nintendo music Archives – Jim Kulakowski

Clone Lab

“Clone Lab” is a stirring, adventurous 8-bit soundtrack. Consisting of a loopable, rousing magical 8-bit melody, it was written to be used in retro-inspired video games that wish to rouse the player into action.

Its dramatic feel has a lot in common with music from the early Fire Emblem titles, making it perfect for any video game in which you want to create an epic yet understated feel.

Machine

Machine
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“Machine” is a retro-themed, 8-bit soundtrack. It consists of a bold 8-bit synthesizer theme that creates a sense of adventure and discovery, and can easily be looped to suit any length. Big and confident, its catchy melody will stick in the mind of any listener.

Similar pieces of music may be found throughout the Pokemon series. It is ideal as a theme for your video game, to stir players into an adventurous mood.

A Magical 8-Bit Christmas

<a href="http://jimk.bandcamp.com/album/a-magical-8-bit-christmas">A Magical 8-Bit Christmas by Jim Kulakowski</a>

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A Magical 8-Bit Christmas is available to stream on all of your favorite listening platforms.

It’s Christmas time, again! This time of year, I’m always nostalgic for the games I received for Christmas as a kid – Super Mario Brothers, Megaman, Zelda and other classics. What better way to marry these games and Christmas music than to arrange a chiptune Christmas album? So, here it is!

“A Magical 8-Bit Christmas” is a collection of classic Christmas songs arranged in a chiptune/8-bit style, using YMCK’s Magical 8bit Plug. Thanks YMCK!

I hope this album brings back fond memories of Christmases gone by and helps to create new ones as well! Merry Christmas!

released December 21, 2015
Produced and Engineered by Jim Kulakowski

Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up (Loop)
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“Sunny Side Up” is a fun-lovin’, jazzy tune created with YMCK’s Magical 8-Bit Synthesizer. The tune is super catchy and bears resemblance to soundtracks from the classic Super Mario Brothers games, featured on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. This soundtrack would make a great addition to a retro game with a friendly style.

Lunar Disco (Loop)

Lunar Disco (Loop)
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“Lunar Disco” is a groovy chiptune written in the style of soundtracks from the original Nintendo Entertainment System. The music was composed using solely YMCK’s Magical 8-Bit Synthesizer and features drums, pads, funky bass lines, and a catchy melody.

Chaotic Calamity

Chaotic Calamity
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“Chaotic Calamity” is a heart pounding, action packed, loopable orchestral soundtrack featuring a blend of styles. The theme is reminiscent of the battle music from the Final Fantasy game series, but includes a sprinkling influence of Danny Elmann’s Beetlejuice soundtrack. The tone is dark, even morose, but is fun and adventurous as well.

This soundtrack may have many uses. It would work well as battle music in a fantasy themed video game. It could also work well in films and advertisements of a similar style.

University

“University” is a loopable video game soundtrack, written in the style of original music from the Nintendo Entertainment System. The song features multiple voices, classical-style contrapuntal melodies, and some light percussion.

Croissant

Croissant
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“Croissant” is a fun, chiptune/8-bit soundtrack intended for use with retro-style video games. This song was featured in the Flappy bird clone, “Crown Bird” and is now available to be licensed for your project!

Airwalk

“Airwalk” is a groovin’, loopable soundtrack, driven by electronic leads, pads, and a rock solid beat.

The catchy motifs are bound to get stuck in a player’s head, and the call and answer methods keep the tune from becoming too repetitive.

It’s sure to add to the enjoyment of your groundbreaking action/arcade game!

Tiny Copter

Client: Quantum Hi-technology Trade Co.,Ltd
Released: November 2014

Description: Flying with a propeller is not as easy as it looks.

Contribution

Composed chip tune / 8-bit style gameplay music soundtrack and gameplay sound effects.

Star Cruize

Plunk

Plunk
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A modern, fun, catchy synth sound track, featuring multiple melodic layers and vibrant synths. The bouncing, staccato motifs repeat and layer, creating a deep landscape of digital goodness! 🙂

This would be a great addition to a modern video game soundtrack with a retro look.

Tokyo Blue

“Tokyo Blue” is a fast-paced, energetic EDM track featuring layered chords, arpeggios, and synth leads. The name is inspired by the song’s J-Pop style, incorporating rich rhythm and blues chords with electronic pop elements.