound this good if the game was made on Genesis. The Genesis sound chip was always horrible when compared to the SNES. With drums that sound like crappy static, and the farting synth sounds, it doesn't even come close to what the SNES can do. Funny thing is that Nintendo owes all of that to Sony, since they actually made the chip.
@vicviper99 If this were being played back on a model 1 with anything but a VA7 motherboard, this level of sound quality would be totally feasible. If it were being played back on a model 2 with either a VA2, VA2.3, VA3 or VA4 motherboard, it'd be pretty darn close. If it were any other model 2, or was a model 1 with a VA7 motherboard, it'd sound much worse than this. Based on your comment, your experience with the Genesis must be limited to one of the "bad ones." They were not all bad.
@vicviper99 Don't know what you're talking about, but.. I think the Genesis/Megadrive could have done this sound easely.. Never played on a Genesis/Megadrive or something..? Some games have horrible music and sound effects, other games sounds awesome. Take Sonic 3 for example. Don't hate on the best 16 bit console ever.
@vicviper99 lol Farting synth sounds. I thought the same thing. XD
Well actually, it varies from game to game. Some games have much better sound clarity. Awesome Possum had better voice clarity than some SNES games. Yeah no joke. I even used them in some of my YTPMV's, although the game itself sucks.
so tell me. if it emulates Genesis sound ok, how would it sound like crap on real hardware, despite real hardware would make this sound better, if was coded in .vgm format?
Both the SNES version and the Genesis covers bring something different; these genesis versions give a robotic tone, which is reminiscent of Samus since her power suit makes her seemingly fearless and unfeeling. The SNES version is more atmospheric and dark, which reflects the dark and formidable Zebes which must be explored. You could argue that the Genesis version reflects how the space pirates have pretty much conquered the planet with their bases. You can't really say that one is better
I really think this soundtrack works on the genesis soundchip.
It had a much more hard electronic edge to its sounds. It really goes great with the forboding science fiction atmosphere of the game. It almost makes it more spooky.
Excellent work, though hopefully you should be tired of hearing what a great job you did on this by now.
@jekblom123 No sir, this never came out on Genesis, Nintendo would've never given one of their major ip's to Sega which at the time was their competition. The music here was programmed in FM synth by the uploader.
Comparing the sound hardware of the Genesis and the SNES is like comparing apples to oranges. One is a sampling chip, while the other combined an FM synth and a PSG. While the SNES allowed for a more realistic, orchestral sound; the Genesis allowed for a more dynamic one, plus it's better to consider it a musical instrument in it's own right.
@Ortheos2006 No, the SNES didn't do MIDI sounds. I imagine most composers used a tracker-like program. The samples were probably 8-bit, for space and technical reasons.
I grew up listening to the SNES music, and the genesis music actually sounds pretty good. It sounds good on both consoles. I kinda like the Genesis' unique sound, the music reminds me of early 90's PC games.
@RaikenXion It isn't on the genesis. Also I'm disappointed to know that people still don't understand that the Genesis is more powerful than the SNES. ESPECIALLY the sound chip. Remember folks, Synthesis > Midi.
@XBladenoJutsu I guess "Laugh out Loud" didnt hint enough, and maybe I shud hav put in Genesis style or rephrased it better. The Genesis maybe more powerful but Its just the Snes always seemed more popular, lol. Y do I feel we're gonna start arguing lol.
@RaikenXion My bad dood. It's kinda one of those things that tick me off. People just assume the SNES is better because it uses more realistic sounding instruments instead of taking the time to observe both consoles carefully and listen to the sound each of them produce closely. It should be blatent to them that the Genesis is superior by now, instead of assume the SNES is better. They should be saying something like this instead. "I favor the SNES' music because I like the way it sounds better"
@Thunderchin I've said this before, and I'll say it again: FM in the right hands is amazing. The Genesis soundchip has a nasty reputation because it was obnoxiously difficult to program for, not because FM synthesis is a bad way to produce sounds. FM could produce clearer tones than sampling, because of memory limitations. Both were very imperfect ways of producing sound, it's just that it's infinitely easier to make something sound good on the SNES than it is on the Genesis/Mega Drive.
