I like how they waited to release it in time with the solstice even though it was obviously recorded in like 1982

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Tunes like this are best served cold. 38 years old.

@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind

Ай бұрын

Nah, BS. We're in the 60s!

YES. Really sounds like Tim Follin was in no Rush to create the Genesis of chip prog, and he did it by himself with no one to ELP him.

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Welp. Guess you win the comments.

@AnalyticalReckoner

2 ай бұрын

Who?

This sounds just like Yes

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Mission accomplished then

@taylordiclemente5163

2 ай бұрын

Because Tim Follin lifted it from Tales from Topographic Oceans

Ah, fantasy prog rock. The best rock

@MadGearBand

Жыл бұрын

There really is no better descriptor. And yes, it is the best.

In another universe... Tim Follin's band

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Bro we wish!

I feel a Gentle Giant vibe, and this is marvelous. This Follin's composition is a real masterpiece. Wish this cover was on Spotify !

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Ain’t that the truth. Sadly, we couldn’t get this one on Spotify because of licensing issues. It’s free on our bandcamp page though 😎

For once KZread recommended me something that I am SO INTO!!!!

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

The algorithm is finally giving us some lil kisses. Welcome to the party, bub.

This needs way more views

@MadGearBand

3 күн бұрын

Tell your mama and them!

Now do the Pictionary title theme

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

We’ll see 😎

this sounds almost exactly like jethro tull, even though it's an 8 bit composition lol! i think the original 8 bit track sounds like jethro tull too!

@MadGearBand

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Follin def had a thing for 70s prog.

Criminally undersubscribed channel. I happened to watch a composer breakdown of this Tim Follin classic, and the algorithm has blessed me with glory.

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Glad to have ya buddy! FWIW this video is suddenly and mysteriously blowing up, like 2.5 years after we released it. Feels validating, not gonna lie.

@ametkemalidinov738

2 ай бұрын

Same!

@NathanLorenzana

2 ай бұрын

​​@@MadGearBandCornell, a jazz pianist analyzed a few of Tim Follin's tunes, you guys rock 👏👏

@FindingsOfAnArmouredMind

Ай бұрын

Charles Cornell! Please, at least mention him by his name! He's a great teacher.

I always thought this song was a real banger! Glad to know other people feel the same.

@MadGearBand

Жыл бұрын

Dude you KNOW it

@gilsonmr

8 ай бұрын

This one and Journey to Silius. Top 10

everyone is clearly having a blast here, shit rules

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

You know it baby

gives off gentle giant and elp vibes

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Those are the *exact* vibes we strive to exude

Ohhh wow v vv cool dudez

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Quality Kermit right there

Solstice game designers: How much can you make it sound like Rush? Game music composers: YES

@matthewrease2376

2 ай бұрын

You dare to not mention Tim Follin by name??? The most legendary chip tune artist of our time???

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Hey, not everyone knows the Mt Rushmore of VGM. Alls we can say is, welcome to the party and be sure to check out Silver Surfer.

@xotmatrix

2 ай бұрын

I see what you did there.

@HypnoPantsOnline

2 ай бұрын

You think that's crazy? Check out his work on something like the Agent X 2 title theme, Tim Follin is an actual wizard... Because agent x was during a time when he had to use 1 single sound channel, at least solstice he had 5 channels, but with agent x he had ONE.

@matthewrease2376

2 ай бұрын

@@HypnoPantsOnline and 1 channel that was inferior in every possible way to each of the 5 the NES has at that...

you transcended time, dudes!

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Just Follin into the ether

Man, you guys really went for the soundscape Tim Follin was aiming for with this. The Solstice theme is the work of a madman.

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

It’s good to be seen. 😎 Follin is an all-time great, no doubt.

I don't know how this cover eluded me all this time when this is one of my favorite videogame tunes. You guys did it justice, nice cover.

Yesss 🙌🏼 the original had no right being so good, and y’all really did it justice

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, pal 😎

i normally wouldnt have clicked on this video. but. i was watching(had to pause it just to listen to this because i knew it would be epic) a charles cornell video explaining some music that's just too good for the nes sound system.....and in it he played the intro of solstice(a game i havent played yet).....and on the related videos on the side of the page i saw this one...and clicked on it......

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

However you got here, we’re glad to have you, bub. Tbh the video you mentioned is probably why this video has gotten a huge bump in the past few days. Thanks, Mr Cornell.

@crism8868

2 ай бұрын

Can confirm I'm getting you guys on my yt recommendations after watching Charles Cornell. I'm also getting Jethro Tull so you guys should be flattered ha

@ruolbu

2 ай бұрын

my man, that's how I got here not even 2 hours later xD

Wait for the KZread algorithm to kick in. This will be huge in 2028.

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait

@BradsGonnaPlay

2 ай бұрын

Popular piano KZreadr Charles Cornell discussed it on his channel. It’s definitely giving this video some traffic

I've always wanted to see this covered! You guys are amazing!

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal. Labor of love for sure.

Tim Follin took a lot of inspirations from Prog rock, from what I've read. Hearing it come together like this feels so fitting.

