Surfing on a Sine Wave

A smooth, jazz-trance thing I made back in February of 2010.
Samples from various artists. Made using Modplug Tracker.
This track also features on my debut release, "Motorway" :
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FoDSteve

[@FoDSteve]

I guess the only bit of advice to give you is that if you want to get better at composing, then keep practicing :) If you can, download other artists' source files and analyse what they do and learn techniques that way. That's really all I can say :)

[@spht9ng]

Love the positivity ♥️

[@pppoopoo4880]

Sad Luigi you're waiting a year to listen to this? I wouldn't recommend it, this bops too much to delay any enjoyment.

[@fredbearfazbear3004]

Any chance I could get a .mid of this?

[@kenkune55]

Still love listening to your work after all these years. Every now and then I come back after digging through my favorites to listen to these songs

[@FoxBlocksHere]

@@fredbearfazbear3004 You can download an XM of it from his website: www.fodxm.co.uk/music.htm

[@misterbennnn]

The algorithm just dropped this into a randomized music mix for me, and it's mind-blowing that I've missed it for 13 years.

[@WhyDidntIInventYT]

Surfing on a Sine Wave is iconic. if I had to choose one song to represent the chiptune genre, this would be it.

[@froghaven]

For me it would be FOD’s other song, Funknitium 99.

[@cmouse3415]

fun fact: in the magic school bus intro, they say "sine wave" instead of "sound wave" and it took me 8 years to notice

[@moistcriticalstan876]

I don't know what to reply, but I am doing so anyways to acknowledge that this comment exists.

[@fuitbythefoot]

i noticed it before i watched the video lmao

[@aerosma5021]

Wow. Thanks for enlightening me. by the way I lost THE GAME!

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

I never understood any of the lyrics to that song, didn't keep me from jamming out to it

[@lenoxomorph]

Is this a joke? or did you mishear the lyrics because in the animation, they are literally surfing on a sound wave coming out of a electric guitar

[@davidgeorge1943]

Y'know, maybe this world isn't that bad. This song certainly makes it feel like a bit of a better place.

[@rootbourne4454]

This is a very genuine comment and I appreciate it, and I very much agree

[@ReaganSays]

Im going to do what no twitter user has ever done and agree with this opinion

[@deseoselasticos2349]

@@ReaganSays that's such a quote

[@ReaganSays]

@@deseoselasticos2349 truly one of the quotes ever

[@ExtremeWreck]

Also proof that the 90s Magic School Bus cartoon is worth remembering.

[@jcookonbass]

This is an absolutely GORGEOUS composition. It shimmers, it grooves, it surprises, it bounces, it is aggressive, it is docile, it is ambitious, it is confident, it is emotive, it is adventurous, it shines. And it bleeps, and also bloops!

[@danteisbuildinglvl]

Ok

[@leothehuman_9476]

ok

[@funnyguy6110]

ok

[@eclairence]

Yes indeed

[@fm56001]

bro describing the music like food stylists describe a hamburger

[@Krelez]

I declare this song as the best chiptune track in the whole time and space!

[@danial23mt]

Melodic and orgasmic

[@scalesconfrey5739]

Krelez I agree....Flame Repellent is high on my list though.

[@GoodVsEvil1314]

Anything by Fearofdark or Virt could easily count

[@genericfirstnamegenericlas6490]

Krelez, I'm sorry but I can't agree with that statement.

[@jurrich]

This is an amazing track, but it mixes real instrument samples with the "chip" synths, so it cannot be the best chiptune, because it is not a full chiptune.

[@humblemememumbles]

The transition from ‘Rolling down the street In my Katamari’ to This song is perfect.

[@randon19yearold]

True

[@benjaminparada9384]

Damn it KZbin. Your recommended is knocking me over with these dope beats smh.

[@Scooton]

This got in my recommendation 1 year after you.

