Harmony of a Hunter Returns (2021) by Shinesparkers

[@Mozzaratti]

To misquote Reggie Fils Aime, "My ears are ready."

[@IzsakJoraszZ9]

Miss that guy

[@scooticrowlann7856]

Damn. I clicked on this thinking I'd just have it on the background for a few select tracks, but accidentally listened to all 5 glorious hours.

[@TorbyBrand]

This album was such an honor to be a part of, I can't wait to listen to it all over again! Metroid forever

[@musicfighter282]

Was that a four-hands arrangement of the Super Metroid credits I just heard?! That was amazing!

[@Ghosthand97]

Metroid Never dies, I will make sure of my friends play the whole album in my burial, believe it.

[@hiiambarney4489]

If Dread sounded like this I wouldn't have complained. Even the Dread Remixes are fire.

[@DSMusic394]

From a casual Harmony of Heroes fan to a full-fledged album participant, I still can't believe I got to be part of this amazing album! Much love to everyone onboard this project :D

[@xgeneband]

Love your track! I almost thought that I was listening to Chopin!

[@DeweyNewt]

METROID 35 LET'S GOOOOO! A huge honor to be included by all the titan musicians in this album!

[@940351579]

The voices reading the artifact entries in The Artifact Temple track is such a loving touch.

[@Shinesparkers]

Thanks for the comments! Fun fact: Three of those voices were former Metroid Prime developers! We are really grateful to have their involvement on such a special fan album.

[@940351579]

@@Shinesparkers well, that just makes it even better! Incredible!

[@DigitallyDiagonal]

Once we had the idea, we just couldn't do the track without them lol

[@mauken-dyn6685]

"Through Depths and Beyond" is *INCREDIBLE*. Great first impression.

[@Shinesparkers]

Thank you! I'm sure Vincent will be happy to read that comment :)

[@giygas_9577]

Been listening since the original two Harmony of a Hunter Albums. LET'S GOOOOOOOO! One: track 5 was fire. Two: Track 15...someone's been playing Doom Eternal. Wonderwave is making me imagine a secret boss fight against Samus in the game Furi. Imagine you fight her with that song playing, and as the fight goes on, she unlocks more and more of her equipment from Metroid Dread. She also uses the Flash Shift to dodge you, and the counter tell from Furi is replaced by the one from Dread. Oh, and she uses Phantom Cloak to hide from you at times just like The Burst does in Furi.

[@PirateCrabUK]

Doom is love, Doom is life

[@jackmoseley4959]

Metroid Doom when?

[@5000Rox]

@@jackmoseley4959 I tihnk there is a mod for that.

[@GeorgeRPowell]

This album is a breath of fresh air back into the Metroid fandom, and it was an absolute blast and honor to get to be part of it!

[@MisplacedUmea]

I would like to extend a HUGE 'thank you' to everyone involved in the project and everyone listening to it now. It brought me so much joy to read all the live stream comments and I felt such acknowledgement after this last years effort to make this album happen. I've said it before several times but I am so very proud of what we managed to create here. It's been an honor to be involved in this and it will be something that I'll always look back on with pride. Thanks to all Metroid fans for keeping the community and series alive! See you next mission! / Sebastian Mårtensson, Assistant Director

[@ValfreyjaAndTheHarp]

This album is an incredible achievement, thank you so much for the work you all do to keep this music alive. "Only Human" was released some 8 years ago, and it's still one of my favourite songs of all time, I listen to it constantly. I wasn't surprised to see "Below the Ice and Snow" was your work as well, probably my favourite track in this new compilation!! It's SO beautiful. I listen to the original HoaH and 101% Run more than any other music, and I never thought there'd be another one. Thank you!!!

[@MisplacedUmea]

@@ValfreyjaAndTheHarp Oh, wow! Thank you so much for those very kind words! I'm so happy to read that"Only Human" is still listened to to this day, and that you appreciate it so! I'm also glad that this spiritual successor, "Below The Ice and Snow", was a worthy one in your eyes. Thank you so much for your support!

[@PmkExpert]

I still remember when the original HOAH came out: it was my first concrete introduction to videogames remixes and some of its tracks are still some of my all time favorite music tracks of any kind. Feels strange that all these years have passed since then, but this album takes me back to those times. Metroid is my favorite series for many reasons and the HOAH albums are one of them. Between Dread and this banger on an album, my love for the series has been rekindled in the best way possible. Happy 35th!!

