
You may not know them by name, but with over three decades of Taito video game music under their belt you must have heard Zuntata's work in the past. From the memorable melodies of Bubble Bobble to the epic electronic/jazz fusion soundscapes of the Darius series, the prolific group founded by Hisayoshi Ogura has assured their place in the pantheon of video game music (as well as pulling off some mean and lean live concerts back in the day).
Finally, and for the sake of convenience, over 3,000 of their tracks are now readily available on the top music streaming services, including Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, mora and Amazon. While on the subject, any post mentioning Zuntata is not complete without a bit of 'Daddy Mulk' action. Just look at that shamisen go at the 3:05 mark.
Would you like to see both old and recent Taito games on your Switch? Is Puzzle Bobble something you simply cannot live without? Share your favourite Zuntata track in the comments section below.
[source gonintendo.com]
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Awesome. I'll have to add some of them to my playlist then.
Loved Bubble Bobble, and just watched a Black Mirror Series 3 episode 4, and the main character played it
Invader GIRL! from Space Invaders Extreme 2 Audio Element is a must buy from me! But wow that's a lot of soundtracks to sift through! It might take days to cobble a wish list together, lol!
@Shiryu I was half-expecting that Shamisen to catch fire after that solo! Holy-!
@masterLEON I do believe The NinjaWarriors is already out on PS4. Hamster needs to step it up on the Switch!
Not on Google Play Music
If COZMO is on there, be sure to listen to Candy Bomb, COZMO OPERATION, Twinkle Venus Twinkle, The only place where you can hear and Miss Direction.
Wonderful tracks!
Oh and VISIONNERZ from Darius Gaiden.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r0Ifz3EWw8
Man, we really need that one on Switch!
As well as Layer Section!
@meppi64 We need DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours but I have no clue who do I have to scream about it to make it happen.
@Shiryu Oh indeed!
I bought that game 4 times already. PS4 and Vita, both digitally and Physical copies.
@meppi64 Only have it on STEAM (with all DLCs), it is pure shmup bliss.
Interesting. Edit: Game music is always nice to be able to listen to, as individual tracks.
For the love of Darius! Have been waiting for this for years!
Time to immerse and travel away with a pair of earphones!
@Shiryu Ah, i see you're a man of culture as well.
Yeah, Darius Burst CS is certainly a loveletter to genre enthusiasts, although im still a bit miffed we never got an Irem DLC pack...
The R-9A Arrowhead would have fitted so perfectly T.T
Speaking of which:
There is a Vita version, where is their excuse for no Switch version? I mean, its filled to the brim with shmups already!
@Einherjar what I would not give for some sort of complete R-Type collection... or even a new one.
@Shiryu I'd probably sell my mother for an R-Type Archives.
R-Type Finals hangar, but also all stages from all games...
Ah well...a man can dream.
@Einherjar It is like no one wants our moneys... very frustrating.
Awesome!!!
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