Sonic 3's Launch Base: Music Theory

A look inside the music theory of Sonic 3's Launch Base Zone.
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Madden Gameplay by KZbin user VideoGaming4U
John Madden Football (Sega Genesis) - Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers
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SSX Intro by KZbin user SuperButterBuns
Do You Remember: SSX Tricky?
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SSX Intro by KZbin user Hero in Hell
SSX Tricky - Intro (PS2)
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TV turn off by KZbin user Daesongguree
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Hank’s Ringtone by Sony Pictures Television / AMC
S3 E6: “Sunset”
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Jesse and Brock playing Sonic by Sony Pictures Television / AMC
S4 E11: “Crawl Space”
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Michael Jackson’s Sonic 3 by KZbin user QJimbo
Michael Jackson's Sonic 3 (2006) - Part 1 of 2
• Michael Jackson's Sonic 3
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Zoolander by Village Roadshow Pictures / Paramount
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Rocket Crash by KZbin user Last Fails
ROCKET LAUNCH Failure Compilation - HEAVIEST Rocket Accidents & Crash
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Ray Launch Base Gameplay by KZbin user campbellsonic
Ray vs... Launch Base Zone!? - Ray in Sonic 3 A.I.R. Mod
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0:01 & 0:43 & 1:24 & 3:00 & 13:21
Launch Base Act 1, Composer: Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer, et al.
1:59 & 3:11 & 3:51
Launch Base Act 2, Composer: Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer, et al.
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John Madden Football - Title Theme, Composer: Rob Hubbard
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Run DMC, “Peter Piper” - Profile Records
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SSX Tricky - Title Theme, Originally by Run DMC
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Prototype Carnival Night Act 1, Composer: Sega
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Prototype Carnival Night Act 2, Composer: Sega
5:40 & 7:33 & 7:54 & 8:20 & 9:54 & 12:36
Prototype Launch Base Act 1, Composer: Sega
5:55 & 10:22 & 11:06 & 13:06 & 14:10
Prototype Launch Base Act 2, Composer: Sega
7:07
Marble Garden Act 1, Composer: Miyoko Takaoka
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Death Egg Act 1, Composer: Sega
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Launch Base Act 2 MIDI Remix by Влад Фед
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Illustration @ 14:08 by Kitt
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[@josephwilson3180]

Now which tracks is Sonic Origins gonna use?

[@SyntaxTsundere]

Prototype most likely.

[@someobscuremusicchannel]

@@SyntaxTsundere It'd be cool if they made whole new tracks for the levels though

[@PhirePhlame]

I mean, they probably know how hype Sonic 3's return is, so I don't see them using the prototype music. That's just a reflection of how I think, though. If I was calling the shots there, then using the proto songs would just feel like a massive cut corner.

[@josephwilson3180]

@@PhirePhlame People are gonna be so mad and confused if their childhood music is gone. Especially in ice cap.

[@triiodide7762]

@@josephwilson3180 -"If it's good" please don't say you mean the others are bad...- Edited cause it was a typo and was meant to be "if it's gone"

[@Cybershell13]

Great vid, I agree that proto Launch Base is a cool track but it doesn't fit the mood of the level.

[@Remour]

I’d disagree, I think it fits well.

[@BladeShadowWing]

Same here.

[@jakeupl8615]

:)

[@ar62000]

I feel it depends on the palette. The prototype has a pink sky and groggy green Death Egg, signifying it's morning, with the music sounding similar to a wake up call for soldiers. The final game uses a bright blue sky with a brighter brownish color for the Death Egg. The music and the palette in this case help create the mood of the sun beating down on you and the rest of the level.

[@SECONDQUEST]

I disagree, when I was in elementary school and playing this stage this music helped me feel the intensity and artificial nature of the stage. The "go" pushes you along to destroy the egg. But I also don't play music and am filled with nostalgia prolly.