[@Tactical_wulf5.56]

I still listen to a lot of the old HOAH songs. They all hold up well. Gravity being one of my favorites

[@radladstudios]

The Metroid Fandom really is the best of them all! It's always Prime Time!

[@whitedude877]

Dude what how the fuck did I miss this. I'm an enormous fan of HoaH and 101% Run. I even remember when you guys did that fakeout of an album dedicated to Skytown arrangements. This is such an amazing surprise.

[@MisplacedUmea]

Awesome to see an old fan find the way to this album! Hope you'll enjoy this one just as much as the two previous ones! :D

[@calzone7961]

Yes they're back, the Metroid fandom always has and always will be my favorite

[@TheFlipside]

today is a really special day. I'm glad to have shinesparkers here to celebrate it with. here's to the prime 4 soundtrack covers that are yet to come !

[@4-kathryn]

Listened [via ShineSparkers site] on Metroid's anniversary date.. didn't finish, Glad I noticed this -love to hear more. "Prophecy of the Forgotten" made me tear up; beautiful ♡

[@4-kathryn]

47:27 ♡

[@DigitallyDiagonal]

@@4-kathryn thank you so much! It means a lot to me that it had such a profound impact on you. Darren, our director, and I put a lot of heart and soul into this track, and I think you can definitely hear it in his voice

[@meriotroid]

I'm only 5 minutes into this and I already have a massive smile on my face, this is steller, and I'll probably end up listening to it many times

[@darkcarl4144]

I barely saw this album on recommended and i KNOW it's gonna be an experience to remember.

[@Giument]

Happy Metroid 35th

[@IamNAP]

It's a great time to be a Metroid fan! :D

[@HunteR3453]

5 hours of Remastered and Remaked Metroid Music, are you kidding me? O_O

[@fhatsk8er]

If Metroid had a movie this would be its soundtrack🎶

[@chozodian8079]

There's been a lot of things going on recently in the world and in everyone's lives, trying to manage ourselves and keep going. This though. I was not prepared for this. Y'all are blessed. Viva La Metroid, yo.

[@nolastname908]

As a fan of 14 years playing (almost 15) this year has been the best for Metroid and its fandom, and this album is a love letter to the fans... here's to a great 35 years hoping for another 35 years for Samus and the Metroid

[@Dark_Wolf0626]

Corruption Consumed was an absolute soul piercing masterpiece!

[@Shinesparkers]

It was definitely a track we wanted to get onto our albums from the very first. This was such great closure to ten years of albums. Thank you for the kind words!

[@timhellmann]

It was an amazing experience being part of this album, 10 years after the original one. Thank you to everyone involved for their passion and dedication. Some truly outstanding music, not only for Metroid fans. To all the people taking part in the listening party tonight: I wish you a lot of joy with the album.

[@LucasEklund]

Thanks for making me apart of this great album! @1:51:56 :D

[@MisplacedUmea]

Job well done, Lucas! So happy to have you on the album! :D

[@DigitallyDiagonal]

So thrilled to have been a part of this and finally be able to share it with the world! Congrats to everybody involved with this monumental album!!!

[@NixDolores]

Read this while Prophecy of the Forgotten was playing; including the voiceovers of the Chozo Artifact hints was such a brilliant idea!

[@DigitallyDiagonal]

@@NixDolores thanks so much! Yeah it was so cool to be able to put that together! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Giantkiller130-t]

I was here for the premiere, and I just wanted to say that this community really is one of the best. The album is amazing. so many wonderful and insanely talented artists here. if you're reading this comment and you aren't listening... just do yourself a favor and listen. you can stream it or you can download it. the passion that these people have for this series really, really shows. it's great to see that 35 years later, this series is still getting great new content, and is being celebrated by it's fans. I just also want to to say thank you to everyone who put this together. when Harmony of A Hunter came out, i was at a really, really bad place in my life, and I have to say, that album carried me through it. I'm looking forward for this album seeing me through much better times. sorry to get all sappy but yes, amazing work everyone! please support the artists' other work too!! truly some of the most talented people we have around!

[@Shinesparkers]

We are truly blown away by this comment! Thank you so much for joining us tonight, its great to hear what the original album meant to you. I hope things are better for you these days!

[@akmigone]

Everyone involved are absolutely amazing! Everyone listening are absolutely awesome! You're all absolutely amazing and awesome

[@kreas6990]

and those that write comments are even more amazing

[@lv-380]

Absolutely honored to be a part of this EPIC album alongside so many incredible musicians!

