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Song Samples from Today's Video [Free Downloads]

So I mentioned in the Discord, but I didn't here, mainly because I didn't know if I'd be able to finish it. Turns out I did! The video is basically me giving small tips on writing video game melodies. Nothing crazy, just some personal rules I tend to follow (and very much not follow. The video goes into this more). Here are all the song samples used. Thought you might get a kick out of some.

Disclaimer: Some are meant to sound bad, as they are examples of...bad stuff. HOWEVER, there is ...

(4/4) Attempting to Make a Video Game Song Without Hearing It

Another surprise. It came out a lot better than I thought. I wasn't sure if I wanted to make a redone version, but after the requests from you guys during the stream, I decided to go for it. Ended up with a pretty good result! I hope you guys enjoyed it. Gonna be hard to top this challenge, but I know we'll come up with plenty more! Got some ideas already.

(3/4) Attempting to Make a Song in Mario Paint

Now THIS was...something. I didn't actually expect to make a legitimate song with this program (well I mean..I KINDA did..) but I'm really happy with the end result. The video also did damn well (and it continues to). Who would have known that a video and song like this would be the one to put my channel back on the map? :') I hope you enjoyed! 

(2/4 not 5 got the number wrong ) How To: Make a Chaotic Boss Battle Theme

Okay I know I say this all the time, but this one is definitely a new favorite. I always tried "chaotic" stuff in the past, but this is probably the best result of my efforts towards that style. It definitely helps that I had a scenario to go off of (my video game idea).

(1/5) Attempting to Make a Visual Novel Theme

It didn't necessarily result in a visual novel theme, but it turned into something damn groovy. I had a LOT of fun putting this on together. I hope you enjoyed!

Some random song demos (sneak peek)!

I figured it would be fun to share a grab-bag of ideas that I'm working on! These are REALLY rough. More like basic sketches of what I'm going for. I hope you enjoy! (There are so many of these)

This Week's Song [Backing Track]

This Week's Song [Free Early Download] - Demo and Final

From the new challenge! A fun little thing. I have some "new favorite" originals coming soon btw! Been working very hard on them!

Back from Jamaica! Plans for this week and beyond

Hello, friends! Long time, no post. The past few weeks have been incredibly eventful. I've been a bit silent on the internet due to the mental exhaustion caused by everything going on, (and the fact that a few of these events I had to attend resulted in me having less days to make videos) but I am back! Just need to cool down a little, but I have one more video to end things off:

Plans for this week's video: I'm still waiting on those new guitars to arrive, so if I'm ab...

This Week's Song [Backing Track]

This Week's Song [Free Early Download]

Some minor touch-ups here and there for one of my favorite tracks. Enjoy! 

Plans for this week

So I'm right about to leave on a one week trip to Jamaica for a family member's wedding. Meaning I only had two days to make something for this week. But I managed! I touched up a song of mine that I've been meaning to fully complete and now it'll be in a new How-To! "How To: Make a Trippy Video Game Song". A new favorite. I'll be back next wednesday...which only gives me another 2 days to make something. I'll figure things out once I'm back :) Have a good week, friends!

Downloads are c...

This Week's Song [Backing Track]

This Week's Song [Free Early Download]

This Week's Song [Rough Demo Download]

The piano is extra salty and the jazz instruments are caught in a metaphorical tornado. Enjoy this rough idea. The finished product will be coming later this week (for free, of course). I hope you enjoy this for now!

I have 2 more segments written out for the final version, but what can I say? I like to tease patrons as well.

This Week's Plans [Rough Song Idea Download coming next]

Hello, all! This week, I'm planning on finishing my "Chaotic Boss Theme" known as "Jazz Hands".  A bunch of craziness all around.

On top of that, I'm trying to branch out a little more while also hitting up some of my roots. That means new genres/styles, but also some older stuff like heavy guitar songs and anime intro themes. I hope you enjoy the things to come!

Side Note: It's been a super busy past few weeks. And next week wednesday I'll be out of the country for 7 days. M...

This Week's Song (Free Early Download)

Challenge version and redone version, as usual! 

Tabula Rasa (Encore)

Last Paid post of the month (4/4)

I recreated my song "Tabula Rasa" to better fit a rock/metal vibe! A fair amount of people wanted it (including myself) so I figured "why not"? I'm glad people are enjoying it (and the comments are incredibly positive. More than usual)! I hope you all enjoyed! 

Attempting to Make a Game Over Theme in 10 Minutes

Started off as something traditional, but once I added the drums and bass, I really came to love this song. I has a few comments saying that the full version breaks the "game over theme" conventions, but that is 100% fine with me. The more different, the better (plus there are game over themes out there with bass and drums)! I hope you all enjoyed this one! 

How To: Make a Weird Video Game Area Theme

This was a little different from what I usually do, but it still falls under some of my styles. The "weird" vibe is definitely something I want to explore more, especially for both of my """game ideas""". I hope you enjoyed the overall strangeness of this one, and I hope you enjoy the Boss Theme that will accompany it in the future! 

Attempting to Make a Video Game Theme with only Oboes

This was both a nightmare and one of the most fun songs I've made this month. I wasn't expecting to become so inspired for the full original at the end, but I'm glad I was (and I'm glad everyone enjoyed it)! Wood Wood = Good Good 

Last Week's Song (Backing Track)

Last Week's Song (Free Download)

This is a pretty "exclusive" song at the moment, mainly because Distrokid keeps rejecting the album art for "having another artist's name" despite it being my own. :') I hope you all enjoyed it! 

Swan Song (Guitar Tabs) || Get 'em while they're hot!

A few of you have wanted this one for quite awhile, so here it is! One of my all-time favorites in tab form. Almost every anime song is now tabbed out! Minus 2 other songs and 2...future anime songs. Rock on, friends!

REMINDER: If you don't have guitar pro, you can play .gp5 files on a free program called "tux guitar". Give it a look! 

Final Hour of the Month. Guitar Tabs/Rewards/Video Posts incoming!

Just a heads up, Here we go :') 

This Week's Song [Free Early Download]

Game over, friends. It's okay though. I entered some pretty sweet gameshark codes 

Plans for this Week and Future Plans. Very excited!

 [Song Download coming later today!]

I did an attempt video for a game over theme! That was fun and all, but the remade version is something I'm truly excited about. Enough to actually make it the game over song for my game idea (leitmotif included). For the moment, at least! Can't wait to show you all.

Btw! More guitar stuff soon! I'm working on some Season 5 anime songs (finally). All that jazzy AND metal goodness.

BUT WAIT. Two new boss themes on their way, along wit...

This Week's Song [Backing Track]

This Week's Song [Free Early Download]

Took a little longer to get this to you guys, but I just kept adding more and more :') This may or may not be the final. If another version happens, I'll send it over ASAP! 

This Week's Plans (+ future stuff) - I've been on a writing spree!

As the headline states, I've been writing a fair amount of stuff recently. I don't know where the spark came from, but I'm taking full advantage of it. 2 new ideas for Project EX, 2 for Project LUCA, 3 new Attempt video ideas, a Season 5 Anime Intro, etc! 

This week will be a song from the Project EX idea. It's meant to be a "weird area" theme. Don't know how to describe is better than that (for YouTube titling at least). You guys will be getting a download of it tonight! And possi...