Joshua Morse is one of the pioneers of video game remixing, most active in the 2000s as part of OverClocked Remix, the community largely responsible for popularizing video game music as a casual listening genre.
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Mikel Remasters on Vinyl!
The iconic albums the way they are meant to be heard.
We’re proud to announce pre-orders for two remastered classic GameChops Albums! Zelda & Chill Remaster and Poké & Chill Remaster are available for pre-order now on Bandcamp! The first and second albums in our ‘& Chill’ series get remastered for vinyl by the world-class Townsend Mastering and pressed onto collector-grade heavyweight vinyl, a perfect complement to any VGM enthusiast’s collections.
Finally own these coveted albums pressed by GameChops for the first time!
DK Island Swing – Tee Lopes
Tee Lopes, best known for his video game soundtrack work on games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Streets of Rage, the composer/producer returns to his roots for a remix of the 90’s classic “DK Island Swing” from the game Donkey Kong Country. Rich instrumentation and arrangement is what Tee is known for, and he pulls out all the stops for this remix of David Wise’s classic Nintendo tune.
National Park – Coffee Date
Coffee date kicks off the season with her take on “National Park” from Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver. Soothing beats and intricate melodies make for the perfect summertime soundtrack, whether you’re out for a stroll or curled up at home.!
Pokémon Center – Tee Lopes
Tee Lopes is an award-winning composer best known for his work on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. Pokemon Center is one in a series of nostalgic video game remixes created by Tee for video game remix label GameChops. With the hype surrounding new Pokemon games this summer, Tee’s version of the healing melodies of the Pokemon Center are a welcome treat!
First Steps – The Icarus Kid
The Icarus Kid, known for his housey grooves and chiptune synths, returns to GameChops for “First Steps” from Celeste, composed by Lena Raine. It’s an extended, laid-back dance track. The Icarus Kid lays down a progressive arrangement for the catchy melody to jump, dash, and climb to emotional heights. Always in-pocket, The Icarus Kid demonstrates how classic video game square waves can sound brand new in the right mix.