Mega Man 3 (NES) Music - Needle Man Stage

[@JoeBee9]

I REALLY wish the composer had expanded upon the first 16 seconds of this song. I LOVE how they utilized the NES's sawtooth wave during that part. Sadly it's absent for the rest of the track.

[@PikaPikaPowah]

Harumi Fujita said in an interview that she wanted to expand on the song at the time, but she was pregnant at the time she was composing it.

[@lambda494]

+JoeBee9 Cool that you noticed what that sound was--I've been wondering since I first heard it some 25 years ago. I think it's the best part of the song.

[@JoeBee9]

PikaPikaPowah Interesting fact; I never knew that. Wonder if another composer will complete the song one day; people do make chiptunes all the time.

[@sebastiann.8088]

@@lambda494 Dude the opening part is the best part.

[@JohnMcMishima]

@@lambda494 Actually that's the triangle wave combined with a 25% square wave. Sometimes you can play two sounds one octave or two apart to produce different sounds. Less is more, as they say.

[@quinnmcmurtrie8022]

WHY IS THE CLASSIC MEGA MAN MUSIC SO DAMN GREAT?! seriously I love all the stage themes.

[@Gigas0101]

I believe it was a firm grasp on rock and funk music, combined with getting the most out of the NES's hardware. The composers had to work within limitations, and were able to develop and refine their music to get the most out of what they had.

[@johndarksoul491]

It's mega, man

[@johndarksoul491]

​@@Gigas0101 it's a soundtrack that comes with a free game

[@TheTrueBro]

Easily the most underrated Megaman 3 theme of them all... and probably from the entire series. Pure gold.

[@richardoaks8333]

kokubunji I had this theme in my head and looked up this video. It was really in there! I just had to hear it. I never really put much stick in it all these years, but today I see what a sleeper this one is!

[@thegold707]

I’m pure Gold

[@joestisb3799]

Exactly, how does no one ever mention this one.

[@jhonarivers7947]

You could even put lirycs to it

[@jhonarivers7947]

@@richardoaks8333 all these songs can really sound cool on guitar

[@baulretromx4375]

The music is melancolic in the beginning, and thats what makes more special this theme, I mean the intro is pure magic

[@edwardgaines6561]

It reminds me of the jazz club of a city for some reason.

[@anterax4097]

Yeah it actually has some complex movements

[@edwardgaines6561]

Although it's not a popular theme in the game, it grows on you every time you hear it. My personal fave!

[@ReggieKSanshire]

Every time I play this game, I always start at this stage, because I'm a borderline psychopath

[@Bonetrousle]

Reginald K. Sanshire Same

[@spiraltawa6320]

Starting with Shadow Man is for masochists tho.

[@Ramanathan-z5n]

Two shots of Gemini laser ends him

[@Ramanathan-z5n]

@@spiraltawa6320 True

[@HapArchery0183]

Same Here.

[@SMUS16475]

This was one of my favorite Mega Man soundtracks.

[@SwollFullReady2Roll]

+Nic c the first field theme from crystalis!!!. Brilliant!

[@tonyknighton4019]

Same here.

[@sebastiann.8088]

Same

[@DWN17-NeedleMan]

Same

[@私は自閉症の人です]

Same here (as a autistic person)

[@ragerawke4818]

I just love how the beat changes so many times. The intro until 0:00 / 0:19 Next part until 0:19 / 0:45 Another part until 0:46 / 0:59 Last part 0:59 / 1:13

[@edwardgaines6561]

Wow, you really broke it down! 👍 I didn't think it was that varied.

[@DWN17-NeedleMan]

Thx

[@civilwildman]

Needle Man's weakness to Gemini Man's Gemini Laser likely works for these reasons: Depending on their potency, lasers can burn holes in various materials, including but not limited to metal. Also, Needle Man tends to leap considerable distances throughout his chamber, and the Gemini Laser bounces off of surfaces, so it can easily catch up to him and damage him.

[@JonCausithONS]

Thanks for adding the science to his weakness here! It can also be seen as threading the eye of a needle, but this works way better!

[@agaeus]

Meanwhile, lasers against Hard Man - meh

[@damioncorrales9500]

Needleman was always such a pain in the ass to beat!

[@logopolizer7602]

I can't tell if you're serious or if that's an innuendo...

[@hardkvass5454]

That's because the weapon he was weak against was SO HARD TO LAND. And that boss that was quick man was even worse.

[@riahlexington]

Damion Corrales I didn’t find him hard? One of the first ones I beat lol. Him and spark man I think

[@jasons1566]

You had to beat magnet man to fight needle man the only weapon that chased his large but fast ass down....but yes he was the biggest pain in the ass!!!

