Sonic 3 and Knuckles - Hydrocity Zone Act 2 - Oscilloscope Deconstruction

[@Gazeebo122]

I don't understand my fascination with Sonic 3&K music.

[@panchitopumpking]

Well, Genesis Does What Nintendon't

[@rypr8828]

@@FrijolesyQueso yup you nailed it. I had no idea how much i loved the bass in this soundtrack.

[@FrameRater]

Well Genesis benesis what nintenesis

[@GabeTheLemurPlayed]

FrameRater Lol didn’t expect to see you here

[@taxiiswith2is]

Me either

[@Boney9551]

I like how all of these oscilloscope vids have the best comment section just full of people who love the songs and point out their favourite parts, makes me happy to be a sonic fan

[@alieneko_nyo]

Fr, fuck the "Sonic fandom is full of weirdos" there's a lot of supportive and cool people here too♡

[@Boney9551]

@@alieneko_nyo i wouldn’t consider myself a sonic fan I just think the people in these specific videos are ppl who just like the music and have a weird tick to see it deconstructed

[@battleshipradiotv2005]

AYE AYE!!!! LET US ALL ENJOY TOGETHER!! CHEERS ME FRIENDS!! HAHA! ⚓🛰️📡📡🛰️⚓

[@segaking5846]

@@battleshipradiotv2005 shush

[@battleshipradiotv2005]

@@segaking5846 LMAO 🤣😂👾📡📻📺🌃. Never.

[@Aloiv]

Just gotta talk about 3:28, the bassline and drum work on this song is fucking SUBLIME and it always makes me sad how many remixes (official ones included) really give little emphasis or showcase to it because it's nothing short of funky and fresh as hell.

[@TheWeirdSonicFan]

Ur right!

[@thiagotecnico]

i think this is purely MJ idea

[@niapurdue230]

Not really, MJ tracks are more minimalist in what they change. The fact that Angel Island, Hydrocity, and Marble Garden aren't changed in remakes proves SEGA composed all of those tracks. That said I hope we get more bass and drum mixes soon.

[@niapurdue230]

@@Ghawblin you have a point, but the fact that most of the directly MJ inspired zones do get changed (only in Sonic 3 because his team didn't do any S&K work) is a bit of my own guess as to why. Regardless of the composer, it's partly why S3&K in general rarely get remade or remastered, the music stuff I mean.

[@jerdure]

Most of bass and drums tracks of S3&K are insanely well written and propel the groove like anything else I know. The geniuses behind this marvel were visionaries. All my childhood + years of bass playing in a nutshell within these few minutes of SPC madness

[@JOEVGM]

Really makes you appreciate how incredible this song is

[@eteneshadderley-cooper472]

Yep

[@Telta14]

3:30 it switched ears (the drums)

[@thatcactus.]

I don’t really like it (shocking I know) but I like most other sonic music

[@hammerbro2833]

Hey look it’s the Xenoblade VGM guy

[@SubroOrbus]

1:51 They definitely made this echo suitable since Hydrocity is basically a really opened place.

[@Raid_NRogers]

True, and I really like the "dripping" effect that the notes have when they end, really adds to the water theme of the stage

[@gooolixx]

thats called a glissando@@Raid_NRogers

[@ksocool6751]

@@gooolixx i think they are referring to the way it sounds during the glissando. like the “twang” type effect the notes have

[@NinjaPickle]

Sex is cool and all, but it's not as cool as Hydro City Zone Act 2 Oscilloscope Deconstructed 1:52-2:37

[@Elec.Balloon]

That's one good way to put it

[@thatcactus.]

So just the main tune?

[@Silk.mp3]

WHAT.

[@RamiroMaxTorti]

Sax lmao

[@sonicxgreenhillzone]

bro misspelled "sax"

[@DoUbLeH9]

When the DAC HITS 👌🏽

[@catstack2395]

mhmm fricking master class sound, heres the timestamp if anyone wants it: 3:28 Edit: theres an earlier introduction of the DAC, i just put this one because this is (IMO) when the DAC FUCKIN HITS

[@nil8659]

DAC does insane wave shit and that shit hits

[@WallKissr]

DAC hits harder than a meteorite

[@jaydenmbaiwa5967]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟👌👌👌👌

[@8bityoshii]

6:13 7:06 Who Knew Channel 2 Could Make Such A Difference Channel 2 Gives An Echo To Channel 0 which really adds to the stage you’re playing in

[@brunor.1127]

yea, really loved, made me feel like I was in the huge halls the background shows

[@tl1882]

@@brunor.1127 makes sense considering hydrocity's architecture

[@kountyt1870]

In the S3 Prototype, the one without the delay is how its sounds

[@Antluvstrains]

Just Channel 0 on its own makes it sound more modern and like how it would probably sound today, but the echo effect from Channel 2 really gives it that 16-bit feel.

