Quarth (MSX) - BGM 1-1 remix - "Block Invaders"
This is a remix of Quarth, a fun Konami Tetris/Space Invaders puzzler hybrid that I grew up with and have very fun memories of (it’s also incredible fun in 2p mode!). I started this remix somewhere in 2014 with real instruments, but somehow I never finished it.
Fast forward, and Super Audio Cart PC became a thing. I offered to sample the MSX computer sound chips for it, because at heart I am still an MSX fanboy and user. I always wanted to create a chiptune style remix with the famous Konami SCC sound that most people probably only know from (SD) Snatcher and MG2: Solid Snake. This was too good an opportunity to pass up to showcase both the SCC, the soundtrack from Quarth and the authenticity of SACPC. And besides, how often do you get to remix one of your favorite games with your favorite soundchip from your childhood computer?
It’s my first time working with SAC (and SACPC), and it was a joy to work with and totally awesome to get these sounds in a very accessible way. 100% SACPC (SCC + PSG drums), baby. If I close my eyes and forget that I used too way many channels for it to be played on real hardware, it takes me back on a fond nostalgic trip down memory lane... Retro Mission accomplished!