NES MUSIC - Lifeforce/Salamander (Rock Medley)

[@alexrain1188]

Never should have grown up. Nothing was ever better than playing this back then.

[@shadowpresident4203]

One of my best gaming memories was playing through Lifeforce on the NES in two player coop mode with a new friend after school. I'd just moved to a new town as a young kid and feeling completely alone, and this kid from class invites me over and we end up playing this. It meant a lot to find out there are friendly people here into gaming. One of the best and most contented times I've ever felt in life was that realization hitting me, as my new friend and I cooperatively blasted our way through Lifeforce, taking down the huge bosses while rocking out to this amazing soundtrack. It's interesting to see which memories stick with us.

[@deviousxen]

I'm so glad other people appreciate this soundtrack enough to guitar it.

[@NefariousWes]

This has to be the best cover of Life Force that I've ever heard! Great job, man!

[@NefariousWes]

Oh, good lord! That double bass during the boss theme! I'm bangin' my freakin' head over here!

[@ToploadedGaming]

Haha I told you man. Its breathtakingly good right

[@NefariousWes]

Dude, I was rockin' out!

[@sidpablo]

Nefarious Wes thanks bro. Appreciate it

[@Harbinger28567]

This is incredible! Brilliant work, well done! 👍

[@nostartia]

I just posted a stage 2 theme, Starfield remake, remade more in an 80s synth pop fashion ( /watch?v=vqdilksTCRA ) and while searching for other Salamander arrangements, I came across this medley and I have to say it's my favorite rendition to the wonderful soundtrack of this game. Thank you for making it, I love it! Congratulations for a great job!

[@toyvania]

Man, this is epic on so many levels!

[@sidpablo]

Ernesto Oporto thanks man!

[@phanha7717]

7:11 damn I always like the boss theme of this game, but it sounds soooo epic in Rock style. Epicness x100. This is how it should be, thrilling, a little anxious and a sense of danger. You know you're facing something vile and dangerous. All your neurons are screaming "Warning, Warning, Warning"... But tbh bosses in this game are easy af. Though if they're any harder, then it would make this a target of AVGN.

[@ToploadedGaming]

I swear dude, even now, I'm still blown away. Its like this medley is the first time I'm hearing ANYONE ever grasp the actual chip music and translate it to instruments correctly. Like the original composer would say, yea, if I had to do it, this is what I would have intended. Unlike many of the 8bit guys out there. Even the bass is getting it! Don't think I cant hear it. I have two questions, when you were editing, composing, timestamp 8:35 and the rest of the song from then, did you mix the original 8 bit track from the file itself and mixed that with the drums or did you recreate the chip tunes yourself? Also, it says you use sony vegas, did you just mean you used it for this video, or do you use vegas to edit your songs? I ask because I could never learn the music software that is popular and honestly I just would prefer using vegas beca use i know it well. I just thought no one used vegas for music.

[@sidpablo]

Thank you your lovely comment. I did my very best but i suck at mixing. But then again i just got to do it.

[@dmitrivalencia]

thanks for sharing this! the music from stage 2 was really one of my favorite medleys! heart beating energetic rock medley you created!

[@popgas3821]

Holy s*** my childhood just got way badass-er after hearing this! And I’ve always loved stage 3’s music, but that 2nd to the last finale rock the hell out in me!

[@largadeugnt]

I'll keep listening this medley till the day I die!

[@rogergagne3970]

Sounds great. Poison of Snake has akways been some of the best boss music. I was glad to hear it at the end.

[@sidpablo]

Hey roger, hows it going? Thanks for listening, i appreciate it. I have never listened to it but i assume it is from the game metal gear (correct me if im wrong)? Ill give it a listen too. Have a good day! Please subscribe if you can

[@codekhalil6437]

@@sidpablo this is still amazing. Poison of snake it the name of the boss music in this game.