[@doubleking7070]

Me finally understanding sinusoidal functions:

[@CNSabata]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Old memories fade away like sugar in coffee. Good to have a little refresher sometimes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@kc_9970]

This makes me think of the time when Homestuck was in it's heyday until the climax of Act 5 went about.

[@Majeed.]

Making one's life sweeta

[@morgankasper5227]

i got stuck in a loop in homestuck so i never saw the ending legit,i cheated

[@h.celine9303]

>Sugar in coffee >Sugar >in coffee Not even once

[@zorxtom7803]

i really wish i was there when Homestuck was a thing. i mean I learned about it maybe like before 2016 I believe but I didn't exactly look at that much of it.. then a while before quarantine I started watching Voxus' read of it and I kept reading past where it left off.. and then I read the epilogue and HS2 and now im sad because its not as gooooood and jade has been ruineddddddddddddddddddddd god damnitttttttt

[@Brodoof]

Surfin' on a Sine Wave Swingin' through the Stars

[@movingaccountsyeha6991]

take a look at an intestine

[@JayPumabomb56]

Called it I knew someone would say that

[@UraniumLeaf]

@@movingaccountsyeha6991take your second right past mars

[@stevennaylor3900]

Question: Do you write your songs, and then notate them in your program of choice? Or do you compose it as you're notating it?

[@stevennaylor3900]

By the way, I just want to say I love this song sooo much. It fills me with happiness every time I listen to it. It's one of few songs I can listen to for long periods of time and not get bored with. This song got me started in chiptune. It's an amazing genre, and I want to thank you for opening it up to me!

[@time_skeleton7535]

The Keyboardist Why can't I give your comment a like?

[@simonprecheurllarena]

Well, man, you just asked THE big question in chiptune :-P

[@SonariNeiracchen]

Being a composer, i assure you it's both. From curiosity of how things may sound when tweaked, to happy accidents in notation. It's really easy to get confused in trackers if you don't pay attention, and loads of stuff can happen when you forget what goes where.

[@Xcizior]

yeah, can we get an answer to this please? most of the comments on this thread have been completely redacted.

[@dmlsidh]

I've listened to this countless times in a row.

[@froschgrosch5247]

The chord at 0:33 hits me every time

[@melayubenar3243]

It's brilliant

[@temporaltoast9692]

This is one of the most emotional songs I’ve ever heard in that it just radiates such pure joy

[@IO_Stesso]

Surfing on a sine wave must feel great

[@skunthundler]

Fearofdark chiptunes make me feel nostalgic for some reason.

[@skunthundler]

Still nostalgic 2 or 3 years later

[@shadoninja]

A true masterpiece chiptune track. These are the songs that inspire me whenever I listen to them.

[@HoneyEggs]

And after 13 years, Surfing on a Sine Wave become FOD’s 2nd song to hit 1 million views!

[@WaxyLT]

This really brings me back to the first weeks of quarantine. We all thought it was just going to be a fun month long break where we could catch up on everything and then relax. That was truly some of the best times of my recent years

[@LvlGenesis]

This brings back good memories of playing Distance custom maps in college.

[@TheSchwartzable]

9 years ago, and where have I been this whole time? What other gems does youtube recommendations hold for us?

[@andyyellowhouse2108]

Imma just say it instant favorite song of all time

[@SeveralRatsEachWithArcanePower]

I REFUSE TO LET THIS GENRE OF MUSIC DIE I WILL SUPPORT YOU NO MATTER WHAT

[@sir_vladimir]

My favorite music of all time.

[@OtawaSimu]

I adore this track so much. Makes me feel like I'm watching the end credits of the most epic movie ever.

[@DinoMaster666]

Gracias youtube, de verdad muchas gracias por recomendarme esta bellisima obra de arte :') 🦖👾👍

[@Wilsonsupremo]

Temazo 😎

[@DinoMaster666]

@@Wilsonsupremo La mejor cancion que eh escuchado en toda mi vida

[@Wilsonsupremo]

0:49 además tengo que decir que esta es la mejor parte

[@DinoMaster666]

@@Wilsonsupremo Confirmo contigo al 100% Bro esa parte me da escalofrios de lo buena que es

[@dianaf1902]

This makes me unreasonably happy

[@MattChez]

This is fucking beautiful.