[@JPBrooksLive]

The "instructions on how to beat the level" bit got me! lol

[@cutman3931]

same

[@polkadi]

But... how does one perform the action of "GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! G-G-GO GO"?

[@olds86307]

@@polkadi by going

[@GolfClash2718]

@@olds86307 Did you mention going? Lol

[@olds86307]

@@GolfClash2718 what

[@BladeShadowWing]

I always felt Launch Base (both versions) is one of the most underrated tunes in the franchise. Great video!

[@SECONDQUEST]

Me too, launch base has killer tunes. It feels fast and artificial which goes along with the fast paced "random" path feel you get your first time playing the stage.

[@SECONDQUEST]

"Random path" I mean like you're going through a building who's construction and layout are unknown to you. Those tubes are important, but you don't know why. It feels purposeful, but the purpose is unknown to the player and Sonic.

[@RoshiBro08]

So your saying the released version is "underrated"? Boy.. Launch Base is probably the most loved song from Sonic 3

[@skld-xm]

The used S3 version makes me feel like there's something coming up ahead more than anything

[@Qjimbo]

4:28 Oh hey, it's me! :) Awesome video and breakdown of the songs and timeline, it is incredible that those PC songs were the originals not the replacements. Such a fascinating story all round.

[@MattTOB618]

O.o Wait, you're still active?!

[@granderondeproductions3286]

I saw your video AGES ago when it FIRST came out! awesome to see you still around!

[@jackscalfani555]

Qjimbo, you are the reason why Sonic Origins are using the prototype tracks. If it wasn’t for your breakthrough discovery about MJ’s connection with Sonic 3, we would be having the MJ tracks in Sonic 3 in Origins today. So it’s all your fault.

[@Leonard_Wolf_2056]

@@jackscalfani555 actually it's the fault of all the fans who refused to shut up about MJ. Legit, I know of no other person who plays... Any other game in any other franchise that talks about MJ.

[@greenswag7763]

@@jackscalfani555 Actually, it's not Qjimbo, nor the fans' fault, but Sega who didn't paid MJ's team properly. Cirocco clearly stated this to a Sonic retro member back in 2012: "I believe that there is a lawsuit going on or about to go on. Sega owes a lot of people money from the Sonic stuff. Speak with Bobby Brooks. He may tell you a LOT more about everything....." Bobby never answered anyone who contacted him about Sonic stuff, until this moment: "what do u want? from me ? why do u want to know? you can contact my lawyer first off I don't know who u are or what you really want you don't have anything to do with my personal biz so why would I just give info to a stranger while *im in the middle of some legal shit .* tis is my personal biz so if you don't mind quit asking me about my biz" The most likely reason for this *(speculation, but it does makes sense),* is that Sega executives at japan were tired of paying royalties to Masato Nakamura, literally the reason why they resorted to their in-house team for compositions. Since royalties *are not obligated by law and depends on the contract,* Jackson probably signed a contract without thinking much (the false allegations and everything at the time), for which Sega could use these tracks, but only on sonic 3, and not have to pay royalties. Why japanese executives and not the Sega of america ones? Tom Kalinske said "If Jackson was involved or not, it's none of my knowledge." Considering Jackson was not credited, it's difficult to know if his estate is involved into this or not, but it seems the contract expired when he sadly passed away. Jackson died in June 2009, sonic 3 had *three more rereleases after this, with the songs intact.* Sonic PC Collection, a compilation that bundles various sonic games released exclusively in PAL territories in 2009, Sonic Classic Collection on the Nintendo DS in 2010, and finally, for Steam in 2011. Jackson's team could finally sue sega, demanding the money they always owed them for. Sadly, Sega choose the cheapest way, and that's why I'm not buying Sonic Origins, or any future rereleases if they don't get the MJ team's tracks on it again.

[@notaprogamer2782]

"The voices in the background tell you what to do" "Go!" *a penny saved is a penny saved*

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Oh my, I've never been so exited for a video to release! Fantastic stuff as always. You produce videos at your own pace, as long as you enjoy doing them!

