nosweargamer Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 What's you favorite Atari 2600 in game music? I'll share two of mine here. First, I really enjoy the Louie Louie rendition from California Games I also think the music in BMX Air Master is a hidden gem of sorts. You're turn! DegasElite, RickR and socrates63 3 Quote The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 Great topic. I know it's short, but I really love the little "Twilight Zone" diddy when you win at Haunted House. socrates63 and nosweargamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 Also, the excellent Star Wars theme when you become invincible in "The Empire Strikes Back". It really does make you feel invincible. nosweargamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDN Posted May 15, 2021 Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 Double dunk! Of course. And Tunnel Runner. But the game with the best music? Pac-Man! nosweargamer and RickR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDN Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Oh, I should mention this. I recently realized that the Tunnel Runner theme is the bass line for Riders on the Storm by the Doors. RickR, nosweargamer, socrates63 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegasElite Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 The best music I have heard on the A2600, in my own personal opinion, is from Pitfall II: Lost Caverns. It actually has a drum beat. I once thought that drum beat synth was impossible on the A2600, but David Crane proved me wrong. Thanks for letting me share. :O) RickR, socrates63 and nosweargamer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 40 minutes ago, DegasElite said: The best music I have heard on the A2600, in my own personal opinion, is from Pitfall II: Lost Caverns. It actually has a drum beat. I once thought that drum beat synth was impossible on the A2600, but David Crane proved me wrong. Thanks for letting me share. :O) I believe I heard that game used a special chip, which allowed for the great music. Quote The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, nosweargamer said: I believe I heard that game used a special chip, which allowed for the great music. Search for "DPC" here: http://www.ataricompendium.com/archives/articles/longevity/longevity.html The DPC chip (co-designed by David Crane) produces the better sounds and also has a random number generator. nosweargamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, RickR said: Search for "DPC" here: http://www.ataricompendium.com/archives/articles/longevity/longevity.html The DPC chip (co-designed by David Crane) produces the better sounds and also has a random number generator. I'm betting David's middle name begins with a P 😉 Quote The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegasElite Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 P for Patrick. Yes. David Patrick Crane. I found out on Wikipedia. Midwestern guy. He was born in Indiana. nosweargamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 I have soft spot for the music in Moon Patrol. This is provided that the difficulty switch is in the correct position, of course! 😅 RickR, socrates63 and nosweargamer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 I'm a big fan of the 2600 homebrew Juno First, and it has a killer rockin' catchy title screen music--the best 2600 music that I've heard. Give it a listen. RickR, HDN, Sabertooth and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDN Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Despite being only a single channel, the Moon Patrol song is such an unkillable ear worm that it has to make the list. socrates63 and nosweargamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Although it was designed as a 7800 game, T:me Salvo's title screen music is available as a separate download to be played on the 2600 through a Harmony cart and that is pretty impressive as well! There are quite a few other examples available in the demo scene that have made stuff for the 2600 over the past few years as well. socrates63, Justin, nosweargamer and 1 other 4 Quote See what I'm up to over at the Ivory Tower Collections: http://www.youtube.com/ivorytowercollections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 For me it has to be one already mentioned, Pitfall II: Lost Caverns kills it. But here's another one I like... DegasElite, HDN, RickR and 3 others 6 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SQL Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 All good choices on this thread! 🙂 Popeye, BurgerTime, Frisco, Gyruss and Moon Patrol have immersive captivating musical themes. Justin and HDN 2 Quote ATARI FLASHBACK BASIC! Make games for the AFP with awesome graphics, animation and a built in tracker/sequencer! Compatible with all Atari consoles! The IDE is already installed on your PC! Atari Flashback BASIC is cross compatible with the SuperCharger too! AFB games can be recompiled with no changes using the SuperCharger BASIC compiler, available at Relationalframework.com/vwBASIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariSphinx Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 I like the music from the homebrew "Tower of Rubble". Game play is great too. Check it out. TrekMD and Justin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Yes, that's very catchy. 🙂 AtariSphinx and Justin 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobu Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) Winter Games title screen. Remember sitting at the intro just for that. But, it was more me being impressed it had recognizable music in the first place. 😛 Edited November 2, 2021 by slobu Justin 1 Quote Please check out my Atari 2600 party favors at https://theloon.itch.io/ Downloadable games include Upp Plus Plus, Stranglehand, Nitebear on Sleepystreet and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csolo Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) On 6/15/2021 at 2:35 AM, Mr SQL said: All good choices on this thread! 🙂 Popeye, BurgerTime, Frisco, Gyruss and Moon Patrol have immersive captivating musical themes. may be a bit out of tune, but was always impressed by gyruss! edit: Totally forgot about moon patrol. I was giggling listening to that groovy track playing the other week when I snagged it. Edited January 4, 2022 by Csolo Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 In was going to say Gyruss but someone beat me to it. I liked Mountain King once you got the gold thing you was after. JR Pac-Man had some interesting between level music. Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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