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Bluegrass Tetris Theme By Samuraiguitarist

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Canadian Guitarist/Songwriter/Samurai Steve Onotera (aka samuraiguitarist) performs a gorgeous bluegrass/rock multi-track cover of the classic ‘Theme A’ song from Tetris.


Video source: samuraiguitarist on YouTube

Source: samuraiguitarist via Laughing Squid

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The 8-Bit Guy: How Oldschool Sound/Music Worked

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In this very cool video, David Murray (The 8-Bit Guy) and guest Rob Ivy (The Obsolete Geek) cover three different eras of computer music: the Internal Speaker, FM Synthesis, and PCM Samples – we learned a lot, we hope you do too!


Video source: The 8-Bit Guy on YouTube

If you like this video, check out David’s other video about how 1980’s video game graphics worked.

Source: via 20khz

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msausretrogamerMs. ausretrogamer
Co-founder, editor and writer at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This Chiptune Before

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What are the best things about the 1980s? The Smiths and retro videogames, of course! If you agree with me, it’s your lucky day – check out these awesome Smiths chiptune compilations from the ‘Just, Morrissey & The Smiths’ YouTube channel. I was looking for a chiptune, and then I found a chiptune, and heaven knows I’m happy now!


Video source: Just, Morrissey & The Smiths on YouTube

Volume I
1. This Charming Man (by Alan Paz)
2. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (by Leeni)
3. William, It Was Really Nothing (by godlesswickedvanian)
4. Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now (by godlesswickedvanian)
5. Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want (by artist unknown)


Video source: Just, Morrissey & The Smiths on YouTube

Volume II
1. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (by godlesswickedvanian)
2. You’ve Got Everything Now (by artist unknown)
3. The Headmaster Ritual (by Lynit)
4. How Soon Is Now? (by SixSickSix)

Source: Laughing Squid

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msausretrogamerMs. ausretrogamer
Co-founder, editor and writer at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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Iron Maiden – Speed Of Light

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IronMaiden_TitleIron Maiden has a new album ‘The Book Of Souls’ coming out this Friday (4 September 2015). Check out the awesome retrogaming-themed single ‘Speed of Light’ in which Eddie the Head travels through a nostalgic wormhole where he battles his way through iconic platform, run’n gun, fighter and first-person shooter video games.

After you are done watching the music video, have a crack at the Speed Of Light Game!


Video source: Iron Maiden on YouTube

Source: Iron Maiden via Laughing Squid

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msausretrogamerMs. ausretrogamer
Co-founder, editor and writer at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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Polybius: Music With Retro Technology

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This could be the coolest use of old home computers and consoles. We all love playing video games on these nostalgic time pieces, but Glasgow filmmaker, James Houston decided to use these so-called outdated relics for something totally unique, creating music!

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The setup!
image source: James Houston

James uses Sega Mega Drives, an Atari 2600 Jr, Game Boys, disused floppy disk drives and even a Commodore 64 amongst the repertoire of old equipment. The acoustics within the dry swimming pool just add to the awesome sound. Turn it up and enjoy!


source: James Houston