[@KittAnimations]

Launch base is one the most interesting tracks as if somehow feels empty without the "go"

[@solidgamer6160]

Not even joking I’ve waited months for you to upload I’m so happy

[@TheRealHotVanilla]

The editing is amazing, that's probably why it took so long.

[@Shroom-Mage]

I'd love to see coverage of one of Sonic 2's most oft-forgotten stage, Hill Top Zone. It has a sort of "harmonica" sound to it that is pretty unusual for the series.

[@youisiaint]

I think they were going for a country type tune there. Really creative when it seems like most of the other tracks have these funky, western-style themes

[@tinyguy9398]

I believe it was AVGN who called it something akin to the “Roseanne harmonica” and I haven’t been able to unhear it since.

[@SQUIDWORD15]

The continue screen uses the same harmonica

[@MmmMmph1968]

I didn't know harmonicas make my my ears bleed

[@deletedTestimony]

Thank God someone else hears the Hill Top synth as harmonica, it seems like every remix/remake uses trumpets and it drives me nuts

[@somethingoriginal1707]

3:52 This is why I love S3&K. I didn't even know about that shortcut until just now

[@AlexYardZone]

Hey everyone, good news! The gaps between episodes have been getting longer, but that won't be the case anymore. Multiple major announcements coming very soon. This is gonna be fun. Thank you as always! Let's go get some rings.

[@benmontey3438]

It's so good to see you back dude. I'm a musician myself and grew up with these games. I have always been very enthralled by Sonic music and how it works. It's cool to see someone else with that same spirit!

[@silversobe]

Hell yeah :D

[@unity6926]

yahoo weeehehehe

[@benmontey3438]

@@unity6926 Okay Goofy

[@vaporwaveskeleton9224]

Woo Hoo! thanks for the informative and cool vids dude

[@jveepozitron]

I see a slight mistake there, the "Go"! sample comes from a cd in the early 90s called "Zero-G Datafile 1", that sample cd was also used for Sonic CD but mostly for the second release of the cd called "Datafile 2", coming back to the topic, the sample was recorded and pitched up 9 semitones to fit in the hardware limitations (the higher the sample is pitched up, the shorter it is).

[@AlexYardZone]

Thank you for watching with an attentive eye! Mistakes are certainly possible, and with a source backing it, corrections can definitely be added to the description.

[@AlexYardZone]

Well, a data sheet isn't a source in itself, and it's hard to reconcile that with the multiple search results that indicate Run DMC's Peter Piper. I'm not super familiar with the industry of sample CDs, but could it be possible that the clip was taken from the song itself and put on that sample CD? PS This isn't meant to be defensive, I do appreciate people pointing out things like this!

[@MasteredRealm]

Not a mistake at all. The ZeroG compiler took samples from a multitude of sources. The Go sample featured there indeed comes from Run DMC's song, which was already out for at least 5 years. Some people think it's the opposite as some samples there are dry without effects, but the guy took them from the multitracks he had of the original songs. I believe he had acess to studio tapes or similar. A guy uncovered the origin of many of the Zero G samples here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5_baHh4iq2pldU

[@Toju2Blame]

Hello

[@TheXev]

3:21 I always felt that the stop in the Launch Base song was more to emulate CD music of the time and how if you repeated it, there would be a pause while the track cycled back to the start. You don't hear these pauses anymore because streaming music can perform the change much faster then a CD drive that had to seek back to the position to play the music from the start.

[@Tamamo-no-Bae]

As someone who grew up with the PC versions, hearing this music in Genesis quality is amazing. It will always be my childhood Launch Base. The Final Sonic 3 one has always been foreign to me.

[@pygmybrain5868]

God, showing the piano keys themselves is so much better the. Just the sheet music alone, imo. Thank you very much for that.