@Thunderchin@Thunderchin Holy hell, if you can seriously say that, then you mustn't have listened to the video... or juat have bad hearing. Sounds better than SNES because with FM synth you get really great ambiant sounds, which is what Super Metroid's music is in it's entirety.
@XBladenoJutsu That's something that this soundcard is good for, and I like this arrangement of the soundtrack. However, Super Metroid is a good game but the soundcard isn't. That was the intent of the original comment. I like the music that the card can generate but I HATE THE SOUNDCARD I AND WILL DIE BEFORE I HAVE ONE IN MY HOUSE. Who came up with the piece of shit called the FM synth anyway? (Call me a reverse fanboy if you will, but my opinion stays.)
@Thunderchin I'd hate to say this, but you pretty much contradicted yourself there. You like it, yet you hate it and would never want it in your home, and question the people who came up with Frequency Modulation? That, my friend, is called being a troll. What you said there, makes no sense at all.
The guy who made the music for the Sonic the Hedgehog titles on the Mega Drive must've been both a musical and technical genius; the Mega Drive sound card is among one of the worst 16-bit sound cards to work with.
@DanielL5583 *sigh* Do your research, dude.... It's not that the genesis is bad... The SNES is the one who is exceptionally good! Seriously, look up OPL3 chip (old soundblaster PC's)... Atari ST music... PC engine/Turbografx 16 music (without CD)
In the 90's everything was FM synth, up until SNES and Gravis ultrasound (and i believe amiga soundchips too, but i'm not sure) came along and brought in the wavetable...
@DanielL5583 And my response was simply explaining: The genesis soundchip was awesome for it's time (everything was FM synth back then, opl3, atari ST, and PC engine all had a similar sound to them) The SNES was the one to come and replace FM synth with samples and wavetables....
@Terryracoon ...which improved the quality of the sound and paved the way for improved sound cards, 16-bit and above, just like the NES made 8-bit sounds highly enjoyable.
@TheDevilbuster FM in the right hands is an amazing tool. I honestly could listen to Brinstar Jungle Floor in FM (the song that starts at 1:57) all day.
@MathUDX Listen to the remix of MegaMan X3's opening stage made by geckoyamori as well or any Streets of Rage 1/2 song. For the right kind of music the Genesis' sound card was kick ass.
@CapricornGenesis Indeed! I would kill for a Sega Genesis version if this was the ost, heck had it existed- I would've bought both SNES and SEGA versions.
This is pretty impressive, it really does make one wonder what Super Metroid would have been like on the Genesis. It's nicely done too, retains some of the eerie value of the original composition, with some of the other unique touches of the hardware.
The Megadrive was a good all-rounder, and was released 2 years before the SNES. So yes, Nintendo was in a position to produce better hardware.
Shame Sega didn't hire Yuzo Koshiro and make a similar adventure game for their customers. If there is a Metroid-like game for the Megadrive - let me know!
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THIS IS BLASPHEMY....NEVER IN HISTORY WAS THIS GAME EVER ON GENESIS...IT'S DISSRESPECTFUL TO EVEN PRETEND OTHERWISE......THE TRUTH IS,GENESIS COULD NEVER HAVE HANDLED A N EPIC GAME LIKE SUPER M.....SO,BITE IT SEGA LOVERS
lol reality check the war between nintendo and sega is dead only fatass losers still whine about this topic.
there should be a new name for all fanboys who rage on other games or systems..... hmmm.... "NaziGeeks!" anyone like it or someone can do better than this..... I've got another one "Shitheads"
Sigh, this video turned into an old console war from the early 90's, grow up!
Both consoles had their share of crappy music while having games that had the best music. Each system was made with a completely different sound chip so it's not like you can get the same result for both. Streets of Rage took advantage of the Sega sound chip where Metroid did the same with the SNES.
Both systems have their pro and cons and some games where made with the exclusive console chip in mind. Let it go, lol
@Willy24B You wouldn't be able to have anything as great as Streets of Rage music on the SNES. The Mega Drive had a better sound chip. The SNES just sounds like a brass band most of the time.
@jacksprat1990 Mega Drive/Genesis had a different sound chip, and was an entirely different console. You couldn't have the Chrono Trigger and FF III soundtracks on the Mega Drive, and you couldn't have the Sonic and Streets of Rage soundtracks on the SNES.