[@yourbodyis75waterandimthir44]

Fun fact: the protoype version of hydrocity act 2 doesn't have an echo which results in a lackluster version of the song. So glad they added it

[@Sparrow-Music]

It's crazy how much the duplicate of channel 0 slightly delayed on channel 2 to give it the echo effect makes a difference. Completely blows the entire track wide and opens it up.

[@BrokenG-String]

Really makes the melody stand out. Seems like it's a common technique in classic Sonic music.

[@kirschitz64]

The prototype version doesn’t have that delay, which makes it sound dry

[@gabrielcalvelli7070]

Yes! This effect is awsome. It gives a feeling of fullness and makes the music look more complete. You can check this effect in Streets of Rage's musics too.

[@CeruleanChurch]

The detail that I just noticed is to help with that echo sound Channel 0 is juuuuuust a smidge louder than Channel 2 which is perfect for the effect. Channel 0 effectively makes the sound, Channel 2 is the tail end of the echo

[@gabrielcalvelli7070]

@@CeruleanChurch Yes, the delay between channels and the fact that the delayed channel has a smaller volume generates this incredible effect. Now, as the guys realized this I don't know lol. But that's awesome, it is.

[@BlazeNeon1]

The 4:07 part of this song ALWAYS get me hype, so many great memories

[@BouncyGlowsMusicRoom]

In the prototype version of this theme, channel 0's leads from 1:53 to 2:37 didn't really have a hearable delay channel. Instead, channel 0 and channel 2 were utilized to make the lead instruments sound stereo. It surely was a much-needed change to use echo as it fits the wet and wide environment of the level!

[@leekarnxd]

yeah channel 2 support channel 0 to make it feels more realistic

[@ahd4415]

oh it's you, love ur content

[@NinjaPickle]

2 echoing makes the part where 0 starts taking slight pauses sound so incredible

[@gereniccc4487]

i can kinda here it but it just without any other channels and psgs playing it kinda hearable channel delay

[@9s420]

I love how Channel 0 and Channel 2 roll their "R's" to simulate echoing water

[@SilverSonic1992]

0:51 That's the same bass guitar from Angel Island.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa6173]

Hello

[@federicobalubuquellofalso9814]

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa6173 xd

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa6173]

Giratina Renegade 👋

[@mizuno1361]

Maybe that was show that these places are connected. Probably just a stretch

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa6173]

sennryuu yes

[@peanutbutterrocket]

This is up there in the best video game songs ever created right?

[@kayorego6420]

It sure is

[@amonimus2126]

I prefer the first act.

[@JpegErza]

Sharinnegan Yeah, but your opinion is factually, objectively, scientifically proven to be *WRONG*

[@peanutbutterrocket]

what even is my username at this point? ^

[@missingno2401]

@@peanutbutterrocket dont worry its PeanutButterRocket. your welcome mate.

[@castellers531]

This track is an example of how strange and annoying sounds can create a wonderful melody!

[@tposejank]

@Juguertox whatever sound that destroys your ears like a like the whistle of a harmonica

[@someobscuremusicchannel]

@Juguertox mkii

[@W3Rn1ckz]

bro that's just FM synth.

[@jonathanodude6660]

annoying? which one(s)?

[@castellers531]

@@jonathanodude6660 thank you about reminding me about my comment. Sadly I am no longer interested in sonic that much

[@creeperman8124]

All the dislikes are from people who couldn’t make it past the moving wall section at the beginning of the level

[@faitupesiose577]

I like 3:37 when the DAC and Channel 1 just harmonize. The PSG actually brings it all together imo. Very good track.

[@evanthegamingpocket6362]

Wow. I have a new appreciation for Mega Drive basses and DACs because they sound amazing and really lift the song.