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

This was easily one of the most challenging tunes we’ve ever covered, so having folks come around and enjoy it is a treat

How did you manage to fill an entire band with Hugbees throughout different times in his life?

@MadGearBand

5 ай бұрын

Idk what this comment means, but the answer is hard work and dedication. If you believe in yourself, you can also looks like Hugbess throughout different times in his life.

this is incredible!! reminds me of ELP and Yes!! :3

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Those are big complements that we will gladly accept

When I was in a jazz/prog band in 2019 I made my bandmates listen to the original NES Solstice theme and they just couldn't take it seriously. They said it just sounded like beeps and boops to them. I felt like if they couldn't hear the musical composition and tech mastery behind this... then they just weren't real musicians. Or they were pro snobs.

@MadGearBand

26 күн бұрын

Pardon my French, but your former band mates sound like a buncha frickin ding-dongs.

@Goreface69

26 күн бұрын

@@MadGearBand Big poopooheads

have you considered the ultima 4 nes soundtrack? that game is quite special to me, both in story, mechanics, and also the music was incredible.

@MadGearBand

Ай бұрын

Not familial, but we’ll have to give it a listen!

epic childhood memories

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Happy to take ya back bub

I had no clue this was in store for my listening pleasure tonight. How about a sequel with some Equinox covers? Excellent work :)

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Haha maybe one day, duder. Those Follin tunes will wear you out

Yes Vibes

@MadGearBand

7 ай бұрын

Those are the vibes we strive to have

Came here because of a hankerin’. Thanks for providin’. Wonderful cover!

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Son, we’ll soothe any dingdang hankerin this side of the equator

Sounds like Tim follin loved Rush

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Pretty sure he’s on record as a lover of prog.

Wow! This is my favorite game of all time. What an amazing job you gentlemen have done on this piece of music history. Thank you so much and I am now subscribing!

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Stoked you enjoyed it bub. Welcome to the party.

So amazing he was able to do this on NES

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

He did the most

This rules! I wondered what it would sound like eith real guitars, and you answered that beautifully

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

We like answering life’s burning questions. Thanks for watching, friend-o.

Everyone saying Yes or ELP but nobody is saying Jethro Tull

@MadGearBand

26 күн бұрын

You are saying it, my dude. You are saying it, and that’s enough. 🥰

lml Remembering my childhood!!!

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to take you there

Well this was impressive.

Can any one tell me the name of this video effect? Great video - and awesome performance btw

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Thanks bub! We got an old friend of ours to create that, he said it’s basically just video feedback. I couldn’t find a way to do it in Resolve (although there might be a way)

YOOOO the music and the video are both amazing. congrats

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that - we worked hard on this one

Congrats on pulling this off!

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Ngl, we cursed Follin's name once or twice. Genius stuff, but not easy.

Yes, to all of this. Excellent job on the cover and video presentation.

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bub. Def lots of time and love in this one

Dang. Thanks for this! This is amazing. It would fit perfectly on a King Crimson album

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Us and King Crimson mentioned in the same sentence… it’s a wild world man.

@theendarkenedilluminatus4342

2 ай бұрын

@@MadGearBand alongside legendary Tim Follin. Great roots makes great band DNA. Hope you stick with it! His chiptune work requires no small amount of natural ability to perform and you guys nailed it!

Very good

@MadGearBand

7 ай бұрын

🤌🏼

Kinda feels like I’m listening to mid 70s genesis.. outstanding.

@MadGearBand

3 ай бұрын

That’s a good feeling and we’re happy to give that feeling to you

Awesome!

@MadGearBand

Жыл бұрын

U r 🤙

Todd Rundgren vibes

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Oh we’ll take that

Yes with a saxophone player!

@MadGearBand

11 ай бұрын

🎷 😎

Love It!

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

Love YOU

Yea! This is great 👍🏼 😎

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Preesh!

This is fucking amazing

@MadGearBand

Жыл бұрын

Uh oh we’re over here blushing ☺️

I love you+!

@MadGearBand

8 ай бұрын

No, we love you+!

God I needed that.

@MadGearBand

Жыл бұрын

Happy to give ya the goods

WOOOO

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

WAAAAAAAH

Nice

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

You are!

ok so it's not just me

@MadGearBand

2 ай бұрын

Hiya pal

Gnar!!!! TABS?

@MadGearBand

8 ай бұрын

Thanks pal! No tabs in the works sadly

O...M....F...G...

@MadGearBand

2 жыл бұрын

No u

Big big THE SHIZZ moment

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

Big big complement

holy shit

@MadGearBand

Жыл бұрын

👼🏻 💩

TIM FOLLINS WOO

@MadGearBand

3 ай бұрын

Follins is the man

holy fucking shit, this is beyond outstanding. fuck me

@MadGearBand

10 ай бұрын

🫡

Kermit

@MadGearBand

3 жыл бұрын

The Frag

I'm disappointed that you used a synth instead of a flute

@MadGearBand

3 ай бұрын

We’re more Close to the Edge than Thick as a Brick