OCEAN LOADER 4 – Commodore 64 (1988) | Jonathan Dunn’s Epic C64 Tape Loader Tune
111Discover Ocean Loader 4, the powerful Commodore 64 tape loader tune crafted by Jonathan Dunn for Ocean Software in 1988. Typically heard in tape versions of hits like RoboCop and IK+, this fast loader delivered bold stereo SID music to keep players entertained during long load times
In this bite‑sized clip, you’ll hear rich use of the 6581 SID chip (PAL system) with driving rhythms, filter sweeps, and upbeat arpeggios designed to hold attention while the game loads. The melody’s layered voices and energetic syncopation highlight Dunn’s knack for turning loading waits into anticipation.
Ocean Loader 4 became a fan favourite—often called “the best loading tune of them all” in C64 communities —and remains a celebrated piece among chiptune enthusiasts and demo‑scene archivists.
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