[@Tanka_]

2:06 Absolute Perfection

[@DJNeoncat]

This is literally one of the reasons why I'm in love with the sound tracks of Sonic 3 and Knuckles. Deconstructions give you a hint of what the instruments sound like behind the scenes.

[@theguudknight]

Damn. Just... damn, Sonic composers were totally on fire. Your videos on dissecting these tracks are really educational man, thanks.

[@SergioHernandez-zv5wc]

It was MJ that’s why. You can hear the funk

[@igirjei3717]

@@SergioHernandez-zv5wc MJ didn't do this one in particular but yeah this song is incredible

[@CutTheVioletWire]

@@SergioHernandez-zv5wc mj didn't make this one lmao

[@esmooth919]

Sega almost always made sure to hire some bomb ass composers for the sonic soundtracks, and it shows.

[@BendyCrates]

Can we all just say that Hydrocity Zone is like Labyrinth Zone but Labytinth Zone was in a hurry. Because Hydrocity is a bloody fast level.

[@blatskaliasbigsapo874]

Hydrocity Zone is Labyrinth Zone but Good.

[@deserted4ever]

Hydrocity is not labyrinth you cannot even compare those two Hydrocity is what aquatic ruin tried to be but failed

[@lilman8720]

Labyrinth Zone but awesome

[@DRpotatoYT]

@@deserted4ever Hydradrocity hater much

[@DRpotatoYT]

Yes that was a reference

[@Elwesocarampiño]

1:13 when you fell from your bed

[@diamonddamory]

LOL

[@squid_cake]

I feel like I should get this but I don't

[@G.S._]

@@squid_cake the high pitched part kind of looks like a scream

[@alexthehedgehogandothers6282]

LOL

[@codycorkins]

“This is me falling down the stairrrrrrrrs”

[@GregoryLTaylor]

Channel 1 and the DAC on this one sounds like it could stand on its own. This track is so deep lol

[@menacingthinker4322]

Just as deep as the ocean in hydrocity zone can go

[@clonefighter1996]

@@menacingthinker4322 flippin' amazing comparison

[@jeremiahrogers8632]

Channel 0 man is so sick 😭definitely one of my favorite zones on Sonic 3 . I gotta see Diamond Dust Zone from 3D Blast as well

[@BrokenG-String]

Channel 0 is epic but it wouldn't stand out as much if channel 2 wasn't adding a delay.

[@pr0sp3r12]

I appreciate you for acknowledging Diamond Dust Zone lmao. Act 2 definitely hits different.

[@Jurtaani]

This song would not feel out of place if blasted through speakers at some Waterpark.

[@cammydms1963]

It's always interesting to watch these because it really shows you how complex the songs can really be. Like even something as simple as the PSG3 channel hi-hats really bring the drums together and pushes the song that extra mile

[@0DRONZER]

listening to the main melodies isolated from everything else is like listening to the vocals of a song isolated from the instrumental

[@vmarcelo49]

ok i will confess, i almost cried hearing this

[@jtg55]

Didn't realize just how close the bass of Act 2 is to Act 1.

[@bluerious5475]

Tails 64 I mean, the main reason why it’s so close is because it still follows the same key progression, which is what the bass controls. The overall composition of the song is much different though

[@DRpotatoYT]

Well, the Act 2 bass (I don't think) in Act 1 is a melodic part rather than bass, the parts switch roles in each act

[@sammyonlinez4026]

0:00 Channel 3 & Channel 4 0:52 Channel 1 1:00 Channel 0 1:44 DAC 1:52 Channel 0 & Channel 2 2:37 PSG 0, 1 & 3 3:29 Channel 1, DAC & PSG 3 4:21 Channel 1, 3, 4, DAC & PSG 3 5:14 Channel 1, 3, 4 DAC & PSG 0, 1, 3 6:06 Channel 0, 1, 3, 4, DAC & PSG 0, 1, 3 6:58 The OG Hydrocity Zone Act 2 I hope you have a nice day!!!!!

[@rainbowresorts]

This song is like clockwork. None of these channels sound very good on their own, but when you put them together it sounds amazing.

[@tsrenis]

the fucking rolling drums at the start of the song are soooooo goooooood

[@rerekiki]

Holy shit, you did my favorite 16 bit track of all time, thank you so much!

