Norfair - Metroid Rock/Metal Cover (Feat. @ThePlantCommander)
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A rock/metal cover of "Norfair" from the video game Metroid on the NES.
Decided to tackle another classic this week from the original Metroid game! Metroid is such a fantastic series with incredible music to go with it! I first heard this version of Norfair from the Super Smash Bros. Brawl remix, and it instantly stood out to me with the creepy synths and funky beat. And then when I checked out the original, I was blown away by how much they transformed it!
So like the Smash remix, I wanted to give my attempt at completely transforming this piece. In order to not sound too 'out there', my plan for the arrangement was to slowly progress the piece from section to section. The 1st section follows the original more closely, the 2nd turns gives it more of a groove, and the 3rd section changes the harmony a bit and gives it more proggressive vibes. I also wanted to have synths on it like the Smash remix version but have my own metal spin on it. However, while I have done a lot of my own synth parts in the past, I knew I wasn't skilled enough to pull off what I had in mind. So I asked The Plant Commander to help me out as his work with synths is far better than mine, and he certainly delivered because the parts he sent were perfect! In terms of the mix, it was pretty straight forward, the synths slotted in nicely into what is a standard metal music, with some reverb. It was fun to do a heavy mix after the past few covers being on the lighter side, so I hope you enjoy this one!
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All Guitars and Mixing: Sumask
Bass: Noble
Synths: The Plant Commander
Composed by: Shirokazu Tanaka
Arranged by: Sumask, The Plant Commander
Gameplay video: heorotlinea (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRjEcvy3Ds0)
Instruments Used:
Lead guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S
Rhythm guitar: Schecter Reaper 7 MS
Clean guitar: Schecter Blackjack A8
Bass: Dingwall NG3
Drum Software: EZDrummer 2
Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Audio Software: Cubase 8
Video Software: Lightworks
Video Camera: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
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