[@futabamajima]

I'm so happy to see the proto soundtrack get so much love still even though the prototype came out a while back. I think LBZ2 proto is my favorite song of the 10 unused tracks, so this was an even bigger treat than usual

[@JakeArnet]

This is one of those videos that make you aware of a subject that you never knew existed, and you stick around because the content is well presented.

[@OPL3music]

Not a lot of people realize the OPL3 is the intended hardware for the PC soundtrack, so props for getting the right one! I grew up with the PC version of S3&K, so it blew my mind when I found out the Genesis had different music many years later. The prototype songs are near & dear to my heart.

[@ianwhite7389]

As a life long Sonic fan who grew up to be a musician, this series is absolute gold!

[@zephadusjoltspark6951]

I actually learned about the "proto" tracks back in the day when the game was released for PC. We never owned Sonic 3 for the Genesis, and our local rental shop no longer had it, so this was the next best thing. Let me tell you, it was totally jarring hearing these tracks for the first time. I actually thought the game must be some kind of bootleg! Thanks to this video, I now know there are sweet Genesis soundchip versions. And now I need them.

[@SolarChip]

Went into this video thinking "how can you possibly talk about the music in launch base zone for 15 minutes" and by the end I'm "wait, no tell me more, come back!" (good video, will watch again)

[@GaboGammerEnLoL]

I was hoping for months you would make this, this is my favorite S3&K track. Thaaannks for dissecting this legendary soundtrack bro.

[@Shayzis]

I hope the composers of the original soundtracks lived long enough to get the recognition they deserved. This is amazing what good instrumentation can do to a melody (ahem Sonic 4). Amazing and incredibly entertaining video as always!

[@ericsmith1783]

Ikr I love the mcihael jackson tracks!

[@Shayzis]

@@ericsmith1783 Yeah me too but I was talking about the prototype music

[@mBluett]

Lmao "Derek Zoolander's calendar shoot" your left field comparisons always leave me in stitches 😂

[@rustlee]

i’m so deep in love with the series. i studied music theory in high school and watching these dives into the music is so fun

[@finderrio]

Phenomenal video, your explanations of music theory terms are the best I've seem on KZbin.

[@Ellzia]

I absolutely adore these videos. Probably my favorite videos to watch on youtube right now. I get so excited every single time a new one comes out :)

[@ohiorushbaby]

I clicked on Alex Yard's new video faster than Sonic could say the words "chili dog"! Woohoo!

[@ardklaw]

They just keep getting better and better! Keep up the amazing work!

[@34r343]

I wasn't expecting to see breaking bad references awesome

[@kitsulolicon]

as someone who's learning the music theory, and sonic 3&k's ost being one of my all time favorites, i absolutely adore your videos!!

[@perry686]

awesome vid, im personally not a huge fan of the launch base tracks but this is still a sick video and frankly its awesome hearing someone talk about music theory about any song

[@randyredreveal]

So damn good. Incredibly informative and fun as hell. Alex Yard is getting after it! Well done, my friend.

[@Epsilonsama]

I think Proto Launch Base theme is telling the audience that it's a fake final level. Like it starts sounding like a Final Level but it's playing with your expectations kinda like how the level itself plays with the idea of it being the Final Level only show that it's not the end yet and you fall down to Mushroom Valley. In the original stage order After Launch Base you go to Mushroom Valley aka Mushroom Hill then Sandopolis then Lava Reef, Hidden Palace, Sky Sanctuary and then Death Egg. So Launch Base was the mid point of the adventure like a false climax in a story. Mushroom Valley was the cool down for the final gauntlet of difficulty that was to come. Its sad that the original release did not play like such cause that was pretty original for a game. Most games have a gradual progression of difficulty but Sonic 3 devs wanted to tell a story not just make some levels and it shows. The music being part of said story.

[@IAmElectrospecter]

Man the editing and production in this video is superb. Lots of little clever graphics and sound effects. Also I love the cacophony of color alliteration lol

[@kahlilbt]

OH SHITTTTTTTT MY FAVORITE SONIC JAM

[@NunofYerbizness]

As in Launch Base is your favorite music track from a Sonic game, or are you literally saying that Sonic Jam is your favorite?