[@Kylirr]

4:28 - this actually sounds really cool and then from 4:45 it sounds like a cool track just in its own right

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

When a Sonic song is so complex, it takes nearly nine minutes and seven cycles through its one-minute long main loop to show how each component channel contributes to its melody.

[@MoonlightStatic]

2:06 The rise fsr makes me choke up idkw.

[@forhisneutralspecialhewiel4446]

0:22 those chords always get me in the mania version.

[@rovstam7989]

This should be the hymn of the entire earth

[@erm_ok]

always liked this track

[@kaykitsune]

Same

[@JuneBloomRoses]

Same

[@Rammy_Latin]

Same

[@BlueToadRights]

Same

[@ezequielcasascastro8629]

Same

[@TeddyTK17]

Absolutely love just going through these one by one and reminiscing and enjoying every little detail of broken down sound that blend together to create each individual masterpiece. I love it.

[@crystelthewolf]

I gotta say, the echoing of the melody lines really make this soundtrack for me. They make the sound more organic, and add that little bit of snap or punch to the note, more reminiscent of an actual physical instrument being played. Such an important layer to everything

[@pepsiman215]

i love how channel 0 makes its own kind of snare or drum as a side effect and how channel 2 is just an echo of channel 0, really makes your appreciate the pure talent behind harnessing the short comings of the sound chip to make it work better.

[@republicsrpska2527]

1:13 I’ve always loved this specific part of the music, it just makes the act feel that much special

[@swigzby]

We really got spoiled with genesis soundtracks. So many banger tracks.

[@sinmazilhan]

I may be only one who likes PSG 0 and PSG 1. Especially that little jingle they are doing in 3:17 here's with all instruments ---> 8:30 I know its hard to hear here but in the piano covers it's more hearable and more satisfying.

[@Nhoj176]

Ditto

[@NameChecksOut]

The PSGs complete the music Nothing beats hearing the part at 7:19-7:51

[@VelvetSweatsuit]

The twin melodies from 0 and 3/4 at 6:43 😢😢😩 chef’s kiss

[@LockeRobsta]

Seriously, every bass-line

[@APerson-ni1gb]

Sonic&Knucles will always be Sonic 4 to me plus connected to 3 as an Add-on/Expansion DLC for Full Experience!

[@ribuhman]

Just the isolated tracks send shivers

[@eldmusic]

Dang that bassline is *funky*

[@milesgreen4801]

It's a bop even without channel 0 and 2 involved. But a bop masterpiece with it all involved.

[@MrGamer1992]

Everyone is saying how amazing this song is (and it is) but I can't help but wonder if they are using all the sound chip channels the system has and I'm thinking which one do they use for sound effects (like Sonic jumping, Tails flying, item/badnik breaking, etc)

[@Lord_Pol_Ok]

porn for my eyes and my ears..

[@trash_lol]

channel zero really said “DRRRRRROPPPPPOOOOLLLLLLLEETTTTTTTTS”

[@thelegendarymario5642]

Channel 3 and 4 sound too nice when they reach the main part of the song im disappointed i never realised how good it sounded

[@Mellaplugg]

1:00 at 0.75x speed it sounds like Jazz

[@joseovelasquez6264]

Man I Love This its just the creativity so nice to listen to this brings back memories and it is amazing how it all was made as a muscian this to my ears and eyes is just nice the game has been part of my childhood and still till this day I hum these melodies

[@kbxbr]

Thank you sir for deconstruct this work of art! I really believe HZ Act 2 is a true Michael Jackson music!

[@Yandeezy]

Hate to break it to you but MJ and his team only worked on Carnival Night, Ice Cap, and Launch Base when it comes to the actual levels

[@Madchaskon]

I have put so many emphasis on listening channel's 0 part on the original song that I missed the awesome bass line until today.

[@channelmage4269]

0:01 My Car Horn on Friday

[@osretrogames64]

4:59 eu amo o som que o Channel 3 e 4 fazem nessa parte.

[@maxrichards5925]

I think that this is my favorite song from sonic 3 alone now. Each individual track compliments each other in such a great style!