[@boofis8953]

I get your point

[@fierymoth4330]

This song is melancholic 🥺

[@carlosalbertocordovaastudi9625]

When you play this level for 2nd time in night time, Rush Jet is very Useful and a Great Friend!

[@Bob-qe4rr]

You have to use rush jet tho

[@civilwildman]

The key is using your energy for that wisely.

[@ROJOyNARANJA]

MEGAMAN 11 IS COMING UP!

[@sebastiann.8088]

It's already here

[@shion3546]

@@sebastiann.8088 No No, He's Got a Point

[@subarusumeragikun]

@@sebastiann.8088 Well dude, two years ago, it was coming up.

[@Ramanathan-z5n]

20 years passed .But i can still remember the each music for their respective boss stages.I think this games sound track is embedded into my DNA

[@tommy_smalls]

Me too

[@TechCompare_1023]

what do you mean 20 years? it was produced in 1990 so it's like *33 years!*

[@Ramanathan-z5n]

@@TechCompare_1023 I know...I started gaming when i was 11 or 12 years old. My current age is 32

[@timdoe8895]

This nes music is insane. Like this and castlevania are insane,

[@mega20able]

"Here's your receipt" 0:06

[@jonhdoe4119]

Glad I'm not the only one hearing it

[@THEOxxx197]

*W H E E Z E*

[@eduardoaguero1220]

I don't get it.

[@giladmachluf3663]

@@eduardoaguero1220 this part of the theme is reminiscent of the theme of Jotaro Kujo from jojo’s bizarre adventure. “here’s your receipt” references the ‘receipt’ of ‘bad’ things Steely Dan/Dan of Steel did, which he kept and updated before beating him up with Star Platinum

[@dredgenwar2375]

Aha! Finally, someone else heard it.

[@andrewtrushinski3848]

Listened to this while driving through Needles California.

[@mortimerlivan557]

Whoever thought of putting songs in during game-play was genius.

[@TechnoKnight2520]

Perfect music for a stroll through the city.

[@demonizedsonic7972]

The theme of the one who wanted to be Dr. Wahwee's favorite bot.

[@trulytheworld]

0:06 - 0:17 STAR PLATINUM ORA ORA ORA

[@wockytalkie8352]

i knew somewhere else in the world someone else could hear it

[@buff00n3ry]

Needleman's theme really clicks during that Doc Bot revisit

[@BRONROMANICK3637]

Probably the best song in mega man 3.

[@nickfanzo]

BRON ROMANICK spark man

[@castroller1358]

@@nickfanzo Too short, loops too quickly.

[@c95060]

Have you heard the title screen song?

[@convolutedconcepts]

This is not my home It’s where I’m locked away It’s in my design It’s not my circuitry This is not who I am You’ll never see me behind this killer’s face These aren’t my hands These needles take their place Was this all part of the plan Would you believe this isn’t me That what you get isn’t what you see I’m not a bad guy I’m just designed that way No matter what I try I can’t help but hurt those close to me And I can’t see a way out this time Wait, get to the point It’s hard to blame them I even scare myself Built to kill seems to be detrimental to my health I guess I should have known He’s on his way down I hear him just above I guess it’s his job When pushing comes to shove At least I won’t be alone Would you believe this isn’t me That what you get isn’t what you see Deep underground, ten miles down A man stands below the city he will destroy… Stop How can I retract these claws Those are your hands You can’t take back the damage you cause How can I take off this mask That is your face You can’t remove the fear you cast How can I turn off this hatred that fills my eyes You can’t shut down where your path lies When can I stop being bad That is who you are If that’s who I am Then I’ll fight who I am! I’m not a bad guy I’m just designed that way No matter what I try I can’t help but hurt those close to me And now I see a way out this time lyrics by the Megas.

[@SnailMaster]

Very nice. Love the lyrics.

[@Gigas0101]

It's a testament to how good the Megas were, that you can hear the original Mega Man songs and the lyrics instantly fit into place.

[@genericfirstnamegenericlas6490]

dude where do you sync the lyrics?

[@convolutedconcepts]

@@genericfirstnamegenericlas6490 at the 0:21 mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6rVamyLYrSmhs0

[@OmniGSage]

@@genericfirstnamegenericlas6490 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWmrmnp6mdGJjq8 here

[@Gamesmarts194]

"Beware of Needle Man's Yarn Factory! Now on sale, hand-knitted by Needle Man himself: *World's Worst Boss* sweaters, now 30% off! Order while supplies last." I wonder if anyone will get the reference. :D

[@Cinko420]

Got it.

[@mechmaze1686]

MM: Are you crocheting? NM: KNITTING!!! Were you built in a barn?!!

