In the early age of video games, composers who had to make due with extremely limited technological resources -- unable to write more than one note at a time for some consoles -- still managed to craft tunes that stuck in the craws of many a player, perhaps more by virtue of repetition than any inherent catchiness. As technology advances, nostalgia keeps the obsolescent alive, and what was once necessary can become a voluntary constraint. Contemporary "chiptune" musicians recreate and reinvent the music of those early video games, sometimes using programs that emulate those original sounds, sometimes the original systems. Chicago musician William Sides, who will perform Aug. 23 at the Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St., as William Sides Atari Party, plays both newer synthesizers and the Atari Synthcart, a program for the Atari 2600 that allows the user to control each oscillator with a joystick, making beats and melodies in real time. Two local experimental groups that work from a broader array of instruments -- PONS and Imaginary Friends -- will join Sides. Concert is at 9 p.m., with a $5 cover. Info: www.melodyindy.com.
Dude whats up man long time no see. man somebody played a video and i thought about u so i decided to check up on you... man your tracks are fuckin sick as usual man. You need to work for Capcom or somebody for music cuz ya skills is serious bro..
HEY WHERES THAT BATMAN STAGE 1 TRACK?? I told the person about that too...man that track still is mid blowing! O_0
anyway man have a great one and stay sharp on the ripps as usual
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