Swedish Chiptune Organ Sounds as Awesome as Can Be
Posted by James Newton
Even better thanks to awkward commentary
If you listen to our chip and game music podcast NLFM you've not only proven yourself to be a gamer of outstanding taste, you'll also appreciate how intricate and enjoyable chip music can be. Despite severe technical constraints, many gamers' favourite tunes stem from those 8-bit days, and one such dedicated gamer is Linus Åkesson, inventor of the Chipophone.
Not a device that lets you communicate with potatoes, the Chipophone is a modified organ that plays the old-school notes you know so well. Here's the wonderfully shy Mr Åkesson to explain more about his invention and play some classic tunes from Super Mario Bros., Tetris and more.
[via linusakesson.net]
#1
Streakk said:
This must have taken a lot of time and talent, props to the maker, it sounds amazing!
#2
ToastyYogurt said:
Very nice. The music was right on to the real game music. I wish I could have one of these.
#3
FonistofCruxis said:
This guy is very talented.
#4
Stuffgamer1 said:
That thing's freaking AWESOME!
#5
techno_shaman_ichauk said:
I think if I ever got a hold of one of those things, I'd just lock myself in a room for a week and learn the entire Blaster Master soundtrack.
#6
IanUniacke said:
This is an incredible achievement.
#7
moosa said:
What a talented and dedicated individual!
#8
pinta_vodki said:
Wow, the guy's incredible!! He must be both a skilled musician and a good technician being able to make a thing like this from an electric organ.
#9
JimLad said:
Everything sounds better in 8-bit sound.
#10
DrCruse said:
That is so awesome. I want one!
And I don't get why you call him shy with "Awkward Commentary". Didn't seem to have either of those.
#11
dogpuke said:
he's from the future
#12
HvE said:
I soooo want this
#13
JebbyDeringer said:
Best ever