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Great Tabs You've Never Played: Secret of Monkey Island Intro

November 17, 2007 by ronito
Posted in GTYNP

It seems that when it comes to videogame tabs so much of it comes to nostalgia. The tabs that are the most popular aren't necessarily the best, they're popular because the game they're from is popular. This leaves a slew of really great guitar tabs out there that remain unplayed because the game they're based on isn't as popular as Final Fantasy or Zelda. So we're starting a weekly article to get some more recognition for these great but often ignored tabs.

This week's GTYNP is Stamen47's fine arrangment of the intro to Secret of Monkey Island available here

College Bands and Video Game Music

November 12, 2007 by archard

In the past few years I have noticed that a lot of college bands have taken up video game music during half time and time outs and other breaks in the action. I had to do a double take the first time I heard The Legend of Zelda's Overworld Theme being playing by the University of Maryland band during a Terps Basketball game. It seems that the generation of kids who are now in college all grew up with video games in their lives. And now they are nostalgically celebrating those wonderful tunes.

Here's a must see video of the University of California Golden Bears band not only playing a medley of video game songs, but acting them out in formation. Thanks to Heromaster118 for posting it in the forum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuRfQlMu2VY

Do you have any examples of college bands playing video game music?

Say Hello To Our New Friend, SquareSound

November 8, 2007 by archard

If you have a keen eye you may have noticed a new link under the Friends list. This is SquareSound, a great site that provides MP3s, MIDIs, sheet music and arrangements, composer and soundtrack information and much more in the video game music realm. They even have a store where you can buy soundtracks and sheet music. Check them out when you have the chance. They are just as enthusiastic about video game music as we are here.

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