"What would Metroid's music sound like if it were performed by Vangelis?" This was the question that birthed a new 70 track, 5 disc album by retro gaming enthusiast, music creator and Nintendo Life contributor Gonçalo "Shiryu" Lopes.
Shiryu has created works based on franchises like F-Zero, Castlevania and Star Fox, and his latest album - Metroid Legacy: The Samus Aran Chronicles - will launch next week on Friday the 15th. You can check out some exclusive, pre-release samples below.
Metroid Legacy: The Samus Aran Chronicles - Red Soil
Metroid Legacy: The Samus Aran Chronicles - Reflections of the Past
If you like what you hear, then you can head over to Shiryu's Bandcamp on the 15th and purchase it, or you can stream it via his YouTube page. We don't know about you, but this is the perfect music to get you ready for the impending launch of Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS.
Comments (28)
It is so good to finally be able to talk about this in the open. Like a huge weight lifted from my shoulders, but until release day there is still a ton of work ahead.
Wow these tracks are ace. Look forward to listening to the full collection.
Omg this sounds as good, if not better, than Luminist’s version. And his was off the chain.... er... grapple beam.
Anyway, might buy this ... need to hear a bit more first.
@Shiryu when it's out, where will I be able to buy this? do you have a website or bandcamp page?
@doomgc it’s listed right above in the article
@doomgc @Alto Thank you for your interest. Please note that like very one of my works there will be a free MP3 version to download plus full album up for stream on Youtube, so no worries. You can choose to buy it lossless from Bandcamp if you do like it and help me keep paying the bills.
I've been on the WWW for a long, long time... so feel free to use and follow the following URLs, they're here to stay.
Shiryu Music @ Facebook
Shiryu Music @ Bandcamp
Shiryu Music @ YouTube
Shiryu Music @ Patreon
Shiryu Music @ Soundcloud
@Shiryu thanks for the quick answer. I think I'll use bandcamp. music is not cheap and if I happen to like it, I will support you without hesitation. I'm freakin far from rich, but you deserve to be paid if it entertains me.
@Shiryu nice work, I'll be sure to head to your Bandcamp page when it releases.
@Davidv @doomgc Whatever you do just don't try to listen to my whole discography in one sitting.
@Shiryu I just looked it up....my....god. haha.
Awesome! Will look into it.
@Shiryu
Can't listen to the samples right now, but based on your stuff in general I'm sure it's great! Hopefully you included Tallon Overworld 2, that one always brings tears to my eyes :´)
@ToniK Sorry to disappoint, but this 5 discs are based on the main 2D Metroid series:
Disc 1: First Mission
01. And So It Begins... (2:59)
02. Brinstar (2:22)
03. Norfair (1:56)
04. Kraid's Lair (3:04)
05. Ridley's Domain (3:03)
06. Prelude To Mother Brain (1:21)
07. Mother (1:40)
08. Escape (3:47)
09. First Mission Complete! (2:42)
Disc 2: Second Mission
10. Destination: SR388 (3:47)
11. The Caves of SR388 (5:04)
12. Metroid Encounter! (0:50)
13. The Dome (3:58)
14. Forbidden SR388 (1:41)
15. The Queen's Lair (4:20)
16. The Queen (1:38)
17. The Last Metroid (1:22)
18. Second Mission Complete! (2:22)
Disc 3: Third Mission
19. Ceres Station (1:17)
20. The Story So Far (3:49)
21. Arrival (2:43)
22. Crateria Underground (1:49)
23. Brinstar Overgrown (2:03)
24. Red Soil (4:15)
25. Upper Norfair (2:59)
26. The Galactic Warrior (4:10)
27. Maridia Underwater (3:14)
28. Drifting Sands (2:16)
29. Ancient Ruins of Norfair (2:42)
30. Boss Prelude (1:35)
31. Minor Boss (2:56)
32. Moderate Boss (1:19)
33. Major Boss (1:28)
34. Mother's Revenge (3:20)
35. Third Mission Complete! (2:57)
Disc 4: Fourth Mission
36. Fusion (2:27)
37. Infection (3:26)
38. Discovery (1:35)
39. Navigation (2:02)
40. Target (1:30)
41. Vegetation (2:58)
42. Mystery (1:40)
43. Another Mystery (1:40)
44. Yet Another Mystery (1:42)
45. Frozen (2:04)
46. Final Prelude (0:58)
47. Battle! (1:37)
48. Boss Battle! (1:00)
49. Plant (1:22)
50. Nightmare (2:36)
51. Serris (3:13)
52. B.O.X. (2:08)
53. Enter SA-X (1:23)
54. SA-X Encounter (0:42)
55. SA-X Battle! (1:49)
56. X-Fused Ridley (1:36)
57. Final Mission Complete! (2:22)
Disc 5: Zero Mission
58. Zero Prologue (1:01)
59. A New Beginning (4:22)
60. Brinstar Zero (4:02)
61. Chozo (1:56)
62. Norfair Zero (3:53)
63. Kraid's Lair Revisited (4:28)
64. Tourian Zero (2:02)
65. Space Ridley (1:25)
66. Kiru Giru (Part 1) (1:24)
67. Kiru Giru (Part 2) (2:07)
68. Zero Escape (1:22)
69. Galactic Peace (2:54)
70. Reflections of The Past (2:21)
... but there is always the chance I will do a "Metroid Prime" tribute album upon "Metroid Prime 4" release...
Wow, I'm super psyched. Next Friday will be an even better
@Shiryu is Canon. Amen.
@cfgk24 as if there was ever any doubt.
Reflections of the past. I'm getting a Secret of Mana vibe, which obviously is great!
I really like these two samples. How do I check out your other works too?
@Shiryu Will definitely check this out. BTW, are you related to Tee Lopes?
@Dr_Corndog Nah, we are just both Portuguese. ^_^
@GravyThief Look above for a comment with all my links and access to my whole discography.
@Shiryu thanks!
@Shiryu With the same last name and same hobby of remixing video game music. You could probably pose as brothers if you ever needed a family discount somewhere.
Very nice.
@Shiryu Man, I am gonna definitely buy this album. 'Red Soil' describes perfectly Vangelis + Metroid. It is just amazing. Thank you for that Shiryu.
@daniruy My pleasure.
Not to take the spotlight off of a deserving artist, but just as a side note: did you guys ever spotlight Chozo Legacy by bLiNd? That album is amazing. I searched your articles and didn't see it mentioned, though I may have missed it.
That said, this release looks incredibly comprehensive. Definitely interested.
@BoilerBroJoe bLiNd did the one thing I never made: the leap and risk of giving up on everything and become a professional musician and I have tremendous respect for him and his extensive discography.
Due to overwhelming positive feedback, I have added four new preview tracks from "Metroid Legacy" to Soundcloud:
Destination: SR388
The Galactic Warrior
Maridia Underwater
Kraid's Lair Revisited
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