[@kahlilbt]

@@NunofYerbizness 😂 lbz is my fave

[@goldfishsandwich9737]

Didn't expect my favorite zone and song to get a video now but it deserves it

[@nellucnos8585]

I never understood how people got stuck in this zone the lyrics are so understandable

[@mirpcow]

I know absolutely nothing about music theory but this video was really cool

[@SpeedySteedyYT]

Before the Sonic 3 prototype dropped, I used to listen to the Sonic 3 complete’s version of the PC songs. So, I was a fan of these songs before late 2019

[@ProjectElementsOEAB]

Wow, this was absolutely well worth the wait! This was really good!

[@rollingbecks7047]

This video pop up in my recommendations after watching some videos about sonic origins songs replacements, a great channel. PD: SEGA is going to use the prototypes for origins which sucks.

[@Ghosty_Dosty]

Having theories by just discovering a song in and out and make hypothesis that are almost canon is just incredible! I love your content! Keep up the good work!

[@ChilliusVGM]

Ohhh damn another music theory video, hooray! :D

[@ShelbyAQD]

Hey, I just wanna say thanks for making these videos. I really appreciate the way you blend music theory with narrative and gameplay concepts, which I'm much more familiar with. Definitely helped me understand what you were saying a lot better than most videos on the subject I've ever seen.

[@Denji2006]

MJ's version will always be "Launch Base" to me. You can really tell, even from the proto tracks, that MJ's involvement really kicked the tracks to another level.

[@flygonbreloom]

I'm over a week late, but I do have a small thing to say. Remember that the PC version MIDIs probably weren't composed with the soundfont supplied with Windows in mind. I've been doing some research regarding this over the past... well, honestly, years. But realised fairly recently that the "FM" MIDI tracks supplied tend to sound very, very smooth with the SC-55 of all things. And I wouldn't be surprised if it was composed with that in mind. The volume levels are much much more balanced (albeit, still not perfect), and everything just snaps into place. It's quite remarkable. The "GM" tracks sound nicer with the Windows soundfont, but... they're much flatter sounding than the "FM" tracks with a proper synthesiser. Still, it's much better than what a lot of people were probably listening to if they weren't going around fiddling with the options. I know this doesn't mean anything to you or your viewers by this point, but I figure the trivia involved might be interesting. Also, yes, I'm aware the SC-55 isn't an FM synthesiser. But the "FM" tracks don't exactly sound quite right like they do using the SC-55 either. :D

[@superrayman3]

Do you have an SC-55 and would you be able to upload a video with an FM track when playing through it? I'd be very interested in comparing the SC-55 FM version to the FM MIDI when played through a Yamaha OPL3 because the OPL3 version sounds pretty respectable when compared to the Genesis originals (for what they are).

[@flygonbreloom]

@@superrayman3 There's a fairly accurate SC-55 soundfont out there (thanks to the fact the instruments can't be directly programmed - they're all baked in in their settings), but I've been needing to save up and pony up for the truly real thing. I expect results to be 99.7% the same anyway. I was admittedly hoping Alex Yard had access to one.

[@arsenal4444]

this is like decompiling the experience of the music back into the math that creates it, and oddly feels like an over-thinking LA class, but isn't idk too much about composition, but this makes it make sense, and it's an awesome video, thank you!!!

[@abxy_real_official_since2020]

I completed Launch Base Act 2 in 9:37, thinking I'd get a time over.

[@cygnusprime6728]

Had no idea so much thought went into the sonic music, brilliant break down

[@quanthebronxny3996]

You're one of the only youtubers who actually knows the prototype music IS THE ORIGINAL.

[@corruptedteka]

Heads up ! This video is missing from the playlist- Also I'm actually from the Caribbean so it was funny hearing you mention it !