This is so awesome, and it sounds really good on the MegaDrive!
tquinnathome1 1 week ago
CONGRATULATIONS to Geckoyamori! Supreme and excellent work!
club218 2 weeks ago
Oh jesus. Thank god this soundtrack was on the SNES. The Genesis was better at making its individual instruments sound distinct but the SNES had such a better orchestration-like quality and less farty sounding music.
zzyzx0788 1 month ago
The bass line on Brinstar 1 reminds me of Revenge of Shinobi :)
St0rmT0rnad0 1 month ago
actually, so does Brinstar 2!
St0rmT0rnad0 1 month ago
I must find a DeLorean and go back in time and buy the Metroid franchise off of Nintendo and sell it to SEGA.
kitsune2222 1 month ago
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Whoa...Brinstar (Jungle) sounds better in Genesis form than SNES
CapSonikuu 1 month ago
Now somebody please port this game to the Genesis.
Da1shocker 1 month ago
This is amazingly done. I can't really see this music being on a Genesis port of Super Metroid. I hope you do the entire soundtrack.
Mhendeb 2 months ago
I wish this was a cd.....i would buy it and blast the music that starts on 1:58 as i walk down the street to my nearby dollar store.
monkeydude5 2 months ago
Could this music be used in a fan-ported Super Metroid game for Sega Genesis or Sega-CD...? :D
lokakuu1985 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
any chance of having a download of all these songs?
smurdd 2 months ago
Brinstar definitely sounds better on Genesis.
RiverKanoff 2 months ago
I've listened to this about a hundred times, and I still can't stop. You did an amazing job on this redux, kudos for taking one of the best game scores and converting it into my fav game system music style.
gfantheheroman 2 months ago
The SNES chip was definitely ahead of its time, but I love it when people say it had a "sound". It was a fucking glorified sample player which wasn't well endowed with memory. Great developers worked around it and did great things- most notably the best for SNES was stuff like Chrono Trigger, light, orchestral instrumentation sounded very professional on it if done correctly. But the Genesis, it had a real synthesizer on board, and while its limiting to the grand scheme- its capable for sure.
InstinctualJealousy 2 months ago
What does FM stand for?
StarFoxAutobot 3 months ago
@StarFoxAutobot Frequency Modulation.
HoleHeadedLiar 3 months ago
@HoleHeadedLiar Is it a program by itself or a type of file?
StarFoxAutobot 3 months ago
@StarFoxAutobot Frequency Modulation is a type of synthesis, which the Sega Genesis used.
HoleHeadedLiar 3 months ago
@HoleHeadedLiar Did other consoles or developers use FM?
StarFoxAutobot 3 months ago
@StarFoxAutobot I don't think that any other consoles used Frequency Modulation synthesis; you'd have to google that yourself, the SNES used Digital Signal Processing, and Pulse Code Modulation; both were used in tandem to produce analog sounds from Digital sources.
HoleHeadedLiar 3 months ago
@StarFoxAutobot Only The Sega Saturn and addons for the Famicom also had FM. FM was the most common sound hardware in PCs back in '89 to '95 though.
Dant2142 3 months ago
@StarFoxAutobot The Japanese Sega Master System had an optional FM chip add on that was later built into it.
therangersrule68 2 months ago
Is this VOPM??
sparkster7744 3 months ago
this sir, is quite impressive. let no one tell you different.
hylianknightmare 3 months ago
You really smoothed out the solo of the synth flute sounds in Brinstar 2, I like it a lot I must say.
Wakkajakka 3 months ago
What are the odds of you releasing a full OST of these songs, Gecko? I'd love to listen to this in my car as individual tracks, not just one medley. Great job, BTW!
Mutericator 4 months ago
Ok, the Genesis chip could easily do this, but could it handle a full SM soundtrack of this quality, AND the actual game, all on one Genesis cartrudge? An SM Sega CD game would be more realistic
PrrrromotionGiven 4 months ago
would you be able to e-mail me the samples? I'd love to use these in my chiptunes :D
figaro589 4 months ago
This rules.
remoteviewer6 4 months ago
I was wondering if you could make separate tracks of Super Metroid Genesis instead of a medley?
