Pink Floyd may be a band that your dad was into when he was younger but that doesn't deny them the privilege of being one of rock music's all-time greatest acts, and their magnum opus The Dark Side of the Moon still sounds amazing even today.
But you know what would make it sound even more amazing? If it were re-done using nothing but the NES sound chip.
Video game programmer Brad Smith obviously thinks along these lines too because he's recreated the entire album in chip-tune format, and named it Moon8. "No expansion chips were used," he proudly states. "This album works entirely within the limits of the standard North American NES." Peachy.
You can listen to the tracks individually or download the entire album here.
Far-out, man.
[source kotaku.com, via rainwarrior.thenoos.net]
Comments (29)
I saw Pink Floyd live once. They didn't sound as good as this.
I've made a 'Dark Side Of The Moon' T-shirt for Animal Crossing.
I saw Pink Floyd live in Sheffield Arena back in the mid 80s (I think). Fantastic concert that gave me the bug for attending a few other concerts by other bands during the late 80s and early 90s. The album is an all time great as well.
THIS is sweeeeet!
Awesome, I listened to one track and then downloaded it
(My wife is gonna think i'm a loon though...)
Downloading now, thanks!
O.O Just made my day!
Downloading it! =)
I LOVE THIS
Someone do The Who's Quadrophenia next.
Awesomesauce!
"Someone do The Who's Quadrophenia next."
Seconded. I would love a hear an 8-bit version of Love Rein O'er Me.
Downloading this now. Very intrigued.
This is very good. One of the best NES-adaptions I´ve heared. I´ve always prefered "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" and "Wish You Were Here", but this is well worth listening. Impressive.
@8, 10: Seconded. One of the best albums ever made...
Love Reign Oér Me is a possible stunner, as well as Quadrophenia and The Rock... But well, Pink Floyd translates very good to 8-bit, I doubt the rocksound of Who would survive...
Quite funny and pretty well done but I have to disagree with Prosody, the real thing is way better. I also have seen them live. One of the best concerts I have been to.
Pink Floyd AND 8-bit?
Now THIS IS SOMETHING. Amazing. Professional musician and music. Grat!!!
that was sweet!!!!
How to take genius and make it even more incredible.
Circa moon 8
lol that sounds awesome.
That was SO good. My favorite was "Time/Breathe reprise". "Time" has always been a favorite of mine.
8-BIT SGT.PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND NEXT!!!!!
Dude, time to fire one up and put on The Wizard of Oz!
@ Bikeage
That was exactly my thought too! I did that years ago and everyone watching was just blown away. Soberity may have played a part in that but still...
I could imagine this album as the soundtrack for the next Mega Man 8 bit game. I effing love Pink Floyd. The Wall was my favorite album
Awesome! Floyd is either my #1 or #2 all-time fave band (alternating with The Beatles depending on my mood). Downloading now!
Excellent work! I'll send this to my Dad. Him being a huge fan and all.
@21.Bikeage:
The SNES version I presume.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JjoIGw-Pv0
@12.That_Guy_from_Faxanadu:
Some of the synth-heavy tracks from Who's Next might work well.
Other than that, I can't imagine an 8-bit Tommy being very gripping....
It would be cool if he could put this onto an NES cart... that would make this already awesome thing awesome-er!
@Big A2
There have actually been a few 16-bit Pinball Wizard versions used in a few pinball machines.
@SmaMan: I MUST FIND ONE OF THOSE PINBALL MACHINES
PINK FLOYD ROCKS YEAH!!! Pure awesomeness! I don't know how I missed this article when it first posted...
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