[@thathypersonicfan1986]

Good thing I found this channel, cause I learned so much about sonic musics! :D

[@NinjaCacodemon_IsSus]

0:01 Ch3, Ch4 0:51 Ch1 0:58 Ch0 takes over 1:43 DAC 1:51 Ch0, Ch2 takes over 2:36 PSG0, PSG1, PSG3 (Occasionally) 3:28 Ch1, DAC, PSG3 4:20 (hehe) Ch3, Ch4, Ch1, DAC, PSG3 5:13 Ch3, Ch4, Ch1, DAC, PSG3, PSG0, PSG1 6:06 Ch0, Ch3, Ch4, Ch1, DAC, PSG3, PSG0, PSG1 6:57 Everything What's your favourite part? Mine: 8:11 until finish of song

[@Afrikkid]

6:43 was the best moment

[@orangehat1924]

I would've preferred if the wall, water and sand chases throughout the game employed the use of certain channels to create a "remix of a remix".

[@VanillaDesu1]

so channel 2 add the DEEP IN WATER FEELING to the song...

[@wizzenberry]

I’m just here for the drum track + noise

[@backslash_bks]

Michael Jackson: Bad Sonic: HHYDROCITY ACT 2

[@alieneko_nyo]

He didn't say it was bad

[@backslash_bks]

@@alieneko_nyo No I meant the song

[@alieneko_nyo]

@@backslash_bks OHHH

[@MJGaming57_REAL]

1:14 go off my man

[@CherryCrushCola]

The echo is just ugh 👌

[@levthelion71810]

1,3,4,DAC, and PSG 3 sounds like in-between battles in spelunky.

[@RandomFella745]

0:37 is my favorite part

[@Machina_22]

I like it too

[@acapeIIIa_callilulelo]

goddamn, pop off with those glissandos

[@Gerbert67]

an ad just randomly appeared in the middle of the song :/

[@osretrogames64]

😔

[@ianwest_probably]

Channel one and DAC goes CRAZZZYYY

[@pixeldemon6173]

Ch3 and 4 having a stroke together

[@samstechofficial1549]

Master of art

[@retrorampage205]

We making out of hydrocity with this one

[@diamonddamory]

0:52 OOOOOF PERFECT 😫

[@pastorjoelbussi4312]

Well, looks like im early, sorry, and your magic on this thing is just stellar 😁, always liked these vids ever since summer 2018

[@Lucario7280]

I never want to hear Hydrocity Zone with only channel 3 and 4 ever again

[@quadpad_music]

Yeah sex is cool and all but have you ever listened to an isolated Sonic bassline

[@Bunihime]

This has no bussiness going that hard

[@Nhoj176]

It has every business doing just that!

[@MaxMortician]

Keep up the great work ! I would love to see you deconstruct panic puppet act 2 from sonic 3D blast ^^

[@Super_Bambi_64]

I like the dac because that shit beat is awesome man great job dude 😎

[@benplus1503]

Whenever I hear this song I think of “Sorry Link, come back when you’re a little”

[@orangeTadpole]

0:52 Mission Impossible

[@jaxwelsh8318]

Im thinking about banding up some people in a discord and remaking and reimagining sonic 3&k and calling it, "sonic 3 lockless"(sonic and knuckles locks on to sonic 3) and maybe moving carnival night to after mushroom hill, kinda giving mushroom hill a planet wisp-ish vibe.

[@Brandon7163]

I love this music already

[@TheTomatoWatcher]

The best parts of these videos are always when you play bass, DAC, and noise at the same time!

[@BloonSlayer244]

Chanel 0 just feels so.. watery

[@dripsam9048]

Channel 0: I am the best Dac and Channel 1: Hold our beers.

[@Bautista30100]

No puedo parar de tatararear esa melodía todos lo días UwU

[@elsr.esparrago8874]

Es pegajosa xd Personalmente me gusta mas Launch Base, pero tambien me gusta esa zona :)

[@fansega531]

The song starts from 6:57

[@novaexplosion3273]

Channel 1 is vibing

[@Sadeness99]

Big.

[@chilliorganism]

4:06 is a bop

[@lance9738]

thank you for breaking down this banger

[@mrffejman]

Correcting an outdated take on this track that was not accurate

[@toaster_rtx1829]

Mj has no influence over this song. His were Carnival Night and Launch Base. Angel Island, Hydrocity, and Marble Garden are Sonic Team.

[@mrffejman]

@@toaster_rtx1829 yeah I've been watching Alex Yard break down the sonic 3 ost. Incredibly good channel!

[@CathLenaMusic]

When I was first playing these games as a kid back in like 98 there were times I would leave the game running and just let the music play