[@Gamesmarts194]

Azure Axl Now I kinda want to change my comment so it says "crocheted" instead of "knitted"

[@ivorymask2599]

what

[@leonardoantonio216]

Can I get the directions?

[@davidthecommenter]

seeing how rock died to spikes in one hit, you'd think needle man would be his worst nightmare

[@b.w.k.64yt]

0:45 this fuckass part man 🔥🔥🔥

[@ImmSpiderman2428]

Most underrated level of the game, I loved this level, expect the doc robot revisit was boring

[@judah6152]

NOSTALGIC!!!

[@samgamgeeterminator]

0:50 is when it really starts to sound awesome, I think.

[@sebastiann.8088]

THE OPENING IS THE MOST AWESOME PART

[@ouch9841]

I don't.

[@christopherballesteros-cy4tq]

Same I love that part so beautifully nostalgic

[@Sev1138]

for the people who didn’t knew: bun bun didn’t do this stage but a woman with the same last name as his (often confused to be his wife) she also did the gemini man stage

[@ariesmercurio1869]

Sounds a lot like"last train to London" by ELO specially the 0:17 part

[@luisjogos821]

Doc. Robot. Needle. That stage can die.

[@ursoanonimo8398]

Needle man was and always will be the toughest motherfucker of early mega man.

[@THEOxxx197]

0:00 flipping best funk I've ever heard I wanna learn this on the piano )(oUo)(

[@twinpyramid5985]

2024🔥🔥Summer playlist

[@gassug2]

this sounds like something that would play during a nighttime rooftop-shootout themed level

[@scrolltroopa4562]

1:00 best part of song

[@adrianceja8406]

Bruh the intro is stardust Crusaders

[@neptune9647]

Yare yare.

[@yaboizxs7350]

Holy Jesus you're right!

[@KaneLowwind]

This game predates Stardust Crusaders though

[@OniLordMiki]

Get! The! Fuck! Out!

[@greatallstar]

Great theme, as it always makes me happy about life :D

[@O.G.Ashtre]

The Beginning From 0:00 To 0:16 & 0:46 To 0:56 Are My Favorite Parts I Love This Theme

[@RotomRules64]

DAT BASS

[@masterplush9983]

Wow 4 years ago

[@zejuicecalibur2255]

@@masterplush9983 Wow 4 years ago

[@marcusmayo]

0:01-0:16 best part of the song. :)

[@not_a_raccoon]

Agreed

[@kirbaran2039]

Is it just me or it fits a lot with Jotaro's theme from JoJo's Bizzare Adventure part 3?

[@ouch9841]

0:07-0:18 Looks like Jotaro theme.

[@kakanugroho294]

Sounds*

[@OniLordMiki]

Comments like these make me wish it was possible to strangle users from the screen.

[@THEOxxx197]

okay, I dont know if its this stage or spark man's but those retracting block puzzles can go to hell.

[@rebelfleettrooper9881]

In the city, Needle Man lurks!

[@eoretaspace]

Jotaro Man

[@santiagobarona4937]

Una de las mejores de megaman 3 es esta. Needle man no me gusta, pero su tema es uno de los mejores💎

[@riahlexington]

Love love love this

[@Ghosty_Dosty]

Sad theme but effective to a non-stop adventure.

[@triiistone]

Mega man 2 and 3 . EVERY SONG IS GOOD.

[@geizamarcelino1830]

Meu favorito 😍

[@edvaldosantos9911]

Sim LEGAL

[@ComedianMoGreen]

Best song on the game.

[@Average_K]

Didn’t know Rock was a stardust crusader

[@ouch9841]

Lol.

[@OniLordMiki]

Fuck you

[@Ghostabo]

@@OniLordMiki Geez what's the deal with you today man, it's just similar, it doesn't mean you have to cuss at everyone who thinks the same

[@Average_K]

@@OniLordMiki damn dude this comment is a year old. I’m sick of the Jojo fan base as much as the next guy at this point. But you gotta admit that the show ripped off this song a little bit.

[@TopPop40]

For some reason I feel nostalgic listening to this song

[@blockhead10]

Why this theme didn't make it into the MM3 retro medley?

[@blazingbbq4800]

0:06 Yare yare daze...

[@OniLordMiki]

Yare yare go fuck yourself

[@clevermito3730]

@@OniLordMiki cringe

[@starjams]

Bro capcom put their whole capcomussy to this song I swear it’s so GOOOD 😩

[@zachatck64]

Never say that word again

[@120Pythons]

How do I delete your comment

[@jazzelprogato7420]

they WHAT?