[@oceanz8892]

Really love stage 5 and 6. Pure masterpiece, both the original and this rock version. Epic job! Btw the rock rearrangement add a Condra feeling to it. XD

[@anonibat]

whoa this is heavy!

[@ToploadedGaming]

Oh and I've been playing guitar for twenty plus years. I did the intro music for my channel using garage band. This is so awesome. I just wish i had a good way to do the drums. The drums sound so amazing in comparison to anything I've tried with garage band. If I could figure out a decent software to put drums to my music i could record so much stuff.

[@sunjoexys7251]

It's awesome.

[@JK_341]

Dang, I'm with Nefarious Wes on this one. I dont think anyone has ever done it better on here! You should totally do some from the other games from this series. :)

[@Bobby8451]

Darn I love this game. Good memories

[@dmitrivalencia]

panalo to! ganda! lalo na yun sa starfield part

[@lcb1250]

If they were to make an anime based on Lifeforce, this should be the soundtrack!

[@vicviper9889]

The anime based on lifeforce already exist, search it as salamander OVAS °

[@arapaima7143]

kzbin.info/aero/PLhfMEMWInHi7FWNr6JX5lCMMCaMLt9h24

[@tonyvillarreal1812]

There it is. I was waiting for it. 7:11 Poison of snake!!!

[@DarylBanzon]

ngayon ko lng to napakinggan.. damn master! i miss your shred music.. sana makagawa ka ng kht isang bagong track ulit na shred guitar instrumental ngayong taon.. para ganahan naman ulit ako gumawa din.. hehe thanks for the music forever! sa inyo ng mga kinaiinisan ko ng patago (truly fruity) tulad nila fidel atbp mga shred guitar masters at composers ng pinas.. positive hate sa inyong lahat! pPaking guitar pfFak! 👨‍🦲🖕🎸❤✅ PEACE! ✌

[@sidpablo]

We grow old then we realize it is not worth spending time on emotions. Instead, i now in the learning process of how to be a good listener and in harmony with everbody else, towards musicians, friends, families, enemies... everybody bro. Love you bro and without your outlook and influence towards our craft baka walang Sid Pablo. God bless you man. Thanks sa napakagandang comment.

[@DarylBanzon]

@@sidpablo 🙏👍🎸❤️✅️

[@willharris9139]

omg if only this game was remade with this soundtrack! please konami or someone do it!

[@rusturex]

the bass is really amazing

[@deviousxen]

4:00 in starts Excellent.

[@saifhuchaimi4770]

Outstanding Job.

[@FinalHype]

YES! Lifeforce rock´n roll style! This is one excellent way to make a remix! ^_^ d

[@michaelcrandall6399]

Came here from toploaded games. Damn good job!

[@sidpablo]

The music itself for me was magnum opus when I was a kid. Fortunately time was on my side during those days. I cant do this live though, moreso with a band. :(

[@TheSexyMirage]

Sounds really powerful, great medley!

[@sidpablo]

Sorry for the very late reply.. I appreciate it!

[@C-15]

This is sick....this is holy hell sick!!! =0

[@codekhalil6437]

The first 2 tracks are VERY konami. And very amazing. This whole thing.

[@hotstep12345]

I love this

[@gamedad1984]

Stage 6 On Minute 5:25 Is Epic Great Job

[@oldbrokenhands]

If there was an arcade version of Salamander, this would've been the OST.

[@zzyzxzy9061]

is there an download link to this awesomeness anywhere? I knew I wasn't the only one who had this music be apart of their childhood soundtrack.

[@sidpablo]

Let me see if i can find it. Feel free to rip it of yt for now haha

[@TheSeiyu]

I Liked the video at second 10 that is all I have to say

[@professorpenne9962]

did it justice. I like the msx version better then nes but still an awesome game with an awesome soundtrack, regardless of platform.

[@sammax3579]

awesome!!

[@ragnarok991]

sounds great in headphones Sennheiser HD 419

[@sidpablo]

Thanks ragnarok991

[@ragnarok991]

I lost count of how many times I've heard I put a lot when I'm working

[@jethroboy14]

nice!!!

