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+ | ===Bionic Commando PAL (C64)=== | ||
+ | {{Infobox SubSong | ||
+ | | Platform = C64 | ||
+ | | Game = Bionic Commando PAL (C64) | ||
+ | | Recording = {{Recording|SID|03 - Bionic Commando PAL - C64 - Heat Wave.ogg}} | ||
+ | | Image = Bionic Commando PAL - C64 - Stage 2.png | ||
+ | | Arranger = {{Arranger|Tim Follin}} | ||
+ | | Released = 1988-??-?? | ||
+ | | Length = 1:17 | ||
+ | | Format = [[SID]] | ||
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+ | It is track 6 in the SID file. It starts out with the Bionic Commando theme, but eventually briefly plays something resembling "The Force" from Star Wars. <br clear="all" /> | ||
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+ | ===Bionic Commando (AST)=== | ||
+ | {{Infobox SubSong | ||
+ | | Platform = AST | ||
+ | | Game = Bionic Commando (AST) | ||
+ | | Recording = {{Recording|SSG|02 - Bionic Commando - AST - Heat Wave.ogg}} | ||
+ | | Image = | ||
+ | | Arranger = {{Arranger|Tim Follin}} | ||
+ | | Programmer = [[Mike Follin]] | ||
+ | | Released = 1988-??-?? | ||
+ | | Length = 1:12.95 | ||
+ | | Format = [[SNDH]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | Similar to the C64 rendition. This song is track 3 in the [[SNDH]] file and plays on the [[YM2149F]] PSG.<br clear="all" /> | ||
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+ | ===Bionic Commando (ZXS)=== | ||
+ | {{Infobox SubSong | ||
+ | | Platform = ZXS | ||
+ | | Game = Bionic Commando (ZXS) | ||
+ | | Recording = {{Recording|AY|02 - Bionic Commando - ZXS - Heat Wave.ogg}} | ||
+ | | Image = | ||
+ | | Arranger = {{Arranger|Tim Follin}} | ||
+ | | Released = 1988-??-?? | ||
+ | | Length = 1.12.73 | ||
+ | | Format = [[AY]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
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Revision as of 15:03, 22 September 2021
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The Bionic Commando Theme is the most popular song from the Bionic Commando series, appearing in more games than any other song in the franchise. It was composed by Harumi Fujita for the original arcade game, but has since been rearranged for several different ports and reboots.
In addition to its various rearrangements, the song was also covered by the band Machinae Supremacy to promote the Bionic Commando reboot.
Contents
- 1 Title
- 2 Composition
- 3 Games
- 4 Albums
- 5 Links
Title
The song's title has gone through a couple changes through its history. Without an official soundtrack, the song lacked a title for 18 years, often being referred to as "Area 1" by players of the NES port, because the song is first heard in Area 1, or "The Forefront" by players of the arcade game, because the song is played in Stage 2: The Forefront. However, in 2005, Scitron Digital Contents obtained the rights to publish a large bundle of arcade game music in the Legend of Game Music: Premium Box. Among the games include was Top Secret, Bionic Commando's Japanese title, and this song was released with the title, "大要塞 [Big Fortress]." The English translation on the soundtrack differs from the in-game translation. However, in 2008, Capcom released Bionic Commando: The 8-bit Soundtrack to promote the Bionic Commando reboot. The new official title was created by Grin employee Simon Wiklund and listed as, "Bionic Commando Theme." In 2009, the orchestrated version of the song was released on the reboot soundtrack as "Main Theme."
Composition
The Bionic Commando Theme was originally composed in a military style. There is a constant rapid snare drum keeping time in the background as well as a driving bass. The lead is pair brass-sounding instruments with occasional flourishes from what sounds like a fife. Overall, it has a very military march sound. Later arrangements of the song use a more cinematic sound with full orchestration.
Games
Bionic Commando (ARC)
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This is the original version of the song as composed by Harumi Fujita. It is heard in stage 2: The Forefront.
This song was included on the Legend of Game Music: Premium Box album. It's track 52 on disc 3, and it has the title "大要塞 [Big Fortress]."
Audio Devices
The song is played on a YM2151 sound chip and is song 0x2 in the game's sound test. The instrument breakdown is as follows:
Channel | Instrument |
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1 | Horn Lead, horn flourishes |
2 | Horn Lead (low), horn flourishes |
3 | Bass |
4 | Horn Harmony (high), flute flourishes |
5 | Snare Drum 1 |
6 | Snare Drum 2 |
7 | Unused |
8 | Unused |
Bionic Commando (NES)
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This song was included on the official soundtrack, where it is track 1 and is titled "Bionic Commando Theme." In the liner notes, Dean Tersigni writes:
Audio Devices
The song is rendered on the RP2A03 chip in the NES in NTSC regions and on the RP2A07 in PAL regions. The PAL version of the game doesn't compensate for the slower clock speed, and plays at a noticeably slower tempo. The track is number 5 in the NSF file.