[@TheShinesparking]

I discovered your talent during the premiere, you just created one of the most perfect form of norfair's theme (M1) with Neon Norfair, Genius !

[@lv-380]

@@TheShinesparking Hey! Thank you so very much! I truly appreciate it and I'm so happy you enjoyed it! :)

[@xgeneband]

love your work!

[@carlosoueslatimorales884]

Your pieces here are among the very best of this album! And that is no small feat we are talking about! Both Club Kraid and Peace in Space 1986 are absolute masterpieces! Thank you for your work, it is amazing!

[@Scatterbrained_and_Lost]

I've not really been apart of the community for too long. My first introduction was probably seeing samus in smash. Later i learned more about it and began to follow along with the series. I've only played a little of super metroid but i am looking forward to metroid dread as well as prime 4. I would love for a prime trilogy bundle to be released for the switch so i can experience those games. To everyone who worked on this album, wonderful job. I tip my metaphorical hat.

[@cameronreyno7175]

How am I just now learning this album exists??

[@MRG_Official]

simply the perfect topping to an already amazing 35th anniversary! ^-^

[@solomon9655]

Well, this is an unexpected surprise!

[@drakeld2232]

So happy this is finally going live! Great job to all contributors and hope all you listeners have a wonderful time with this beast of an album.

[@phazoncharged3718]

So many bangers, but I think you made my favorite tracks. Will you be uploading them to your YT?

[@MetroidTheorist]

There are a lot of fantastic tracks in this album, but I want to let you know that of all of them, I really enjoyed yours the most. Mechavania, Darkness Rising, and Wonderwave are among my favorites, although I loved your other tracks, too.

[@sealdrive9117]

Out of all of the amazing tracks in this album, yours were definitely among the best

[@samy29987]

Thank you so much for the tracks you remixed man. Wonderwave is an absolute dream and I have it as my ringtone!

[@bracyncraintpt]

The choir for Corruption’s credits was simply magnificent.

[@duckway4733]

At last, Metroid is recieving the attention it deserves. Its fanbase is growing stronger and more commited than ever before!

[@Shinesparkers]

Where have you been? We've been arranging albums for ten years (at the time of writing!) and the Metroid community are some of the most passionate and creative souls out there. I highly recommend checking it all out!

[@josephpeck7043]

I knew what I was listening to for the next 5 hours and 32 seconds the moment I saw this

[@raxifire]

I've been listening to the harmony of a hunter albums ever since high school. Just today I looked them up for nostalgia, and I was absolutely thrilled to find this release! Every single track is mind-blowingly amazing and there's just so much! I'll be listening to this album for a long, long time, this has probably made my whole year. From the bottom of my heart thank you so so much for this incredible project :D

[@Shinesparkers]

You are incredibly welcome! Thank you for all the years of support :)

[@SliderZero]

And The Legend Continues, this time onward into the new Decade. A better Album I have not heard in Quite some time. This is a WILD rush, and will be enjoyed immensely over the years to come. I am sure of it. The Harmony has Returned. The Galaxy is at Peace.

[@brettdiving2744]

Stellar job to everybody involved! I only recently came across the two albums, and I'm constantly stunned by the just immense amount of talent to be found within the Metroid community. Here's to another 35 years of Metroid!

[@masonpark8740]

Happy 35th Metroid! My favorite franchise of all time... Wonderfully captured by these amazing artists. Thank you so much for this album.

[@eliroyal8490]

Happy 35th Anniversary Metroid and thanks to all those out there who help you get here and heres to many more great years to come

[@the_Acaman]

Every single track has so much love poured into it and it shows! The Metroid community never ceases to amaze me

[@imhailstar]

Big thanks to everyone who organized and contributed to this project!

[@ChiyokoFamicoMusic]

Even after the listening party, I can't describe how good this album is and how wonderful job you've all done. I'm in honor that I was able to contribute to this wonderful project!

[@Lylatroid]

I’m getting goosebumps!!! Happy anniversary Metroid!!! Been a big fan for a long time! Metroid inspired me with all this sci fi goodness!

[@theplagueddoctor3686]

prophecy of the forgotten gave me chills

[@DigitallyDiagonal]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so happy to hear it touched you like that!

[@cowlump]

This is truly a celebration.

