Michelle Forshner, Tuesday, 01 August 2006
The 8-bit era has been revitalized with the clever and
unique musical stylings of Seth Sternberger's homage to the games and
culture of yesteryear. From the Commodore 64 to NES, these classics were
the tools with which to create music that not only evokes fond memories
in the minds of old-school gamers, but also opens new doors for those
born into the modern era of gaming.
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8 Bit Weapon's Vaporware Soundtracks Review
(Limited Edition)
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by Michelle Forshner
August, 2006
Inspiration
The 8-bit era has been revitalized with the clever and
unique musical stylings of Seth Sternberger's homage to the games and
culture of yesteryear. From the Commodore 64 to NES, these classics were
the tools with which to create music that not only evokes fond memories
in the minds of old-school gamers, but also opens new doors for those
born into the modern era of gaming.
The new breed voices approval
8 Bit Weapon exploded with their limited-edition 8-bit
style CD, complete with floppy sleeve. Only 500 of these puppies were
released, so you had better check EBay is you weren’t one of the
lucky few who scored such a prize.
8 Bit Weapon aka: Seth Sternberger brings the noise
Influenced by a mixture of classic games and trance-like
electronica, 8 Bit Weapon integrates the sometimes-flat feel of simple
yet catchy video game music with a new wave of emotion that only Sternberg
could create with such pizzazz and feeling. The music is nostalgic and
innovative, unite old and new into a new sound.
8 Bit and Shigeru Miyamoto!
The catchiest track is “Bit n Run”, reminiscent
of captivating battle scenes with taxing bosses and a wealth of other
challenges. “One Last Mission” was my personal favorite, bringing
back memories of high-speed space action and plots.
The equally inspired 8 Bit website at: 8bitweapon.com
The entire album can be played by selecting individual;
songs, or also works well as background music for driving or gaming. For
more information or to order a CD, visit the band’s website at http://www.8bitweapon.com.
Update – Limited Edition volume has sold out, but you can
still enjoy 8 Bit's stylings on the 2.0 CD!
Vaporware Soundtracks 2.0 CD
This newly remastered version of the acclaimed Vaporware Soundtracks is
now available! Featuring all of the hits you know and love like Game Boy
Rocker and One Last Mission!
Available at:
Ameoba Music
6400 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 245-6400
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Bit Weapon Website
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