[@DrachenRitter]

Where can this be obtained!? Rockin' Medley!

[@michaelcrandall6399]

Sick

[@sidpablo]

Thanks dude!

[@sidpablo]

It is still in the process of mixing. You might as well use a software to extract it on youtube. I dont mind.

[@ArvelleWhitaker]

man i want tabs...i really want to learn this!!!

[@sidpablo]

Ill try to make one.. thanks for listening!

[@ArvelleWhitaker]

I play by ear! i just picked up lead guitar 6 mos ago, im steadily improving. I have always been fascinated with the mechanics behind konami old school music! Like what scale am i hearing, how do i play that arpeggio etc. Your Medley warmed my heart and made my day! thank you for making this!!!

[@sidpablo]

***** Good day Arvelle! Again thank you for commenting. I have a significantly long PM for you. I hope you would be able to read this asap!

[@toddmfay]

Good. :)

[@ToploadedGaming]

I mean on my videos. Let me be clear. I monetize my videos. Im wondering if I can use a portion of this on my videos? This is done so well by the way.

[@ToploadedGaming]

Is there any way i can use this medley on my channel? I love this man.

[@sidpablo]

+Toploaded Gaming No worries man! Im trully sorry If I wasnt able to answer sooner. But i appreciate your generosity posting this on one of your videos. Again, more power and will subscribe to your channel in a sec! Cheers!

[@ToploadedGaming]

+Sid Pablo is there a link you can give me to download the track? The music?

[@sidpablo]

+Toploaded Gaming ill post a dropbox link later on the description.

[@sidpablo]

www.dropbox.com/sh/uqvl80b2gdnsipc/AADHBVmf0HtS6NSf6TCGJYxCa?dl=0

[@ToploadedGaming]

+Sid Pablo Dude thank you so much. I will use it on my next video and give credit to you and direct people to your channel. This is really done well.

[@cecilia22r]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 mi niñez

[@arturoreyes9420]

También la mía, yo iba a jugar el de maquinitas a la farmacia 😆, luego en una ocasión recuerdo que un domingo fuimos a lo liverpool y sorpresa, lo vendían para Nintendo!!!! Le supliqué a mi papá para que lo comprara, me lo compró,... Pero el cartucho salió defectuoso, lo tuvimos que devolver ☹️.... Pero mi papá después fue a Tepito y lo consiguió 😆

[@sansanch5817]

Заебись!!! Класс!!! Чётко!!!

[@calixt]

Destroy Them All - 05:25

[@maxhemenway]

6:43 Aircraft Carrier!

[@shadowpresident4203]

I always thought Lifeforce was Gradius II, but I'm an uncultured savage. Don't be like me! Gradius II wasn't released in America, so we had Gradius on the NES, and Gradius III on the SNES. One might think a shooter made by Konami in the interregnum, featuring the same Konami code, and power up system from Gradius might be a sequel. And one would be wrong! Apparently Lifeforce for the NES (aka Salamander) is a spinoff of Gradius, but not a sequel as I learned many years later when the actual Gradius II was ported to the Playstation as part of the Gradius Collection. Maybe Lifeforce was actually based on the 1985 British film 'Lifeforce', but I'll be damned if I'm looking that shit up. I'd rather speculate and toss around wild theories. I dunno, maybe Gradius II prototypes were stolen by Nazis fleeing to Argentina, and there's a secret cache of them under the ice in Antarctica. Or maybe not. One of those.

[@sidpablo]

Thanks for stopping by. :) Love your story my friend. Cheers! The best game ever.

[@scottyhehehe5367]

You're killing That Bass drum dude oh, too much it doesn't sound good

[@sidpablo]

Thanks man. Ye its Boobass from Fl studio. Its synth bass and not good with mixes back in the days

[@HypocrizZ]

Бас-бочка забивает.

[@PinoyGuitarTutorials]

Stage 2 is kinda slow vs original