[@caliperstorm8343]

How have I not heard about this until now?! I only stumbled upon this by pure chance… which is fitting I guess, because that’s how I found HoaH in the first place. Anyway, good work!

[@LetsPlaySagaraStyle]

Harmony of a Hunter returned...so...will there be a... Harmony of Heroes ULTIMATE? or... Harmony of a Champion - Johto? This album is a effin' blast you guys rule!!!

[@higgz8547]

Absolutely amazing guys. This is one of the great game series ever to have been made, spanning the decades and (hopefully) standing the test of time. LONG LIVE DREAD

[@annhilater1985]

i remember when i discovered the first album waaaay back in the day, and here we are all these years later

[@stickybird9725]

Holy shit, Parasite Slasher has no reason to slap as hard as it does. Could almost make Arachnus threatening if you played it over it's fight.

[@Chernabogue]

Thank you so much! :D

[@stickybird9725]

@@Chernabogue Oh wow! No problem!

[@UmbraVolpes]

This is beauty incarnate. For everyone involved, pick your gods and may they bless you for this.

[@robertpowell9982]

Big fan of the first Harmony of a Hunter and 101% albums! So cool to see a follow up album!

[@ysmns9472]

I had no idea this album-series would ever return, pure awesomeness!

[@TheShinesparking]

Merci Shinesparkers, merci la communauté !

[@pacdrax]

Congrats to all the musicians, and thank you for your hard work!

[@3D-B0Y]

This is STUNNING! Sounds like I'm listening to a Metroid movie! These songs are so atmospheric and immersive!

[@NintyBuzz]

You all did a marvellous job on the album, I love you all. Please make sure you get a nice long break, it is very well deserved!

[@CKLaboratories]

Oh man, to this day I'm still listening to songs from the old album. This is a very unexpected surprise, thanks to everyone involved in the project!

[@BurgerSoup]

The galaxy is at peace.

[@extragarb]

What an absolute gift! I continue to regularly listen to the first two Harmony of a Hunter albums, and never expected another, let alone such a huge, excellent one! Oh man, I'm so excited to listen to this for years to come

[@Shinesparkers]

Thank you this is very kind of you to say! It was our pleasure to put it all together :)

[@musicdev]

I have no idea what I just clicked on but I already know it’s going to be amazing.

[@ExtremeAce]

I'm not the longest time fan of Metroid, only got into it like 4 years back thus I have no childhood bias or nostalgia for it yet it is my favorite video game franchise. Prime 2 is even my favorite game of all time. I've been listening to Hoah albums for quite some time now and they are absolutely stunning - deserve way more attention and appreciation and this one is no less. Great job to everyone involved!

[@Shinesparkers]

Thanks very much for your comment ExtremeAce! I hope that you'll enjoy the series and our albums for many years to come!

[@VoltingAround]

I love this, it's perfect to listen, btw my fav is kraidosaurus, makes me thinking of doomtroid lol

[@hiiambarney4489]

The culmination in "Another Memory" is def. the best thing to come out Other M by a long beam shot.

[@MisplacedUmea]

I'm really glad that you like it! I've always really enjoyed that track. It's a pity that the original cuts off just when it's about to get really emotional! / Sebastian

[@samquik]

Loving the variety of tracks remixed, it's good to see even Other M getting some love. Lots of synthwave and Mick Gordon vibes in this one too YO THEY GOT VOMITRON BACK YEAAAH

[@kittybeans8192]

Wow I'm listening to this now, around the middleish (The Battle for Tallon IV). This album deserves more words than wow. But I am so overwhelmed by the awesome that all I can manage to utter, is simply, wow. This is some great music!

[@Zulck-Arth]

To everyone who participated in this: Thank you, you’re awesome 💜

[@Zulck-Arth]

(except Glaedrax who still has to complete every main game in one stream

[@Corruptinator]

NO WAY... I was not aware of this EPIC compilation album sequel... 5 Hr long album? WHOA. time to bring out my headphones. PURE NOLSTALGIA. Harmony of a Hunter and 101% run were my absolute favorites. This brings happiness from my heart. :' )

[@Paiguy7]

I was excited out of my mind when this was announced I'm gonna savor this so much.

[@gu3z185]

This is criminally underappreciated, hopefully when Prime 4 starts existing this'll get an influx of views, cause you deserve them, and cause people deserve to hear this masterpiece.

[@Kabii888]

Once again, listening right before Metroid Dread releases!