[@jazzelprogato7420]

@@120Pythons thats the neat part, you dont

[@PearlBagelUwU]

Why

[@thefollower2933]

Why do people barely talk about this theme? This is probably my favourite Robot Master Level theme in the game, and one of my favourites in general.

[@Dreigonix]

Stardust Crusaders!

[@runsun384]

I love the melody

[@GabrielRodrigues23372]

0:59 This Part is Just 🔥 👌

[@O.G.Ashtre]

1990 Aww Man I Was Just 2 Years Old

[@ninkey69]

Dr Willy, theres only one reason you lost... One simple reason... You pissed me off

[@O.G.Ashtre]

Man I Love TheWay How It Starts

[@humanrye8696]

Literally Jotaro theme xD

[@jokelethkurueisner9229]

Protoman: Alright, Pinhead! Your time is up!

[@Simpcard1]

This can be considered the oldest jojo reference?

[@Majin_Trunky]

Flash Man :

[@EddieC2000]

I think Mega Man 2 and 3 had the best music throughout the entire series.

[@thefollower2933]

I disagree, but they definitely had good OST's

[@CapcomSegaFanBoy]

I have a meme for this. Mega Man: Needle Man! I have come to stop you! Needle Man: It's on! Mega Man: NEEDY! Needle Man: DON'T CALL ME NEEDY!

[@ilikecurry2345]

Boy does that song sound like it'd fit right at home in a Banjo-Kazooie soundfont. The low notes could be the thump-guitar, the high notes could be the xylophone, and the wooo-oooo could be a theremin!

[@conor8704]

Best Megaman track

[@skunkman9815]

This theme is Straight to the point

[@CoryDavidSchreyer]

This is one of those songs that can cause you to make Mega Man dance around on screen instead of progressing through the game, if you're not careful. Lots of '70s vibes in this one.

[@riahlexington]

Dayum that intro.

[@rsolsjo]

The melody at 00:19 reminds me of a song, but I have no clue which one it is. Anyone know the song?

[@lambdaxian9974]

Robin Knows Nothing nope

[@coolmaster12345]

Me when i got a Knife :

[@Majin_Trunky]

Holy shit this intro. So good. So sad it doesn't last any longer

[@someobscuremusicchannel]

0:06 sonic 2 special stage theme?

[@memesaber6942]

"It's never about what we want, we're just tools, kid. So do your job, take the shot."

[@Pitahayaro]

Soy al único al que esto le suena muy a jojo dsdl minuto 00:01 hasta el 00:16? Xd

[@merenguetegames6325]

si

[@Pitahayaro]

@@merenguetegames6325 Para nada suena como el tema de jotaro, has visto mucho jojo por lo q veo xd

[@firebeetlethestagbeetle3901]

1:00

[@jharuldsmythe]

Jotaro Kujo? that you?

[@cvcvbbath3756]

Needle Man is the leader of the Rogue Masters. His sharp points and extendable headgear make him a serious threat. Blasting him up close is the best way to handle him. (Fire from a distance, and Needle Man will jump over hte laser!)

[@joestisb3799]

...yes...

[@Cheefoo124]

god... DAMN

[@yamiryauricasimiro9748]

The theme more nostalgic

[@stardust2441]

*Deep underground* *10 miles down* *A man stands below* *The city he will destroy...*

[@civilwildman]

Needle Man's original stage (and Needle Man himself) wasn't bad. Revisiting the stage for the Doc Robots was a bit of a pain, though not as much as Spark Man's stage revisited... That was a bitch with the spiked chute! :S

[@melocoton_ton_toon]

Este la utilizo en mi llamadas

[@---po3tf]

feels like you are in old spy/criminal adventure movie

[@lflagr]

This stage was so easy but the boss was damn impossible lol

[@gumdrop8780]

I always complain about that!!!😂 one time i actually spent a day trying to fight needle man😅(i never did and ended up using an e tank lol)

[@mrgrey361]

Not if you have Gemini laser

[@lflagr]

@@mrgrey361 that is true. If you miss him though, that laser bounces around forever lol always hated that

[@younesakdah1803]

Jojo is that you ka?

[@Ghostabo]

Stardust Crusaders much?

[@pontapon1401]

Come to think of it there's no "ZIPPER MAN" yet

[@ouch9841]

0:08 Yes.

[@OniLordMiki]

Fuck you

[@Ultrasun-fv5de]

Mega Man 3 as composed by Spencer Nielsen.

[@OniLordMiki]

???

[@jt4369]

For some reason, I hear Needle Man’s music and I think of a candy factory.

[@calebzia]

RotomRules64 i know right? it's gotta be like at least a four-footer

[@sirkeithv1112]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Hithere-uz6wd]

We all need le man? Idk i got nothing. No wait i got something! I got 78 types of cancer!