[@RadianceMarluxia]

When I saw this in my subscription box I jumped, it's great to see you again!

[@jeffreypatel2266]

Enjoyed Listening to this and learning the differences and music theory applied. Keep up the great work

[@calamario8]

13:07 I can't stop laughing at the somewhat happier sounding launch base music over a rocket ship exploding into millions of pieces

[@Myrope]

This was a nicely done and informed video! And as a huge Zoolander fan, that reference really caught me of-guard but was greatly appreciated. May the algorithm bless you and your channel! Can't wait to see this channel grow.

[@RobbekenSynthMusic]

Whooooooa. This is perfect. I’m super familiar with a lot of older game music, especially 16-bit Sega stuff, so learning theory in this context is a great help to me! Keep it up, and thank you for making these!

[@playlistsaving2650]

I feel the direction of the first Launch Base was to encourage the players to keep going until they completed the level. In my opinion, it sounds like it wasn't meant to be hard as Sonic himself sees this as a fun adventure. The musical composition then makes a bit more sense from the perspective of Sonic rather than telling a final chapter of a story. I think the sound directors realized that it wouldn't work out too well and managed to get the composers to create an iconic stage song that we all love and grew up with. Thanks for the awesome video! I learned a lot about Sonic 3's Music Theory from this channel.

[@Smackmate]

I have watched 2 Sonic Music theory videos and they've taught me more about music theory than both of my music theory teachers in high school

[@iampinball3669]

I think having the happier tone works better for 3K because it’s such a soon ending. You get this idea that you’re already at the end, you’ve tackled the death egg and it was over, and all pretty easy. Then Mushroom Hill and the rest of the game kinda smack you in the face, leaving Death Egg to really carry the sense of danger that comes with being the big final end

[@mrffejman]

Hey! I love this video for a lot of reasons, but my favorite is your ability to explain the key progression of proto launch in a way that is readily understood! Kudos!

[@PurPurDot]

Who else prefers the prototype music over the original

[@numburger]

I like the prototype act 2 theme. Regarding act 1's theme, I have to say, I prefer the one that ended up in the final release

[@brunor.1127]

I do actually! I love it's progression

[@ethanparkes9730]

Michael Jackson's Launch Base music is better than proto Launch Base

[@futabamajima]

I do, but it's definitely the closest call for me with the choices. The final version is amazing also, but I think it fits less when you're playing through the entire S3K

[@riqopowpow]

I don't Proto Launch Base sounds like clown music and IceCap 2 hurts your ears. CNZ its cool tho

[@Ssure2]

"The one of a scale is the home base" "The lead melody rises until it falls back onto the one" Death Egg literally fell back to home

[@GoldDragon20]

Good on ya for using 3 Air for Launch Base footage

[@Dudewas]

Fantastic!!! People said I was crazy when I talked about the change in key there!

[@protocetid]

OMG this channel is amazing. You’re also looking at prototype Sonic music! Have you considered covering Sonic 2 and it’s musical peculiarities? Like how Oil Ocean Zone’s music sounds like stereotypically Egyptian because it was probably originally for an axed zone known as Sand Shower? Or how the multiplayer music also fits the themes of other cut zones?

[@NagromVoice]

Return of the King

[@exelierxe.e]

Nobody: Music: *GO GO GO!* _Thing that made me dont give up on this zone_

[@TricBrosStudios]

These versions: Borderline Mission Impossible as you try and infiltrate an enormous battleship of mechanization- Prototype version: You are now Superman for some reason.

[@Mentalbox52]

I grew up with the pc tracks. I always felt like act2 was cheering you on, saying: "don't give up yet, your so close to catching him" creating an anticipation for the resolution. Which is why it's my favorite track in the game.

[@trunksfutureprinceofhype4385]

Looking forward to more analysis, especially Sandopolis 🔥

[@kokujinblack77]

This was really well done video, just from the editing alone I could see the effort that went into this. I loved how you presented everything simply well.

