How to Write Hero Music with Heart

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Kid Icarus (1986)
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FINALLY, an actual 8-bit soundtrack on 8-bit Music Theory! Kid Icarus has a great score, and I think the music would be as well remembered today as Metroid's music is if the game itself had more of a legacy. Let's dive into how the soundtrack straddles the line between head-strong and heartfelt!

0:00 - Kid Icarus
1:23 - Heroic vs Emotional
1:58 - Underworld Theme
5:42 - Descending Bassline
7:27 - Sky Palace Theme
8:41 - Title Screen Theme
10:29 - Credits Theme
12:32 - Outro

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