Nightflame1993 4 months ago
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I think this emulates the Genesis sound ok, but in reality it wouldn't even sound this good if the game was made on Genesis. The Genesis sound chip was always horrible when compared to the SNES. With drums that sound like crappy static, and the farting synth sounds, it doesn't even come close to what the SNES can do. Funny thing is that Nintendo owes all of that to Sony, since they actually made the chip.
vicviper99 4 months ago
@vicviper99 Yes yes, I'm sure you have much more insight than me on what the YM2612 can do.
geckoyamori 4 months ago 23
@vicviper99 didnt the snes use sound samples?
froggydarren 4 months ago
@vicviper99 If this were being played back on a model 1 with anything but a VA7 motherboard, this level of sound quality would be totally feasible. If it were being played back on a model 2 with either a VA2, VA2.3, VA3 or VA4 motherboard, it'd be pretty darn close. If it were any other model 2, or was a model 1 with a VA7 motherboard, it'd sound much worse than this. Based on your comment, your experience with the Genesis must be limited to one of the "bad ones." They were not all bad.
AUDEPrecords 4 months ago
@vicviper99 Don't know what you're talking about, but.. I think the Genesis/Megadrive could have done this sound easely.. Never played on a Genesis/Megadrive or something..? Some games have horrible music and sound effects, other games sounds awesome. Take Sonic 3 for example. Don't hate on the best 16 bit console ever.
TheMeleeMaster21 2 months ago
@vicviper99 lol Farting synth sounds. I thought the same thing. XD
Well actually, it varies from game to game. Some games have much better sound clarity. Awesome Possum had better voice clarity than some SNES games. Yeah no joke. I even used them in some of my YTPMV's, although the game itself sucks.
SuperFlameRing 2 months ago
@vicviper99
so tell me. if it emulates Genesis sound ok, how would it sound like crap on real hardware, despite real hardware would make this sound better, if was coded in .vgm format?
you've put yourself in a contradiction...
figaro589 2 months ago
@vicviper99 Do your reasearch before commenting
JusticeSkulltag 1 month ago
Both the SNES version and the Genesis covers bring something different; these genesis versions give a robotic tone, which is reminiscent of Samus since her power suit makes her seemingly fearless and unfeeling. The SNES version is more atmospheric and dark, which reflects the dark and formidable Zebes which must be explored. You could argue that the Genesis version reflects how the space pirates have pretty much conquered the planet with their bases. You can't really say that one is better
Dawnemperor1 4 months ago
man, red soil brinstar sound fuckin good !
psychomaxx 5 months ago
I'm sorry but SEGA Genesis never had something as epic as Super Metroid
bitchasshoeism 5 months ago
@bitchasshoeism and samus :D
MrBFG317 5 months ago
Ha! I was gonna say ' this is right on par with that MMX3 remix GeckoYamori made way back.. then I look up and see just that.
Very fine work, I've always prized 16-bit tunes of 8-bit, something about 'em seems more.. fleshy sometimes
OneThousandWorlds 5 months ago
This is nothing short of incredible.
jwtirrell 6 months ago
Good job. You're more epic than I ever was.
kitsune2222 6 months ago
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Wow , I am blown away by how cool this is. Well done!
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ragensi 6 months ago
Yea but some people might wonder what will it sound like for fun.
marcw680 6 months ago
i think you captured synth farting beautifully
KaloKross 6 months ago
jesus, this is well done
Crash84 6 months ago
where can i get these as mp3s - sounds fucking great! nice work.
4NIM4L57YL3 6 months ago
I really think this soundtrack works on the genesis soundchip.
It had a much more hard electronic edge to its sounds. It really goes great with the forboding science fiction atmosphere of the game. It almost makes it more spooky.
Excellent work, though hopefully you should be tired of hearing what a great job you did on this by now.
Love hearing your re-edits.
diayblo 6 months ago 9
Blasphemy!!! Metroid is a Nintendo product. NINTENDO!!!
Morgil27 7 months ago
Kinda reminds me of the soundtrack for Terminator on the Sega CD.
