Thursday, May 01, 2008

Choose a Player

Anthony and the GM4A crew, who, unlike me, seem to know how to meet a release date, have dropped the 50 megaton nerd music bomb that is Here Comes a New Challenger: 22 tracks, 35 artists, over 18 hours of music. Okay, that last part is a lie, but the compilation offers an amazing experience for fans of geeky hip-hop, chiptunes, and game music all the same. Everyone involved has poured blood, sweat, and tears into the project, and I highly suggest you check it out.

On the off chance you’ve not yet downloaded this labor of nerdy love, allow me to include a link to the relevant materials. I’ll even give you a second to open the page, right-click on the appropriate hypertext and hit Save Link As.







Done?

Good.

Like any large-form, multi-artist collaboration, there’s certainly something for everyone, and, while I’d love to suggest my personal faves – “F-Bombs and 1-Ups” by Dot.AY vs. ZOMBIES! ORGANIZE!!, “Rush’n Attack” by Dibiase vs. O-Phrap, and “Champion Hero” by Videogame Orchestra vs. Dual Core, just to name a few (And lest I forget Doctor Octoroc's amazing contributions both through the phenomenal cover art and on the album itself!!!) – I’d really like to hear your input. What tracks are you feeling?

Speak up. Don't be shy.


7 comments:

  1. so what are the odds you can get a chance to review this album eh?

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  2. Anonymous9:02 PM

    It's probably the awesomest thing I've heard this year. This is easily on par with any ocremix project.

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  3. Anonymous10:15 PM

    Schweet! Just what I've been itchin for for past couple days.

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  4. Anonymous12:55 PM

    Full album review would be lovely!

    I wouldn't know what to pick as the best track - this is the best nerdy compilation I've heard.

    It has something for everyone, and it is all AWESOME.

    Truly - it actually inspires awe within me.

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  5. I'd love to, Ant, but I'm stretched a little thin at present. I'll see what I can work out in the not-too-distant future.

    I concur, Soc.

    Yeah, gOphers, I was hotly anticipating it too.

    Well said, Cat. :)

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  6. haha no worries Z, i imagine you have your hands full with those young'uns according to your twitter

    also, soc said he wanted to get down on the next one, so expect a call (i.e. email) from me in a couple months!

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  7. I would love to hear Soc on the next comp. Suffice it to say his contribution to the next HP album is a high point!

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