[@baconatorman3770]

I love the solo at the end

[@Denpateuch]

Thanks for complying! I've first heard this on modarchive.

[@WangleLine]

It's so soothing :D

[@magmatri-studios]

This song is beautiful and Fearofdark is a genius. He is so talented! I've instantly become a fan. I'll listen to the albums.

[@glexishaulingservices5535]

This could open a oportunity for some nostalgia but some right amount of moderness to an intro

[@Austin_Boath]

Favourite song in the motorway album!

[@makeshiftdie6230]

I remember using this for my scratch game 6 years ago.

[@e__egg]

I WITNESSED IT HIT ONE MILLION VIEWS LETS GO

[@Califlower-official]

I love pop music synths

[@MemeScreen]

KZbin analytics showed me a banger

[@ChocoboFro]

such a catchy tune. It's cool watching sound programs like this

[@stormcutter59]

I'm very impressed mate. You're really damn good. It inspires me immensely to try and make my own tunes

[@NombreOriginal3]

this feels straight out a sonic game

[@ketchup4966]

sick track, my dad showed me this a couple years ago and i'm glad i found it again.

[@MADDOX__]

This is amazing!!

[@MichaelKingJunior]

How tf is 1:20 the coldest drop of 2019 tho 😤

[@namsuzaija8240]

Boyo this some 2012 construct

[@markenangel1813]

@@namsuzaija8240 *2010

[@nickfan7948]

What about 2:30?

[@adrianmruckovski860]

Nah I prefer that 3:04 type beat

[@ForfIsForfIsReal]

You know it's a good song when HALF OF THE FREAKING SONG IS THE MOST REPLAYED PART

[@jeremyotaku2857]

Things popping in my feed, and I love it

[@Kinomi144]

Whe need those musics on a game RIGHT NOW

[@Delsoonbye02]

This is my fav song atm. One of the best chip tune creators imo keep it up!!

[@psychoticgiraffe]

This is nice

[@Fantalover-gt9ww]

If happy had a song this might be it

[@BlueGodMusic]

pure chip bliss

[@HotSkeleton]

Why did while reading the title my mind when to *YOU MIGHT GET BAKED INTO A PIE ON THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS*

[@HokoraYinphine]

i had to read this comment 4 times till i understood what you were trying to say

[@zanemoss8597]

@@HokoraYinphine Can you translate?

[@HokoraYinphine]

@@zanemoss8597 this is my best attempt "while reading the video title, why did my mind go to 'YOU MIGHT GET BAKED INTO A PIE ON THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS'" (its from the magic school bus show if you didn't have a childhood btw)

[@zanemoss8597]

@@HokoraYinphine Guess I didn't have a childhood¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@HokoraYinphine]

@@zanemoss8597 damn its on netflix if you wanna watch it (dont watch the newer one cause its weird)

[@ahhh6328]

This is heavenly ❤️

[@ayoomike]

still a classic fav of mine, brings me back to my old self EZmode

[@Clovxrr]

god these videos are so amazing glad i found one of these treasures last yeah

[@g3kyot3ndo17]

omg thats crazy good i love it !!

[@yeswhitely]

Motorway is easily the greatest chiptune album of all time. Nothing comes close.

[@PhoenixRage07]

This song deserves more views. :T C'mon KZbinrs. Get with the program. This is good music right here.

[@HX56Music]

Still good 9 years later!

[@xoni3612]

This sounds like something from VVVVVV

[@genericrandom64]

AdachiJirachi hell yeah, I was waiting for someone to say that in a fearofdark video! It really does!