Damauveropolis 7 months ago
amazinggggggggg :0 :) great job can you do actraisers Fillmore? <3
TheOmi3333 7 months ago
whoa, this came out for genesis??
jekblom123 7 months ago 2
@jekblom123 please, please tell me your a troll...
TheBoxOfAwesome 7 months ago
@TheBoxOfAwesome buddy, I'm not a troll. did this really come out for genesis? I didn't think nintendo would give the right to sega to produce it.
jekblom123 7 months ago
@jekblom123 my hope for society has just gone down another notch.
TheBoxOfAwesome 7 months ago
@TheBoxOfAwesome ... you're sort of strange...
jekblom123 7 months ago
@jekblom123 No sir, this never came out on Genesis, Nintendo would've never given one of their major ip's to Sega which at the time was their competition. The music here was programmed in FM synth by the uploader.
PeterSteelePowerINC 7 months ago
@PeterSteelePowerINC Thats what I thought. sheesh.
jekblom123 7 months ago
The Genesis Brinstar 2 track sounds better than the one on the Super NES.
lokakuu1985 7 months ago
Yeah, you should definitely put these up for download! They sound great!! :D Some of these tracks sound better than the SNES!
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lokakuu1985 7 months ago
holy shit thats some sexy music.
mirrorseye 7 months ago
Whoa, I want this to be real! o.o
JingleJoe 8 months ago
Doesnt have that Metroid feel. lol.
ageshero 8 months ago
@ageshero your mom has that metroid feel,. Oh yeah.
mirrorseye 7 months ago
you should put these up. i wanna download them soooo bad.
nexuszx911 8 months ago 2
Where'd you get that awesome picture of Ridley?
GregzillaGT 8 months ago
@GregzillaGT I think it was on the cover of the original game box.
Dant2142 8 months ago
the last of the menicing metroids are in captivity.... the galaxy is saved! thank you samsu aran!
darkly41 8 months ago
~wow thats great very very good
leon1002555 9 months ago
Did you use the original soundtrack or is this your rendition?
wayofthemetal 9 months ago
Did you port the original soundtrack or completely re-make it. Or did you use the Genesis sound chip of something else.
wayofthemetal 9 months ago
what soundfont you use for make this?
1300l 9 months ago
@1300l I don't use soundfonts, I program the sounds myself.
geckoyamori 9 months ago 24
@geckoyamori Amazing job you did/do. Congratlations!
1300l 9 months ago
@geckoyamori ...in what?
TheREALPezman 8 months ago
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TheREALPezman 8 months ago
@geckoyamori How do you program the sound?
Are using a notepad then compilate the code with an emulator or anything else =o
MCARM666 8 months ago
@geckoyamori Somebody obviously doesn't know who you are and what you do. ^.^
MastaGambit 8 months ago
@geckoyamori Good lord...
jwtirrell 6 months ago
SNES vaersions are much better!
Sunshinefornobody 9 months ago
I favor the SNES' music because I like the way it sounds better.
Melstorm2009 9 months ago in playlist Game Music
wonderful
nasahertz 9 months ago
Comparing the sound hardware of the Genesis and the SNES is like comparing apples to oranges. One is a sampling chip, while the other combined an FM synth and a PSG. While the SNES allowed for a more realistic, orchestral sound; the Genesis allowed for a more dynamic one, plus it's better to consider it a musical instrument in it's own right.
Desmaad 9 months ago in playlist Cool tunes and performances 22
@Desmaad
So what you're saying is that one produces midi sounds and the other is an actual sound chip. Cool story bro.
Ortheos2006 3 months ago
@Ortheos2006 No, the SNES didn't do MIDI sounds. I imagine most composers used a tracker-like program. The samples were probably 8-bit, for space and technical reasons.
Desmaad 3 months ago 3
I grew up listening to the SNES music, and the genesis music actually sounds pretty good. It sounds good on both consoles. I kinda like the Genesis' unique sound, the music reminds me of early 90's PC games.
DukeNukem2020 9 months ago
U can tell how the Snes was abit more powerful than sega, even in the sound card, but still sounds cool on Genesis :)
RaikenXion 10 months ago
@RaikenXion It isn't on the genesis. Also I'm disappointed to know that people still don't understand that the Genesis is more powerful than the SNES. ESPECIALLY the sound chip. Remember folks, Synthesis > Midi.
