Chiptune Orchestra - "Draconus" by Adam Gilmore (Atari POKEY)

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Published on ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvf_Oq2vpEA


Game:
Draconus (1988)
Duration: 3:17
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I always thought some chiptunes, especially using Atari POKEY, could work as orchestral pieces.

So I decided to orchestrate a few!

This is the theme for the game "Draconus", by Adam Gilmore. Here's the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOwtBwrh4Rs

The goal is to be as faithful as possible. No notes were added other than octaves or reusing existing chords, to keep the melody intact. A few minor transitions were also added to make the layering more interesting, but this is merely a time aesthetic, not tone.

Sometimes this doesn't quite work, as in the last portion of this piece. It doesn't seem to translate well. This is the best I could do for now.

I could've polished this more as well. I may try again in the future, as this is such a great tune.



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Tags:
chiptune
orchestra
atari pokey
draconus
Adam Gilmore
game
music


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