[@Sheevrz]

Can’t say there have been many times I’ve been able to say I’ve listened to a full 5 hour album at least a dozen times, but I’m more than happy to say this is one of them

[@Shinesparkers]

That's high praise indeed, thank you for that Jacob! Have you listened to our other albums too? I hope you'll continue to enjoy them for years to come.

[@sylverprime4507]

How can something that I was so happy about existing be created a second time. The quality is AGAIN ridiculous. See you next mission guys!

[@xardinlume7345]

This is so good. So much atmosphere. The transitions are so smooth I don't even realise the music has changed sometimes. I love it.

[@ManleyReviews]

Wow was not expecting another one of these. The production is incredible, major props to all involved.

[@samy29987]

So awesome to see you over here man! Hope your channel keeps growing! Can't wait to see your Prime 4 video in the future. Godspeed.

[@ManleyReviews]

@@samy29987 thanks! can't wait for any news on the prime 4 front.

[@countlazuli8753]

Oh shit! Harmony of a Hunter is back!!!

[@falsesouth9942]

"Arriving Somewhere in Torvus Bog" = Metroid Prime 2: Tropical Freeze

[@Shinesparkers]

High praise indeed! Sebastian Mårtensson will appreciate that one i'm sure :)

[@heather9130]

The entire album sounds amazing, the production quality is top tier. It feels so immersive.

[@SacredCharizard]

Only 6 minutes in and I'm already blown away. Amazing work everyone!

[@brainfreeze91]

Dang, well this will get me through most of the workday

[@GuiltySpark273]

Metroïd series is a "Madeleine de Proust" for me. You add the coffee and the sun. Thanks a lot :) Keep going!

[@MechaG2]

Magnificent! I had a hard time believing you guys could top the original Harmony of a Hunter, but my goodness, you actually did it! I couldn't help but get a little teary-eyed while listening to this. Such beautiful work. Samus would be proud! ❤️

[@Luministmusic]

thrilled to have been a part of this! so many great tracks by so many wonderful artists :)

[@crimson9660]

Everyone who contributed to this did an amazing job all these songs were amazing

[@shadow77ish]

My Lord........... Peace In Space is an absolute masterpiece. By far my favorite "hit you right in the feels" track on this entire album.!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏿

[@StarlightEcho912]

This is by far the most love (outside of a couple Metroid fangames) for Metroid that ANYONE has ever given to the community since I was alive. I've been listening and re-listening to this whole album for since its release and I'm not stopping anytime soon. While I love this probably more than I did playing Prime 1 for the first time, I do hope that there's going to be some AM2R tracks if there's another HoaH. Thank you so much to the wonderful people who collaborated to make this album, and thanks to the Metroid community for no reason other than you guys are cool. -See you next mission

[@luminothg]

Wow this álbum is just as perfect as the others incredible such a great songs

[@falsesouth9942]

5 hours of content.. actually unreal, given that I was captivated by the first track right off the bat!

[@Shinesparkers]

Thanks for the comment! It's great to read comments like these, and we hope the whole five hours lived up to your expectations!

[@falsesouth9942]

@@Shinesparkers absolutely!

[@owenrendall]

4 hours in now. This is easily the best HoaH yet, massive kudos to all the artists involved. Metroid may only have a small following but for sure it has one of the most dedicated followings. Releases like this and AM2R are absolute triumphs.

[@lukecamilleri4383]

Very familiar yet so unique!

[@giuliobruschini5504]

Gentlemen, it's been a real pleasure. A ride worth waiting for, even 10 years after that august 2010 in those hot summer nights listening to the first album. Thank you all for such amazing music! Bravo, everyone!!

[@citrusnx8283]

One of the best Metroid albums on KZbin. Fantastic work!

[@thePankakeManne]

Been listening to Metroid soundtracks religiously for about 13 years or so now: recently opened up my old copies of Harmony of a Hunter and 101%, found my way to this. Glorious as always, tremendous thanks and appreciation to all involved with this project. See you next mission.

[@waterphoenix7138]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing Sanctuary Fortress get some love with this remix. I cant stop listening to it, and I wish Sanctuary got more recognition overall, The impact that level makes with its music and semi-digital landscape truly made Metroid Prime 2 a masterpiece for me. Its "The Level", like Phendrana Drifts is to Metroid Prime 1 and Skytown, Elysia is to Metroid Prime 3.

[@Scaevola9449]

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