XBladenoJutsu 9 months ago
@XBladenoJutsu I guess "Laugh out Loud" didnt hint enough, and maybe I shud hav put in Genesis style or rephrased it better. The Genesis maybe more powerful but Its just the Snes always seemed more popular, lol. Y do I feel we're gonna start arguing lol.
RaikenXion 9 months ago
@RaikenXion My bad dood. It's kinda one of those things that tick me off. People just assume the SNES is better because it uses more realistic sounding instruments instead of taking the time to observe both consoles carefully and listen to the sound each of them produce closely. It should be blatent to them that the Genesis is superior by now, instead of assume the SNES is better. They should be saying something like this instead. "I favor the SNES' music because I like the way it sounds better"
XBladenoJutsu 9 months ago
I never knew this was on Genesis!! lol
RaikenXion 10 months ago
All AWESOME but I like the ending the best!
FalconSamuri 10 months ago
This actually sounds creepier than the original
TyRiders2 10 months ago
The Genesis sound chip sounded pretty good, very arcade-like. SNES was a whole different thing, almost like a MIDI player.
handsomebrick 10 months ago
That soundcard doesn't serve Super Metroid justice.
Thunderchin 10 months ago
@Thunderchin I've said this before, and I'll say it again: FM in the right hands is amazing. The Genesis soundchip has a nasty reputation because it was obnoxiously difficult to program for, not because FM synthesis is a bad way to produce sounds. FM could produce clearer tones than sampling, because of memory limitations. Both were very imperfect ways of producing sound, it's just that it's infinitely easier to make something sound good on the SNES than it is on the Genesis/Mega Drive.
sabombardonist 10 months ago
@Thunderchin @Thunderchin Holy hell, if you can seriously say that, then you mustn't have listened to the video... or juat have bad hearing. Sounds better than SNES because with FM synth you get really great ambiant sounds, which is what Super Metroid's music is in it's entirety.
XBladenoJutsu 10 months ago
@XBladenoJutsu That's something that this soundcard is good for, and I like this arrangement of the soundtrack. However, Super Metroid is a good game but the soundcard isn't. That was the intent of the original comment. I like the music that the card can generate but I HATE THE SOUNDCARD I AND WILL DIE BEFORE I HAVE ONE IN MY HOUSE. Who came up with the piece of shit called the FM synth anyway? (Call me a reverse fanboy if you will, but my opinion stays.)
Thunderchin 10 months ago
@Thunderchin I'd hate to say this, but you pretty much contradicted yourself there. You like it, yet you hate it and would never want it in your home, and question the people who came up with Frequency Modulation? That, my friend, is called being a troll. What you said there, makes no sense at all.
XBladenoJutsu 10 months ago
The guy who made the music for the Sonic the Hedgehog titles on the Mega Drive must've been both a musical and technical genius; the Mega Drive sound card is among one of the worst 16-bit sound cards to work with.
DanielL5583 10 months ago
@DanielL5583 It helps that one of the composers for Sonic 2 and (I think) 3 was Michael Jackson. Don't believe me? Google it.
cernex 10 months ago
@cernex No need to Google it; I know he was one of the composers, but he wasn't accredited in the credits roll.
DanielL5583 10 months ago
@DanielL5583 *sigh* Do your research, dude.... It's not that the genesis is bad... The SNES is the one who is exceptionally good! Seriously, look up OPL3 chip (old soundblaster PC's)... Atari ST music... PC engine/Turbografx 16 music (without CD)
In the 90's everything was FM synth, up until SNES and Gravis ultrasound (and i believe amiga soundchips too, but i'm not sure) came along and brought in the wavetable...
Terryracoon 10 months ago
@Terryracoon I didn't say the Mega Drive was a bad console; it's just that it's not got a great sound card.
DanielL5583 10 months ago
@DanielL5583 And my response was simply explaining: The genesis soundchip was awesome for it's time (everything was FM synth back then, opl3, atari ST, and PC engine all had a similar sound to them) The SNES was the one to come and replace FM synth with samples and wavetables....