[@tremen151]

I love that game to death, especially the soundtrack. It really does sound like something from vvvvvv

[@nxblae]

@Panzerwaffe it's an indie game (I think) from the "Markiplier era". such a great game

[@UltraStorm]

@Panzerwaffe its a really great indie game

[@gairisiuil]

@Pope Francis indie game from 2010, i think terry started making it in 2008 though. the level editor is also incredible

[@FullFledged2010]

Awesome! Funky!! Loving it!

[@Naturenerd1000]

You're a musical Genius! Thank you for this master piece. It's like a sonic track.

[@lashonehale4385]

Banger!

[@chamberkingston7609]

This song is on the OWOP (Our World of Pixels) radio!

[@guys-in9vd]

amiga 2000 vibes

[@thedankgoat7972]

If you ever post again I'll for sure watch it

[@paulshoultz3939]

the song I didn't know that I needed to hear!

[@markusTegelane]

this autoplayed when I was listening to some tunes while programming a website...

[@hexxious7097]

This is amazing

[@LunaTycho]

Man, I just found this channel, and I love it. Does he still make music?

[@Kotos2]

Yep! He releases albums sparingly, but he's usually around making songs for compilation albums or other various escapades. Here's his Bandcamp: fearofdark.bandcamp.com/

[@LunaTycho]

Thanks!

[@smolblueberryboi3968]

Why does this sound so familiar *it's like i heard this from a flash game*

[@tomkrawec]

Damn, this is good.

[@j.d.company9562]

unpopular opinion: i like this better than katamari

[@nyxxic4550]

Sounds like extremely beautiful Keygen music

[@ethan_nielsen]

*Don't even get me started on the Tangent...*

[@gregoriysharapov1936]

Heh, math joke there!

[@lightsideluc]

Awesome, catchy tune. Loving every second of it ^_^.

[@rpgfreak9999]

This is gold.

[@ken2_]

Goat

[@Brithoveen]

TBFP interview got me here!!!!!

[@Binmaru]

So good ❤

[@64_bit80]

holy fuck this is amazing that first solo got me stank facing so hard

[@josemorales5621]

this is GREAT. its def 8bitish, reminds me of unicorn kid.

[@AwesomeLad66]

I found your channel through your comment on TQ -JAM's song. ^_^ very thankful. subscribed! ^.^

[@arfuswrinkledinks]

crazy good

[@ZILOGz80VIDEOS]

I can't help but remember the lyric from the Magic Schoolbus theme song: "surfing on sine wave"

[@wtfitsdrewbritton]

"surfing on a siine wave, swingin through the stars..."

[@CNSabata]

+Dec Oh shit Magic Schoolbus, and there I am, back to childhood

[@len1241]

This reminds me a lot of capsule

[@air_conditioning1611]

Yo the intro has some HOME resonance in there!

[@Kotos2]

More like HOME resonance has some FoD vibes in it

[@nicklorenzini8652]

Does this guy do more stuff? Where could I find him?

[@Kotos2]

You can check out his soundcloud for an extensive list of stuff, or buy his music on his bandcamp page: fearofdark.bandcamp.com/

[@nicklorenzini8652]

@@Kotos2 Thanks, will do!

[@getlaugange8137]

I played gum drop hop and alwayz play that game cuz this song!!

[@Train115]

Dude, you're now my 2nd place when it comes to chiptune, AdhesiveWombat is still a god ofc. But your stuff is awesome.

[@nicostrappa6098]

-EXPLODE- _MY_ *BRAIN*

[@mariopinho8457]

great!!!

[@FectoMemoria]

nice

[@TheBelovedDesirableIsland]

“Surfin on a sine wave” Superb marketing for an exact product. Where can I invest Obviously I’m into “waves”

[@randomdude_12335]

The part from 3:03 onwards is very cool

[@Nickerin0]

Bold new taste

[@digitlecat]

sweet sweet data

[@Dzz696]

I fucking love this