Shinobi "Lo-fi Musashi" 5:18

French ReMixer moonove returns to OCR after more than two decades away and picks up RIGHT where he left off with more tasty, chill Shinobi! moonove stealthily walks through how he infiltrated our front page once again as a deep cover agent:

"Introducing the lo-fi remix of one of gaming's most iconic soundtracks, Shinobi! The original game musics have always been a source of inspiration. (Original game by Yutaka Sugano, original music by Yasuhiro Kawakami.)

As a pure fan of Shinobi, get ready to embark on a musical journey like no other as we bring you a fresh take on the unforgettable tune of Shinobi level 1 soundtrack (Ken-Oh). I've tried to infuse new energy and new melodies, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge lo-fi beats to create a new experience.

Whether you're a long-time fan of the game or a newcomer to Shinobi's world, this remix will reignite your passion for the 80's and maybe re-discover this game. This track has been meticulously reimagined to captivate your senses and keep you grooving from start to finish.

So grab your headphones, make a cup of tea, and prepare to lose yourself in the rhythm of Shinobi.

Don't miss out on this epic remix that's set to become the soundtrack of your gaming adventures featuring Joe Musashi!"

That's some good lo-fi! Super chillax with that hint of menace present from the original. It's undoubtably subtle to start, setting a mood which fit nicely within judge Chimpazilla's listening wheelhouse:

"This soundscape has that empty-yet-full feeling that I really like. Very chill vibe going on here. I love the wispy/crackly pads and delicate arps underlaying the soundscape. [...] The breakdown is soft and luscious. I love the lead that begins at 2:33, it sounds so lonely, wistful and moody.

This is definitely a sparse soundscape [...] but overall this is a lovely soft synthwavey lo-fi experience."

We had another satisfied customer in judge Emunator, who got with the lo-fi mission real quick:

"This really scanned more as synthwave than lo-fi at first, but once the distorted bell texture and beats come in, it's unmistakable what you were going for (as if the title didn't give it away!) [...] From there, we get a very slow burn, but it's a warm, pleasant one that continues to drip-feed new ideas over the 5 minute runtime until the track is built up to something really lush and moody.

I'd reckon this accomplished exactly what you set out to do. Good stuff!"

Strong original writing additions at 2:33 for the gradual yet very noticeable rise in the energy level. Nice lil' bitcrushed sweep-style SFX at 4:12 to transition into a sparser soundscape to cruise to the finish along with the supporting synth that came in around 3:59 providing a new texture. This one's an excellent example of coasting with a groove but allowing the arrangement to still substantively evolve!

It's wonderful to hear from moonove again, it's been a minute. :-) Whenever you listeners see moonove's handle next to a track, just remember: he's now had a lifetime of training as a secret weapon honoring the master ninja, Shinobi! ;-D