Terryracoon 10 months ago
@Terryracoon ...which improved the quality of the sound and paved the way for improved sound cards, 16-bit and above, just like the NES made 8-bit sounds highly enjoyable.
DanielL5583 10 months ago
The latht Metroid ith in captivity. The galkthy ith at peath <3
Yamigata 10 months ago
This sounds surprisingly badass.
TheDevilbuster 10 months ago
@TheDevilbuster FM in the right hands is an amazing tool. I honestly could listen to Brinstar Jungle Floor in FM (the song that starts at 1:57) all day.
sabombardonist 10 months ago
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The Genesis sure had a horrible sound card.
MathUDX 10 months ago
@MathUDX Listen to the remix of MegaMan X3's opening stage made by geckoyamori as well or any Streets of Rage 1/2 song. For the right kind of music the Genesis' sound card was kick ass.
Ty4ons 10 months ago
@MathUDX
Only the best video game music composers can make great music with the megadrive sound card its not easy to do.
xRocketzFighterx 10 months ago
The original SNES version is and will always be the best soundtrack.
Ufollowme2 11 months ago
Any chance there might be an MP3 set of these in the future?
AnotherIdiot 11 months ago
haha Brinstar 1 at 01:59 sounds like all the music I like now!
I still hum that song :)
ge1org1e 11 months ago
How did you get that grainy filter over the box art?
cochesecochese 11 months ago
Wow. Spore Spawn's theme is scary with this soundchip...
CapricornGenesis 11 months ago
Someone should mod the original with Sega Genesis hardware, sound etc. Would be kick ass.
CapricornGenesis 11 months ago 2
@CapricornGenesis Indeed! I would kill for a Sega Genesis version if this was the ost, heck had it existed- I would've bought both SNES and SEGA versions.
NatosakeYamoto 5 months ago
And that's exactly how you take advantages of that sound chip. Only a few developers in Genesis days knew that.
artman40 11 months ago 3
I LOVE the brinstar theme on this gj man
HelplessRomantic1 11 months ago 2
4:15
And I always knew this song would sound just as creepy on the Sega Genesis. I swear, you play Brinstar 2 with Splatterhouse.
And this is an amazing job you've put together. Right on! ^w^
OkSka 11 months ago
very cool to hear the music on a different palette. Some of it actually sounds almost better!
jayc5413 11 months ago
This vid is very interesting!
JonnEarl 11 months ago
The ending theme sounds really good with this soundchip!
Matsute 11 months ago
Epic YM2612 arrangements for Super Metroid :D
salahmander 11 months ago
This is pretty impressive, it really does make one wonder what Super Metroid would have been like on the Genesis. It's nicely done too, retains some of the eerie value of the original composition, with some of the other unique touches of the hardware.
KyosukeShigeru 11 months ago
somehow I think a combination of DACs and several ym2612s would be the greatest thing ever for a metroid game
kargaroc386 1 year ago
The Megadrive was a good all-rounder, and was released 2 years before the SNES. So yes, Nintendo was in a position to produce better hardware.
Shame Sega didn't hire Yuzo Koshiro and make a similar adventure game for their customers. If there is a Metroid-like game for the Megadrive - let me know!
SamusDrake 1 year ago
@SamusDrake
>>Metroid-like game for the Megadrive
Phantom 2040. Granted,it also came out on the SNES,but I grew up on the Genesis version.
NucleaRaptor 4 months ago
@NucleaRaptor
That might just fit the bill! Cheers matey! ^_^
SamusDrake 4 months ago
flats, flats and more flats
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sinfuledge 1 year ago
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THIS IS BLASPHEMY....NEVER IN HISTORY WAS THIS GAME EVER ON GENESIS...IT'S DISSRESPECTFUL TO EVEN PRETEND OTHERWISE......THE TRUTH IS,GENESIS COULD NEVER HAVE HANDLED A N EPIC GAME LIKE SUPER M.....SO,BITE IT SEGA LOVERS
TETTSUUO 1 year ago
@TETTSUUO Aside from colors and transparencies there's nothing Super Metroid really does that's beyond the limits of the Genesis.
And this isn't really pretending it was on the Genesis, it's just a fan interpretation of how the music might be done on the Genesis.
