Ep 13: Analyzing Video Game Music with 8-bit Music Theory

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Welp, it’s been a minute since we’ve been on the airwaves (a busy season of life has befallen the Kenyon household), but I’m delighted to be back on with my good buddy 8-bit Music Theory.

This episode is a little special, as we actually analyze a few video game pieces in real time (download the transcriptions below to follow along) and talk more about the value of transcription.

If you want to see the master at his craft, come child, and sit at the feet of Mr. Bit.

Here are the resources mentioned in the video (including transcriptions of the songs we analyzed):

1. Super Mario Bros. Overworld Theme
2. Scrap Brain Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog
3. Kakariko Village from Zelda: Link to the Past
4. Requiem of Shield Knight from Shovel Knight
5. The ultimate guide to transcription and analysis blog post
6. Analyzing Christmassy Melodies for Christmas video from 8-bit Music Theory
7. Music Enhances Narrative in Shovel Knight

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