Channel | Instrument |
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Square 1 | Melody |
Square 2 | Harmony |
Triangle | Bass |
Noise | Snare Drum |
DPCM | Unused |
Bionic Commando PAL (C64)
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It is track 6 in the SID file. It starts out with the Bionic Commando theme, but eventually briefly plays something resembling "The Force" from Star Wars.
Bionic Commando (AST)
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Similar to the C64 rendition. This song is track 3 in the SNDH file and plays on the YM2149F PSG.
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Bionic Commando (ZXS)
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Similar to the C64 rendition. The song is track 2 in the AY file.
Bionic Commando (GB)
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Audio Devices
The song is rendered on the Game Boy's DMG-CPU B and is track 1 in the GBS file.
Channel | Instrument |
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Square 1 | Melody / Harmony |
Square 2 | Melody / Harmony |
Noise | Snare |
PCM | Drums, Bass |
Bionic Commando: Rearmed (W32)
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The Windows 32, PlayStation 3, and XBox 360 ports of Bionic Commando: Rearmed use the same remixed version of the song. A preview of the remix can be heard on the 8-bit album (track 11), and the full remix can be heard on the Bionic Commando: Rearmed - The Soundtrack, track 1.
There are two variations of the song, one that plays in the normal areas, and another that is played when you rescue Super Joe.
This rendition is completely digital.
Bionic Commando (PS3)
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The three ports of the 7th generation Bionic Commando reboot all use the same music. It features a fully-orchestrated rearrangement of the song from Jamie Christopherson, as well as a piano arrangement made and performed by José Luis Gonzalez Castro.
The orchestrated arrangement is track 1 on Bionic Commando: The Soundtrack where it is listed as "Main Theme," while the piano arrangement is track 18 listed as "Piano Theme."
This rendition is completely digital.
Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 (PS3)
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Both ports of Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 use the same remixed version of the song. The song can also be heard on the Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 - Original Soundtrack, track 5.
This rendition is completely digital.
Albums
Released | Album | Version | Title | Track |
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2005-03-24 | Legend of Game Music: Premium Box | Arcade version | 大要塞 [Big Fortress] | 3-52 |
2008-05-27 | Bionic Commando: Rearmed - The Soundtrack | Rearmed version | Bionic Commando Rearmed (Main Theme) | 1 |
2008-06-23 | Bionic Commando: The 8-bit Soundtrack | NES version | Bionic Commando Theme | 1 |
2008-06-23 | Bionic Commando: The 8-bit Soundtrack | Arranged version | Bionic Commando Rearmed Trailer (Arranged) | 11 |
2009-06-25 | Bionic Commando: Master D Revival Project - The Soundtrack | Rearmed version | Bionic Commando Rearmed (Main Theme) | 1 |
2009-07-28 | Bionic Commando: The Soundtrack | 7th Gen version (Orchestrated) | Main Theme | 1 |
2009-07-28 | Bionic Commando: The Soundtrack | 7th Gen version (Piano) | Piano Theme | 18 |
2013-10-22 | Bionic Commando ReMixed: OK, We'll Groove | Remixed | Proceed Without Caution | 2 |
2013-10-22 | Bionic Commando ReMixed: OK, We'll Groove | Remixed | Enemy Underworld | 8 |
2013-10-22 | Bionic Commando ReMixed: OK, We'll Groove | Remixed | An Arm Pun | 9 |
2014-10-14 | Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 - Original Soundtrack | Rearmed 2 version | Bionic Commando Main Theme Revisited | 5 |
Links
- youtube.com/watch?v=xckhXilEzTs - Machinae Supremacy cover.
- youtube.com/watch?v=A7lVG9RqU1E - Rusko Remix.
- youtube.com/watch?v=0do59MMNyKE - Metal arrangement by Eric Calderone.
- Songs Composed By Harumi Fujita
- Song Titles With Game Location Origin
- Songs
- Songs With OPM Output
- Songs Arranged By Harumi Fujita
- Bionic Commando (ARC)
- Songs With NES Output
- Songs Arranged By Junko Tamiya
- Bionic Commando (NES)
- Songs With SID Output
- Songs Arranged By Tim Follin
- Bionic Commando PAL (C64)
- Songs With SSG Output
- Missing Screenshot
- Bionic Commando (AST)
- Songs With AY Output
- Bionic Commando (ZXS)
- Songs With Game Boy Output
- Songs Arranged By Kouji Murata
- Bionic Commando (GB)
- Songs Arranged By Simon Wiklund
- Bionic Commando: Rearmed (W32)
- Songs Arranged By Jamie Christopherson
- Songs Arranged By José Luis Gonzalez Castro
- Bionic Commando (PS3)
- Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 (PS3)