SegaFanatic5188 1 year ago
@TETTSUUO you're gayfat
psychogorilla 1 year ago
@TETTSUUO your a gay fat....or gay fish
123doomdoom 11 months ago
@TETTSUUO
lol reality check the war between nintendo and sega is dead only fatass losers still whine about this topic.
there should be a new name for all fanboys who rage on other games or systems..... hmmm.... "NaziGeeks!" anyone like it or someone can do better than this..... I've got another one "Shitheads"
xRocketzFighterx 10 months ago
Two people don't know shit about video games!
dannyrempel 1 year ago
Awesome! Can you remake Lower Norfair's music like this too?
HardcoreGamer64 1 year ago
great job! Its really amusing recognize the Genesis samples and the games where they were used!
And SUper Metroid is such a great game! Too bad its just could never been released to Genesis.
aleste666 1 year ago
The bit at 1:10 is so fucking trippy with headphones.
MandyLovesYou99 1 year ago
Sigh, this video turned into an old console war from the early 90's, grow up!
Both consoles had their share of crappy music while having games that had the best music. Each system was made with a completely different sound chip so it's not like you can get the same result for both. Streets of Rage took advantage of the Sega sound chip where Metroid did the same with the SNES.
Both systems have their pro and cons and some games where made with the exclusive console chip in mind. Let it go, lol
Lazera 1 year ago 2
Wow this is epic. Megadrive sounded so "electronic" at times.
ExtremeBogom 1 year ago
genesis could never produce sounds like this, its just too complex for the system to produce.
rahnyc4 1 year ago
You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. There are many games that have music that has the same coarse "bubbly" sound to it.
shalpp 1 year ago
@rahnyc4
Untrue. Go listen to the music from Biohazard Battle or Phantasy Star IV. The complexity of the music is all in the composition.
greatmahoo 1 year ago
THE LAST METROID IS IN CAPTIVITY.
THE GALAXY IS AT PEACE.
SonicTheJackrabbit 1 year ago 23
Genesis has crappier sound than SNES although this does sound much creepier
Willy24B 1 year ago
@Willy24B What's the matter? Don't like FM sound chips?
MysticArksRevenge 1 year ago
@Willy24B You wouldn't be able to have anything as great as Streets of Rage music on the SNES. The Mega Drive had a better sound chip. The SNES just sounds like a brass band most of the time.
jacksprat1990 1 year ago
@jacksprat1990 Mega Drive/Genesis had a different sound chip, and was an entirely different console. You couldn't have the Chrono Trigger and FF III soundtracks on the Mega Drive, and you couldn't have the Sonic and Streets of Rage soundtracks on the SNES.
sabombardonist 1 year ago
@sabombardonist quick the fanboyism and go get laid
zombieritual420 1 year ago
I love how the orchestration sounds like a rusty trombone.
BLACKMAGICMETALMAN12 1 year ago
all i care about is if brinstar 2 doesn't sound like shit and you sir have accomplished this
LHCLEGION 1 year ago
Neat!
messedrocker 1 year ago
everything sounds better on a genesis :)
muttstuffle 1 year ago 4
@muttstuffle not Spider Man & X Men - Arcade's revenge
noodle976 1 year ago
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it actually works well :O
TheTKC 1 year ago
Requesting Lower Norfair.
ragnarok9899 1 year ago
Holy Crap! The jungle Brinstar theme has never sounded so good on the Megadrive soundchip, hell, all of those themes sound fantastic on a YM2612.
JamesMorrow07 1 year ago
The MD chip YM2612 is a deadly and perfect weapon in wise hands! Thats why, even loving lots of SNES music i still prefer the MD sound
aleste666 1 year ago 2
Man, I was hoping to hear the lower Maridia theme. Still very good and very authentic sounding!
FirestormChameleon 1 year ago
0:00 - Title Theme
1:09 - Intro Theme
1:57 - Brinstar
3:50 - Item Room
4:15 - Brinstar 2
6:11 - Plant Boss (Spore Spawn)
6:48 - Ending
Faybro 1 year ago 43
Sounds better to me. Maybe I just like how the Genesis songs are very unabashedly retro sounding in the most badass ways.
mentalrectangle 1 year ago