[@manmadetrees]

"which, in a Sonic game, feels like forevuh"

[@thecelestialtoygazer7816]

Proto Launch Base, to me, fits the mood of the level perfectly

[@MarcoAGJ]

The countdown and lift-off is quite pleasing, indeed.

[@FreshTillDeath56]

Launch base proto is my favorite tune in the game, next to Sandopolis Zone and it's sinister act 2 bass!

[@KbluebrryRoblox]

Zone 2 Launch Base Proto Lyrics "Bye! U can do this Sanic, Defeat Eggnik"

[@iamrichlol]

Im so happy to watch these. Please do the entire s3&k series!

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

Wow very detailed and fascinating with the Sonic 3 Launch Base Zone music track.

[@Trirosmos]

6:34 " Of course, every song is written in a certain key " Schönberg would like to have a talk.

[@bsharpmajorscale]

No way! Music theory and/or attention to the S&K Collection Launch Base?! I always had a soft spot for it, since that PC collection was a big part of my child/teenhood. Nice to see a theory video about it. I'd wanted to do one myself but was too lazy.

[@createprince2093]

this is such a good vid, i love when people break game music down like this

[@jakecreighton9039]

When he drops the vid for ice cap zone good god the Internet is gonna break

[@AGwolf2097]

that 4 to 1 you talk about early in the video reminds me of some of the sweeping synths in the sim city 2000 soundtrack (specifically the Mac version, since it used a type of .mod music rather than general midi like the pc version)

[@Pickyjonez]

Love your work mate. Your videos make me genuinely laugh at times.. Not that 'breathe air out of your nose a little harder' type of laugh either

[@ninten_draws]

14:12 I SEE THE ILLEGALITY OF A VIDEO IN THE BACKGROUND

[@lowfurts]

Lol I have no clue whats happening but I enjoy these videos

[@Echolovania]

This talk about the prototype songs makes me talk about the story told within the songs. Carnival Night Act 1's Prototype Music gives the feeling that you've entered a fun area, but you have no time to play games, but over time you play more and more games which eventually gets you to your location, leading you to the midboss. Act 2 hits off harder with the fact that you can have more fun while destroying Robotnik's work, eventually getting to him at the end boss of the zone.

[@SbubbyS]

Awesome video, love the layman's terms you use to describe musical things. Keep makin stuff!

[@grapesofmath1539]

I remember hearing the beta/PC version of Launch Base Zone Act 1 in a fangame called "Neo Sonic Universe" as a kid, (it was a MMF game made in the early 2000s, so it was a pretty ancient fangame) but I still remember it fondly, as it was some of my first exposure to Sonic games) so finding out it was the original music for Launch Base Zone was quite a surprise. Act 1 sounds heroic (imo), but I prefer Act 2 for whatever reason. I like both versions of Launch Base Zone, obviously. I love MJ

[@bluetoyguy2022]

i had no idea this level's song HAD music theory. i always just think of the song as "GO GOG G GOO GOO OG GO GO OG OGGO OG" but the beta version is awesome

[@WhiplashMinecraft]

i finally realized how key changes work thanks to your video! you’re awesome dude

[@ScrewyLoops]

This KZbin channel is right up my street! Awesome video, super interesting too! 🙂

[@hermanherman5834]

I'm still happy with what we got in the official release. Still I wonder why Jackson chose to distance himself from this. It's always been held in high regard.

[@markussmedhus9717]

The bad samples.

[@Waylon128]

I don't get music theory or composition at all, but this video was still very engaging and interesting

[@spikerthedragonbear]

3:28 sounds more like groove valley, I mean green grove

[@ThatSneakman]

I honestly think Launch Base Act 2 feels like a presumptuous final march to victory. That's why it feels more cheerful.

[@antitoastthe2nd]

I enjoyed this so much more then i thought I would

[@_SSGB_]

also yay another video from you! these are always a treat to watch would love to see you tackle some games other than Sonic in the future